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This is exactly why I went with an SSQA front blower and hydraulic power pack.

Ditto on all this.

We have the same setup, just slightly different sizes, and I recall you were a big help when I was buying mine. I had a 74" 3PH blower before that was well matched power-wise to my tractor. With the new blower, going to 84" has added more power demand, and there are losses through the...

They are. The PTO increaser just allows for a smaller displacement pump because it's running at 1000 RPM rather than 540 rpm. Power required is pressure x flow where 1 gpm @1500 psi takes 1 hp. So 24 gpm @ 3000 psi (relief pressure) is 48hp. But I don't think that accounts for the losses in...

50 hp PTO and an 84” blower. 50hp isn’t enough for anything more than a couple of inches. The rest of the time my tractor is running flat out and I’m regulating speed to keep rpms from dropping too far. Typical speed is between 1 and 2 mph.

I have an Erskine front snow blower with a PTO hydraulic power pack, specifically their HP-24. The "pump" is actually two separate parts bolted together. One part is a hydraulic pump, and the other part is a step-up gearbox. Here is a link to the one on mine, and I expect there are others. I...

So you don’t want rules, but you want rules? Or maybe only the rules that you want?

A declaration sheet typically doesn't provide the details of coverage like what KCC is requesting

I have an L5740 which is the predecessor to the L6060. It's now 18 years old with 1000 hrs, and I have not had a single problem with it. Not one. I HAVE fixed a few things, but they have all been things that I have broken.

I sure am glad that my life wasn't prescribed like this, and I would never tell my kids what they must be in their lives.

Why not?

This is the problem. People focused exclusively on what's good for them or what they want. What ever happened to doing the right thing? What has happened to our values.

What's the motivation for hydrostatic? I ask because you will lose a chunk of power to it, and it will need oil cooling. I have a Kubota RTV with a 25hp diesel and hydrastatic drive. I real like it for my purposes, but it's a real dog. Specs are 25 mph which I have seen it do going down...

This ^^^

OK, so another Agco company.

There is a good chance you can download the manual in the Woods web site, even though it’s an older model.

I’ll go check case again, just to be sure. My Kubota dealer is also a case dealer, so they would be a viable choice.

Not those specific ads. But it did prompt me to look at NH. And to re-check case. The smallest CVT model is the T5-130 which is way too big. The boomer and smaller machines were manuals or HST. For case the smallest is in their Maximum (or some name like that) line, and again is just...

Not yet. I need to get a manual to see how the thing really works and what it can do. If that's good, then I'll go try one. If that's good, then I'll start figuring out if/how I can buy one. It's unlikely I would spend the $200k list price for a new one, so it would have to be heavily...

That's what I have seen, but I have only been looking recently.

I don't recall seeing any used Fendts for sale in the US, which I take as a good sign for the product. There are a number in Europe, but buying and importing a tractor from Europe would not be my first choice.

Correct, imposed by Trump in 2019. Subsequently prices in the US have increased by what 50% to 100%? Hum, I wonder why? Can you be more specific? I see an increase of solar panels and electric vehicles from China.

Yes, understood. This is one of my questions for Fendt. Is their software available, along with service manuals, etc.? This will be particularly important for me since I'm so far from a dealer. I also typically do all the work on my machines myself. I expect that's a big part of it. I...

I'm very interested in a Fendt 200 Vario, despite the closest dealer being about 5-6 hrs away. For the right machine, and with the right dealer and company behind it, I would take the risk. But so far my experience hasn't been very good. I haven't given up, but the hurdles are getting higher...

So Kohler Energy was just spun out from the greater Kohler parent and is now a stand alone company. And now they are changing their name to an anagram of Kohler, Rohlko. I think the only significant part of this is that they are majority owned by a Private Equity firm. That usually goes well...

In just don’t understand manufacturers doing this. I get coming into a new market and wanting to sell tractors. But if you want to KEEP selling something you need to support the ones you already sold. To me, every part for every tractor should stocked within a domestic ground shipment...

Considering high dealer inventory for many brands, it might be the least disruptive time for them. I think we can be sure they considered all this.

This is Kioti, not Kubota? Kubota did a big pause and upgrade I think last month. Did Kioti do the same thing and the same time? Or are we confusing brands?

I think it's just as wrong to say they are a fad as to say all vehicles should be EVs. They are a great fit in many cases, and those cases are arguably where car density is the highest. But they are not a fit at all in other cases. The world isn't black and white. In fact, it isn't even...

