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The EA attachment ones look pretty good online, and it seems like the owners in this thread are happy with them. I may have to go back and give them some more consideration. I’m kinda old school about seeing the tractor attachments I’m buying and standing there face to face working to get a...

I’m using my Bobcat CT335 for this job. It’s a stout 35 hp class tractor that is moving a lot of dirt this summer. It probably moves at least twice as much as my little 1023e could in each pass. But, it is a big job for the 335 too. I’ve spent a couples hours out there 3 more times over the...

Hmm…I hadn’t thought about that. I wonder about having a method for quick-release to switch back to moving dirt quickly?

Have you dipped the dipstick in the old oil to see how the stuff that came out looks on the dipstick?

The recess on top is shallow and really can’t hold much. I have a lot of maple trees, and the helicopter seeds will collect on them a little bit at my two inside valleys where I have overflow shields, and leaves will collect there in the fall too. But the little bit that lays on top of the rest...

Tarps are notorious for trapping moisture underneath. Moisture could be condensing on metal under that tarp someplace and finding a path in from the top, Water always find a weakness. Plus every time that reservoir heats up it wants to exhale a little air due to expansion, and as it cools it...

https://www.plygem.com/siding/other-siding-products/gutter-protection/leaf-relief-for-existing-gutters/ I went with these about 10 years ago. I have a little over 300’ of gutters and wanted something sturdy enough to put a ladder against and with a large enough mesh that it wouldn’t seal over...

Well, water is heavier than oil. If the dipstick was checked before use, after the tractor was setting a while, you may just have been seeing the clear stuff on top after the water settled. That’s my guess why it wouldn’t have shown on the dipstick, since the dipstick dips the top of the...

One question I have is how does the land plane deal with rocks? This is overall really good looking soil with no sand or gravel that I’m pulling off, but I’m turning up probably about 20 rocks an hour on this piece that are between loaf of bread and watermelon sized. My box tends to carry them...

Yes, your experience kinda matches where I want to be. I find that no matter how careful I was in spreading the last load it still looks from a distance like it could use more blending in. And if I ignore it and just keep laying more loads down i end up riding the 3pt lever even more to smooth...

^good advice here. Soil type, topography, hydrology, hidden dumps, etc... could all come into play on a piece that large. And getting paid for the trees being removed can't be a bad option to explore.

That's probably close in size to what I'm working on. What size is the area? Do you have any estimate on the amount of time spent shaping the land the way you wanted?

I grew up watching morning smog rising over metro Detroit from across the lake. Factory jobs were everywhere around the area during that time. Then NAFTA and favored trade with China came in and manufacturing fled across our borders. Trade policy should get more credit for cleaning things up...

I have actually. Typically the ones I’ve seen require a bit more hp than I have available though. I’ve even browsed for some almost clapped out heavier equipment just to use for the summer and resell. But the risk vs. reward seems upside down on that right now because of declining price trends...

That is a sweet setup. I’d love to score something like that.

I searched rental yards and that is one attachment they didn’t have available locally. The closest yard that had one available was over an hour away and they were basically $100 a day, and I picking away at this project an hour or two at a time as my schedule permits. I’m on a have grass seed on...

I did notice that briefly on their website the other day. I didn’t take time to watch the video about it. But I probably should now that you jogged my memory. Thanks. I shouldn’t let my bias for the retractable teeth keep me from weighing all the options out there. It’s something I plan to only...

The 1023 is basically the same as a BX. I had a BX 2370 previously and I’d call the two tractors basically identical in size and capability. I also have a larger framed tractor with 38hp. I’ve seen a couple of the smaller land planes out there priced significantly less than the 72” varieties...

Thank you Willy. I have mixed feelings on buying rippers too. I had removable teeth on a previous box blade, and then upgraded to one with nicer teeth on a retractable bar. I don’t think I want to go back to the individual teeth with keepers that you fidget with to deploy or retract. I seldom...

You may want to read a little on the diff lock in the owners manual of your tractor. There’s a high probability that it says to not drive around with your foot continuously pressing on the diff lock pedal.

I have a dealer for that brand in reasonable driving distance. I haven’t spoke with them yet because they have price tags on them that seem more in line with what big green or orange stores would charge. And the way the mast for the top link is reinforced by a single piece of flat stock to the...

I hadn’t thought about that brand. I had one of their 7’ rear scraper blades that was quite well built. Is there any particular aspect that you like or don’t like about the model you have?

Which EA model did you get?

I see one of the same model you have for $1500 new if I want to drive 2.5 hours to get it. Locally, similar models are listed more in the 1800-2800 range. They seem to be priced pretty high for what they are. If I’m happy with it in ten years I’ll be over the price, but I also don’t want to...

