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I find a frostbite style grapple (FrostBite Grapples - Grapple, Log Grapple) very effective, which is probably pretty close to a stump bucket with a grapple. It weighs less that a root grapple, and is significantly cheaper. I think it is far superior for moving logs and large rocks. However, it...

Ha! As a Purdue engineering grad (graduate school though, not undergrad), that made me laugh. Thermo is usually a Sophomore/Junior level course. It reminds me of the various versions of this cartoon that circulate the internet. Did I mention I teach Heat Transfer. :)

I took a look at the air filter last night. The external filter was fairly packed with dirt on the end closest to the intake opening, but the internal filter looked perfectly clean. I wasn't able to clean the external filter, so I went ahead and ordered a new one, which should get to me by...

Avenger - what do you mean by "Run the harness are described in the shop manual?"

Thanks for the advice. The tractor is only 2.5 years old, so it should still be under warranty provided it's not mice getting to it. The dealer is over an hour away. We wrote into the contract that he would pick/up deliver for warranty issues. But, rather than putting the burden on him (he's a...

I need some help ... Back in May, I had an S27 F08 error code pop up on my tractor. A quick google search led to a discussion on this forum that it was a wiring harness error. I popped the hood, did a cursory check to see if there were any wires/harnesses loose, found nothing. Shut the hood...

I have 2 inch spacers on mine (XR4145HC). They were well worth the investment. At the time, my dealer confirmed with LS that putting spacers on would not affect the warranty. I bought third party spacers. Also, a regen every 15 hours sounds like a lot. What RPM do you usually run the engine? If...

All of the dealers around here only sell one brand. Except Deere, which also sells Bobcat. [emoji848]

Awesome, and good timing! That is EXACTLY what I had in mind as a possible solution. Now, if someone would just make it commercially.

Yeah, that's more like what I was thinking. It would be nice to get just one large one to replace the shank on a subsoiler.

It's (up to) arm size roots I'd like to be able to cut through. It seems it would be simple to out a serrated edge on a subsoiler so if you hit a root, you apply a little bit of forward pressure while lifting the 3pt, to cut/rip the root.

Stumps.

Tooth rippers are common as a backhoe attachment. For example: Backhoe Ripper It seems it should be pretty easy to mount something similar on a SSQA on a front loader. But, I can't find anything of the sort. Another option would be a subsoiler type 3pt tool, but with a serrated leading edge...

Congrats on your purchase! You will not be disappointed.

You've conveniently rounded the Kioti numbers down and the Kubota numbers up. The LA525 loader lifts: 1,082 lbs to max height of 94.3" 1,431 lbs at 1500 mm height The KL 4030 loader lifts: [not specified] to a lift height of 98.4 in (4.1" higher than the Kubota) 1,835 lbs at 1520 mm height...

Yes, except that when he priced out the Kubota, he added all of the extra features to make it comparable to an LS or Kioti "deluxe" model. (E.g. rear remotes, wipers, mirrors, 3rd function, mid PTO, etc.) Also, note that he is comparing it to the MT335, which is a smaller frame size than the...

Was that price at a Canadian dealer? If so, is the listed amount in CAD or USD. If so, that is WAY less than what my friend was quoted. Granted, he's in Southern Ontario ...

Thanks, that's helpful.

I realize there is a difference between specs, (weight, lift capacity, etc.). I'm not trying to determine value. I'm just trying to determine if Canadians usually pay a price premium for Kubota, like you do in the lower 48. That is, in the US, if you compare the cash price (not worrying about...

<bump> Are there no Candians on here? Any insight into whether there should be a price difference (and about how much) between a Kubota and LS or Kioti would be greatly appreciated.

I have a friend doing some tractor shopping. He lives in the Waterloo/Kitchener area of Ontario. He's looking at a Kubota LX3310, Kioti CK3510SE, and LS MT335HC. All are cabbed models. I was surprised that when he shared the quotes, all three were within $1k when similarly outfitted. I had...

Yeah, some industry standards on lift capacity (specified at a specific height and location - i.e., 12-18 inches forward of the pins where the loads center of mass is likely to be) and stability (weight that can be lifted at ground height without lifting the rear wheels) would be nice to have.

My understanding (maybe I'm naively wrong) is that loader capacity is simply the weight that it can lift to that height. That can be computed quite simply from the force the cylinder produces, and the geometry of the loader. The structural properties of the loader would need to support that...

Thanks for the compliment. As an engineer, I like to have quantifiable numbers as opposed to gut feelings, intuition, and biased assessments. That said, there is a lot about a tractor that is admittedly hard to quantity. That's why I do agree that sitting on, and operating a tractor to find...

I have an XR4145HC. I was able to purchase a .pdf copy of the service manual online for like $50. Here's the link; https://www.durattach.com/parts-tools/manuals/ls-tractor-manual/ls-tractor-service-shop-manual.html

This thread has been wildly entertaining to read. I feel as if it should have been titled, "An ode to P.T. Barnum, or, there is a sucker born every minute." Research has repeatedly shown that "price" is a poor indicator of "quality" or "value". From golf balls, to cars, to wine, to food, to...

