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    Snowblower  How to choose: snowblower for 24 hp CUT

    I've read many threads and have garnered quite a bit of information on a snowblower for my 1989 24 hp John Deere 855. Here's my situation: 1/4 mile gravel driveway. Garage doors at the end. First question: will a snowblower significantly damage the the driveway surface and/or displace a lot...
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    Snowblower for '89 JD 855

    Does anyone know what snowblower(s) will fit my '89 855 and where I might be able to find one? I'de like to get a 6 footer but my local dealer says the only thing that will work is a used one and didn't know where to look. I take that as there is nothing new from John Deere: does that mean...
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    Dirt/Gravel Driveway Major Maintenance

    I've got a driveway that is about a quater mile long. It goes up a gradual slope for about 900 feet (pretty much 90 degrees to the contour, e.g., very little left/right grade, a miniscule amount of grade), then makes a 90 degree turn up to the house for the other ~300 feet. There is a shallow...
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    Pulling shrubs/small trees

    I'm looking for some clever ideas: how do you guys best pull unwanted shrubs and/or small trees? I've tried the tractor and chain and the chain never fails to slip off and over the darn things, no matter how tight I get it ... thanks!
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    Removing ~50 Hardwood Stumps

    I've perused several stump removing threads here and have come to some concensus, but I wanted to check and get any last recommendations. I have at least 50 stumps to pull, most of which are hardwoods (mostly oak/maple), of varying diameter from 6" to 24". Most are at least 12". They are all...
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    Garage concrete slab sweating

    I've got a problem that I am hoping to get some advice on. My garage's (detached 2-bay with workshop in the back) concrete slab is doing some serious sweating (i.e., condensation or what not), enough to create small puddles in certain places. Can you recommend a course of action? I was...
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    Dave's Wood Shelter

    Dave\'s Wood Shelter I am about to undertake my first major project at our new farm: a wood shelter. Attached is a picture of the site I selected just outside our backdoor, along with 2 1/2 cords of wood waiting for a home behind the site. The site is between two trees; the inside dimension...
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    1989 John Deere 855

    Hi. This is my very first post, as I am just getting into a large plot of land and this will be my first tractor purchase. So, forgive my ignorance if it shows. I hope to improve my knowledge as time goes, hopefully with some of your help! In any event, I have an opportunity on a 1989 JD...
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