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  1. 3gunr

    Mahindra 5010 after Report -- 3 1/2 years running

    I have your tractors baby brother with 1100 hrs, still runs like a top.
  2. 3gunr

    New owner of a Mahindra 5500 - does anyone have a manual for the 00 Series?

    Welcome to the site , I have 2 mahindras and have had good luck with both, If you post your location those in your area might be able to help with resources, most tractors are very similar in the controls perhaps a nieghbor with a tractor could help .
  3. 3gunr

    Drilling a 6 in hole through 4 in thick concrete

    If this is only an exhaust fan you should be able to reduce down to 4 inch , I have drilled lots of vent holes in brick houses by drilling small holes in a circle then drill on an angle in both directions across multiple holes , you can pop the whole thing out at once,
  4. 3gunr

    LS XR4140 Price & Questions

    You did not mention a price, But my neighbor has an xr4140 and loves it,
  5. 3gunr

    Drilling a 6 in hole through 4 in thick concrete

    If you are putting a rubber boot around it then cut a square hole with a grinder or circle saw. Or maybe a sawzall with a diamond blade.
  6. 3gunr

    Trading in a tractor

    I advertised my cub cadet for sale last yr ,guy showed up with truck and trailer and cash in hand, Was happy to get it,
  7. 3gunr

    Trading in a tractor

    I have been in many tractor dealerships over the years and none have been what i would consider friendly or very helpful, When it comes to trading they are just like car dealers, My son took his 2009 chevy avalanche Ltz with 140,ooo miles in to look at a new truck , They offered him 3500, He...
  8. 3gunr

    YANMAR RSB1401 tiller

    I have the same tiller i bought probably 15 yrs ago, It works great after i made brackets to extend the lift pins out about 4 inches. Otherwise the tiller would hit the tires when i lifted it up.
  9. 3gunr

    Mower lift pins always coming loose? Suggestions?

    On my kodiak brush hog the right pin comes loose but never the other one, I am going to double nut and try that
  10. 3gunr

    L2501 and quick hitch question

    Take the QH back and get a set of pats , I did just that and am very happy , I change implements 4 or 5 times every weekend at my farm and it takes minutes,
  11. 3gunr

    "Universal" Tractor Fluid - Depends on your transmission type?

    I could only find the GL4 rated oil at my local farm and home store, All other places had GL5
  12. 3gunr

    "Universal" Tractor Fluid - Depends on your transmission type?

    i use tsc premium universal hydraulic fluid in both my mahindras , The 80/90 gl4 for the front axle
  13. 3gunr

    Your Yearly Cost of Tractor Ownership

    I hope you are getting some rain on your plots , mine have all burnt up, No rain in a month since planting.
  14. 3gunr

    3 point hookup

    THe hookup looks fine, if you are looking for more lift height, you would need to drill an extra set of holes in your side arms, above the current pins , mine have 2 sets of holes there.
  15. 3gunr

    Bear Trouble

    My sons father in law was hunting out west with a friend about 5 yrs ago they were attacked by a grizzly that was on an elk kill, they both pepper sprayed the bear but it had no effect and his friend was badly mauled , the bear did run off as he was being sprayed at close range in the face, The...
  16. 3gunr

    New TYM 394

    I have a mahindra 2538 which is basically the same machine , I built a top just like yours also, 550 hrs of hard use, enjoy the machine.
  17. 3gunr

    Right size disk

    I agree with txcycle on the chisel plow , i bought one a while back for a hundred bucks, it is an 11 shank and my 38 hp 4x4 with loaded r4s can pull it ,but is hard going, plowing will make disking much easier, I have a 6 ft angle disk with 18 in pans and last weekend i disked up a acre and a...
  18. 3gunr

    Edited Title - Kubota L4060, LS XR4141, or ?

    What is a modern mahindra? I have 2 an 04 model 2810 with over 1100 hrs and a 2017 model 2538 with over 500 hrs , Both have been excellent tractors, You might want to explain what you mean by modern.
  19. 3gunr

    Bear Trouble

    For all you guys who think you are not food to a bear , you need to start watching scary bear attacks on you tube, Lots of people have been eaten , Especially by black bears, My sister and her family live in washinton state and they are all trying to get out because of stupid laws just like...
  20. 3gunr

    6x12 Tandem vs 6x14 Tandem?

    14 ft no question,
  21. 3gunr

    Tire driven Sidewinder advice

    My neighbor has a 5 ft model and it is amazing how it cuts, a 2 inch tree is nothing , Barely a bump when you run over one,
  22. 3gunr

    TYM T293 Lost Power After 20 Minutes Run time

    This past weekend my buddy was brush hogging with his Ls tractor and it started doing the same thing. I asked if the radiator was clean and he said yes, Once we lifted the hood i could see that the oil cooler hydro cooler and radiator were all plugged , I also pulled the air cleaner and it was...
  23. 3gunr

    Man oh man it's been hot and I know why

    These idiots that try to make everyone believe that this is the first time its been hot, I am 63 and its been hot every summer of my life,
  24. 3gunr

    which gear for bush hogging with ford 4000

    I have a massy 255 with the same tranny. low range 4th feels like your crawling . Jump up to high 1st and your bouncing all over the place, Better off just going slower till you know the land and find all the holes and rough spots.
  25. 3gunr

    Have trailer prices started to drop in your area?

