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If you're just mowing a four acre field twice a year, the 1260 should suffice. As you will be knocking it all down frequently enough, it shouldn't grow too thick for the 1260 to handle. Can't speak to the Ironcraft 1205, but I do have a 1248 myself and it does my fields with mainly grass and...

At work throughout the week I have a bowl of cereal, either Vector or Raisin Bran. On the weekends is where we have a good breakfast, usually crepes (actually VERY easy to make and the family loves them), waffles, pancakes, dippy eggs and toast, french toast, or eggs benedict, whatever the kids...

I have only met three people who had various CFMoto machines and none of them were happy with them. Two traded them in on other machines (one a Polaris General and one a Can Am Defender), and the other hasn't, only because it's not in the budget for anything better. As said on this forum many...

Some places do require you to transport them in an upright position. Hazmat School - Transporting Propane Tanks Fortunately I am still young enough that I can carry it from the front of the garage to the rear of the garage to hook up to the line. In due time I'm sure that will change though and...

I think the best option for a gravel driveway, is to pack a light snowfall for a solid base, and then you can run whatever you choose on it to remove larger snowfalls. Or, if you get one large dumping, lower whatever skid shoes are on your snow removal weapon of choice so there remains a base...

Had to use the snowblower three or four times this year so far. Hooked up the box blade yesterday to deal with a few inches of fluff that fell for aesthetics. That's been it. There is between one and two feet of snow in the bush here. Winters are completely hit and miss with snowfall here.

B2650 got new in December of 2016. Have 390 hours on it now, so I'm around the 50 hours a year average. Moving snow, mowing the field, maintaining the driveway, trails and whatever other use I can think of for it.

I want to say to each their own. I have owned my Kubota for 8 years now in Northern Ontario winters and have not had an issue. And when the tank gets low, I go fill up a five gallon can and dump it in. I know the last can I put in was before we got snow back in November.

I've only started using Stabil. Last year after using the wood splitter, I never put anything extra in the fuel and this spring had to take the carb off and clean it out as it kept stalling, even after I drained the old gas and put new gas in. With any luck, next year when I fire it up, with the...

We got a good dump last night and today. Finally it stopped so I can go pack down a base so I'm not blowing rocks in the middle of winter. It's hit and miss whether the ground freezes here or we get snow first. I prefer a few inches to pack for a base, and then a good dumping, not just the good...

The nice thing about a blower, is that you touch the snow once and it's gone. Not pushing it anywhere and getting large banks. But like Ray said, a nice good base is key. I do agree that you're gonna love the upgrade, nicely done!

Following this thread. I've been using Endura 378GOBKL and I really like them. The few pairs I have had have lasted quite a while and I have used the heck out of them. They aren't made for the cold like their 378GOBTL are, but I find that for most of the winter, while being active, they suffice.

Only have 58 000 km (36000 miles) on my 2018 3.5 liter and so far, so good. Happy to see the mileage people are getting out of these newer models and relatively trouble-free. Powertrain warranty is over so now I am doing my own oil changes twice a year for piece of mind. The vehicle is more of a...

Absolutely love Honda atv's. Grew up on an ATC 200M, the family hunt camp still has an 85 Big Red, and I just purchased an 87 Honda 200sx quad for my kids. Honda's are hard to beat when it comes to reliability.

I used the factory bolt holes where the ROPS folds and picked up a couple LED cubes and put one in each. I actually cut my factory wire harness behind the stock headlights and ran the wire back to these ones. I have the work light wiring that is already at the rear of the tractor for the rear...

SUV and truck stay outside. Tractor and all other items stay in the barn. Keep the garage open for a workshop or tinkering when need be.

I keep one of these in the back of my rzr for just that reason. Has served me well for my usage, ATV's and UTV's.

Yup. Bingo. That was my biggest tractor failure to date.

With the Tahoe itself, negative. But, for work around 2014 - 2018, our fleet did get a bunch of Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks and I am aware of at least four of them that had to have the transmissions rebuilt around 100 000 miles and later. In their defense, they were driven very hard, like...

