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Curious if anyone has tried a Massey CB05 backhoe on a GC2300? Wondering how different the sub frames are. Thanks

I have a 2003 GC2300. Bought originally by me at MF dealer. Less than 270 original hours on the clock. Muffler exhaust pipe has broke off and the exhaust heat melted the headlight assembly. After doing a little research, it became clear that this is a known problem and they actually changed...

Looking for a source for wheel weights and suitcase weights for my Massey GC2300. Please advise if you know of a source. Don't want to have filled tires so weights will be the next best thing. Thanks in advance.

Just picked up a 30" ExMark commerical mower- love it so far- handles and acts like a 21" but mows 30" at a time. I like it better than 36" Exmark metro. Toro also makes the same machine with a couple of changes and Toro on it instead of ExMark- Toro also makes a homeowner version but it had too...

asking 12.5k...sounds like a deal (maybe even a scam...) thoughts?

Hello All- Just put in an offer on a house with 6 acres today. It is almost all timber and I want to cut it and sell the timber. I currently have a GC2300 but don't think it is enough tractor for this project as I would likely have to at least pile them out the road for pick-up. So, my question...

Looking for attachments for stihl FS90R- specifically pruning saw and hedger, pole extension, maybe blower and rototiller. Also looking for bicycle bars, throttle setup, double harness, and metal blade cutting head to convert FS250R to a FS250 for brush cutting. Don't want to pay retail...

I am gearing up to do some light brushcutting and have been looking for brush blade specific chaps but have really only found chainsaw chaps- because the two machines work and are stalled in very different ways, i am concerned that the chainsaw chaps are not sufficient...anyone aware of brush...

Just noticed that they are building a new Ritchie Bros Auction center near me...anyone done any business with them and how are the prices? Seems like I will be holding off on buying anything until after they open...anyone know if it is open to the public or if you need some sort of credential?

So I've read a bunch of threads about BIY log splitters and everyone has done a great job- I've started pricing out parts as I would need to buy everything new and it doesn't appear that this will save any $ over buying new (with a warranty for what its worth...) and I haven't even figured in...

After breaking TWO fiberglass handle 8lb mauls from home Depot, I did some reading on the internet and read great recs on the Fiskars X25 Splitting Axe- I bought it today at Walmart for $39 and couldn't be happier. At first I was concerned about the light weight (4.5 lbs) and the composite...

Hi All- i am interested in learning to weld- I have tried it a few times with my father who is a pretty good welder and have been around him for a lot of welding activities- unfortunately he is in another state and can't come by just to teach me to weld. I looked in to taking a class at the...

Anyone ever built a 3ph self powered log splitter. I want to be able to carry and lift the log splitter on my 3ph but don't want my tractor hydraulics to power it...essentially I could take a regular pull log splitter, cut the wheels off and set up the 3ph connections...(or leave the wheels on...

Looking at a piece of property that can be had for a steal (2-2500/acre) which is cheap around me (land usually starts at around 10k/acre)...problem is 1) unknown perk status (would be tested before closing and if no perk-no deal) 2) high tension power lines and easment run through proprty and...

Hello all- I am looking for a 5' x 16' bumper-tow open trailer (or other 16' long open trailer with 82" or less overall width). The way my lot is laid out, the only way I can get behind the house is through the back garage door which is only 82" wide. I have found several 5 x 14' that would...

Hello- I have searched this site and several tractor sites but can't find any info on what the smallest MFWD CUT or SCUT- in terms of foot print and/or HP- has a locking front diff...not really wanting to have a discussion of necessity, just looking at options for purchasing. Would love to buy...

Has anyone looked at the Massey Ferguson ZTRs?

Wondering what the most powerful mainstream manufacturer tractor is with 48" width. I know the TYM 273 was 27hp with 48' stance, others with more HP?

Looking for a RC for my GC2300- what are others running? I will probably stick with a 48" but am wondering about lift. weesy

Looking for recs on for a rotary cutter with a slip clutch. Will be cutting mostly level areas with moderate to have grasses and light weeds, not heavy brush. (unbuilt building lots that need to be maintained for the development). Will be using a MF GC2300 (19ish PTO HP). I'm think 48" but was...

So I have my MF GC2300 for sale on Craigslist- guy comes out to look at it and says he's interested and that he will think about it...so he calls me up and says that he can buy a new one for less than I bought mine new and for only 1k more than I am asking for it now...I checked the online...

Curious if anyone is using a tractor mounted 3ph PTo driven mulcher head like the one offered by Fecon...looking at options for land clearing on a small tree farm it seems that this would be a more efficient option since I could keep the mulcher on the 3ph and run a strong grapple on the...

Looking at solar-thermal panels for the house- to supply the hot water- wondering if anyone has added them before and if anyone has advice/things to look out for...its feasible and fairly reasonable (after tax breaks)...so I am looking hard at it.

