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I don't recall much discussion in this thread regarding the actual snow condition. We can get both light and heavy wet snow here which makes a huge difference in how well my UTV can handle it. In a light snow it's much more easeful and enjoyable to use the UTV. It's quicker, more nimble, and is...

Over time I have gotten used to doing small adjustments to my loader bucket or plow when going over uphill or downhill changes but takes a lot of concentration. It is so much easier to use my UTV with a conventional gravity plow that rides with the surface changes. The plow width is narrower but...

Mountain Lions are common in our area. Last summer while working at my desk I saw one casually walk by about 20' from my window late one afternoon. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reports 21 verified mountain lion attacks since 1986 of which 3 were fatal. The majority were in...

I don't know anything about spreaders but what if you slit the end of the vanes where the vertical meets the upward and lower curves and bent the flap inward to deflect the throw. Or as an alternative you could fabricate an angled piece of metal to mount at the ends to act as a deflector. The...

I have one that fits on my bucket or forks. I used it only once to dig out a rotted stump and it worked very well.

If you look up logging skidders on YouTube you will see that they often run full sets of chains for working in mud, soft soils, etc. Whole other types of beasts but principles are similar. People that work in the woods with compact tractors often use chains as well for those conditions.

I have a DK5010. Great tractor. Moved up from a 30 HP Kioti. Appreciate the extra power, traction, and larger bucket which is great for moving snow. It is longer and wider which requires more attention and care in maneuvering near objects. It has 8 forward speeds - 4 speed transmission and high...

I switched to Pat's quick hitch after I got my snowblower because the regular quick hitch with the top bar connector interfered with the angle of the PTO shaft.

Got a 2022 Kawasaki Mule Pro MX this year and set it up for snow plowing which has not happened yet. Very impressed with it so far. Looking forward to sitting inside it when the snow is flying.

That is certainly much better, especially on irregular surfaces!!!

On my gravel driveway & parking with small terrain changes float does not work as well as making small adjustments on the fly whether I am using the plow or loader bucket. I prefer my UTV which is more compact and maneuverable and the plow just rides over the ground. I use the tractor when snow...

My impression is that Kioti has a stronger reputation than Mahindra. But this viewpoint is from my perspective as a buyer owner not as a dealer.

Have had much experience with ozone generators to remove cigarette smoke, pet urine odors, etc. Some years ago we had an oil heating stove installed. The installation was faulty and oil leaked into carpet, etc. We ran an ozone generator for several days which removed most or all of the odors. We...

Owned a 1999 LK3054. Bought with a little over 200 hours in 2011. Sold it 4 or 5 years later to buy a larger tractor. Had very few issues with it. Solid tractor. Fairly basic.

Hi Folks. Have been having a problem with leaks on the hoses that go from the loader control to the loader. A professional replaced one of the hoses but still had leakage so decided to replace the other three hoses. Had them made at an hydraulic shop. The problem area is with the fittings that...

Here is a review I did last year for the Mackissic TPH185 Chipper/Shredder. Mighty Mac® Hammermill Shredder Chipper TPH185 - MacKissic I purchased it new this summer. It is rated to shred up to 1.5” diameter through the shredder and chip up to 4.5” diameter through the chipper. I sold my newer...

I have aggressive lug tires similar to dj1701 on my ATV with snowplow and am continuously amazed at how well it does in all kinds of snow conditions.

MY FEET MADE THE DECISION EASY! I ended up buying a 2022 Mule Pro Mx SE with about 25 hours on it. Since one of the main uses is snow plowing I was leery of the Honda due to no low range like the Mule has. But never got far enough to test the Pioneer out at a dealership when the left foot of my...

I have a Braber plow. Sold by a number of dealers in my area and they all said they have not had problems with ones sold. A less expensive brand. $2440 for 84". Weights 470 lbs. Heavy duty built. Braber is in British Columbia.

Just happened to come across this on Craigslist. 172 hours. Does not name a price. Wants to trade for excavator or skidsteer. Listed 13 days ago. Deutz 60 HP diesel. https://sacramento.craigslist.org/hvo/d/shingle-springs-power-trac-1850-slope/7578635927.html

I have a clamp on spade that slides on to forks or clamps on to bucket. I have used it on my forks and works well. There are other brands that make them as well. Mine was from Bucket Solutions which appears to be out of business.

