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    DK 45hst battery

    Good evening, I've got. 2011 DK45HST that has an Interstate Megatron battery that came in it. It's a relatively low profile battery with 800/1000 amps capacity. It's been slow to crank lately so I took it out to clean the terminals and look for a replacement. I noticed the tray my battery...
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    Gator question

    Anyone purchased a 625i lately? On the JD website I see several complaints about gas mixing with the oil on new machines. Want to consider one before year end but the 2014s are slim. I found a 2014 Camo, with the cargo lift kit, no scratch windshield, big horn tires, roof, hd brush guard...
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    JD X320

    Guys. I have a JD X320 with 115 hours on it. Looking to sell straight out as I want a ZTR. I think it is a 2010 but I've been mowing about 3/4 an acre over this time'. What's a fair asking price? Thinking $2800 to move it. Thanks
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    DK45 starting problem

    Folks, I went out today to bush hog a little grass to find out I couldn't get the tractor to start. When I turn the switch to it's normal location to let the glow plugs warm the dash did not light at all. So I kept turning it all the way and get nothing as well. I turned it slowly, about...
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    Everything attachments box blades

    EA, I would like some feedback on two of your models. I have a Kioti DK45 hp and will be cutting down some virgin soil with roots and rocks. I see you have the 72" United on sale for $745 which weighs just over 500 lbs. I'm comparing it to your own X-treme duty 72" blade for utility tractors...
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    3-Point Hitch  Kioti hitch missing bolt

    Good evening, Thought I'd share this with other owners to save you a headache. I was coming home from bush hogging when my 1000 lb cutter fell off one side of the tractor. Got off to find out what was going on saw my arm on the right side of my 3-pt. hitch was disconnected from the tractor...
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    Howse box blade

    Good evening, Do any of you have the Howse 72HD box blade? The website doesn't say anything about the end plate thickness but it weighs close to 650 lbs. Can't find one used so may have to bite the bullet on a new one before spring...
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    Frontier Box blade help

    Good morning, I've got a couple of questions about JD Frontier box blades. I have the chance to buy a BB5072. Ny brother has a BB2072 and i'm trying to compare them. What's the difference in the two, BB5072 and a BB2072? Is the BB5072 standard or medium dutry? What's a fair price for a...
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    Landscaperake

    http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200326108_200326108 Still looking for a decent landscape rake to help clean the under story beneath a 7 acre stand of pines that have been neglected. I've hogged most of it and want to rake it of debris to start saving the straw. Is this a...
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    Pine stand

    Gentlemen, I recently inherited about 30 acres of land that has about a 7 acre stand of 20 year old pines. it has been pretty much neglected and needs lots of work . Specifically, I'm looking advice on cleaning up the pines first, they were thinned once and have understory and debris between...
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    Bailing pine straw

    Any sponsors sell the manual balers for pine straw? Nc preferably or close. Thanks
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    Woods HB 72 6' medium duty box blade

    Hey guys, Can I get some of you Woods' folks to comment on this box blade? It's a tad over 600 lbs. Is this too much blade for a 45 HP 4x4 Kioti? Is 1000K delivered reasonable? Good product? Thanks
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    Everything Attachments Landscape rake

    Ted, In the market for a rake but was wondering if you of yor models would double as a pine straw rake. Any disadvantaes to trying to get up pine needles with a landscape rake. The area I'll be working is a 5 acre stand that has never been cleard. I'm going to mow it and rake it so i can...
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    Pats eady change.

    Interested. To know if this will work on my DK45. Don't want to buy several shafts. 2011 model. Thanks
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    Dump height for dk45se

    Jus Considering the purchase of an older dump truck but want to make sure the sides are not too high got the FEL on ny DK45. Any of you using a 45 and dump truck combo regularly and can advise me on height limitations for the sides in order to fill the truck easily? Thanks
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    Woods LR72

    Any idea what a fair price would be on a good used LR72 with gauge wheels? Thanks
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    Landscape rake

    'm looking for a tool to clear roots and grass clods in preparation of an old yard for new seeding. Is a landscape rake the tool I'm looking for? Anybody know anything about atiattachments.com? Any recommendations appreciated. Thanks
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    Kioti Deals