Back to the poster's original question, the trailer does look good, "lightweight", can handle the load you're planning on using it for, and seeing as how it will mainly be highway towed, I think would suffice nicely for your application.

Absolutely LOVE the work you do mowing with the skid steer. I could look at the before and after photos for hours...Christ, this thread is 52 pages so I have been.

Placing the old bearing and shaft in the cover and spinning it, it is bent. Not a whole lot, but the naked eye can tell it is just off. Repeating that with the new bearing and shaft, it appears to spin true. So I did end up bending the shaft in the previous mishap as well. I threw the seal in...

I did a search on here with no applicable results so thought I may as well ask. I had a previous mishap where I lifted the three point hitch and put my PTO shaft into my PTO extender, extender into cover and ultimately bending the PTO shaft ever so slightly. When everything was disassembled...

On the Pre-Order page, the Pebble Flow starts at $109 000. That is pretty slick though.

2018 F150 SuperCrew with the 3.5L EcoBoost in it. Wanted the extra interior space for the kids and dog. And enough towing power for what I need it for.

I do agree on the it can be done, but in more time than it would take for a larger tractor. Having five acres and a "compact" 26 horse tractor myself, I can admit that having a 33 horse or so, would have made some tasks quicker and provided the additional weight for completing some tasks with...

I have a MK Martin Meteor 72 behind my B2650 and love it. Primarily because it beats the alternative, shoveling. I have blown a few inches of powder to a foot of heavy wet snow, and just have to watch the speed blowing the heavier stuff. Snowblower hasn't caused me any problems in the 6 years...

Yup. With the piece of seal right where I found it.

So I got the cover off. Everything looks good, except the little piece of the former seal that had worked its way in between the bearing and the housing (pto cover) on the side, causing the little bit of up and down play, and putting it off just enough to throw the seal. New gasket made by The...

While I would love the Bunn coffee maker for the office, we have a cheapie that someone brought in. I make the coffee every morning using whatever we have stock of, and a full 12 cup pot, gets 1/2 cup of grounds. No complaints from any of the drinkers, including myself. At home, the wife doesn't...

Can't say from personal experience, but they do look nice and the true work UTV's have sure come a hell of a long way. We did a run from our house a few years back and one guy came in his John Deere Gator and made it everywhere we did. It was quite impressive.

Nicely said. Couldn't agree more.

What is your intention for it? If it's for off-roading, with the 9" of ground clearance, 29" tires, and 2990 pound weight, I would think it would be kind of limited in where you could take it.

Not sure if its reasonable in your situation or not, but what about trimming the bottom of your door? I have a 4 inch gap between the door and the ground and it allows for frost movement as well as some snow accumulation.

Finally got the PTO seal buttoned back on, filled it with fluid and used the loader to move the snow. We aren't calling for any snowfalls for a few days, thank goodness. We ended up getting about two and a half feet in the course of one week here. Went from green grass to a lot of snow quite...

That does make sense. The seal was completely buggered up as shown, and there is no in and out play, at all, strictly about 1/32 of an inch directly up and down (if even that much), so fingers crossed it is just the cover, bearing and seal that took the hit. I am hoping that the seal is...

And the bearing, cover, and seal have been ordered. Read somewhere someone recommended using Permatex Anaerobic Flange Sealant for the PTO cover as well. That make sense?

I am very happy to see that the cover can be replaced as well. Otherwise it would have been much more costly than it is. And no, the cover is not bent there, but the outter ring isn't perfectly round, with two sections straight and not round.

That makes complete sense. I believe the bearing support would be the outer cover based on the parts diagram from Messicks. SO, going to try to "knurling" with a punch on the outside lip, some appropriate Loctite on the seal, let it cure, and then fill with fluid. Cross my fingers, say a...

Correct on raising the surface around the prick mark, but would that not act as a little bit of a bite, which hopefully will alleviate the seal walking itself off? Unfortunately I am coming to the realization that with the extender grinding into the seal, and the seal coming off, it is possible...

I have looked at the marine polyurethane, but I believe most things said it adheres well to wood, gelcoat and fiberglass. As for the green Loctite in the 600 series, I believe that stuff is much more applicable in this case, and a friend happens to have a bottle I can have as none of the local...

