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I never had any luck putting my loader in float with my loader mounted plow (doesn't work IMO) To much weight on the plow, and once you start pushing any amount of snow it starts taking weight from the front tires. I let the loader down till the plow is lightly on the ground and go, I do...

I think you are looking at to small of tractors for the weights you plan on lifting.

Cracked head, or head gasket issue maybe. Something is pressurizing the system.

I have 11 years and 500 hours on my Hustler Super Z with 72" deck. Solid built mower, I'm expecting 20+ more years from it.

For smaller jobs like blowing off the mowers or garage I use a Dewalt 20v cordless blower. For any bigger jobs like leaf blowing I use my Echo PB-580T backpack blower

Seems very similar (looks and specs) to a Summit tractor to me.

Pressure washer. I've been pressure washing all my equipment (tractor, mowers, atv's, side by side.) including the engines for decades. Never an issue

It might be worth trying to repair it. https://www.allpartsinc.com/triplex-plunger-pump-9-6ga12-aaa-by-fna-2-8gpm-3200psi-9-6ga12.html

I did the same with my mowers. I mow hills with the AT-101 tires no problem that I struggled with or couldn't mow at all with the turf tires 572751

Why don't you describe for us what a "wannabe farmer" is.

On road diesel is still $3.98 here

I added hydraulics and hydraulic cylinder to my SSQA. I can change from bucket to forks to stump bucket, Etc. and never leave my seat. Its great. I do have to leave the seat for my snowplow to hook up the hydraulic lines to the snowplow. (takes about 1 minute)

I had one (John Deere 850). Was it better built or more reliable than my current tractor = NO

We have a sport SxS, but have a glass windshield with wiper/washers and heater. We enclose the sides for the winter and ride all winter warm and dry 826983

Guess I've been doing it wrong the past 40 years I use the foot throttle to speed up/slow down when there are trees and obstacles to go around all the time when mowing.

We have a lot of them here, and healthy looking. Sham to see so many hit along the road, I have deer running in front of me nearly every mourning just trying to drive to work We put out corn and have half dozen apple trees, so multiple deer in our yard nearly every day

I still don't get this. If you have a 1500 with an 8' bed or a 3500 with an 8' bed, how does a 1500 have a smaller bed ??

Why, do you need an owners manual or PDF to figure out how to drive one too !!

If you consider needing to look through a PDF to open a glove box to be Superior technology.

Especially when the owners manual is stored in the glove box you can't open without the owners manual :rolleyes:

So everyone should listen and buy what you say because its more accurate than JD Powers and Consumer reports that survey 10's of thousands or owners. Sure OK, LOL

I did it the other way around. I've had such great luck with my Korean tractor the past 23 years, we bought a Korean car 5 or 6 months ago.

I use Gear oil, works for me My binders sit out in the weather year round, never have an issue if I periodically lube them Fluid film and motor oil work fine also.

That is your opinion. My previous tractor was a John Deere 850 (built by Yanmar) Was my John Deere a better built, more reliable tractor than my Kioti DK 35 I have owned the past 23+ years = NO My Kioti has been great. 23 years and 2500+ hours, still working like new and it has never been back...

Yes there is a definite difference between a 7 iron (7 gauge steel) and most other stamped decks

You spend hours per day on a talk forum babbling, believing you know more than anyone else. Then tell me my time is worth nothing because I save a ton of money doing nearly all my own car/truck maintenance and repairs. What an idiot .

And my truck has no metal skid plate needing removed. Doesn't need lifted to get under it for oil change, has a Fumoto EZ drain valve (no need to remove the drain plug, simply flip the valve open) Super simple to change oil

Cost of 5 quarts Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil $25. Oil filter $5. Cost me $30 to change the oil in our cars, certainly not $80.

Mine won't either. I added an overrun clutch a couple decades ago to solve that issue.

My last pickup truck battery lasted 13 years. My original tractor battery last 11 years, current tractor battery is 12+ years old and still working fine. Zero turn mower battery last 10 years. I generally average 10 years on my car battery's Never had a maintainer on any of my batteries.

