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I just picked up a McCormick International “10” seed drill for $400. It’s not rusty, but does need new tires. The owner said it worked when used last but has been under cover for a few years. Bargain or bust? Any tips about this unit? Approximate age? Places to get parts and manuals?

I hadn't stumbled across that site. Looks like a good one! I'll have to see if they have what I need. Thanks!

Can anyone recommend an aftermarket pulley to replace a drive pulley on a Mott 72" flail mower? I am having a hard time finding one. It needs to fit 1 1/8" keyed shaft.

I thought I'd post this as a reminder that when you have an electrical issue with your tractor, always start with cleaning the the battery posts and terminals. Always. My 4410 started having intermittent electrical issues. It would start and run just fine, but occasionally after shutting it...

Good afternoon, One of the rear draft arms on my 4410 broke right across the attachment point for the lifting arm. It was a clean break. The tractor is 16 years old. I priced out a replacement and it was around $250 bucks. Ouch! I decided to take it to my local welding shop instead. They...

I am having problems with the bearing clamp bolt for the main shaft on my Mott 72. It wants to loosen up and has actually fallen out once. I tried blue thread locker, but it did not work. Maybe I didn't use enough. There are no unexpected vibrations at 540 operating speed. Any suggestions?

A few days ago my son filled up the fuel tank quite full with diesel. After returning from some bumpy back-blading, he noticed that the needle on the fuel gauge had somehow jumped to the wrong side of the stop pin so it no longer registers. I've tried using a strong magnet to move it into the...

I recently came into possession of some long, heavy galvanized steel tubing. One is 6 in diameter and one is 4 in diameter; both 20 long. I was hoping to make a field leveler/smoother/drag out of them. My tractor is 35hp 4WD and I have sandy soil. I was thinking 10 wide so I could get four...

I have been troubleshooting an intermittent rear PTO issue. It randomly stops and may or may not start again. Sometimes tapping gently on the PTO solenoid does the trick, but this is becoming hit and miss also. I have a tech manual and have attached a diagram. I have several questions. How...

Hi Travis. Why are you suggesting the smallest unit? My 3pt has plenty of capacity.

What is your recommended spreader for a 35 HP JD 4410 4WD? I prefer larger over smaller, but my fields also have some hills

I have been looking for one of these for my 35HP JD 4410. I found one near me. They want $700. Is this a fair price? Seems like it is a good size for my tractor. Any reason I should be worried because it is 9'? Any idea what this size unit weighs? Would I be able to convert it to a 3Pt...

I recently acquired 50 acres of abandoned cherry and apple orchard that has had the trees removed. The south field is part flat, but has some rolling hills on it. The north field is much flatter overall but also has some hills. Years of driving the tractor\discing between the rows by the...

What would you recommend to buy to plant a wide variety of seeds, everything from grass to cover crops to larger seeds such as beans; and in a variety of conditions (no-till, partial till & full till). Any suggestions or helpful tips are welcome since I have never used one before.

I have been scouring craigslist for a disc but haven't found anything to meet my needs yet. Thinking about biting the bullet and buying new. Does anyone have any suggestions as to a sturdy brand? I don't want to buy something cheaply made that will break. My soil is sandy loam, no clay, and...

The idler pulley seems to be out of alignment with the other two. Is this normal? If not, the way to adjust it isn't obvious to me. Thanks for your help.

Here are some pictures of the flails. Would you still use them as is, at least for the first cut? There are a few that are missing so I will definitely replace those.

So excited. My wife and I are closing on 80 acres next Friday! It was an old sweet cherry and apple orchard. It has about 25 acres of woods, a 3 acre, slightly overgrown, producing pear orchard and and about 52 acres tillable. The south 40 slopes gently to the south with a wooded ridge on...

What brand, model and size do you recommend? My tractor is hydrostatic with 35 HP and 29 PTO. It is 50" wide. I plan on using it to initially mow about 55 acres of old orchard land (trees have been removed). There are some small bushes, sumac and the like.

I live in NW Michigan. Our local airport is taking sealed bids on a 1979 Ford 6600 2wd with a Dunham Kehr loader model 22, loaded tires, rear chains, dual remote hydraulics and heated\AC cab. It has 3892 hours. The airport manager said it was used exclusively for mowing and doesn't have any...

I am looking at an 80 acre parcel (two square 40's) to purchase. I was quoted $1,650 to survey the property. Scope of work: Tie into the necessary section corners in order to calculate the boundary. Set ｽ iron rods with my survey caps or verify existing irons at the boundary corners. Raise...

I know there has been a long thread on this a few years ago, but I still have some confusion. I have a 5hp 240V single phase Franklin submersible well pump with a starter box. It is wird to a 30 amp breaker in my panel. I am trying to determine the minimum size generator to safely run this...

After 180 inches of snow in NW MI, there's not much room to pile the snow. An errant ice chunk did in my hood. Got the new one and am working to put it together and install on the JD 4410. A couple of tips. First, the hood was outrageously priced. The replacement foam, gasket and decals...

OK Its time for a snowblower. I don't have anywhere else to push the snow... I was wondering what model you would recommend? I have a JD 4410. I am leaning towards a rear model because of cost, but a front sure would be easier on the neck! I'd also like any recommendations on features to...

I have a John Deere 4410 with industrial tires. I live in snowy Northern MI on a very big hill. I purchased JD tire chains for the tractor to help get around. My problem is that there is not enough clearance to use the rear chains. On one side they hit on the brake linkages and on the other...

Hi everyone - TonyC, markie61, DIYGuy and ken4210. I followed the previous Chinese chipper thread carefully and am very intrigued by the product! I was wondering if any of you had any further updates regarding the mechanical failures in the unit? Did you get them resolved? How is the unit...

The other day I was using my father's Howard Rotavator HA on some sloping terrain. As I was going ahead, the tiller caught some buried wood and I was quite concerned (read scared shi*****) with the stability of the tractor; but that's a future post in the safety section. Anyway, after a few...

Does anyone have any suggestions for removing small roots from "saplings" 2 and less in diameter after they are bush hogged or DR all-terrained? My mother-in-law is building a house across the street from us in NW Michigan and she has alot of this. I have seen this stuff removed with a...

I just got my new 4410 delivered. i ordered telescoping draft arms on it. i haven't used them yet, but can tell by just looking at them that they will be a godsend when hooking up implements. i always struggled on my father's Ford 3000. These ought to save alot of time. I've attached...

Hi. I live in Northern Lower Michigan along the lake Michigan shoreline. I have a 30 x 40 pole barn that is 6 years old. I am (finally) getting ready to wire and insulate it. The question is: What is the best way to insulate the building?? We get a lot of Lake Effect snow here, and the...

Well, I finally bit the bullet and did it. I've got a new 4410 on the way. I shopped three dealers and they all came pretty close on price, so I went local. The final package was 4410, e-hydro, loaded r-4's, 430 loader HD Bucket, telescoping draft arms, 3 scv's and mid-PTO $21,869 I think...

I have been pricing 4310's at dealers and have done quite a bit of research on the internet and this GREAT web site. After looking at all the variables, I made the following offer to my local dealer: 4310, 4wd, ROPS,E-hydro,cruise & speed match, mid-pto, R4 loaded tires, dual & third SCV, 430...

Hi. I am wanting to pull the trigger on a JD Comp Util tractor. (My 4 year old wouldn't let me even consider any other color ) Anyway, I am having a hard time deciding on model and options. I have twenty-five acres of wooded hills in Northern Michigan. There is hardly a flat spot on the...