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Put a new steering wheel, battery box and final drive hand clutch lever on the CA (have to paint it yet, but no more hand made one!) Shows and parades start July 1st around here.

To think, before covid you could have got a 35 h.p. cabbed tractor with a couple implements for these prices.

That's like me, I buy them and drive them until they turn to dust, because automobiles are the biggest depreciating, worst wastes of money you can buy. Unfortunately we need them, LOL

The way the sun was on it really brightened it up too.

What year is yours?

Took the 67 Ford out after it's winter hibernation. Fired right up no issues. getting ready for show and parade season to start. And finally got a new hand clutch lever, steering wheel, battery box for the 55 Allis Chalmers CA. And got a set of original radiator shutters coming for it also!!

I run Prestone in all my engines. The All Vehicle formula in the yellow jugs. I mix some concentrate with the 50/50 pre-mix to get my freezing point good for minus 40 for where I live. reason I switched back to Prestone was it makes it easy for me because it's readily available and works in...

I disagree to some degree. Vee twins always seem to run quieter than inlines. At least when it comes to ATV and motorcycle engines.

When I was at my CF dealer in April I looked at the new U10 Highland with climate control, but I didn't even think to take one for a ride. But I'm going to guess that because CF used an inline triple in that model, it may not be as quiet as the Can Am vee twin?? Even my Z-Force 950 HO EX and...

And there's the problem with the new economy. Before covid I could have said "ya but you can afford a lot of repairs buying an old pre-emissions diesel over the price of a new truck." But now everyone thinks their clapped out old junk is worth a hundred thousand dollars now too, LOL

My issue is more with the steering feel going down the road compared to other brands. And the older Superduty's like my 07's had bad steering boxes that could fail. I had read about it, but only my one F350 experienced it.....you'd be going down the highway and all of a sudden the steering would...

I own a couple CF Moto's and love them. And an RTV-X1100C. But now that my RTV has the K-Connect installed it has become my dedicated property work machine. So I was going to trade my CF Moto Z-Force in for a new U10 Highland Pro so I can have another air conditioned machine to trail ride in...

They don't offer a backhoe for them yet? I had thought they did? I could be wrong. I thought it was just the outgoing 1526 that had no backhoe. I wanted to get a new 1M.25, but here in Ontario Canada I was quoted $50,000 for one. No thanks, I'll keep what I got.

Ten grand more for a Ford? Funny how prices vary. Up here in Ontario Canada, GM/Chev's are by far more than Ford's and RAM is cheapest. But the Ford's are a good buy when they have those employee pricing sales on. They are all ridiculously priced now though. Anyway, here's what I can offer to...

Since we are ranting about insurance companies.....I hate the fact that no one thinks any more. They only want a VIN number and go by what their computer tells them to do. A few years ago after I had retired from my trucking businesses, I bought an F550 with a flatbed for personal use. It took...

Everyone is going to be brand loyal, but I used to have an RV Logistics business and had pickups delivering RV trailers all over Canada from the factories in Indiana. So I was putting on minimum 5500 KM's a week. I had a Dodge 3500 with a Cummins and Ford Superduty's with 6.0 Powerstrokes. All...

Well here's a summary of my dealers in sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Called Highland Ford first thing this morning, the one I have appointment made with for tomorrow. Woman at front desk said service manager was busy so she took my number. No call back at all. So I called Maitland Ford because I...

Try putting it on here https://www.allischalmers.com/forum/forums.html Lots of collectors and good guys on here. I've gotten lots of help and parts from members here.

Ya, they really don't want you working on them any more. They want you to bring it to a dealer. I guess I'll take the gamble and let my dealer do it. At least I still have two years of extended powertrain warranty if they screw up.

I've seen lots of horror stories about the 10 speed, but mine has been flawless. It shifts perfect. But I don't do any "city driving" and stop and go. My truck pretty much does a 4 hour run on the highway weekly and tows 5500 pound and under tractors. I just want to keep it maintained because...

That is the other thing. I think they just do the quick flush, I don't think they drain the torque converter? Which really, without draining the converter is kinda pointless. I used to do stuff like this myself, but I'm not touching this new stuff that don't even have a dipstick, LOL I heard...

So, I'm having a hard time with this decision. I have a 2020 F150 XLT, 5.0, 10 speed. I just hit 65,000 miles. I made an appointment at my Ford dealer to have the transmission serviced, transfer case and diff oils. But then I go and read so many horror stories from people after they had these 10...