    My son wants a new trailer for his utv but costs are sky high here, double from 3 yrs ago.
  26. 3gunr

    Tractor died - now trying to troubleshoot - issue seems to be electrical

    I would have the battery tested also , could have a bad cell . Jumping does not always work either. Like ptsg says check all connections. My cub cadet battery cables come loose all the time no matter what i do to them , my other tractors never do.
  27. 3gunr

    Mahindra 4035pst value, and is this enough tractor for me?

    I would say that is a bargain if the tractor wasnt wreckedor something, low hrs 2019, i would jump on it.
  28. 3gunr

    Should I even think about 2 wheel drive

    Pretty sure no one is using calcium anymore, at least they shouldnt, Much better products out there that wont destroy your rims,
  29. 3gunr

    Anyone use the Victor ultrasonic pest control

    22 and shovel
  30. 3gunr

    MT 225s front axle grease fittings

    Curious about those 4 rusty holes above the axle, My mahindras wont take grease their either.
  31. 3gunr

    Titan Harrow

    You can raise it up if you need to travel any distance with it , Like getting in to a remote food plot,
  32. 3gunr

    Help with roundup mixing.

    Maybe where you live but not here , I can buy it at any number of farm and home stores right off the shelf, I use it on cut stumps just about every weekend.
  33. 3gunr

    Bush Hog blades not swinging freely

    I have had this same issue over the yrs with 2 of my cutters, If i am in the field i will reach under and spray some lube up their wiggle the blade a bit and it will loosen up, Go back to work.
  34. 3gunr

    CK3510SE HST shifting issue

    MY hst is practically impossible to change ranges if in 4x4, if i throttle down and lift the front wheels off the ground it will shift easy, if in 2 wheel drive it generally will go into low easy and back to m, by pedal back and forth , over 500 hrs and still the same as new,
  35. 3gunr

    BIY tooth bar - CRS/Mild Steel ok? abbrasive resistant metal a must?

    I have a pirahna bar on my 2538 and have used it hard, it is still very sharp , Ar 400 or harder.
  36. 3gunr

    Rear Blade 7’ Back Blade on 47hp Kubota L4760

    I use a 7 ft woods blade behind my 2810 mahindra , Works great for snow and ditch work , I used to grade our road all the time with it , now a neighbor does it with a skid steer, Your tractor will handle a 7 footer easy
  37. 3gunr

    3-pt sprayers? What's good and what's junk?

    The booms will give you a more accurate spray path and not get on other vegetation as much, Most booms will fold up or back out of the way for transport, Fimco is a widely distibuted brand and is easy to get parts for , I had one and really liked it until it was stolen.
  38. 3gunr

    Planters for small tractors

    The food plot industry has made small planters a premium but they can still be found. Two bottom plows are a dime a dozen and small disks can be found also that being said for a garden i would go with a tiller hands down ,
  39. 3gunr

    Help identify disc

    Agri supply carries lots of parts also, That is a nice disc,
  40. 3gunr

    New Tractor manufacturer

    Thats what people were saying about your Ls not long ago
  41. 3gunr

    Pickig up a ford 3500 today

    I have a MF 255 with a manual trans, Hate it for doing loader work or brush cutting where you have to back up a lot, For working in large areas mowing or disking it is fine, Takes a very wide turn, They get stuck easy in wet areas also without 4x4.
  42. 3gunr

    Initial attachments to get with new Kubota L3560LE?

    I would get the pirahna toothbar also i have one and love it, I have 2 tractors with regular toothbars and they work well for digging but the pirahna is much better, I would go box blade also ,
  43. 3gunr

    Initial attachments to get with new Kubota L3560LE?

    Look at the mx series if you want bigger and more power,For 75 acres i would want more tractor than the 2501.
  44. 3gunr

    Question regarding disc harrow.

    That is a fairly light disk and your tractor should handle it , i have a 6.5 ft one just like it and my 28 hp tractor will work it,
  45. 3gunr

    tank sprayer suggestions?

    I have found that adding 2-4d to the gly will give a better and longer lasting kill.
  46. 3gunr

    Looking to buy my first tractor

    The op said he had 40 acres tillable 35 of which were leased out , He never mentioned anything about turning a profit or farming it to make a living , Some of you guys either dont read what the Op says Or just want to repeat the same stuff over and over no matter the question. I do agree the Op...
  47. 3gunr

    Floating top link on a box blade?

    Without a top link you will not be able to adjust the angle of the blade for cutting or smoothing , But if your just wanting to drag gravel for smoothing then that should work ok.
  48. 3gunr

    Any info on this disk plow?

    I would love to see how that works, compared to a regular plow.
  49. 3gunr

    Can a propane tank be repurposed?

    Buy a 15 or 25 gal spot sprayer, put it on your tractor in one of several places handy plug in to battery and spray all you want without the trouble you are looking at with your method.
  50. 3gunr

    tank sprayer suggestions?

    If you want to kill weeds then buy 2 4 d it is much cheaper than gly and lasts longer, I bought 24d at rural king recently for a liitle over 20 bucks a gal.
  51. 3gunr

    tank sprayer suggestions?