I have a KFI 54" on my ATV that I started using this year. Well built for the price and works well. I have a 72" plow on my tractor which I use for the main plowing but this is very handy for getting into smaller places and tidying up. Since my ground is so erratic it helps to clean things up...

Thanks so much for the PM!!! Sent one back in reply.

Thanks for your reply Peter. The distance from the floor to the lowest point on the canopy is 60.5" which is to the light bar that is mounted underneath part way back from the front. I'm thinking that the light bar & canopy combo may be a problem. The canopy may interfere with the light and the...

Hi Peter. I have a 2015 DK5010 shuttle shift. What is it like looking through the plastic? Does it distort the view much? Does it seem reasonably sturdy and durable? Easy to get in and out of? If I want to buy one I will need to figure out if it will fit under my canopy which I do not want...

Perhaps and an unknown adventure as well as a compromise.

Choosing a snow plow has been an interesting process. Having moved snow in several homes over the years with self contained snow blowers, a tractor pto blower, tractor buckets, rear blades, and shovels, and a little bit with an atv plow, I'm fairly aware that there are so many variables to what...

I ended up purchasing an 84" Braber snow plow from a sort of local tractor dealer that had one in stock. My tractor is having some work done so I won't be using it right away but it looks sturdy and well built. Welds looked good. Made in China for a Canadian company. I spoke with several dealers...

Thanks for pointing out the maneuverability, where it's parked, etc. I have a lot of things to maneuver around, curves with trees to go around, and an 8' blade where I keep it would be inconvenient. 7' is sounding better and better. Besides, I am dangerous enough already with no implements wider...

Was responding to Roy's earlier post.

It's seeming pretty clear to go with the 7' over the 6'. Would you go any wider???

Do you know the total width across the tires? Interested to see how much width you actually lose at 30 degrees.

It's a front snow plow.

Do you mean the plow being 16" wider than the width across the rear tires?

I have a snowblower already. It has its uses but also want an attachment that is quicker to get the job done as well.

The widest point on my 50 hp Kioti tractor is about 63" at the rear tires. I am considering a 6' or 7' plow. The max angle the plow goes to is 30 degrees. What do you recommend and why? May order one tomorrow (Thursday 11/10). Thanks for your assistance!!!

On our Kioti DK5010 we tried to change the coolant. It takes 2.3 gallons but only drained out about a gallon and a half. My friend thought that the thermostat was closed and it was preventing the coolant in the engine to drain. Watching some YouTube videos on doing flushes on cars they drained...

Eric, in your MacKissic do you have the 1.5" onlong hole screen? Do you find it shreds small enough for your needs?

Eric, I agree about the differences with the MacKissic chipper and the Woodmaxx, even with the 8M (not hydraulic) I had. With the Woodmaxx it was only necessary to push the branch or tree in far enough for the infeed wheel grip it and pull it in. The MacKissic absent of an infeed wheel usually...

Review of MacKissic Mighty Mac TPH185 PTO Shredder/Chipper. I am doing a fairly extensive review since there is not a lot out there on PTO shredder/chippers, particularly the MacKissic. I purchased it new this summer. It is rated to shred up to 1.5” diameter through the shredder and chip up to...

I see lots of new Industrias America equipment all the time on equipment auction sites, particularly Ritchie Brothers rbauction.com.

I happened to call my Kioti dealer yesterday to get a recommendation for hydraulic/transmission fluid for my DK5010. He said as long as it is labeled as "Premium" it would be fine for my tractor. He happened to mention O'Reilly's Premium Tractor Fluid would be fine which was good since there are...

Regarding the earlier discussion of having more avenues for larger tractor owners on TBN just want to express that though my tractor use is not even slightly close to yours I have very much enjoyed seeing into your world of tractors, farming, etc. Also your clarity and openness is much...

I imagine this would be extremely time consuming to be involved with. Put some extra work hours in instead, earn some extra money, and put it towards what you really want without the uncertainty, hassle, and worry.

You can buy slide on fork extensions if you come up with a need for longer than the 42"/48". Pallet Fork Extensions

I thought about that but had never taken a pto shaft end apart before and wasn't in the mood to experiment. I liked the idea of that option, though, since it would not increase the angle of the shaft as the extender would. After seeing how little the extender would change the angle that became a...