I'm using a 72" Tusk Subzero snowplow from rocky mountain atv on my SxS. Seems to work fine

Don't they have a button beside the seat to let the boom/bucket down if it quits running ?? I know our Case skid loaders do.

I've had my zero turn 11 years now. I have yet to change a belt. They still look good. As far as valve adjustments, takes 45 minutes for me to do a valve adjustment on my zero turns Kawasaki every 350 engine hours, certainly not a big deal in my book. (could do it in half that time if I didn't...

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We only do group rides in the rain, shortly after a rain or in the snow. Otherwise my wife and I go by ourselves. Not into eating dust all day.

Some Polaris models have engine braking, some don't. I know my 2016 RZR 900s does have engine braking all the way to a stop. No need to keep throttle applied to keep the clutch's engaged

Never had that issue with needing to push hard on the brake peddle to get them to stop either. Brakes are strong on my SxS.

Can Am has been a subsidiary of Bombardier since the early 1970's https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Can-Am_motorcycles#:~:text=Can-Am%20is%20a%20Canadian%20subsidiary%20of%20Bombardier%20Recreational,as%20well%20as%20the%20Can-Am%20Spyder%20three-wheeled%20motorcycle.

I have 1 zero turn with EFI (Vanguard 37HP) and 1 carbureted (Kawasaki 35HP.) The EFI starts much easier after setting long periods. When started regularly not much difference between the 2 far as starting. I was hoping to see lower fuel consumption with the EFI, but it uses the same amount of...

Strange, I have owned my Korean tractor (Kioti DK 35) for 23 years and I have yet to have a single problem with parts or inferior build quality like you say. Never been back to the dealer. I've run my dads Kubota l3000 and l 4600 many times, if they are better built machines, you would have to...

I use Wolfs Head lithium grease for everything I own including the zero turns. GREASES

Never knew they made that model. To big and heavy for a 2620 IMO

I don't think they ever made a 2395. A 65, 75, 85 yes.

I've had my Kioti DK 23 years. Working like new and plan to own it for many many more years

You need to get into the 2 ton China minis to get the digging depth /power area of my tractor mounted backhoe. I paid $5200 for my backhoe with subframe and 18" bucket 20 years ago, can mount it in minutes when ever I need it. I've always been pleased with my backhoe power/dig...

Most modern UTV's do have shoulder belts far as I know. My UTV has 4 point harnesses and we always use them.

The problem I have with fluid film here is rabbits. Yes rabbits Last time I sprayed fluid film under our vehicles rabbits would chew everything under the car/truck.

My garden tractor (Wheel Horse C-101) rear tires are 33" wide (outside to outside) My zero turn rear tires are 60" wide with its weight way down low. Way more stabile on side hills.

I have a garden tractor and zero turn mower with bar tires. My garden tractor is no better mowing on hills than my zero turn. And the zero turn is a lot less tippy (not nearly as top heavy)

Way to thick for a pump up garden sprayer. I use compressed air and an undercoat/oil sprayer

I thought loaders where installed by the dealer

I remember some here saying they waited much longer than that. I remember they were continuing to take orders and $ when they had no intention of filling those orders.

Have you ever shined a light through the radiator fins to see if you are actually getting them clean ??? Fan belt tight ? I'm with the dealer, more likely not getting the radiator fins cleaned out than a thermostat issue IMO.

I've had windshield washer fluid in my tires (no tubes) for 23 years now. Works fine, no rust.

Personally I would go with an NS. The NX line had to many issues IMO.

Personally, I would go with the more aggressive tire. The standard turf tires that came on my zero turns were useless crap. I run Carlisle AT 101 tires on my zero turns. Night and day difference from the crap stock turf tires that came on them. 600648

Challenge it all you want. We mow at full stick/speed on at least half to 3/4 of our 8 acre lawn, the rest has rough area's or stuff to mow around we can't run full speed.

I use flap discs to sharpen all my blades. Finish mowers blades, brush mower.

