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I'm needing another (used) truck to haul my 7,000 tractor w/implements. Trailer is a 20' PJ, around 2,000 pounds. Total gross is around 9,000 pounds. Would a mid-size truck such as a Colorado, Ranger, or Tacoma handle it? Or if not, what's the smallest truck that I should consider? Factor in...

I have 10 30' tall Leland Cypress trees to cut and chip with my Woodland Mills WC68 chipper. I'm hesitant to do that due to the possiblity of constant clogging. Anyone have any experience with that problem? Or is my concern for naught...

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We have a 'house cat' and a small 'house dog' that seem to shed 12 months a year. I see "pet vacuums" for sale. Suppedly they are very quiet, which I suppose that keeps the animal from panicking. Anyone ever used, or tried to use one of those things? If so, how'd the animals react?

I'm thinking about 'double chipping' some piles of wood chips for a smooth walkway on a couple of trails. Anyone doing such a thing? Also, I have a supply of used MDF used shelving that I would like to dispose of in the same manner. Is there any drawbacks to chipping MDF 'lumber'? My concern is...

It's been a number of years since I had a mower that did NOT mulch the grass. I recently bought a new ZTR but it does not much, i.e. side discharge. I'm considering adding the mulching kit. Anyone done this already, and if so are there drawbacks?

We currently have a small fishing dock in one of our ponds that has become rickety and needs to be rebuilt. One of the many unknowns to me is how deep should the supporting beams be set below the ground surface. At normal water levels the beams at the deepest point will be approximately 8' above...

Tires that came on my new Kubota ZT mower are something less than wonderful. I almost got stuck yesterday in my yard. Grass was dry but the soil was still damp. Original equipment Turf tire just wanted to spin, tearing up the grass. I hate to even think about mowing the dam bank - that will be...

If you have a Phone 5 or older or a Samsung Galaxy S4 or older, you won't be able to make or receive regular calls once 3G is phased out. Verizon and AT&T, and others, are discontinuing all service to 3G phones by Feb. '22. That includes 911 calls, etc., i.e. ALL 3G service.

First thing to go was my trusty old Husqvarna 128L string trimmer. I was helping a neighbor clear out weeds and brush from an 8’ ditch. On my 9th gas fill-up Old Husq. wouldn’t restart. I figured I had flooded it, so I took it back to my workshop to blow it out and put in a new plug. No help. I...

Recently while shopping for some tools I stumbled across a number of 'Refurbished' tools on eBay. Non-electric, by the way. Prices are tempting, usually almost half price. What is your opinion on going the Refurb route? Any reservations?

I have an old disc harrow with a frozen up pilot bearing. This old harrow was built in the mid-1950's by The Independent Mfg. Co., Inc. in Neodesha, KS. They were in operation from 1954 until about 1957. I've only owned it for about 30 years, but have never used it. It did spend the first 20+...

I have some very steep dam banks that I'd like to cover with some ground cover. Right now I'm mowing as much as possible, but about a quarter-acre I'm having to clear with a string trimmer. No small task for an old man. The obvious answer seems to be to plant some ground cover there. Blue Rug...

While taking a stroll today around our lake we stumbled upon this pile of scat. We know we have black bear as well as racoons in this area, but would like an opinion on which left this pile of scat. We, of course, are hoping it's 'coon, but we well could have either one hanging out here.

I suppose I've been using a string trimmer for something over 25 years. That said, I still have not learned how to keep tall grass and/or vines from wrapping around the head. Anyone with a tip on this or any other 'pro' tip, please share your knowledge.

Gotta get that mower out PDQ and get 'er tuned up. Water standing in the yard is almost below the wheels! Actually, I do my semi-annual mower maintenance at the end of the mowing season. Then come March, just checking the oil, new gas, and go to work chopping up the mountains of leaves and...

(Prospective buyer) Does the B2650 have glow plugs? And if so, how are they activated for pre-startup warmup? Thanks.

