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Shropshire indicates yes he is in UK. Here is a link to sizes but you can find 315-75-15 turf tires in the UK - L400 each. ouch! 33/10.5-R15 vs 315/75-R15 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World

And you would be hard pressed to find a non-tier 4 in this condition, and I concur $36 isn't too high. Maybe test the waters with $35 maybe 36K if everything checks out good.

I've pulled trees with by back blade - a 6' CAT 1 - I removed the blade to be able to lower it closer to the ground. Pulled maybe 10 trees like that - not a lot but it works. Just a pain to get the trees chained/hooked up every time. I would get a setup like the video 2 in post 11 to drop over...

THats a really clean tractor and loader doesn't look like it was used much. When you look at similar auction results with Cab and loader, they are $25-30K range with much higher hours (12-1500 hrs) and one was $35K with 250 hours and cab. I would say $35K is reasonable offer/good deal with the...

Slowpoke - how true - in 2015 we had 110" of snow from January 15 to March 1, so I bought the 60" SB, since then no more heavy snows - this year we might have 12" total at the end of January and that's from 4-5 snow events.

Welcome to TBN - See this kink https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/001/2/9/1290-kubota-l2050-engine.html- 1989-1991 25 HP gear, is it 4WD or 2WD, loader of not? Asking price? This vintage, unless it was gone over pretty well will need some wrenching from time to time. IF you are handy...

There is no NEC requirement for up or down, but the majority is ground is down. Some put the ground up if it's a switched outlet for a lamp etc. so you can easily determine which are switched outlets.

And realize and appreciate the years we may have left is an unknown for all of us is a sobering reality for sure - as others have said, 70 seemed old and decades out, now its 3 years for me.

I do as overszd says for smaller trees - 3-8" leave 3' of stump to use as leverage with the BH bucket. Also a ripper tooth on a BH or excavator can rip the roots up without making a huge hole. But anything 12" and bigger, dig around the base and push them over intact. With this approach, thin...

Got a golf cart cover for mine ~$300 - it has a 4 post ROPS so was easy. Just need to protect the corners with some duct tape under it to prevent tearing.

Thats the saying, out of sight, out of mind! So remembering which cabinet stuff is in is a challenge. I end up opening five drawers to MAYBE find the tool I am looking for

Very impressive makeover and nice work!

You want to get the workbench "more clear"? That workbench looks VERY clear to me - nice job. I need to get tool control first (putting them away) to clear my benches!

The Mitsubishi Hyper Heat (with no tray defrost) have a COP of 4.26 @ 47*F, 3.37 @ 17F, and 3.1 at 5*F. Which means they return 3 units of heat for every watt/KW input. So if 1 KW = 3412 BTU, the mini spits create 10,577 BTU at 5*F (3.1x3412) In reality, I found the mini splits claim to heat...

Boylerman, We did 7.2 KW solar in Dec 2014, then in 2016-2017 replaced the 3 window AC units with mini splits - all Mitsubishi single zone units - two 9K and one 12K. The single zone units have a high SEER and high COP and the 12K unit cools/heats the down stairs of our 3KSF cape, and one 9K...

Hi Peter, It's a spreadsheet so once you copy and paste into excel and get the formula's set, you can adjust and add any number of calculations. The other issue is the COP changes with air source heat pumps, so manufacturers set their HSPF based on the heating seasons average temperature...

Larry - These numbers came from PSU calculator - the only aspect you would change are the cost of energy and efficiency of your systems . As I understand this, the 11,945 BTU per KWH vs 3412 BTU for resistance heating that is the 3.5 times the BTU per KWH or 350%. Where is the math wrong or how...

Same here, we have 2 tanks in series with 28 gal drawdown, and pump cycles maybe 8 times a day for a little over 2 minutes each.

Definitely put in Mini-Spilt units that are 25 SEER and above (cooling) and above with high HSPF factors 12 or better (heating efficiency) and even the DHW tank units now use inverters (mini split) for water heating that are very efficient. I would not put in baseboard electric or regular...

Hi Dodgeman - I posted one in another thread - here it is below - you should be able to copy and paste this into excel. You also need to input your local cost for the heat type - this is what the various fuels cost here this year in NH. Also, you can add a load column to this BTU/Hr expected...

Nice work fitting that farmers sink - liked the inverse approach then building the base pan too. We have the farmers sink but cabinet (Starmark) was fitted with side channels and supports, so just needed some shims for the sink support. Comment on the post/beam cabinet cutout - I understand to...

Code54 - what's the purpose or use of the buck in the background with the brake rotor feet and shelter?

My neighbor next door has a CAT 303.5 - 8K machine, a RAM 1500 truck with a 12K trailer. He moves the machine on occasion (2-3 times a year) with no issue towing or stopping etc. Is it outside his total GVW, yes but for short moves no issue. Sum and substance, get enough machine first, and...

Go for at least the JD26 size (6000/3 ton unit) better IMO would be like a Cat 303.5 or Bobcat E32 - 8000 lb machine. The smaller machine JD 26 can push the bigger 1500lb rocks with the blade and thumb close up as 4570 said.

What was the outcome - replaced/repaired or still looking?