Some Polaris models have engine braking, some don't. My RZR 900s does have engine braking all the way down to a stop, no need to feather the throttle to keep the clutch's engaged

I mow an 8 acre lawn. For years I mowed it with my 35 hp compact tractor with an 84" rear mount finish mower. 10 or 11 years ago I bought a 35 hp, 72" commercial zero turn. Cut an hour from my mowing time. Still amazes me how fast it will mow.

How does a riding mower ride better than a zero turn ??? Certainly hasn't been my experience.

The DK 50 is synchronized shuttle (mechanical shuttle, not a power reverser) Far as I know it doesn't have those.

So do we. Credit card is paid off every month.

If that were true I would have a Ferris 3200. In 2020 I bought a Snapper Pro s200 xt. (nearly identical to a Ferris 3200, but solid frame, no suspension) The Snapper Pro s200xt with 72" deck, 37hp Vanguard, EFI with oil guard was $10,200 before tax. The price I received for a Ferris 3200, 37 hp...

Do yourself a favor and get a set. I always have Torx bits and SAE/metric hex bits for my 3/8 racket. Torx bits and SAE and metric hex bits for my 1/4" impact driver

I still get my monthly Dirt Wheels and UTV Action magazines.

Strange, just a few short years ago Neil and several members here were telling us repeatedly how Kubota and John Deere had 80% of the compact tractor market and these other company's were fighting for what's left. Now he is saying its 65-75% just a few short years later. Sounds to me like these...

Our homeowners will only cover a lawn mower or tractor up to $5000. I have the tractor, attachments and zero turn mowers under an Inland marine policy.

You can get aftermarket a low profile suspension seat base from Amazon or Ebay for around $180. They do help, I added one to my tractor seat

Yes they did over 60 years ago. If you have a tractor from that era it could be an issue. But the original posters tractors was made from 2000-2007

Thats what I thought. The problem of pushing a tractor through the PTO driveline was pretty much solved on most all tractors made for the past 60+ years.

Haven't even transmission driven PTO's had internal over run clutch's to solve that problem since the 1950's or 60's. Far as I know. My previous tractor (1978 John Deere 850) had a transmission driven PTO. Had an internal over run clutch. Pto mowers pushing the tractor through the drive line...

Option 2. Take off easy then throttle up. No reason to slip the clutch

I disagree with some here. I've done a huge amount of work with my tractor mounted backhoe over the past couple decades. Available within minutes anytime I need to use it. Takes me approximately 10 minutes or so to install it, a 5 minutes to remove it. I have never once wished I had a mini ex to...

Well it states, warranty void any tractor sold at auction. You bought yours at auction.

Bought a 2022 Hyundai Kona

Lots of trees or things to mow around are where a zero turn excels. I mow 8 acres with probably 100 trees. My zero turn will out mow my compact tractor with an 84" deck by an hour +

Makes no difference. Did you read my last post ?? (post #39) Why do you need to bar around an implement to hook it up ??? You have extendable lower link arms.

Thats my point, with the 3 point control, generally 1 of the lift arms have a hand crank or turn buckle and with extendable lower link arms. Why do you need to man handle attachments to align Cat 1 Cat 2 makes no difference

What difference does that make ???

My pole barn has a dirt floor, roto tiller, sickle bar mower, rear finish mower, 3 point snowblower, fertilizer spreader, brush mower, post hole digger stay in the barn on a dirt floor. My box blade, rear blade, 3 point rake, and 3 point 2 bottom plow all set outside on the ground. No concrete...

Why would you need a digging bar. I never muscle anything around with extendable link arms I don't even keep a digging bar in my tractor shed. I back in and hook up.

My 2001 DK 35 has a cable driven tach. I did replace a broken tach cable a decade of so ago.

They make a huge difference on cat 1 implements

Pay no attention to him. That same person pushes EV's and Tesla non stop.

I had a Yanmar built John Deere (JD 850) prior to my current Kioti DK. It was a solid, reliable tractor, but my Kioti DK has been every bit as solid and reliable for me the past 23 years.