I get probably at least 4 per year for "scheduled maintenance" that last from 8 to 10 hours. Plus the short outtages all winter due to storms. The big Kubota, or a Generac might be nice, but more than I want to spend. Plus then back to another engine that sits more than it runs. I figure at...

So I just did some reading on this subject using the search function. I'm still thinking I am going to get one. Yesterday we had a 10 hour power outage for "maintenance" And of course after years of dependable service my generator decided to not start. It's been kept indoors it's whole life. I...

Did you ask him what suspension yet?

Well what my dealer tells me I listen to because he was one of the best Cat truck engine guys around. Regardless, everyone has their opinion and I never had any issues with my Cat's other than some minor problems with the 3406C PEEC. Loved my 3406B's, 3406E's and my C15 6NZ's and C13 and C15...

I missed all that. When I read posts this morning I thought you meant he took ad down because you bought it, LOL

Oh okay, lol Most did come with Tuff-Trac, which was a pretty good suspension as far as ride and traction.

Sorry if I missed it in posts Hay Dude...what rear suspension does it have?

Most of the issues you noted were the C15 ACERT. The C13 rarely had any of those issues. And that's coming from my dealer Toromont Cat. My C13 never had a single issue set at 525/1650 torque. I did buy all the extended warranty I could get though just to be safe because back in 2005 if anything...

Well yes, if you have that type of super single and beadlocks like the military and central tire inflation. But as for the regular super singles, on the highway in winter they suck. Yes, Freightliner is who bought Ford's Louisville line and called it Sterling. But I have been hearing reports of...

All I can say is after I retired from trucking I work in a mine now and I get to see all kinds of fancy high end pickups in the parking lot, because rich miners like fancy trucks. The parking area is like a SEMA show. I'm in northern Ontario and the road salt and de-icing agents on the highways...

Super singles won't not give you more traction than duals. I've tried them even on pony/pup trailers and went back to duals. The Sterling (previously a Ford) was a good truck. We ran one for several years. Biggest complaint was the cheap plastic switches in cab. Not sure how parts availability...

My friends built it. Along with a couple MCI bus conversions, two International truck motorhomes, etc. But they sell them constantly and do something else. Anyway, this one they got cheap, cut body down and made it into the ramp body with storage. Converted it to tandem rear drive with air ride...

More pics from this week.

Well, been riding all week and continue to be impressed with my CF's A friend guided us on two rides last two days that were complete hell, and the kind of riding I do not enjoy at all. One was 7 hours of mud bogging and yesterday was 7 hours to travel 30 miles before we gave up. No issues at...

Sorry, I've been away. It's a Kubota K-Connect snow blower. I just haven't taken it off yet, LOL I have to bring it back to dealer so I left it on until I do. When they did the install the PTO light on the dash does not work so they they said bring it back in.

My RTV-X1100C has become my work machine now that I have the Z-Force for trail riding. Lost too much ground clearance with the K-Connect installed, so now it will be used only for snow removal and my dump truck around the yard.

Can't even brand bash any more. They are all junk and having issues. Ford, GM, Toyota, Ram. That's what you get in todays overpriced world, throw away junk.

I haven't seen or heard anything, so I don't know about this, but my dealership owner was telling me John Deere is eyeing up Argo to purchase it?

My poor ass will never experience any of those, LOL That's why I play in the dirt. Plus I'm old school. I hate new stuff.

I'll take you for an atv ride if you take me in the Bugatti!

That's why he's grumpy most of the time, he has no toys, LOL You can't work every day 5030....go have some fun! LOL if you don't spend it, the gov will just take it anyway.

Do you guys get the turn signals yet? I never could understand why our Canadian models get them and not the American models. They are so nice when you are roading to connect trails.

The U10 Highland is 32 to 36 thousand here. But Polaris and Can Am get you to 50 thousand for same features, and they don't come with turn signals or horn.

Wow! What a find!

One thing that is odd with CF.....Canadian models come with turn signals but US models don't? At least last time I looked. And in Canada we have the U-Force U10 Highland that has a fully loaded cab with heat and air conditioning and power windows. For well over ten thousand less than a...

I don't know about the utility models, but comparing a Polaris RZR1000 to my CF Moto Z-Force 950 HO EX this is what I can say after running both back to back. 1. The Polaris has slightly more power. I can stay right behind the RZR but can't pass it. 2. My CF engine is way more quiet than a...