I have been away for awaile, so this may be old news, but I was at my tractor dealership today and noticed a new GC2300 with industrial tires on it...they looked stock. Is this something new from MF....before you could only get turfs or R1s W

Anyone now how long the warranty is on the GC2300...I bought mine in the fall of 2004 if it makes any difference. Thanks W

My house has a block foundation with a brick veneer. I want to build an attached garage with a poured foundation with a brick veneer on the stem walls and slab floor. I don't know how to figure out the thickness of the walls to accomodate the brick. Also, does this require 2x6-8 framing to...

They ae clearing a 35 acre lot behind me to put in a development. The grading company has clearcut the area and made 50 foot wide, 100 foot long and 40 foot deep trench with earthmovers to put much of the slash, stumps, and topsoil in. This part abutts my property so I like to go out and see...

I am looking at 32 acres in the Piedmont of NC that is pretty heavy, old forest. I am considering building a 4 bedroom home on the property but don't really know where to begin now that I have found the land. The first thing, before purchase will be to make sure it will perc. (Has old perc for 4...

I am looking for a tractor with close to the same overall physical dimensions as my GC2300 but with more capacity. Smaller is better since I do specialized landscaping in small spaces (think suburban developments) I have looked at specs from NH (TC23 & 26), Kioti (CK20), MF (1523), and JD...

My neighbor asked me to excavate an area in front of his house between the road and the sidewalk which is 50 feet long, 5 feet wide and 6 inches deep and replace the clay with some decent soil. I have done this on my own property so I know there are no power or water lines to worry about. The...

I picked up a First Choice RT-04 48" tiller about a week ago. Have already tille dup my backyard and so far it seems to work very well with my GC. Plenty of power to spin it without difficulty. The lift height of the 3pt hitch seems adequate.

Looking at a 1985 Kpmatsu D31 dozer/backhoe. Looks pretty good but I don't know anything about them. Anyone have any info/experience? I am looking for a loader/dozer/BH combo. W

My long term plans include purchasing ~20 acres and starting a small christmas tree farm/tree farm. The land will need to be cleared (probably will be a few hardwoods and mostly loblolly pines here in the Piedmont of NC) and prepped. I was thinking of ~1 acre a year of clearing and planting. I...

I am wondering if anyone has tried a CCM MR130 (49") tiller on their GC2300. I am not worried about the power needs becasue I have run a larger tiller in my soil but wonder about clearance on the 3pt hitch. I know they make the CR series for SCUTs but I want to be able to upgrade my tractor in...

I am in the market for a tiller for my GC2300. I have used a 48" inch one with it and it did I good job in my soil. I think I will stick with ~48". I am not sure of chain versus gear drive, offset, and tine shape/number. Looking for advice or recs on ones from different manufacturers from...

Just wondering about the price I just found at a local dealer: used Kioti DK45 TLB, synchro, 72"bucket, r4s, 145 hours..More What do you think? W

I currently have a GC2300 and am considering upgrading to a case DX24. I know that one is a subCUT and the other is a small chassis CUT...would it really be an upgrade?...I only gain ~1.5 engine HP and about even in PTO HP...I gain ground clearance and maybe a little better loader...

I am in the market for some new implements for my GC2300. Specifically, I am looking for a post hole digger (? Woods PHD25?), a landscape rake with gage wheels, and a back blade with tilt. All will be used on my subcompact GC2300. Please include prices if possible. I am in NC. Thanks

This comes from a discussion thread regarding the CK20 that has basically regressed into a brand loyalty discussion. On the topic of not having brand loyalty, wouldn't it be interesting if everyone made a list of what THEY think is the best tractor at each size/power (ie subCUT: Simplicity...

I want to move approx. 400 sq ft of nearly perfect sod from my side yard (where my garage will be built this fall) to my back yard. I plan to excavate about 4" of the bad sod and topsoil from the backyard and place the sod from the side yard in that area. I have done this kind of activity on a...

I currently have a MF GC2300 but am considering upgrading to a compact tracor. I have been looking hard at the CK20-25-30. I am wondering about the difference between the ck25 and ck 30. The dealer I visited quoted me $14,883 for the 25 with a shuttle shift and KL130 FEL (I asked him about the...

Has anyone considered a Groundbreaker X 7000 on a SCUT? It calls for min 18 PTO HP and my GC meets this (barely), Have a feeling the backhoe will toss around the tractor due to its light weight or break the frame... Weesa

I am looking to purchase a PHD for my GC2300. I am looking at sub-compact specific models from woods (model PHD25) and bush hog (model PDC). The woods will go up to a 12" bore but the bush hog only goes up to 9". These things are pretty pricey (around $700-800 inc. tax, freight, setup, etc, with...

I just had some chain hooks welded to the bucket. They are 3/8 inch and there are three across the top part of the bucket, one in the center and two at each point where the bucket connecting pins are. They are welded to 2" x 3" x 5/16 steel plates which are welded to the bucket. There are also...

I am looking into adding an attached garage to my home. I believe in NC I will probably need 15 inch wide footers at around 18 inches depth. I am planning on getting plans and then doing much of the work myself. I was wondering if a small excavator like the bobcat 322 would be capable of...

After leveling part of my lawn I ended up with height difference so I decided to put up a dry stack wall. here are a few pics. A