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That isn't exactly true. Engine rebuild parts are readily available. Clutch kits are also available. The 2 cylinder gasoline engines have been used by Deere for many years with parts available. Duplicate manuals are also available. The later 440ic version came with an option for a 2...

I don't actually use a power splitter. All of my splitting has been by hand. a neighbor rents one once a year. And the rental always starts and works well. And tows well. I looked at a splitter at the local building supply store yesterday. I didn't see anything with a speed recommendation...

The link above is broken. Here is the company: https://www.carry-ontrailer.com/ I haven't paid much attention to the company. It appears as if they have distributed manufacturing across the USA. And a whole bunch of different models. So your exact trailer model would be pertinent...

A lot will depend on how much you're using the tractor. It is awfully nice to run out and jump on the tractor and it will go. If you're using the tractor a couple of times a year, to mow 5 acres, perhaps it really doesn't matter. If you're plowing and planting 1000 acres every year, then...

It may well depend on the bridge, and the purpose. A public access bridge may well be different from a private access bridge. If it is a main access bridge for a person's house, it might require a building permit filed with the county. That may be a place to look for information. If it is...

What age of tractor, and what are you planning to do with it? Here may be a rough idea of what you might consider. Others may have a more precise timeline. Pre-1900's... Steam? Perhaps Kerosene. 1920's, 1930's, Doodlebugs, early Fordsons, etc. Steel wheels. 1940's to 1960's. Lots of good...

I went to a farm tractor pull in Salem/Brooks Oregon a couple of months ago. An old army jeep tried to do it. It just didn't have the weight or gearing to compete against the tractors, and I don't think it even got started with moving the sled. So, you have many things to consider including...

How old are you wanting? Check for Craigslist, Facebook, all the normal places. Also hunt for local Farm Auctions. Everything is a lot simpler with the older tractors than newer ones. However, there will be few computer hookups to tell you what is wrong with them, so you'll be on your own to...

Your water level looks low. Is there a good place to ford the creek? Perhaps doing some mulching. Did you specify if you're driving or hauling the skid steer across the creek? It may make a difference. Certainly a heavy equipment trailer would add weight and change the weight distribution...

I asked about it at the local waste transfer site. They have a bin near the metal recycling for the little propane tanks. I suppose I didn't look closely enough to see if they differentiate between propane and oxygen from mini welders.

In this case, the engine was apparently bored, and got new pistons (presumably .040 over). Valves and guides were also supposed to have been replaced. The bill added to the first post indicates everything that should have been done. Stuff still might go wrong, and one can't tell the shop's...

Ahhh... so "seeding" was the step the contractor left out. https://www.instructables.com/Making-an-Exposed-Aggregate-Concrete-Path/ I'm pretty sure we didn't do that when we poured it at Mom & Dad's house. I can try to get some 40 years later photos if you wish. In the archives, there may...

I'm not sure that is the same process. We did the exposed aggregate for the driveway in front of Mom & Dad's house years ago. Basic pour and wash off, I think. It was a long time ago. I think it ended up somewhat like the better patches of the second photo. Not patchy, although there may...

My grandmother planted a bunch of Barberry. Pretty red bushes. Long thorns everywhere. Deer won't touch it. Nothing likes it. Nasty stuff!!!

Is this part of a trade-in? I'd call the dealership back (or go there in person). Ask to talk to the sales manager. Tell him or her straight up that you want your tractor to be prorated as a 2021 model year. If you can't reach a valuation that you agree with, then walk out and go somewhere...

Most firewood splitters are narrow enough that the vehicle lights should be visible around them. One can purchase magnetic lights if one wishes. Oregon allows any trailer with a "loaded weight" less than 1,800 lbs to be unlicensed, but it varies by state. I'm not sure what tires you're...

A couple of years ago an acquaintance was pulling her horse trailer down a two lane "highway". Somebody managed to do a U-turn across the highway, and clipped her right rear fender of the pickup bed. I'm still not quite sure how they managed to do it. 2005 Ford F150 King Ranch, I think...

When I was younger we had an old grain hammer mill. We fed a lot of wheat and barley through it for making pig food. But, it always made a quite a dust storm. Unfortunately my parents gave it away long ago. I'd think some of them would be around, but I haven't seen any at farm sales...

All states require liability insurance in one form or another, although there are a few drivers that drive without it. Collision or Comprehensive insurance is generally required if one has a car loan, but it is optional if the vehicle is owned outright. There may be other things added such as...