Glad you are safe. Seems like it generally would be safer to pull trees with the drawbar rather than pushing from the front. If you are creating tension it probably would snap back away from you plus you have the ROP between you and the tree. You also can be significantly further from the tree...

I mounted the PTO extender referred to in my original post. It fits snuggly with minimal wobble and appears to be very solidly built. If I measured correctly the difference between using the extender and not only increased the lower angle of the PTO shaft by less than 2 degrees. Happy with the...

I looked at that but it was more expensive and appeared to require extra maintenance (Tractor Mike Shear Pin vs Slip Clutch look towards end of video). I'm trying to keep things simple which is not always easy when improvements and additions so often bring forth unexpected complications. 🤪😄

Thanks everyone, especially Pitbill, that was particularly helpful. I ordered the one I pictured above.

I have a new PTO chipper/shredder. I have Pat's Easy Change quick hitch on my lower links. The added 4" m/l of Pat's render the PTO shaft that came with the chipper too short. I would prefer not to have to take Pat's on and off when using the chipper/shredder. Part of the concern is that the...

S & W Tractor Carson City, Nevada. https://www.sandwtractor.com/ Kioti dealer. Knowledgeable, friendly, helpful. Always happy to answer questions when I call.

It might be useful to contact the dealer again, ask to speak with the CEO or someone in management and sincerely explain what your experience with them was like and how it left you feeling. You could email the text from your original post above. If they care about their reputation they may bend...

I have had good experiences with the two Kioti I have had. At the same time if I was looking for a new tractor I would be open to other brands that have good reputations and user reviews. At the same time I highly doubt I would pay premium prices over other brands to get a Deere or Kubota. All...

I have a 6' blower on my 50HP tractor. A creeper gear would be great. It's not about engine bogging down, but if snow is heavy and deep it can pack into the blower, may break shear pin and require clearing out by hand. Worst situation is first pass into the snow berm at the street from county...

Perhaps this has already been discussed since I have not read the entire thread. There is a lot of talk about what to look for when buying a tractor, reliability, quality, weight, loader capacities, comfort, dealer quality, etc. I don't recall any mention of how easy it will be to maintain and...

Some years ago my wife wanted a Saab. She like more uncommon cars. We had to drive quite far to demo it. Took my first Toyota Tundra, maybe a 2001 (??). We immediately gave up on the Saab after realizing the Tundra rode better than the Saab and was nicer to drive. A reflection of both vehicles.

Is it actually a TPH-188? Don't see that model on their site nor did it come up in google. TPH185 or TPH184??? Is it a PTO model? Thanks!

How was the MacKissic PTO chipper/shredder? I have a Woodmaxx but they do not shred.

I am in the process of buying a PTO chipper shredder. My PTO HP is about 45.6 as I recall. A used one I am looking at is rated at 35 HP max. I talked to a manufacturer rep about the difference. He said if kept at 540 rpm there should be no problem. They put the 35 max in there out of concern of...

Have not read the entire thread so this may have been discussed. 1/2 mile distance to berm. Last 400' of soft ground is about 15% or total distance. What about dumping berm dirt just prior to soft ground with something much more efficient to move it? Use the tractor for the last 400'.

I started this thread in 2017. Purchased a DK5010. Love it. Have not had any problems. Only thing I would change aside from remotes would be three forward & rear speeds rather than the high and low. It sometimes is a little fast in 1st gear low blowing snow. Especially moving into a four of...

I have a 72" on my 46.5 PTO HP Kioti. Was considering an 84". Glad I chose the 72" for the following reasons: - With a loader out front and the blower in the back the tractor is long. So easy to hit something with the loader or blower when turning, maneuvering around things, or coming close to...

I appreciate the all the comments regarding the risks the OP created for himself but would not criticize the OP for doing it. He seems experienced and hopefully had a reasonable sense of the risks he put himself in. We work with potentially destructive machinery, tractors, mowers, chainsaws...

I have not read the entire post so maybe this has been brought up already. Talking about drawbars can bring up confusion. People call the cross drawbar that attaches to the lower links a drawbar. I have always related to the drawbar as the bar attached into the framework of the tractor in the...

Not my experience. My two closest Kioti dealers are all in dealers.

Happened to drive by a few tractor dealers yesterday in Southern Oregon. Could not see the whole Deere lot but there were a lot of CUT/SCUT sized ones I did see. The Kubota dealer did not have near what it normally would but there were more than I expected. The CAT dealer definitely looked...