    Anybody have the details on the current Kioti deals? The website is really poor. It scrolls through fast and you can't click on it for details. It looks like they are offering up to 5K off on the DK series. I guess that means no free loader which is probably the same or not quite as good of...
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    Irrigation

    Have 5 Rainbird 35 sprinkler heads that I want to use to irrigate my garden. They will need risers of some sort I also have a honda pump, capable of90 psi and 8000+ gpm and a 2" outlet. I need some ideas on the best way to get from 2" to the 3/4 inch sprinkler. I'll need to move the row of...
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    Howse heavy duty mower

    Do any of you own one of these Howse heavy duty mowers? In particular the 6100C shown here? It comes in over 1000 lbs and has a 100 hp gear box in the 6 foot unit. They look like decent units. Think I can find one under 2K. Thanks for any insight. RJJR...
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    HST questions

    I've got a DK45 with 48 hours on it and today I had trouble getting it out of mid-range into neutral. It was stuck tight. I backed in to my shelter to drop an implement which is on a slight incline and wanted to put it in neutral to lock the breaskk so i could get off and unhook the equipment...
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    Woods Box Blade help

    I'd like your opinion these three choices. 1. New Woods BSS72 for $850 2. New HB72 (year old some fade but still strapped on pallet) $1100 3. Used HB72 (new teeth on scarfiers) $875 I have a DK45 and want to grub some small roots in areas that I've cleard and still move dirt, work on...
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    Oil & Fuel  Hydro fluid

    I'm getting ready for the 50 hour service and was having a hard time finding any of the hydro oils listed in my manual. So, I found the Exxon Mobilefluid 424 at www.use.enco.com for $38 per 2 1/2 gallon jug and free shipping to my door in case someone else is in a similar situation. I know...
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    Howse bush hogs

    I'd like some feedback on the new models of Howse bush hogs. I just got off an older 175 Massey Ferguson using an even older Howse bush hog and this combo definatley takes care of business. I only know its a Howse because the owner of 20 years says that's what it is. It's a 7 footer, its...
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    HP ratings for box blades

    Still looking for a medium duty 6 foot box blade and have run across the Dirt Dog series. They have 3/8 inch side plates along with other standard features are reasonably priced. They have two lines that I'd consider. The SBX72?50 lbs and the MBX72?40 lbs. My question relates to the...
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    DK45 and box blade size

    Do you gents think a DK45 could effectively use a Woods 7 foot HB84 Box Scraper (700 plus pounds) or should I focus my search on a 6 foot model? thanks
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    Parts Numbers

    Can anyone who has bought the filters for a DK45SE confirm these part numbers? I want to make sure I'm buying the correct OEM parts. Engine OIl E6201-32443 Fuel # 84612-43160 HST # T4125-38021 Hydro # T4620-38032 I promise to be talking or asking about something other than a 50...
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    More 50 hour service questions

    Looking for a quick clarification on the engine oil specs. My owner's manual gives the following options: API Service classification CC or CD Above 77 SAE 30, SAE10W-30 or 10W-40 32 to 77 SAE 20 SAE 10W-30 or 10W40 Below 32 SAE10W, SAE10W-30 or 10W-40 The service manual I...
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    McGee Equipment-row hippers

    I wanted to take a minute and thank one of the board sponsors for helping me put together a garden package. I had tried several different dealers and no one was willing to put a set of row hippers together with a 72" tool bar, set of 6-shank cultivators and a middle buster. They have them with...
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    DK 45 50 hour service

    Good afternoon folks, A couple of questions on the first 50 hour service of my DK45. I'm understanding I need to change the oil and filter,hydraulic fluid and filter and the front axle fluid. Is this correct? Next, am I looking at any potential warranty issues if I change these myself...
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    Irrigation Options

    Hey folks, Was wondering if any of you could share ideas on how you irrigate your gardens? I have about an acre of garden but about half is corn. Have a pond about 100 feet South and then the rows run 100 to 150 feet East and West. Any thoughts on pump size, type of sprinklers etc. would be...
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    Row Hippers

    Good evening, Anybody know another name for these hippers? The price is fine if they were closer but don't want to pay shipping if I can avoid it. Can't seem to find any local in NC and wonder if they go by another name. Might break down and get them otherwise to make garden rows. Row Hipper...
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    Old stew pot restoration

