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We had a new '88 F-Super Duty with a 7.3 diesel and 5 speed manual. Had a 5.13 axle ratio. Good truck, low on power. I believe with the 460 they came with a 4.88 axle ratio.

I couldn't remember whether it was the 1010 or 2010 that had a bad reputation. I'm not going to buy it.

I think I'll pass on this tractor. Repairs may be simple or could be the hydraulic pump.

I looked at a gas 2010 this morning. It's been listed on Facebook for several months but I just now saw it. Sheetmetal, hood and fenders are in very good condition. One fairly new rear tire, front tires are new, has the original seat. Talked to the owner by phone and he said the tractor runs but...

If you think it's clear now wait a few weeks.

Bought my second Border Collie over the weekend. 16 weeks old, female. Super sweet, we will be training her for agility and obedience but mainly a pet. We have a five year old neutered male that is the most gentle dog we've ever had. He takes the puppy in stride. Hard to get her to stand still...

You need to get it done, it's like having High Definition vision. Takes a few weeks to get the full effect but you'll be surprised at how clear everything is.

Had a follow up check earlier this week. 20/20 distance and near vision. I'm still amazed how clear everything is.

Got it done, no problems. Vision is blurry but starting to improve. They give you enough anesthesia to keep you settled down but not out completely. I was aware they were working on me but didn't care.

Heading in today to get my left eye done. Right eye has 20/25 as of last week, near vision not quite as good as I'd like but may get better.

My eye is rapidly improving. Distance vision is good, near vision is getting better. Went for my follow up appointment this morning with the doctor and everything checks out good. I have another appointment next week to see if the surgery for the following week is still on.

Yes, along with antibiotic drops. Right eye is a little sore, numbing drops have worn off now. I will be using antibiotic drops three times a day for a week and prednisone drops three times a day for a month. Vision clouded up but is clearing now. I go back for follow-up in the morning. Week...

Just got back home after having my right eye done. Blurry but improving. Procedure involved lots of different drops. I think I was fully aware during the procedure, at least I knew they were working on my eye. I go back in the morning for the follow-up.

That used to be the way it was. I remember there were truck speed limit and car speed limit signs on the interstate. Also night speed limit for trucks was posted. The speed limit on I 20 years ago was 70, trucks 60 and night 55. Probably caused too many accidents and was changed to 70 for...

Option Three is the lens that allows a full range of vision without glasses. My sister had her eyes done a few months ago and she can read fine print without glasses and has excellent far vision. We figured on only doing this one time so get the best. Not cheap, with the lens, surgery and...

Two weeks ago when I went in to have my eyes measured the tech said they had 48 procedures scheduled that week. I'm getting the option 3 lenses.

I'm scheduled for my right eye Tuesday August 6, left eye August 20.

My '96 John Deere 6400 that I bought new and my '72 1020 that I bought last summer.

I'm going in for my evaluation on Monday. My sister is having her second eye done next Tuesday. She's very satisfied with the results, actually able to read without glasses.

My sister had her right eye done two weeks ago. Totally happy with the results. She is having the left eye done in two weeks. I'm having my initial consultation next month. Just had my annual eye exam last week and my right eye is ready now. They probably will approve the left eye, not as bad...

Still no time frame for a fix. I'm trading it in for a new Z960M. They are crediting me for the amount I've already paid for the 760R.

I talked to the service manager yesterday. They'll let me know when to bring it in. It's under warranty so I'm going to let them take care of it.

I bought a new 760R late in the season last summer. I only have about 10 hours on it. Great mower, runs very well. I got a letter from JD a few days ago that said Kawasaki had informed them that the voltage regulator on certain engines could fail and cause a fire hazard. Naturally my 760R was...

This is a '63 GMC that the company my dad drove for bought. Had a 6-71 238hp Detroit Diesel and a ten speed Roadranger trans.

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I sold one of my restored antique trucks and with the money bought a '72 JD 1020 and a new Diamond C LPX low profile trailer. The trailer was an impulse purchase, I had the money, the dealer had it and I decided to buy it. Sure is easy to load a tractor on it.