I recently bought a trailer hitch for my Woodland Mills wood chipper, as well as their chainsaw holder. Both are custom made to fit their wood chipper, and both fit perfectly. Quality is top notch! What didn't quite fit my needs was a single ball mount for the trailer hitch. Although theirs is...

It's embarrassing to be so ignorant regarding terms that are apparently everyday conversation among so many knowledgeable tractor owners/operators. But, I'd rather be embarrassed than to remain ignorant. So, here's my two questions: a) What does the term "bucket breakout force" means please...

Any one have one of those little 'tillers'? I bought one a few years ago to churn up a little flower bed. While yes, it did do the job, it'll work you pretty good, but do-able. Today I have a little garden about 20' x 40' that has been neglected for at least the 10 years that I've lived here...

I'm needing a pole saw to trim low hanging limbs. I have about 6 acres of overgrown pine trees, and hundreds of Mountain Laurel that surrounds every tree, that needs to be cleaned up. Haven't set a price range yet, but I suspect "good" ones are pretty expensive. On the other hand, I want one...

Anyone have any experience with Karavan trailers? I need a small trailer for my SxS and mower, i.e. lightweight utility trailer, 6' x 10'. Karavan reads good, but I'd prefer some first-hand experience or knowledge before doling out my hard-earned money. Thanks for any input. PS My "real"...

I see that Branson has come out with a Self Leveling kit for their compact and utility tractors. That's a feature that I've always wanted/needed for my L3400. Anyone heard of Kubota coming out with a kit, either hydraulic or mechanical, for their smaller tractors?

Finding the "best" HLVP paint sprayer seems like finding the "best" TV, or whatever. My search has produced what seems like a thousand different brands, models, and prices. Every one rated "best" just seems to happen to be the one each seller carries. There are no unbiased recommendations...

EBay or Amazon? Doesn稚 matter. Let me explain Friday I noticed spouse was running low on Tide 3:1 pods. So, I figured I壇 surprise her and order some ahead of time, saving her having to haul them in from the grocery store. So, being diligent, I compared prices on Sam痴 Club, WalMart, Amazon...

Our crop of blueberry bushes seems to have gotten to old to produce. For the last couple of years the crop has gotten smaller and smaller. At the end of last year they all looked like they were ready for the burn pile. The crop was approximately 15 years old. Is that about normal for blueberry...

I recently bought a pile of rechargeable batteries, D, AA & AAA hoping to shut down the constant and expensive battery replacement in so many items such as trail cameras, flashlights, remotes, etc. However when they came in I discovered that they were all 1.2V rather than the normal 1.5 regular...

After using for some light work, just left the B2410 idling a few minutes. Then she let out a puff of black smoke, died, and won't restart. I tried bleeding the fuel lines, new diesel, pumping fuel up through the lines, no oil in water and no water in oil. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Bigger is always better, right? Nope - not always. I picked up a Husqvarna T435 12" pruning saw for spouse last year. As usual, her ambition was bigger than her ability. After getting it home, juicing it up, cranking it, then handing it to her to play with, she immediately spurned it. "Too...

Husqvarna is getting out of the consumer grade mower business beginning next year. Article in Today's Mower magazine discloses some of Husqvarna's plans. Here's a short piece of the article: 'We will focus our remaining consumer forest and garden operations in North America to areas where we...

I'm in need of a new wood chipper... Used won't do - the last (only) one I've bought before had a Tecumseh motor, and literally blew a hole in the side of the engine within 20 minutes. Of course, the Craigslist seller was no longer to be found. I have approximately 10 acres with thousands of...

Got started yesterday mowing the lawn, using the Rider 155 for the areas right close to the house, and the GTH26V52LS for the heavier stuff in the outer areas. The Rider 155, spouse driving it, had only been mowing for about 20 minutes - then choked down to a dead stop. Drive belt shredded...

We have several small trailers, including little carts, that all have ball hitch style trailer hitches. Our Husqvarna GTH26VLS garden tractor has only the flat plate with a hole in it for connecting to the little carts. But, it would be much more versatile if it would accept any/all of our...

Am I totally in the dark as to who is making/selling vertical lift front end lifts for tractors? Is there one out there? That feature seems to be extremely useful - one of the best new features for skid steers, etc. in my opinion.

