Recent content by Sun Treader

Group, I posted a question about whether anyone had tried this particular seat: Amazon.com: VEVOR Suspension Seat Adjustable Backrest Headrest and Slide Rails Mechanical Suspension Seat Foldable Heavy Duty for Tractor Forklift Excavator: Home Improvement No one had so I went ahead and gave it...

Amazon.com: Happybuy Universal Pro Seat and Suspension Seat with Adjustable Armrest Industrial Forklift Vinyl Seat with High Shock Absorption for Riding Mowers Tractors Excavator Trenchers Wheel Loader: Automotive B2601, the tractor is great, the seat is terrible. It leans forward, is absurdly...

So a few times a year I spread granulated fertilizer, grass seed, or other small pellet like things. Pretty sure I need to lime at some point. Haven't used sand or salt. I've gone through countless hardware store plastic roller things and hand crank spreaders. They're all garbage. I'm not...

I'm in the market for a landscape rake for a Kubota B2601. 26hp, 2600 lbs, filled rears, FEL, 1400 lb lift 24" behind lift on the 3 point. The new Land Shark rake from Everything Attachments looks pretty magnificent. I have two rear remotes so would be ideal with with the cylinders on the...

Case 495, 50hp utility tractor. I have some issues developing with the hydraulics. There is a loud squeal. It sounds somewhat like a slipping belt but is definitely related to the hydraulics. If I move the loader around a bit or vary the engine RPM the squeal will stop for a bit. The oil is...

I'm trying to figure out the turf tire options on the B2301/B2601 tires. The two options are listed as: FRONT - 22x8.50-12 R3 Bridgestone Pillow Diameter 1 REAR - 31x15.5-15 HF-1 Goodyear Xtra Traction FRONT - 23x8.50-12 R3 Kenda Super Turf K500 FenWhl REAR - 33x12.5-15 HF-1 Goodyear SofTrac...

Has anyone played with one of these? Eterra Cement Mixer Attachment for Skid Steer Loaders | Skid Steer Solutions Its a more or less standard SSQA hydraulic auger with an extra bracket that allows it to mount a mixer drum to mix and place concrete. Seems like a pretty slick setup and the...

I've been cleaning up, building, and generally moving into our 'farm' in Western Virginia for a couple of years now and its time to start setting up the utilities. The only things coming to the site are power and data, water is from the well. There are currently two utility poles, each with...

I'll try to keep things succinct! I'm currently mowing about three acres of yard, its not manicured lawn, but it isn't pasture either. This is our third season at our place, I bought a Lowe's special Husqvarna when we moved here. Its a 25-something-hp Briggs and 48 inch deck. The mower has...

I wanted to share my experiences with my WoodMaxx WM-8600 3-point backhoe. This is the big backhoe they sell, digging depth is 9' and weight with bucket is 1,150 lbs. I've using it for hobby-farm and light construction, strictly personal use. I'm running a mid-90s Case IH 495 utility...

Good morning TractorByNet, Long story short, I find myself with a small farm in Western Virginia. Historically just about everything has been done here; vegetables, goats, dairy, fruit, cattle, poultry, and more; very small scale but its not been actively worked for some time. Currently we have...