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A few years ago I was looking for a small tractor to take to tractor shows and use for small jobs. I found a '72 JD 1020 with a gas engine that had very low hours and in good shape. Handy tractor to have for pulling a sprayer or digging post holes. Starts fast in cold weather.

Bought a new one yesterday.

I bought a new 6x4 Gator around 2000. The brakes groaned and squealed like you're describing. John Deere had a friction modifier additive that I poured in the transmission that got rid of the noise. The one I had was a pretty good machine, rode rough and not good in mud. There was a rough...

As far as I know it has the CP-4 pump. My first diesel was a new '82 GMC with the 6.2 diesel. 130hp and 250tq. Not a good engine, blown head gaskets and cracked heads. Traded for a new '85 F-350 with a 6.9 diesel, I think it was 135 hp and 325 tq. The diesels I had didn't start making decent...

I currently have a '22 Ford F-450 King Ranch pickup with the 6.7 diesel engine. I'll probably keep it until the extended warranty runs out, so far it's been a great truck. I'm not sure I want to keep it past the warranty period. I'm really thinking about an F-350 regular cab dually in XLT trim...

I bought a '25 Badlands in May, one of my bucket list items. We've had many Broncos over the years, '67, '74,'78, '88 and '92. So far I'm very satisfied with the '25.

We had a new '88 F-Super Duty with a 7.3 diesel and 5 speed manual. Had a 5.13 axle ratio. Good truck, low on power. I believe with the 460 they came with a 4.88 axle ratio.

I couldn't remember whether it was the 1010 or 2010 that had a bad reputation. I'm not going to buy it.

I think I'll pass on this tractor. Repairs may be simple or could be the hydraulic pump.

I looked at a gas 2010 this morning. It's been listed on Facebook for several months but I just now saw it. Sheetmetal, hood and fenders are in very good condition. One fairly new rear tire, front tires are new, has the original seat. Talked to the owner by phone and he said the tractor runs but...

If you think it's clear now wait a few weeks.

Bought my second Border Collie over the weekend. 16 weeks old, female. Super sweet, we will be training her for agility and obedience but mainly a pet. We have a five year old neutered male that is the most gentle dog we've ever had. He takes the puppy in stride. Hard to get her to stand still...

You need to get it done, it's like having High Definition vision. Takes a few weeks to get the full effect but you'll be surprised at how clear everything is.

Had a follow up check earlier this week. 20/20 distance and near vision. I'm still amazed how clear everything is.

Got it done, no problems. Vision is blurry but starting to improve. They give you enough anesthesia to keep you settled down but not out completely. I was aware they were working on me but didn't care.

Heading in today to get my left eye done. Right eye has 20/25 as of last week, near vision not quite as good as I'd like but may get better.

My eye is rapidly improving. Distance vision is good, near vision is getting better. Went for my follow up appointment this morning with the doctor and everything checks out good. I have another appointment next week to see if the surgery for the following week is still on.

Yes, along with antibiotic drops. Right eye is a little sore, numbing drops have worn off now. I will be using antibiotic drops three times a day for a week and prednisone drops three times a day for a month. Vision clouded up but is clearing now. I go back for follow-up in the morning. Week...

Just got back home after having my right eye done. Blurry but improving. Procedure involved lots of different drops. I think I was fully aware during the procedure, at least I knew they were working on my eye. I go back in the morning for the follow-up.

Option Three is the lens that allows a full range of vision without glasses. My sister had her eyes done a few months ago and she can read fine print without glasses and has excellent far vision. We figured on only doing this one time so get the best. Not cheap, with the lens, surgery and...

Two weeks ago when I went in to have my eyes measured the tech said they had 48 procedures scheduled that week. I'm getting the option 3 lenses.

I'm scheduled for my right eye Tuesday August 6, left eye August 20.

My '96 John Deere 6400 that I bought new and my '72 1020 that I bought last summer.

I'm going in for my evaluation on Monday. My sister is having her second eye done next Tuesday. She's very satisfied with the results, actually able to read without glasses.

My sister had her right eye done two weeks ago. Totally happy with the results. She is having the left eye done in two weeks. I'm having my initial consultation next month. Just had my annual eye exam last week and my right eye is ready now. They probably will approve the left eye, not as bad...

Still no time frame for a fix. I'm trading it in for a new Z960M. They are crediting me for the amount I've already paid for the 760R.

I talked to the service manager yesterday. They'll let me know when to bring it in. It's under warranty so I'm going to let them take care of it.

I bought a new 760R late in the season last summer. I only have about 10 hours on it. Great mower, runs very well. I got a letter from JD a few days ago that said Kawasaki had informed them that the voltage regulator on certain engines could fail and cause a fire hazard. Naturally my 760R was...

