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Install a 1" whole house in line filter after the pump and use or fab a rigid mounting plate to remove the filer. You could do the 3/4 but the 1" is best for flow and longevity. Why is this happening is another subject, and there are several reasons 1) a new well will emit drilling fines or...

Yes, the county Ag Extension Agent can be a great source of info and help, but this is a working farm now, and just suggesting the OP get his plan together with maps and local regs. before bringing/inviting any govt agency on site. Livestock need water, and this is an existing 300 acre farm so...

Do a compression test and 100-120 PSI is the low end its worth pulling the head off and checking the top end - valves, head gasket, and cylinders for scoring, then decide a course of action. Or just repower - the Kawasaki are good engines you have noted in the original post.

If your going to keep it for mowing etc. then a repower is a good choice but sounds like you don't need/use it very much I would do a compression check, then pull the top end off and check the head gasket and valves - you may be able to fix for relatively low $. If the cylinder walls are...

Get topo map of the property Topographic Maps | U.S. Geological Survey to start to layout fields and low areas - and a water source/pond stream for cattle. You will need about 1.5-2 acres per head on grass and you need to rotate them through fields. In the low areas leave some of the trees for...

I'd say you are safe with 10-12' between T posts Wood - T-T-T -Wood set up makes a wood post every 40-45' so on 1000 Ft that's 30-35 wood posts less corner bracing etc. The T posts really just keep it in line and vertical, but you could run a heavier top wire too would help if you have...

We did 600' and I used TSC 5/6"x8 .40 CCA treated round SYP posts 15' OC and black 2x4" PVC coated to 9 GA fencing. Looked at the staplers and got this one...

I know you want to use copper or similar materials, but in my opinion PVC or Poly pipe would be much easier, since if it's hot enough to melt or damage the poly or PVC (over 150F) then you have a real problem no matter the pipe. I have used Drip Depot and are happy with their products, and you...

Hi Kennebec, I don't know your soil/land but if it's anything like most of New England, every spade you turn up a rock. I started with a started with a 20HP Mitsubishi with a loader, then restored an L185 Kubota with a BH and finally got my B21 TLB in 2001. Strongly suggest getting a BH now...

Of course you need a tractor and welcome to TBN! For your tasks I would look at a little TLB (tractor-loader backhoe) - Kubota BX23s, Deere 2032, Yanmar 324, Kioti makes one too. What about snow and leaf removal too? The BH will enable you to lift rocks, build walls, dig small foundations...

All standard pressure switches for well pumps need a storage tank to eliminate excessive cycling and more so with submersibles as they push a lot of water. Or you need a tank plus a CSV that valveman sells. I would also get a low pressure cutout switch in case the well runs dry, the low...

Congrats on your new machine - looks great - Welcome to TBN - also might want to update your state/location when you get around to it.

Most commercial zero turns (my Ferris for example) the hour meter is connected thru the PTO switch so the hour meter clocks mowing or engaged time not engine run time. Check your wiring diagram and see if the CC is the same or maybe you can just connect it to the PTO switch and achieve the...

Here's SST braid to cover your DW drain hose - it says 6' will cover 4' - most DW drain hoses are at least 5-6'...

If you know the well has a good flow rate and the static water level when pumping is 15-20' a single stage jet pump will work - HD has one for $170. Otherwise you need a more expensive 2 stage pump and two pipes will be able to pump from about 80', might as well get the submersible. However, I...

Getting a 72" vs your 60" might cut your mowing time by 15-20% or 2-3 hours given you cut it today in 15 hours. That's not a lot, so consider getting a good suspension seat for your ZG327 and if you aren't running Gator blades now try them - they cut well. Then there are Z-Glide front...

I think a trade deal (your local Ford 1700 for the Citation XT in PA) is just a problem waiting to happen. There are so many variables in this match up to go wrong, unless you get things really clear up front. A comment about the dealer "you will not be happy with the Citation XT vs Ferris) of...

The Citation on Facebook at $8K is a bit high and it states 54" deck, but its either a 52 or 61" and looking at the 2023 61" they list at $9900 so $8K is in the ballpark with only 6 hours. Also it has the same suspension as the Ferris and the 3400 transmission. I checked the Ferris ISX 52"...

I did a similar project with a 1980's Kubota L185 which had calcium in the rims, but the rims were eaten thru around the valve stems and other areas. So I took the tires off the rims, had them sandblasted patched/welded and put new tubes and no calcium. IF your rims aren't rusted through or...

The only issue is that will reduce your lifting capacity and room in the bucket and having to remove it every time you want to grade/scoop would be a pain.. It would be better to attach a weight bracket as the front frame in front of the axle if possible as Vigo327 suggested. That would be...

There are several for sale in eastern KY on CL - here's a 80HP Ford with FEL for $34K NEW HOLLAND 80 H.P. TRACTOR WITH ONLY 279 HRS. - farm & garden - by... and there is a 2018 Kubota L4760 for $16,800 - which seems really low -s scam maybe As others have said if you dont need more loader, get...

Hopefully its a stuck valve or push rod is broken/bent not allowing for compression release. If not the valves, you may be looking at a new block/engine.

For the 4400 unit at $10 K CDN is $7-8K USD is not too bad considering Trac Vac's are $2500-3500, and Cyclone rakes are similar, but have a lot less capacity and capability. If I had a big property or did commercial cleanups of large areas that would be the ticket.

