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I am thinking of buying a stump puller like the one below. The question is most of the videos I see they are on skid steers with a lot more lift, so would they be worth anything on a tractor with around 1600lbs lift capacity? Looking to pull stuff 4" or less in diameter. Tree Fence Post Puller...

I have googled all I can think of but cant find an answer to this. I have asked in another forum so please forgive me for repeating it, just thought this forum would the better place for it. Can a winch motor switch like this? 12 VDC WINCH MOTOR CONTROL PENDANT | Power Transfer Switches |...

Quick question please. Does anyone know the thread and hose size for the power beyond on the loader valve for a 2538? I was going over my 3rd function order about to send it in when I noticed the hose from the power beyond looked bigger than the 1/2" I assumed it was. Looked in the the loader...

I was looking around craigslist the other day and saw some adds my dealer had posted on the new tractors they sell. They have a 2555 listed that would cost me very close in upgrade fees to adding a backhoe to my 2538. Im after clearing the woods of the dead trees behind my house and getting some...

In the past I have asked about lifting capacity on my 2538 and thought it must be under spec, not anymore. I found a combination of implements that made a good test of the loader and proceeded forward. All wights are based off the website specs and for the bu 1. 5ft Howse bush hog my dad had...

Well after reading what others have done and recommended in this matter I have decided to look into assembling my own kit instead of buying premade. I just need some help with what parts I need. Here is what I have so far. The valve: 12 VDC 1 GPM OC DA SOLENOID VALVE | Solenoid Valves |...

Just a quick question this time. Where is everyone getting the wr long 3rd function kits from? Not a single thing at all against Everything Attachments, just wondered if there was a place in another state so I could skip the sales tax thats all. If EA is the best place then I'll get mine from...

I was poking around youtube the other day and saw a guy using a sub soiler to remove small stumps. Im wanting a backhoe and even have a thread in it, but think I may try this first. I read the Fred Cain one is pretty good. This is a couple hundred instead of $7000 for a backhoe, so im tempted...

Just looking for some opinions on the best way to add a 3rd function. I have a grapple on order from my dealer so now I need to get a 3rd function in place. Dealer wants $1200 for a true 3rd function installed but I know there has to be less expensive option. I am leaning towards the wr long kit...

I have a 2538 that I would like to change out the loader valve on. But I have couple questions before spending $300-$400 for nothing. The specs say the pump is 7.6gpm and the steering is 4.1gpm, but am I correct that FEL gets the full 7.6? And is the stock valve a series valve and not parallel...

Well I just discovered that I have a couple cylinders that may need to be rebuilt. Had the forks on my tractor with no weight on them about a foot off the ground after unloading them and when I came back the front edge was almost on the ground. I thought I should test it to see if I was just...

Ok, I got a bit of a wild hair and could use some information and recommendation please. Im tempted to go about trading my 2538 for a 2555 but cant decide. I love the small size of the 2538 and I can seem to get anywhere I want to work, but how much bigger is the 2555 in actual usage? My only...

Thinking of changing the loader valve on my 2538 to this one. 2 SPOOL COMPACT 1 GPM JOYSTICK CONTROL VALVE | Directional Control Valves | Hydraulic Valves | Hydraulics | www.surpluscenter.com Adds a regen function as well as being a parallel valve so lift and curl work better at one time. It...

I had to share my thoughts on my ratchet rake a little bit, after all its this site that helped me spend the money on it.lol. Just got it today, first impression is holy crap this thing is heavy made but something so simple cost that much? So I went to using it, first 10mins I was a little...

How do you guys like the backhoe for the 2538 tractor? I have had several times in the last few weeks I could have used one if I had it, so I'm in the market for one. I should have bought one with the tractor and then financed it, but on the good side there isnt much difference in price buying...

I have looked through multiple threads comparing these two and cant find this answer so here goes. I am buying either a piranha tooth bar or a ratchet rake, my question is can you back drag with the piranha and get the same effect as a ratchet rake? My main thing is getting rid of various...

Well after I searched for quite a while I finally got me me a stump bucket. Went with Mid Sate Attachments, and I think they used to be Wildkat Attachments. I must say that think will never bend from what my tractor can put it through, very well made unit and I got a good deal I think at $400...

Can a ratchet rake be mounted to one side of the bucket so it extends past the edge 6" or so? I like having attachments that stick past the tractor tires so I can drag as close to things as possible. I have a 66" bucket and I think the 72" would fit but not sure and may have to get the 68". I...

I went into Harbor Freight last weekend and they had one of the infamous quick hitches in the open box section priced $79.99. I made sure everything was there and asked the sales guy if they would accept the standard 20% coupon on it as well, he said "he didn't think so but go ask the store...

Does anyone have any experience with a CID grapple? I was at my dealer today and saw them, they looked to be heavy made and well worth the money. They have the 72" for $850, and a 48" that CID makes just for them for $600. Im looking at the 48" since its lighter and easier to maneuver in the...

I have had my 2538 a couple weeks now and so far have been really enjoying it. I have been testing it on what it will and wont lift, which brings me to my question. I tested the pressure and its set to spec at 2500psi, but would it be ok to crank that up to 2600psi? Dont want to do anything...

Hello tbn, first post here. I bought a 2538 that has been a joy to use but I have also found a quirk I would love to tinker with. My dealer gave me a set of pallet forks when I bought the tractor a couple weeks ago and when its just the bare forks or very light loads the curl back function is...