Really, one of the many reasons I passed on the JD 790 was the wimpy looking front axle, uncomfortable seating position and lack of features compared to others in its class/price point. Went with a Kioti DK 35 in 2001. 23 years and 2500+ hours its been great I get my fuel and oil filters at the...

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Yes, sure looks like a chain tensioner

My opinion. The top hole is the fill plug and vent. The lower hole is the oil level plug. If no drain plug on the very bottom you may need to suck the oil out.

??? Why would it with everyone waiting to fill up on the same side.

Reading on lawnsite.com over the years I'm not sure that's true. You are comparing a residential grade mower/transmissions to a commercial grade mower. The commercial Hydro gear 4400-5400 seem to be holding up just as well as the pump/wheel motors from what I have seen posted.

A picture would help. Do you mowers have a pivot link where the top link mounts ??

If that's true can't they simply not reply ????

We wouldn't get a single blueberry without netting. Birds will take them all.

The recent prices shock me when I want to buy a sandwich, let alone a tire

Every tractor I have owned had grease fittings at the front axle pivot and they were only 26 HP and 35 HP. Even my Wheel Horse garden tractor has grease fitting on the front axle pivot.

Something looks wrong IMO Looks to me like something (Bucket maybe) is hitting the boom arm, busting it out.

Do to limited ceiling height I use Quick Jacks. Works well on the cars, but not high enough to lift my truck tires off the ground. https://www.quickjack.com/car-lifts/7000tl/

The axle mount/pivot grease fittings should be on the mounting caps

Locally, Rotella and Mobil 1 oil at TSC, Advanced auto and AutoZone is always priced a good bit higher than Walmart

My tractor is only 35HP. I have all my SSQA attachments set up so they fit right/tight. I would damage the machine or the loader before I could knock attachment off. Once I lock it down they are not coming off. With the hydraulic cylinder on my SSQA I can lock/unlock without leaving the seat. A...

Probably would. To costly to switch though because all my attachments would need to be converted. Even at work, to switch to a different system now all 7 skid loaders and buckets would need converted along with a dozen + attachments

The hose got torn off when the attachment came off

Bounce or no bounce that attachment shouldn't have come off unless it wasn't latched down right or fitting to loose.

Can't say I ever had that issue. My gear drive runs my tiller just fine.

I saw no operator error. Something on the QA was wrong, QA adjustment or the attachment wasn't fitting properly. I've run skid loader for decades. Attachments don't just come off like that unless something is fitting/latching to loose, bent or wrong

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My Hustler Super Z, 72" weighs 1600lbs. (the mower in my earlier picture) The stock turfs sucked on our hills. The bar tires made a massive difference My other Z turn is a Snapper Pro s200xt 72" . Weighs 1450lbs. I replaced the stock turf tires with Carlisle at 101's almost immediately after I...

They can tear the grass up a little if your not careful. Not enough to concern me. Our grass seems to grow right back Sure beats not being able to mow our hill or sliding off it out of control like I used to deal every time I mowed using the stock crappy turf tires

If it were mine, I would switch to gear oil and make sure the vent is open. If that didn't solve the leak, decide what to do from there.

I had 1800 hours on my previous compact tractor, and 2500 hours on my current 35 hp tractor. Dyed Off road fuel is all I have ever put in them. No red anywhere in or around the tail pipe

I've worked on or around off road diesels for several decades.(road pavers, chippers, skid loaders, front loaders, rock trucks, tractors, excavators, Etc. Etc.) They all run off road fuel. I have NEVER seen a red tail pipe from off road fuel

Current diesel fuel prices here. (Western, Pa.) On road fuel $4.59 Off road fuel $3.90

I had the same issues with my zero turns on hills with the stock turf tires I put Carlisle AT 101 bar tires on my zero turns and those issues went away 680985

I have a 60" bucket with tooth bar for hard digging and a 72" flat bucket for everything else

I have always had open stations. If I where to buy another tractor it would be a cab model

Top speed in 1rst gear on my tractor is a maximum of 1 mph at full throttle. I run a 6' King Kutter II tiller on my 35HP gear drive and tills great

My previous tractor was a John Deere 850. My dad has a Kubota L3000 and an L4600 HST that I have used multiple times. Are any of those better made or more reliable than my Kioti DK 35 ? You would have to show me where, I'm not seeing it. I've owned my Kioti DK 35 for 23 years and 2500 hours, its...

