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Can you see anything but clean fuel in filter housing?

What does the insurance cover? Repairs, replacement if stolen to maintain value??? or is it like home PMI?

Impressive collection of tractors. I'm sure you just wanted to share, not get criticized...

I equate the stiffness in shifting between L-M-H to be like parking a car on a hill. Pressure on parking pawl makes it tough to go into gear. I have a NH hst, and when it is difficult to shift, I bump the pedal, forward or reverse, and it shifts smoothly, no issues at all. Sometimes I just push...

This is something I will use, once a year, if needed. All stuff laying around, for smoothing out animal dirt piles under snow. Yard is very bumpy, that's why the weight is checker board style. Bonus if it roughs up the grass...

Thanks, like I said, the topography is very wavy. A straight bar/timber will only scalp the tops of bumps. Tires could work, I just don't want tires hanging around. The straight bars front and rear sounds like good ideas for keeping the surface area of fencing in shape. I picked up the rectangle...

I have a lot of clumps of soil on top of my grass. Created by small animals under the snow. Best way to deal with normally is with a rake, but raking tweaks my back something fierce, and this winter was brutal, so the mound quantity is immense. So, with having a section of chain link fence, I...

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Who got more votes than Trump?

Sorry, mine was a few years newer. You had me laughing though when you were describing the tractor. Brought back memories of a junker I used as a kid in early 70's. Good luck... Not to be a wise ass, but you should be able to find something for a couple hundred...

I know you guys are off in another direction, but my last question is still out there... Why do we/others need tarrifs?

Mine had a little yellow button I had to push in order for the mower to stay running in reverse. It was to the left of steering wheel. I thought the yellow lever to engage the mower was a manual engagement, not electric. Certainly felt manual. I guess different year??? Do all pulleys spin...

Yeah, mid 63 myself. I do agree, the price of housing is so much more. As for the riots previously posted, as long as one side of government doesn't allow/promote, something can be done about that. Many are already prepared... All that said, I do believe in a hand up, not a hand out. If you are...

So as long as we feed, house, cloth, provide healthcare, there is a reduced incentive to work. I get not wanting to be part of the rat race, but that choice should bring consequences, not reward. but, it does buy votes. And this is from the generation that does work, but under their terms...

Agree, if you look at the internals of and size ratchet, the gear teeth aren't that robust. They are made for a certain max torque... Enter breaker bar etc.

I look at my investments once or twice a year. That's what I pay an advisor for. Paying a small amount to someone to alleviate the worry etc. is worth the price of admission. Up 2.8% January, 2.6% February, down 4.3% March. I'm still OK with that given all that's going on. Most of that loss was...

Once again, just trying to get some info, as it's been harder and harder to trust any one/two/three etc sources... Why do we/them need tarrifs? I've said it before, I'll say it again, we need a government for the people, trouble is, our population is so much larger than when we started, and...

Legitimate question, answer in laymans terms please... How is it that the US, when applying tarrifs that match what other countries are charging us, sends us into whatever you call the tailspin we are currently in? And that tailspin, being both financial and media reporting, real and...

Thank you so much for info on Snap On. I sent an email late last night, this morning receive an email on what to do, and it was just as you stated. I will try the same with the other manufacturers.

You didn't mention, but even a bit of oil on belt will do same thing. My NH TC29D has a oil leak, it shredded a belt, tossed the replacement before I installed an oil shield.

My financial adviser and I are on the same page. We discuss my goals, timelines etc. He has authority to make decisions, he is not knee jerk reaction advisor. has the pulse of the market, foresight etc. Most investors have a balance that goes down every so often. You only lose it you cash out...

I was a mechanic in another lifetime. Now, I have a bunch of Craftsman, Snap On, Matco assorted ratchets, reducers, extensions etc that are broken and no place to return. Yes, I could drive around with them in my truck and hope I see a dealer, hope he has replacements on truck. Not happening. I...

I had that model, served me well for years. If all spins freely, I would check the seat switch. That is the only safety switch for the mower deck. Check alignment of brackets/pullies, as well as bolt tension as to why it's tossing the belt.

Rain soaked ground and high winds, sounds like trees coming down easier. Be smart, be prepared, be safe...

It's funny how some states ban burning, but they will burn all trash. CT has a trash to energy plant, can't be the only one. All I burn are brush, lumber scraps etc. Burn barrel lasted most 4 years, and most of my burning is open fires. Important documents that are no longer needed are in burn...

