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A lien is typically a public record. It is generally filed with a county records office (for real property) or with a state agency, such as the secretary of state (boats, mobile homes, office equipment, and the like). What Is a Lien on Your Property | Nolo https://www.nolo.com ›...

When a bank loan is paid off, a Release of Lien or Certificate of Satisfaction is provided by the bank and is recorded in the Land Records office to provide notice that the prior lien has now been paid in full and released from the property.

Going rate for hunting on 150 acres is about $3,000 for the season, around here My wife and I like the peace and quiet as well. We also like to think of our property as a safe haven. Not just for ourselves and family, but for the wild animals as well. There are too many deer in Northern...

Following up on TractorGuy's comment - I use two concrete lintels, both 5 foot, laid across the box blade. I'm not able to lift either of them, but can lift one end of each of them. So let's say they each weigh 160 lbs., 320 lbs combined. For my aerator, I use 8 concrete blocks at 40 lbs each...

Here are my suggestions for what I think, is a good idea from you, and will help people plenty who do not want to purchase hydraulic equipment. 1. Initially, only rent the equipment you would purchase for your own purposes - until you see how the idea flies. You will not be a low priced vendor...

Use lime if you soil test says soil needs it and you are going to plant grass. But grass won't grow just because of that. The clay needs organics. The wood chips you put down helped. You may need to put down more. I'd forget about trying to solve mud problems with grass. If you work in the...

ferling - the link you provided had a great explanation of where all New Holland is made- ag equipment, tractors, etc. If you'll read about 1/3 of the way down the page, you'll see Turkey is headquarters for Light Series Tractors (whatever that means, but I suppose 60 hp tractors)...

I used Rust Oleum's Kubota orange. I found it to flow nicely. Coverage was good, but required 2 coats on a safety yellow original color that I was covering over. I think the Rust Oleum IMPLEMENT paint has provided a stronger finish that other (for metal) paints I have used.

I am sympathetic to the problem - which probably stems from New Holland tractors being made by Turk Traktor in Ankara, Turkey. There are some countries renown for excellence in manufacturing - Japan, Germany. Turkey ain't one of 'em.

Cataclysm gives you some good advise about spoils. I have a farm, a Kubota with sub-frame and a mini-ex. I use the Kub backhoe about every 3rd day. It is indispensable. That may tell you not to try HF trencher - it's too close to a toy. I use the back hoe all over the farm. I get there...

1. Over issues with thread - I had a Kubota Zerk fitting for which I could not find the right thread. Finally, ordered a single Zerk from the dealer. Fit beautifully. Since, have learned Japan has it's own thread. So, lesson to be learned - order the Zerk from a Woods dealer. 2. Over...

dusty3030 has the right idea - a seed drill. From Applewood Seed the following "For seeding large areas, i.e., over one acre, drill seeding is recommended. A seed drill drops seed in neatly spaced rows at a metered rate and has some means of compacting the soil over the seed. A no-till drill...

If you decide to do asphalt, spec that minimum thickness to be 2" - NOT average thickness. Old cracks in asphalt will telegraph through topcoat. Get a fabric liner to put over old asphalt. If you decide to do concrete, don't take on the whole job at once. Break it up into sections. Think in...

I lost a Zerk (grease fitting) from my Kubota front end loader. Tried metric threads with no success. Ordered the Zerk from the Kubota dealer, and fit just fine. I'm guessing it was JIS threads. I'd never heard of that thread before and am glad I didn't try forcing metric. OP ought to just...

Ultrarunner - A lawyer should never ask a question for which he does not already know the answer. Digginit and Buckeye farmer both have good suggestions - follow them but do so without the tenant knowing what you're investigating. My understanding is that heavy watt using appliances with...

Father had a pure-bred Lab. Affectionate dog. Ate feces, rolled on dead animals and ran away at the drop of a hat. Wife and I also partial to GSD's, and get them from the pound. I feel part of my calling in life is to save dogs. None of the dogs perfect. Maybe, dogs, like friends, we enjoy...

