Recent content by Yamezz

I don't think it's a problem with global manufacturing - it's a problem with America stubbornly refusing to be dragged into the 18th century. I could write an A4 page of things America does different to (just about) everyone else in the world.

It's a dog trailer. Dog Trailer

Although I would be completely honest if I ever sold my X495, as I was putting it away one day, I noticed the hours read 499.8 and clicked over to 499.9. I sat there for a minute or so thinking I'd watch it click over to an even 500. Then I thought, this is silly, I'll just watch it happen...

Thanks for all the replies. We missed out on the tractor, but we're almost convinced it was actually a scam. Lots of details didn't add up - the year of manufacture being one of them.

Hmm, ad definitely says 2003. I'll check the year with the seller. There's a backhoe that comes with it (not currently attached), but the pictures show rust on every single hydraulic ram. Is repair going to be an expensive process?

We are looking at a used L5740. Is there somewhere we can find out any information on the tractor via the serial number? I've Googled, but come up empty. Serial number is L5740D71855. Supposedly a 2003 model.

Sorry, I only saw your request a couple of days ago and hadn't had time to measure it up. The overall length is 1,980mm, 'cut' width 1,475mm, overall width 1,625mm. The frame uses 180x75mm PFC and 50x4mm SHS. The blades are 75x6mm.

I built mine from galvanised stock and added the ability to pick up the plane with the FEL, which is very helpful - from moving it about the yard, transporting it while the box blade is already attached to the 3PL, to doing a quick job without having to change implements. I also made it longer...

I didn't take any pictures, unfortunately, but I spent yesterday spreading 56 tonnes of 20mm quarry rubble over virgin loamy-sand to make a driveway and car park. I used my 3720 and land plane to spread it 150mm thick and reasonably smooth. The driveway section was pre-spread with the dump...

Aussie Supercars do 300km/h corners on E85

Thanks Rob.

What tips do you have for preserving soil health as much as possible, while still getting an effective till?

Can you give us some tips you've learnt in your years of experience?

Thanks Dave. That's a neat explanation

I can operate three functions simultaneously on my forklift, with full dexterity and finesse. I can also make the smallest of movements with precision. This is not the case on the FEL of either of my tractors, when weight is heavy or the load is positioned further from the tractor. The worst...