Search results

The leaf is young. I took it off of the tree on Saturday.

I'm pretty sure it depends on if you get a good luck now or a bad luck now. :)

What's all that light colored dirt everywhere? Looks like it will muck up your rig.

It is on our place in NE Texas. In the Pineywoods. I don't have a picture of the bark. I'll be back out there on Sunday, I think.

Buyer's remorse is real. You can get much cheaper units, but they are made in US by Chinese companies with Chinese parts. So, you pay huge or support the CCP. Or, you drive an old jeep and pretend it is the same.

I think the last sentence says a lot. The CEO is going back to Korea. People tend to assume that people from other countries like being in whatever other country they are assigned rather than at home. While that may be true for some, most often it is a hardship to be assigned many miles from...

I like butter. I also like peanut butter. I also like bacon. In some recipes, I can use butter or bacon fat. In others, I can use butter or peanut butter. In some cases, only one of these options is acceptable. My point here is that it is just silly to expect one vehicle to do everything...

It is about 3" X 5"

I just started watching 12 O'clock High.

Here's a picture of a leaf from a tree (or cluster of trees) in my private 'forest'. I am pretty sure it is an oak (but I'm no expert). What kind of oak is it? Or is it something else?

I'm retiring in 2 months. What it means to me is that I will only be working on my farm for my family. We don't need to make a profit. It is a labor of love. It also means I can work when I feel like working and on what I want to work. (Most of the time)

No, they have an agreement for TYM to manufacture a couple of models for Yanmar. TYM already has some models with Yanmar engines. The advantage for Yanmar is to broaden their offerings and get their brand out to more operators. Word of mouth spreads. People will care less that 'Bob" has a...

LLC is a Limited Liability Company. Not a Corporation. We currently have one for the farm and I've been part of an S-Corp as well. One of my banking jobs was processing small business loans and dealing with all types of entities. There are significant legal and tax differences among the...

I think they are also conflating axle problems from heavy loads with the more likely culprit...using "4wd" inappropriately.

Truth. For bigger businesses, leases provide advantages. For most of us, they are not a sound choice.

I think part of the problem for Yanmar is that they have a premium tractor at a premium price. While they have a long history of quality, the market (average consumer) doesn't know them. Typically, foreign manufacturers come into the US with a low price point until they establish a network and...

That is my point. You are looking at this from the perspective of a small business owner (or an individual salesperson). Individual customers truly matter and that's a good thing. Big businesses, like manufacturers and finance companies look at a much broader perspective. It is hard to...

How many of those have dump beds?

I think the problem with this line of thinking is mostly that it assumes the manufacturer and/or the finance company give a rat's backside about your individual deal. I've been there from the finance side and I 100% guarantee the finance company does not care. It is the aggregate that matters...

The pin rating is important for comparison of tractors. The specific number is less important for that purpose. The MT3 47 lifts 110 lbs less AND 15" lower than the T494. To directly compare, you would need to get the capacity of the T494 at the lower height. Given how physics works, it will...

Many things are close. 5520 vT574 (hydros) Pros for 5520: 4 range transmission Hydraulic flow 9.3 gpm (vs 7.66) Width 64.9" v 63.8" Ground clearance 15.5" v 13.8" Faster loader times (due to flow) Metal hood and fenders (if that matters) Rear work light standard Pros for T574 2 pairs...

I looked very closely at them both. For my purposes, the TYM was better. Better lift. More features standard.

Typically, dealerships that are close to a state border will collect taxes for those out of state customers (it is a courtesy, not a law). Unless the buyer is exempt, they are responsible for paying the tax in their local jurisdiction. There are some states, iirc, that require all customers to...

It looks like it would be right on the margins. It may depend on the height of the bed. Another idea would be to lift a few inches and have someone drive the truck away, then you can lower the FEL closer to the ground without moving.

Anyone know a good place to get t posts without breaking the bank? Best I have found is about $1 a foot. I think I need 250 or so. I don't have my spreadsheet handy, so not 100%. Need 7 foot plus.

Sorry about that. The default front tires on my new tractor each have a load rating of 4180. Trac Chief 12-16.5 NHS TL 6PR

Delta stranded me twice in SLC. I will not willingly fly with them again. I don't fly much at all anymore. I have more time than money and genuinely like seeing the country.