This from theprovidentprepper.org Kerosene. Kerosene has a shelf life of up to 5 years when stored in original packaging or an approved container. As kerosene ages, condensation adds water to the kerosene. Bacteria and mold will create sludge and break down the fuel. I wouldn't do it, were...

While it appears the problem is solved, on the off chance that it is not - I'll submit my $0.02. Agree with /pine that white smoke means water. Your 550 gallon fuel tank is my area of concern. You may be getting condensation forming in that tank, giving you too much water in your fuel From my...

Business guidance, in the 70's, was that every end user (consumer or commercial) that made contact was to get a response. Phone call returned, letter answered. Today, good luck LS USA "contact us" on their website is to give the prospective customer a warm fuzzy feeling that good things will...

We were closing out of our 2nd career, operating RV parks. First career was self employed, in city, wholesale distribution. I didn't feel a calling for the 150 acres, but wanted the challenge of rehabilitating a 100 year old dairy farm. What I've learned: 1. I love the absence of man-made...

Aside from the difference of 10 hp rating at the PTO, it's 25% less (OR 33% MORE). A person who had used the NX5510 would absolutely notice the difference when using the NX4510. However, if no-one has eaten caviar, or sipped scotch, or chocolate cover strawberries, they don't miss them...

I have much the same situation, though worse. Left to me were about 30 truckloads of millings, but I was aware when I bought the property - they were not hidden. I've found that my 30 hp Kubota with back hoe handles the millings fine. Using the teeth of the back hoe bucket, I shave off a few...

I think two of them are made in Japan, and the ENGINES of third, JD, are made in Japan. Japan has a reputation for quality. Not so China, India, or TURKEY. I made no presentation for buying "Made in America". I do think it is unethical to sell, under an American name, a product made in an...

If you decide to use asphalt millings, I've got 300 cubic yards, free, if you load it, and of course, haul it. And I agree with others - the hot sun will pack it hard.

I have one hook centered on the back of the top lip,, and use it frequently. If you use the pallet forks 1) you have to get them out and attach; 2) you'll use more chain to wrap the forks, than you would to have the hook grab the chain. Not important ? You'll be amazed at how frequently...

My B3200 is the unit that replaced your B7800. I pull a 60" bush hog through heavy stuff with no issues, so I do not think 60" is oversized for your tractor. Be sure your bush hog is set that the front is lower than the back If you are cutting brush, ok for blades to be dull. If cutting...

We're located rurally, as well. I'm planning whole house, but using a portable 8500 watt generator (Harbor Freight), gas, for power supply. I got such a large generator, not because we needed it, but because I got a great buy thereon. We'll limit the power draw from the house, simply by...

I'm another to say buy brand name. I'd limit my search to JD Kub, and Yanmar. Many mfg's use parts from 3rd parties. Certainly JD uses Yanmar engines. But I was shocked to read that New Holland was selling under their name, and blue paint, a tractor MADE by Turk Tractor of Ankara, Turkey...

Even at $8K, still a good buy. At $6K, it was a steal. But $8K with the attachments, you're fine. We all remember the pleasure of quality long after forgetting the pain of price. It's said about tractors that people buy them, generally to do specific jobs. When the jobs are completed...

did u get it for $6K, or how much ? And congratulations. A man standing in front, with cash in his hand, is hard to turn down.

My dump trailer has almost same symptoms. If it's been sitting for a week, then, when raised, oil gushes from the top of the cylinder. My repairs frequently go like yours. So the way I'm handling this is to replenish the hydraulic fluid when it gets low. I think you lose more fluid than do...

Reason to pay off a no interest loan is then one doesn't have to carry insurance on the tractor. Reason for pay off penalties is - banks borrow some of their money for fixed terms. When a customer buys a 3 year CD, that is a loan to the bank. If the bank commits to paying 2% interest for 3...

