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IIRC the Ford 550-555 manual has a quote in it about slim wrenches "modified" for working around the backhoe main valve body. Maybe the manuals were printed before these slim wrenches became widely available? Don't know but I found/ am finding them helpful when working inside the...

Yep, don't want to overheat it I Always have a container of water close by, Plus cuts down on burning the fingers when grinding mild steel.

While waiting to get the new hoses installed Pics of the last stump the 550 dug out and a deck we were trying to save from a tear down but it was to wide to move with the Rhino's FEL The backhoe was able to load it on a trailer for a short transport though.. When the hydraulic oil isn't...

Starting to see what you mean. I already laid out some coin for a 48 inch pipe wrench for some of the gland nuts on cylinders that will need repacking. Then barely got the lug nuts off of just a front tire to replace a ram tie rod end. Figured the back lug nuts are more than my aircat 1/2 inch...

Thank You That looks like what is needed. I had some cheap Cummins jumbo wrenches and sure enough deformed when trying to loosen the 1st connection using pipe as a cheater bars over the wrenches. I need to check through some inherited tools first, but if that does not pan out . I...

Another dig it quick job had to be done and I have not fixed everything that probably needs it on my new to me Ford 550 backhoe. Got about 3 hours of digging done today, when the main boom cylinder hose let loose. I hot footed the tractor home I just got the backhoe maintenance...

More Progress parts and mods so far: Titan 138lb fixed backhoe thumb- 36 inch installed - may have to carry some weight in the FEL to get the most out of it. New gauge cluster partially installed, Now have a working proof meter with new drive housing and cable Basic charging system...

I always measure the dimensions, but am intrigued as far as an LI conversion.

just ordered / received Monroematic pluses for my sons Regal $20.86 each

Here you go https://www.herbchambersfordofwestborough.com/what-does-ford-ecoboost-mean.htm small engine dimensions. Not what you normally see for the Heavy Duty segment

How is it Going on the 4500? I ended up doing the same in ordering a full Paper original service manual. The seller blue toothed a digital version to my phone and it evaporated somehow... Really like these old Ford tractors.

Yep I have a 1970 Cushman Golfster -gas engine I re freshened and the wife bought her dads old Ez Go electric , batteries are tired and she is making noise about replacing them with the factory series 6 volt lead acid cells. Told her if I am going to buy the batteries... either using a...

I don't get it either Even McDonalds can't get workers at $18 an hour here. Everywhere help wanted signs. I gave up on the local tire shops and bought a lift, rim clamp tire machine, and electronic balancer. Like the earlier poster, mail order the tires I want and just do it myself.

make mine a 1961 Oliver 1900 MFWD for an Old school puller :) A big old Minneapolis Moline would also do. If it has to be a hydrostat a Ford 9030 Bi-Di would do nicely.

Around here the pellet/energy log producers shrink wrap the pallet and on energy logs also strap them. I would not want to haul ours with the pallet partially broken down, pallet loses its rigidity. jmo get a tractor that can lift more than 1800lb at pin to full height

I paid a bit more at $8000 but the main thing I was looking out for was a non leaking torque converter seal and that the trans had to have good pushing power. Mine has lots of broken parts that have been re welded and other leaks and electrical problems. Check out a couple vids on...

Looking at the pics I agree looks to be a 1966-1967 4500 The hood louvers were dropped in the 1968 models. But I think the backhoe is a model 755 The crowd cylinder and lift cylinder pin spacing on the boom is wider on the 755. The 752 is the side shift model with rotary swing. The 750...

edit totally misread what tractor we are talking about a JD not Case IH deleted non related response How big of brush hog mower are you running?

Wow didn't think Ford used bigger pins than Case... the new to me old Ford 550 has 2 1/2 inch swing pivot pins which are worn Messicks price $304 and it takes two not including shipping. I have some old solid drive axle out of some type of large equipment just happens to be 2 1/2 inch...

That is one use where my Old Ford 3000 with the 10 speed Select O Speed Powershift excelled, just click it up or down to vary speed. No wasted power in hydro heat and a fully independent PTO helped as well I would think Kubota's Glide shift and Yanmar's powershift units would also give a...

Is that really an HST or is it a power shift with a Torque converter? Just assumed most dozers were power shift? I know the jd 550 was power shift with a Torque converter. HSTs can definitely pull and do ground engaging tasks Like the Verasatile /Ford bidirectional tractors Ford 276 3...

It is to bad the US laws around headlights have been so slow to catch up with Europe. The "smart" ADB (Adaptive Driving Beam) technology can literally draw a line and section where the beam stops. so oncoming traffic isn't night blinded. It can also section additional light on the side...

Wasn't the MPG less than what many 1 ton 4x4 5.9's were getting? The 3.0 VM diesel mpg has been really good in My BIL's Ram 1500 truck

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I don't know if it is as bad as a pile of Crap... and at least Dodge was smart enough to pick quality main drivetrain parts from other mfgrs to pair with the Cummins My 03 may be old but it has only stranded me once, and that was a sudden water pump failure which is ironic.

