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I use Thompson's on my deck, but not the white/red label stuff. The stuff I use has a white/green label and does a really good job, much better than their other stuff. I think I paid about $17/gallon recently from Walmart. Apply it on a hot, sunny day and the wood sucks it right in. Half of...

I've got a 2005 with 242,000 miles on it (not my miles) I bought from a friend about a year and a half ago. He replaced/rebuilt a lot of stuff on it, mostly preventative maintenance. If you're looking at a 2007 or newer you'll want to disable the AFM to try to save the lifters, as others have...

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Get a pre tier 4 tractor that has seen little use.

If you trust a federal agency to tell you the truth then you are a fool.

We use our Yamaha Wolverine X2 year round. No pics of it in the snow, though. I picked up a 2004 Polaris Scrambler about a month ago. Looking forward to getting the awd functional so it can see some snow action. And my minibike I modded over the winter last year. It's pretty quick for what it is.

Licensing: Taking away your rights, and selling them back to you.

Used Toyota 4Runner. Normally aspirated 6 cylinder, 5 speed automatic. And will probably outlive any of the other vehicles you mentioned at a 2 to 1 ratio (with the possibility of the Mazda) if you keep it protected underneath from the effects of salt.

I never gave it a thought until I noticed a puddle of some rather thick oil on my garage floor where the right front tire of my tractor had been parked. I was always counterbalanced with either the backhoe attachment or a box blade but I exceeded the capability of that bearing at some point...

You can do what you want, it's your tractor. I'm relaying my experience. Otherwise, my 2012 R4047 has been mostly trouble free.

I'd be keeping that gem. I don't think anything you can buy now would be better.

Be careful lifting heavy items with the loader and moving them around. Just because it can doesn't mean you should. I ruined the right front wheel bearing on my R4047H moving things around that approached its capacity (rocks, pallets of bagged coal, full buckets of wet dirt).

On another forum I frequent I saw this K1500 Suburban for sale the other day. I think someone got a pretty good deal. https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/1994-chevy-suburban-k1500-in-seattle.1637317/

I will not buy a new(er) truck at these inflated prices. Ridiculous. I've got a 2005 Tundra 4X4 I bought used in 2006. It only has 118,000 miles on it and has been very reliable. I didn't catch the surface rust in time on the frame so I had it coated with NHOU last fall which will prolong...

I've got a fairly high arch and my job involves walking outside and inside on concrete a lot. My best combo so far are Dickies Shin Protector boot socks and UnderArmor Micro G Valsetz Mid leather waterproof boots. We get free boots (up to a certain price limit) every 9 months at work and...

I live where they preemptively salt/brine the roads at the mere suspicion of an an inch of snow. Our Toyota vehicles ('13 RAV4-190,000 miles and '05 Tundra-118,000 miles) have no issues with it, but for some reason that Outback really didn't do well with it. I've gotten into the habit now of...

We've had 3 Subarus: An '02 Forester, an '05 Outback, and a '17 Legacy. The Forester was totaled in an accident in which an immobile vehicle with no hazards or lights on was parked in the right north bound lane of interstate 81. My wife clipped its left rear with the right front of the...

I keep the hood up on my tractor and my older Toyota Tundra (kept in our garage) and haven't had a problem with mice making nests in the engine bays. I also keep a 5 gallon bucket trap in our garage.

Whoever that lady is on that video nails it. I posed a question (I already knew the answer) to a nurse at work (I work in a Federal prison) who had just given a diabetic inmate whose blood sugar was low a high carb snack. I asked her what would happen to that inmate if you eliminated the...

Any doctor that refers to such things as "bad cholesterol" or "good cholesterol" doesn't know much about cholesterol.

It makes no sense whatsoever, logically, scientifically, or anecdotally, that eating more carbs will lower ones blood sugar levels. My wife can been eating carnivore (nothing but meat, butter, a bit of dairy) for over a year and has nothing but positive results from doing so. Lower blood sugar...

Why are my glucose levels 20-50 points lower consistently when I am eating a high fat/low carb diet, and why did my A1C go from 5.6 to 5.3 in about 3 months? It also seems that Dr. Gregor is vegan, perhaps? Might this cloud his judgement?

This thing climbs like a mountain goat.

I took my RB200 out for a spin yesterday in the snow and it bettered my expectations. The snow was hard and crunchy so the tires were able to get some traction without punching all the way through. I took it up through our field, crossed the road onto my dad's property, climbed up through his...

WD40 works well.

This will pull 235lbs, I've no doubt. I just finished it (mostly) this past weekend. It's got some grunt, and does pretty well in the snow.

