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trying to find the supplier for this switch with fuse assembly for a light, attempting to install rear work light and use oem switch in the roof of the mauser cab on a JD 1025R, price from supplier is not even comprehensible, possible language barrier! here is the holder, and a pic of a switch...

we have peroxide injection for our home water system, i dilute the 7% with water, so it's really only 3.5%. today we had a leak at a copper fitting for the injection system where it meets the 3/4 in copper main water pipe. i removed the T for fear it may be bad, and was surprised to see the...

I have a rock in the way of some dock we want to put along shore, it's showing about 24" wide and maybe 28-30" tall, but no idea of how big it really is, can't see it all yet. i tried chipping with a pick axe, it seems pretty hard, has some color to it, we're located in upstate NY, any...

had a bit of a wind blow thru this afternoon, and a smaller pine tree fell on our little camp building. looking at the roof i think we lucked out, i didn't notice any major damage yet. but i need to get this removed before more wind takes it down further. thoughts on safe procedure to remove...

I recently acquired a 16' section of aluminum dock that had a little wind damage. i was able to bend back the area that was damaged, but notice there are 4 support rods that the weld has broken. i'd like to reweld these before we put the dock in for summer. is it worth trying to use the...

i'm beginning to look at replacing some stone steps that access our lake and dock at a recent camp we bought. the old ones are too narrow, not sturdy, and an accident waiting to happen with the grandchildren and even adults using them to access the dock. i found some products online at...

as everybody knows we have been in quite a cold snap the past couple weeks, and predicted to continue at least another week my mother who lives an hour away from me is having issues with her dog going outside to do her business. mom is 77 and suffering from some dementia, and is really having...

thoughts and prayers with anybody in southern california, looks like it's going to be a rough couple of days ahead for many.. stay safe

this load originated at the G.E. plant in Schenectady NY,,new style turbine headed to a new power plant in PA. making good time today, but i guess traffic was a mess up near Albany as the load snaked it's way down to rt 20 last week. i believe this is the first of 3 that will make the trek over...

started snowing here about midnight saturday, hasn't quit yet (as of 9pm Monday), and probably won't till tomorrow mid day sometime. forecasters mentioned something like 20 inches could be coming (yea right), more than likely that will be doubled in many spots around upstate NY. I read the Tug...

after we did the paver patio a couple years ago, http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/281410-backyard-paver-patio.html i knew we'd need a new outdoor dining set as the 10yr old set we had was mostly rotten and coming apart. so i thought it'd be cool to build my own set. the wife wanted a...

Just being released, JD is now going to increase their powertrain coverage on 1-4 series compact tractors from 36 months up to 6 years/2000 hours! I'm sure more details will follow, as this is a recent announcement. Competition is good eh?

added the fence this weekend, and used an old set of stairs from a deck to build some more small boxes

came across this last summer, thought it would make a great picture, so I was on the same road over the weekend and had to stop. would be great if i had a nice dslr camera, but, the picture is awesome anyway.

a customer brought this part thinking it may have come out of his 2520 jd tractor. it vaguely looks familiar but we can't place it. it may have nothing to do with his tractor. it has fairly coarse threads, slotted at one end and a tapered head, looks like something to either adjust or...

at my mother's house she has had some intermittent sewer issues for decades. the home is in a small village, connected to the sewer system, and public water supply. over the years, there have been several backups into her basement. most were handled with a local plumber cleaning her line...

not my favorite thing to do with my little garden tractor and blower, but, it had to be done. stepdaughter and hub called cuz their mailbox had disappeared and the driveway was closing in on them. took me about an hour, and we had to use a steel shovel to break down the banks as they were...

I seem to buy myself a present every year around this time, this year it's a small phantom vision 2+ drone! here's my first 2 videos, more to come if the wind ever lets up! now i need to learn some video editing software, to add music and edit out the rough spots http://youtu.be/L4i40x6398Q...

had a call from a neighbor this morning, she watched a guy in my back yard looking into the back windows of my garage. she confronted him, and he made up an excuse that he was looking for the owner. he was backing away and walking around the back of the house away from her, as she asked more...

a few months ago i purchased a replacement filter for my 25+year old craftsman shop vac, 16 gallon, with detachable head that's a blower. for years the filters were cylindrical filters, and there was a bottom plate and screw on nut to hold it all in place. never had a problem. this new filter...

