Recent content by PeteN

My tractor has an HST trans so no clutch. I did look in the service manual and found this. Wonder if there is an issue with the orifice (3) that is supposed to "limit hydraulic shock"?

Got an LS MT357 and when I use PTO implements the engagement is relatively sudden which creates a huge load on the drivetrain. This is very noticeable with the bush hog but I also note the sudden engagement when I use a wood chipper. I'm engaging the PTO at low engine speed. I assume this PTO...

I've seen those cutters with the chain links to the rear of the deck and notice that the manufacturer of the rotary cutter I have still uses solid straps with a pivot at the 3pt toplink location. It is said to allow 15 degrees of movement at the rear. I understand what it is trying to...

I just had a contact with WoodMaxx and posed the 2 vs 4 blade question. Here is their response: "The advantage of 4 chipper knives vs. 2 is twice as many hits per second on the fed material resulting in more efficient chipping. For example, on the MX-8800 you'll get 18 hits per second and on...

I would think the flatter feed plate on models with the power infeed are easier to load since it is lower to the ground. At least it is for me. Wood chipping takes a lot of energy from the tractor and me!

I bought the WoodMaxx MX8800 in 2021. It's really a nice piece of equipment that is well built. I like that the infeed roller is adjustable for speed (and reversing) and allows me to put the branch in and walk away to get another branch. Never chip wood much bigger than 3-4" but I bought this...

I sent an email to LS on this. This is their response: "It is currently unavailable; our marketing and IT department are looking into getting it resolved. Thank you" It appears the link in a previous response gets you in to their system so hopefully it is just a temporary problem on their...

Have you used your system while in motion? Reason I am asking is I bought a Chinese wonder similar to this one from Amazon (XRoose) but the update frequency of the display is poor while in motion (nice and clear in a steady state condition. Takes a second or 2 to update before you see the...

I bought a Teslong articulating borescope from Amazon a while back. They have a couple of different sizes/versions depending on your use. I've used mine to inspect engine bores and valves by going through the spark plug hole. Works great and is cheap to boot for what you are getting.

I just did something like this but my distance was about 350'. I originally planned on running from my house main panel. After checking with the power company, it turned out to be much cheaper to run a new line. They originally were going to run the secondary voltage the entire distance but...

Best forums I have ever come across that I look at every day are ToolGuyd and The Garage Journal – Garage Design & Tools For The Working Man!

+1 on WoodMaxx. I've got a MX8800 and does everything I need a woodchipper for. Made in the USA. I bought mine 3 1/2 years ago. I was surprised how much the price went up since then. But what hasn't in the last 4 years.

I've been using my rotary bush hog mower for over 20 years and I mainly mow rolling pasture areas. I also have found it valuable in brushing out some smaller stuff but most of the time it is more grassy and weedy areas. I was thinking about getting a flail mower, not so much for it's ability...

Thought this thread was put to bed but since it is still alive and kicking I was wondering what people that have bought EA implements are going/doing for replacement parts? I would assume any warranty issues are no longer valid.

I have the same experience as the last post but with a MT3 57. Not as many hours on tractor but the regens are anywhere from 13 - 20 hours with about the same time during regen. I'm usually in the middle of a job when it happens so it is not a big deal to me since I can keep working (I thought...