I try to avoid driving in snow. However, snow tires (or studs) help a lot. 4x4 with snow tires? I got to drive my Nephew's Honda Insight. It has these little paddle shifters to adjust the regen. Great for in the snow/ice. Just give yourself some room and click it max regen to bleed off...

Are you confounding ABS (anti lock braking system) and TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)? I'm pretty good at seeing/sensing when a tire is low. However, I've been thinking of adding a TPMS to my trailer. Perhaps I'll be able to find a faulty tire before it disintegrates on me. I do like...

One test that you can do is to do a compression test on each cylinder. Do you have glow plugs? That would make it easy to do.

I think that sounds like what one would mostly expect for a rebuild. I have an older Deere that belches oil all over the place, and the oil can go down quickly. Perhaps the shop's advice is best. Keep an eye on the temperature and oil pressure, and just run the tractor for a while.

There may be different types of trailer braking systems and control. However, with classic electric brakes, it should be adjusted to not actually lock up the trailer brakes. And the harder you mash the pickup brake pedal won't matter. Perhaps some systems are better with proportional braking...

Do you have a list of everything that was done to the engine? Bored? Honed? New Sleeves? New Pistons? New Rings? New (or rebuilt) injectors? Valves? Valve Guides? etc. The photo you included of the cylinders looks like it has some rust spots, and I'd be most comfortable if those were...

Assuming the vehicle has collision insurance on it, the insurance companies are a bit odd to deal with. The owner often wants the vehicle post accident to be back "as good as new". That accident looks like it is a fairly straight on accident. Taking out bumper, grill, hood, radiator core...

One might want to blame the accident on the vehicle cutting in front stopping short. However, the off ramp was full, and backing up to the place the OP was driving too quickly to stop. So there was no room for anybody to go. Slow down when one sees a bunch of brake lights and slow or...

Ok, so about: 24.8 Gross HP 20.5 PTO HP Overall width, about 55.1" (may depend on tires, and rim configuration). https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/brochure-sheets/l2501.pdf https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/lp-pdfs/03-standard-l-series-lp-implements.pdf They seem to...

How heavy of a trailer were you using? The B2601 is rated at a little under a ton. Add a bucket and backhoe and it will push it a little over a ton, but it shouldn't really need anything more than a little utility flatbed. Trailer brakes may need adjusting for towing empty, as well as towing...

The Project Farm guy has a lot of good reviews. And, yep, Ethanol, non-Ethanol, and fuel stabilizers. Well worth watching. Non-Ethanol fuel seems much better than the ethanol for small engines left sitting. The improvement from the Lucas fuel stabilizer was very minimal.

I've started using Clear Premium in any small engine that gets infrequently used. However, every year I have to pull apart my lawnmower carburetor and clean it. Rather annoying. So, perhaps the next time I clean the carb, I'll try some fuel stabilizer just before I run the last tank through...

Having some kind of gratuity added to the bill is common in many countries. Italy had it (coperto), and it was not expected to give an additional tip (although they would take it). According to Google, apparently the funds are treated somewhat differently than I would have expected. Some...

I'm not finding the L2301 on the web. There is a B2301, an L2501, and an L3301. The B2301 is rated with a 20.9 engine HP, and 17.5 PTO HP. The L2501 is rated at 24.8 engine HP, 20.5 PTO HP. The L3301 is rated at 33 engine HP, and 26.2 PTO HP. Anyway, I'd probably go with the smaller tiller...

That looks like a nice little tiller. I'm a little surprised it is listed as gear drive. I've got a little Howard with belt drive which always seemed like a really cheap solution, although it seems to work. What brand/model of tractor is it being used with. I really dislike that my 48"...

For cars, I don't think I've ever seen wheel studs threaded into the hub. However, if you can see the back side of the hub/flange, if the stud is pressed in, you'll see a mushroom head on the back side that is larger than the actual bolt diameter. And no flats or Torx for any type of wrench...

As far as pallet forks. I'm seeing several of the local farm/equipment auctions are dumping a lot of them on the market. (Washington, Oregon, California). I assume elsewhere across the country too. A lot of hydraulic skid steer attachments. Forks, Mowers, and a lot of other unique...

This thread popped up a few days ago. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/tree-pullin-stump-diggin-son-of-a-gun.471511/ A lot more expensive than the Titan. However, it also seems to be a multi function attachment, both digging, as well as opening with teeth. Hopefully the company...