While waiting for a manifold to appear, consider using JB Weld and/or muffler tape

For my B3200, Kubota has a after market step. I think I paid $15.00 (astounding, isn't it ?) Younger people than I refer to it as an Old Codger Step (or some other term of derision). I think it's fantastic. When first purchased, I was worried about stumps, etc. hitting it. Never been a problem.

An associate of mine got into a bidding war on real estate. Bidders (2) went back and forth, raising the offered price. Eventually, my associate dropped out and allowed the other bidder to win. A couple of weeks later, the real estate agent came back, eating humble pie. The other bidder HAD...

blivy, my apologies. I had not opened the attachment. Once opened, there was the price. Tractorhouse.com has 8 of these for sale, none priced as low (with FEL and bush hog). Go for it. Remember, it's not what you pay for a product, it the difference between Paid price + Utility (to owner...

$6K was the price from Koyker for the FEL. No price given for the B2400, which means I don't see how we could possible answer the question "a good buy ?" Looker can get a to behind finish mower for $600

Insurance looks backward. Preventive maintenance looks forward. So, something happenED. Insurance pays. If insurance paid for maintenance, then next year, the insured might change company's, and the insurance company gets nothing for covering the cost of the maintenance. Alternatively...

You'll be fine. Remember to have the front of the bush hog lower than the back. Butting will be eased by raising the deck to max height, and you certainly don't have to engage the whole 60" in cutting. Take 30" swipes, if necessary.

I'm reminded of my mother's admonition "If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all." I appreciate Jeff's passion for the subject, his willingness to share his thoughts, and best of all, his command of the King's English. Broken Track - I'd be happy to read of the many points which you...

If I were in corporate, each morning I'd search this site, and any other tractor sites, for new postings with my tractor name. Anything bad (like this thread), I'd be on the phone to regional, telling them to get it fixed. Kioti got a lot of bad press from this post. I too, suggest to OP he...

I've tried wood filler without success. I've used construction adhesive with EXCELLENT results.

Car salesmen (and by association, their dealerships) have earned their despicable reputations. I once struck a verbal contract to purchase a pickup at XXX. I drove 40 miles to make the purchase, to be told "plus $200 documentation fee". Are tractor salesman (and dealerships) just as 'free...

Jeff, JWR, you, and I, all doing the same thing. I'm 77 and we've been on this derelict former dairy farm for 2 years with good progress being made. We've leased out the pastures, which has served to make the equipment I have, suitable. The leasing may end next year, in which case my 5'...

I'd measure mine, if it'd do you any good. I think you'll find no tolerances of consequence - that is, you'll just take a flat length of 1/2" steel, cut to fit, and weld into place. I believe there will be no way to connect either the 3 point hitch, nor the backhoe, to the subframe.

Most recommendations are to not use a 3 pt connection backhoe, but instead a 4 point, for which you could build your own frame. I think on a 3 pt connection, the weakest link is not the frame, but nothing hurt by reinforcing the frame of your tractor. I suggest a trip to a tractor dealer that...

Rebeldad - pilot houses of ships have the glass tilted out (at the top) up to 30 degrees to contend with the reflection that bothers you. But all is not lost. Read on. The type of product I might have chosen to secure the polycarbonate is the clamps used to hold the glass panels in a glass...

I've had the Virginia Forestry fellow out here, as well as Davey Tree, to look at dying oaks. Here in Virginia, our oaks are dying from a fungus that was introduced/first identified, in Wisconsin in 1919, from global warming, and from old age. Davey said they could introduce an insecticide...

Every now and again, that will happen to my BH76. I've found if I change the pressure exerted on the pin, I can get it to take grease. So, if your BH is resting on the ground, lift it. If it is suspended in the air, then set it on the ground with light pressure. Remember those back hoe's...

Torvy - Absolutely agree with you. When first purchased tractor, and knowing nothing, I bought several attachments from a dealer. Now, I wouldn't think of buying new. Always lots of used about, at much better prices. And they do require a means of getting them back to the tractor Thanks for...