Yes, so far I am. Just had my Z-Force in to dealer for a full service when we went to pick up the new C-Force 800 and everything checked out good. And I have friends that have the utility U-Force versions and love them. Biggest issue I have been seeing with them is many have the door latches...

Had a chance to take the new 800 for a ride. Wow! Clutch is butter smooth. And silent. I mean this thing is like an automatic in a car. They made huge improvements with the new clutches over last years. Engine is quiet. Lots of power. Power steering is effortless and adjustable through the...

I won't have to worry unless Canada starts a trade war with China and Japan, because I only buy CF Moto's and Kubota's. I'm still waiting for China to send me one of their $30,000 F150 copies, LOL

My dealer was saying there's lots of talk that they still may buy Arctic Cat. It's between them and Argo. And now word is John Deere may be buying Argo.

Had to wash the road salt off everything today, so here's the last time they will ever look like this, LOL

Made a four hour drive in freezing rain yesterday and 4 hours back to go pick up my sons new 2025 CF Moto C-Force 800 Touring. What a nice machine. Same sweet V-twin sound as my Z-force and comes fully loaded the same as my Z. Turn signals, horn, LED head and tail lights, and a giant digital...

I have found the opposite, LOL My B2620 shifts between ranges (when fully stopped) far easier without the clutch.

Not sure what you are asking? But you can't go wrong with any of them. When I bought my tractor, I wanted a Massey and I had no interest in a Kubota, but once I started looking, the Kubota was just a bit more modern and refined. But the Massey is still a solid tractor. The new 1M brings those...

I bought one on sale from Tractor Supply a couple years ago on sale for around $1000 Canadian. It can be used horizontal or vertical. As Eddy said, I wasn't sure if it would be strong enough, as I was using one my father built in his welding shop in the late 70's early 80's? that had an...

Most of my trucking career was in dump , logging, walking floor and live bottoms and I have some pretty strong, proven opinions on those. But I did pull 4 axle van and some flatbeds and I've never had issues with Manac trailers in those applications.

I don't know how some dealers do it. My dealer has used tractors that are a couple years old and prices them at almost same price as new. And I've made offers and they don't budge at all. I don't know how they sell them because I'd just buy a new one.

VERY NICE!!!!

if you put it full RPM, it is a bit loud. Not overpowering loud, you can still hear radio but it is loud. But if you leave the RPM down a bit it is not bad at all. It still blows fine at less than max RPM, but if you have real wet heavy snow, full RPM will keep chute from plugging. I have only...

I would love to see it, but I doubt they will get rid of DPF's and SCR. If anything you will just see the upcoming 2027 regs everyone is fearing get ruled out. Manufacturers won't want to get rid of the current emissions equipment....it is a cash cow for them. They get to have trucks and...

Not saying you are wrong, but there is no evidence anywhere to support ATW having any ownership in Diamond C. Everywhere you search it says Diamond C is a wholly owned company owned by Mike and Kim Crabb. And if you google if ATW has any ownership in D-C, everything comes back saying NO. As a...

My 2020 F150 5.0 has the 10 speed (F550 was a 6), but as others have said, the 10 speed in the F150 can be shifted fully manual, or you can also use the plus/minus buttons to lock out gears in auto so it will only upshift to a certain gear. I only tow my 5026 pound Ford tractor with the F150 on...

All I will say is after having everything from aluminum semi trailers to small utility trailers, is if it is a really good grade of aluminum and built properly you may have no issues. But in my experience, manufacturers that make small aluminum trailers for the pickup truck market don't use that...

I do, my atv's too. Tired of making banks more money. Not to mention you can't get in trouble.....you don't buy if you can't pay for it up front.

It's PTO driveshaft driven Eddie. Drives off engine crankshaft to a drop box with an electro hydraulic clutch like a tractor. But for some reason, instead of using the RTV's hydraulics for lift and the chute, it has an electric power pack on the front same as a Boss plow to provide hydraulics...

I've never had to chain up even with the R4's on the tractor. But like you say, the difference is we USUALLY don't get many ice or freezing rain events here (but have had some lately) It's usually cold enough our snow stays powder, or at least not wet and packing.

