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True story on the PTO lengths. I have a wheeled PTO driven seed/fertilizer spreader. family member needed it for their large fields. I was busy using my tractor and they had inherited Dad's restored JD model R and we all thought it should work. They picked up the spreader and they got...

If he calls for it again , I would direct him to apply the $50 he saved not paying you and apply it to a rental, or if he prefers a tiller purchase of his choice.

Well while waiting for Webb, Image of Sagittarius A is in from the radio telescopes: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/12/science/black-hole-photo.html

Agree as above, but it won't hurt to check If he is the original buyer and keeps records there maybe a " Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin."

Yeah for anything requiring good fit up, especially short cuts on flat plate or square tubing requiring a miter cut I just use the Rage 3. I do have to wear ear muffs for the sound though. Long cuts or weird things like cutting a driveline U joint out, the Lotos plasma has been real handy.

He can afford a new tractor... He can afford to buy his own implements... I agree with the idea that he is more than willing to put to large of a tiller on that size of Branson. Also that if something goes wrong, and he does hurt the tractor, sounds like the kind of person that will...

Well there is the psychopathic characteristics of the "Personage" of "some" corporations from the documentary The Corporation They have No Body to Incarcerate and No Soul to Send to Hell... Lots of Good well run Corporations out there The majority imo. But there are some that over their...

Right, Sorry, I was just speculating, by adding in Webb. Because the "timing." The "Biggest announcement since 2019" Was a ( in direct reference) to the worldwide radio telescopes and the data processing producing a new image of the Sagittarius A area, and like etpm points out...

I find it interesting that they are calling it the "biggest" announcement since 2019, hope we are not disappointed, with that kind of billing. Maybe they are going to image the same spot with Webb and release images together. I mean what a first fully operational official image for Webb...

Yeah, this one still has the sound and yet more "pull" than my old z1000 had. Handles much better and sometimes when really getting on it the front end comes up, :D unless the traction control is on. I have got used to the look of the horizontal rear mono shock. Sure rides better over rough...

well while waiting for Webb... wish # 3 above may have some new data/ image of The supermassive Black hole at Milky Way center according to Anton very soon May 12th

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Burned 744700,744701 ours before the moratorium started man that burned hot.. Singed the tractor a bit to pushing the sides in .

I like my straight round ones . easily replaceable and with no front bar they penetrate well. They and the tractor are pretty dirty from pushing the burn pile back today . Cough. At least we didn't fall in the pit :)

YEP, waiting for them to point (once fully functional) in a direction that the Hubble showed empty space in "deep field." Also point it to an area where Hubble has had trouble with dust obscuring visible light. Want to see images of Sagittarius A Milky Way center Supermassive Black hole...

Yep, lent my 3500 4x4 Ram and 20 foot 5th wheel trailer to my brother to haul a vehicle to his house. It just has the dial with little LEDs. Apparently it was a bit muddy in the back area and he engaged the transfer case 4x4. He unloaded the vehicle, but forgot to put my truck back in two...

Almost getting to the point of a "restraint of trade" lawsuit against the rule makers.

Yep, the so called CPI has been so twisted over the years it now looks like a pretzel to get these low ball inflation numbers.

Registered my muscle car just to get a personalized plate that might not be available in the future. Doing body work- not even driving the car right now. Got a nasty notice from the State to provide Insurance proof or they would rescind the registration and fine me $75 bucks to...

edit Was pricing #2 and better Fir/Larch 2 x 6 x 16's to replace my small trailers bed $27.50 a piece If I get fancy and select pressure treated $40 a piece YIKES! Diesel jumped again, `$5.40 gallon Every trip that I can ride my bike to town I will, but it won't haul lumber...

Thanks, after looking through other vids- it does look like there is almost no chance of being able to back up. Hopefully lives of Bystanders, Police, and even the runners will be saved.

I noticed they did not show another scenario where once stopped the driver hammers it wide open after shifting into reverse, possibly unwinding/releasing the grappler, then smashing in the front of the police vehicle.

I would check the side to side free play when you get the new lift arm. Some tractor 3 points arm pivots are not on the same plane (axis) as the sway control links. On my tractor the side to side free play diminishes as the implement is lifted to full height. That has caused me to...

Could have pulled a large slug of oil ( especially if there is any type of PCV in place) that leaked and was trapped in the intake manifold. Maybe a possibility? Once the vacuum increased as the engine ran? Oil trapped from being on its side? More info, some tests, and an update...

I would worry more about forgetting to disengage 4 x 4 and doing any turning on dry pavement. Sharp turns over bumpy ground with little or no 3 point weight while repeatedly carrying a max load on the FEL. Front axles that utilize a double shear outer hub pivot mount are a tougher design...

Gilson Upgrade for a smoother ride! Figured if suspension seats are Good for tractors they are Good for riding mowers. Should smooth out some of our rougher mowing spots and save some sore back evenings.