Nice piece of land there! I like your idea of siting it higher and in the woods. Would that 40' higher provide better views? The only downside is cost of utilities and driveway, and maybe a new septic perk test.

If you look on Tractor House there are 18 for sale, some with loader and mower deck, and some with Diesel (Daihastu) and some with Kawasaki liquid cooled too and a mix of 2WD/4WD. Most tho seem to be air cooled though and range in price $5K to $13K depending on options. The concern I would...

I'd second the Rav4 and add the Subaru outback - both sit higher than a car and better ground clearance and can stow a lot in the back with seats down if you need to haul soemthing. The Outback is comfortable if you're tall and has AWD - both can be found used (2015-2017) for $15-18K and get...

Oldnlso, Arkan is trying to put a mulcher on his tractor TractorData.com New Holland row-crop TM190 tractor information to remove scrub brush from his farm in Serbia and is looking for the right pumps to run the mulcher. In my opinion Arkan, on the posted unit - if the mounting works, the...

As 5030 says likely carb - you can clean bowl and jets, but I had cleaned/fixed the Kohler Magnum carb on my 35 YO Cub cadet several times, so decided to try an inexpensive replacement carb for $30 - after replacing it starts much easier (fires off in seconds vs cranking for 15 seconds) and runs...

Most likely a fuse or connector issue, but if those check out could be the ignition coils when heated up are shorting out and blew a fuse. On my Ferris/Kawasaki engine the stator shorted out which blew the fuse in the starter circuit - replaced the stator and regulator and all was good.

Thats a very nice condition 20 YO machine - glad you got it sorted out. Does this have the Kawasaki engine?

6010 were made from 2011 to 2015 - so likely a 2014 if he thinks it's 8-9 Yrs old. Here is a link to decode the S/N and year built. Year my Mahindra was made? As far as a BH, gettting one with a subframe likely is best to stay Mahindra, but there are decent aftermarket units like Woods and...

I would opt for the inverter and new/better insulated ductwork - and also factor in or consider electric rate increases over time which is inevitable. Here in NH they went from 22 to .34 a KWH last year due to fuel costs.

As stated water meter pits are required here when over 150' run, and ours is 50' off the road and 18" round x 5'deep with a coil inside with a steel lid - you can drive over. StackPath But for your purposes I agree with the others - put the meter pits on the edge of the taller grasses (not...

Congratulations on the new machine - you must be busy digging and scooping - how about those pictures?

These machines are DC by Yanmar and the BH was much like the Kubota L39-47 series with an integrated frame and BH, so your best bet is to find an auction for a complete TLB. Adaptation of a BH to your unit is possible but very expensive unless you have steel work, machining and welding...

Put a pipe thru the front loader round cross member and add weights on the left and right ends. You can find barbell sets on CL locally for cheap or maybe free! But this would limit the loader lift capacity, so the only other option is to add weights to the L-R loader frame on the sides and...

WxMan 85 sounds like you've made great progress with older iron so far - nice work! How about some pictures of your new to you 580L?

When I built my barn I wanted to use 1" rough pine sheathing all around, but could not on the gable end walls - had to use plywood as they could not calculate the shear load on rough pine lumber.

Looking real good - nice work getting it mounted too. That PTO pump is a good deal and would be nice to have options for connections.

I have had success on e-bay for older machines D&M Supply Inc. | eBay Stores

I would suggest you start with Messicks parts list for your B1550 and or get a service manual. Kubota B1550D (4wd) Parts You need to locate the power beyond connection then the return line. In a sense you are adding a set of rear remote valves needed to run the BH. The BH will have two lines -...

Could not agree more on the Amprobe/Ampmeter - have used them for 40 years on pumps, now have a digital one to monitor the pump, or any motor - invaluable! Agree on the pump GPM too - it's a Grundfos 1/2 HP 4 Wire, so it's most likely a 4" pump, either a 5 or 7 GPM, and either one will put out...

Why not consolidate all into one utility room under the stairs (or in the ground floor) for the house and barn/shop so it's all in one place with your water pump/tank, DHW heat and radiant heat etc. Then for cooling in summer and heating in the bridge seasons, install a mini split - a 12K...

A 6" casing has 1.5 gallons per foot, so with 40' of water that's 60 gallons, plus 5 GPM recovery rate is 210 gallons. Take a 5 gallon bucket and run the pump for 30 minutes timing the bucket fill. If you are pumping at 7 GPM that would be 210 gallons. 5 GPM x 30 min = 150 gal + 60 in casing =...

I like the layout garc did of the entry from the deck with the open counter area and closets then the Bath too is better. You could do a screen porch on half and a rubber/epdm roof under the deck to eliminate any water from the garage below.

How do you find these flights Moss? I go onto Flghtradar and pick something interesting (large or unusual) and I'm on the free version. We are close to Portsmouth NH where the new KC-46 is based and see and hear a lot of interesting planes in the sky but nothing shows on Flightradar.

If it's drawing 6 Amps it's a 1/2 HP, and with 4 wires and control box so it's a 4 Wire 1/2 HP submersible pump with control box, (not a 2 wire with start controls in the pump), and most likely a 4" pump installed at ~ 75' (above the 4" casing). It could be a 3" pump but I doubt it. The 4"...