$0 electric bill here. We are off-grid. But I don't have enough power to charge a car, nor is one a good fit for our use.

Is this for the solar array structure, or for the barn/shop/garage? Or both?

Smallest they offer is 12,000 lbs, 98" wheel base, and 130hp. That's even bigger than the Deere 6120M. But thanks, non the less.

I'd like a Deere 5 series tractor with an IVT transmission. Maybe some day Deere will make one.

I did, but not the range version either.

I think pretty much every european car manufacturer now offers electric cars, so I expect buying has shifted to them.

This isn't my experience. I'm not sure which "2500" you are talking about, but I have a 2020 GMC 2500. GCVW is 26,000. Max trailer on hitch is 14,500, and that leaves some capacity for cargo in the truck itself. Max gooseneck is 17,900, and that leaves only 230lbs total cargo+driver weight...

I recently bought a 12 batwing. For trailering, carefully check both the width and length of the mower, plus of course your tractor. Fitting on a 30’ trailer might be tight, and they are not particularly narrow when folded.

Look into having it moved to another dealer who has the experience to fix it? What’s the problem with it?

I think they are tying their origin date to the origin of the dealers they acquired. Makes it sounds like they have been your neighbor and buddy for generations, and must be trustworthy to have been around so long.

Do you guys have on/off valves installed so you can turn the suspension on and off? The bigger Deere tractors all have this as an option including a control switch in the cab.

I tend to be a skeptic, I admit. But my experience is that warranty promises like on-site service, free transportation, and replacement tractors are easy to make, and seldom delivered on. Of course you can go fight them, but that's not the owning experience I'm looking for. But I'd welcome...

If it's a clutch plus a pulley then I would agree with zz - it's probably easier to get a different power head. If it's just a pulley, try McMaster Carr. They have a remarkable inventory of stuff, all high quality, and with good drawings so you can really see what you are buying.

The fuse blows before the starter is activated, so it can’t be starter current. I’d guess one of the glow plugs shorts when there is current flow, so an intermittent problem in the plug. If the plugs are out, you could try applying 12v to each individually to see how much current each...

Thanks. The challenge I have is finding a CVT (of any make) in a physically small enough tractor. As you have pointed out everyone has them, but they typically don't show up until tractors that are much, much bigger than I need and want. The smallest Deere makes is 6M series, and that's just...

I’ve never bought anything from snap on. They were always just way too expensive. But I still have most of my tools bought in the 70s, and used professionally for at least a decade.

Yes, you were right. I really liked the IVT on the Deere 6 series, but the tractor is just too big for what I need. The Fendt 200 looks to be closer in size to a Deere 5 series. But there is only so much you can tell on paper, and then you just need to be in front of one. The Deere 6m...

I’m in the early stages of exploring a Fendt Tractor. Fendt is part of Agco along with Massey, Challenger, and a variety of smaller brands. Fendt has been part of Agco for over 20 years, so I expect a stable operation at this point. What I’m looking for is experience in dealing with Agco...

OK, I found some more info and think I get it now. Yanmar's HMT is a more conventional variable drive with a planetary gear, hydraulic pump, and hydraulic motor. But the i-HMT is indeed a very different design and does not include a planetary gear - or at least it doesn't look like it does to...

That may be true, but so what? Why does it matter? All IVTs accomplish the same thing, though the implementation details vary between products. They all hydraulically lock the pump and motor when fully engaged, and otherwise vary how much the plentary freewheels vs drives the output by...

Other that providing a way for investors to make $$, and to kick other auto makers in the pants, Tesla has no reason to exist. An electric motor in a car is nothing more than a line-item option. Check one box: Gas, Diesel, Hybrid, Electric. Now pick the color, choose your interior trim...

Like Drstrangelove says, that is the settings screen for your aux hydraulics. The particular page is for the thumb only. Your right aux button is set to full flow in both directions. Your left aux button is set to zero flow in both directions.

Which of the current Deere 1, 2, 3, and 4 series does Deere build vs built by others? Some or all of them are Yanmar powered. Does Yanmar build the whole tractor?

I have been going through this and honestly came up empty handed. But that's because I don't want a clutch-to-shift tractor, and nobody offers an HST or IVT in that range. The best you can find is something with 2 power shift ranges, but manual shift gears and other ranges, or 4 to 8...

That reminds me of another tape drive story, again at Bell Labs. The PBX we built had a tape drive in it that was used to store all the software, configuration data, etc. It was a commercially available bare drive, and some people in another division and build a bunch of interface boards and...