Do you have a Co-Op / Cenex locally? Very Good (all most certain) chance they carry red diesel.

Yamaha Set To Join Africa Eco Race With The new Ténéré 700 World Raid I would watch bits of this race if there is coverage. https://www.rideapart.com/news/580888/yamaha-joins-africa-eco-race-tenere700/

Wouldn't they need the original members password to accomplish that? edit Now that I think about it, a few weeks back there was a bunch of posts by long term members that had an under 10 post count. Maybe you are on to something

OLD posts I still enjoy my Grandpa's 1976 Gilson 16 hp It has some good points metal gear Peerless transaxle Briggs Industrial / Commercial V twin Virtually no plastic firewood duty 569074

Interesting question, I find it hopeful that wind generation is being installed at some chemical/oil superfund sites to provide energy. https://semspub.epa.gov/work/11/175561.pdf We do need OIL / GAS / Nuclear (Fission) reactors for Quite some time to come, and pretty much any new tech...

That is similar to our first cart , but ours is a 1970 Cushman Golfster with a box. We got it for free but it needed some work for sure. 11 hp kohler got a new piston ring set ( was burning a LOT of oil) , gaskets, carb, fuel pump, and rear tires. Still needs new fronts and wheel bearings...

Edited my post above, and a couple thoughts here . Sounds like you will be burning a superior firewood to Pine and wood that will burn for a longer time which is good. If you keep the stove going full time in the winter and once the house is up to temp at which point the King stove can be...

That pic shows a 2 post advantage, ie. when a vehicle body has to be off the frame job. Four posts have advantages to just depends on uses.

Have had 2 BK Princess Cat stoves, our "new" one is now 14 years old and I finally replaced the cat last year , edit: plus added a couple tips. Probably should have replaced the catalyst at year 8. A new exact match metal Cat was about $250 from Midwest Hearth (Very fair $). I...

I Hope TYM leaves some Branson things intact- like the heavy duty castings / weight, the high FEL capabilities, steel body panels, 8 lug rear axles-not six, simple electronics, and doesn't decide to "improve" these things.

To paraphrase Sandy Munro : Intelligence can be Measured, but Stupidity is truly Unlimited...

Stop. Stop, Now you got me thinking "Again" about a T7, CB 500X, CRF300 Rally or maybe that new Norden "Husky" 901 Maybe I will use you guys for "Normal" examples with the wife , Gee Honey, Bunch of the Guys over on TBN Always keep a varied stock of motorcycles at all times. Seems...

Haha Alright, you kind of caught me there on my purchase. But, have made a few town trips already and if "just" the fuel cost is counted- it looks good on paper as long as ALL the ancillaries/externalities are completely ignored. Riding always puts a smile on my face. The...

Was that a T7 or a Super Tenere? Looks like a T7? but heard the passenger seat would not do for 2 up riding?? Oh,..... made it farther through the article Two T7's?? one ridden in fact two up. Great travel story and Great Pics. Lately caught up watching Noraly Alaska adventure (Itchy...

57 lb less 472lb vs. 529lb and claimed HP 1978 ~85 Hp 2018 ~110Hp

Had to sell my 1978 Kawasaki z1000 when times got a bit rough. With gas and diesel being so expensive now figured the time was right to replace my old Z. New to me 2018 Z900 RS Love the heated grips and other amenities. Haven't even cleaned it up yet still has the dust from storage at...

Weeping willow took a beating in the last ice storm Headed for the burn pile using recently QA converted Grapple No more pin on attachment's Woo whoo

Yep. looks like it also pounded top ring land out of the piston 1 New piston for that hole needed for sure.

This is a long shot but happened to me. I hauled a bit over the max weight rating of my trailer and the trailer tires were a size larger than spec. Had some dips in the road from construction and tore the tread off somewhat like the pic. It occurred to me that when I went through the dips the...

Well if nothing else the tractor will likely burn through more diesel, and at diesel prices "these days" that would be enough to want the amount of time between regen maximized. Was just looking at some posts about how much extra diesel is burned in a full size diesel truck per regen and the...

Just a question here. During regeneration aren't pollutant's released from the exhaust system increased??? If so, and if most tractors do it every 50-200 hours, wouldn't that mean that this tractor is in fact exceeding overall allowable pollution output per it's hours of overall use? ps...

Yeah it took some work. I was going to enlarge the throat of the blocks if my bushings did not work. The bushing walls were "thin" for sure. I will enlarge the blocks if the bushings I made fail. Today spent some time on the pallet fork conversion. After thinking on it for a while...

If you change the grapple lid the design posted is somewhat similar to a round tined construction grapple using short tines that are tied together closer to the bucket back. Some round tined grapples do have closed in back walls and a floor . That is the basic design of my grapple. Look...