This is a '63 GMC that the company my dad drove for bought. Had a 6-71 238hp Detroit Diesel and a ten speed Roadranger trans.

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I sold one of my restored antique trucks and with the money bought a '72 JD 1020 and a new Diamond C LPX low profile trailer. The trailer was an impulse purchase, I had the money, the dealer had it and I decided to buy it. Sure is easy to load a tractor on it.

Buffed out the hood and gave it a general clean-up. Sitting beside my '96 6400 that I bought new.

Hardly any wear on the pedals.

The owner added power steering several years ago. He had the original owner's manual and parts manual. The rod and main bearings were replaced about five years ago. It was built in Dubuque Iowa. Very tight tractor, no slop in shifters, three point works good. The tach works and shows 2100 hours...

I've been looking for a new generation John Deere for a while, mainly to take to shows and use around the farm. Found this one owner '72 gas 1020 pretty close. Good tight tractor, cleaned it up and buffed out the hood. It has power steering and new front tires, rear tires are almost new.

Your best bet is to hire the hay baling out. It's going to cost you much less than getting money tied up in equipment. Remember, if there's a drought you won't be able to bale your own hay, buy what hay you can as early in the season as possible. I bought 70 rolls of hay last February and then...

Eddie, save yourself a lot of effort and money and buy your hay. We got hay equipment in the early '80's and did our hay and a few other fields trying to make it pay for itself. It never worked out. Dad and I took turns cutting and then he raked and I baled. After Dad passed in '99 I kept at it...

I had Hughesnet for about 12 years. Only option for internet unless I wanted dialup. The Gen5 worked okay until covid hit and then I was lucky to get 2 download and no upload. Summer of '21 I was able to get T Mobil 5G home internet and had speeds of over 300mbps. Last fall I was finally able to...

This is the type I'm thinking about. I would get at least a 28'. 102x24 Gooseneck Equipment Hauler - trailers - by owner - vehicle...

That triple axle trailer is used for loading a tractor with a rake or hay baler behind it. Keeps from having to haul the tractor and baler separately. Farm use only because it's extra wide. The people that bale my hay have them and they can quickly load a tractor with rake or baler and move to...

I'd hate to see lightning hit that pile of hay. I divide my round bales into several separated sections in case of fire or lightning strike. Hopefully keeps all of it from being destroyed.

Check to see if there's junction box close by. Should be a sunken box that looks like a valve box. The one in front of my house has Frontier on it. I talked to a contractor that was burying the cable and he told me it was for Frontier. Gave them a call, set up an installation appointment. Only...

I paid about $95/month for Hughesnet. T Mobil with autopay was $50/month. The Frontier Gig plan will be $65/month.

My only option for years was either dial-up or Hughesnet. Hughesnet Gen5 worked pretty good until covid hit and then I was lucky to get 2 mbps and no upload. I put a deposit down on Starlink in February '21 but even now it's still not in my area. Last November I was able to get T Mobil 5G home...

Make sure the main hydraulic oil tank is up to the correct level.

My fastest speeds are early in the morning, slows down during the day. I've seen speeds of 225mbps and so far slowest has been 75mbps. I talked to a T Mobil tech yesterday and he said the tower close to my house is going to be upgraded within a month to the enhanced 5G. Said my speeds will...

I'm still using my 038 AV Super that I bought new in '85. First chainsaw Dad bought was a Mac 10-10 in the early '70's. Then had a few great Echo saws in the late '70's until I bought this Stihl. Runs like a new one.

Decided yesterday to get my refund from Starlink. I've had T Mobil home internet since November '21 when it first became available here and so far it's performed very well with speeds from 75-200 mbps depending on the time of day. $50/month is pretty good too. I had put my deposit down in...

When I graduated from high school in '74 the big worry was the coming Ice Age. The climate changes, always has, always will. Wasn't a large part of North America covered by a glacier at one time and water at another time? Our weather forecasters have a hard time predicting the weather a few days...

Went and drove the tractor. Loose tie rod ends, gauges and tach broken, hand throttle frozen but foot accelerator works. Engine sounds good but three point won't move at idle, moves when you rev the engine. Think I'll pass on this one.

I'm going to look and drive it today. I wouldn't give $4500 for it, probably offer $3500 and go from there. I'll post pictures. I'm not wanting it for much work, mainly clean it up and take to shows. It would be a handy tractor for pulling my welding trailer around the pasture. I'm still looking...

Went to a local tractor show and there was an 820 for sale. Decent tractor, owned locally. Surface rust, needs new steering wheel. Front of hood was dented. Almost new tires. Owner priced it at $4500. I'm thinking about going back to drive it but wanted to know what these tractors are worth and...