Probably not as heavy duty as a tractor blower? But it sure is comfortable. And you can have a passenger with you. It makes maintenance a bit more complicated though. Now I'm like a SCUT.....have to remove a driveshaft if I ever have to change a fan belt.

Thanks. No, it's a new blower on the RTV. Someone was asking me if it works on a tractor with the K-Connect but I never ever checked to see if they are the same or not?

Got my first recall on my 2020 F150. "It is possible corrosion may develop in the windshield wiper linkage" But as per the norm in todays times....."PARTS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE" LOL.

My previous setup.

Just out doing more cleanup in my yard. Love the blower on the RTV! I can't believe how it throws snow for only being 26 horsepower! Now that I see how good it works, I took the blower off the B and finally got to use my hydraulic rear blade. And both are so good on fuel. I've filled them once...

No, but following. I had ordered a skid steer quick attach from Kubota that came on an older B series that would fit on my B2620, but it kept going on back order so I eventually cancelled the order. Would have been nice to have that and add a third function..

I'm gunna put it out there also.....I'm not one of the dumb asses that would boo the U.S. at events like we are seeing. I have lots of American friends. It's not your fault we have incompetent leadership here, LOL

I think you will love the RTV! I do. As long as you don't have any intention of going fast. It has power. It will leisurely climb hills that I have to be throttling on my Polaris Sportsman 500 HO to climb. I never touch my brakes. The hydro braking and downhill retarding is unmatched. As basic...

I know. Our money is worthless. That $15,400 C-Force is only $9900 in the U.S. Then I still have to pay 13% tax on top of that. But I get turn signals and the U.S. don't, LOL You can't get the U10 Pro Highland in the States? Wonder why? I also wonder why the U.S. doesn't get turn signals. They...

Ya, I wanted a Highland, now that I don't want to trail ride my RTV any more because it lost a few inches of ground clearance with that K-Connect and driveshaft under it. Now I got no air conditioning in the summer. :cry: We were going to rebuild my Sportsman to have as our second machine. It...

Well decided not going to get the U10 Highland at this point. Ended up buying that snowblower setup for my Kubota RTV. But the kids said they wanted another atv to replace my old Polaris Sportsman that is pretty much getting wore out. So we decided on the C-Force 800 Touring in Lava orange. Will...

My dealer is laughing all the way to the bank with that guy, LOL Gets to lease all those tractors, then sell them for new prices when traded back in.

I quit buying new right after I bought my 2021 RTV. I was working out a deal for a new M7060 last year right before new years and then Kubota did another price increase so I walked away. Now I buy restored antiques and never looked at new again. Here in Canada my little B series with a backhoe...

I wouldn't want any less with that tractor. I run a 5 foot on a 26 horse B.

No, still no info or brochures other than what Vahrenberg has been posting.

This is all I got so far this winter on the Goulais Bay of Lake Superior. We had a lot of thaw and rain cycles. But most of the storms seem to be missing us and dumping just to the south and the east this year.

I didn't like my BF Goodrich KO2's in the winter. I've been running Toyo Open Country WLT1's last 4 years and they work as good as my previous Eskay studded winters. I run them winters only for two years, then flip them to my summer rims and get 2 summers out of them.

I never understood this either. Here in Northern Ontario, the OFSC does not allow atv's on the trails either. I can't see why you can't use an atv with tracks? We have lots of trails that are on crown land and all I do is wait for the snowmobiles to pack them and I ride my atvs and don't even...

Good thing is they bought good brands to market under their name.

I really believe they didn't even work as advertised for real. All that self driving and "follow me" features. No way.

The difference was, back then these new technologies actually worked and were an improvement over what was out there at the time. Not like today where they are trying to FORCE you to buy overpriced junk that doesn't work because the needed technology is still under development and they want you...

I literally just saw a Ford Maverick at my dealer.....those little sub compact trucks....and it was the electric hybrid version. $102,000!!!! Bahahaha. For comparison, a regular loaded Maverick here in Soviet Canukistan is $40,000

After a while you will develop a technique to ease shifting. You have to time it and/or blip the throttle. But yes, that is the worst part of the RTV. I wish they would have made forward/reverse pedals in them like a tractor.

Funny how the electric Farmall is not even on the Case IH web site in the Farmall Series page, LOL That was short lived, LOL

Kubota is all Kubota. Except for the M8, that is a Cummins powered Versatile.

