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Only a Billy goat could get that area cut down with any semblance of neat. I'm assuming that most/all of the large rocks are out? If it were me, I'd hit it with your harrow a couple of times, crisscrossing, then level it out with the tiller. With the tiller, I'd break up the larger clods with...

I'm with you MoKelly! I love my coffee. Love it all day long. I think I read somewhere (May have been Nati'l Inquirer, I don't know and I don't care) that coffee was good for your health. They may have said 5 cups per day, but I have selective memory so I ignore that part. So far, after 75+...

I hope it goes well with Jack's. But I doubt that it will. At one time I was an avid NT customer. Bought a $3K lawn mower from them about 15 years ago. Second set of mower blades I stopped in to buy I discovered that they doubled the price for the same mower blades! (Which wasn't cheap to start...

"I have 6 ft soffits, I think I just saw a tereldactle fly in there!" If you saw a tereldactle fly in there just wait a bit. You may see a pterodactyl come out. I have a couple of them that scours my pond daily clearing out the bass fishlets :)

If not the "Ex's Car", it's soon to be!

Getting those birds to change their mind about where to nest is definitely a problem. I have one stubborn bird that has built its nest at the top of my portico 4 times already this Spring. I keep knocking it down but she just keeps putting it back up. The nest is 14' up and protected from the...

You'd be surprised at what your old 'junker' is worth. Watch the TV show 'Junk Yard Gold' and you'll see resemblances of some old cars, many much worse than you can imagine. Somewhere, somebody, is trying to restore a car exactly the model that you're trying to get rid of. And trust me, some...

I recommend buying both the Work Shop Manual AND the Parts Manual. The Parts Manual will give you much better detailed blow-up drawings of any part whereas the WSM tells you how to diagnose a problem, and make the repair if you're so inclined. Rarely do I make repairs on my tractor although I...

Not answering your need/want to know... but I have a 2001 Husqvarna R155 Rider with the K46 transmission. It does have the external oil reservoir and it does leak. Perhaps not a bad as your is leaking, but it does have to be refilled about once a month. The R155 had been through he** with...

Had Auto Owner's for 10 years. Zero problems. Annual price comparison puts them first. Spouse, who is in the personal injury law business also gives them high marks. I keep thinking every year that A/O rates are too high. BUT - when I compare with others it leaves me dumbfounded. All insurance...

The problem is that you waxed your entire car with the ceramic polish. All the TV commercials I see are with the presenter taping off half the hood and waxing only that part. I assume from what I see in the commercials that it is intended for waxing only 1/2 the hood. I keep wondering what...

Nah, not the right answer. Using any logic to this question (what was the question again?) is lunacy. The real answer is yet to come.

No pallet scat, but I've seen a number of empty I-Modium D and Kaopectate bottles laying around the pallet stacks. Wonder if there's a connection...

Forget stain. BT-DT. Wasted a number of benches and Adirondack chairs thinking that the stain was 'so much prettier'. Yep - that is for the first 4 or 5 months. I've gone to only enamel outdoor paint and made of cypress lumber. Two coats; first primer then finish coat. Even then, they'll need...

How about cutting some plateau's for that particular area? That would slow down the erosion as well.

Absolutely a beautiful car! I can only imagine your sorrow for letting it go. I have the same feelings for my 1969 Dodge Cornet RT. Family car for a few years, drag raced it for about 6 years and held track record for 3 of those in Pure Stock class. Retired it from drag racing and gave it to...

I've bought a couple of used carts and have had excellent luck with them. Both were around 20 years old when I bought them, both for well under $2K. My current 1997 TXT model is still used every day, several times per day, but pleasure cruising around the place and for hauling things like trash...

I'm not sure but I suppose that it's more than 25 years. I know I get those calls on my '97 Chevy pickup 😂 What idiots. It's often a notice of "Final Notice". Oh gosh - now I'm worried (NOT).

Only reason to buy a HF step drill is to SAY that you have one. Just don't plan on actually using it. Making a hole just ain't gonna happen.

I tried using one once. Even with a grown man helper, it slung us both around like rag dolls. Lucky we were injured! No thanks - never again. Of course, I now have a tractor and a PHD. No need to endure that punishment.

I thought I was the only one that had discovered that secret! Yes - Totally Awesome is a super degreaser and cleaner. Smells a little, but worth the inconvenience especially at the very low price.

In a nice soft mulched bed, the Mantis w/Honda engine would be just perfect. However - anything larger than a pea is going to teach you how to carry your tiller around every minute. I might add, yeah i bought one. After two attempts to use it without wearing myself out trying to keep in on the...

