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My problem is that I don't know what I don't know. As a typical consumer, as long as the AC works and the power bill is not too high, we figure it works. A few years down the line, it is still working, we are happy. That being said, we are blissfully unaware that a properly installed and/or...

You can swing by a bunch of us in East Texas on your way to Granbury. You can take a upclose look at my AC system and see what I can do to improve it. :)

One of the downsides to rural life. There are fewer professionals for any given field. It's a gamble. Sometimes you get someone awesome, sometimes you get someone who just bids cheap. Most of us would never know. This is moreso the case in our situation since we are not from the area. No...

In theory, I don't think it matters. The dehumidifier processes the air it hits. The unit is moving air in the room, which is drier than outside or the rest of the house. The only experience I have with dehumidifiers is a stand alone one my wife had in a place we owned a couple of years ago...

Haven't been there enough since it has been running to notice any noise. It seemed quiet enough this morning. I could see water coming out of the pipe outside, so the dehumidifier is doing something. Exterior unit was spinning away. I took a shot of it, but it didn't turn out well. For what...

It can be a pain to get parts for other brands, too. Basic maintenance is all on me. I will have the time and learning more will help keep my brain from atrophy. I trust in my research that the odds the tractor suffers a failure is low. (Especially something that is due to a defect). I also...

The shower tile has been laid. It is not 100% done. They originally installed the wrong tile, so that set us back a bit.

AC update: return is only coming in the above the maintenance door: The dehumidifier is stand alone, not connected to air handler. Here is a better shot of the unit:

For us, 90% of the ice use is to keep basic drinks cool (such as water or tea). We use ice packs for coolers, but we done usually have a cooler full of bottles or cans. Wife has some stone cube things for her bourbon.

Mine is 80 miles away. There are independent guys around, though. Maybe you can negotiate more service options or pickup/delivery?

You will not look back and wish you had less HP. You may wish for more. You've got by with the little tractor, what's a little longer? Most likely, as mentioned above, he wants to move his in stock inventory.

Cayenne pepper spread liberally in their favorite area will make them move on. If BB is too mean, try air soft or similar.

Maybe Torvy. Wife wants to call the tractor Clifford, but it's not big enough for that. Maybe Rover?

I've got various cousins that focus on different types of Ag. The pig farmer's place was always the worst smell.

CNHI is, in turn, owned and controlled by Exor... https://www.exor.com/

My nearest new neighbor owns a custom welding business. I think I will see what he can do (even if it costs more). Maybe I can convince him to make it a regular part of their business. I've seen some of their work...this should be easy. Example:

Here is another thread that discusses how. I would expect you could consistently get 6" of depth, more depending on the specific equipment. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/tilling-using-box-blade-rippers.83831/

I was hoping this was more about the countertop ones. We decided to skip the water/ice maker in the new fridge and get a countertop one instead. The ones in fridges always fail. I'd like one that uses a dedicated line. Just the two of us most of the time, so volume is not a huge deal.

That makes sense.

You are confusing the stated purpose, protecting farmers, with the actual purpose, protecting realtors. People still sue the farmers maybe they win, maybe they lose. The suits are a problem even if you win. Costs, both monetary and time affect farmers despite the law. Realtors, though, don't...

I probably would have just rubbed oil into the wood. The black paint matches, but is does less to protect the wood. My tractor is open station, doesn't use a clutch and is bigger than the CK. I don't think in would operate the tractor with a small child on it. MAYBE in my lap, if it was...

For most farmers, farming is a commercial operation.

I found about 8-10 brands that have that type of mower. I suspect a few of them are the same manufacturer, much like tractors often are rebranded. Prices (and maybe quality) run from the low $3k to mid $9k range.

We got rain early, but it has been pretty dry for 6+ weeks.

This is to protect the Realtors from nuisance lawsuits. The disclosure may make it easier for the defendant(respondent) to prevail, it will not stop the suits. The only thing that stops those suits are laws that punish the person suing AND the lawyer they used for filing a frivolous suit in...

Well said. I think the only drawback is that with emissions, running at lower RPM just leads to more frequent regen.

