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i have an F350 in a shop type building with concrete floor...they built a nest inside my tailgate. they even filled it with the poison (green) food I had about the building. that stuff kept falling out of a tailgate for awhile.

interesting...i claimed something was defective with it...it was brand new and overheated every hour. the dealer took it back and I got something else. I was surprised with the issues, I have a Kubota RTV and it's been problem free for 15 years.

Correct. exact thing happened to me. I purchased a brand new ZD 1211 RD and during my first use it overheated - alarms and lights...I mowed for about 4 hours and it overheated about every hour. dry grass just gets thrown right on radiator - took it back for an F3710 - mowing field type stuff...

You know...I had the same thought...so since you did as well, maybe I'll ask the dealer. thanks for your post.

I have a 2008 Kubota RTV900. been a great machine - now Kubota has an RTV that has a 6' bed (X1130). I plan on trading in my RTV900 for that newer model (once they update it with the X upgrades) but another consideration is a dump bed Mini Truck. My hesitation with the MT is that when I use my...

Familiarity Breeds Contempt...I waive and keep to myself & my business...unless anyone is hurt. Case in point, watch that TV show "Fear Thy Neighbor" It always starts out great but ends very badly.

DayState Air Rifle - no noise -

id say see what comparable models are listed for on Tractor House

beautiful ! enjoy and have fun

totally agree.. vanguard index funds with a balanced portfolio that makes you (not an investment advisor) comfortable is the way to go. vanguard also has a single index funds that is balanced investments 60/40 --- really all you need...with some cash in MM of course. I have only index funds -...

I've owned and used this model for years and it's been great and tough as nails - only plastic is on the PTO shafts - mows nice hydro's up/down always work. I drive it on the road about 1 mile to and from...no issues. I use a JD 100HP with 540PTO on (60 acers) that is rough with a few large...

those trucks are like me...they are happier with a load on!

NP. thanks for letting me know.

thanks for your message. do you have any questions I can answer? The door is likely too large and doesn't make sense to ship. so Where do you live? I'm in Northern Maryland.

Great condition Demo Door for Skid Steer - this was on my New Holland

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I'd hire a local well known and experienced Real Estate attorney. You can ask that he/she "give you an opinion letter". You can do this without involving your neighbors - if they have a right or not the legal advise will guide how you react to them.

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I'd think the only things that would be affected would be the liquids - fuel, coolant, engine oil, hydro. I'd assume as long as all are topped off property, that should be enough not to make any difference when ready to start again.

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I had a 4720 with loader and it was a great tractor without issue every time I used it. I did not have it long...from new to about 400 hours. Never heard of the issue you mention so I can't advise on that. The 4720 was comfortable and plenty of power. The only thing that I wish could have...

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good to know. I agree, going up hills did not present a power issue. and I don't know about the clipping on me but I can assure you they were all over the radiator...and what the deck didn't put there the tires made sure to...the mower was not happy about all that and started yelling at me.

Great information - interesting and very helpful. I don't want to make a panic purchase mistake. I'm disappointed with the ZD1211 overheating, but I'm slowly getting over it. Perhaps swapping the RD for a SD and give it another chance.

Yes. it actually left a nice cut - looked nice. but understand I'm mowing more like rough field. I mow at 4.0 inch high - I was probably mowing 3-4 inches off that. I liked the mower but if your ground is rough or pitchy I would not recommend a 104. to protect the mower deck belts from...

good to know. thanks for your reply. I'm either going to swap out the RD for SD or consider trading it for a 2024 F3710 SD. I'm cutting mainly fields (not long though) and it's pretty rough ground. I found the ZD bouncy

Did you have any issues with your ZD1211 RD overheating? I just purchased one - it's brand new; it overheated twice in the first two hours of mowing! Alarms and Red Light! It had about 3 inches of grass build up behind the seat and the bottom of the radiator - after cleaning out it was fine...

PICK UP ONLY - MARYLAND - I WILL NOT SHIP I purchased a ballast box with my JD 5100R a few years ago and never used the weight box. 38.0" wide - looking at front 16.5" wide - looking at side 36.0" Height - looking at front Bottom Hooks - 34.0" Center to Center Top center Hook - 19.25" from...

