Recent content by keenlanp

I bought a used Nova Tractor flail this spring from a gent who said it was vibrating to the point it was unusable. He was convinced that the main rotor had been damaged during transport and due to some physical limitations he didn't want to deal with replacing the rotor and was willing to sell...

Blizzard, I did not get any replies to my post and got tied up with other projects until I needed to put my snow blade on the tractor late last fall so the loader mounting project got put on hold. You must be a mind reader, I was just thinking last week that I needed to ask one more time on the...

Asteral, Thanks as always for the information. As Ron White said, "That is a handy piece of information to have".

Does anyone know the time frame when Branson was making these overspec models? I have been half seriously keeping my eyes open for a used 2510 and finding one with a few extra HP might be the incentive I need to get more serious. Thanks.

Folks, It turns out that the awesome deal I thought I got on the loader for my 186D wasn't quite as good as I thought. The rear portion of the subframe (everything below the orange line in the attached image) is missing. Would anyone within a couple hour drive of Grand Rapids, MI who has this...

Folks, After spending too much time on marketplace and craigslist over the last couple years looking and a 15 hour round trip yesterday, I managed to buy a YFL 650 (and what was left of the tractor it came on) for my 186D. It had sat under a tree for a decade and I will need to replace most of...

I bought their 60 inch dual lid model last summer. So far it has worked well. The lids don't close at the same time if there are different levels of resistance on them which is mildly annoying (although it makes sense). The only other thing that has went wrong is that the MTL cut out/stencils on...

Sorry you are having problems with your Branson, but I have to mention that I have no idea how well they honor their warranty since my 2.5 year old 3015H hasn't had a single issue. I love mine.

Folks, As spring approaches, it is time to start thinking about projects I have been putting off until it warmed up. My girlfriend owns an adorable little 135 she uses around her yard and for working on a prairie restoration (yes, she is a good woman and yes, I am a lucky man). Recently the 3...

Folks, I hope everyone has made it through what has hopefully been most or all of winter as well as can be expected considering everything that has been going on . As usual, I am only posting because I have a question. The front pulley on my 186D turns all the time regardless of what I do with...

Folks, My understanding is that US models are named based on engine hp and whether they are 2 or 4 wheel drive and powershift or "normal" transmission. So my 240D is a 24 horse 4 wheel/front assist model with a normal gear tranny. So, what's up with the 135, 155, and 165? Tractor data.com list...

Folks, This sentiment has been expressed before, but I just wanted to say thanks to all of you. The anger, division, and general negative energy flowing through American society these days (especially when communicating on the internet) can be downright depressing at times. There has been more...

Folks, Does anyone have a suggestion where I might find a manual for this mower? I haven't found anything via google searches. I would like to get a copy of the whole manual, but if that isn't possible would anyone be willing to scan a page that shows the mounting/limit chain setup? I have a 60...

Folks, I recently purchased a Ym 240d with a front mount snowblower. It is a YS-60 and was built by Ber-vac. I have done some digging on the net, but am coming up with nothing in the way of info or manuals. Does anyone have suggestions where I might be able to find some more info? Thanks for any...

Folks, Thanks for the info and suggestions. I will take a look at the decompression linkage and exhaust tomorrow evening after I drain and clean the tank and add some new diesel and injector cleaner. I will post an update after that. I will try to attach a couple images of the new addition...