    A 25 gal spot sprayer with wand and boom is what you need , Lots of different brands out there , I use mine on the rack of my 4 wheeler or put it in the bed of my utv , You can make acheap carryall for your 3 pt and just strap it on there. Drive along the road and spray at the same time , Just...
  52. 3gunr

    Barn metal roof: 26ga v. 29ga

    When i had my garage put up last yr the crew had a bunch of leftover metal from other buildings i said i would take if they wanted to get rid of it ,to my surprise they gave it to me about 10 pcs 8 to twenty ft long . A couple were 26 gauge, They were much heavier than 29 gauge,i had a hard time...
  53. 3gunr

    Bushhog mower year

    Apparently this is a discontinued model according to messicks , If you google bushhog brand it will come up,
  54. 3gunr

    Bushhog mower year

    More than likely the implementwas made for any number of yrs and only the manufacturer would know. Pictures and more info would be helpful
  55. 3gunr

    Rotary cutter and bad vibration

    Mine will get grass or bark trapped above the blade and pan and has to be cleared , sometimes i just spray some pb blaster up there and work the blade around , stops the shaking.
  56. 3gunr

    Towed Cultipacker Vs. 3-Pt. Lift Cultipacker - Advantages / Disadvantages?

    I like my pull type for some of these reasons . someone can pull the packer with an atv or utv while i can still be working the tractor on something else, it doesnt take much to pull one. i have an old 8ft one that i replaced the old wood bearings with real greasable ones, Used it last weekend...
  57. 3gunr

    3510 HST ignition acting weird

    I have a 2810 and the key does not shut the tractor off . The pull knob is to shut the fuel off which kills the tractor, Mine is a shuttle and the clutch must be pushed in hard or it will not start, As duffer said check battery terminals My cub cadet terminals come loose all the time no matter...
  58. 3gunr

    TRACTOR SLUNG PTO SHAFT!!! - PICS.

    Before covid i was getting regular gas at my farm in northern mo for 1.19 a gal.
  59. 3gunr

    2538 FEL control valve issue..update

    Was that not a warranty issue?
  60. 3gunr

    Kioti CK2610 vs Mahindra 1626 vs Kubota L2501

    Their are lots of you tube vids on people with mahindra 1626s out there, Most seem to really like them, I have two mahindras 1600 hrs total on both . They are good machines.
  61. 3gunr

    New guy with a NEW 2515H

    Nice rig , Enjoy .
  62. 3gunr

    Best way to clear small trees from pasture

    Tordon mixed with glyphosate works well , I have cut and sprayed lots of honey locust willow and osage orange trees with this combo and had very little regeneration.
  63. 3gunr

    Help me Design Building for Tractors and Pickup

    I have a 28x35 with two 10x10 doors i keep my tractor , 6 ft brush hog 6 ft finish mower 6 ft tiller pto spreader, A utv an atv And lots of small stuff Some of the implements are on dollies and that works great, I built a loft across the back that adds a lot of storage, The garage was a cardinal...
  64. 3gunr

    2020 Mahindra 3650 w/ 24 Hours

    That sounds like a bargain to me , Especially in todays market , The 3600 series are very beefy tractors, Let us know when you get it and post pics,
  65. 3gunr

    kimber autopistols

    If you are looking for a 1911 pistol there are dozens of makers out there as good or better for less money, some have been mentioned here . I have a rock island double stack 9mm that is awesome for the money, very reliable accurate and lots of upgrades right out of the box,
  66. 3gunr

    5' King Kutter bent bush hog Lift Arm Brace

    Just replace the arms with chain altogether no more problems,
  67. 3gunr

    Question on Disc Harrow work. . .

    What kind of disk is it and what size ?
  68. 3gunr

    Mahindra 5155 Anyone?

    Woods and several others have 12 ft batwings that can be run on 40 pto hp , I have a 7ft woods that cuts great but it really sticks out behind the tractor being a single spindle,
  69. 3gunr

    Attachment pricing

    We all want discounts Jeff, Implement prices at RK and TSC have gone up 1K on things like tillers and mowers, Look on craigs list , What are you looking to get?
  70. 3gunr

    Kubota L3430 want to trade R1’s for turfs or R4’s

    you will more than likely have to get rims to, R1 rims are taller and narrower than R4 and turfs , You might find someone willing to trade.
  71. 3gunr

    4110 turnbuckle (?) on 3 point hitch is too tight, can't move it at all.

    Those sway controls are turned in all the way , get a big wrench on them , sometimes the threads will get jammed so tight it will strip the threads , Had this happen on our old massey, That lift arm looks bent up also,
  72. 3gunr

    Buying Advice First Tractor

    You can get into a 25 hp 4x4 fel tractor of just about any brand for 20k or less,
  73. 3gunr

    Pole Barn Lighting Options

    I put 2 rows of 5 led 4 ft shop lights in my 28x35 shop , It is very bright in there, real easy to work on stuff, at night with the doors open you could probably see the garage from miles away.
  74. 3gunr

    TICKS: bad this year?

    The wife had to pick a tick of me in the middle of my back last night after a weekend at the farm. Lots of ticks up there, I had to change the belt on the finish mower and they were crawling all over the mower, I do usually spray down with deet or permethrin, Chiggers are really bad also,
  75. 3gunr

    2638 HST 4wd Arm Comp snapped off

    My 2538 goes into 4 wheel very easy , But getting it out is another story. If i am in low range forget it , I have to raise the front wheels then it pushes down easy, If the tractor is in 4 wheel changing gear ranges is very hard no matter what i try, once im in 2 wheel gears change pretty easy,
  76. 3gunr

    Mahindra 2540 Fuel issue

    Had the same issue last yr , I had got bad diesel at a station , Tractor ran fine for an hr or so and then just died, Ended up draining the tank and both filters , put new fuel in and it ran just fine,
  77. 3gunr

    SURPRISE!