I still have my deposit with Starlink but if my T Mobil 5 G home internet keeps working well I'll get my deposit back. Starlink still shows mid '22 for my area so I've had time to test out T Mobil and so far it's working well with decent speeds from 175 early in the morning to 75 during busy times.

Sold my rake and mower to the same gentleman who bought my baler. After forty years I don't have any hay equipment around.

Listed my baler on Craigslist yesterday, sold today.

I'm officially out of the hay business now. I've only baled my own hay for the last twenty five years but I've decided I'm done with it. I have a good source for hay and I've been buying hay for next year. Between last year's below zero freeze that killed off most of my coastal bermuda and the...

The man I'm buying hay from bales probably 20,000 rolls of hay a year from his pastures and for hire. They have an enormous investment in equipment but it has to be run to make money and if it's a dry year it's a loss. My equipment is getting old and I'm not going to invest over $60,000 in...

Exactly. I can run a few more head of cows by opening up my hay meadow for grazing. My equipment is old and I'm not going to invest money in replacing it. Also not going to have to buy fertilizer to make hay.

Just hauled in fifty rolls of hay that I bought from a local producer. Plan on buying more next week while I can get it and I'm on his list for hay this summer. I've produced a lot of hay here the last forty years but it's going to be cheaper to buy what I need when I consider my time and...

I just priced fertilizer and the 21-7-14 I use on my coastal bermuda hay pasture is about $1000 per ton. Twice what it was last year. Last year's historic freeze we had in February did severe damage to my hay pasture. To top it off we have a severe drought going on. I might be out of the hay and...

I've had the T Mobile 5G home internet for two months now and so far I'm very pleased with it. Checked the speed early this morning and got 210 mbps, slows down during the day and evening but usually get at least 75 mbps. I'm waiting a while before I cancel Starlink to make sure T Mobile is...

I got a chance this morning to go see the 4020's my friend owns. Sheet metal is pretty rough on both tractors and they are missing the hood badges. They both have the powershift trans. One tractor needs a pto clutch. Both tractors have loaders. I don't know if he would sell either one, I'll keep...

Found out today that a friend of mine has a '67 with good sheet metal he might sell. He said the tractor runs good but when you start it you have to shake the steering wheel for the engine to crank, maybe to relieve the pressure on the pump? I'll be looking at it soon.

My primary tractor is a '96 6400 with cab and loader that I bought new. If I bought a 4020 it would mainly be taken to tractor shows and used as a back-up tractor.

I wanted to get something different to show. Lots of two cylinder Deeres, never see any later models like the 4020. Also like the fact that most of the parts should still be available. Hard to believe that these tractors are getting close to 60 years old.

I've had John Deere tractors for the past 40 years but never had a 20 series. Always heard that a 4020 was one of the best JD built. I'm considering trying to find a good one for some work but mainly for taking to tractor shows. Any opinions on what to look out for or years to avoid?

I pre-ordered Starlink last February, pushed back to mid'22 now. I was able to get T-Mobile 5G home internet about a month ago after being on Hughesnet the last ten years. Getting around 120 mbps down, 40 up, $50 a month and no data limits. I'm not canceling Starlink yet, the delay gives me time...

I'm not giving up on Starlink, I probably will go with them when they are available. When I tested my T Mobil this morning I actually hit nearly 300 gbps but it will drop during the day although so far the slowest I've seen is 75 gbps. Up load is 50-75. The T Mobil store tech told me they were...

The people at the T Mobil store said that the availability of 5G internet is very limited now, they're limiting the number of customers per cell tower. I actually have a T Mobil cell tower in my pasture, only about 1000 feet away from my house. They installed new antennas on the tower this...

I may not. Ran a speed test this morning and got 180 down and 55 up. A bit better than Hughes.

Still waiting for Starlink but I found out I was able to get T Mobil 5G internet. Got the device today, $50/month with autopay. Very easy setup, getting 170 mbps download, 74 upload and 24 ping. If and when Starlink becomes available all I have to do is return this device to T Mobil.

I pre-ordered last February, my account still shows mid to late '21. I've found out I can get T-Mobil 5G internet so if nothing happens with Starlink pretty soon I may go with T Mobil at least for a while until Starlink is up and running.

My date is still mid-to-late 2021 but my account page is now showing an account number that I had not seen before. Also is allowing you to shop, not sure if you could actually place an order. I'm hopeful!

I had been using my Miller Trailblazer and running extension cords whenever we had a power outage. Freezer, refrigerator, lights and TV during the summer. Since we have natural gas service I could run our furnace in the winter but the cords were a tripping hazard to walk around. In April of '20...

I pre-ordered back in February, in the confirmation e-mail it said to expect service in mid-to-late '21. Hughesnet Gen 5 is all I can get, worked pretty good until the covid hit and now I'm lucky to get 2 mbps down and almost no upload.

