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I got what I thought was a good deal at the local Kubota dealership Saturday. They had what appeared to be a new RC 1048 Rotary Cutter that was very gently used. No kidding, the salesman had a story about a little old lady that wanted to help her husband chop so he got her the machine. After...

Just wondering if anyone has actually worn out a set of tires on their CUT. I have around 465 hrs on my Titan R4's and can barely see any wear. I operate primarily on the grass with some gravel road going between properties. The rear's are 10 ply and the fronts 6 ply. I don't think I'll ever...

While servicing tractor I noticed that the battery had slobbered enough acid to really make a mess out of the plate that it sits on and all the retaining hardware. Having not much better to do I decided to R&R battery, battery mount plate and all the hardware. I thoroughly wire brushed and...

I was TSC today looking at a gadget that hooks to the 3 tp hitch and you can lift and spot trailers with it. It has a receiver and also a ball mounted on top. It looks something like a middle buster w/o the "buster" on the bottom with the 2" receiver incorporated on it. This got me thinking with...

Anyone use a refractometer for testing concentration of antifreeze? Was considering purchasing one and was curious of any preferences. John

Seems I read a while back of a gizmo that's pto driven like a giant weedeater for cleaning up around the perimeter of the property. What would you call this thing and does anyone use one? It would be nice for buzzing along the edge of the woods and along the fence lines. Anything to keep me out...

This past weekend my two young nieces came to spend the night with my wife Patty and I. While Patty was on a mission to town I asked the two girls if they would like to play a joke on Aunt Pat. After a very enthusiastic YES we proceeded to set the trap. A very large, extremely realistic rubber...

I just made the last payment on my little FT 270. 48 months at 0% went by pretty fast. I'll have to take it out and give it a little TLC, bubble bath and maybe even a good waxin'. Who knows, might even get the Armorall out and shine up the tires real good.:D John

Has anyone attempted to adjust the valves on their Daedong powered tractor? I recently got a svc manual and it looks fairly easy so I think I'll give it a whirl. I'm at approx 435 hrs on a FT 270 with the Daedong 3A139 engine. John

While going through the manual for a new Stihl 390 saw I see where you are supposed to engage the chain brake before starting then disengage after it's running. I have had alot of saws with the brake and never knew you were supposed to engage it before starting. I guess I've had too many saws...

I replaced the coolant in the 270 today for the first time ever. I was looking at the manual and saw you are supposed to do it once a year or every 800 hrs. I had missed the once a year part, it's been almost four. I was expecting a mess when draining the old stuff but it looked very clean. I...

I can't believe how the rain just stopped here at the end of June. We had 15+ inches of rain in June, 1.5 inches in July and maybe an inch so far this month. I had to plant my garden twice this year as everything rotted before sprouting, now I'm at the other end of the rain spectrum. So far it...

Yesterday while walking our 4 dogs through the hayfield our chow mix Rusty became seperated from the group as he often does. While the rest of us continued on we heard Rusty yipping, yelping and barking furiously. I thought he encountered a skunk or worse a porcupine, then we see him running for...

I finally broke down and bought one of those little two stroke tillers for running through the rows of the garden. I wish I hadn't waited so long to get one. I used to spend 6-7 hours a week to keep it weed free, now it's an hour. Best $350 I ever spent! John

I'm in the market for a new king size mattress and was curious if anyone has any experience with the "Select Comfort" type that the bionic woman plugs on TV. Any info appreciated. Thanks, John

I found what I thought was the coolest little gadget at Target the other day. It's a remote meat thermometer that works with an RF signal. It has a probe that goes in the meat with a 2' braided wire cable that attaches to a small base unit. There is another piece that resembles a beeper that...

Any of y'all FarmTrac dealers semi-close to Ohio, I'd like a FEL for my 270 before they are completely extinct. PM me if you have one to sell. Thanx, John

Just wondering how the sinking dollar is impacting you tractor dealers? The dollar going down almost daily has to be hurting you guys on parts, etc. I suppose the MSRP on the tractors will be doing nothing but going up and up. John

After a long winter the 60+ degrees we're enjoying today is devine. Along with that comes the mud, and I mean mud! My tires were so beautiful, the snow really cleans them up nice. I guess I'll trade the muddy tires for the spring weather anyday. John

I was looking at the Montana web-site and noticed the 2840 & 3040 tractors. Are they Mitsu powered versions of the 2740 & 3240 Daedong powered tractors? I see FarmTrac has/had a new model in the 3030DT that looks like a Mitsu powered 270DTC which has a Daedong engine. Could it be that LG is...

