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  1. Hilltop Hillbilly

    Rotary cutters: Why does the cost vary so much between brands?

    Of all implements I've shopped for, I've never seen a wider range of prices for what is essentially the same thing than I have with rotary cutters. For such a simple tool with a decades old standard design, why does the cost vary so much? For example, I can get a Countryline (King Kutter) 6'...
  2. Hilltop Hillbilly

    Chipper  Wallenstein BX42 vs BXM42

    I'm looking to buy a PTO driven Chipper/Shredder, and I'm leaning towards the Wallenstein BXM42 due to positive reviews of the Wallenstein brand here, but I have one final sticking point that's giving me pause. I know the BX42 (Chipper only) is direct drive, but the BXM42 (Chipper/Shredder) is...
  3. Hilltop Hillbilly

    Oil & Fuel  Hydraulic Fluid MAT 3505 vs MAT 3525?

    I originally had my Case-IH D40 serviced at the Case dealer and he used the Case branded hydraulic fluid that met the CNH MAT 3525 spec. The other day I went down to my New Holland dealer (because he's closer) and picked up fluid that they said was good for my tractor, and I looked on the back...
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    Quick Hitches  YABB (Yet Another Ballast Box)

    Following some of the many good tips from this forum, I decided to go with a concrete filled ballast box for the 3PH, to help when the FEL is picking up big loads. My three requirements are: 1) I want to keep it as tight to the back of the tractor as possible for maneuvering around. 2) It...
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