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I wonder if the use of TPMS on all new vehicles will reduce the number of tire failures. Keeping tires at the proper inflation is paramount if you want long life out of them.

And it is really brutal. Broken ribs, etc. are almost always an outcome when doing CPR. I don't think most folks who do CPR for the first time are expecting that.

The tires on my 52 Mack fire truck are at least 20 years old, but I rarely drive it on the road since it is trailered to most shows. I never run any trailer tires that are over 6 years old. To me it is cheaper to pay $1K to replace the 9 tires (yes, I always replace the spare as well) on my GN...

The CPR info is interesting. Its been a minute since I did CPR, but for quite awhile when I was still riding an engine it was pretty common. I would say I have been on the scene where we did CPR well over a hundred times and while I would never not attempt CPR when needed, the reality is that...

As 32 year EMT I'd say the most important aid you can carry is your common sense to keep from getting hurt and a cell phone to call 911, providing you have cell service. Of equal importance is knowing where you are so the responders can find you. We travel with an RV and I always post the...

My BX2660 will get hot if I don't keep the radiator clean. Even with the screen in place dirt still clogs the radiator so I need to wash it out a couple of times a year.

Oil based WD-40 will fire a diesel when sprayed into the intake without causing damage.

Wrap some paper tape around the suspected joint. When you operate the valve the torn tape will make the spot that is leaking will be readily apparent.

Look up "Trailer Gear Box" They make a very heavy duty device for raising and lowering landing gear with a 20V drill. Not cheap, but much less than adding hydraulic jacks. It is also portable so you only need one to power multiple trailers. It will raise my GN with a 12,000 pound load on the...

Yeah but the trailer weighs 8K plus. I love my 32 foot PJ hydraulic dovetail, but the trailers are heavy. Mine is rated at 22K and I am close to max when I put my 12K fire truck on it.

Any good bearing supply house will be able to measure those and give you the correct bearings/seals.

I keep a spray bottle of Prep-Sol in the shop to clean up oil spills. Prep-Sol is what is used to clean a surface before it is painted.

I have used both style mounts and I really prefer a direct mount on the tractor instead of a loader mount. As another responder said the long set up on a loader tends to push the tractor around. I bought a used 9' blade in good condition for around $400.00 and made my own mount. I use the...

Blocked fuel line from a bug getting into the tank drove me crazy for a long time. I'll never understand why the manufacturers put a small line and/or a screen before the fuel filter. Just let the crap get to the filter to be removed.

If you get a number look on Amazon. They carry quite a few bearings and many are top brands.

As a former marine mechanic I can absolutely assure you brass on brass will corrode together. $.20 worth of anti-seize lube is cheap insurance compared to destroying the sensor or the valve stem when it freezes from corrosion.

You betcha!

First off go back to basics. Make sure you have new, clean fuel. Either drain the tank or use a temporary tank. Ensure the air filter is clean. If it has a fuel filter make sure that is new. Is the oil at the correct level and not contaminated by fuel. Do a compression test to make sure the...

Another thought..Most folks don't check the trailer's tire pressure before every use. When a TPMS is used it is automatic since the pressure will show on the monitor even if it is not low enough to trigger the alarm. It is especially helpful for a dually where the inner tire can be a PIA to check.

I also use the TST507. I have never had a balance issue with them and would not tow without using a TPMS for a trailer. Yes they are expensive, but so is a tire blow out, particularly on an RV that shreds the side of the trailer. Mine have paid for themselves by indicating an issue before the...

My Iron Bull has a telescopic ram which I like very much. But, if you are planning to install a hydraulic jack you will need to add another hydraulic pump since the pump for a telescopic ram only supplies pressure to the up side of the piston and uses gravity for the lowering side. I used an...

I had replaced the pigtail on my 32 foot hydraulic dovetail trailer with this style plug. On a recent trip I lost all trailer brakes because the cheap plug's connectors became so loose that it allowed the plug to "tip" enough to disconnect the brake control wire. The moral..Buy a name brand...

I bought an Iron Bull 14x7x2 for just under $11K about a year ago. I really like the trailer. It came standard with the tarp and uses an 8 gauge bottom instead of the more common 11 or 12 gauge. Well built, all LED lights, ramps, etc.

Danuser if you can find one. Very well made and should last forever.

The "if it's too good to be true" thing would make me leery that this is a stolen machine. That price is way too low to be legit IMO. I hope it's real for his sake, but I'd be skeptical.

I had to use the BX2660 to dig a hole with the 24 inch auger bit when the L model couldn't maneuver around to reach the spot I needed the hole in. The BX worked just fine in clay/small rock soil. I use the 24 inch auger to plant shrubs/trees all the time. It is also really handy to use to mix...

It's a bit of a drive, but there are a couple of low hour Kubotas up for auction here: July 2025 Equipment Consignment Auction

Great fab and design work! Congrats There is great satisfaction in being able to define a problem, come up with a possible solution, and than build it yourself.