I was actually just thinking yesterday, while putting on a pair of shorts, "Wow, I remember buying these shorts ... 23 years ago."

You are correct. I'd still argue that 18'ish percent is a pretty significant difference.

You are correct that the LS lift height is comparatively low. I know that is a deal-breaker for some, as it can limit tasks like dumping into a trailer bed, etc. However, at the same lift height, the lift capacities are not ANYWHERE close. Back when I was shopping, I got the lift curves for the...

Slander (verb): To make false and damaging statements. You said: You also intimated that the LS (because that is the brand the OP is discussing), like other brands, had cable routing outside the loader. You later admitted you were looking at the MT573, not the MT3 series the OP is...

What is disingenuous is when you state your opinion, while slandering every other brand that isn't what you have. It's especially problematic when those "opinions" are expressed using factually incorrect information, like lever placement and hose routing on the LS. While that may have been the...

I have to laugh at these passive aggressive posts towards anything that is not Kubota Let's break it down: 1) Specs are specs. An LS will lift 30-40% more than a similar sized Kubota. Period. Yes, you need proper ballast (an easy fix). That's the point. If you want to lift a certain amount, you...

Well, I mean, seriously, who wants to repeat ingrown toenail-gate of 2014?

Buy the Kubota. Higher price always indicates higher quality and value. [emoji849]

Yeah, because LS tractors are held together by bailing wire and chewing gum, and are guaranteed to break down whenever Mercury is in retrograde. [emoji849]

You don't see them for sale because we like them so much, we hang onto them. :) If you are financing the LS at 5% for 84 months, at the end, you will have paid $43k. Basically the exact same price as the Kubota at 0%. From a financial standpoint, (no, I'm not a financial planner), and with the...

Don't forget you're also getting 3 more gross HP, and 4 more at the PTO with the LS. I don't know if that matters to you, but it looks like it comes down to a difference (after tax) of $7,600 and 4 Hp at the PTO. $7,600 is a lot of money, and can buy some really nice implements. Or, will add...

Yeah, I thought of that after I sent it. It could end up being more problematic where you end up sitting in a pool of melted water ... I guess the other solution could be to get dressed up in cycling clothes before getting on the tractor, so the material wicks the water away better. [emoji23]

You could always use the trick of professional cyclists. Make a tube from nylon stockings by cutting off the leg. Then, fill it up with ice, tie a knot in the opening, and wrap it around your neck, under your shirt. The slow melt will keep you cool(er) for a few hours. It's cheap, and easy to...

That seems like a pretty good deal. I paid $32,700 (before tax) for an XR4145HC with loaded tires and 3rd function 2.5 years ago. My dealer offered me the same deal of free delivery, and transport to/from the dealer for warranty work, which I've never had to use.

Am I the only one that noticed the dealer quote appears to include a third function valve, that wasn't on the website quote? Or am I missing something?

I'm with avenger. The best kind of interest is the type you earn, not pay. Whether you are paying a lot, or a little after refinancing/moving things around, at the end of the day you are still paying interest. Do yourself a favor and pay it off. Think of it this way, if you pay it off now your...

I have had good luck with eradicating bad smells using Odoban. I swear by it. We had a mouse infestation in some exterior walls. The nest (and feces) had stained the exterior sheeting, and when the wall was opened up the smell was unbearable. It had worked into the wood. Bleach, cleaning...

It's called capitalism. And, for better or worse, it's how the business world runs. This is why myself, and a few other posters here, emphasized the need to be financially competitive and have a well-developed financial business plan. Without it, it doesn't matter how good of service you...

Congrats on the new endeavor, and good luck! You are doing the right thing by first determining the customer's needs. Kudos for recognizing, and doing that. Now, much of the extra "service" individuals are referring to here costs money. For example, it costs money to have enough salespeople on...

I don't know how well it will bind with HDPE, but another easy solution is dissolving packing peanuts (the styrofoam ones, not the starch ones you can eat) in acetone. You will need cups of peanuts for a tablespoon of acetone. It produces a gooey plastic by breaking the polystyrene bonds. This...

As a mechanical engineer, I always find these conversations somewhat entertaining due to common misconceptions. As mentioned earlier, Hp=Hp=Hp. Horsepower is (expressed in a simple manner) the product of torque and angular velocity (i.e., speed) Where individuals often go awry is assuming the...

I'm actually surprised manufacturers haven't pursued this either, but I'm sure there is a reason. The longevity of diesel engines makes sense for big AG operations. But, how many CUT owners are putting 10k+ hours on their tractors? I look at it as follows. A standard car gas engine can easily...

It seems to me the very nature of the OP's post (anxiety about rising prices and therefore a desire to get in quickly before prices rise even further) is an almost textbook definition of the prevalent attitudes that drive bubble markets. This is clearly a common sentiment that can be observed in...

Here is the diagnostics for how to fix it.