Search results

Moar! @850 hrs now.

Been busy….

Depends on trailer. In my dump trailer it gets 2 3500# axle style ratchet straps. On my tilt trailer it gets chains and binders (2) on the rear, those same straps on the front (2)

Why do you keep in with this I as well as many others here can disprove it exponentially…..

Lol……wtf

I just pass them when safe to do so, want to drive under speed for no obvious reason they should expect it.

This is what I’m thinking my issue was.

It was the sixth time that got me……lol

Couple from this past week And finishing the deck at home.

I went this way for a few reasons. It’s always there and no transporting an extra attachment to jobs, etc were the biggest reasons.

Yup, it’s never coming out again…..lol I’ve taken it out at each of the 3 hydra fluid changes and there’s never anything on it. The dealer mechanic was successful in getting a new one in.

Mines so dirty I feel like pig pen from Charlie Brown….

800 hr hydro service and that F’in aluminum filter got me….. Was not cross threaded, went in about 1/4 of the way and about 3 threads just snapped off. Best I can figure there was a price of debris in the threads.

That’s the biggest aggravation with the “chucks in a truck”. Not only do they make it hard for all legitimate contractors to bid/win jobs, they’re not really making any money on top of it.

Ok? I’ve done it both ways. When starting out I did hourly $80 per. Once I legitimized and had a lot more overhead, that became unsustainable. Minimum is now $300. That 20 minute job would have grossed $80 before, now grosses at least $300. There is no legitimate contractor that bids hourly...

If your business is legitimate (or not). You’re leaving money on the table bidding hourly.

The logo was designed by our 10 year old. Going to get it ovalized and get a run of Tshirts made.

Been working hard, almost no snow. Got the website up and running.

All that, it was a loose hose clamp, lol.

Got ready for the white stuff ( and found the coolant leak)

Thanks for the info! About a week ago did have a small puddle (maybe a cup) of antifreeze on the ground and a low level in the reservoir. Never overheated, at least by the temp gauge.

Ok diesel gurus, seeing a bit of steam and residue at the bottom of the thermostat housing, guessing the thermostat went bad, stuck shut and blew the gasket. Not seeing any reason I should see steam coming from there? (That’s the question) I’m competent with gas motors, not as much with...

Merry Christmas!

I have an 2018 F250 super cab long bed with the 6.2. Bought it last year, @31k miles, now at 38k miles. Happy so far.

The Volkswagen Routan was just a rebadged Chrysler. (Had one) The small Mercedes is a Metris, (Vito or Vclass in the rest of the world). Not a Chryco, full on Mercedes. We have one now.

As one of the commercial users of a SCUT, the machine itself is a huge (pun intended) part of my businesses success. I can go all the places the bigger machines can’t. That along with the extremely low ground impact is huge. And it does all the tasks I need on our 6 acre farmette.

Red. And oh boy with the SCUT naysayers… Mine has made a healthy profit for the last 5 years. Paying for itself over and over on the commercial side, and doing everything I need at home. Those that call them out absolutely have zero idea about which they speak, but the constant...

Have 1300 hrs or so between a 2014 GC2720 and a 2019 GC1723, both TLB, both used commercially as well as at home on our 6 acre property. No issues.

I’m lazy so I just drilled a hole in the bottom gusset on my TSC blade to pin the tow behind spreader to.

With a good base and normal potholes, you have to break up the edges of the holes prior to filling them in. From your description, it sounds like you have a good candidate to strip back your material and lay some fabric, as your stone is continually mixing with the subsoil. The road fabric...

Three most recent jobs, sod removal and small trench for one, stump and excavate the septic lid for another and a partial tear out for the third. Added door hangers for advertising.

Wow, I feel like a slacker looking at all your leaf set ups. I just blow mine into the tree line and let nature take its course (large Echo back pack blower).

I sold my 2014 gc1710 for $13.5k, in 2019 with 580 hrs or so and a crunched hood. That’s a good price.

I have 1300 hours between a 2014 GC1710 and a 2019 GC1723, both TLB, both used commercially, zero issues.

See my reply in the buying, pricing section on the mini ex v backhoe thread. Feel free to ask away. Here.

I can chime in a bit… I do what your looking to do, but with a SCUT class TLB and a bunch of 3 point attachments. All dirt/stone/ground work. I don’t plant anything. I’m in PA, no CDL needed under 26001, DOT numbers required higher then 17001. 2018 F250, 15k tilt deck, 10k dump trailer...

Did what I think you mean to do for a customer last year. Large “belly” and then steeper rise to the road. His corvette scrapped coming and going. I used just enough 3” to take most of the belly out, about 6” at the deepest part. Then went over it with 4” of 3/4 minus. Worked well, no complaint...

