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  1. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    No one can fix an idiot, You are the most vivid example. Keep on your stupidity, i'll pay all my attention to your mouth farts!!!
  2. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    Ok, three days later and thanks to HF $100 welder, el cheapo Chinese made and amazon bought plasma cutter, 1/4" metal, my crappy fabrication skills, my crappy welding abilities and welds which look more like birds $hit, the tractor is back to normal. Now if we have a nuclear attack, everything...
  3. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    Dont you think i'd notice if i backed up in to something? My head would fly off from the force of the impact which can crack the boom? Don't you think if it was backing in to something, first the cylinder with the hose would be damaged? Dont you think if it was backed up in to something the...
  4. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    You think wrong LOL.... And if you think further and dipper, in those cases the crack would be on the opposite side ;)
  5. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    Tell US or tell YOU? Was this thread about it? tell US what do you think about the problem on hand?
  6. 2515R Dude

    The day didn't go so well

    Tried it, the mark erased quickly. I just drilled a 1/4" hole 16" from the tip. Works better for me
  7. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    All legid concerns, but looking at the cracks on the backhoe, what would be possible an operator's error? It is not a loader one can rum in to a stump. This part cannot be loaded more than the force of the hydraulic cylinder can develop, right?
  8. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    JD is running on previously earned credit like Shevy and gmc. Unfortunately, I hear Kubota started doing the same
  9. 2515R Dude

    sawzall blade extension? need to cut 6ft down inside of 5" PVC fence post.

    Bummer, maybe she has a hot daughter to make it worth for your trouble?
  10. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    Exactly what i said in my first post ;)
  11. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    Kioti was on my list, actually it was on my list on the first position, but they didn't have Backhoe with no ETA, branson had everything Tractor, loader, Backhoe, 6' box blade, forks, loaded tires for $26k OTD instead of waiting God knows how long. No one had backhoes then and no ETA but I...
  12. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    The rod broke when digging a creek bed, really soft gravel. No defect was found by me nor by dealer, nor by Branson, He says he sent it there. Probably a lie as always. The weld is bad, but the metal is torn as well. Metal cracked in two places on each side.
  13. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    Nope, it is 2.5 years already. Warranty is 1 year.
  14. 2515R Dude

    Holly F...ng Branson!!!!!!!

    On the 100 hours the piston broke, i reported it, it was still under warranty. Dealer replaced it. Now the boom has cracks!!!!! They beefed up the hydraulics but forgot to beef up the tractor This is when the piston broke actor
  15. 2515R Dude

    I'm in the wrong trade... bathroom remodel...

    I made my master bedroom/bathroom myself 10 years ago. Only materials was $13k. Since then materials went up at least 100% which makes it about $25-30k. Add labor and you get your estimate. Before I sold the house in 2021 I wanted fresh paint on the second floor. Three bedrooms, a small...
  16. 2515R Dude

    Opinions on Footwear

    You are not the only one
  17. 2515R Dude

    Seat Repair

    What, duct tape does not work anymore?
  18. 2515R Dude

    Safest Payment Method?

    I recently purchased a truck for $64K. My concern was i did not want to use cash but i wanted to have a backup plan if something goes wrong and i can back out of the deal without loosing money. Called my bank to ask what was the best way. The answer was: wire transfer is impossible to reverse...
  19. 2515R Dude

    Safest Payment Method?

    No problem, better yet give me your bank account number, the routing number, driver's license and SS. I'll transfer everything there plus 25% for your trouble.
  20. 2515R Dude

    Neighbor's tree fell on my property, now ???

    Take a Sixpack and go talk to him. He might end up a nice guy. You have nothing to lose but a lot to win
  21. 2515R Dude

    TYM loaders

    Not on mine. It was some metric thread, I don't remember exactly. My old melted brains. My dealer usualy re-cut it for 1/8bspt. After long search I was able to find only one supplier in thr US and ordered a bunch. When researching this was the info I had from wiki.
  22. 2515R Dude

    What did you buy this week?

    40,000lb is a legit question, right.
  23. 2515R Dude

    TYM loaders

    On my loader is writen made in s Korea as well as on Backhoe. Though they use geezers with a special thread which is used in China only :rolleyes:
  24. 2515R Dude

    Where was your generator made?

    Where is everything made? Let me guess...
  25. 2515R Dude

    What did you buy this week?

    Those toyotas are good for everything they are supposed to be good at. and they don't have to prove anything to any smart a$$es.
  26. 2515R Dude

    Bullseye!

    I'd burn it
  27. 2515R Dude

    What did you buy this week?

    so far they are the best among 4 big ones. The engine problems are in a very small part of 2022 models. No others have those issues. The big noise is because it is Toyota with the best motor and reliability which is not supposed to have any problem. It is like when a dog barks, it is OK but id a...
  28. 2515R Dude

    What did you buy this week?