My 2 cents MotorTrend Chose Dodge as the Heavy Duty truck of the year in 2003 I am biased since I have one. I will say it is the little things that have been troublesome. Like dash cracking, window switch , turn signal switch, Quick wearing leather seat coverings along with electric...

Up you one , at least as cubic inches go 7.6 liter (462 cubic inch Pontiac) in my 2600lb Mazda "ex" Rotary RX7 Not as much torque as a 6.7 but more than my 03 5.9 H.O. Cummins at 555 lb ft. We call it the Mazdarati Heavy on the ratty.

This was is a great thread some highlights- like the gentlemen that did the work were not some youngsters and probably seen it all as far as block damage and repair. "Shop foreman took me to meet with a guy working in the back. I'd guess he was around 70. Shop foreman says this guy needs to...

“Que Sera, Sera” :) I should have stocked up on T-6 back when folks on here were saying it was not available. Now none can be found here.

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More parts showed up for the 550, but need to remove maybe 2 stumps first, So I can get the site inspected for a DIY car port between our converted chicken house to small she-shed and larger Newer she-shed on other side. Really just need a day or two... to do most of the repair work at once...

Yep just an old JCB ad trying to sell JCB backhoes. I noticed that JCB now sells mini ex's . edit They do make a clear case for: If you could only have" 1" machine and not able to have two ad makes a Good case for a backhoe. In the OPs case Just makes sense to go with the largest mini...

Not crazy about the dual mass flywheel used with the G56

Yeah in the OPs case already having a trailer and a skid steer Mini ex all the way. Now if he had no equipment the backhoe would make sense jack of all master of none. speaking of JCB funny vid of the comparison with a sequel Part two the 3CX compact

Agree with everything you stated. Don't even know what brand my grapple is... was left behind in a pile behind my sis's house and they had no means to modify it to fit their skid steer so they gave it to me. They Bought a Stout brand dual lid for the Bobcat T250. It has worked very well...

On the width No I don't think so, a bit narrower really has no drawbacks imo. Run a 66 inch L type on my 76" wide tractor and It is about right, but if it had been a few inches narrower it would have been fine as well. I see LS sells grapples- maybe they have what you want in...

Yeah no mention of the timing chains condition either. But it was reportedly a random engine pulled off of the production line.

I am by no means a Ford ecoboost fan boy, and we have two 3rd gen Cummins powered Rams, but was impressed with a ride in the 3.5 ecoboost truck. The old Ford video of some of the tests they put the 3.5 through during development and early production were impressive. Mike Rowe is a good...

Is this it? maybe not. https://www.jensales.com/products/ep-929511-case-camshaft-kit-ca-g148-g159.html ? Anytime It reads call for availability versus in stock...

Update or two, Ordered up some parts from Messick's and also Yesterdays tractors. Hopefully here in a few days. Correct u joints to tighten up the main hydraulic pump shaft Seal for the left brake rod where it enters rear differential to stop a drip. hydraulic screen filter/gasket and...

Now That is a Rock. Impressive lift!

That cant wait to try it , is how I feel. Congrats on the inverted blower:) Chomping at the bit to try the Wifo 84 inch inverted I bought, but it was on back order and the local dealer said it won't be here until November. I just hope it does get here by then...

Branson Cabbed CUT's might fit the bill. No HPCR and have cruise and Hydrostat

Checked them late last night. Sure enough loose and Not long for this world. I tried looking them up but what I found not sure it is the correct U joint for the pump drive shaft Found this number New Holland Spider Part # 218353 replaced by this number 84355036 I would like to get the...

Same here none of the LE ever shuts off their vehicles state, sheriff, or city police. Here is some info on the State Patrol switching to electric. I think they liked their Gas chargers, but with Chrysler dropping the gas model altogether...

Our state patrols all drive Chargers, until next year when they are supposedly switching to all electric since Chrysler is now selling Last Call editions and dropping the line.. yeah not going to outrun a radio...

Thanks, and I have not greased them yet... My 3000 Ford's FEL had a front Vickers pump with the flex joint. When it had lots of hours pretty much everything including the pumps own splined shaft had to be replaced. I will DIG into the tank outlet and screen soon and will also get the main axle...

TractorTech Thanks for the info. Greased the multiple zerks yesterday morning and then dug out our trench burn pit. The controls did get easier to be smooth with after an hour or so. Decided to add a fixed thumb for the backhoe. After using the grapple on the Rhino so much, think it...

Thanks ptsg just exactly what was needed.

Been trying to add my new Ford 550 backhoe to my list that is right under the avatar location when posting. I may have slipped a mental gea,r because I was able to add the JD X500 riding mower not long ago but can't seem to figure it out now. Thanks in advance

Hi TractorTech. Hoping you can help me with a couple questions on the 550. First from running into a problem of a restricted screen possibly on the hydraulic pump. The pump whines a bit more than I think it should. I read in another forum that the tank has a mesh screen in the...

Thanks , The 550 models were apparently available with a few different Hoes. This 550 has the 755 model which has a 216 inch reach from the pivot I am liking the power of the hydraulics although compared to the large Ford / NH TLB's with another step up in hoes this unit is still on...