Man, this is all bringing back great memories. I had a "Dexter" room when I met my wife, and she still married me. At the time we had a barn with a big loft space - probably 40 x 60. There was a propane wall heater at one end that could heat the whole space, mostly, sort of. I wanted a...

Yes, the Alpha systems were generally available with your choice of OS. Oh, and I forgot about clusters. That was huge for DEC in the mini computers where they invented it. While I was doing the emulator, another team in the same organization was creating Clusters for NT. After I finished...

Since we are going down memory lane, here is some obscure stuff I worked on over the years. Worked at Bell Labs designing digital PBXes which are the phone switching systems for businesses as opposed to central office switches. Just smaller versions of central office switches. I did the...

That's awesome. For a few years in college I bought, fixed, and resold a whole bunch of DEC PDP 11 equipment. Whole racks of stuff. It was a lot of fun, and I made good money off it.

Yes, you are worrying over nothing. The inverter stuff is about allowing the motor to run at variable RPM for better fuel efficiency. The stuff about power quality and damaging stuff is fluff and BS.

It's advertising and selling. They are working off of well know language, and what in conjures in people minds, not what it actually means. A "generator" is a portable thing that you plug stuff into and to make it run. Everything else is just details. Heck, a "generator" isn't a generator...

Commodore, Altar, IMSA, SwTPC, Compaq, IBM (PCs), Radio Shack, Gateway. Probably lots more. It may be easier to count the ones that are still around. Apple, HP, and IBM (non PCs) are probably the only originals.

Just to show how little I know, is that $15 per acre per year? Or per month? Regardless, it sounds like all upside for you unless some sort of sh$t show develops. I’d still put something in writing, even if very simple. Lease rate, how long, who can terminate, why, and with what notice...

Thank you. My sentiments exactly.

That’s true, but I think the real range losses come from cab and battery heating. Now this machine is cab-less, still. I think grumpy is just living up to his screen name.

I have a Farmi 351 and use chains for these same reasons. Being able to hook then onto the lifting slots is key.

Exactly. What exactly is “winter diesel”? When is that what comes out of the pump vs summer? How much non-winter is still in your tractor or other machine? If you add winter diesel, what is the cloud point on the blend that you now have in your tank? Will it gel or not, and at what temp?

Thanks. Too bad they don’t say what type of lithium Ion batteries. I’m not interested in anything other than LFP for anything bigger than a power tool.

Thankfully I don’t need to do much of anything. We are already 100% off grid, so not subject to grid failures. Of course our own system can fail in which case we would just run off the backup generator which is plumbed into a 275gal bulk diesel tank.

Let me know what you find. If your use pattern is conducive to the range limits, it seems like a good fit. My wife would like to change the gator for an EV, but so far all I have seen are really just jacked up golf carts. 4wD is essential for us, and I want power steering too.

My only concern with fuel is gelling in cold weather. Any water gets picked up by the many filters before the fuel hits the engine. I have a 275 gal bulk tank, and pour a jug of the Power Service treatment in every time I get the tank filled, no matter what time of year it is. That way I...

On the 48 hr loaner offer from Fendt, it’s 48 “business hours”. Assuming an 8 hr work day, that’s 8 days when you include the weekend, not the 2 days you likely assume when you see a 48 hr guarantee. That said, I think Fendt fills a massive gap in everyone else produc lines. From an $80k...

It's interesting how all these machines have evolved. We have a 2007 diesel Gator and it's very noisy. Yanmars typically are, and the 3 cylinder is also a real shaker. The 2020 Kubota X1140 is much quieter and smoother. My Mule was quiet at idle, but reved up it was an ear splitter...

This has been quite the journey, and for better or worse has lead me right back to where I started. I'm just going to keep using my Kubota L5740. The search has really focused on three major areas, and I don't think there is anything in the market that addresses them all. Size: I want...

What didn't she like about the diesel? For me it's a big plus. When operating it's much quieter than the typical Chery gas engine. Usually the complain with teh Kubotas is that they are too slow, which they are. The plus is they are built like tanks. More like a tractor, vs a go-kart. I...

I think I'll need to see a sketch of this system. I can't really follow your description. Depending on how you use the autotransformer, and how you do your grounding and neutral to ground bonding, you can end up with circulating currents in the system. The Victron autotransformers are...

Just to be sure I'm clear on your power system, and what you are trying to accomplish... The FX inverters and EG4 are for charging only. So they have AC input only when powered by one of the generators, and the FXs do not have their inverter output's connected to anything. Is that right? And...

