Recent content by Rory_Rhodes

It's that time. I need to change both fuel filters on my ZD326, but am concerned over bleeding the fuel lines afterward. Any tips? If it's i the owners manual, I cannot seem to find it. Thanks!

I am looking at lights to mount on the side of my barn - 20" high, to light a horse ring. I just mounted a 100 watt Metal Halide flood light, good light, but doesn't light the entire area. I have the ability to go either 110 or 220, so my question. How much more area would be covered by a 400w...

My 2004 L3130 GST, dies as soon as you put it in forward or reverse. 180 hours, running fine, parked on slight slope 15 minutes while loading firewood. When I went to pull away is when the problem started. Thoughts or ideas? All maintenance current. Where should I start? Thanks. Rory

I have an RTV900, 115 hours (some of which was a key left on). This weekend I noticed a rattle/buzz coming from the transmission. It sound like a metal rattle, but after lifting the bed, nothing appeared to be loose. This RTV transmission was rebuilt by a Kubota dealer last year after a warped...

I have the chance to buy two skid steer augers. One works and is full hydraulic; the other is hydraulic over mechanical and does not work. The seller believes that they are Bradcos or one of the Bradco subsidiaries. My question.. How difficult are these to repair? I am not afraid of tearing into...

85 Hours, 3 year old RTV 900. Tonight as my son was driving around the farm, my RTV would not go into gear. He could rev it up, but no gears engaged. On a slope when it stopped, eventually it "caught" but not with the usual gusto. The same was true for R, L, M, or H. Once in the garage, it...

Part One. I need to set several hundred t-posts that will be used to temporarily contain the horses during the construction phase of my latest project. 1800 feet of fence, divided by 6 foot spacing = 300 posts that I do not want to drive by hand. So, here's my question. How can I best utilize...

After multiple searches, I have found nothing that indicates the best type of 55 gallon drum for diesel storage. Handpumps, hoses, filters and nozzles have all been covered, but what is the best approach to find the drum? Many places have used drums, plastic, steel, and i even think that I have...

I just purchased property for a new house, already built is a 38'x60" barn with a full apartment/house attached. A metal, 24'x50' building is included, 4 roll up 10'x10' doors. No electricity yet, a sub panel was planned but never installed. I have a typical wood shop, Unisaw (220v), Band Saw...

I am getting teady to purchase a used skid steer, just curious on any advice. New Hollands seem to be in abundance, priced within my budget. I have my eye on a LS170 or an LS180, both trades from a rental yard, less then 500 hours on the 170 and 1200 hours on the 180. NH Dealer purchase...

Any tricks to replacing a small tire - 5" rim - on a finish mower? These are tubeless tires, mounted on a used befco finish mower I just purchased. I plan to replace the stems too.. Is soapy water the liquid of choice?

It started with this.

Attached, find miscellaneous pictures of the sub rail mount for my Back Hoe. Tractor is L3130 Kubota, Back Hoe is the Bush Hog BH750 purchased used on a 87 hour L3830 tractor. Dealer installed it for free. There has been much discussion on Back Hoe sub rails, building it yourself, etc. Cost...

I am looking to buy a grapple this week, my second. Tractor is a L3130, 723 loader with remotes. The first grapple was well built but also weighed 700+ pounds. The tractor felt a little light for the grapple once I had secured a log of reasonable diameter. It also had a nasty habit of jumping...

It's time for my 50 hour fluid change (great timing in addition to replacing the bent hydraulic cylinder rod mentioned in an earlier post) on my tractor and RTV.. Filters and Fluid has been purchased, drain pans are at the ready, new bucket cylinder is on the way. Now my question... Any proven...