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A friend of a friend asked me to dig some holes with my PHD. I asked him about underground wires, etc. and he insisted there were none so I foolishly agreed to help him out. On the first hole I felt something and stopped in time to see a high voltage line running across the bottom of the hole...

71 pushing 72 and still pretty much doing what I want when I want. One of the fortunate few who do not take any prescription drugs. Advice? In my career I dealt with death on an almost daily basis and saw folks on what was the worst day of their lives. That makes you realize that all the...

I switched to all battery powered lawn tools a couple of years ago and I'll never go back to gas. You can't beat the convenience and not having to keep gas on hand. I'm of the opinion that it is just a matter of time before homeowner lawn tools will all be battery powered and gas powered tools...

I agree 100%; I'm cheap so I try to not spend a thousand to save 500. The cost of a lawn vacuum is pretty substantial so I'd look for alternatives. I always had big gardens until the deer got so bad all I was doing was feeding them. Now its just a few tomatoes, some squash, and a herb garden...

When I bought my BX I asked about the collector and the sales person said he would not recommend the purchase and that a tow behind vacuum like the Cyclone rake was a more effective choice. I'm sure other users will comment on how well they work. I guess the real question is why collect...

I assume you are broadcasting cover crops since food crops are generally a row crop?? Or are they food crops for live stock? A tiller is great, but farmers have been working ground with a plow and disc for many years so that obviously works. The disc is cheaper to buy and maintain and faster to...

I wouldn't be surprised to see commercial operators going for them. They have to be cheaper to operate than fuel powered units and the batteries can be recharged by an inverter run off of the tow vehicle for the trailer used to move them from job to job.

I welded a cheap trailer tongue jack on the bar that runs across the front of the tiller which allows me to raise/lower the tiller to make it easier to hook up. Once its hooked up I just swing the jack up out of the way.

That's what I have been talking about! Do you mean inlet? (Where you pour the fuel into the tank)

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It isn't draining back; you are running out of fuel due to some kind of blockage. Some times the "floaty" that is probably responsible for the stoppage doesn't work its way into the fuel line right away especially since the machine is sitting still while idling so it is not getting sloshed...

My bet is you have something in the tank that is blocking the line. When it shuts down the vacuum created by the pump stops and the blockage floats away only to find its way back when fuel starts flowing again. Its happened to me a couple of times from using a farm tank. MY suggestion is to...

Did you notice an incremental decline in the old part or did it fail quickly? Not familiar with Mahindra specifically, but is there any kind of counter weight or spring used that may have become detached? A flat 100 pound lift seems high.

Ever drive any "long haul" truck from the 20's? Less than 30 mph top speed and barely enough power to get up a hill and yet look where we are today. One of my fellow antique truck collectors has a re-created early Mack that took the drivers days to get the original from Allentown, PA to...

Check this out from Sun Belt; Sunbelt Gear A friend has several pieces he has bought from them and has had great success.

They are way along on developing battery powered semi-trucks, so something like a tractor is not that big of a stretch. My bet is JD has engineers working on it right now. Things like a modular battery pack that could be swapped out in the field would improve range and operating time while the...

Another option is to check the surplus section of the Surplus Center's site for a replacement cylinder. I found matching lift cylinders to replace a damaged cylinder for a Kubota loader for a very reasonable price and they were even painted orange.

Not to mention that TSC has to have the worst search feature of any retail web site. Search for a 1 1/2 inch valve and you get 80 some items most of which are tire valve stems for instance. Or 1/2 inch hydraulic hose and you get thread sealant. The good thing about TSC is a lot of their...

The L series are known for eating the front axle wheel bearings especially if it is run in 4wd a lot (per my dealer). I had to replace two, one on each tractor I had. You may want to check them out.

Or you can do what I do and use rear remotes if the tractor is so equipped. If you go with a third function just make sure it includes a conventional valve to control the grapple so you can "feather" it instead of applying full force like a true third function does. One item you might consider...

As "old and tired" said gum will work, but expect to replace the logs more frequently than Oak. We used Oak as the hardwood would last for three to five years. My friend has a disability so we used much smaller diameter logs than most so he could lift them into the soaking tubs. As "O & T" said...

My best friend grew Shitakes on a large scale for sale at the farmer's market. First off, it is a lot of work. We were constantly on the look out for suitable logs which had to be cut and brought back to the grow site. Next each log has to be inoculated, laid out to rest, watered regularly, and...

Do the obvious and get your dealer to drop a ZT off for you to try. We did and found that while it was a bit faster the cut was not significantly better than what I was getting with my pull behind. I also found that neither the DW or I liked using it since it required more attention to control...

