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I'm planning on buying an old, smaller, cheap manure spreader. I will only need to use it a couple times per year. I've seen International - McCormick 100 & 200, Oliver, and John Deere (don't know the models, # all worn off) ones for sale near me - all at $300-$500. I haven't travelled to...

I'm looking for a new flail. I want the 88" size - which locally that leaves both Alamo & Land Pride in the mix. Neither is on the lot, but both can be ordered. The Land Pride is $6500 new. The Alamo guy is getting back to me - but there are supposed to be 1-2 year old models, still new...

I've read through dozen, nay hundreds of pages on these forums regarding flail mowers. I think I'm ready for one. I see the Caroni is pretty popular on these forums - and it would probably be heavy duty enough for what I need -- but I don't like the 6' width. I've got 40 PTO HP and think I...

I've got a one year old Kubota. The L4240 has 37 PTO HP. I've read the threads recommending 5 hp/foot of mower, but others that say this may be overkill. An eight foot mower would be just pushing the 5hp/' rule here. There is a used JD MX8 at auction coming up. It's a lift version. Does...

Since I bought a new Kubota 4240 this spring, I really don't need the Johnny Bucket Sr loader on my garden tractor anymore. It has the tooth bar as well, which I used once. Works good as new, but paint isn't new anymore. These will fit a large variety of larger size garden tractors -- mine...

I've never been to an RB auction before. There is one coming up that has some skid loader type attachments I'm interested in, particularly a grapple. I've emailed them -- but haven't heard back yet -- regarding loading. Is there a worker with a skid loader that will load up items into a...

Had a quote on a 4240 with loader, third function, etc. was ready to give the ok. However, this morning was the high bidder at a land auction, and now have 77 acres. Only 25 is tillable, rest is wooded ravines. I plan on buying a grapple to help clear some land for a house and trails. The...

Other than engine size, is there a difference between standard features on the Grand L's? For instance, does the 3940 have exactly the same features as a 4740 other than the engine?

In another thread, a person had stated that they wouldn't consider a Deere, or any tractor that didn't have the HST plus transmission -- that it is so superior, even a regular Kubota HST shouldn't be on my list of potential models. I realize this thought is probably hyperbole to a degree. I...

I'm leaning toward the MX5100 for purchase in the near future. I will eventually want a grapple -- and it looks like the most common opinion here is to go with the WR Long one -- and not the factory Kubota for the 3rd loader function. I may eventually want a sickle, or other equipment that may...

I've gotten a quote from the local Kubota dealer. (Still deciding between the MX5100 and the Grand L) Price isn't bad. I can do better from a distant dealer -- but I'd prefer to buy local if it's not a huge difference. What type of things have you been successful getting thrown into a new...

I've lurked here for awhile, but I need to get serious about buying a tractor. I've only got 15 acres, but am hoping to convince the neighbor to eventually sell me 20 more. Main uses will be bushhogging, driveway maintenance, trail maintenance (wooded ravines). It sounds like I need around...

Finally got part of my 13 acres cleared. There is about 4 acres of current hayfield, the rest was woods/ravine -- but now I have another couple acres that is cleared, leaving only nicer/bigger trees. That will get seeded down this fall. I'll need to bush-hog that next summer to keep the...

Lately both the gas and temperature gauges have gone crazy on my X485. I ignored it at first, but now that I ran out of gas due to the faulty fuel gauge, I figure I should solve this. Both gauges fluctuate, although the fuel gauge tends to stay "full" and the temp gauge tends to be "ice cold"...

I'm close to buying a slightly used 2004 X485, but wonder whether I should buy a larger tractor instead. I have about 4 acres. Although the main job will certainly be mowing, I would like to have a FEL to move rip rap, mulch, etc. Tilling would be nice, but would be pretty rarely needed. I...