My old friend is my '97 Chevy half-ton. Bought her when she was just 1 year old. She was the left-over from some well heeled duke that just had to have the latest & greatest. She's developed a lot of aches and pains over the years. Some never fixed. She's never not started and never refused to...

Mice condo? Ha! I saw some exotic animal vet show on TV yesterday where some woman brought in 3 mice for spaying! yes - she paid money to have her 3 pet mice spayed. Oh she cried and cried that the nature of those mice was to live 'only' about 900 days. She just loved on 'em like they were her...

Thanks for the update. I'm sure that most would have bet that your axles would not last more than a few hours, me included. That proves that just appearance sometimes is simply wrong.

J, I feel your pain. Losing Diesel would be as hard as my losing my Duke many years ago. I had my Duke from 8 weeks old until well after I got out of the Army. I lived upstairs in a garage apartment with my new wife and my old friend Duke. Young neighbors downstairs got friendly with my Duke...

Our woods are full of deer that carry hoards of tickets. Any unprepared person simply walking down a trail or venturing off into the woods will likely be covered up with those little bas... burgers. They're on weeds, grass, trees, you name it. And they'll drop on you when you simply walk under a...

Perhaps I'm a bit paranoid - BUT... I suspect TV's, cell phones, security cameras, etc. are all collecting information to sell to vendors. It has been admitted that traffic CTV cameras have or could be used for identity purposes. All of those have been hacked for illegal purposes. To further my...

I've seen cats find their way to a dark corner to die, usually with no previous warning. Closets seem to be the most frequent. Dogs on the other hand have seemed to always find a place near their favorite resting spot near their master. I've never had a dog just walk off into the woods to die...

The way he has that red beauty loaded is disgraceful. But I'd give a brass monkey for his load!

Yesterday I was trying to 'reply' to a thread, but was unsuccessful. I finally gave up thinking Old Man Syndrome had set in. Seems okay now though.

This is almost off-topic... but I often pickup my GTH26V52LS Husqvarna up to almost vertical by the front bumper with my tractor for servicing the blades, deck cleaning, etc.. Now, with the above info, I'm scared to death that it will simply break in half and fall on me. What do you think - is...

Recently while shopping for some tools I stumbled across a number of 'Refurbished' tools on eBay. Non-electric, by the way. Prices are tempting, usually almost half price. What is your opinion on going the Refurb route? Any reservations?

TX Jim, Here are the Pix's of the other end plate and the housing.

I have an old disc harrow with a frozen up pilot bearing. This old harrow was built in the mid-1950's by The Independent Mfg. Co., Inc. in Neodesha, KS. They were in operation from 1954 until about 1957. I've only owned it for about 30 years, but have never used it. It did spend the first 20+...

I have some very steep dam banks that I'd like to cover with some ground cover. Right now I'm mowing as much as possible, but about a quarter-acre I'm having to clear with a string trimmer. No small task for an old man. The obvious answer seems to be to plant some ground cover there. Blue Rug...

hmmm - Well, nearby we also found this: Coon pooh?

While taking a stroll today around our lake we stumbled upon this pile of scat. We know we have black bear as well as racoons in this area, but would like an opinion on which left this pile of scat. We, of course, are hoping it's 'coon, but we well could have either one hanging out here.

I suppose I've been using a string trimmer for something over 25 years. That said, I still have not learned how to keep tall grass and/or vines from wrapping around the head. Anyone with a tip on this or any other 'pro' tip, please share your knowledge.

I have a Husqvarna GTH26V52LS, i.e. 26hp Kawasaki, 52" cut that I use often to pull not only my little garden cart around but occasionally my 4'x8' trailer loaded with logs. I bought it primarily to use for mowing steep slopes around a 3/4 acre pond. I had not found anything within my budget...

My daughter has found a use for those wild, hard to corner, pallets. She captured this one and are forcing it into a life sentence of serving as her Living Wall.

I have a couple of Mom's that insist on building on the ledges under the portico at my workshop. But the killer thing is, we have one dumb lady that has been building a nest ON the ceiling fan out on the front porch. I tore it out and cleaned up 3 times already, and now she's back again with...

I don't think I could deal with your current chore any better than you could mine, i.e. mowing already and will still be mowing in 95* late August. Still, I feel the pain for you. We're having a bit of pleasure though here in mid-Georgia. Wisteria's are blooming - hanging like huge clusters of...

Gotta get that mower out PDQ and get 'er tuned up. Water standing in the yard is almost below the wheels! Actually, I do my semi-annual mower maintenance at the end of the mowing season. Then come March, just checking the oil, new gas, and go to work chopping up the mountains of leaves and...