    2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum with air suspension
  29. 2515R Dude

    Major problem? No, just bad fuel

    He doesn't have to report it to authorities
  30. 2515R Dude

    Won’t come out of rabbit

    The OP is asking where the solenoid is located.
  31. 2515R Dude

    UTV Suggestions

    Honda pioneer 1000 is the best as usual for Honda.
  32. 2515R Dude

    Equipment buying negotiation strategies, haggling stories sellers, etc.

    When i was in CA i was always negotiating like crazy with those pencils pushing fat slobs In most cases i was getting thing for free, like a generator which they bought five years ago and now could not start, or a chainsaws and such. Usually mechanical things. "....Oh, this thing is ruined, it...
  33. 2515R Dude

    Neat way to hide a key.

    When i was in CA I bought a cheap fake solar CC camera which had a red blinker. All houses on my street were broken in multiple times. We never had any problem. Also I added a bicycle red blinker to the window on the second floor facing the street. Worked like a magic. The only problem was...
  34. 2515R Dude

    Unbelievable deal

    Add to this insurance which would increase ar least 10% each year, but most likely 20% as it was in the recent years. Pretty expensive deal I'd say. French people say, "free muffins are only in the basket under the guillotine ".
  35. 2515R Dude

    Barn Cats

    How far east?
  36. 2515R Dude

    Barn Cats

    Interesting, I can't find any barn cats locally. We have locally two Humane Society but they don't offer any. Only house cats. They are pretty expensive and my concern they would not fare well in my barns. I'm in west ky.
  37. 2515R Dude

    Working Women

    The last one doesn't count, she is not working.
  38. 2515R Dude

    Working Women

    No bikini, doesn't count
  39. 2515R Dude

    New 2025 B2601 vs used B2601

    Yes, my bad, in the first picture i did not see the disconnect part, sorry If i needed a tractor, i'd buy this in a heartbeat. 300 hours is nothing, change all the fluids, grease all the pins and you are GTG
  40. 2515R Dude

    New 2025 B2601 vs used B2601

    Used one, it is not a briner, with 300H service and new wheels if you wish so, you are not getting to $14K expense. BTW, it is a pinned loader
  41. 2515R Dude

    Another tornado threat! Level 5 alert!

    I don't know what was worst, yesterday's tornado watch or current thunderstorms. I never in my life saw such amount of water coming down and the lightning. It is non stop and it is bright like day. All my creeks become flowing lakes.
  42. 2515R Dude

    Another tornado threat! Level 5 alert!

    So far so good. Besides a coupled of fallen trees and massive piles of debris on my fields from overflown creeks nothin major. The power was back at 1:45AM.
  43. 2515R Dude

    Another tornado threat! Level 5 alert!

    Seems like we out of woods, but there is no power. Good thing the cell reception is still on.
  44. 2515R Dude

    Another tornado threat! Level 5 alert!

    Winds start picking up. Clouds run like crazy
  45. 2515R Dude

    Another tornado threat! Level 5 alert!

    Paducah is in the middle of tornado predicted pass. It supposed to start around 9pm. Wish us luck
  46. 2515R Dude

    Four Wheel Drive Indicator

    Because he is not going to do it.
  47. 2515R Dude

    Four Wheel Drive Indicator

    You can easily do it
  48. 2515R Dude

    Another looking for a flux core MIG welder suggestion thread

    Yes, i definitely did. I bought a spool when i bought the welder. 1. It is one pass wire. 2 it is just a garbage. Your opinion is yours, mine is mine.
  49. 2515R Dude

    The Side Jobs Thread

    I retired at age 54, so my two side jobs - one i invest in the market and second i trap unwarted creatures, coyotes, foxes, racoons, bobcats, opossums and groundhogs, on my neighbors properties keeping their chickens, cats and dogs safe. Free of course. In return one cuts hay on my 30 acre...
  50. 2515R Dude

    What is this symbol

    In electronics, "Z" represents impedance, which is the overall opposition to the flow of alternating current (AC) in a circuit, encompassing both resistance and reactance...
  51. 2515R Dude

    Ford 1720 coolant piece broke in block

    Drill it and tap for a pipe thread.
  52. 2515R Dude

    Buying Advice Overall best tractor?

    Yes, if in 12 years he could not find the answer, he needs to ask his psychiatrist for advise
  53. 2515R Dude

    Buying Advice Overall best tractor?

    Another 12 years dead thread resurrected
  54. 2515R Dude

    Meat hammer ?

    No, if she wanted, she would use a frying pan or rolling pin
  55. 2515R Dude

    When did I lose control?

    Yea, life is tough, can't with them, can't without. This is how many less stable men turn to be gay
  56. 2515R Dude

    Meat hammer ?