Buffed out the hood and gave it a general clean-up. Sitting beside my '96 6400 that I bought new.

Hardly any wear on the pedals.

The owner added power steering several years ago. He had the original owner's manual and parts manual. The rod and main bearings were replaced about five years ago. It was built in Dubuque Iowa. Very tight tractor, no slop in shifters, three point works good. The tach works and shows 2100 hours...

I've been looking for a new generation John Deere for a while, mainly to take to shows and use around the farm. Found this one owner '72 gas 1020 pretty close. Good tight tractor, cleaned it up and buffed out the hood. It has power steering and new front tires, rear tires are almost new.

I've been wanting to buy a new generation John Deere to take to shows and use around the farm. Found a one owner '72 gas 1020 on FB Marketplace only a few hours away. Excellent shape, only needed to buff the hood, probably won't paint it.

Your best bet is to hire the hay baling out. It's going to cost you much less than getting money tied up in equipment. Remember, if there's a drought you won't be able to bale your own hay, buy what hay you can as early in the season as possible. I bought 70 rolls of hay last February and then...

Eddie, save yourself a lot of effort and money and buy your hay. We got hay equipment in the early '80's and did our hay and a few other fields trying to make it pay for itself. It never worked out. Dad and I took turns cutting and then he raked and I baled. After Dad passed in '99 I kept at it...

I had Hughesnet for about 12 years. Only option for internet unless I wanted dialup. The Gen5 worked okay until covid hit and then I was lucky to get 2 download and no upload. Summer of '21 I was able to get T Mobil 5G home internet and had speeds of over 300mbps. Last fall I was finally able to...

This is the type I'm thinking about. I would get at least a 28'. 102x24 Gooseneck Equipment Hauler - trailers - by owner - vehicle...

That triple axle trailer is used for loading a tractor with a rake or hay baler behind it. Keeps from having to haul the tractor and baler separately. Farm use only because it's extra wide. The people that bale my hay have them and they can quickly load a tractor with rake or baler and move to...

I had a 20,000 watt natural gas Briggs and Stratton system installed about 2 1/2 years ago. It will run the whole house. I have two gas water heaters and a gas furnace. It came on twice this past weekend. The generator starts four seconds after the power goes out but doesn't transfer power for...

I'd hate to see lightning hit that pile of hay. I divide my round bales into several separated sections in case of fire or lightning strike. Hopefully keeps all of it from being destroyed.

Check to see if there's junction box close by. Should be a sunken box that looks like a valve box. The one in front of my house has Frontier on it. I talked to a contractor that was burying the cable and he told me it was for Frontier. Gave them a call, set up an installation appointment. Only...

I paid about $95/month for Hughesnet. T Mobil with autopay was $50/month. The Frontier Gig plan will be $65/month.

My only option for years was either dial-up or Hughesnet. Hughesnet Gen5 worked pretty good until covid hit and then I was lucky to get 2 mbps and no upload. I put a deposit down on Starlink in February '21 but even now it's still not in my area. Last November I was able to get T Mobil 5G home...

Make sure the main hydraulic oil tank is up to the correct level.

My fastest speeds are early in the morning, slows down during the day. I've seen speeds of 225mbps and so far slowest has been 75mbps. I talked to a T Mobil tech yesterday and he said the tower close to my house is going to be upgraded within a month to the enhanced 5G. Said my speeds will...

I'm still using my 038 AV Super that I bought new in '85. First chainsaw Dad bought was a Mac 10-10 in the early '70's. Then had a few great Echo saws in the late '70's until I bought this Stihl. Runs like a new one.

Decided yesterday to get my refund from Starlink. I've had T Mobil home internet since November '21 when it first became available here and so far it's performed very well with speeds from 75-200 mbps depending on the time of day. $50/month is pretty good too. I had put my deposit down in...

When I graduated from high school in '74 the big worry was the coming Ice Age. The climate changes, always has, always will. Wasn't a large part of North America covered by a glacier at one time and water at another time? Our weather forecasters have a hard time predicting the weather a few days...