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i had a 3720 for a few years. Never had an issue. Cons. I had a cab and it seemed a bit top heavy being a smaller tractor on hills and divots. the front tires are small too. they tend to spin easy in the snow - with R4s.

Despite having a button on the rear fender to turn the PTO, it never works out right so on my JD, if you turn off the engine, you can turn the PTO by hand - this is how I do all my hookups now.

I'm not an estate attorney or an accountant. I believe IRAs function under separate rules from a Trust by nature. IRAs provide the same legal protection from creditors and lawsuits, but they are individual asset were a trust can have several beneficiaries. A Trust will have taxable income or...

it seems to have all or most transactions going through a trust is more of a tax and accounting play than legal. I believe at the end of each tax year, you'd have a choice to take a distribution from the trust and pay the taxes on the personal level or leave the proceeds in the trust and have...

not familiar with your tractor but a few standard things to counter balance would be - a weight box on the back of the tractor, wheel weights added to rims, and/or load rear tires with liquids like rimguard.

run to the store...

since you have a reoccurring problem...you might just have to take the battery with you at the end of the day...maybe after a few times they see it's being removed you might not have to that anymore

Unreal...those @#$%^...I can't believe they got into the top of the cab. very unnerving to know this can happen...

That does not seem correct to me, but conservable that insurance companies do things differently. I would think you should have a right to keep your car and have it repaired with the settlement check and your own funds. Why would the insurance company want your car? To sell it as totaled and...

go to a shop you like. In certain states, insurance companies can not force you to go to anyone other than one of your choice. once you have a repair estimate give it to your insurance company. they will probably do their own estimate which will probably be less. don't agree to settle for the...

mom will leave the babies to feed - mom needs a break to get some food for themselves. baby stays in one (assumed safe) spot until mom returns. that's why it did not move...

i would not use a breaker bar or over tighten it...you could strip it. some oil pans are soft material

how old is the battery? a battery can show "fully charge" but not have enough amps to turn over the engine. I had a mower that the battery was charged but would not turn over engine - new battery was the answer. maybe more details about the age of your tractor and hours would help other to answer

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I have a 2014 5100R with DEF and had none of the problems you mentioned - no problems

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this is excellent information guys. really appreciate it. yes we have algae issues in the summer. we don't want an aerator that shoots up in the air/fountain type, just something like a surface bubbler - i assume like the one KennyG is talking about.

I'm considering getting one or two aerators for our pond. what annual maintenance is involved with those? do they need to come out in the winter? we live in Maryland and most years, our pond freezes over. thanks guys!

John Deere all purpose lubricant spray - I know i might be paying for a name here but I tried other brands and I find the JD MP the best.

yes, it took them 40 tries to get what they wanted. use what you want...if you want a great cleaner to clean off oil and grease like a bike chain...FYI WD-40 (the original product) is the best de-greaser I've found.

from someone that has been riding for over 25 years, tell him not to get WD40 on the frame! it will take the clear finish off and dull that area...ask me how I know...

WD40 is not a lube

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there is a method to rethread the hole. your dealer should be able to do this for you. if you look on youtube there's many solutions

Just wondering - did JD stop making the R version within the 5 series lineup? I have a 5100R and looking on the internet for fun...seems like there's only E & M now?

if it's happening to many i wonder if there's something that is degrading over time by the fuel and it will continue to be a problem. i wonder if this should be a recall

Thanks...I forgot but I think I have one of those tools - it'd digital...I have to dig it out

It seems easy...I even called my dealer and he "guessed" as was not sure...I don't want to spend $50.00 only to have it not fit when I get it...

Correct beenthere...appreciate the information but looking for the diameter of the hitch pin that would join the mower to the drawbar. I want to buy a "Safety Pin" I found on-line but my current hitch pin is old and warn and it's hard to get an exact measurement of the hole and/or pin. I don't...

does anyone know the pin size for a JD 5100R draw bar?

stands for Water Dispersement - took them 40 trys to get it right

I used those large bottles the gummy vitamins come in

The 12 front suitcase weights (JD 5 series ) come off in the winter to install the loader & Snow Blade...and for the mowing season, loader comes off (I know it's weight but I don't like mowing with the loader arms on) and weights back on. Every year after on/off task - (now at 61yrs old) I jack...