    I use it very often, it is not only to tenderize, many recipes call for using it as it was mentioned above.
  57. 2515R Dude

    Log splitters

    Just saw it in another thread. Another option:
  58. 2515R Dude

    Oh no, my toolbox is inadequate. :(

    I have two boxes mounted on my tractor, one is plastic on the side and one is metal at the back behind the seat.. I definitely prefer the plastic one. The metal one is already deformed from heavy tools and chains, it is already hard to close it. The plastic one with same amount of similar tools...
  59. 2515R Dude

    Another looking for a flux core MIG welder suggestion thread

    Hf flux is 100% garbage
  60. 2515R Dude

    Four Wheel Drive Indicator

    Here is my DIY 4x4 indicator write up https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/4wd-indicator-light.462384/#post-6453009
  61. 2515R Dude

    Another looking for a flux core MIG welder suggestion thread

    HF can ship. I bought a cheap MIG flux core for about $100 and it is flawless for 3+ years on my farm. The most important is to use the right wire. The one HF sells is garbage. https://www.harborfreight.com/easy-flux-125-amp-welder-57861.html
  62. 2515R Dude

    Barn Roof repair...looking for some tips

    I guess you like talking to ghosts, TOD 05/19/2016. it is 9YO post, but go ahead, keep fighting, some entertainment never hearts
  63. 2515R Dude

    Which battery maintainer out of two?

    Great. Thanks One more, if the electrolyte level is low should I add acid or distilled water?
  64. 2515R Dude

    Which battery maintainer out of two?

    Ok, let me summarize what i understood and correct me if i'm wrong again. 1. Both chargers are good but the first one with 13.4v-13.55V is slightly better 2. The fluctuation in the maintenance stage has questionable benefits but does not have any ill effect on a battery. 3. Both of them safe to...
  65. 2515R Dude

    Which battery maintainer out of two?

    The reason i asked all those questions here, i know nothing about the subject, so, please be patient with me. Second one is producing only 12.7V contrarily to what you say 13.2V is better. Also, it fluctuating, in my understanding it is the floating charge which is whole gimmick, isn't it...
  66. 2515R Dude

    Which battery maintainer out of two?

    So, the first one is the correct one and the second is just a fake advertisement?
  67. 2515R Dude

    Which battery maintainer out of two?

    Another question: I have two chargers/maintainers. The first one after connecting pretends to disulfate, charge and after it charged the battery to 100% it keeps constantly fluctuating from 13.4V to 13.55V non stop. The second one does the same but after charging the battery to 100% at ~13.5V...
  68. 2515R Dude

    Trailer Tires

    Sorry, my bad, actually my searches do not give any 215 trailer tires, only passengers. The tires you have are passenger tires and as i understand there ate no trailer tires in 215 with 15" rim They recommend moving to 205 or 225 See if it helps https://www.etrailer.com/question-128886.html
  69. 2515R Dude

    Trailer Tires

    Amazon has them for $67 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C6F4FXQS/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_7?smid=A35YNQIZ5G65XK&psc=1
  70. 2515R Dude

    What neighbours do for each other

    Yea, i had a great neighbor. When two weeks ago about 4 inches of snow fall down, next morning i saw him driving his tractor and clearing my 1/4 mile driveway. As soon as the snow melted i saw he took a big chunk of the blacktop. Now i'm at least $2k out to fix it and cannot complain, he meant...
  71. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    Apparently it is otherwise, it is red till it is fully charged, then pulsing while de-sulfating and how they say "optimizing", and then solid green for just monitoring to replenish if the voltage drops
  72. 2515R Dude

    How does a NOCO battery charger "desulfate" the battery?

    NOCO has a force charge mode. It will charge even if the battery is 0%. You just need to press the button for 6 seconds to enter this mode.
  73. 2515R Dude

    How does a NOCO battery charger "desulfate" the battery?

    About 3-4 years ago I bought el cheapo 12-24v charger for my boat 24v setup. It has repair function. I was skeptical about it, but since then I was able te bring to life 2 of my dead batteries, one of my friend 's and recently my neighbor 's. Unfortunately it doesn't have maintenance option...
  74. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    Thanks, ordered, will arrive on Friday with the replacement charger.
  75. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    Oh, ok, i did not catch the difference. Would the 4000 count be enough for car/tractor work or 6000 would be a better option? Frankly as i understand the count term, 4000 should be plenty, but need a confirmation. I have only very old AC clump and never use it, so no experience.
  76. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    Is that true they are so cheap, i remember last time i checked they were well north of $150 and i thought i have enough testers to buy another one. Yesterday i found (recalled where it was) another one which was my father's. It is over 70 years old and still works. The only problem it uses some...
  77. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    I dont have DC clamp meter, only AC one, i guess it is the next item on my list i have to buy. Thank you for all your advices. PS. The mystery resolved, one of the NOCO was defective and my luck, the one i was playing with. Before returning them i checked another one and it works perfectly...
  78. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    If i do it means i have to disconnect the charger, then when it starts again, it starts charging it with 14.5V, So i dont see the real picture, right, or there is another way to check it? If they are not outputting anything, what is the point? Shouldn't they do something, fluctuate/trickle...
  79. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    I have 3 of various levels from $5 to $240 Typo, should read 13.9V The batteries one year old and tested good Yes, from amazon but boxes where unopened and all wires looked like never being used As i understand it should be the opposite, first fully charged then go to "pulsating" -...
  80. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    It starts from 13.9V with red pulsing, then go to 12.9V with solid green, then go to 12.7V with solid green.
  81. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    it NEVER go to the "pumping" green mode. Stays solid green. And the voltage is constant 12.7V so far. How long does it take till is starts "pumping"?
  82. 2515R Dude