Our house in the city is only 15 minutes from DFW. You should have said something. We have room.

Wisteria is in bloom at our place im wald. Seeing young deer on the trail cams. Spring is in full swing.

Dad worked with some of your countrymen. He has an Aussie military hat and sent me a set of 5 -yr- old- sized Aussie camo fatigues for my 5th birthday.

The video, imho, was a backhanded attack on the LS, TYM and Kioti tractors that don't publish that info and lift significantly more than the Kubota. In that regard, JD is not a competitor for Kubota. Both lift less than the others. Most likely, sales people are getting an earful of how the...

I turned 5 when my dad was over there. Tan Son Nhut. He is 91 now. He was a MSgt, USAF at the time. I can remember seeing former POWs returning to Travis AFB when we were stationed there. Even as a 7 year old, I could see how emaciated the returning service members were.

I took this at the dealer where I ordered my T574...they are a legacy Branson dealership. My nearest legacy TYM dealer has formerly Branson units in stock. The other said he could get them. If you zoom around the pictures in back, you will see he still has some with Branson logos and paint...

Could also be the fact that real farmers need their tractors and most of the rest of us can wait. It also makes sense because during the great trouble, Ag sales were down and Cut sales were up.

Gortex is more useful up north. It is not really cold enough down here to take advantage of the benefit. It does touch on a key point...socks are important to fit and comfort of boots.

I reckon you could strip off all of that green paint and rust. Put on a good coat of primer and paint it red. Should solve all of your problems. :)

The biggest direction seems to be to avoid pointing directly at people or parties. I think that applies to obvious allusions to the same. For instance... Using an example from WWII... Discussion about how appeasement helped keep tractor prices down would be OK. Praising Neville Chamberlain...

Lots of hypothetical variables here. If I could get the same tractor at another dealer, I'm gone. If I can get another tractor with which I will be happy at another dealer, I'm gone. If I was stuck with this dealer for some reason, I would find some things to scale back. Hypothetically, if...

It is back.

Muhammad for President! Doh!!! :)

I can prove it. I have an AG exemption for both property taxes and sales taxes in Texas. They gave me a fancy number and a nifty 'card' with which to prove it. I doubt I will ever need to worry about it, but I have proof, just in case. :)

There are some implements that have higher minimum flow...some FEL PHDs or tree shears.

We split the difference and got what Toyota calls a 'double cab'. (The bigger one is called CrewMax) We keep the seats folded up and use that area to haul things that don't like the elements. Eventually, that will be for the dogs. Had to flip one down for the first time Saturday as we had dinner...

Sounds like someone was being ignorant or lazy. Littering does not have to be seen by the police. Like anything, it is just a matter of how hard you want to push. Video evidence seems to be good. Ultimately, the punishment will be so light it is probably not worth the time. Anonymously...

I appreciate all of the advice, suggestions and thoughts on buying a tractor. I put a down payment on a TYM T574H with box blade, forks, and 3rd function. All of that for just under $32k. It should be here in a couple of weeks. Maybe by Easter. Things that changed due to advice...

Last week the insulation guys stopped in and got the lower half of the house done. I'm hoping they will be done with it today. Drywall should get done this week..God willing.

All.told, I have lived about half of my life in North and half in South. This problem is not regional. It happens everywhere.

Using that as a basis, Landpride (RC1872 -737 lbs) is "better" than County Line (RBRC602CL - 623 lbs) and King Kutter (72" Flex Hitch - 710 lbs), of course those are not rated for 2" like the LP. When you compare the LP to similar cutters they are lighter. Just the ones I found that cost less...

This one is not exactly pocket sized, but maybe a coat pocket...

Dad gave me his old D70 for my birthday (many years ago). He had upgraded to a newer better Nikon. A few years ago we bought a simpler Nikon B500. It takes better pictures than the D70, but doesn't have the ability to swap lenses and that sort of thing. I miss the old days of real...

I just put in an order on a 55 HP TYM. I said the same thing initially. Another poster here got me to look at a dealer 80 miles away. I doubted all the way to the bank. The prices and features are so much better than you will get with any of your close by dealers, I would consider expanding...