Last year I installed a stoker coal stove to heat with, this year i ordered a digital controller to use which gives me a thermostat upstairs to control the feed rate, and fan speeds. part of this controller is an outlet to control my furnace fan which we use to circulate the warm air. (the coal...

the Empire Farm Days show in upstate NY is a fairly large show for the Northeast, every year in August. They say up to 65K people visit each year. Today was the last day of this years show and it ended on a very sad note. There was an accident with one of the vendors, a piece of machinery...

while sitting at an airport friday, my travel partner found a small battery pack plugged into the wall, nobody around, looks like it was forgotten. but i hadn't seen one yet, it had 2 usb ports to plug in phones into, and when it needed recharging you just fold out the prongs and plug it into...

after heating our home with propane last winter (coal this winter) I just read this article: Propane shortage adds to winter woes - U.S. News conservative estimating and some cold snaps are contributing to a possible propane shortage in the midwest and northeast. the part that is disturbing is...

with a new granddaughter in the family having her Christening this weekend a few of our family members were going to do the ol savings bond gift. as it turns out, the procedure has been govorn"mental"ized, and it looks like we may just give cash instead. has anybody gone thru the hoops to...

taking a couple interior walls down in our basement, and there was something different between 2 specific studs, down on the pt bottom plate:

local chopper went up (down) in flames yesterday never a good sight

skipped out of work a little early, got the boat to the lake for an evening on the water, family showed up with pizza shortly after. the weather was great, low 80s, hardly a breeze, perfect summer nite! only had the smart phones, but took some great pictures,,, there was a lot to see tonight...

I came across 2 14x14 overhead doors on CL last week and went and picked them up Saturday. They are complete with tracks, but I only need to replace the panels on 1 of my doors. One of the doors i picked up is the same brand/model as what's on my shop now (wayne dalton) and the other i'm not...

I have been considering picking up speakers to put outside on the back patio, they don't really have to be "outdoor" style, but would like to be able to have them broadcast from our sony home theater (which has internet capability) I would also like to broadcast from my phone or laptop, as we...

well, it finally was time to start the project, been thinking about it since last summer. we have a perfect place for a large patio in the back yard, with the garage forming a large L and a fence between the garage and house for privacy and wind protection. found a deal on some close out color...

Hi all about to undertake a patio project in the back yard, sort of between the house and garage. I want to use power for low voltage landscape lights along and around the new patio, in the block wall, etc. the garage has it's own subpanel, fed underground from the main house panel. it's not...

wow, can you believe it? another random shooting but this time in my home town! i grew up there, and live an hour away now, but my sister and mother still live there and they have had a very scary day. The gunman started his own home on fire, then went into a local small town barber shop (and...

I haven't read any posts here yet about this new item from Dish Network called the Sling Adapter. I see it's available now for about $50 and hooks up to select DVR receivers they have and allows live access to your dish from any remote laptop or phone with internet access. I am considering...

I have seen these happen before in different parts of the country, almost sounds like it happens too much if you ask me. These gas lines are everywhere! I have one about 1,500 feet from my home....although I can't say it's of the caliber of these that have exploded.. if you watch this video...

picked one of these up for a gift last nite, looks like it extends into tomorrow also it's a 3ton jack, 2 jack stands, and a creeper, for $99. i know somebody that will be thrilled to receive it! Craftsman Floor Jack Set: Tough, Stable and Always Ready at Sears

well, might as well post something here, won't be able to follow up every day for a while, but eventually i wil. l monday i underwent bilateral hip replacement. turned 50 3 weeks ago. problem has stemmed from a growth issue while i was a young teen. at that point i had 2 surgeries, placing...

the railing on the front porch of the house we moved into this spring has some broken brackets. not sure of the manufacturer, and i'm not having luck looking online. maybe somebody can recognize the brand/style of this railing. i wouldn't say it's high end, looks a little cheap compared to...

after mowing this new property for the summer, (or drought) i am going to trim up many of the 34 trees that we have to mow around. There is a mix of maples, and pines, (different varieties) etc. Some of the pines have boughs down to the ground, no problem, i just mow as close as i can with my...

this accident happened only 1/2 mile from my home, i had noticed the equipment going into this property, and then friday 3 sherriff's vehicles were there when i went home for lunch. I read the article later that nite. from what i could see, it looked like an older non ROPS tractor, but that's...

