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    Why the name Gulf of America makes sense

    Street and building names change ever so often. We all experienced purge of everything confederate last two democratic administrations. So renaming 600 million acres of water does not constitute an argument knowing the past changes that happened. We all need put into perspective we as Americans...
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    Disc mower on a compact tractor

    Yes, I ran Lely 6’ behind kioti lk3054 for years. But 9’ that requires minimum 60 hp class 2 3 pt hitch. My Lely was class 1. Granted 40 hp would have been better by the Kioti handled it. The others that responded are correct disc mowers are super heavy. My unit weighed over 1300 lbs.
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    25 HST 4wd front right tire locked up in cold weather

    Most of those aluminum castings draw moisture from temperature changes add in heat from using it in 4wd it will draw moisture. This goes the same for Hydraulic or hydrostatic these systems draw moisture. You had tractor since 2014 at 188 hours you need to change fluids annually or every two...
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    LS MT225S problems - is this normal?

    Rear wheel was removed.
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    LS MT225S problems - is this normal?

    Can you access the actuator while the spool valve block is mounted on the tractor. Must the spool valve come out completely. By the way you answered my leaking issue. I have 300th unit produced mt225s. My unit will be 5 years old on April 2025. Very reliable tractor. Have 475 hours to date.
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    XR3135 - Remove & Drain Fuel Tank & System?

    Don’t crack injector lines this is a CRD common rail injection system under far greater pressure than old diesel motor. Replace both filters re prime off filter housing which has a priming pump. What little gas that is left in the rail is not a big deal. Hopefully the dude who has put in the gas...
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    New MT226HEC

    Buyers market on tractors in current economy. Push back on dealer for savings. Starting to see lot of these tractors on lots in Midwest. Possibly have dealer sweeten the deal with free attachments bushhog, box blade or scraper blade. I ran 5 foot woods bush hog behind the MT225S no issues but...
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    New MT226HEC

    No issues on mt225s for range lever. It’s not synchronized so you need to be stopped to change ranges. Highly suggest wheel spacers if traversing slopes and if you are a person who likes the loader bucket above the hood. Not had any issues on tractor it has been handy to use. Again when I am...
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    CK2610 looses power at half tank fuel

    I had lk3054 kioti with same issues start losing power at 1/4 tank. My issues were both filler cap and a collapsed fuel line under vacuum from the bad filler cap. Too cheap to purchase new cap. I vented it with sintered brass plug. Replaced fuel lines problems subsided. However year later lift...
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    New MT226HEC

    I been running mmm on mt225s past four years now at 430 hours. Been good tractor but like to have cab. Not everyone uses tractor same way or purpose. I had 3pt finish mower on lk3054 6 ft. Always needed to be cognizant of unit behind me. Found it’s easier to have the deck under foot. Thanks to...
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    New MT226HEC

    Thanks for sharing details on mid pto that has slowed me up on a new purchase. Once they add it I come to the table. Been happy with 225s but would like cab and mmm for my operation.
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    New MT226HEC

    H- hydrostatic E- economy C-Cab I am correct on letters. Also does unit come with mid PTO as standard or optional. Yanmar or Mitsubishi engine in this model please thoughts. Upgraded seat air ride Tilt wheel Manual cruise control Thought about upgrading but need more information. No local...
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    Thoughts on a 2019 LS XR3135H- only 45 hrs??

    Ok I am your missing voice. I have XR-3135 C 2019 model. This tractor has been reliable without issue. My unit was ordered with backhoe. I have ran 7 ft disc mower Lely without issue with it. The turbo makes the 35 hp seem like 55 hp. I have 175 hours primary use is backhoe work. No issues with...
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    Year-round oil viscosity

    With turbo on LS 0W-40 or 5W-40 oil will serve best to assure turbo does not grenade itself. Especially on low temp environments. Yes you are correct you must order 0W-40 where as shell T5 or T6 will work well. Diesel engines survives well with clean oil and clean diesel along with good coolant...
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    Using a Kioti LK3054 for hay baling

    LK3054 may not have enough PTO power to run a baler unless it was sized for 25-28 hp tractor. Also the LK3054 has dual clutch one for drivetrain and one for PTO. My experience the PTO is not as Robust as expected. I had ran 7’ Lely Disc mower on mine. Had to modify the three point hitch to...
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