My first time buying (used) experience. Made purchase based on price vs. what I would use it for. I outgrew my Yanmar 324 really quick. Second purchase can handle what I need it to do, it is the condition that is getting expensive, now needs 4 new tires, possible hydraulic pump, oil leak...

Don't get me wrong, it feels like some farmers can use a hand up. It's the giving our money to the gov, and letting them decide who should get. It's a well known fact that there is a lot of back scratching going on.

So, the federal government has an income tax, so they can control who gets the money instead of states. Has the opportunity to allow corruption into the fold...

As a retired Chef, not that that matters, but when I'm using the hammer, or pot or pan, I'm just doing so to flatten the meat, whatever that may be. I do not use the toothed sides of the hammer, I only use the flat side. The toothed side can shred the meat when it gets thin, as that's all I'm...

Funny, I don't see any locals in my area using seatbelts, even the guys doing the excavation for my house way back when. After my first "oh ****" moment, and in retrospect, it wasn't all that, I started using the seatbelt. I don't have a seat switch, or maybe previous owner disabled. I wouldn't...

Honestly, using a tractor has its learning curve. We all can't be experts right out of the gate. I've had my share of butt clentching moments, but I learned, and those moments are very, very few and very, very far between now. Glad I learned on a HST.

+1 on the wrong gravel IF you are looking for an asphalt style gravel driveway. Different areas have different t erms. Where I am it's called Staymat, same size gravel as yours looks like, but with fines that compact it and it stays in place for the most part. Once I did mine, 4 years ago, I...

A buddy of mine bought a purebred something or other. A working dog he calls it. Had to sign a doc that he agreed he couldn't breed it until it has documented proof of training to a certain high level, passes all sorts of dog training tests, and wins so many certain awards. This year, he...

lol, with my gravel driveway, I left plenty of marks clearing snow, until I bought skis... After it's frozen up good, I take the skis off so I can keep the pack from getting too thick.

Pirhana bar will dig rocky soil as well. Without ever owning a toothed bucket, my pirhana bar does the same job and more.

I have back issues, one reason I went with a ZT. The ride was much easier on back compared to a JD rider. Although, I did change out the plastic seat shock cushions for a pair of motorcycle seat springs. Even better ride. Our yard used to be a hay field, so plenty of bumpity bump goes on when...

I just bought a Cub ZTS1 last year. Love it, and wife loves it more. Has a steering wheel vs, bars. Little to no learning curve. Front wheels are not casters, making it more stabile on hills when going across them. Nothing I don't like about it.

How high were you dropping it from to bend the steel???

Penetrating oil from the backside, as all else has failed. I've used heat on car rims that did the trick as well.

A have an unused, but weathered roll of 1/32? wire my neighbor used to fence in horses. How do you hang wire, vertically or horizontally? May sound like a dumb question, but have never seen fencing around apple trees before.

Thanks, I thought I read people on here were raising them up to prevent reaching over to nibble.

Yeah, I agree. That is an argument that some have against it.

I have the bolt on toothed edge from EA. I have never used a toothed bucket. I love my toothed edge, It cuts into soil very well. I can back drag to a smooth surface. It does have some weight to it, I wouldn't want to take off, put on often. But, I see no need to take it off. The only reason...

To those who fenced in a few apple trees, I only have 4' concrete reinforcement wire. High high can I be off the ground and still be effective? 12", 18"? I have some hot sauce I no longer want to consume, I figured I'd mix in with paint to deter bunnies etc. While we do have tons of snowshoe...

I remember the gypsy moth invasion or the mid 70's, where people tried all sorts of way to stop them from eating all the leaves. Most popular was duct tape, wrapped sticky side out. Others had vasoline spread at the base of the tree. There were sprays, but an expense many could not afford.

Another thing to look at are add on fees. in VT, not only is the rate pretty high, but because of the Efficiency Vermont Program, that subsidizes all kinds of energy saving products, mainly through rebates, they add on a fee, based on your electricity use, to give away to those who apply for...

I read in my apple tree pruning book that the author uses watered down white latex paint to deter insects. I guess the bright white hurts their eyes. I do have trucks wrapped to stop rascially rabbits.

This was a winter that had deep powder vs packed snow. For the last month and a half, I didn't see any deer movement, on my land or along the 2 1/2 mile dirt road towards the main road. It's been at least 3' deep, with drifts upwards of 6'. The damage must have been done early winter, or even...

I guess I used the wrong terminology, I have concrete reinforcement wire. I was hoping for something less "ugly" but if that's the best way, I'll do it. Thank you all.