From the pic i'd say 2-3, 5-6, 8-9. Also another trick (from other TBN members doing this) is to attach a rope or string to the end(s) of the hoses before pulling them out of the boom - this will be your return savior.

Ha good one Leon going totally off track now - you must be near the Irving gas station next to the bridge that goes over the river.

As a Cub Cadet fan of the older machines (Circa 1990-2010 - or 1800 to 2500 series) these were great machines along with Jhon Deere 300 and 500 series. If you can find a good low hour Cub 1800-2500 or JD 318-400-500 series for $2K or less these are better options. The new XT series are good...

NHBX - no snow so far - strange year we are having - looks warm for the month of January too - but this could be like 14-15 when 110" came in a month!

Wow - Team TBN comes thru again - great job Buckeye and Gary! Great to hear things are progressing in light of all your challenges!

Glad this saga ended well Sierraau - as suspected it was a poor connection/ground issue. In the future if you add devices, connecting directly to the battery is the best solution. Best for you and yours in the new year, and while your here, put your location in your profile, (tractor model and...

Pretty slick machine but I actually enjoy the tractor time in the middle of winter.

Again, very nice - and the foresight to be able to use them on the sides or the back rail is great.

Here's a link that discusses these two models Cub Cadet XT3 GSX or Husqvarna TS354XD?

Very nice work and quite an intro to TBN! I see you have the ramp plate storage - how are the ramps attached to load the Bobcat? As you have a tall trailer are they extra long?

Put a small sponge or wad of cotton rag etc. in the end of the finger cots

24 LG 300 Panels - 7.2K Array, facing south 181 degrees, roof angle 38 degrees, generates 9000KWH per year - March to September average 900-1,000 KWH per month - October to February Average 500-600 KWH Per month - Lowest Months December and January @ 400 KWH per month - Sometimes use "roof...

Cut the tips off latex gloves or buy these finger cots to roll over the exposed ends...

On my Tanaka I took the string cutter off the guard and move the guard up the shaft a bit to keep the line from hitting the guard. Still provides protection from flying sticks, but I wear rubber muck boots most of the time.

Dont bother buying any more wire until you wire your controller directly to the battery as advised many times - and #14 or #12 wire will work fine. If you do buy wire, you can use #12 Low voltage underground wire...

From what the OP wrote, he did not wire 12V Pos and Neg wires directly from the battery to the controller box, but ran a another ground wire from the battery to a post in the control box. And still having issues - not surprised.

Did you connect POS and NEG directly from the battery to the controller box wires (black and red) with nothing else in the circuit? You dont need any other ground screw in the control box. Did you move or change the wiring in the controller in any way?

Suggest connecting a temp wire to battery POS and NEG directly to the controller input to eliminate any variables at this point. You don't need the SB attached to get the readings shown in the tests i ran.

Suggest drilling a small 3/8 hole close to the pipe to see how far that down the foam shown around the pipe, then if its under 2" either keep drilling out the concrete or get a 3" core bit like this https://www.amazon.com/Drilax-Diamond-Concrete-Masonry-inches/dp/B07L2H1PLF You would need to...

I ran power from both battery terminals directly to the controller with the inline fuse at the battery positive terminal. You can easily simulate and test this with two wires (or jumper cables) from a battery to the controller power input. This may not be the issue, but it's a process of...

OK I went out and put my volt meter in each plug and recorded the readings - you will see in the attached pics. Plugged the leads into the two feed wires for each motor. - Chute Rotation Left 13.46 V - Chute Rotation Right -13.47 v - Deflector Up -13.47 V - Deflector Down 13.47 I think it...

Check the voltage at the actual ground wire on the switch and the connection at your battery too. The switches need the 12V that's feeding your control box from the battery AND a good ground from the battery, then to the switch to work.

No need to connect the SB to the tractor, as I ran mine today not connected to 3PTH. Hmm this is puzzling - did you check the ground connection in the switch box or just use the tractor frame to get 12V?

Do you have an orange/yellow/green round 2 wire extension cord say 25'? Usually they are 14-2 or 16-2 - just cut these to length one for each motor and connect and tie wrap them together.

For a test just connect the two rotation motor wires Brown and Green to the Red and Brown to the Black on the blower - any 2 wire cord or romex or SJO cord will work.

The switch next to your thumb is the chute rotation correct? It appears it has a brown and green wire correct to the blower correct? Those should connect Green on tractor to red on blower, and brown on tractor to green on the blower. Then the other switch for deflector you have yellow and red...

Sorry I was wrong! My blower isn't on the tractor see pics below I just went out and hooked up the chute rotation motor and brown from the chute goes to green on the tractor, and green on the chute goes to red on the tractor side. The chute works/rotates. On the deflector Blue from the...

Maybe this will help - I have the SB 60 with electric chute deflector like this (Snow Blower) 12V-Electric Chute Rotator/Deflector Controls Here are the connections on the tractor and the SB. The Yellow-Red on the tractor connector, go to red green to the rotator motor, and the Green Brown on...

For large transactions, have a cashier's check, or bank check deposited and verfied before the equipment leaves your property. Usually its a few days before the check "clears" even for a bank check. Also a bill of sale listing S/N and Model etc. of you are transferring, with a picture of their...