Website shows 4 in Montana, but appears most are in the West. Big Tex was (is?) the biggest Branson dealer. Keno is in PNW and seems to do a lot nationwide. LSE in Nashville also seems to have a wide footprint.

If you like those models, they are TYM made. I think the 22L and 25L are basically T254s with different engines.

Let's start with, generally, where are you? How did you get a TYM, but have no dealers? Sometimes, telling the story can help people figure out how to best respond. I know some dealers are essentially 'nationwide'.

Connection fees are what consumers pay. Those feeding excess power into the grid want to be paid better than those producing more (and more consistent) energy. As a producer, you have to pay for your share of the lines and upkeep to transmit your power to others. And yes, the cost includes...

So, the utilities have invested in the power production and distribution over many years and are fully capable of producing enough power, but you want to force them to pay for less efficient production methods? Much better to build nuclear facilities, they are more efficient and take up...

This is a common misperception. While 'cards' may be a relatively new tool, credit is not. In rural communities (which were most communities prior to 1900 or so), credit was frequently extended by merchants because for most farmers cash only rolled in once a year. There was an acceleration...

You can build one on Mahindra website.

Are your utilities publicly held? Our water is a municipal utility. Power is privately held.

I have had a series of fire tablets over the years. They have some problems because of the variation of the OS. Some apps just will not work well. Once the current one dies, I will try to get a high end Samsung.

Technically, they belonged to the IH dealership my uncle and dad owned. They were red and white. Uncle's had a white roof, ours was red. Otherwise, they were identical.

My lack of enjoyment from 'fixing' things is reason number 1 I chose to buy new. Sounds like you enjoy that sort of thing. Congrats!

Always interesting to see how people self-define "truck". In was thinking pickup truck, but it quickly went to SUV and grain/commercial style trucks. So far, I love my Tundra (2017 SR5). I would like it more if I had never driven something with a couple more creature features. Had a '91...

I should have a trailer soon...should already have it. My trailer is not for the tractor, though. As it is if I loaded the tires or had a cutter or tiller attached, I would exceed my truck ability. Short answer is yes, I have ratchet straps and chains.

It's 80 miles away.

Now I have to figure out how to get it to my property. I can have a 3rd party they coordinate with do it for about $240. I might be able to rent a car hauler for about $85. Truck can tow 9900lbs. Tractor is right about 5000, a car hauler will be what, 2400? Box blade and forks are about...

I ordered a T574H.

It was cool to see both types side by side. If you zoom, you can see they still have both old and new on the lot.

Big Tex has some of the old and new versions on the lot. Not just the stickers, changed the paint, too.

Thought you might like to see this...the 'new' 5520. It has the TYM red.

I just put my money down on one. Should be 2-3 weeks or so. The cylinders on the tym are 2.5" diameter. The equivalent former Branson models' is 2". The Branson models have more flow so will move faster.

I have never run the battery out on the weed Wacker. Chain saw? Yes. I will run out of gas well before the 2Ah battery will. My weed wacker does not draw much, so that will last more than 2 hours. I have two batteries, but never need more than one for those tasks. I think if you need to...

I can understand why that is important up there. Not very useful here. With the kids all grown, I don't need that much seating either! Did remind me I need to get new wipers on my truck.

Thanks for the reminder. A couple of other things...we considered a Cross trek or a Forrester, but on the 2018, only the Outback had electric seats. Switching brands can definitely make driving more challenging. In all fairness, if the home boss would go for it, I would trade the Outback for...

The Echo battery unit can handle the overgrown fence line. I use a little heavier line and it will handle light brush with no problem. It has a two speed setting switch as well as variable speed based on trigger pull. On 'fast' it will compete with all but the large commercial units. I...

Sorry, that is just fundamentally false. Mismanagement of assets is causing a loss position for mismanaged banks. Well-managed banks understand inflation and will and have adjusted their portfolios accordingly. Don't assume these are indicative of all, or even most, banks. The risk here is...

Dad retired out of Travis, right there by Cowville and Fairfield. I'm only 15 minutes from DFW for the next few months anyway. Pretty sure they had to bring it back because they forgot to fill out the customs forms. :)

So if I understand correctly... And that is a big IF, since the T574H has lower hydraulic flow than the 4820H, I should not need to do the same?