The latest edition of the barndominium looks good with the three car underneath. Also looking at the sun/shade angle appears your roof will face south - do you plan to install solar panels on the roof? Depends on how you plan to heat your shop and house? Not sure of your electric rates - maybe...

As others have said the HP is not an issue - just the hydraulic flow - the B1550 likely has a lower flow rate but this won't matter too much. What you need to ensure is the getting the subframe mounted solid on your machine for the 7500BH - this is the most critical portion as you do not want...

You know the machine and history so for the money and capability the 580L definitely. There are very few options in your price range to do what you want to do in an efficient manner. (smaller machine will do it in 2-3x the time) Sure, you can find a used 40-50 HP utliity tractor with backhoe in...

You could add a ground wire with a eye around the threaded base, or if you have metal mounting boxes and ground that the screws in the face plate will ground it. As a point of reference. all table lamps I have seen are all two wire - no ground.

Yes, you are correct however, the combination of tyres and lad and Shropshire then "UK spelling" indicates UK but yes, assumptions make an...you know the rest.. I grew up in PA and went to Hershey Park and the candy factory many times, when you could actually see the machines making the candy...

Shropshire indicates yes he is in UK. Here is a link to sizes but you can find 315-75-15 turf tires in the UK - L400 each. ouch! 33/10.5-R15 vs 315/75-R15 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator | Tacoma World

And you would be hard pressed to find a non-tier 4 in this condition, and I concur $36 isn't too high. Maybe test the waters with $35 maybe 36K if everything checks out good.

I've pulled trees with by back blade - a 6' CAT 1 - I removed the blade to be able to lower it closer to the ground. Pulled maybe 10 trees like that - not a lot but it works. Just a pain to get the trees chained/hooked up every time. I would get a setup like the video 2 in post 11 to drop over...

THats a really clean tractor and loader doesn't look like it was used much. When you look at similar auction results with Cab and loader, they are $25-30K range with much higher hours (12-1500 hrs) and one was $35K with 250 hours and cab. I would say $35K is reasonable offer/good deal with the...

Slowpoke - how true - in 2015 we had 110" of snow from January 15 to March 1, so I bought the 60" SB, since then no more heavy snows - this year we might have 12" total at the end of January and that's from 4-5 snow events.

Welcome to TBN - See this kink https://www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/001/2/9/1290-kubota-l2050-engine.html- 1989-1991 25 HP gear, is it 4WD or 2WD, loader of not? Asking price? This vintage, unless it was gone over pretty well will need some wrenching from time to time. IF you are handy...

There is no NEC requirement for up or down, but the majority is ground is down. Some put the ground up if it's a switched outlet for a lamp etc. so you can easily determine which are switched outlets.

And realize and appreciate the years we may have left is an unknown for all of us is a sobering reality for sure - as others have said, 70 seemed old and decades out, now its 3 years for me.

I do as overszd says for smaller trees - 3-8" leave 3' of stump to use as leverage with the BH bucket. Also a ripper tooth on a BH or excavator can rip the roots up without making a huge hole. But anything 12" and bigger, dig around the base and push them over intact. With this approach, thin...

Got a golf cart cover for mine ~$300 - it has a 4 post ROPS so was easy. Just need to protect the corners with some duct tape under it to prevent tearing.

Thats the saying, out of sight, out of mind! So remembering which cabinet stuff is in is a challenge. I end up opening five drawers to MAYBE find the tool I am looking for

Very impressive makeover and nice work!

You want to get the workbench "more clear"? That workbench looks VERY clear to me - nice job. I need to get tool control first (putting them away) to clear my benches!

The Mitsubishi Hyper Heat (with no tray defrost) have a COP of 4.26 @ 47*F, 3.37 @ 17F, and 3.1 at 5*F. Which means they return 3 units of heat for every watt/KW input. So if 1 KW = 3412 BTU, the mini spits create 10,577 BTU at 5*F (3.1x3412) In reality, I found the mini splits claim to heat...

Boylerman, We did 7.2 KW solar in Dec 2014, then in 2016-2017 replaced the 3 window AC units with mini splits - all Mitsubishi single zone units - two 9K and one 12K. The single zone units have a high SEER and high COP and the 12K unit cools/heats the down stairs of our 3KSF cape, and one 9K...

Hi Peter, It's a spreadsheet so once you copy and paste into excel and get the formula's set, you can adjust and add any number of calculations. The other issue is the COP changes with air source heat pumps, so manufacturers set their HSPF based on the heating seasons average temperature...

Larry - These numbers came from PSU calculator - the only aspect you would change are the cost of energy and efficiency of your systems . As I understand this, the 11,945 BTU per KWH vs 3412 BTU for resistance heating that is the 3.5 times the BTU per KWH or 350%. Where is the math wrong or how...

Same here, we have 2 tanks in series with 28 gal drawdown, and pump cycles maybe 8 times a day for a little over 2 minutes each.

Definitely put in Mini-Spilt units that are 25 SEER and above (cooling) and above with high HSPF factors 12 or better (heating efficiency) and even the DHW tank units now use inverters (mini split) for water heating that are very efficient. I would not put in baseboard electric or regular...

Hi Dodgeman - I posted one in another thread - here it is below - you should be able to copy and paste this into excel. You also need to input your local cost for the heat type - this is what the various fuels cost here this year in NH. Also, you can add a load column to this BTU/Hr expected...