    Plumbing items at the big box stores are the worst, Faucets missing parts is very common, Toilets , shower valves. Used to be if the box was missing the strapping tape it was a no go , But now it seems they will re strap them.
  78. 3gunr

    ATV sprayer

    That northstar looks nice , What is the pump rated at and what was the cost if you dont mind? Did you get it from northern tool ?
  79. 3gunr

    ATV sprayer

    I have a 25 gal moultrie sprayer that came with a junk single nozzle spray boom , I built my own 8 ft boom for it and now it works fine, I also built a 55 gal sprayerlast yr for a 10 acre crp field i was planting , Fimco is a very popular brand that is good quality.
  80. 3gunr

    Need a replacement PTO shaft for a Kubota B2601 to a Landpride finish mower?

    Look up georgia euipment co. i bought one there couple yrs ago great prices and good stuff.
  81. 3gunr

    conflicting advice on using bucket with rotary cutter

    At my farm there is always a tree or something that has to be moved, A new washout or hole needing to be filled , the loader stays on, For finish mowing around the house it would make it easier with it off but i have done it for so long i just leave it on.
  82. 3gunr

    LS or Kubota

    The frame size is the same on the 2 Ls tractors you ere looking at The Mt 342 is the premium tractor over the Mt340 , The 40, 45 5o and 55 hp tractors are all on the same frame, Some on here with the kubota model you are looking at feel it is underpowered for its size ,
  83. 3gunr

    2810 real axle leaking

    I had mine done at about 900 hrs , Not leaking so far ,But i do have a leak From the bottom of the front hub,
  84. 3gunr

    Zero turn mower advice

    I think ex mark is more expensive than toro . Lots of commercial mowers around here use ex mark. My son has a toro titan with my ride and loves it, He mows some rough ground with it. I have a bad boy pup with a 30 hp kohler I have had it for 7 yrs With little trouble, And i mow a lot of grass.
  85. 3gunr

    Manual tree pole pruner, what's the trick?

    I beleive 8 ft. And it is very light and easy to control.
  86. 3gunr

    Pat's Easy Change trouble

    I have had just the opposite experience , Bought a regular Qh took it back . Put my pats on 3 yrs ago and have not touched it since, When i am at my farm on weekends i switch from finsh mower to disk or tiller to spreader to brush hog to box blade , It takes only minutes, My tractor at home has...
  87. 3gunr

    Pat's Easy Change trouble

    The stabilizer bar is not worth the trouble , you really dont need it , i switch between 5 implements all the time . My brush cutter is the only one i have to widen the lift arms for,
  88. 3gunr

    Manual tree pole pruner, what's the trick?

    I have a 40 volt wen battery pole saw that extends out , I have cut 8 inch oak limbs with it , it is way better and easier to handle than the gas one i have.
  89. 3gunr

    MT573CPS first impressions

    Nice tractor , have fun with it,
  90. 3gunr

    Pat's Easy Change trouble

    Are your lift arms bent in at the ends so they are pointing straght back? Some lift arms i have seen are straight with no bend , those would make pats hard to get to work , I love my pats, This past weekend i changed implements 5 times , easy with pats,
  91. 3gunr

    Gear oil type can’t be found

    I found Gl4 at farm and home .
  92. 3gunr

    PTO Safety Chain Clip Ripped Off

    Those chains keep the shield from turning allowing the driveshaft to turn inside it , Those do need to be lubed . They actually have plastic like grease zirks on each end , I would just hook it back up .
  93. 3gunr

    Need Suggestions for 45 HP

    Yea and i would bet that most of those have been good tractors for their owners.I dont care where a tractor is made as long as it is well built and holds up,
  94. 3gunr

    3-Point Hitch the 3-point hitch on my LS MT357 SC won't raise... any suggestions?

    Probably the remote lever next to the seat, That would be an issue with any brand.
  95. 3gunr

    Need Suggestions for 45 HP

    Do some research , They are not all made in india,
  96. 3gunr

    Would You Loan It Out?

    I loan my stuff all the time to good frirnds and family , But no way to a jerk like that.
  97. 3gunr

    TnT. Anyone Use Side Tilt For RotoTilling?

    The tail flap on the back of the tiller should knock down those ridges , I have a 5 and 6 ft tiller neither makes ridges , I adjust it so it rides level and do not touch it once i start.
  98. 3gunr

    If You Were To Get A New 6 Ft Finish Mower - What Would You get?

    I have an old big bee that is a rear discharge , It cuts very good and does not clump . My original woods was a side discharge and it was terrible For leaving rows of grass, cutting more often helps alot but with gas prices it is costly. We have had so much rain i cant keep up with it,
  99. 3gunr

    Need Suggestions for 45 HP

    Mahindras are made in 3 different countrys according to what model you are looking at , India , Japan and south korea, I have a new local mahindra dealer , He has 5 or 6 on the lot , Says he has 20 on order,
  100. 3gunr

    Pats. Why bent washers?

    I have seen where poeple measure each implement and mark the spreader bar for each then just adjust it when you change implements, I used mine for a while then decided i did not need it, Most of my implements are very close to the same width i can do without.
  101. 3gunr

    Rotary cutter preference

    I have a woods a wallace and a grizzly , all are good cutters. Really depends on what you need to cut and how much you want to spend,
  102. 3gunr

    LS XR4140 Hydraulic question

    Did you do your fluid changes as specified in the owners manual ? My friend has that same tractor and i believe it took a little over 8 gals . Do you have the owners manual ? All the specs are in their.
  103. 3gunr

    Yellow or Dijon?

