Recent content by Guidster

I finally got the time this past weekend to put my new tree getter to the test (pics attached) and I am glad to report that it works very well--despite the fact that the ground is hard as a rock with the lack of rain that we have been having in Texas. I believe that if we ever get some rain...

You know what they say about necessity being the mother of invention. Well, for some of the things I want to build around the house, I need a portable welder--my MIG is not exactly portable. With the wife still tight on the purse strings from my recent tractor purchase, I had to come up with...

Having seen some of the loader mounted hydraulic units with gear boxes, I see no reason why I could not use a hydraulic motor connected to the input shaft of my PTO Post hole digger. Further, I would adapt the gear box mount and loader bucket to move the digger up front like a skid steer. Has...

When I recently purchased my Case D40 with LX116 loader, it came with the 60" QA bucket. However, I have the option of getting the 72" at no extra charge. My only concern with the 72" bucket is that the tractor may not be able to dig and scrape as well with the bigger bucket. However, I would...

When I demonstrated a D35 and in my new D40, the differential really "growls" when I individually brake to tighten a turn. I have not seen this in other equipment I have operated. Would you resident experts consider this to be normal??

Well, I shopped and shopped, but finally pulled the trigger today as the grass starts to turn green around here. I got a great price from a truly great dealer (Waxahachie Equipment south of Dallas). In addition to the tractor, I got the LX116 loader with the skid steer quick attach, Bush Hog...

First off, this is my first post. Been lurking and have already fallen in love with this place. Great info, mature audience and helpful members. Before I pose my dilemma, I thought that I would cover my history with tractors growing up: Grew up in Montana, never drove a 4WD in anything less...