Recent content by jonnmero

And if you need anther argument FOR having a tractor . . .

Of course you need a tractor, like every good wife needs a sewing machine. But make it a Lanz Bulldog, and you'll also be invited to every county fair within reasonable distance (1000 miles!).

Have only used the diff lock on my Foton 254H once, but that was enough to warrant it. Was stuck in gooey mud to over the front tires, and the 4WD wasn't enough. Saw the unpleasant possibility that I had to get out in the deep mud to get help, but remembered the diff lock. A bit of rocking, and...

What is this 'cycling the plugs'? On all diesel engines in cars, tractor and boats I have dealt with you glow the engine for 20 - 30 seconds (max), and then start up. If it doesn't start you leave it a couple of minute, and have another go. In the cars there's generally a light that goes out...

Nan, nah, not so quick, mate! You're not a lone swallow here :-) Chains are good, but, as you say, in deep, wet-ish snow nothing beats the R1s! Okay, the road gets a bit chewed up in spring, but some compromises have to be made. And my little Foton with 24" rear wheels and 14" front makes it...

Sounds like you could use something similar to my KWB snow chains. Great on asphalt as well. They are Austrian, but I think (but can't guarantee) that they are available in North America as well. The circumferential part should help to avoid the chain falling in between the cleats.

Hi! Is there an online source showing implements and attachments for tractors and farm machinery with pictures and names? Or of course, we could have a thread named "What would you call this?"

Have now about 180 hrs on the Foton, and am all over quite chuffed with it. Gear change is a bit rough, likewise to engage shuttle and hi-low, but am getting used to that. It starts without problems, and runs well. With snow chains it's unstoppable. Had some earth works done here, and after...

Oh, and here is what it will look like: Will hopefully be a lot more comfortable and quiet than my present 1973 Ford 3000, which is open to three sides. Something noticable when a gust of wind brings all the snow from the spout of the mower into the cabin area.