WoHoo! Some success. spent a good day using engine cleaner and a pressure washer getting things cleaned up a bit. Engine has a slight miss at idle and thought maybe an exhaust valve might be a bit tight checked the clearances , which were loose if anything . head work will have to wait...

Posted some questions in another 550 Ford thread. Thought I should start my own for this high hour used TLB I got it home with my nephew's help. Never would have got it on my 80 inch wide trailer but his flat bed worked Great. I have to say Very impressed with how their 2015 gas hemi...

Congrats on the Ford 3500 Industrial. That 4 speed with hi low making it an 8 speed is a tough transmission. Your tractor looks cleaner than the 550 TLB Ford I just bought. I agree prices are up on anything with a lot of steel in it. These older Fords are Well built machines, have long...

Looking back a bit further Ford then New Holland were Shibaura for many years in the CUT line before LS entered the picture with NH. Have a couple friends with 1980's models- both are still running great.

Mmm I did notice the bucket will need repair maybe had a chain hook that ripped out?. I will weld in a new hook to have that chain lifting ability for sure. One thing I want to do is add a hydraulic thumb on the backhoe. Or if that is not possible to add a fixed pin style thumb. I see...

Yeah on my 5vr it is a utility tilt so the side rails are over a foot high @80 inches inside width. Rear tires were fine width wise. If I had just been thinking I bet those front wheels on that vintage Ford are reversible and they had them reversed to get a really wide front width. Oh...

Thanks for the info LD1 Well... after looking it over and running it for an hour+ I bought it. Thought I might be able to haul it on my fifth wheel but after measuring the front tire width it was a no go, on top of that I would have been "over" by a bit on the max load weight. Will be...

edit. I would definitely pay a "Good" mechanic you trust, to go over the car before purchase.

Yeah when we first started clearing the property we tried to rent a cat 320 ex but it was in use so we ended up with a 312, even that "smaller" ex made short work of trees and stumps and burn pits. My dad had an 85000lb Hitachi ex for several years, That thing was a beast. Was a bit of $$...

Bump. Looking at an old 550 now. Got an education on mini ex prices...wow by the pound they are pricey, Need something for stump removal and 1st digging out a burn pit. (the JD 550G-LT is in use by another family member at a different local and will be for the foreseeable future) I...

Yep, agree if the 3930 has 7+ GPM, should work just fine:)

Thread Bump Wondering if you ever found a mini ex Eric, kind of looking myself. If you did find and buy a mini ex what did you get and how has it worked out?

Well then I think the only other concern is speed of the hydraulics if using the same pump that runs the 3 point lift. I know on my 3000 the 3 point pumps were around 4-5 GPM and mine had the optional crank driven Vickers pump which was close to 17 GPM, The FEL hydraulics were almost "to...

Depends. Does your 3930 have power assisted steering? If it does should be no problem. From one of your Pics looks like a hydraulic ram on the front axle? My 3000 steered easily with the power assist and a 730? FEL, without power assist of some sort and a heavily loaded bucket at a dead stop...

Not James Webb related, but, tomorrow NASA will attempt to launch Artemis 1 unmanned SLS to the moon on a ~42 day mission at 8:33 eastern time. Here is hoping they finally have all the bugs out of this system... Lets Go back to the Moon. NASA channel will have some coverage about the...

edit removed post, Duracell used to make the coppertop batteries in USA looks like they offshored production like the rest

4wd Compact tractors , right? In utility tractors Oliver had 4x4 in the 1900 and was available in 1962 I have a soft spot for the 30 series tractors of Mahindra, a used 4x4 5530 at the right price would be tempting. I like the large front tires for a 55hp tractor (9.5 x 24), to many of...

Don't forget converting the cash that bought the hay into manure.

They made tractors long before automobiles. Mr Lambo took offense to Ferrari telling him to stick to tractors after an exchange of words. https://atticcapital.com/behind-the-lamborghini-ferrari-feud/

Not to hijack the response Roy, but I did get a quote on a 78" inverted Erskine from the local Kubota dealer. He said they could lock in last years price because they had already placed the order for a few 78" units in April. IIRC $7600 with the hydraulic rotator. That is with Me picking...

Anyone else a bit surprised that there appear to be only a Very few TBN members with inverted blowers. Maybe I am wrong, but looks like well under 10 that have pull type blowers. I have a couple reasons that imo will make it a big improvement for me, first I have a damaged back, plowing in...

edit Rhino 554 has been a Good tractor. 29 years and counting.

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Roy I ordered a WIFO 84 inch pull behind for my tractor. Only a little info and 2 vids I could find. They were back ordered so I probably won't see it till November Looks to be well built and weighs 1220lb. Ordered with the hydraulic deflector and comes with a hydraulic shoot rotator.

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No argument, I agree more the same than different. Given a choice though, not sure the new machines with 2 pumps or less is superior or a real "advancement". if I buy a new tractor if given a choice between a single pump for everything, or a tractor with a steering pump, FEL pump and...