One other bit of advice; When I bought my trailer I looked at a 30 footer. The salesman talked me out of it because he claimed it rode much rougher than other lengths due to the axle placement in relation to the hitch. Don't know if its true, but I'd "try before I buy" if that is what you are...

I use a 32' PJ low pro hydraulic dovetail to haul my antique fire truck. The load angle is less steep than ramps and if needed you can put the machine on the ramp and then raise the loaded ramp to get the machine onto the main part of the trailer. I love the trailer and it is much easier to...

I know its a ride from Alexandria, but I use a highly reliable shop in Louisa County that currently charges $175 per hour. They specialize in diesel repair. Look up repair shops in Louisa.

I use a 72 inch King Kutter I bought brand new from a local seller I found on eBay at a price that was a steal. It has served me well. I found that the best way to get a good result is to use the cruise control set at about 2 mph. If you have a hydraulic top link that can be used to vary the...

You might check out Sunbelt or United to see how they dispose of their machines. I have a friend who has purchased a crane and a telehandler from Sunbelt at a reasonable price for machines that did not have a ton of hours and was well maintained.

It seems like a bad idea, but you have to use a steel hammer to strike the center bolt of the puller for it to "shock" the shaft. A brass or any other "no mar" hammer will not work.

Worked as a fire fighter for 32 years. When we needed to there was no building we could not gain entry to in a matter of seconds or in minutes at most. Don't fool yourself into believing that big locks or heavy steel will be effective in keeping your property secure.

I just had a dump trailer stolen from our second home in SC. SC does not use tags or titles on small trailers so trailer theft is a constant problem. I had a $350.00 lock on it that didn't slow the thief down. But my son had hidden an air tag on the trailer so it was quickly located and after...

Could it be something as simple as the pivot point for the clutch pedal being bent or broken?

So basically what the dealer is telling you is that any warranty repair will take several months and that you will lose the use of a several thousand dollar machine in the meanwhile. Not acceptable! As the old saying goes "Everybody has a boss." I'd keep pushing the issue up the chain of LS's...

I have had this issue a couple of times with my Kubota's. Turns out I let some bugs into the tank, most probably from the nozzle of the farm tank, that plugged the line from the tank to the fuel filter. The line is small enough to get plugged by a pretty small critter. When the machine runs it...

I use a DR lawn vacuum. It works well and I use it to mulch up straw before I spread it on newly seeded areas as well. Makes the straw much easier to spread evenly and because it settles in quickly it is more resistant to being blown away. Keep you eye out for used vacuums. I see them pretty...

Is the spoil clean enough to sell? If so a contractor may be willing to trade some or all of the excavation work for the sand that is removed. In my neck of the woods sand brings a pretty good price.

Place two straight 2x4's parallel to each other at the desired grade height, level them, fill the area with sand, and then use a straight board to strike across them. Once one area is filled and tamped use that as the benchmark to set the next board, fill and strike. Keep going until the area is...

I remember reading about a restauranter who wanted the perfect rib roast. He had an oven built that could be set at 120-135 F and would put the roast in the oven for 2 or 3 days. It always came out exactly the doneness he desired no matter how long it was in the oven. I regularly "precook" a...

As long as the PTO is engaged the seat switch will kill the engine if the weight is removed from the operator's seat. My BX does the same thing on bumpy ground when I'm mowing so my solution is to drink more beer so I weigh more!

My bride goes to the skin doc every 6 months to have different cancerous or pre-cancerous chunks removed from her skin. I tease her that this is her way of losing weight. Seriously, if you are over 70 or other family history you should be seeing a dermatologist at least once a year. The old "an...

When I bought my first dump trailer it would dump light loads, but failed to raise with any substantial weight in the trailer. The dealer was stumped but eventually figured out that the up and down hoses were reversed on the pump. No they do not always try before we buy.

I drill a 9/16 inch hole to the bottom of the receiver and then weld a 1/2 inch nut over it. A bolt keeps the hitch from rattling. I like the idea of a receiver on the tractor's front since it can also be used for a winch using a hitch mount.

Just my $.02, but I have a third function on my L4060 and I do not use it since the valve cannot be "feathered" to close or open the grapple slowly. Its either full close or full open so I ran lines from the rear remote to operate the grapple so I can use the standard valve to retain full...

I am 74 and still cut a lot of wood. I cut and split 4 cords this year of mostly 18 - 24 inch across red oaks. I was concerned about weight so I bought a MS271. Good saw. Than a neighbor gave me a MS390 with a 20" bar that I run with a full chisel chain. Surprisingly I found the heavier 390 to...

Cash on the hip is always a good negotiating tool. I bought a very lightly used 32 foot hydraulic dovetail trailer for $2K less than the asking price, which was already low, when I told the seller I had a stack of Benjamins in the truck. He was a business owner; "As long as Uncle Sam never knows...