    NOCO Genius question

    Last week i bought two NOCO Genius1 chargers/maintainers. I put them on two different batteries, one is 800CCA marine and another is a small 230CCA ZT. Both batteries were fully charged before i connected NOCOs. Both chargers were blinking red light for a few seconds then went solid green. It is...
  83. 2515R Dude

    2009 Craftsman GT5000 Kohler Engine - Oil Filter Question Fram 3614 vs 7575

    Right, good old "back in the day", engine needed overalls every ~50K miles, kept us busy and out of trouble. I also miss them, with filters and contemporary oils motors are just running, and running and running. And we out of boredom keep getting in to trouble. Terrible, i also miss them 50-60...
  84. 2515R Dude

    2009 Craftsman GT5000 Kohler Engine - Oil Filter Question Fram 3614 vs 7575

    Your choice. Someone needs to buy inferior products. Napa/WIX is not anymore best. It is true, it used to be some 20 years ago Here is the latest test results i could find. Probably there are more updated, but i could not find them. Wix XP, which is Napa Gold i think, is a very mediocre filter...
  85. 2515R Dude

    2009 Craftsman GT5000 Kohler Engine - Oil Filter Question Fram 3614 vs 7575

    Fram XG class filters are currently the best hence xg3614 would be my choice about $9. PH series are basic ones.
  86. 2515R Dude

    Identification d'un tracteur retrocaveuse Case ???

    Yea, wrong, it is immaculate, almost new. Blame google :ROFLMAO:
  87. 2515R Dude

    Identification d'un tracteur retrocaveuse Case ???

    No insult intended, Blame Google, lol What does it say in real world?
  88. 2515R Dude

    Identification d'un tracteur retrocaveuse Case ???

    OUBLIEZ-LE, C'EST DES ORDURES how is my French?
  89. 2515R Dude

    Branson filter cross reference

    I'm with you, but the problem is, i could not find OEM for a reasonable price, not for the motor oil, nor hydraulic. Just ordered TG3985 which has much better characteristics than WIX or Napa and only $9. I used them for two oil changes already with my tractor and use XD for all my cars and...
  90. 2515R Dude

    Branson filter cross reference

    I know it was discussed before but i could not find any info on hydraulic oil filters cross reference. Just came across this site. Feel free to delete if this was posted before https://www.filtersfortractors.com/branson-2515h-filter-cross-reference-info/
  91. 2515R Dude

    Think I got screwed???

    It is not Amazon's fault, there is huge law suit against them forcing them to align prices with the market. Also a good thing on Amazon, you can upload your farm tax exempt certificate. In my case it is 6% saving on parts if they are available, also tools. And i never buy from Messicks, i can...
  92. 2515R Dude

    Tractor stalls when brake is applied.

    Sounds like HST pedal adjustment or stuck pedal. If it starts in the "neutral" position it probably does not go all the way back after being pressed/driven.
  93. 2515R Dude

    Tractor stalls when brake is applied.

    Sorry for misunderstanding. Being a guy with a stick, lol, I have no experience with HST, but to me it does not sound normal.
  94. 2515R Dude

    Tractor stalls when brake is applied.

    Oh, ok, i thought you told it was in gear, so manual trans come to mind.
  95. 2515R Dude

    Tractor stalls when brake is applied.

    Is it a joke? In this case a funny one, or not so much? You bought a manual trans not knowing how to drive a stick? Good for you In short, if you do not know how to drive a stick, you definitely professional in google Here is your friend...
  96. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    What is all this WOOD coming out of his a$$???
  97. 2515R Dude

    My 3625 cx diary

    Interesting, just recently a guy from Russia joined TBN, also, a great fabricator, now very good fabricator from Estonia. Great addition to our forum. Previously Only Pedro from Portugal was amazing us with his fabrications, now he has really tough competitors. Добро пожаловать
  98. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    It is how you know the cop is a blond police woman
  99. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    A guy went to celebrate his MIL departure
  100. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    No surprise they are getting pregnant at age 12
  101. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Nope, the first ones of 01 lower trim and 03 "luxury" trim still were fiats and they were indestructible by Russian standards, then genius Russians decided to "improve" them. They changed the construction of motors, "improved" the materials and such. There were 01, 03 and 06 trims as well 21...
  102. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    I had one, 06 model, my father had 03 model. The 03 was much better, it had 1.3 liter Motor. 06 had 1.1 liter. The lucky ones could brag that their Motor made over 100,000 km. 63,000 miles. Usually Motor lasted one 80k miles where camshaft had to be replaced every 15-20,000km due to bad oil...
  103. 2515R Dude

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Crazy Russians in their Ladas
  104. 2515R Dude

    BAD ENGINE OIL

    Com'on guys, play nice, the person has dementia, he does not remember.....
  105. 2515R Dude

    New fuel can comments.