Bass fish population seemed to be going down in one of our ponds this past year or two. Yesterday I spotted this Big Boy, and sent him to Turtle Heaven. yeah, we're animal rights supporters, but this guy used all of his up. By the way, none of the so-called turtle traps that I've bought and...

Most, including my buildings in this area, use vinyl siding for their building exteriors. My workshop is 27' to the peak, so climbing up to clean is pretty much out. What is the best way to clean the winter mildew off?

Built myself a man lift out of a 1-ton cargo container frame. I ditched the plastic base because 1) the floor wasn't solid nor smooth and 2) the cross rails on the bottom had one that was broken. In simple terms, I simply unbolted the aluminum frame from the plastic base and threw away the...

What kind of animal or insect strips a Sweetgum tree like this? [/ATTACH] Any info would be appreciated.

Getting ready to order new canvas long sleeve shirts. I see Wrangler long sleeve for $20. Similar description for Carhartt is $120! Major difference. Are Carhatt's worth that much more?

I'm thinking that my EZGo 36v battery charger isn't giving me full battery charges. Six Trojan 105 batteries less than a year ago only holding for about 2 miles of driving. Can those batteries be charged with my Schumacher super duper $100 "12V" battery charger? Or, are there any other...

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, my son is asking for advice on how to defend against the floating hills of fire ants. He says they're huge piles of them floating all over the place. And as soon as they bump into a house or other structure, they swarm in out of the water. Is there a quick and...

Anyone had any experience with the Lowery Land Leveler? (Different name for a land plane.) They're about half the price of everyone else' land planes, but I'm wondering if they're worth even that...

I have a beautiful pond of about 3/4 acres that was at one time fed by one or more fresh water springs. Some time long before I bought the place the owner at that time had the land clear cut for the pine trees. That was some 15 years ago to my best guess. The loggers, having no regard for the...

I'm sure this thread sound pretty silly, but I'm looking for a good design for our burn barrel. I just pick up a good 20 ga. open top barrel to replace my umpteenth burn barrel and would really like it to last longer. It seems regular 22 ga or 24 ga barrels are good for about 2 years max. If...

My small engine repair guy is recommending using TruFuel for my 2 cycle implements. At $6/quart that comes to $24/gallon; pretty high price for string trimmer, chainsaw, etc. fuel I think. Supposedly TruFuel is 92 octane with some sort of gas treatment in it, but I have no idea as to what. I...

I've gone through 3 sets of those inside the house emergency lights. I'm talking about the kind that kick on when, not if, the power goes out. They're advertised to stay charged up when on stand-by and provide enough light to get out for 90 minutes after a power failure. So far, including my...

Two weeks ago I was chopping down sticker vines around the pond and was attacked by what I thought was yellow jackets. They swarmed on me like lightning'; got hit about 10 times before I could get away from them. So, being a brave soul (or just plain stupid!), I've been back there several...

Anyone have any occasion to compare Husqvarna's ZTR with Scat and/or Exmark?

I have been using Non-Ethanol fuel for the last couple of years, after having to replace the fuel lines on every gasoline powered lawn tool I have; a major headache. However, my local non-ethanol supplier has discontinued selling non-ethanol. Now the nearest source is 20 miles away and the...

My Husqvarna 128LD weed trimmer has been such a good old faithful tool... It's obviously my go-tool weed trimmer. Although it's 8 years old now, and has cut probably acres and acres of weeds, it has been a reliable trimmer. My SO just won a brand new 128LD at the local True Value Customer...

While using my L3400 to load up a bunch of limbs with the bucket about 3' in the air for loading convenience, the bucket suddenly let go and dropped to the ground! Glad I wasn't under it. No prior warning, no shuddering, everything seemed to be working just fine. Before and after that...

Living here in mid-Georgia, everyone around tells me there are a LOT of snakes. Personally I've only seen 4 in the 5 years I've been here. One Garter snake, two King snakes, and this week - a water moccasin. The moccasin was munching out on a large frog until I sent him on his way to Snake...