I suppose you could rig a water reservoir on the 3 pt and a hose on the FEL and make yourself a nice red Fire Tractor. In all seriousness, be safe. I usually think of good ideas like that after the fact.

I don't know about all of that, but RI is only about 25 miles across. The DFW metroplex is much bigger. I have driven across both. If it were up to me, MA, CT and RI would all be one state. It will never happen, but a guy needs a dream. :)

They kept it going longer for popularity. Strategic must be in the eyes of the beholder.

I need to do ditches at angles I don't think I want to traverse with the tractor.

I can definitely see using a grapple to pull vines at my place. My tractor is a size bigger, but you should be able to do that type of work, no problem. Grab the vines, lower grapple. (resist natural temptation to pull upwards) use tractor to pull away if possible. Lots of people use a stump...

I got a price on a Del Marino Centurion Super flail. It was almost double the Ironcraft pricing. I don't know enough either way, but even assuming the Del Marino is better in every way, it is pretty hard to swallow a 100% price difference.

I tried to be humorous last time. This may be out of the box a bit, too, but more realistic. My 574h is open Station, but I did test drive a cab model. Extreme heavy duty velcro (its a real thing). If you can fashion a basic seat with a back that matches the space. Depending on the size...

We tried DE for chiggers at my mom's place. Haven't heard if it helped. I guess it basically dehydrates them to death.

Even if it didn't gum up and such, the wire would eventually wear down and need replacement. I'm sure they will sell some.

Ground bees and hornets/yellow jackets are not the same thing. https://allisonpestcontrol.com/2021/07/20/is-it-a-yellow-jacket-bee-or-a-ground-dwelling-wasp-heres-the-difference/

This may or may not make sense, but if you need a shallow sub-soiler, how about using a box blade? You can lower the shank or shanks as needed, but then you also have another implement for moving dirt and/or road/path repair, etc. Like Alton Brown, I don't care for uni-taskers. Seems if you...

I told them where I wanted all of the utilities. The room was designed specifically for that purpose. Water heater, HVAC and Elec. panel all in there) House is a single sloped roof. One story with a partial attic over the bedrooms. Mechanicals room is in the SE corner of the house. The...

Old house in the city is just 1/3 acre. No room for a tractor. We bought the land a couple of years ago. House is paid off thanks to equity in old house. Paid cash for the tractor because boss, er, wife, doesn't like to pay interest. Needed to get the shop built to store the tractor or we...

I don't know the technical terms. Most of it looked like metal ducts. I can take a shot of the attic to get a better idea. The ducts in the attic in the old place look like giant plastic versions of dryer vent ducts.

I don't know the answers. I see/saw what I believe are supply and return ducts. I may have some shots of 'in progress'. If not, I'll take some shots specifically of the duct locations. They did the duct work a long time ago.

Me, too. I had the same thing happen when I was 16. The shot in the big toe hurts like a MF. I am genetically predisposed to get ingrown toenails. 2 of my kids have also had the surgery. In my case, the Dr. only took the portion of the nail that was ingrown. Never a problem with that...

"... he may express his opinions, even on controversial subjects like the conflict in Vietnam, if he does so without 'materially and substantially interfer(ing) with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school' and without colliding with the rights of others...

I'm about to find out. The system in my previous (still sleeping here until Thursday) house had true variable speed and runs at a very low speed to keep humidity in check. Works great here. The new place is ~150 miles east in the Piney Woods. The temp RN in old place is 85 degrees and 60%...

I'll take some better pictures on the next trip (M or W). These were just to give my wife an update on progress as she is in SA for work. House is just under 2000 Sq ft. Only one system on this one. I don't know enough about the brands, per se, but have heard installation matters. The...

I tend to over do analysis on big purchases. It hasn't failed me yet.

Oh, congrats in the T25! And welcome to TBN and the TYM family!!! Woot!

Hahaha...this is great really. I built my own. Separate tabs for each of 14 nameplates. I didn't include any SCUT, but went up to about 65 HP on CUT. Most of the models then have Gear ROPS, Hydro Rops, Gear cab and Hydro Cab versions. Then I pulled the data into a comparison tab to make...