You also have to figure on either using green lumber, and putting up with the resulting gaps as it dries, or make a place to dry the lumber while you wait the year for it to dry. Plus a mill is not "one and done" since you will be replacing blades, servicing the engine, fuel, etc. I do not know...

If the pump failed, and it's sounding more and more that it did, there is a good probability that there are no metal shavings in the filter since the pump could not deliver them to the filter post failure. When you drain the system I would place a fine mesh funnel under the drain to see if any...

Try tapping the relief valve with a hammer. If you have one, or can borrow one, put a pressure gauge on one of the hydraulic quick connects just to be sure there is no pressure; disconnect all of the quick connects and check the pressure on one of the disconnects. The hydraulic filter should...

Mine is a 30 plus year old Danuser and it has held up well. I do not have hydraulic down pressure and it still works well, albeit a little slower than a down pressure auger would. My only suggestion is to get a 24 inch auger with it. I use this bit more than any other to dig footings for deck...

The plastic nozzle that comes with the tubes of silicone gasket sealer are my go to. They are tapered and fit a variety of hose sizes.

What he said. A human put it together and another human can get it apart. Take it off the tractor, put it on a clean rag on the bench, take some pics so you remember what it looked like, and go for it. Nothing ventured nothing gained. One downside to the after-market part might be that the...

I do not have access to that info., but the EPA does and that is why the OP should contact them. I spent a large part of my working life dealing with performance standards and how they are implemented. I can guarantee that somewhere in the performance standard for Tier 4 emissions there is some...

That is an idea that has a lot of merit and would give me a totally different tool from what I have now which the four way really does not do. And this is why sites like this are so helpful. Group think will always outwit the single player.

This the old "if it quacks like a duck.." Any reasonable person knows this is not working properly and for the manufacturer to say it is is just BS. If it is regenning too frequently it is not working correctly and I can guarantee that it did not pass any acceptance test under those conditions...

The warranty on emissions is mandated by the federal government and regulated by the EPA. Your machine should be under warranty and if the builder is refusing to repair it they are in violation of federal rules and as such are subject to enforcement actions. At the very least I would contact...

Nice!!! Have fun with it.

Lots of ideas here, but you are shooting in the dark. If it were me I'd worry less about the regen and a lot more about the response from LS. This is not your problem to fix; it is theirs. Do you have a "Lemon Law" in your state? If so start the process. Contact one of the news stations in...

Mine came pretty toot-sweet even though it never showed being shipped. I hope you like it.

My friend uses a tarp with straps under it as Seville009 described. The loader operator at the land fill grabs the end of the strap nearest the tongue and pulls the load off by rolling the tarp over for a $20.00 tip.

Check the local pawn shops. I bought what was essentially a brand new Bomag plate compactor from a pawn shop for $500.00 a few years ago when a new one was running over $1200.00

You are correct, but it's still not right.

I appreciate all of the comments. The group wisdom is always stronger than the individual. I make my own tooth bars and you are correct a bucket without teeth just doesn't cut it. 🙄 It has brand new teeth on it. The bucket is basically new and the story is the owner put a downward bow in the...

The basket that IBC's come in work really well for a red neck version of a man lift. Cut a "notch" out of the front, put it on the forks, and ratchet strap it to the back of the pallet forks to secure it. If you are concerned about falling out the front put a safety chain across the opening. If...

Is the tank vent open?

That style cylinder is on the Surplus Center site. It is a surplus item for them; is a one off; and may not be the correct size for you. Look up 2" piston; 8 or 10 " extension. Not sure if it has the extra port. Take the cylinder to a hydraulic shop and have it rebuilt. It will be less than a...

Thanks guys! Getting informed opinions is exactly why I posted. I enjoy doing the fab work, but if the end result doesn't serve a purpose than it is not worth the effort or cost. To be honest I don't really have a great need or use for the bucket, but being of thrifty Yankee heritage the...

Not if they hold a patent on them. If they don't then they are in the public domain and everyone and anyone is free to make as many copies as they want to. Like I said each to their own, but that is my own code of ethics. If you invented something, paid to get it patented and marketed would it...

I have the chance to pick up a QA bucket from a skid steer for little or no cost and I thought that a DYI conversion to a 4-in-1 bucket might be an interesting project. I searched the forums for others who have posted about this and could not come up with anything, so I'm throwing it out there...

I thought about making my own, but I just don't feel right about what is essentially stealing from someone. They came up with the idea, patented it, and pay to market it and deserve to get paid for their effort. Nothing against anyone who makes their own, just my personal belief.

Smart move. I have found that time is my biggest ally when I'm looking for something. It may take a while, but eventually a good deal on what you need will pop up if you are vigilant and keep looking daily. I use sites like "Search Tempest" to check CL's all around the area and of course word...