Here in SE Ohio we have gotten the mixed bag of winter precip this past week. It started of with 2-3" of snow and then changed to freezing rain. Later that night back to snow and temps in the teens. This made my 500'+ gravel drive quite a challenge (quite steep) to navigate. I use the landscape...

Having trailered my tractor a few times I always run into a hassle securing the front axle with chains. I use the rear drawbar for securing the rear and run the chains around the axle in a way as to not skin all the paint off. The front of my tractor (FarmTrac 270) has a 1/2" thick steel plate ...

Anyone have any experience with OTC pain relievers, aspirin, tylenol or ibuprofren with dogs for joint pain? I can't remember which one the vet had recommended for our last old dog. We have an Lab mix around 14 yrs that has lost a step, time for some chemical intervention. John

Just got to thinking while dragging some logs out from the back acerage. I am curious how the engine wear characteristics differ in two identical tractors, one with a hydro and the other a gear unit? My unit being a gear model I use the foot throttle most often varying my speed while skidding...

I think it's time for OSU coach Jim Tressel to hang up the sweater vest and go for a more fearsome look. He could go Seattle Grunge like Belechik, maybe a Spurrier visor over some Mad Max leather, or maybe a Pat Ryan sharkskin suit. The sweater vest has become a distraction for the media that...

I just got done spreading some stone on the driveway in shorts and a T shirt. It was 68 degrees here in SE Ohio today. Nice day for catching up a few things outside. Sure beats the single digit temps of just a few days ago. John

I was wondering with the ever expanding data base of DNA how long until they can put a face with a sample of DNA from an unknown person? I see these places that will run your DNA and tell you were your ancestors were from, what race etc, etc. I imagine they will eventually be able to input the...

Just curious how many folks are frying their turkey this year? I've been doing them for 10 years or so and look forward to it every year. Also, the biscuits are fantastic fried in the oil. You have to watch out, folks will gorge themselves on the biscuits and have room for nothing else. Happy...

Just curious what percentage of TBN'ers own dogs? I had two, both adopted from shelters. One lab mix and a chow mix. The neighbor on the next ridge had two lab mixes about 2 yrs old, brother and sister and he didn't have the time or desire to care for them anymore. They always came to visit my...

I just heard a song off Ozzie's new album and it sounded pretty good. After seeing him on his reality show I didn't think he could sing anymore since he could barely talk. Modern electronics and masterful production techniques? John

Has anyone noticed this as a banner year for ticks? I use Frontline Plus on my two dogs so they have been tick free but I have picked several off the neighbor dogs that frequent our front porch. I finally broke down and applied the Frontline to two of the visiting dogs with whom I know the...

Anyone have a new PowerStroke? Was considering getting a new one as my 1999 7.3 is getting a little rough around the edges. It doesn't bother me much and runs great with 167k on the clock but the wife wants a new truck. I have been a bit reluctant to jump too fast especially after all the bad...

Anyone have any ideas/plans for dog kennels. I was considering starting a "Safe Shelter" for unwanted pets in our community. I have adopted two great dogs through a wonderful shelter in Orange Park,FL. They don't euthanize pets and consequently they tend to fill up and turn away pets. I figured...

Here in SE Ohio it's going to get close to 60 today. We've had maybe an inch of snow so far this year. Anyone getting any snow at all? About the only place I've seen any is on Mt. Hood where those climbers are lost. I'll bet the snowmobile dealers are ready to call it quits. John

How come when you have your fog lights illuminated (on a Car/truck) with your low beams they go out when you engage the high beams? Is it some type of NTSB mandate that regulates lumens or a consideration for overloading the electrical system? John

I was watching Letterman last night and saw this bizarre apology by Michael Richards. Seems he went crazy at a couple of "hecklers" at a comedy club screaming racial comments at them. He seemed a bit out of it during his "apology". They say there is no bad publicity, in this instance I don't...