It was supposed to be the HVAC guys. I wasn't there to make sure, but they sub to a local place. I don't think it is complete yet. It has been 100+ and I think they needed to get things cooler so others could work. The return (I believe) is over the door I am standing in when I took the...

You're not wrong, just info I don't have to make that call.

He doesn't insure 'paid for' tractors. He could still be affected by higher rates. Just giving the benefit of the doubt.

Yup. You hope you never use it and only find out if you got a good deal if you use it. Even then, you don't typically have a good comparison. If your company covers something, you figure they are great. If they don't, they are bad. I figure if they cover what they said was covered, I paid...

Label does say Ruud! I didn't look that close, just snapped the picture. The quote was for Amana...now I have another bone to pick with the builder...A/C is one thing I will spe d on for good quality. I really wish I could have my Trane. Literally has saved me hundreds of dollars a month...

Thanks. It has taken way too long, but I did the design myself. Some great input from some of the sub contractors (electrician is a good guy).

From what I can tell they are thicker. Most of my use will be heavy grasses and brush, no lawn. It can be hard to figure out some of these various flail mower brands. Most are Italian, but a few are Chinese. Same units marketed under different names.

I'm looking at the FRF 165. I cannot find any info on the size of the hammers. It seems most of this size/type have either 400 or 800 gram hammers. Anyone know what these have?

Very familiar with Ironcraft in general. They used to be called Titan Implement until an importer used a similar name and damaged their brand. I've got their Pallet Forks. They also have a ditch flail I've been considering.

Just got back from hauling more stuff out there. Here's a shot of the backsplash. Still needs grout.

This is what the builder's guy installed. I think maybe it is Amana. Limited choices. We had a really nice variable speed Trane in the old house.

Not technically subway, but along those lines. 3x6 a matte finish. Traditional subway is white and glossy. We have that in old house (with raised or beveled look). New stuff is flat, matte and boring. Counters are the focal point. Btw, the countertop color is rainforest green.

Poor man's version.... So I see I can get a 2' X 4' sheet of expanded metal 0.12" thick for about $100. What are the drawbacks (other than appearance) to attaching something like that with Ubolts? I would weld it if I had those skills. I have heavy duty cutters to make it sized right...

Sometimes terminology can be the problem. Not sure if this is the case, but with that many gear levels TYM may have included the "creeper" speeds in the lowest range. That seems to be what this dealer indicates in the description...

I wouldn't go that far, but freshly cut alfalfa. I'd wear that!

Welcome to the TYM family! My dealer is 80 miles away. Delivery cost a bit, but the two closer dealers were just not good enough. I got the bigger brother of the 474. I have a turbo version of the same engine (TYM bought Kukje, so now it is just a TYM engine). I also have a frame size...

We had to argue with our realtor about it. I didn't want to sink in money and time just so they could redo it all. I'd rather give an allowance. Did we miss out on some potential offer? Probably. Those people would probably found something else to hate.

I had an interesting conversation with the new owner of our place in the city. We intentionally did not paint it for sale because you never know what they want. Paint was going to be 15k. They are apparently the perfect people to find our house. She's adding some accent walls (something my...

It is forthcoming. Very basic. Color is close match to paint.

They have that option in Nevada...at least they did last time I checked.

I guess I'm rather hard headed. If it is as you say and the appropriate officials deemed it so, I would fight. That being said, check with the attorney and find out a few things. 1) can you make them pay attorneys fees if you win 2) can you counter sue for harassment? Telling you what you...

This is our last home. I don't give a rat's backside about fads. Got a shot or two of the new countertops.

T25 comes with R3 or R4 tires.

So, I was watching a Hank Hamilton video and he had Homestead make a grill guard for his T574. I took a look online and sure enough, they have them to order for 474, 494 and 574 models. $249 as of this moment. (13g). https://homesteadimplements.com/grill-guards-for-tym-tractors/ I decided...

How is that mower. I have pretty much decided to get something along those lines instead of a rotary cutter. Looking into the options. What kind of PTO protection does it have?