WP Congratulations on your purchase. It's an exciting time to mold a company to the standards and ethics of the new owner. That JD5075M ought to be able to pull a land plane just fine. Here's a link to one showing how it's used As you decide to purchase, you want weight. An owner's manual...

There is a cost to freight. If the dealer ships freight paid (EA), the cost is buried in the selling price. After all - 'All costs of the lowest cost provider have to be passed on, in the long run, to the customer.' If the customer has capability of picking up, and avoiding freight costs...

Lou - Great thought about chaining down the drawbar assembly. Thanks for contributing.

You would be extraordinarily well advised to put in a concrete floor now, before construction of walls, etc. 1. Wood prices are now high (though falling), whereas I've not heard that concrete prices are high. 2. Ease of putting in the concrete now far exceeds the labor involved with doing it...

NY I did a google search, for while I don't have a Kubota garden tractor, I was interested to see why you were having the problem. This link will tell you what you need to do. Good luck with it. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/kubota-g1800-front-wheel-removal.145703/

Kantuck "In a 2019 business news item online Bobcat says they are back in the tractor business with Daedong "for now" and will progress toward design and mfg of tractors in house, as it represents a 140,000 annual units piece of business." The ideal business environment is a business that has...

Crypt - Forgot to mention. Weeds like acidic soil. Get the Ph up to 6.5 or 7 (by adding lime), and you'll have even less problem ridding yourself of weeds. The thistles will probably require you to dig them out by the roots. Some of the agricultural materials suppliers will apply product you...

Calamine, AR has a population of 87. That he doesn't take kindly to folks dropping by, tells me he moved to the wrong place in this world. Buy him a bottle of Calamine Lotion as a house warming present, and swing-on by and see him. Let us know what you find out. Me ? I lived in Mountain View...

Crypt, Your narrative is a little confusing. 25 acres. You wanted to return 23 acres to "aux naturel" which would leave 2 acres for lawn (?). Then, you ask for solutions on what to do with 25 acres. If you want 25 acres of grass, you've got the right idea and a high price - bush hog...

I agree with all of the above. Gently. That's the way I treat my vehicles (tractor's included). The only thing I'd add - I enjoy working outside on my farm, listening to the birds, wind, etc. When I stop the tractor to dismount and work on the ground, I shut off the tractor. Batteries and...

Add weight of tractor to weight of trailer. Total should be not more than what trailer is rated for except - - Remember to load 10 - 15% of the weight on the ball of the hitch. That weight is subtracted from the total weight of the trailer rating. Brakes generally required 3,000 lbs and...

Doughknob, Today, for sure, there are no 3 points except with float only. Years ago, some of the garden tractors had down pressure. What they found out was as the down pressure was exerted, the traction on the rear wheels was diminished and then the garden tractor couldn't pull the fully...

I agree that the gears should still be catching. Do you have another PTO shaft you could interchange ? That would eliminate the possibility of the problem being with the shaft or where the ends engage. Remember, the 2 piece shaft should have 6" of engagement, one piece to the other, when in...

What a great idea. Thanks for that

Which just shows, there's some good in every storm.

I can't help with the adjustments, but as regards the language - Go to translate.google.com and/or some of the other translation services on the internet. Some will be free. The free ones are translated by computer. If they're not good enough, some will charge for person to do the...

Price is 27k out the door. I Googled around for a depreciation rate and came to 45% in 5 years, as in the machines value will decrease 45% in 5 years time, with that being said per year my math says I'm losing approximately $2432 per year. Your calculation is straight line depreciation - same...

Leesburg, VA. This puts us in the Washington D.C. suburbs. Lands value is for development, not agriculture. Running about $17K an acre in large lots That makes those 100 acres worth about $1,700,000. At $3100 a year, that's a .02% return a year. In Northern Virginia, typically 2 to 2-1/2...

I'll be really interested in the responses you get, and I'll start out 100 acres of pasture - low Ph (needs 300 tons of lime), not cross fenced, no barns, 2 all weather springs with creeks below, was sludged about 4 years ago, but other than that, no fertilizer in 15 years. $3100 a year for the...

