Recent content by Hysyde

As per the thread title, anyone know of a decent source, preferably in Canada? Current head is cracked. The tractor's in decent shape otherwise (with a loader), and I was planning on selling it and buying a new tractor (25-25 CUT or a light-commercial TLB like a B21-26). I'd hate to write it...

I have a somewhat related question on the subject of low-voltage wire connecting: What do you all do for T-joints (like you might find on trailer wiring)? I'm happy to solder joints, but how do you seal them after? Even putting 2 of the wires inline makes it hard to get a good seal with heat...

Adding an overland or utility option package to a new Polaris Xpedition and throw in a few accessories, and you'd be well over $80k with taxes. Insanity.

I have a lot of machinery at my disposal with forks (tractors, backhoe, skidsteer, FEL, forklift). The dedicated forklift is usually the least convenient to grab, but I often curse myself when I don't make the effort. Visibility is the biggest advantage, followed by maneuverability (rear steer...

One advantage of a hydro I haven't seen mentioned is the ability for precision and creeping up on things smoothly. Great for precision loader work and maneuvering. No power shuttle I've operated comes close to being able to do that. Maybe my old man harped on me too much back in the day...

Around here it's more like a 15-20% difference depending on the models. The local dealer network isn't great either, with most of them not exactly being small engine specialists. My Stihl dealer down the road has been good to me and knows his products. M-tronic isn't for everyone, and there...

I like it, thanks! Seems like the KTM dealer up by our cottage (who I used to do some ice racing with) sells these. I'll definitely be stopping by next time to grab one.

Well, most of Stihl commercial saws, other than the 881 and the smaller climbing saws are M-tronic, so limiter caps aren't going to be an issue. ;) I do think they (the older, non-m-tronics) come from the factory with a pretty lean tune (for emissions) and can't say I don't think opening them...

I appreciate the suggestions thus far. The Ratio-Rite jug seems good, however they don't seem to make one for metric, and I've only seen one buying option that comes with a lid/cover. Yes, I can use a high-quality measuring cup, however I'm trying to find the perfect product that does the math...

As I buy my 2 stroke oil in "bulk" (relatively speaking, as I buy it in 1 quart containers) and need to measure it out to mix with gas, I'm trying, with not a lot of luck, to find the ideal tool to suit my needs. Typically I mix my 2 stroke fuel in 5 liter (approx. 1.3 gal) jugs as I find this...

That's a good suggestion for the landscape rake. An excavator isn't really an option right now. Anything I'd be looking to clear would be in the 2-4" size and shallowly rooted (buckthorn).

Yeah, that definitely looks like it would be handy. I haven't come across any skid steer models that seem to have that. I've looked at TMG, but the preference is not to buy online.

I'm leaning towards root rake although doing some reading it seems a brush/root grapple may be beeter suited to combing the soil and collect more fine material. For brands for root rakes, I'm not sure. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like Kubota/Landpride make what I'm looking for. The V60...

I'm looking to buy a root rake style grapple for a Case TR320 compact track loader (skid steer). What I picture using it mostly for is brush clearing/land reclamation to clear overgrown areas of buckthorn etc. and then be able to handle the brush (move it into burn piles) without picking up too...

I like the idea of tractor, and it would be nice if I'm shelling out $25k to get one as part of the deal. It wouldn't be much for recreation though (not cottage weekends with the boys or running the trails) and too big and heavy to use around the property of the house. We have a few old...