Recent content by Gl Dansk

I hardly ever use any of my Standard tools anymore. Almost everything on cars, truck and tractor is metric. Can’t even imagine having to go back now. But all my construction is in Standard. And can’t imagine using metric there.

I’d rent one of the many hot shots to do it. Even if you can find an appropriate trailer (which you’ll need a trailer license for) you still have the potential problem with trailer tires/truck etc that could delay you a night or two and you’d end up paying for a hotel etc. Remember you pay one...

I think you’ll be disappointed with the tractor mounted backhoe. Your tractor is too small for it to be powerful enough. I have a Branson 3520 (so 35 hp) with a backhoe. My soil is hard and full of rock/slate. I struggle to dig anything very deep. Plus it’s nowhere near as “flexible” in...

First off: congratulations! Second: you’re gonna love having a tractor! So many things you can use it for, that you never even realized! I got a Branson 3520h and love it! Doing it again, I’d get one with 45-50hp. And absolutely love the hydrostatic transmission. But it does eat a little...

Not saying anything about quality or design of JD - but the company has decided to move their production to Mexico so they can make an even bigger profit that their current record breaking $23.5B. They can hire production line workers for about $5k per year and engineers etc for a fraction of US...

Totally get the desire for staying out of dpf and reasonable price. I have a Branson 3520 - and wish I’d gotten a little more power, as well as weight. People told me that everyone always wish they had a bigger tractor - and that’s what I’ve come to realize too! Keep it in mind, as there’s a...

Over and over you see recommendations for warming up your tractor prior to use. While this was likely good advice in older tractors, with thicker non-synthetic oils and no emissions control systems, I’m just wondering if it’s really applicable today. I certainly think you need to get all fluids...

This sounds very much like the debates about seatbelts in cars: “I e heard of so many people who got saved by being thrown clear of the rolling car” and similar things. Well, I’ve worked ambulance for 25 years, run about 20,000 911 calls and I have NEVER seen anyone saved by not using a seat...

I have a 3520 - so same size tractor with smaller engine (and too small, so I wish I’d have gotten a more powerful tractor). I find the tractor too light (and underpowered) when doing roadwork. Trying to understand the work you want/need to do, I think you’d be better off with the 5835. And all...