2018 Outback Limited - bought it new because the 0% was cheaper than buying a lightly used at 5%. Only has about 55k on it (less driving due to lock downs and change in commute from 35 to 8 miles). It has become our daily driver since we traded the 2020 Prius Prime for a 2017 Tundra. I am...

That is what they are saying, but that is categorically NOT what caused the bank failure. Poor management that was too focused on other things rather than competence led to it's failure. The problem was not the Fed. It was the idiocy of the decision makers at the banks for not acting prudently.

We cannot really discuss the real problems with the Fed here on TBN. Nothing fundamentally bad about low interest rates. High interest rates are one way to shrink the money supply and combat inflation. You cannot fix inflation without economic problems. Prevention is key. Two main factors...

Haha...I use BRK as an example for my students. Individual shares are very expensive for an entry level investor. Mainly because Buffet doesn't believe in splitting stock. One of the few things I admire about him. To be fair, I completely agree with buying and holding, but it only makes you...

Very deceptive title by Mike. The name is gone, but you can still get all of the models and a lot more dealers. This is 100% a good thing for both Branson owners and TYM.

I think you had it right the first time. Your truck (like mine) has a receiver. Some people and companies erroneously call that a receiver hitch, but unless you have something inserted in the receiver that can attach (hitch) to a trailer, it is just a receiver. The 'bar' with one or more...

transitory adjective tran·si·to·ry ˈtran(t)-sə-ˌtȯr-ē ˈtran-zə- Synonyms of transitory 1 : of brief duration : TEMPORARY the transitory nature of earthly joy Since all time is relative, you are 100% correct. Compared to millennia, yes transitory works. When we do our home budget, $20 is...

My trees make a nice bed of needles that prevent many other things (like lawns) from growing . No need to mow or pick up branches before I mow. Either remove the trees or remove the lawn. Which do you like better?

I've been to Tillamook, near the coast, but not this place. My hometown has a small cheese factory. They mostly made colby, though. Too mild for me. Wisconsin, though. Lots of options and all good. I definitely appreciated the humor on this one. Thanks for the tip!

I think the bigger issue in their case is that they hired and catered to people because of their feelings and demographics rather than their financial acumen. Anyone with a tiny understanding of Finance would have seen that coming. The only solution to inflation is to shrink the money supply...

Thanks for the pre-advice. Pads 1st, wax 2nd.

Mr. Willy, I am sorry you have suffered such a loss. We have lived in both Wisconsin and Texas, too. If you need anyone to talk to, you have 'family' here.

You may be able to sell it here.

I have the electric version. It is a beast and doesn't have the noise or engine issues of the gas model. 58v power.

Nothing wrong with foreign. Sorry, I have special problem with a company that mimics the name and location of another business to trick people into thinking they are something they are not. Pretty sure the made in USA stickers are also made in China. :)

Lots of potential variables on the basic question. You answered some of them for your situation. For bigger AG tractors that get used for paying the bills, I don't think you will see the same shift in supply or demand. Buy when it is best for your own timing. If you are going to finance, the...

The Federal Reserve, like the Post Office, is a quasi-governmental agency. All you need to do to fix the Fed is get the Government out of it.

Fortunately, there is no place to put fuel on mine! Haha

I'm shooting for 1 about 55" or so. My tractor will be about 64" wide. Since most of my work will be trees and brush, I'm thinking a root grapple with 2 lids.

As long as people go in with the full knowledge of where they come from and don't mind supporting the Chinese, be my guest. $450 today would be a good price.... 8 years ago? Not worth the difference to me.

Show off! :)

I had a small echo gasser and now have the 58v electric. I highly recommend the battery one. The extra weight is more than made up for by the lack of ripcord. Sometimes, starting the gas one wears you out before you get cutting. See if your dealer will let you try one for a day.

You do understand that business taxes are a political shell game, right? Only people can pay taxes. Every business must pass those taxes on to a combination of customers, employees and owners (be they stockholders or sole proprietors). Any dollar the 'business' pays means lower wages (or...

This! Too few dealers understand that loyalty and word of mouth are worth far more than a few extra bucks up front. You make more money by establishing relationships than by selling a tractor for an extra grand.