Went and drove the tractor. Loose tie rod ends, gauges and tach broken, hand throttle frozen but foot accelerator works. Engine sounds good but three point won't move at idle, moves when you rev the engine. Think I'll pass on this one.

I'm going to look and drive it today. I wouldn't give $4500 for it, probably offer $3500 and go from there. I'll post pictures. I'm not wanting it for much work, mainly clean it up and take to shows. It would be a handy tractor for pulling my welding trailer around the pasture. I'm still looking...

Went to a local tractor show and there was an 820 for sale. Decent tractor, owned locally. Surface rust, needs new steering wheel. Front of hood was dented. Almost new tires. Owner priced it at $4500. I'm thinking about going back to drive it but wanted to know what these tractors are worth and...

I still have my deposit with Starlink but if my T Mobil 5 G home internet keeps working well I'll get my deposit back. Starlink still shows mid '22 for my area so I've had time to test out T Mobil and so far it's working well with decent speeds from 175 early in the morning to 75 during busy times.

Sold my rake and mower to the same gentleman who bought my baler. After forty years I don't have any hay equipment around.

Listed my baler on Craigslist yesterday, sold today.

I'm officially out of the hay business now. I've only baled my own hay for the last twenty five years but I've decided I'm done with it. I have a good source for hay and I've been buying hay for next year. Between last year's below zero freeze that killed off most of my coastal bermuda and the...

The man I'm buying hay from bales probably 20,000 rolls of hay a year from his pastures and for hire. They have an enormous investment in equipment but it has to be run to make money and if it's a dry year it's a loss. My equipment is getting old and I'm not going to invest over $60,000 in...

Exactly. I can run a few more head of cows by opening up my hay meadow for grazing. My equipment is old and I'm not going to invest money in replacing it. Also not going to have to buy fertilizer to make hay.

Just hauled in fifty rolls of hay that I bought from a local producer. Plan on buying more next week while I can get it and I'm on his list for hay this summer. I've produced a lot of hay here the last forty years but it's going to be cheaper to buy what I need when I consider my time and...

I just priced fertilizer and the 21-7-14 I use on my coastal bermuda hay pasture is about $1000 per ton. Twice what it was last year. Last year's historic freeze we had in February did severe damage to my hay pasture. To top it off we have a severe drought going on. I might be out of the hay and...

I've had the T Mobile 5G home internet for two months now and so far I'm very pleased with it. Checked the speed early this morning and got 210 mbps, slows down during the day and evening but usually get at least 75 mbps. I'm waiting a while before I cancel Starlink to make sure T Mobile is...

I got a chance this morning to go see the 4020's my friend owns. Sheet metal is pretty rough on both tractors and they are missing the hood badges. They both have the powershift trans. One tractor needs a pto clutch. Both tractors have loaders. I don't know if he would sell either one, I'll keep...

Found out today that a friend of mine has a '67 with good sheet metal he might sell. He said the tractor runs good but when you start it you have to shake the steering wheel for the engine to crank, maybe to relieve the pressure on the pump? I'll be looking at it soon.

My primary tractor is a '96 6400 with cab and loader that I bought new. If I bought a 4020 it would mainly be taken to tractor shows and used as a back-up tractor.

I wanted to get something different to show. Lots of two cylinder Deeres, never see any later models like the 4020. Also like the fact that most of the parts should still be available. Hard to believe that these tractors are getting close to 60 years old.

I've had John Deere tractors for the past 40 years but never had a 20 series. Always heard that a 4020 was one of the best JD built. I'm considering trying to find a good one for some work but mainly for taking to tractor shows. Any opinions on what to look out for or years to avoid?

I pre-ordered Starlink last February, pushed back to mid'22 now. I was able to get T-Mobile 5G home internet about a month ago after being on Hughesnet the last ten years. Getting around 120 mbps down, 40 up, $50 a month and no data limits. I'm not canceling Starlink yet, the delay gives me time...