70 cents/gallon difference in price here

I've owned 2 compact tractors over the years and neither ever had a seat switch on them

I've used both methods, start fluid or ratchet straps multiple times in the past to bead up tires

I guess if adding a transfer case (possibly the tail shaft assembly on the transmission to fit the transfer case), adding/altering the drive shafts, replacing the front axle, steering and suspension is considered easy

Like I said I buy a car for long term (decades) Have the ev pushers here owned the same ev for decades. If not their opinion to my concern is mute

See if I got this straight. When I by a car I generally keep them for decades. When I search battery life in an ev car I often see 10-15 years or 12-15 years etc. But since I don't own a ev and I have no plans on purchasing one because I'm concerned I could very possibly be footing a huge...

Tooth bars help a lot digging compacted soil IMO, but they will still stop dead on big rocks

1991 Ford F-250 XLT Lariat 4x4 (190,000 miles) Was my daily driver for decades, now only used when I need to haul something or pull my 10,000lb trailer 794544

Gas here is $3.70/gal On road Diesel $4.60

Bye

When did I say they had dry clutch's on hydraulic shuttle tractors?? Did you read 5030's quote ?? "Kubota has not installed a dry clutch in a bellhousing in years now, They understand the principle quite well now and negate a dry clutch 100%" That is false, Kubota has many models that still...

The point I'm trying to make is Kubota has manual and shuttle transmissions models with dry clutch and hydraulic shuttle with wet clutch just like most other manufacturers offer. You want a wet clutch where you can forward/reverse without clutching generally you have to purchase a hydraulic...

They are not. I think they were made by Branson or TYM maybe

Thats the hydrostat . We are talking about the gear models here

Yes they do and always have had models with dry clutch The L series DT use dry clutch https://www.kubotausa.com/docs/default-source/spec-sheets/l02_specs.pdf?sfvrsn=4336c492_1 Also dry clutch in the grand L shuttle...

And my Dewalt 20v with similar torque ratings to your Thor was under $300 delivered, I can throw it in my truck and take it with me.

I bought a 20v Dewalt DCF900P1 black Friday sale. 1030 ft/lbs fastening torque 1400 ft/lbs loosening torque. A little heavy but strong

Gee I sure wish I would have had this information 23 years ago when I bought my Kioti DK that has been stone reliable the past 23 years/2500 hours and still working like new. (Number of times the times the tractor has been back to the dealer = 0)

Depends more on the model than manufacturer. Most mfg. offer shuttle shift on some models and hydraulic shuttle on others depending on the model

Hydraulic shuttle no need to clutch. Manual shuttle or most synchronized shuttles you do need to clutch to forward/reverse

I added a powered hydraulic cylinder to the SSQA on my tractor latches so I don't need to get out of the seat to change attachments. Once locked down they are not coming off..

The Euro quick hitch are nice and for heavy equipment the way to go. But for compact tractors and skid loaders the SSQA works just fine. I put 500+ hours a year on a skid loader every year for decades and have never twisted a SSQA and switch attachments multiple times a day. I've had a SSQA on...

Thats all I have on my SSQA. A simple single cylinder in the middle and it works just fine. Global may be stronger for bigger heavier equipment, but for my 35 HP tractor and the skid loaders at work I get by just fine with SSQA

A quick search shows 12-15 years moderate climate. Less for extreme climate https://www.edmunds.com/electric-car/articles/how-long-do-electric-car-batteries-last.html...

What about years. How many years do EV batteries last ???

I'm still baffled how a radiator could ROT that fast. Something caused it.