Following this thread too, as my last checkup @ 67 slight cataracts noted would likely need attention in 2-3 years and would have 20/20 vision except for readers. Been wearing glasses for 60 years, and reading these posts has me thinking to get it done sooner than later.

Doesn't seem to be any consensus on how to resolve this over on GTT - this is a bit concerning. Error code ICC A 2003.09 I would think a 2 year warranty from the date of repair for labor/parts on the electrical/electronics on your machine is justified. Something along the lines "if this...

I used 80 grit adhesive stair tread material on my cub cadet 10 years ago and it has held up fine. Similar to this 12"x10' you would need 4 strips, but this might not be bad as some areas wear more than others...

We have the same dug up chunks of turf - saw opossums at dusk recently in the act. They have a rounded nose like one of the holes you have, and they love grubs.

Better off finding a used up non running tractor to fix up, or since you are familiar with Cub cadets look for an older GT (garden tractor) series (1800 2100 series from 1990 vintage) and build up from there. They have a full frame and solid transmission.

Interesting to see the number of first posters on this thread 10 - welcome to TBN! Could this be search related to radiators? Hope you get this sorted soon Omnipotent!

I check 2-3 times a year, tap lightly to get dust/debris out and reinstall. I have washed with warm water and dried one for a spare. I only do 50 hours or less a year. I don't do any brush cutting or mowing, just BH and loader work, and usually not real dusty/dirty conditions. Really depends...

Nice find for the rock we deal with here in NE! What about four wheels on each outside corner bolted into the bottom frame, even with 6-8" off the ground that won't matter and you can weld a hook or bolt on a receiver hitch on the back to move it?

I think Omnipitent checked - they want $800 - might as well buy new. I would be looking for a "close" aftermarket replacement if a repair is not possible.

Nice clean Tundra Torvy! Is it a 2WD? That will last you a long time. Two forum's I use are Toyota Tundra Forum (more like TBN) and then Toyota Tundra Forums I had the first gen 2000 Tundra for 20 years, 4.6L great truck, new frame replaced under wty, then I replaced it with a 2018 Tundra...

As Diesel scout said - but if you cant access the switch figure out which two wires they are and jump across them will at least get it to a dry spot.

Brinly Hardy makes a 10" single bottom plow around $450 but as others have said you need to disc after plowing but with tilling no need to disc it. I don't see any time or labor savings in getting a plow vs the tiller you have. If its the removal and installation of the tiller you would be...

Check this radiator out from Little Tractor for a Kioti DK35 KIOTI DK35SE HST RADIATOR ASSY

Had my mower deck sandblasted then coated with 2 part epoxy primer per the SB guy epoxy is best over SB metal. You don't need metal etching primer and epoxy is harder. The only caveat is most epoxy primers recommend painting within 48 hours of application, otherwise if longer than a few days...

Check with your dealer or mechanic for the purpose of that line/connection as it would seem to be a recirc or heater line feed. If not needed, then get the port and pipe removed and plugged both sides.

Correct Richard - I am not an audiophile, but built a full surround sound with an amp, and sub woofer, using my original Advent speakers (1976 vintage) for one area we still use. Then in our main living area had Bose surround sound wired system $$$ from 1999-2017 - then the head unit failed. At...

It's plastic likely HDPE - I like FordMassey's idea too using the drain plug if its big enough to support the flow? Looks like a 1/2 or 3/4" line? And yes a radiator shop is the first stop I agree. $1K is a lot - check Kioti too - they made this model correct? Is it a cab model with AC/Heat...

Richard, you appear to be the exception than the rule. We have - 2 laptops, 2 Tablets, 2 Readers, 2 phones, 3 TV's then router, modems, wireless speakers, etc. that get replaced when they no longer function, or the OS cannot be updated/upgraded. We repair first then replace when it makes...

Is there enough meat left in the plastic to drill a clean hole and tap then thread in a brass fitting? The other option is to take to a radiator repair shop and they may be able to remove the tank and add a bulkhead fitting in place of this connection.

115 quarters...

Solar panels weight is 75% glass, 10% Aluminum (easily recycled) then - 5% silver, silicon, and copper, the rest is polymer and sealant. Each weigh about 60Lbs so if you have 30 panels that's 1800Lbs of waste of which 1550 lbs is glass and aluminum. 90-100 lbs is silicon, copper and silver which...

PA Hayseed short answer, yes the ROI is significantly better when rates went up to .34$ KWH here in NH mid year. When we installed it was .18$KWH in 2014 then .22$ KWH for 5 years before this year. With our 7.2KWH system we will generate 9000KWH this year, and average of .28$ per KWH this year...

:)Piloon 12/29/00 would be 1.0 pre TBN but you know that!

December 24, 2022 @ 11:55 AM

Valveman, you are not wrong, but the context of the post by bhshb26 above is to use several 200–500-gallon tanks (non-pressurized) as reservoirs to draw from. Yes this is a two pump system but the main well pump runs to fill say 200-300 gallons, then another pump on the tank supports the house...

It seems the L4060-6060 don't have many issues if you read this thread. 2019 L6060 Regens You will need to go back to 2012-13 to find a non Tier 4 I believe.