I don't want to rain on anybody's parade - yet... but I just bought one of those clamp on shovels for my Kubota L3400. So far I'm having trouble justifying it. Its been raining here for the last month or more so I haven't really had a chance to give it a decent try. Thinking that the Piranha...

(Prospective buyer) Does the B2650 have glow plugs? And if so, how are they activated for pre-startup warmup? Thanks.

I recently bought a trailer hitch for my Woodland Mills wood chipper, as well as their chainsaw holder. Both are custom made to fit their wood chipper, and both fit perfectly. Quality is top notch! What didn't quite fit my needs was a single ball mount for the trailer hitch. Although theirs is...

My little "Buda", e.g. 2009 model L3400.

It's embarrassing to be so ignorant regarding terms that are apparently everyday conversation among so many knowledgeable tractor owners/operators. But, I'd rather be embarrassed than to remain ignorant. So, here's my two questions: a) What does the term "bucket breakout force" means please...

Any one have one of those little 'tillers'? I bought one a few years ago to churn up a little flower bed. While yes, it did do the job, it'll work you pretty good, but do-able. Today I have a little garden about 20' x 40' that has been neglected for at least the 10 years that I've lived here...

I'm needing a pole saw to trim low hanging limbs. I have about 6 acres of overgrown pine trees, and hundreds of Mountain Laurel that surrounds every tree, that needs to be cleaned up. Haven't set a price range yet, but I suspect "good" ones are pretty expensive. On the other hand, I want one...

After looking at what seemed to be a thousand utility trailers, I finally went back to the Karavan 6' x 10' trailer. Things I like were the hinged swing down sides, tailgate and front. All sides are also easily removable with pull pins. 15" tires (although cheap!), LED's all around, wiring...

Anyone have any experience with Karavan trailers? I need a small trailer for my SxS and mower, i.e. lightweight utility trailer, 6' x 10'. Karavan reads good, but I'd prefer some first-hand experience or knowledge before doling out my hard-earned money. Thanks for any input. PS My "real"...

I see that Branson has come out with a Self Leveling kit for their compact and utility tractors. That's a feature that I've always wanted/needed for my L3400. Anyone heard of Kubota coming out with a kit, either hydraulic or mechanical, for their smaller tractors?

Finding the "best" HLVP paint sprayer seems like finding the "best" TV, or whatever. My search has produced what seems like a thousand different brands, models, and prices. Every one rated "best" just seems to happen to be the one each seller carries. There are no unbiased recommendations...

EBay or Amazon? Doesn稚 matter. Let me explain Friday I noticed spouse was running low on Tide 3:1 pods. So, I figured I壇 surprise her and order some ahead of time, saving her having to haul them in from the grocery store. So, being diligent, I compared prices on Sam痴 Club, WalMart, Amazon...

Our crop of blueberry bushes seems to have gotten to old to produce. For the last couple of years the crop has gotten smaller and smaller. At the end of last year they all looked like they were ready for the burn pile. The crop was approximately 15 years old. Is that about normal for blueberry...

yeah, your not kidding about that. When we bought this place back in 2010 we saw pictures of it. Seeing the "Pump House" we though it was some sort of little church or something on the property. Nope - it's a genuine 'pump house'. Here's a picture of it:

I recently bought a pile of rechargeable batteries, D, AA & AAA hoping to shut down the constant and expensive battery replacement in so many items such as trail cameras, flashlights, remotes, etc. However when they came in I discovered that they were all 1.2V rather than the normal 1.5 regular...

After using for some light work, just left the B2410 idling a few minutes. Then she let out a puff of black smoke, died, and won't restart. I tried bleeding the fuel lines, new diesel, pumping fuel up through the lines, no oil in water and no water in oil. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I've migrated to adding 2-Prong pigtails to each of my batteries, the Harley's being the first. Motorcycle engineers seem to totally overlook battery accessibility. I connect them with the pigtail sticking out in a discrete, but accessible, place so I can easily plug my battery maintainers or...

Bigger is always better, right? Nope - not always. I picked up a Husqvarna T435 12" pruning saw for spouse last year. As usual, her ambition was bigger than her ability. After getting it home, juicing it up, cranking it, then handing it to her to play with, she immediately spurned it. "Too...

I also found an adapter for my tote. Volume through a water hose is no problem; you'll have plenty of pressure. Here's a picture of my adapter.

No name? hmmm - I suppose I'm in the minority. Most are simply generic names, such as Green Truck, White Truck, etc. But -

Mine's a very old Rider 155. Fifteen horses is sometimes not quite enough power, but that just requires slowing down a little. What I like is the quality of the cut. Three blades, Bio Clip deck, and it just sips fuel. Not a gas hog at all. The best thing I like is that its been very...

