Recent content by cray54

If there is a better place to ask this question, please let me know. I'm working on cleaning up a few old tractors that have old adhesive-backed labels on them. I've seen them peeling off (adhesive failure) and separating (2 layer label, clear top peeling). Are there good practices for getting...

I suppose this is the a realistic approach, one person to be designated who tells the others annual service is complete. I'm still interested to know what hour meters other people use, but I think I'll plan to adopt this approach.

To explain my motivation: I understand the concept of "each time used" or "once a year"... but this is a family farm where anyone might use some equipment at any point, and recording usage would not be reliable. I'm thinking it would be easier to have one person oversee preventative maintenance...

I have been looking at ways to count hours on PTO driven implements to keep better track of maintenance. So far, I've found: Rotating-shaft-hour-meters (Usually requires a magnet and a pickup) Vibration-hour-meters (Just counts time when vibration is high) The examples I've found so far have...

Did you end up running this mower on the 4500Z? Do you have any pictures? I am looking at the same mower for my 4500Z, and would be interested in some details or feedback if you have any.

If I recall, that F2000 deck is not centered, right? So, it turns a very tight circle in one direction, but not in the other?

I realized I hadn't actually measured my current cutting circle. With the F2880 and 72" deck, the uncut circle measured 43" in diameter turning left, and 53" in diameter turning right. This unit is symmetrical, so I may need to adjust steering a bit or may have a stop out of adjustment. If the...

I checked into it further - I was wrong. The Ventracs have flexed all along, it is just recently that they've started marketing the feature.

I had a Grasshopper 928d with a 61" deck and the grass collection system before my Kubota. It was really nice and maneuverable... and fast. Also, the deck height adjustment was awesome. However, I couldn't let just anyone drive it as you needed a good amount of skill to do so; and it couldn't...

I thought only the newer Ventracs flexed in the middle (i.e., out of my budget, I'd be looking at the 4200 lineup.). That said, both the Kubota and John Deer allow axle flex as well.

I have a Kubota F2880 that I really like with a 72" deck (Hobby / home mowing). I am looking to get a newer machine, still used, just a few years newer / lower hours. I'm specifically looking for front-mount 4WD mowers. Before just getting another Kubota, I'd like to consider which of these...

Thank you for the advice. I will leave that wafer set in the box and see if someone else has a use for it.

I'd like to find a brush that is biodegradable; presumably with the brush made of either natural bristles or biodegradable plastic. I recognize it would wear faster and caster adjustments would be more critical, but I remain interested. I have a Kubota L2162 with a poly brush, I also have a...

Is there a good resource here that has a list / collection of attachments that fit the quickhitch? I just connected my quickhitch for the first time today, and realized it is the same as used on a Walker mower for various attachments. It got me looking and I ended up here.

Thank you so much for the reference. I did some searching and found a picture of how they would be installed here: F3080 snowblower question Now, I don't have a snowblower, but my mower deck does bump the cab if I lift it to full height. I'll try these out and see if that resolves it! Thank...