The bucket and box blade do a good job of spreading the loads as I deposit them, but using the bucket to smooth after dumping takes a stop and change of direction to really keep things smooth. The box will do the job on a roll with a controlled lift, but requires low speed to really do it...

No, my box blade and my bucket both individually hold about all the weight my tractor wants for one trip down the hill. With the loader full I prefer the box up in the air to keep weight on the back tires. Neither me nor my tractor will benefit from concentrating the all weight on the front axle...

I have a very similar size and spec tractor. I found an old, heavy rhino 66" with a flip up scarifier bar that is a perfect match for my machine. I need to be in low range and throttled up to work with the teeth down and full box of dirt. I had a lighter 72" one previously that was less...

I really think I need something that lifts and lowers as needed, so it's not dragging around the whole time I'm working.

Is there any detail about it that you think could be improved? I'm not trying to bash at all, I just want learn from owners so I can pick a good one.

The cost on these grading scrapers does seem high for what they are. And there seems to be a bit of variety in construction like the spacing between the blades, the angles used, scarifiers or no scarifiers. So I a looking for specific feedback from owners. What brand/model do you have? What do...

That's a unique design that you came up with. One thing I am not blessed with is an abundance of free time to tackle a build though. I will need an "off the shelf' type of solution, and like yours, it will need it to raise and lower so it's not dragging around while I'm grabbing more dirt with...

I started a project of raising a low area on an acre that has two distinct high areas and a low area. There’s about 6’ of elevation difference between the highest spots and the low one. It’s open land with few trees, but it’s one of only spots on our place that gets ponding in the spring. My...

Ford did make some great tractors from the 50’s into the 1990’s. They were very well built and consistently offered the best value in smaller tractors. They were founded by a guy that was committed to making things functional, durable, and affordable for everyone. It’s a shame they seem to have...

The guy we buy our syrup from has 65 acres of woods that he taps and produces hundreds of gallons of syrup every spring. The only vehicle he uses is a quad with a customized trailer that holds about a mile of poly tubing. He has a vacuum pump that pulls the sap from the woods up to three large...

I own a 1 series Deere and previously owned a BX. Both are great little machines for working small spaces and properties. Plus they are quite reasonable to purchase in lightly used condition, easy to trailer, and can be stored easily in smaller structures. I also own a larger 35hp tractor. The...

It’s definitely antique. The square bolt heads and nuts are a tell-tale for age. It does look like the cultivator part could be lifted off the cutter underneath. Have you tried rigging to the four lift points and seeing if it will lift off? Some gentle persuasion might help clear up whether it...

A picture from the other side would probably help. From this angle it looks like something pretty light duty that would hang from the four points and cover a pretty good area. My first thought is I could see that thing hanging from the belly of an old tractor raking something sandy like a beach...

I don’t have serial numbers references, but my recollection is that the 3000 had dry brakes mounted outboard by the wheel, and the 4000 had the bulges in the axle housings where brakes were mounted inboard by the center casing. My first thought is maybe a 3400 industrial?

I don’t have personal experience with that model, but there’s a couple hundred acre farm near me that uses two of the prior L4600 model tractors for haying, livestock, and growing produce. It’s a busy little operation and those two tractors are the most used machines I’ve seen running around on...

Clay in my area is mostly gray. The only good quality is that it retains water in the root zone and minimizes the need for watering stuff that I grow. Its horrible for building on because of the amount of shrink and swell it has while it gains and loses moisture. There many types of loams that...

I’d expect to be able to sell that tractor and rotary cutter for about 12500 in my area. If I were selling the gator I’d probably try to get 5500-6000. I’m starting to see older SxS price’s coming down substantially around me.

Glad I could help. I had learned by experience that some of the equipment I brought from our old place was just too big to be practical at our new properties. Sometimes smaller is better.

Angle of snow plowing is not real precise, just enough to get it rolling off to the side I want it is where I set it.

It depends some on usage. But, the 7' is the minimum to keep from driving over the white stuff that's spilling off the side of the blade. With my previous 53 hp tractor I ran an 8' wide blade and it worked well. I could clear a wide path in 2 passes on my 600' driveway at our last house and...

My white, step-version of a Kioti is basically the same width and runs a 7' on both the front and rear. I definitely wouldn't want any narrower.

They are from Mudds Customs. They work great and store away on a shelf easily when the deck is on the tractor. I see they are still on their website, but they have gone up a bit in pricing from a year ago.

Yes, but its not for mowing. I tried one year with a 72" rear discharge finish mower. It's too tall. It's also my go to machine for any big snows. My goal for the small tractor right now is to come up with a better solution for quick clean up of the lighter and moderate snows. I'm trying to...