Nothing says the additional tank has to be attached to the original. If you feel compelled to add storage capacity you could add a new tank in series to the existing tank using hydraulic lines and fittings. I'm not quite sure why you are so focused on getting a relatively small improvement in...

After reading this post I ordered a NO proximity switch and indicator light for the L4060 HSTC. I installed the switch adjacent to the 2wd position of the shift handle and put the light to the right of the steering wheel next to the ignition switch. Installation was easy as I was able to run the...

I had the same choice and also went with the BX2660 with a MMM over 10 years ago. I cut my 3 acres and yes it is slower than a zero turn, but I don't care. Having a multi purpose tool was more important to me than getting faster cutting time.

Another alternative would be to use a tractor powered 3PH splitter. You could lower the splitter to load a log and raise it to split. I'm not a fan of running up tractor hours for uses like this, but it could work for you. I'm 74 and just finished splitting 3 and 2/3 cord of hardwood by myself...

I also have AGM batteries I purchased through Amazon at a very competitive price that have worked well in my stand by generator, the BX2660, and my 2016 3500HD Duramax. When the battery in my 7 year old L4060 HSTC finally dies I'll replace it with an AGM as well. The only problem I had was the...

I would hire someone who has the right equipment to get the job done since it will be much cheaper in the long run than paying for and maintaining your own machine. Any major purchase like this is an opportunity cost since money spent on this is money you cannot spend on something else. I...

If the cover bolt holes are dimpled in at all from tightening the bolts make sure you flatten them before re-installing the cover.

Before you jump on the most serious problem you can think of i.e. the pump, do a lot of troubleshooting. Its human nature to jump to the most serious thing that can go wrong first, but it rarely is. If you have access to the service manual follow their test procedures. Test pressure gauges...

I use an 18" auger bit quite frequently to dig holes for shrubs and footers for deck posts using my 4060 in all types of soil including the commonly found red clay in our area. As others have said digging is not taxing on the machine, but clay tends to pull the auger into the ground pretty...

It could also be a failed seal in one of the hydraulic cylinders allowing fluid to flow past the seal to the drain side of the cylinder.

About 50 hours each for my L4060 HSTC and BX2660. Cut grass with the BX and move firewood, plow snow, help the neighbors with the L.

Have you had a contractor come look at the job for you? I'd get an estimate and a detailed scope of proposed work so you have a better idea of what to do. In Virginia the mixed stone/stone dust is called 21A. Lots of wives don't like to have the drive made with this as the dust that gets...

Ditto on the home made welding cable jumpers using Anderson connectors wired to the truck and tractors. Mine are a "modular" design with the clamps on a short piece of wire so I can connect more than one length of wire when I need longer length.

Ditto. Mine is on a reel above the slop sink in the garage. Its amazing how much fire a green line can knock down if you can handle getting close enough.

Another nice addition to the box blade is to add a hitch receiver to it. Makes it convenient to move a trailer without having to remove the box. I guess you could even use it to haul one of those hitch mounted carriers with additional weight in it if you feel you need it.

Someone said an ABC extinguisher. Frankly that would probably not be much help if the stove starts a fire in the house. Get a 2 1/2 gallon pressurized water extinguisher if you want to have a chance at really knocking a fire down. ABC's are great for a small kitchen fire, but not so effective...

Vince Gill has a country song about George Jones doing that. I live in VA in what has become a suburban area and there is a local farmer who leases property all over this area. He drives all of his equipment, sprayers, large tractors, combines, etc. to all of them. I wouldn't drive it that...

Agreed I use #2 CU to make mine using Anderson connectors to create a "modular" system using connectors mounted on my truck and tractors. Not sure the OP is still around, but my other thought was to disconnect one battery and than the other to see if the engine turns over at the same speed on...

Have you tried jumping it to assist the batteries? Good jumper cables run from a running engine should give all the voltage needed to boost a start.

Any leak, hydraulic, water, etc. in any application (house, car, tractor, etc.) can really fool you if you don't really take the time to establish exactly where it is coming from. Leaks have a funny way of following a path that can easily fool you into thinking it is something way more major...

My set up is a little different. I made the grapple myself and it is attached to my pallet forks. In addition to using it for moving logs and brush I also use the grapple to secure loads on the pallet forks hence the need to be gentle. I also slowly open the grapple when I am loading logs into...

Another scenario for the trailer lifting the 3 PH is if you try to raise a dump trailer when its attached to the the 3 PH or if you are trying to load a machine onto the trailer without supporting jacks under the rear of the trailer.

There has to be a hydraulic supply store somewhere near you such as Parker. Dirt movers and agricultural users rely on them to keep machines working and they are located within an hours drive of almost any area. Have you done a search for "hydraulic supply stores" near you?

Don't sell the BX line short. They are small, but very well made machines that are capable of "punching above their weight". I have an L4060 and a BX2660. I recently had to dig out three 6x6 posts that supported my front porch which had rotted out. I used my post hole auger to punch a hole...