Two separate issues here. The 'HOA' for maintenance and cooperation is voluntary. With only 1 of 14 being a problem with that, I'd probably just maintain the whole road. If others start to back out, then everyone just maintain their stretch. You probably cannot enforce much on that as it...

No worries. I just wanted any future readers to be less confused. Most of my property is trees, so hay will never be on my radar. I think I can live with unhooking the side link when I need it.

Thanks. The 3rd function (for FEL/grapple) is definitely going to be installed at dealer prior to delivery. The TYM comes partially plumbed for 3rd function. $1100 installed and the parts are most of that. This question is more about the replacing the top and side link on the 3pt hitch with...

Unemployment rates are twisted. You need to evaluate the total number of employed people. Unemployment only measures those who are actually looking for work. The emperor has no clothes.

Every time I get my ducks taped it tears off too many feathers.

I don't know about that. I grew up around 45.2 degrees N. latitude. We grew watermelons up there and temps usually get down to -30 F (or worse) every winter. Of course my mom also managed to keep a peach tree alive up there for a while (even produced fruit). Maybe it was just her green thumb.

In general, when the economy gets tight, luxury goods suffer the most in favor of inferior goods. In economics, luxury and inferior have little to do with quality, just perception. For instance, a woman may buy a 'brand-name' purse when things are good, but find a higher quality, but...

Before the internet, companies just spied on each other with secret shoppers to adjust prices. Not really new, just faster.

This is a 17 year old thread...btw

Grandpa had a 1938 GMC pickup that worked like that. I haven't seen it since he died in 1979.

Only if you like imported Chinese junk. Pass

We have 3 Discount Tire stores within 3 miles here in the city. They are not all the same. They all have done some work on our cars over the years. The work itself has always been good. The only problem is that some of go beyond 'advice' and try to force you to put new tires on the rear...

I guess it would really depend on my location. Beet juice if I was up north. Water with washer fluid will work down here.

3% was the 50 year average. Hardly a passing trend. Accept that this is bad. It will get worse. (Inflation rate)

My research put Express Steel as the best option for 48" 4k forks. <$800

High torque and low weight... How does that work out on a tractor?

I 100% hate this idea. If it were up to me, squatters rights would be declared unconstitutional. Essentially, it is government taking without compensation (5th Amendment violation). Just because the government isn't keeping the property doesn't change the fact that the government is taking it...

I have no reason to be cynical, but after going through years of Cub Scouts with my boys, I am always a wee bit skeptical about this stuff. I really hope the kid did the work and I am happy for him. Too many times I saw dads do 100% of the work and 'win' derbies for their kids. This is not...

I saw one just outside of the nearest town on Saturday. I've noticed them a couple of times lately. I didn't realize they were even in East Texas. Maybe we can start a program to increase the population.

Mine isn't quite that bad, yet. Popped out of the socket in a rugby match. Went right back in, but pain for weeks and now it has a 'hitch' when I rotate it. That was almost 40 years ago. I probably need surgery on my back as it always hurts. I tend to avoid treatment until I really cannot...

Nice. 6-8' would be fine. 30-40' will still be shorter than my pines.

574. I cannot pass up the extra HP for only about 1500 more. My only problem now is getting complete prices from my 3 dealers.

As a tangent, I am looking for a good screen to plant along my property on the side adjacent to the road. Maybe these would be a good option for me?

Wife finally made a firm commitment. This time next month. Thanks for rubbing it in, though. ;)

I think for many people it is not how much you lift in your bucket, it would be with forks or a grapple.

Everything is a trade-off. 1/3 more weight , but 50%+ more strength. So, the purchaser needs to determine if they are more likely to need another 100lbs lifted to a specific height, or more likely to 'tweak' their grapple. I'm solving the problem by getting a tractor that can lift...

Act of Nature is mostly about insurance and their ability to deny a claim. Ultimately, legal responsibility comes down to a jury. Unless your state has an affirmative law that prohibits suits like this, civil suit could follow. You could ultimately win a case, but who wants a court battle?

Some places may offer both E10 and E15. But smaller stations may not be able to carry so many mixtures. Study the history of modern ethanol use. It was not driven by agriculture, it was driven by the 1970s oil crisis. Corn was already in high demand as people (and to a larger extent)...