Thanks, I have a roll of rebar roll, 4' tall, I think. My two trees are about 10' apart. I'll have to see how many feet unrolled, once snow melts enough for me to get to it.

What is your set up for the fencing? How far from trees? What style fencing?

I have some older apple trees on their last legs, so I am slowly adding apple trees to replace them. They are in my yard, more like landscaping trees that produce apples. I went out today to do some pruning, and I find that deer (I think) have nibbled off some new growth branches. trees were...

It's amazing things that change differently in places so close to each other. In northeastern VT, black flies are living up to the reputation, and no shortage of them. Cluster flies are only around for a week or two in spring, same in fall. Deer are still here, just not walking my property as...

You may be able to take the doors of the MT, and possibly quite simple.

Yeah, I know, but they are here to stay. I sit out on the patio after dinner each night and I hear the howls, moving in a big circle over the course of 2-3 weeks, then it starts over again. I don't mind them, but I have no animals/pets either.

I used Amazon.com after using Rustoleum Rust Reformer. It hardened up some, staying slightly flexible. It doesn't hold up to the dirt/gravel road I live on.

I bought the Vevor on clearance, $39. The clamp on bolt was too thin, not hardened, and bent like a cheap folding table. I contacted Vevor, they gave me $20 back. I bought grade 8, 5/8" bolts for $10 shipped, tapped the ski, welded grade 8 nuts to ski, and it is now what it should have been. I...

There are ways around it, easy to skirt law, some states prohibit relocation of certain animals. I don't take the chance of animals coming back when relocating, I terminate and let they coyotes clean up...

I wouldn't want racoons around my home either. Keep in mind that if you use poison, you run the chance of poisoning the food chain...

I've moved many a stone that was too heavy to lift. Rolling logs were by far the easiest. And, I feel they will move a heavier object, but have no proof of that. It does take two additional people to move logs. Using something like a car hood eliminates that. The very first one was damn big and...

I never heard any noise from the micro=inverters on my system. Not sure they were suppose to make noise.

Everyone has a story an opinion. Most solar companies will not put on roof unless roof is less than 7? years old. Our system was 90% or more coverage over asphault shingles, so it will extend the life to a large degree. I was told that if a removal, reinstall was needed, it would be roughly...

We had a 10.5k system installed on our roof, 52 panels. We owned outright. Produced a consistent 15M each year, although I cleared snow in winter. At the end of a year cycle, any unused power was paid to me via a credit. Not much, but something. this was in CT. Net metering/owning is the way to...

They could make it, but regulations for MPG hold them back.

I have been reading with interest. I understand "conventional" workers taxes, for lack of a better word, but can't wrap my head around farmers taxes. Not that I need to, but being an information junkie, I am intrigued. Are they being taxed in a similar way that a non farming business is? Still...

I have some old rubber roofing, haven't used it yet, but dang it is extremely heavy. 1/4" thick, 10' wide and can't be more than 15' or so long. Changed the project I needed it for, now looking for a use. Need tractor to move it.

In CT is was 500'. I was surprised by some of the laws here.

Not saying jrasband is wrong, just saying anyone can find anything online to support their beliefs. Gone are the days of reliable news/information etc.

Where I bought land for our home, everyone posts their land. In VT, your land is our land, unless it's posted. This past fall, I was visited by game wardens investigating a possible illegally gotten deer. Found out from a neighbor that someone shot a deer right next to guys house, like right...

After enlarging the picture, it sure looks like there isn't much drop from door and out 4'. Then it looks almost like there is a very shallow bowl area. (only way I can describe) I'm not sure any solution is permanent without addressing drainage.

We usually have enough fluctuation of temps here that parked in an unheated barn is enough to get off enough. This year, seems like we are stuck in single temps forever. Used torpedo today to melt off snow and grease all fittings.

One of the positives of not having permits or inspections where we live...

OK, instead of playing secretive word games, why not just come right out and explain your statement? Jeez....

So what is killing the chickens? If you think they are not dying, there's a few farms around here that would beg to differ.

I was at a local grocery store, local large brown eggs were/are $8.49 a dozen. Commercially grown Egglands Best large white eggs are $3.29 a doz. I imagine the farm is so big, they can keep bird flu out with preventative measures.

I've bought and held proven performers, and money makers. Insurance companies, defense subcontractors etc. Also others. Some will not really change in price, I invested for their returns which are reinvested. Insurance companies will (usually) always make money. Cigna is the one I bought. I saw...

