Recent content by thbarrons

That Rachet Rake looks like it would be useful on my wooded 15 acres, something to consider in spring. A couple of you mentioned "skid plate" now is that this "Sentinel" link here... https://retailrems.com/purchase/ols/products/sentinel-for-subcompact-gc-1723e-1723eb-1725m-1725mb And is...

Thanks for all the input folks. Like the lists a couple of you supplied. I'll be well prepared. Definitely see the recurring theme here on the shear pins. Going to find a good local supplier for those ASAP and always carry. When I said I was a newbie, I mean even my first diesel...

Check on that. I'm an ice fisherman also. Not afraid to sit on a bucket on the open ice on a windy day just to jig up a couple blue gill. Clothed appropriately of course. I have everything I need. Except the firefighting helmet. :)

Hi All. I just purchased a GC1723E with front mounted snow blower SBX1270. I live in Northern MI, don't really have snow yet this year but that's the anticipated use. I am totally new to owning a tractor but I'm excited to have this tool and want to be informed and willing to take advice...

Thanks to everyone who replied. I certainly can't argue with anyone who said I should go bigger but that just isn't in the budget at this time. So I pulled the trigger and am now the owner of a Massey Ferguson GC 1723e with front mounted snow blower/Sbx1270. I'm very confident this little...

Great information on this board. When researching my purchase it seems like most of my google results led me here. What I've seem to have learned is that the dealer proximity, relationship & reputation are very important in purchase. With that in mind I'm currently trying to decide between...