Is the K-Connect blower overpriced? YES. Do I love it? YES!! LOL This thing is a blast to run! It was great with the Boss plow on it, but for me I think this is even better. I've never put ballast, but I had to bring firewood to house, so figured I'd just leave some in the dump box. Will only...

The many many threads about failed electric actuators on snow blower chutes of all makes proves this.

The Stars have Axle Tech, which used to be Rockwell. Axle Tech and Sisu are the only two that can be ordered in Canada as far as I'm aware.

Don't matter what you buy. They're ALL junk now. So just keep getting what you like and roll the dice, LOL

Mining and logging. Star 6900 and KW C500 were the last of the steel hood, triple frame with planetary axles. The mine I'm at had a few 6900's but just ordered 3 C500's with 110,000 planetary rears.

Only my own personal feelings, but European class 8 trucks are like electric cars to me. They have zero appeal to me. I like the old North American iron, with manual transmissions. I can't even stand new North American trucks. Look at Western Star. You can't even get a 6900 anymore since they...

I would NEVER buy an automated manual. An Allison yes,but not any brand of automated manual. I've seen too many stuck on the road, not able to go into any gear because of a stupid little electronic malfunction. I just recently helped a guy out with a Volvo I-Shift. he was in middle of road...

If I told you what my 3406 Cat in my Western Star long nose conventional is putting to the rear wheels, you'd fall out of your chair. I wouldn't, I ran E9 V8 Mack's.

I used to hate the old Bobcat's with foot controls.....only because any time I had to get in one, I had already been running Cat with joysticks.

Cat never seems to loose resale as much as the others. And actually, at least around here, lately Cat has been getting very competitive with their pricing and financing on their compact equipment to match all the cheaper brands

The way I look at it, if you need to go into the bush, mud or soft ground a CTL is the way to go. But on good ground a compact wheel loader is the way to go for the same price. But the one thing I do not like about compact wheel loaders is (at least Kubota and some Cat models) is the driveshaft...

I've been lucky so far. The winds have been blowing it away from me off Lake Superior so far.

You have the proper tires so that makes a big difference. These are the blowers I like. Can be used in both directions. https://pronovost.qc.ca/en/snowblowers/pxpl-x-pro

Unfortunately yes. That's why I feel it's more important to have a good dealer. I've only ran Cat, Bobcat and Kubota and as far as machine I'd take any one of them. Though I like the Kubota's door the best. Many times with the Cat in heavy snow removal and ice buildup, I've had to rip the...

I didn't have to upgrade tires because where I am I have hundreds of miles of hard logging roads and skidder trails. And I'm usually riding by myself, so I try not to go in anywhere I might get into trouble, LOL

They are slow, but I love mine, even for trail rides. Climate control, quieter than my sport side by side, goes forever on a tank of fuel and as you said, way better build quality than the toy side by sides.

Perfect! Glad you got it figured out now. They seem to be pretty reliable starters, same D1105 engine that's in my B2620 also.

I do like the entry door on the Kubota. One I'd really like to have is a JCB Teleskid. Extendable boom and side entrance door. But I always here of so many reliability issues with JCB's.

Even class 8 trucks now. Kenworth already announced as part of it meeting the new greenhouse gas emissions that are being rolled out, only 10% of their new trucks will be able to be ordered with a manual transmission. This is getting ridiculous.

It does have a glow plug position. It will feel like, "for lack of a better term", a spring loaded position and dash light will be on. Mine has started in minus 40 though at that point I had to glow plug and hit starter twice.

That's what the new generation wanted! Over complicated junk and EPA mandates to magically change a climate CYCLE that has been repeated before there was ever even internal combustion, LOL.

Good to see a New Holland dealer here with some good advice!

Like I say, not sure the quality of materials in the brand you have, but drive your tractor onto it and see if anything flexes. You may be okay as is. That's one good thing about aluminum....it will flex and not just bend and stay bent.

Kubota's are pretty good. Not all the bells and whistles of a Cat but not many complaints. One I haven't tried but many contractors rave over is Takeuchi. I keep hearing they are very good. Just like tractors though, I'd would say pick your best local dealer's brand. Because SO MANY companies...

Yes, if your floor or crossmembers deflect at all you can run some planks to distribute that weight. That will certainly help. Where my trailer failed is.....I wanted to load my tractors so that the tires are ON a crossmember. And only way to do that front and rear is my rear tractor tires are...