I've had Hughesnet for at least ten years now. Been on Gen5 for a few years and I would get 25-45mbps regularly until covid hit and speeds dropped way down. Speeds really vary now and almost no upload possible. I've signed up for Starlink and sent in my $99. Looking forward to getting it. I'd...

I got my invite and signed up. I'm on Gen5 Hughesnet now. Good days I can get over 30mps but sometimes it will drop down to 1.5, I don't even try to upload anything. Called tech support several times and they don't seem to be able to do anything.

I have the exact same problem with my chair. Within a year the leather started breaking down and splitting. No warranty. We have leather La-Z-Boys that are 15 and about 30 years old and the leather is as good as new, must not be making the leather the same as they used to.

It's not the original paint. I've re-floored and painted it twice since I've had it. It has 12,000# axles and a 24,000# GVWR.

They build a very good trailer. I bought mine in '99. I'm only 45 miles from the factory so I was able to see it being built. Many features I'd like to have now like the lower profile and mega ramps but my trailer still does everything I need it to do.

Supposed to be built in Fort Worth.

You can't go wrong with a Gator, might pay more but there's plenty of factory support if you have any mechanical problems. Kubota also makes gas models now with the same type trans that the Gator has.

I'd love to have a baler with net wrap but I only bale my own hay and this baler works well and is paid for. If I was doing it commercially I'd have one. I can't justify the cost of a new or relatively new used baler. First baler we bought was a new NH 851 back in '82. Floor chains and apron...

I don't bale at night but I use a JD 535 that I bought new in '91. It's been an excellent baler. Pulling it with a '96 JD 6400 that I bought new.

I've been using the M12 for several years without a problem. If it goes out I'll probably get the M18 just because the battery matches my other Milwaukee tools.

That DT466 is a real good engine and that model year probably still has a mechanical injection pump. We bought a new '90 4900 with a DTA 466 245 hp and seven speed Spicer trans. We used it for oil field hot shot work for about five years and never had any engine problems. Wish I still had it for...

Not big enough!

You may have to install an oil pressure gauge to know for sure it's working. Pull the coil wire and spin the engine over until it shows oil pressure. Then connect the coil wire and try to start it. May have to pour a little gas down the carb. Since it has hydraulic brakes it may have a 304 or...

The previous owner drove it to his ranch three years ago so I'm hoping it will run. I'm getting batteries Monday. It's full of oil and radiator was full. I'll make sure I have functioning oil pressure and water temp gauges before I try to start it. Except for the paint the truck is in extremely...

This is my first 9000. The company Dad drove for had one back in the '60's and I remember riding in it a few times. Passenger seat is a fold down jump seat, not much room Doghouse takes up most of the cab space. These trucks are very rare in this condition. I removed the floor mat and driver's...

I bought another project truck. 1965 White 9062 TDP that's in remarkable rust-free condition. It was on a ranch near Hereford, Texas. NH220 Cummins with a Fuller RT910 ten speed transmission.

Most farm supply stores like Atwoods or Tractor Supply have those hoses already made up.

I started seeing some ads for the new 1500 and HD series Chevy trucks. No doubt they are good vehicles but the front end on both trucks, especially the HD is really weird looking. Out of proportion to the rest of the truck.

I don't know that the rust was caused by using Power Service. I had the pump rebuilt about 12 years ago and had used PS exclusively since then. With the ULSD they said an additive should be used. This past summer the pump had to be rebuilt again and the shop found that it had a lot of rust in...

I used Power Service for several years in my '59 White's 220 Cummins. Whenever I fueled I would add at least a half gallon to the tank. This past summer I had to have the injection pump rebuilt. They found lots of rust inside the pump and we had to replace it with an updated pump. The owner of...

If you're not in mud you might want to consider the heavy duty worksite tires Kubota puts on them.

They're clear when new. They get dark with age and being stained by the gear oil.

Use a big pair of channellocks to take it out. Most trailer repair shops have them or can get them. Probably would be good idea to replace all of them, keep an old one for a spare.

I worked over 32 years on rotating 12 hour shifts. Couldn't sleep over 4-5 hours during the day. It's much harder on you than you think. I retired four years ago, busier than ever but I get to sleep at least 7 hours a night. Feel like a new person.

I use 235/85r16 LT tires on my trailers. I had a six year old tire split open, it was a spare and had never even touched the ground. Several years ago had one tire throw the tread and one to blow out while hauling hay. They were only five years old and looked brand-new. None of these tires were...

I've had three diesel Gators but currently have a Kubota RTVX-1100C. I had pretty good luck with the Gators especially the 855d I traded for the Kubota. They never lacked power. I bought Kubota because I wanted a cab with A/C and heat plus they offered a lot of features for the money compared to...