Update: His hearing was held. He “waived” all charges into county court. Meth addict…. I won’t be holding my breath for him to pay restitution.

When I say road, it’s a private one lane road, properly marked as such and signed with multiple, legal no trespassing signs. The table and chairs was about 150 yards from any public road (where our garbage and trash goes for pick up). Landscaped around with kids toys around it. So yes I expect...

Been a Volvo guy for a long time, have two FoMoCo era Volvos now, 07’ V59 and an 09’ S80, no real issues with either, but the FoMoCo stamped parts make me sick….lol. About 130k miles each.

No, past a private road sign, past 3 no trespassing signs, table had kids toys on it.

Lol, if you say so seems you have it all figured out oh wise one….lol

Out of service, trailer and machine towed. Large fines.

Nice set up and flags.

But why? Someone can just drive through them….lol Yours are much more grand then mine, nice set up.

Renogy Voyager 20A 12V/24V PWM... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07YXZMKD2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

SOLPERK 50W/12V Solar Panel Kit,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYY5CDM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ECO-WORTHY 12V Lithium Battery,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N9BBS68?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Only divisive to the simple minded offended at everything crowd.

Pretty sure paranoia has nothing to do with it, but thanks for the input.

I think you missed it…..layers, they’ll move on to easier targets, but by all means keep being condescending. It suits you.

Your point? My machine put them in place, so what. tweakers usually don’t have machines with them.

Automatic, always closed.

Lol, those are 2’-4’, 500-800 lbs each.

Isn’t quite that bad here, yet….. Again, layers. Make it harder and they’ll go elsewhere.

Solar components are all from Amazon. 50 amp panel, good “smart” controller and lithium battery. I chose those on the specs given by the guys at JSJ.

Oh boy….. The semi auto pistol on my hip, has a purpose. That purpose is to get to the shotgun mounted in the house. That shotgun has a purpose as well, that’s to get to the rifles (scary black ones) in the safe. At work, the pistol on my hip is to get to the rifle in the car….if I’m away...

It’s funny, it was one step from being on my scrap pile. We had it out by the road so we could sit and watch the kids when they’re playing on the driveway. Cost to replace $800….he was charged with a misdemeanor for $6 of scrap. I don’t care about the patio set, but with equipment, trailers...

The boulders are the drive around protection

Yup, entire property is covered by POE cameras.

Before this, we’ve always restricted access, all gates to wrap around yard, pastures, etc were locked. 130lb rotty mix does her job and is scary looking, this thief did around noon. Point of the gate is to make it harder. We’ll see.

We had a theft a few months ago, old patio set, so the 4 families on our road all agreed to gates on the “big driveway/private road. Of course I combed the threads here and went with JSJ Protech E8 openers. It’s all solar powered. Wanted it to be visually unobtrusive. The side that has the...

Another new attachment and service added to our list.

It came from EA, made by Southern Farm Supply. The pictured job was about 4500 sq ft of work, I raked it out in about 20 minutes, mainly to get rid of any tire tracks. I could have not and it would have looked just as good. Definitely saved time with better results then a BB and FEL approach.

I bought it for this type of job specifically, it saves a lot of hand raking/finishing and helps to achieve final grade much faster.

It’s a pulverizor. Kind of like a non powered Harley rake. It smooths, breaks up the dirt clods and blends the new soil into the existing grass very well.

I have a 2020, 20’ Appalachian tilt deck, very happy with it.

I have a 2020, 20’ Appalachian tilt deck, very happy with it.

Been busy, dummy dug a pool and put all the spoils behind it in a small yard, opposite the access. Then big lawn prep for another.

Good idea, currently I just shove them up between the fender and the fuel tank.

Mark Beryl the ripper is awesome!

Been busy

The market appears to be getting slightly better. As in there’s actually trucks on the lot. Late last year I started to search in earnest. Time to replace the 06’ Chevy K2500 with 240k on the clock that was getting tired. I sent that down the road for $800 more than I paid for it 4 years ago...

Amazing price I paid $2700 (us) for my used one.

But will the bolts come out of the newer bucket to take the teeth off, lol (not easily ask me how I know). Hoping someone will produce a 20” or so grading bucket. Agco wants almost $800 for the 16” bucket.

What were you doing when that occurred?

Nice, straightforward shed pad this week.

I looked at Mahindra first back in 2014 when I bought my first tractor. Dealership was useless. Appeared to be nice machines though. Bought a 2014 MF GC1710tlb. Sold that in 2019 at about 575 hrs and bought a GC1723tlb. Now at 640 hrs. No real issues with either. I use them in our small farm...