No guarantee of that either. A while back, IH was the #1 brand. Now they are a 3rd tier subsidiary of Fiat. Case was a minor player back then. Heck, Deere started off selling implements (plows, specifically). History is riddled with brands that folded up or got absorbed by others. Who...

Property laws are mostly state laws, so unless someone is in your state or studies your state laws, it will be a 'best-guess'. I would definitely remove the trees, starting with the ones most likely to cause harm to people or property. If the guy who planted them did so on your side of the...

If I had my choice, the nearest Branson Dealer would merge with the two closest TYM dealers. Effectively, the TYM dealers would become satellites of the Branson dealer. The decals change as the old inventory sells and is replaced with new. The way I see it, the move is good for everyone.

Will it look something like this when you are done?

If that was to me, I was just talking about the bucket. The data is on the website. The 35 series is still being made, not past tense. :)

He was finally executed. I wonder how many people died because of the Burger Court's decision in 1972?

Not sure which CUTs you mean. The 20 series has a 9.5 cu. ft. bucket. The 494/574 has 11.3 cu. ft. bucket. Those are pretty big CUTs. The 35 series is not any bigger than the 20. The 454/554 do have a 13.8. I couldn't find info on the bigger CUT/Utility (654/754). The 1104 has a 19+...

Good info. One of the bits of misinformation that floats around here sometimes is that Kubota (or anyone) requires you buy 'their' insurance. That would be illegal. They can require your asset is covered by insurance while there is a lien, but not which company underwrites the policy. If...

My oldest did his Master's Thesis on switch grass as a biofuel (ChemE). His project was attempting to make the extraction process more efficient. Ultimately, there was only so much that could be done to make it cost effective, and it wasn't.

Pricing is only half of the battle and you don't know until it is too late if the company will pay for everything. My Allstate has never required me to go to the glass place to get repairs or replacement. They have come to the house and to my office when I worked in the city. Wife and I...

If I have to buy a snowblower, I think we have bigger problems than too few remotes.

I'm not 100% sure, but I think Oklahoma must have a law that requires ethanol free to be sold. Our oldest went to OU, so we took more than a few trips there. Seems they had ethanol free and it was often same or less than blended.

Like @jyoutz, we have had Allstate for 33+ years. Insurance is useless until you need it. Prices are tricky. You can pay low rates and then when you need to file a claim, your savings go away. We had our roof replaced for free ($19k savings) a few years ago. We have lived in 4 states...

One of the few things we disliked when we lived in Wisconsin was the gas laws. Prices are artificially high and change (sometimes dramatically) when they shift from one season to another.

I really like the dump bed on my jeep...and the ride is awesome.

Mine is not that big, only 30x40x16. Has a lean-to 20x8, at the shoulder. 8' x 10' rollup door for tractor under that. (west side). 16' x 8' door offset on the south side. Too many doors and I would not have room for work bench and storage. This way I can get a breeze from a couple of...

Mother Nature is giving us a sound and light show to celebrate. Es ist windig!

When the annual week of "winter" is over.

Reviews have to be read closely. Some can be valuable, but you need to wade through the clueless and the paid endorsements. Many times the complaints show the ignorance or bias of the writer, too. A minor problem gets one star, etc. I look for trends in the comments. Anecdotal evidence is...

Don't blame your co-op. The 'grant' means that local, state and/or federal officials 'granted' another company exclusive access. In no way did they get any kickbacks or benefits from that. They are just looking out for your best interests. :rolleyes:

The only real problem with the original premise is the misperception about resale. When you look at resale as a % of what you paid, there is effectively no difference. Sure Kubota and Deere will get more at resale, but will cost proportionally more to buy. For what you are doing, find the...

Sounds like you had a dealer with a less than competent mechanic. Dealer, unfortunately, backed/believed his guy. Sounds to me that once TYM was brought in, they stepped up and tried to make it right AND hooked you up with a (most likely) better dealer. That dealer in Murfreesboro is internet...

We are getting the same type of setup. Propane generator. It would be natural gas if we could have tapped one of the lines crossing the property.

He's got the 4820, though. I think the 3pt linkage may be a bit different.

Definitely something wrong then. Bad wire or interference somewhere along the way. Sorry you are dealing with it.