The cross beam of the quick hitch was interfering with the PTO shaft angle with my snow blower so I am using Pat's Quick Hitch instead.

This is how change happens. Something new is put out there, the public is unsure or suspicious in the beginning (and sometimes rightly so), over time problems get worked out, improvements are made (in this case batteries evolving, etc.), and eventually they become the norm. The electric...

I have 42" forks, as I recall 4000lb. There are times I may prefer longer forks but they also stick out further, make it easier to snag something, and are generally about the right size for my use. Also, keep in mind that most people end up using forks for many things they never expected. Some...

Certainly has not been my experience with my Kioti. Dealer not near but has been very helpful answering questions and have xlnt relationship..

Thanks, sounds good!

I just bought a used ATV with a Honda engine powered snowblower which I intend to sell. The previous owner changed the wiring so the clutch that engaged the augers was actuated by a separate external 12 volt riding mower / atv sized battery instead of from the ATV which was not included. Can I...

Thanks JWR that clears it for me! And no I have never operated an HST tractor.

So you are saying that an hst with the same gearing as a conventional transmission can maintain much higher pto rpms at the same slow speed? I may be somewhat dense about his since I have only owned shuttle shifts. In my car and truck automatics if I keep them in low range the rpms will get...

Started with an older used smaller Kioti. Was an xlnt 30 hp tractor. Wanted a larger tractor and when I saw they were having an awesome sale on the DK5010 about 4 years ago went for it. Sturdy, well built, no significant problems, does what I want. No tractor dealers close to where I live but...

I get that the HST can go slower but I assume that is at the cost of dropping pto rpms which makes the blower less efficient and more likely to clog. It seems the real answer are creeper gears, as mentioned by JWR, which maintains higher rpms at slower speeds irrespective of the transmission...

Not sure if I understand. I'm it certainly helps to ease into power but ultimately keeping the speed low while engine rpms are maintained higher still seems to depend on how low the low range gearing is.

I have the same classic Sorels with felt liners for decades. They are big and bulky but are in xlnt shape, warm, and decent traction. Don't know if they still make them like they used to.

I have a Kioti DK5010 50 HP which I am very happy with. DPF has not been an issue. Previous tractor was a 30 HP. The upgrade in weight and horsepower has been great. The 30 HP would do the work but was much slower. The disadvantage of the larger tractor is the larger size for maneuvering and the...

When you say drag harrow are you referring to a chain harrow? Thanks

Thanks All. Sounds like the disc harrow is the way to go. Seems a little odd to be looking for a tractor implement for my atv but interested to see how this works out.

Thanks Randy, your direct experience is very helpful. Was the "Mule" a Kawasaki one?

Yes on the fire hazard. Dry needles, etc. is very flammable. A concern is that the flames can ladder up smaller trees and bushes into the forest canopy.

Thanks Wagtail. "Perhaps, with a wee bit of research, there's a 'pine needle' rake that will suit your needs. Personally, I'd invest in the landscape rake as it could be utilised in a few more 'scenarios' around your property." Have never used a landscape rake but concerned that it would gather...

Thanks Jeff for the videos and info. My concern with the disk harrow is that it seems like it will rough the soil up more than I want though it clearly will mix the mulched material into the soil much better. Whatever I get I will be pulling it with my ATV rather than my tractor for greater...

That's a nice ride. Done that in my truck. There have been so many fires over the years in that whole area from the California Highway 96 that goes through Happy Camp to north of Oregon Highway 199 that goes through Cave Junction. Brush is not much of an issue here and I either shred or chip...

The area around my home is mainly wooded with evergreens and a small amount of oaks. I rake and mulch the abundant tree droppings (needles, seed pods, cones, small branches, leaves, etc.) with either my bush hog or my non-tractor chipper/shredder. My goal is to integrate most of the vegetative...

I use three 3" Edge Tamers for my 72" loader bucket. Two at sides plus 1 in middle to prevent scalping. Have a lot of uneven areas. Works very well. R2Manufacturing has been xlnt to work with. Can also get handy extensions to carry logs, etc. with. I use them for some things in the summer as well.

I have a Kioti DK5010. Amounts of snow vary here from year to year but I can be dealing with a couple feet at a time sometimes. I have a 72" loader bucket on the front and similar width snow blower on the back. The tractor has good weight (with loaded rears) and especially with snow blower on...

