Recent content by Old Grunt

Something definitely is wrong with the numbers. I have a 13,600 GVW dump trailer. The trailer weight is 3,600 lbs and it's rated to carry 10,000 lbs with two 7,000 lbs axles so the math works. Not sure what you're getting from whoever's selling it.

I can see the dye in certain cases would be the perfect solution. I think this tractor was stored outside in the elements. The port itself is real foggy so I'm not sure the contrast provided by the dye would be enough not to mention the viewing port itself is less than 3/4 of an inch in...

Great improvisation!

Yes I've seen a few aftermarket ones. Also need to check on the local welder option. Part of the problem is I haven't been able to find a really good exploded diagram of how the whole thing goes back together again even if I get the part welded.

I have the eMax25L loader on my 2016 eMax25. Out snow blowing today when the valve assembly literally fell apart. When I took the boot off the lever there's a cast iron metal piece that holds one of the yokes that allows the valve to operate in a 360 degree manner. The cast iron metal broke in...

I have a 2016 eMax25. On the back of the tractor is a small viewing port that you can check your hydraulic fluid level. I stress small, you need the frigging Hubble telescope to see anything in the port. Just wondering if anyone knows of an aftermarket dipstick that I could buy so I don't have...

The used eMax 25 I bought has a few body part issues. The biggest is the hood which is cracked near the mounting hinges and consequently doesn't open properly. I shudder to think what a new hood would cost so before I try a homegrown fix with fiberglass I was wondering if anyone knows of a...

They used to love under the hood of my Ford 1500 and in the battery compartment of my dump trailer. Moth balls worked, put a bunch in a mason jar and punched some holes in the lid, they never screwed with my stuff again LOL.

Had to get at the shift linkage which had become jammed when I ran over a bunch of thick brush that got up into the works. Hauled out my big 3-ton floor jack, centered it under the rear axle, jacked it up and then proceeded to take the tire off so I could get at the linkage. Didn't account for...

I definitely go with the chains instead of cable or rope. I've had the sharp edges on the cement eventually rub and cut them. The other thing rather than use 2X4's, go out and get some schedule 40 pipe for rollers. It's how the Egyptians move blocks for the pyramids. I've done it before, get one...

Thanks, she may be old but she still works real good.

Oh I realize the economics. I live up on a hill, it's always windy and swirly. By the time I finish snow blowing most of the time I look like the abominable snowman. I mean yeah heavy winter gear, head gear, and snow goggles. It's still bear to snow blow.

Thx for the advice, I'll keep scanning for a used one but will be ready to jump if one comes along.

First need to get through snow season plus sell my two tractors LOL.