Recent content by Hodado

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    Rant against insurance agencies

    I’ve always shopped insurance like I shop groceries It’s a shell game the way they raise premiums and over the years I’ve saved thousands shopping around but I don’t drop them unless they mess with me.Currently I’m with Auto Owners and all is well,hopefully I with them to stay
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    Who rides motorcycles?

    I sold my Harley last year and don’t miss it Worked on an old project BMW and plated it recently found out that the old bikes don’t ride like the new ones no regrets I don’t go that far
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    Compact sub compact?

    Recently purchased a TYM T25 and no regrets yet.Couldn’t beat the price anywhere for what you get and they gave me Zero financing I put half down and have a small payment.Added 3rd function for a grapple later on.Whatever you decide get the hydro transmission
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    Moving a young raccoon

    Shoot Shovel and Shut Up
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    Need utility Side by Side

    I’ve got a Polaris 500,plenty of power not as expensive as others you mentioned not fancy but if you’re keeping it on 8 acres all you need
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    When does a tractor become 'Vintage'

    I think the 4020 should be considered as a very efficient antique that’s still widely used today
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    Log splitters

    You’d be further ahead to buy one and resell it afterwards
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    Looking to buy new trade old

    I’d agree with that in fact 8K would not be out of line anything in that condition with a loader would bring that much
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    OEM Tractor Oil vs Shell, Valvoline, Amsoil, etc.

    I think if you put JD oil in your Kubota it would turn green which would be an improvement
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    Best and worst chainsaw?

    I have a Pardner 5000 that I wish I could get parts for it was an excellent saw for many years. Now I have an older Stihl wood boss,A Stihl MS 251c and the little guy I use a lot the Stihl Ms 170
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    Tractor Sizing 6' brush hog on a 30Hp tractor

    It would probably work on flat even ground but I think I’d downsize My brother gave me an old heavy 6’ and I used it for awhile with my little 855JD it would spin it fast enough but maneuvering it was ridiculous.I ended up selling the 6’ and purchased a 4’ Frontier. A narrower swath but much better
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    Comparison Buying my first sub compact tractor need help deciding.

    I bought a I bought a older 855 JD and wished I had done more research,finding out that while it’s easy to maneuver its so light that some of my attachments are too heavy for it and there’s no replacement for horsepower but I make it work and didn’t have a lot of money to spend. It shares duty...
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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    I had a battery in my John Deere that lasted for nine years so when it died I payed up for another the replacement John Deere battery only lasted one season doa I’ve been buying the cheapest battery from the farm store and normally get three or four years
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    A few (probably) dumb questions.

    My brother gave me a older brushcutter and i was wondering about the best method to sharpen the blades,they seem impossible to remove.I have it on a 855 jd and have always questioned whether it is too big for it
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    John Deere 855/856 hard starting

    I’d definitely call a pro You’ll have a hard time finding parts for that particular Yanmar believe me I know John Deere dealer is no help at all that model engine is obsolete according to them.Mine blew up a year ago and I was about ready to part it out when I finally found a replacement engine...
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