Part of the answer will be how you use the tractor, and what a day of downtime at the most inconvenient time and place would mean. If you use the tractor lightly, the tire could be on the tractor for a very long time. Heavy use may also sway your opinion, but perhaps it would simply wear out...

tractordata.com lists the drawbar pull on some of the older tractors, especially crawlers. Sometimes rated in HP. https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/007/3/0/7308-cletrac-ag.html

Is the tire a tube type tire or tubeless? I'd probably glue it back together. Those GlueTread kits are more expensive than I'd expect, but the bare glue tubes are within reason as you probably don't need everything in the kit. I might hunt around for other types of glue too. I was thinking...

Glad things are looking better. I was going to say, Iron for anemia, and Vitamin K for bleeding and platelets. Good Luck

Does somebody on foot operate the auger? In that case, I'd encourage prioritizing safety.

A number of species like Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pines, as well as the Redwoods and Sequoia are relatively fire resistant, at least for the larger trees. Some may have bark that is several inches thick, that will get scorched, but likely is a good enough of insulator that it will protect the...

EVs have been around for over a century. However, the big change has been the move from lead acid batteries in one form or another to higher energy density batteries. There was an issue with laptop computer fires a few years ago, but I think that has largely been resolved. However, society...

Most EVs have a built in cooling system for the battery pack. It likely gets damaged quickly during a runaway heating event. But, perhaps it could be designed to push all the onboard radiator water into the pack, then allow an external hookup if the pipes would be designed to endure at least...

Is that a photo from Hawaii. So, a wildfire, not a Tesla fire. So, the whole house would have burnt independent of an EV parked in the garage, and the heat came from far more than an EV. One issue is the duration. The wildfire burns for hours, although the burn over may be relatively short...

Fundamentally I don't think building codes have changed in 40+ years. Cover the inside of the garage with 5/8" Sheetrock. Not enough to stop a fire from spreading, but only to slow it down a bit. A few changes are GFCIs, AFCIs, centralized smoke detectors, etc. The new centralized smoke...

I do more bucket work with my tractor, and all the low down weight I can get helps. I don't ever run my tractor in snow. A little weight probably helps a bit with traction. You can purchase tire chains for tractors. And, or course, other types of ballast, although tractor weights seem to be...

Looking on the web, there are many 10.00-16 tubes available. However, most also are listed to fit a range of tire sizes. 10.00/11.00 - 15/16 Since the tube sizes are readily available, you might as well just order one. However, tubes expand. That is how they work!!! It is a good point...

For bicycles, small differences in tube sizes are irrelevant. I can't imagine HUGE tractor tires would be all that different. I'll have to look at 16.5" sizes a bit more. The primary difference is a different bead shape (sloped) vs flat for 16". However, that wouldn't necessarily impact the...

Looking on Google and E-bay, most 16" tractor tires are actually listed as 16.1". A few are showing up listed as 16", but it is hard to know the difference. As I mentioned, 16.5" skidsteer tires are common. The beads for all the x.5" rims are sloped, and very different than the standard car...

If you're rebuilding the wheels, Skid Steer wheels are either 10x16.5 of 12x16.5, and would be good wheels and tires. TOUGH. However, they would be a bit of a pain to match the wheel centers. Weld up and redrill? For 16" auto rims, look at vintage hot rod/racing wheels. Also look at off...

Are there any local tractor scrappers? We have a place called Farmland Tractor near Albany, OR. Kind of a funky place. https://www.farmlandtractor.com At one time, they had rows of wheels sitting outside. However, matching a particular model might be difficult without doing some...

The basic specs should be available if one digs deep enough. # Cylinders Bore Stroke Displacement Perhaps Compression ratio. Frequently manufacturers lump several models under the same repair manual, without necessarily specifying the differences, although they may include spec tables. If...

The issue remains that it needs to be a tight fit of shaft into sleeve. I'd personally like a good press fit. And make sure you have good penetration into the shaft that takes significantly more heat than the sleeve. A weld failure like that... a couple of days use... should be a warranty...

Manufactures also likely blacklist the totaled/written off vehicles and tractors. So, the warranty is most likely voided. So, even if a problem is only remotely related to the flood, it may not have any warranty support. You should still get parts, but all service is at buyer expense.