Very happy with my several years old Kioti DK5010. Dealer where I purchased it and another semi-local one I dealt with have been great. One thing I would have preferred is a little lower lowest gear. Would be a little better for snow blowing. But that only has to do with the configuration I...

Have a Woodmaxx WM-8m. Depends on what your idea of mulch is. These type of chippers create wood chips, not a fine mulch. They are slow to decay which is nice as ground covers and paths but not always what gardeners want to mix in to their soils. They are an excellent solution if you do not want...

I have a Woodmaxx WM-8M PTO 8" chipper. It is well built and heavy duty for what it is. I have a 45.6 PTO HP tractor. Dried wood is slower to chip than green and dulls blades faster. "Hundreds" of downed trees would be a huge project for this type of chipper. For a recent project with a...

I don't have the grapple claw with my pallet forks but recently was using them to pick up piles of branches. Worked well in most cases but when the branches were more broken up into shorter lengths the piles did not hold together much so did not really work. Branches cascaded off to sides and...

Are you encouraging tractorcide?

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it yet, have not read all the threads, but Kioti has various spring promotions that can save a lot of money and end May 31. Cash back, free loader, etc. Look under the Financing tab at Kioti.com if interested. Bought a new one in 2017 and had a used one before...

Happily my dealer has been xlnt!

One more thing regarding Kioti. They are having their spring sale. Check under Financing section on their website. We took advantage of a great savings when we bought ours. One thing to note is that at one of the dealers we checked with did not even know about the sale package we were looking at...

I have a Kioti DK5010. Has been an xlnt tractor. The DK's are the more basic models which is reflected in the pricing. It is 50 hp which may be more than you need. The CK line gives more choice at less HP. There are other series as well. Might be worth checking out the Kioti dealer. If...

I have the WM-8M. Was chipping dried manzanita branches recently but gave up on it. Manzanita is hard, brittle when dry, bent, twisted, and anything but straight. Mainly grows on West Coast. Was jamming the infeed roller too often, sometimes with pieces getting stuck behind it. The machine is...

Check out Bucket Spades. Not a backhoe for sure but can do a lot for fraction of the cost. Can use with bucket or pallet forks. Other similar brands as well. Pallet forks are also very handy. Today was using mine to move large, unruly branch piles. I have a Kioti which I am very happy with...

They come in 48" & 60" widths. Definitely more accurate term than the "size" that I used.

Thanks but am not a welder.

I have a 72" bucket so I can get either size. If I get the 48" price is 25% ($100) less. Probably buy from Titan Attachments Debris Forks . Main use at this point is picking up dead, bare branches rather than brush. Some is broken up into smaller pieces. The fork lengths are 21" for either size...

It is often helpful. Since it is not easy to see the top of the bucket without leaning over it gives an approximate idea of where it is relative to the tractor (rather than the ground) and usually go by feel after that. Generally do not need precision. For moving snow I generally refer to it...

Seems like it is pretty common around here for people to regret selling their implements and sometimes their tractors. Guess it seems like a good idea at the time. When we bought our first tractor, an older a Kioti LK3054, it came with a 5' brush cutter. We sold it because we had no need for it...

Looks like we may never know..... 😄

Am happy with my Kioti DK5010. Part of what motivated my purchase at the time was a great sale promotion Kioti had. If I were to buy another I would get one that enabled a lower bottom gear ratio. Sometimes with snow blower would be helpful to go slower and keep the RPMs up, etc. Would have a...

Roustabout, I do not know what you are referring to regarding the 2:1 ratio. Are you still talking about slack?

Checked from underneath. There is a little play when turning the blades. That might be the cause of the clunking.

I have been experimenting with that. If the rpms are up at all it really clunks in when engaged. Even with the rpms at the minimum, probably 1000+ (would need to look) it still clunks in but not as hard. Helps if I turn the knob slowly to engage but still not smooth. Is this normal???

It is an SQ600. The manual lists the gearbox as 55 hp as you said Zebrafive. At the same time it states for "recommended tractor hp 25 - 40. Don't really know why the difference. Perhaps the PTO shaft or other parts are not rated as high??? Glad you pointed the 55 hp gearbox out, I feel better...

Seller brought it over today. We hooked it up, ran it, and he gave me some pointers. I didn't negotiate the price because I had a nice connection with the sellers, liked them, and price felt fair. The thing is a beast. Everything is solid and heavy duty. Greased fittings today, will make sure...