What brand aluminum trailer? Hope it's built with thicker gauge aluminum than mine. Mine is rated for 5700 pound PAYLOAD, but my Ford 3000 diesel sagged the crossmember the rear wheels were sitting on and lifted the floor. But Bearco was real good about it with their warranty. They paid to add...

I wanted a 4707 too, but the prices here are scary. Over $100,000

Well luckily when the day comes they stop selling us gas and fuel, my 1952 and 55 Allis's will run on almost any liquid that is somewhat flammable, LOL

Obvious now that the NH and IH ones were fake show pieces because there has been absolutely ZERO mention of them ever since they first announced them. LOL

Hopefully they are reasonably priced here in Canada. A bare Kubota LX2620 with cab and NO loader is $47,000 at my dealer. I have seen the add for this 1M in video at Vahrenberg and it was listed at $29,000 USD

Wonder why they leave the lifting eyes welded on the top corners of the cab?

And no DPF or regens!! That's why I only buy new tractors in this size class and old ones for anything bigger.

Yes, replacing the dated 1526 Vahrenberg and one other dealer in the US are only ones that seem to have one so far and it's not even on the Massey website. Not even a news announcement about it.

Me too. Might wanna buy one.

Very nice!! I like it.

Finally! A worthy non DPF option to the Kubota LX2620 factory cab! I really like it. No steering brakes, but the hydrostat is super quiet. Thanks for finding these Will!

Yes, has to be 60 h.p. at the PTO. But if there is a dealer willing to fudge it with 60 engine h.p. please let us know so we can buy one from them, LOL

80 to 800. How is that even justifiable????

You wanna talk price gouging, my dealer gave me all the parts and service manuals on a thumb drive for my new K-Connect and blower and he said Kubota wants $800 Canadian now for a printed manual!!!!!

I'd hate to see the price here in Canada.

My friend has been doing this. I'm not a big Ram fan, but he likes the old Cummins, so he has been buying RAM Cummins pickups and using the chassis to build other trucks. He's got a 1950 Mercury truck he wants to put on a RAM chassis for me.

How long ago did you buy those? I figured they'd be a lot more by now with todays covid prices.

Yes it is. How come? Like I said, lots of contractors are using this RTV with tracks here now.

Huckabones has a video of a Sidekick with tracks as well. It does take away some speed and he says you need a country mile to turn it around. I mean I guess I can see them useful for somebody like a powerline contractor, or a wood lot. Like I say though, I would HATE to get it stuck, LOL

I'm always scared of getting mine stuck. You'd need a bulldozer to get that heavy thing out, LOL

I just found you tube videos on RTV's with those tracks. I'd be scared to even try and go where they did, but they seem to work! Even looks like it can still go normal (well, for an RTV) speed.

They are Camso tracks. I never asked the price. I'd sure like to see how they work on that machine.

I'm lucky, I'm in Northern Ontario and if I get my gas from Petro Canada and Shell it is not ethanol.....yet. I have chainsaws, weed eaters, and lawn tractors that site for 3 years untouched and always start with no issues. I do use marine Stabil.

Saw this at my dealer the other day. The powerline contractors here are using a lot of these now.

So only issue I see now, is the PTO light on the dash does not illuminate. I don't even know how to trace that, there is now so many electrical boxes and relays in this thing now. But I'm not hauling back to dealer in the salt for that. It can wait for summer. And the one thing I don't like...

Thank. You as well! Here's a screen shot from video I took. I can't seem to post videos.

Well, kids took garbage down so when they got back up to house I couldn't resist, even though I wasn't done checking everything over. I jammed it in to a snowbank that I had blown with tractor and pushed on with loader and immediately blew the shear pin on the fan, LOL But funny thing is, I...

Yep. But the owner treats me real good, so I bite my tongue often. Or more like I don't blow up, I just talk to him and he does something for me. But like EVERY dealer in my area right up to class 8 trucks, it does get tiring when you spend that kind of money then have to come home and fix it...

Well my dealership owners said it best the other day when I was there picking up my RTV. They are a Kubota and John Deere dealer, and they said most of their Deere business is parts and service because despite there being lots of farms around here, no one is buying new half million dollar plus...

Didn't get underneath it yet today. Spent my time readjusting hydraulic fitting angles and re-routing lines for chute because everything was rubbing and catching. Then rerouted a bunch of electrical wiring and put protective loom over much of it.

