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illegal? No care. I would absolutely pull all my emissions if it were that simple. FEPA.

Hold on, what do mean remove dpf because no electronics? Very curious. How is there no tethered electronics to the dpf? How would it regen… is this an engine through pressure and heat that does not require a dpf like the masseys and jcb’s use. I think mahindra does to.

Oh, that’s like $200.

Not so sure we’re dealing with kubota as much as we are stupid dealer, or maybe their pool of customers in that area are stupid and well off. Over pay for equipment it’s on you. Either fight for the premium equipment or settle for the cheaper brands.

Makes sense.

I know lots of farmers running Kubota tractors commercially. I know sod guys who run smaller kubota tractors. Good stuff. I will eventually get an m6 myself. If you dislike Kubota why torture yourself by hanging out in the kubota forum?

No they’re obviously 2 different tractor ranges. It’s like comparing a kx033 to kx057. But it’s also akin to comparing a sany to a kubota.

I could have saved a bunch of money buying a sany instead of my u48-5.

paint? Kubota is a proven commercial grade equipment maker, construction or ag. Ag is commercial. Not sure I would rely on tym/rrk for business purposes…hence consumer grade, and priced.

I would not run away from a tym, but it is a consumer range tractor Imo. As far as people paying msrp, sure, probably happens and thats on them. I always get a deep discount on my kubotas. Msrp on my u48-5 was like $87k, i paid $70500.

That’s bad. Did i understand that dude right, he left his trailer 30 miles south of cinci and drove about 4 hours to Columbus and then back to pick up his trailer? He passed 100’s of places to get a temp hitch. Plus i wouldnt be using bull dog again.

Looks like this thread has evolved, but OP, credit scores fluctuate. I have a thread on another forum because i was at 850 for a few weeks. Has since dropped top 843, the 845. It makes no sense. The weird thing is the credit bureaus know what you owe, but not what you make.

2022 f350 srw. 11500 gvwr.

I use a 20’ sure track aluminum trailer to pull my 11600# excavator. 14k with 12055# payload. Only thing out there to keep me in the black. Pulls great.

And it started right up. 5 pulse and it it was going. Been sitting years, like 8. I did dump what was in it. Cleaned it up and put new spark plug, filter, and chain. The saw i use most is a ms180 my wife bought me years ago. It’s small and light and i only use it to clear fences after a storm...

We went and looked at mowers. the kubota i think I’m interested in is the z781. Non ion stock. Looked at a gravely, a spartan, cub cadet, and then an ex mark. All aroun 10500-14000. imo do see a lot of exmarks used by lawn care companies, are they that good. oh also looked at a Deere with...

Problem with hydrogen vehicles is you cant roll coal.

It’s an old bobcat zt219, 52” cut with a 19hp Kwai. I’ll probably go with a kubota, not set in stone and suggestions welcome, but what can I expect from a newer 24hp 60”? We mow about an acre but we’re both busy and just want to get it done. The current mower doesn’t like when grass is tall. It...

Little update after i used for a bit. It pulls great. Easy to load even though i only have a couple inches on each side of clearance between fenders. No issue. Now for what i just figured out and am pi@@ed about. For the longest time i could figure out why the tongue looked like it was running...

Probably one of the best tools I’ve ever bought is the mini ex. A ctl complements them well. I use mine for my plumbing biz but its asset to have on the farm.

I usually go by location listed. Otherwise i guess i could be in Pa?

You in Uk?

Well, I’m starting to rethink filter cleaning so often. I always assumed the filter minder was “uh oh, you messed up and got to dirty” kinda monitor. But dang, a filter on a ctl or skid steer can get sooo caked with dust. FYI, i bought all new filters for my 2 kubotas today-$175..reason being...

I was just reading articles(I’m also posting same stuff on another site) that said just that. The dirt aids in filtration. I know one thing, if you hit the outside of the filter at all, dust will blow through the filter coming out the inside. That ain’t good. Oh, and has anyone seen the inner...

The only time i have ever had a filter minder show any kind of resistance on a diesel was on a ford 6.7 where i was following a rig in the worst rain I’ve eve been in and sucked a little mist.