Actually, I think think the manual says is "can be operated at any engine speed from about 75% of rated rpm to factory rated rpm." That doesn't say it cannot be operated at other speeds. Though I grant you, your interpretation of what Kubota wanted to say, is probably more correct than my...

regarding Betstco - check out their reviews. Too many people with too many problems https://www.bbb.org/us/or/creswell/profile/farm-equipment/betstco-1296-22453347/customer-reviews I called them to discuss a potential purchase. After my experience, and without reading the reviews, I decided...

Plowhog: Advise so far is good. Just don't let the grass go to seed - though I think there is little chance of that. If the grass goes to seed, the texture of the blades will change, allowing any moisture retained to dissipate rapidly.

That tractor is 28 hp, with 21 hp at the PTO. That grass looks thick and coarse. You have a lot to do. Since all you want to do is cut the grass, I would not consider, this late in the season for Newfoundland, plowing. Find a bush hog and expect to cut with 3 foot bites. I don't think the...

I've been operating my backhoe attachment A LOT for the past year-and-one-half. I run it at idle (1,000 rpm's) to 1400 RPM's. Smooth and easy. I'm aware of no damage to anything related to hydraulics of the engine. I also perceive no difference in hydraulic strength with varying engine...

I don't know what happened with the link. Here we go again. https://www.bayouforest.com/marine-timbers

You don't say where you're located, so don't know if this link is good for you or not, but maybe good for others. I get my creosote treated lumber from Marine Timbers You could also use coal tar extract driveway sealer. Outlawed in many locations. It goes on like paint, so try not to damage...

Peter's idea to buy an extra window or two is thinking outside of the box. I "good posted" him, but wanted to mention the specific reason. If you're buying 3, the 4th one would keep the load balanced. His comments on matching tire pressure to load also excellent.

EverythingAttachments (EA) unit weighs 94 lbs (about 10% over 2X this one), and costs $600. EA sells replacement tines that are .320 of an inch. Amazon's vendor sells no parts, their tines are .314 so I'd guess that when replacement tines are needed, EA would, or could be made with a grinder...

Well, you certainly have the equipment. The house, 100 feet from the road and with that elevation, gives the opportunity for a nice landscaped front yard, with a good view from sitting on the front porch. No-one likes to look at a driveway, or cars, so I would not do a circular drive. I'd...

Agreed. But . . . How do you get more power if you're running at WOT ?

Deere makes marine diesel engines (stay with me folks, you'll see the tie in to tractors). They rate those engines in 5 gradients, using a rating system of M1 to M5:" M Rating Typical Load Factor Typical Annual Useage Typical Full Power Operation M5 ≤ 35% ≤ 300 hr 0.5 of each 8 hr M4...

I didn't check to see if they had your manuals, but I was able to get mine for a 30 year old kubota. They email you either the manual, or a link (I can't remember which), took about one day. grandpastractorpartsinc

Norml, About the same number of years ago, I used the same method to deliver drums of contact cement from the back of a van. Like you, never an accident. I used to handle drums in the warehouse. A fellow could either push the drums up onto the rim to roll them, or one handedly, lean over the...

Ace, since the diesel fuel came out clean, my guess is you don't need to clean the tank. With a flashlight, and with the tank empty, have a look at the insides, and possibly make your decision then. However, you've had problems with this, and may feel you want to do everything possible, one...

Rade - absolutely agree with you. Seems everyone is trying to talk him into getting more horse power than 25. In buying, if he gets the owner's manual, and reads before purchase, it will probably recommend the width of the hog, but likely won't specifically point out the weight of the hog -...

It seems most recommend more hp than 25. Regarding width of brush hog. Note the 5 hp per foot width recommendation, passed on by one member. But you don't have to use the full width of the brush hog. If you're just mowing weeds in a pasture, use the whole width of what you own. If you're...

Torvy, I can't speak to tractor dealerships and their manufacturer connection, but I can sure speak to dealership/manufacturer relationships in other businesses. Today, in any market, every good equipment dealership has a tractor line - the good lines. John Deere, Kubota, Case. So if a...