Husqvarna is getting out of the consumer grade mower business beginning next year. Article in Today's Mower magazine discloses some of Husqvarna's plans. Here's a short piece of the article: 'We will focus our remaining consumer forest and garden operations in North America to areas where we...

I'm in need of a new wood chipper... Used won't do - the last (only) one I've bought before had a Tecumseh motor, and literally blew a hole in the side of the engine within 20 minutes. Of course, the Craigslist seller was no longer to be found. I have approximately 10 acres with thousands of...

I have one, and wish I didn't. Cleverly covered up inside with shutter paneling. Sure - you "can" do it, but it's sure not recommended. Coincidentally, Handy Man mag shows a good presentation of what you might expect by covering a hidden window.

Got started yesterday mowing the lawn, using the Rider 155 for the areas right close to the house, and the GTH26V52LS for the heavier stuff in the outer areas. The Rider 155, spouse driving it, had only been mowing for about 20 minutes - then choked down to a dead stop. Drive belt shredded...

We have several small trailers, including little carts, that all have ball hitch style trailer hitches. Our Husqvarna GTH26VLS garden tractor has only the flat plate with a hole in it for connecting to the little carts. But, it would be much more versatile if it would accept any/all of our...

Am I totally in the dark as to who is making/selling vertical lift front end lifts for tractors? Is there one out there? That feature seems to be extremely useful - one of the best new features for skid steers, etc. in my opinion.

Bass fish population seemed to be going down in one of our ponds this past year or two. Yesterday I spotted this Big Boy, and sent him to Turtle Heaven. yeah, we're animal rights supporters, but this guy used all of his up. By the way, none of the so-called turtle traps that I've bought and...

Most, including my buildings in this area, use vinyl siding for their building exteriors. My workshop is 27' to the peak, so climbing up to clean is pretty much out. What is the best way to clean the winter mildew off?

Built myself a man lift out of a 1-ton cargo container frame. I ditched the plastic base because 1) the floor wasn't solid nor smooth and 2) the cross rails on the bottom had one that was broken. In simple terms, I simply unbolted the aluminum frame from the plastic base and threw away the...

yep - we do indeed have featured friends of all denominations, as well as a number of other critters. With your suggestion, I did a search for Pileated Woodpeckers, and found plenty of videos with those big guys in action. Here's more pictures of him/them working on a pine tree log laying in...

What kind of animal or insect strips a Sweetgum tree like this? [/ATTACH] Any info would be appreciated.

Getting ready to order new canvas long sleeve shirts. I see Wrangler long sleeve for $20. Similar description for Carhartt is $120! Major difference. Are Carhatt's worth that much more?

We also lost our best friend Friday morning. True and faithful friend for 15 years. Far to painful to talk about that today though. But I do share your sorrow.

I'm thinking that my EZGo 36v battery charger isn't giving me full battery charges. Six Trojan 105 batteries less than a year ago only holding for about 2 miles of driving. Can those batteries be charged with my Schumacher super duper $100 "12V" battery charger? Or, are there any other...

I cannot tell you whether or not the K66 transaxle is better or worse than the Hydro-Gear. My GTH26V52LS has the Hydro-Gear. Regardless of which transaxle it has, I have doubts that it will handle a 32 degree bank for very long. I'm cutting a 25 degree bank with my 26hp GTH w/Kawasaki engine...

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, my son is asking for advice on how to defend against the floating hills of fire ants. He says they're huge piles of them floating all over the place. And as soon as they bump into a house or other structure, they swarm in out of the water. Is there a quick and...

You will double the traction with ATV tires similar to this one:

Anyone had any experience with the Lowery Land Leveler? (Different name for a land plane.) They're about half the price of everyone else' land planes, but I'm wondering if they're worth even that...

I have a beautiful pond of about 3/4 acres that was at one time fed by one or more fresh water springs. Some time long before I bought the place the owner at that time had the land clear cut for the pine trees. That was some 15 years ago to my best guess. The loggers, having no regard for the...

I'm sure this thread sound pretty silly, but I'm looking for a good design for our burn barrel. I just pick up a good 20 ga. open top barrel to replace my umpteenth burn barrel and would really like it to last longer. It seems regular 22 ga or 24 ga barrels are good for about 2 years max. If...

My small engine repair guy is recommending using TruFuel for my 2 cycle implements. At $6/quart that comes to $24/gallon; pretty high price for string trimmer, chainsaw, etc. fuel I think. Supposedly TruFuel is 92 octane with some sort of gas treatment in it, but I have no idea as to what. I...

My setup seems to be exactly like yours, i.e. high presure regulator at the tank, copper line to the house to another regulator. The LPG tech needed to T off of the house supply regulator to a low pressure regulator for the generator. I think he set the generator regulator at 12 pounds...