Thanks Fried. Called German Bliss. Between model number and describing the gear box was able to find out that gear box parts are available.

Can't tell how old this Bush Hog is but from search turns out that they must have made this model for many years. Was able to download an operations manual and parts manual. Happy surprise. As you can see from the photo does not have a front chain guard. Am looking for purchase options.

Yes, it is not set up to attach the top link direct. I noticed it from the picture as well and the seller let me know before I went out so I brought my quick hitch which actually fit perfectly.

I bought it. Actually turned out I knew the wife so was a good connection with them. PTO shaft turned freely in both directions. Oil may have been low but don't know how much it takes. Was a couple inches below the top and looked pretty clear. Didn't seem that low because the gear box is large...

Owner is asking $500. Does that sound reasonable? Checked and gear box parts are still available for it.

Just talked to the owner. Had the chain on to move it. Am going to look at it. Anything else to check?

If the Bush Hog is pretty old would parts still be available?

I have never owned or used a rotary mower. I have a small project on an acre or less with oaks, low brush, manzanita, tons of oak leaves, etc. that I need to prep for fire safety (Northern Calif.). At most once a year. There are oak branches on the ground. Basically want to leave everything...

I bought my DK5010 from S & W in Carson City. Worked with Stan the owner. Experience with him in and after purchase has been xlnt. Since purchase when I have called with questions everyone I spoke to has been great as well. Friendly and knowledgeable. Very happy with the tractor as well.

Have had 2 Kiotis. Very happy with them. My guess is you would notice the 800lb weight difference more than the 5 hp difference depending on what you are doing. Don't know if you have done much research on LS vs Kioti for reliability but living on an island that might be a significant factor. If...

There are many factors on snow removal. No idea what your conditions are like but having had a 30 HP and lighter weight tractor I am grateful for the larger one I have now. The previous one worked but took much more time. Also I do not have to get on it as soon or as often since it is capable of...

I have two carport type structures from American Steel. One is 20' x 20' m/l and the other is smaller. They are enclosed on three sides. The smaller one is for car storage, the larger for tractor, implements, etc. The latter has heavy duty sliding tarps to provide reasonable weather protection...

You might find a bucket spade helpful for the rocks. It clamps on to the loader bucket or forks. This is the one I have: Bucket Solutions

My Woodmaxx snow blower augers are chain driven. The manual recommends oiling the chain with a good quality oil and states that chain saw oil is perfect. My question is how do you oil your drive chains without making a total mess, dripping, spaying, squirting oil all over? I am not into removing...

I had just removed my standard 3 point quick hitch and installed Pat's Easy Hitch. I did not like how the frame of the standard one was interfering with adjusting the angle of the PTO shaft on my snow blower. I backed up to mount the box blade which was sitting on some blocks near the back. I...

Telescoping lower links or Pat's Easy Change. Not sure which is the best option. Have never used the telescoping links. Pat's: Pro Just lift and hooks onto implement. Lower price (unless I buy telescoping stabilizers). Con Still have to get the right angle between the tractor and the...

I have a 72" Woodmaxx snow blower on my 50 hp Kioti. Just broke another shear bolt. I have used regular snow blowers for years but this is my first tractor snowblower and do not know if I just do not understand it's capabilities or is there some other issue. Another way of asking is it me or the...

Photos of shovel on forks.

Used my Bucket Solutions clamp on shovel that I have had for a while for the first time yesterday late afternoon. Good news: Worked great removing an old stump. Very impressed. Used it on my quick attach forks. Other news: Can't get it off the forks. Jiggled it, pounded it, pried it, etc. My...

Going to mark my fuel containers more clearly. Accidently put diesel in my 4 cycle wood chipper engine. Took a while to figure out the problem. Was getting spark, fuel, etc. but would not start. Pictured having to get new carburetor etc. when realized my mistake. Washed the fuel tank out a few...

Got my fuel containers confused and put 2 oz. of Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer for gasoline into my diesel container. Probably no big deal but would rather get rid of the diesel than take a chance of any harm to my tractor. Am I being overly concerned? Obsessing again (LOL)?

I tried to come up with a practical way to move wood from my wood shed to my deck where I stacked it to bring into the house as needed. Thought of building a 4'w x 6'h x 2'd or something similar wood box I could fill by hand from the shed, lift with my loader forks, and put on the deck. But...

