Recent content by bsekf

I have used Rustoleum "Sunrise Red". Very close. I'll try TS IH Red.

It had the blueish tint when we bought it 25-30 years ago. We have always housed it, kept the oil changed and checked, kept the PS and Hyd topped off. Starts the first time over and runs well, so we haven't messed with the ignition or charging system. It has $1K worth of rubber and the rears...

Wish you guys were in WNY. Here are some pictures.

We may have a buyer for our JD 420/wide front. He is a collector. The rubber is excellent, it starts easily and runs well, does not burn oil. PTO brake does not work but the PTO does (2 stage clutch). The ignition needs work; it does not charge. It has Factory Power Steering. The tin is all...

Does anybody offer an after market Front Hyd. pump that is cheap and easy to install. I want to run front mounted skid steer attachments on my 5155.

Does anybody offer an after market Front Hyd. pump that is cheap and easy to install. I want to run front mounted skid steer attachments.

Nobody has talked about price. We are talking about 3 different machines, 4wd tractor /FEL, a skid steer and a skidder. I just bought a nearly new 55 hp 4wd tractor/FEL for $25K. Couldn't even look at the other 2 pieces of equipment for less than $50K each. My Mahindra 5155 FEL has skid...

One moment of stupidity can cause a lifetime of pain or cost a life. Everybody needs at least 2 tractors, so you have one to pull the broken one home.

I read the manual and they recommend Kohler Pro 10W-50. So, I started searching and only find Kohler 10W-30. It looks like the Kohler ZT710-ZT740 motors all use the same filter. I find nothing in the manual about a part number for the filter, just that it takes 2 quarts of Pro 10W-50 oil. I...

Just called our dealer to get an extra key and a manual for the Kohler motor. We will be using Mobil 1 5w30 in the trans axel and the motor. This is a beast and rides like one. Have any of you experimented with tire pressure? Manual says not to. Understand lowering all to 15 psi improves the...

We just purchased a ZTX5-54 inch. (Post above). No steering wheel, but must be a similar mower. We only got one key, how do you get an extra? Got to call the dealer because we didn't get a manual for the Kohler motor. Where do you find after market blades? Have you tried an impact wrench...

Dixie Chopper told us to use Mobile 1 5w-30w

Just picked it up yesterday. Read the so-called manual. Does not mention what oil to use, I understand there is a special oil for air cooled engines. What is it or will Rotella T4, T5,or T6 work just as well? How about Mobile 1 5-30? How about a number for the oil filter so I can cross...

Got everything full and ran the tractor for 3 hours, both 4wd and 2wd, no oozing yet. I believe I'll use the 00 oil/grease to fill everything, it pours.

I have some 75-140 gear oil rather than corn head grease. I am going to pull the grease fitting and see if that is low too. Not sure where you check the level. I was surprised when I took the fill/check plug out of the axel, there was a vacuum in the axel. I have added about 1 1/2 quarts...