Does anyone do CC filling anymore? All the places I know stopped using it years ago. Even if you wanted it, I don’t think any tires shops offer it. So you’d be mixing and filling yourself.

I’ve come across a bunch of stuff A pet cemetary Hay wagon frame with wheels Half a Honda accord Manure spreader Dozens of tires Several contractor bags full of used diapers What is almost certainly a head stone, but no inscription so probably a dog or horse. Lots of other trash It’s...

And be sure you are using an appropriate range. In the right range, my HST will spin the wheels before it stalls. But in too high a range you can definitely stall it.

Yes, pre Covid. I just did a quick search and they are $6400 now.

I have Camso tracks on my Kubota RTV X1140. It makes our propoerty accessible year round which is really nice. They work great, but are slow, especially on the Kubota. But I'm not in any hurry. Coast was around $5500.

I'm surprised the RTV has enough power to run that. Let us know how it works.

I would definitely get a mini-ex if that's a viable alternative. They are so much better than a tractor-mounted hoe. More $$ of course, but you get what you pay for. And with all the contradictory info you are getting about a tractor mounted hoe, you could easily find yourself months down the...

That extra weight makes a big difference. I think I have another 600 lbs from the wheel weights. My 5740 has been excellent. I've had it for 18 years now and not a single problem. Or at least no problem that wasn't self induced. I've broken one or two things, but not the tractor's fault...

Looks good. Are your tires loaded? I have an L5740 which is the predecessor to the 6060. Essentially the same except for 3hp. I had my rear tires loaded from day 1, but still encountered situations where the tractor was tippy with a big load in the bucket. A few years ago I added wheel...

Yes, any rating.

Does the tractor sit for long periods of time unused? Long, as in a month or more? The earlier statement about electronics that remain on with a small power drain is very real. I have had trouble with cars left for months. Completely disconnecting the battery, or using a battery tender is...

If you are a pot smoker, will you fail a CDL drug test? Is it even a drug test? And no, I'm not trying to beat the test. I don't do any drugs, and barely drink at all. I have passed the marine captains drug test many time, but know that if you are a pot smoker, even if that's legal in...

This is a bit of a tangent, but I'm curious whether the CDL requirements are strictly State requirements, or if there are federal DOT requirements that are part of it? This has become an issue boats and ships, and I'm wondering if it's an issue with CDLs as well. I don't have a CDL, but I do...

Be glad you aren't in New England 200 years ago.... I have probably 10 miles of stone walls on my land, all built from stones pulled from fields as they were cleared 200+ years ago. And you still can't dig a hole anywhere without hitting more of them..

I have a 121-3 and have never had an error code, so can’t say what’s needed to read them. But the engine is mechanical injection, not common rail, and not electronic. Its an excellent machine.

Neat project. I hope you will post progress along the way with lots of pictures. As for the drive hydraulics, I think you have a lot of calculating to do to get it right so it works as desired. Here's how I would go about it. - You have 110hp to start with, but let's derate it to 100 hp to...

Our town might have a Challenger for sale. It's been out of commission at a dealer 300 miles away for 8 months now. The local dealer didn't know what to do with it, so it went to one that knows the Challengers. It's been waiting on parts, someone who knows how to work on it, and an endless...

If you get any appreciable amount of snow where you are located, I would suggest looking seriously at seasonal tilting of the panels. They will shed the snow much better if tilted to about 65 deg off horizontal. And of course you will get better yield too. If you leave them with a 45 deg or...

OK, we are talking about different things, but using the same word. I can't say which is correct based on economic text books. I'm not an economist, but I have run $100m revenue companies. I think people on the streets and in shopping lines are talking about and care about price increases...

And you are pretty confident it's not just an external linkage issue of some sort? "cause it sure seems like that might be all it is.

OK, that's a new definition of inflation.

Huh? Inflation is increases in prices, nothing more, nothing less. Yes, too much gov spending can push prices up, but it's not the only thing. Not by any means.

But does it accomplish the goal? Wait, remind me what the goal is anyway?

Yes, just keep in mind that it's just another way for all of us to pay more. Remember, that's OUR MONEY paying for those incentives.

I think the tariffs the last time around were a significant factor in the huge inflation we saw over the past several years. If you increase cost of good by 20% on the vast majority of products sold in the US, that will eventually get marked up with manufacturer's margin plus distribution and...

