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Anyone know if I could find something like this at a local store, maybe Tractor Supply? I'm looking for the hydro filter holder for an older Central Park brand wood splitter. There's fluid that leaks continuously from the top of the filter even after replacing the filter (thinking the seal on...

History: I went from a Bush Hog RDTH72 finish mower...then to a Frontier 72" rotary cutter....then to the First Choice 72" rear discharge finish mower (Made by Sicma, the Italian company). I had the dumb idea of getting a rotary cutter since I thought it would be better for the field. Bad...

Obviously this goofball doesn't know how to operate machinery or he would have been able to straighten himself out and got in the middle of the road before the tow truck tried to pull him backwards. Either that or the tow truck driver is clueless and should know better than to pull this loader...

Hi, I just picked up one of these in the 72" width the other day. I haven't had much time to look at it but when I glanced at the gear box, I didn't see what would appear to be a drain plug. I do see a sight glass on the side and I assume that's not supposed to be removed and it wouldn't be...

We have an older Central Park 8 ton wood splitter and I'm trying to find an owner's manual. Anyone know where to look online? The company doesn't exist anymore. I can't figure out who took over that brand and where to search for a manual.

I had a Bish Hog RDTH72 in the past and was happy with it except for a few things. It's a rear discharge but I wouldn't say it really discharged anything. The grass just sort of stayed under the deck and came out as I rolled along. It wasn't really thrown out at all. Taller grass clumped up...

I have a Frontier RC2072 rotary cutter (72") that's about 1 year old. If I were to sell it next spring and assuming it's in great shape other than the usual scratches from use and a slight bend in the side skirt, what do you think would be a fair price to ask? I'm looking to replace it with a...

Oh by the way, before I get to my question...the Frontier RC2072 we bought that had the bent blade pan from the dealer's fork lift (explained in another thread)...it sounds much, much better now and I would say normal, now that we've got it back. It sounded really loud before the bent pan was...

I got a new Frontier RC2072 rotary cutter from a JD dealer. Apparently at some point in it's life at the dealer or elsewhere before I bought it, someone used a fork lift to lift it from under the deck. The fork went between the deck and the blade pan (stump jumper) and bent the blade pan down...

I have a Bush Hog RDTH72 (72" rear discharge finish mower) in excellent condition (with the exception of one caster wheel with a slightly bent shaft, no big deal). If I remember right it was bought new in mid 2004. It's stored inside a garage always and is used every so often to mow off large...

We have an older 24 ton wood splitter that looks really close to this: Amazon.com: 24-Ton Log Splitter with 9 HP Honda Engine: Home Improvement The one we have is setup like that where it's on a small frame with wheels, it's horizontal (not sure if it can be tilted vertical) and it has a 8HP...

I've heard of people putting something like RV anti-freeze in their tires instead of buying wheel weights. I have a zero turn mower that I'd like to try this on...but I'm curious to find out what works best for the life of the tires and rim. Does the anti-freeze harm the rubber in the tire or...

Does anyone have one of these? Kubota Tractor Corporation | ZG Series ZG222/ZG227/ZG327 I'm in the market for a new mower and I love this one so far. I've been looking at the various brands that have comparable machines to the ZG227 but the Kubota seems to have everything I want and need...

In the next year or so we'd like to look into buying a nice zero turn mower. I haven't been to look at any of these other than walking by the consumer grade models they have at Home Depot. What I'd LOVE to have is a Dixie Chopper, but I don't know about the cost and availability of a dealer...

Anyone know the approximate cost of a new factory replacement R4 type tire for a JD 4120 tractor?

We're trying to find something to attach to a 1950's Ford tractor that sits pretty high off the ground in the middle (3 feet maybe???) but has cultivators on each side to break the ground to the left and right of a row of plants. Someone told me to look for a tobacco cultivator but I don't...

Wallenstein BX42 Wood Chipper on John Deere 4120. I said I'd post a video of the chipper in action once we got it. I finally got around to doing that today. Here's a link to the hi-def video. Enjoy :) CLICK FOR VIDEO .

We're going to the John Deere dealer today after work to look at wood chippers and/or chipper/shredder combo units (if they have them there). I understand John Deere pushes the Frontier brand? Our budget is about $,3000. I'd like to get your opinion on this purchase. If you know of a better...

Hi, I've got a 4120 with the 400X loader. I took it off yesterday and when I went to reconnect it, I can't seem to get 3 of the lines on. The only one that goes on easily is the top left (black one I think?) if you're standing at the front of the tractor looking back at the connections...

Those of you that had the noisy steering column know what I'm talking about. On our 4120, ever since it was new, at certain RPMs there would be an extremely loud and shrill squealing or high pitched screeching sound coming from around the steering column. Well, yesterday I finally found out...