Ok, this looks like an older thread. That tractor went for $17,000 (plus fees?). It looks like it could be an interesting project. However, the tractor has been out of the water for 7 months. One could get lucky and it stayed dry inside, or one could have a rusty corroded mess. Most of...

One of my considerations is to try to purchase equipment that I can tow, which is currently around 8,000 to a max of about 10,000 lbs. Thus... I don't have any equipment with 150 HP. However assuming the OP has a good equipment trailer, use that rating (and the pickup or truck) as part of...

The tines still have a lot of yellow paint on them, and from what I can see look relatively square, so the hours are low. Even fresh paint won't hide badly worn tines. The tiller has had some weather damage with more paint loss form rust than actual use. If painted, then wire brush cleaned...

I've mostly started using 2" ratchet straps rated at 3300 lb working load, and I think 10,000 lb break strength. I just got some that claimed to be for 5 tons, but they are barely heavier than the 3300 lb straps. I tried a couple of smaller straps a year ago. Most of them bent themselves up...

True... somewhat. Make sure when you park your tractor on the trailer that it is parked with the bucket down, in gear and with the parking brake engaged. That'll help for a few feet down the road. If I'm towing 1000 miles, and hitting major mountain passes, I like to add a few more redundant...

That looks nice. U-Bolts? You can also purchase weld-on tie downs that pivot up and down. I always like the bed to be flat so stuff can overhang a bit. Usually in front or in the rear, but occasionally I'll get a pallet that will barely overhang the side. My trailer has a paucity of tie...

I thought I'd look up binders for log trucks here in Oregon. I haven't paid that much attention to them lately, but I know they used the snap type binders years ago. https://oregon.public.law/rules/oar_437-007-1015 https://osha.oregon.gov/OSHARules/div7/div7K.pdf I don't see anything...

I have a 2013 RAM 1500 4x4 with the 3.6L gas engine, and 8 speed transmission (plus 4 low). It really knows how to downshift to get power. I work it pretty hard towing (flatbed utility trailer), and am impressed with the performance. Eventually I'll add airbags or helper springs. I've hit...

The 2023 Insight is listed as 55 City, 49 Highway, 52 Combined. It does reasonably well if one doesn't lead foot it, and one drives a lot in the 30 to 50 MPH range. The 2023 Prius doesn't take as big of a hit on highway MPG, and is rated as 57 City, 56 Highway, and 57 Combined. It isn't...

I don't haul the old Ford much. I was using chains, but may change to ratchet straps, or a combination of the two. Overall, it isn't that heavy, and perhaps even lighter than hauling a pickup. My main attachments go forward or back, and I like to have 2 independent attachments for any item...

How about adding some photos of the tractor. Does it look pristine on the outside? House Paint smeared over bent sheet metal and bad welds? I just picked up an old Deere. The goal is to get it serviceable for some hard use. Then, perhaps open it up later to replace clutches, bushings, etc...

I'm not convinced that "Owner Caused" is always a valid excuse. Manufacturing has to have a certain amount of resilience to prevent this type of catastrophic event. I never like the idea of cars with an oil fill right over the top of the exhaust manifold. "Tasty Wiring" was mentioned...

It could be wiring. It could be something flammable against the exhaust. Once it gets going, it could burn through rubber and plastic quite quickly, and look worse than it actually is. Now, one thing that could have happened. There were questions above about service intervals. Could oil have...

That is what was in the old Deere. The starter turned over very fast, but I think the voltage was a bit too much for the pull switch thingy on it. I think the ignition may be able to handle a bit higher voltage. I'm still reading about different coil resistances. One may be able to also add...

Homeowner's insurance may pay (which may be the insurance that the OP is talking to). One really needs a good diagnosis of what caused the fire. Wiring? Oil? Debris? Overall the photos of the tractor look fairly clean. Design flaw with wire or rubber too close to the exhaust manifold...

3' or 4' doesn't seem that high, but it may depend on the tractor. For visibility one needs it either low, or high, not just in front of one's face. I like to keep the bucket fairly low, but tend to push it up or down to get around trees, fences, or other obstacles. The big point about...

For a small area, I like a tiller better than a plow and disc. You can do a couple of passes if needed. Once you have it ground up, you can try pushing dirt around with the bucket, or a land plane.

We had a pony on a diet when I was young. Tie him to a tree, and everything around it became bare very quickly, although, perhaps not dead, just super short.