    Good evening, I've recently come into possesion of an old cast iron wash pot or "stew pot" as they were know where I grew up. It has light rust but is not pitted or flaking. Any of you have experience in cleaning and re-seasoning the pot? Thanks
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    Kioti pulling 2 row bedder

    Hey folks, Please see the bedder in the link below. I'm looking for a garden bedder.Thought I might get more specific feedback here than the attachments page. Do you think I could work this two row bedder with a Kioti DK45? Outside of the ugly green on orange I'd be creating. Looking for a...
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    JD Bedder

    Hey folks, Please see the bedder in the link below. Do you think I could work this two row bedder with a Kioti DK45? Outside of the ugly green on orange I'd be creating. :) Looking for a garden bedder. Not sure on the width yet but I'm told it was set up for tobacco rows. I think I can move...
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    GB70 ay Everything atachments

    Would any of you happen to have this bedder from Everything Attachments? Just curious as to how you like it if you do? I wonder if you could remove the listers and add culitvator shanks and use it as a cultivator after making beds? Thanks Tractor 3 Point Hitch Adjustable Garden Bedder...
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    DK45 starting question

    I've got about 18 hours on a DK45 that has always started quickly on the first try with minimal smoke. Today, it didn't start on the first try but did on the second. However, it started reallly rough and belched out quite a bit of whiteish smoke. No more smoking after it smoothed out and no...
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    Hydraulic fluid and other for DK45s

    Curious to know if any of you can tell me where to buy hydraulic fluid for a 2011 DK45 in a quanitity smaller than 5 gallons which is all my dealer has. A friend told me Kubota sells their oil in smaller quantities and could be used in a Kioti. Also, two other quick questions. Do any of you...
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    Kioti and grapple

    Had to post here too. Thanks http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/227537-new-wildkat-grapple-action.html
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    More pics

    Before and after clearing underbrush. The lower jaws are tilted up just a bit so you can stick them in the dirt just a few inches and tear up the roots of small brush. I think Islandtractor has pointed out this feature on his Millonzi before. OK, I'm through now. Had a big time all day. Thanks
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    New Wildkat Grapple in action

    So far I can't be more pleased with my new grapple. I moved several old trees, an old propane tank and cleared out a new path to get to the back side of the farm. I did lift the back, left tire off the ground one time even with a 6 foot tiller on the back so I've got to be careful. Also...
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    Leaking couplings

    Ok, I'm going to have to show my inexperience and ask for help with my couplings. I asked for the flat face couplings to be removed since I didn't have a skid steer. The hoses came in as 1/4 inch and have 1/2 inch threads on them. I have 3/8 inch couplings so I went and bought the middle...
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    New Wildkat Grapple

    Just received my new Wildkat Grapple. I've got to get some couplings to get it working but its finally here. Please take a look at my pictures an let me know if you think I hve enough pin in to keep from losing the grapple. It looks pretty good leaning forward but has much less when sitting...
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    Unloading New grapple

    I've ordered one of the new Wildkat grapples and its being delivered tomorrow. Can one of you who recently received one tell me what to expect when the truck arrives? I don't have any pallet forks so I was thinking I'd remove my bucket and attach the new grapple straihg to the quic attach to...
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    3 bottom plow

    A neighbor of mine has an old JD 3 bottom plow that he is willing to give me if I'll move it. The 3 plows look Ok but all need points. It's green and I can barely see JD on it bt I can't see any numbers. Not sure how much it weighs but its stout. Do you think a DK45 could pull it? (Providing...
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    DK 45 row spacing

    Hey folks, Are any of you using your DK45 for planting row crops? I'm going to try and plant a larger garden next year including, corn, peas etc. and wondered if you had found an optimum spacing for rows? I don't think 2 rows equipment is going to work. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Help identifying this implement.