Mmm... just ordered a stump bucket SSQA and the seller is titanattachments on ebay. Haven't even received it yet, ad still say Titan? https://www.ebay.com/usr/titanattachments?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2559

Congrats on the new more capable tractor as well. Agree with above , switch over to SS Quick Attach/ bob tach right out of the gate then buy only QA attachments. The other early to do imo would be get some weight on that 3 point if you will be moving good sized bales.

That similar sized pump total output does seem to be the norm on new under 60 HP machines, but as an example on older tractors, my 1967 Ford 3000 tractor ~40 HP had a 16+ GPM crank driven pump (FEL) a 5 GPM power steering pump, a ~5 GPM rockshaft 3point pump and an SOS trans pump only 40...

Not familiar with that particular China built tractor. On my Shanghai there is a separate scotch yoke pump in the transmission sump that powers just the 3 point rockshaft cylinder. I think some other China tractors run everything off of a pump mounted to the engine front cover and then some...

"The OEM filters only filter down to 80 microns (spin on pre filter) and the bowl separator engine mounted filter is even less than 80 microns whereas a fuel polishing unit like a Racor can filter down to 30 microns or less" WoW. Kubota changed to HPCR and Only installed 80 micron...

They sell everything and mainly transport by semi loads except what they store to feed their beef cows and some horses. In another couple weeks it will all be in barns. They bring the big loader tractors over and round robin the big trucks.

Pic of the field we pulled off of this year, one of the large square bale piles in the distance.

Homeowner to hired crew, Good thing you are bonded. Crew Forman : What's Bonding?

Ordered one of the Titan units. Need to remove one stump for sure where we are installing an 18 by 30 carport. Right now the JD 550GLT which is shared is at another family members property and will be needed for a while, and I only have a 10 k rated trailer and the other 2 that family...

Yep same here a BP 2 post installed myself about 10 years ago. Did a 4 new off road tire mount, balance, and install on a Jeep Grand Cherokee today using the lift. Agree with LouNY the knee's aren't what they once were... That part is worse than lifting the tires/wheels up to get the...

making due with 14 down and 4 up on the now ancient Mobley, but at $22 a month not complaining

Thanks! Excited to use it this winter for sure. That sounds like a plan on adjusting the gear clearances. Maybe try a little looser and if that doesn't do it a a bit tighter. I have a posi unit in a Car right now that is noisy but it is definitely to loose. Have had starters on cars...

The travelling cheap tool sales company was spelled the same as the Iconic diesel engine manufacturer but combined with Tools so Cummins Tools Have to admit I still have an old bench grinder I bought decades ago when they "rolled" through town and a Coleman pressure washer as well oddly...

At least they didn't spell it Cummings...

I think there may be a way to quiet down the auger drive. Before I ordered the WIFO did a bit of research on how the mechanicals are set up and the Erskine is very simple and a strong design, but requires a good greasing session every year. If the factory was skimping on grease during...

Well I decided to call Durattach which carries both lines and turns out the Dealer is even more local than the Kubota business. I asked if they had any complaints on the Wifo's they had sold and they said no. After thinking some more decided that I will probably wait for a year or two on...

We are down to 3 horses Now. Still Never going back to small bales. I Like the Large squares. Our hay supplier was really busy this year (on track for about 5000 bales) He loaded us at the field last year, but this year asked if we could load and haul our own from the field. He said we...

Actually Sawyer Rob pointed that out in post 12 I think.

Thank You Citydude. That is the kind of info i need. I would prefer to give the local guys the business but things could have gone better yesterday when I jumped on my motorcycle and drove 30 miles to look at the smaller Erskine to check out the build quality. No one available to point...

We used a 70000 BTU pellet stove at a place I worked. Early on we installed a fairly large UPS (Uninterruptable Power Supply). In 12 years Never lost heating ability

I did pull some heavy logs with my Ford 3000 but it had oversize 14.9 x 28 fully loaded with calcium Chloride AG tires with chains and an 1100 lb box blade with a chain hook up to pull from and diff lock. It would have been a full pucker experience on any type of hills. Which leads me to what...

Good video that ate some deep snow. It is weird trying to find dealers of certain brands near me No Pronovost, Farm King, Lucknow, or Meteor near that I can find. The company in Utah that can ship the WIFO also sells Erskine and is making the local Kubota dealer look real good on pricing...

Interesting that the one link states the Kawasaki engines average life hours at 3500 and the Kohler at 1000 hours.

Got the price for a 78" Erskine with PB hydraulic rotator, $7650 not as bad as I thought , but after talking to the sales person the width is actually a 72 and the wings make it 78. The salesman said that the WIFO units were actually also very good quality like the Erskine. After checking...

Thanks for that info on the Fan , yeah 27 inch by 10 deep does sound like it might load it pretty heavy. That is important since my Rhino only has six gears forward, but has enough power for an 85 inch tiller in 1st gear, we used to run in 3rd for light snow same for running the brush hog...

Yeah unfortunately the problems with the deck are shaft, pulley, gear problems, stripped timing belt and other mechanical issues. If it was a welding problem I could probably take care of it.