With my old Ford, once it gets warmed up, it will shut down and restart just fine if only off for 5 or 10 minutes. So, I usually shut it off if I'm off of it for more than a minute or so. The primary exception is if I need to maintain pressure in the hydraulics, or I am adjusting the...

And a good stick is mighty cheap and makes a very accurate fuel gauge. The old analog gauges are quite tolerant to abuse like getting them wet.

I'm not sure of the full cost of your tractors. But, no doubt that $11K green bump will also depreciate. So 20 years down the line, in many cases the resell value of both tractors will be closer together than that $11K difference. So you'll still lose money. Hopefully a salesperson can...

More hobby use than commercial use. It makes a difference for a person's demands. Nothing I own is new. My Ford tractor is only about 30 years old, and pretty new for me. ;) I'm not expecting much dealer support to get my Oliver running. Not sure about the Massey Harris once I start...

What do most of you do with home workshops and septic tanks? Auto waste? I'm planning on building a new workshop, and doing some auto restoration, generally just me working. Probably some painting. No floor drain (except the shower). Maybe a utility sink, and bathroom sink. However, the...

I don't burn a lot, but will probably do a fire this fall. I consider clean wood fine. The county doesn't want trash burning (no burning plastic, fiberglass, etc). It doesn't hurt to go over the ashes with a magnet.

As always, do the easy stuff first. Belts, Radiator, Water Pump, etc. Do you have oil pressure? If the bearings are squealing, you are in bad shape and could lose a crank or cam. I've never done an oil test. But, that is apparently the new thing, and may well tell you the condition of...

What is the problem with the engine? It looks like the rebuild kits are pretty complete with bearings, gaskets, cylinder liners, pistons, rings, etc. Injectors, injection pumps, hoses, belts, etc, would be separate. I doubt this is a mobile mechanic job, unless the mechanic can snag the...

I don't do a lot of digging or moving dirt with the tractor. Perhaps that will change this summer, although I'm now starting a project of restoring an older Bobcat 610, which may be the new dirt machine. However, the forks are handy for hauling stuff around, unloading, etc. Sometimes some...

Hmmm, Unique way of making those wooden forks. They might be OK for the occasional light duty work, but it would be easy to overwhelm them. I like the concept of quickly just pounding them in, and only supporting the back. I made these a while ago out of used forklift forks that I had picked...

My older Ford 1750 had slightly offset front rims which I flipped outwards. The rear rims were a two-part rim. So, I flipped all the pieces so it was as far out as it would go. It widened the tractor a bit, and feels more comfortable on the hill. The front axle has a free pivot, so all the...

I tried 8 hole pickup rims, and they seemed to hold in place ok. My 8 hole AG rims seem a bit large, but one might be able to do it in a pinch. This video shows a heavier duty Northern Tool changer, however, the photo on the web looks identical to the HF changer One of the problems with the...

I decided to try the HF Portable Tire Changer. I'm not quite sure why it is called "portable", when it is designed to be bolted to a concrete floor. Anyway, I was trying to figure out what to mount it to... and came up with the idea of using a piece of 2" square tubing. The base on the...

I've got a rim that is worse, just a little corrosion around the valve.. I'm thinking a little JB weld should do the trick :D As far as the orange rim above, that looks like a pretty small wheel. Have you looked at trying to get the rim replaced? New, the rim may be less than $200 or so...

I haven't done much with the tractor yet... sorry if the photos look a bit dirty. I think the golf balls were to use on knobs.

If it is sitting on the level, you should be able to pop it out of gear even without the clutch. I presume there should be a 4 speed + reverse transmission gearshift, and a couple of speed rearend (second shift lever). Although, perhaps the Industrial version had something different than the...

To reply to my question. After asking the question, I found this sticker on the baler (IH 47). 3 dashes indicate a grade 5 bolt, per manufacture specs.

Do you have time to tinker with it? I think the 37 and 47 balers are extremely similar, but I don't know all the differences. The 37 was supposed to be a little lighter duty baler. Some 36/46 parts may also interchange. Here is a photo of the needle safety stop mechanism on the IH 47. it...

Ok, so the truck recording was headed northbound on 421. The truck that crashed was heading eastbound on 74. The Google map appears to be a bit obsolete, but shows what the terrain was like a few years ago. The Mapquest map is newer. How fast was the truck going? If it had hit the 421...

