Recent content by tigers2007

I did a 24x40 with 10’ ceiling metal carport style garage this past summer for $16.5k (Midwest Steel Carports). Excellent fit and finish. Three guys started at 8AM and finished cleaning up at 5PM. They will install your own doors and Windows for cash (make that deal when they arrive). Cheaper...

I searched the forum and I surprisingly can't find anything on this. Here is a link to the flyer. I called one dealer and left a message but never got an answer back. Its my understanding that most of the compact diesel tractor dealers don't really make money off of any transactions anyways so...

Anyone here do this or know someone that has done this? Unforunately, I made terrible mistake by selling my tractor a couple years ago and now I'm in dire need of one to start up a small farming operation. I qualify for this program but I haven't read any anecdotes of sucess (or failure) with...

I am in the process of fixing a nasty leak coming from the driver's side front wheel area. I didn't even see a felt gasket. Fluid would drip out of there like made. I have everything apart and cleaned up. I noticed out the oil seals came out - the top was facing down and the bottom was facing...

Well I finally got it separated. Just as I suspected, the clutch was worthless. One side was worn down almost all the way and the other side was "mushy -- like some sort of thick grease. I measured it and yep - its an 8 incher. I'm getting ready to do a large parts order but I'm having...

After searching the threads, I can't find anything on this subject. I have used 2-jaw and 3-jaw pullers before but I cant figure out how to get this thing off of the steering wheel shaft. I went to Autozone's website and found a steering wheel remover kit which is inexpensive. Will this...

I'll be looking at buying a used Ditch Witch 1230 in the next couple days. It is setup for 4". How hard is it to convert it to dig 6"? Is it as simple as changing the entire chain or just the cutting edges?

I figure this will apply to Chinese tractors as all of the forum masters here push it really strong. I just bought a whole bunch using the ever faithful 40% off coupons from Advance Auto Parts. Right now AW32 hydraulic fluid is on sale for $42.29 for a 5 Gallon bucket. **You must order...

The closest dealer I could find is in Upper Sandusky, OH which is over 2hrs away. I'm curious if anyone knows of one in Michigan as I read in a recent thread post here that LS' database of dealers wasn't accurate and/or up to date. I'm just looking for a S3010 or i3030 with FEL. If possible...

I just finished building my new "harness" to accomodate my soon-to-be installed 10si alternator. What a know is that of the three wires that go to the chinese alternator, two go to the external regulator and one goes directly to the ammeter and then to the fuse box (the red heavy gauge one)...

This is driving me nuts - does anyone know the minimum width of a U-Haul Auto Transport? I have used them before but I can't find any data on the spacing of the ramps. I suppose I'm looking for "what is the track width of a Jinma 254" I see that U-Haul advertises that their haulers can't take...

I found a Agracat 2940Super (Jinma 254) with an asking price of $3500. It looks like its in decent shape but there is one problem -- the owner says that the clutch is acting wierd. He says that it can't be shifted when the engine is running; it makes a grinding noise. He said that if you start...

I noticed that when I turn on the hazard lights the ambers flash that are next the brake lights. Nothing else blinks. Are the lollipop lights on the fenders supposed to blink too? Also, are the red brake lights supposed to turn on when I hit the brakes?

MF 1431 33Hp 4WD Hydro FEL with 1464 Loader Found it here "MF 1464 Loader with 54" bucket, Hydro, 31 HP, 4 x4, R4 Tires, 2 Spool Valve, 540 PTO, Category 1, Midmount PTO, 3 Point Length: 117, Weight: 2,356 " Seems kinda light (weight) but fits my target for a 30hp tractor. The price seems to...

This is killing me. I've selected Kioti to be in my future but I'm loosing sleep over whether or not I get the bigger or smaller one. I have about 12 acres to manage. Most of the work will be cutting grass but I am going to start growing trees on about 3 acres. I don't have any wicked slopes do...