But the CAFE standards use the government data. Gotta use apples to apples.

Your theory would make more sense if this wasn't a newer issue. Lots of people (some dealers included) don't want the hassle of selling used stuff so they trade. There absolutely are equipment auctions, just not in as high of numbers as the auto auctions. Dealers have easier was to dump...

Sounds like there were bolts that were not tightened. You have to tighten things up regularly on a tractor. I've used 4wd as needed so far and it works like a champ. My tractor is almost the same, just a TYM (Kukje) engine instead of the Yanmar.

With cars you also could have financing problems with some brands. When I did auto finance, we stopped doing Suzuki and a few other brands due to concerns over valuation.

My TYM dealer used the Long components because the kit was 100 cheaper than the OEM and that was what they were used to buying when they were Branson only. The labor was easier for them, both because the TYM needed less work and they knew the kit better. How much did that matter? Who knows?

On my 'small color?' tractor, I was happily surprised that I got some things like work lights and Bluetooth speakers for no extra charge. I started out thinking 'big orange' as they have the nearest dealer and good reputation. I just couldn't spend 50% more for less tractor. I probably...

Welcome from Texas. Enjoy the forum.

We put a teak shower seat in our shower. It can be moved about and makes for easier cleaning. We will take it along to the new place.

Fake engine noise is because people were complaining the electric and hybrid vehicles were unsafe because they were too quiet for pedestrians. Of course, that doesn't mean they have to make them sound like a 'muscle car'.

We have the tub shower combo in the guest bath, but only a large shower in the master. Tiled and inset into floor, walk-in. (Well, right now it is still just a space for the shower). We did a slightly smaller one in remodel in former house. Removed a tub that sat unused for years.

To be fair, not many options on the TYM. Most stuff you want is standard. Maybe a 3rd function and extra remotes (I think the 474 has only one set standard).

This is not surprising. Dealers having a hard time selling their new inventory don't want used tractors that are less expensive competing. Now that brands are getting better, many don't want their customers to see the quality side by side as it undermines their false narrative about...

Check the EPA numbers.

Me too. We live in a doggone forest. Seems criminal to hide the wood. Wife made a budget call on the bath and laundry cabinets and they are painted. The fireplace will have some stone facing added, too. I'm looking forward to going back out tomorrow or Friday to see the countertops installed.

Took me months to find a used one that was not shipped down here from the rust belt, along with the rust.

The ones I am looking at offset further and articulate up 90 degrees and down anywhere from 30-60 degrees. For my purposes, this one will not work.

This from someone who has never operated them. You can make a reasonable argument that they don't have as big or mature of a dealer network, but the equipment is every bit as good as the Green and Orange brands.

No, Tinker was about freedom of speech in schools (specifically, non-disruptive political speech). Dress codes can and are still enforced, I including some regarding grooming. Individual schools/districts may have loosened their rules, but not because of Tinker.

OP, you need to consider breaking down your issues. You say the first time you put it in 4wd you had problems, but later say it has 660 hours. Did you buy it used? 660 hours is about 6 years or so with typical hobby use. It would also help if you gave a general idea of where in the world...

If a dealer started bashing another brand, especially with so clearly ignorant statements, I wouldn't buy free donuts from him. Part of the job is to know the competition. TYM has been around for 70 years. It is no fly by night or startup company. It has been building tractors for over 50...

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Fleet averages..so they will be forced to make more EVs to boost the averages for everything else. A Prius Prime gets about 133MPG all in and 54 with just the gas. If a Prime is the average, we will not have enough electricity production to meet those standards.

Similar. When I first bought my own clippers, my wife was going to cut it but was afraid she would mess it up. I told her not to worry, worst cast just remove the guards and buzz it all at zero and it will grow back...well less grows back every year and more of it comes back white!

Yup. If I'm not buying from a local dealer, I want to buy from the OEM, not a 'middleman'.

Mom got me my first buzz cut for my 5th birthday while dad was serving in Viet Nam. She asked for it and then read a magazine. When she looked up, she was shocked. My hair was straight before that but was always curly after. In HS, medium length 'feathered' hair was popular. I couldn't...