I've got a FS85 trimmer from Stihl. It will run just above idle but dies if you try to give it more throttle. I've taken the carb off and taken it apart to blow it out. Also replaced the coil/spark plug wire since the plug wire was coming loose on the end that connects to the plug. I can't...

I have a Cub Super LT1550. It has the Kohler Courage 25HP V-Twin with a spin-on oil filter. Has anyone found any oil filters on the market that match the OEM Cub Cadet oil filter that's on the engine from the factory? To me it looks like a standard automotive oil filter from something like...

I noticed some fluid that had dripped on the garage floor the other day. I got to looking around under the tractor (4120 without Hydro tranny) and noticed what looks to be a drain plug that was backed out enough to drip. I can't find this shown anywhere in the book and I want to ID what it's...

I have a CC SLT 1550 with 38 hours on it. It has the 25 HP Kohler Courage 2 cylinder engine. This happens very often - after having used the machine earlier in the day, or when restarting it not long after shutting it off, when I go to start it, this is what it does... When I turn the key to...

Hi I've got a Cub Cadet Super LT 1550 that I bought new last year. I'm VERY happy with it - except for one thing. I live on fairly steep hills. On the steepest part of my yard when going uphill, with the pedal all the way down at full throttle, I hear a sort of grinding sound and I feel...

Someone in this forum asked me to post my impressions of this machine once I used it. I mowed the grass for the first time yesterday - about 1.5 hours of use. Grass was a little damp. The machine is a Cub Cadet model SLT 1550. Has a 25 HP Kohler engine and 50" deck. Positives: - Cuts...

Who makes Craftsman \'Fairway Series\' line? Anyone know who makes the Fairway Series line of riding mower from Sears/Craftsman??? This seems to be a 'new' line for them, different than the other riders they're selling. The 24HP 48" cut model has a turning radius of 18" - MUCH improved over...

Hi, I've looked around at some of the threads here and some have been helpful. But I don't see any that are specific to my needs. So far I think the Gravely/Ariens Zoom 1640 model is the best in my price range (good frame and IZT trans). I don't think I can swing more than around $3,000...

My in-laws had some rental property with a 14'x65' mobile home and they wanted to get rid the the trailer and just keep the land. Well, the trailer sold and we kept having trouble getting the buyer to move it out because of bad weather...mainly the damp ground. It had to be firm enough to move...

My in-laws have an old (1967 I think) New Holland Hayliner hay bailer in good condition....works fine. If we were to sell this, what do you think a fair price would be? Especially if we put it on ebay?

Pardon me if this has been beat to death... Is the diesel fuel they sell at the pump fine for winter (the fuel you buy in winter) and I don't need to worry about gelling or anything like that if temps drop to, let's say 0? Just trying to figure out if this is something I need to worry about...

Maybe you remember my other post about home security. Anyway, I'd like to look into a nice home secuirty system that can be self-installed and then monitored by ADT or someone else. I'm in the phone biz, but in an IT dept. so I'm very good at running cable, fishing walls, computers and figuring...

Due to a recent break-in in the neighborhood, we've been thinking about some type of monitoring. Not with ADT for example, but one amongst ourselves. There are four households here next to each other, all with relatives. We'd like to find something wireless maybe...just audio monitoring. Each...

I think I know the answer already, but before I sell it cheap, I thought I'd run it by you all. I hit a metal pipe while mowing with my walk-behind mower (21" Craftsman with 6HP Briggs and Stratton engine). It bent the rod the blade is attached to and so now you can barely turn the blade by...

I see a DR Chipper/Shredder as an option but it's $3,000 for the chipper/shredder combo or $1,889 for the chipper only option. Mounts on the 3 Pt Hitch. Looks to be high quality. Any other nice quality options out there for a chipper/shredder combo? Thanks

If I understand the manual correctly (it doesn't say this specifically), you can run the rear PTO when you're not in the seat, but the catch is you must engage the PTO AFTER you're already off the seat. You can't engage it with everything in neutral (power reverser, tranny, etc) and THEN get...

Well, I went to mow a small area yesterday and I immediately noticed a patch in the center not being cut. I raised the rear mounted finish mower and sure enough, NO BLADE in the center. It's just gone! I didn't notice any strange sounds the last time I mowed this past weekend and I looked at...

A co-worker has a mother that has a Kubota L245 sitting in the barn. Unused for a few years. Her busband died a few years ago and the tractor is just sitting there now. I haven't seen the tractor and I don't know what shape it's in. I'm not sure if it's the L245 or L245DT. She has a book...

In the owner's manual, it says to use a John Deere oil for the gear box. My question is, since Johne Deere didn't put in there exactly what this oil is (generic), do you know what it is? Is it 80w90 gear oil like the Bush Hog finish mower we have uses in it's gear box? John Deere doesn't seem...

