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    No Spark Gator 6x4

    I am borrowing a Gator 6x4 gas, mid 1990's model with the Kawasaki V-Twin, and it died (I hate borrowing equipment just for this reason) and will not start back up for me. The carb is getting fuel all of the time and it is new gas. I had the dealer test both coils and they said they both tested...
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    Building hydraulic transmission- not CUT

    I have a Farmall H (1940-ish) that has a shot tranny, all the gears are messed up. It is my loader tractor and I was wondering if anyone has used a hydraulic motor to drive the differential bevel gear? Basically I would get a pump that would be the most the engine could handle and then plumb it...
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    Mig welder versus stick welder

    Hello, I have been reading all the posts I can find about comparing a MIG to a stick welder but I still cannot decide. I would be using it to weld up any of my agricultural stuff that breaks and also fabbing up new equipment. I was going to go with a Lincoln Electric AC-225 welder new but I...
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    Burning Coal

    Hello, I have a woodstove in my house that is designed to burn both wood and coal and I thought I would give coal a shot because I do not get much heat out of it overnight if I close it down enough to keep a nice bed of coals for the morning. Has anyone here ever burnt coal? Thanks, Daniel
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    Snow removal with an ATV or utility vehicle

    I have been thinking about possibilites for snow removal on my 650' long gravel driveway. I would like something faster than a snowblower and it would be nice if I could use it for firewood gathering and various grounds maintainence. I will eventually get a tractor but my budget is tight right...
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    Help me to refine my decision...

    Hello, I have been looking at tractors for starting up my farm. I will need to prepare 5-10 acres of apple orchard for turning into a truffle farm and then I will plant about 500 trees an acre on it. I was planning on tilling the whole thing so that harvesting the underground truffles would be...
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    What do I need for preparing land?

    Hello, I am planning on getting into truffle farming and need some advice on what I should do to prepare the soil. I will be using about 5 acres of apple orchard. I was planning on pulling up all of the apple trees and then tilling all the soil to remove the years of brush that has grown up...
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    Where to find good used tractors in New England?

    Hello, I have been looking all around the New England area for a good used tractor to no avail. I am looking at something in the 40-75 hp range (sorry if this is out of this forum's range). Any suggestions on where to look? Thank You, Daniel
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    The big question...what tractor should I get...?

    Hello, This is my first post of what I hope will be many in this great forum. I have a question regarding what tractor I should get. I have 5 acres which is about 65% woods and I am hoping that a tractor will help me clear out some of my land. I also will use it for snow removal on a roughly...
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