    Hey folks, Can you help me identify this implement? It is aprox. 64" wide and looks like a fertilizer/cultivator of some type. It has sweeps on the outside. It looks like it says Evansville. IND-Burch on one of the knuckles that holds the sweeps. Any ideas? It has room for 5 cultivators...
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    DK 45 Hydrostat tranny

    Hey folks, I recently purchased a DK45 HST and have a question about the characteristics of this transmission. The only other experience I have with Hydro is in my John Deeer lawn mower and they act differently. How should the tractor respond if i hit the hydro quickly and all the way forward...
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    Ordering Grapple

    Folks, I'm getting ready to order a grapple and would like to ask what specific type of information I should give them off of the tractor to avoid having any problems with fit or hoses. It's a new Kioti DK45 with the quick attach. Should I take pictures etc. ? I'd like to avoid the shimming...
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    Wildkat atachments

    Good evening, I've seen a few comments recently about the 48" grapple made by these folks. Can some of you comment on the equipment and the buying experience? Did they take care of any problems? Call back quickly etc.? Just looking a decent grapple for weekend work. Was close to buying from...
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    bedders and cultivators

    Just bought a DK45 Kioti and am looking to expand my garden next year. What do most of you use to bed your rows and then to cultivate later? Got a lot of planning to do this fall. :) Thanks
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    Kioti 45 pull a 7 foot box blade?

    Folks, I"m looking a good box blade and the local dealer has a 7 foot Bush hog brand box blade that looks like new asking $775. I had planed on getting a 6' and new prices are around $750 on the MBX line. Is this too much blade for a DK45? I'm a little bit wary on the width? I forgot to ask...
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    Woods BSM 72

    Got a price today on the Woods BSM 72" box blade of $1000. Does this sound in line? Looking for a Bush Hog dealer locally to compare to the MBX 72. It looks like they are about the same kind of blade. Thanks
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    J Bar attachments

    Any of you folks have any experience with JBar attachments? They have a 6 foot box blade that weighs 448lbs for $450.00. The end plates and scarfier box are 1/4". A-Frames are 3/8" x 3". The price is definately right although it seems a little light to me but it is advertised as Heavy duty...
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    Kioti Implements

    Good morning, Do any of you own any of the Kioti implements? What kind of pricing am I looking at for the 6 foot box blade. Any idea who makes them and what kind of build quality they are? Thanks
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    Paint color

    Going to add some grating to the front on my bumper on a 45 and want to match the colors. What's the best match your folks have found? Thanks
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    Grapple cylinders

    I'm looking for a light duty grapple. What are the advantages to a grapple with 2 hydraulic cylinders vs. just 1. Goint to be moving brush mostly. Thanks
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    Break in Period DK45

    Folks, Can you tell me what is allowable during the break in period of a DK45? I don't understand what they mean by "make sure and run the tractor at the proper work load speed for the initial operation of 10 to 20 hours". It goes on to say that driving a new tractor at high speed or load...
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    Kioti Quick Attach

    Just bought a Kioti DK45 and have a question on the QA. What are people saying when they say their implement is Skid Steer Quick Attach ready. Will this tractor be able to use tools that are Skid Steer quick Attach ready as the method of hook up? Or is the Kioti Quick Attach different? Thanks
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    AC 333 2 row planter

    Anybody have one of these planters. I just got a Kioti 45 and am looking a good two row planter. Will it plan a variety or is it pretty much just a corn planter? What's a fair price? Thanks
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    root grapple question

    Forgive my ignorance but I have a question for those of you runnning a root grapple on your DK series tractor. I understand the basics of a general grapple but what does the root grapple specifically do? Do you use this implement to dig up the roots of the samplings etc that you are trying to...
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    Big OX 6' Box blade with teeth

    Do any of you know anything about the Big Ox Brand box blade? I found one for sale and the asking price is $500. It seems solid but can't find any specs online to compare it to other equipment. Thanks
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    Grapple

    Ok, just bought a DK45HST and am looking for a good all around grapple of some sort to pick up brush that I'll be cutting and removing brush up to 20 feet in height out of an old cutover. Also, need to pick up quite a few rocks etc. I don't think I need a large construction grapple. I only...
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    New DK45SEHST owner

    OK, I bit the bullet today, ignored the huge swarm of butterflies in my stomach, all the posts about the squealing HST transmissions and purchased a DK45HST. The final straw was seeing owners like TNEWBERN and others be willing to reccomend the tractor in spite of their problems. You are a...
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    BEFCO equipment

    OK, didn't have any postive feedback on Howse. How about BEFCO equipment? It's made locally to where I live and looks to be pretty heavy duty. Looking at the rotary tiller first and then some other stuff later. Thanks
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    Howse 72" tiller