I am having a hard time finding out what windows are in this building, but the sashes need to be replaced. Is there any chance somebody out there can ID the manufacturer? there are no markings we can find on them, may not be common. Located in the Upstate NY area.

after buying this loader in the spring (used) i finally had a chance to test it out. during the construction of our new dealership, there was large pile of rock that had been sorted out for various uses, banks, landscaping etc. i was able to help myself after the project was done, so i loaded...

today would be the day! although i have to give props to this X585, it did the job and no lack of power, but i did get a bit of clumping, wonder why???;) mowed yesterday with 62C deck for first time in maybe 5 weeks? this is part of a lot that i own adjacent to my now rental house, which had...

referencing the thread last summer, http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/related-topics/216410-lost-my-office-today.html we are finally in the new building. today the overhead hoist is being installed, i grabbed some pictures :

got the kobalt 17gallon air compressor 2 years ago. i gets used every once in a while, pump up tires, impact gun to change tires or do a brake job etc. sits around most of the time doing nothing. i always liked to back down the regulator to take any pressure out of the lines, which always...

as mentioned in another thread, i bought a piece of property with a nice 40x60 shop, and a cape cod house came with it;) we finished the house renovations and moved in this past weekend, so now i'm tinkering with the 3 stall garage and shop building projects. one issue i have is one of the...

have a new house that needs some work done before we move in. one of the projects is the 2nd floor bathroom that has a leaking stand up shower.(no tub) my hope is to move the toilet that is next to the shower, and remove the wall between the shower and toilet, making room for a tub, and build a...

Buying a house with one already built! I made the offer thanksgiving week, and closing is Friday. There are some things that need attention, but got a good deal on the property. Has a 3 stall detached garage, (room for a couple cars AND my tractor! ) and, there is a 40x60 shop with large...

Hi All, I need some help finding a supplier for a backhoe bucket for a JD 485 backhoe. I believe they are the same as what fits the JD 48 backhoe also. What I am looking for is a wide, ditching style bucket with no teeth. 24-30" would work. JD has nothing available, and I contacted Ameriquip...

Anybody here from the Anchorage area? If so, wishing you well from green NY State. I see news reports of weeks of heavy snow causing all sorts of problems with collapse/travel/cleanup. Not that anybody wishes that type of snow on anyone, but it's amazing how this winter has been for most of...

Looking at buying a house (built 2002) with a ComfortAir/ Conquest 90 75,000 BTU updraft furnace. I think it's a tad undersized for the home, but i'm not really an expert. The fan seems to be very limited in airflow thru the ducts, at least in the rooms. I will admit there are probably too...

Well 22 months ago I broke down and bought this new washing machine on sale at Best Buy. Loved the washer's water usage, as we are on a well that isn't all that great and washers can use a lot of water. things were good , until a few weeks ago I noticed a noise during the spin cycle. I'm not...

Hi all posting from phone as our dealership burned to the ground overnite. Ill get pics but any syracuse news site should have full coverage. 9wsyr or cnycentral dot com till I can post more. :confused:

took me about 3 years, but I think I finally got this smoking thing down. We had a H.S. graduation party on Saturday so we served up some food for about 80. The menu had mac/potato salad, cole slaw, baked beans, sausage/peppers, hot dogs, pulled pork and brisket! my G/F does the pork in a...