I was just going to till all the plant material thats in the garden into the soil. Is that an accepted practice? It's alot of dead tomato and assorted vegetable plants. I figured it would rot and enrich the soil in the off season. Also, how about adding a truckload of manure to the mix, or would...

I was in AutoZone the other day picking up an air filter for my 7.3 PowerStroke and was talking to the manager about the new twin turbo engine that is replacing the lame 6.0 debacle. I was under the impression that the new engine was going to be manufactured by International but he was quite...

I have been approached by an oil drilling outfit regarding a 2.5 acre parcel of property I own. The drilling is going to happen on a neighbors 50 acre parcel and they have given me a "Non-drilling Lease" to review. Has anyone had any experience with these and if so what are the pro's / con's? I...

I recently had to replace the starter solenoid on my 2001 1 ton Chevy van. The van has the 5.7 liter engine. Here is the part that gets me. I disconnected the battery and removed the starter on Sunday afternoon. I left the battery unhooked and ran the starter into town on Monday to have it...

I recently bought some white plastic barrels that had pop syrup shipped in them. Anyone know if they are suitable for gasoline storage? They look like that same plastic those big water tanks at TSC are made of. Thanks, John

I don't know whats going on but gas here in Cambridge was $2.39 Friday. The diesel is still $3.00 or so but the gas keeps coming down. We just had a new Sheetz station go in and they are keeping the price down for now. Travel 25 miles in any direction and the gas is $2.75 or there abouts. What...

With the record profits that the oil companies are making it's a darn shame that they cannot maintain their infrastructure. I don't care if it is a real bear to diagnose this problem, they should be on top of it. They have no incentive to do so as they just pass the additional costs directly to...

Here in southeastern Ohio we have been having a terrible heat wave.It's been in the 90's with humidity around the same level. While listening to the news this morning our illustrious Governor, Bob Daft suggested that all Ohioans should turn off their A.C. and use a box fan in the window. This...

Just wondering what speed fellow TBN'ers mow with a RFM. I mow 5.5-6 acres with only 1.5 acre of it smooth. The rest of it is a bit rough and you have to be vigilant of the occasional groundhog hole. I mow in low range 4th gear which translates to 2.7 MPH on the rough stuff and hi range 1st...

I was wondering if any fellow TBN'ers have had any experience with a commercially availabe three point hitch mounted string trimmer. I researced the archives to some extent and didn't see anything pertinent regarding this.I would like a unit to clean around the perimeter of the yard. Any input...

I have a 60" LandPride finish mower and it really seems to get a build up of grass underneath. I scrape it down every other mowing and get 10 gallons of crud that really sticks under there. Has anyone tried spraying PAM or silicone to help keep the grass from sticking? Was wondering if there was...

While walking the dog's this evening my 12 yr old black lab mix "Chucky" saw something in the brush and went after it with reckless abandon. It was almost dark and I went in for a closer look and low and behold he got skunked big time. I saw the white stripe in the nick of time or I'd be...

Was just curious how things are in New Orleans. From what I've seen on the news (which isn't much) things look pretty grim. I was amazed at all the hurricane related debris still laying about. Has anyone been down to Bourbon Street lately? Did they get the Dome back together? Thanks, John

I've been seeing more and more tractor trailers with the dual wheels replaced by one big fat tire. Anyone know what the pro's/con's of this setup would be? I see a big disadvantage with not being able to limp off the road on the remaining tire on a dual tire setup. John

Anyone know what is an acceptable level of humidity in the basement? Mine runs around 65 % with the ductwork vents opened up down there. It's just a few points higher than the house usually is. I was wondering what a good rule of thumb humidity percentage would be. John

I was reading the evening paper and saw where they are having a 20 mile tractor run through Guernsey County, Ohio. It's part of the "Ohio Hills Folk Festival" in Quaker City, OH. They are anticipating 50 tractors and maybe even 100. After the ride they will end up at the festival and you can...