That's interesting. I don't feel so alone now. I saw a 60" gas powered UTV snow blower for sale the other day and had a crazy thought I could attach the mount to pallet forks and run it on my little tractor without all the JD hardware and brackets.

I've considered a front blade and rear blower setup too. But, I'm quietly hoping to eventually score both a front blade and blower to choose from in the future. With the 10 series being as prolific as it is, I am thinking there will be a market for reselling any attachment that I try and don't...

That's one of the beautiful things about life. Everyone gets to decide their own "best combination". My 2+ acres of yard has contour, and the front tires of the scut seem to track and hold on a slope better than the swivel casters of a zero-turn. Cut quality and mowing speed are great too, and...

Yep, the quick hitch seems like the first step to getting a blower or blade, and it’s basically a grand for the kit from a dealer. It seems hard to find the specific mount and hardware on the used market. There seems to be used blade and blower options available from that point to fit the quick...

So I have had this thing a full year now and I like it. I'm not planning to be without one of these little machines again if I can avoid it. The load-n-go is one of of my favorite add-ons. But now I'm thinking about getting a quick hitch and either a snowblower or blade for the front. We used...

That’s a great find and a great write up. In my opinion John Deere really does do a nice job of engineering tractor. I’ve owned a smaller 5 series and a 1 series, and they have both pleased me in performance, ergonomics, and capabilities for their size. What type of tillage are you planning to...

I briefly had a 1971 vintage 12 hp sears air-cooled, gasoline-powered garden tractor that would pull a single bottom plow. The matching sears plow was equipped with a coulter to cut the sod and a wheel to control depth. That setup probably didn’t weigh over 900 lbs. Its important in plowing to...

I operated a 9k telehandler with a 45’ reach last month for a couple days while setting steel for a new barn. It was my first experience in one. They are awesome machines, but backing up without a camera required some forethought and a little bit of memory. The mirrors provided a limited view...

The larger 52” EGO zero turn equipped with six 12aH batteries is priced at 6999 at my nearest Ace Hardware. It says up to 4 acres of cutting time, so I believe it should do the two acres I mow. I’m on my second season with an EGO push mower for trimming around the house and fruit trees. So far...

I’m looking for a replacement for my 15 year old truck and have seriously been following the lightening as more specimens hit the road. It looks like a great vehicle, except for range and charging. I watched a tow test with a 6000 lb camper and the tester had to stop for charging after 86 miles...

I occasionally see a yellow 1914 speedster like this driving around my neighborhood on nice days. I love seeing these machines kept roadworthy and used.

I’ll agree on battery operated chain saws and weed whackers. Both are fantastic. I’m only using a gas saw for felling and bucking big stuff. And the 22 years old John Deere gas weed whacker has a place on the barn wall for nostalgia, but I’m in no hurry to use it again. Just like the tool...

Saw my first ford lightening truck today. It’s a lot of money to replace gas. Plus the battery warranty says 30% reduction is allowed within the 100,000 mile battery warranty, and I saw a towing test where the extended range version only did 135 miles on a full charge while towing a 6000 lb...

That’s a good find if everything work on it. As a 50 year old its bound to have a couple quirks though. So what needs fixing on it?

Have you checked the alignment of your front tires? If toe-in is out of adjustment it could cause tracking trouble. Running in FWD will exaggerate it also because the front pulls slightly faster than the rears. I also think ag tires are a benefit in your situation.

A retired, former coworker of mine does farmers markets all summer long from his 10 acres using a MF 165 and a small fleet of little allis chalmers b and c models he keeps set up with different tools for different tasks. He beds in plastic like you’re planning for weed control and uses drip-tube...

Sorry I don’t have answers, only questions. Would the extra 4000 lbs on similar sized rubber just result in deeper compaction and having to wait a little longer for the soil to dry out before you get on it? Do you expect that the extra weight would allow you to till with wider implements or...

Here’s my advice: The HST is a game changer for moving and placing things precisely. I’d say the improvement over feathering the clutch of the gear drive and jabbing the brakes is comparable to using a filet knife to clean a fish instead of a machete. Don’t skimp on loader lift capacity. Do...

Taking the deck on and off the kubota is a bit of a hassle. It’s not light and mine had to be drug out and pushed back in from the side. It was not a drive over . That process was my deciding factor to sell my kubota. I hated that task. But I really didn’t enjoy the slower pace of going back to...

I’m apparently in the minority because I like using my little tractors to mow with. I mowed our 2 acre lawn with a bx2370 and 60”mmm for five years, sold it and went back to a rider with a 54” deck for a couple years, and switched back to a Deere 1023e with 60” mmm again this year. The SCUTs...