I don't know if this is a new tractor for you or an old tractor and the seat is acting different than it did for you. Anyway, I have a newer John Deere 5 series and my seat will inflate but then it levels in and set adjusts based on the weight of the driver. so mine is not designed to inflate...

you're not reading what I wrote correctly. I didn't say "turn the wheel in the direction you want to go"...

I hate this task too. Spend all day picking up branches and sticks load up Kubota - dump and repeat. wait two days...20mph winds with 35mph gusts - repeat task.

when backing up, put your hand at the bottom part of the steering wheel. as you back up, turn the wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go...

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Put on my loader arms and snow blade ---- let it sit with nothing to do for the winter months then take it off....is it ever going to snow in Maryland again?

understood. if once you get things into maintenance mode and if your main task will be mainly mowing do you have a zero turn mower. mowing with a tractor is very slow. might want to get a smaller tractor, chainsaw and a zero turn

it'd help to describe a bit of what you intend to be doing with the tractor...the tasks...how large is your property. I'm a John Deere guy so not familiar with models you're looking at but it seems other are and I'd say would be able to help you better by understanding what you're using the...

Im reading a book about Dollar General called "My Father's Business". downloaded on kindle - it's pretty good and of interest to me since my son will be a third-generation manager of our family business.

i use an aluminum trailer for cars but use steel "equipment trailer" for SS, mowers, etc. I don't think you'll be happy with Aluminum for heavy equipment

when one of my mower tires goes flat...I just get a tube installed and never have a problem again...

everythingattachments as well.

"some people want to die gracefully...I intend to fight it all the way!"

Hmm...I purchased a new tractor from a dealer. It was a "sealed limited edition numbered". I'm going to keep it sealed and un-opened to preserve it's value... Seriously, I've heard of sealed coins, limited edition fountain pens, and new watches, but never a tractor or even a car...at any...

i've owned both - go with the 5 series. because of : weight, size, front tires, more stable etc.

I know Toro makes a red dye for hydraulic oil. I use it. Don't know if it will be fine with engine oil. you can search the Toro Red Dye

my wife doesn't know I own a tractor

have you tried mowing with one of those/your weight lifting belts on? they make some nice velcro ones in different widths...don't know if this will help but might be worth a try

saw that too! very cool

seems like a safety override for loader stick. i had a skid steer that would not start because the loader stick was not in neutral - but it looked like it was

If most of your property/task will eventually be mowing, I'd get a Zero Turn Mower with a 52" - 72" inch deck...and a weedwacker. Save the money on a tractor mowing deck. You'll probably use the tractor often at first, then it'd be mostly mowing unless you intend to do some farming, hay...

I had any of my connectors that were straight (like your photo) with hose changed to 90 degree connector fittings. found I have more pushing power and leverage to get them on when they are a...well you know...

yes and for the same reason. got mine at NorthernTool. Still works after 8 +/- years.

this is what I'd do...kinda shows his trees (or whatever) is on the line and now part of your fence... I'd also casually let the neighbor know your putting up a fence the the reasons...that it's not about him...your needs have changed.

after you clean it up, put a board down with nails coming through. that will teach them to trespass!

I strongly recommend (if you're not) doing exercise. I'm not talking about walking for 15-20 minutes. I mean a daily AM ritual of serous exercise for at least one hour. I do some form of exercise every day. Mon. Wed Fri. 1.5 hours of intense weight lifting - my 31 year old son has a hard time...

While I'm no social media guru (no disrespect to the true meaning) it seems this site is very successful. I'd bet if a KPI would be "the average length of membership stay" compared to other sites (of any type) this site would rank pretty well. I can say I've really enjoyed this site and my...

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I'm sorry to hear you've had a cyclist cut in front of you. Not good. My guess is they didn't do that on purpose and didn't know you were there. Most rider are traveling at 10-15mph a car going 40mph is on you fast! You look back and its clear...then there's a car out of no where. We (cars...

We reap what we "sow" is what you're trying to say...it's not "so" by the way...

Thanks for giving me the power over you.

Why would you call Greg LeMond "brain dead"? He was the first American to win the Tour De France. In addition to writing a book, he went on to build a successful business launching his own high-end bike frames. Wow! Nasty...