I dont…is that the little rubber flapper?

Uno, on the u48 the inner filter is just a thin metal screen. I had never pulled it and was shocked. Most inners are a thick fabric. This thing is a joke. Look at it, it doesnt seem like any kind of life saver.

So my thread on kubota filter design didnt go over too good. But, doing deep dive in filtration led to some articles, how often to clean. Too much cleaning vs letting filter clog some so the filter minder shows restriction(dirt buildup adds to filtration). I have 3 kubotas minus the hay...

I just always load forward, i like the exhaust pipe in back if possible. No reason really. But this is what i have to set tongue weight. I load a piece of equipment and then jack it up and replace the ball mount with an empty flat one and set this on it and lower the trailer. I can then, very...

Anyways the filter in question is RD158-42270. Apparently it’s a shared part with my former machine the kx040. Didn’t dawn on me back then I guess.

In post #11 I said I’m sure it’s designed for it. That’s a given. But really, why “waste brain cells” on this thread. It’s not worth it. I can hear them popping as I type.

Which could be, some filters have fins at the bottom.

Try this. Open your mouth wide and take a deep breath. Then, with mouth still open, close your teeth and take a deep breath. Report back. Without a sophisticated lab or flow cage, we’re still able to make assumptions on life experiences. We know air doesn’t flow good through solid material, if...

Oh boy… Anyways, i was going to add that my svl75 and m59 and m62 did not come with these RESTRICTIVE filters. It’s absurd some dont want to think covering up parts of a filter is not the least bit restrictive, even in a pleated cartridge. I’m absoluty sure it’s engineered for it, but why? It...

Its pretty restrictive, especially when you take into account the amount of dust that gets in it, and almost all equipment have the secondary filter set up.

My guess is its air restriction for maybe emission reasons, to help stay at a lower HP, or to help achieve a certain air to fuel ratio… You and i dont know, but it ain’t going to keep me from trying to figure it out.

Was cleaning my u48-5 mini ex air filter and it dawned on me how restrictive it is. I had a kx040 before this with basically the same motor and i don’t remember this design. This isn’t the first time cleaning, it’s just i was think this time how to get dirt blown out from the bottom that is...

One thing that was ignorant is how they had safety chains hooked. Just used them as like a washer one of the 4 bolts holding the steel adjustable coupler on. I moved them. You can see the end of the A frame channel, that thing is 1/2” on sides but almost 3/4” before it tapers off on...

Ok, thanks Lol Welp, decision made… But seriously, there is no doubt steel can be abused. My diamond c deck over had a 8” I beam and could definitely hold a lot. Matter of fact it’s basically the same frame for 8k axles and probably 10k upgrade. Most steel trailers are way overbuilt and it’s...

On a 20’ trailer? You have a 040, right? About the same size as mine. If i loaded backwards I’d have mega tongue weight to keep boom over trailer. At least I assume, never tried it.

What are you talking about? It’s perfectly positioned. I own a tongue scale and have exactly 10% tongue weight.

Let’s see what happens.

Get on with what ? Running over capacity? An 18k trailer would weigh about 4500lb plus and I’d have to derate it to 14600lb. Aluminums lack of use in smaller trailers is probably cause it’s more expensive, way more and harder to work with(weld). Most newer semi trailers are aluminum, box and...

I got a couple of kubota quick atttach to make adapters out of. 1 was new and unbent, the other was bent. I cut the tube and welded it. Its pretty straight now.

Yikes.

Are you ok Brandi? My original post was after you first posted. The second was just explaining.

Yes, when I weighed both mini ex and my truck were full of fuel and all tools. My extra bucket is a homemade gravel bucket and will go on top of my bed cover. It’s rated for carrying 1600lb on it. Diamondback bed cover. The bucket weighs 500lb, I’ll set it on a pallet.

You sell logs? I am planning on getting a sawmill and selling rough cut lumber instead of logs. And firewood on the side. My place is due for logging but just hate to take such a huge loss if I can avoid it

those are interesting

My comment on reading whole thread was because you obviously didn’t know of the training class change. Yes, another bloated money generating grab that will do zero to “save lives or property”. Yup, stupid uncle sugar wants more pork to clog lives up. Propose? I wrote my congress people that the...