    Here it is Fuel can https://www.ruralking.com/red-utility-jug-5-gallon-3983
  106. 2515R Dude

    Help Me Name a Custom Lumber Company

    To summarize all of the above: Morning wood for a beaver My wood for your beaver Beaver's wood To be continued....
  107. 2515R Dude

    Triple A (road service) rant

    I used it twice, both in remote areas. Ones 30 min and another 40 min. Both times it was more than 20 minutes from the nearest city. And per my request they towed me to my home which was about an hour, hour and a half away, not to the nearest town's garage.
  108. 2515R Dude

    Triple A (road service) rant

    Gaiko is $10 for 6 months no limitation I think
  109. 2515R Dude

    DIY FIRE STARTER

    Same here, cheap, easy, always available, does not require any prep, no bad smell... you can add more
  110. 2515R Dude

    connecting front loader with quick hitch when you cannot see the equipment

    I just lean to the left and see what i need to see. Worked with all 3 tractors i've ever used.
  111. 2515R Dude

    TYM mechanical thumb working limits

    You won't be able to apply more force with the thumb than without, so, thumb away
  112. 2515R Dude

    What cellphone carrier do you use ?

    I have Tello. Excellent coverage and customer service, unlimited text and calls for $10 a month with no contracts Cannot bit it Before i had Unreal mobile. Also not bad, a little more expensive $20 a month and slightly less coverage. https://tello.com/
  113. 2515R Dude

    How many lumens?

    I just put led bulbs instead of halogen. There are usually cross reference charts. My tractor, utv, motorcycle, cars. More than enough for me. Cheap and easy.
  114. 2515R Dude

    Bent pins: fix or replace?

    Have you tried a hammer? Works better than breaking your splitter
  115. 2515R Dude

    Bent pins: fix or replace?

    I have mine bent, hit it with the hammer a couple of times and all good now. Don't overthink it, they are soft for a reason. You don't need a press
  116. 2515R Dude

    What kind of mushroom is it and whether it is edible or not?

    I use an app on my cellphone,, just follow the prompts, take picture they request and they will give you an answer so far still alive after 5 years of using this app
  117. 2515R Dude

    Buying ammo. Take inventory first!!

    Use Ammoseek.com Always can find great deals with free or cheap shipping
  118. 2515R Dude

    Tipping when picking up groceries

    I think Walmart do not allow employees to take tips. I tried ones to give $5 to a Tire dep boy for mounting my sxs stubborn tires, he said they are not allowed. I don't know about other departments
  119. 2515R Dude

    Looking for recommendations for household frig

    Samsung and never look back
  120. 2515R Dude

    Refrigerator in garage.....

    Refrigerators are not smart enough to know why the temp inside is 20, because it is 20 outside or they are sooo strong that they cooled it down to 20. I have 2 refrigerators and one stand up freezer in my metal barn and temps sometimes get to "0". Never a problem. Have to make a statement, the...
  121. 2515R Dude

    What is this and how to tell if it’s on or off?

    Turn the main switch on, lights on and everything on without starting the motor, then play with this toggle switch. You will see in which position it disconnects when something turns off. He probably disconnected only part of the circuits, not all of them, it is why you are able to start the motor.
  122. 2515R Dude

    Amazon delivery schedule

    I never saw anything shipped by Amazon delivered longer than 2 days. If it is Amazon marketplace, it is a different story, the sellers have their own schedule. I recently found a great deal on an item, but the delivery was 2 weeks because it was not shipped by Amazon. I could buy the same thing...
  123. 2515R Dude

    Landpride BB1260 for residential driveway work @ 346 Lbs: good choice?

    I bought mine new 6' titan, now iron work or something like that name for $600 from my dealer. Works well. If your problem is weight, just add something on top of it like cinder blocks
  124. 2515R Dude

    How to tell if grease is going into zerk on bushog wheel

    If you are sure you are pumping grease and not air, keep pumping till you see it comes out. When you are pumping grease there should be some resistance vs. no resistance when you are pumping air
  125. 2515R Dude

    Amazon delivery schedule

    . Are you a prime member? I ordered a fishing reel today at 10am and it says it would arrive tomorrow. I even received a shipping notification today afternoon.
  126. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    How often did you have to redo your trailer decks after initial treatment?
  127. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    Partial results: the first board i covered with this mix is 7+ days "old". I cannot detect any odor of diesel or hydraulic oil. Also it is dry to the touch. I tried with paper towel to see if it would leave some marks on it - nothing i could see. The towel come out clean, so no potential to...
  128. 2515R Dude

    Guess the Barn Find

    Whatever it is, it is no matter anymore. The very first guess was right, it is a mouse house with ROPs covered with a tarp. You can call it whatever, Kubota, JD, messy, Boeing, Condor or Sherman, but the Mouse house is Mouse house, no more and no less.
  129. 2515R Dude

    Summit tractor: Are they still in business?

