Recent content by VaBeekeeper

Yes, that solution seems like it would work. As for your idea about the 3-PT forks, that's interesting too. Wonder whether that idea might be adapted to my carryall- I mentioned it being 7' wide, but I think it's only 6. The actual carryall can be seen in the background of the previous photo...

Hi folks, I might get the prize for stupidity on this one, but rather than construct my 8x8' floating dock on site, I elected to build it in my barn, where I could more easily level and square up the boards, where I had access to my corded power tools, and where I could work any time of the day...

I'm not averse to using two smaller batteries, as long as they would be appropriate for the purpose, which is to run a trolling motor. The owner's manual says that a deep-cycle marine battery with at least 105 ampere-hours should be used. As for using a wagon, I'm not sure whether it would be...

Hi folks, I have a jon boat I keep down at a landing situated at the end of an old logging trail, using my tractor carry-all to take the 50 pound marine battery to and from the landing. Thing is, the last fifty yards going down to the water are on a hill with a lot of trees, which means I...

Hey folks, I'm about to store my backhoe attachment (Woods BH75) on a dolly I built for the purpose. This will be the second time I've done it. The last time I stored the backhoe, when I shut off the tractor and worked all the controls until nothing moved, it was a little unnerving to see how...

Ditto for me. Those LEDs worked great. Mounted them on the ROPS of my Kubota L3901. Put two facing forward (see photo); put another facing backward when I discovered that I couldn't see anything at night when backing up. The lights are of very solid construction and provide ample light. So...

Hi folks, Sold on the utility of bucket hooks, I got some and had them installed: a 5/8" grab hook on each side with a slip hook in the middle. Now I'm wondering exactly how (and how not) to use them, to maximize efficiency and safety. I know that grab hooks are typically used with chain for...

Hey folks, So I'm considering buying a used backhoe attachment for my Kubota, and there are a number of possibilities on Ebay from sellers in my region. Most of them specify "free shipping," but when you look closer, they stipulate "local pickup only." Which presumably means that if I buy the...

Hi folks, Looking at a Woods 7500-1 backhoe as a possible attachment to my Kubota L3901 HST 4WD tractor. The owner of the backhoe is including a Woods 9269 Subframe Kit; on the picture of the front page of the manual, it says: "For Mounting BH6500/BH7500 Backhoe to Kubota L2900, L3300, L3600...

Hey Folks, My Kubota L3901 HST is having a problem. I bought it new from the dealer this summer (only 20 hours on the odometer so far) and got the KTAC insurance, so I guess I should just contact the dealer and let him take care of the issue... but hey, if it's a minor adjustment I can do...

Hi Everybody, I have this Agritec AT20-150 Italian-made tiller that I've been rehabilitating, specifically getting the Eurocardan PTO shaft collar to become unstuck. So I separated the two halves of the PTO shaft, secured the end that goes on the tractor in my shop vise, removed the snap ring...

Don't get me wrong, I love the bush hog (Land Pride RCR1272), but I'm having a heck of a time trying to grease the thing- and the manual hasn't been much help. In particular, I have two issues: First, the manual says to grease the universal joints at each end of the PTO shaft. No problem...

Hi folks, I saw an advertisement for the "Ratchet Rake," which is like a set of teeth for a loader bucket, except that it functions more like a rake/ripper. It attaches to the bucket by means of ratchet tie-downs. I wonder if anyone here has had experience with this product, and whether...

Hi all, The manual for my Kubota LA-525 loader is pretty clear, with the exception of one thing. It says that in addition to all the grease zerks, I should also grease the "loader control linkage" (or something similar- the manual is in my barn). When I look at the loader control, it's not...

Hey folks, I know that the manual for my Kubota L3901 HST says to allow the tractor sufficient time to warm up before operating, especially in cold weather, but it's parked in a pole barn that doesn't have the best ventilation, even when the front bay and side door are fully open. I'm wondering...