I don't know if they are still available, but at one time you could buy a "universal" freeze plug with a bolt that tightened the plug in the hole by expanding the plug. It's probably a reach these days, but most good parts houses had a tray of freeze plugs you could pick from to match your...

There are tools out there that are designed to make hooking up quick connects that are under pressure possible. I use the XBoom QC, but there are more out there. If the grapple is stuck in mid-stroke you might be able to lift it with the loader to relieve the pressure, push the coupler pin in...

Any time you disconnect an implement and the weather turns warmer (or it just sits in the sun) this will occur. It's just a demonstration of Boyle's Law; Any fluid in a closed container that is heated will rise in pressure. Hence my earlier comment about the weather being cooler and now is the...

I own a BX2660 and an L4060 HSTC. The BX is my primary mower and the L is used for pretty much everything else, but mostly for snow plowing and moving firewood, a chore the BX cannot do. Is the BX a capable machine? Sure for what is designed for, but not heavy lifting. I have used it to power...

There are quite a few threads on this topic. Basically the attachment builds hydraulic pressure when it is disconnected because the ambient temperature rises. As you discovered you need to release the pressure from the hoses in order to re-connect the tractor and there a couple of ways to do...

I used a 1 1/2" 1/4 turn full flow valve so there is no restriction. If you are replacing the pump I'd put one on since it really does make life easier if you need to repair the hydraulic system.

The weather cooled overnight so you may be able to get them to connect now before it warms up again.

The sensor works by creating a variable path to ground. My guess is it is bad, but you can test it by removing the wire from it and turning the key on. The heat gauge should not move. If it does go to full hot than you have a short to ground somewhere in the wire. If it doesn't move touch the...

Gotta love those old simple machines! When I had my 1710 I disassembled a lot of it, painted it, and put it back together in one day. They are a good tractor and I did a lot of work with that machine. That is a cousin of the bug that clogged mine up! Glad it worked out and now you should put a...

There are also some tools out there which allow the couplers to either be relieved of the pressure that keeps the plunger closed or overcomes the pressure by leverage to close the couplers. I bought the XBoom tool: XBoom Excavator Coupler System (Excavator Skid Steer Loader Adapter Coupler...

I have had this happen a couple of times and it was an obstruction in the tank that was too large to pass through the line to the filter. As was stated earlier your best option will be to either remove and clean the tank or drain it and use a vacuum or turkey baster with a piece of hose attached...

Wow! You have really hit on a great idea. Thanks.

I put a shut off valve in the line from the tank to the pump so I can work on the pump and valves without losing oil. I had to replace the splitter valve today and while I was at it I moved the lift and 4 way wedge valves to make it more ergonomic. All total I lost about a quart of oil.

If you plan to pull permits have you spoken to your local building department about your plans? If you are going to build without permits or inspections you still need to follow what the local requirements are since mom nature doesn't care if you got a permit or not. I would be surprised if the...

Here is the link to the list of models this should fit. Kubota: FUEL FILTER NET, Part # 35450-41060

I hate to be a downer, but according to Kubota's list of units this will fit it is only good for the M series and the 48 TLB. It is not a fit for any BX, B, or L series tractors.

Ditto; I stopped using my 3rd function and replaced it with the rear remote so I could control the speed and force of the grapple.

I checked on a rebuild kit; $45.00 plus shipping and I'm not 100% sure it is the correct one. I found a new valve on Amazon for $125.00 with shipping included so I ordered it. Thanks again for the advice.

Normally I'd agree but be logical; the only thing that changed is the fuel. I don't believe in coincidences. If nothing else put a small tank of fuel on it and run a temporary hose to the filter.

Good job Dad! Hopefully the young man will keep that work ethic for his entire life. We have three families that split wood together and one family's teen age/20's kids always help out. It's a great lesson in community for them to split wood for all of us.

Thanks to all for the replies. I have considered just replacing the valve and in the end I may just do that. One problem right now is the more "high end" American made valves are out of stock. I don't see the value in putting a cheap valve on when is just a matter of time before it fails. The...

No matter what you look for the only logical way to start eliminating issues is to change the fuel supply first. If that doesn't do it than move on to other possible solutions. If not you are just guessing and guesses lead to messes.

My detent equipped log splitter valve has started to leak oil out of the rear of the valve when it is returning. So far it is a pretty small amount, but I don't want to let it get critical so I'm planning on disassembling the valve to try to figure out what the cause is. Has anyone here had a...

In all trouble shooting it is human nature to automatically go directly to the worst possible things than can cause the issue and I sense that is what you are doing. The logical thing is to think about what is different from the last time you ran the machine. Based on your report it is the fuel...

There are also strips of non-skid stick on material available.