Those reusable fittings typically are only designed for use with a particular brand/model of hose, so beware & check carefully. Also, most hose shops will not put fittings on used hose. I would just proceed to replace the hose, and try to protect it more carefully this time.

Yes and no. There is a bunch of Common Law around easements, in the absence of explicit agreements. In a nut shell, the person who uses the easement has the right to maintain it for the allowed use, and also carries the obligation to maintain it to the extent they wish to use it. So if a tree...

I'd suggest doing two things. First, he only has a Prescriptive Easement if a court grants him one. I'd have an attorney send him a certified letter reiterating that he does not have an easement and that if he thinks he is entitled to one that he will need to get a court to grant it. Second...

Sounds plausible, though my BB720 has lived outside for 18 years and not a drop of water in the gear box oil. I don't know how it's different from your tiller. But I think these implements live outside much more than they live inside, so I would expect them to be immune to typical rain and snow.

For better or worse, he’s right in a number of states. I don’t know about your state in particular. It’s not unlike open grazing states where cattle can go anywhere in your land, and it’s up to you to fence them out if you don’t want them.

What? The ground doesn’t freeze? Aren’t you in Michigan?

Maybe you guys could offer some advice. I have 20ac of hay fields that a guy in town cuts and bails several times a year. But nothing ever goes back down on the fields, which I don’t think is good. The question is what should I be doing? Spred manure? Leave one or two cuts to...

Yeah, I had a Patu years ago that was "self feeding", sort of, some of the time. The only thing I would consider is a power feed of some sort, typically hydraulic driven.

I think it's the wedge colar for securing a wheel to a straight axle

I would spend the extra and get a 4 ton, give or take. You will thank yourself every time you use it.

I've had three PTO chippers now, the first with manual "self-feeding", and the last two with hydraulic powered feeds. Unless your use is very occasional, and very small volume, I would only consider a model with a power feed, and even then dragging branches and getting them started into the...

Check to be certain there isn’t a suction side strainer that might be obstructed. And I like the idea of carefully inspecting the suction hose, or just replacing it. I had a similar issue and at some point a stick had punctured the suction hose. No leakage, but air was getting sucked in

In this size range, I think the Kubotas are best. Bigger, I would favor other brands.

The input seal is pretty easy to replace. Just remove the drive shaft, shield, and pull out the seal. When it’s out it will dump most of the oil. Maybe all, but I’m not sure. So that’s a good time to do any flushing because the only other way to drain the oil is to get the gear box in...

I think mowers in general are hard to sell because they tend to get hammered pretty hard. Asking more than half the new price will be hard unless it’s pristine. And it’s certainly not the season right now. I just bought a new batwing for about 30% off the normal discounted price because...

I think either approach is fine, but it begs the question of how the water got in there in the first place. Has some part of the gear box been submerged? I just replaced the input shaft seal on my BB720, but that’s because oil was leaking out, not because water got in.

Bought a Landpride RC2512 12’ flex wing mower. Should speed up mowing considerably.

This is what my logger is using now.

What is a stratifed motor? Also, has anyone converted a 262XP without a decompression valve to one that has the valve? Mine can be a horror to start, with very painful snap back if you aren't careful. I switched to one of the Stihl Elastostart handles which helps a lot. Mine is circa 1990...

I was in my KX121-3 and tried the various experiments we have been talking about. I remembered some of it correctly, but not all of it. With the safety lever up, the track controls are physically locked so they can't move. The boom and rotation controls can be physically moved as normal, but...

Gee, I could have done that :-) But thanks!

ArlyA, do you work on these ships?

It looks like the Power Quad and Powr8 were introduced in the 5M series at the same time the 5R was discontinued, which makes sense. Anyone have any specifics about common 5R issues/problems? I'm considering used 5Rs.

At which point, it's time to break out a pressure gauge and hook up to various test ports to see what's going on.

I'm finding a handful, but all are pretty far from where I am located. I will likely line up some and do a road trip to check them out. I haven't even run a 5M yet, so everything could change when I get in one. As for ads, the descriptions are always highly suspect. It's some combination of...

The thing on a 121 is that although most of the controls are pilot valves, a few are not and are mechanically locked in position when the safety lever is up. This is definitely true for the track controls, but I can't remember for others. So if the safety lever is down and the pilot controlled...

Excellent suggestion. The dozer blade is definitely mechanical. Also perhaps the boom swing. I'm sure there are test ports when you can check for pressure to help narrow things down too.