Sea2, While living in Virginia, I bought the tractor (used) in Massachusetts on our way to Canada. Left Canada and worked it in North Carolina, then to Alabama, Arkansas, back to Canada and now, again, Virginia Where is the "left" coast of Georgia ?

Four point with sub-frame good choice for back hoe. Most who snow blow, much prefer front mount blower, rather than 3 pt blower. Gets tiresome looking over shoulder. The marketplace will offer you Price, Service, Quality. You get to choose 2 - you won't get 3. The pain of Price is forgotten...

That rear tire can be really heavy. Get some bubbly soap (maybe even bubble bath soap) and wipe that on with your hand around the valve stem, side of tire, and tread of tire. If leak on tread - plug the leak If leak on sidewall - putty some Flexseal onto the hole, trying to force Flexseal...

You can have service, price, quality, but you can't have all three. I think you got the later two. I've been very happy with Kubota dealers in 3 different states, as I've moved around.

tjm, Before purchasing my first tractor, a friend advised I get power steering to ease the work with the front end loader, a 30 hp, as a lot of PTO driven implements require a bit more horse power than a 25 hp tractor has at the PTO, and to get a hydrostatic transmission since I was not buying...

therrien - First, you're an honest guy and a straight shooter. I appreciate the kind of person you are. 2nd - You have enough money that you could take the loss of being honest, and you did and were. 3rd - The dealer could have sold the tractor after making repairs and made a reasonable profit...

The height of the brush hog (or topper) should be determined by what you're trying to do with the land on which you are cutting. If you're raising hay, and therefore cutting weeds, set the height to 6" to 8". If you're just getting rid of brush, with no agricultural use of the land, then set...

I concur with using Flexseal. Just read the lifespan is 30 years. That ought to take care of it. I'd worried about Ultra Violet degradation, but 30 years is pretty good for any man made product.

"My guess is few on this forum have the mind set about wanting leisure and pleasure for we find our leisure/pleasure in accomplishing things - getting things done - doing hard work that takes sweat and often ends up in body pain." Nicely said.

Frequently in a nearby location, and with a turn knob, is the "speed up - speed down" of the 3 point hitch. So if you're raking a lawn and because the lawn is smooth, you're just flying back and forth, you'd set that knob to allow the mower to drop quickly after you've made your turn (because...

I think with the weight of the bush hog hanging out the back, that your tongue weight is probably OK, but it sure wouldn't hurt to check it. I'd also run a strap from the shaft (that accepts the bush hog wheel axle) to some immobile point on the tractor.

Robert, Your subject brings to memory from years and years ago, that tires used to have tire liners - woven cotton. If you use roof flashing, be sure to glue the liner to the inside of the tire. Keep it smooth - no overlapping. The liner is not so puncture resistant - not so tough - as...

I saw back then that Bobcat was selling tractors. Learned later they we selling a private label import. Then Bobcat got out of tractors - for them, easy market to enter, easy to exit. For the consumer (you), not so easy to exit. I see they are back into selling tractors. I'd stay away from...

First - you make an excellent presentation, which makes your views and opinions immediately gain respect. Don't be self-deprecating "and I'm not very smart". You are, and it shows (and I mean that nicely). 2nd Kubota makes excellent product and is a world renoun manufacturer. If they make a...

Think of following the same curving path across your lawn. With an R4 you can cover the same path 3 or 4 times without tearing up the grass. With an R1, be expecting the grass to tear the 2nd time you follow that curving route. I used R4's on the lawn of an RV park that I owned. I was very...

As my Mom used to say "Some laws are meant just for those who will obey them."

Coagulation might not have been the "right" word, but I knew what you meant, so it served it's purpose. Thanks for clarifying the reason for the problem.

I've been looking at Rut Manufacturing for one of these for an excavator, but I've not used one. That would give you a comparison supplier.