Show season has started. I've taken the trucks to a few local car shows. We will be participating in a large tractor/engine/truck show in Henderson, Texas on April 20 & 21.

If one hog can do that much rooting it's not hard to imagine how much damage a large group of feral hogs can do. I nearly got thrown off my tractor's seat several years ago while cutting a hay pasture. I had run through some really deep holes dug by feral hogs that were hidden by long grass.

I was at my JD dealer buying some supplies and they had a new Gator with the cab. A/C, heat and radio, very nice. Actually nicer than my Kubota's cab but the price of this unit with a gas engine was about $25,000. I've had three Gators but I don't see changing from my Kubota. At these prices I...

A fumoto valve would probably extend below the skid plate so couldn't be used. The diesel JD Gators I had were just as hard to change the oil on. A real pain to change the oil filter and fuel filter but you didn't have to remove a skid plate.

That first oil change is a challenge. My biggest gripe is removing the skid plates to drain the oil. Have to remove the rear one just to get to the drain plug but the oil will hit the front skid plate and go everywhere. I've started removing both skid plates when I change the oil. I found a...

I'd register it for farm use. I've seen those trucks pulling Coca Cola trailers delivering to stores. If my truck was closer to being out of warranty I'd definitely check it out.

This is the type of truck I'm thinking about. Just need to add a flatbed. Pull more than any pickup could and still be small enough to maneuver. http://www.vttrucks.com/inventory/?/listings/trucks/for-sale/21338159/2003-international-4400-sba?dlr=1&pcid=2000835556&sfc=0

My '15 F-450 has been the best truck I've ever had. With the extended warranty I have no reason to get rid of it any time soon. I'm not sure about keeping it past the warranty. I haven't had any problems with it in three years but if there's any major powertrain problems out of warranty they can...

I've been thinking about doing this for quite a while. I have a '15 F-450 that is paid for, also have an extended warranty good for the next three years. I've been on the lookout for a good farm truck that I could put a flatbed on, license it for farm use and keep it long term for my heavy...

I've had the tread come off and at least one blowout on tires that look new but were at least six years old. I plan on replacing the tires on my trailers this year because of their age. Not a small amount of money, I'll need at least twelve tires. I use 235/85R16 LT tires on my trailers.

I've hauled some loads but it's easier to just hook up my pickup. No air conditioning in the old trucks!

I used the truck to pull a trailer I sold onto another trailer. Probably the easiest load it ever moved. I sold the '48 American trailer that came with the truck to another collector who plans on restoring it.

Ford started offering International non-turbo 6.9 diesel engines in '83. This was replaced by the 7.3 diesel in '88. Very good engines, low on power. They had a factory turbo on the 7.3 in late '93 into '94. Also a very good engine with more power. They introduced the 7.3 Powerstroke in '94 and...

Years ago when I baled with an open tractor, I used dust masks and ear plugs. Nothing makes dust like a round baler. Breathing in the chaff is not a good thing. Get them at Home Depot or Lowe's where they have the safety gear.

We had a tremendous amount of rain the last few weeks but I was finally able to cut a few days ago. Raked and baled today. Using a '96 JD 6400 and a '91 JD 535 baler. Raked with a Kuhn SR110 ten wheel rake.

I talked to the JD dealer I use about the new tractors and he said "keep the 6400". It just turned 2000 hours, at this rate it should be the last tractor I'll ever buy.

I get all my oil and filters for my JD 6400 from my JD dealer. The Plus 50 oil may be a little more expensive but in the 21 years I've owned the tractor so far no engine problems.

I've never had a problem with slime in the fuel until a few weeks ago. The fuel filter on my '59 White w/220 Cummins clogged up. When I changed the filter I saw a slimy residue on top of the spin-on filter. I went to Truck Parts World and got a bottle of FPPF biocide and dosed the fuel tank on...

I reset my trip odometer whenever I have a regen so I know about when to expect the next one. I usually go around 400 miles between regens and they last about 16 miles. I can usually catch the "cleaning exhaust filter" message but it's only there for maybe 5 seconds. I wish they would program a...

Even if deleting the system wasn't against federal law, the possibility of losing your warranty is enough incentive to leave the pollution controls alone. A regeneration is much less noticeable now compared to your 6.4.

I had several video cameras installed today. Also motion sensors that will alarm here in the house. If I get woke up by an alarm I can check for activity and call the sheriff's dept. if necessary. About as good as I can do unless I have an armed guard patrolling the place.

If you're talking about ULSD you can buy biocides to kill the fungus and microbes. Check with heavy truck equipment shops or farm dealerships.

You're gonna love it. The integrated brake control system works really well. Unbelievable amount of power.

I doubt that a short bed F-350 turns as short as an F-450. I'm on my third F-450 pickup and I've been very satisfied in how it handles a load.