"frustrated drivers"..."brain dead"...What? It's interesting you're irritated by cyclists...."Most Yahoos"....you mean cyclist? The primary reason for cyclist/car situations is based on bias attitude. It's the drivers that hates cyclist and become irritated upon sight of a rider. I drive a...

Of course not...that's silly! What I mean by delusional is how you think one should ride a bike is not viable. Since I'm the founder and former President of a Cycling Club in my area 20 years ago and ride with a large network of people, I know I'm not the only one who rides. What I actually...

trash talking...love it! be safe man...

let me know when you want to ride and see who has the better bike handling skills. It's obvious your definition of bike riding is different than mine. Yes, riding at 5 mph you can ride the line all day...as a matter of fact...at a complete stop...I can track-stand forever. Try riding the line...

No sure I blame the bike for making this guy who he is...

Agree, but sometime there are holes, debris, glass, gravel, and other things on the side of the road that make it hard to ride on the edge of the road 100% of the time. And there's the ones that don't ride much and don't have good bike handling skills...it's harder than you think to ride within...

I agree with you that there are bad cyclist and bad drivers. Sometime guys in my group will coast through a stop sign trying to keep up with the group...not good! Yet we can't neglect the fact that if there's a collision, the difference is one will surly die. And that's bad no matter who's at...

if you're really into road riding and want to be a bit safer, they make a radar / tail light for bikes. it bluetooths to your Garmin computer. you can see cars coming up behind you as dots on your Garmin. it will beep and give all clear when traffic clears. it's not cheap - look it up if...

might as well say stop running on the road while your at it. Cycling is one of the few exercises one can do well into old age. Exercise is vital to good health and long life. I've been cycling on the road for close to 30 years. This year I have logged in 8,800 miles. if motorist would just...

bought a brand new wheel machine kept getting stuck...went back to dealer traded it in for a track unit...lost lots of money...never looked back...never get stuck

looks like you left your impact driver on the cutting deck!

Sounds good. When I got my first tractor I didn't realize how important it was to develop a relationship with a dealer. Unlike a car purchase (0ne and done), you'll need good advise about attachments best suited for your tasks along with a proper fit on your tractor. good advise and support...

Tractors are great fun...(I've owned JD 3, 4 and now 5 series) but you should determine what you're going to use it for. If you just want to mow, with 10 acers (or less), a large Zero Turn will out mow any tractor faster, cheaper and with less fuss...especially on hills. In addition, you'll...

I have a Toro Grandstand 52". I added: front weights, wheel weights and snow tires (just for fun). I have hills...two are along the road and the Grandstand will pretty much mow sideways. I've never lost traction, but if I did I'd just step off and let it go into the road...good luck.

Okay...you first.

actually that would never happen because pee is not a continuous stream enough to conduct electric

if you haven't invested in a riding mower yet, I'd recommend you consider a stand-on mower. they are the best ride on mower for hills.

Stand on Mower will be your best option. I have hills as well...

what would you buy if they both cost the same? so there...buy a cab

Beautiful land! thanks for the post.

oh good point I didn't think about the "overflow" I have an overflow pipe & Grate system that runs into a large pipe underground into the nearby stream. it would be a big problem if they stop that up

I have two beavers in my pond that have made a nest under a wooden deck over the edge of the pond with some small branches they seem to have found in and around the pond. So far they have not cause any issues that really bother me BUT I have the following concerns questions: 1. I have red...

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I don't have a favorite but be careful and only do a small test at first. I used Purple (something or the other) on my bicycle peddle crank and it took the finish off! it works fine but is discolored and looks terrible!

As an avid rider for over 25 years, I'd guess two possibilities: 1) if you put the 5 tubes in yourself and used the small plastic tire levers...you most likely punched the tube by doing that. I only use levers to remove a flat tube. Never to put on a tire. it takes some practice and it's not...

I mounted mine on a rubber horse mat. I drilled into the mat then into the concrete floor. keeps the vibrations down too.

i have a new (only used about 5-6 times) Woods Batwing 180 finish Mower pull type. I thought the center gearbox was leaking a bit now I'm sure of it. I have not had time to look closely but it seems to be coming from the breather vent plug. aside from making sure it's tight, any other tips...

i noticed the gearbox oil on my Woods BM looked like coffee with heavy cream in it. i guess water got into it. i guess ill drain and re fill. the seals etc look fine. i can now keep the mower indoors so it should not be subject to outside elements. any other suggestions?