Hi All. Have a Kioti DK5010. Doing my first oil change. No luck in removing the oil filter. Used filter wrench, used short pipe on it, tapped filter with mallet. Have assumed that they turn counter clockwise to loosen as US vehicles. Is this correct? Assuming I am turning it the correct...

How do shedders do with pine needles. Do they get well mulched / chopped up? Do they need to go in with other foliage? My property is largely evergreen forested with pines, firs, and cedars so there a lots of needles, especially longer pine one. I am probably going to get a moderately priced...

This is an internet photo of the type quick hitch adapter that came with the quick hitch.

Installed my 3 point quick hitch today. It is the type that attaches to the lower lift arms and top link. Question is that the lower pins of the box blade are resting all the way down on the bottom of the lower hooks of the quick hitch. The upper pin of the box blade is well into the upper hook...

Been looking at different types of studs for my AG tires. Some look liked they would grip more fully and less chance of getting ripped out which may not be the best thing for the tire. Overall, though, do studs seem to damage or cause greater wear on the tires?

Anyone have any experience with the Field Tuff FTF-60PSR3PT Pine Straw Rake, 3 Pt? Amazon.com : Field Tuff FTF-6PSR3PT Pine Straw Rake, 3 Pt : Patio, Lawn & Garden Could only find 2 reviews on Amazon but they seemed positive. Am confident that this is not the quality of Everything Attachments...

Am going to build a wood storage box that I will move to the deck with my tractor from the wood shed. Probably weigh around 900 lbs. Discussed concept in another thread but have new question. My concern has been moving it by hand once it is on the deck. Have been looking at Haul Master pallet...

There are quite a few large evergreen trees in the area of my house. They drop lots of branches and twigs along with pine needles, cones, and other debris. The ground gently rolls around. Not sure what the best tool is for raking into piles, especially with the uneven ground. The landscape is...

Hi All! Going to purchase a 72" Ratchet Rake for our 72" bucket. Deciding which attachment system to get. Same price for regular RR or Forestry but have to buy chains for the latter. Both are the same except for attachment type. Appears that only reason to get the chain system is for...

Hi Folks. I intend to build basically a small wood shed that I can fill by hand from my wood storage, transport to my deck with my loader forks, and push by hand about 14' to near the outside door to the living room where stove is. It will have a gently back sloping roof, will be closed on the...

Going to get a Ratchet Rake for my Kioti DK5010, 72" bucket. Tractor width is 62.8". They come in 68" and 72". The 68" are more available and less expensive. Is there a disadvantage to it being 4" shorter than the bucket width??? Thanks for your feedback!

Just looked at Kiotis in the Reviews section. Out of the 10 most recent submissions, starting in 2015, half of the owners had substantial problems. Prior to that there most of the reviews were positive with sporadic complaints. Looking at a new DK4510 or DK5010 but a little uncertain of possible...

I can buy a new 60" Kubota Light Materials bucket that will fit on my 30.5 hp Kioti LK3054 at a reasonable price. My concern is the "Light" part. The dealer said it weighs 125 lbs. As a comparison Everything Attachments has a general purpose bucket that weighs 225 lbs. Obviously there is a lot...

We have a 54" materials bucket on our Kioti LK3054 and want to go to a larger width. We widened our rear tires to an outside diameter of 61" plus for snow removal just want a greater size. The tractor with loader and loaded tires is probably at least 3600 lbs. and has 30.5 hp. The loader manual...

I use my Kioti LK3054 with the bucket and back blade to remove snow. This is my first tractor my 2nd winter using it. Since I was gone part of last winter my experience is very limited. I have never used chains on it. I just ordered Duo-grip ladder combo chains for the rears from Tirechains.com...

I tried to find out in Attachments what was common but I will try to ask my question here a different way. I am going to modify a snowplow to mount onto the bucket. The typical approach where the bottom of the bucket (the meat) is sandwiched between 2 mounts (the bread) with the plow held in...

I am modifying a snowplow to fit on my loader bucket. I have seen bucket mountings held on with chains/binders and load ratchet straps. One or the other seem to work better? Below are photos of what I am referring to.

I am modifying a snowplow blade to attach onto the loader bucket. If anyone has attachments that fit over the lower lip of the bucket, what does the space between the lower and upper part of the fitting that captures the bucket measure? I will be strapping or chaining it, not using a clamp. I...