I had a third function installed on my L4060 and have regretted spending the money ever since. Why? Because the hydraulics are either on or off and feathering the valve to close the grapple slowly is impossible. I use the rear remote to control the grapple which allows a slow movement. I know...

I worked for a large fire department that had at least 100 Stihl saws. Every time I was at our shops there would be 10 to 15 of them lying on the shop floor waiting to go back to the field. The shop mechanics said they were mostly there because the troops said they would not start, but when...

Between my neighbors and us we cut and split about 18 cords of wood a year. My favorite saw is a Stihl MS390 that another neighbor gifted me when she could not start it or keep it running when she did manage to start it. I found the linkage to the trigger was not in its proper place and offered...

Yep! I marked "normal" on the temp gauge with a piece of tape so I could ensure that I caught the temp rising right away. Pull the screen, clean it, and rinse the (cold) radiator off as well with a strong hose stream. I use mine as a mower primarily and it needs cleaning at least twice a year...

if you do not have the owners manual for the tractor and the loader that tells you how to remove and install the loader go get it. All Kubota loaders are simple to remove and install using the tractors hydraulics, not human force.

Good idea. I use Anderson type connectors on the tractor so I can hook up jumper cables and my 60 gallon fuel tank 12v pump. I also put connectors on my pick up and hydraulic dove tail trailer so it is easy to hook up a cable to them. I made cables out of welding cable that give me about 25 feet...

Sounds like you found a fix, and I may have missed it on the replies, but did you try the obvious and just put the old lines back on to see if it cured the problem?

Look at the AGM batteries on Amazon. Not much more than a flooded type and will last a long time in an application that shakes them around a lot like a tractor. If you use a name brand battery minder even a flooded type battery will last a long time in an application that is not used regularly...

Personally I would never buy a tractor without operating it. I went with Kubota over JD because it just fit me better. I love the HST Plus in my 4060HSTC. Low range when in High is just like High range in Medium and is especially nice when moving the machine over the road in hilly areas. When it...

One maxim I live by is if you are planning on keeping something for a long time buy the very best that you can afford. For me in the case of a tractor that meant having something I was comfortable operating first and foremost. Spreadsheet or no spreadsheet I wouldn't consider any model until I...

The only shortcoming of the Pat's QH is it puts the implement about 2 inches further back from the tractor. You may need to add an extension to your top link, particularly if you use a hydraulic top link. I agree hooking up a pto can be a pia, but if you keep the splines coated in anti-seize...

IMO it depends on how long you believe you will need to have the mower. If it is over five years I'd be looking at a Kubota BX model. You will never wear it out, it will be worth close to what you paid for it when you no longer need it, and it can be used for multiple uses such as a loader or a...

I assume you are talking used. If it's new go with a Costco type purchase plan and have the dealer locate the vehicle you want. It's up to them to get it to you. My main advice for buying used is pictures lie. You absolutely need to put eyes on it before you buy.

Call the dealer and ask him/her to deliver what ever unit you think will fit the bill for a demo on your property. I have done this for every tractor I have purchased. Usually the delivered unit stays and I buy it, but I have returned a unit and bought another when I wasn't happy with the demo...

I don't disagree that a 3ph weight is the best ballast, but the reality is you will end up using the loader without taking the time to attach the 3ph weight sooner or later. Get the tires filled and if you are going to be lifting an especially heavy load make sure you attach a heavy 3ph...

Have you considered buying a new unit to take advantage of the financing packages that are offered? Kubota is currently offering 0% for 48 months for M models. Granted the purchase price is higher than an all cash deal, but it allows you to keep your capital and dole it out a little at a time...

I know you said that getting 0% financing is important to you, but have you considered looking for a used machine? Buying used saves some money and gives you the chance to try out your choice without having to take the depreciation hit of selling a machine you bought new because it isn't what...

If you have the common sense to worry about the consequences of disconnecting the switch than you have enough common sense to be aware of what you did and it will be OK. Someone disconnected the switch on my L4060, but I keep the switch working on my BX2360 since I use that pretty much...

In the 1950 and 60's it was not uncommon to add a little diesel to the tank to free up a stuck valve. As for using gasoline as a fire starter; I am a retire fire marshal and it was not uncommon to locate an arson suspect in the local hospital being treated for burns caused by using gasoline as...

First off I'd do a quick test of the battery by placing a test light on it. If the light fails to come on or fades quickly the battery is suspect. Pull it off and take it to a parts store to be tested if you do not have a tester. If the battery is good, but not charged, the charging system has...

I once had the opportunity to attend a forum where the chief lubrication engineer for Ford spoke. In a nut shell his point was that any motor oil produced today is superior to those made previously. I use 5-w30 synthetic in all of the small engines including a 2002 Generac generator. I agree...

I respectfully disagree. Weight distributing hitches are widely used in the RV market and make it possible to tow a trailer that is well within the total tow weight rating of the tow vehicle but is front heavy making the total hitch weight too high.