Ground Hog Day is coming up next Tuesday. Time to do the Winter maintenance on the Husqvarna's. Grass and weeds will be showing up long before I'm ready. Nothing keeps your mowers alive than good, regular, through maintenance. Do it while you have the time and not pressed to go knock those...

The Holiday Season is finally upon us! Some merchants... well MOST merchants, got a little early start with their pre-season advertisements back before Halloween. The rest began their Black Friday sales a least two weeks before Thanksgiving. But - that's all history. Black Friday is...

I keep getting notices several times a day that "My Windows 10" is ready. I'm using Windows 7. Is there any reason to change. Or am I the last person on earth to do so? If you've switched, what's your opinion of Windows 10? PS If this is completely off-topic, let me know and I'll delete it...

I'm trying to help a mechanically challenged neighbor with his old Massey Ferguson, and need the data for it. It is a MF 135, 3 cylinder Perkins Serial Number 9A45442. I know at minimum that I'll need to replace the water pump, and who knows what else. Can someone at least get me started...

I need help in locating good forks for my son's B2410. He has installed the Piranha Tooth Bar and would like to use the forks without removing the tooth bar. Any information on where to buy would be appreciated.

I'm sure most of you have seen the drone built by the 18 year old that also has an attached semi-automatic pistol that can be fired while the drone is in flight? There sure is a lot of controversy about the legality of such a weapon. i.e. Who is responsible? What if one wanted to set the...

I added the canvas canopy that Husqvarna sells for my GHT26V52LS. However, the results were much less than satisfactory. It shakes, rattles, and loosens so much that I finally just took it off. The mounting rack simply bolted to the fiberglass fenders, and was made of super thin tubing. I'm...

Lots of print on the new Kubota BX with the drive over mower deck. I expected it to be in direct competition with JD, but I sadly heard that one still has to get underneath and hook up the PTO. Anyone actually bought one yet, and if so, give us the scoop.

Perhaps parts for my EZGo electric cart might be off topic here, but it's my handy UTV... cheap but gets the job done. Situation is that I need ONE tie-rod end for the cart. Cheapest price I've found is over $50. Now, I'm quit certain that parts manufacturers aren't making one special...

I've replaced the rear Carlisle Turfmaster tires on my Husqvarna GTH26V52LS with Carlisle All Trail ATV Tire - 23X10.50-12 tires to get more traction when mowing steep dam banks. They're Carlisle Turfmaster tires and have only 40 hours on them. Some nubby's and are still showing on the treads...

I have a serious growth of Coontail - grassy growth in my 3/4 acre pond. Is Coontail bad for the bass & perch fish? Should I try to kill it off? If so, what should I use to kill it?

Does anyone have an antidote for armadillos? Those critters just tear up the yard, looking for grubs I suppose. I can't afford to spray the entire 1 acre yard with pesticides, not that I'd want to kill off every living thing in the yard anyway. Is there something that I can do to make them...

I had a problem with my little Rider 155 mower that might be of interest to you in the future. While mowing along all of the sudden the mower began choking down as if it were in way too heavy of grass or out of gas. Shutting off the mower blades let it limp along, but only just above idle...

We're having a strange situation with sulfur odor - it's ONLY at our kitchen faucet and cold water only... it is not present at any other water outlet. Anyone have any ideas as to "why", and how to fix that? I'm assuming that sulfur in the water is not harmful (?), but as a long time practice...

I'm confused on what defines a waterway designation. For example, what is the difference in a creek and a river. Or a river and a bayou, etc.? I do understand the difference in the Order of waterways, but not the designation. I've seen bayous that were many times larger than rivers. and...

I probably know the answer to this - but being hard-headed, I need confirmation... after all - this is a $15 dollar battery we're talking about :-) The emergency 12 volt emergency brake battery on my trailer has been out of use for about 4 years. Today I checked it with a volt meter and it...

Whoç—´ getting hood-winked in todayç—´ market? I read almost daily about how little workers earn in China, India, Mexico, you-name-it. Often only a few dollars per day, or less! But I sure don稚 see the prices for the things that theyæ±*e making drop here in the US. If the US workers are...