Watch this on inertial guidance. edit youtube removed -here is another on the same subject Draper, Siemens and some other MIT folks really advanced our understanding of "place"

Grandaughter inherited her dads 94 Grande Cherokee 4.0. I think it is just about to roll over 300000.

Well I will be impressed if it is 1/3 as reliable as "AMC's" straight six that Chrysler used for years in some of the Grand Cherokees and Wranglers. Although a long six they are bullet proof.

Edit Yep, which is what I added when I changed it to fast attach. I Like the pic you posted. Might be the best way to Go. Add some rectangular stock or spacer flat stock to the bottom of the Forks body and then tack in the plate I got in the kit, after cutting out the center where the...

More Plasma cutting to get an idea of what needs modded Mmm this one is going to need some work... I am sure a solution will present itself.

Finished up the Grapple, hand plasma cut the pieces out and re used some of it by flipping the rolled piece upside down and then adding a flat bar above it, This gives lots of room for the levers. Fit up left a bit to be desired. Test time as a Snow Grapple? Last Pic is where this thread...

We were aliens when man stepped on the moon, and will be again if we can do the same on Mars. Have to agree with Elon Musk on his statement : I Think fundamentally the future is vastly more exciting and interesting if we are a spacefaring Civilization and a multi-planet species than if...

Thanks! Really put it to the test today. Plowed about 250 feet of driveway that had not been touched since December. Worked great the only thing different is that I cant "Shake the bucket" to get stuck snow out anymore. With the pin on there was enough play that it could be shocked loose...

Someday the dogs may just snap. Years ago I used to walk my dad's Big Lab when he vacationed out of town. On the route there was a family with two aggressive large dogs , like what the OP is describing. After my dad returned I told him those dogs were eventually going to attack someone or...

I suffer from the "Divergent" thinking syndrome. Then get so tired of over thinking, end up switching to "Convergent" thinking as I get closer to solving a problem. :)

I think there are even knock offs of Knock offs butchered a couple cuts today, working on my QA conversion- thought the china cutter finally bit the dust. But it was defective new consumables. Literally had just put in new ones and they were defective would not cut for anything just half...

A quick test of breaking out a chunk of a frozen snow berm seems ok. Have a couple reinforcing pieces to the lower pin brackets on the bucket. Need to grind out a buggered weld or two. Lots of clean up, it was getting dark and was tired, but we need the tractor /bucket tomorrow. Already...

Made some more progress today. 1st pics from yesterday and then into today

Yes I think so. Have made some progress . I am starting with the Koyker pin on bucket conversion while integrating the QA lever plates. My bucket has a large round tube that is offset rearward and would be in the way of the latch levers for other QA and if I mod the levers it might cause...

Ah if that is already covered maybe power outlets (120 plus 240 VAC for welder) and a nearby air hose connection and self retracting reel. roll-able tool chest?

Oh yeah the accessories... One of the first I bought was a roll-able oil drain.

Shoe Goo works in a Pinch as well- but not as pretty

So if we take the average CUT that can lift 2k to full height to Mars and bring along oxy /nitrogen tanks to keep the engine running. The FEL could lift close to what would weigh 5500lb on earth. Cool

Don't Know... Last seen Nov 19, 2018

Yeah, Oh Boy have they gone up, just looked up my model and it is now over $5000 , think I paid $2300 when I bought it a decade ago. It may be an inch to tall for a 12 foot ceiling specs show E - Height Overall: 145" (3,683 mm)

IIRC it is just under 13' but the garage door is under 12 and the lift is a 10 foot The garage door was a "special" low clearance model as well so it tucks up closer to the trusses than a standard door

Garage door is 11 foot six inches 3500 RAM Cummins 4 x 4

Any 4 post or 2 post lift is better than none. Similar to Grapples. Use my Bendpak 10k asymmetrical lots. they can be used like a 4 post to put 2 vehicles where only 1 would fit without a lift. If separating a body from a frame a 2 post has advantages.

Ah pic is actual arms The pin on mounts od is 43.5 so close to but under kit attach plate ID I need to keep as much lift capacity as possible, since I move and stack 1500lb square bales 3 high. It is doable now using my grapple and forks but if I move farther out the grapple may be iffy...

Yep here is the ad. The 60 degree angle quoted is actually a 120 degrees https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083FCK95B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Specs from the ad I will measure to verify Dimensions for the Plate: Outside width: 46" , Inside width: 45" , Height...

Made some progress today Machined the spring shanks down farther so the actuator will actually break over center Next Machined thin bushings from 1" delrin substitute to cover the actuator threads and let the assembly move smoothly Tigged some spring cups from a Pontiac V 8 to...