Nice work fitting that farmers sink - liked the inverse approach then building the base pan too. We have the farmers sink but cabinet (Starmark) was fitted with side channels and supports, so just needed some shims for the sink support. Comment on the post/beam cabinet cutout - I understand to...

Code54 - what's the purpose or use of the buck in the background with the brake rotor feet and shelter?

My neighbor next door has a CAT 303.5 - 8K machine, a RAM 1500 truck with a 12K trailer. He moves the machine on occasion (2-3 times a year) with no issue towing or stopping etc. Is it outside his total GVW, yes but for short moves no issue. Sum and substance, get enough machine first, and...

Go for at least the JD26 size (6000/3 ton unit) better IMO would be like a Cat 303.5 or Bobcat E32 - 8000 lb machine. The smaller machine JD 26 can push the bigger 1500lb rocks with the blade and thumb close up as 4570 said.

What was the outcome - replaced/repaired or still looking?

From the pic i'd say 2-3, 5-6, 8-9. Also another trick (from other TBN members doing this) is to attach a rope or string to the end(s) of the hoses before pulling them out of the boom - this will be your return savior.

Ha good one Leon going totally off track now - you must be near the Irving gas station next to the bridge that goes over the river.

As a Cub Cadet fan of the older machines (Circa 1990-2010 - or 1800 to 2500 series) these were great machines along with Jhon Deere 300 and 500 series. If you can find a good low hour Cub 1800-2500 or JD 318-400-500 series for $2K or less these are better options. The new XT series are good...

NHBX - no snow so far - strange year we are having - looks warm for the month of January too - but this could be like 14-15 when 110" came in a month!

Wow - Team TBN comes thru again - great job Buckeye and Gary! Great to hear things are progressing in light of all your challenges!

Glad this saga ended well Sierraau - as suspected it was a poor connection/ground issue. In the future if you add devices, connecting directly to the battery is the best solution. Best for you and yours in the new year, and while your here, put your location in your profile, (tractor model and...

Pretty slick machine but I actually enjoy the tractor time in the middle of winter.

Again, very nice - and the foresight to be able to use them on the sides or the back rail is great.

Here's a link that discusses these two models Cub Cadet XT3 GSX or Husqvarna TS354XD?

Very nice work and quite an intro to TBN! I see you have the ramp plate storage - how are the ramps attached to load the Bobcat? As you have a tall trailer are they extra long?

Put a small sponge or wad of cotton rag etc. in the end of the finger cots

24 LG 300 Panels - 7.2K Array, facing south 181 degrees, roof angle 38 degrees, generates 9000KWH per year - March to September average 900-1,000 KWH per month - October to February Average 500-600 KWH Per month - Lowest Months December and January @ 400 KWH per month - Sometimes use "roof...

Cut the tips off latex gloves or buy these finger cots to roll over the exposed ends...

On my Tanaka I took the string cutter off the guard and move the guard up the shaft a bit to keep the line from hitting the guard. Still provides protection from flying sticks, but I wear rubber muck boots most of the time.

Dont bother buying any more wire until you wire your controller directly to the battery as advised many times - and #14 or #12 wire will work fine. If you do buy wire, you can use #12 Low voltage underground wire...

From what the OP wrote, he did not wire 12V Pos and Neg wires directly from the battery to the controller box, but ran a another ground wire from the battery to a post in the control box. And still having issues - not surprised.

Did you connect POS and NEG directly from the battery to the controller box wires (black and red) with nothing else in the circuit? You dont need any other ground screw in the control box. Did you move or change the wiring in the controller in any way?

Suggest connecting a temp wire to battery POS and NEG directly to the controller input to eliminate any variables at this point. You don't need the SB attached to get the readings shown in the tests i ran.

Suggest drilling a small 3/8 hole close to the pipe to see how far that down the foam shown around the pipe, then if its under 2" either keep drilling out the concrete or get a 3" core bit like this https://www.amazon.com/Drilax-Diamond-Concrete-Masonry-inches/dp/B07L2H1PLF You would need to...

I ran power from both battery terminals directly to the controller with the inline fuse at the battery positive terminal. You can easily simulate and test this with two wires (or jumper cables) from a battery to the controller power input. This may not be the issue, but it's a process of...

OK I went out and put my volt meter in each plug and recorded the readings - you will see in the attached pics. Plugged the leads into the two feed wires for each motor. - Chute Rotation Left 13.46 V - Chute Rotation Right -13.47 v - Deflector Up -13.47 V - Deflector Down 13.47 I think it...

Check the voltage at the actual ground wire on the switch and the connection at your battery too. The switches need the 12V that's feeding your control box from the battery AND a good ground from the battery, then to the switch to work.

No need to connect the SB to the tractor, as I ran mine today not connected to 3PTH. Hmm this is puzzling - did you check the ground connection in the switch box or just use the tractor frame to get 12V?

Do you have an orange/yellow/green round 2 wire extension cord say 25'? Usually they are 14-2 or 16-2 - just cut these to length one for each motor and connect and tie wrap them together.

For a test just connect the two rotation motor wires Brown and Green to the Red and Brown to the Black on the blower - any 2 wire cord or romex or SJO cord will work.

The switch next to your thumb is the chute rotation correct? It appears it has a brown and green wire correct to the blower correct? Those should connect Green on tractor to red on blower, and brown on tractor to green on the blower. Then the other switch for deflector you have yellow and red...