I'm wanting to buy a new pair of binoculars - BUT... there's a million different styles, powers, etc. There's so many different powers and I know absolutely nothing about what would be a good utility pair. Can anyone recommend a good pair that I can use for approximately 150 yard viewing...

I have an 8 year old 26 gallon Husky Pro air compressor that gets light duty, but had never had an oil change. I'd noticed that it no longer pressured up above 110 psi and also the oil was black, although at the full level. So, I decided to beak down and change the oil hoping to give it a...

Perhaps I'm behind on the new terms, but I sure am confused on what "Free Shipping" means. I got an eMail ad from Northern Tool that looked attractive. Banner touted "Free Shipping", so I selected a nice small scaffold and dropped it in my cart. Final price for it when exiting said "Free...

I love my Kubota, BUT... I hate the fact that my L3400 does not have a foot throttle; only hand control. Perhaps there's a mod for this? If so, I'd sure appreciate learning about it.

I have a 500 gallon propane tank that's out back in the edge of the woods that's been there probably 50 years before I moved in. It was still capped closed and when I cracked the valve I could smell propane and hear some pressure coming out of the tank. I want to remove this eye-sore but it's...

I've noticed in my Shop Manual for my L3400 they show two air filters - the normal outer air filter and an 'optional' inner filter that slips inside the outer air filter. Does anyone use both air filters? And if so, is there any true benefit? On the other side, is it detrimental to use both...

I bought a FEL bucket alignment bar kit based on comments from TBN members. Got the kit and installed it in about 10 minutes - BUT I'm wondering if I have it installed properly. It is almost impossible to see the bar to tell if the bucket is level or? The bar and the bracket are CAD plated...

I can't believe it - the spindles on the mower deck of my Husq Rider 155 wore out. What's the deal with selling junk mowers like that :-) Replacement parts were/are still available for this 12 year old mower. Total rebuild of the mower deck cost me $397 - way less than the current model of...

I suspect that not many of you own a Husqvarna Wheel Trimmer. If you don't, you need to try one out. They cut like a hand-held spin trimmer except they are built on what looks like a light weight small lawn mower frame. They're really handy especially if you're trimming around a lot of rocks...

Well little Husqvarna Rider 155 ('02 model year with >2500 mowing hours) finally went down. It didn稚 actually totally go down, but I noticed that it was a lot louder when I engaged the blades. So I decided to investigate the problem. I found two of the three spindles making bearing noise...

After not doing any welding or cutting for about 20 years, I upped and bought a Miller 211 MVP. Love it. But that's not my problem... Along with any electric welding one needs an O/A unit every once in a while. So, I dug out my Oxy/Ac rig to cut some 1/2" plate steel to make myself a nice...

I just checked the current pricing on weldng rods! Geez - the national average price for 7018's went up from $13/pound to $23/pound - in TWO weeks from the end of January to the second week of February. Can that be right? Prices appear to have been pretty much level for the last year or more...

I have a Kubota L3400 HST w/FEL 4WD, R4 tires. It seems a little unstable on slopes. Actually - more than a little! So, I was thinking about adding 2" spacers on back. Anyone had experience with this and added spacers? And drawbacks to that? Any advice would be appreciated. Jim

I need a handful of Shear Pins, Husqvarna 55 41 09-01, for an old Rider 155 mower blades. Anyone have any idea as to where to buy those, for less than an arm and a leg? They 'used' to be free with blades, but no more. And insanely expensive from Husqvarna dealers. Or... I could use the...

The right setup (for me): I haven't seemed to find anyone that really enjoys hooking up implements. I know that I don't! But, I think I've found one combination that makes it a little less painful. Basic requirement: Pat's Quick Change for the lower arms. Saves bruised feet (kicking the...

I have a Husqvarna GTH26V52LS garden tractor (26 hp, 52" cut) that I bought basically to mow large areas, including some heavy brush and slopes around the ponds. The slopes are 25 degrees steep so I always mow those up and down, never sideways. The Huskqvarna has plenty of power to pull up...

