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My boy Buck was a handful when he was a pup. I bit my tongue a bunch of times because I know it was not his fault. I was not home during the day, and I was not going to lock him up in a crate. He had two sisters a GSD and a beagle to watch over him, but pretty sure all they did was shake their...

Another action shot I did today. I wonder if it's ever going to stop snowing.

I found this site that makes wheel setups for plows and snowblowers. I think they would work fine for folks that have blacktop or concrete driveways. Problem with wheels, they don't have enough surface area to support a heavy snowblower on softer ground. I think the skids are the way to go for...

Here is another, but this guy was not moving only his hairdo.

Fighting Jays Still trying to figure this action stuff out. I'm never happy, but thought it was a cool shot although not technically perfect.

South of Buffalo, NY is getting wacked pretty good. Hang on little one.

I didn't nail the focus, but I was not expecting it either.

Getting that fifth toe into your sock in the morning becomes an issue.

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I would think that towing a machine at a speed faster than it was designed to go could cause some issues. Dave

Frosty morning

She stopped there, and it was perfect.

Shasta, back to the killing fields...

I live in a very deer dense area of NY. I have tried many things, some were good others not so much. I have a couple of friends coming out this year to hunt the property as well. I thought why not give it a try...

Matriarch

Went for a walk and all I got was Big Ugly.

The deer that make it through the hail of bullets and arrows will have to face these tasty tadpoles.

I missed the northern lights but got a Blue Jay against some brilliant autumn foliage.

I have two tractors for my 13-acre property in NY. One is a John Deere 4320 which gets very little use, and one is a Kubota BX 2680. Had I purchased a loader with the Kubota the JD would get even less use. I think the BX would be a perfect size for you IMHO. What it can do over the little JD...

I have this old tool. I get alot of use out of it as well. Stanley model 25.

Had one in Arcade, NY. Not sure if there were any more in the area, but that was the one dad always went to. He bought me a 12-speed bike form that store. It was all chrome and had a dark blue seat. All my friends had 10-speeds, so I felt pretty special.

This thing is older than me. Mom kept it in the top kitchen drawer. It looks like Ulund Co. Nov 7-33 DE IN U.S. not sure on the company. I can't count the number of 8 pack bottled Pepsi I opened with it in my youth. Just opened a Sam Adam's. Cheers to tools that last generations.

Bird art. That one had to sting a bit.

It got down to 40 here the other morning. I live approximately 30 miles south of Buffalo.

I just use it as table salt. It give it a nice taste for everyday use.

I have a BX 2680 and it's a fantastic tractor. I have been a Deere guy all my life, but the BX and its implements were better built over the JD in my onion. Aside from a few things, I have been very happy with it. Watch out for front tires losing air, it's a thing. I used some Tireject and have...

Don't get too comfortable.

Chickadee in the evening light.

Chadwick getting in the Halloween spirit.

Damit Jim, I'm a photographer not an Ornithologist. My guess is a male house finch. Purple finches are so close I can't be sure.

Just what are you looking at? I have had one hell of a day. It's windy, cold, my feathers are falling out, not to mention the guy in charge of the feeder is not taking care of things to my liking...

Watch your water pump when it's running. If the belt is wondering, it's not your gasket.

It was a pain in the ass but it's doable. The hardest part was the two bolts under the radiator. They have nuts imbedded into the plastic of the radiator. They just spun within the plastic, so I could not get the bolts out. My bolts just turned and turned. Had to cut them off. You may get lucky.

700cc single. She will do, I'm guessing, around 45 with the bigger tires. No issues on power or ability.

I got the Mule Pro-MX about two years ago. So far she's been great. I use it for getting the mail, taking the trash out, gardening, getting wood, and let's not forget tailgating around the fire pit. She isn't camera shy either.

I put it in my BX front tires and it stopped the leaks.

I repurposed these old wheel weights. Dad bought them in 1969 for his JD 140, and then used them on his JD 316 in the picture. I sold the 316 but kept them for the Kubota I bought. They make a bunch of difference in the snow.

Wheel weights are good for plowing, snow blowing, pushing or pulling, but weight on the back of the tractor is better for loader work. A load in the bucket will use the front axle as a fulcrum and take weight off the rear of the tractor. Weights and loaded tires will counter this, but not as...

Did a little late-night walking around the yard.

Buck and the Duke. I did not have my camera with me this morning, but the phone did a pretty good job. Love the lighting. That boy watches me all day.

That looks nice, but won't fit on mine because I have a Kubota BX 80 series quick hitch.

Yes, I don't need anything to pull JD 9000 series out of a predicament. I want something I can carry in the Mule that won't break or be subject to sharp edges. I sometimes pull logs, and this time it was the Kubota BX. Also I see these things that look like rope with a loop on one end and a...