I've gone through 3 sets of those inside the house emergency lights. I'm talking about the kind that kick on when, not if, the power goes out. They're advertised to stay charged up when on stand-by and provide enough light to get out for 90 minutes after a power failure. So far, including my...

yep, the Honda Pioneer 500 is a very nice little SxS. Fits in a regular size pickup bed; 50" wide, 4wd standard equipment. Fuel injected, disc brakes, shaft drive, and ton of other improvements over most other SxS'.

Two weeks ago I was chopping down sticker vines around the pond and was attacked by what I thought was yellow jackets. They swarmed on me like lightning'; got hit about 10 times before I could get away from them. So, being a brave soul (or just plain stupid!), I've been back there several...

Anyone have any occasion to compare Husqvarna's ZTR with Scat and/or Exmark?

I think you did a magnificent job. Perfect for an outside piece of lawn furniture. If you build it "too nice" you'll either never use it, or it'll bug you every time a bird poops on it. The other thing I particularly like was that you built it heavy enough. You're like me - a belt &...

MichellB, I sure hate to hear about the horrible service you have gotten from Lowe's. Unfortunately, that's exactly what I expected, and what I got from them back in 2002 when I bought my Rider 155. Linkage broke. It took over 6 weeks to finally get them to have someone pick it up, fix it...

Here's our pair, 4 pounds & 5 pounds of joy. Great for occupying an empty lap. [

I have been using Non-Ethanol fuel for the last couple of years, after having to replace the fuel lines on every gasoline powered lawn tool I have; a major headache. However, my local non-ethanol supplier has discontinued selling non-ethanol. Now the nearest source is 20 miles away and the...

My Husqvarna 128LD weed trimmer has been such a good old faithful tool... It's obviously my go-tool weed trimmer. Although it's 8 years old now, and has cut probably acres and acres of weeds, it has been a reliable trimmer. My SO just won a brand new 128LD at the local True Value Customer...

We've addressed both of your problems... We cut about 1/2 inch from the top of sealed bags before opening them, then open the bag it open. When you're ready to reseal the bag the machine seals an area 1/2 inch below the previous seal, not the normal 1 1/2 inches. When sealing you can shut off...

One thought would be a 3-section extension ladder. I bought a 24' 3-section at HDep. It's definitely heavy but not unwieldy like the L.G.

While using my L3400 to load up a bunch of limbs with the bucket about 3' in the air for loading convenience, the bucket suddenly let go and dropped to the ground! Glad I wasn't under it. No prior warning, no shuddering, everything seemed to be working just fine. Before and after that...

Living here in mid-Georgia, everyone around tells me there are a LOT of snakes. Personally I've only seen 4 in the 5 years I've been here. One Garter snake, two King snakes, and this week - a water moccasin. The moccasin was munching out on a large frog until I sent him on his way to Snake...

Ground Hog Day is coming up next Tuesday. Time to do the Winter maintenance on the Husqvarna's. Grass and weeds will be showing up long before I'm ready. Nothing keeps your mowers alive than good, regular, through maintenance. Do it while you have the time and not pressed to go knock those...

The Holiday Season is finally upon us! Some merchants... well MOST merchants, got a little early start with their pre-season advertisements back before Halloween. The rest began their Black Friday sales a least two weeks before Thanksgiving. But - that's all history. Black Friday is...

I keep getting notices several times a day that "My Windows 10" is ready. I'm using Windows 7. Is there any reason to change. Or am I the last person on earth to do so? If you've switched, what's your opinion of Windows 10? PS If this is completely off-topic, let me know and I'll delete it...

I also use Mobil Rarus Air Compressor Oil in mine. I unfortunately, had NEVER changed mine, after about 10 years of use. The oil was black! My first thought was to simply go by HD and pick up a quart. hmm - those Sales Associates looked at me like I was from outer space. After calling...

I'm trying to help a mechanically challenged neighbor with his old Massey Ferguson, and need the data for it. It is a MF 135, 3 cylinder Perkins Serial Number 9A45442. I know at minimum that I'll need to replace the water pump, and who knows what else. Can someone at least get me started...

I need help in locating good forks for my son's B2410. He has installed the Piranha Tooth Bar and would like to use the forks without removing the tooth bar. Any information on where to buy would be appreciated.

I'm sure most of you have seen the drone built by the 18 year old that also has an attached semi-automatic pistol that can be fired while the drone is in flight? There sure is a lot of controversy about the legality of such a weapon. i.e. Who is responsible? What if one wanted to set the...

