Recent content by robertwhite

Well, I accidently found the limit of my 6530. Was taking dirt/ash out of my burn pit as I wanted to improve on it, and got stuck in the lovely Southern red clay which is like quicksand after a hard rain the other night. Upper dirt was fine, but the clay just absorbed all the water. Got all 4...

6530 now has 50 hrs on it so I go to do the 1st oil change. First idiotic design is where the oil plug is located. It sits right over a frame/brace, so when you remove the plug, all the oil first hits said frame/brace before it falls down into the oil drip pan. It is impossible to get all the...

6530 4x4 shuttle, 2 remotes, 78" FEL and R4's (dealer had to call in a favor or 2)

Does anyone have a ballast box that attaches easily to a box blade? Homemade or store bought, pictures please. My 6ft box blade weighs 600lbs (???) and I sure would like more counterweight when using the seriously large (deep) 78" loader that comes with my Mahindra 6530.

Since the 6530 is a lot more tractor and not a lot more money than the 5530, I believe I have settled on the 6530. Equipped as follows: 6530 4x4 Loader R4 tires Is $27100 a good deal? ETA: Just was quoted a priced of $26,700 for the 6530 4x4 with loader and R1 tires. Problem is I don't know...

So here's the deal. I am coming out of a Bobcat CT335 which is a large compact. Looking to get into a entry size utility. Need 45-55hp, 4x4, R4 tires, FEL, suspension seat, tilt wheel, ROPS, and a hydro shuttle. So I start looking at the MX5100 and see that it is basically the same size as my...

Looking to replace my Bobcat CT335 with a larger and more HP tractor. Looked at Kubota M5040/6040, Kioti DK55, and Mahindra 5530. All 4x4 and FEL. Coming off the Bobcat, Kioti is the most familiar obviously, Kubota is pretty pricey and the Mahindra is the odd man out. Never seen them in use...

I am looking at various brands for my next tractor purchase in the 48+HP range. In trying to navigate NH website, I can't find a 4x4 with HST. Does such a tractor exist?

Why is it that every new utility 18' trailer I have found only comes with 6 ply tires? Are dealers so cheap that they can't order 8 ply (minimum) tires when they order their trailers? Even with only 3500lb axles, the carry weight could easily be around 3 ton, which flattens out the little 6 ply...

I have a Bobcat CT335 HST and need to change the hydro and fuel filters. Nearest dealer (Kioti) is 80 miles away, so I am not driving there for less than shipping would be. Who is the "go to" dealer that you use? Obviously, OEM parts at reasonable prices are expected

OK, need some help here. My CT335's MLS valve knob is stuck. I can not loosen it and I sure don't want to try and turn it any harder than I have as it will surely snap the shaft that goes into the case and then I have really big problems. The 3pt goes up and down, I just have no control over...

Need to replace the original battery (group 24) in my Bobcat CT335. Had to actually charge it last night before it would start (30*) Battery is about 3.5 yrs old. Tiny bit of corrosion on the post. When I look at Advance Auto site they show a "marine" battery, which supposedly is vibration...

I have a CT335 and am trying to figure out if the backhoe pictured here will work. A "maybe" won't cut it as I don't want to buy it and then be stuck with a piece I can't use. Unfortunately, this is the only photo I can get.

I have a Bobcat CT335 and this backhoe is up for sale locally. Any idea if it will fit? If so, what should I pay? sorry for the crappy photo its the only picture I have.

Will a CT335 pull a 7ft finish mower?