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or more! That was window sticker, I usually ordered my trucks and could negotiate about 17% off, invoice price. NADA, KBB, Edmunds were great tools! I went in with my printout of what I wanted and the Invoice prices and if they could get within $500.00 we made a deal. I did that with the 91...

I haven't raked hay in 35 years but it was in MO. with a IH 464 and a New Holland 256 or 258 rake IIRC. We just use 2 IH 464's and 2 IH 1300 sickle bar mowers. Let it dry 1-3 days then rake it, let it dry 1/2-1 days and then bale it. Is the hay tedder just to help air out and dry the hay? Was...

I have about 120 hrs on mine and it's a year old the 19th. I have not experienced what you described. A video will really be helpful. Is the hydraulic fluid at the proper level? Has it always done this? Are you the original owner? How many hours on it? Any fluids or filters replaced since...

Yeah, If I had ordered it as a F350 Crewcab, I would probably still have it.

All my pickups over the years have had an 8' bed (why have a pickup any other way??). '91 C10 4.3L 2wd 5spd manual reg cab. Scotsdale?? (While in Santa Clara CA.) '97 F250 7.3L 4x4 5spd manual Extended cab. XLT (Buda, TX) '02 F250 7.3L 4x4 6spd manual Extended cab. XLT (Buda, TX) '06 F350 6.0L...

10mpg?? More like 14/18. We had an '83 K20 4x4 that got 13-14mpg on the farm usually hauling hay and/or pulling a trailer up and down the Missouri hills. Never really drove far on the highway, might have got 16-18 empty.

Good job on the video. I'd just love to have telescoping lower arms! I think If I had those I wouldn't bother changing anything. Like you said, you have to connect hoses and/or PTO shafts so you're down there anyway. Now if you just had multiple implements that were just 3pt connections only, I...

This JD dealer had a lot of tractors on their lot a few weeks ago. https://www.unitedagandturf.com/about-us/locations/van-alstyne-tx/ I don't go by there often. They may be worth a call

Those aren't cheap either. I had the same thought and started looking for one 6'+- wide and wow!

I love beef ribs! Those look great. Wife likes pork ribs, of which I'm not a fan, so I've smoked them on the pellet grill a few times and she said they are some of the best she's ever had. Beef ribs are not usually in the local grocery stores, we'll have to make a trip out to one of the meat...

Maybe some one will post a picture of some mounted on a CUT. My LS rear wheels just have 3 holes around the wheel disk and just didn't seem like enough for mounting weights but maybe they are or they mount differently than what I've seen on bigger tractors.

Most of the CUT and SCUT don't offer rear wheel weights and the wheels I don't believe have provisions for them like the old row crop tractors have. Plus we use them on our yards/lawn and don't always want the extra weight when not needed. dropping off a rear 3pt ballast is quick and easy.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/ballast-box-build.437948/

Yes that RPM with blades on is too slow! Not sure on the compression test, definitely need to get that verified. My next thought would be a bad coil or coils. Have you tried unplugging one spark plug and running on one at a time and see what the RPM's are? Maybe with one side unplugged it will...

I don't know if I'll agree with 90% just based on the posts I've seen on various FB pages of issues. I'd agree with 50%-60% is operator induced. So you have had 8 years and how many hours trouble free? I hope that is close to reality but we will see. Also, mufflers cost a fraction of a DPF. I...

I don't think anyone WANTS a less clean burning engine. But what we don't want is systems/components/sensors that are prone to fail and that basically puts a tractor or vehicle in a limp mode or worse, shuts it down requiring we haul it to a dealer or even worse, pay extra for them to come get...

Interesting. I have never even seen a picture of a mid mount ROPS tractor until the post earlier.

I feel like even with my rear ROPS folded , it would offer some protection since it is just about as tall as I am. The mid mount ROPS will do nothing for you folded. Good to hear. I can see that being a big plus!

It arrived a little early, Saturday 22nd but too dang wet to really use it. I also decided to try Trufuel 4 cycle fuel since it will sit unused so much, $20 for 110 ounces, not even a gallon! Won't be buying that often. Probably just run to Buc-ee's and get some ethanol free fuel for about...

I overloaded my Big Tex 10LX with gravel once. It didn't look like that much until we crossed the scales. I figured we'd have to open the gates and shovel some out but it lifted it right up with the tailgate open about 4 inches so I could meter it on the driveway.

Yeah, I don't like it at all, seems it would make maintenance even worse.

Check out the SRT models of Spartan SRT Series Mower | Spartan Mowers | Zero Turn Mowers They used to offer a Cat diesel but I don't see it listed now, might find a used or left over somewhere.