I'm not giving up on Starlink, I probably will go with them when they are available. When I tested my T Mobil this morning I actually hit nearly 300 gbps but it will drop during the day although so far the slowest I've seen is 75 gbps. Up load is 50-75. The T Mobil store tech told me they were...

The people at the T Mobil store said that the availability of 5G internet is very limited now, they're limiting the number of customers per cell tower. I actually have a T Mobil cell tower in my pasture, only about 1000 feet away from my house. They installed new antennas on the tower this...

I may not. Ran a speed test this morning and got 180 down and 55 up. A bit better than Hughes.

Still waiting for Starlink but I found out I was able to get T Mobil 5G internet. Got the device today, $50/month with autopay. Very easy setup, getting 170 mbps download, 74 upload and 24 ping. If and when Starlink becomes available all I have to do is return this device to T Mobil.

I pre-ordered last February, my account still shows mid to late '21. I've found out I can get T-Mobil 5G internet so if nothing happens with Starlink pretty soon I may go with T Mobil at least for a while until Starlink is up and running.

My date is still mid-to-late 2021 but my account page is now showing an account number that I had not seen before. Also is allowing you to shop, not sure if you could actually place an order. I'm hopeful!

I had been using my Miller Trailblazer and running extension cords whenever we had a power outage. Freezer, refrigerator, lights and TV during the summer. Since we have natural gas service I could run our furnace in the winter but the cords were a tripping hazard to walk around. In April of '20...

I pre-ordered back in February, in the confirmation e-mail it said to expect service in mid-to-late '21. Hughesnet Gen 5 is all I can get, worked pretty good until the covid hit and now I'm lucky to get 2 mbps down and almost no upload.

I've had Hughesnet for at least ten years now. Been on Gen5 for a few years and I would get 25-45mbps regularly until covid hit and speeds dropped way down. Speeds really vary now and almost no upload possible. I've signed up for Starlink and sent in my $99. Looking forward to getting it. I'd...

We had a tremendous amount of rain the last few weeks but I was finally able to cut a few days ago. Raked and baled today. Using a '96 JD 6400 and a '91 JD 535 baler. Raked with a Kuhn SR110 ten wheel rake.

I got a rude awakening this morning. I went out to feed the cows and discovered someone had broken into my shop and stolen my '14 RTVX-1100C. Only had 500 hours on it. Also took my Milwaukee cordless drill and grease gun. They drove it down through the pasture, cut the fence on my hay meadow and...

I got a rude awakening this morning. I went out to feed the cows and discovered someone had broken into my shop and stolen my '14 RTVX-1100C. Only had 500 hours on it. Also took my Milwaukee cordless drill and grease gun. They drove it down through the pasture, cut the fence on my hay meadow and...

My 30 year old Emglo compressor finally rusted out. It would have cost more than it was worth to try to find new tanks or fix it. I decided to buy a larger shop compressor. I bought a Gardner Denver with a 13hp Honda engine. Got it mounted on my welding trailer today. Runs great, builds up to...

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Here's the typical White Christmas we have at my place, sometimes you just have to improvise!

New to me, anyway. 1964 White 4200 winch truck. The engine is a White-built 470A Mustang, six cylinder flathead, 477 ci, five speed main trans, three speed auxiliary trans. The truck has less than 100,000 miles on it because it was used locally by a oil well servicing company. I bought it from...

I'm doing service on my RTVX-1100C which requires pulling the rear skid plate to change the engine oil. This time I figured it would be a good idea to drop the front skid plate and clean it. Good thing I did because there was probably 50# of mud on top of it that can't be removed unless the skid...

They probably won't appreciate getting a new squeeze chute.

I've had John Deere Gators for many years but I recently looked at the Kubota RTV-1100C utility vehicles. Utility Vehicles - RTVX1100 | Kubota Tractor Corporation Very nice and appear to be well-built. Since I retired I've been using my Gator for some heavy work and I think the Kubota may be...