I know... this will sound like the dumbest question you've ever heard asked, no doubt. But - I'm bumfuzzled. So, I'd rather look stupid than broke down. I had a Top & Tilt added. And now I have no idea as to how to check the hydraulic fluid level for the rear hydraulics. If I pull the return...

Seems to be a lot of guys looking for Excursions...? If so, there's a pretty nice one on Iron Planet, current bid $4750. Here's the ad: Four Door, A/C w/Dual Zone Climate Control, Ford Triton 6.8L V10 FI SOHC Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated...

I have a Kubota B2410. Suddenly my bucket on the FEL won't go down. It'll go down maybe an inch in 2 or 3 minutes, but that it. I've tried purging the system with the control lever, but that didn't seem to help at all. Any ideas as to what my problem might be, or what to do would be most...

I have a L3400 HST and need to brush hog a lot of steep slopes; some greater than 30 degrees. I do have an angle meter but seat of the pants feel gets panicky for anything <flat :-) Can anyone tell me what the max tilt angle is please. The L3400 is an '09 model and does not have rims that...

I need a pickup & tractor (w/FEL & RC) hauled from Houston to Central Georgia sometime during the last two weeks of January. Obviously, if I could catch a trucker with a rig needing a backhaul I might save a few bucks and help him out at the same time. But - I have no idea as to where I might...

I just bought a new trailer with #2 treated pine flooring. Just wondering, so I do anything to it now, such as water proofing, covering, etc., or just leave it alone? I'm really not wanting to replace it in the next 3-5 years and would like it to last for a spell. Thanks, Jim

I put a top & tilt remote system on my L3400 but am having some disappointment with the tilt part. The tilt will not hold more than a few minutes before my box blade or brush hog is tilted over. The control junction originally had a couple of loose hose fittings which I've tighten up. Then the...

Perhaps I'm being paranoid... but I'd like an opinion on trailer hitch capacities. I have a '97 Chevy C2500 diesel and need to pull about 5500# of tactor and implements. My trailer is a 20' x 83" PJ tandum axle with brakes on both axles. I don't know how much the trailer weighs. But - the...

I'm about to buy a trailer to haul my Kubota L3400 w/FEL & BH. I think I need a 20' trailer for sure, but don't know much else about what I need. Would I do better buying a 7K trailer or 10K bumper pull? How beneficial is a dovetail? I have both a C1500 Chevy 5.7L and a C2500 Chevy 6.5 diesel...

I have a L3400 that will see a good deal of thick woods clearing. Should I be concerned that it does not have a skid plate nor a fan guard? Where might I get one? Making one is out of the question :(

I'm about to add a Top and Tilt to my L3400 Kubota, but am concerned about the cylinders needed. (Kubota does not have a TnT kit for the L3400.) Presently I have the Pat's Easy Change System which adds about 4" to the lower arms, and would really like to keep those on. In order to get the tilt...

Maybe it's just me - I don't know. But it seems like my new L3400 doesn't feel secure at all on mild slopes. I have a FEL and BB on it, with R4 tires (filled rear tires), but to me, it just doesn't feel solid. Is there anything else I need to do, other than just used to it, to make if feel...

Being a newbie, I figured I best get expert advice before welding chain hooks on my new Kubota FEL and Modern BB. I don't want to be bending up my bucket or box like so many that I see... Can you suggest the best location for the hooks, and should I reinforce the top lips with flat bar steel...

My new L3400HST came with 19# front and 23# in back. 'Farmer Brown' advised that I need to pump them up to 30# front and 50# in back to avoid rolling the tire off of the rim in rough terrain. The tractor will be used primarily for 70% clearing and 30% moving dirt. It has a LA463 FEL and a 5'...

re: L3400 HST w/FEL & BH. Using for dirt work and tree farm work. First tell me if I need a grill guard... or just want one. e.g. are the worth the money in the long run. Second, I'm having a hard time swallowing the dealer price. Can anyone tell me where I might buy one are something close...