I've been looking for a new water tank. Mainly for watering around the yard, although I suppose I do like getting a drink from the garden hose periodically. I saw on Craigslist a 1000G fuel tank with stand for a good price. I like the idea of a 6 foot (or so) stand, although a vertical tank...

Well, the "Dead Tree" still has quite a bit of foliage, now 2 1/2 months later. It does seem to like a lot of water, and my well pump dying a few days after the transplant didn't help matters much. Anyway, it seemed to be stressed, but stable about 2 weeks after transplant so I decided...

Ok, I think I found the "official" answer... at least good enough for me. I found these tires. On the tire, it is clearly marked: 18.4 - 16.1 replaces 18.4 - 16A So, I have to assume this is in fact the correct tire. Thinking a bit more about the split rims, the bead is what holds the wheel...

Here are a couple of photos. My blade turns in the forward direction (as if to push the tractor forward as it is tilling). Right/Left hand blades are alternated.- Curved blade bolted so blade is mounted on side opposite from curved section. Let me know if you need more info. I have no...

Interesting patch job. I assume you are running tubes in the tires. So, it doesn't really have to be airtight, it just has to hold the tube in place, not fall apart, and not damage the tube. I still might have brazed it all in place, but the JB might hold. What I've decided to do on my Toro...

Are there any benefits of tricycles? I remember an uncle used to use one to dig sugar beets, but I don't remember why. I don't think I've ever driven one, but I'm reading about them being much less stable on hillsides, and using a front end loader. So, are there any true benefits of...

Here is the hay trailer that my father built several years ago. There are several advantages over some of the 4 wheeled wagons posted here. It generally tows and backs nicely. No brakes/lights, but it is generally street legal (with follow vehicle), and could have lights added. The Drop...

Ok, I picked up a used International 47 Baler. I'm still testing it. Some of the feeder gears/chainrings were in bad shape, but hopefully I'm getting those straightened out. However, with my test baling, every few knots, I hear a WHAM, and I break a shear pin. There seems to be a stop under...

I flipped the front rims outward on my Ford a few months ago. Then finally flipped the rears to their widest position. I haven't noticed any steering changes. This was before setting the wheels wider. Undoubtedly fronts had hit the stops. If you look closely at the photo, the right wheel...

The shaker mechanism will probably take some abuse. I'm not sure you need a right angle gearbox, but it might not hurt to isolate the shaker from any shafts in your tiller or tractor with belts, chains or a U-Joint. If you have a longitudinal (PTO), perhaps a couple of chains to transmit the...

I just got an IH (International McCormick) 47. What size of shear bolts should it have? Apparently there are 3 shear bolts. 1 on flywheel 1 on feed forks 1 on needle assembly. I bought a bunch of 2", 5/16" bolts. Grade 3, 5, & 8. I think it had a grade 8 bolt in the flywheel, and grade 5...

When I bought my tiller, they told me it only had half a PTO shaft. Fortunately by the time I picked it up, they had found the other half. I just bought a JD Sickle. Got it loaded on the trailer, then started looking for the PTO... half a shaft. And, it turns out that it is rather hard to...

My Ford has a stop on the 3pt height adjustment lever. I don't like it, so I normally push it down to the bottom. This is designed so it only obscures half of the 3pt height adjustment slot, so one can easily push the lever to the side and around. I haven't noticed the 3pt hitch ever...

What do you mean the socket slipped? Have you already rounded the corners on the bolt? Are you using a good quality 6 pt socket? Whatever is tightest fitting, standard, or metric? I've driven sockets onto badly rusted nuts or bolts before. Are these nuts or bolts? Wouldn't heating a bolt to...

If I was falling it, I would fall it to the side of where it is leaning. With, of course a good hardhat on, and never being under the leaning portion of the tree. But, it could still potentially kick around unexpectedly. Having a chain on it to force it to come down if it gets stuck isn't a...

As I mentioned elsewhere, I got really frustrated that all I could find were Dwarf & semi-dwarf trees at the local nurseries. Although, perhaps I should reconsider some of the semi-dwarfs. I've transplanted a volunteer Cherry tree a month and a half or so ago, and assuming it survives this...

Ok, Looking at the tires on my not-quite-new baler. They have some mild weather checking, so I was thinking of hunting down some replacements. Size is: 18.4-16A on a 16" rim 6 Ply Rating 15-16A (Right) 8 Ply Rating 15-16A (Left) (different ply rating is "factory" according to parts...