Had to pull the Kubota BX out of the mud I got into while mowing. The Mule did a good job, but my cheap rope was cut by the frame of the tractor. The 2nd try I used a strap with open hooks on the ends. I worked but I found open hooks and straps don't mate up so well. I was wondering what all of...

Yes we have a bunch and they are dumb. I used to have a Sharp-shinned hawk that would come to earth like Thor. All you would see is feathers...

Yes mourning dove.

Got this little fatty making his approach.

White breasted nuthatch with a prize. Sometimes I just can't love the color version.

The JD strongbox battery that came with the 4320 lasted 14 years. The battery that came with my F150 lasted 6 years. I never did anything to maintain them. Actually, I never give the batteries a second thought.

Right place at the right time.

This whole molting thing must be a drag. Hard to get a date when you look like Telly Savalas. " Who loves ya, baby?

I did not know it till yesterday when I took this picture. I had to find out what was wrong.

I told your mother to stop hanging around with that turkey. I said he was no good. LOL Blue Jays do molt. They typically undergo a molt every summer, during which they replace their feathers gradually. This process allows them to maintain their ability to fly and stay protected from the...

Pasture? LoL, thats my lawn.

The storm is a coming. Just a phone pic, but it turned out good.

"Handy as a shirt pocket" I'm keeping this in my memory banks. Lol

Hi everyone, I'm thinking I need something to lift heavy things up to my 4'x4' work bench. I really would have loved to get my generator up there to service it, but I just can't lift what I used to. I'm thinking of something like a lift table. It needs to be low and able to lift a few hundred...

I have some in the pods. I don't think the pods taste that good I have had death wish coffee in both the pods and grounds. The grounds have more flavor.

Must have missed that part. Thats what I get for reading with only one eye open and first cup of coffee. LOL

Same thing happened to my 4320, it would click but nothing more. Gave the started a couple of good taps with a hammer and she would fire up. Replaced the starter and problem went away. Dave

I have a Stihl cordless trimmer for around the yard. I love that thing, but don't love running out of string. I used the recommended Stihl line until this year when I tried some Makita string. The Makita seem much better to me.

Robin on the cherry tomato cage.

Even though the duck tube was not used this year, this female belted kingfisher loves to sit on it and look for snacks swimming below.

If you have clouds, you have a picture. Sometimes you will never get the red of the sun setting, so go for the blue.

Hole in the storm. Took this yesterday but did not see the dude to the right sitting in a chair.

I only have experience with the Kubota BX treadle peddle. All my John Deeres have the side by side peddles which I find far superior. That being said, I have found that if I keep my heal planted and just swing my toe under the forward peddle and pull up, it works pretty well. I never have to...

My dad bought a JD 140 H3 back in 1969. The wheel weights you see on my pic of the 316 are the ones he bought. Was in the process of selling that tractor when I wondered if those weights would fit my new Kubota BX 2680. Well, they fit like a glove. Nice to know I still have some of dad's tractor...

I think I may have pissed him off. LOL

14 years ago, we replaced all the kitchen appliances with Whirlpool. Gas range/oven no problems. Dishwasher I had to replace a valve. The refrigerator is still going strong. All of them are as basic as you can get. I do have an ice maker, but we never use ice so that don't get used. The Sears...

Came back from my walk, and there she was. The Death Dealer herself. She has delivered up to four varmints a day to the front porch for my inspection. She truly loves her work...

I think the OP was referring to the JD 4320 compact tractor. I have one and it is very stable. I think that it's about 4000lbs.

My Dad's 316 pulled one for many years.

I bought a used one a few years ago. It had some problems, but it was a beast. The hydro lever creeped, the power steering leaked, and the pivot on the front axle needed a bushing which I could not find. It would wonder all over. Finally sold it after a year and bought a Kubota BX2680.

Moe the head mechanic. Nothing I do is right...

Moe and Shasta my rescue cats.

Moe loves when we have a campfire.

Doe and her fawn.

Eastern Kingbird

Eastern painted turtle getting some sun by my pond.

Got him just before takeoff.

Another shot of the Green Heron.

Lol, that's not even close to my tractor. Can't get the shroud out without getting the radiator out first. Thank you for trying to help me.

I don't see how I could get my hands in the shroud to take out the bolts?

Gus my in-house Yoga instructor

Sounds to me like a new pup or new baby was introduced into his old family and he did not like that he was suddenly less important. Some people have a way of loving the new and putting the old to the side because it's not shiny anymore. Then the family decides that his behavior is too much, and...

One of my favorite shots of Zoe. Took it with whatever phone I had in 2018. RIP big girl. I will always miss you.

I went to town last week and on my way, I saw a guy getting his ZTM pulled out of low spot with a pickup. On my way back I saw the same guy getting the same mower pulled out of another area by a pickup. It appears that they get stuck much easier than tractors. That area was a church lawn and not...