See if this video helps. It helped me install mine on my MT240

Spending a little extra money for a whopping 2 quarts of full synthetic isn't going to cost that much more once a year but the protection it offers far out weighs the added cost. https://www.amsoil.com/p/10w-30-synthetic-small-engine-oil-ase/ Compared to liquid-cooled automotive engines, small...

Picked my wicked 60 up from FedEx 5/14, 14 weeks and 1 day after ordering it. Added some Spiral wrap to the hoses as seen in the last photo.

Something to consider. Change the oil at the end of the season before putting it up for storage. This way you don't have contaminants sitting in the oil and the oil has all of it's additive package at full strength to provide maximum protection.

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Gauges all do their test sweep when the key is first turned on? Antifreeze/coolant looks ok and pure, no oil? Oil looks good and pure, no antifreeze? How hot is the temperature gauge reading when it does this? Any chance the radiator is plugged up?

Understood. I typically use 2x6's and compact the fill 1/2" up the board to get me the 5" slab or if I want a 6", I just pack material under the 2x6's for a true 6".

Surprised no one mentioned liquid electrical tape. I like a lot of the previous solutions and have used a couple. However if getting shrink wrap on a wire is difficult, or just any time you want good sealed crimp connector or to coat an exposed wire, use liquid electrical tape Amazon.com ...

Exactly what I just did a few weeks ago for the deer food plot but I used a 50" cattle panel cut in half drug behind the disk. Worked great until it found that one buried stump and snagged one end and bent the snot out of the bottom cattle panel! :(

I had been watching for a small 60"-72" no till drill as well and you aren't kidding about expensive! You should post a video of yours in action.

I'm pouring 5" slab, I even double checked my first post to make sure I didn't typo (happens more than I care to admit!) so it will be just below center. 4" seems to be the standard for most people and those all seem to crack. I have always poured 5"-6" (last one was a driveway addition and it...

We are on black clay here. I am using #4 rebar and 2-1/4" chairs and currently have it planned for 18" grid but the more I research the more I am inclined to go to 20"-24". I am definitely dowling into the old slab using adhesive and will just direct pour up to it. I have asked 1 of the...

Tragic loss and I am very sorry for the family. But at least most of the comments agree that it's mostly the parents fault and shouldn't require new laws by the government.

This is what the building inspector responded with, The footing for accessory structure would be 12 inches for exterior beams. If fill has been added then it would be 6" inches into undisturbed soil (depth of fill plus 6"). Minimum width is 6". So not really a lot to them, I was thinking they...

What do you think it weighs now? Rhino coating it will add a lot of weight, may need stronger supports.

I don't see it, current (and near future) technology doesn't support an electric tractor or pickup being better than an ICE tractor or pickup that actually does typical, tough work. Maybe in 2 or 3 generations, but not in the next 30 years. For example, look at PC's and TV's, they for a couple...

What about ground beam I have that part covered with excavating and compacting better aggregate. I have seen a few slabs poured around here that have been pretty stable for 15+ years. What I don't know is how to determine width and depth for the ground beam. From all my researching, it almost...

I agree and that's how I have done mine even though the manual states to engage at 3000rpm. I figured it had to be a typo and was probably meant to be 2000rpm. Lots of people on the Spartan FB page say "Engage at 3000, it has a soft start clutch" I just have to laugh to myself.

I think it may have been a little less than that maybe. I paid about 7K for my 10LX 4-5 years ago. A 14LX was ~8K. I'd say that one would have been 9-10K.

Ok, Educate me on ground beams and pouring a slab next to an existing one. I have poured a few free standing slabs over the years and understand compacting the ground, constructing forms, use of rebar and chairs, etc. Now I am wanting to pour a 8.5' wide x 40' long 5" thick slab beside my...

In MO. you could put TOD and a name (Transfer on Death) on a title. My wife had it on the title's of her 2 vehicles before we married, one son was on the car the other on the Jeep. Unfortunately when she moved to Texas, they don't do that. All we could do was put our names on them and I will...

I'm not sure myself. Picture 4 here looks like it is MT225S - 24.7HP - LS Tractor USA but it never states it is. Maybe its the MT122 and 125 that do not have a SSQA.

I actually have limit experience with horse manure as we never had more than 3 horses at a time growing up and they roamed their pasture and just had access to a stall when they wanted so we only had to muck a stall every few years. Usually you let the horse manure "season" a year or at least 6...

A lot of the newer ones have them, My Spartan's have them. I think Scags, JD and Gravely might as well, at least some models. Small engine ones are fairly cheap, Amazon.com : small engine tachometer Some are meant to be mounted on the machine and left and some are portable, hand held ones.

Wow! That setup has been about 3.5K-4K for a few years here and there are a LOT of trailer manufacturers around here.