Overthinking just a bit. I put in 600' 11GA wire total 9 GA black PVC coated welded wire fence this last summer and used 5" round posts 8' from TSC buried 30-36" with a half bag of sakrete per hole. The posts were $18 when 4x4 PT was nearly $25 here and full 5" round are 1.5 times the area of...

No you don't need to bleed the lines, but maybe add hydraulic fluid depending on level. No tape on most fittings they are compression fittings. Unless one end is the connector with NPT threads then use teflon sealant but on the thread only.

The L4060 is a very nice machine but just 10 more HP and loader is the 805 which is not a big jump from what you have now 723 is 1600 Lbs and the 805 is 1770. The L5460 or 6060 with the 1005 (2200 lbs lift) loader IMO would be a better upgrade and the size increase from the 4060 is only 5"...

Since it was logged 8 years ago you some slash and stumps left, but those will be partially rotted and easier to pull. if the new growth trees are 5-8" you might be able to get a dozer with scarifiers for a few days to remove the new and old stumps pretty quickly on a few acres. But if you...

A BH on a tractor is invaluable as a tool for maintaining your property and strongly suggest getting a grapple on the loader for cleaning and clearing up debris from stumping your property. But as Eddie states, get an excavator for the big work - a 30-40K machine (15-20 ton) rents for $5-6K...

Probably would be a good idea to attach a trailer jack to the frame or make a tongue stand the height of your drawbar as it looks heavy!

Good deal and now you have a working machine again. Good decision to repair and nice you have a local guy that takes on these jobs.

How are the repairs coming along - did you source or get the used casting yet?

Rangerfredbob - as TT45 said pick up a new pressure switch 30-50 or 40-60 with low pressure cutoff to protect the pump from an issue of well running dry, or a filter before the switch gets plugged up. HD or Lowes has these in stock usually. Then set your pump a little higher in the well -...

It's not the HP it's the GPM you need or can draw, and the depth of the well. The number of stages varies across the pumps too depending on the GPM needed and depth. A 1/2HP pump can easily manage a 100' well and the example Goulds 7GS (7 GPM) listed here the flow rate is around 8-9 GPM at...

Depreciation on used tractors if bought privately is nil or very low 1-2% annually if bought in decent condition and then well maintained over the years. The biggest depreciation IMO is how weil they are taken care of, storing outside etc, If bought from a dealer, it will lose more value the...

Looks like your ready for the wet mess that's coming your way tomorrow Phil! They are forecasting all rain and wind on the coast of NH

Per the OP "after the well casing there's a stainless check valve, a flow restrictor, then a centrifugal sand filter with auto drain cycle (sand wore out the seals, need to address that but those things are dumb expensive...), then goes to the pressure tank (says 84 gal total capacity, it's over...

You cannot add a BH and mechanical thumb to the Kioti with a cab? I know they offer the BH on the non-cab 2610, or dont you need a BH anymore? IF you need a BH and thumb then I would keep the Farmtrac and be on the lookout for a decent used cab based tractor with a BH.

My left front cylinder leaked in the first 30 hours, dealer rebuilt under warranty it at 50 hour service in 2002, and it started leaking again in 2014 again so I lived with it. Finally last year took it to a hydraulic shop and they rebuilt it (i bought seals) for $140. plus seals just under $200...

Yes Saxon - you will find the PHD (Post Hole Digger) on your tractor will do a decent job "if" your soil is not too rocky or hard pan. If you have rocks, ledge, or roots it will shear pins, and without down pressure you won't be able to apply force to the PHD. If you have a lot of trees to...

Leonz - I could have used one of these this year - planted 40 5-6' Norway spruce root balls - used an 18" auger on a Bobcat CTL with down pressure as we have a lot of rocks and the 18" auger did a good job clearing rocks and loosening the soil. Worked fine to get the holes "roughed in" but...

I use a battery tender from Shumacher 1.5 amp during the winter months to keep the battery up between snow storms as it gets less use. It gets enough use in the warmer months and doesn't need it. Cannot comment on the steering leak, but I would take off some of the easy covers, get a good...

Yes this would work and I do this with my B21 to reposition the machine - it's an HST but would work with shuttle too. Another member here put a 12V linear actuator on the treadle pedal of an HST and a switch to activate FWD/REV - pretty slick. I would stay away from repositioning with the...

Yes - over 90 is OK, but 120 is normal. Take the heads off and see if it's the gasket/valve leakage but seems more like a piston/rings issue,

Wow - nice look and contrast with that bowling alley material - you are doing great. The kitchen counters will look really good when you're done.

Good to hear you worked it out - but just a comment though on your tractor use/needs. For what you are doing IMO, you would be better off with a true TLB like the L47, M59 machines. Ya, they are more $$ but are built to take clearing and digging all day long - but no standard cab like you have...

Kubota's are pretty reliable - mine was back to the dealer once 19-20 years ago at the 50 hour service and to repair a leaking FEL cylinder. Since that time I have done a few repairs, normal filters and oil, another cylinder re-seal and welded the BH bucket flange, replaced battery and fan belt...

Yes the Case is a big machine - have you considered getting a used 12-16" bucket for the Case and adding a thumb? You can find small buckets for $500 range, then add a thumb for similar cost. All in $1-1.5K Or find a used BH to adapt a frame your machine and add a thumb - probably in the $5K...