Has anybody heard of or had any luck with this product? Cim-Tek? Filtration: Petroleum it seems relatively new, with lots of claims, but I can't find much hard evidence it works as advertised.

after our storm on monday, the snow up against the garage started drooping so i grabbed some pics.

posted a few pics from this morning if anybody is interested. quite a dumping ! close to 2' if not more http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/sdutch/march%202011%20snow/IMG_6019.jpg http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/sdutch/march%202011%20snow/IMG_6018.jpg...

here is a question I posted in another thread, and I'm wondering what folks around here might think also. I get ice dams on my 70s vintage ranch house, south side, above our "living room". I usually have to chop the ice off once a year or so to prevent interior leaks. the living room is 26'...

had a chance to get some pics and video loaded up of my X585 in action today, we had 8ish inches over nite, light lake affect snow, more to come tonight they say. here's a couple pics, you should be able to browse the folder for more. the last one is a video, there are 4 total in the folder:

here's an idea i could find useful, and I can't find where anybody here has done it. I have a front receiver in my X585, works fine, but last week I had to remove my snowblower and quick hitch to get to use the receiver to move a trailer. Not a big problem, but it got me thinking about having...

my SO truly hates the current kitchen countertop, mostly the color, so I have been looking at changing it out. I am not ready to do the kitchen over, although it needs it, so I don't want to spend a lot of money to change the countertop. I have gotten a quote from a local guy, sounds fair for...

i have to go to MSG next weekend for a Ranger's game, and see this Parkwhiz website that sells parking for a lot of venues, and was wondering if anybody had tried them out yet. looks easy from what I can see. :D

Seeing the amount of questions being asked about which tool works best, what's this tool used for, or where can I buy such n such, would it make sense to start a new forum, maybe in the "other forums" area, dedicated to tools and equipment? I like the new forums that have been added, helps...

Well, my oldest son is tying the knot with his fiance this Saturday, after a long 2 year engagement. I wanted to get them a gift and have thought about helping them when they go off on a honeymoon (hopefully in the not to distant future). Has anybody had experience with a travel gift card or...

OK, after fielding questions and researching different ideas, I stumbled across a solution to a question that gets asked countless times, where do I get wheel spacers for my JD Cut (3020-4020) tractor? After seeing the Unverferth spacers, along with some other styles, I came across this kit...

I had a quote today for seamless gutters for the back of my house, about 60' long. the plastic ones aren't installed properly, and we have problems with ice. they came back at about $10 per foot, installed, with me tearing down the old, and installing some more 1x3 fir strip to help in the...

hehe caught a few tractors hanging in my yard last nite, weren't there long, had to get back to work the 318 i just found for a friend, the 445 is my old faithful, and the X585 is going to be it's replacement!

1 week ago today we got 24+ inches, and although I shovelled off my house, I can't get on the barn. The snowpack has been slowly creeping down, and I took these pics 3 days ago. the snow is still hanging on, but even further now!

happened to look in the ditch by the road today, and I see this gunk at the end of a drainage pipe that I layed in last summer. I have noticed a bit of the same colored stuff around that ditch, coming from wherever, but this was the first time I ever saw it accumulate in 1 place. I took a...

3 weeks ago i see a walmart banner online that has a panasonic plasma 46" tv at wally world for a good price (from what i could see) so i bought it, seemed like the skilled sales help there didn't really know much about plasma or hz etc. but it's been a good tv, i like it, it's the right size...

I borrowed this pump and tank from my sister and her husband, they acquired it with the house they bought a few years ago, but they don't use it. I have a pond that I can use for watering the lawn, and gardens, but I have been using a small transfer pump which really doesn't cut it. so i...

seems a lot of us are dealing with water issues. I am contemplating changing from our shallow well pump in the basement, to a submersed well pump for the well that supplies our home. the current system works fine, until we use a larger amount of water, 2 showers+laundry, or washing lots of...

took me a minute, but what's wrong with this picture? (or right??) :D doesn't the bike almost looks photoshopped into the picture?

during a trip out west and south, came down highway 1 and caught this storm off shore, made for some great pics...

from the Times Herald Record, in the Hudson Valley, a woman was saved by her JD tractor as the garage roof collapsed onto her, but the tractor gave her some protection. The sad part about the story is that her husband had a heart attack later that same day and has passed. link to article: Roof...