I added the canvas canopy that Husqvarna sells for my GHT26V52LS. However, the results were much less than satisfactory. It shakes, rattles, and loosens so much that I finally just took it off. The mounting rack simply bolted to the fiberglass fenders, and was made of super thin tubing. I'm...

SO and I both have a couple of IB plates for Saddle Sore runs. I have a little over 200,000 miles of riding experience, but that pales in view of hers. She's the one that got me into riding beginning at age 57. One's never too late to enjoy the pleasures of life. Here's a picture of our rides:

Lots of print on the new Kubota BX with the drive over mower deck. I expected it to be in direct competition with JD, but I sadly heard that one still has to get underneath and hook up the PTO. Anyone actually bought one yet, and if so, give us the scoop.

My DuroMax delivered today. R+L called yesterday to give me advance notice and a time window. Shipment came in within the window (driver called ahead 45 minutes prior), no damage whatsoever, all parts received. Am I happy? You bet! Now I'll do some wiring changes to all use of my Miller...

Significant other and I have a pair of Harley's and a Bushtec trailer that we putted about 200K miles around this beautiful United States. Well - we've done a couple of Saddle Sore 1000's (1,000 miles in less than one day) as well. She taught me to ride when I was 57 :-) Here's a couple of...

Perhaps parts for my EZGo electric cart might be off topic here, but it's my handy UTV... cheap but gets the job done. Situation is that I need ONE tie-rod end for the cart. Cheapest price I've found is over $50. Now, I'm quit certain that parts manufacturers aren't making one special...

I've replaced the rear Carlisle Turfmaster tires on my Husqvarna GTH26V52LS with Carlisle All Trail ATV Tire - 23X10.50-12 tires to get more traction when mowing steep dam banks. They're Carlisle Turfmaster tires and have only 40 hours on them. Some nubby's and are still showing on the treads...

I have a serious growth of Coontail - grassy growth in my 3/4 acre pond. Is Coontail bad for the bass & perch fish? Should I try to kill it off? If so, what should I use to kill it?

Does anyone have an antidote for armadillos? Those critters just tear up the yard, looking for grubs I suppose. I can't afford to spray the entire 1 acre yard with pesticides, not that I'd want to kill off every living thing in the yard anyway. Is there something that I can do to make them...

Sorry Monster318, but I think you're throwing good money after bad. I just yesterday replaced an almost new set of rear tires on my Husqvarna GHT26VL52 mower/tractor that came with 23 x 10.5 -12 turf tires. When trying to mow the sides of the dam on my pond, even with wheel weights, it just...

I have a similar mower, a GTH26V52LS with the Kaw motor and fabricated deck. yeah, it's a Hoss for sure. Blades are probably 1/4" thick. If you can drive over it, it'll cut it without hesitation. I'm hoping that it'll hold up like my Husqvarna Rider 155 which is 13 years old and >2500 hours...

I had a problem with my little Rider 155 mower that might be of interest to you in the future. While mowing along all of the sudden the mower began choking down as if it were in way too heavy of grass or out of gas. Shutting off the mower blades let it limp along, but only just above idle...

We're having a strange situation with sulfur odor - it's ONLY at our kitchen faucet and cold water only... it is not present at any other water outlet. Anyone have any ideas as to "why", and how to fix that? I'm assuming that sulfur in the water is not harmful (?), but as a long time practice...

I'm confused on what defines a waterway designation. For example, what is the difference in a creek and a river. Or a river and a bayou, etc.? I do understand the difference in the Order of waterways, but not the designation. I've seen bayous that were many times larger than rivers. and...

I probably know the answer to this - but being hard-headed, I need confirmation... after all - this is a $15 dollar battery we're talking about :-) The emergency 12 volt emergency brake battery on my trailer has been out of use for about 4 years. Today I checked it with a volt meter and it...

Whoç—´ getting hood-winked in todayç—´ market? I read almost daily about how little workers earn in China, India, Mexico, you-name-it. Often only a few dollars per day, or less! But I sure don稚 see the prices for the things that theyæ±*e making drop here in the US. If the US workers are...

I'm wanting to buy a new pair of binoculars - BUT... there's a million different styles, powers, etc. There's so many different powers and I know absolutely nothing about what would be a good utility pair. Can anyone recommend a good pair that I can use for approximately 150 yard viewing...

The totes come with a metal wire frame and an attached plastic pallet, so stability won't be a problem. They should do just fine on dirt, cement, or whatever. The reason I added the blocks was because I needed the height to allow a bucket to slide under the gate valves that came already on the...

I have an 8 year old 26 gallon Husky Pro air compressor that gets light duty, but had never had an oil change. I'd noticed that it no longer pressured up above 110 psi and also the oil was black, although at the full level. So, I decided to beak down and change the oil hoping to give it a...