CorrosionX is an oil based product. The use of any lubricant on a stud is a non-no since proper torque cannot be achieved with a lubricant present. If a bolt is lubed and then brought to the proper torque the bolt will be overstretched and subject to failure.

My go to solvent is to mix about 25% transmission fluid with 75% acetone. The acetone thins the oil enough to penetrate and then evaporates leaving the oil. If soaking doesn't work my experience as a boat mechanic dealing with bimetallic corrosion tells me the only real alternative is heat...

Back in the day we would have the new guy riding around looking for the left handed hose packer. At every station it had just been sent to another house. Of course that's nothing compared to getting some one to try out the walk on water "water rescue shoes".

Any practical jokers nearby? We used to throw some random bolts/nuts under the fire truck to drive the operator nuts when he/she did their daily check.

It is a double acting cylinder so a check valve will keep it from working since oil must return to the valve from the non-pressurized side of the cylinder.

We used it on a 3 acre piece of ground by putting the wire in with a home made tool made from a box blade shank and a piece of conduit. It worked well to put the wire in, but I had a problem with lightning strikes killing the control box so we eventually gave up on the system.

I have used the same set up you have for the past ten or more years on my splitter and it works just fine as long as you do not try to use both functions at the same time. As stated when you try to feather the load gravity will take over until you apply enough hydraulic pressure to compensate...

That will reduce your lift. Why do you think turning off the stall guard makes the tractor more powerful?

Finished doing next years wood yesterday, putting up three cords for the neighbors. We worked with our neighbors and their three teen-age, early twenties, sons so it goes pretty fast. The neighbor used my 390 and is now sold on the idea of getting a more powerful saw. I will never go back to a...

I also own a 4060 HSTC. Using cruise control with the tractor unloaded mine will pull a reasonably steep hill in Medium High and at 2200 RPM's, until it slows to about 12-14 mph. I then shift it to low on the column shift and it will maintain 12 mph to the top. Pull it back up into high and it...

I use the cruise control when I'm running the tiller. Set it at about 3 mph and it will till smoothly.

Congrats and welcome to the Kubota world. Love the farm name!

You can also get the tank recertified. Most folks just don't bother and just buy a replacement at a higher cost than recertification.

I think all of the major manufacturer's tools are good, but I do love the Festool stuff. The downside is you need to take out a second mortgage to buy their tools. I have been fortunate enough to find some pretty good scores on the used market, but even then they are usually more expensive than...

I weld, so I'd opt for the easy fix and cut the top link off and re-weld it so the hoses face up or down. I have welded a couple of top links and never had a failure.

Especially the tank bottom.

I was pleasantly surprised to find out that neither of my Stihls leak bar oil when stored overnight in the vertical scabbards of my saw carrier.

That's why I didn't mention P-C in my list of good routers. Sadly P-C has gone the route of so many legacy brands where they are bought out and then marketed as an inexpensive tool living off of their previous reputation as a quality tool. Craftsman, Troy-Bilt, and Porter-Cable are all examples...

I have also gone to a full chisel chain which I think is contributing to the faster cuts. My experience is they seem to stay sharper longer than the semi-chisel chains as well. I am using Oregon chains which are holding up really well and are significantly less expensive then Stihl chains. I...

Is there a patent number on the vise? If so you can look up the original patent drawing on Google. You could also take a long shot and just look up Columbian Vise on one of the patent search tools.

I'm putting up wood for next year this week and much to my surprise I have found that the heavier 390 is an easier saw to use all day than my 271. I think it's mostly because the 390 has so much power it shortens the cut time significantly and reduces fatigue because of that. I'm 71 and well...

I think that you will find almost any Bosch, Dewalt, Makita, Milwaukee, or if money is no object Festool routers are good choices. One thing to keep in mind is whether you want to get a plunge router or a fixed base unit. Plunge routers are more versatile, but usually run a bit more than fixed...

Technique is every bit as important as the bit you use. If you put the board on the bench to route the edges to route the front edge you must start at the left side and go from left to right. Conversely if you are routing the back edge you must start at the right end and move right to left. In...

Good for you!

Start with the fuse; then check for voltage at the pump with a test light next; no voltage? check the fuel pump relay for voltage if it has one; look for loose, chafed, corroded, or disconnected wires; if you have voltage at the pump and it is not running it is defective and needs replacing...

Check the linkage for loose or missing bolts.

I have had similar problems with my BX and a previously owned L model. One preventative measure I took was to make a screen that fits into the tank fill neck to prevent foreign items from getting into the tank. I used piece of pipe as a template to bend some heavy wire around, welded the wire...

Get all 3; as the years go by you will forget what you paid, but you will always appreciate the convenience and utility of the remotes.