Howdy, from south central MI.

The 3 point is cramped and low to the ground. A quick hitch really helps. The counter point would be that sub CUT sized implements are less costly and take up less space in storage. Plus the size is friendly and less intimidating to wives and children just learning to operate.

[emoji23]I did the same the same thing with chainsaws too. The 14” EGO battery saw that I picked up on sale last year was a game changer. It just makes sense to me to have more than one size of certain things.

I own a 35 hp cut, and a 23 hp scut. I like the scut for odds and ends, mowing the lawn, and light tasks. For tasks like grading the drive, moving dirt or tree work, it’s time for the bigger machine. The bigger tractor just does so much better at those things. You are also 100% correct that the...

I’ve owned GMC, Ford, and Dodge 1/2 tons. They’ve all had their specific quirks, but they’ve all been good to me. My current daily driver has been my best though. It’s a 2007 F150 XLT 4x4 that I’ve had since it was new. It has the awfully rated 5.4 V8 that just keeps on going for me. It’s less...

I’ve owned a 72” King Kutter II for about a decade now. I use it mostly spring and fall for gardening. It’s a one and done type implement for my vegetable garden and sweet corn patch. It makes a real pretty seed bed. I’ve also used it for lightly tilling areas of grass that need to be reseeded...

That’s a good looking tractor. It looks like you’ll have to be careful folding that rops if there’s anything on the three point. Does it have a halfway folded position? Or is it just either straight up or down?

I get a kick out telling people that my 15 passenger van is the most efficient vehicle I own, even though it’s best mileage is in the upper teens with a tail wind. The initial reaction is usually scoffing, then I explain that my family has 11 people in it. Taking one big van for all of us is...

My county has a public transportation system that serves rural areas. We pay a millage on our property taxes for the service. I thought it was a good idea until my college aged nephew stayed with us for several months and actually tried to use the service to get back and forth to a job located 7...

That just gave being "struck by lightning" a whole new meaning....

I remember my Dad telling me how he landed a good paying, union job after he graduated high school in 1949. He was hired into Chris Craft, the boat maker, as a saw operator and made $1.10 an hour. He worked there until he got drafted into the Army for the Korean war in 1951, and took quite a pay...

At my local TSC this afternoon…..

Shell is currently in the process of moving their headquarters out of the Netherlands to England. They will be dropping the Royal Dutch part of their name in the near future. https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/12/10/shareholders-of-oil-giant-shell-set-to-vote-in-favor-of-london-move.html

Nope, that’s how people avoid running out of things they know they’re gonna need. In a normal world, where strangers on the internet don’t preside in judgement over the quantity of oil that others buy, it’s called planning ahead.

I’m younger than most on this thread, but my earliest gas station memories are of my dad pulling in to the local service station and telling one of the owner’s sons to give him $3 worth of gas. That was the usual amount he’d buy. They pumped the gas, checked the oil and tires, and washed the...

My vote would be to start with a baseline analysis from your current oil. i'll be interested in your results because I personally started using Delvac a few years ago in my Bobcat. I was using rotella, but tried the Delvac after seeing it on sale with a rebate. The engine seemed to sound...

Two-stage is better than single stage. But, they do require two-stage thermostats to actually function as a true two-stage system. If a single stage thermostat is used the units will automatically go to the higher stage after a predetermined amount of time during an on-cycle. Two-stage...

Same, I've used a large fishing net on two different occasions. On one of the occasions I audibly hit the bat in mid-air with the metal hoop part of the net and had trouble finding it. The entire time this was happening, my wife was freaking out in the corner of the room and covering the baby...

My local Ford dealer had two of the powerboost F150 hybrids in stock at the same time this summer, both in XLT trim. It was the only two trucks they had available, and they were in the low 50's on price. My impression was that it needed a bigger battery to extend the amount of full electric...

I’ve looked at those. The hybrid is only fwd right now, I’d like 4wd/awd, and I’d like a bigger bed and towing capacity. I think it’s a good start in the right direction. Ford hit a really good price point on them.

That’s kinda what I’m waiting for to make my next purchase, but in more of a truck platform.

There’s nothing wrong with using two central systems for this build. It’s a well proven approach with common systems that can be readily serviced by many different contractors. I do have a word of caution about using a single central return for each system. The area near each central return will...

The holidays can be tough on a dog, she’s got me pinned down while she recuperates…..

Trane makes as good of equipment as anybody. I'd definitely recommend going with option #3 of the ones presented. Having separate units for upstairs and down does provide a basic level of "zoning", which is beneficial. Central systems can also provide much better air filtering than the...

What is it called? and what does it consist of?

My kids have done this one.

