I currently have a Stihl FS130R with the edger attachment and the pole saw attachment. I am looking at buying the Stihl KM131R Kombi power head. It is just a PITA to change attachments on the FS130R. Think I am going to keep the FS130R as a dedicated trimmer and swap out attachments on the...
I am literally fuming. I go to get the lawn sweeper from under the deck so I can sweep up all of the grass clippings and the height selector lever and everything related to it is gone. I CANNOT believe that somebody actually took the lever. It is just utterly insane. Anyway, I went to JD's...
Did some research on the John Deere 175 pound tow behind broadcast spreader and it looks like it is a complete piece of junk with plastic gears. Does anybody have one of these and is it worth the money?
What are the rest of you guys using as a broadcast spreader or drop spreader?
Thanks
Looking to get involved in a couple of projects. First, building a 6x10 10,400 pound dump trailer, then an 18 foot car/equipment hauler also rated for 10,400 pounds. Last on the list would be a wood splitter that I am still working on the plans for. I already know that one will be a lot cheaper...
Got some pretty good advice on a sweeper last week for my John Deere Z445 zero turn mower. Thanks guys.
Now, I am back for some more advice. I need to do some thatching/aerating of the lawn and was wondering if there is anything out there that will work with the Z445. John Deere has a...
I have a Z445 Zero Turn that I use to mow our 2 acres. Most of the time, I don't need to bag the clipping, but about 2 to 3 times a year the lawn gets away from me for a week or the rain is just insane and I find myself out there with a rake and trash cans. If there is anything I hate more than...
I am debating the purchase of a mulching setup for my 54" Z445. Hoping that it will cut down on the hayfield look that I have right now and actually help the lawn in the long run by providing nutrients. However, this is only my second season having to cut my lawn (i.e., lived in a townhouse...
I am trying to figure out if there is any type of mulching system out there for the 54" Edge deck that I have on my John Deere Z445 zero turn mower. I think this would be much better for my lawn in the long run. Thing is, I cannot find anything about this with internet searches and yesterday I...
Anybody know of a case out there that works for the MS660? Kind of hard to believe that Stihl does not make one for the 660 or 880, but I guess they would be too big for the rest of the saw lineup.
The JD catalog recommends a 10P cart with a 250 lb weight limit for my Z445 zero turn mower, but the thing is puny. I don't really want to haul more than 250 lbs., but I do want to haul more twigs and brush than the 10P can handle volume wise.
Have any of you guys tried the 17P on your zero...
I am probably looking at another year or two before this purchase, but I am trying to plan it out ahead of time.
Other than the FEL capacity, the 4320 is probably way more than what I need right now for my property but if the price difference isn't that substantial I will probably go with it...
Just read in a thread that somebody is using gas without ethanol for his chainsaws. I asked him, and now I am asking all of you, is there a source for this gas? I would much prefer to use gas without ethanol for my small engine yard equipment, but have no clue where to find it. Do I have to use...
After everything I have read about Stihl chain and actually using mine, I am wondering if I can put a Stihl chain on my dad's Craftsman saw. It is an 18" 40cc saw that was bought in the last 5 years. He wants me to sharpen his chain instead of buying him a new one, but I am pretty sure that...
I just finished reading the manuals to my new saws, but the part about using the decompression valve for starting is about as clear as mud. Do I only push it in when starting cold? Does it have to be pushed in after each pull of the starting cord or will it stay open until the saw starts or at...
Just bought two Stihl saws today. A MS261 with an 18" bar and a MS660 with a 25" bar. The dealer was having a special on chains of buy one get one 1/2 off, so I bought 2 extra 18" chains for the MS261. Regular price was $33 and the second one was $16.50 at half off. Felt somewhat expensive, but...