Was wondering what do you folks think about pulling a float in a parade, gear or HST? Which one do you think would be better suited for parade duty and why? Thanks, John

I stopped and got gas today in Hartville, OH (Just North of Canton) for $2.49. That's the cheapest I've seen it in a while. I am so conditioned to paying close to $3.00 that I get excited at $2.49. They have me right where they want me. John

My manual says to change the oil every 200 hours after the initial 50 hour service. That seems like alot of hours, or is it just me? I figure at 30mph that would be like 6,000 miles in my truck. I like to change it every 3,000 so I reckon I'll change the tractor every 100 hours. It will make me...

Anyone know what the difference between % of a grade as opposed to how many degrees the grade is? I always see the signs on the hiway saying 5% grade and it sure seems awfully steep. Thanks, John

Just curious how the cost of fuel has been affecting small business owners. I do a good bit of driving and hauling in my sales business and I have felt the difference in my pocket. (much lighter) My father in law has an excavating business and the fuel cost has had really hit him hard. Hauling...

Anyone happen to see the "Nova" episode on Global Dimming? Something else to worry about. John

Any fellow TBN'ers have any experience with those outdoor wood stoves that heat the water and run through the coil? I have been mulling one over for quite a while since I have an unlimited supply of free wood. With the energy costs going north at an alarming rate it is starting to make sense to...

Just wanted to get an idea of the kind of mileage you can expect out of a diesel pickup truck before it gives up the ghost. I have a 99' F250 with the 7.3 Powerstroke. I currently have 157,000 miles and it runs great. I have the 6 speed manual transmission since I pull a heavy trailer in my...

I always hate starting the vehicle right after an oil change. It seems like an eternity until that oil pressure guage springs to life. John

It sure doesn't surprise me that Exxon knocked Wal-Mart down to #2 on the Fortune 500. The way it keeps going up they'll keep making more money while I'm pi****g & moaning. It cost me $20.00 bucks to fill my little FarmTrac up this weekend.

My brother just bought a new ZO6 Corvette. That thing should be illegal. I have never been in a car that runs like that monster. I have a '94 vette and this thing is in a whole different league. It's that mid life crisis thing going on. John

I just received an e-mail from a gardening buddy regarding the glut of mulch this year. Seems that all the hurricane activity has created this situation with all the overturned trees. The problem is with the mulch from around New Orleans since it has a high incidence of Formosan termite...

KKII 48\" Tiller I just picked up my 48" KKII tiller at TSC the other day. I had to shorten up the driveshaft about 2" and do the pre-delivery service as they are shipped dry. Not much to it, just fill two gear boxes and grease the one big "outboard bearing". I see what some of the fellows are...

After watching the Nextel Cup race in Fontana, I have to say the Fox Network does a much better job covering a race than NBC. Seems like there were twice the commercials last week and their talking heads aren't as good. I'm sure there is a lot to what determines how many ad's go on but I still...

I was saddened to read of Don Knott's passing. I enjoyed his work and will miss him. John

My father- in -law was telling me of hitting a gas line with a dozer. The dozer got a sniff of that natural gas and it was off to the races. He said that thing was screaming like crazy and he couldn't get it shut off. He finally crossed it into some fresh air and things returned to normal. He...

A friend of mine recently purchased a 6x12 tandem axle, enclosed cargo trailer that he plans to pull with his Toyota T100 p/u truck. The truck is full size with an automatic transmission and 4 cylinder engine. I told him he might have a bit too much trailer for his truck but he insisted he is...

I have wondered about this for quite some time, Why does Cub put a 27 HP engine in the 1500 series tractors and 23HP engines in the 3000 series?

We're supposed to get some SNOW!! I hope the weatherman is right , I wanna play on my tractor in the snow this weekend. John

I'd like to bump up the idle speed on my 270 just a whisker. Is this a big deal or just a stop screw that I'm not seeing? Thanks, John

While cleaning up the Farmtrac last week I noticed the "glass" on my instrument panel had some spots on it. After scrubbing on it furiously I determined the spots were on the inside. So after it bugging me for a few days I decided to take it apart. After I got the guage on the bench I found it...

The weatherman called it an "Alberta Clipper" yesterday on the news. He wasn't kidding. It came through here around 5 pm yesterday. The wind was howling through the valley at 50 mph and it was cold. It really blew for a few hours and cooled way off. Got a little skiff of snow, cold and windy...