Same here doing stone walls, and close in digging next to a pipe/house wall always run 12-1300 RPM for finer control of the BH. Also I have a 3PT Wood splitter I connect to the FEL and run the lines to the BH connection and run at 1200 RPM for decent flow cycle time is "about right" for the...

That will cost you a few $$$ like 7-8K with subframe. I would go with 16". Usually, they offer a 12 or 16" for that BH, and get a thumb too - invaluable for rocks and logs. Also, smaller buckets can clog up easier.

Correct LD1 - it's very regional and if I buy wood, I get green which is $250-275, then let it sit for a year. Agreed on the efficiency factor of wood stoves too as BoylermanCT pointed out and cost of wood will vary by region I have expanded the calculator inputting the BTU requirement (in our...

Yes that's the total from supply and delivery from Eversource - here is our house total for last 12 months. Read Date Usage Month Bll Per KWH 11/4/2022 475 $162.65 $0.34 10/6/2022 417 $144.35 $0.35 9/8/2022 503 $171.27 $0.34 8/9/2022 582 $149.56 $0.26 7/8/2022 451 $104.92 $0.23...

Yes they are - just went from .22 to .34 in August due to cost of fuel Also, here is a link to the calculator where you can download the excel file. https://extension.psu.edu/online-annual-heating-energy-cost-analyzer

Here is a calculator for the cost vs efficiency - copy and paste into excel and adjust for your local area and heat source. ENERGY COST CALCULATOR Enter the costs in Column E below for the various fuels in your area, or just use the numbers already listed...

DGIII - welcome to TBN - looks like a new pusher - suggest you might want to add front chains too - makes a big difference. Also will be curious to see how pushing goes this winter - I can push only so much with FEL then lose traction. I use a combo of the FEL, rear blade and snowblower.

The HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) for very good air-air mini splits is 3.5-3.6 meaning for each 1W input they produce 3.5W output or 350% - at say 20* F outside temp. However, air-air units HSPF degrades as the temperature lowers outside to 10 or 0*F the HSPF changes to 2.0-2.5...

NFPA - is the US national fire protection agency does set the guidelines, and states and local codes are usually followed close to this. So yes it is by state, then local regulations (county/town) and as I clarified earlier, you can have multiple flue's per chimney, but multiple appliances per...

Yes you are correct - it's per flue - you can have 3-4 flues in a chimney separated by pipe/brick. There are exceptions - you can have more than one appliance on a single flue but it is generally discouraged, and in old houses with multiple fireplaces this was not uncommon.

Very nice work and craftsmanship on that rear blade build. Also very nice condition for the 1450 - but the seat suspension is reversed! I had a 1250 and traded for my 1811 in 1989 - most of the seat suspension the U faces the rear, but I don't know if it makes a difference?

Here in NH that's not allowed - one appliance per chimney - and I believe this is a national code (not by state here)

Yes - good to see its' resolved without issue. I do the same as you Smokeydog - when removing the BH (it goes on a rolling dolly setup) I block up the front plate under the swing arm, raise the stablizers, lower the boom then turn off the tractor. At that point relieve all the pressure, remove...

The M18 has a crankcase vent going into the bottom of the air cleaner. There should be minimal out gassing venting from this crankcase vent. If there is a lot of bypass/venting from this crankcase vent you may have a bad valves/head gasket or rings issue. Usually if it's rings, it uses/burns...

A BH on the 2501 with the 4 PT connection and subframe is very capable well matched to the machine - you will have no regrets getting one. You can find an experienced 4000 + hr mini ex - a 7-8000 lb machine for $15-20K which are awesome but expect some repairs - tracks and such over the next...

I do the same with small stuff as you do Oaktree, but we had trees taken down, cut into lumber. Used the oak slabs for firewood, gave away the pine slabs to a neighbor, but still had a lot of brush left. It has to be raining here, or 6" snow cover, and a burn permit, and piles not bigger than...

Yes it does creosote more, and wood is pricey down here on the coast of NH, and the only reason I mentioned green wood is the cost difference and if I need to buy, I get green and season for a year. I usually have enough logs here down or dying to cut a fresh cord a year. I keep 2 cords dry...

Welcome to TBN - and sorry for all your troubles with this new to you tractor! You can add a rear blade or box blade if you have grading/leveling to do. Unfortunately adding an FEL to your machine is not cost effective - you would be better served to buy a BX with an FEL and sell yours - you...

Most if not all the husky 460's come with 3/8 pitch chain, and definitely get 3/8 and 20" bar. I have the Husky 455 20" bar with 3/8" chain. I also dislike .325 chain.

I do a similar process plugging the male to female BH connectors together when I remove the hoe then relive the pressure from the lines by moving the controls. Once I forgot to put it in 3PT mode and yes, the pump whined indicating a dead head condition. I would disconnect the fittings put...

Yes - wood prices vary by region - here in NH a cord of seasoned wood is $375 green $275. You can copy that table into excel and calculate for your area. Point of the calculator is you can put in your local cost and efficiency to arrive at an annual cost. I have gone further to add the house...

