Recent content by rerod

I know the asking price is high, but I like the product and its local. What's a fair price, female owner? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/505816462327643/?referralSurface=messenger_lightspeed_banner&referralCode=messenger_banner

That's funny, because I thought my picture came from this Revised Builder’s Guide to Frost Protected Shallow Foundations.. But I cant seem to find it in there.. lol. I saved it because it was the first picture of a frost protected shallow foundation where the footing and slab were two...

I can rent one locally. So that kills the need for a backhoe

Lots of names, but if you look closer at the design I posted, the slab is separate from the "frost protected footing" I'll call it.. I'm not going to try any flatwork, but figured I could DIY the footings, build the garage, and then hire a good finisher to pour the slab. Ive been told a...

I figured that would be the case.. I imagine I would need a 74 hp tractor in order to have enough flow rate to run skid steer attachments.. Just guessing again.

I'm leaning towards a tractor with a ssqa bucket, but a FEL that will lift 1000 to full height is probably to heavy to mow the lawn with later.. I'm guessing I need to stay below 3000 lbs tractor weight to finish mow, but how much will the FELL lift? Plus, will the hydraulics of this smaller...

No building inspections in my county. Many footings are 12" and that is what I believe that beam is.. 12" x 24" about I chose a FPSF because you don't have to dig below the frost line. Less work and materials, cheaper and more DIY friendly. No I have not had a soil test done. The stick wall...

I called my local equipment place who said they stopped renting skid steers but has a JCD 8040 mini ex for 300 a day, so that should take care of any deep digging.. I started to look closer at my foundation details and now think a skid steer might be the best? The detail I was forgetting was...

Thanks everyone. My hill top property has a functional mobile home on it my GF lives in, so yes a upgraded septic eventually needs installed, maybe, but isn't important considering the two existing bathrooms. Plumbing will be installed, but not hooked up until later. The barn has been torn...

Thanks guys.. 4x4 is a must have.. So your suggesting a tractor with a 3 point and pto that mounts a rented backhoe? Don't think there are any available with the 4bt (4T-390) , but I'm all ears for a good setup.. Thanks

Morning folks.. I'm retired and want to build a garage with a apartment myself.. I used to do hvac and maintenance so I know a little about construction and Ive been reading.. No building inspections in my remote area of Iowa. So I'm going back and forth about what machine would be the...

Thanks guys.. My lot is 1.2 rough acres and we mow it with a 48" craftsman.. The LT1000 is on it's last leg, so Ive been watching craigslist and fb and the kubota popped up.. Whats it worth? My problem is when I find a mower I like, I have no idea what used value is, but prices seem so...

This is a question I faced years ago when I bought a cummins.. I was told if I didn't tow allot, don't buy a cummins, but I bought it anyway only because it was a clean 97.. So back to the kubota diesel.. Ive seen a few, but figured any diesel after around 2000 had a bunch of emissions...

Hello everyone. My craftsman LT 1000 is still cutting my 1.2 acre lot, but I'm a little concerned about it's reliability because it came with the property and burns over 1 quart of oil each season. I imagine dealers already want to sell this and last years new inventory, but november/december...

I really do appreciate this because I have no idea what used mowers are worth.. What ball park value is this John Deer F1145? Thanks!