Recent content by coolnature

I am in the market for a tree/post puller and have read several threads discussing the different designs and manufacturers. Since I already have a grapple, I like the idea of using a 3 PT mounted puller in conjunction with my grapple. The problem is I lean toward the design of the front mounted...

I just purchased a new 8' Gannon box blade and am now in need of a hydraulic top link. With the front horizontal beam of the box blade level on the ground, the length of my manual OEM top link, using the lower of (2) positions, is 26-1/4". If I use the upper position on the tractor, the length...

I am considering buying a Woods 10' semi-mount offset rotary mower. If anyone on TBN owns one or has experience with one, please comment. The offset feature will get me 16" closer, for a total of 34" outside my rear tire, to fence rows and tree lines and hopefully save my cab from damage. Also...

I have a NH T4.95 w/ 665TL FEL. When raising the loader at about the mid point, it hesitates and slows down, but not fully stopping, then continues upward as it should. The curl function works as it should. The 3PT lift works as it should. I did have a WR Long 3rd function installed before...

About to pull the trigger on a grading scraper. The primary use will be maintaining my existing 1000' farm road and leveling / grading around my barns and sheds. I also have a 200'+ gravel driveway to my house. After a lot of research, it looks like the RoadRunner may win out. It is not the...

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a new grapple. Since I have never used one, I am completely in the dark as to what style to get. I have read several grapple threads on TBN and I have learned that there is no one design perfectly suited for all uses. My primary uses: raking, piling, moving...

I am ready to pull the trigger on a Woods / Gannon BB with hydraulic rippers. The tractor is 98 HP MFWD and weighs in at 8000#. I initially had settled on an 88" wide unit with replaceable end plate wear bits since my present rear wheel width is approx. 82" and I would still be able to widen the...

I will be taking delivery of a NH T4.95 w/ FEL in early January. The rears are Michelin 18.4x34 R1W. It appears Michelin does not recommend liquid ballast in their radials but I and my dealer cannot seem to find any wheel weights over 440# for both rear axles. I don't anticipate much road usage...

Considering buying a new NH T4.105. R1 tire options are: 12.4x24R1W or 14.9x24R1W fronts; 18.4x30R1W or 18.4x34R1W rears. Will be getting an FEL so I would think the wider fronts would be better for loader work. Not sure if the taller rears offer any advantage other than holding more fluid. I...

I am getting ready to pull the trigger on either a new Kubota or JD cab tractor. I have considered MF, NH and LS, but the dealer network in my area for these brands is pretty slim. I have recently gone from 15ac to 90ac and need a larger tractor, in particular, for running a round baler. I...

Strongly considering a new M7060. I have read that in January '15, Kubota will have a new engine without the DPF. I may wait till the new engine is available before taking the plunge. The hydraulic shuttle 12 speed tranny would be my choice along with FEL, 3rd function, 2nd rear remote with...

After reading many posts as to what type of blade I need, I think I have narrowed it down to either a ROB or the "floating tailgate". I have considered the blades with hydraulic scarifiers but not only are they pricey, my present tractor has only (1) rear remote. I am leaning toward the...

In need of either a box blade or RO for maintaining equipment road on farm. Tractor is a Kubota M5040, 4x4, 50HP engine. Location is Middle TN and soil is clay with a few rocks thrown in. Terrain is level to moderately rolling. Rears on tractor R1's approx. 80" wide. I think owners manual says...