I checked HD again and just noticed it had free shipping listed and arrives by next week so I went ahead and bought it.

That's what I've been doing, none within 100 miles. I did find one 3 hrs away near my BIL, May see if he will pick it up, I'll just put him as a pickup alternate. I did find this video pretty informative. I wasn't aware the wheels were just for transport.

That is actually the one I was trying to find to purchase around here and none available. I'd love to see a short video of it running at WOT.

Not exactly https://www.amsoil.com/performance-tests/ Amsoil does more in house testing than any competitor, always trying to improve. Plus there are numerous independent tests done as well. Problem is, people often don't change it when it's needed. The recommended change intervals are under...

So if the tractor is running and the PTO is off it still rotates the PTO slowly and when you turn the PTO on, It spins the PTO normally? Sounds like viscous coupling and the brake is not engaging to hold it. Is it strong enough to turn the PTO driven equipment when the PTO is off? IF it isn't...

I've been looking at small 6-10" wide models for raised beds and between rows. I bought a Teraforce ER062 for when the entire garden is restarted and for food plots a few weeks ago. While at the equipment place I saw an Echo mini tiller/cultivator and inquired about it and if they had the type...

My mom made the best fried chicken! My sister's (older than me) don't have the recipe but have speculated at what she used. The KFC here in town is pretty good to me and the family, now the employees are hit or miss as far as order accuracy and efficiency, always have to check before leaving...

I believe we discussed that in another thread before. Sounds like the stronger detergents in the Amsoil freed up some sludge and clogged a passageway very common when the previous oil/fluid wasn't doing its job. The 2 flushes you did cleaned it out.

Sorry, I disagree. I have seen many, many test reports by them and other independent companies and Amsoil products are always rated in the top 3 for different tests and performance and usually is the top. In those tests results a lot of the more advertised oils are often at the bottom of...

I'll disagree with you. It will definitely work better preventing rust during the off season than any other oil, it will also do better preventing viscosity shearing and sludge buildup than most oils out there. It also has proven to lower operating temperatures. As a dealer or PC you also don't...

Some of the best oil out there. I have been using it since it came out in several engines. I sold a 12 year old 15hp Kohler powered Craftsman riding mower many years ago and the oil always looked like it was just poured in at the end of every season when I changed it. I use it in a Spartan ZT...

I think if you are the only one that is ever going to be running the equipment or even near it, removing them is fine. We had 1 or 2 pieces of equipment on the farm when I was young that didn't have shields and we were taught from day one, the PTO is turned off and has stopped spinning before...

Chick-fil-A is very popular here, always busy. The first is about 6-7 miles from the house, the newer one is just 3 miles away in our town. Same owner is my understanding. They are a very nice and decent family, I was his assistant soccer coach 2 seasons, 10 years ago when our boys were 4 is the...

If yours has been doing the auto regen every 50 hours or so, I'd not worry about it. Just use it and keep RPM above 1800 while working it.

EA wicked 60. Best Rated 60 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple from Everything Attachments If you have SSQA, You would probably be better suited with the wicked 55.

This finally arrived so I could pick it up. Added some spiral wrap to the hoses.

https://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx

I went with the WR Long just like in the video I posted. I got it From EA along with the Wicked 60 Grapple, Which was finally available for pickup today!

Small world! I lived in Buda '94-'04. I miss going out to Salt Lick!

Actually that is a banjo bolt and I think it is where he will connect his rear remotes to. My MT240 came with rear remotes already and when I added the 3rd function, I removed that banjo bolt and the hard line that went from there to the top of the rear axle to I believe the rear remote "block"...

Perfected my Backhoe support block for when I remove it. Even color coded it so I (and hopefully others) will know what it's for when it's just laying in the shop. :) May have to put an LS sticker on it.

It's the average over the 138 miles shown so not exactly instantaneous, that's another screen. The more vehicles are driven the more accurate those MPG calculators get to some extent. They still only average it since the last time you reset the tripometer.

It's not the semiconductor fab labor is what I'm saying, it's possibly labor issues elsewhere. I know the trucking industry is hurting for drivers, raw material company's may have labor issues, not sure. All I know is it isn't the south Texas semiconductor manufacturers momentary production...

I realize an old thread but just an FYI. I'd hookup the PTO last and remove first. Reason is, most sit on the tines so it will be impossible to rotate the PTO shaft unless you can have the tines in the air some.

Does it have an tachometer? RPM's should be about 3600 full throttle with blades off and 3500 with blades on. It could be a bad coil.

JIT.. My company loved to use that buzz word back in the 90's, JIT manufacturing, It became known as "Just Isn't There"! I blame it on the government, shelter in place too long, mask mandates for too long, additional covid benefits on top of normal unemployment that disincentivizes people going...