Bush hog and then rent the stump grinder?? When I had to go after thick(er) brush I found that it worked much better to back into it with the bush hog raised and the top link pulled in; then lower it into the material to chop it up. I'd work up a couple of acres with the bush hog before I...

From a woodworker; Best use ever for a radial arm saw.

Personally I'd get the dealer to install the remotes. The remotes are a dealer installed option so they are quite familiar with doing them and it will be done properly without you having to spend your time and effort on it. I have had remotes on all 3 Kubotas I have owned and have never had a...

Have you looked into renting what you need?

If I throw it away I'll need it later; if I keep it and need it later I won't remember I have it or if I remember I have it I won't be able to find it. Either way I'll go buy it again which means what I was looking for will turn up right after I'm done with the project.

As others have said check the linkage for the lever that engages the front axle for any missing or loose bolts. A bolt loosened on my BX and it would not engage the front axle because of the slop in the linkage the loose bolt created.

If you look at the commercial versions of these they almost always use a rotary saw instead of a chain saw. I wonder if that is the key to preventing pinching. A large circular saw powered by a generator and controlled by a switch at the operator seat might work.

Do you mean a hydraulic top link or a tilt cylinder to replace the lift arm? In either case I don't see how a single acting cylinder could work since you need to be able to extend and retract the load while holding it in the selected position.

And I am one. Own a 1952 Mack fire truck and a 1925 Mack AB fire truck. I have been part of many "rescue" missions to get old trucks out of storage and running. It's not rocket science. Check the fluids; look for obvious issues like chewed wires and mouse nests in places like the intake...

You are right, but to be honest I have no idea how I did that. Best I can recall I backed into something while plowing, but I was really surprised when I saw the tab bent like that. I had put the tab on with the thought of placing the saw carrier on the ball mount, but than realized that was a...

My Dad was a machinist and tool and die maker who I swear could sharpen a drill by looking at it. That trait did not get passed down! I got a Drill Doctor to try even though I thought it was a gimmick and was skeptical. I was wrong; it works like a champ and I can turn out perfectly sharpened...

According to what I found Prentice was sold to Caterpillar. Have you tried them?

Wow! Didn't realize I was striking a nerve. Sorry.

After seeing this thread I did a search for tools to solve this problem and of course they are out there. I like the QC-Mate 12-in Hydraulic Quick Coupler Connect Under Pressure Clamp. Very pricey IMO, but a pretty elegant solution. Very similar to what Smokeydog made, but uses a quick clamp...

It is most likely a safety switch which will not only prevent starting, but will cut off a running engine as well. Try the simple stuff like bouncing on the seat or quickly engaging/disconnecting the PTO with a "snap" if you can.

I used a portable unit with a manual transfer switch for years, but I worked 24 hour shifts and travelled a lot for my part-time gigs, so inevitably Mrs. Murphy's Law would kick in while I was gone. You know; If something can go wrong it will when Mr. Murphy is not around to fix it; and the...

If you look at almost any fire truck from the 50's and 60's they had a Winco generator on them. I don't know if they are still in business, but they were very popular at one time. I think they may have been supplied by the Civil Defense Agency to municipalities as well. They are loud, but as...

I put this together a couple of weeks ago. Ever since I got the cab tractor I have been trying to figure out a place to carry my saws and the box I carry the oil, fuel, spare chains, etc. in without success. It finally occurred to me that I always put the box on if I am going to cut wood as a...

Stuck in gear or stuck out of gear? Your post says both. If it's not possible to engage it can you turn the PTO shaft by hand? It should turn freely with the tractor off.

Yeah you are correct, but that doesn't stop good old Mom nature from changing the ambient temperature from cold to hot(ter) which expands the trapped hydraulic fluid in the hose making the coupling impossible to connect without relieving the pressure. Or waiting for colder weather.

The best snake scare story I ever heard is Donald Davis's "Irrational Fears". Donald is a NC story teller who spins a lot of very funny tales and this one is a classic about a snake that he finds and puts in his mother's car to take home only to have the snake escape while his mother is driving...

I put the flat end of a 1/2" hitch pin into the female coupling and smack the pin with a hammer to let the pressure off. Be prepared oil is going to spray out quite far so try to cover it with a rag. I keep saying I'm going to weld up something so I can put a pair of vise grips on it to squeeze...

I would clean the loose rust off and then use a product like POR-15 or Chassis Saver to coat and protect it. You will not get the old screws out. You can try to break them off by using a driver, but I would just remove the old rotted boards and use a grinder with a cut off disc to cut them...

Not difficult; impossible. The only way water rises in a column is by atmospheric air pressure "pushing" it down. In a perfect world that works out to about 30 feet; in reality you are lucky to get 25 feet.