Yeah kind of wish I had waited for that Thor to be on the market. I needed a more powerful impact than my Ampro IR clone, that torque test channel uses as there starting point. So I bought the Aircat 1178 VXL and it is real powerful for its size weight and length, but gives up some power...

or Joss Whedon's "Serenity" Hugo and Nebula award winner

No Rod knock or other noises? I would try and check the oil pick up screen (not plugged) and also that there are no vacuum leaks in the pick up tube system. As was suggested -At the same time check those rod and main clearances.

Over 600 people have been in orbit, I guess everyone of them are hiding a deep dark secret, that the earth is not round. Even Bill Shatner...

I bought through amazon from Best auto which appears to be identical to Vevor. If buying again I would get the 3/8 plate for a few bucks more, After contacting seller about the plate being a little thinner they gave a 20% discount so the price was $235 including shipping. For that...

Off to a Rocky start. They machined the QA spring actuator incorrectly to where the handles cannot be rotated over the break over point to lock them I am machining the shoulder down so it will work. The actuator part that slides is either mis machined or machined for a bushing that is not...

I bought a similar kit with the QA plate as well I am working out issues 1) the plate steel is thinner than the 1/4 inch advertised 2) they machined the QA spring actuator incorrectly to where the handles cannot be rotated over the break over point to lock them I am machining the shoulder...

My favorite don't give up on your dreams motivational speaker, That has lived it Great photographer as well ps the short version of "Aspen 30 LA speed story" "we're showing a little closer to 2000 "

Nasa from earth, the only one they got right was 17? he had to lead the launch by several seconds and move the camera remotely before the blast off. They had to science the .... out of it. I thought the Ladies from UFO the series were Hot. With the US military admitting things are flying in...

I would guess the limitations are what led George Lucas to form Industrial Light and Magic. UFO the Series from 1970... Gerry Anderson creation

Lack of imagination. That was what one of the astronauts described during the Congressional hearings as the reason Gus Grissom, Roger Chaffee, and Ed White died. They didn't think about what a pure oxygen atmosphere acts like at 15psi when anything flammable like the early use of Nylon...

That is a beefy looking 55 hp tractor. Is that based on what was the 30 series? If it is an updated version based on the older 5530 it is at a 6000 lb tractor "before" mounting the FEL. I Like the heavy duty aspect for sure.

Not absolutely sure about this... but also thought once you go to "two axles" (because whatever the load is can't be carried/supported on just 2 tires,) a threshold is passed where brakes are mandated in most states. In our state even any unladen trailer of 1500lbs or more must have...

Or surface of the moon either. https://www.space.com/21364-moon-gravity-mascons-mystery.html

Ah.... wha... The sun will come up in the morning and again in 24 hours, do to rotation of earth once every 24 hours. And in honor of your post I want to repost short video by Carl Sagan The Pale Blue Dot his last statement at 3:06 empathy and hope.

I think the biggest problem was what appears to be non functioning trailer brakes... No marks or smoke in a panic stop unlike the truck. Hard to jackknife under hard braking when the trailer is decelerating ( actually pulling back on the truck) and controlling its inertia better than the...

Thanks for that article Moss It really points out how the collapsing market and financial pain, led to some major consolidations in Colorado.

Some more rig count info from Natural Gas Intelligence: Including increases of six natural gas-directed rigs and four oil-directed units, the combined U.S. count jumped 10 units higher to 645 for the week ended Friday (Feb. 18). That follows a 22-rig surge in the week-earlier period. The 645...

I know in some of the areas that were under active well development /drilling when COVID hit and prices for crude and gas dropped to where several companies literally filed reorganizational bankruptcy or went out of business- many bought up by Bigger Fish. Several fields in the US that were...

My eyes may not be great But that sure looks like a GM truck to me Not a RAM

You could try what I did if you don't want to mess with changing out the mobley itself. Bought a multiple band booster for about $250 couple years ago/and put the directional antenna on a pole with ability to rotate it. Our Main towers are miles away at the top of a ski resort. The...

So is everything Good now sounds like you have the hydrostat peddle figured out -less peddle is more when moving/pushing heavy or loaded. Weren't you having trouble lifting what "should be possible" with the FEL ratings on your tractor. Were you able to have your dealer check the FEL...

Thread update. Unfortunately the Rhino has a fast attach FEL set up which I guess is similar to some types of pin on styles Short on extra funds, and have other attachments that are fast attach so instead of doing the smart thing and setting the FEL up for skid steer style i...

I haven't stepped down on chain, but did modify an 8 tooth drive sprocket to fit where the original was a 7 on my husky 350 with the short bar. With a short 16 inch bar and increased chain speed plus adding a factory "black" unlimited RPM coil It revs higher to. The saw really does cut...

I liked his early vids, but for now will stick with This old Tony, ZILA and Welding Tips and Tricks with Jody

That Had to be embarrassing for the Work master owner. Cubs were never offered in 4 x 4, 2 wheel drive Only- right?