Thread Bump Thinking about upcoming winter and considering an inverted pull behind 78-84 inch model for my Rhino tractor. Prices are probably going up again rolling into winter . Hoping to save maybe some money buying as it gets over 90*. There is a new 78" Erskine available locally...

I will be gentle with the X 500 for now. I Get it... you sound just like me, except when I talk about the expletive Honda 4518 Hydro mower. Sometimes it is luck of the draw. I really can't get as mad at used equipment when problems show up, never really know for sure what they have...

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Well I am pretty much done rolling the 3/4 minus. Managed to put a couple more holes in the roller.Grr I did put the hitch on it... wife wanted to pull a very small trailer. But it is now also the Go to mower with the Gilson rider now for smaller areas. This JD already had ~800 hours on...

I remember this question being asked on Letterman or Johnny Carson of an old farmer who had just won a lottery. Went something like: I think I'll just keep farming till I'm broke again. Edit: First take care of any medical problems, You need your health, then eliminate any debt...

FIL just replaced his older 2 stroke 60HP outboard on his pontoon boat with a new 85 HP Suzuki 4 stroke ~$10000 with controls and install. He just got the first 8 hours on the engine and oil light started flashing. Got the cover off and engine was at the correct oil level, limped it into the...

25 HP model does not compare well to a Branson 2515 The loader itself weighs about double on the Branson and lifts More than twice as much and it also lifts almost 20 inches higher as well at 105 inches to 85" pin height 5 lug rear axle versus 8 on the Branson 3 range hydro versus 2 speed. etc.

I switched 2 of the lawn tractors to adjustable weight suspension seats that can be flipped forward for rainy days. Think they were under $130 US Definitely ride better in the rough. They also come with a slider for fore/aft adjustment. The ride quality was most important to me...

Was the old deck beat up or rusted out? How many hours to wear out your old deck? The 800 hour x500 we bought seemed to have a really decent deck and aged well other than the anti scalp wheels

Should be able to do a video or phone conference call with the judge and lawyers "on the record" Still get sworn in and cross examined. With the continuances, it might save several road trips.

Thanks for reminding me. East coast must get it first. I have had it set to record for a week now, which starts in less than an hour local time.

Very Nice trailer Bet he gets 10 years out of it before buying some wood. I like wood decks, Slipped and fell on a metal deck once, it hurt. Then again if a person orders diamond plate, falling chance is reduced.

That sure sounds like the injection pump solid roller cam failure where the lifter turns in its bore and then destroys the timing gears which also allows piston to valve contact.

And how much more science, technology and cost went into the first of those two "camera's" versus the second? answer: More than a few orders of magnitude. That does not include exposure time either, which was several hours of data accumulation for the first picture. ps. The WEBB image is...

Cough.

Scientific American newest on Webb This deep field, taken by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), is a composite made from images at different wavelengths, totaling 12.5 hours – achieving depths at infrared wavelengths beyond the Hubble Space Telescope’s deepest fields, which took weeks...

Same in Spokane. It has got so bad they passed a law that requires all information related to the Cat and to prove you are the owner if you try to sell to a pawn or metal recycler. Glad the local people got a law passed for once. Sale of catalytic converters to recyclers have dropped...

If it works out like our 550GLT did you should be a happy camper. Congrats on the new machine :).

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At least there is a chance the Blow, Fill, Seal machines were designed, engineered and built here in the USA by Great American companies like Weiler Engineering.

Another Vote for Blaze King. Would not have any other Although with ~600 sq ft. even the Princess model might be a bit much.

I have a BB60 Woods Brush Bull with a slip clutch. It has hit everything from 4x4's to tires to concrete blocks that were hidden in fallow fields I mowed for friends and family. It has taken it all in stride No complaints. Bought at an auction for $650 thought that was to much 20 years...

Yeah, during COVID It really helped America when Mylan decided to off shore production to India as the largest American maker of generic Drugs.

Very Interesting , First I have seen of the SG 55/AG 60 Nozzle difference in size, I knew it was common with other models and torches. I will measure with a drill bit and caliper what I have right now. This gets more complicated on the LOTOS LTPDC2000d since they have changed the torch...

Great, mine is working just fine as well. used it to plasma cut up a house trailer frame recently. On 2nd set of batteries and lost count of the clear faceplates. I ordered them directly from antra.

Oh I have and will keep my Oxy acetylene, In fact just replaced the hoses and instead of having my Acetylene gauge rebuilt just bought a new Victor. Will need to swap tanks eventually . I am sure it will be a shock when I see the refill price at CO-OP I would keep the Oxy set up just for...

OH Not where I was Going. But do see your point. All the world needs are more lawsuits. CP 3 is proven with a good record. I guess at about 200 K miles I should expect to have to replace the injectors as consumable wear parts though. I find it interesting that the CP3 was always able...

I have used mine both 240 and 120V. I disagree on the power output though. It definitely has more output on 240v input. Some of the dual voltage units even have a separate scale around the setting knob on the faceplate for the 2 input voltages Agree on the consumables, there are no fine...