Wow. Keep the photos and what you find coming

Power reverser type transmissions don't require the clutch to forward/reverse Shuttle shifts do require the clutch to forward/reverse or to shift gears. I have an 8 forward 8 reverse synchronized shuttle, the clutch is required to forward/reverse

Must be regional, because I've seen no relief here. Our expenses are still way up from a few years ago.

There is no steering gear box. You have hydrostatic power steering, its all fluid controlled so you steering wheel will move around and be in different positions

Still sounds like a glow plug issue. Have you tested for power at the glow plugs ?

I have R-4's and run 40 PSI front and 15 PSI rear with liquid ballast

Here's where I have a problem with battery tractors.(or cars, I tend to keep them for decades also)) Lets say you average 100 hours per year for 15 years. The tractor is in excellent shape but the battery pack is bad from age. Now what, throw the thing away because the battery cost is as high as...

Miles. What about years of battery life ?? When I do a search of ev battery life I'm seeing 10-15 years or 15-20 years. All our vehicles and tractors are older than that. What happens in 15 years and the battery is junk and replacement cost is equal to or more than the value of the vehicle...

I had a JD 850 years ago and it was a solid machine. I looked at a JD 790 when I was tractor shopping in 2001, I didn't like anything about it. Seating position was awful, the ROPS didn't fold and the front axle looked like a tooth pick compared to other machines in its class or price range. My...

I've owned a Kioti DK for 23 years and its been great. But at the price quoted for the Yanmar YM342 I would be leaning very heavily that way IMO.

I have a King Kutter Pro series rear blade. Just like the OP pictured It is curved, They a not a flat face blade

I know we were doing better financially a few ago than we are now. Fact.. Inflation has FAR exceeded my slight pay increase

I put an enclosed cab, windshield wipers and heater on my RZR 900s so I can ride year round and be warm and dry. 826983

I've had a 7' Pro series blade for years and like it. I have top and tilt on my tractor 3 point so I've never needed to use the blades tilt or side shift , so I can't comment how those work. Stick with the King Kutter Pro series back blade, their standard duty blades are junk.

I've worked outside the past 3 decades. The one thing I wish my tractor had is a cab.

Thought most of their Zero turn models used Kawasaki engines. The same engines that are available to most all the other zero turn brands

And a barn to house them, and 6 acres of fencing, a food for the winter months. Sounds easier/cheaper to me !!

Years ago I bought a HF Pittsburg HD 4 ton jack to replace the POS Sears jack I had. Been the best jack I ever owned so far. I liked it so much compared to my previous jacks I recently bought a HF Daytona 3 ton low profile, long reach jack. I really like it so far, hope it holds up over time...

And it was the 2005-2008 model years.

The brakes do stop the tractor. But you do need to disengage it from being in gear with the clutch or the shuttle lever neutral just like nearly all gear drive machines for the past 100+ years

Is this a power shuttle ? To stop you would need to put the shuttle lever in neutral and/or step on the clutch to stop/brake

I went with winter blend windshield washer fluid, 75% full. No tube. Been in there with 0 issues for 22 years

Like said above. Kioti uses metric bolts, they are not colored to grades. I have owned my Kioti 22 years, never had an issue with broken or loose bolts

Our electric company increased its prices 45% last June, and our water increased 25% last June. We just got another notice from the water company that there is going to be another huge increase beginning in January. The economy SUCKS.

And here is ours https://www.bing.com/maps?&mepi=34~GasStation~Pole~Carousel_Large_Map_Link&ty=17&q=gas%20prices%20near%20clarion%20pa&cacheid=0d62fb1f-32a4-4283-b489-81a93e3f570b&poicount=14&v=2&sV=1

Slice it however you want. Our gas, water, propane, groceries, electric, and other expenses have risen that much the past 2-3 years yet our usage rate has remained the same Sure as hell not seeing only a 5% increase anywhere around this area

What are you talking about. The price increases I listed are what our expenses have gone up the last couple years. Not someone else's skewed math. Our personal household expense increases