There is no play in and out, and only about 1/32 of an inch up and down, but really gotta try and move it up and down, just to say that there is some play there. Nothing side to side either. It is looking like I will attempt the red Loctite after thoroughly cleaning the contact edge, and let it...

It APPEARS to be alright.

So... I had a shorter PTO shaft with my rotary mower, so I purchased a PTO extension from the local TSC. Did my back field a few times with no concern at all, worked great. Come snowfall, I hooked up the blower, keeping the PTO extension on. Bad idea. With the longer shaft, raising the blower...

And here I thought that us getting some snow yesterday was an anomaly. We got three inches and the kids didn't seem to mind one bit while out trick-or-treating. At least I wound the garden hose up on the reel and it isn't frozen in the ground somewhere this year! Still have to cut a new chain...

We have one of the prefab bat houses up in a south facing tree on the bush line, but I don't believe it's lived in. We do seem to have one living in our patio umbrella on our deck which stays closed more often than not. Only knew it was living in there because of the mouse looking bat poop on...

Country Girl (Shake It For Me) - Luke Bryan

Bush Burro ATV trailer. I have used it to haul wood, dirt, rocks, friends, killed game, darn near everything. But also the impact driver and tractor are up there too.

Someone previously nailed it with the comparison of putting your hand into a rock pile versus a finger. A toothbar will definitely help with the digging in. It won't turn it into a super digging machine, as it is limited by its weight, but it will be an improvement. I opted for the Piranha...

Good job finding the fine print in there and the exaggerated costs that some people may overlook and just write the cheque. I did mine with plumbing antifreeze a number of years where we sometimes see -40 in the winter and no issues as of yet for a heck of a lot cheaper.

That's a wise decision right there, nicely put. Self-awareness is an important quality!!

On The Road Again - Willie Nelson

Wasted On You - Morgan Wallen

Welcome To The Jungle - Guns N' Roses

My House - Flo Rida

When I'm Gone - Three Doors Down

Raise Your Glass - Pink

Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard

Burnin It Down - Jason Aldean

Beautiful Crazy - Luke Combs

I've Been Everywhere - Johnny Cash

Thought You Should Know - Morgan Wallen

Fall In Love - Bailey Zimmerman

Night Train - Jason Aldean

Even Though I'm Leaving - Luke Combs

I used the E-track system on my steel 5x10 with front and sidewalls. Bought one four foot rail, and cut it into four one foot pieces. Have one at each rear corner, mounted at the top of the side wall, and on the front wall, one at each corner at the top of the front wall. That was primarily for...

I have never seen the Nelson travelling sprinklers but that is an incredible idea. I've been having to go out and move the sprinkler down a few times to water the grass seed that I planted. Thank you for posting that. I'm in love.

Never Say Never - Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson

Night Spots - The Cars

You Should Be Here - Cole Swindell

Don't Think I Don't Think About It - Darius Rucker

Man to Man - Gary Allan

Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer

Girl on Fire - Alicia Keys

Oh such true words. I have two winters worth in my 16' by 16' wood shed. All oak and maple. Have the door right in the middle, so left side is this winter and right side is next winter, next year repeat. Throw in a little poplar now and then to supplement as it's free from stuff I cut down out...

Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day

Dust in the wind - Kansas

For years I always carried a Victorinox Recruit as my EDC. Won it at a buddy's stag twenty some years ago. Unfortunately it fell out of pocket coming back from bear baiting when my buddies dog jumped on my lap. Searched the fields plenty of times with no luck. Maybe someday it will turn back up...

Gonna make you sweat - C&C Music Factory

In case anyone else is wondering, the chain doesn't stretch per se, the metal is the metal and does not stretch, but the pins will wear, causing the pitch (length) to expand. So, as there is the wear in the pins and inner links, it is best to spend the $40 on a new chain, versus taking a link...

Let me start off by saying pardon my ignorance on the matter, and I apologize in advance, just trying to understand this better. Now that that is out of the way, what is the difference between removing a link or two versus getting a new chain? I am aware visually how sprockets wear down, but how...