    Love em both.
  104. 3gunr

    DPF Regeneration driving me crazy...

    I have three gear tractors , The cub cadet 7260 Has a horrible clutch, almost impossible to to move slow without jerking forward, on the other hand my 2810 mahindra is smooth as silk and very easy to creep forwardor back, even the old massey is not bad , but you dont have run it at high rpms.
  105. 3gunr

    Concrete Floor Leveling Question

    I am pretty sure i have never seen a 24 in exterior door, Would definitely not meet code,
  106. 3gunr

    Help with 3pt tiller tines

    That looks like a yanmar tiller , Those are S tines you can google them and get them from amazon.
  107. 3gunr

    Concrete Floor Leveling Question

    Take the faucet back and get the right one , You have not mentioned anything about whether there is even plumbing in the wall period. You can drop the drain pipe right down into the floor drain , Been doing remodeling for over 40 yrs Cant remember a woman ever knowing what she was doing...
  108. 3gunr

    Need Suggestions for 45 HP

    If you go to the mahindra owning and operating forum on here you will find lots of information.
  109. 3gunr

    Need Suggestions for 45 HP

    Their is a thread on here about the new mahindra 51 series tractors , Most all of the tractors today era foreign made and parts can be hard to get, I have 2 mahindras and have been happy with both, Over 1500 hrs total .
  110. 3gunr

    Top Link Jam Nut

    My top link never comes loose but my side link moves all the time if i dont tighten it , Especially with the brush hog,
  111. 3gunr

    DPF Regeneration driving me crazy...

    If that is true then i would be getting a different tractor, I know my friends Ls doesnt have to be parked for a regen.
  112. 3gunr

    First Tractor Purchase - Looking for advice

    Budget now for sure , Tractor prices here are as much as 5to7 thousand more than two yrs ago, My buddy and i have same Hp tractors of similar size but his will lift and move way more weight than mine .We have tested them side by side on several projects and i was very surprised at what his could...
  113. 3gunr

    First Tractor Purchase - Looking for advice

    I have a MF 255 with a loader and it can lift a lot of weight but it is very hard on those front spindles 2 wd tractors were not meant for heavy loads hanging out front, 40 to 50 hp 4x4 will suffice.
  114. 3gunr

    Pats. Why bent washers?

    I bent a pile of them myself , i have 7 or 8 sets , i also welded much bigger washers to them on the inside, Makes it even easier to hook up, I had my pto spreader bounce off one side once when it was empty, The larger washer helps prevent that, Love my pats,
  115. 3gunr

    Looking to buy a yard tractor for mowing

    I agree with others here ,for 2500 just buy new . Sister just bought a new toro ztr 54 in with my ride system which is very nice , 4500 dollars , The cub is probably a good mower but you never know.
  116. 3gunr

    DPF Regeneration driving me crazy...

    Why are you sitting idle , You can still use the tractor while it regens,
  117. 3gunr

    LS XR4155 absolutely no power

    I had this happen to me last yr , I got fuel where i normally do, tractor ran fine for at least an hr then lost power and kept dying , station admitted they had bad fuel , I had to replace both filters and drain entire system , Hope you find the problem.
  118. 3gunr

    Looking to buy a yard tractor for mowing

    You are right and i would suggest he get a ztr, Unless time is no issue then any good riding mower will do.
  119. 3gunr

    Looking to buy a yard tractor for mowing

    I get a kick out of you guys who think 2 acres is a lot of grass and that you need a 60 in ztr to mow it, We had 2 acre yard growing up and mowed for decades with a 42 in mower , Dad finally got a 48 in craftsman that lasted for ever, My sister still lives there and just got a new toro...
  120. 3gunr

    Auto tires instead of tractor tires?

    I doubt that car tires would be much different than the wide turf tires on my cub cadet 7260, never had trouble turning with them in loose dirt.
  121. 3gunr

    LS Tractor

    Is it a shuttle or hst ? Price difference of about 2k.
  122. 3gunr

    Gear oil type can’t be found

    I called a local mahindra dealer and asked them . Was told GL5 was fine to use ,
  123. 3gunr

    6ft Rotory Tiller not getting job done

    You said you got under the tiller to find the slip clutch adjustment, And that it was a pain to hook up. Neither of those sound right , Also it helps a great deal to spray with glyphosate weeks in advance of tilling killing those roots and letting them decay , I have tilled lots of virgin soil...
  124. 3gunr

    Smoke, rough running and no power above an idle

    Their is a large mahindra dealer on i70 at the higginsville exit , Another one on hwy 50. If you search for mahindra dealers in mo quite a few will turn up.
  125. 3gunr

    New to mid size tractors. Looking for some opinions.

    I have two mahindras and have hads good luck with both, Shortly after getting my 2538 a fellow buried his F150 4x4 in the cut cornfield in front of my house . He asked if i could pull him out, I was skeptical because of the mud. My tractor has R4s on it and i pulled him out no problem. The 2665...
  126. 3gunr

    New MF 2860E

    Nice tractor ,Congrats , I would love on e of those i have a massey dealer near my farm , Is yours an hst or gear?
  127. 3gunr

    Is this a fox den?