I agree with both, it is shipping that makes Messick's too expensive for me to shop. And yes, the convenience and knowledge that you get from some places does have value. We have an Ace Hardware about 20 minutes away, locally owned, but still controlled by corporate rules, I assume. Their prices...

I never even look at Messicks anymore, because I can always find it cheaper. Admittedly, I use Amazon a lot, not that I buy much. They make it too easy. There is value in what they offer, but I still look elsewhere, and buy if it beats the Amazon value.

Nothing wrong with finding the best price on something you want/need as long as it's apples to apples. Take Amazon for example, they are no longer the best deal out there. They got people hooked on them, by offering the best price for years. Now, I often find less expensive prices on the same...

Oh to be high and mighty, and rich, so above the common folk. Has a track record of that.

Same applies to you, rack and roll that hay.

Are you saying that it's a luxury to have a CUT that meets your needs? Plenty of landscapers around here have CUT's How is it a luxury for a homeowner that has needs for a CUT?

I learned how to braze while working at at garage in the very early 80's. Used to braise gas tanks and radiators. That was still a time when things were fixed vs replaced. Not saying it was easy, but I picked it up quickly.

Link doesn't work for me, but if it is like a recent purchase, I bought a new "old style" filler neck and a vent. The way it came is a big PIA, slow, and yes, I spilled a little, unlike the old style.

Looking at $25k to $30k Kioti tractors. Cash price was $300 on the 3520se - $500 on the 4020se

Thank you, great idea...

Yes, they were as tight to bucket edge as possible. It could have been driver error. They could have bent from poor quality, and pivoting when turning. Hence my plan to add a second bolt. I actually leave an inch or snow when I was using a blower. packs nice and lessens the chance of digging up...

Thank you. I think that having a second bolt set up will reduce movement. going to weld a piece of 1/2" rebar to top for leverage when tightening. A knurled knob only gets so tight. Now to find a local place that sells grade 8...

Ok, I made the mistake and bought bucket skis from VEVOR. Installed on bucket as soon as they arrived, 20 minutes of moving snow, the 3/8" bolts and corresponding nut were trash. Bolt bent, spot welds on nut severed. Not brain surgery skimming snow off driveway, so I'm chalking this up to...

Heat pumps would require frequent cleaning in a well used shop. We have Fujitzu for our home, and while normal heat only goes down to 64*, there is a setting for when you are away and don't want freezing pipes. It goes to 50*. Sawdust will be an issue for most heaters. Especially "live" fire...

OMG!!! I'm sorry to all. Just received the Vevor "skis". First look, heavy/thick metal. Bolts have a hand turn, not my favorite for tightening. Put on and clear some snow. After 1/2 hour, bolts were toast. Bent, only way to get off is to cut bolt. Sent pics to Vevor, they are reviewing. And the...

I have never used it. I went the simple route first. I will remember that for future reference. Does it require any special tools etc?

I used Rustoleum Rust Reformer. It can go over rust, and top coated with color of choice. I also use on my truck undercarriage. Has stopped rust in its tracks, unless rocks chipped it off. (then I just reapply)

I'm in the same boat, but we get a lot of snow... I couldn't pull the trigger on the "originals" so I found these to try and not hurt if it doesn't work. Paid $31 delivered, waiting on delivery now...

I know this is an old thread, hope you get this. I;m considering a 2020 2610se, my concern is using BH or flail mower up hills that steep, some maybe a bit more. Can you comment on your experience doing that?

we are able to stream TNF on Amazon Prime with no issues, but both games on Netflix were buffering often.

Still a flux wire newbie of 6 years. I use blue devil brand, and they make a single pass wire and multiple pass wire. I was using single pass for multi pass. When I discovered that, I changed. Didn't make me a better welder, but looks better.

Maybe our builder just used cheap LED's. 6 in 3 years are out. And the cheap arc fault GFCI breakers. Changed 3 so far due to refrigerator popping them. Still used arc fault GFCI, but Homeline vs. Siemens

I think I remember many years ago they were phasing them out. The CFL's are junk, IMHO. And there are so many expensive, but cheaply made LED's. 50000 hours my ass...

Merry Christmas all. Not as cold as some, but hit 21* after the artic blast...

keep an old style light bulb lit in firebox. How much electricity can it really use? I use to use a lightbulb in a box with beer I was fermenting to maintain temp in winter. Never cared or even thought about cost...