    Those clowns offer discount on them. Only 1 month ago, but i personally would not look in to this tractor.
  130. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    Sorry, i misspoke (where did i recently hear it???LOL) it is hydraulic fluid.
  131. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    OK, here is the deal, four days ago i took 50% of used transmission hydraulic oil which i have at least 5 gallons from my last oil change. It is very clean and transparent and 50% diesel. actually 5oz of each and very liberally applied it on one of the boards i have left from this deck. Actually...
  132. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    In my case it is three 5 gallon containers I have to use. So far what I done 2 days ago. I have 5 gallon bucket of used transmission oil from my tractor. It looks clean. So, I made a 50/50 mix with diesel and liberally put it on one of the leftover boards from the deck. 1. It went right in...
  133. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    Actually I think about lasting protection not stain. Does stain protect wood from sun and elements? I heard that stained wood get damaged by the sun much faster because it absorbs UV at much higher rate.
  134. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    Thanks for your input, So, any idea how long will it smell? a week, a month, a year?
  135. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    Ok, here is the question again, how long the smell is going to be there or it is indefinitely? If it is a week or two, not a bigie. Can you give some rough estimate? Here is the wood. This part of the deck is original 8YO never saw sun nor rain. All the rest is just crap
  136. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    We remove our shoes 100% of times. No one goes in with the shoes on, period. Dont have any dogs and do not plan on having one in the near future. How often should i "reseal" the deck if i use the oil/diesel mix? Will it hold good look for 3-4 years without redoing it? I can do it before i go on...
  137. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    How long it is going to smell and dry? I can handle it for a week or two in exchange for not dealing with sealing the deck every year.
  138. 2515R Dude

    oil/diesel mix vs. Thompson's® WaterSeal for house deck

    I have rather large wrap around deck on my house Every year i pressure washer it and seal it with Thompson's® WaterSeal. It lasts about 6-8 month and then by the next spring the deck looks like crap and i need to do it again. There are discussions about trailer decks treated with mix of motor...
  139. 2515R Dude

    What size O-Ring for ORB fitting

    Thank you guys, found and ordered. You are great as always!
  140. 2515R Dude

    What size O-Ring for ORB fitting

    Another stupid question, searched everywhere, cannot find and answer. I have a 27 Ton splitter and it leaks at two connections on the control valve. One is 1/2 ORB (3/4" thread OD) and another is 5/8 ORB (7/8 thread OD). I went to NAPA at least three times to buy correct O-rings. Whatever they...
  141. 2515R Dude

    Anyone use semi chisel saw chain.

    1. I run semi for a couple of years now. For me speed is not important, and i did not notice any difference, besides you gain time on cutting, you waste it on sharpening. 2. The length of teeth has no difference in cutting ability IMO. When i sharpen (by file) i run the file as needed for a...
  142. 2515R Dude

    Newbie - need input & help please

    i m just like you, a city man 3 years ago purchased 60 acres of property and started from scratch. Here what i learned. you need about 40HP tractor or larger frame 25HP (Branson/TYM). My Branson 2515R is a lemon i have bad experience, but no one else had. So, you might consider. I bought this...
  143. 2515R Dude

    PTO Safety Shield, Yei or Ney

    1. I did not see the option for voting, so i did it as a regular question. 2. Let me clarify a) The question is not about to remove it or not, it is if you do not have it, would you install one or let it run on brush hog, finish mower and such. Implements like auger and splitter or any...
  144. 2515R Dude

    PTO Safety Shield, Yei or Ney

    In my area most farmers don't use them saying "i don't have anything to do close to the PTO while it spinning" or "if my ass is not in the sit, the PTO is not engaged". What says you, the ppl i trust? PS: The item in question is this
  145. 2515R Dude

    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Good luck, man!, This year is creasy, part of Europe is burning and another is flooded with so much rain.
  146. 2515R Dude

    PTO won't engage

    Yes, just found it as soon as i posted this. . The life is hard for idiots :cautious: Good thing it does not happens often. Thank you anyway, you are a real help and throve of knowledge. Why do they need two????
  147. 2515R Dude