I used Emachineshop.com to draw up these wings, and had a local shop make them for me. Due to time constraints we didn't get time to pre-drill and paint the wings, so I had to paint them right as I installed them. (they came primed) overall they came out very good, and the customer seemed happy...

had some wet sticky snow last week, and it made for some good pictures.. wish i had a better camera and skills, but some are pretty cool anyway.

Hi all, One of my better customers has had a downturn in business, and has asked me to help him sell his JD 110 TLB he bought June 07 He only used it around his home while it was being built. It has a total of 32 hrs,, front and rear aux hyd, 72" fr and 20" rr buckets. Like new. We have it...

I have heard that somebody is making a plastic, poly, or other material skid shoe for snowblowers. I'm thinking more of the runner type, that are for walk behind blowers, or front snowblowers for compacts and L&G tractors. This type typically bolts to the side of the blower housing, instead of...

I am in need of some help with a tractor with a Hardy 35 loader, that has the quick tatch system from Hardy. Does anybody know if there are adapter plates out there to allow usage of these attachments on a JD 400X loader? We have the option of putting Skid Steer mounts on the 400X loader, but...

Here's an article from Farm Industry News on a rodeo they did with Utility Vehicles,, interesting results compared to a few years ago. Rodeo Drive | The 2007 UV Rodeo | ATV reviews, UV reviews

well, after a sunken septic tank this spring, the leach field also had failed, and needed replacement. here in NY, the town has jurisdiction, and they require an engineer to design the system. The engineer came and did a deep hole test, along with perk test, and the results were depressing...

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ok, after a big project in june, replacing septic tank, and having small pond put in, now we had to go and have the leach field put in. seems what was there, wasn't much! anyway, i borrowed a tractor and harley rake, and have been over the ground a few times. we have very rocky soil, which at...

but with lots of water! we're pretty dry this year, but from the looks of this dig, no lack of ground water. I was planning on doing this work myself, but, didn't ever get the time. so once the septic collapsed and i had to have a contractor in anyways, i hired him to do the pond. here's the...

This is probably winters last grasp! Taken March 1, after a long stretch of cold, snowy weather. Looks like the snow was trying to "hang on", but the rain came last nite and really started to melt a lot of the snow. :D

Has anybody ran into the top link of the new front 3ph setup that goes with the 59 front snowblower,,, and the interference with the hood guard? This new system is slick, but has way too much lift height, to the point that the u-joints are howling if lifted while still under power. But, this...

Ok, FInally got pics from him, although they aren't that great coming from his cell phone.. (his friends have some better pics, to come later) but this was his first buck, got it day before thanksgiving, upstate NY... 2nd deer overall, taking a doe last year... I'll add the other pics as I...

I had an inquiry about an HPX gator for use at a ski area, and they would be looking to replace some 4 wheelers to run up and down a ski hill. Has anybody used or seen them used in this application? I would imagine the way a ski hill is hard packed, that the 4X4 HPX would handle it as well if...

I was told a year ago when I bought this house I'm in now that the well was a "gravel pack" type of well. I guess it isn't a drilled well, and not a dug well. last nite, while i was out for a couple hours, my g/f and her kids ran 2 load of laundry, and took 2 showers, and I know nobody is...

I would bet it is just a matter of time before the RIO system is implemented in compact tractors. So many of them are being used as lawn mowers, and accidents are probably just as common. Here is a terrible story from a local town... mom was mowing and her daughter ran up to the tractor, mom...

I had a question come up about the tech manuals on CD and whether they will run ok on a Mac computer (they still make them?) anyway, I told the guy I think it will work, but wanted to double check with somebody more experienced on the subject.. thanks for your help :cool:

Are there any of you 990 owners out there that can help me size a tractor. My customer has a 790, and knows he can't lift the round bales he gets in winter for his horses. He is thinking of buying a 990 with the 300CX loader, and a bale spear to unload the truck and move bales around his...

We are getting some sewage odor in the back yard, and now that it is still wet, I have noticed a few areas where i have standing water, (up in elevation from my own septic area), that are getting that oily greasy look on top of the water.. making me think somehow I am getting some sewage...