    Ticks have become more of a problem because few people burn like they used to, Farmers burned feilds every yr , Others would burn woodlots my father included always had a fire going somewhere, Deer and turkey populations have risen from being managed for decades, numbers in many areas are more...
  128. 3gunr

    Is this a fox den?

    The predator problem has got out of control in lots of areas of the country because very few people trap anymore , the fur prices are not worth the effort, So things like raccoons possums, coyotes, foxes , and even beavers which we have had issue with lately , last fall i got pictures of 5 river...
  129. 3gunr

    Mahindra 2810 run away

    I have that same tractor and it has been a great machine, Maybe check the throttle and make sure it is not stuck in full . Mine has got real hard to move before and i had to lube the cable.
  130. 3gunr

    brush cutter dimensions

    Just went out and measured my 5 ft wallace , Right at 8 ft from tailwheel to pins,
  131. 3gunr

    Am I throwing money away if I by this TSC box blade

    It really depends on what you plan to do with it, I have that same one and it works great for dirt work or moving and spreading loose or even semi packed gravel like a driveway , But not on any hard packed road. I live at the end of a mile long gravel road and the upper part where most of the...
  132. 3gunr

    Don’t buy mahindra

    Taurus has really upped their game lately so that might not be fair to them. Kidding. My mahindra dealer quit carrying them he says because he was selling another brand 3 to one because mahindra had raised their prices so much. I bought my 2810 in 04 and it has never been to a dealer.
  133. 3gunr

    Are tractor prices dropping, have they peaked?

    I dont see that at all , i am in lowes or HD every day getting materials, No price drop here.
  134. 3gunr

    Don’t buy mahindra

    Their are lots of posts on here from every brand that have been waiting for months for parts and service for every type of machine, Blame the covid crap.
  135. 3gunr

    Don’t buy mahindra

    I have 2 mahindras wit a total of 1600 hrs with no major issues.
  136. 3gunr

    Battery powered chainsaw

    I have the wen brand 40 volt chainsaw , pole saw , blower, and weed eater. they all came with battery and charger, The chainsaw battery is heavier and holds a charge longer, these all were bought online and have worked great , I spent 4 hrs this past saturday cutting trees and brush fron the...
  137. 3gunr

    Mahindra 5010 PTO shaft oil seal

    Not sure on specs but one video i watched the guy used a gasket sealer on both bearing surfaces and let it dry before adding fluid. When i replaced mine i cut a peice of PVC pipe I think it was 2 in, I used it to tap the seal in instead of tapping directly on the seal,
  138. 3gunr

    Trouble growing turnips for the past 3 years

    Turnips if planted year after year will deplete soil nutrients, If this is food plots i would rotate in clover for a few yrs , That will put nitrogen back in the soil. I have had this same issue .
  139. 3gunr

    Replacement Siding for Detached 2 Car Garage/Workshop

    Right now i would hold off on that as prices are ridiculous on any building materials. That being said i have used the 4x8 sheets of smart siding type products on multiple buildings that are holding up well. They do require painting every 5or6 yrs, Hardee siding is good stuff also , Cheapest...
  140. 3gunr

    Best firearm for home protection? I realize a lot is personal choice involved?

    I agree, I have been a competative shooter for over 30 yrs and have shot with many law officers, No disrespect meant but most were not very good shooters,
  141. 3gunr

    Best firearm for home protection? I realize a lot is personal choice involved?

    They also might not be dead and in the ground with experts like you.
  142. 3gunr

    What to use for seeding plots?

    Seed mixes are becoming very popular but you have to mix the right seeds , You cant plant clover and corn or peas together in the same spreader. Seeds like clover and brassicas are tiny and need to be just pressed into the soil in a firm seedbed , Corn , beens , peas, oats , and other large...
  143. 3gunr

    grease in hydraulic oil

    I have read where corn head grease can be used in gearboxes instead of oil, I have wanted to try it in one of my tillers because it leaks, just have not got around to it yet.
  144. 3gunr

    How much is a 15 year old L2800 HST with 100 hours worth?

    Pictures would help , but from your description i would say 12 to 14 k,
  145. 3gunr

    Anyone servicing a 4540/4550 or any Mahindra Owners feel free to chime in...

    IF you paid 30 k for a 4540 you overpayed , All new tractor brands have issues with their first service , My buddys new Ls gave him fits, Neither of my mahindras gave me much trouble and i do all of my own service, The 26 series mahindras are much nicer as for as comfort and ease of use , your...
  146. 3gunr

    HP Requirements for Field Cultivator?

    Rocks and tillers dont go well together , A heavy disk might be a better option.
  147. 3gunr

    2014 800 Polaris grief

    I have an 08 ranger 800 that does the same thing when it gets hot, i will change spark plug wires and see if that helps.
  148. 3gunr

    "New" Tiller Draw Pins Too Close Together

    I have that same tiller and you will find that the pins set back to far and when you lift it up all the way it might hit your tires or be very close, I built brackets that moved the pins out about 6 inches. Bought a new driveshaft with slip clutch, Tiller works great now.
  149. 3gunr

    Ideas for Leveling Dirt and Seeding for Grass with Tractor

    He probably is talking about a box blade which has many uses, Box blades use the top link on your tractor to adjust the angle front to back, angled forward more and the ripper teeth will dig in allowing more cutting of the surface and moving material , angle back and you are scraping and...
  150. 3gunr

    New pump and Spayer calibration

    Nice looking rig . Do you have any in line filters on it ? I built a similar one last yr and my nozzles kept getting plugged up , Finally put an in line filter on and stopped the issue, Good luck spraying.
  151. 3gunr

    BEWARE - T-N-T CARPORTS

    Getting lawyers involved will cost you more money and frustration than the building total, i know, The state AG or the BBB might help , but more than likely not. Price increase on my building that i ordered in sept 2020 looks to be about 5 grand now, Construction materials have gone crazy ...
  152. 3gunr

    Older Troy Bilt Pony model 12212

    Im sure a welding shop could fab up a new link , maybe cut the clevis pin off enough to fit.
  153. 3gunr

    New Woods tiller problem.....