Sorry I was wrong! My blower isn't on the tractor see pics below I just went out and hooked up the chute rotation motor and brown from the chute goes to green on the tractor, and green on the chute goes to red on the tractor side. The chute works/rotates. On the deflector Blue from the...

Maybe this will help - I have the SB 60 with electric chute deflector like this (Snow Blower) 12V-Electric Chute Rotator/Deflector Controls Here are the connections on the tractor and the SB. The Yellow-Red on the tractor connector, go to red green to the rotator motor, and the Green Brown on...

For large transactions, have a cashier's check, or bank check deposited and verfied before the equipment leaves your property. Usually its a few days before the check "clears" even for a bank check. Also a bill of sale listing S/N and Model etc. of you are transferring, with a picture of their...

Following this thread too, as my last checkup @ 67 slight cataracts noted would likely need attention in 2-3 years and would have 20/20 vision except for readers. Been wearing glasses for 60 years, and reading these posts has me thinking to get it done sooner than later.

Doesn't seem to be any consensus on how to resolve this over on GTT - this is a bit concerning. Error code ICC A 2003.09 I would think a 2 year warranty from the date of repair for labor/parts on the electrical/electronics on your machine is justified. Something along the lines "if this...

I used 80 grit adhesive stair tread material on my cub cadet 10 years ago and it has held up fine. Similar to this 12"x10' you would need 4 strips, but this might not be bad as some areas wear more than others...

We have the same dug up chunks of turf - saw opossums at dusk recently in the act. They have a rounded nose like one of the holes you have, and they love grubs.

Better off finding a used up non running tractor to fix up, or since you are familiar with Cub cadets look for an older GT (garden tractor) series (1800 2100 series from 1990 vintage) and build up from there. They have a full frame and solid transmission.

Interesting to see the number of first posters on this thread 10 - welcome to TBN! Could this be search related to radiators? Hope you get this sorted soon Omnipotent!

I check 2-3 times a year, tap lightly to get dust/debris out and reinstall. I have washed with warm water and dried one for a spare. I only do 50 hours or less a year. I don't do any brush cutting or mowing, just BH and loader work, and usually not real dusty/dirty conditions. Really depends...

Nice find for the rock we deal with here in NE! What about four wheels on each outside corner bolted into the bottom frame, even with 6-8" off the ground that won't matter and you can weld a hook or bolt on a receiver hitch on the back to move it?

I think Omnipitent checked - they want $800 - might as well buy new. I would be looking for a "close" aftermarket replacement if a repair is not possible.

Nice clean Tundra Torvy! Is it a 2WD? That will last you a long time. Two forum's I use are Toyota Tundra Forum (more like TBN) and then Toyota Tundra Forums I had the first gen 2000 Tundra for 20 years, 4.6L great truck, new frame replaced under wty, then I replaced it with a 2018 Tundra...

As Diesel scout said - but if you cant access the switch figure out which two wires they are and jump across them will at least get it to a dry spot.

Brinly Hardy makes a 10" single bottom plow around $450 but as others have said you need to disc after plowing but with tilling no need to disc it. I don't see any time or labor savings in getting a plow vs the tiller you have. If its the removal and installation of the tiller you would be...

Check this radiator out from Little Tractor for a Kioti DK35 KIOTI DK35SE HST RADIATOR ASSY

Had my mower deck sandblasted then coated with 2 part epoxy primer per the SB guy epoxy is best over SB metal. You don't need metal etching primer and epoxy is harder. The only caveat is most epoxy primers recommend painting within 48 hours of application, otherwise if longer than a few days...

Check with your dealer or mechanic for the purpose of that line/connection as it would seem to be a recirc or heater line feed. If not needed, then get the port and pipe removed and plugged both sides.

Correct Richard - I am not an audiophile, but built a full surround sound with an amp, and sub woofer, using my original Advent speakers (1976 vintage) for one area we still use. Then in our main living area had Bose surround sound wired system $$$ from 1999-2017 - then the head unit failed. At...

It's plastic likely HDPE - I like FordMassey's idea too using the drain plug if its big enough to support the flow? Looks like a 1/2 or 3/4" line? And yes a radiator shop is the first stop I agree. $1K is a lot - check Kioti too - they made this model correct? Is it a cab model with AC/Heat...

Richard, you appear to be the exception than the rule. We have - 2 laptops, 2 Tablets, 2 Readers, 2 phones, 3 TV's then router, modems, wireless speakers, etc. that get replaced when they no longer function, or the OS cannot be updated/upgraded. We repair first then replace when it makes...

Is there enough meat left in the plastic to drill a clean hole and tap then thread in a brass fitting? The other option is to take to a radiator repair shop and they may be able to remove the tank and add a bulkhead fitting in place of this connection.

115 quarters...

Solar panels weight is 75% glass, 10% Aluminum (easily recycled) then - 5% silver, silicon, and copper, the rest is polymer and sealant. Each weigh about 60Lbs so if you have 30 panels that's 1800Lbs of waste of which 1550 lbs is glass and aluminum. 90-100 lbs is silicon, copper and silver which...

PA Hayseed short answer, yes the ROI is significantly better when rates went up to .34$ KWH here in NH mid year. When we installed it was .18$KWH in 2014 then .22$ KWH for 5 years before this year. With our 7.2KWH system we will generate 9000KWH this year, and average of .28$ per KWH this year...