Just came in this morning. I ordered it on May 6, built July 17. Ford didn't start production on the '15 F-450 pickups until the first week in July so I knew I'd have a long wait. These trucks are equipped with a Dana 111S rear axle and have the wide track front axle standard. 40,000# GVWR.

Ford has announced the hp/tq of 440/860 for the 2015 SuperDuty with the 6.7 diesel engine. GCWR of the F-450 pickup is now 40,000#. 2015 Ford Super Duty Truck | Power Stroke & King Ranch | Ford.com The 6.7 Ford diesel is also being offered in the new F-650/750 Superduty Commercial trucks.

Although I won't officially be retired until 12/31/13, tonight will be the last shift I'll work. Started with the company on 10/19/81, working rotating shifts almost the entire time. I'm really tired from working shift work, hard to get quality sleep during the day. Over 32 years is good enough...

I drove my '56 White WC22 in a local Christmas parade yesterday. Almost got run over by a herd of antique tractors but otherwise an enjoyable few hours.

I've been replacing my old florescent fixtures in my shop with new T8 4 tube/8' fixtures. How many amps do these fixtures draw? Sure makes a difference when the light actually comes on when it's cold. These are supposed to light down to 0 deg F so I shouldn't have to worry about them coming on here.

Here were the photos I wanted to post of Billy in his prime.

Back in August I had to put down our nearly eleven year old German Shepherd male due to liver failure. Beautiful black and tan, gentle, bold and funny, Billy was an exceptional friend. We've had German Shepherds since my parents bought our first male in the '50's. We still had two wonderful...

Unrestored 1930 International, originally a Texas truck, purchased in Oklahoma. It has a 6 cylinder overhead valve engine, 4 speed non-synchro transmission. The owner doesn't plan on doing a full restoration at this time. Main issues are an out-of-round rear wheel that makes for an extremely...

This was the first opportunity I've had to get my '56 White WC22PLT on the road since I've had it licensed. The truck ran great, no bed or fifth wheel on the back so it was a little bouncy. Engine is a flathead six 250A White Mustang, trans is a five speed non-synchronized Clark with a two speed...

A friend of mine recently bought a 1919 International and a 1930 International. Both trucks will need minimal work to get them running. He doesn't plan on doing a full restoration on either truck, just enough to get them running and reliable enough to drive around shows or parades.

I've recently noticed that all the area diesel pumps have a sticker that says "up to 5% biodiesel added". Is this a new requirement or a regional thing? I've heard biodiesel adds lubricity to the ULSD so it may be a good thing.

I've had my HPX Diesel for over six years now so it's time for a new 855D XUV. I ordered it about a month ago and it came in last Friday. Naturally the accessories didn't come in at the same time so the dealer is installing them as they come in. The front fender guards and lights have been...

I ordered a JD 855D a few weeks ago. Supposed to be here around Jan. 7. I've had my HPX diesel over six years now and figured it was time for a change. The new one is pretty well loaded, glass windshield, light kits, bumpers and fender guards. I hope it turns out to be as good as my HPX has been.

I've been on Hughesnet for nearly two years. It's been pretty good, slow during peak times but otherwise hasn't been a problem. About two weeks ago I noticed an announcement on the Hughesnet customer page that they were going to be doing maintenance over the weekend. Naturally my internet...

When the weather turns warm, my cows start heading for the pond. The bull gets as deep as he can, the cows enjoy the water too. It was over 100 today so they hit the water early this morning and made several trips to the beach during the day.

I've had my '57 White WC22PLT for three years now. Lots of small jobs finished, now it's time for paint. I dropped it off at the bodyshop today, it's probably going to be there a few months as they'll work on it when they can. The shop is a lot busier than it was last summer when I had my White...

I'm looking at a Mueller 40x60x15 steel barn with two 14' roll up doors. The kit sells for $12795.00. Approximately what would the total cost be for the slab, erecting the building and wiring it? I know there's a lot of variables. I haven't checked with local contractors on construction costs...