Is installing a battery like the sealed optima the only solution to the acid dripping out on my 4120? A few times I've seen it bad enough that it foams up below where the battery is and it's eaten off some of the paint already. I will mention this to my mechanic (dealer), but if they're going...

So THAT\'S why the battery trouble light came on... The nut has already vibrated loose and fell off the altenator. Oops! I went to the hardware store and found an exact fit though - so it's fixed When the nut was gone (it progressively got worse), the battery light would stay on for a...

While looking up info on the 4024T engine found in our tractor, I ran across this on JD's web site for the 4024T engine: LINK Check section 10 - Kerosene (burner) fuels may be used with the following restrictions. Type: No.2 Comments: Higher density and specific gravity than base No. 2-D...

Those of you that remember this thread - Septic System - Mowing Here's more info. I found the video of the install. Sorry for the poor quality, but I had to record it off the TV since I had no way to transfer the old VCR tape to the digital camcorder. Here you can see how the...

Those of you that remember my white smoke on startup problem, well here's a video. Unfortunately it didn't do it for long THIS time when I got the camera out (of course it always happens that way, right). Anyway, when it first starts and you see the heavy smoke and rough idle - it does this...

A mowing question got me thinking about this. Do you think it's safe/advisable to mow on top of the septic system chambers with a John Deere 4120 w/finish mower? I say chambers because this is the type of setup we have, installed with the new house in 1996: Septic Chambers Wondering if...

I've been seeing posts with these grapple buckets and they look very useful. Especially for what we do around here. But the question is do you need to install more lines, etc to make this work? I'm thinking you still need the 2 original lines to raise/lower the loader and you still need the 2...

4x4 - Don\'t know what I\'d do without it! Ok, yes I do....I'd slide down the hills we live on! Getting out in the field to mow for the first time this weekend really makes me appreciate 4x4! First issue in 4x2 mode is you really notice the tractor slow down a little on hills (I guess the...

Just minor stuff, but wondering if you've seen the same thing on other JD tractors. Our new 4120 with 50 hours has totally wasted steering linkage rubber boots (like tie rod end boots that hold the grease). I think there are 4 total on the steering and at least 2 are totally shot and another...

What\'s this bolt for??? John Deere 4120 - there's a small bolt that sticks out of the front axle - sticks out in the front of the tractor, on the axle. It has a nut on it as well as if you're to adjust the bolt to a certain length and then tighten the nut so the bolt stays put. Well, it was...

Went to stock up on a few oil and fuel filters at the dealer and they had neither one in stock They told me the engine is new in the 4x20 series and they didn't have any filters stocked yet. Good news is they ordered my filters and will ship them to my door at no charge I also checked Wix...

Ok, the other person started one and it got me thinking. It's nice seeing all the different makes and models...how they operate, controls, etc. Please post some of your "where everything is" pictures It's interesting seeing how the different manufacturers place the controls, etc. So here...

Ok this one is for my son though He'll work his way up I guess.

Who\'s gonna buy this TC48A for $3,500? Not me! Can you say supicious??? 'buy it now' price is only $3,500 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=91953&item=7508096460&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

Hey JD...How \'bout some pictures??? Good grief...would it KILL John Deere (a large company) to post a few descent pictures of their products on their web site?!?! If you go look at most tractor models on their site, you basically get a slightly bigger than thumbnail image that shows no real...

Guess I'll go get some work done while that guy with the Orange tractor monkeys around with his loader...LOL http://www.deere.com/en_US/deerecom/video/phase2/wmphase2.html?Video=attach_detach_part1&divisionName=cce

I have a 4120 with R4 tires. When I checked the pressure on the front tires they were pretty much in line with what the book said. When I checked the rear, it didn't even barely register on the gauge. Here's what the book says for the rear tires for R4: Rear Tire Inflation Pressures NOTE...

On my R4's - I mowed the front lawn for the first time with the 72" bush hog finish mower (behind the JD 4120). I've got the R4 tires. Lesson learned is, don't try it when it's wet out (it wasn't wet, but the ground was soft from rain). Going sideways on parts of my lawn gave me a...

The last 3 or 4 times I've started the tractor I've noticed VERY thick/heavy white smoke from the exhaust for literally about 4 or 5 minutes. I rev it up and it sounds like it's just running a little rough and the white smoke continues to pour from the exhaust. After a combination of light...

There seems to be something leaking down the black plastic piece to the right of the steering column if you're sitting in the seat. Below the green plastic hood area...like it's dripping/streaking down the black plastic part. In this photo, it would be maybe 5 inches or so to the left of the J...

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What's involved and what's the approximate cost to switch a 1956 Ford 640 to 12 volts???