I agree you need to start using a weight distributing hitch. They shift some of the tongue weight to the front axle of the tow vehicle to help level the load. If you buy a new trailer the dealer should set it up for you to ensure it is road safe for the loads you intend to pull.. Make sure you...

How about a hydraulic tilt trailer? They work not matter the weight/balance of the load.

Love my DeWalt 20V 1/2" impact gun, but the comment about the builders lying about the torque ratings is spot on. I torque the wheel nuts on my low boy to 165 ft/lbs and the wrench will not turn them despite being rated at 200+ ft/lbs. That being said there is nothing like a battery powered...

A friend broke his Ford 1710 in a similar manner when he hand loaded the bucket with crushed rock. By hand loading it he was able to greatly exceed the weight capacity that the tractor was capable of carrying and when he hit a hole while carrying the stone it was over in a few seconds.

This is a 1906 Howe horse drawn gasoline powered pumper I bought at auction that I am restoring. Originally equipped with a four-cylinder Rutenber Dual Ignition engine built by the Western Motor Company in Logansport, Indiana it was re-powered with a Model T engine at some point. The pump is a...

My SWAG is that you have some kind of obstruction in one of your safety switches, most likely the pto switch. If it is below freezing it could be ice. I'd find the pto safety switch and jump across it to see if that is the problem.

The OP stated it is a HF winch which have a 10% duty cycle. If it is operated in accordance with that having enough battery to operate it should not be a problem. I use an Anderson type connector for 12V power and have a ball mount welded on the front of the tractor so I can use a cheap HF...

I agree a dedicated trailer mover put on the 3 point is the way to go. I made my own and I use it to move my GN trailer around. One other reason to use an upward limiter of some type is that you can dump a dump trailer without the hitch raising up. But since it seems like there is always a...

My bet is low crank speed causing unburned fuel to collect in the cylinders due to an inability to generate enough compression to fire the fuel. Is the fuel fresh and of high quality? Did this start when you re-fueled? No wax in the fuel? Use KISS and check for the obvious like a bad ground or...

I also use an Anderson connector and do so on both tractors, my truck, and my hydraulic dovetail trailer since it makes for a universal solution. I have jumper cables that I power through the connectors that I use to start the various small engines with 12V starters in lieu of trying to keep...

I did not read the whole thread, so if someone else pointed this out I'm out of turn. I am a retired fire marshal and in our organization this would be considered a major loss and would justify an investigation to find the fire origin and document the loss. I suggest you contact the local FD...

I am a retired firefighter who was the Fire Marshal for a large department. I applaud your efforts, but application of water should be the last step in keeping your place safe. First and foremost is that if you are concerned about a grass fire being the ignition source you need to be proactive...

Virginia standards are #57, #68, #1, and 21-A for crush and run. Locally we have one quarry that mines red colored stone, so the various retailers and delivery services will either stock both colors or ask which quarry you want the stone to come from. Generally the red sells for a slight...

Short trailers require short movements of the steering wheel when backing. My bet is you are over adjusting when the trailer doesn't make an immediate correction after turning the steering wheel. Make a small move of the wheel and see what the trailer does in about 5 feet of backing, etc. Start...

Having spent a fair amount of time pushing snow in Mass. I wouldn't be surprised to find the dealer stocks the regular cab trucks for the plow guys. Shorter, easy to see out of the back window, trucks make the best plow rigs IMO. Back in the day the best plow rig ws an IH short bed, regular...

Great write up. Thanks!

I also am always concerned about the battery. I keep a battery minder on it, but it is a PIA if you get somewhere and the battery dies. I use Anderson type connectors on the trailer batteries, my truck, and the tractors so I can easily plug a set of jumpers in from the truck or tractor if I...

This is only applicable to dump trailers that hydraulically raise and lower the bed. You cannot do this if it is gravity down/pump up. The Surplus Center recently put their hydraulic tongue jacks on sale for $60.00 which sucked me in to finally doing something I been wanting to do for awhile...

Why not look at a PTO powered chipper instead of a hydraulic powered unit? The PTO models are plentiful on the used market and will do everything you want for no more than $2500.00 for a good used unit. 33 HP is plenty adequate for these units as well.

I know that having your own dump may be convenient, but unless you are planning on using it a lot the costs just don't justify keeping one for personal use. It appears you will be into this one for at least $4K and that is before your annual carrying costs of insurance, repairs, inspections...

I am also very sorry to hear about your loss. I spent over 35 years as a volunteer and career firefighter, including a stretch in the Fire Marshal's office so I have seen this scenario many times. While a lot has been focused on the insurance aspect of the loss I did not see anything about...

Before you pull the head you should do a leak down test to ensure it is a leaky head gasket. Search for "Diesel Injection Pump Repair" on-line in your area. Find a local shop and ask for advice on the best way to diagnose the problem. I assume you drained the engine oil?? If so let the...

Any idea of what the tongue weight is? You need to be able to comfortably lift the tongue with the loader (obviously) and still have complete control of the tractor. Since you keep the backhoe on I assume that is more than enough counterweight to maintain control, but braking may be a bit iffy...