I've added a small amount of coffee to chili, improved flavor without tasting like coffee. Adding soy sauce to chili has same effect...

Just curious, as I'm in the constant state of looking to buy, what makes the loader trash?

Meanwhile, I'd like to know the percentage of scholarships given to students vs. athletes. Collage is more of a business than an education institution. Look up Yale's endowment. Colleges charge top dollar, giving money to "students" who will make them money. Those who are there to learn, are...

I had a Samsung induction cooktop. If it hummed, I never noticed. As a retired chef, after learning the temp settings (vs looking at flame height) I prefer the induction. I've had previous experience with induction, which is why we went with it. We did have solar, so it made sense to go all...

I own a 2019 Ranger. I agreed to the terms to use FORDPASS when I bought truck. Now, after reading their many page update on terms last year, if I want to use an option I paid for, I have to allow them to track all my driving habits, accel rate, braking, speed, etc etc etc. and allow them to...

Some retailers won't price match Amazon.

I bought a pair from VEVOR, I think. Bolt on, but cheap crap. Threads stripped out quickly. They sent me my money back, minus $25, and I get to keep the forks. (I see a project coming my way) I bought another pair from Titan, I think. Much better construction, I can crank them down without...

I looked at some Black Friday offerings on Amazon, soon to realize that there is nothing I need. If I really wanted something, it would become a need. So I stopped looking and enjoyed my day...

So nothing really to worry about, just keep working?

Now if I could find a used one... Can anyone speak of the DPF and it's cycle? What happens?

I double checked, still 25. That said, Verizon limits who can get, maybe don't want to overload system? IDK, we had to use a different address in another state to get approved though... Tmobile was 50

On my NH, I have two holes, one for ground contact such as rototiller, plow etc. one for non, like brush hog.

Thank you. As a follow up, what can I expect from DPF? Down time, any drivability issues, As I'm looking at used, haven't seen a Branson yet that would meet my needs. I'll keep looking. I'm ready to pull trigger, but in no rush. I want this to be my last tractor purchase...

I've been looking at newer used tractors for about a year now. Looking for more HP than the NH TC29D I'm running. About to close on land, 18ish acres that are open very hilly hay field that I want to clean up twice a year and groom walking trails, maybe every 2-3 weeks. The property hasn't been...

I did not. Thanks for all you do...

A suggestion, organize alphabetically or similar to make finding tractor easier. Same with within each brand section. This is a great addition, thank you.

We use Verizon. For $25 per month, we get this magic cube. It provides wifi. We can stream Thursday Night Football without issues. Get at least 100' range, haven't tried any father, no need to.

I have a 2019 Ranger. OEM tires were good in -6" of snow. I bought 2020 take off tires and rims with 500 miles. Same snow traction. Have dedicated snows Artic Claw I believe, and they are better in all depths of snow. Common sense and experience are just as important as what tires you run. I...

Never tried, but looks super easy. I think I'd still just rent a mixer and let machinery to the hard stuff.

capitalize LO because its a proper name???

I just checked my NH TC29D filters on the Wix site, $35 hydraulic compared to over $100 at dealer. Something to think about. Wix filters are rated great for cars/trucks. Does that quality carry over?

Drain, but flush out remaining gas with clean oil first. A couple of quarts so you don't contaminate the final oil fill. Small price to pay...

Killer_B had a write up I found when looking online. Still not enough to make me pull the trigger, just not a lot of reviews out there. I don't really need york rake, 3ph rack, and upcoming limited use of rototiller. Brush hog and belly mower I would get most use from. I have bolt on forks, but...

thoughts on a JD 2005 3320 e-hydro with 744 hrs. belly mower, york rake, rototiller, forks, bush hog, FEL, 3pt rack, super clean, looks brand new. My only issue is the year, 19yo. Original owner, all manuals, tires look new. Am I nuts for passing, $20k Not trying to hijack, just piling on older...

My wife tells me that it is our body that "over reacts" to the bee sting that sends us into anaphylatic shock. Each person is different...

ER gave me 2 epi pens and told me to get benedryl and Pepsid AC as well, in case it happens again.

Never had a bad reaction, more than slight swelling of sting area. A few weeks back, a bald faced hornet hit me, Swollen area, and turned lightheaded, and face chest turned red. Wife told me I should see a Dr. to see if I needed medicine for future bites. I didn't, and now I know I do... It...

Feeling blessed!!! While yanking out saplings with tractor, got tagged by a bee. Younger days was not an issue. Figured It was going to be an early day, since the bees had my number. On way to put tractor away, found another inconvenient dead sapling, so I pulled that out. Then things got real...