My philosophy is I can screw it up 3 or 4 times for the cost having it done by someone else, but some things on today's vehicles and tractors are so far above my pay grade I don't even attempt them. My favorite "learn by making a mistake" tale was told to me by a sprinkler contractor who said...

I use the tractor's FEL. Like the other responders I'm having a hard time picturing what your set up is like. If the water line just comes out of the ground with no casing I have no idea how you will access it to pull it, especially if it is embedded in the concrete surrounding the well.

As I understand this the water supply pipe comes directly out of the well pipe without the use of a pitless connector?? If so, and it will be a bit of a pia, you can dig down beside the well pipe to the desired depth of the hydrant's supply line, pull the pump line up the five feet or so and...

I agree with you, but its different when you are in it to make a living versus personal use. I pay someone to fix things on my rental properties, but fix stuff myself on my own place. One is a write off and needed to keep income coming in and my tenants happy; the other is neither and can wait...

I think that it is worth it. We are both experienced mechanics and he serviced and repaired gen sets as part of his duties at a previous job. If it ends up being the stator/rotor and cost $2k he is still a couple grand ahead of a new set. And if it doesn't work out we will part it out. I just...

I found a 10 year old 17Kw Generac with around 150 hours on it on CL for $600.00 including the transfer switch so my buddy went and bought it. The seller said it is not producing power and he had it diagnosed as needing a stator or rotor which I'm pretty skeptical about. He is awaiting his new...

Like most folks here I do my own work unless it is so technically challenging I cannot i.e. a computer issue. My neighbor is getting a free 50 hour maintenance from our local dealer. He has to get it there and they will have it for a week. That disincentives bringing it in for me.

How do they regulate the fuel flow now?

My GN is a 32' hydraulic dovetail so it also has an on-board pump, but even so it is not cheap to add the controls, lines, and cylinders. I even have a spare pump I could use, but I just can't justify it.

As I stated earlier I have a LP powered 16Kw Generac that was installed over 20years ago. During our last outage the generator shut down and indicated an overspeed condition. I called a couple of service companies who said the best they could do was weeks, not days, to get here. After some...

I have a 16Kw propane powered Generac that we installed over 20 years ago. It does have an auto transfer switch, but it utilizes a sub-panel so the number of circuits it powers up are limited. It powers the well, wood stove, downstairs heat, freezers and fridges, and several light circuits...

Thanks for the replies. I never gave it a thought about an impact causing damage, so I'll try a regular driver now. I have thought about putting a hydraulic jack system on it, but the expense versus the number of times I use the trailer does not justify it. I also looked at the electric motor...

All this discussion reminds me of the number one gun safety rule "Always assume it is loaded". Safety switch or no safety switch you should always assume the machine like it is out to kill you and keep yourself out of harms way. I was a first responder for over 30 years and my experience is...

I would not "tear into it" at all. My bet is if it warms up whatever is causing the safety switch to not operate properly will cure itself. As I said earlier working in the snow is a big cue and if you look through the posts here you will see several posts about snow causing issues with safety...

I always carry a 20V 1/2" impact with me when I'm towing. It is priceless if you have to change a tire. But I'm curious about which tool he is using since a friend tried using the same impact I have on his GN jack and it would not work. The impact gun is the highest torque rated impact DeWalt makes.

What type of impact tool are you using to power it? 1/2", 1/4", 12v, 20v, etc.??

Given you were clearing snow I would check the underside of the tractor for any chunks of ice or snow that have built up and are keeping a safety switch from operating correctly.

My seat switch has not worked correctly since the day I got the tractor and I have no idea why. It allows me to stand to see the pallet forks and even to jockey the tractor back and forth a bit if I need to from the ground while attaching implements. Safety features are always a trade off...

A leak at the water separator gasket?? I'd pull it and just check to ensure the seal is not pinched, etc. Its tough because you are looking for air leaking in, not fuel leaking out.

My error; I was thinking of doing my Duramax. OOPS! Apparently on the M4060 all you can do is pump it in. My only swag would be a leak at the spin on filter. I'd try pulling it to see if the seal is seated correctly and to make sure there is not an extra seal there from another filter.

How do you prime the filter? On my 4060 there is a pump button you push down repeatedly to pump fuel into the filter after you open the vent screw to let the air out.

And that's why posts like this are worth doing. Most folks will not admit they didn't recognize the posts are scams, but it may just help to warn off the unwary. Despite all of the publicity about elder scams I see one or two listed each week in our local paper's crime report where a substantial...

A fast way to feel like a real DA is to put the loader valve quick connects on the wrong connector and then sit there and wonder why the loader will not work.:rolleyes:

The A-C G model mounted its implements in the center. A very unique tractor with a rear engine.

Make sure the primer vent screw on the filter is tight.