Is your service better when you are plugged in, rather than on wifi? The fiber should improve bandwidth to the router, but the WiFi may be the weak link. I always wire the desktop. Faster speeds directly wired and less traffic on the wifi.

Nice. I wonder if the same one will fit the T574. Somehow, I think there are enough differences that I cannot just follow your lead.

Like Arly said, different vehicles for different jobs. Are you driving on relatively flat trails that don't get muddy? Take a car. Need to haul stuff on the same road, take a mini truck. Need a dump bed...that's extra. Have wide, but poorly maintained trails, with a solid base? The RAM...

In theory, this would be correct. Wife did as you say and bank checked, but the scam was deeper. The bank is not going to eat the loss. Get law enforcement involved. Otherwise, you avoid the scam, but the scammers keep coming.

Always good to have country dogs in at least pairs. Coyotes also want to avoid being injured themselves. They will not take on a pair of GSDs or similarly sized/capable 'pets'.

I'm not sure if you are saying the T654 will go away or the 20 series. The T494/T574 share the engine with the 20 series. I believe a big part of the reason TYM bought Kukje was for direct access to the engines. I think it would be practical for them to merge the best features of the 20...

We opted for a custom metal building on wood frame. We are also only a few months from completion. Our retirement plan was always to be done working when our youngest graduated HS. That was this past May. I wish we could sue China for the money and stress they have cost us. We are at least...

We have the house pre-wired with Cat-6 Ethernet to avoid dead spots for internet access. I am no expert, but I am much more experienced and trained with computers and networking than other technical skills. I can hardwire my desktop and will have Ethernet jacks throughout, I can also plug in...

You are giving me ideas. As we plan our layout, perhaps putting the garden adjacent to the chicken coop, we could put in an access panel (similar to a dog door). This would let them 'free-range' but on a limited basis.

Hahaha, by your title, I thought maybe this was a political post. I am typically extra cautious, so I would probably do a complete oil change in case debris got in. Better safe than sorry.

Nice idea, but the WiFi needs a signal, too. The first idea was to use the cell for internet access. Starlink might be an option some day. Our house and shop are both metal.

So we 'discovered' that despite having decent cell signals on our property, in the new house, not so much. So, I've been looking into cell boosters for the house. Anyone use one and have any recommendations on makes/models or features. Like most people, we want to get the most for the least.

It seems to me that businesses charge different prices regionally all of the time. What seems to be the sticking point here is that Skylink actually was honest about it. I get the perspective that makes some people feel they are subsidizing others. Personally, I find it refreshing that a...

How they got my wife was that they needed her to take some of the cash from the cashier's check to pay the carrier to deliver. She sent that out (against my advice, btw) and then the cashier's check was dishonored about a week later. (despite being 'confirmed' prior). You cannot deposit n the...

My wife got burned by a similar scheme when attempting to sell an antique bed. It is 100% a scam.

Just plant replacement trees. We have a pine plantation, such as it is. Rather than clear cut, as is typical, we will select cut and replace every tree . My plan is to get a small sawmill to process some myself. Wife is not 100% onboard yet.

Haha, I Know that will be the best I can expect. My art skills rival a 3 year old. Function over form is my unofficial motto.

I know this may be heresy, but I would kind of like them to merge the 4820/494 and 5520/574 into one model that takes the best from both. I have been diving into them as I get ready to purchase. The 20 series seems a little more refined and solid. It is wider and has more ground clearance...

Thanks. This part, I completely understand. I didn't grow up on a farm, but I grew up in an agricultural family in an agricultural community (nearest town > 10k was 45 miles away; 100k was 2+ hours away). My mom is one of 8. Her siblings families in order: pig farmers, nurse/teacher, dairy...

48" used bucket on tractor house for under $400. I would probably go that way. I can use the bucket for other things, too.

The difference is that the used compacts are priced nearly as high as new and most don't have warranties.

I think the uncertainty is probably unfounded. TYM has made considerable effort to absorb Branson. They could have just dropped the models and kept the engines. The US HQ is moving to the former Branson site and it is being expanded. I have had better communication from the Branson/TYM...

We are almost done with our 40x30x16 shop. Fans up high with motion sensor switches. Final electrical is all that is left. Should be wrapped up next week. I'm not sure what brand of fan, left it to the contractor on that. Wife had big ass fans added in the warehouse of a small factory she...