Hello, I have an file that a customer sent to me via email that contains pictures I need to forward to a manufacturer. The file has a .pub extension, and I am unable to open them, to access the photos. I sent the file to a coworker that supposedly has MS Publisher, but he said it gave him a...

Now online, as many already were aware of, the new X700 tractors which are replacing the X400-X500s X700s

Just came across this site, with links to most manufacturere of L&G equipment, parts sites, manual listings.. etc. Seems very comprehensive! There are some great parts lookup diagrams in there also, broken down by manufacturer etc. check it out! Parts and info resource!

Hello all, and I hope everybody has a Wonderful Holiday Season! I am inquiring about front snowblowers for the large chassis JD compacts. I know about the Erskine units, but was wondering if there have been any other brand of front mount snowblowers that people are using. I would be...

2520 COMPACT UTILITY TRACTOR Just in time for the fall season, John Deere's 2520 is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed TWENTY Series Compact Utility Tractors. Customers will find the 2520 primed for work with significant improvements over the 4115, the similar-size model it replaces...

Wow,, check this out! It's great,, and look at those lift specs!!!!!

I am creating a small dirt area to allow customers to demo tractor's with loaders/backhoes. I would like to ask the question of what material would you like to see in this pit. We have different ideas, from gravel to mulch to sand etc. Our local soil is mostly gravel, bony stuff. But, would...

Hi again, I have a question about the 4310, with a curtis hard side cab, and adding a JD 48 backhoe. Has anybody done it? Is it a problem with the back window? Or has the window been removed? thanks in advance

It's coming,, seems to be called a 2305, 24hp, (18 pto) cruise control, available independant lift for mower!!!!!!! Isn't she purty!

I have a machine here that I'd like to try selling on Ebay. I have never done it before, although as an individual I have bid on some items and have yet to win. My questions is this,, we are a Deere dealer, and would like to setup a corporate account and start trying to list some machines in...

Many schools in this neck of the woods have a "drive your tractor to school day".. unfortunately, this one was tragic, and our thoughts and prayers are with the family: Link MikePA: Cleaned up long URL. Please review your message before posting it. It's simple not to do this. Just insert a...

Just finished putting this together, everything fits ok! JD 4115, 410 loader, 46 backhoe. Also in the package is a 72" mid mower, and 47" snowblower.

\"new\" backhoe for JD 2210 I just recieved info on a 5'6" backhoe for the JD 2210. Made by EMB Wallenstein, it prices out for somewhere around $5k, with the subframe kit. here is the link to their site! EMB Backhoe Page

I had these pictures sent to me in an email, does anybody know where they are from? they are amazing,, i'll post them in 3 posts....

Is there a resource for looking up parts online for Bobcat Skid Steers? I know Deere has the JDparts available, and was wondering if Bobcat had something similar.

I just came across an interesting press release from a couple years ago where Deere bought into a North American Transaxle factory with other companies.. </font><font color="blue" class="small">( Deere & Company, Yanmar, Kanzaki Partner to Launch Transaxle Manufacturing of America...

Has anybody used one of the smaller "estate" sized rotary cutters on a JD X series tractor? I know bush hog and woods make a 42" cutter, and i'm sure they are ok for sub compacts, but what about the X series tractors with 3pt and rear pto?

\"Rental Upgrade Kit\" Does anybody have this kit installed on their 4200-4410 tractors? I would like pictures of the underside skid plates if somebody could post some. Thanks in advance.

Any thoughts on what a 1 yr old Cub 3204, with 44" deck, and 45" 2stage snowblower , weights and chains might be worth? Tractor has 45 hrs, not happy with the performance of the mower deck in this years heavy wet grass. It looks like this package listed for about 9K new, could have been...

I am looking for a set of 3- pt hitch arms for a JD 790. I have a tractor with a backhoe, but it didn't come with the arms. Would be willing to buy a used set, or a set of take-offs that somebody doesn't need. Email me at sdutcher@cazenoviaequipment.com with any info. Thanks, Scott