Moisture shield is the brand, very pleased with it so far. I have a buddy that builds big money decks for a living, he was my “phone-a-friend”.

No pics of the fascia installed, but you get the idea.

Decks all done!

/\ customer wanted a “ramp” to connect his two lots. 18tons of modified and 3 yards of top soil. The customer will plant grass. Also drilled 25 post holes.

Mines fallen off while mowing as well, bought a new one, found the missing one later……downside of keeping everything lubed.

Not much help, but my 1710 never returned to stop after a year old or so, everything was greased and free, I just did it manually.

http://www.martinstone.com/calculator/ This may be helpful.

I use the bucket and BB when stripping sod/overburden for driveway expansions/installs. I’ll use Geotextile fabric based on subsoil conditions, to keep the rock from disappearing into the ground and stabilize crap soil. If your in an area that has shale, and can get shale fill, it can be...

Wow, 3 minutes….most jurisdictions around here will give you an hour grace with a placard displayed. Never fails when I go to TSC with a trailer, there’s some asshat in a car parked in the three trailer spots, I may or may not park too close to them.

Usually shows an average mpg of around 10, on the dash.

I have a 6.2, 2018 super cab long box. No issues in towing anything, I’m usually 10k or less on weight. I wanted a 7.3, however with the market I couldn’t find one in a reasonable distance at an acceptable price. Given the option I would go 7.3 if ordering/buying new.

And a huge deck at home.

More

Been busy!

They appear a bit light duty? (My guess)

Tilt deck! So easy to load/unload. I bought mine for this reason alone.

Walk way for fire exit at new construction warehouse today.

On in about 5 minutes! No more screwing around changing buckets!

From Mark! With a crappy picture, lol

I run whatever Amsoil synthetic gear lube in mine I have on hand. I change it yearly (about 50 hours a year mowing)

Not a fan boy, but have run Amsoil in my 2014 GC1710 and now my 2019 GC1723e with good results, about 1200 hours combined. One of the major benefits is being a preferred customer makes the price not horrible and it is delivered to my door.

Another company came in and attempted a shed pad for this customer. They chose to dig down into saturated ground and accomplished a soupy mess, then threw up their hands, stated “we can’t do it” and left….. I was able to flatten the soup out to an acceptable level. Put in geotex fabric, 12 tons...

Break the edges of the pot hole as much as possible before filling it. Just filling it in and it’ll be back shortly.

Two tilling jobs yesterday, huge food plot for one and two gardens with hilling for another.

I full swing already. I think I wrote about 19 quotes, and have deposits for 13 of them….gonna be a busy year.

And a very slight incline with the front downhill can show empty…..sight glass is a PIA. Lol

We must be close. I have no issues with warehouses in general, but they are choosing to put them in some outright ridiculous places here. Miles and miles of 2 lane road, to get to the interstate.

Late last year, it was time for a newer truck, listed my 06 K1500 with 240k miles on it that had no rot but was tired, for $5800 ($800 more than I paid for it 3 years ago). Well ****, now I needed a truck. Was able to pick up an ‘18 F250. Probably at a $6k premium. Only saving grace is it...

Lol, good price, I looked for a year, it only cost me $500….lol

Wanted one of these for lawn prep jobs, they were $995 last year, $1450 or so this year….

No, it was a 2015 I think, white.

There’s an F250 for sale in NJ that is propane powered that I saw a few months ago when looking, it’s been for sale for a while.

One thing I miss about my 1710, it was very easy to drive side saddle over the right side and still have access to all the controls, the 1723 does not allow this because of the loader control.

Good motor! Decent truck. I bought an ‘06 in 2017 @220k miles, sent it down the road this past November at 240k miles. 90% of the time I owned it it had at least 5k behind it usually closer to 10k. Brake lines was the biggest expense. Plan on replacing the hitch if it still has the factory...

I had a single axle 5000lbs dump trailer that had what we call surge brakes. It was purchased from a rental place used. Most rental trailers I’ve seen have surge/inertia brakes.

One of my jobs for a customer this year, did good, customer was warned about the lay down, but only wanted one pass. This was 4’-6’ high stuff. The factory belts are junk, the spares they sell are a bit better, there is a NAPA belt that is much better.

Absolutely, I told her to start with an engineer and the wall along with the second one, should come down and start over, but her starting place needed to be an engineer. If memory serves correct, the garage was built before the dig out, to create the flat area below the wall for a basement...