Was at my dealer yesterday picking up my RTV and snow blower and I asked them. This is in northern Ontario Canada. They have heard nothing and she even got on computer right in front of me and checked all the corporate emails and announcements they get from Kubota and nothing.

Well don't be jealous, LOL It was bought more out of necessity. Needed to make it easier for the wife to do driveway for the times she ends up having to do it. The Boss vee blade I had on it worked great, but seems like we are always getting feet of heavy wet snow at a time now, and plowing...

Yes sir. I owned transport and dump trucks, I know all about repairing wiring from corrosion, LOL Dielectric grease is my friend. Luckily the road I live on is rural so no slat here. Only sand, but they do pickle it with some salt when they fill the dome to keep it from freezing. I was pretty...

Here's some info from brochure.

Yes, I will hopefully have it out tomorrow to check everything over and I'll, get pics. Has a PTO and driveshaft. That part is recommended to stay on because it is a pretty complex install. You do lose some ground clearance for summer trail riding. But it doesn't use the RTV's hydraulics for...

Went to pick her up today! Can't wait to try it out! Only got these couple pics because I had to wash it, trailer and truck as soon as I got home to get all that damn road salt off everything, then put it in barn to thaw out. There sure is a LOT of electronics involved in this thing. There are...

That's one of the biggest things....I also try and keep tanks full when not in use.

I watched a video from a trusted motorcycle accessory place here in Canada and they tested all the stabilizers. Stabil, while not perfect was better than all the rest. All the others caused more problems than they solved. Some actually attracted moisture, some cause corrosion, etc. So I...

I put these on my F550. https://sailuntire.ca/en/mrt/tires/s740/ Off shore tire, but good pricing and tread is kind of a Continental copy. Never had any issues with them. No balance or shakes, good winter traction and weared good.

Ya, is it gas? Diesel? power steering or manual? Manual or Select-O-Speed?

Picture? Condition? Details?

Hello all. I'm still patiently waiting for dealer to get finished with install. Their shop has been swamped. Was a real stupid time of year for me to decide this, LOL. A few answers to some comments. I am experienced with the use of blowers, been using a rear blower on my tractors, so I know...

Got to look at a completed setup on the showroom floor. You can get to the front diff drain bolt, but it don't look like fun.

Loaded her up this morning and hauled down to my dealer. I really did like the Boss plow, but I think the new K-Connect blower is going to outperform it in every way.

When I use my tractor with rear blower, I can sit swiveled in the seat to look backwards, or I just use the rear view mirrors if they aren't getting covered. Never used to bother me, but now that I'm getting older and my body is pretty abused, I find my neck is starting to get sore. So I just...

I left my headlight bulbs stock and just added a light bar on front and two LED work lights on the back of cab. I see the newest version of the RTV cab has low and high beam headlights.

Another problem with having a dirt floor....this year for some reason mice have suddenly found my barn and decided my RTV-X1100C cab is a great place to keep making a home. You can't seal it up like you can with a concrete floor.

I envy you people down south that can have a nice simple shelter like that and not have to worry FEET of snow every winter, LOL

I bought the K-Connect with snow blower for my Kubota RTV-X1100C. My dealer is buying the Boss vee plow off it. Now just need this storm to end and highway to reopen so I can get it to the dealer for install. I'll have to get snow in my face one more week on the tractor/blower, LOL

Have you checked out Orange Aftermarket? https://www.orangeaftermarket.com/FULL-SIZE-UTILITY-VEHICLES_c_26970.html And just a tip....if you are happy enough with the aluminum rims and atv tires offered from Kubota, get them through your dealer through Wholegoods. Will be WAY cheaper than you...

Anyone here have the K-Connect on their RTV-X1100C? I'm taking my Boss plow off, dealer is buying it and I'm getting the K-Connect and snow blower installed. The questions I have are with that subframe mounted underneath, can you still remove the rear skid pan in order to change fluids? And...

I like your sideboards Wawajake! Those look nice! Well my RTV is no longer going to be a trail riding machine. I just ordered the K-Connect and snow blower for it and dealer is buying my Boss vee plow off it.

That's something I really need to do is get spares for my RTV and Z-Force. I've been lucky all these years, but some day I'm gunna end up having to sacrifice a rim and tire to get home, LOL

Might be a good option for some, but I have a machine with a PTO and hydraulics, so don't make sense running two engines on one machine to do the job.