I was browsing the site and got to thinking how lucky we are to have a source of info like this at our disposal. Just think of our less fortunate fore fathers that had to muddle through life with no internet. Thanks to all who make this site possible. Special thanks to Mr. Gore for inventing the...

FarmTrac blue blue looks awful close to NH blue. Are they the same? I need to touch up the floor boards a bit from my size 13's scuffling around. Thanks, John

I was cleaning out the garage the other day and ran across a little rectangular reflector that was self adhesive. I've had it for years and can't even remember why I had bought it to begin with. I thought I had might as well use it so I stuck it on the backside of my ROPS on the cross bar, never...

Shined her all up yesterday.

I was so delighted when in early December we had cold weather with a good bit of snow. The pond was getting frozen over real nice and the ground was solid. Fast forward to January and it was 50* here today, supposed to be 60* on Friday! The annual muddy season is 2 months early. I was hoping to...

I just read an AP story about a guy working on his farm Monday that was pulled into a shredder ... It says this chap, Mark Grismore, 63 was working with a shredder that breaks up crop material and shoots it into a silo. He was using it to shoot sawdust for bedding into his horse stalls when the...

I was wondering if there are any procedures to follow for "cold start" other than hitting the glo-plugs for 10-20 seconds? I have a FarmTrac which has a Daedong engine and the FarmTrac manual is very limited in content. Is there a reccomended throttle setting for warm up? Also, how about length...

I was curious about the operational characteristics of the 3 point hitch hydraulic lift. My FarmTrac 270 has a 1500+ lbs lifting capacity. I was wondering if you exceeded that is there a relief in there that lets go or is there a possibility of damaging the hydraulics? Thanks for any info, John

Earlier this year I was pulling a trailer mounted, PTO driven straw blowing machine down my fairly steep, gravel driveway with my new Farmtrac. The wife was riding on the trailer and we were casually chatting when the tractor kicked out of gear. I immediately hit the brakes and found out they...

I have a 60" LandPride side discharge finish mower. In the owner's manual they mention not to back up while mowing. I was wondering if this was a safety thing or if there was potential to damage the thing by backing up? Thanks for the help. John

I have a 35' travel trailer that I usually take down to Florida for the winter. We decided to spend the Holidays here in Ohio this winter and was wondering if anyone knew the procedure to winterize a travel trailer. I have purchased 3 gallons of the RV winterizer, how much does the job usually...

Anyone know where to get some universal type lights suitable to mount on the ROPS? I need to get some on before the snow starts flying! Thanks

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My Farmtrac 270 is equipped with a Daedong engine so I thought you guy's might enlighten me. While removing the two drain plugs for the engine oil I noticed they were not installed very tight from the factory. Also, there is a thick rubber washer under each plug. How often do you replace the...

I have just shooed the deer out of my tomato garden for the 3rd time today. I planted 42 tomato plants and have harvested maybe 10 tomaties so far. The deer have never been a problem the last few years here but the old timers say with the weather being so unusually dry, the deer eat more...

I have a Land Pride AT2660 RFM equipped with the "High Lift" blades. With the weather being so dry this year it kicks up a tremendous amount of dust when mowing. I was wondering if the "Low Lift" blades would alleviate this problem? I see they also offer "Medium Lift" blades , I wonder which...

I recently purchased a new Farmtrac 270DTC equipped with the R4 style tires. The rears are 12.5/80x18 and the tire has "48psi max" marked on the sidewall. The fronts are 8.5x12 and they are 50 psi max. I was wondering what is the lowest pressure that you can safely run in these tires? I just use...

I recently purchased a Farmtrac 270DTC equipped with the industrial tires. The rear tires are rated for 48 psi max and the fronts 50 psi. When I picked it up from the dealed it had 38 psi all around and thats where I left it. What would be the safe minimum to keep in them? All I do is mow with a...

I bought a new Farmtrac 270DTC last month and have 18 hours on it now. I have a 5' Landpride finish mower that does a great job. Yesterday I seeded about an acre of grass and I hooked a straw blower up and made short work of that job. I am new to the tractor world having just graduated from the...