I got the cheap tool box mounted on tongue. I DID NOT want to drill the tongue. So i cut some square tube up and cut some slots to set on tongue. If it was steel i would have drilled or welded to fit it up, This being aluminum, i feel as though i have to treat it like an egg. Was able to add...

6000lb…no way. The D part was already bending, it’s bent now. It was close to popping off.

I knew someone would bring up the speeding of vid. Of coarse it makes it more interesting, but can’t deny her skill of moving, rotating, tilting.

I see those used by municipalities but not the wheeled excavators we were talking about. 2 different machines.

Yea, you should probably read through the thread. Things have changed. but, one thing you said..”Hauling my own stuff I don't need a yearly physical and the trailer does not need to be inspected”. Why are people safe hauling heavy loads when not for others? why am I safe hauling 38k for farm...

Plus you can pull a pretty good size dump trailer.

There was a youtube channel i watched from England, duck..something, and it was a girl that ran one. She was incredible and it had a long floor bucket and a rotator. Man was(is) she good. here she is, it looks like you have to go straight to youtube to watch. It’s worth it. Duckgirl86 haven’t...

Got everything situated, set tongue weight to 1380, and figured out the best way i could strap it, the little swivel D rings they put in are crap. The D will eventually pull off its retaining shaft. Had to use rub rail/stake pockets. They seem to hold up just as good as regular steel ones and i...

I do like wheeled trackhoes they use over there. I think they’re Volvos. Seem to move down the road pretty good.

Ridiculous

i drew a pic! Regardless if trailer is hooked to a hitch or on its own jack, the wight is ON the trailer and the manufacturer says that is the most it can carry(payload capacity), regardless of were the weight is actually supported. Its not that the axles can only weigh so much.

That trailer would haul it, but technically not legal. Cant guess at a trailers weight to figure out payload and you cant go over a trailer rated payload capacity (gvwr - actual weight) no matter what you transfer to tow vehicle. Trust me, i want to be able to do it, but it’s not legal. You...

Not any more.

Not federally. If it was federally all states would have to follow it. We follow basic fed guidelines here. A state can only make the cdl laws more stringent(for their own residents only, not out of towner driving through).

My tow vehicle is a 2022 f350 srw. 11400 gvwr. On the wheels, they make conversions for 7k axles to go to the 17.5 wheels. Plus you get 5/8 lug studs.

No. Spare payload capacity is becoming a commodity. My trucks bed cover is meant to be used for payload. It has a rating of 1600lb, so gravel bucket will reside there when needed.

I just sent my email off. It is ironic as a farmer i can pull 38000lb of hay, cattle, or farm equipment, but as a plumber i cant pull 26001 to dig up a sewer. How am i a safer driver when pulling for farm?

Bottom line is we need more nationwide pressure on legislatures to start amending dot laws. One thing that makes it the hardest is the teamsters are the biggest lobbyist out there and they depend on restrictions under the guise of safety. its just a mess, and they scream its all for safety...

Are you sure you could not be more wrong. Key word is “commerce”. FMCSA “As previously explained in FMCSA’s regulatory guidance for § 383.3, question 6, drivers of vehicles used strictly for non-business purposes do not need a CDL unless the state of licensure requires it.”

The best tool i have bought for hauling is a tongue scale. No guessing.

Much excellence in post quality. Around the jobsites we do are usually new houses in new subdivisions, and as they get filled sometimes we get to know the homeowners. Cops seem to congregate together. We had a few state dot’s move in and got to know them. They said they never pull us over for...

So here is the bolts the dealer sent me home with. my last diamond c trailer was the same. The adjustable rail on the trailers are for 3/4 bolts but the couplers are sent with 5/8. the coupler is a curt and are sent with 5/8, dealers just put them on. I drill them out, basically opening up the...

Really? majority of semi trailers are aluminum. If it wasnt for cost i would expect more people would go aluminu. but those some people probably dont need aluminu, like concrete guys. I see them on the jobsite with fenders hanging off, holes in the deck, mismatched wheels… thats not me.