Craiger-mags any updates? is no news Good News?

Kind of similar, Really like any of the 340,346, 350,353 saws. Inherited dad's 2001 closed port Husky 350 and used it a couple years, but it developed a lean condition because of a leak between the clamshell haves. Fixed the leak. Put a flat top meteor piston in, reduced the squish, muffler...

Kioti seems to be doing just Fine. Neat look into the dealer meeting at the end of 2021 on what's up for 2022 DK and NX combined to a new series NS , uses the older rear axle from pre 2012 DK, less electronics, metal fenders and more features than the earlier DK models

The 346XP NE with a good woods port, reduced squish, Muffler mod and a reduced weight 18 inch bar and sharp chain would still be right up there for a really light, Powerful, Screamer, "firewood" saw. ah, What do I know- I still like carbs.😁

You sure ? Not Tesla??? https://cleantechnica.com/2021/07/04/tesla-wins-most-american-made-car-title/

I zoomed in on what looks really odd.

When James Web starts taking new infrared pics I am sure there will be more questions than answers, looking even farther back in time than Hubble.

I thought I would save money on a tire studding tool by ordering from alibaba with express Air shipping, took a month and DHL handed off to USPS. Package made it but the name was not even close to mine. Wife refused it. DHL marked it as delivered and the supplier said DHL says delivered...

pic 1 and 3 Interesting there is no oil leaking... break looks completely dry right pic 2 of 3 what is the blob looking material on the main axle side? Almost looks like a weld or sealant painted over 50 hour new machine?

I was going to post this but you beat me to it ?? Gravity. more specifically the massive heavy metal core which also creates the magnetic field around the earth. It rains on the Indian Ocean It rains in the central USA-(Antipodes) at the same time. Both rain drop groups are attracted to a...

I got some extra life out of my ribbed Ford 3000 front tire where it had a 1 inch long tear in the sidewall from a stubborn stick. I am sure this is Not a prescribed or approved method... Used heavy duty carpet thread with a real heavy duty needle and a set of vice grips to sew it up and...

Has Branson released a Cab model of the 5835? I asked the same question a while back and IIRC someone responded it was a possibility for sure. ps. as far as china parts Deere apparently still has their Tianjin plant in China. Other name brands like Massey have manufacturing plants there as...

Yeah and I bet that 1 piece will be more than the stack of parts, some of which will likely have been reusable on their older torch. Maybe. Makes sense from a convenience standpoint.

After watching the R 14's more convinced than ever to stick with AG R1's

Maybe time to plumb in a gauge on the FEL and see where the relief is actually at and if the pressure is low, bump it back to the factory spec-ed setting, Or better yet have the dealer do it if new.

Yeah that is an advantage with the new machines. The model I bought can do a 24" diameter X 12.5" wide wheel and up to a 44" tire. Wanted to make sure it would cover most tires I would deal with. If I start changing motorcycle tires may even buy the 4 standoffs for the machine to do them also...

I think the chain on fork set ups are stronger. that does not take into account the overall bucket strength though. Agree with the poster that said if you have a Quick attach buy the SS QA forks even if it costs more.

I added a receiver to an old New Holland skid steer forks mount I left the rear vertical tubing and have ideas for a single easy mount log grapple and or a pole lift -maybe, works for moving trailers so far also put a hole in the 3rd (spare) fork for moving/lifting things Also mounted my 12k...

Yeah, agree cement would be more stable. I used bags of concrete to get an idea on my Ford 3000 of it's lifting ability . But it suffered quite a bit since none of the weight was "in" the bucket. IIRC It would lift just over 1300lb to truck bed height with the chain on bucket forks and pallet...

Yes Good stuff, works on squeaky rubber bushings /suspension parts to.

Well there is this basically the same FEL although this is the smaller tired lower HP 2515... has a 104" max pin height

Wow the 10-10 Coats ... Great tire changer and what I looked for That is the machine I did 90+ % of all the tire work when I was younger. In honor of the 10-10 days ordered up some Ru-Glyde for the new machine

Wow our stories sound similar. I have a 10k 2 post lift, 8 vehicles 2 trailers 2 rider mowers, 55hp tractor and lots of family and friends that I am "usually" happy to help. Used the manual machine with air bead breaker assist for about 10 years. I promised myself when I could...

Yeah I really don't want to say this, but it was Les Schwab (“if we can't guarantee it, we won't sell it!” ) that did All of the things that I complained about. they were the reason I originally bought my own equipment. They have a policy of workers running to the vehicle and being in a...