I grew up on IH/Farmall tractors, Figured that's all I'd ever own, maybe a JD. I really like my LS, just make sure you have a good feeling about the dealer. And as for the memories, just seeing those 2 front tractor tires (R1's) and hearing that diesel engine purr is all I need. We never had an...

Interesting concept. That looks like a maintenance nightmare with the cable and spooling and rewinding. It might work on a flat and square field but many are not. Then there is the issue of the owner/operator learning the programming. Today's farmers won't, but the farmers of the future...

Yes, what I said. I was responding to your earlier post about takes years to setup production and that is not correct. Production could begin in a very short amount of time, it's the higher price the US chip makers require that prevents the auto makers from using them.

I need help. :)

Actually, yes they could. There are many fabs here in the US that are already equipped to make any chip and could be doing so in no time at all, It is the cost that prevents Auto manufacturers from doing so. There are actually some idled fabs due to low demand for the older technology which many...

Looks good! I see a few revisions in your future, Maybe another turn or two in there and eventually taller jumps! :) I suppose that seat doesn't move, looks like your daughter needs it to go forward a few inches, she's really reaching for that wheel. Maybe get a small pillow or piece of foam...

This Chip shortage still doesn't make sense. The power issue in Feb didn't halt TI here in NTX and I really don't believe the Austin interruption was but a few days and it takes no time to get everything back to full production. There is something else going on here. I suspect maybe a labor...

Do you store your tractor outside where it can get rained on? May need to get some sort of sealant and cover the electronics. (Liquid electrical tape maybe) Might be able to spray some WD40 or equivalent on them and let dry out to see if that gets it going then seal them.

A MT240 can lift and curl simultaneously just not real fast. The hydraulics do move smooth. I have operated the FEL at idle (empty) up to 2200 RPM and yes they move faster and stronger with higher RPM. For most loader work I just run 1800-2000 RPM and it give great FEL response as well as good...

You are most welcome! It's always good to have the service manual, so yes. Your dealer should be able to get you one or at least a digital (PDF) one. That's what I have. A good torque wrench and the proper metric sockets may be more important. You need to be able to torque the lugnuts and wheel...

I use Amsoil almost exclusively in my machines. But any high quality 80W oil, I believe it calls for GL4 spec. verify in your manual. You may need to push down on the hood and press the button then spray some WD40 or equivalent on the latch mechanism. I spray mine with Amsoil Metal protector...

That doesn't make any sense. Power was only an issue for 36-48 hours and most fabs have their own backup power to maintain the minimum needs, too many deadly chemicals for them to lose power fully. I think they saw an opportunity to increase prices honestly.

You should see if you can find out who bought those homes. I have heard there are a lot of Chinese and Russians buying homes and property in the US. May not be true, but might explain these absurd prices.

Nope, Not at all! No lock down, just a few changes to how you enter the buildings, masks are provided for entry and the work force was divided and segregated into 2 groups in case someone was infected in hopes it would not take out the entire workforce. One team enters and exits the buildings on...

The Power issue in Texas would have barely caused a blip in production, if any. The fabs never shutdown here around Dallas so someone is smoking some crack! I didn't hear of the Austin fabs having any major issues either.

Why are they saying there is a chip shortage? I haven't heard of any chip makers slowing down or incurring a production issue. Is there some new high demand item consuming them I'm not aware of? My job takes me to the different Chip makers around here and I know one is building a new...

Get the 2 rear remotes or if available 3 or 4. You'll probably never think you have too many! Definitely get the 3rd function installed while cheaper (Front hydraulics). The hydraulic top link is a great time saver and labor reducer. I use it for any 3pt implement in one way or another, to level...

Awesome! But dang, you're just too far away!

Did you use a Flame thrower, Napalm?!? :)

Good to know. Those would have to be special ordered or from specialty store in Dallas maybe, the local Autozone or O'Reilly's just had the basic, regular ones, NAPA might have had them, they are a little further away but I didn't look. I'm quite happy to have the basic ones, been a few times I...

I think I received mine in 3 days, may have been longer as I tried to put it all out of my mind. I did pretty good until week 10! :) Get a set of crowfoot wrenches if you don't already have them. I just couldn't get a wrench on the line that returned to the top of the axle for the life of me...

Today is 12 weeks since I ordered mine. No email that it shipped yet. I contacted EA a week or two ago as I was originally quoted 11 weeks and Travis said it will most likely be just over 12 weeks, so hopefully next week. On last weeks "end of week walk through" posted on FB, Travis did say...

That is terrible and very sad. I keep a can of wasp killer on the tractor just in case I hit a hive brush hogging. I hope it gives me a chance to get away if I ever encounter some.