Me personally, I think everyone is crazy. But it’s none of my business what they do unless it affects me. Then we have a problem. I don’t make up problems that “might” need fixed. If they hurt or kill someone it’s their responsibility. But laws rarely change that cause those people are going to...

And that’s fine to disagree, but there should be no government interference in what an individual feels they can do. It’s up to them to be safe. And if something happens it’s between them and the others involved. We get sooo wrapped up in putting out legislation to fix this and that, annd it...

I’m sure I’ll get a 2024 with the 6.7 HO and it will have a 25k bumper pull rating. I’ll never pull that much but it’s sure nice to use things well under their rated capacity. Instead of getting and aluminum 14k trailer to haul my 11600lb excavator I’d like to get an 18k to pull it. Still be...

Why do we need to have a line? And equipment is getting bigger and heavier cause you have to produce more and more now to cover uncle sugars needs. Lots of taxes need paid and lots and lots of mouths to feed.

Link I said 21, it’s actually 20k. Yours may be as well. F350 srw, 176 wb with 20” tires. And on edit, the 2023 f350 is 23-25k bumper pull.

I’ll check it out, but any trailer that can haul 14k is going to at least take a 4k trailer so your truck needs a tow rating of at least 18k. Now I’m talking of only bumper pull, I have stuff in bed that keeps me from using gooseneck. My srw f350 is rated for 21k bumper.

Lol….physical for a med card? Those are jokes. I’m 51 but a sexual tyrannosaurus. Me a couple months ago.

Yes, luckily ky pretty much follows fed guidelines and doesn’t make it more restrictive. I was only aware of Cali with their rv licensing and the 10k trailer rule. You’re saying there are more than 25 nanny states requiring rv licensing? What sucks for those people is out of state people can...

100%. Who wants to be in bed with the government more than you have to. Like I posted, cdl limits are just arbitrary numbers that congress cooked up in 1994. It creates more revenue through additional costs, like med cards. They run you through little clinics here for $75. State fuel tax, some...

Let’s hope. I should be able to pull it today loaded. Last time I had this short of a trailer it wiggled. I refuse to fight a trailer going down the road. My trailer I just got rid of pulled like a dream. The center of its axles were 175” from front of deck. This one is 139”. Fingers crossed...

I didn’t read through this whole thread, but if your hauling equipment to your own farm, as long as you don’t live on a nanny state like Cali, you absolutely do not need a cdl. You are private and not doing this for money, and if you are farming you would be farm exempt so get that tag. I deal...

There is like 10” square plates under those tie down points fyi. Ice? It’s basically unloadable. I had all day off and didnt feel like chipping and beating on it so i could load up and start to get my tie down plan figured out. Wood deck would be the same but use a hammer or something and you...

so i bought the suretrac 20’er. After all taxes it was $13k. I want the 22’ they offer but there is a back order of 8” channel and they cannot build anymore aluminum trailers for a good wile. There is only a handful of these 20’ trailers left within a 1000 miles, so i went ahead and jumped. When...

Ok, so thats for class b and c. Basically a dump truck license. Wonder why they didnt include the class a.

With or without bourbon?

So during harvest there is a no limit? How does that work? Is it just for ag? In ky farm plates up your gvw limit to 38k, but that doesn’t get you behind the wheel of loaded grain semi.

The 25900 is with everything, full tanks, and my 6’ gravel bucket. So far it’s been optimal, but if I wanted to haul anything else like a bucket(which I don’t own)I need more payload. I get your point of view has changed now that you’re running legal, but it’s not my deal. Quite fine staying...

I’m quite good at 26k for my plumbing biz, but I’m going to use and maximize every pound. As for farm I’m good to 38k. Hauling logs off, maybe buy a dozer for clearing, tractor/baler..etc. I despise legislation. One reason I don’t have a nfa stamp.

100% abolish all nanny legislation. Didn’t you recently get yours? You did fine hauling heavy with the king’s permission.

Not my business. And that’s typical nanny state propaganda.

are you serious? No wonder things are like they are.

Within a few pounds. Last I scaled was 25900. Lime to be able and carry an extra bucket.