It gives me a small sense of satisfaction to flag any CL ad that has the e-mail or phone number printed across the picture.

My dealer encouraged me to run my 4060 at 2000 rpms or higher to avoid frequent regens.

It will stumble if the seat switch gets momentarily activated; like hitting a bump for example. The previous reply is probably correct. I never try to move my L4060 when it is below freezing until it has warmed up for at least 10 minutes at about 1000 rpms. And even then I can tell the...

When I was buying a sub compact to use as my lawn mower I went to see the gentleman who sold me my first two Kubotas as the dealership owner who was now the general manager of a very large Deere dealership. In told him what I was looking for and told me to go to the Kubota dealership across the...

Sure there is..buy a $40,000.00 tractor to remove the hitch. 🙄

I use a tractor mounted 9' Meyers commercial blade and I have found that if I just drag the blades backwards it is heavy enough to stay down and clear the snow without moving the gravel. Not really practical for a long road like yours. Skids are probably the easiest solution as long as your...

All this reminds me of the blurb that went around several years ago about how much money you save by burning "free" wood and then went on to list the cost of the truck, the splitter, the saws, the fuel, the time, etc. It was pretty hilarious. I burn because I love the heat from the wood stove...

The same here. Other than having to walk in from the hinterlands at every store parking lot the only other problem with my truck is it is a crew cab which makes seeing the GN ball pretty tough. That's why I use the camera set up. On the other hand the fifth wheel hitch is tall enough so seeing...

At least in our area the price for used blades is not very strong with most blades like yours going on CL for any where from $500.00 to $2K. But we are further south and do not have as robust a market for private owners as you probably do. Most commercial folks will probably not be interested...

Instead of cash do a bank transfer. All you need is the sellers bank routing number and his account number, both of which are on every check he writes.

Absolutely; as they build out their infrastructure they start doing their own deliveries. We have a second home in Charleston, SC and that area was one of the first for Amazon delivery. The local paper did a write up on how Amazon was establishing their new package delivery system in...

I have used GM trucks as tow vehicles for many, many years and have had the factory controllers in the last three trucks. Frankly, I am not impressed with the factory controller and on my 2011 I replaced it with a Prodigy so I could control my electric over hydraulic brakes without adding...

I pull a 32' GN flat bed and a 32' fifth wheel RV trailer with the fifth wheel air ride pin box and I really prefer the fifth wheel hitch for its ease of hitching/unhitching. I do have a camera that I use to help me line up the GN, but its still easier to hook up to the fifth wheel since all you...

Aluminum melts out at around 1200 F and is not considered flammable in solid form. It is combustible if it is in powdered form. 1200 F is fairly low temp relative to a real world fire so aluminum generally melts out in every incident. If you happen to come across a site where something burned...

Buy the pump now and put it on the shelf until you need it. It might surprise you how long your present pump will last. I pulled a neighbor's 500 foot deep pump this past spring and was quite shocked at how much pumps cost these days. As I recall any of the brands you are considering were north...

Fire apparatus was notorious for rusting out in the 60's and 70's so one builder started using all aluminum bodies and aerial ladders in the mid 1970s. Basically it changed the entire industry so within a few years no one used steel bodies. So, at least in that industry, aluminum bodies have...

When Amazon started doing their own deliveries they would send the trucks up from Richmond, about 40 miles, but it wasn't long before that stopped. Then in the last year they opened a warehouse in the next county north of us and started local deliveries again. I'm convinced the reason they are...

Duct tape?? Or get something like this and wire it in directly to the truck's harness so you do not need to use an adaptor...

I think you would be happy with the Grand L4060, but the only way to know for sure is to have the dealer deliver one to you to try out. If you like it buy it, if not keep looking.

You hit it..Fredericksburg, VA about 40 miles south of DC. Thanks for the input. You are correct we do not use 500 gallons per year, but with our own tank I could call for a delivery when the purchase volume meets the required amount for a discount. In reality before Covid there were years we...

Thanks for all of the replies. We use Southern States and when we had the tank installed it came rent free. Several years later they sent us a bill for the tank rental which my wife challenged. When she told the company we still had a copy of the contract they backed off. Now I have the feeling...

If you are waiting for the snow to stop before you plow that may be one reason you are having issues. As Meyer used to put on every blade you have to plow with the storm. I try to get out every 4 inches or so and I make sure that I am always thinking about where I am going to put the next storm...

For the past couple of weeks the only way I can get the couplers to open or lock is to carefully heat them with a propane torch to melt the ice out of them. I have also found that even the smallest dent on the slide will keep them from opening/closing correctly and its best to just replace them...