First, Wheel base is distance from center of front tire to center of rear tire. You want to look at the width to figure out how wide a tiller you need/want. Utility Width: 74 inches [187 cm] Row-crop Width: 75 inches [190 cm] 4WD Width: 74 inches [187 cm] You also want a tiller that...

Did you purchase from an Individual or a dealer? What area or Dealer?

Wife does, She found a DIY vanilla forum or whatever they are on pintrest I think it is, and most use some vanilla bean importer web-site to order beans, she has ordered a few times. She said it's one of the least expensive sources so far. I believe she has used vodka and rum as well and pretty...

Had a close one here last week, we were just inside the frost zone of the cold front until the night before then they showed us just inside the freeze zone. We got blankets or covers on all the plants and looks like we stayed just warm enough. Then the hail came came Friday and broke a couple...

We were in the 2nd closest TSC to us today and the wife wanted to look at the chicks and the ones here actually looked pretty healthy and comfortable. They only had chicks on 3 levels if IIRC and they weren't over crowded.

That allows time for the oil to circulate through everything. In colder weather, give it more warm up time. For shutdown that is especially important if it has a turbo, it needs time to wind down and cool off so it doesn't cook the oil in it. If it's just for 5 minutes, let it idle. If longer...

Which model is that trailer? 20K Tandem Axle Elite Series or Workhorse Tandem Axle or other?

Perfect! Just what I was wanting to see, I like how it has the bars to hold the ramps up if needed. Looks like I should be able to get the tractor and any combination of implements I need on one. I have a 30' BP Toyhauler so I'm used to the length, would just have to get used to the tracking...

Awesome! I've been thinking I want/need a 30' GN flatbed to haul the tractor and current or possible future attachments and have been watching for a decent used one (Bad time marketwise right now). So this tells me I'm probably correct.

What length trailer is that?

Probably due to the U-joint angles??

I bent mine in the woods at my dads. I was backing up and a limb caught it while I was looking backwards. Luckily it wasn't bent to bad and I got it fairly well straightened.

Best way to visualize what to do is remove or disconnect the top link. 1) Level the cutter side to side with the lift arm that as the adjustment, usually it's the right one as shown above. 2) Using the 3 point lift, raise or lower to set the front blade to the height you want to cut, 3", 4"...

You should see if there is a fuse there and if the heater is there. They use the same parts on a lot of different models. So you may have it and you may not. On my fuse panel under the left side of the steering wheel I had 2 fuses that weren't used but there was a lead coming from it so I used...

I thought it was what you licensed/registered them for. I don't have a combination that would get me over 26K, I get real close though. 2019 F350 11,500 GVWR and 14K GVWR on the Toyhauler is 25,500.

Here in Texas You can derate a trailer at the DMV if you want, it doesn't matter what the manufacturer rates it at. I have a 20' cargo/box trailer I had made with 5K axles and 16" wheels & tires as I hate 3500lb axles and 15" tires for trailers. The Manufacturer rated the trailer at 10,400 and...

Wow! that is going to the next level! (Pun intended)

My experience from decades ago on the farm, not with my current tractor and disc although probably still holds true, is if you go a little faster on the last few passes it spreads the dirt better and gives you a better, even surface.

They are thicker and a little longer. It's a way to reduce the amount of total steel needed, gives the load capacity and yet rides more like a car.

With the 3500 Dually, I doubt you'll need air bags unless you haul a front heavy 5th wheel. Or if you want to make it ride really soft by removing a spring or two and using the air bags for loads.

LOL! I understand. I just often like to challenge myself to see how efficient I can get with some things, like manipulating the bucket and the boom while moving. The Hydraulics on the MT240 are pretty low at 8gpm so doing both smoothly is a challenge, seems there is a small sweet spot to get...

Very True! I've been watching for a used Grizzly for my aging body and they just aren't any out there for last 12-18 months. Though the Raptor is/was my dream ATV, The Grizzly just rides so much smoother and the 4x4 is much easier on me than trying to lift a 2WD sport bike out of the mud or...

LS uses a bent rod through the loop. I set mine up so that when the peak of the bend is in the loop, that is level when the loader is on the ground. While your method would work, it is too slow. After I dump a bucket of material and I am travelling back to the pile to get another scoop, I...

Could you just mark the side of the rod where you could see it with a different color paint marker for the forks and the grapple for a level reference?

I like the one on mine since the top of the bucket is not parallel to the bottom so It can't be used as a reference. For me it is more important when using on the lawn to scoop material so I don't tear up the turf.