Really? Lol Capacity should always be break limit minus a good threshold. Nothing is ever engineered and sold at breaking threshold. That would be terrible.

Also California makes their residents get an rv non commercial cdl.

Oh boy. Most states follow the fed guidelines. If you pull to make money(even YouTubers fall into this) and your gvw/gvcw is 26001 you need a cdl. If you are not making money you can buy an 18 wheeler and go grocery shopping. The confusion comes because a few states are more stringent than the...

I didn’t find a lot there. That video is kinda specific to that crappy brand. I think the 14k and up are quit a bit beefy than that. There is one company out there, eby I think, that has been building aluminum trailers since the 30’s. The rivet most of their stuff. H&h has been doing the...

I have very little feel for people getting butt hurt when it involves facts or personal experience, or even opinion. But ok. I’ll check out YouTube.

I want to know, please. What brand, model, and what did you haul? I don’t pull a lot but when I do I will use up 11600 of the 11900 payload.

Thanks for all that info….

Weight. Payload on 22’ is 11900lb.

Anybody got one, like a 14k? Looking at getting a 14k suretrac. It has like a 12k payload capacity. i know steel can be abused abused, aluminum is good but seems to crack unexpectedly.

It seems your experience is in the minority, for sure.

Yup, I went with the 45. And it has been worth every penny. Plus i have a 9500 gen if i need portability.

Really? What did you order. I’d do something else.

Kinda thinking i may be expecting too much from the loader comparing to my ctl. Its an incredibly useful looking machine but my needs may out way its ability given i would need a replacement for the ctl being it would have to be sold to get the toolcat. I have a tv 1100 i bought new in 2012 and...

I’ll keep fishing. need to drive one, starting to think the front bucket might be a little weak after watching youtube vids researching. Seems to struggle getting a bucket full of dirt. They would defiantly benefit from larger wider tires.

Got one price of $77600. Smooth bucket and quick attach, dump bed model. I’ll keep working at it. Need to wait for the financial pain this year to set in.

I think by spring there are deals to be had. I love trading equipmen. 43k for a 2013/1000hr seems a little steep, still on covid pricing. The feds rate hikes is the vax for high prices.

I have a couple of dealers pricing me one. I’ll post their numbers here. I’m not shy.

How much was it?

I have an 2012 rtv1100 and a 2020 svl75(cab). what expectations should i have by getting rid of these 2 and getting a new tool cat. The svl75 is mainly used to grade my mx track. It’s just another front loader for the farm. The tv is mainly used by my wife in spring for garden and by me after...

I have a tongue scale. Great investment. Not expensive either. I use it on all new equipment, especially when they are close to trailer capacity. I think I got mine from e trailer. Another thing I got that has been great to have around is a hoist scale. It’s a digital scale you put on a chain...

Like i said, my diamond c sticker says 4000. Scaled 4880 with a few binders and a chain and spare tire.

I’ve heard the same. Maybe it’s just mine. If you’re curious just hit a cat scale. I have to be certain of my weight as I scale 25900 loaded. Alway looking for weight savings. On edit.. that does include a spare tire and one chain and 5 binders. But that doesn’t add up to 800lb

26k is non cdl, 26001 is cdl. I derate my trailers to hit 26k gcwr. My current trailer is a diamond c dec(deck over). It has the max ramps and the sticker says it weighs 4000lb. Cat scales put it at 4880lb. That’s not good for me. My 2022 f350 is 11400 gvwr, I guess it’s because I have a long...

then why even paint it? There is a difference than paint coming off in wear spots vs paint chipping off in non wear spots. Wear spots are constantly shined up and dirty. Random rusty patches on top of equipment looks like Chinese made junk. Heck, I made a gravel bucket for my excavator and used...

I have a diamond c and its paint is still good after 6 years. My previous trailer was a gatormade and they must laser cut everything cause it was rusted bad after all the paint chipped off. Had to replace fenders because they rusted through in 8 years. Actually it’s probably one of the best...

sign of the times.