Let's not discuss what product is better than the other...let's talk about... 1. what percentage have filled tires 2. do you fill all four or just the rear? 3. what are the pros and cons of filling: Better or worse in mud? Better on hills? less or more rutting? I have...

Need insurance advise with farmland we own about a mile away from our home. The property is farmed by a farmer to bail hay, there is a nice old large barn on the property we just had restored. we have liability insurance (which costs about 1k per year) but now sought property insurance for the...

I do my own maintenance and drain fuel filter of water as directed (on the various tractor's I've owned over the years) and I just did the same for my 5 series JD. BUT to be honest, I can never tell what's water and whats fuel. How do you know when to stop draining. on my JD there's no bowl...

i have a 96" JD / Frontier Snow Blade for my 5 series; I just purchased a rubber edge...does anyone know how its to be installed? does it mount over the existing metal cutting edge? do i remove the metal cutting edge? does the rubber cutting edge go between the blade and metal cutting edge...

I recently purchased land with two large fields. I'm getting ready to mow with a 15 foot wing brush mower (a new model 100hp JD 5 series) and maybe a sickle mower at some point for hay. both fields are long rolling hills. What's the best mowing pattern? - outline the filed and spit it? just...

what to you guys do to keep from losing your lynch pins? I prefer Lynch Pins over Hair Pins, but every time I finish brush mowing, I notice my lynch pin goes missing - never lost the hitch pin yet... Maybe my Hitch Pin is too long?

How about adding a Skid Steer Forum

After years of buying, trading up, buying attachments, trading in attachments, buying attachment I thought I'd use, buying attachments I didn't use, and overall learning, I think (wouldn't bet on it though) I know what I like and need. I started out with the intention to be 100% loyal to one...

I'm scheduled...anyone have this done? What was your outcome?

I have a trail with number 2 gray stones. they don't make a mess (which is what I like about them) but have to be refreshed/replaced about once a year due to the slopes and small hills and run-off. I assume Crusher Run will hold better, last longer and be smoother, BUT I'm worried that Crusher...

Hello...I've been using high-end "fire rated Approved" 5 gallon metal cans with the built-in metal flex-hose for filling tractor and mowers. BUT they are heavy (and getting heaver) to hold and empty sooo slow! I moved to plastic "VP Racing" cans/bottles...they have a huge opening and empty in...

I have a 2011 Wide Area Mower Turbo II. 1) signs of dead battery - installed new battery - all was well 2) same thing happened. June installed new battery - all was well (battery turned in read good) 3) yesterday, weak dash lights and alarm, would not turn over installed new battery - weak...

anyone ever use one of these? Tractor Forks, Bucket Forks, Loader Forks

I have a 997 Diesel Zero Turn with about 250 hours. I don't use it much; went to start it today and got a clicking noise when turned the key. I keep the battery on a charger and it's showing "Green" as in fully charged. What' the issue here?

I have a set of Rims and R4 Tires (Front 10-16.5) (Rear 17.5L-24) off of my 2011 John Deere 4720. What are they worth?

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hey all...i used my CAM dump trailer today - when i was done i noticed the battery was very warm, and it melted one of the wires that was resting on the + post. what's the issue?

I have a MY 2011, 4720Cab. can I replace the R4s it came with to R1s without changing rims?

my front left (sitting in the cab) wheel has play in it. i noticed it had a bit of a wobble - all the bolts are tight. when the wheels are off the ground, the right wheel is nice and tight, but the left has play and it moves - it seems the tie rod is either too loose or parts are warn? i have...

I own a commercial 54" 7H19 JD walkbehind mower - the 2008 model. It has electric start option, but the battery constantly needs to be charged. After going through a battery each season, I started using a charger; that solved the problem, but it always is drained down. The engine does not seem...

I'll try to explain this the best I can. I have a 2011 4720 Cab leaking hydro fluid from the valve at the rear of the tractor for the third SCV hook up (this sealed "valve" is shown in the parts manual as the small metal box behind the two hydro quick-connect hook ups). But the oil is actually...