Those IH weights are about 108lbs each (I weighed them!), I bought them off Craigs list a few months back for this purpose. I was originally planning on 6 and made the bracket to hold 6 but 4 is enough. I pull it with the MT240 in 4WD as my tires are not filled. The Hydraulic top link and hoses...

Almost every disk I ever saw under 8' wide had additional weight added on it so I decided to just do it right and not have to worry about it falling off or chains or straps breaking or rotting. The Disc weighs 515lbs and I added 425lbs of weights. I've only used it once for the food plot but it...

We received just over 1.5" over the last 3 days here. Weather person on the local news said 2.4" for our town over last 3 days. Usually our numbers are real close to what the weather person reports so not sure why the big difference this time.

I definitely understand your logic and actions if that was your fist and only experience with Amsoil. But I will still say it wasn't that the Amsoil was faulty, it just dislodged some sludge, especially if the issue was it was not shifting, that's a classic passage way blocked issue. I've...

Near is fine. As others said, the truck is most likely going to be updated/upgraded soon even if the OP doesn't realize it now :)

25+ years ago, probably a lot was still being learned. I have only been using Amsoil the last 20-24 years and it is recommended to use Amsoil flush on engines and transmissions prior to change over to Amsoil for reasons stated. GM transmission fluid wasn't so high quality back then, even...

Did you use the recommended Amsoil transmission flush first to get out all the sludge and varnish that was already in there? Amsoil or any high end quality transmission fluid will loosen the sludge and varnish up and get it circulating through he system clogging passage ways. Had you flushed...

I don't know, I use a grinder to cleanup the metal and get a good fitting joint and I think it helps the weld a lot, Structurally and visually! ;)

Rotated the compost pile Sunday Dug out around a capped off septic sprayer last night, it was always too damp around it. Now the yard is a little less green in it's zone so I installed a valve and access box along with the original sprayer so now I can just turn it off and on as needed for wet...

Yamaha is the best to me from my 40+ years of owning, riding and with several friends having all the other brands. Honda I rate #2. Now with that said, CFMoto seems to be an up and coming brand. The local Yamaha/Honda/CFMoto dealer convinced me to try a barely used 2018 CFMoto 500S for my son...

There is actually a section in the manual to get the M-Tronic adjusted to optimum power more quickly.

Burning just requires raking and lighting the fire, leaf pickup requires raking and bagging or a bagger on a lawn mower (More money) may be why. :unsure:

If you don't mind, What was the price? Did you get double the warranty just by purchasing 6 bottles of Stihl oil?

My shop Vac hose end fit loosely around the oil filler neck so I thought that would be about right. Mine did similar as what you said, when the filter came off, I could see fluid in the housing and it wanted to drain but was held back. However my old Craftsman shopvac was still strong enough to...

You should go 18-20', 7k rated, brakes on both axles. Nothing less.

That is terrible. I am so glad our local TSC is pretty well ran and usually has items stocked or can deliver from another nearby store. In fact I had a 3 gal. pan delivered same day from the second closest store without delivery fees since the local one was out.

The dealer I purchased from said they could get parts no problem, this was of course pre-covid. I wondered if some of the Yamaha parts would interchange as they are so similar. I am 99% sure Yamaha is who CFMoto copied.

You'll have to explain that opinion because the way I understand it, the way they make them less prone to kickback is they take less bite or are less aggressive. And from what I seen between the different chains, that holds exactly true.

I'd say look at a 61" Spartan SRT model and the new suspension seat if you have a good dealer near you. They are just as well built and better in some ways as the JD, Scag or Kubotas but $2-4K less money. www.Spartanmowers.com Bad Boy has similar models as well, someone in another thread just...

That is a great price too! The one for my MT240 was about 4.5K. If I had gone Green or Orange it was 9-10K!

Don't forget to post some videos using the LS implements too!

Welcome! Check the front axle fluid level every few hours for the first 20 hours. A few of us have had to add about a quart total before it stabilized. Air pockets that are slow to work out has been the most logical explanation I have read so far. And the dipstick is on the left (drivers) side...

I've been taking the chains for the old Craftsman and Husqvarna to this shop for a few years to sharpen and I tell them I want the "aggressive" or "Yellow" cut which doesn't provide as much kickback protection and they do a great job sharpening them. Those chains will cut through trees like...

A revived thread from a year ago.. With owning and riding ATV's for the last 40+ years and with many friends having all the other brands over the years, Yamaha has earned the #1 spot for me based on performance, reliability, and function. I always wanted Hondas in the 70's and 80's but Yamahas...

I just bought my first Stihl last month at the local dealers annual spring sale, a MS261CM! I have only used it to cut up about 3 trees at a friends to get them off his fences. Cold it starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull. When warm it will start on 1/2 pull. It does feel very light for a 20" saw but...