My nephew ordered a new Ranger Raptor Says the wait is driving him nuts... I like it! Looks Great

All the Op needs to do is get a whiff of the exhaust Sickly sweet , It is eating coolant. Unburned diesel smell , Incomplete combustion.

seems way overpriced, last year I could have bought 3 shanghai 4 cylinder 495A's like what is in my tractor, the factory set the hi idle up 800 RPM from 2000 to 2800 and then rated them at 70 HP for marine use, could have bought them at $500 each not including shipping transport would...

Ah Ok I mis- read what you posted, should say the shop that did the work had good equipment and machinist with a great reputation and had done at least 4 sets of heads for me in the past. Including seat and guide replacement where necessary. The good machinist retired and apparently took his...

my 50hp pto tractor ran an 83 inch standard style blower for several years. It was about perfect power wise. Actually with a 76 inch tire width the 83 inch blower width was about right as well

No argument except to state I Knew that cylinder had a problem because the intake gasket apparently moved when the tractor was originally built so for the 1st 15 years it was eating dirt that did not get trapped by an air filter dusting the cylinder and damaging the seats and valves on that...

I think the JTPA (Job training Partnership Act) was as well. Not so sure about free college. I bet there would end up being "professional" students, basically just unending college and University, get a degree and then just start over and get another, and another... 10 years go by and the...

Sea2summit if you get bored can always entertain yourself with this classic TBN discussion, :D When the new 1 tons pushed the CDL boundaries https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/3500-truck-needs-cdl.368196/

My 2 cents If the ring gap is good I would suspect the valve grinding/ seat grinding being suspect. I still need to eventually pull my rhino apart because I hired a shop to do a Valve/head job. I had 1 slightly smoky cylinder. I Replaced rings and even the liner for the smoking cylinder. Had...

Got "Tired" 😄 of paying someone else to install fix or change my families tires. Burned out on sitting for hours in a tire shop waiting, and paying a major mark up on tires. The final straws were when they lifted my 3500 RAM on the Body mounts, and not the frame. 8700lb lifted...

Great Coupon if it is a normally stocked item. That coupon will not apply to certain items not in stock at certain stores. I tried to use a similar 20% version with no $ limit previously on their 40939 Milling machine and was specifically told I could not order, buy, or even have it...

I can't believe it, but my LOTOS three in One 50 amp plasma cutter with pilot arc has made it over 6 years now. it has gone another 3 + years since the OP started this thread. Did finally have to replace the plasma cutter torch switch with a generic one, which cost me all of $6 "Rated"...

Just going off of your post but, If the gauge is reading 2000psi and that is while actuating the curl or lift while they move and are slow. Versus against a stop/ cylinder piston at end of travel I would suspect some type of restriction on the output side. Is there a "quick connect" on the...

Here Non ethanol premium is $4.50 diesel $3.89

I hear you . but until we get a commuter car of some sort the RAM averages at least 5 MPG better than anything else for a trip to more distance towns. Don't mind having the extra steel around for safety either with some of these texting inattentive drivers on the roads.

edit Nice Work It will be Great when all done, Looking and Running better than New.

Not sure if this has been posted before , but I Got a kick out of it:

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and here i thought I had the best MPG with a 2003 Cummins powered RAM. with a best full tank to empty hand calculated average of 24.4 MPG If I trusted the overhead LIE O Meter I would have reported 28 MPG. You may have managed it. If so Very Impressive MPG My truck is a Quad Cab 3500 4x4 6...

We have a Stout HD Grapple in the extended family mounted to a T-250 Bobcat skid steer. Has been great No problems other than when it got lent out and the hydraulic lines got ripped out by not paying attention "twice..."

Right, Ford had the 1st full "truck" body in Aluminum. Tesla Models like the S are almost all Aluminum as well Early pioneer of Aluminum Range Rovers and especially the Land Rover (thinking Late 60's and 70's) had a lot of Aluminum . also Range Rover's were powered by Buicks Aluminum...

I often think of just how much things would change , IF the researchers actually get Fusion power to work. And if something Like Lockheed Martins Compact unit were a reality and not financially unfeasible for states / country. Fusion always seems to be a decade or two away but At the...

Pontiac built a few 389 and SD-421 Tempests and Catalinas in the very early 1960s with aluminum bumpers, inner fenders, radiator core support, fenders, hoods, intake manifolds, even headers. They went as far to reduce weight as to "swiss cheese" the frames by drilling holes in them Just...

The Long Mile 3 1/4 million mile Volvo driver and car: God Speed Irv. https://wyantgroup.com/remembering-the-three-million-mile-volvo-man/

Those old Volvos are well built. I also like the B 21 (Red block) engines long lived and a hp per cubic inch. That said I would certainly drive their new electric version of the XC 40 I mean it is electric but LOOKS like a "Normal" SUV.

YES. My sister has been buying from the same large hay farmer for a couple decades. She said in his case it was 2/3rds being fed up and the other 1/3 wanting to retire. The only happy thing was the used equipment sale as he recouped over 50% more on his equipment than he thought he would...