I second that. I bought a water separator funnel, it keeps water out as well as dirt, but what a very slow process, while hoisting a 5 gallon container. Better than having water in tank, but now it collects dust.

Still have leak, can't find anyone to work on it as it requires a tractor split according to service manual, a seal where tranny meets up with engine. Sound location is in the area of large filter and control stick. I only figured the video could demonstrate the noise difference between squeal...

Thanks to you both. Seems like I need to buy some gauges and start some investigations. I bought used, but have changed out both hyd filters at each 300 hours of use per manufacturer. I do have a service manual, but I'm sure I will have some more detailed questions to ask when I need to be...

It seems like I'd have to post a video. Squeal is one thing at limits end, occasional, loud, disturbing squawk is another. Used to only squawk when low on fluid. And until the leak developed, there was never a squawk, just a squeal when limits reached. I appreciate you reaching out, as it's...

I run 200 plus hours per year on property management, tree clearing, soil/material handling, brush hogging, snow removal etc. Open station, upper Vermont. I'm retired, and our property was raw when we bought 4 years ago. I could see that number decreasing in a year or two...

I know this is a niche issue on a niche tractor... It's hard to tell from the picture, and I do have a service manual to view. Terminology is subjective, a squeal is normal to some degree on my tractor. The squawk is abraisive and sounds like my tractor is telling me something is wrong...

Always had the squeal until fluid warmed up. At times, when fluid low from leak, the valve spool would squawk. I changed the fluid and filters out as maintenance, now, it squawks more frequently when hot or cold. tried running the hydraulics thinking it was air cavitation, but didn't help. Fluid...

Whose tail wheel assembly are you referring to? If it's mine, it absolutely can't be bent by hand. The frame is about 3/8 thick, post 1 1/4". Body man said heat and frame machine is what he is using.

In my case, it spins freely, I must have been backing up and hit an immovable object, then kept trying to back up. Not fast, just applied the "gas". The post is out of whack in two directions, not by much, but with as thick the post is, it might as well be. Frame is similar to OP.

That function would have come in handy when my wife was going through menopause. I could see her walking from heat to cool... Other than that, I personally have no use for heat and cooling in different rooms at the same time. I understand there could be circumstances for others though.

I received a NorTrac brush hog mower with used tractor. I really bent the main post and the frame. I have looked at a replacement, but can't find one that fits, anywhere. Main issue is the post length. Sending off to a body man with right tools to try to salvage it. Bending an 1 1/4" post back...

Pretty much what i said. Sorry if i didn't use the most correct technical terms. No need to get upset... And mini split is the terminology used by Daikin, a world renown company, when using with a wall unit or duct work.

Mini splits can either be individual wall units, or they can tie into duct work. We had both in our last home. Both worked great, although the ductwork tied one is less energy efficient.

I know this is 12 years old now, but did you finally resolve the issue? If so, can you share?

What I have done, copying someone else, is to build 3 rock dams before my driveway culvert, a few feet apart. Stops water, silt/soil sinks to bottom, and cleaner water will continue to the next. Besides the torrential downpour/flooding we have experienced the past 2 years, I only have to clean...

Good idea. If you look at one of the pics, very few trees, don't think there are many, if any saplings in there.

That sounds exactly what I want to do. I was only looking into the hay route to have me happy I don't have to do anything, and a hayer happy he gets the hay for "free". If I can't find anyone to hay, which most likely is the case, I'll have no problem letting it grow with minimal effort. It...

This is where I'm at right now. I don't want to spend an entire weekend every month. I'm higher, looking downish across the field. It is a continued beautiful view. I plan now to cut some, a few walking paths and see what happens. Like I said, I don't mind the tall grass, just want to see what...

Thanks, I'll give it a go. We are having another rainy summer, so maybe that would counteract the cooler than normal temps as of late. Now to go sharpen the blades...

Like you said, a time and a place for that kind of fun. Some areas near Pittsburgh NH we used to see radar traps, and common to see people pulled over.

Thanks all, to reiterate, I'm not looking to extend my lawn for more weekly cutting. I'm looking to keep it low maintenance but looking good. I'll give the blades a good sharpening, wait for a dry spell (lots of rain again this year) and give it a go. I may just do a couple acres that abut my...

Thanks, makes sense, although someone is on the our road cutting other fields, very similar in shape etc. I know one guy who only hays for show horses, and he told me it'd be a lot of work to get it to the high quality hay he is known for.