A plate compactor will do the job; it just takes longer. What about a pull behind roller like a lawn roller but heavier? I have one that is loaded with concrete and weighs a good bit. I never use it now that the drive is paved and if you lived closer I'd give it to you. I'm in VA if you think...

And yet there are plans all over the net on how to build an air powered tennis ball launcher using PVC as the air storage system. That is why I asked. Better to ask than be a wise-ass.

OK, I'll bite; why?

If you are trying to make a small, lightweight, tank to carry you can use PVC pipe. Keep the pressure below 150 psi and you will not have any issues with failure. The one caveat to PVC is it gets brittle with age and can fail. I'd replace the tank every few years to prevent that.

I hope there is a special place reserved for the designer of the hood. The tabs on mine are half broken off and have to have a big washer on them to hold the hood on.

In my experience I have found that when faced with a repair like this you are better off to use incremental force until the desired result is achieved. Starting out with maximum heat and force may cause more damage. I would build a "cage" to hold a 20 ton hydraulic jack by wrapping a piece of...

Just ensure physics does not defeat your plan with the hot air from the genny pushing out of the top and either recirculating or stopping cold air inflow. That is why the cold air intake needs to low.

And in my 32 years on the job I found that there was almost always some kind of impairment involved, usually alcohol combined with a large dose of stupidity. One of my favorites: two folks picked up a running push rotary mower by the blade enclosure to trim some bushes. Fingers left along with...

I have used whole house surge protectors for quite awhile now. The ones I installed several years ago required a dedicated breaker and mounted adjacent to the panel. When I restored a house a couple of years ago I discovered that the manufacturers now make a protector that goes in the panel in...

Ever notice the warnings that are on every aerial lift? "Do not operate within 10 feet of any electrical line." Unless it was a pole saw they were probably too close.

In addition to an outlet for the exhaust and cooling air you need to cut a vent into the structure that will allow fresh air in at the same rate that the engine is blowing out to keep itself cool. You can use a damper which swings in freely for the intake with a hood of some type to shield the...

The one I used as a kid with my grandpa was 2 inch thick oak planks held together by steel straps with the leading edge a solid piece of steel bent up on the leading edge so it would not dig into the ground. A chain was attached to the center through a clevis which was in turn hooked to a chain...

Believe me it will not do more than 5 to 10 going up hill, but most of the street I do is either straight up or down hill so I can get it rolling going back down. I make one swipe in the middle of the road going uphill and then a pass downhill, turn around and clean up the side I hit going...

Each to their own. Not to belabor this, but the 4060 does 20 mph and there is a definite difference in how the snow rolls off of the blade at a higher speed. I use a direct mount, with a 9 foot commercial blade, which is no different than a truck mount. I have been pushing snow with one type of...

Are you removing it to repair it or eliminate it?

All that is great if you are not doing a large area. I plow a mile long private road and several long driveways which require speed to cast the snow far enough out to allow room for the next storm and to reduce the work load on the machine. I disagree with your statement that operator error is...

Disconnect the cables to allow the valves to return to neutral and then try it. I assume you already removed the loader and tried it?? Have you checked the exhaust to ensure it is not partially plugged with soot, a crushed pipe, or an animal nest remnant? The other thing I would check is to...

Another alternative is to have the pipe welded by a certified welder. The welder could even sleeve the joint for additional strength.

If you want a long distance diagnosis, or educated guess, you need to provide more information. What were you doing? Have you worked on the machine lately? What did you try to fix it? Etc.

Be prepared to spend a LOT of time if you do this. The duty cycle on those winches is 10%. (That's 6 minutes per hour of full load operation) If the winch is an option just rig it with a snatch block or two and move it with the tractor or excavator. Make one machine the anchor and use the...

I have used a Meyer ST90 plow attached to the loader on my L3010 and like others have said it was easily pushed around by the blade because of the "lever" effect of having the blade so far forward. After trying that for a couple of frustrating years I added a fixed mount to the tractor and used...

The slower it goes the more you need to let the HST pedal up. It is not an accelerator pedal.

Up state NY is just a great place to visit since there are many, many places to see and lots to do. But NY is pretty large and you can spend a lot of time driving instead of enjoying. Niagara Falls are spectacular and if you are in that part of the state so is the Thousand Island area with...

My hats off to you; folks like you are my heroes! Better to wear out than rust out. Like WranglerX I split lots of hardwood and my splitter still runs into pieces that it will not go through, typically stump pieces over 24 inches in diameter. I bought my home made splitter many years ago when...

One of our favorite places to visit with lots to do and see. Besides the Glen itself at the state park there are multiple waterfalls in the area. We like Buttermilk Falls with it's swimming area and Rainbow Falls is a nice short hike. Obviously there are the finger lakes with their wineries...