It appears I had no timing cover leak. All the coolant was from the water pump which the bearing and seal gave out. It was a pain in the butt. Had to cut the bottom bolts off the radiator to get it out. Then remove the shroud, fan and pully. JD soaked me $317.00 for a new pump and I had to...

Well, the K-Seal did not work and here is why. It was not the gasket it was the pump itself. still missing two pieces.

It appears that they have round brass nuts with ridges moulded into the plastic on the bottom of the radiator. They broke free and it was time for the air body saw. 😡

I'm still trying to get the radiator off. those two bolts on the bottom with the rubber around them won't come off. I'm at a standstill.

The water pump in my 4320 JD Compact crapped out. It appears that I have to remove the radiator. I have everything removed but the two bolts under the radiator that have rubber on them. I just can't get them out. Am I doing something wrong? Dave

I too have this problem now with my 4320. The water pump is shot. I know I have to take the radiator off, but I am having trouble. Do the two bolts on the bottom of the radiator with the rubber foot have to come off? If so, how? They just keep turning and do not loosen up at all. Frustrated Dave

Got it here. https://www.abilenemachine.com/starter-12-volt-bosch-amre508922

My owner's manual only shows grease points for the three-point hitch. Are there any I'm missing for the front of the tractor? I know the newer ones have some for the axle trunnion. Dave

fits like a glove and really feels more powerful.

I don't know one way or the other. I'm sure you will get opinions either way. If we stop using a tractor to make our life easier, we are defeating the purpose of having one to begin with. Dave

Sitting on the back deck last night with the pups and this deer just ran by. The boys were not at all pleased.

This little one was running all over the back yard last night as mom was watching.

Success, I got it out. Had to cut a few zip ties to loosen the wiring harness enough to get the socket on.

RE540304: Starter Motor Kit Part Number: RE540304 This part fits your 4320 equipment $414.75 Insane price...

Your wiring harness is in this side of the starter. Mine is jammed behind it and it isn't moving.

Anyone have a snapshot from the service manual of the removal of the starter on a 4320 compact tractor? Should be easy but the second bolt is dicey. Thank Dave.

There is a wiring harness that is blocking it, and it does not want to move. Dave

I just came in to find your posts. I was fiddling with the starter on my 4320 and I can't figure out how to get at the second bolt. Looks like a job for JD unless some has done this before. Anway, while I was out there in the shop, I noticed some coolant on the floor under the tractor. Mine is...

It's called a link. Has nothing to do with facebook.

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l believe this is a juvenile American barn swallow. He stopped buy with 15 of his buddies to clean off the bugs on the back lawn.

Same exact thing happened to my Kubota BX. The radiator screens won't stop the small stuff.

I have a 2008 4320 and so far, no issues. I don't put may hours on it, so I hope it lasts without many problems. I did have to rap on the starter the other day to get her fired up. It appears from the dealer sticker you bought your tractor in Springville. My Dad used to do business with them...

I use a Stihl cordless weed wacker which is all I need. The problem I have is that dam chain link fence around the back of the house. Eats up string pretty quick. It doesn't matter how I approach it. I've tried straight on, at an angle, going forward, backing up. I have not tried the over the...

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This male tree swallow and I are becoming friends. He let me get so close I could not get a focus lock with my camera. I had to back away to get the photo.

Thank you.

I weed wacked and used the push mower for over an hour, then it started to rain down pretty heavy. Couple hours later the sun came out and the rest is history. Turned out to be a good day to mow.

Don't worry buddy, tomorrow is coming.

This red squirrel drives my one dog batshit crazy.

These are from 30 miles south of Buffalo, NY. I got up at 3am to see if I could see the northern lights from where I lived. It's very rare to see them here. I did not have any experience photographing them, but I was happy with the results. Just walked around the yard for an hour in 36-degree...

Female Cardinal Evening green.

Bluejay X2

I have no idea what FWIW means. I set up a two opposing wire system and did not like how it turned out, so I went this route.

I planted Jewel black raspberries. They fruit on last year's cane.

One you have them you won't need to buy them again. I believe they are easy to propagate.

My girlfriend is from Cleburne TX. I have seen your grass. Feel free to stop by and jump on the Kubota. I have only mowed it once so far because the ground was too soggy. Already sick of it. LOL

Just put up two 25" trellises for blackberries, and black raspberries. Still need to put in a 3rd wire. Any tips from the pro berry farmers?

Only seen one once here in NY.

I agree with WinterDeere. "DIY mods or hacks of a well-engineered system are rarely if ever an improvement" I don't own a trailer, so I have no experience with these hubs. That being said, here's a story. I used to run rotary presses where I worked many years ago. Being mechanically inclined...

Male Tree Swallow. I'm happy with this one. He's letting me get really close. Afterall it's our garden.