Completely agree, My tractor is a an ancient "physical" tractor to run. It makes you work to run it unless just mowing or plowing (field work) When I plow snow, by the time I get done and in the house sometimes I feel like a beating has taken place. :D It only has 6 forward gears and...

Wow, your making me feel special with my 55 HP tractor with a Koyker K2 FEL. I had never measured the FEL ability, and it is rated around 2k lift to full height, but last summer we had to move a bunch of Lignetics pellet stove pellet bags that were on stacked pallets. 40lb bags 88 of them...

Any Good running 80 HP 4 wheel drive tractor for under 10 K sounds interesting to me. In fact if it is near me I would go look myself "if it has an FEL" and ends up not to your liking. If it were to end up being as Good as my Shanghai has been to me I would be very happy. Something odd about...

Skimmed through the thread and noticed that the max Lift height of this LS is about 94 inches, 64 inches bucket dumped. Shorter arms- lower lift height. If you plan on loading over the side of trucks or need to stack things, this becomes more important. Just something to check in the brand...

no expert here. but I think what remains after failure somewhat depends on the material used where the break occurs. chrome moly frames i have seen broken did not distort in any way they reached failure and fractured with no real distortion, same for most cast Iron. Now mild steel oh yeah...

Looking back through PTSG's Pics Not absolutely sure but, It appears that the op had no counterweight on the rear of the tractor. In this case that might be a good thing. if the FEL is strong enough and the tractor op say, starts trying to pry out a 10 foot diameter boulder that only a bit...

Yikes don't do that! he was asking a rhetorical question. Deadheading a pump will either fracture the pump housing strip a drive tang/gear or possibly blow a hose. Or if you are really luck the system has a relief built into the system to relieve pressure before a catastrophic failure. If no...

Yeah Now there is some Major Damage... What Truly Broke in Half means. From the pics shown I think the Kioti owner was a Whole lot luckier on the actual damage to the core tractor components. That Kubota had to be an expensive fix. Here is hoping KTAC was in effect.

whoops guess I was adding the ps while you posted YEP.

I think the new "styling" is saving a buck by eliminating the front upper loader braces to the front axle mount and also in some cases removing the rearward rear axle reinforcements make this kind of failure more likely on smaller tractors. Also and this is jmo. using welded steel side plates...

Hoping this one ends up being a Good HF product... whoopi They beat the heck out of the pallet- it fell apart when we got it off the truck. Or I Hope the Mill is built better than what they shipped it in. 😄

When I went tractor shopping with my nephew one thing we both noticed was how loud the hydrostat was on the TYMs versus a similar sized Deere. Nephew bought the TYM and took it home and within 1-2 hours the Hydro got much louder, to the point he couldn't stand it and returned the tractor. He...

The 344 was built by Benye Here is an old thread says engine was Yangdong https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/rhino-344.119809/

Still coming down...

But I hope the law writers don't outlaw Classic/antique vehicles with a motor law that bans all ICE engines. I am for electric and still plan on purchasing either a range extended car like a Volt or a fully electric SUV when they become more available, but don't want to be mandated that I...

Finished up some night plowing

Depending on how new the TV is.... cell phone can be used to "cast" to a smart TV with no other devices - at least watching youtube on my phone there is an an icon that is displayed in the video that is a wireless symbol in the corner of a rectangle. You can have the phone search for...

If you have enough room on the FEL valve block and hoses are long enough you could try and switch the curl with lift connections. If the problem moves to the curl it is not the lift cylinders.

Uh...Cost per car? Have to ask someone who bought one in China?. Although NIO is apparently planning to be sold in Germany, Sweden the Netherlands and Denmark next year. By 2025 they plan to be 25 countries/regions. I did find this on the China Government subsidizing the battery...

In China, NIO already has 142000 battery swap cars on the road and over 500 battery swap stations. Seems to be working well as a system so far and the driver can chose a bigger battery when swapping when they have a longer trip planned.

Not sure if this was posted yet but John Deere bought a high end electric conversion company. https://electrek.co/2021/12/15/john-deere-buys-kreisel-electric-plans-electrify-lineup/ a snippet: Senior vice president of John Deere Power Systems, commented on the announcement: JD getting into...

LS also manufactures some of it's own diesel engines "LS MTRON" https://www.lstractor.com:8004/html/product/product_engine.html

New TFL Rivian vid about a an R1T towing a trailered Mustang 2700 miles averaging 80% charge to 16% basically 100 miles between required charge stops. They managed it- but at ~20 stops really need more battery for it to compete with gas or diesel towing range ps. Got a kick out of...

I think the 2000 -5000 diesels had the thermostart heater that also provides a bit of diesel drip to get them going. Not sure they ever offered a 2000-5000 with glow plugs, being direct injected engines.? Ford actually offered some of the 2000-5000 series with an option of ether injection...