:)Piloon 12/29/00 would be 1.0 pre TBN but you know that!

December 24, 2022 @ 11:55 AM

Valveman, you are not wrong, but the context of the post by bhshb26 above is to use several 200–500-gallon tanks (non-pressurized) as reservoirs to draw from. Yes this is a two pump system but the main well pump runs to fill say 200-300 gallons, then another pump on the tank supports the house...

It seems the L4060-6060 don't have many issues if you read this thread. 2019 L6060 Regens You will need to go back to 2012-13 to find a non Tier 4 I believe.

Overthinking just a bit. I put in 600' 11GA wire total 9 GA black PVC coated welded wire fence this last summer and used 5" round posts 8' from TSC buried 30-36" with a half bag of sakrete per hole. The posts were $18 when 4x4 PT was nearly $25 here and full 5" round are 1.5 times the area of...

No you don't need to bleed the lines, but maybe add hydraulic fluid depending on level. No tape on most fittings they are compression fittings. Unless one end is the connector with NPT threads then use teflon sealant but on the thread only.

The L4060 is a very nice machine but just 10 more HP and loader is the 805 which is not a big jump from what you have now 723 is 1600 Lbs and the 805 is 1770. The L5460 or 6060 with the 1005 (2200 lbs lift) loader IMO would be a better upgrade and the size increase from the 4060 is only 5"...

Since it was logged 8 years ago you some slash and stumps left, but those will be partially rotted and easier to pull. if the new growth trees are 5-8" you might be able to get a dozer with scarifiers for a few days to remove the new and old stumps pretty quickly on a few acres. But if you...

A BH on a tractor is invaluable as a tool for maintaining your property and strongly suggest getting a grapple on the loader for cleaning and clearing up debris from stumping your property. But as Eddie states, get an excavator for the big work - a 30-40K machine (15-20 ton) rents for $5-6K...

Probably would be a good idea to attach a trailer jack to the frame or make a tongue stand the height of your drawbar as it looks heavy!

Good deal and now you have a working machine again. Good decision to repair and nice you have a local guy that takes on these jobs.

How are the repairs coming along - did you source or get the used casting yet?

Rangerfredbob - as TT45 said pick up a new pressure switch 30-50 or 40-60 with low pressure cutoff to protect the pump from an issue of well running dry, or a filter before the switch gets plugged up. HD or Lowes has these in stock usually. Then set your pump a little higher in the well -...

It's not the HP it's the GPM you need or can draw, and the depth of the well. The number of stages varies across the pumps too depending on the GPM needed and depth. A 1/2HP pump can easily manage a 100' well and the example Goulds 7GS (7 GPM) listed here the flow rate is around 8-9 GPM at...

Depreciation on used tractors if bought privately is nil or very low 1-2% annually if bought in decent condition and then well maintained over the years. The biggest depreciation IMO is how weil they are taken care of, storing outside etc, If bought from a dealer, it will lose more value the...

Looks like your ready for the wet mess that's coming your way tomorrow Phil! They are forecasting all rain and wind on the coast of NH

Per the OP "after the well casing there's a stainless check valve, a flow restrictor, then a centrifugal sand filter with auto drain cycle (sand wore out the seals, need to address that but those things are dumb expensive...), then goes to the pressure tank (says 84 gal total capacity, it's over...

You cannot add a BH and mechanical thumb to the Kioti with a cab? I know they offer the BH on the non-cab 2610, or dont you need a BH anymore? IF you need a BH and thumb then I would keep the Farmtrac and be on the lookout for a decent used cab based tractor with a BH.

My left front cylinder leaked in the first 30 hours, dealer rebuilt under warranty it at 50 hour service in 2002, and it started leaking again in 2014 again so I lived with it. Finally last year took it to a hydraulic shop and they rebuilt it (i bought seals) for $140. plus seals just under $200...

Yes Saxon - you will find the PHD (Post Hole Digger) on your tractor will do a decent job "if" your soil is not too rocky or hard pan. If you have rocks, ledge, or roots it will shear pins, and without down pressure you won't be able to apply force to the PHD. If you have a lot of trees to...

Leonz - I could have used one of these this year - planted 40 5-6' Norway spruce root balls - used an 18" auger on a Bobcat CTL with down pressure as we have a lot of rocks and the 18" auger did a good job clearing rocks and loosening the soil. Worked fine to get the holes "roughed in" but...

I use a battery tender from Shumacher 1.5 amp during the winter months to keep the battery up between snow storms as it gets less use. It gets enough use in the warmer months and doesn't need it. Cannot comment on the steering leak, but I would take off some of the easy covers, get a good...

Yes this would work and I do this with my B21 to reposition the machine - it's an HST but would work with shuttle too. Another member here put a 12V linear actuator on the treadle pedal of an HST and a switch to activate FWD/REV - pretty slick. I would stay away from repositioning with the...

Yes - over 90 is OK, but 120 is normal. Take the heads off and see if it's the gasket/valve leakage but seems more like a piston/rings issue,

Wow - nice look and contrast with that bowling alley material - you are doing great. The kitchen counters will look really good when you're done.

Good to hear you worked it out - but just a comment though on your tractor use/needs. For what you are doing IMO, you would be better off with a true TLB like the L47, M59 machines. Ya, they are more $$ but are built to take clearing and digging all day long - but no standard cab like you have...