Yeah, if you watch me trying to get one in flight, you might think I'm having a seizure.

Bee on blueberry blossoms.

Male Tree Swallow. This is how nature builds a jet fighter.

Just another very wet Jay.

Red-breasted nuthatch is a small songbird. The adult has blue-grey upperparts with cinnamon underparts, a white throat and face with a black stripe through the eyes, a straight grey bill and a black crown. Its call, which has been likened to a tin trumpet, is high-pitched and nasal.

Hey, is that my suet on your face?

My mama told me there'll be days like this.

Bluejay, sweet rays of sun.

Another variation of the Comon Grackle. Lighting is everything. They are truly masters of reflections.

B&W bluejay because it needed to be that way.

Grackle for all occasions. I noticed he has muddy feet. You get these birds in a certain light; you realize how magnificent they really are.

Northern rough-winged swallow.

A little bit of Grackle in the morning.

Hairdo Bluejay, not ever going back to that salon.

Okay guys here's the update. My buddy came over yesterday to have a look. He's an electrician for a local municipality in a different town. He pulled the meter from the house and snapped in it's place a device called a "Super Beast". He turned it on and within seconds said it's not your house...

An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or uninterruptible power source is a type of continual power system that provides automated backup electric power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails. A UPS differs from a traditional auxiliary/emergency power system or standby...

So, the power in my home is fluctuating. The UPS says 114v and sometimes 139v and everything in between. The lights are constantly dimming then getting bright again. The UPS in the computer room just decided to shut itself off at random after running fine for a year. I swapped it out for...

Meanwhile back at the Cool Nature Photos thread.

Late evening Bluejay

Tracks, Lonely are the driven, Their hearts aflame, their spirits alive. They chase the horizon, relentless and unforgiving, Seeking solace in the echoes of their footsteps.

Purple Finch

Canada geese mates.

Titmouse with a sunflower seed.

Bluejay, large and in charge.

I have both a JD and a Kubota and both dealerships are within 15 minutes from me. I would recommend either of them to someone looking for a forever tractor. I have a Massy and Kioti dealer not that much farther. I'm sure that other tractor brands make good tractors as well, but I am familiar...

Took this a couple of years ago. Just coming out of the woods to my lower pond.

Snow is back. :(

Bluejay Damp and dreary

Let's take this time to reflect...

Up-Armored Knives And Coatings.

Just singing in the rain.

I love a rainy night

View from the northeast end of my pond.

Jays were all over today.

Juvenile Male Red-winged Blackbird

Red-bellied woodpecker.

House Finch

Purple Finch

My other boy Gus.

The Mrs. stopped by this morning for a photo opportunity.

The camera and lens both have internal stabilizers in them. You could get those pics handheld, but you would need a faster shutter speed. I get tired holding the camera, so I use a tripod.

Took this Bluejay yesterday. Love the pose and the wind on his feathers. Dave

Thanks, Canon EOS R5, Canon 100-400mm L Dave

Those Kubota BX's practically drive themselves. :LOL:

Bluejay on a dark day.

Cold rainy day. I could never seem to get a good Cardinal photo, now they are waiting for me to get up. LOL

I have, and with my 4320 which is on par with your MX. No difference that I can tell. Compaction is not a one off. It's not like OMG I have to start all over again.

Driving over tilled soil one time will not compact it very much. It's a non-issue. Never had any problems planting where the tire track was. Dave

When I mow a steeper hill, I only go straight up, and straight down. I never sidehill it gives me a little pucker. Thats God's way of saying, be careful stupid, your guardian angel called in today. I also have trails through the woods that I mow. Some mud, some ruts. I did get stuck temporarily...

Just curious, how do you plant your garden without getting footprints in the dirt?

No, I did not because I have a bigger tractor with one. The tractor is set up with hydraulics for the loader. When I got the plow it hooked right up. Dave https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/20190117_141530-jpg.856483/...

I guess that puts the kibosh to the ZTR crowd. I looked at the ZTR's and they just could not go where I needed to go. I even looked at the Cub's with all wheel steering, but they were still just 2WD. I was in the same mindset as you about getting a mower that would last. In my opinion anything...

I have one of those tiny Fisher Price chain saws by Sthil. I use it all the time. For your average homeowner with some land, they are great. I'm sure the Milwaukee are great as well. One problem as mentioned above, it leaks bar oil no matter how you sit it. Dave

I would recommend 48" tiller. Ran one on my Kubota BX. Never needed anything bigger. Remember Bigger is also Bigger $$$. Don't worry about covering the width of the tractor, who cares? Come planting time there's going to be tracks all over the place. Also, a thing to remember, those reverse...

I got me one of those cordless hedge trimmers on a pole for trimming around the pond. I have to admit I am very impressed with its abilities. I already had the batteries and chargers from the weed trimmer and baby chainsaw.