I've had my Diamond C Fleetneck for nearly 20 years now. I've repainted and re-floored it twice. I can't comment on the trailer you're looking at but I know they manufacture a very high quality product. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Diamond C trailer. I live about 45 miles from their plant...

Eddie, come down to the Rusk County Youth expo center for the tractor show April 14 and 15. I'll have two trucks there and we should have several more trucks on display.

Still running great at 26,000 miles. Got a check engine light last summer and they had to replace an exhaust gas temp sensor.

So far it's running great. I've found out that thieves are using battery powered grinders with cut-off wheels to cut through locks and chains. I've installed gates that close in front of my doors on the shop so it would be hard for someone to kick in the doors. Someone could still cut the locks...

Fleet photo. Also bought new Accuride wheels for the '59.

I was always taught that you don't plant a garden until after Good Friday. There's always a cold snap around Easter and Easter is in the middle of April, late this year. Also heard years ago that "thunder in February, frost in April". Had plenty of thunder a few days ago. Should be frost close...

Looking at nearly $20,000 for a new one. They have a $2700 reward for the one I had stolen. The insurance was for full replacement value so all I'm out is the extra cost of the camo and what I still owed Kubota finance. I've added locks and chains on all pasture gates, installed gates that cover...

After the theft I joined the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. They have Special Rangers that do all their investigations. I've been getting their Crime Watch bulletins and it's unbelievable the amount of equipment thefts that are occurring. Doesn't matter if it's in a locked...

Do a search under my user name in the Trailers and Transportation forum. Lots of pictures there of my truck's restorations.

I remember my parents taking us to Sears at Christmas time in the early '60's. They had Marx train sets running on layouts and any toy you could want. I had a Marx Rock Island train set under the tree that Christmas, didn't get any better than that. Always had a candy counter, I can still...

Had to wait a mandatory 30 days before insurance could settle. Decided this time to go the stealth route, I think I'm going to like it much better. The alloy wheels on the orange one were hard to keep clean so I had decided not to get them. The camo was an expensive option but they sell more...

Several months ago I needed a set of long metric sockets so I went to Sears. Found a set I wanted, looked closer and saw the "made in china" lettering. Sales clerk came by and asked if I needed any help. I said that I was headed to Harbor Freight because if I had to buy imported there wasn't any...

Today was exactly three weeks. So far no leads. Probably in Mexico by now.

I'm a member of TSCRA. Special Ranger Larry Hand is investigating the theft of my Kubota RTVX-1100C from my shop. It appeared in the Crime Watch a few weeks ago.

My shop is only about 150 feet from the house. I have five security lights around the shop. I guess all they did was give them plenty of light to steal my stuff.

I got a rude awakening this morning. I went out to feed the cows and discovered someone had broken into my shop and stolen my '14 RTVX-1100C. Only had 500 hours on it. Also took my Milwaukee cordless drill and grease gun. They drove it down through the pasture, cut the fence on my hay meadow and...

It's a hobby truck now. Where some people have a collector car, I have veteran trucks. This particular truck is a '59 White 4400TD that my dad drove when it was new. I've had it eleven years now. I also have a '56 White WC22PLT and a '64 White 4200.

Finally got the rear wheels mounted.

That's a great idea. I did think about another tank but figured that by the time I did a swap either the engine or compressor would throw a rod.

The tank rusted out on the bottom by the drain valve. This is a dual tank compressor, I think 8 gallon capacity. It's been great compressor, actually too small for what I use it for. I need to be able to use a large impact wrench for truck wheels. The new Gardner Denver is the size used on...

My 30 year old Emglo compressor finally rusted out. It would have cost more than it was worth to try to find new tanks or fix it. I decided to buy a larger shop compressor. I bought a Gardner Denver with a 13hp Honda engine. Got it mounted on my welding trailer today. Runs great, builds up to...

I've had mine for two years now. Comfort level can't be beat with the a/c and heater. I use it around the pasture and cows so speed is not real important but be aware that they accelerate slow and unless you're going on a downgrade you're not going to hit 25mph. I've had mine to 24 and I had...

Started out with one truck, now have three.

My '14 RTV-X1100C improved when I switched the trans fluid to the Kubota UDT Synthetic. Still no hot rod but it made a difference. They are heavy, empty they weigh as much as most UTV's weigh fully loaded. I change engine oil and ALL filters every 100 hours.

Here's another short video of the truck. The sound you're hearing as I pass the front is the air compressor. Now you can say you've heard a White 477 ci 6 cylinder flathead engine running. MVI 2262 - YouTube

I have a '15 F-450 pickup. 21,000 miles and it's been the best truck I've ever had. It replaced a '12 F-450 pickup and it was the second best truck I ever had.

How about red with style and flair?