Assuming I would sharpen like a lawn mower angle?

Thank you for the information. What would be the $600 yearly repair? I have a 5' brush hog.

Same up here in the winter. Weekend Warriors come up with their snowmobiles, High powered sleds, beat the hell out of the trails, then go home. I used to only ride during the week, after the groomers came through. P.S. I used to come up here to ride before I moved permanently, but we were NOT...

As I have posted before, I'm looking to buy some abutting land from neighbor. When we talked yesterday, they surprised me with a great offer for me to buy 18+/- acres. (I'm paying for survey, which will happen in March, weather dependent) It used to be a hay field, hasn't been cut in about 10...

I'm ok with my credit rating, it is borderline excellent. My CC charges for a whole months interest if not paid in full by due date. I've messed up a couple of times over the years, they were happy to refund all charges. I do realize the importance of good credit, lower insurance rates is what...

I would consider myself frugal as well. Only buy what I need, with exceptions, buy it on sale, pay off at end of month, collect points to redeem to "buy" other items. If I don't pay interest, I am not losing money in the way of being in debt.

Well, you are not as smart as you think you are when it comes to CC balances. I do, and have paid off mt CC balances every month for at least 18 or so years. Even when we buy something high priced, $5K OR MORE...

I'd rather burn diesel than gas, lasts longer. When I had a year of yellow jackets building ground nests near my home, burning wasn't an option. I'm now sold on a gallon of water with Dawn mixed in. Pour in hole after dusk, the Dawn stops their ability to breath. And it's non toxic to plants...

Lighten up Francis, it was a joke...

If oil comes from the earth, I figured I'd just dump it back in the earth...

Prepared is the key. Only issue is after draining both tranny and diff. plus 2 filters, only have about 6 gals out of 8.8. I know cylinders hold some, but still short. Letting drain overnight, then we'll see what total was.

Thanks. I have numerous 5 gallon pails I'm figuring on using. Have to see how they fit under tractor, swapping out as they fill, using cut down pails. This is a used tractor, changed filters a few times, now a complete oil change. Not sure how much differential holds, but complete system is 8.8...

Seems pretty cut and dry, drain tranny, drain differential, change filters, refill. My plan is to warm up, make sure all hyd. cylinders are contracted. Am I missing anything? I still have a small leak, 5 gals over 500+ hours. I think it is where trans hooks up to motor. Will address when it...

I suggested practice using a handgun. I do think, for my wife, a shotgun is a better choice. Still need practice, but don't have to be as accurate. Also, handguns can penetrate from room to room etc. I know a shotgun will make mincemeat out of sheetrock, but less penetration.

I helped my neighbor muck out the corral area when his horses were still around. I was ignorant to the fact of it's acidity level. Never washed out, aside from the occasional power wash to make tractor clean again, (after particularly heavy mud on it) but not purposely after mucking. Bucket gets...

In my area, Parcel Viewer VT is one option. Satellite view with a boundary grid laid over. This is what you have to acknowledge to move on... Vermont Parcel Viewer | Disclaimer Parcel data are general in nature and do not represent survey-grade boundary information. Substantial inaccuracies in...

The one who did our property is one of the retired... Only did corners, no sidelines or even reference marks on sidelines. Slim pickings around here.

Hopefully you are practicing shooting with wife if she is not experienced yet... Myself, I would prefer a shotgun for my wife. But I get the argument for a handgun, which is what is my choice for me.

My same neighbor who I'm trying to buy land from, is giving me a small piece of land, 3000 sqft. It's costing me $1156 for the survey. The surveyor is only doing it because it was so easy, and he's teaching his grandson how to become a surveyor. The piece is roughly a triangle, 40x153x156. He is...

Maybe i should just throw a number at them. They want me to buy the land, would prefer I bought the whole parcel. I've asked him to think of a number, and if I can afford it, I'll buy, otherwise I'll just buy the 7 acres they agreed to sell at the price we agreed on. Some descriptions are "...

I want to purchase roughly 12 acres from my neighbor, who sold me the property we built on. It's in an open field abutting mine and runs along a town road. There are very few surveyors in area, I think there are only two in 1 hour drive. Seller doesn't want to pay for a survey, it's $5k plus add...

Agreed, especially lifting apple limbs out of the way.