For an extra $45 if buying through amazon you can get a four year warranty added at check out. Watched the review, I agree with him on running the unit hard and often out of the gate, especially if you forgo the extra warranty. I did not buy ant extra warranty with my LOTOS so I ran it hard...

RAM trucks with Cummins power have switched back to CP 3 pumps, If it is only a "fuel" problem then why is it not killing even older CP 3 pumps in large numbers? Sure sounds like the CP 4 is not as tough, and from reports it sends metal everywhere when it begins to fail Not something that is...

Hero cut 35 is likely in your budget BrandX over on welding web tests out a lot of the less expensive plasma's. Check out some posts on this thread, post#77 shows a cut made with a little 35 amp unit. (Irontron) The hero cut is an arcsonic unit which is who builds the LTPDC2000d looks like...

I have the 3 in 1 LTPDC2000d version LOTOS makes in October it will be 7 years old. Its very first job was sectioning a complete car into pieces of 4x4 or less to go to the recycler. Today cut up an entire 55 foot mobile home frame. For some reason the one I got just won't die. I think it...

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/kubota-l6060-engine-failure.434620/ Everything failed, according to Kubota the ECU, pump and pretty much every other Injection related part. jmo but can't see gambling on a new Kubota without also purchasing KTAC $10000 for a single repair of...

Agree with that. My Grille Guard was a factory John Deere Part with JD stickers on the box. There was no packing of any kind in the box. If it had been a tight fit maybe that would make sense, but it was loose fitting the top bar was a bit marred up as well from rattling around. I...

that tractor, Mmm a Mars tractor rover :) maybe Not 1 % atmosphere of mainly CO2 wouldn't run at all. Mike Rowe gets er Done and I Like his SWEAT pledge, maybe motivate the young ones. maybe Not it sounds like work, and taking responsibility for ones self...

At least you got everything you ordered. My grille guard box showed up with a hole big enough in it that it lost some of the parts. 752436

yeah Visceral. This sub 1000cc ride had to get the heart pumping. H2R Take that electric motorcycle! Great quote under the vid "This bike is perfect for the beginners! Must buy..."

Yep liking the X500 I had ordered a factory Brush Guard thru amazon. Box showed up with large holes punched in it. No one was home and knowing myself I still would have accepted it anyway. Sure enough small parts were missing (just a bolt and washer and one of 2 stepped spacers. I figured...

I think electric will be neat but, Agree. It just is not going to inspire and make the heart beat jump and rate increase like a well tuned engine.. Every time I opened up my old Z 1000 or this new 900 I am smiling ear to ear. I can't imagine even carrying a 100+ foot wheelie on a new...

(Taryl fixes all) has a decent rebuild vid on the Tuff Torque (LA 130) Hydro. Typical Taryl vid. 😄 Glad the oil in my new to me K72b's Oil doesn't look like what they poured out of the K46

Well at least the Big four will have input and agree on a swappable battery architecture that will have a standardized design. I think that is a better and more preferable way of approaching all electric bikes than having the EPA or like EU governmental agency mandate something they...

My dad used to say something like, God never created a more perfect machine for turning cash into manure... than a horse, but at least a few of them are a bit smarter than chickens.

I agree. I did not want to criticize the new Ryobi she chose. But I think after storing it through a few really cold winters and some time in the sun plus use on rough ground, it is just a matter of time until the control handle breaks.

No, Sorry but that is not correct on the Rams. My truck (2003 model year) is the 1st year of the 3rd gen CP3 Common Rails it is an H.O. (high output 305 hp, 555 ft lb.) but has no emission controls. The unicorn Common rail. No cat, def, egr, intake butterfly, just common rail. At some...

Wife bought a 40 volt Ryobi self propelled electric mower at Home depot yesterday. Gets it home starts assembly and notices both arms(the handle) are broken (These new electrics are mainly Plastic.) She heads back to HD with the "new" mower and the assistant says I doubt it was broken in the box...

Ever heard a 2 stroke Detroit (GM) up close? they also Rev higher than most diesels as well. Neat engine but a real screamer. Always thought our Case Agri King had a very quiet 6.6 liter 6 cylinder turbo diesel Have a T250 Bobcat with a Kubota V3300 DIT in the extended family and imo it...

AI is getting closer for sure. Really Interested to see what Tesla comes up with this fall. Tesla moved AI day back a month but may have a prototype built by then. (September 30th) https://electrek.co/2022/06/21/tesla-tracking-working-prototype-humanoid-robot-end-september/

Did not know that on that BMW. My BIL has put a lot of miles on his other BMW, a 2008? F800 GS Adventure. He took it all the way into South America on one ride. I know the Stator has puked a couple times. Overall been a Good bike I think. He has wanted the R model for some time. I Got...

I think H.B. "Toby" Halicki started the car wrecking craze with the Original Gone in 60 seconds. 93 cars wrecked plus the longest chase scene in cinematic history. They say Toby never walked the same after the one Mustang jump, Back then all the stunts were real, sometimes they cut up...

Wow, funny you mentioned an R model, my BIL went 2 up with my sister on his 5 day since purchase 2015 R Bimmer 1200 and I rode my z900RS today for a little trip to a local dam. The water is moving through real well.