87 octane is $3.76 here

Inflation is up only 5% ??? I don't know where you live but our cost of living has gone WAY up over the past 3 years Gasoline up 40% Groceries up 25% -30% Water up 25% Electric went up 45% Propane heating up 50% Ext. Ect. our cost of living has skyrocketed

I run a 6' King Kutter brush mower on my DK 35 with no problem

We bought our 2016 RZR 900s in December of 2016. Currently has 11,500 miles on it

Piano hinge at the bottom. I paid $498 for that windshield in 2016. No idea what they cost today It had a manual windshield wiper originally, I added an SUV rear wiper motor to make it a powered wiper. Here's an older picture when the thing was newer and cleaner 495818

Ryfab folding glass windshield. You can open the vent on the bottom for more airflow or fold the whole windshield down

I bought a 1978 Wheel Horse garden tractor used in 1986. Never an issue with the belt drive on it. (In the 37 years I've owned it I think I changed the belt once a decade or 2 ago due to dry rotting) 10 years with zero issues on my belt driven Hustler Super Z zero turn. Belt looks like new to me.

1 tractor (Kioti DK 35) Does everything I need, Don't need any more 1 Wheel Horse garden tractor 2 zero turn mowers (Hustler Super z and Snapper Pro s200xt)

I think Kioti should discontinue the NX series I believe I read about more problems on the NX series that all the other models combined

My 32 year old Ford f-250 has all the bells and whistles I would ever need or want

I thought Stihl bought the rights to Simplicity

$9,800 for a backhoe on a little 17 HP JD 650 in 1998 ?? Good grief. I paid $5,200 for an 8 1/2' digging depth, 11' reach w/subframe and 18" bucket backhoe for my 35 HP tractor in 2003. I've done lots of work around here with it the past 20 years and its still working great. Available within...

I have Hydro Gear pumps and Parker wheel motors on my Hustler Super Z and my manual calls for 20w-50 motor oil.

My wife and I ride our UTV (side by side) year round and often. I sometimes snow plow with it instead of the tractor because my side by side has enclosed cab and heater. My tractor doesn't. I'm getting older and like the heat when plowing snow.

I spent a lot of time smoothing our yard with the tractor/tiller/box blade, lawn roller, Etc. I mow much of my yard at full speed. Full speed on our Snapper Pro is 10 MPH. Full speed on our Hustler Super Z is 14 MPH. (both have 72" decks)

From what I have seen, the commercial model zero turns have ROPS. Most residential models do not.

I did that once to a new battery in my truck. Completely discharged the battery (totally dead). Jump started the truck. Ended up being the longest lasting battery I ever had. Got 13 years from that battery.

My truck has been paid for since 1996. In 1996 I bought a used 1991 Ford F-250 for $4,000 I'm still driving that truck

Regular here $3.96 Diesel $4.80

And I do my neighbor across the streets driveway for free because she's 90 and her son and husband passed away. What does that have to do with a snow plowing contractors price to plow a mile of drive.

We generally get 4" to 12" snows like the OP. Often wet and heavy. I run chains on all 4 tires and don't have that issue, and I'm running a 9' loader mounted plow on a 35 HP tractor

Nobody anywhere is plowing 1 mile of road for $100

Changing to bar tires on my zero turn solved the problem I was having mowing our hill. Does my Wheel Horse garden tractor with ag type tires work better on that same hill? In my opinion = No. I think my zero turn with bar tires works better mowing on a hills than my garden tractor.

I did the same. My zero turns were useless on hills. I replaced the rear turf tires with Carlise AT101 bar tires. Made a world of difference, I can now mow the hill behind the house no problem at all, that I struggled to mow or couldn't mow parts of it at all with the stock turf tires.

22 years and my Korean tractor has never been back to the dealer. Still working like new.

Thats what I did. Found a used 9' Western truck plow and adapted it to my tractor. I'd estimate I have around $500 in it total.

Then why comment ???

5 gallon of gas per week to mow 2-3 acres? I burn around 5 gallon of gas per mow with my gas zero turn, but I'm mowing 8 acres.