Ok, I pulled the front engine so I could get to the steering. It is obvious that the previous owner knew he had steering "issues", but failed to fix them. Here's what's left of the flex disk. If I had realized it was so bad, I would have never even have attempted to drive it home before...

I finally got my Freeman 200W home Saturday morning. I've seen some very nice restorations here. But, my main goal is just to get the machine running, functional, and safe. Perhaps I'll slap on some paint when convenient. The thing was supposed to have baled hay 2 years ago. But, suffered...

I was checking the lube notes on my "not-quite-new" Freeman baler. Different manuals apparently are slightly different. In my manual here: Lubrication 9. For balers with centralized lubrication system, use only MLGI type "O" grease. Be sure grease is kept clean. Keep air out of grease...

Ok, I've made some progress on the spring. Against some of the advice here, I decided to leave the origin of the spring (stump) alone, and to design a simple surface catchment just below the spring. Mostly dug out. By planning on a drain at the bottom of my tank, I was able to dig a ditch...

Is that a fuel tank? It would make sense to design a tractor that was easy to refill with Diesel (or gasoline). Some of the smaller tractors locate the tank just under the hood. This would be an ever bigger pain with a cab tractor. From the PDF, it shows the fuel tank below the step...

I've been thinking about trying to develop a small spring for watering my yard and garden. The spring seems to run year-around, and as far as I can tell, the flow seems to be pretty constant at about a half to one GPM. The hill behind my property isn't a very big hill, so I would be leery...

It turns out that Springfield Oregon and Springfield Missouri are very different in the climates. While you may get nice sunshine in the middle of the winter, we can go weeks with clouds and rain every day. In the summer, however, it tends to dry up, with both low rain, and low humidity. We...

I realize the tree should have been dug up a bit earlier. But there was good weather now. I don't have any very expensive transplant machines for moving this one tree. Using the cable and winch to undercut the tree worked quite well. After the undercut, a little dirt was pulled out of the...

I've seen several posts about adding little teeth to one's bucket... I thought tusks would be better. I only had two. I set them a little narrow to suit my needs at this time. I'm not carrying around pallets at the moment, but could redrill my holes if I need to set them wider. If I was...

I haven't had any "size" issues here... But I always shrink my images to about 600x500 or so for posting on the web, then set it for about 70% quality for JPGs (photos). Or, I typically use GIFS for screenshots. I usually target under 100K per file, but don't know the limits here. This...

For a while I've wanted to start a bee hive. I'd like to get a local capture hive, rather than moving bees around the country... hopefully avoiding importing diseases into the area that I wouldn't already have, and would rather have a generally wild bee than a domestic bee. Anyway, Mom has a...

It seems like I'm having a lot of problems finding "Standard" sized trees. In the city, dwarfs might be OK, but I have the space for a nice orchard, so I just don't want to have stunted trees. Anybody else run into issues with finding decent sized fruit trees?

I've been working on trying to dig up a cherry tree for transplant over the last couple of days. Perhaps it is too late in the Spring, but it is good weather. And, I did manage to let the tree get to be too big, waiting longer won't help that. I'm really envying those people that have...

Good idea of a wider axle. It may be a fault of the "compact" tractor design, and could be problematic with many of the smaller tractors, and narrow/wide design so finding a wider front end may be a problem. You would need to match the differential gearing for the 4x4. Were the tire sizes...

That jam would be designed to hit the bolt at a much sharper angle (shorter bolt). Even a Grade 8 bolt would likely bend. You could make a custom wedge shaped block that would bolt onto the hub, but it would still get a lot of transverse stress, especially if you have hydraulic steering...

Some manufacturers "care" a little bit. Some don't. After hunting for the oil filter on my S-10 Blazer, I found a remote mounted filter just under the hood. I usually drop a grease rag under it to catch drips, but it is one of the easiest ones to get to. If there is room in your car, you...

Looking for some Wheelhorse D200 rear rims. 12" diameter. 12" wide. 6 bolt. My tires are 26x12-12, AG tread. Also interested in a Hydro transmission for the D160 to D200 models.

A couple of months ago I picked up an electric Thrift Store Chainsaw. Actually, it was one of the B&D Alligator Loppers. I have a couple of them. They are extremely easy to use. I like the battery powered saws, but not the B&D batteries :yuck: They are rated for small stuff, but I'll...