    PTO won't engage

    The first time since i bought it i tried to engage PTO. I turn the nob, the indicator light goes ON, i hear some noises from the transmission but the PRO is not spinning. Any thoughts?
  148. 2515R Dude

    tractor guy

    Why not to touch, just have enough lubricant and go right on.... Just try not to spay all over your screen, you will need it for the next round :p
  149. 2515R Dude

    tractor guy

    1. It is not about your age, it is about location. You are on different sides of the screen. 2. Even if you don't have money to buy things, window-shopping is always fun.
  150. 2515R Dude

    tractor guy

    Also not ford but i hope you can forgive me
  151. 2515R Dude

    tractor guy

    Ok you asked for it
  152. 2515R Dude

    tractor guy

    Found his girlfriends
  153. 2515R Dude

    TYM T494H or Yanmar YT347

    1st you got lucky. 2. I'm talking about Branson 2515, not TYM, different machine 3. If you want to use smart words learn how to spell "malarkey" and if you have time (which you obviously don't ) search my posts about all my ordeals with this POS. 4. Besides engine which might or might not be...
  154. 2515R Dude

    TYM T494H or Yanmar YT347

    You can buy anything as long as it is not TYM!!!!!!!!!!! If i was smart then as i'm now, i would not go closer than 10 miles to the TYM/Branson dealership! Not enough it is POS in terms of quality, the parts are 5-10 times more expensive(and they are proud of it) but if it is not enough, the...
  155. 2515R Dude

    Dif between 3515 and the 394 ?

    Right, or if go with former Branson models, TYM 4820 is better tool for the job.
  156. 2515R Dude

    Dif between 3515 and the 394 ?

    As much as I understand the real difference between 25 and 35 is felt only on higher RPM. So, there is no advantage in 90% of use. I don't think one would feel any difference between 2515h and 3515h unless pull extreme load. "R" have 12 speed transmission which helps to mitigate miniscule...
  157. 2515R Dude

    Dif between 3515 and the 394 ?

    If you look in to 3515, look firsts 2515. My understanding it is exactly the same tractors, only 2515 has detuned which can be tuned to 35HP in 2 minutes and 2515 does not have this regen BS and also cheaper. It is why i bought 2515R. I tried neighbor's 3515H and mine feels much stronger. If...
  158. 2515R Dude

    Dang squirrels

    I successfully control all mole/gopher/ gr squirrel and all this hole digging creatures population using very cheap and very effective method. Post#27 Even eradicated ground hogs from out of my neighbor's property. They were digging under his garage foundation. Took about 30 minutes...
  159. 2515R Dude

    T25 (2024) grapple stopped opening/closing

    I prefer a good movie or some sport to take my mind out of it. Also, very often a solution comes in the sleep. I just wake up and see exactly what i should do. The problem is, in the morning the only thing i remember that the solution was there, but never what is was LOL....
  160. 2515R Dude

    T25 (2024) grapple stopped opening/closing

    That is right, the only good solution to most of the problems is to have enough beer and when i was younger, enough smoke.
  161. 2515R Dude

    T25 (2024) grapple stopped opening/closing

    I hate to say it, but i cannot hold it, I Told you so ;) Post#7
  162. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    I believe it helped because my tractor has mechanical suspension and it is great. There are similar ones with 12-24V which is easy to setup. I'll look in to it.
  163. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    I saw it, it is mechanical, not air, right?
  164. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    Which model did you use? Where did you buy it? Is it fabric?
  165. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    I have spring sits on both. And as i said in one of my previous posts, the tractor sit is very comfortable, that is why i started all this about brush cutter to use tractor for mowing needs. The ZT sit also soft and absorbs a lot of jumps, but not enough for some reason. No level of adjustment...
  166. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    1. I herds they are not very good in terms of suspensions. Some ppl complain that they are really bumpy. I guess they have only front wheel suspension. I might be wrong tho 2. For ones a year usage i dont think the price is justifiable. Yes, in one of my posts above i asked for advise on RFM...
  167. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    What is the length difference between a 5' and a 6'? It is what affects maneuverability. Isn't it. Is the difference so significant?
  168. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    Yes, thank you, i have 3 parts like this to maintain 15-20 acres combined. The rest is hay fields about 20-25 acres and some parts open flat spaces with just grass which is easy to mow with ZT. My main problem is this wooded area. It is steep sometimes, not very even ground where ZT jumps too...
  169. 2515R Dude

    Brand New - Betstco FH-EFGCH195 Burning Belts

    so, where does the resistance come from? Can it be you overload it somehow? Also, what i can see on the picture , but it might be deceiving, the lower pulley groves are narrower. Don't know if it is true or if it is important. Also, from my old mechanical days i remember that overtightening...
  170. 2515R Dude

    Help finding front axel steering hoses

    I had a good luck with local Napa. Local dealer: Little Tractor & Equipment Company Also ones i bought online, but then you need to know all the specs. Something like this: Made to Order Hydraulic Hose Assemblies | Discount Hydraulic Hose - NonTM - Hose %26 Tubing&utm_term=Custom Hydraulic...
  171. 2515R Dude

    Brand New - Betstco FH-EFGCH195 Burning Belts

    Does the lower pulley spins freely when there are no belts installed? Do hummers installed the right way? To me it looks like excessive resistance, you just need to find out why.
  172. 2515R Dude