Perhaps I'm behind on the new terms, but I sure am confused on what "Free Shipping" means. I got an eMail ad from Northern Tool that looked attractive. Banner touted "Free Shipping", so I selected a nice small scaffold and dropped it in my cart. Final price for it when exiting said "Free...

I love my Kubota, BUT... I hate the fact that my L3400 does not have a foot throttle; only hand control. Perhaps there's a mod for this? If so, I'd sure appreciate learning about it.

I have a 500 gallon propane tank that's out back in the edge of the woods that's been there probably 50 years before I moved in. It was still capped closed and when I cracked the valve I could smell propane and hear some pressure coming out of the tank. I want to remove this eye-sore but it's...

I've noticed in my Shop Manual for my L3400 they show two air filters - the normal outer air filter and an 'optional' inner filter that slips inside the outer air filter. Does anyone use both air filters? And if so, is there any true benefit? On the other side, is it detrimental to use both...

Silly me! I already knew that "No pictures and it doesn't exist" :-) Hopefully the pictures are good enough to see what my problem is. The alignment bar is the diagonal 3/8" bar that runs along next to the hydraulic lines.

I bought a FEL bucket alignment bar kit based on comments from TBN members. Got the kit and installed it in about 10 minutes - BUT I'm wondering if I have it installed properly. It is almost impossible to see the bar to tell if the bucket is level or? The bar and the bracket are CAD plated...

I can't believe it - the spindles on the mower deck of my Husq Rider 155 wore out. What's the deal with selling junk mowers like that :-) Replacement parts were/are still available for this 12 year old mower. Total rebuild of the mower deck cost me $397 - way less than the current model of...

I suspect that not many of you own a Husqvarna Wheel Trimmer. If you don't, you need to try one out. They cut like a hand-held spin trimmer except they are built on what looks like a light weight small lawn mower frame. They're really handy especially if you're trimming around a lot of rocks...

Well little Husqvarna Rider 155 ('02 model year with >2500 mowing hours) finally went down. It didn稚 actually totally go down, but I noticed that it was a lot louder when I engaged the blades. So I decided to investigate the problem. I found two of the three spindles making bearing noise...

I went a little heavier duty :-) But then, I always over-do everything I build - to the point of excess.

Well Charlz - I have a new appreciation for your handy work. I've finished my SO's potting bench sort of like the published plans. Not completely, but close. I did cut dado's for every joint. Glued and screwed every board. The shelves were made with 2x6's. I had to buy 2 extra 2x6's and...

Okay - here's mine :-) Definitely cool. Easily washed. Great for keeping the sun off your neck. Given to my by the Postman; if it's good enough for the USPS, it's good enough for me!

After not doing any welding or cutting for about 20 years, I upped and bought a Miller 211 MVP. Love it. But that's not my problem... Along with any electric welding one needs an O/A unit every once in a while. So, I dug out my Oxy/Ac rig to cut some 1/2" plate steel to make myself a nice...

I just checked the current pricing on weldng rods! Geez - the national average price for 7018's went up from $13/pound to $23/pound - in TWO weeks from the end of January to the second week of February. Can that be right? Prices appear to have been pretty much level for the last year or more...

Re: Tipped my BX25 FEL & BH on its side - what precautions to take before starting en I just bought a set of Bro-Tec wheel spacers for my L3400. Top Quality workmanship, complete package with all the bolts and nuts for your specific tractor. Here's a picture of mine before and after...

Well - I got the 2" spacers on. Dealer only charged me ~$40; money well spent for me. Here's a pix before and after.

I have a Kubota L3400 HST w/FEL 4WD, R4 tires. It seems a little unstable on slopes. Actually - more than a little! So, I was thinking about adding 2" spacers on back. Anyone had experience with this and added spacers? And drawbacks to that? Any advice would be appreciated. Jim

Ed, the hole size for the sheer pin are different for the shaft and the blade. The pin sort of sits in a little pocket. Here's a picture of one: I've got a 1/4" Grade 3 bolt, but it'd take a lot of modifying to make it fit. Now... if I just still had my metal lathe, the problem wouldn't be...

I need a handful of Shear Pins, Husqvarna 55 41 09-01, for an old Rider 155 mower blades. Anyone have any idea as to where to buy those, for less than an arm and a leg? They 'used' to be free with blades, but no more. And insanely expensive from Husqvarna dealers. Or... I could use the...

[]Well, I'm happy to be Odd Man Out here - BUT: I have a 2002 Husqvarna Rider 155 (15 hp, 41" cut front mower, K46 Tuff Torq tranny) with WAY over 2000 hours on it. Mowed almost 3 acres with it for 9 years. Sure - I've had a few minor things break on it such as a brake cable, starter solinoid...