Sounds about right. I have the ZTS 1, and love it. No issues with belt though. I do like the front wheels not being caster style on mine. Kudos on the lack of plastic. I love that part as well. I did just order a pair of 3" seat springs ( fits an older Harley) to aid in ride. Cheap enough guess...

The entire post shows up on my end. ???

That's why I time my products delivered at least a week after it rains. But in the grand scheme of things, how many gallons of water does gravel hold? 250 gallons is a ton. I've never seem dripping gravel, or crushed stone for that matter. But not what I ordered...

NEK is where I live. Last year, July had record floods, this year, on exact date of anniversary, saw more record flooding, this time, even closer to home. last week, storm stalled and dumped 4-8" of rain. Went to survey damage of neighbors, and saw up close and personal the devastation. Stopped...

Thanks. I wasn't sure if they were to be sharpened a single angle like lawn mower blade. To remove blades, I park tractor on flat surface at edge of hill. with 3ph down, I have more than enough room to crawl under, and be comfortable removing blades, to be sharpened in vise.

I have a brush hog mower I got with used tractor a few years back. One blade was bent pretty good, which I have since straightened to an acceptable degree. My question is on sharpening blades. I tried to sharpen when I took bent blade off to straighten. They were pretty well beat up. I just...

Sorry, I got misinformation. Everything else I wrote is my experience. Google will verify the linear compressor issues. My bad...

OK, to be honest, I didn't read both pages... Frigidaire is parent company of LG. 3 years ago, I bought 2 refrigerators, gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer. All LG. After 3 years, the fridge stopped working. Since there are no authorized dealers remotely close to us, LG offered a...

I never owned a Cub Cadet tractor, and they still sell them. My CC zero turn with steering wheel runs great, and is pretty heavy duty in construction. I imagine the tractors would be as well. I had gone with a JD L??? 12 years ago, and other than normal maintenance, it took a beating, and kept...

lol...mine stops working alot. A slap aside the head (instrument cluster) makes it work again.

I looked at my service manual, even though it's older, there is no fuse between ignition switch and glow plug system, if that helps... And being older, the relay was crusted up with mud, and rusty contacts. Cleaned those, but no luck. Just pointing out some possibilities. Relays are in the right...

I had issues with my older TC29D, no glow plug light. Relay fixed it for me. Just double checking, are you turning the key all the way to engage relay? On mine, I had to turn all the way clockwise, then to crank, push in and turn.

I went with a zero turn with steering wheel, better? on hills due to non caster wheels, I can one hand a water when needed, but biggest, the wife will help cutting the lawn...

You wouldn't want to use the residential model commercially. For my use, a few rolling acres, will last my lifetime with proper care. I know I'm not telling you what you don't already know. I also got a big discounted price due to being a leftover. Cub Cadet commercial has some HD upgrades, but...

My 2017 sa325 only rolled if it was above a gentle slope. My NH TC29D does the same

In VT, we had the remenents of Beryl hit on the 1 year anniversary of last years devastating flooding. Our area was hit much harder than last year. Almost all dirt roads washed out to mostly impassable. The power of water is beyond belief, even when you are standing next to the destruction. 3'+...

I can't quote where I read it doesn't, let's say it does for banters sake, it's still a yearly thing, doesn't look appealing to me, and around here $250 each year, vs a spray can, that lasts for me so far, 4 years only spot spraying. Matches frame color too.

Fluid film will not stop rust. I spot treat my surface rust areas (mainly welding area)with Rustoleum's rust reformer. Spray paint. No rust coming through "paint" 2 years after spraying. Always hated the look of the drippy gunk people spray on truck, every year.

I just purchased a Cub Cadet ZTS1, and WOW... wish I made the change years ago. Even wife, who helps cut the lawn comments how much smoother riding it is. Cuts faster, on smoother ground. Ease of turning/cutting around trees etc. Many others commented on other pros, just want to add, cutting the...

If there was no wrong doing, where is everyone's money? I'm ok with speculating on that...

I saw a youtube video on changing front tire. Poster said he bought tire and rim cheaper than tire alone. Maybe it was a takeoff, who knows. That's a benefit of owning a Kubota I guess.

We do not know details, giving the benefit of the doubt, he didn't use customer funds to pay for anything. (it has been suggested that is criminal, I have no idea) Since he wasn't charged with that crime, the money MUST be available to be returned to customers who didn't receive the product they...

Thanks. I've had the manure, 4'ish deep, covered in a dark tarp, thinking that might help get temps up. Been at least 2 years. nope... The property hasn't been hayed for at least 7 years. Is Garzon still an issue?