Like in an earlier picture, I have a 262xp and a 346xpg. Both are great saws. I use the 346 the most since it's lighter, but for anything bigger than 10"-12", the 262 makes much quicker work of it. I also have a 385 for the really big stuff. Had to remove a 30" downed tree a couple of weeks...

This. Ask for a variance based on historic, non-confirming use. Also, did the zoning change somewhere along the way, and was the lot previously conforming? Either way, sounds like you will need to boot out the dealership until resolved.

What size saplings can the Ventrac comfortably cut? In my experience with rotary mowers, the manufacturer's specs are always highly optimistic, and cutting anything as large as they suggest is pretty abusive on the machine.

That's for clarifying.

BTW, this might be a legitimate insurance claim, if it's insured.

Unfortunately it sounds more and more like it hydrolocked and bent a rod. That would result in low compression in one or more cylinders, incomplete combustion which would explain the continued smoke with diesel smell, and low power because it's down one or more cylinders. A compression test...

Isn't that what DOT requires, though not everyone does it..?

Any idea how they got those hours? Loaners? Rentals? Demo units? They must be part of some program for there to be so many.

I continue to look, but so far I keep bumping into the same two issues. First is that the tractor is just too big for what I need, and that would be the case with a M7. I looked at one of the larger M6 tractors this past week, and it's much too big for my needs, and for the space that I have...

On a related topic, I have been looking at late model used Deere 5M series tractors, and see a lot that only have 100hrs or so. Actually it ranges from a low of perhaps 50 up to around 300, but I'd say most in the 100 range. Would these be rental returns, and is that a common practice? Or is...

I see, and yes, that makes sense.

I'll thank you now.

Perhaps, but I would also have to buy all the equipment since I currently only have the tractor. Plus I would have to be around and able to spend the few days and be slave to weather for each cut. That part is definitely not worth it to me. If I can't have someone else haying it, I would just...

Thanks. I was wondering about the M vs R loaders and will look into it more closely. I now see there are lots of adapters, so I would likely go with a Euro/global loader and use the adapter as needed. What do you use for ballast on the tractor for the loader? I was reading some stuff that...

I agree, and like I said if I were starting from scratch that's what I would go with. But I have a number of existing implements that I want to use that are SSQA.

That's a possibility, assuming one is available which it probably is. But it woudl push all my implements forward a few inches, and at this point I like the Deere 5M more in a bunch of other ways, especially the transmission which is one of the key things I'm after. Deere offers an 8 speed...

I have been continuing to research various tractors and this has taken an interesting turn. I was really liking the Massey 5711, but discovered that the loader is only available with Euro coupler.. If starting fresh I'd have no problem with a euro coupler, but I have several SSQA implements...

I think there is a little more too this. I'm not an expert by any means, but I have been looking pretty hard at tractors in this range and a bit above. My understanding is that Deere has 3 different loader attachments, or "carriers" as they call them. On smaller tractors (I think 4000 series...

Very interesting. Is it 4wd? That's a must for where we are.

Any clue from the smell of the smoke? Unburned diesel? Burning oil? Burning coolant? Each has a unique smell. If you are luck it will settle and burn off over time. If you are unluck it was hydrolocked and your attempt to start it busted something internal. Unburned diesel would be the...

I think that's consistent with what I'm seeing. In general, power shift and CVT are in larger tractors, say 140hp and up, with not a huge difference in cost between the transmissions. But you have to want/need a 140hp tractor for either transmission to even be part of the discussion. The...

That's correct. Most of the land is timber land. I mow about 12 acreas that's broken up into a number of smaller patches. A few old pastures, a couple of former building sites where I removed the buildings but still mow to keep it open, and a few logging landings. I also mow about 10 miles...

90 PTO HP, give or take, seems about right, and corresponds to about 100 net engine HP. What I keep seeing is that if I want a full power shift transmission or a CVT transmission, I have to go to some combination of a bigger tractor and/or significantly more expensive tractor. So I'm coming...

HP is about the same. Weight is about the same. Wheel base is about the same. So I would think size and capabilities are about the same, though features are quite different. Actually, looking closer it's kind of between the 4700 and 5700 series in weight and wheelbase. But either will meet...

A Fendt 211 on MachineTrader seems to be in the $170k range, lightly used, and a Massey 4710 is around $80k, both with loaders. Those are rough numbers, but tell the story. You would know better than me, but it looks like there is a lot more in the Fendt than just a CVT. As you have said...