Living Traditions Homestead for the last 4-6 months. Wife found them somehow. Funny part is while watching the first couple episodes, not knowing where they were, we both said that it looks a lot like MO. Turns out, they are in MO., about 2 hours south of where we grew up. We have been...

LOL!

I agree, Season 1 was the best.

The Craftsman 20" push mower a neighbor gave me 17 years ago has one, I don't how long he had it, probably at least 5 years.

The County Line one the OP is talking about will pivot to a vertical splitter for those so you don't have to lift them.

Finally got to disk the food plot this past Saturday. Both the disk with the 400lbs of suitcase weights added and the MT240 did great. I was cutting through a lot of the old brush that I brush hogged last summer so it did take a few passes. Once I started making the second pass I needed 4wd as...

EA Grapple?!? :unsure: Mine should arrive around the 22nd. On other news, I disked and spread Lime this weekend for the food plot and no issues.

I agree.

My MT240 is the same way, it is counter-intuitive. I will still switch the hoses eventually. For now I just press the lever the wrong way then realize go the other way.

Nope, just hook it up and cycle it a few times SLOWLY! and you're good to go. Worked that way on mine. Now I did pour a little hydraulic fluid into the ports before attaching the hoses but it barely held any, I just didn't want it to be completely dry the first cycle if that's even possible.

Front to rear tire ratio shouldn't even be a concern because you better only be using FWD when you're in low traction conditions anyway so whatever tires need to slip, can.

So sorry, thoughts and prayers for you and the family.

I agree with Hay Dude. Price those new rear tires and I bet you keep what you have a little longer! :)

Doesn't matter, The taxes will be less too since it's based on the sale price. Bruno's just has the best prices. I tried pretty hard to get my nearest dealer to just come close to the same package sales price but they wouldn't budge, couldn't even get within 2000 dollars. A few hundred, or even...

I hear you and feel for you. They become a family member many don't understand, sadly. Toughest day yet for me was the day (Saturday) I had to come to terms with Mac had lived long enough, He had gone from about 80 lbs to barely 60 and seemed to just be wondering aimlessly around the yard and in...

~12 weeks from the day you order as of the last couple weeks. I was told 11 when I ordered 2/4 and expect it 4/22

I've been down sizing (reducing cost of) TV expense the last several years myself. Seems they don't add anything new or valuable but want to keep increasing their monthly fee every time the "contract/no contract" term ends. Last couple times I told them I need the bill below XX or I was...

We've got 16 different tomato plants in the ground here and many, many more in "greenhouse boxes" yet to plant. I think every seed sprouted so the wife has given some away.

That's the same one Avenger suggested. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/r4047-with-error-code-b36.431621/post-5957089

My F350 has that option. It has 6 cameras and an optional Rear trailer one can be purchased that attaches to the rear of the trailer, would be really handy on the TT at times. Don't have a gooseneck yet, been watching for a 30-32' flatbed for just the right price.

Thank you sir!

Very surprising results for sure. I have seen 2wd tractors with R1's go right through places you just wouldn't think they could and R4's just spin, slip or pack up and look like a racing slick in the simplest terrain. Would be interesting to be there and see all the variables in play.

Just looked at one at our local TSC a few weeks ago. Don't really have the NEED for one currently but it was there, Manager was trying to make me a deal! :) I probably should have bought it .

Sounds like you have too much weight on the front and not enough on the back or ballast in the tires and possibly the rear tires are over inflated.

I think you posted in another thread what app you use with that ELM327 reader but I can't find it. Can you post it again or a link to that post?

My experience is R1 tires work a lot better in muddy/soft terrain versus R4's. I think he would have had a chance getting out with R1's under power alone. I rented a TLB years ago and got stuck on not much more than wet grass in 4WD with R4's.

I got a OBD reader some time ago that is supposed to work on these tractors according to another thread. I just need to install the corresponding app on my phone.

That's exactly what my experience and most other's I know has been. The dash computer reports ~10-15% better than actual. That ram was actually even worse at 20-25%!

Guess what error I had his weekend after about 30 minutes! F11 - 1221. I shut it off, raised the hood and wiggled the sensor off the side of the DPF, I don't think it really did any thing. Waited a few minutes and restarted it and no error. No RPM limit either. ran it about another 3 hours.

Yep, That's R4 tires for you. I would never have them unless all I did was loader work on concrete or level gravel area.

Check if you have a dealer for Spartan Mowers near you. They are one of the hottest selling and growing brands over the last 5-6 years. https://spartanmowers.com/finder/ Then regardless of which brand, go talk to them and see if you get a good feeling about the dealership and service...