Just like my Chinese CF Moto SxS.....I'm gunna buy from whoever is not ripping me off.

Well one good thing about it, is it might bring North American automakers back to reality. I listened to a program about the one Chinese EV that is selling in Canada and they were saying even if there is a tariff put on it, it will still be $17,000 cheaper than the cheapest NA auto. So the NA...

So I called dealer today to buy the K-Connect and blower for my RTV-X1100C. If they buy my Boss vee plow off it.

Yep, LOL

I've thought about this tariff thing lately also, not so much for tractors, but I bought a CF Moto side by side and have been so impressed with it I was planning on buying their new U10 Pro Highland when my dealer gets them in March. I'm in Canada but I'm sure if the US imposes tariff's then...

That's one thing about insurance you always have to fight with them. Never take their first offer. Remember....they have no issue taking more and more money from you, so don't let them off easy when it's time to pay up.

I would be removing anything the insurance company is not paying for, and wasting money on a lawyer if necessary.

RPM means almost nothing. You need to work it to get combustion temps up.

Saved myself $300 today. Took relay apart, cleaned circuit board and worked my magic. Then mounted it correctly this time, not weep hole side up like dealer did. Works perfect again.

No but thanks. Didn't even think of that.

So the turn signal flasher relay just suddenly failed in my RTV-X1100C. When I turn a signal or 4-ways on, all four exterior and the dash indicators stay on solid. Kubota wants $200 for this relay here in northern Ontario, so I bought a whole new complete signal kit for $300 instead as dumb as...

Wow, thanks for the info. I thought they were another Chinese company. When I bought my CF Moto my dealer told me they had something to do with those Lovol tractors he was selling, but that's probably what he meant....that distributor. They look better and more equipped than the Lovol's, but...

Looks like we have another new player in the compact tractor market. https://www.captainagri.ca/en/ My ATV dealer was selling Chinese Lovol tractors and he seems to have ditched them and took on these Captain's now. I wonder if these are rebranded or their own made-in-China brand? Curious to...

I have no experience with those Terex wheel loaders, but their backhoes from that era had a lot of electrical issues and weren't the most reliable. Thus why they were cheap to buy new.

Okay, I'm not gunna bash EV's, because I am not and never will be a fan. But I have a question for those that like these cyber trucks. How do people even like these things? They are not visually appealing at all. They look like door stop wedges. I don't know, I just don't get the appeal. But I...

Also worth noting, beware of counterfeits. I was recently looking for new Ancra ratchet straps for securing my dirt bikes. Same as the ones I have from 1993 that have not failed. I found them on Amazon in a multi pack with a price that was too good to be true. They had the Ancra name and exact...

I find all the ones at box stores are crap. Especially Erickson brand. Even the 3 inch...they saw themselves off even if they are laying on a flat smoot surface. Only ones I ever had luck with are Ancra (for small stuff, still have same ones from 1993 and not a fray in them) and Kinedyne that I...

For me I have an outside outlet that is by itself on a breaker. I leave tractor plugged in, then 2 to 3 hours before use I just click breaker on in house.

Same up here. People are shopping with their wallets now because every time I go riding now I am seeing far more CF Moto's than any other brand up here now. ATV's and side by sides. Last year I would have seen...0 LOL

Some more detailed videos.

Well they all have full cabs and climate control. Glass windows. CF has power windows, not sure of the others? CF comes with the 4500 pound winch standard. The front windshield lifts via a power switch. It has a sliding rear window like a truck. Has powered box lift standard. Has LED lights...

Only thing scary is all the electronics in it like the push button shifter. But I love how the interior is all automotive/truck style from seats to controls. But for comparison, here in Ontario Canada that is 32 thousand. Loaded. Even has turn signals, horn, stereo, power windows, 5 year...

Thinking about getting one of these now that I have seen how good my Z-Force is. https://cfmoto.ca/en/models/uforce-utv/uforce-u10-pro-highland-2025

Did another short ride today to see more fall colors.

This summer I had the chance to go axle weigh two of my tractors on the way to a parade. I always loaded them with the rear tires centered between the trailer axles because I had extra crossmembers added under this trailer. So in this spot the rear tires are sitting on 3 square tube cross...

Classic trucker talk....the "other" truck is always bigger and nicer, LOL

Forks are also nice to lift up your mm mower deck so you can clean it and/or replace blades at standing height. And do the same with a lawn tractor.