I was unclear in my comparison. The “equivalent” Massey that I’m considering would be a 4710 with a clutch-to-shift transmission. For me it’s a question of how much more I’d be willing to pay for a fancier transmission, be it a full power shift on all gears, or a CVT. Both the Fendt 211 and...

I have done that in a variety of areas, and continue to do so. But there are a lot of limitations since the soil is typically quite thin, and solid rock below.

I'm checking out Fendt. Looks fantastic, including the Vario transmission. However cost looks to be about twice what an equivalent size Massey costs. But I'll keep looking. If nothing else, it's fun checking out all these different tractors.

The backhoe manual shows the various hydraulic hookup arrangements starting on page 25. Something in your setup isn't right. With your bypass hose installed, everything on the tractor should work correctly and normally. With the backhoe hydraulics connected, everything on the tractor should...

Yes, like you. I'm pretty sure those are the only farm tractor manufacturers with dealers close enough to consider. Mahindra, LG, and stuff like that is off the table for me. Same with New Holland. I don't want a hit or miss brand. I have really only looked closely (sort of) at Kubota and...

I'm definitely open to brands other than Kubota, so welcome the suggestions. You got me looking at Massey (thanks) and I really like the 4710 or 5711, but am obviously wondering about transmission options based on the terrain I have. There is a reason farmers left New England in the mid 1800s...

OK, I found the Kubota CVT. It's in the M7 Premium models starting at 130hp, that much bigger and way more $$ than I can justify for my needs.

OK, but as an example, with the remote valve centered, that hydraulic line is dead headed, and as such the only way the wing will drop is if the rod is forced out against the dead headed hydraulics. It will only drop to the extend there is bleed by in the cylinder and/or the valve. Float...

What are examples of these CVT tractors? I'm not familiar with them.

True that I have little to no experience with this. I've only run a shuttle shift (synchro shift with a clutch button) once on a tractor similar to yours. But it was quite a few years ago. What you describe makes total sense for loader work. My concern is operation with a 540 rpm PTO...

I see now that the wing lift cylinders connect to a slotted bracket, so that's what allows for movement when the cylinder is otherwise hydraulically locked.

I currently have Kubota L5740 and am considering adding a 100hp tractor of some sort. I want to be able to run a 15' batwing mower, and need more HP to drive an 84" hydraulic snow blower. The 5740 falls short on HP and weight for these tasks. One area I'm focusing on is the transmission...

This makes sense to me when teh wings have wheels. But on models where the wings don't have wheels, then it seems the wings must follow the center section, right? That said, I would get one with wing wheels, so the question is a bit moot. One thing I'm still unclear on is the extent to which...

I sounds like the three mowers are in a rigid plane on mowers with only center wheels? So whatever angle the center section is at, the wings will be at the same angle? If so, that's exactly what I don't want. My terrain is uneven enough that I get a lot of scalping and gouging with a rigid 6'...

I'm seriously considering a batwing mower and this thread has been really helpful. I still have a number of questions that hopefully everyone can help with. The terrain here in Vermont is very steep and uneven. They are nothing like Eddie's fields in his videos. I currently use a 6' cutter...

I'm trying to mark something as SOLD in the classifieds, but when I edit the ad there is no check box where it says to check the box when sold. I tried this on both Safari and Firefox with the same results.

I'm selling a like-new Honda EU3000is. I think it's rare that these are available used. It's in like-new condition with only a few hours on it, but I just don't use it. New they sell for $2200 +/-. Asking $1400. Located in central Vermont, and I'm willing to help with transport within...

Price adjusted to $2000

I have had the rear tires filled on my Kubota L5740 since new in 2007, but even then is was tippy on uneven ground with a heavy load in the bucket. So a couple of years ago I added wheel weights as well, and WOW, what a difference. It's Soooo much more stable doing loader work, especially on...

SOLD Winter is coming, so get ready now. After upgrading to a larger unit, I am selling my 74" Blizzard/RAD B74 snow blower attachment. I have used this for the past 10+ years on a Kubota L5740. It's in great shape as you can see from the pictures, and was always stored inside when not in...

Nobody has bothered to try to understand what these taxes are about. It's about people with tons of $$ coming into places and buying up everything and anything. It drives prices through the roof, depletes any inventory of properties, and makes living there unaffordable for long term residents...

I think this all comes down to whether the truck use qualifies as "commercial" as defined by CT and US DOT. I don't know, but have been led to believe that it's whether you are carrying goods for hire, or goods for sale. If you are just moving your stuff, e.g. lawn mowing equipment, excavator...