My dad has a diesel Kawasaki Mule and wishes he had bought another gas model. Diesel is too loud for him. I have had a Yamaha Wolverine X2 since 2020 and like it a lot. It could use a little more bed space, but it is a good compromise UTV between work and play. I keep a chainsaw and other...

I took the wheels off to get the new tires mounted and decided to replace the rear bearings. Waiting for those to come in, and also ordered a CVT, an engine riser, a 60 tooth rear sprocket and a 420 D.I.D. gold chain. Looks like this is my new hobby/winter project.

Yesterday I removed the throttle governing bolt, and zip tied the governor spring. Top speed went from low 20's to a GPS certified 31mph. I haven't gotten the tires yet to mount up, but I am going to order a CVT drive for it and a 60 tooth rear sprocket with 420 chain. Fun little project.

I ordered a set of these tires for my Coleman. Should give me the hook-up on our property. First time through our field I got no traction with the stock tires...

I'm going to look at one of these today, a Coleman RB200, lightly used. I've wanted something to putz around our property and this might just be the thing to fit that bill. How are they in light snow?

An apple with about a quarter cup of Smucker's natural peanut butter (chunky) is my version of dessert everyday. I cut the apple in thin slices and use them to scoop the pb. The fat in the pb probably slows the absorbtion of glycogen into my bloodstream, and I need the calories, so it is a...

Interesting information on cholesterol, for those interested.

You are right, at that point the pancreas will never function like it used to, but if a person doesn't have to take meds/injections for it and their blood sugar is within normal, healthy range as long as they eat correctly, they are as "cured" as they are going to be. Much better, imo, than...

I haven't read all the pages here, and I'm not a doctor. That said, there is plenty of evidence that eating a keto or carnivore diet can actually cure a type 2 diabetic if that way of eating is maintained. I'm not looking to argue here; if your opinion differs that's fine. But I practice what...

Tractor, bush hog, and backhoe attachment are stored inside. Box blade, carry all, and pallet forks are stored outside on pallets, uncovered.

I've got just under 600 hours on my 2012 R4047H, and have had a front wheel bearing failure as well, but that's about it. Original battery, as well. Oh, fuel gauge doesn't work.

I've had this model Generac for years and it always starts on the first or second pull. I use it on a fairly regular basis to wash our vehicles, motorcycle, UTV, whatever needs washing. I added a foam cannon a couple years back and have been very pleased with that addition, as well. I always...

During the cold part of the year (usually beginning of November to the end of March or so) we heat mainly with a Harman Mark III, which has been in the basement of the home we purchased from my dad since 1986. We burn wood at the beginning of the season and transition to nut coal usually in...

I pour used motor oil in my garbage bags before tossing them into my burning barrel, and that works well, too.

I'd go with the Highlander if I was planning on keeping the vehicle long term.

I had a ground nest that I was unaware of at the edge of my yard/field last year. During our daily dog walk I was looking at some wild grape vines, turned around, and realized my older female pit bull, Fiona, was sitting down and covered with yellow jackets. I quickly urged her off the nest...

I engage 4wd when I think I am going to need it, and only on loose surfaces (gravel driveway, dirt trails, field, yard). Otherwise, my R4047H stays in 2wd. Same principle applies to my UTV and my truck.

Yes, non-ethanol.

I picked up a new CS-352 the other day, same weight as the CS-310 but a few more cc's. How long do Echo's take to break in? Seems like it doesn't want to rev out very far. Carb adjustment/spark arrestor removal needed?

What make and model is that splitter?

I've been using Thompsons clear for a while and it works well; much better than the Thompsons in the red and white can. Darkens the wood quite a bit, giving it an aged look...

My T7 checks all my boxes, for now. As it was yesterday, right before I took it for the first ride of the season. Just a small jaunt around our mountain, on dirt and paved roads. I forgot how much I love this bike. Plans for this season: Cyclops fog lights, to address one of it's few...

In what way? They look pretty comparable.

When was the last time valve clearances were checked?

You are correct. The mice are infected with Lyme disease, the ticks feed on the blood of mice, and the ticks are the carriers that pass it to humans. Also, possums eat a bunch of ticks.

Explain to your neighbor that more foxes = less chance of contracting Lyme disease, if Lyme is an issue where you are.

Just got my R4047 back from the dealer. Seems like the front wheel bearing or housing may be a weak link on these tractors. His notes on the repair bill: "Oil leaking near right front wheel. Remove wheel, oil leaky at axle, play in axle bearings, check left side, seems tight. Remove...