State sales taxes are to be paid, irrespective of where possession changes hands, unless the purchaser has a sales tax exemption - such as by owning a farm, or being a foreign diplomat. An out-of-state dealer likely has not registered with the "in-state authorities" to collect in-state taxes...

I never knew the coagulation was a side affect of using clay based grease. Coagulation is a big problem - think PTO shafts (for which I've been using DryLube, not knowing why the grease hardened up). Thanks for input.

Thank each of you for encouragement to service slip clutch. My bush hog helped clean up a mobile home park in North Carolina about 7 years ago, then sat in Mobile doing nothing. Now it's rehabilitating pastures in Virginia, and I never serviced the slip clutch. I'll get on it tomorrow.

Using the rippers probably drives you into 35 hp diesel arena, or more. I've got a 32 hp Kubota which moves gravel just fine with a 5' box, but with the rippers, I can only allow 2 of them into the soil at a time, and have to use 4 wheel drive.

Years ago we were holing into North Carolina clay. We lashed a pole on to the boom portion of the post hole digger. That pole extended out to the rear of the digger by about 6 feet. My helper then hung on the pole, giving us down pressure. I don't think that will help with shale.

Don't be reluctant to call Pasquali in Italy. Likely, you can get an owner's manual, shop manual, and maybe speak with a technician for guidance.

Depth is right - below the frost line. Can't speak to the continuous foundation vs sonotube

old and tired brings up a good point about a sub-frame. I can't remember the source, but read recently about damage done to tractors from 3 point hitch mounted back hoes. If you bought a 3 point hitch backhoe, you would find one readily available used and not pay "new" price - and that way...

Anytime you can differentiate what you have for sale, from what everyone else has for sale, you can get a higher price. However, there are fewer people looking for something "different". The more different, the fewer the customers. Dealing in backhoes is not your business. I recommend you...

I was in much the same situation with my Kubota. Wrap a chain around the Front End Loader, with the lead to the chain at the bottom of the bucket, facing forward. As you crank the winch, to pull the tractor up the trailer ramp, the FEL will first lift a foot or two, and then pull the tractor...

I've been told coal tar extract driveway sealer is used to protect floors of semi-trailers. You'd want to sprinkle some silica before it dries, and of course, expect the silica to flake off with abrasion. I use used motor oil - but that's not going to give you a non-slippery surface

Can't tell where you live, but if recently hotter than usual (like in the northwest), maybe a fuel vapor lock

Mossroad, thanks for education on Power Trac. Hydraulic is the way Ingersoll, and prior, Case garden tractors, motivated their tractors. I'm going to look further into this equipment.

I'd be inclined to take one of those remote heat sensors, and take readings of various components - you mentioned wheel motors. It's electric ? Transmission fluid, engine oil. Make note of your readings. As I remember, both temps should not exceed 230 F by much. After your test drive, you...

Federal debt is $27 trillion. A 1% rise in interest rates will cost the Fed Govt (taxpayer) $270,000,000,000. The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low because otherwise, the Federal deficit, already an astounding amount to contemplate, will increase astronomically. Why do we think the...

Blue smoke is oil White smoke is water Black smoke is fuel

As was explained to me - use non-detergent if no oil filter, so the particles will settle to oil pan and stay. If with filter, use detergent. Single weight oils available in both detergent and non-detergent, but why use single weight if equipment used summer and winter ? I use single weight in...

I use Honda HHT35 4 cycle trimmer. Starts on first pull, 10 years in commercial service with no repairs, uses straight gas (I use non-ethanol). Has a nice plastic jacket to wear that carries the weight on the shoulders. Came (at the time) with a 10" circular saw blade for clearing underbrush...

I've owned both CUT with deck mower and also with tow behind finish mower, and a ZT. Without hesitation I would go for the ZT. I too like 54" or thereabouts. Do check out Consumers Reports for their recommendations. We bought the Toro 50" and am very pleased with it's performance.