Kubota's are pretty reliable - mine was back to the dealer once 19-20 years ago at the 50 hour service and to repair a leaking FEL cylinder. Since that time I have done a few repairs, normal filters and oil, another cylinder re-seal and welded the BH bucket flange, replaced battery and fan belt...

Yes the Case is a big machine - have you considered getting a used 12-16" bucket for the Case and adding a thumb? You can find small buckets for $500 range, then add a thumb for similar cost. All in $1-1.5K Or find a used BH to adapt a frame your machine and add a thumb - probably in the $5K...

Same here doing stone walls, and close in digging next to a pipe/house wall always run 12-1300 RPM for finer control of the BH. Also I have a 3PT Wood splitter I connect to the FEL and run the lines to the BH connection and run at 1200 RPM for decent flow cycle time is "about right" for the...

That will cost you a few $$$ like 7-8K with subframe. I would go with 16". Usually, they offer a 12 or 16" for that BH, and get a thumb too - invaluable for rocks and logs. Also, smaller buckets can clog up easier.

Correct LD1 - it's very regional and if I buy wood, I get green which is $250-275, then let it sit for a year. Agreed on the efficiency factor of wood stoves too as BoylermanCT pointed out and cost of wood will vary by region I have expanded the calculator inputting the BTU requirement (in our...

Yes that's the total from supply and delivery from Eversource - here is our house total for last 12 months. Read Date Usage Month Bll Per KWH 11/4/2022 475 $162.65 $0.34 10/6/2022 417 $144.35 $0.35 9/8/2022 503 $171.27 $0.34 8/9/2022 582 $149.56 $0.26 7/8/2022 451 $104.92 $0.23...

Yes they are - just went from .22 to .34 in August due to cost of fuel Also, here is a link to the calculator where you can download the excel file. https://extension.psu.edu/online-annual-heating-energy-cost-analyzer

Here is a calculator for the cost vs efficiency - copy and paste into excel and adjust for your local area and heat source. ENERGY COST CALCULATOR Enter the costs in Column E below for the various fuels in your area, or just use the numbers already listed...

DGIII - welcome to TBN - looks like a new pusher - suggest you might want to add front chains too - makes a big difference. Also will be curious to see how pushing goes this winter - I can push only so much with FEL then lose traction. I use a combo of the FEL, rear blade and snowblower.

The HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) for very good air-air mini splits is 3.5-3.6 meaning for each 1W input they produce 3.5W output or 350% - at say 20* F outside temp. However, air-air units HSPF degrades as the temperature lowers outside to 10 or 0*F the HSPF changes to 2.0-2.5...

NFPA - is the US national fire protection agency does set the guidelines, and states and local codes are usually followed close to this. So yes it is by state, then local regulations (county/town) and as I clarified earlier, you can have multiple flue's per chimney, but multiple appliances per...

Yes you are correct - it's per flue - you can have 3-4 flues in a chimney separated by pipe/brick. There are exceptions - you can have more than one appliance on a single flue but it is generally discouraged, and in old houses with multiple fireplaces this was not uncommon.

Very nice work and craftsmanship on that rear blade build. Also very nice condition for the 1450 - but the seat suspension is reversed! I had a 1250 and traded for my 1811 in 1989 - most of the seat suspension the U faces the rear, but I don't know if it makes a difference?

Here in NH that's not allowed - one appliance per chimney - and I believe this is a national code (not by state here)

Yes - good to see its' resolved without issue. I do the same as you Smokeydog - when removing the BH (it goes on a rolling dolly setup) I block up the front plate under the swing arm, raise the stablizers, lower the boom then turn off the tractor. At that point relieve all the pressure, remove...

The M18 has a crankcase vent going into the bottom of the air cleaner. There should be minimal out gassing venting from this crankcase vent. If there is a lot of bypass/venting from this crankcase vent you may have a bad valves/head gasket or rings issue. Usually if it's rings, it uses/burns...

A BH on the 2501 with the 4 PT connection and subframe is very capable well matched to the machine - you will have no regrets getting one. You can find an experienced 4000 + hr mini ex - a 7-8000 lb machine for $15-20K which are awesome but expect some repairs - tracks and such over the next...

I do the same with small stuff as you do Oaktree, but we had trees taken down, cut into lumber. Used the oak slabs for firewood, gave away the pine slabs to a neighbor, but still had a lot of brush left. It has to be raining here, or 6" snow cover, and a burn permit, and piles not bigger than...

Yes it does creosote more, and wood is pricey down here on the coast of NH, and the only reason I mentioned green wood is the cost difference and if I need to buy, I get green and season for a year. I usually have enough logs here down or dying to cut a fresh cord a year. I keep 2 cords dry...

Welcome to TBN - and sorry for all your troubles with this new to you tractor! You can add a rear blade or box blade if you have grading/leveling to do. Unfortunately adding an FEL to your machine is not cost effective - you would be better served to buy a BX with an FEL and sell yours - you...

Most if not all the husky 460's come with 3/8 pitch chain, and definitely get 3/8 and 20" bar. I have the Husky 455 20" bar with 3/8" chain. I also dislike .325 chain.

I do a similar process plugging the male to female BH connectors together when I remove the hoe then relive the pressure from the lines by moving the controls. Once I forgot to put it in 3PT mode and yes, the pump whined indicating a dead head condition. I would disconnect the fittings put...