I don’t know, but I know enough that I advised the customer that she should direct that question to an engineer as it did seem to be to close to the building, on top of all the other failings.

Had a customer call for help this past year. Found this Wall is about 12’ high. That is their garage that they had built/attached to the house above. Cost for this wall and another built by the same contractor was about half of what I would’ve expected….there’s the answer as to why. This...

I have a lower end 2018 Bri-Mar 6x12’ 10k. Has held up well to commercial use.

My 18’ F150 at work with 46k miles and only swirl maker car washes is holding up well. My 18’ F250 is the same at 32k miles. Zero body issues on either.

Your gonna have to ramp up your production department!

Yes, 4’ Betstco. Works well.

After 8 weeks finally got the cap installed. Appears to be a quality unit. Ranger Enterprises.

See above, incorrect article, not a “3 strikes law” stringent or otherwise.

See above, article is almost wholly incorrect….it’s not a “3 strikes” law, lol.

Lol, things vary from area to area, for reference I’m an 19yr cop in PA (but these days I won’t readily admit that ftf).

Forgot that part, we can and absolutely do allow direct return of property to victims. Don’t rely to much on wiki.

Not entirely correct (surprised face for a news agency). A 3rd charge after 2 CONVICTIONS, for RETAIL THEFT, is a felony charge. Without the prior convictions, the grading is based on value of items stolen.

Lol, prosecution for theft is always based on the victims wishes to proceed. A judge signs orders and evaluates the evidence. District attorney/prosecutor is “in charge”. If both parties are well behaved, let ‘em talk, who cares. Not trying to be be inflammatory, however your knowledge of...

Also managed to break two hoses at the connections, BH curl and outrigger raise, within a week of each other….and so it goes…

Shed pad, trough drain, driveway and parking area, trench and a new tow buggy!

Photo dump from the last few months. Complete landscape tear out, driveway approach angle fix/parking area, 2 acre tilling job.

Didn’t mean to throw shade at their work, that makes sense that your drying agent was causing the streaks/smears. If the Tw does it without then good, may have to trial and error a few more.

I’m surprised by the recommendation to use Dawn, that’s what I (and a lot of others) use to strip wax and polishes from vehicles. Dark vehicles are harder, from your description it sounds like the product removal, after it “flashes” may have been laxidasical. I did all 3 of my families DDs...

$1800 is amazing!, new here or right around $5k. I paid $2700 2 years ago for a used one.

Last one is a 2 acre till for a pollinator meadow.

Been busy! Driveway and parking area for 1, shed pad for 1, large driveway resurface for 1 and a new tow buggy!

I’m in PA, State contractor number is $50 every other year. $300k in general liability is $37.50 a month through Next Insurance. (Coverage to a maximum depth, I think it’s 8’) 811 account is $125 a year. Small local bank for Free business and checking accounts. Commercial auto is $1200...

Thanks, next to the tilt deck is a 10k dump trailer. This was the first tow with the Ford, coming from an ‘06 Chevy 2500, it was amazing!

New to me ‘18 F250 with my 20’ tilt deck.

Thanks! Good 100 mile shake down run to get it home, very nice to drive. I have some plans for it to make it my own.

18’s at home!

Yes, I was under the impression that the aluminum started in 16’, found out otherwise.

Yes I’ve been educating myself on the 6.2 upgrades. Very appealing. I like the newer body style better, but not crazy about white either. My must haves are super cab, long bed, upfitter switches, integrated trailer brake controller, 2.5 inch hitch, back up camera, cab clearance lights, power...

And forgot, the Chevy goes down the road tomorrow for $5800! I pad $5k for it 3 years ago.

Enter player 2….probably going to get this one instead. Until I make the 16’ the way I want it, the price difference will be negligible. https://fredbeanstrucks.com/work-truck/used-2018-Ford-F250-pickup-truck-4726692#

I also have a Brimar 6x12, 10k. I have 4 D rings welded to the floor from the factory. At times stuff will hang up, but it’s usually not a huge inconvenience.

I do it every other year or so, usually the passenger side has more scrub wear (outer shoulder)

Never figured mine out, but pretty sure it’s average is 10-12, it ain’t great, but I do think 7 is way low.

Would have never guessed by your screen name, lol. I considered it, it’s main job is towing a 10k dump trailer and a 20k (registered at 10k) tilt deck, but even with a busy side business year, I’m only at 4K miles for the year, so with that limited use, the up charge is t worth it.

It’s absolutely insane. This is the most sane one I found as far as price/mileage. There was one I looked at, 19’ f250 XL, crew 8’ bed, 4K miles. They wanted $69k……lol, I told him give me $29k for my Chevy and I would buy it.