I have been using my Visa strictly for the greater rewards. It gets paid off when the statement comes in, and have not paid anything in interest since I first received one. If I were to use my debit card for the purchases, I would not receive any rewards. These rewards have provided my wife and...

Bulls on Parade - Rage Against the Machine

We will rock you - Queen

You're a sucker for punishment. Just when you have an empty nest you go and start all over again! :) CONGRATS!!!!!!

As others may have mentioned, pardon my ignorance but I didn't view all 13 pages, but buy enough trailer. I bought a single axle 5x10 years ago for towing my quad around thinking it would be great and all I ever need. Then I sold the quad and bought a side by side. Now the kids have toys of...

I like to move it - will.I.am

That jump seat is wonderful and would be ideal. On my B2650, my 44 pound, six year old son, sits on my lap, with his legs between mine, or he actually stands on the hump in the middle, again between my legs, so he can't go off either side. With the tilt steering, it makes it easier to find a...

Good morning y'all. Crisp and clear up in Northern Ontario. 24.8 degrees Fahrenheit, or -4 Celsius. Nice layer of frost over everything this morning.

Summer time, FEL, box blade, pallet forks, and rotary mower in that order. Winter, it's the snowblower, then FEL. I would suppose the trailer mover gets used the least, not season dependent.

My blower is still in the barn, hoping I don't need to use it for another month or so at least. Will take the box blade off, lower the skid shoes on the blower to get a good base for the first couple snowfalls, and then up the skid shoes. I'm still hoping to get a few more hours on it before the...

I haven't told the wife yet, but my retirement gift to myself will be either a front mount blower, or an inverted rear mount. My driveway and yard is relatively flat, so I am not concerned about slipping uphill trying to go through whatever dump of snow we receive. Like someone already...

I'll be damned... Thank you for the facts.

One more thing to note, is that you may need to get a PTO extender, to extend your PTO shaft about four inches, the extra width this hitch puts the implement back by. Depends how much overlap is on your shaft.

My neighbor has an L3901 and it's bigger than my B2650 no doubt. When I was attempting to look up the specs on it from TractorData.com, it shows my 2650 has a greater rear lift capacity. I'm hesitant to believe that. Anyone able to confirm? B2650 link L3901 link It says the B2650 is capable...

Totally your decision on front mount versus rear mount. I personally have a rear mount only because they are thousands of dollars cheaper than a front mount. I think my retirement gift for myself will be a front mount blower. I have a 19.6 pto horse tractor with hydrostatic drive and it can...

The jumper wire was suggested to me from a mechanic from the local Kubota dealer...not officially of course though.

Let sleeping dogs lie. I did end up putting the wire over top of the seat safety to temporarily rule it out. And I will definitely have a gander for the metal loop that slides up and down by the switch, lubricating it, as well as unplugging the switch, inspect/clean, di-electric greasing it...

As for it's frequency, last night I mowed the back field and trails for the kids in the other fields without a hiccup. Put four hours on it perfectly fine.

The other day I was using my forks to load my garbage can, and I was actually standing up creeping forward so I could see the tips of the forks. The tractor was operating normally, just at idle and did so no problem. That was off the seat, pedal moving forward. I loaded the garbage can up, and...

Nothing looks chewed/frayed/out of place. And by moving stumps out of the ditch, it is a large ditch, dry, that I was driving my tractor in, and just using the loader bucket to lift stumps previously pushed into the ditch up and drag them back to the top to clean them off and cut them apart to...

There is not a zerk on the HST treadle. I have checked, and checked again. There is on the brake pedal, but not the treadle pedal. It is highly possible that some grass I was mowing may have blown into a linkage causing the treadle pedal issue, but I gave the switch a good spray of WD-40 and...

I have moved every lever up or down, on and then back off, with no change.

I have 291 hours on my B2650. Love the tractor. But recently, it has picked up this not starting thing. I go out to turn the key, sitting on the seat with the parking brake set, and the dash lights come on, but no attempts to turn over. If I wiggle the HST pedal forward and backwards, I usually...

I pull a pallet behind my Ski-Doo Tundra. It does a decent enough job of flattening out the trails.