Right click on the "start" button in the left bottom corner of the screen and then select "device manager" . Select the "network adaptors" and then the Wi-Fi adaptor (if you don't recognize the adaptor it is usually one of the top 2 or 3 on the list) It should indicate it is operating correctly...

I replaced the stock Kubota blades with Oregon brand blades this year and immediately noticed how much quieter they are. Might be worth a try.

Sadly my home state of Massachusetts. They insist on registering almost everything including things like a splitter if you tow it on the road and a standard TLB driven to job site over the road. I miss the geography, but not the overbearing regulation.

That's because they are too damn busy trying to make a living with their machines. I'm sure there are AG specific forums where machine repair, performance, etc. are discussed along with the many other things a farmer must deal with to stay above water. Look up "right to repair" for example...

Sorry about the loss, but it was a very nice job keeping your wits about you! And an even better job being prepared for an emergency with a thought out plan and the tools needed to make it happen. I once had one of my firefighters pinned against a fence by a car that engaged the starter during...

A more red-neck version is an air powered tennis ball launcher made with a lawn sprinkler valve. Plans here: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/TBLa1.pdf

Lots of comments on using a winch, but have you thought about how long it would take to split wood using a winch to load the splitter one log at a time? I'd be surprised if you could split a 1/4 cord a day; hardly enough for anyone who uses wood for anything more than a romance fire.

You place the bucket flat to begin with and then curl it to loosen the tension on the pins. After the pins are out return it to the flat position.

I think we are getting away from what the OP is looking for. I think he just wants a better way to get the cut logs on the splitter.

My buddy and I cut a fair number of trees for firewood, some of which need to fall pretty precisely. We use a cheap remote controlled winch from HF anchored to another tree if possible and place the chain we hook the cable line to as far up the tree as we can with a ladder. If a tree is not...

I looked up this post to help out an OP on another post when it occurred to me that I never added a critique of how this worked out after we used it to split wood this past fall. Combined with the neighbors we split around 15 cords over six or seven days this year which is an average amount for...

It will be much easier if you remove the loader and it's a good idea to be familiar with the process anyways. Doing things like changing the oil or battery is just easier with the loader out of the way. Lower the storage legs and lock into position. As others said put the loader on level...

There are tools out there that will help with your concern about moving the log to the splitter. Here is an example of what I use: https://www.stihlusa.com/products/forestry-tools/logging-tools/hookaroon/ Mostly I just roll any big logs onto the lift. I'm 71 and we still split 4 plus cords of...

I'll ask the obvious question...Why not use a hydraulic log loader? I put one on my splitter and it lifts 24" long logs, some of which are over 30" in diameter, without effort. Plus it makes a nice "table" to place smaller stuff on so it is easy to reach to load into the splitter. You already...

I'm sure it is plastic. I'd hit it with some JB Weld and keep getting up.

Who made the pump set-up?

If the payload is 5K it should dump 5K. Have you checked the pump to ensure it is hooked up correctly? Mine really fooled the dealer. He could get it to dump with it empty, and it would raise a less than full load, but as soon as I put a real load on it it would not raise.

Probably not a great buy, but here is an example of a Stiener set up for steep grades: 94-95 Steiner - farm & garden - by owner - sale

Our OP seems to have fallen by the wayside. I'm a little surprised he would give a lift capacity of 3K with a tandem axle 6x10 trailer. It seems that it would be more like 3 tons. With a quick look at what pops up on-line the least net weight I could find was 4400 lbs. with most running over 7K.

Make sure the couplings are tight that hook the couplers to the line. Mine were slightly loose and would leak when they were in use.

If it is power up and down check to ensure the pump is hooked up correctly to the cylinder. Mine was delivered to me with the down cycle hooked up to the up side of the piston which meant it would lift a load, but not what it should have. It took several trips back to the dealer before they...

Here's hoping you have a quick and complete recovery! Get well soon.

A faster easier solution is to spray WD-40 into the air intake, The engine will run on the WD-40 until it picks up the fuel. As stated earlier DO NOT use ether.

Under federal law the manufacturer cannot deny warranty if you work on the machine yourself. It's called the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson%E2%80%93Moss_Warranty_Act

You have some crap floating around in the fuel tank that takes a while to get sucked into the fuel intake line. It is big enough to plug the line and will not flow through into the filter. When you shut the engine down it drops off and will float around until the fuel flow pulls it back into the...

Common sense tells me that it is probably something simple since it popped up quickly without any warning. I vote for a safety switch. I'm not sure that jumping the solenoid will by pass the safety switch(s). I'd look for a loose connection in one of the switches. Do you have voltage at the...

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Wow! Looks like I kind of struck a nerve. Lots of good thoughtful responses. I worked part time as a marine mechanic and was trained as an aircraft mechanic. In my time there were no computers to give you a trouble code and good troubleshooting really came down to the ability to remember what...

Am I the only one who gets frustrated when some one puts a post out there looking for help with a break down or other mechanical issue, gets replies, and then is never heard from again? To me a big part of my knowledge base comes from hearing about someone's issue and then finding out what the...