Thanks for advising us about those facts. Your advice is noted.

Obviously, that is a 1977 or 1978 TA not a 1976 SMH 😄 Is that Cheryl Tiegs???

Yes. Really appreciating the build quality and especially parts availability for this JD rider. Looks like the 48 C and 54 C decks are approaching 16 years of continuous production. After a fair amount of mowing and listening to the stacked idler pulley It sounds like the bearings-...

Yeah, I thought it was funny our old MTD that we bought the x 500 to replace has a full size screw on hydro filter and also has a reservoir that looks to be about 3 times the volume of the K72 plus it is also divorced from the hydro unit which may be better at dissipating heat. Today I...

Have a couple Mahindra sales brochures from about 2008 for the 30 series and also the little 25 horse model as well. IIRC both say 98% of Mahindra owners would recommend Mahindra tractors to a friend. Mahindra has such a diverse model line built by themselves and other companies...

Did something change with JD's x series? the 2008 we just bought says USA and John Deere as the builder.

Might also Consider a FAVER Grapple https://www.faverinc.com/SCX%20grapple%20features.htm I am a fan of open tine Grapples, Also trying to maximize the Grapples opening distance if possible like Xfaxman shows in the linked diagram https://www.brainerdtoolsandmore.com/round-tine-grapple.html...

Update No records, but I did get the Original owners manual today, and am holding the Husky dealer to one set of 3 new compatible deck blades. They did not order any or know if they had any in stock because JD is a bit tight on the info according to the parts person. Told them I would...

An engineer Holley carbs and Blower engineer that Does know his stuff poked a bit of fun at himself and all engineers over on another site I visit his Non engineer friend sent him the post below Pretty funny and accurate Boost Engineer A very good FRIEND (who is not an...

For the near future. Space X given another 3 years will "hopefully" have Starship and a new human rated capsule ready. It doesn't hurt that NASA is beginning to finally shift some of Artemis moon missions over as well. Once SpaceX gets going on "production" Starships, They won't...

"Is Husky Husqvara, is that something else? The only "Husky" equipment I've known was very cheesy looking light duty yard tractors sold at retail stores." speaking of mythical Malcolm Smith, Steve McQueen, and Bruce Brown called their bikes Huskys... Husqvarna learned a LOT about tough...

Well made some more progress on the x500 today removed the hood and prepprd the hood for some fiber glass repair. It is not going to be close to perfect. The hood was drilled at the crack ends by PO and he used what appears to be white spackling for the repair Not sure on that but that white...

Why Lock a thread when we may get an answer at some point? I like the design some tractors have (mine included) that use a large nut threaded on with a keyed retaining washer that gets bent over a large 6 sided nut as a lock. For the front shaft to dislodge itself from the housing, the...

Nope, North 40 outfitters. They pulled the 2 cans and I talked to a manager at the front as well and he said they would have the workers watch for people getting into the can tops in the future. They thanked me for not just putting them back on the shelf and we discussed that if sold...

Yeah, but those old Chargers almost needed the body panels (front clip) realigned after driving on a dirt road... let alone jumping one. That show is responsible for totaling over ~300 of restorable cars.

Can't wait If it does as well as Hubble did considering having to overcome Hubbles original defects We should be in for many major treats.

That mower was plagued by problems. to name a few the pto had a brake that could not be adjusted to release before the deck spindles engaged so the only way not to kill the 18 hp engine was set the throttle wide open and slam the engagement lever into engage it would smoke both the brake and...

I find the riding mower deck comments interesting. In all of the Riding mowers we have had, never any problem with dents or rust through or bad cracking, just bent spindles mangled or sheared off blades, destroyed bearings, bent pulleys, broken or ripped belts. I did have to straighten one...

Disagree on that particular case, that elderly lady (79) really did need skin grafts. She had 3rd degree burns. That is how bad that coffee burned her. And the Lady offered to settle for 20 K that is after spending 8 days in the hospital. McDonalds refused. I remember how hot Micky d's...

Yeah we really did, and It was was used commercially for over a decade for multiple rental properties my dad owned when he was offered a virtually new Honda Hydrostat mower which he bought he gave us the MTD within about three years he started to intensely dislike the Honda and paid us to mow...

I Wish... I posted in the 1st thread opener that we have a free cub Cadet i need to pick up , But was completely wrong on that, It is a Coast to Coast MTD with a blown engine. But the deck is Good I am told. The deck that is flat wore out on our Co-Op MTD Hydrostat (and really isn't the...

Yeah I Mowed about 3 acres with it today. I disarmed both the seat and the reverse blade lock out. Readjusted both reverse and forward pedals for more travel to increase speed. Was amazed how fast I finished everything, wife was watching and said you just mowed more ground than we get done...

Did a little clean up and other than the Hood needing crack repair. And either the suspension seat off the MTD or a new Yellow J D The X500 actually looks pretty Good Going to check if it can be backed up and keep the blades spinning also checked the HST oil is nice and clean.