There are 135,000 BTU Gal heating oil 90,000 BTU per gal of propane so about 1/3 less BTU in a gal of propane. Difference is many gas units are 90-93% efficiency, most Oil burners are 85% range but there are a few exceptions - the European oil boilers can get to 90% (like our Buderus) and...

These are unique times here in NH - electric costs just went from .22/KWH to .34/KWH this fall over 50% increase from last year, and fuel oil is $5.60/gal which is 100% increase from last year. We have 7.2KW of solar (generates 8000KWH), 2 Mitsubishi mini splits that do the bridge season...

OK thanks for update. - water source - enclosed well source or lake? - Pump - submersible or single stage and HP?

No, the PEX 3/4 to !/2 aren't the issue IMO. And sounds like a seasonal house you recently updated? Are you just getting this low flow at the fixtures/sink with a variable valve, meaning one where you modulate the H/C water mix? Have you tested the flow before the filter? Or at an outside...

Change out the filter to a 20 micron fiber or paper filter - check flow at pump/tank then after filter. The other thing that civilain refers to is the "in line" filters in new faucets with a hot/cold mixing valves. We have a Kohler sink faucet that has screen's in the lines - and these get...

If you installed a whole house filter, 3/4" it may be the filter media - try a 20 micron fiber filter. Sometimes the carbon filters will clog with iron we have in the water here in NE.

Depends - you on city or well water? Why did you install a filter? Then where are you measuring this flow - at the pump or at the spigot/sink or is it all fixtures? Is this a whole house filter or on a sink, and do you have low from all fixtures? You can put a booster after a filter but...

Agreed - we have our thermostat set for 62 @ night and 66 days and it cycles and warms up to 67-68 so not hot but "just right"

Here are some pics - we're on the "shelf ledge" of glacial till and ledge on the coast of NH about 1/4 mile as the crow flies to water. That's our 24x36 barn.

Great video - thank you - beautiful spot to for a cabin on the water. I guess the "utility/woodshed" is going where you cleaned up the trees and rocks? Also its really pretty interesting watching you on the BH and FEL feels like i am running it as I do the same. Anyway, winter is coming fast...

Here's one for $90 32721-43350 - DAMPER fits Kubota | Price: $89.05 Said to replace Kubota: DAMPER, HST, Part # 32721-43350

Joe, It works in both F>R to return to neutral position. As soon as I leave off on the F pedal, it returns to neutral as it should. Never really had to mess with it other than lubing the mechanism. As far as the york rake, I had one for over a year (borrowed) to reclaim 2 acres of roots and...

Joe - NP - It's hard to get pics up under there -the cylinder is the centering/return as I see the mechanics of this - there is a lot of linkage (brakes) in the way and if you need some more pics of specific areas, I can try and get some in the day outside this weekend.

OK Got some Pics and Pic # 7 is the PN 180 is a single gas pressure cylinder I presume to retract or center the pedal.

I can take some pics tonight of that area - it's in the barn but I'll try to get the focus on the P/N 180 and the general area/mechanicals. As you know this is under the floorboard so will get what I can. I have had mine since new, stored inside, and grease that fitting too (there is a fitting...

I was a mechanic at a Case dealer and worked on many 580's in the late 70's - great machines - so you know what the full size TLB can do, what's the reservation on getting an experienced machine?

You can find a decent full sized TLB - JD 310, Case 580, CAT 416/420 with 2-3000 hours for $40-50K range - this is a much better buy and will do everything you need then you can resell it for similar $ or keep it. Or you can get a more experienced JD/Case/CAT full sized TLB with 4000+ hours...

Building foundation with rocks is a good plan but takes time and work to accomplish. Getting a footer likely at least 3' down with a crushed stone base is a minimum for frost in your area I would think. Doing this with rocks and one person with your BH is not easy as you need to shim each one...

Toolslinger, There is supposed to be a spring on the dump lever that must be missing on yours. It's shown in the attached manual - but any spring should work. Also on the rear 2x4 I just drilled through the bottom of the bed and used 1.5" screws to attach the 2x4 - 24" long - this way when...

Morning Ray, Thanks for sharing the update on your project and road development. Land clearing takes time and there's another couple here on TBN doing a similar project in Calais Maine 26 acres building an off-grid cabin you might find an interesting read too. Moving and need to buy a new TLB...

How about one of those rubber expandable plugs - they come in many sizes and tapered too. Looking at the pic could put a L or some angled bracket on the bolt to the left to put pressure on the plug and hold t in?

TerryR -My unit is 18 yrs old I think - this is exactly as I do. I made a number of mods, replaced the 1/4" top mesh screen with 1/2" expanded metal mesh allows more air flow and packs leaves in a lot better - i would say added 10-15% more capacity due to more/better air flow vs clogging of the...

Never had issues emptying my Trac Vac - the trailer is tapered front to back like 3" (smaller front to larger back) and dumps a brick of leaves in 30 seconds. You can see the piles in the background in this pic - this was a day later - the piles had settled a bit Vaccing leaves with the wand...

Agreed - it seems 3K or so overpriced IMO, but the price of new ones is driving up used ones - at least up to now.