    Tractors and wood! Show your pics

    Some firewood
  173. 2515R Dude

    Tractors and wood! Show your pics

    Pulled one more.
  174. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    I guess, you skipped my post where i told that currently i use ZT, but the problem is my back, ZT has much tougher ride for me and my back is not holding it anymore. The flail mower IMO is overkill for what i have to do . Also, if you think it is tight, it is impression picture gives. It is...
  175. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    Here is pretty much what i have to deal with. Some places have a little more grass. Last time i mowed it at the end of march, beginning of April. With this year's heat i doubt i'll need to mow it till next spring
  176. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    No flail mowers for me unless you offer to subsidy one for the team LOl.....I'll gladly report the outcome with pictures. Seriously, read my post #9.
  177. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    Dont know anything about CAT 2. What i know his RC has 3 ears on each side for some reason. All other things i need to remove my backhoe and try i guess. I'll go tomorrow to try the pins first. If they fit, i'll remove the BH and try to attach it. If they dont fit, i'll ask another neighbor who...
  178. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    I'm not going to cut much grass. I let my neighbors do it for hay. what i need it for is I have about 10-15 acres of heavily wooded area which i want to keep clean. I clean it 1 or two times a year. Little 6 month old saplings, hardly any grass over 10-15" high and some black berry bushes at the...
  179. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    The RCR1872 landpride is 737 LB where 2515 lift capacity is 3306LB. 4.5 times more so, we are good here( it is about your note how much it can carry) RCR1872 is rated for 20-65HP tractor HP not PTO HP, and even if PTO, 2515 has 21HP PTO we are good here as well. So, im still lost, where is the...
  180. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    A re you a 2515/3515 with 6 ft cutter? Interesting data. Were can i get those numbers. how is 2400 lb was calculated? Land pride for ones. Look the link for specs. I just dont understand why the HP requirements are different for Landpride and bushog for instance given all other specs are...
  181. 2515R Dude

    Is private messaging down????

    I'm trying to sent PM to the boss. LOL.... through the forum using my comp. I dont know what it is tapa-mapa means
  182. 2515R Dude

    Is private messaging down????

    Here what i get
  183. 2515R Dude

    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    Are there? Or if you have 5 ft, do you think it can handle 6 footer?
  184. 2515R Dude

    T25 (2024) grapple stopped opening/closing

    before tearing your tractor apart just wait till the rain stops and there is enough light, go and check again where it comes from. It might be noting (most likely) and while it is reining watch the Olympics with a couple of cold ones.
  185. 2515R Dude

    Failure, how did this happen?

    Love it :" Select a suitable attaching hole..."... and which one is "suitable???" Reminds me about my GF from 45 years ago... 🤧
  186. 2515R Dude

    Failure, how did this happen?

    Easy solution without changing anything : I guess your wife, when she collected a big pile of straw infront of the rake, she wanted the rake go over this pile and shortened the top link too much. Just explain to her what happen and ask her to pay attention on how much she can retract it to avoid...
  187. 2515R Dude

    Not caught yet but how to remove a skunk from Havahart live trap?

    Actually, the firs time in my life i have the greatest neighbors all around. Also they always ask me to trap foxes, coyotes, ground hogs and such when they became problem. Just last week i trapped 9 groundhogs from under one of my neighbor's garage. Before it another one had her chickens...
  188. 2515R Dude

    Tractors and wood! Show your pics

    Yep, with my blown L4 and L5 i could not do anything at all. Now the heavies thing i have to lift is the chain to secure the stumps while transporting them to the burn pile.
  189. 2515R Dude

    Failure, how did this happen?

    Here is what my manual says. It is three hole but you probable can get the idea. Also, i vaguely remember there was an extended discussion on this forum abut this topic. EDIT: I found some discussion. It is not what i remember reading but there is some helpful info as well...
  190. 2515R Dude

    Failure, how did this happen?

    Actually the middle one is more common
  191. 2515R Dude

    Failure, how did this happen?

    Easy fix. She might retracted upper link too much.
  192. 2515R Dude

    Not caught yet but how to remove a skunk from Havahart live trap?

    If you soot a skunk in the head it will definitely spray, period. You need to get him suffocate, they never spray, How you do it, is your choice, inject acetone to the lungs (professional trappers do it), drown it, shoot in the lungs (drowning in his own blood if you think of it) or kiss it till...
  193. 2515R Dude

    What have you done to your Branson today?

    It is why the Honda is for on the side ;) Honda's bed, then on the roof, then you are in business. Dont forget to load all the tools in to the cage before lifting it
  194. 2515R Dude

    Bent valve cover

    Can you clean the cover and post a picture of it? I highly doubt it is bent for two reasons: 1- If it is a manufacturer's defect, why it did not leak for 17 years you own the tractor? 2. if it is bent indeed, so, it is something recent because you just noticed it, meaning there is a much, much...
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