As you surmise, a quick hitch will move your implement away from the PTO, and you may need longer shafts. I've found that leaving my implements on something hard and smooth - like a 4 x 4 - allows me to slide them to make the connections easier. Pat's quick hitch seems good, but you'd want to...

He works 365 hours a year. At $70 an hour, that's $25,550. That means the business, over his labor cost, makes $30K a year. I agree with plowhog, so 3 x 30 = $90K for the business.

A warranty only states the MIMIMUM support that a vendor must provide at no charge. Doesn't mean the vendor can't do more. Give it a try.

There are independent insurance brokers who will identify your needs and find an insurance company to provide the coverage. Insurance company's and broker's will provide coverage for any risk that you can identify. Don't be insurance poor. Consider a high deductible (self insure for the first...

Like scaredychicken, I viewed what Cabelas was doing in tractors from a businessman's view. Whatever were they thinking ? Northern Tool also sells tractors. That seems like a mis-fit as well. I was once offered the U.S. distributorship of an Italian line of tractors. After viewing the...

My Kubota tractor only has two grease points - one related to brake linkage, the other related to clutch linkage. Re your front end loader. Be sure to raise it and look from underneath. Mine has two fittings that can only be accessed when the FEL is raised.

Someone recently gave me a pulverizer. Reconditioning it included painting, and I agree with you - it took a long time. Tractor Supply's tractor colored paint from Rust-Oleum seems to be a stronger, more highly pigmented paint than regular Rust-Oleum

I bought a derelict farm, the pastures of which had been leased by former owner to a tenant herdsman who used plastic. When he cut a bale, the plastic lay where it fell. Unless I'm driven to complete the job at hand, I stop to pickup the plastic, much of which has been trampled into the earth...

Here's a link to a picture of the tractor showing the stabilizing arms - scroll about 1/2 way down. https://tractorsinfo.com/kubota-b2601-tractor-loader-backhoe-configuration-price-specs-and-review/#The_Kubota_B2601_Tractor_Video You should be able to straighten them without much problem, or...

I don't know if those arms were bent by former owner, but if so, a likely cause is backing up with a box blade attached - pushing gravel, etc.

For those of you who carry large amounts of cash to make a purchase - I reference the web link and applicable paragraphs below. In the recent past, most of us have learned how distrustful police can be. In small towns, money confiscated is used to fund the police departments. I didn't read...

Not the same model TLB, but I use a plastic 1/2 gallon bottle (formerly for milk), that either fits behind the seat, or drops into a cavity beside the seat. Tools ? I've given up on a way to carry them, but recognize if I need tools, I probably will be doing what needs to be done in the barn -...

He who controls the money - controls.

About 15 years ago, and prior for about 20 years, there was a firm in Pennsylvania that made something like this. Advertised it was the same type of system used on naval vessels. Had two plastic housed gizmos that were adhesive adhered to each of two different points of the vehicle, with wires...

And one more thing - be sure the rear of the bush hog is higher than the front. You only want to cut the grass one time - when the blade first hits the grass - not when the mower is departing

I haven't tried the following, but it's the cheapest solution put forth. Properly sharpened (for those that sharpen a bush hog blade) a bush hog blade has a 1/8" cutting edge. Have it sharpened to 1/16" - like a finish mower blade. And give it a shot.

Many seem to think all you need do is give the tractor back. I think not. You signed a contract of indebtedness for a certain amount of money, that was secured by the tractor. You give the tractor back, the dealer resells it at a public auction, but for less than you owe. You are under...

I've done it, without a chase car. Early Sunday morning, when it get full bright. Add a strobe light if still worried.

To address your specific question 'What can you expect to lose on the deal ?" There are always two factors affecting price - market and cost. Many have addressed market - it seems to be a seller's market - good for the price you'll get for your Bobcat. It being a seller's market, not good...

An interesting co-incidence. I also have a articulated boom man lift on a single axle trailer Purchased for a different reason, but kept for my 1918 farmhouse and assorted barns and out buildings. I tow it with either of 2 Kubota 32 horse power tractors. One has industrial tires, the other...