Yes - wood prices vary by region - here in NH a cord of seasoned wood is $375 green $275. You can copy that table into excel and calculate for your area. Point of the calculator is you can put in your local cost and efficiency to arrive at an annual cost. I have gone further to add the house...

There are 135,000 BTU Gal heating oil 90,000 BTU per gal of propane so about 1/3 less BTU in a gal of propane. Difference is many gas units are 90-93% efficiency, most Oil burners are 85% range but there are a few exceptions - the European oil boilers can get to 90% (like our Buderus) and...

These are unique times here in NH - electric costs just went from .22/KWH to .34/KWH this fall over 50% increase from last year, and fuel oil is $5.60/gal which is 100% increase from last year. We have 7.2KW of solar (generates 8000KWH), 2 Mitsubishi mini splits that do the bridge season...

OK thanks for update. - water source - enclosed well source or lake? - Pump - submersible or single stage and HP?

No, the PEX 3/4 to !/2 aren't the issue IMO. And sounds like a seasonal house you recently updated? Are you just getting this low flow at the fixtures/sink with a variable valve, meaning one where you modulate the H/C water mix? Have you tested the flow before the filter? Or at an outside...

Change out the filter to a 20 micron fiber or paper filter - check flow at pump/tank then after filter. The other thing that civilain refers to is the "in line" filters in new faucets with a hot/cold mixing valves. We have a Kohler sink faucet that has screen's in the lines - and these get...

If you installed a whole house filter, 3/4" it may be the filter media - try a 20 micron fiber filter. Sometimes the carbon filters will clog with iron we have in the water here in NE.

Depends - you on city or well water? Why did you install a filter? Then where are you measuring this flow - at the pump or at the spigot/sink or is it all fixtures? Is this a whole house filter or on a sink, and do you have low from all fixtures? You can put a booster after a filter but...

Agreed - we have our thermostat set for 62 @ night and 66 days and it cycles and warms up to 67-68 so not hot but "just right"

Here are some pics - we're on the "shelf ledge" of glacial till and ledge on the coast of NH about 1/4 mile as the crow flies to water. That's our 24x36 barn.

Great video - thank you - beautiful spot to for a cabin on the water. I guess the "utility/woodshed" is going where you cleaned up the trees and rocks? Also its really pretty interesting watching you on the BH and FEL feels like i am running it as I do the same. Anyway, winter is coming fast...

Here's one for $90 32721-43350 - DAMPER fits Kubota | Price: $89.05 Said to replace Kubota: DAMPER, HST, Part # 32721-43350

Joe, It works in both F>R to return to neutral position. As soon as I leave off on the F pedal, it returns to neutral as it should. Never really had to mess with it other than lubing the mechanism. As far as the york rake, I had one for over a year (borrowed) to reclaim 2 acres of roots and...

Joe - NP - It's hard to get pics up under there -the cylinder is the centering/return as I see the mechanics of this - there is a lot of linkage (brakes) in the way and if you need some more pics of specific areas, I can try and get some in the day outside this weekend.

OK Got some Pics and Pic # 7 is the PN 180 is a single gas pressure cylinder I presume to retract or center the pedal.

I can take some pics tonight of that area - it's in the barn but I'll try to get the focus on the P/N 180 and the general area/mechanicals. As you know this is under the floorboard so will get what I can. I have had mine since new, stored inside, and grease that fitting too (there is a fitting...

I was a mechanic at a Case dealer and worked on many 580's in the late 70's - great machines - so you know what the full size TLB can do, what's the reservation on getting an experienced machine?

You can find a decent full sized TLB - JD 310, Case 580, CAT 416/420 with 2-3000 hours for $40-50K range - this is a much better buy and will do everything you need then you can resell it for similar $ or keep it. Or you can get a more experienced JD/Case/CAT full sized TLB with 4000+ hours...

Building foundation with rocks is a good plan but takes time and work to accomplish. Getting a footer likely at least 3' down with a crushed stone base is a minimum for frost in your area I would think. Doing this with rocks and one person with your BH is not easy as you need to shim each one...

Toolslinger, There is supposed to be a spring on the dump lever that must be missing on yours. It's shown in the attached manual - but any spring should work. Also on the rear 2x4 I just drilled through the bottom of the bed and used 1.5" screws to attach the 2x4 - 24" long - this way when...

Morning Ray, Thanks for sharing the update on your project and road development. Land clearing takes time and there's another couple here on TBN doing a similar project in Calais Maine 26 acres building an off-grid cabin you might find an interesting read too. Moving and need to buy a new TLB...

How about one of those rubber expandable plugs - they come in many sizes and tapered too. Looking at the pic could put a L or some angled bracket on the bolt to the left to put pressure on the plug and hold t in?

TerryR -My unit is 18 yrs old I think - this is exactly as I do. I made a number of mods, replaced the 1/4" top mesh screen with 1/2" expanded metal mesh allows more air flow and packs leaves in a lot better - i would say added 10-15% more capacity due to more/better air flow vs clogging of the...

Never had issues emptying my Trac Vac - the trailer is tapered front to back like 3" (smaller front to larger back) and dumps a brick of leaves in 30 seconds. You can see the piles in the background in this pic - this was a day later - the piles had settled a bit Vaccing leaves with the wand...