After 3 years of working on the mechanicals, my '59 White is finally in the body shop. It's not going to have a body-off restoration but I think it's going to turn out very well. The new color will be the factory Cleveland red like it was originally painted when Dad drove. No corrosion problems...

The antique tractor club I belong to hosted a two day show Friday and Saturday. A couple from Indiana had a 9N Ford that was purchased new by the owner's grandfather. The current owner had the tractor completely restored about two years ago. It was completely re-manufactured to company specs...

Loaded up yesterday evening to head to an antique tractor and engine show this morning. Luckily it was only about 20 miles away because I was only able to stay there for 5 hours before thunderstorms moved in. It's a two day show so maybe the weather will clear tomorrow. The pulling truck is my...

With nearly 550 hrs, the front cv joint boots split on my HPX. My JD dealer ordered the boots and I dropped it off for them to be installed. I had been having problems with the clutch not completely disengaging at idle to I asked them to check it out. They found the rollers inside the clutch had...

I looked at a JD XUV Limited Edition yesterday at my dealer. It is camoflage with alloy wheels. They had a diesel and a gas version. Very nice. If things don't work out and I don't buy the 6430 Premium tractor I might get the diesel XUV. It figures I'd see it because I just paid off my HPX.

Picked up my new 997 ZTR this evening. I tried mowing with it for a few minutes, mainly concentrating on just driving it and getting used to how it handles. It should cut my mowing time quite a bit. It's really built solid. Has the 72" 7 Iron deck, shaft drive to the mower.

I've been looking to replace my JD 4400 tractor with something that will be easier on the lawn and more maneuverable. I looked at a JD 997 diesel ZTR last week and was very impressed with the total package. It seems to be a very well engineered unit. Of course, the only thing you can do with it...

A friend of mine owns a Ford 5600. It has a lever on the left side of the dash panel that is vertical and about 6 inches tall. It looks factory installed. He bought the tractor used and he has no idea what it's used for. I haven't driven the tractor so I could only guess what it's for. Any ideas?

Hauled a load of hay this evening. I had baled this hay last fall on a field about 20 miles away. I thought I could get five rows side by side but I had increased the size of the bales so this was as much as could be loaded. Bales are about 1500#'s, baled with a John Deere 535 baler. Total of...

I have a '99 4400 With a 60" MMM. Tractor has about 620 hrs. on it. Basically have only used it for mowing. I do use a fertilizer spreader with it. I'm getting ready to make a change and right now I'm seriously considering a 997 zero-turn mower. The 997 has a 31hp Yanmar diesel and can be...

Check out my thread "Henderson Texas Heritage Days" below in the South section of Regional Forums. I posted some pictures of vintage tractors that two clubs brought. I had my '59 White there, the only truck at the event. The 1/4 scale 8N Ford was a real jewel.

Since there's been much discussion about the new trucks, I thought I'd show the two veterans I've been working on. The truck with the winch bed is a '59 White 4400TD with a 220 Cummins and a 10 Sp RoadRanger trans. Originally it was a tractor with a fifth wheel. Dad drove this truck when new. I...

This is only the second time in 30 years of raising cattle that we have had a cow give birth to twins. The mother is an Angus/Limosine cross and the sire is Black Angus. I'm keeping the cow confined in a small pasture so she can't leave a calf behind and forget about it. The twins are a bull and...

I went to my JD dealer today and test drove a new HPX Diesel. Couldn't find a real good reason NOT to trade my Diesel 6x4 Gator for it. Definately easier on the kidneys! Rear suspension works real well. I like the two speed trans and being able to shift into and out of 4x4. Has a high mounted...

The new diesel HPX Gator is now listed on www.deere.com website. Gives a description but does not list specs yet. One change - the diesel is a larger displacement and is 20 hp compared with the 6x4 diesel which is 18. Still built by Yanmar.

I've had a 6x4 Diesel Gator for over 2 years now. I've changed the trans fluid twice in 300 hrs of operation. The brakes had become increasingly noisey; chattering and squealing when coming to a stop. I talked to the shop foreman at the JD dealership I use about the noise. He had the exact fix...