I hate to say it, but a flail is only suitable for grasses and light brush. Been there and made that mistake. A fixed tooth muchir is what you need.

I'm a big fan of snow blowers, but it very much depends on your situation. They remove snow more slowly than a plow, but they do a better job and they really get the snow out of the way rather than just creating huge piles that fall back into the space you are trying to clear. A couple of...

Amazing that there are so many examples showing this incorrectly. Wikipedia has a good article, including references to the ISO and SAE standards. SAE has boom on the left stick, dipper on the right stick. ISO has dipper on the left stick, and boom on the right stick.

I've got a 275 gal bulk tank with 120VAC electric pump. Anything that's near the barn gets filled from that tank. The I later added a 36 gal Tractor Supply tank & 12VDC transfer pump that I keep strapped in the back of my side by side. That's how I refuel equipment that's away from the barn...

What does this do that the standard rear diff lock doesn't do?

I'd second taking the ferry system. Most of the SE Alaska towns aren't accessible by road - I think only Skagway and Haines. And of course all the coastline and inside waterways are only accessible by water. On a cruise ship you will see a few scripted sights, but you won't really see Alaska...

How do you clear trees in those situations.

Correct, and with those same safety factors the soft shackle is still as strong or stronger.

A lien doesn't make one an owner. The owner owns the tractor, and the lender has a lien which gives them certain rights, including a right to repossess and take ownership. The owner is the one on the hook to repay the loan. Otherwise he's in default, the tractor will be repossessed, and he...

Is the tractor insured, or not? We still don't have a straight answer on that. If insured, sorting all this out is up to the insurance company, but you need to file a claim.

BTW, this is the same stuff used for the lines on tub boats with 100 Ton or more bollard pull.

I'm curious why? Is it concern over the strength? I admit that it takes some getting used how strong they are. Just looking that them you would think "no way". But they are generally SIGNIFICANTLY STRONGER that similarly sized chain or steel shackles. Just by way of example, 1/2" G43 chain...

I use them extensively on a big boat for anchoring, and on the farm for lifting and general use. They are outstanding in all ways. Soft so they don't mar anything, and incredibly strong. And flexible to you can get them around almost anything. I just used 5/16" line soft shackles to lift...

Next time it gets low I'll check with a flashlight to see if the level can be seen. It probably can, but I have only watched it visually when topping off. Off by 1/4 is a lot for a gauge. I don't consider that acceptable. If it was crud in the tank, I would expect the starvation to be more...

This has happened to me a couple of times now. My 2020 X1140 will sputter and stall even though the fuel gauge says 1/4 tank. Any sort of incline will trigger it. So far I have always been able to get it restarted and running long enough to get home, but clearly there is a problem. I haven't...

It's not Lake Superior, but there are similar, yet smaller waterways all around the country (and world). We are currently moored just inside the Ballard Locks in Seattle, and ran through the ship canal, Lake Union, and into Lake Washington the other day for a sea trial. Very interesting...

I have a bunch more experience on my 84" front mount snow blower now. Previously I was running a 74" rear PTO, rear facing blower. Tractor is a Kubota L5740 with 50HP at the PTO. Don't underestimate the power required to blow deeper, heavier snow. Said another way, I think you are...

I don't think this video really tells you anything. It just shows the injection cam rotating, but we already know that because the engine is running. I think you will need to get the manual for the injection pump and see how the governor works.

It's definitely the governor. I don't know how it works on that particular engine, but no governing is happening.

The fact that the engine is over-reving in the first place, and loses RPM when any load is applied, really says that the governor isn't working. The governor should limit RPMs to 2600 (or whatever the design max is), and increase fuel in response to load to maintain RPM. Your engine is not...

I just posted two barrels and a hand pump for free to anyone who can come pick them up in central Vermont.

If you are seeing 8A on a rating plate, it's for 240V, not 120V. The lower draw you are seeing (11A out of 16A max) is just because you aren't fully loading the motor. Power draw will track load.

R4 tires will have the highest load carrying capability, but traction sucks on anything other than hard packed surfaces. The factory R2 front tires on my Kubota L5740 would be nearly flattened with a full loader bucket, but I found a 8 ply version of the same factory 6 ply R1 tire, and it has...

I have an L5740 doing very similar work, also in central Vermont. A few thoughts/comments.... I think the L6060 will do most of that you want. Maybe not the very best for every task, but capable of doing them. Over time you can decide whether to add other equipment to optimize certain...

This must be some sort of property or business asset tax that's specific to your state? What state are you in?