I saw some chat about the ToolCat on another thread here and went on line to check it out. what im I missing here? What are the drawbacks? it seems so impressive that I could: get rid of my tractor, my RTV, all my mowers, and just have one machine to maintenance. that thing has FEL, dump...

do you think JD will someday use the Hydro transmission on the larger tractors 5000 and up? that trans is used on some 4000 models and smaller and many mowers. to me, the current trans in the larger tractors are a hodgepodge of stuff. seems they keep "adding" various components (for example...

Hey - I'm thinking about going from my 4720 cab (260 hrs on it) to a 5075e cab BUT the 4720 is all set up with attachments and lots of options (mid-pto, horn, air seat, cruse, self-leveling fel, 3rd hydro, chains, etc) and I really like the EHydro. the 5075e is attractive because it's more...

I have a MY2011 4720Cab - I'd like to buy a snow blade with hydraulic motion. which one should I buy...from what I can tell on the JD website, it seems that the AF11 would be the choice. any advise?

i just got a flatbed car trailer to hall my vintage car; when strapping down do you cross the straps or just pull them straight directly from the car to the downties? ive seen it done both ways,

I have a MY 2011 4720 cab. I keep it in my shop but left it outside due to the snow and planning to use it the next morning. it was a windy night and got down into the teens. the next morning the thing would not start. I used all the correct starting steps and it always starts. I let it sit...

i have a MY 2011 4720 and the owners manual says to pre-heat (push in the key) for no more than 10 secs. However, the pre-heat light is still on after 10-15 secs (now with my mowes, I wait until that goes out and then you start it) AND the LED dashboard read out in the 4720 still says "wait to...

I have a mower (JD 1600 WAM) and want to get more agressive tires for better traction and with stronger sidewalls than the standard turf tires. I found a set of nice Garlisle tires for the front that are 8 ply (it's a heavy machine) and really strong for hitting those groundhog holes...and I'd...

i'm looking to buy some property that is 45 mins away as a long-term investment. i was thinking about establishing a tenant-farmer relationship with someone to farm it, live on the property as a tenant, and contribute to the maintenance. anyone either a landlord with this or tenant? any...

I'm thinking about buying an old horse farm that is 45 mins away from my home - it would be a good long-term investment, but I don't have much time to maintain the property. It has about 40 stalls, several barns and a 3 bedroom small tenant house. Just to check my thinking/plan...is it...

why is my 72' (farily new) Woods RC spewing oil out of the vent cap on top of the gear box? it's not a lot but enough that it's running down the sides of the gear box. :confused:

I've owned a tractor for going on four years, i owned a 3720 cab for a while then traded up to a 4720 cab. in each case, why does the manual say to pre-heat (by pushing in the key) no more than 10-15 secs, but the LED dash reads "wait for starting" or something like that. one would think that...

All: we should kick around a list of items one should check each time before using their equipment (tractors & mowers). I had wheel bolts coming out during loader work, another poster lost his oil plug mowing. let's make a list of things to check "while your tractor is warming up", however...

doing some loader work today with my 128hr 2011 JD 4720, and happen to look down at the front wheel and all but one bolt was fully screwed in! all of the other bolts were a tread or two ready to fall out. everyone should check all of their wheel bolts first thing tomorrow. man that is...

Checking the oil on the gearbox of most mowing decks is messy and counter productive. Using a large zip tie (white 1/2 wide and long), I cut one down to about one foot and use it as a dipstick for my gearbox(s). I put the dipstick/tie down in the filler whole, then compare the oil level from...

did my first maintenance on my JD 1600 WAM today...omg...want a PITA. three decks 7 blades and i lost count on the number of zerks! took forever.

I own a separate fourteen acre property near where I live. From the 50's to the 70's the property was a small dairy farm, and it was a horse farm/stable prior to my purchase. It has an old small house in solid shape, and a large barn in very bad shape - not usable. I'd guess there is about 10...

i have a pond and i use a walk-behind brush mower; that can only get so close. then i use a weed wacker with a three point blade. i'll do this about every 4-8 weeks. BUT once i start the weed wacking my lower back starts screaming (hurting) at me. what is the best way to trim around a pond...

does anyone use their economy RPM PTO setting? Personally, (for no real reason) i just never bother with it when I'm mowing, etc. other than maybe saving some fuel, i think the engine will struggle less up and down hills and (maybe wrong) but the mower tip speed is higher at the "normal" PTO...

i have a 2008 Diesel 997Z mower. the manual says to change the gearbox oil however it seems to be sealed...does anyone know if the gear box is sealed.