Now, that is COOL. If only it trailed 3 corn planters with a fertilizer hopper. And, if it was only a little closer to Oregon. No price listed though. http://www.tractorhouse.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=7550245 My question then. By running a chain drive (I assume) in the middle, and 2...

Your choice of connections would depend a bit on how much you wish to use the winch with the trailer. I added a receiver to the front of my Blazer. Made with a piece of channel iron, and a receiver tube. It is more securely connected to my winch than my winch is connected to my bumper or...

I've got a Wheelhorse D200 that I'd like to do some work on this spring. The hydro transmission is strong in reverse. But, it barely has any power in forward. The previous owner messed around with the linkages, so I think they are tight, although I'm not too keen on his work. So, I'm...

The specs don't show much. It just says 5 AC outputs and 1 DC 12V output. Looking at the photos on the Lowes site: Shop Raven 46-in Hybrid Riding Lawn Mower at Lowes.com It appears to have 2 duplex outlets and 1 simplex outlet, all with separate fuses/breakers. One can assume that each...

A picture is worth a thousand words. This appears to be the Farmhand logo. Perhaps the "DUN" is part of a model number. Assuming you have the old bucket as a pattern, and the attachments if needed, I would assume you could adapt a variety of buckets to your loader. So, I'd keep an eye on...

Here is the mounting pic from Steve's link. The ROPS appears to be mounted on the rear cover of the PTO, along with half a U-Bolt around the axle holding on the fenders. The bolts appear to only be in the cover, but you would have to verify that they don't extend into the transmission. I...

Should I ask what the transmission case is made out of? Cast Iron? Is it possible to do a repair that would actually be better than original? I just don't like the idea that anything took the ROPS off of the tractor without taking half the tractor with it. I was looking at my little Ford...

The big thing with many businesses is that inventory is expensive (although I imagine shipping and pulling small orders is also expensive). So the new idea is "just in time". Estimate sales, and get replacement items in just as the item leaves the store. Anyway, for many items the stores will...

Are you bringing it home on a trailer, or having it shipped to you? I.E. Do you have a little time to mess around? If you can lie the bucket flat on the trailer, you may be able to push half the jointer into the bucket, and chain it down, then lift it a bit. It is close enough that I'd try...

Here is a cartoon from the Massey/Hesston site. One would have to expect good right-left symmetry of the bales, assuming one is picking up the windrow in the middle of the baler. However, one might be concerned with top/bottom assymetry. I.E. what happens to the bale when you pick it up...

Ok, I'm looking at 2 twine small square balers. 50 lb bales or so. A couple of years ago, someone baled hay with an inline baler for my mother, and it was a disaster. Not well adjusted baler. Bales were loose. No "flakes" (apparently horse owners like flakes). And a lot of "banana bales"...

Ok, Here are the photos of the rake. Sorry it doesn't look like a hay field this time of year. Perhaps I'll update the photos this summer. Deutz-Fahr KU250DN Two basket tedder rake. I presume there were a few imported to the USA as the tedders were gaining popularity 20 or 30 years ago...

I thought I'd post a pic of my Car Haulin trailer for comparison. I think I could go for the Cadillac Version previously posted :rolleyes:

They've obviously found the smallest rearend they could find for comparison. This is what one of my lawn tractors looks like. Ok, so I'm not mowing with that one at the moment, but it gives a good comparision. One of the differences, though, is that your traditional tractors has the frame...

I was cleaning my new-ish Kuhn GMD77 mower, and found this. Apparently there was a ball of twine and barbed wire fence wound around one of the spindles. This caused a gouge in the back part of the bar. I think the bearings feel ok, but I'll put the disk back on to see what it feels like...

Thanks for all the comments. I don't think I need a big 8 wheel monster for cutting the hay. The goal is to cut the hay, not smash it flat afterall. I'm not seeing a lot of Deeres locally in the right age/price range, although a lot can come up in the next few months. I'd just like to get...

I just purchased an older used & abused Kuhn GMD77 mower. I'm trying to get it ready for haying season. Several of the disks seem to be a bit warped, so the blades go above the next disk, rather than below, or right next to it. The slots to keep the blade bolts from spinning are also worn...

I'm been around haying for most of my life, but just decided to invest in some equipment. Concentrating on "square" bales, spring grass. I'll try go get a few small plots to mow. Hopefully building up to around 100 to 200 acres in smaller plots. Much of it will be flat, but I may have some...