    Sawyer is right. Look at the tines that are not loose and see how they are connected, With only one bolt those tines will be swinging and banging like crazy . You did not say whether you had filled the gear box and side box with fluid.
  154. 3gunr

    3510 fuel gage not working

    Is your tank plastic or steel?
  155. 3gunr

    3510 fuel gage not working

    I have a 2810 and the gauge takes forever to come up to whatever the level is , Been that way since new. My 2538 registers right away. i believe it is analog.
  156. 3gunr

    Price Gouging on Heating Oil vs Off-Road Diesel

    We shop around for propane here, why cant you?
  157. 3gunr

    Titan Econo 60" Grapple Bucket

    My local Ls dealer carries the titan grapple and had the single lid a couple weeks ago, He is in ofallon, At western lawn equipment. I think Coles tractor in farmington carries grapples as well , Might be worth a call.
  158. 3gunr

    Current pricing L2501 and transmission choice

    I have a gear , a shuttle and a hydro tractor , go with the hydro hands down. Shifting constantly doing loader work or even when brush hogging will suck after a while , listen to the other hst fans on here,
  159. 3gunr

    Leinbach ?'s and opinions

    All of the implements at my local farm and home stores have gone way up , some have doubled in price from 2 yrs ago
  160. 3gunr

    Putting wood over steel deck trailer

    Home depot has a paint called deckover , it has a gritty type finish , Not sure if it can be used on metal. The sand method will work better if you mix the sand in your paint.
  161. 3gunr

    Got to love developments in rural areas

    I have lived for the last 32 yrs in the middle of a family farm , my friend and neighbor bought homes from two sisters who had decided to move away , the brother passed some yrs ago leaving the rest of the land to him, He unfortunantly owed poeple money and sold to a builder , i now have 80...
  162. 3gunr

    Bush hogging is best without front loaders on

    I cant imagine not having my loaders on , if i am using a tractor their will always be a use for the loader, the only time i could take it off would be while finish mowing around the structures which only takes a few minutes .
  163. 3gunr

    Need a solution. Back problems and my Zero Turn.

    My son bought a new toro with my ride suspension , it is awesome , tried to trade him for my bad boy. no go, I bought a suspension platform for under the seat , it works very well.
  164. 3gunr

    New Tractor: Three Point Hitch Came Apart (see pictures)

    I know but we grew up together and our wives are good friends , so i grin and bear it. Funny his family quit loaning him things years ago. I wonder why.
  165. 3gunr

    How much does it cost to build a pole barn and what kind is best..

    I had a 28x36 metal garage with 2 10x9 doors and concrete floor last yr for 17,000 Cardinal carports.
  166. 3gunr

    New Tractor: Three Point Hitch Came Apart (see pictures)

    I have basically the same tractor , and mine loosens up with use if you dont keep the jam nut tight. It looks like your 3 pt lift arm is bent also , these are very soft steel and bend easy , i know my neighbor has bent mine several times when borrowing my tractor.
  167. 3gunr

    Tiller Tiller or Disc Harrow

    If their are lots of roots to deal with the tiller would be a bad idea . A landscape rake could possibly get lots of the wood pieces scraped into piles to pick up with the loader, then disk.
  168. 3gunr

    Y'all Been Checkin' Lumber Prices?

    I am a remodeling contractor, Everything has gotten crazy , Premium latex enamel trim paint 90 a gallon , roll of 14/2 wire 140 bucks, every copper fitting , pex fitting, Box of screws, you name it has doubled , tripled or more. a small cart of materials at lowes is gonna be 500 dollars.
  169. 3gunr

    Hydraulic Fluid vs Transmission Fluid

    tractor supply carries traveler brand , Get the premium trans hydraulic fluid it will work fine,
  170. 3gunr

    Have you noticed any prices going DOWN?

    How can they prove he got covid from dressing a deer. They cant even tell you if you have covid with any certainty,and no one has gotten cwd from eating venison.
  171. 3gunr

    Should we upgrade for 5 HP? Same model same options ... Hmmmm....

    Several of your posts seem to suggest that you run between 1500 and 1800 rpm , if that is true then you should be running at much higher rpms , especially for mowing
  172. 3gunr

    Should we upgrade for 5 HP? Same model same options ... Hmmmm....

    I use a 72 in finish mower and brush cutter on a 38 hp tractor no problem at all and i cut tall heavy grass and brush,
  173. 3gunr

    Any suggestions for replacing the lousy seat on a Branson?

    I bought a suspension platform from seat warehouse and used the factory seat on my zt and it made a huge difference, I think it was 140 bucks .
  174. 3gunr

    16 acres and a hobby farm what tractor?