So their title of "Another step down" is just referring to Cummins able to market a .9 liter diesel engine not that Cummins has again lowered it's standards. I absolutely think the B series engines are The 3/4 and one ton truck Bench mark for reliability. Casual reading of the article name...

Words to live by. One thing about mistakes (at least with me) I tend to learn from them, and the lessons seem to stick. Will be switching to pallet forks soon to unload a new 18 x 30 Versa tube car port, you can bet I will double check my pin and upper ^ engagement when mounting the forks...

Actually from what was in a linked article sometime back on TBN and "IIRC"- when Cummins revamped the design possibly with Kukje input, they switched from a replaceable liner block to a parent material block, and they reinforced some areas as well as thickening the block to head surface(s) as...

Yep, I haven't tried the pulling up test yet but watched a vid that concurs with your advice. Did JD make an X 500 without the switch pull up feature?

Thanks, Sounds Good . I mowed one of the front yards tonight and the X 500 is growing on me . It is a Nice and quiet deck with really good blade speed. Checked all the spindle bearings No play or noise in them at all. I am going to disarm the PTO cut out when reversing . We mow with...

No not yet the lady that consigned it was going to see what her husband had in the garage. I am Hoping we get a paper full service manual. maybe an Operators manual to. I am a devout manual reader any way so here is hoping. Actually this mower is quite a step up in power and cutting...

Well My Trusty MTD Hydrostat is still going Strong.... But the Deck has had it and no parts available to fix it this time. Wife said that's It -I hate driving that Gilson and we need a Mower Today... I said will all be --a-ned If I will Buy a new Plastic Home Depot or Walmart Mower, So we...

Tesla would have produced more raw materials from recycled batteries but not enough are failing so far. https://electrek.co/2022/05/09/tesla-increase-battery-recycling-capacity-battery-packs/#:~:text=Last%20year%2C%20Tesla%20reported%20that,tons%20of%20cobalt%20in%202020. a quote from above...

I stand corrected on SS Was in a hurry, "First mistake" yesterday switching from bucket to forks and snapped the levers down when the lower mount on the right side was in the dirt... moved a roll top desk and was going to switch back to the bucket when I went to unlock the right latch notice I...

My dad never threw the TV, but one time I forgot and left my new Neil Diamond album on his "at the time" Hi end Sony turntable /AM-FM/ 8 Track home stereo, and he turned it on and thought is was going to be the Marty Robbins album he had last played. My brand new album made it about 200...

Have to agree after changing All of my attachments over from a Fast attach "PIN on set up" to skid steer. If I ever get to lazy to flip a couple levers I probably should give up using a tractor. edit: I am not saying Euro hitch is not superior, But with the "availability" differences in USA...

Eric, Definitely has to be much stronger on the new base plate, but thinking about anything with much mass hitting the top of the guard really just demonstrates how "lever effect of torque" multiplies force. That is one thing on older /uglier tractors that utilize an "upper" FEL...

Wow almost ten years have passed, time flies, still working good for chains, also forms a rudimentary Grill guard and carries a hammer as well. Never know when you might need a hammer.

Yeah, I was surprised in just how "different" the arc sounds when doing any single or double pulse welding . Process Sounds totally different. Actually noticed myself laughing the first time I used it. (Made me giddy:) The MIGs can Go into spray mode during the pulse phase. Gets more...

I think it was worth getting the Pulsed MIG The pulse I use more on aluminum but have used it on steel as well and it does reduce spatter. A feature less mentioned of the HTP Pro Pulse is the ST-arc. I definitely noticed this MIGS ability to get deep into a corner (extended stick out) and...

AC TIG is Necessary to TIG Aluminum unless you can afford bottles of Helium which are very pricy and hard to get from what I have heard. I can confirm the HTP 220MTS can MIG aluminum without a spool Gun. Really like mine. But am somewhat of a newbee with it. It has quite a few programs and...

Ordered Lots of parts when I had the 3000 Ford It was always a pleasure to deal with Yesterdays Tractors. I Hope this gets resolved for you Soon.

This short mean time before regen, will burn a significant amount more diesel over the service life of the tractor regardless of how clean the exhaust output is... No way I would even consider a new LS if they stand by that regen timing. Agree that's Horrible It would be...

Edit somehow I wiped out half of my response Storm 215C has Got great reviews as well as a LONG warranty. Very Happy with my HTP Pro Pulse 220 MTS and my old Lincoln TIG 300 300 7 year old LOTOS takes care of my plasma cutting, AC TIG with a Plasma ... Not sure anyone has that Yet...

There were some other Air Force versions My favorite, similar to this one aired locally on a station many years ago, SR-71 and Star Spangled Banner sign off

We lived in a valley bottom of a ski resort. between two hills To have TV on the RCA console dad had us kids run 300 feet of twin lead up the mountain side then up into the tallest Pine tree we could find. Dad topped it and mounted the antenna on top. We used walkie talkies to get the...

Does that Massey have an FEL on it? Can't tell from the video. If it does, does it drive the hydraulic pump off of the front of the crankshaft, My Ford 3000 made sounds somewhat similar to that when it was shearing off the splines on the pump and shaft. I have had and heard more than a...