Beautiful spot and land for sure - thanks for posting the video. You have a lot on your plate for the coming year(s)! As others have said, buy enough tractor - a full sized TLB like the JD 310/Case 580 etc. to start, it will push snow and clear land etc. are more cost effective and will do...

SoGeorgia, Interested in what part of Maine or town are you relocating to? How much land area are you clearing for your home, then how long of a driveway/road? Off Grid - do you plan to build the solar array first a ground mount? Do you have surface water that is potable - stream/lake...

For your rough work rent an excavator 39,000 lb class for a month (~$5K/month, plus delivery, plus insurance another $6-700) and you will need fuel another $1200-1500)- get 2 or 3 55 Gal drums you can have refilled with off road diesel. So you are about $7500 for a month and you still need to...

TerryR - I find the same with mine - damp not good and I use clear hose too. I have gator blades which chop them then windrow the leaves when they are dry then vac them up - like a 5-1 reduction in volume and they compost better too. I make a 15-18 yard pile which in one year composts down to...

I've got the Trac Vac 580 (15+ years now) and 5.5 HP B&S with 6" I modified to 7" intake with an inexpensive agrifab plastic boot, and same 6" output for more air flow on my Ferris ZT - it works well. For time and cost, why not put your current 6" setup on the 1080 and update the hoses maybe...

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Pictures would be great - please!

Here's 4x8 sheet in 1/4 or 1/16" - use this and trim with azac oon bith sides and build your X on both sides for rigidity and you can extend the azac 2" over on one side and top/bottom to get the 50x100"...

Wow - great deal - brand new and like the bucket attachments and are those LED lights on the loader cross bar? Definitely a nice upgrade from the B9200 too. Congrats.

That's a lot for a 20 yr old, 20 HP machine with no FEL. 4100 Tractor and MMM Deck sell for $8-9K range, Tiller Brushcutter $5-600 each, Snowblower $1000 so $11-12K would be in the ballpark IMO.

Hunter0310, Write up and document in detail with pictures of your experience and issues to date - meaning detail all the interactions then get a contact, email and name to send this to this person at Bobcat or submit to the corporate site below...

Suggest you contact the local Bobcat regional rep on the dealer support (or lack thereof) and let them sort this out - lack of use already is 2 months +. You have a 24 mo 1500 hour warranty but it seems you don't really want this machine - can't say I blame you with the issues you have...

If you sell it for $56K the buyer would need to 1) have the cash, or 2) take out a loan for some amount and interest rates are high now probably 6-7% range adds $5K to the overall cost for a 3 year loan for example. If the buyer were to go to the dealer for a new unit, say $61-62K and put down...

Well good - you got most of what you wanted but didn't get it all - the positive aspect is you didn't get fined or told to remove it! Back on topic of keeping or selling the L3560 I would lean to keep it - you likely will lose $ trading down and will still spend a few thousand and have less...

If you downsize with a similar B2650 with BH (new) will be ~ $35K range, then with what you owe $20K on the L3560 you have $35K of equity considering zero depreciation on the L3560. Check with your dealer to see what trade value you have towards a smaller unit - you might find you still need...

I had a rock roll into the left stabilizer years ago - used file and 1200 grit to get it smooth, put some JB weld in the small depression (sesame seed size) and sanded smooth again. This worked but the seal was damaged so leaks a little bit - leaves a spot on the floor over a week - should...

You can get the filters on Amazon or from Messicks (Kubota) but they are a standard inline type...

Rock Crawler - do they ship these broken down and install on site? Would seem that 12' wide would need special transport (wide load)? Then roughly what are the shipping/install costs?

Agree but OP is in Vermont - not Texas or FL where that could have occurred and the wording indicates it may not be his machine but one he is working on "We have a pretty new Kubota M62 with just about 200 hours". So we don't really know the full story or history of this machine and service...

That oil does not look good at all - did you do the recommended 50 hour service and what was the oil color then? Usually you can expect a slight discoloration and maybe some fine metal particles but nothing this cloudy or dirty. Also, are you interchanging different implements like grapples...

Like these...

Clearer - sum and substance the front wheels aren't turning with FWD engaged and you have confirmed a functional transfer of power to the front axle. - Front Pinon Drive Does Turn so the transfer case is delivering / driving the shaft up to the front axle - Front Wheels (with 4WD disengaged)...

Mike This is exactly the type of detail and intent that this "new TLB" thread will deliver. Now just trying to decide on naming of the thread that is easily searchable and accessible.

Ya - back to short I think Kubota TLB Series Discussion & Mods

OK technically the TLB series are the B-L-M models only, not BX, so keeping it simple and in one thread? But then new models come along and makes it extinct - so the second one is simpler. Kubota TLB & Mods B20-B21-B26-L35-L39-L45-L47-L48-M59-M62 Or Kubota TLB Series B-L-M Models & Mods

How's this for simple but covers all the BX and B and then all the L and M series Kubota TLB & Mods - B & BX Models Kubota TLB & Mods - L & M Models

Your description is not clear in the third sentence/statement. If you can post pictures that helps too. Bottom line, if the front wheel drive is turning from the transfer case to the front drive- great. Rule that out. Second, you say you disconnected this front shaft and the front wheels turn...

