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    650G Dozer how many hours are too many?

    I am looking a 650G Series IV dozer for sale local to me and it has 15,000 hours. It is a very clean looking machine and the only thing that I have found to be concerned about is the high hours. So does this old girl still have a good bit of life left for farm use or is it close to the end of...
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    1998 F-800 weight

    Does any body know what a 1998 Ford 4x4 F-800 8.3 cummins diesel with an 11ft dump body would weigh empty? I'm trying to figure out how much weight the 4x4 adds over a regular 2wd medium duty diesel truck.
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    B2650 rear tires, tube or tubless?

    Are the rear tires on a B2650 tubeless from the factory? I have a leaking valve stem and I was curious whether I just needed to pick up a valve stem or a whole tube.
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    Late 70s 410 Backhoe Removal

    I am going to look at a late 70s early 80s era 410 TLB tomorrow. I was curious as to how the backhoe is attached to the main tractor. I had an old allis chalmers I-600 and the backhoe removal process was similar to that of a modern compact TLB. You just removed two bolts from the top and then...
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    Gooseneck Tongue Recommendations

    I'm working on building a 14k 20 foot carhauler style trailer. The trailer has a 6 inch c channel frame. Initial I was planning on using 8" x 11.5 lb c channel to build the tongue. Is this sufficient? If not what material would yall reccomend to use? My other options for are 8"x 10lb or 8"x...
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    Where to start with air bags?

    I have a 2001 Ford F250 CCLB with a 7.3 6 speed that squats too much for my liking. With a full load on my dump trailer this truck will squat around 6 or so inches where as my previous 99 f250 would only squat about 2-3 inches. It is my understanding that airbags are the easiest solution to my...
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    Gone bargain hunting

    We found a used 7x14 Bri-mar dump trailer on craigslist for $4000. It's been inside a garage for the past 8 years, only used once a year for firewood. So after a short 2 and a half hour drive later it was ours. It will be replacing our old 1973 f750 that's not so reliable... How do you all think...
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    Tire chain recommendations?

    what do all you experts of TBN recommend as a good set of tire chains. I need a set for my 2wd '84 f-150. I was thinking tire chains instead of studs because my 2-mile long access road to the main state route usually has has packed ice from mid December through late February, plus I could use...
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    yanmar diesel help

    I found a yanmar diesel that is a 18hp 3TNA68, but it is the same block as the 3TNA72 (455 diesel tractor motor), so i was wondering how you would crank up the juice to bring the engine into spec of 22hp. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
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    fuel problems after a headgasket change

    I changed the head gasket last night in my 445 which has a 22hp EFI Kawasaki motor in it, but now only way i can get it to run is by using starting fluid :confused3: , so does anyone have ideas? any help would be greatly appreciated
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    problems after a headgasket change

    sorry guys, wrong section
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    445 head gasket help

    can any of you fellow TBNers describe the process in changing head gaskets? I have average mechanical skills, but I'm not afraid to work with my hands and i can usually can figure things out. But I just really hate to tear my "baby's" motor apart without being clear on what needs to be done. My...
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    455 help

    The local jd dealer has a 455 with 48" deck for $1200, but it has 1800 hours, They are also supposed to be getting a 455 with loader and 54" deck. So my question is, do i buy the one on the lot for $1200, or do i bite the bullet and wait for the 455 with a loader and 54" deck (Which may or may...
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    help with a lx 172

    i recently purchased a lx 172 for $100. I knew it needed work. So i need your guys help. The previous owner had fooled with the wiring and screwed it up. the only way I can get it to turn over is cross the hot from the battery to a little tab (Were a wire should hook into, but like i said he...
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    1023e

    My local dealer is advertising 1023e's for $9995. This includes a mmm. im curious about yall's opinions on this price. This is comeing from bridgeport equipment in New Martinsville, WV
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    Backhoes which is better

    I'm curious as to which is a better backhoe. The 46 on a 2x20 or the 260 on a 1026r.
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    Bx 25 backhoe

    How much work can a bx 25 backhoe really do? Vs. Say a B2320 with a backhoe?
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    Bx 25 vs. B 2320 with loader and backhoe

    Just like it says what's your guys opinions? Both would also have 60" mmm. The bx has a better price, but would it be worth it to step up to the b? I won't be in the woods or doing any land clearing.
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    P tires to LT tires on an 07 ford expedition el?

    So I'm wonder if you can go from passenger tires to light truck tires using the same rims? Or would it be like trying to put R1 s on R4 rims? Haha
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    Learned something new today

    I learned today that there is a John Deere 415. I always thought there was just the 425, 445, and 455 in the series. But apparently there is also a 415. I looked it up and it has a 15hp yanmar diesel in it. Does anyone know anything about these?
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    Oil & Fuel  Diesel additives

    Should I being using a diesel additives in My bx xx00 series tractor since all there is anymore is ultra low sulfur diesel?
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    X700 series

    So I have wondered this for a while, what is everyone opinion on 2 wheel steer tractors vs AWS tractors? Here in WV it is hard to find a flat spot, so the majority of our mowing is on hills. We have always had just standard 2 wheel steer tractors in the size range of x 700 series tractors (like...
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    F-700

    Do you need a CDL to drive a 73 f-700 with air brakes? The truck weighs around 14,000 lbs empty
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    To sandblast or not?

    I'm currently in the process of repainting the 60" mowing deck on my Jd 445. The mmm is in great condition, but is starting to show rust in areas where the paint has flaked off or been worn off. So I have the chance to get it sandblasted ( yes buy a professional) but I'm wondering if that would...
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    3-Point Hitch  confused about a bx 1500

    so im confused about whether a bx 1500 has a catogory 0 hitch or a cat 1 hitch, what are the differences between them? im looking into buying a rear blade for the tractor for snow removal so i want a blade that fits right and will raise high enough, so any suggestions?
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    1988 wheel horse 520 hc power lose

    My 1988 wheel horse 520 hc with a 60" mmm has at least 1200 hours on it (not 100% sure) recently it has lost power, it stalls out going up hills (hst transmission) an it burns oil kinda of bad ( have to add a quart of oil about every 10 hours) is there anything I can do to help this 20 horse...
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    Bx 1500 rear blade

    I Need some help figuring out what kind of rear blade I need for my bx 1500. I would like to get a 60" blade, but I need to be able to raise it high enough, I was wondering of the standard 60" blade at tractor supply will work. The blade will be mainly used for snow removal
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    Jd 445

    Should I be concerned about a small engine oil leak on my Jd 445 with 1400 hours?
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