We buy beef by the halves, and occasionally whole. So we opted for grilling steaks this year. I made T-bones and sirloins with baked potatoes and broccoli for 11 people today on the pellet grill. I’ve done the standing rib roast in previous years, and have to say that it is one of my favorite...

That does interest me. I was exposed to a little Dutch on occasion because my dad's father immigrated here, but I never knew there was any commonality with Scandinavian languages. My mom's family always spoke English.

The language connections are interesting. The caption that pops up on your picture ends in kirke, which I assume is church. It is very similar to the dutch word for church, kerk, that I'm familiar with from my dad's family.

Christmas in our house is not too far from the classic American movies. Almost every years we attend a Christmas Eve church service. Then on Christmas morning our children get up early and impatiently wait for my wife and I to get up so they can open presents. They take turns opening one present...

Thank you. She’s half German shepherd and half cane corso, just turned 6 months old. She’s a smart dog too. We are quite pleased with the mix.

Our puppy

The F150 powerboost hybrid is of great interest to me. If they get a slightly bigger battery so I can go 30-40 miles on electric alone when I’m just putzing around empty I’d hop on one.

Exactly, many of us are just waiting for the right product to present itself.

Don’t forget about cordless power tools. How many corded vs. uncorded tools are sold today compared to 25 years ago. We’re on the front side of the EV bell curve of adoption, with a rapid rise in front of us. Adoption accelerates quickly when it happens. It’s not a linear progression.

My wife laughs about me going to the bank. I go in on purpose to use a real teller for deposits and withdrawals. I’m one of the rare ones that do anymore, but it’s nice to get great service on a first name basis. It feels better than tapping on a touchscreen.

I’m a northerner with a job that I commute to every day, plus an average of 3 kids in sports during any given season. My wife and my oldest son are also drivers. We are mostly under 20 miles from home but drive over 100 miles a day between the three of us. Personally I would love to have some...

I recently read about Shell Oil and a Chinese company working on a standardized, modular battery system. The idea is that you could basically swap battery modules at a filling station in a couple minutes, so one side of the station sold gas and the other had battery sections. It seemed like...

All those stores that have been mentioned lasted more than a lifetime. So maybe Amazon has another 60+/- years before it goes defunct too? It’s probably a little premature to worry about what happens to the building after it closes.

Tman has a good point about exhaust restriction being a possibility too. On my larger model there is a plug in the bottom of the muffler that I’m supposed to remove periodically to let any accumulated soot blow out of. The plug is removed then the engine gets started and run at working speed for...

Since you say the RPMs and power come back, fuel delivery fluctuation is the most likely cause, Are there any additional screens/fitters at the fuel tank outlet on that model? One of the benefits of many older models is gravity feed to the fuel filter. You can probably confirm there's a good...

Maybe your area is just short on concrete suppliers? Sounds like opportunity may be knocking in your neighborhood……it all a matter of perspective. I remember the Dakotas figuring out how to attract workers a few short years ago. People will follow the money. That pattern has been long established.

It seems odd that only one function is failing if the ECU is bad. I’m more inclined to think that the ECU is not getting all the necessary inputs needed to determine that the glow plugs should cycle. Temp sensors are typically resistive inputs, they should have a linear change in resistive value...

That’s probably a good possibility for the cause of the issue. The original owner was more advanced in years. So he probably leaned on it a few times in the 7 years he owned it. It’s a relatively small amount of movement and the steering functions fine. I would just prefer that the steering...

I picked up a block heater kit and did the install this weekend. It was a surprisingly pleasant task with the bolt-on adapter that is provided. It only took about an hour to do, and having a warmer block seems to noticeably smooth out the first start on a December day. One more question I have...

Personally, I’m curious why you both recommend 15w-40 for a 20 hp gas tractor? I’m not saying that recommendation is right or wrong, just wondering about the why.

I was thinking there is a separate hydraulic reservoir and filter for the loader/backhoe pump too? Then the steering pump and the pump in the transmission housing share the common sump, with each one having its own screen/filter too? I could be wrong too. It’s been a good 15 years since I’ve...

I'm no expert on these by any means, only someone who's operated a similar Ford before. If your tractor is equipped with the shuttle shift there should be a fuse that feeds power to an electric control for the shift solenoids in the transmission that should be checked. The controller should have...

It was actual John Deere HyGard. I used it on assumption from previous experience, Seeing how slowly the stuff coming out flowed in comparison with the HyGard going back in made me question that decision. I really appreciate seeing the correct oil in print from Deere. Thanks for posting that...

Perfect! That’s very good to see. Thank you.

That may be a good possibility for what was in there. I'd still love to see it in print, but I just looked through the operators manual again and still don't see it listed anywhere.