As Dtodd states just get a SST 1/4" fender washer and use the same M4 screws, but HD or any hardware store has a good selection of SST screws. Any SST washer will do if it's close to 4MM .170" and a 1/4" SST washer is .250 ID and that should work as the picture you provided the bolt appears to...

Wow, congratulations on a job well done! You both should be very proud of your accomplishments, to only have 2 minor issues that's amazing.

Indeed, you should be, my apologies for the error.. The M59 is a very capable and fine machine - does that make up for the omission? :)

Well it ended at $19K plus $3800 buyers premium so $22,800 not a bad deal, but not a great deal either. New 25 years ago it was $29K range. So yes, the auctioneer's make out - as I called and asked if it was 20% on the whole amount - yep.

My wife gets auction listings and she found this yesterday. If anyone is looking for a decent L35 TLB here's for sale locally - looked at it yesterday - runs fine and dry - no leaks at any seals or underneath. Just needs a pressure wash - dusty but otherwise very good shape. 1997 Kubota...

It works as Buckeye stated, but you can have the storage and the CSV to get the most drawdown before starting and then keep the pump running until demand stops. This IMO is the ideal setup as it keeps the pump running during any demand, then only turns on after using the stored water, which...

I think the repair as you describe will work fine - but I would not put too many holes/stitches as they can tear out from flexing. New tires are $500+ for the M and only replace if this would fail. As far as safety you should see it before it fails completely.

Glad you were able to get this all sorted out and at a reasonable cost too! It would also be interesting to see if or how they will use a torque arrestor since you only have 4" of clearance around the packer so makes the arrestor really not function as intended but there is one on the old pump.

Agree with both comments alxepops and crashz - especially the size of the tractor vs the BH, and these aren't really a TLB - they are a tractor with a backhoe attached. The true TLB with the full frame construction commercial grade are really only in the Kubota lineup - the B21, B26, and...

Ferling, Walmart doesn't make batteries they just label them, only a few vendors actually build them which they private label them for the vendor - whether its Walmart, or AUtozone etc. For your machine its a 720CCA, series 65 or?

As Richard suggests get the bigger L series L3560 with a cab and grapple, depending on where you are (no profile location noted) and front QA plow. If you can advise your location and if you get 3 feet of snow, or 12 feet in a season and the length of your driveway and clearance to plow, this...

I have DEKA in my Ferris ZT mower 11 years now, trickle charge in March-April, Walmart Everstart Maxx in Kubota for 10 years, OEM battery in Kubota lasted 10 years, and I trickle charge Kubota from Nov-March - the snow season. Car's and truck batteries seem to last 5-6 years, as they have more...

Looking great and better by the day! Nice work!

Fluid film or some coating helps for about an hour, but nothing will work long term and water is the enemy for bearings. Best solution don't cut when grass is wet or damp, use gator blades or high lift blades to move more air/grass. I scrape/clean the deck mid and end of season when I sharpen...

My Ferris has 13x6.5 fronts and I ran one into granite curbing a few years ago- went flat - reinflated - went flat again. Took off cleaned bead and added rubber sealant and it’s fine now for last two years Looked into run flats $150 decided don’t need to spend the $ or change the ride As for...

My B21 was $25K new, then bought Thumb, Ripper, and Forks so $26K over 21 years, plus $3000 in maintenance and fuel for 700 hours. Total cost per year $1300, or $40 per hour. If it sold today for $15K would cut these numbers in half. Bottom line, the amount of work done, and less wear and...

That was a fast change out - looks good. Noticed the fan shroud is missing on top of the engine.. Neighbor has the same engine on his Simplicity 48" ZT mower I just finished working on - one of the valve pushrods fell off then would not start easily - stumped me for a while until I found the...

We put in 7.2 KW solar in 2014 in NH, 24 300W LG panels, Solar edge inverters - generates 7200-7500KWH/year which is 80% of our consumption, and we have grid tied net metering so 1-1 return as rates change. Total installed cost $26,000- less 30% tax credit $8K, less $5K NH credit - net cost...

Good Job - unit looks pretty clean too. You will be back in business in no time now!

We have the Sonos system with the Sonos Boost for wider area coverage (total 12 Sonos devices throughout the house). I don't think Sonos devices take any significant bandwidth as they are their own network of devices. A year ago, we signed up for 1GB service from Comcast (cable) as we had...

Good Job - that lip is only 1/16" if that to grip on - glad you were able to get it loose with a torx bit! The Kubota orings are usually black and you should not need a lot of torque to seal with a new oring/plug. Keep us posted on progress and new plugs.

Joe - yes the original tightness/torque on some of these could make it a bear to remove the nut, but with an o-ring seal you wouldn't think they would need to tighten too much. Glad you found the leak too! Just get a good fitting allen wrench and give it a go - might need some heat assist.

I took a look at mine and it would seem you should remove the BH to get better access to the back of the cylinder. Also you are correct there is a nut in the end of the welded fitting with a hex head. I would doubt that would loosen up, and unless you got something jammed in between the swing...

Given the price delta Briggs to Kawasaki I vote the Briggs as it will last you at least 20-25 years with 30 Hrs/year. Modifying the existing Kohler muffler or buying a Briggs muffler will set you back a $100 or so, but your under $1200 for a repower.