Every DuraMax pick up I owned has had a hatch put in the right front fender liner so the fuel filter can easily be replaced.

If you can get a wrench on the nut use a piece of pipe on the wrench to increase the leverage. If you can safely apply heat that will loosen the nut as well. My last resort with a stubborn nut/bolt combo is to tighten them until the bolt breaks. If you have one use a six point closed end wrench...

Have you checked all of the fuses with a test light or meter? How about any fusible links from the battery to the starter?

Does it look like this...

It's pretty easy to make a tooth bar using teeth like those instead of welding them directly to the bucket. I used an after market bucket edge to weld the teeth to.

By "etched" do you mean stamped? The serial number will be stamped into it someplace. The SN is frequently found stamped on a boss near the water pump in many engines.

If you decide that a tank is the way to go you may want to start checking the government auction sites. They pop up occasionally and often go for a low price. My friend bought a 500 gallon Con-Vault complete with pump, filter, etc. for around $500.00 awhile back.

For what its worth gravity tanks are forbidden by the fire code since there is no way to stop the fuel if a leak and fire occurs. I have a farm tank and I stopped using it since I just don't use enough fuel to make it worthwhile. Now I use the transfer tank in my pick up.

Anyone try to get a new password when you forgot yours? I did and the site is absolutely unresponsive. I ended up creating a new account with an e-mail address I never use since it would not allow me to use my existing e-mail address.

That makes sense. I try to handle sheets of plywood in the same manner. I'd try contacting one, or more, of the myriad of small trailer builders that are around. This site lists many: Find a Trailer Manufacturer on TrailersUSA.com

Most of the form companies around here have gotten away from a dedicated truck to haul forms and have gone to a roll-off body with the roll-off custom built to store the forms. It may be worth looking at one of the goose neck trailers that are designed to haul small dumpsters and then build a...

I think it was installed using half of the coupler to connect the two shafts by either mating up the keyways (unlikely, but possible) or using the setscrews to tighten down on each shaft. This is usually impossible since the two shafts are almost always different diameters. After mulling it...

I thought the same thing. I wonder if the shafts are held in the coupler by the set screws??

The hydraulic pump coupling is exactly what I was asking about; it is a Lovejoy coupling and in my experience subject to failure. I would pull the pump and check the coupling before I did anything else. I do not think any kind of blockage would cause this issue since it is not likely to happen...

Did the engine produce white smoke/steam while running? If not I'd be concerned that it is something else besides the head gasket. If the water pump is mounted on the front of the engine it may be the source of your water intrusion.

Can you get a vice-grip on it to turn it to loosen the rust/crud? Or put a double nut on the thread side and use the outer nut to turn it. You can also gently tap the housing near the pin to try to loosen it up. If not heat the bolt to red, let it cool and try again.

I use a Viair 300P; 2.3 cfm, 150 psi max., 33% duty cycle @ 100psi. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for and its worth it when you consider that you are using it for an emergency repair when you don't want to fart around with a piece of junk. Check the duty cycles on the cheap compressors...

In my experience it is often something simple that get overlooked because you convince yourself that it must be something major. I think the major clue here is the fact that the issue occurred when you shut down the machine or when you started the machine. I'm sure you have tried this, but just...

Just make sure the tiller is wide enough to cover the tractor's tracks. 54 inch tractor width and a 53 inch tiller will leave compressed soil from the tire you cannot cover with the tiller.

I am not clear about when it quit. Was it operating OK and then quit or did it not run properly as soon as you started it after lunch? Are there any quick connects in the system? If so make sure they didn't come loose. Is the pump driven through a flexible connector such as a Lovejoy L-Jaw...

Black smoke indicates over fueling and its lack of power indicates too little fuel when needed. I'd check the injection pump to see if a bolt came loose and caused it to go out of time. I am not familiar with what drives the injection pump, but if it is a chain or belt I'd give that a close look...

It will if you cannot get a title to get tags. SC does not require tags on utility trailers, so if you can get it you can use it since there is no way for law enforcement to know who the rightful owner is. Pulling a trailer without tags in VA is a sure way to get stopped.

Same in SC, but what you save in registration you spend on locks to keep the trailer from being stolen. Lots of folks have come back from a day on the water only to find their trailer unhitched and gone. I prefer Virginia's system of a one time payment for a permanent trailer tag and a title so...

How wide are the cracks? I have used hydraulic cement to seal cracks about 1/4 inch wide.

When I was working part time as a boat mechanic one of our pet saying was "If you can't find out why the fuse is blowing put a prop pin in it and look for smoke,"

The 52 inch model uses six 12Ah batteries. At $500.00 each that is one reason the 52 inch is so much more than the 42 inch model.

I was very fortunate in that my employer required an annual physical that they provided which included a cardiac stress test. My current doc is young and believes in treating everything he finds with drugs regardless of the side effects. My cholesterol went to 125 and he tried to put me on...