    Folks, Anybody have any expeience with a Howse 72" tiller? Are there different grades, i.e. residential or commecial? This is the brand the Kioti dealer offers and wanted to see if I should look somewhere else or not. Need a counter weight pretty quick for the loader though. Thanks
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    Tractor width vs. Implement Width

    The Kioti DK45 shows as being 63.9 inches in width. Do most of you run 6 foot implemets so you cover the tractor's tires? I'm considerng a 6 foot rototiller and brush hog. Any problems pulling either with this tractor? Would the same line of thinking be used in sizing a box blade? Also...
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    New tractor specs

    Curious as to what small things you'd reccomend for a new tractor set up? I'm still looking at the DH45HST. Sitting down with the dealer tomorrow and we'll see how that goes. Going to use the tractor for a large garden (1/2 to 1 Acre) landscaping and other general loader work. It has R4 tires...
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    Price Check DK45Se HST

    Ok folks, if you've been following my thread you'll know that I've been comparing the DK40SE to the Grand L 3940 an looking quotes on the 40. But today I had an interesting conversation with my local dealer. He doesn't have a DK40 on the lot but did have a DK45HST that is a current year but is...
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    Price check. DK40Se HST

    Follow up to earlier post. Was becoming seriously interested in the Kioti but received this quote today. Seems way high from what I'd been seeing here. Thoughts? DK40SE Hst. with R4 Tires, Loader, Quick Att Bucket $30,400.00 minus $3500.00 Rebate(Expires 6-30-11) Total $26,900.00 Plus Tax...
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    Kioti vs. Kubota comps

    I've been seriously considering a Kubota Grand L 3940. Can you tell me which series of Kioti is the closest match to this for comparison? Any general feedback would be helpful. Thanks
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    Grand L 3940 vs. Mahindra 4035

    Folks, You can see from my previous posts that I'm leaining toward the purchase of a Grand L3940 and loader. But yesterday, I met a man who runs a feed operation that told me I'd be doing myself an injustice if I didn't consider the Mahindra 4035. He's been in the grain business for 30 years...
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    Mahindra Pricing??

    I've been considering a Kubota Grand L 3940 and met someone this weekend with a Mahindra who spoke highly of the brand. But I've been on their websites and can't seem to find a pricing tool to compare models. Do they have one or do you have to call the dealer for all pricing? I'm trying to...
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    Grand L 3940 vs. MX5100

    I was at the dealer today pricing a grand L 3940 and the dealer wanted to show me the MX5100 saying it was more tractor for about the same money. Can you offer me comparisons as to what I'd be gaining or losing with these tractors? Operating expenses, creature comforts, reliability or anything...
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    3940 attachment questions

    I think I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on a Grand L 3940 and loader. I have the following questions about attachments. 1. Which 4 in 1 bucket should I consider for this model? Have any of you found a cheaper way to lift objects instead of buying the 4 in 1 bucket? Trying to...
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    Price Check  L 3940 HST

    Good afternoon folks, Can someone comment on the L3940 HST and this asking price? I was just quoted an asking price of $21K for this unit. What other fees can I reasonably expect the dealer to add once I get there? I had been looking at the 3240 and 3540 but feel this will be better for a 6...
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    L 3240 HST

    Hi folks, Trying to compare apples to apples between Deere and Kubota and I'm not sure which tractors to compare. I've got 14 acres and about half is in cutover. I'll want to clear this for a home site and then use the tractor for general maintenance and projects such as stump pulling, loader...
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    2520 Questions

    Ok, I'm going to jump on the 2520 bandwagon and approach my tractor questions more specifically. I'm looking for a tractor to maintain 14 acres and a fairly large garden. I see most of you are using he 2520 for driveways, snow blowing, light loader work etc. I'm interested to know if you can...
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    Briggs??? in the Z645

    Presently I am the proud owner of a 1 year old X320 with 48" deck. I love the mower and have been ignorantly bliss. Yesterday I spent about an hour on my brothers Z445 and couldn't believe the difference. I cut my mowing time down by almost half. The only thing I didn't like was how rough...
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    Tractor Sizing  Help in sizing tractor

    Hello everyone, I'm interested in your advice on the following. I have aproximately 14 acres that has about 5 acres cleared that is presently being farmed, a 1 acre pond and another 7 acres that is an old cutover tha I will probably clear for a homesite. The 7 acres is somewhat hilly, with all...
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