I have another question for you experienced owners: What type of oil is specified for the front axle? I decided to change mine last night since I had a new gallon of standard hygard on the shelf. (I did use low-vis on the transmission). But, the stuff that came out looked a little thicker than...

My wife makes a homemade cranberry sauce with whole berries in it. It goes equally well with the turkey and the pork. We always have room for one more, that’s how we get to 30+ some years.

One thing that seems be getting overlooked is that the OP is considering a switch from a shuttle shift to an HST tractor. This might be a good time to make a switch. Resale and trade values are probably near peak on the LS, and if he can find a unit that someone wants to move he may still be...

Last year I did the turkey on the pellet grill with hickory. It was a big hit and it was requested again. We are also deep frying another turkey in a peanut oil mixture. And I'm smoking a 10 lb. pork loin too. We're feeding around 30 people on Thanksgiving Day this year.

The NS series kinda looks like they brought the old DKxxSE series back with the newer Tier 4 engines. That should be a great setup.

I went through a similar process about a decade ago myself. I downgraded from a 53hp geared tractor to a 38 hp hst tractor with shorter wheelbase after moving to a smaller property. It was a game changer for maneuverability, so I get where you are coming from on this. My only caveat would be to...

I think Ford made the switch to engine driven live hydraulics with the NAA tractor in 1952ish, about the same time they were being sued by Ferguson and this video was made. Fergusons and Masseys stayed with transmission driven pumps.

Furgeson pioneered the three point hitch geometry. The lower lift arms pivot points were placed forward and below the rear axles. When the drafted load increased it had the effect of converting engine torque into additional down pressure on the tires. To further assist in the tough spots, the...

If I don’t count the cost of equipment, I only spend on seed fertilizer and time. My time is free time, it’s not time that I would be making money doing something else. Typically average spend is about $40 on seed and fertilizer. For that I get the best corn, peas, broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes...

Thank you, Coobie. I decided that this is the year that I'm going to break my boys in on snow removal. Using the smaller, lighter machine should reduce the damage potential. My 12 and 13 year old boys are pretty excited about these latest acquisitions. I'm not concerned at all whether others...

Thanks Ralph, I've noticed how things in the foot area are smaller and closer together than they are on my bigger tractor, but never would have expected hitting the fuel shutoff to be a possibility. I'll take a look at that today to see if my size 13's can hit that lever.

My first ford was a 1975 sedan with small block V8. The next was a 79 Lincoln Town Coupe with a big block v8. My first F150 was a 1989 with a fuel injected in-line 6. And my first tractor was a 1972 vintage 3 cylinder Ford with an updraft carburetor. All four engines used the same Motorcraft...

I decided to get some more equipment for the little 1023 this week. My local Deere dealer has some inventory in his yard and gave me a little bundle deal for these two items and a heavy hitch receiver that I’ll try to get installed tomorrow. My young apprentice is pretty happy about this new...

I have an ms460 that came equipped with a 25” bar when it was brand new. To me, it seems perfectly matched for the 25” bar and I never even considered a shorter bar for it. I like a smaller power head like my 340 with an 18” bar. To me it seems that you’re exactly right that my 460 is way faster...

A 25 foot border might be better bet on the ends you're planning to turn around on. I don't start turns until my tiller comes out of the ground, then I start my turn radius. Maybe a practical method to determine the proper border would be to put whatever your tilling with on the back of the...

The blog made a lot of sense to me when it pointed out that the 5w-40 doesn’t sacrifice any high temperature performance, and also enhances oil flow at cold temperatures. So it really seems like a win-win to me to find a good 5w-40 oil. In relation to the original post about cost, my local farm...

That is an informative blog. I wish i had read it about a week ago. I plopped a jug of Plus50 10w-30 down on the parts counter Saturday for my newly acquired 1023e. My little Kubota always sounded better with 10w-30 so i figured my 1023e would too. The parts guy at the Deere dealer proceeded to...

It's official, the zerk on the front of the shaft running from the engine to transmission is really hard to get to. After surveying things for a while I decided to pop the floorboard off. It made servicing the u-joints on that shaft and changing the hydraulic filter much easier. Plus it gave me...

my manual does show the main driveline lubrication with a 50 hr interval. What also caught my attention his morning is that the loader SCV valve ball joints and lock lever may also need grease. This is the 4th tractor with a loader that I’ve owned since Y2K and I don’t recall having to do this...

That sounds like a good idea. As a former pipe fitter, I still have some 1/8 pipe nipples and fittings laying around. I could rig that up on my retired greases gun that I've been to stingy to throw out since I went electric. Thanks you. This really helps.

Thanks for clarifying, I would not have looked at that shaft for zerks.