What\'s it doing? Ok, temp was about 7 degrees. A little warmer the last time it happened. On the new 4120 we have, I noticed a few times where the engine got unusually quite (much less pinging diesel sound). When this happened, it also smoked more than usual and stuck really bad. What's it...

This may be a 'duh!' issue...but maybe worth mentioning publicly I put the new 4120 w/400X loader to use yesterday for the first time. The land is hilly, but mostly sort of rolling hills, not really steep in the area I was working. I was moving a pile of rocks into the old pond we had...

...I could get out on the new 4120! Man this is driving me nuts!...LOL It's got 2.3 hours on it, and 2.1 of that was on it when we bought it. I'm ready to get out back in the field. I can think of several loader tasks already

Ok, I've never been a tractor owner...but have been around a few in my days. My dad is a mechanic so I've learned from him and do most of my own auto repairs when possible. So that's my background. I've never owned a diesel engine and never anything with hydraulics. So tell me, what should I...

I\'m Green! Got it home today!

55\" Tiller? Dealer wants $2,100 for a 55" John Deere tiller. I think there are less expensive non-Deere tillers out there...but what do you recommend for a good brand? Assuming John Deere makes a good quality tiller, I assume the others will be less expensive, and also be slightly less in...

Well fellas, I just got back from the dealer with my father-in-law (man with the money). Forget the eHydro. They had a 12x12 w/Power Reverser in stock and R4 tires...so they settled on that unit after seeing it in action. Hope to have her home by early next week or sooner. Here's the...

I think we're close to getting a 4120. Still in the works. My problem is I keep going back and forth on the tire issue. I like the idea of the R4's not being as aggresive in the lawn...but I really don't keep a photo perfect lawn. So if there were a few places on turns where the R1's dug in...

I'm not a tractor guy (yet)...but would someone please explain what the dual selective control valves are on the 4120 and their purpose? Advantage of having the 2 standard? I know it has something to do with hydralics...

We plan on buying a new tractor soon and I was wondering about the John Deere financing. We plan on paying cash, but if the deal is right, we'd buy earlier than originally planned and use the Deere financing. My specific question is, do they have penalties for paying off the loan early, like...

We're going to buy a tractor in a few months. The New Holland TC40DA is definitely in the budget, but I really like the John Deere 4120 (eHydro). The John Deere advantage is that it has a 43HP turbo diesel made by John Deere and the New Holland has the Yanmar 40HP (non-turbo). John Deere has...

I've been mainly looking at the 4120 and I like what I see...but what about the 4610? Is it basically an equal to the 4120? Is there a big price difference? I was given a quote from 1 dealer for $19,900 for the 4120 with R4 tires and eHydro tranny. Would the 4610 be cheaper and offer the...

Can someone give me a good ballpark price for a John Deere 43 HP 4WD tractor with a hydrostatic drive? I'm comparing it to a New Holland TC40DA. We plan on buying a New holland (model mentioned), but might switch to the JD...maybe. I thought the prices were higher on the JD. Please give me some...

Can someone give me a good ballpark price for a John Deere 40 HP 4WD tractor with a hydrostatic drive? I'm comparing it to a New Holland TC40DA. We plan on buying a New holland (model mentioned), but might switch to the JD...maybe. I thought the prices were higher on the JD. Please give me...

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What's a New Holland Hayliner 67 hay baler go for these days? In good/working condition? It has a swinging drawbar (or whatever the correct name is for it) that swings to one side so it can be backed into a barn, for example (so it doesn't take as much room - it swings out and locks in place...

Ok, so for tractors, there's no Kelly Blue Book or Edmunds site that has invoice prices like you have for cars. So is there any way to get the invoice price so I can properly negotiate a new tractor purchase? And...do dealers negotiate much at all or is it sort of like motorcycles...you buy...

I've danced around this subject in other posts, but I'd like to get the scoop now. An in-law has what he says is a 1956 Ford model NAA. He bought a manual for it that the supply place recommended (they apparently told him this is the correct model). Based on the picture you see attached, is...

I have a Craftsman 6HP (Briggs & Stratton) mower. I hit a pipe with it today and instead of bending the blade, it actually bent the shaft the blade attaches to, which I believe goes up into the engine and is NOT as easy fix. Has anyone had this happen and have you had it easily repaired?...and...

Hi, I'm in the market (next spring) for a New Holland TC35. I have a few questions. Please excuse me if any of these questions sound stupid, this is our first 'real' tractor. We've got an old 1950's Ford tractor, and this new one will be brand new and have lots more options and features! I need...

Hi, I'm in the market (next spring) for a New Holland TC35. I have a few questions. Please excuse me if any of these questions sound stupid, this is our first 'real' tractor. We've got an old 1950's Ford tractor, and this new one will be brand new and have lots more options and features! I...