Laneshark, $4500 and up. Nice if you have extra cash. I'm sourcing a flail ditch mower for my 574H. It will be my only mower and will act a little like a poor man's laneshark. I stepped up for a few features that the 474 size didn't have that were important to me. I like the step level fuel...

It does make it feel much bigger than it is. I had the island raised an extra 6". I do most of the cooking and it is less bending for me.

Here's some more recent shots of the house:

It varies. We get a couple of weeks leasing back the old place. Not much here, a couple of beds, washer, dryer and fridge. Then motels. Gotta take the young un back to Lubbock in a couple of weeks. Probably stay there a couple of days. Wife is working in SA, so I may go down there a few...

Prices on used stuff will be more likely to move than new. Seems more people are having dealers pass on taking trades. It's hard to sell compared to a couple of years ago. That new stuff they need to hold and hope economy improves.

That really is odd. My Tundra double cab (smaller than crew) has lots of space in back seat (I'm 6'1 250). I've ridden in the back of a co-workers Tacoma crew, but it was just to lunch. A heck of a lot more room than our Ranger extended cab (jump seats, lol). I wouldn't buy anyone's crew cab...

Pretty sure in Canada they have Health Enforcement Officers. If you don't eat your veggies, Aaron comes for you. One of the most popular TV shows up there is Snack Boys (think a nicer version of Bad Boys). :)

I stumbled across some Ag related info. https://www.watchacrestv.com/ This one had apparently been around for over 10 years: https://agphd.com/ These guys are from a very small town in SD.

Well, I am technically homeless. Old house is 100% done. I've got to finish moving out, but another 4-6 weeks for the new one to be finished. I did get full power to my shop, but it is so full of stuff I cannot do much. Tomorrow, God willing, I can get the mailbox installed.

Maybe Hard 8 will smoke it for you. If not, get some jalapeños to make it better.

I would never buy equipment from places like that. Used only if I personally know the owner. I guess I have trust issues.

If I understand correctly, the 3301 and 3901 are just turbo/tuned versions of the 2501. No?

Easy now. Don't be messing up perfectly good opinions with facts and definitions. :)

I don't remember cutting your hair, but I'm getting older daily.

Not necessarily lowest price, there are just whole different classes. The EA one is 3x my budget. It looks to be super nice and if I was making a living at it or had a lot of mowing work to do, it would be another story. I haven't seen anything definitely from China, though I try to avoid...

My baseline was higher, I opted for a 55HP turbo vs a 48HP NA. The gain on PTO HP gives me more options to safely run some PTO driven implements (mowers, tillers, chippers). To me this biggest risk going from 25HP to 30-40 is just a math thing. More moving parts means more potential points...

Watching this for ideas. We just bought a low end box and post (steel) from HD for now. Property has never had one in the past. Even down here where snow plows are a mythical creature, you cannot (legally) protect your mailbox in many areas. Ours will just have a post set in a 2ft deep hole...

I'm no expert, but my understanding is that the 3pt arms have to come off for most (all?) tractors with backhoes. May be some that actually use the 3pt, but that seems a recipe for disaster.

Another option would be a small hand operated tiller/cultivator. Those run maybe $200-$500. Going the other direction, sell or trade the Massey for a SCUT. I know, heresy, especially since you did the restoration. Rather depends on your current priorities.

Thanks, they are on my list, too. Victory as well. Any other brands I should consider? I got the info for EA, but they are way beyond what I need or can afford. Landpride only has this type of thing for Cat II. It seems many of them are Italian origin and higher end than budget will allow...

Black looks good with red. :) For me, the important part is covering the exposed metal. If it is a working piece of equipment, I don't worry about matching. Ballpark is OK. If you are selling it, it might matter to someone.

These guys are out of Canada. Anyone have any experience with them and their products? I am looking for a light to medium duty ditch flail (articulating) flail. Not looking for top end, as this is for personal use only. I don't want to buy junk either, though. Most work will be along...

This seems to work:

I don't speak Spanish, but my daughter studies it at university. I understand you have an oil leak in the 4wd area? After you tightened screws and put them back? You would like to know better how the 4wd works. Does it hook directly to the transmission box? Sorry, but some of the...

