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    Installed a V&M Multiplier on L3430 Today

    About a year ago, I bought a "Piranha" root rake/grapple to clear up my 10 acres of woodlot. Using the rear remote hydraulics to power the grapple worked, but it was really aggravating to have to release the joystick, reach back and down to operate the grapple, reach back to the joystick, etc...
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    Tree puller for smaller trees

    Found this thing called the "Brush Boss" while browsing this morning....I have about 10 acres of "English Privet" that has about taken over...when it gets in the 3 inch caliper and larger, it is about impossible to knock down without leaving a long, slivery stump. The web sites recomends a 40...
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    Ford 1700 Don't Steer No More...

    Ford 1700 Don\'t Steer No More... The steering gear box on my 1700 finally gave out after years of faithful service It seems Ford no longer carries parts for this model and all the local boneyards don't seem to have one either... I haven't taken the time to tear it down and see exactly what...
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    FEL Loader with Qwik Attach problem/alert

    Bought a new Grand L3430 with 513? Fel (waiting on the 723 to come in and be installed) and qwik attach... Within the first 15 minutes, had bent one of the cylinders, called the dealer, was told it was probably operator error... I've run loader/tractors for many years, I didn't think so...
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