I walked in Lexington motor sports yesterday(ky) and was shocked at the amount of HUGE utv’s. Was in back in the summer and there was just a handful. I don’t keep up with models(I’m a mx’er) but these monstrous things look expensive. Huge pieces of equipment.i had a 2008 teryx and its like a...

That basically just looks like a second Andrew channel.

I swear I thought that was a teenage boy helping him until he started saying it his girlfriend. Dang Andrew.

For those with sawmills, do you think an old wagon running gear would work for the trailer. Was thinking maybe 6x6 to mount the woodmill and add some trailer jacks for stabilization. I dont want to pull it on road just around the farm. Narrowed down my mill to a woodmiser lt15 or woodland mill...

On the fuel pump there is a screen. My massey 4345 was doing the same thing and the screen was clogged. Take the line off and you will find the screen, the very small screen that clogs easy. See if its clogged.

My dealer i bought my latest kubota from said this morning to use it, large Deere/kubota dealer. Kubota tractor customer service said to contact kubota engine. I would like to think kubota is the cutting edge equipment/engine engineering powerhouse we all suspect, but they are realistically a...

Just scored 10.5 gal of t6 5w40 this morning. Still hit or miss Here.

I got a post in the kubota forum about this very thing. Kubota has not added 5w40 as an acceptable viscosity. Its just stupid. I think its because they do not manufacture(have manufactured) that weight.

I just paid $360 for 8-1 gal and a 2.5 gal t6. Sounds lik a lot but the crap is hit or miss around here and if i find it I buy it all out.

This is not about requiring it, this is just about them not including it in the choices of viscosities. Last year I had put 15/40 t6 in my kx040. It had the factory fill of 10w30 in it. This was in November. It immediately had an audible tick on cold start up that was not there before the...

Because synthetics is the only way to achieve a low winter weight with a heavy base, like 5w40. i believe the further the span on a multi viscosity dino oil the quality degrades, or you have to put too many additives in which degrades quality. A multi viscosity synthetic can span far and stay...

15f is a cold morning here. Not too many but enough of them. To me 1 is enough. But back in 2015 we went most of February at below. Like -22. Single digit days. Nope.

No, but 15f start ups are an issue?

Zero reason. I think i will. Just hate going against recommendations during warranty but kubotas stuff is dated. They have not upgraded oils. Its probably super costly since valvoline and kubota would have to come up with a blend.

I understand kubota does not make(or have Valvoline make) a synthetic, being 5w40 is only achieved that way. My svl75 and u48-5 both call for 10w30 or 15w40(and a couple other goofy weights). 10w30 for winter…because they cant get to a lower winter weight and still achieve a heavy base without...

Well I’d kinda like to upgrade my farm tractor but i am going to wait and see how bad stuff gets next spring and pricing. I luckily already got a great deal upgrading my mini x. I’m just not seeing a 2008 style crash, meaning housing crash. There will be a slow down and a minor price adjustment...

I had a m62 without a thumb and bought a kx040 With a thumb. I’m pretty sure the m62 qa was the same as the kx040 and fit.

I got the Milwaukee adapter. It will work but adds a lot of length. One of my core bits already has a very long shank. I bet it adds another 8”.

Actually there is. just ordered a Milwaukee one. Cheapest I found..$130. Have other bits to use it on. So we will put welding it on hold. I’ve already wrote off all these spline bits, so if this adapter holds up it could be a win. If not, we weld. I ain’t scared.

I have an old spline drive core bit. Milwaukee. My current rotary hammer is sds max. Thinking about buying a cheap sds bit from harbor freight and welding it on. I have no ideal what metal it is. Hard stuff. The shank is not replaceable on this one. Any advise?

Why does it need to be “justified”? You want something, get it. If you cant afford it, work harder.

I have a landpride(kubota). Not sure i could tear it up if I tried. Landpride makes some of the best stuff out there.

Interesting.

Ok, ill have to look up the model. Its about 15 years old i think and the sticker is rough. As far as the spark, the clamps would be far away from the tank when using.,

Built a new diesel tank dealio…or put one together. Had 50 gallon tank forever but lately just tired of alway running out. I like them to be portable and I use battery clamps so whatever I’m filling up I just use it’s battery. The new one is a 100 gallon. On a side note went with a fill rite...