    I have used a rear finish mower for 25 yrs. Works great unless you have to mow around lots of trees. I now use a zt at my home but i still use the rear mower at my farm.
  175. 3gunr

    Function of Range and RPM on an HST

    AS ericm979 says . It is better ti use full pedal in low gear than little pedal in med . I do all finish mowing , most brush hogging, and disking in med range , tilling and digging in low , always 2000 rpm or above.
  176. 3gunr

    Titan 7 foot rotary mower.

    Your right i have lots of equipment and i use it all the time, I have damaged lots of things but usually damaging something is my fault and not the manufacturer.
  177. 3gunr

    Titan 7 foot rotary mower.

    I was talking about the guy in the video of the mahindra brush cutter, He says he is hitting concrete with it and wonders why things are bent up
  178. 3gunr

    Titan 7 foot rotary mower.

    Some people have no business running heavy equipment , This guy is one of them.
  179. 3gunr

    MX5400. What brush cutter size? 60" or 72"?

    At 1200 lbs that titan looks pretty heavy duty. Also has 100 hp gearbox. There are some reviews on you tube,
  180. 3gunr

    2655 Cab shuttle phantom current draw - Any ideas?

    My cub cadet always did that until i figured out it was a switch for the lights , It had to be in a certain position even with the lights off. My mahindra 2810 has a seperate kill knob and if you dont turn the key off it will kill the battery, My neighbor has done this to me several times after...
  181. 3gunr

    Comparison Bobcat tractors vs. Kioti models?

    I have a big bobcat dealer 2 miles from my house, they have 5or 6 tractors that i can see from the hyway, They seem to be getting them pretty regular, Their is another dealer on my way to my farm that is a large ag dealer. and he only has one or two occasionally,.
  182. 3gunr

    "Sharpened" the bush hog blades

    It is so easy to sharpen the blades with an angle grinder which you can get at HF for 15 bucks by reaching underneath. You dont have to get your body under it . I am 63 yrs old, no way im taking those blades off for a 5 minute job, I also have 3 brush cutters and a finish mower to deal with.
  183. 3gunr

    BEWARE - T-N-T CARPORTS

    I was lucky i guess. My garage now is about 4or 5 thousand more than when i ordered in September of 20 .
  184. 3gunr

    BEWARE - T-N-T CARPORTS

    I went with cardinal carports, I took 6 months to get but i love the garage 28x36 on concrete.
  185. 3gunr

    Buying Advice I want to buy a new Tier 4 tractor this year!

    Looked at a new Ls the other day .4k more than a yr ago.
  186. 3gunr

    Woods Blade feedback.

    I have an 84 inch woods blade it has worked well for grading our part of a mile long gravel road. I think it works great for plowing snow, angle it to the side you want the snow to go and move as fast as you can. It throws the snow out the end , Been doing it that way for 30 yrs. Make sure the...
  187. 3gunr

    The 2022 Great Cream Cheese Shortage

    No cream cheese here either, Been looking for couple months.
  188. 3gunr

    disc harrow bearings

    My cultipacker had wood bearings when i bought it but they were broke up . I replaced with real greasable ones, I think agrisupply sells wood ones . Not sure if they will fit a disk
  189. 3gunr

    high pressure tree sprayer run on PTO

    3 pt sprayers generally come with either a small pump mounted on the tank or a roller pump that connects to your pto. The roller pump ones are a little more money but they have more pressure. The roller pumps do require some maintenance. Fimco is a brand that comes to mind.
  190. 3gunr

    Anyone have a Swisher Versa?

    I believe D.R has rough cut mowers like that in different sizes, I think they are quite a bit less than 10 K
  191. 3gunr

    Florida County Restricts Lawn Fertilizer Use

    I have never fertilized my 4.5 acre yard and in the summer i have to mow twice a week, I have friends who go nuts if they spot a weed in their yard and call out the lawn experts .
  192. 3gunr

    Finish mower question

    What kind of foam are you using? And how do you get it in the tires?
  193. 3gunr

    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    Thats great, Who did you order from? THat is a long narrow building , Is it for a particular piece of equipment?
  194. 3gunr

    2016 Mahindra 2538 engine emissions

    The mahindra does not have a dpf filter but i doubt the emissions are any less than other tier 4t tractors.I do like the 4 cyl engine it just sounds better than my other 3 cyl ones do.
  195. 3gunr

    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    When i ordered my building i was told 16 weeks. Ended up being 20 weeks because of covid they said . But two guys put it up in 8 hrs, I sat in my lawn chair and for the first time in my 62 yrs watched someone else work. Very happy with the job.
  196. 3gunr

    What tires should you get on a new Tractor, R1, R4, or Turf?

    I have turf tires on my cub 7260 and they do good in most conditions , but to say r4s are junk is dumb, I have r4s on 2 other tractors ,one which has over1100 hrs , I have not had the sliding problems you talk about and i use them on our 360 acre hunting tract where we have lots of hills and...
  197. 3gunr

    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    I had cardinal carports build me a 28x36 with 2 10x9 roll up doors and a 36 in walk door. Last yr. i love it , Had it put on concrete , Best thing i ever did , You will regret going to small , Spend a little more now or alot more later.
  198. 3gunr

    Which tools for tractor toolbox?

    I have a 50 cal can on one side for chains and pins , O the other side is a small metal tool box with pliers wrenches screwdrivers wire and clevis pins , On the back of the roll bar i built a shelf that holds my chainsaw large hammer prybar gloves and a big pair of channel locks.
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