Haha...they don't make RK together. The RK tractors are nearly 100% direct ports of the T224, T264, T25, T394, T454 and T554. They use Yanmar engines, but Yanmar has nothing to do with the design or building of the tractor. TYM also makes the T754 for RK, but it uses a Deutz engine. This...

Not really first hand but my daughter had had monaural hearing loss since somewhere between ages 2 and 4. She is 24 now. The type of hearing aids available over the counter can do nothing. Amplifying static is just louder noise. Essentially, what the doctors use in her situation picks up the...

Given the mess that hiring has been since 2021, we will probably see more. The problem is not entirely new, though. I remember when I was a kid, my cousin explained that his motorcycle dealer would intentionally leave minor problems for him to find. It was supposed to teach him how to fix...

Yes, lets be honest. Cherry picking a selection of oil companies and lumping their 'profits' together is called sensationalism. There are two primary reasons why profits are generally up. 1) Inflation. It lifts prices in the present, but past purchases do not change. Same reason that homes...

One approach may be to see what types of dealers you have within a reasonable distance. Of course, how far is reasonable is a variable only you can define. You can get bigger, more powerful tractors for less than a CK, the problem is the backhoe. Those things are $7k or more. It can be done...

That's where I'm getting down to brass tacks. The T494 comes standard with 2 sets. The 4820 says you can have up to 4 sets (optional). I reckon you can add more to the T494, too. I'm also not sure what type are 'standard'. I'd rather get what I need at purchase time as none of them are close...

Nope, they are just being greedy. ;) Next move for those states will likely be to start regulating gas stations out of existence. You can buy the car across state lines, but if gas cannot be found locally... Eventually, people will grasp the futility of trying to force conversion. Let's...

@Muhammad Oh wise and gifted leader, is this something than can be accomplished?

This is from 16 years ago. The op hasn't been back in 4 years.

Thanks. I haven't seen a side shift on a box blade, but I haven't looked for one either. The grapple can use the 3rd function that is already plumbed. I'll never have or need some of the cool stuff @ovrszd has. A 6' brush cutter is plenty for the few acres that are not forest. I may...

Sorry, I'm serious. Why the 3rd remote?

Do tell? Why? One for up/down, one for side to side....do I need one for paint the fence? The T494 is already set up for the 3rd function, so you don't lose one if you jury rig it.. What am I missing?

Outside the box?....hold my beer. You know those baby jump seat things you can suspend in a doorway? You may need to duct tape a couple together for a 4 year old. Take the door off of one side of the cab. Bolt that bad boy on the cab, slap a fb helmet on her head..maybe some knee pads and...

Woo Hoo! Why are you posting? You should be playing, I mean working, with it!

I'm getting 2 remotes regardless of which model I get. They are standard on the T494 and will get added to a 4820. Sorry for the confusion, I knew the OEM didn't make them, but a good dealer can source parts cheaper than an individual and installation for an expert is faster and better (I know...

I suppose these are technically parts, but they attach to the tractor, so apologies if this is poorly placed. I am about to pull the trigger on a T494H (maybe a 4820H or T574H). I want to get a hydraulic top and side link. My primary use will be box blade work on driveway (200-300 ft) and...

TYM owns Branson's parent company, Kukje. As of this year, they folded the Kukje and Branson names into TYM. Dealers from either brand can order from both lines. I literally was just quoted on both TYM and Branson from the same dealer. T494H and 4820H.

With four hungry cylinders and a crop in the field...

It will be Interesting to see about JD. There is a huge difference between the AG tractor and big machinery business and the CUT/SCUT business that most of us engage in. Big stuff tends to get government contracts and is insulated. I would like to see the data over the next couple of years...

I watched that earlier today. The important part is that TYM is growing stronger and they specifically pointed out that the Branson units are not going away anytime soon. When the economy tanks, people tend to buy substitute goods. Lower priced brands tend to do better than the pricey ones in...

Engine is Yanmar, but tractor is by Branson. Maybe try in that forum, too?

We have two lines of battery operated yard tools. The Echo 58v is a beast. We have two batteries and chargers and can swap them out easily. I took down a 20-24" pal in my backyard with the 16" bar. It was a lot of work and went through more than one battery. The limitation right now is not...