Good points. Too many of us 'fall in love' with a vehicle and make the dealer's job too easy. Being able to happily walk away from a deal and take the other truck will make negotiations easier...or at least more fruitful.

No suggestions, but thanks for reminding everyone to maintain the seat, too. I would venture a guess that far too many people neglect those parts. We don't often even adjust the seat once we find a good spot for our backsides.

Edmunds is the best place to look back at older vehicles. They have reviews and comparisons, but also have info on options and packages available at that time. Looks like there was a V6 option, too. https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/colorado/2018/st-401718422/features-specs/

Bruce, your profile says you have an RK25. I don't know if maybe you got a new 2515. The RK is made by TYM, but is very different than a 2515. @ptsg is a wealth of knowledge on the former Branson models (like the 2515).

I don't have any personal knowledge, but Tractor Data says TYM made the Mforce 100 (Perkins engine), but Mahindra made the 105 (Doosan engine, parent company of Bobcat).

Really bad advice many times over. Get protected, it is cheap and easy.

Probably mine. Looks just like mine. I'll IM the address so you can send it back home. :)

I have a Kubota dealer 7 miles away. My nearest TYM dealer is 40 miles away. I bought my T574 from a dealer 80 miles away. Kubota makes a fine tractor, but like JD, they believe their own hype too much. If I could have got an equivalent Kubota for +/- $1-2k, I probably would have gone...

Good to hear. I have them on my 574, but haven't tried them yet.

Maybe people will run the tractor with broken back glass, but don't want to go forward with a broken windshield?

I have 2 sons, (26 & 22 at present). I went with get them mid-range tools and broad sets that can handle what life throws at them. If they were professional wrench turners or farmers who depend on tools to make a living, then maybe consider the top shelf brands. A better question, perhaps...

Seems the solution(s) is cheap and easy. Only reason not to protect the glass seems to be laziness, imho. So i suppose if you are like me, cheap and lazy, it is a way to find out which you are more of. Turns out i am cheaper than i am lazy, but it is a close race. Of course, distance and...

Nope. He may be able to sue his agent, but it is his responsibility to be sure he has coverage. If he was never billed, he knew he didn't have coverage.

Is that with the backhoe? If not, you can get a lot more tractor for 40k.

Which model did you get? Their website doesn't have them available until Spring. :(

How do you like that? I have pretty well convinced myself that I would prefer something like this to an RC. I need to keep cost down, but I don't want junk either.

Despite high Temps around here, they were higher this time last year. It is summer.

I use an Android and have had no issues.

Was it WordPress?

@LD1 that all makes sense except for the fact that the OP is in default. Essentially, Kubota can call the loan right now, payment in full, not simple monthly payments. If we pretended that the OP was self-insured, he would be required to get the tractor to 'like-new' condition whether he...

First off, I'm surprised Selby has a dealership of any sort. I grew up in SD and even for there, Selby is small (<1000 people). I think your odds of breaking or damaging glass are a bit higher than the same happening to your tow vehicle. Most (all?) road vehicles have sloped glass that...

Legally, Kubota (KTAC), or anyone else, absolutely cannot require you to carry Their insurance. They can require you carry specific levels of coverage and that they are the lienholder and, thus, first in line to get pain in the event of a loss. Often, dealers will cajole, coerce or...

https://www.newscientist.com/definition/occams-razor/ Most tractor fires are not warranty issues, but insurance issues. It is the insurance company that typically does further investigation to avoid having to pay. The whole problem here is that the OP did not insure the tractor. This is one...

I name them: steak, burgers, ribs, roast....mmm

Up until recently, they were all in Texas. Started here about 40 years ago down near San Antonio.

We (and my ranching cousins) set up LLC for our ag related businesses. There are significant liability advantages. If you separate your LLC assets from your personal assets, you are much more protected if someone gets hurt on your property or one of your cows gets out and causes damage, etc...

Yes, and in this case the OP is legally in default because he did not obtain the required insurance.