I took off my FEL on my 4720 cab today and all of the color coded covers came off each and every hydro lead hose on the FEL...now I don't know which color is which and where each hose hooks back up to the tractor! Can someone help? Is there a way to determine the color of each hose lead on the...

I have a 2011 (80 hrs) 4720cab and my front window washer fluid is not coming out (the wiper works fine). Any suggestion on what i can check? the rear fluild and wiper is working. 1) the holding tank is almost filled 2) the hoses are connected 3) blown fuse? I have not "pulled" any of the...

I have an IR 60gal 5hp compressor. most of my tools are 1/4 inlet and I've been using a 3/8 hose. what size hose do most of you guys use?

I'm interested in buying a "ReelCraft" air hose reel for my compressor from NorthTool, but want to understand how it hooks to the compressor. How do you connect the reel hose to the compressor? the reel does not seem to come with a lead hose. do i need a lead hose? I see NT has some 3-6 foot...

for a week. did you see on the JD website? they are offering customers to "try" a new Z mower for a week and bring it back (free) if you don't like it...

i have a 60 gallon air compressor mounted to the floor (air value is 1/2 way down the tank on the side) and I'm tired of having to deal with a twisted hose and wrapping it up each time. However, I like the flexibility of not having a "fixed reel" to the wall (my ceiling is too high; I'd use too...

Does anyone know if the mowing deck gear box on a 2008 JD 997Z mower (diesel) is sealed?

It takes me pretty much all day to maint. on my cab tractor - like 8-10 hours. I do all aspects: air filters, engine oil/filter, trans, oil filters, collant, fwd oil, lub, other small stuff. why does it take me so long...how long does it take you guys?

I did the first maintance on my 4720 and after putting in a new fuel filter i could not get the engine to run. i followed the procedure in the OM (10 pumps and let the air out using the bleed valve) I did this for a very long time (something like two hours) with no progress in getting the...

I'm breaking in my MY2011 4720 as it cresting over 50hrs...the engine temp gage since day one has read between the center and the red area. since it's always been like that and stays there even with brush mowing for hours, i guess it's normal for my tractor. However, i thought I'd ask around...

I'm thinking about upgrading my Rotary Cutter. Currently I have a Frontier 2060 (60') and considering trading that in for a JD MX6 72". From time to time I need to mow thick grass as tall as the front hood of my JD 4720 and the Frontier mower seems to be working real hard. In addition to...

Hey, I was mowing a Field with my Fronter 2084 grooming mower - grass was about 6in high...when done moved to some very tall dense grass 24-36in high and before too long saw that the mowing deck was smoking!! ...I guess the belts were slipping...I shut down the PTO and it continued to smoke for...

How do you put a new grease cansister in the gun without breaking a sweat and cursing? Is there a trick? i have an air grease gun and it took me about 40 mins. fighting with the spring to put it in...

I've owned 5 JD machines and currently have 4...from walk behind mower to a 4720. My experience has been that there are various sections of the manual that are inaccurate with the model...from dash display modes, operations, and maintenance. When I get a new machine, I find myself calling the...

Any owners of a newer model 4720 cab...Yesterday, I got to try the rear PTO for mowing with my MY2011 4720 cab. Unlike my previous JD cab, the PTO light in the 4720 "flashes" (actually there are two lights that are flashing, page 20 of the owners manual letter N) opposed to being lit but "not...

I'd like to buy a fitted rubber sleeve to go over my PTO when it's not in use...like most of the winter months. If you look at new tractors and attachments on dealer's lots, some of them are shipped with a rubber cover over the PTO to protect it. does anyone know of a place that sells these?

I just set up my 60gal vertical IR compressor and it does not have a oil site window, the IR rep says "they don't make one for my unit" but there is a "plug" where one could go. do they make generic ones I could get?