On the driveway to the pole barn, I spread ashes out of the fireplace on it. Provides enough grip for the next trip up in the tractor. I want to do it on the walkway in front of the house, but can't because then it will get tracked into the house on boots and I won't hear the end of it. We may...

I have thought about that idea, but they can't beat the price of Costco for refilling. I don't mind throwing the tank in the truck when going to Sudbury to refill it for a much lower cost. I have never heard of an underground tank, but that would make sense for temperature regulation, and be...

HAHAHAHAHAHA Oh so true though.

As mentioned, the Ideal Heated Knives Tire Groover, and I believe a number four blade. I think down about 1/4". I picked one up used off Kijiji last summer, but misplaced the blades I ordered for it. Looking forward to this summer so I can do mine, versus the extra time it would take to do it...

I have a set of 42" forks as that's what was in stock when I went to purchase a set. I also made a set of extensions, extending them to 6' for moving powersport machines around the yard.

But the pride of workmanship at the end is wonderful. Seeing all the nice crisp lines along the edges, and even backblading the tire marks in certain spots. Very aesthetically pleasing!!!!

For what it's worth, I run a 72" blower on the back of my B2650, which has under 20 pto hp. I have had it for four years now, and never once have I had an issue with it moving, or not moving, snow. Whether it be light fluffy stuff, heavy wet stuff, or stuff it has already blown, not a single...

Same as mine, coiled up alongside the frame. It should be the only house style plug on your tractor.

On a similar note, any personal experiences with corded ones? I saw someone locally doing his driveway with one and it seemed to be doing a good job on a small driveway. I am well aware gas is better, but for my deck, this MAY be a reasonable quick solution of moving the snow.

Started on a Honda Twinstar 185, then Yamaha DT100, then Yamaha WR450F, then ZX6RR, then Honda CB650, then kids happened so there is only a Honda CR50 in the barn. I keep dreaming of a Suzuki DR400SM or WR250 though...

I have an SB72 MK Martin Meteor snow blower. I was in the market for a 5 footer, but a deal came up on a 6 footer that I couldn't say no to. So far I have broken one shear bolt but otherwise it has been a great blower. I can't speak for the hydraulic part as mine is manual rotation for the...

Haven't received the snow we usually have. Only have about 5 inches so far. It's been a pain in the butt winter so far, get some snow, get a good base established, then have it get mild, melt and then freeze. Today is part cloud and -11 Celsius, or 12.2 Fahrenheit.

Does your dash have a button to allow you to view the engine rpm or the pto output rpm? My B2650 is 2400 rpm I believe to allow me to have the 540 output for the pto.

Normally it's just the winter rubber boots with the felt liner and thicker wool socks over the long johns that keep the socks from falling down, but on the real cold days, or when snowmobiling/ice fishing, I opt for the Lacrosse Hunt Pac Extreme with 2000 grams of insulation. They are on the...

I do get that this is an older post, but others have been flamed for posting new things when the topic has been discussed before...

I made a set of wooden extensions to make the entire fork 6'. Used a 2x6 on the bottom, then ripped a piece of 2x4 to act as a spacer for height beside the fork, and then cut 14 5 1/2" pieces of pallet to go across the fork, screwed into the spacer and bottom 2x6. The lumber was scrap, the...

I just keep using one of my kids cheap square plastic ones to scrape the snow of the blower before I put it back in the garage. I used to have the Quick Fist clamps on the back of my rzr to hold my beaver dam breaking tool (pick axe), but with the addition of the back window, had to take them...

My Shelter Logic tarp shed blew apart the first spring it was up. My 2650 now sleeps in a pole barn with the other toys. I do snowblow with mine, and just wear a good snowsuit when doing so, paying close attention to which way the wind is blowing.

I think so. I definitely do. Renting is not an option where I live, nor is hiring someone else to do it. I have considered approaching the local Polaris, Yamaha and Suzuki dealer and asking if they wanted to go half on one, or toss any money in towards one, kind of a sponsorship idea to maintain...

