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    L3710 front axle seal replacement

    have a L3710 4wd that front seals leak. have the hub off and looks like i may need a big clam shell puller to pull the ring gear. can i cut the bearing against the ring gear for easier removal ? thanks
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    Tractor with cab for snowblowing

    I am looking for a tractor probably in the 35 to 40 HP range with 4wd and a cab. Will be used for snowblowing and a 6 foot rear finish mower. A bucket is not needed since I have 2 tractors with buckets. What is everybody using and what are the opinions for hp required. Looking for used and speed...
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    JD 450 bottom rebuild cost

    I have been looking at JD 450 dozers for my property. 2 driveways to build, 3/4 mile of wood road to maintain and 2 houses to build along with playing on my 100 acres doing food plots and things. My price range is in the low $20k range. I plan on taking a Cat mechanic from my FD to look at...
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    35-40 HP tractor

    I have been looking at cabbed tractors in the 35-40 HP range. My main jobs will be a 6 foot finish mower (preferably a 7 foot if possible) and a snowblower to do a roughly 1500' driveway and parking area. I will have a backblade on the back during winter also. I do not need or want a loader on...
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    Kubota B2650 with 72" snowblower

    I met a guy that has a B2650 Kubota with cab & snowblower. The snowblower is 72" . After reading I have done this snowblower is by no means the right size for this tractor but the owner insists it runs fine. His driveway is pretty big and he has had it for 2 seasons already. I would have thought...
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    Looking for tractor opinions

    I am looking for a low hour cab tractor with air/heat/radio that will power a 60" front snowblower and a 6-7 foot rear finish mower. Tractor would need a mid mount pto I assume for the blower. Do not need a loader since I have a loader on my 6800 Kubota. Trying to stay away from a turbo and tier...
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    Aluminum Bellhousing ?

    I am hearing that some JD's have an aluminum bellhousing and worked hard may crack the bellhousing or bolts may pull out. Any truth to this. hearing this from a used tractor dealer who claims he will not take in a newer JD in the under 75 HP range.
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    Anybody bolted a grapple to a bucket

    Been looking at options for a grapple to pick up brush,logs and rocks for landscaping. has anybody use a bucket bolt-on grapple ? I know its not most efficient way but I do not have a quick detach bucket setup yet. I do have the 3rd valve though.
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    1002 Kubota loader switching to quick detach

    Has anybody switched the solid mt bucket on a 1002 loader to a quick detach ? And if so which quick detach mt will work ? Looking to add some fel implements and different buckets.
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    Northern tool cut off saw

    has anybody used the 14" Northern tool cutoff saw that uses the toothed blade ? been wondering on getting one for projects. Have a 12" abrasive wheel but it throws a lot of sparks.
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    Small cab tractors With snowblowers

    With recent storms and future longer length driveway of the kids houses I have contemplated a dedicated snowblowing/finish mowing tractor with cab,AC & heater. A 5 foot blower would be sufficient as wood a 6 foot finish mower. Has anybody bought a tractor/blower setup and had it underpowered ? I...
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    ford 5900 info

    Looking at a Ford 5900 as a spare tractor for just bush hogging possibly. No bucket but not needed since My Kubota has one. Looked on tractor data at the specs. This tractor looks pretty clean and well taken care of. Mostly used to pull a hay wagon on hilly terrain.Loaded tires and 6oo lbs in...
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    parts availability on 655 & 755

    Been looking for an extra mower for my lawn. I have been looking at 655's & 755's. How are these on parts availability. Do not need 4wd since will only be using it for mowing.Would consider a slightly rough one to restore back to new condition.
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    another gravel driveway issue--need opinions

    My driveway is on an incline. I am constantly using either a backblade or stone rake to smooth it out after heavy rains rut the heck out of it. My plan down the road is to just get it paved to the tune of $14k but my kids who will be using my driveway to get to their houses which will be built...
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    front mounted snowblowers HP required

    There is no way I am trusting the dealer on what HP is actually needed to run a front mtd snowblower. My plan when I retire in 22 months is to have an enclosed cab tractor in the low 30 HP range for snowblowing 1300 feet of driveway and a 6 foot finish mower to keep roughly 8 acres of field...
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