I bought my R4047H in early 2012 and it still has the original battery. It stays on a battery tender in an unheated garage.

0. Every member of my family to include my 80+ year old mom and dad has had it. The prison I work at has had literally hundreds of staff and inmates test positive.

I wear LAPG Basic Operator pants with the elastic waistband at work and love them. When they are no longer presentable enough for my job I use them as "at home" work pants. I bought a few more pair in different colors to wear out and about or to church. Most comfortable pants I've worn yet...

How old is the gas? Is it non-ethanol? I'd drain it completely, fill with non-ethanol, put a properly gapped new spark plug in and try running it again.

I switched the lift arm pins on my implements from outies to innies years ago and haven't had any issues since.

Exactly where I was going with that.

Gotta keep the masses entertained so they will be more inclined to ignore the real problems. As far as advanced academia goes, most would be well served to go to a trade school, join the military, or join the work force straight out of high school. If you desire to be a doctor, lawyer...

I'd be tempted to see how much the work is going to cost you before making that decision. If you deem it easily affordable it would be an easy question for me to answer. Alternately, keeping your eyes open for a simple, older (2000's) Japanese ATV that has lived an easy life would be your...

I used to be a member of the union at the Federal Prison I work at until I started getting literature in the mail advocating for who they thought I should vote for. I knew nothing about unions and saw that who they advocated were not in line with what I knew to be right and decided that, while...

The worst dog we ever had was also the hardest for us to lose. He was a rebellious American bully named Cameron (Scottish meaning "crooked nose") who, for the first year and a half of his life, was the bane of my existence. Unteachable, didn't listen, resistant to any form of discipline,prone...

We had literally hundreds of inmates and staff test positive for covid where I work. I haven't worn a mask in probably 9 months, and neither have the majority of the people I work with on my shift. I clean my area where I eat every day, wear disposable gloves anytime I am going to be touching...

All our dogs have been rescues, either from pounds, homes they couldn't stay in anymore or rescue organizations, and one from an owner that couldn't afford corrective surgery. We've loved them all, but most have been either pit bull derivatives or boxers. Boxers are smart and goofy, love to...

Thanks for the write-up, dmottv. I've got a 2014 FJR1300 now and decided it's too heavy for me and the type of riding I like, which is mainly commuting to and from work on poorly maintained back roads. After watching dozens of youtube videos and reading a lot of reviews I decided the T7 was...

I'm patiently waiting on my T7 to come in. I already have the Givi racks and Dolomiti hard side cases waiting for installation. I think I know the answer but how do you like your T7?

I had a 2007 Vinson for 13 years and used it to work around our property. I should have kept it and not traded it in.

Our three current fur-kids. All from rescues, all great pups with unique personalities. From the left: Alvin is a 7 month old boxer pup, easy to train and eager to please. He was born with a cleft palate, didn't/couldn't nurse for a full day after he was born and wasn't expected to pull...

I've had my X2 Wolverine for a little less than a year and have no complaints. I use it to run chores around our property and plow snow with a little bit of trail riding and dirt road riding thrown in. It has plenty of power (for me) and the suspension is worlds better than my dad's diesel...

Amen to that. I have a 2005 TRD Access cab with the 4.7 that I bought used in 2006 and plan to keep it as long as the frame holds out (only has 114,000 miles on it). Stays in my garage on a battery tender and gets used when I need a truck. The only thing I don't like about it is the mpg...

Foxes and possums are two animals that lower tick numbers in an area. Mice carry lyme disease, ticks feed on the blood of mice, ticks become infected with lyme disease, pass it on to other animals. Foxes feed primarily on small rodents. More foxes=fewer mice=less incidence of lyme disease...

We've had a single zone 15K BTU Fujitsu Halcyon DC Inverter unit for about 10 months now. Heating and cooling are both excellent, no issues so far. We heat mainly with coal/wood (Harman Mark 3 in basement) but the Fujitsu did a good job this winter as an auxiliary source of heat. Electric...

Hit this milestone bush hogging yesterday.

I got some mowing done yesterday.

I've been researching pole saws lately and decided that a multiple attachment tool would be a wiser purchase than a stand alone tool. I would mainly be using it for use with the pole saw attachment, but eventually would also add trimmer and brush cutter attachments. I have one Echo dealer and...

Nice machines, caver and nybirdman. I gave consideration to the viking, but wanted bucket seats and the extra c.c.'s. I installed a trio of mirrors today and a trailer hitch. I like it more everytime I drive it.