I've got a IR 60 gallon vertical compressor coming. I was wondering how many of you guys actually bolt it to the concrete floor in your shop. I really don't want to be drilling in the floor, so I was thinking about bolting it to a wooden platform instead? Or can I just stand it up and it will...

In the JD retail store the other day and just when I thought I'd had all the maint. part numbers, oils, etc. down pat on my spreadsheet...I look over and see "JD50 Plus II". Where did the "II" come from? I guess it's the same stuff as the JD50 Plus, only more marketing meat to talk about...

When plowing snow with my FEL, should I be using my Ballast Box or Box Blade? I've seen guys (on TBN) with a Box Blade. I guess the weight is not too much difference and you'd be able to use the Blade for pushing some snow back... What do most of you guys do?

This is only my second year with a tractor...learned a lot...mostly you guys have given me an additional few years of fast track learning. Question: I was a bit dispointed when my 4720 Cab Hydro Trans. with R4s could not make it up a small knoll/hill in about 6inchs of snow. Thinking about it...

I traded in my 2008 3720 for a 2011 4720. Enjoying the 4720 but had a few questions about this engine: 1) I don't think my 3720 had glow plug, but rather an air heater for cold starting...after 10secs of warming with the key...it fired up quicker than i could take my fingers off the key. 2) my...

I was wonding how most of you guys use your FEL to plow snow: 1) flot mode or a bit of down pressure 2) keep the bucket level or angled down a bit I've tried both, and I'm not sure which way is best?

When working in my shop, my hands are the first thing that goes (stop working) in the cold. I'm having heat installed, but it'd take a bit for the building to warm and not be that direct. With now having power, I was thought about installing a hand drier...yea...the bathroom kind. I thought...

I just traded my 3720 2008 in for a 4720 2011 both cabs. the 3720 cab had a pto lever that i could put in 3 positions - rear pto only, mid pto only, or both running at the same time. upon delivery, I found out the 4720 cab has only two lever positions - rear pto only or mid but when you...

I just took delivery on a new (less than 1 hour) 2011 4720 yesterday evening. I noticed the fuel filter has no viewing window at the bottom to "see" any water build up, and noticed the manual shows two types - one with bottom window and one without. Is the one with the window one I could order...

Just looking out the window as see a tractor going down the road...and wondering. If that tractor (or me and my tractor) collides with a car (let's say), I know the car has insurance and is taged, but my tractor is not taged and does not carry specfic and direct insurance. If it's the tractor's...

Do any of you guys have a 4720 with a 72" MMM. I read on JD site, the deck will not work with R1s and R4s will rub when deck is fifted to transport mode. If you do have one, does it work okay? Is it worth it. My current tractor has a MMM which is easy to handle along fence line and trees...

With the onset of electric cars, when do you think electric tractors will be in barns and shops everywhere?

I have a fairly new (1yr old) 3720. How wide of a Rough Rotary Cutter can I put on it?

Changed my Hydo/Trans oil and filter for the first time. Noticed the filter cap now has a slow leak. Plan to start over; this time adding a new o-ring on the cap (don't remember seeing an o-ring the first time, nor did the owner's manual mention one. However, noticed one on the JD website part...

I purchased a new JD Wide Area Mower (I have a tractor too 3720...so it's okay to talk to me) and used it for the fist time this weekend. It's great except for one major problem. Mostly, I mow feilds not a lawn and just about every time I hit a bump, it's thinks I went Absent without leave...

My 110hr 3720 Cab. fuel gauge is showing "full" when it's not. Before I call the dealer with a costly repair and pick up, I'm wondering if any of you guys had this problem only to find out it was something simple. It will "self check" on start; found and pulled/checked the fuze (don't know how...

I have a JD 3720 with 84hrs. Used treatment in the winter. should i continue to mix treatment with the diesel in the summer...all year round? thanks in advance for any recomendations...

since this is a JD forum, maybe you guys could help with my JD 997 Z mower. I have had an intermittent problem since day one...6/08. The safty feature will not allow the mower to start without park break on...fine. However, sometimes, after I start it (break on) then go to put the break...

Given the same size deck, which mower do you think is faster. a front mower say a JD 72" or a JD Z mower??