Ahh

Haven’t driven it yet (they won’t let you drive it if not inspected, it’s like a weird new age dealership) but did see it and climb around under it, it’s super clean. Truck prices are insane right now. Yeah at 3-5k miles a year and the aluminum body panels it should last me forever, lol.

Yeah once I “reserved” it they took it down. $39800

They actually brought it to PA from NJ, no charge. It’s getting PA inspected now.

Holy crap, listed the Chevy 10 hours ago, at 22 messages currently

I’ve always had GM trucks by default (hence the question), but I’m not really brand loyal. This one is equipped right, decent price and the low mileage make it for me. We have a 15’ F250 (super cab, short box) at work that I drive from time to time. No complaints.

Forgot, Chevy is a 6.0l base. Having power windows will be luxurious…lol The Chevy has never failed to tow what I need towed.

https://www.carmax.com/car/20503794 Currently having it delivered to my local store. Price is right in the middle of blue book private party sale. Replacing an 06’ Chevy k2500 with 233k miles. I’ll sell the Chevrolet privately.

Cars are kept ceramic coated, tractor is kept dirt coated.

Hopefully it is made right. No other operators allowed on mine, mainly for this reason.

This weeks work.

Awesome machine and it looks like you got all the goodies at once!

Mine are loaded with rim Gaurd. Well worth it, I can pick up and move a full bucket with no extra rear ballast. No issue with mowing 2 acres (no noticeable impact).

Paying customer. The wall is the border. It is surface set, not a proper set wall, that is what the customer requested. I removed wall, graded, removed and hauled overburden/sod. Leveled and reset wall, provided fill, fabric and decorative rock for within the wall. Supplied modified stone and...

Reset and level retaining wall, some decorative stone and a parking area for a customer.

I’m at 446, hard hours on my 19’ 1723.

Turn the knob/lever like you are tilting the wheel, pull straight out on the knob/lever, turn it back “down”. Repeat. This should loosen the bolt and allow the tilt to move.

Listed 2 bunk beds a few years ago on marketplace, at the beginning of my night shift. By 7 am they were both sold and picked up. Had 56 messages and at least 3 people I had to block, lol.

It used to be that running with the semis was the safer bet, not so much anymore.

It packed up about 8” up from the bolts and 1” thick or so, the rest stayed relatively clean.

Worked well! Made a nice square trench with minimal effort.

Installed ready for its first job tomorrow!

I’m in PA, $300k general liability for tractor work business is $37.50 a month through Next Insurance and I can stop it anytime. That covers excavation less then 8’.

Who makes that? Thanks

Switch gone bad?

Neighbors pole barn, it was very nice. The cheapness of the factory belts I think was the biggest factor.

First paying job with the Betstco flail. This is the job I smoked the factory belts on, no issues today with good belts.

Quick and dirty grading/clean up/natural swale today. Parking pad build last week. 23 holes for arborvitae last week.

I have a second set I ordered with the mower, those look better then the factory ones and I will make them my spares. I ordered the Napa ones from the other thread and installed them.

Burned up the factory belts! Lol. Extremely tall grass, wasn’t being patient and didn’t have the nose up enough.

Got mine! Have a total of 130’ of trench scheduled for customers. I’ll report back!

Yup do tell for that number please.

Seems a little high for its age. I sold my 14’ GC1710 in 2019, 575 hours for $14500.

Ran all my trails and future pastures with it once, did well. It does seem to really ground the tractor and make it more stable. Gonna give a second go this week.

I lowered the roller all the way and the ski to the middle setting. Gave a good 3” or so height after cutting.

Absolutely is, maybe even reason to doubt the above, lol. I know nothing of GF, except I gave him money and he provided an excellent product that did exactly what was advertised. As far as Customer service, I called him, he answered and the problem was solved. I hooked him up with my dealer...

My most recent was a 06’ K2500, zero rot, but 221k miles. Currently at 232k miles. Brake lines done, ac compressor and that’s it in my ownership. Runs/drives/tows well.

Lol, no insults, just pointing out your behavior

@GeneV, if I understood you correctly, you bought a quick change, were unhappy with it, returned it and got a refund? I’m curious as to how the CS sucked? (Legitimately asking for detail)

Lol, same way a kubota specific PRODUCT, is relevant to a discussion about Massey Fergusons..lol Simpletons gonna simple.

And continuing the obtuse, or very dense line. Keep on keeping on.

Was modified, crusher run or road base used? Or was clean stone used? Clean stone will always push out, no matter how well the driveway is graded/shaped. Re-accruing potholes have to be busted up from the edges for the fix to last.