I was considering hooking my work lights into an existing circuit which I discussed on another thread and have decided on another approach. I want to run them more directly off the battery with an in-line fuse. My question is where is the best place to connect in to? If I understood what I was...

I have a Kioti LK3054. I intend to add 2 forward work lights and one backward on the ROPS. There is a 6 place connector off the back that I am pretty sure is for attaching trailer lights. None of the contacts are hot with the key on but one gets hot with the headlights on which I am thinking of...

I am considering buying a metal carport - about 18'x21'x8'. I live in the mountains of California so it will need to have an adequate snow load. Seems like several brands can provide this. Searching threads sounds like some members had good luck with T-N-T and Carolina (which is not available...

We are selling a Howse rear mower. A fellow came out today to buy it but it turned out that the distance between the teeth on the female end of the mower is 1 3/16". He has a New Holland/Ford mower which requires 1 3/8". Is it common to have different PTO shaft sizes on different brand...

We are looking for a used dual axle flatbed trailer to haul our tractor. If a trailer does not have obvious branding on it (from a commercial manufacturer) how do we tell if the axles are from a manufactured home? :confused3:

We have an older Howse 500 brush hog with the guard chain missing from the front (the end facing the back of the tractor). We are going to replace it with the heavy black material with woven steel that newer models have. Assuming that the brush hog is sitting flat on a level surface how much...

Looks like the holes on both ends of my category 1 top link bar are 3/4". Is this a standard size? Do they take a 3/4" pin?

A loop portion of our driveway is dirt. It is crowned in the center and low where the tires ride. The soils are reasonably well drained with little rock. I plan to grade it for the first time with our new 5' box blade. Is it better to do it when the ground is dry or moist? Is it better to...

I am a tractor novice. My son and I recently purchased a 1999 Kioti LK3054 with a Kioti KL122 loader. The bucket is 54". The loader manual shows the lift to full height capacity at 760 lbs and the break away at 1580 lbs. Here are a few questions: 1. I have no idea what a bucket load of something...

We just bought a used Kioti and need a canopy for the ROP. There are a lot of choices including coated steel, aluminum, plastic, and fiberglass. Any compelling reasons to go with one material or the other? Any particular brands or models you have had good luck with? Any other helpful suggestions?

We bought a used Kioti yesterday. Today was the first time I operated a tractor and I played in the snow. All these things you have to do at the same time - steer, operate the throttle, raise or lower the bucket, turn the bucket up or down, and watch where you are going. One thing I learned was...

Both are very clean, parked inside, and original owners. The Kioti has somewhat lower hours. The Kubota is somewhat more expensive and a couple years newer. The Kubota is 32HP, the Kioti 30.5HP. The Kubota is about 2200 lbs, the Kioti 2900 lbs. Any compelling reason to go with one or the other?

We are looking at a couple years old TYM 273. I have read that some of them were assembled in China. I am iffy when it comes to Chinese quality. Is this a concern? Are they non-Chinese parts?

People have commented in other threads, including the one I started on a Jinma 354, that the Chinese tractors have been getting better. Regarding the Jinmas, is there a particular year or approximate time that is a turning point in quality, reliability, etc.? The 354 I am looking at is a 2006...

Is there a significant loss of power with a hydrostatic?

We are looking at a 2006 Jinma 354 with about 200 hours from an original owner. Doing a title search under Jinma I was a bit blown away by how many threads were from owners with hydraulic problems, 3 point hitch problems, and other problems. Most of them were 200 series but perhaps that is just...

I posted this in the general buying section earlier but this may make more sense. My son and I are looking at a late 90's L35 with 1200+ hours that for the first 1000 hours was a rental unit. I am, like many of you, concerned with abuse as a rental. I have a few questions: 1. I know the L35's...

We are looking at a late 90's L35 with 1200+ hours that for the first 1000 hours was a rental unit. I am, like many of you, concerned with abuse as a rental. I have a few questions: 1. I know the L35's are very heavy duty. Is rental abuse less of a concern with a tractor like this, especially...

Hi folks - this is my first post. I live in the mountains of northern Calif. My son and I plan to buy a tractor together - most importantly for snow removal. It is not unusual to get 1' - 2' of snow at a time and sometimes more. The snow can be wet and heavy. What horse power should we be...