If you are dead set on paying the premium for JD or Kubota, they both make good equipment. Features will depend on your uses. My TYM has 3 range, but I don't really use H. I don't need to travel on roads, though. Good luck in your search.

There is one pretty close to my tractor dealer. My wife and daughters LOVE them for the bathrooms. For those unaware, bathrooms are huge, well stocked, and maintained. Gas prices vary and are not typically posted. Sometimes, they are among the cheapest, other times not so much. No 18...

Banks must also report any 'suspicious' activity. A SAR must be filled out for any number of transactions that may be recommended by the FEDs as important to combat money laundering or other illegal activity. There is no magic number for deposit amounts or frequency. We had to have...

Compare the latitude of much of Europe to the US.

The T25 has an option of a mid-PTO. My best guess would be that most dealers order them that way because most people who buy sub-compacts use them for mowing and/or snow blowing. My understanding is that if the mid PTO is there, the mower can be added after.

Now you have lots of catching up to do.

My tractor took two weeks, but only because I wanted a model they did not have on their lot. If I wanted one of the tractors on the lot, it would have been 1-3 days (I wanted 3rd function installed).

I like him ok. Not impressed with him compared to some others. Even in the above video he did stuff that I am sure many people do, but is not really safe. Also not a big fan of just watching some guy run his equipment. If it is not showing how-to or a skill, function or whatever of the...

There are always better options than the implements offered by the manufacturer or dealer. I decided that those with fewer moving parts (forks/box blade) would not be as big a risk. I did have them install the 3rd function, though. Cutters, tillers, grapples, etc. will be purchased from...

Me too, brother. My wife's cats disappeared on July 6. Hard to be as sympathetic as I should be, but I did help her put up signs. I'm 90% sure some busy body saw our sold sign and 'rescued' them from our yard. They are both gone. They don't like each other. Highly unlikely both ran away...

A window so you can more easily see your implements from the seat. Also has them in front by feet for seeing fel attachments.

A shot of the other side. I can probably get you some of the filter or wherever tomorrow. I'm still 150 miles away most days. House is 'delayed ' until early Sep. (Grrrr). Imma be homeless for a month.

Here is a good shot of the rear. The lines are up high.

Here is a shot of the front hydraulic lines on my 574 (only difference is the turbo).

Most of the diesel pumps i see around here say up to 5% biodiesel.

The Yanmar is louder and whines more, imho. The Yanmar is common rail and more dependent on electronics than the TYM (Kukje) direct injection engines. Here's some info on specs from TYM: https://tym.world/en-ko/products/diesel-engines/a2300n2/

Wife bought me a Crossman 1100fps .177 break action pellet rifle to shoot rabbits I her garden when we lived in Wisconsin. Still illegal in town, but quiet and neighbors were happy to see fewer of the freeloaders. It has a scope and she also bought a laser sight for it. You can get...

Sorry for the delay. The hose in the upper left comes from the lever.

He should be careful with his insistence. If they wanted, the state could 'take' the corners and then that issue goes away. I'm a big proponent of private property rights and would hate to see that. Unless the hunters are damaging his property/fences, he is making a mountain out of a molehill...

I just got back from moving more stuff to our property. It's 92, heading to 96. 76 dewpoint. (Real feel=112). Last year it was 105 on this date. It's summer in Texas. A few years ago we had almost 60 days in a row over 100. Saturday it is forecast to only be 85. I may need a jacket!

I saw LSE is having a 'sale' on 494/574 HST models. $28900/30500 w/o cab. Sometimes you can win just based on what they have more of to move. Of course that does nothing for the Mahindra trade. Always better to have options. Looking forward to seeing how it ends up for you.

And then the railroads built in a circuitous route to increase the miles and the land they were granted.

I'm just thinking if you buy the place we ought to have a TBN hunt on the land just to celebrate. :) I'm more than happy to drive up to Wyoming. Been through most of it many times. Beautiful.

Interestingly enough, it was not the state, but merchants who standardized coins initially. Governments saw an opportunity and took it over. Before long, some leaders were shaving coins or using alloys to inflate the currency. The reason many coins have the rough edge is to make shaving easier...