I had three diesel Gators, a 6x4, HPX and an 855D before I bought my Kubota and they all had Yanmar diesel engines.

Unless somethings changed, JD used Yanmar diesel engines built in Japan.

This is the trailer I use, 28' Fleetneck. Overkill but it's what I have.

That's a nice truck. You'll love the Ecoboost. I have a '16 Explorer Platinum with the 3.5 ecoboost and I agree, it's a hotrod!

I've had three Gators with the Yanmar diesel. The last one was an 855 diesel that I traded for my current Kubota RTV-X1100C. I wanted a cab with a/c and heat which Deere doesn't come close to building compared to the Kubota. So far I'm satisfied with the Kubota, a little slow but for me it...

Showing off its new tires. I had to buy Chinese tires because no one here makes bias ply tires anymore. I would have had to replace the wheels if I had changed to tubeless. Also a picture of my fleet.

Here's a video I made of the first time the truck's moved under its own power in 25 years. 1964 White 42 - YouTube

Only thing I've done to the trailer is strip the rotten flooring off.

I've done lots of work on the truck in the last six months. Bought new rear tires, still need to replace the front tires. Ripped out the floorboards and welded in new steel. Added a fuel tank to replace the rusted out saddle tanks, I'm using them for steps. The truck runs great, nothing like...

I've had my RTVX1100-C for nearly two years now. I like everything about it except for the slow acceleration. Top speed is not an issue because I ride it in the pasture to check on the cows and fence. I have to remind myself that part of the cause of the slow acceleration is that the RTV weighs...

Whoever owned the truck must have put a newer cab on it. Looks like an early '50's IH cab. My '59 White 4400TD has an NH 220 Cummins in it. Dad put over 900,000 miles on this truck. The engine is painted the correct Cummins Old Gold.

The first diesel pickup I owned was an '82 GMC with the 6.2 diesel. About 130 hp and 250 lb/ft torque. Blew two head gaskets and cracked a head in the short time I owned it. I could barely pull an unloaded trailer at 55 mph. No problems pulling a loaded trailer at legal speeds with any of the...

The F-450 pickup only comes as a diesel 4x4 crew cab. Trim levels run from an XL to the Platinum. You can still get the V10 but only in a chassis-cab. Get the F-450 KR pickup, you won't regret it.

Just turned 16,000 miles.

It's the same size as a standard pickup.

No problems so far. I've enjoyed this truck more than any I've ever had. Very solid and quiet, doesn't lack for power.

Sleepers could be located in the front of the trailer over the fifth wheel or under the trailer in front of the trailer's wheels.

The trucks rode rough, no a/c, power steering or air ride seats. The truck speed limit in those days was about 50 mph. It helped that Dad was in his early thirties but it still took a toll on his body. No sleeper on the truck and the only time he stayed in a motel was when he had to lay over...

Here's a picture of the first truck Dad drove, a '55 White WC22PLT pulling a Trailmobile trailer. When he hired on as the company's first driver, he was only going to be driving about 300 miles round trip at the most. Before long he was driving from the plant in Longview, Texas to the company's...

Snow is not uncommon, just don't get much of it. In the late '70's, early '80's we had some pretty heavy snows for this area, probably 6-8 inches. Usually get ice and it mostly comes in January and February. This picture was made in February '11, right before the historic drought got started.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas! Here's the typical White Christmas we have at my place, sometimes you just have to improvise!

Yes, I am. I'm president of the East Texas Wildcatters Chapter of ATHS. Also a member of the Classic White Truck Group, a division of ATHS. I know of a few ATHS members in Missouri. Do you have a truck?

I got the fuel pump installed. Engine started and ran pretty rough so I did a full tune-up. New plugs, points, condenser, distributor cap, rotor and new coil. Runs very smoothly now but the carb is dripping gas from the accelerator pump area. I pulled the carb and have sent it to Northwestern...

The truck needed a new fuel pump to run. None available so I sent the old one to Northwestern Auto Supply in Grand Rapids, Michigan to be re-built. I got it back yesterday and will install it tomorrow. While waiting for the pump I pushed the truck into the shop and removed the left front wheel...

I have a 28' Fleetneck built by Diamond C that I've had since 12/98. Diamond C Trailers I had it built with 12,000# axles. I've re-floored and painted it twice since I've had it. No problems with the trailer, only regret is that I should have made it at least 32'. I compared these with the...

I figured the safest way to haul it was to hire someone equipped to do it right. This truck weighs about 18,000# and it would be hard for me to get it on my trailer. I'd have had to push it up on my trailer with my tractor, this rig had a winch to pull it on the trailer. I'm going to get the...

