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  1. KretZ

    Reversed bucket functions

    Got my RK 55 finally. I had the dealer install the third function valve, but in doing so, my “curl” and “dump” functions for the loader are hooked up backwards. (Curl=right stick Dump=left stick) my question is, can I reverse the functionality by swapping the quick connect couplings under the...
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    Credit union asking for appraisal on brand new tractor?

    Looking into buying a brand new tractor, trying to go through a local credit union for a better interest rate (and to keep money local). My local CU makes loans for farm equipment regularly, but the system they use to determine the value of the tractor doesn’t have This brand of tractors in it...
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    Brand new tractor...appraisal?

    Looking into buying an RK55, trying to go through a local credit union for a better interest rate (and to keep money local). My local CU makes loans for farm equipment regularly, but the system they use to determine the value of the tractor doesn’t have RK tractors in it. So they are telling me...
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    Operation Lamb Chop

    Okay, I could use some advice here. I have a coworker that raises livestock and does 4H stuff. Her daughter raised some lambs this year and was asking if anyone wanted to buy one. She was very firm on a 2.42 per lb on the hoof price. Plus 90 bucks to butcher. The lamb was 124 lbs and she said it...
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    Neighbor/Logs/Dirt road/rural etiquette question

    Got a question. Recently had a company put a pipeline through our undeveloped land. The land is almost entirely forest, so this required the cutting of a large amount of trees. We have a pretty large pile of logs out there, right off of the pipeline easement. Before winter set in, while we were...
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    electric cutoff switch for benchtop lock suggenstions

    Hey people, I am in the process of building this workbench How to Build a Workbench: Super Simple $50 Bench | The Family Handyman While I was building it, I had an idea to attach a thinner piece of plywood to the bottom of the 2x4 frame of the benchtop, and then attach the actual bench top to...
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    Mystery pipeline on my land

    Recently an energy company put an interstate natural gas pipeline across my land. During the construction and laying of the pipeline they came across another intersecting pipeline already in the ground that is not on any books and seems to be abandoned. The land is pretty heavily forested...
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    What are these numbers on old milk canisters?

    The wife recently picked up an old style milk canister. It has the number 236 stamped on the top and side. Any people with dairy farm knowledge have an idea of what this is about?
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    Military to civilian transition/career advice

    I have recently been given what I choose to look at as a unique opportunity. I am currently active duty Air Force stationed in Germany with 15 years in. Due to budget cuts they are making cuts to our manning. So it looks like I will be leaving the military and returning home a bit earlier than I...
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    Land cleared for wedding bef/after pics

    About two years ago we cleared almost an acre of woods on our land on either side of the road. It was for our wedding, so rather than spend a couple thou on a venue, we made our own. Although after renting a tent, tables, chairs, dishes and all the rest, we probably spent close to that amount...
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    New member from Ohio/Germany

    Hello everyone! I am active duty military stationed in North Rhein Westphalia Germany. I have lived most of my life in a suburb type enviroment. Two years ago, my wife and I bought a nice piece of land in our hometown that is mostly wooded. Our plan is to build a house there eventually. Spring...
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