Ended up making a hose holder.

What is the warping rate on larger 1x’s And 2x’s?

Year, been looking at them. Way cheaper than woodmiser. Lots of good video with them. Seem like a heck of a deal. I’m going to call them tomorrow to see their turnaround time.

I do watch them sometimes but haven’t seen his sawmill videos. Will look them up. But, a channel i have been watching is lumber capitol log yard. Its ran by some young sisters….but they really do show and explain about the sawmills they run. They have a lt15 and a lt40. Never thought I’d watch...

What model is that?

Finished Product.

I like the woodmisers, LT15 is what I’m leaning to but really want to stay around $7k tho. There are other brands that are cheaper. As far as use it will mainly be just for me but I’m sure neighbors will want some stuff. Wood…oaks, hickory, maple, poplar, walnut, cherry, locust, and a lot of...

Also I’m tired of wooden posts. When i redo I’m going steel. Let the woodpeckers bite into them…

You guys that use augers, do you concrete them in or tamp them? my vote is to hire a local fencer to pound them in.

Mine is a 2020 model and didnt come with that little bracket I circled. I may fab one cause it looks like its a couple hundred bucks. The foam tape is very important in keeping hvac clean.

i need one of those. Your svl is a newer one too. Did yours come with the foam tape that goes where the cab filter goes?

Ok, that works. That metal is thicker than it looked in the first pic.

Like I said its awkward. its hard to break through a pile of gravel, too much for the mini. But you can get a full bucket. With blade down I can dump this with boom fully extended. Couldn’t imagine any situation I would want to use a bucket turned this way. Honestly, the forks might be handy if...

Like a retaining wall? What about you kx?

i went ahead and did it up. Its good. Its plenty strong, tried to lift the rear of my trailer that weighs 4k, could barely pick it up. its awkward to use because your bucket curl is opposite. It’ll come in handy for something…lol weighs 258lb.

Are you trying to afford it or are you just someone that needs constant money offsets(tightwad)? if your just a financial junky, are you taking it with you? No, your not. If you can afford it, buy it if you want it. I would never rent my equipment out, I dont let people on my stuff. They can...

If tillers were viable to make a very large one, more farm ground would be tilled. But they are small for a reason, takes a lot of hp. They are great for good soil cause your one and done.

I had it tacked up today how I originally wanted it, it will hit the cylendar If curled too much on the pallet forks. I could keep it there, cut a V in the headache rack on the forks….. or put it like this. For support I could gusset in on each side with 1/2” ar500 plate. This would save a...

Yea, was just making sure of clearance. But that’s how it needs to be mounted and I have to build from there.

Lol. Just showing how it’s attaching. Still will be bar at bottom and gussets coming to rear.

I picked up a peice of 4x3x5/16 tube. This is roughly the angle. I have 2 ideas how to further brace it From back of adapter to bottom of ssqa.

“Made in the USA with USA and import parts” I’m sure its fine. But the palletfork.com stuff has infested the internet for a wile with junk.

Yea, but thats not a good comparison. Kubota and the brands they bought are not Chinese junk like the titan stuff.

I did call spartan, that tube is grade 50.

Justify? You taking it with you?

Thanks, and I do understand basically. Kinda. there is also the 2.5” x 1/4 round tube there from the factory, likely a better grade of steel than the mild steel I have. my second ideal was to go with the square tube but add 1/2 plate to it, this pic kinda shows it. The first pic is the 2 orange...

I tried to find a load calc. There was one I used…. span of 44”, middle 3rd, tortional stress from 2000lb and came up with like 21,000lb. No ideal if it was a correct type of calc cause it doesn’t take into the leverage.

Here’s a spartan one. It looks like they only used a single tube. Would like to know what grade and what thickness. The angle they did will work great for attachment facing the excavator but will almost be useless for using facing away. You would have to extend boom out pretty far to get...

nice. Do even need to weld it for it to work?

What size tubes are you guys thinking. Was at my steel guys place today and he suggested putting a solid 1.5” round bar in inside the square tube. Fits good and snug. Could drill holes in square tube to weld to the round.