New to me, anyway. 1964 White 4200 winch truck. The engine is a White-built 470A Mustang, six cylinder flathead, 477 ci, five speed main trans, three speed auxiliary trans. The truck has less than 100,000 miles on it because it was used locally by a oil well servicing company. I bought it from...

Looking at the Ford towing guide, https://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/16RV&TT_Ford_SuperDtyPU_Sep28.pdf , if you get the 4.30 axle rating the F-350 has a tow rating of 26,500#. The F-450 is rated for 31,200. No matter what brand you look at, they all have much higher...

I looked at the Ram website and that's for a regular cab 3500 dually. Not bad but most people are going for the crew cabs.

Is the Ram a crew-cab or regular cab? Most of the time the manufacturers list the maximum payloads/towing capacities with a regular cab truck so the weight of the truck is less and can haul more cargo weight. The F-450 pickup only comes as a crew-cab and with 4wd.

Nope, if you get an F-450 pickup you get the full 440 hp/ 865 tq engine. The F-450 pickup also has a 40,700# GCWR. Dana 130S rear axle and very heavy suspension components. The truck is no taller than an F-350.

I considered a Jeep instead of a UTV but the biggest drawback is the weight of the vehicle. I've used a Gator/RTVX-1100C for many years and I don't have to worry about making deep ruts in the pasture when it's wet. A Jeep probably weighs over twice what a large UTV weighs. You could buy a used...

I traded an 855D for the RTVX-1100C that I have now. The Kubota is much heavier than the John Deere and I think that is what really slows the Kubota down. Load another 1000# on the JD and then compare performance. I really liked the 855D but I've found the Kubota rides smoother and has as much...

When I changed my transmission and hydraulic tank oil a few weeks ago I used Kubota UDT2 synthetic fluid. At first I thought it was my imagination but it has really helped the performance of my RTVX 1100C. It has much better response and can actually hit top speed now whereas before I never...

There's no reason Ram could not make a 4500 pickup. Their high capacity 3500 could be designated a 4500, almost the same ratings as the F-450 pickup. The F-450 is not the same truck as the F-450 chassis cab, actually has a much higher tow rating than the chassis-cab. The F-450 pickup is designed...

The highest rated pickup Ford builds is the F-450 which is rated at 40,400# GCWR. The 35,000# rating would be for an F-350.

When I was growing up my parents always had Pontiacs. When Mom went back to work and we needed a second vehicle, Dad bought a new '67 Ford Bronco. First pickup the family had was a '68 F-100. Dad wouldn't consider any other brand of truck. So I grew up with GM cars and Ford trucks. I tried a few...

It seems like the synthetic trans fluid is making a difference in performance. In one stretch of the pasture I usually can barely get up to 21 mph, after the fluid change I can easily hit 24 and got 25mph before I had to slow down. The trans response seems crisper, too, where it was a little...

I'm doing service on my RTVX-1100C which requires pulling the rear skid plate to change the engine oil. This time I figured it would be a good idea to drop the front skid plate and clean it. Good thing I did because there was probably 50# of mud on top of it that can't be removed unless the skid...

I love my RTVX-1100C except for the lack of power. The engine can be running full throttle and unless you back off on the throttle the speed is very slow to increase. Not a real problem unless you're trying to get somewhere in a hurry.

I don't know if it's just the sign of the times or people are just getting more rude. Lots of it's because they're too busy texting someone to bother about watching where they're going. I had a car with US Government license plates cut me off a few days ago. The driver probably didn't know...

Might want to consider an F-250 Super Duty with the 6.2 V8 gas engine. If you're going to buy a GN trailer in the future I'd stay with a 250/2500 series truck.

It's been about a week without rain so I'm planning on cutting hay tomorrow. Forecast is for lower to mid 90's for next several days. I'll cut tomorrow, use the tedder for two days and should be able to bale Monday. Grass is very thick coastal Bermuda.

A few pictures from our antique truck show in Longview, Texas yesterday.

I know this is an old thread but I thought I would give an update on the trucks. This thread was for my '59 White 4400TD and the thread for the restoration of my '56 White WC22PLT is here http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/176377-truck-restoration-part-ii.html?highlight=...

Not knowing how the styling was going to turn out is one of the main reasons I bought my '15 F-450. That and not wanting to wait several years for the bugs to get worked out of a new design. So far I haven't been disappointed.

I wish they didn't but they have to use diesel fuel to burn out the soot in the DPF. During a regeneration, the Powerstroke diesel injects diesel just as the exhaust valve is closing to bring the temp in the DPF up high enough to burn out the soot. Depending on whether I'm towing or not, I can...

That's a nice looking truck. There's just so much you can do to the styling of a pickup without getting away from the utility of it. At least (so far) trucks don't have the jellybean styling of cars. I've had diesel pickups since '82 but if I was looking for a 1/2 ton truck I wouldn't bother...