I guess this is catching... I have 3 saws 2 modded Husky 350's with different bars plus dads old Promac 70cc, and just decided to to play "build a saw" over the winter with one of the Farmertec 660 clones for the bigger stuff if needed. Haven't received the parts kit yet- but should be nice to...

WoW another eye opener from an interview with Machinery Pete: used auction prices soaring and Peterson told Bloomberg that the used tractor market is the most active he’s seen in his 32-year career Sounds like "if" you can get a new tractor it will make more sense to buy it and finance it...

Lost my Norwegian Elkhound a couple weeks ago, she made it 16 years. We also lost my wife's Blue Chow in the pic to a form of throat cancer a few months earlier Both Loyal to the end. My condolences to all who have lost their Dog. 316195

The Mahindra is a bit heavier than a Kubota M7060- at least comparing 4x4 non cabbed base tractor weight 5192lb vs. 5027lb. Congrats to the OP on the new tractor. Enjoy the new work horse.👍

Some support in the EU https://dongfeng-tractorparts.com/en/about-us If the model is included in their tractor list- they have downloadable parts manuals as well

Mmm that still lists China locations. Maybe Deere just closed down in China temporarily due to the virus. Just checked Deere's own current worldwide map- still has all of the china plants.

edit Deere did have some manufacturing in China for several years, but apparently pulled out of Tianjin and Ningbo recently according to the link.. John Deere to withdraw from the Chinese market - New Replacement Filter for John Deere | AGROFIL Deere's own site still shows those...

Maybe a Bit. but, This may explain a bit of what drives him quoting some of Carl Sagan's speech “I think fundamentally the future is vastly more exciting and interesting if we're a spacefaring civilization and a multiplanet species than if we're or not. ... You want to wake up in the...

Another China electric car that seems to push the $ versus value equation only sold in China market short vid by the Electric Viking YT channel The C 11 by Leap ~32000 dollars AWD Level 3 autonomy 544 horsepower 531 lb. ft. torque 90 KWH Battery 0-60 in 4.9 seconds 3 screens Napa...

Yeah, not very leading edge , at least on a sale date. Tesla may have millions of 4680 equipped vehicles with over 500000 miles on them still going strong before Toyota sells it's first solid state battery equipped car. Looks like Tesla may produce and sell over a million cars This year.

Another One, 80's rock and the Name fits for this thread Cutting Crew I just died in your arms tonight what an intro Gareth Moulton, Pink Floyd's David Gilmore would be proud classic song Live

I find it fascinating that the requests were 5% for Ford tractors, considering the last Fords were built about 30 years ago before the major sell off to Fiat.

The Road to Hell by Chris Rea Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo

Cummins powered Dodge Ram trucks must have been late to to the party, because the first year common rail was 2003.

well maybe not that much floating, but short term .. and at the end it mentions Musk's intent to create a Bond style sports car that does act like a submarine. Similar to "The Spy who loved me" that movie Lotus Esprit, was purchased in 2013 for almost $1M by Elon...

Yes , but some of the Hyundai Kona batteries now under battery replacement recall were made in LG's Nanjing China factory.

I would like to see even some really knotty pine go through that splitter and a bit less dry rounds would work it harder also.

We bought a less expensive "Amazboost A1 " from amazon which was on sale for $200 -mainly to boost the mobley transmit signal. It does both verizon and att phones and can handle multiple units simultaneously Been very happy with it. speed tests on the mobley were similar on download 15-20Mbs...

Type 1 large single lid, with replaceable tines has worked OK for me so far 640147 320494 596718 592568

New Cure for the Chevy Bolt fire hazard - the Bolt Bunker :) Chevy headquarter meeting...

Interesting Bloomberg interview with Mary Barra-GM, and other insights into EV's https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2021-08-27/just-the-facts-the-auto-industry-s-electric-future-video

I have heard the root causes mentioned in the last day or so. They said it is 2 things combined -a "folded" insulator layer not separating where it should and at the same time a "torn" anode tab. So no insulation between 2 voltages and then a damaged Hot tab in the non insulated area...

WoW -all Bolts, even the brand New EUV. Some have made deals to turn their earlier Bolts in for the new ones. What a mess. This may be starting to look like the "root cause" is LG with the statement in the article: GM said it will pursue reimbursement from LG. Bummer for Bolt...

AMX Mmm Not hopped up much but Bought this for my wife awhile back- still need to paint it. 74 AMX, Black on Black, Go Package, 360 four barrel auto car 377723

Thanks guys, It was a real blast to drive. I eventually sold it to get ahead on the house mortgage. It is one of the rigs I really do miss. Great pics by the OP, Nice looking work and "someday" Hope to also be able to do a full frame off rotisserie restoration on a car or two we still do...