Non-fiat money has specific characteristics. Various things have been used throughout history as currency. To be used as currency, a substance must have these characteristics: Portability, Durability, Divisibility, uniformity and limited supply. Some would also add Acceptabilty, but that is...

It's 93 at 11:32, headed up to about 107. 50% humidity.

I hear you, Sig, but whenever the 'kid' gets busted he will blame everyone but himself anyway. Better to get him off the streets sooner before he "accidentally" injures or kills someone. Tips can be anonymous.

Don't forget th 474 is the same tractor except the turbo. The cab parts are exactly the same. That might help your search. Probably more 474s out there.

Besides, don't want even a small chance I might damage my tractor! :) I'm a pretty good shot, but knowing my luck, my wife would grab my arm just as I squeezed the trigger.

What I did was move into education. It was always in the back of my mind as a pre-retirement gig. I just retired at the end of May. There is a lot of nonsense in education, but the only way to improve it is for people who understand life to go back and teach. The worst of the teachers I met...

Sorry about the problems and circuitous route you got here, but welcome to the TYM family and TBN as well. Good point on dealers. I chose one 80 miles from me rather than either of the other two 40-50 miles away. I was just in your neck of the woods last week. I was through Norfolk down 81...

I wonder if California has more (and more successful) life coaches per capita than other places? It seems like a trend that would emanate from Hollywood area.

The manufacturing problem is a lot like the great TP shortage during the troubles. The factories for producing grease have a fixed capacity X tubes per hour. They can make the same amount summer or winter. If they built more capacity to meet summer demand, they would have equipment and people...

I've used the same insurance company in 4 states over 35 years. State law has a big impact on what and how coverage works. Despite using the same company with the instructions to use the same coverage, it may not be possible. I highly encourage everyone to read the policy, don't just listen...

Ah, but when the bids are from 3 different dealers that are selling the same brand the differences are negligible. I know the forest service in NM is the exception that proves the rule. In general, federal purchases are a boondoggle. Bids can easily be manipulated. Want to ensure you get JD...

TYM has had a 110 HP machine for awhile and rolled out a 130HP machine recently. Hard to sell to close minded people, but TYM is doing fine without that little section of SE MI apparently. As economy worsens, people on average tend to buy lower priced goods. That would mean trouble for JD...

Where we live for now in the city it is 94 at 10:30pm. 42% humidity. Where we will soon live 150 miles east is 84 degrees and 85% humidity. This time of year I miss the dry heat of Vegas.

I'll be out there in the morning.

Sounds like the dealer wants to move the 394, but for your needs it may be a bit light on the PTO HP.

In my experience, netting and twine are cut off manually when deployed into a field or feeder. It then needs to be disposed of in a landfill (or melted, but that is probably illegal).

I am just spitballing here, but cedar may work well because it is naturally resistant to insects and weather.

Not sure if this will help, but here is a picture of my 574. You can zoom in to see the lever pretty well.

Hahaha...its 98 degrees temp here now and climbing to probably 102 or so. 'Real feel' is 110. I'm sure there will be days when I wish I had a cab, but 15 of my 18 acres are heavily wooded. Fortunately, I can choose when to work as I am retired and don't need to live off of my 'farm' income.

Looks like mine, but I don't have the fishtank on top. Of course, if I still lived up where you do, I'd get one too!

Are you far from Nashville? LSE seems to have lots of inventory. Always dealing online, but no idea how they are in person.

Do you mind saying what part of the country?

My dealer is the same way. They even lowered the price on the 4820/5520 to match. So far, I'm still happy with my choice. Of course, like most of us, we don't have a long term side-by-side comparison and tend to confirm our own bias. No way the factory bolt would still be there after...

I still wish they sold the black version they had in Europe?

I think in this case I would go with red or white. :)

When I started looking, they were pushing the '54' twins as premium tractors. Maybe due to Yanmar engine? If I recall correctly, the specs were different, but not really better than the 494/574 twins. Unfortunately, I never got to see one. The dealer in Longview didn't like the Yanmar...

I thought TBN was a life coach!