Thanks Dodge. That's helpful too. There's a possibility that I would not have checked that pto shaft too close since the autoconnect seems like it will make the process more hands-off.. It's a 2014 model tractor, and after doing some more research it seems that I am fortunate with options on...

Than you John, that was very helpful information about the fuel filters. I ended up getting a complete filter kit from the dealer today with both fuel filters, an air filter, engine oil, and hydraulic filter in it.. I also picked up enough hy-gard to do the hydro oil. Tomorrow I'll shop for a...

When it comes to the BX I was a happy owner, overall. But the biggest thing about it I disliked was taking the deck on and off. There were some other smaller items I thought could be improved upon too. But my BX developed a vibration while the mid pto and mower were in use. I chased it around...

Thanks for the suggestion. I watched a few episodes of him doing different things with his little tractor. He’s got a lot of videos and I’ll have to search through a little more this eeek to see if he goes into specifics about the little tractor. This tractor needs an oil change immediately...

A while back I was tired of my Kubota BX2370 and sold it. There were a couple things about it that were aggravating so it was time to go. Several months have passed since then and I have missed having a little tractor around. My wife apparently heard about it enough. The other day she sent me a...

Tactically I can understand why unions are making a stand for higher wages now. For years their ranks have been thinned by offshoring of manufacturing, and any strike was easily countered with replacement workers. It seems that both of those barriers are probably the lowest they will be in the...

My previous tractors had R1 tires, and I was always impressed by the mud I could churn through. They were still slippery in icy conditions though. My current tractors have R4 and turfs. The switch to R4s for me came after I moved to a property that was higher and much drier than my previous...

That may have been the best lightening storm I have ever seen. The first lightening showed up around 8:30 PM in the distance and gradually built as the rains came. Around 12:30 AM at my place there was a constant barrage of intense flashes and booms that lasted about 30 minutes. A few were close...

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Great answers MossRoad. I was gonna go with: So I got a great deal on the new 24.9 hp Hindenburg. After searching around I found a thread about turning up the fuel to get more power and.......

I just broke my 30-year old Craftsman wrench this evening, made in USA, and the local sears is long gone. Do other stores still honor the warranty? Can I still swap it out for a free replacement?

My plan is to keep my current tractor setup and add the UTV/ATV capability for light and moderate snows, along with doing with the 300' of sidewalk duties I'll be picking up next winter. I also have kids that like to ride bikes and quads, and I have fun tailing along behind them. There's no one...

I've been shopping for a UTV lately. One of the things I want it to be capable of doing is pushing snow. I live in Michigan and take care of snow on a couple properties with a tractor currently, and I'll be adding another with 300' of sidewalk to the routine next winter. I see lots of reviews...

Sunday afternoon ride with some of my crew

IIRC the 3000 and 3500 would both have outboard mounted cast drum brakes. Here is a pic I found of what I think you have:

Since the BX replaced my lawn tractor, I wanted to use it to tow the same small 4x6 tilt trailer around that my lawn mower did. After putting a ball in the factory hole and trying it, I found that the lock for the trailer coupler would hit the stabilizer plate in the unlocked position and make...

My wife and I have been in the market for a larger house for a while now. A nice one has come up for sale near us that has the bedroom space that we need and a nice parcel of ground, but it has a wood foundation. The basement floor would be at least 6' below grade at the front, and the grade...

Thank guys. One of my calls was to the state police after I had a pic of the serial number plate. But, interestingly enough they said they couldn't run a check unless they were physically there looking at the machine. I called my insurance agent too just to see if he could help check in any...

A while back I sold my JD 5210 because I was barely using it. My thoughts were to invest in a good zero turn for mowing. After shopping around and driving several of them I had some doubts about how I'd like them, and a good one is quite an investment for a single purpose machine. So I took off...

Yes sir, I am happy! So's this guy: For reference he's 54" tall. All the kids love the pile between those trees. And yes we're fairly close, I'm in Clinton County.

Excellent choice in blades! The factory shoes that I bought with mine are nice.

I was talking to a lineman from Cadillac at my place yesterday. He said this week was the first time he's ever seen ice 1 inch thick on branches and wires. Here's a couple of pictures from Clinton County:

The last three days have been a steady diet of rain, freezing rain, freezing fog, and ice. Temps have been rock solid in the 31º-32ºF range until they finally started to drop after sundown today. Our town has three gas stations, one grocery store, two pharmacies, and not one of them had...

I am thinking about trying a snow pusher this winter. My current snow removal setup is a Bobcat CT335 HST with an 84" loader mounted blade w/hydraulic angling and a Land Pride RB3584 with skid shoes on the rear. The 335 has a single rear remote which angles the front blade through some long...