Buy once and cry once. That is a great quote, and it does make sense. Thank you for that. And time and convenience, for sure, the ability to just lift the pin out, turn it, and pin back in and done. I actually don't PLAN on having to move the offset quite frequently, like not on a daily...

I have been looking and looking for an offset rear blade for quite a while with no luck on the used market. I mean the offset which is adjusted by pulling the pin up, rotating the whole rear assembly, and then putting the pin back in. I am well aware that a lot of of the rear blades have offset...

I disconnected my factory headlights right behind the housing and ran the wire up the ROPS to two of the LED cubes, one on each side. Allowed me to have light over the loader bucket. Highly recommend the modification. Use the tractor year round and of course it's dark at 5:30pm come December...

I have my tooth bar on for the summer, but take it off to back blade the snow easier in the winter. I have yet to have an issue with the ends of the bolts in the bucket. When I put it back on in the spring, a little bit of anti-seize and it's not an issue in the fall. Just have to make sure I...

Because sometimes some people work during the week for decent enough money to pay someone to build it during that time to allow the weekends to be spent enjoying it with family. I do agree that you do save likely half the completed cost, but it's not always possible. Had a 24 x 40 pole barn...

All the photos work for me. And that's great, all the work that your rig has done. Quite the expansion.

I have the piranha tooth bar on my B2650 and love it. I have dug into the sides of gravel pits, cut into hardened clay, cut through roots, and nicely scraped the top layer off grass of the lawn. I have removed the two bolts for the winter for the purpose of back blading for snow removal, and in...

Good Day Folks, I heat my 24 x 24 shop with propane, using 100 pound tanks I bring to Costco for refilling. They have currently been sitting behind the garage, out in the elements, as that is where the plumbing for the heater in the garage is. I am looking to make something to house them, but...

Hey folks, When greasing up the tractor, the manual indicates that there should be a zerk fitting on the treadle pedal where it mounts to the shaft, but for some reason, my B2650 does not have one. Is this normal, or did they forget to put that fitting on the shaft? My pedal stuck on me a few...

Where I live we have access to an old railbed which over time has two tire tracks packed down in the center by quads, pushing all the gravel to the sides, as well as a middle hump. I am waiting for the snow to go, and was planning on pulling all the gravel from the side back in, hence the desire...

I have talked the wife into getting me a Piranha tooth bar for Christmas and was wondering if anyone is aware of them having free shipping, or if their items, such as the tooth bar ever go on sale? Hey, a man can hope...

While browsing their site, noticed a $155 quick spade, doesn't come with the chain for attaching it to the bucket, but for the price, one could make do. Anyone try this out yet? Cheaper than other options on the market and would sure beat a shovel if it works properly and holds up. Titan XL...

While browsing Kijiji, the Northern version of Craigslist, there is a Stone Fork, which replaces the loader bucket, but looks like it may suit the build. I would think that a narrower one would be better suited for smaller tractors due to the lesser capacities required to dig and lift. Similar...

I have searched and searched and couldn't find a weight for the Walco 5' Box Blade so I emailed the company. The Standard Duty is 246 pounds. The Heavy Duty is 348 pounds. The Premium is 395 pounds. In case anyone else is shopping and wondering, there you have it. I'll be passing on a Walco...

Wasn't sure exactly where to post this, but as I am using my tractor to flatten the ground for the deck, thought it was suiting. Anyone have any experience using Pylex manual screwed in piles for a deck, patio, addition, or anything else? Building a new deck and one company wants $5100...

After months and months, if not years of browsing, yesterday while at home, I heard a vehicle pull in, and my wife made me read my birthday/christmas card, and then said, turn around and look out the window. I look out the window only to see a brand new B2650 getting dropped off in my driveway...

Before I make my initial purchase of a tractor with or without backhoe and the future thought of a grapple, if you could only have one, which would it be? My assumption is that a backhoe with thumb is ideal for digging and moving rocks/trees where as the grapple is better for clearing brush...

Good Day Folks, Long time creeper, first time poster here. Home and property owner of 5 acres, some grass, some trees, some field, mostly field though. Currently have a JD D140 mower with 70 hours on it, so that will suffice for the mowing the grass, but I am looking for something to attach a...