The right setup (for me): I haven't seemed to find anyone that really enjoys hooking up implements. I know that I don't! But, I think I've found one combination that makes it a little less painful. Basic requirement: Pat's Quick Change for the lower arms. Saves bruised feet (kicking the...

I have a Husqvarna GTH26V52LS garden tractor (26 hp, 52" cut) that I bought basically to mow large areas, including some heavy brush and slopes around the ponds. The slopes are 25 degrees steep so I always mow those up and down, never sideways. The Huskqvarna has plenty of power to pull up...

I know... this will sound like the dumbest question you've ever heard asked, no doubt. But - I'm bumfuzzled. So, I'd rather look stupid than broke down. I had a Top & Tilt added. And now I have no idea as to how to check the hydraulic fluid level for the rear hydraulics. If I pull the return...

Seems to be a lot of guys looking for Excursions...? If so, there's a pretty nice one on Iron Planet, current bid $4750. Here's the ad: Four Door, A/C w/Dual Zone Climate Control, Ford Triton 6.8L V10 FI SOHC Gasoline Engine, Automatic Transmission, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Heated...

I have a Kubota B2410. Suddenly my bucket on the FEL won't go down. It'll go down maybe an inch in 2 or 3 minutes, but that it. I've tried purging the system with the control lever, but that didn't seem to help at all. Any ideas as to what my problem might be, or what to do would be most...

I have a L3400 HST and need to brush hog a lot of steep slopes; some greater than 30 degrees. I do have an angle meter but seat of the pants feel gets panicky for anything <flat :-) Can anyone tell me what the max tilt angle is please. The L3400 is an '09 model and does not have rims that...

I need a pickup & tractor (w/FEL & RC) hauled from Houston to Central Georgia sometime during the last two weeks of January. Obviously, if I could catch a trucker with a rig needing a backhaul I might save a few bucks and help him out at the same time. But - I have no idea as to where I might...

I just bought a new trailer with #2 treated pine flooring. Just wondering, so I do anything to it now, such as water proofing, covering, etc., or just leave it alone? I'm really not wanting to replace it in the next 3-5 years and would like it to last for a spell. Thanks, Jim

I put a top & tilt remote system on my L3400 but am having some disappointment with the tilt part. The tilt will not hold more than a few minutes before my box blade or brush hog is tilted over. The control junction originally had a couple of loose hose fittings which I've tighten up. Then the...

Perhaps I'm being paranoid... but I'd like an opinion on trailer hitch capacities. I have a '97 Chevy C2500 diesel and need to pull about 5500# of tactor and implements. My trailer is a 20' x 83" PJ tandum axle with brakes on both axles. I don't know how much the trailer weighs. But - the...

I'm about to buy a trailer to haul my Kubota L3400 w/FEL & BH. I think I need a 20' trailer for sure, but don't know much else about what I need. Would I do better buying a 7K trailer or 10K bumper pull? How beneficial is a dovetail? I have both a C1500 Chevy 5.7L and a C2500 Chevy 6.5 diesel...

I have a L3400 that will see a good deal of thick woods clearing. Should I be concerned that it does not have a skid plate nor a fan guard? Where might I get one? Making one is out of the question :(

I'm about to add a Top and Tilt to my L3400 Kubota, but am concerned about the cylinders needed. (Kubota does not have a TnT kit for the L3400.) Presently I have the Pat's Easy Change System which adds about 4" to the lower arms, and would really like to keep those on. In order to get the tilt...

Maybe it's just me - I don't know. But it seems like my new L3400 doesn't feel secure at all on mild slopes. I have a FEL and BB on it, with R4 tires (filled rear tires), but to me, it just doesn't feel solid. Is there anything else I need to do, other than just used to it, to make if feel...

Being a newbie, I figured I best get expert advice before welding chain hooks on my new Kubota FEL and Modern BB. I don't want to be bending up my bucket or box like so many that I see... Can you suggest the best location for the hooks, and should I reinforce the top lips with flat bar steel...

My new L3400HST came with 19# front and 23# in back. 'Farmer Brown' advised that I need to pump them up to 30# front and 50# in back to avoid rolling the tire off of the rim in rough terrain. The tractor will be used primarily for 70% clearing and 30% moving dirt. It has a LA463 FEL and a 5'...

re: L3400 HST w/FEL & BH. Using for dirt work and tree farm work. First tell me if I need a grill guard... or just want one. e.g. are the worth the money in the long run. Second, I'm having a hard time swallowing the dealer price. Can anyone tell me where I might buy one are something close...