I've been looking at UTV's for several years, but none of the big 3 Japanese manufacturers of UTV's (my preference is Japanese motorcycles and vehicles) had made anything that checked all the boxes I needed checked: sport, utility, bucket seats (comfort), tilt wheel, reliability, affordability...

I think we got 30" or so. Second plowing of the day shown here.

We've had it on our floors for 4 years now, no complaints. Only pic I can find right now. That trio is not easy on it, between the nails and the occasional vomit/puppy pee. Sweep it off, and Swiffer wet jet it and it looks like new.

Addie and Cameron. Cameron is the pint sized bodybuilder with the Napoleon complex.

I have a choice (for free) between a Stihl FS85 or an FS94R (assuming they both run the same). The choice between a bike handle or not doesn't matter to me; I just wanted to know if the older 85 is a better made brush trimmer, or if I should choose the newer 94.

A pic of our three from yesterday.

I've never changed the fuel filter on a tractor before, and the filter on my 4047 is due. Are the instructions in the manual adequate, or are there any tips that would be helpful to add? Thanks in advance.

Our latest edition is still growing...

Here are some recent pics of our pups. Addie is the fawn female boxer, Bart is the brindle boxer/pit mix, and Cameron is the "blue" American Bully pup.

Same here. I keep my Glock 23 on my bed, in this holster, one in the pipe, with an extra magazine and a flashlight alongside. Other mags distributed in various places.

I've been having some issues with my fuel gauge lately, so I took it apart yesterday. Upon pulling the apparatus from the tank I saw that the top two or three inches of metal were rusted. I sanded it down to the metal, cleaned it up with brake cleaner, and reinstalled. Just thought I'd pass...

Riding my GSX-R750 to work, wearing a backpack, was not very comfortable. I had installed Helibars which made it a little better, but the extra weight on my back took its toll on my shoulders and wrists, as our roads aren't the greatest. So, I did this yesterday:

If you ride one you will probably buy one, or some other license-threatening motard. Sometimes it's hard to restrain the fun. You are probably right, but that S3 was right there. Best engine of any bike I've ridden, and best handling multi-cylinder bike I've ridden. I wear one, too. If my...

2011 GSX-R750 2004 V-Strom (lots of mods added since this photo, Penske shock, fork springs changed, Leo Vince slip-ons, centerstand, side luggage racks, Oxford heated grips, Power Commander, MadStad windshield mount, braided lines) 2002 FZ1 (hit a deer a few years ago and went for the Speed...

I had some leaning ash trees dropped about a week ago in my yard and cut up most of it yesterday. My wife took a few pics of our LS doing the majority of the work (thank goodness). I'd never had a tree service drop trees for me before, but there were too many obstacles here for me to safely do...

Some pics of our pups. Bart is the brindle, Addie is the fawn.

I have hooks welded to my bucket, one on each side and one in the middle. I hook a chain on each corner so that the ends are dangling down, and attach one of these to each end of that chain.

Panoramic view from the deck of the garage/barn. 72 acres, about 15 pasture, the rest woods on the side of a pretty steep hill. Creek with native trout about 150 feet below the treeline in the pic bisects the property. The property was previously owned by my grandparents, and my dad. Our...

I was thinking about purchasing Pat's Quick Hitch arm ends for my 4047. If anybody here has them on their 4041/4047 I was wondering if any grinding was necessary to get them to fit?

Some more pics of our clowns. Playing with my wife's nephew.

I'm kicking around the idea of getting a backhoe for my 4047. If anyone here has a hoe on their 4041 or 4047 I'd like to know what they think of it. And how it compares to other hoes on other tractors they've owned or operated. P.S. I'm not interested in buying a mini-excavator or a...

Hi, all! My R4047H was delivered this afternoon and I'm all smiles :)! And a pic of it performing her first task.

PA price check on 4041H and 4047H...Edit...4047H on the way After much tire kicking I am ready to pull the trigger on the purchase of one of these two tractors. I like the dealer, he's established, seems committed to the brand, and he's also the nearest dealer to me. He quoted me a taxed...

I have been shopping (and researching) for my 1st tractor for a few months now. During one week I test drove an LS 4041H, a Kubota L4240, and a Bobcat CT440. While the hydro's on both the Kubota and Bobcat were smooth the LS was very abrupt. In other words when first starting to move and when...

I've been browsing this forum for a couple of months now and first, wanted to say "hello" and comment on how informative this forum is. My wife and I live in northeastern PA and we own 72 acres. Probably 15 acres are pasture and the rest is wooded, and most of that is pretty steep (40-45...