Recent content by fortyseven2n

I am considering getting one myself especially for cutting around the edges of my fields and some sloped banks. I have a Kubota L3400 with a front end loader but no rear remotes. I should be able to take off the loader and use the loader valve to operate the flail but I may have to get some...

Thanks for the responses. It made sense to me that it should work but wanted to confirm with someone who has done it. Going to do some more shopping around and look at other brands before I pull the trigger. My loader comes off easily in just a few minutes and has fold down kickstands so its...

I have a Kubota L3400HST with a factory front end loader and am thinking about getting an offset flail mower with tilt for cutting around the edge of my fields, creekbanks and some other places too steep for a bushhog. Eventually I will add rear remotes but, in the meantime, can I run the side...

I stopped by Mid State on Saturday to check out the grapples. They are stout. The grapple pivots on bolts instead of pins. No grease fittings and I couldn't tell if there were bushings. They would probably last me a lifetime. If I was using it everyday, I could add grease fittings or open up the...

Thanks for the input from everyone. The WR Long is a good looking grapple but out of my price range. I can get the 48" from Midstate for $ 1300 and the 60" for $ 100 more. Planning on going to their yard this weekend to check them out. I bought a set of forks from them in 2010 and they have been...

I am adding a third function to my 2009 Kubota L3400 HST tractor and am looking for advice on what size grapple would be best for my tractor. I would mostly be using it to pick up brush and limbs/logs and move them around. Currently I use my forks and have moved literally tons of stuff but it...

I've been considering the average 2K lb machines such as AGT H12 and similar. None of my hills are a problem with my pickup truck, mower or Kubota tractor but they would be hairy if I was freewheeling. Once I get to where I need to dig would not be a problem. I can see so many uses for one of...

Do the Chinese 2K lb mini excavators freewheel when going downhill? It would be really handy to have one, but my land is pretty hilly, and I have read a few accounts saying they freewheel going down hills. Any feedback would be appreciatted. Fortyseven2n

My Dad's YTH2448 with hydrostatic transmission will not pull on any kind of hill at all. The mower is just a few months old and has not been abused. It was very fast and worked well until a week or so ago. It will run in forward and reverse on flat ground but will not pull a hill. Any ideas ...

I have an old Sears steam cleaner model # 765.950 and can't find out any information about it. The company I work for bought it well used in the 90's. They were going to throw it away a couple of weeks ago. I happened to be in the right pace at the right time so now it's mine. I rewired the...

I have a Weed Eater model GBI 30V blower that will not stay running. When I got it ( free ) it would crank and run great but would sputter and would cut off. The carb only has on adjustment. I turned it to get the right mix and think I wound up getting it totally out of whck. Turns out the...

I need some help on my Dad's PB-210E leaf blower. It is a mid 1980's model and has always started easily and run well until this season. He is using 50:1 mix per the book. This year , starting was more difficult and it would run pretty good with some hesitation on acceleration from idle to...

Probably a dumb question but on an L3400 HST does the tractor coast or free wheel at all going down hill ? What I mean is like on a gear tractor , if I am going down hill in 1st gear there is enough braking action or resistance from the engine to keep the speed slow. Do you get the same on...

My Dad and I took a look at a Kubota L3400 Hydro with a LA463 loader today. Dealer gave me a quick price of right at $18K with industrial tires. He priced a backhoe attachement at around $ 7K. Does this sound pretty close to average ? We are also looking at some John Deere tractors of...

I have a chance to buy a 2004 Farmtrac 435 with 88 hrs + finish mower for around $ 7000 or maybe a little less. I have not seen the tractor in person but it looks very clean and dry ( no oil leaks ) in any of the pics. Is this a good deal and a good tractor ? The only thing I don't really...