It would be in addition to the tubes. The tubes will be flush with the outside of the ears. Flat plate welded to ears and square tubes. To me, it seems overkill.

Maybe I can run a plate left to right over the 2x2 making it solid. I’ve got 1/2” plate(a36). Also have ar500 1/2 plate but do not want to waste it on this project. I will be getting some grade 60 plate soon. Also have 1/4 and 3/8 plate.

anyone want to critique my idea? i have 2x2x1/4” tube(blue x2) that I am going to run from outer ear to outer ear where the pins are. I will cut a square out of the inner ears so square tube fits in it, flush with outside surface. The 3/4 adapter(red) will attach to top square tube. Then I...

So what model would be closest to an Ironman 240?

I’m hearing nobody, or at least some are assembled here with Chinese parts. Think that is what is being said here.

What about the everlast welders. Seem yo be just a little more than HF. personal I use a Hobart stickmate dc.

Oops, missed this post wile we were discussing why everlast chose to build in china and why its better than manufacturing here. That pic is of LA…but that is from 2020 and its because wild fires. Not the industrial smog from your colleagues pics of what I guess is where your welders are made...

Making an adapter for my excavator to hook to skid steer attachments, like pallet forks and hay forks. Got another adapter and welded it up. I did bevel, then single pass, then went over that pass with a wide back and forth. This is what I will be putting it on. one of these. Likely the faded...

Oops… you got it…keep up the good work. Lol.

What? Lol. Again, why build in china? I’m all for it, your talking to an anti union dude. I think people should make only what they can in a capitalist market, not what the collective says their worth. Firm believer in “the world needs ditchdiggers too” Philosophy. I’m one, but I can squeak out...

Then why build in china?

Thanks interesting. its hilarious here in America…”green new deal”, “zero emissions”…lol I guess we can cut our emissions as long as we build everything in china and India. Lol idiots, the whole bunch. Instead of building here and lightening up epa restrictions to a happy medium(cost vs...

So what’s it like in china? Getting a room, eating, etc… also, you say miller and Lincoln have shops there, is it like kubota…kubota has a facility there but to only manufacture equipment sold in china.

thanks. so good deal, the faded one with the pins in it is new, never been used. This particular dealer has a lot of new stock faded and sitting. Personally I really like walking through their lot. Kubota sends stuff, doesn’t sell, fades and gets pushed to the side. There was a couple of full...

Thanks. I just literally scored these. They are tweaked, meaning the cross tube is twisted. One is pretty new but tweaked bad, the other is older but barely bent(on edit, it was not bent at all and was new old stock). $200 for both. Exactly what I was wanting.

Oh, ok. Thanks. That opens up a few more options

Just needing a brand that someone has experience with. Lots out there but probably junk. To be clear, I don’t need the plate, I need the adapters.

I’m making an attachment to go from my excavator to skid steer. I have the quick attach ears for my excavator, just need a good blank skid steer adapter. There are a couple out there that are about 400-500 pre welded to a blank frame, then there are a bunch that are just the 2 skid steer plates...

Yea harbor freight has chose to jump into the higher quality game/higher price on certain thing. Bought a 2000 predator a couple years ago for the work truck. Mainly use it for microwave(lunch) and a 15 amp rotary hammer. Goes good. So I recently took a big risk and got a predator 9500 watt...

Just pulling away from your pile slams the tailgate several times because your gate has to be pulled over your dumped load.

Get a new trailer

How are you guys making out with china/covid? in the market for a mig that can weld 1/2, maybe 3/4. Are your welders holding up to the red and blue?

So I’ve got a Hobart 140 i use all the time with flux core, a Hobart ac/dc stickmate, and a hypertherm 45. I‘m hoping to get a bigger mig. What’s good for around $2K? Not sure I want to spend $4k on something my stick will do. Does duty cycle come into play with those $4k welders?

We’re done. I didnt prep it too much, the old bucket is pitted a little. Need to drill a couple of weep holes so water doesn’t accumulate. I’m happy with it, its bigger than my first one. So i have $650 in it. $250 for the bucket, $300 for the adapter, and $50 for steel, and $50 in paint and...