Tilt and offset can come in handy. If you are interested in a 3rd option that would include both features I'm selling the one in the attached picture for $600. I'm about an hour north of you.

Looking at this picture of today's weather you could probably think of some other attachment to buy. But, browsing the ads on CL I came across an RD7200 at an attractive price. Since an RFM is on the want list I carry in the back of my mind I had to go look. For $750 delivered to the door I...

I'm looking at buying a used 2012 extended 3500 van with a 6.0 v8. With a warm engine at idle the oil pressure seems a little lower than I remember from my 98 pickup with old vortec engine. Even at highway speed it was noticeably lower. The van is like new and only has 20,000 miles on it, so...

My dad turned 82 last week and both he and his old Ford tractor are in need of some TLC. He hasn't been able to get his fields mowed this year. After talking to him about what his tractor needed I got the idea to rent a trailer and haul my little tractor over. Sunbelt Rentals rented me an 18...

I am having deer trouble in the garden this year. We have lived in our current home for 7 years now and this is the first year that I have had them raiding my garden. In trying to figure out why I pieced together two recent changes that may have contributed. The garden is located in the back...

Last year I picked up a 1x16 plow off CL for $100 with the intent of trying my CT335 HST with a plow. The plow was made by the Independent Manufacturing Company of Noedesha, Kansas. It is spring trip, has the rockshaft adjustment on the hitch, and a coulter. There is a small crack in the...

I thought I was having a battery problem with my CT335. Went to use it Saturday to clear some snow and it wouldn't turn over after the glow plug light went off. Evertyhing on the dash went dark when I turned the key to the cranking position. Had to use the older tractor with the manual...

Something happpened yesterday that I don't remember reading about on here. While tilling an area to plant some sweet corn I found a big rock about 5-6" down. It is an area that had broccoli planted last year, so it should have been easy tilling. On the second to last pass the tiller started...

At supper last night my five year old looks out a window that faces east and asks: "Why is the moon so full?" Without hesitatation our three year old thoughtfully replied:" Well, maybe he ate too much food." My wife and I were laughing too hard to answer.

My dad is 80 years old and lives 150 miles away from me. He has reached the age where he is having trouble working the pedals on his tractors, and his place was getting overgrown this summer. So I went over and mowed a few acres around their house today on the old Ford tractor and bush hog I...

My local dealer told me this week that Bobcat was dropping the CT335 from their line up. I don't know whether to be sad, or happy that my tractor may become collectible as Bobcat's first discontinued tractor model.:D

Back on Fathers Day I made a trade that has worked out great. I traded my barn kept 1997 Woods HB72 box blade for a 1970's?? Servis-Rhino LT66. It is not as prettty as the Woods, but what it lacks in paint it makes up for in weight. The previous owner was using it on an old Ford with aged rear...

Found the lifting limits on the 8tl loader Sunday. I had a 8.5' x 7.5' x 4 concrete slab that was pitching water into a recessed inside corner where the house and garage meet. During the last couple of heavy rains there was noticeable water and sand down in that corner of the basement. It was...

Enjoyed the first sweet corn of our Michigan growing season this evening. We planted Honey and Cream this year from Harts Seed Company for the first time. Its a 78 day bi-color that was started in the last week of May. The stalks have all thrived and reached at least 7' tall. I've been...

After reading alot of discussions about tiller sizing for tractors I decided to look into renting one to try for putting in the garden. Checked with a couple local dealers that rent tractors and equipment first, then stopped into a rental yard on a whim. The guy had a John Deere 665 tiller...

I picked up a whole cow today that was raised by a local farmer and processd by a local butcher. It is the third time I have bought beef through the same farmer and processor. It is lean all-natural beef, goooood stuff. After unloading and stuffing the freezer to the gills, I was standing by...

Even though we still have close to 6 inches of crusty snow on the ground I have been seeing signs of spring. The days are getting longer, the sun is feeling warmer, and there is new growth emerging on the trees. But, the surest sign of all hit me square in the nose as I walked down to the barn...

I was fooling around outside with a handheld light tonight trying to find a good location for more foreward lights. It looks like something similar to these might work well. Has anyone seen aftermarket mounts like these for sale?

One of my primary motivations for buying another tractor was increased manueverability. My other tractor is a 53 hp utility with a collar shift transmission, and it is a bear to use in any tight quarters. My new CT335 was delivered Wednesday with the HST transmission, 8TL loader with bob-tach...

I am seriously considering purchasing a new ct335. The dealer quote today was 16,300 + cost of loading rear tires. The price seems real good, but the only thing that I am afraid of is not being able to move a heavy load when I hook onto one. Does anyone know if there is a published towing...