Recent content by farm23

I am considering a snow blade for my 1430 and wonder if there are any options I should consider? What is the experience of those who have the snow blade, get a wheel kit or anything else. I will use the blade on gravel roads almost exclusively. Thanks.

I have used studs in my 26x12x12 tires on my 1430 but it looks like I will need something more this winter. I tried to do a search but did not come up with an answer. Has anyone found chains that will work with our limited clearance between the tire and tub?

I need to stop the bucket from leaking down [1430] and am thinking of installing a valve in the top hydraulic lines from the cylinders. Two questions. 1] Will this work and if so does anyone have a suggestion on the valve? 2] Is there a better solution? Thanks;

I do not get here often but some time ago someone posted NAPA PN for the hydraulic filter, oil filter, gas filter for I think a 1460 which should work on my 1430. I tried to search the old threads and did not find. Does anyone remember or have the numbers?

I am in the market for either a Farmall Cub or a 140. Is one really better than the other? The tractor will be used to cultivate, & hill and harvest potatoes. I know the 140 can be much newer and more expensive but is it worth the extra expense and is the turning radius is important. I have an...

I love my BCS and could not get along without it. But the other day I saw a small one wheel tractor/cultivator and it would work well in areas where the BCS will not go. I have done a quick search and can not find a current source. They were made years ago but I am not sure any are in...

This had probably been discussed before but I can not find the thread. My 1430 uses the big Hydraulic filter F050. They are now $30.00 each + shipping. Is there a equal I can get locally? I have always bought from PT but I now need to save money where I can.

I have a 853 BCS with many attachments. Does anyone have any experience the Rotary Power Harrow? I have an Organic produce farm and the BCS is critical to our operation. The Power Harrow -R2 - as on Earth Tools' web site seem like a good idea but I wonder if anyone has any real world...

I farm some 2 acres of organic produce and some of the beds are on 10 to15% slopes. I like the high ground clearance but am concerned about being to safely work the beds on the slopes. Does anyone have experience or suggestion. The tractor will be used mostly for cultivation and bed forming.

I have a BCS853 with diesel engine and it has 100's of hours. Ont thing I would like to see is a lower 1st gear. Sometime the 1st gear seems a little to fast but overall it is a great machine. I haven't called Joel but I don't think anything can be done but perhaps a future model will have an...

We are in the mountains where level ground is a premium and we grow certified organic produce. I was thinking a tractor with rear PTO would be helpful so a dealer brought what he said was a good tractor for the mountains. He was working one of the fields and the tractor turned over...

I have a 853 with the disel engine and happy with my many accessories. I am considering getting the root/potato plow. Does anyone have any experience with this item. I have 4 raised beds each 80' and 3 rows of potatoes on 2' centers in each bed. The spacing is close to maximize production...

We have over 20" and 18 degrees. I went to the barn to start my 1430 and clear a path to the road so we could go to church tomorrow. The 1430 started great but when I started to come out of the barn the snow was so deep the undercarriage hung up and the tires started to spin. I guess we will...

Not sure this is best place to ask. I have been told there is someone making a replica of the G but can not find. Does anyone know if this is true & if so where are they?

The last few day I have had a chance to do a lot of chipping, the chipper worked without a hitch. In 2 days I was able to chip/shred over 6 cu yards. I also used the shredder to get rid of a lot of old files. The only thing you need to careful about is to make sure you have the chipper...