Little bit of a long story - I grew up in upstate NY. We made maple syrup every spring about 50 to 80 gallons of Grade A "Fancy". But when the season was almost over and the sap turned milky, we would make syrup that was NOT Grade A that was sold to the candy companies to give "maple flavor" to...
I have a Nifty Lift TM 34 - Honda Power. Nice machine, I like the Nifty Lift because the controls are mostly direct hydraulic, not electric actuated hydraulic. Had it about 3 1/2 years, no issues, does what I need, but somewhat expensive
Back in the day - 60's, 70's Caterpillar Track Type Tractors had a reversable fan. In warmer weather the fan was adjusted to blow forward thru the radiator and the heat away from the operator, and then in colder weather the fan would be reversed to draw thru the radiator and provide some warmth...
I've had a Cyclone Rake for over 10 years - pull it behind a 24 HP CUT with mid mount mower. Very good machine, it does what they say it will do, excellent customer service. But it is dusty and loud