Over the past couple of years our delivery has gone from daily to every couple of days occasionally, to not getting mail for 10 days one time last summer. Our local post office is the pits and the Postmaster just doesn't seem to care. We used to have our mail held when we travelled, but the...

Surplus center will have the best prices day in and day out. Baileys is higher every day, but they run frequent sales such as 30% off list (not their every day price) and/or free shipping. Get on their e-mail list to get notices about their sales.

I'm curious about the folks who own their tanks. Does any supplier make you get an inspection of the tank by their company before they will fill it? If so do they charge you for the inspection?

If you are running a constant 2200 RPM's you should not be having an excessive number of regens. High numbers of regens are usually a symptom of idling a lot. I'd keep a log and if they are occurring every few hours I'd call the dealer about it. I actually prefer for the regen to occur when I'm...

Blessed are those who run in circles for they shall be known as wheels.

No, you were correct. I'm old, so I thought it was just me, but it was a little fuzzy about the whys and wherefores of the whole thing. Bottom line is a bunch of folks did their best to help out someone who was pretty perplexed about why his tractor would not work right and that speaks well for...

The OP said he broke the pump in an attempt to pull it from the tractor. The original issue was caused by running the tractor while very low on hydro fluid and they were not related.

Buy the welder. If nothing else you will eventually break something that needs welding and now is the time to learn how to use it, not when you really need it. I'm sure there are plenty of "what welder to buy" threads here, but my $.02 is to buy a machine that you will not out grow such as the...

:giggle: (y) One of my basic troubleshooting tenets is that it is usually something simple if it doesn't jump right out at you. I learned that when I worked part time at marine dealer as a mechanic and the old guy who owned the place would walk by any stubborn diagnostic problem we were trying...

I read through your thread about replacing the pump and I did not see where you came up with a definitive reason for the pump failure. Did you find out why the pump failed? If not I can't help thinking that it was a symptom of the problem and not the reason which is why you are having...

Thanks for sharing. I think your pooch wants to know when you are going to throw that really big stick for him.:)

I find it ironic that the LE or Limited Edition tractors actually come with fewer features than the standard Grand L models. If you go with the 4060 I would try to come with the cash to go to the full Grand L which comes with the "shift on the fly" Hydro Dual Speed Hi-Lo which gives you the...

Many moons ago a friend broke his NH1720 in half when he hand loaded crushed rock into the bucket which overloaded it. Hit a bump carrying the stone to its destination and BAM he had two halves. I assume it was an over sized bucket intended for mulch, etc. At the time I was just getting into...

My vote is a safety switch as well. Move the PTO lever a couple of times, bounce on the seat a couple of times, depress the clutch/brake, etc. You didn't lose a bunch of weight lately have you? 🙄

Not really about your question, but I'm curious about why you had to replace the hydraulic pump?

Hold the beam in place with jack stands and follow the line it creates on the post.

Do you mean you replaced the fluid or that you replaced the hydraulic pump?

Many folks have done that at one time or another, including yours truly, but just keep in mind that you still need to plan the structure to meet the on-site environmental conditions that the codes take into account. Depending on where you are located things like tying the roof structure to the...

In that case a simple piece of pipe the same ID as the coupler's OD with a hole drilled through the side to fit a pin into the "notch" on the hitch pin would work for your purposes. Slide the pipe up onto the hitch pin, place a hitch pin through the hole to secure it and hit it. If you are...

I move my 32 foot hydraulic dovetail trailer with my 4060 regularly using a home made three point hitch without any issues. If I were in your shoes I would find the part needed to convert the hitch back to a GN and just change it out when I needed to move it with the tractor. It is a one pin...

Many of the older tractors had a "hook" you could use to keep the clutch pedal depressed when the tractor was stored to keep this from happening. If nothing else I'd use something to keep the pedal depressed while the tractor sits to see if it helps to free it. And do not overlook the simple...

I see you are from SC. Depending on your location in the state you may be required to build to meet the hurricane wind load and/or the flood requirements along with stamped engineered drawings for the building. Home grown plans will probably not meet those requirements.

If you tune in any weather forecast from a DC TV station all you can hear is the back up alarms as they change the forecast from 8 inches or more of snow to a couple of inches and rain.

I'm a believer in the free market and the ability of it to react to the opportunity to make money from what others perceive as a problem. Only time will tell, but my bet is there will be solutions for these "problems" when they occur.

But think of how much all that make up costs to look good for the camera.

It happens every day in every city across the country when a tenant fit out happens in a multi-story office building. Entire floors are demolished and re-built to accommodate the new tenant while the other floors are occupied by other tenants. I can also see rigging contractors being attracted...

Amen; Behavior such as this stopped me from participating in this board for a number of years and I was very happy to find that the board had gotten back to helping folks solve problems without casting judgement when I returned.