Have you compared that to hand calculated values? There's a reason those things are called lie-o-meters!:) Seems most are off 10-15%.

How many remember the old hog farmers pouring used oil on the backs of hogs to kill flies and other parasites?

That's not impressive or encouraging at all. :( Was hoping for it to be more around 22-25 with hiway being closer to 27-30mpg.

years ago we looked at the Traegers but just couldn't see the value, then looked at Cabela's a while as they looked like Trager clones with some nice improvements then they stopped selling them once I was ready to buy (I had a lot of Cabela's points to effectively lower the price). Just happened...

I had a Shepard mix, Mac, that was just the sweetest and well behaved dog you ever saw, kids loved to pet him when he got to go to the ballfields or parks. He would stay in the front yard with no fence. I had him 16 years. I had a contractor scheduled to come over one afternoon and had Mac...

I wonder what they cost, Probably be a good idea to get one ordered for mine. Maybe we can track the items that fail for Regen/DPF in this thread. So far I haven't had any issues except the front axle needing a quart of oil even though no drips or leaks. I think it was just underfilled initially.

No, that's just what the recommended action is. It can be forced anytime, just not something you want to do often. I had no lights on the other night. I was just going on the previous regens occurring about every 25 hours and thought it had to be close to needing one but since I hadn't used it...

Amsoil has 0W-16. I don't recall reading of any lower numbered ones in developement. https://www.amsoil.com/p/oe-0w-16-synthetic-motor-oil-oes/?code=OESQT-EA#pills-home_0

All the auto parts store's take it here. O'reilly, Autozone, Napa, I've taken it to the first 2 with no issues. The local kwik Kar lube place used to for years and that was my closest and easiest place but they stopped last year, forget the reason they gave me.

Just a thread for sharing information. The first Regen was around 25hrs while I was doing some light loader work @~1500RPM in MO. Engine stumbled a little and got my attention when I saw the dash lights for "regen" and the RPM jumped up to 1800, then the "hot exhaust" light came on, that lasted...

Install went pretty easily, just took time, but some of that is I may be a little too meticulous. Only a few issues. The handle modification wasn't clear or really accurate in the procedure in the kit. The video made it easy to do though. The bolts on the FEL weren't long enough to mount the...

The Chief's that just went to 2 SB's in a row and won one of them with a very, very young and talented QB! A lot of the team is actually very young. If they can keep the majority of the players and add a few key linemen they will be most impressive. The dynasty has begun!

I think the loss will be good for the Chiefs going forward with their dynasty the next decade or two. They will be more hungry and determined now to redeem themselves and not under estimate opponents. Regardless, it's the most Chief's fans have had for decades.

Not really. that's the rub! When I bought it back in 2004, the taxes were about 250-300 a month. Mortgage, taxes, utilities, I figured all my expenses and thought I would be in great shape for several decades even with normal tax/property value increases. Then the last several years the property...

Some thanks to Opra I am sure :-(

Trails means something different for me. I like Jeep trails! Sometimes it's the challenge to make it up a steep hill, sometimes it's successfully straddling a narrow trail through the woods with steep banks, sometimes it's climbing up a rock ledge, often it's just being out of the city or...

Branding was to help prevent cattle theft more than anything. If a Sale barn or butcher saw a brand, they were supposed to verify who brought the animal in and if not the person the brand is registered to, they better have a bill of sale from the brand owner and even then, they might call the...

So far so good but the Texas way is weakening. Too many from the coasts are moving here and raising housing costs rapidly. They see these 2 story "houses" on a postage stamp for 350K-600K and think it's a bargin, so the builders keep building more and raising all the home values so everybody's...

LOL! it's not that bad! Branded many head in my youth, My brother and I had our own brand and my Dad and Uncle had the same initials so they shared an iron and just had different locations on the cattle. We would use a paint brush and brush mineral oil on the brand afterwards. I even harvested a...

My Dad is pretty darn close to a real cowboy if he isn't one. He wears a cowboy hat and boots almost everyday still at 86. He still works around the house now that he's finally "retired" for the most part. He retired from the USPS decades ago and retired from ranching/farming several after that...

Just some ideas. Part of the aim small, miss small idea and not the eyes of the perp which could distract or freeze you. Also look at a skull, not much bone there so it will almost certainly hit the brain or the the brain stem causing instant death or at least paralysis.

This is in the Oil Filter thread, Hydraulic Filter 40007638 = NAPA 1715 = WIX 51715

Installed the WR Long 3rd function kit, mostly. Holes were too small, had to drill them out. Had to install longer bolts to hold the valve assy to the loader frame. Found a nice plug coming out of the Fuse block that wasn't used (Power Shuttle and EHL. both 10Amp) so I just ran the power wire to...