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I work alone. On firewood duties I like to scoop up a bucket full of rounds and raise them to the wood splitter height so to avoid lifting rounds onto the splitter table. But, there are too many times during the course of the day I need the pallet forks and it gets old swapping between the two...

Second time for me in 350 hrs. Out of warranty now so will take a look at what might be causing it when I replace it. only a minor issue but am keen to know if anyone else has had this happen to them? I can't recall any times sticks or twigs have made it that far into the open station they would...

One more day of hauling out wood and will start bucking and splitting.

I don't, except in big trees and when needing a heap of pounding. They feel better in that scenario. I was just seizing the moment to suggest other types while the wedges awakening was in full bloom. Another would be hard-head plastic wedges (a steel layer at the head to better handle impact)...

Would love to see pics. Grey Box I think is about double the hardness of oak. It's a hopeless feeling when you start with a new or freshly sharpened chain and it doesn't seem to go anywhere fast, producing mini-chips at best and mostly dust. If I were into more of that sort of action, I think...

Is there a reliable online supplier of good quality daedong/kioti filter kits please? I'd like to keep a full set on the shelf, but the OEM filters seem expensive here. These are the OEM part numbers: E6201-32443 ENGINE OIL FILTER F6800-16111 FUEL PRE-FILTER F6800-16411 FUEL...

There are times my tractor will be parked up on farms, exposed to the elements for weeks at a time. So, I'm wondering if there is any generic type of tractor cover that could at least keep the weather off the 'lecky bits? I might just buy a big tarpaulin and crudely shape it to fit, but am...

My new tractor is missing the 7-pin socket and I think there might be a 12v power socket (I have to plug my beacon into something) missing too. The main wiring/connectors are there, but no sockets. Could any RX 20 tractor owner please take a photo of the rear end so I can figure out what should...

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Or know where I could find a set? Thanks.

Can't see much reason for closing the other one. Is some good info in there that will now sink to the bottom of the thread stack and eventually off the page, which is a darn shame. Hopefully people can continue in here, or point to another such thread worth following? Thanks.

Yes, I've had this conversation with another band-sawer recently. I agree for grade sawing the best recoveries of the best woods are far better on a bandsaw compared to a swingblade. Swingblades are wasteful and in some wood are a nightmare to get the best grain orientation. That said, plenty...

If only Murphy would contribute enough high quality lumber logs to cover the tab, but he seldom ever does. That said, the trunk on that gum across the race was a good size. Here's a shot from the near side of the river, back down the trunk to the far side:

If small and straight enough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ou0HA1cMkc If small enough and don't care too much about the ends or cut lengths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYtFzQvGNc4 There is another maker of such machines who offers longer cuts but I can't put my mouse on it. Again, if...

*Edit* Just checked on NZPost website and looks like pretty cheap to USA so I will send these free if someone can use them. ---------- Found these in the shed. No use to me. Just don't want to throw them in the bin.

Found an old disk in bottom of my computer bag that has this service manual on it. I requested it when I bought the ill-fated Mahindra tractor a few years ago. If anyone can use such a manual here it is: I am not sure if I'll get spanked for providing a download link but I guess time will tell...

Eco this, auto that, etc. What happened to a simple but bullet-proof tractor that gets the job done and pleads for more work every day? Yeah, I'm sure your pampered derriére absolutely must have a air-ride, warmed cushion for the extensive 150 hrs you'll put on your 'beast' every year since...

I won't die wondering if we could pull this off :D So far, it's just me in the group, buying two tractors, most likely from a dealer network that has dealers in many parts of NZ. If any other Kiwis are interested, please let me know and hopefully we can leverage our collective needs to the...

I can understand the need to avoid too many tire kickers, or do something to limit the race to the bottom of the margin barrel, but as a tractor buyer, and perhaps not a very rational one, it annoys the heck out of me when I read site after site, advertisement after advertisement with "POA" or...

It says my Kioti+Kiwibro thread has been moved but where to? The trash can? Is it one of those "no correspondence will be entered into" kinda deals? I wanted to post that we have decided upon a short engagement first to test the waters and the nuptials have been postponed until shortly...

There are 66 and 73 HP options in USA and we have a 76 HP option here down under also. Seems to me the only difference is the fuel pump being turned up. Can anyone see any other differences please? Thanks, Tony

Some results of work this week:

Sorry for the slow reply. I just drilled some holes in the front table supports to take pins, and welded flanges on the back of the splitter for the same reason, then fabbed up a quick tow hitch to pin on either end. Certainly not a highway-towable option but for towing around the woodlot slowly...

Or would geography and brand/dealer preferences put this idea in the too hard basket? It just strikes me that if there was a dealer nearby half a dozen buyers, some after brand A, others brand B, and the dealer stocked those brands, I wonder what sort of discount or better package deals, etc...

with bucket, forks and rear snow blade: LS TRACTOR P7010

These seem very similar. LS make many of the Farmall B series tractors for Case-IH and I'm wondering what might be the differences between these two models, other than paint, dealer, or price. We have Case-IH around here but no LS tractors, so I can't jump on each and see for myself. Can anyone...

Trying to sort out what LS Mtron-made tractors are available here. Also, does anyone know if the LS XU5065 is being made for any other brands? Thanks.

Was looking at the P7010 but not interested in cab, and would like power shuttle transmission. Wondered if XU5065 might suffice. Brochures mention a Shibaura Tier 4 engine but I can find any more info on what model, and what it uses to meet T4 regs, etc. Can anyone point me to that info please...

I read they have a new factory, producing up to 72/3HP tier 4 engines. But I don't see the engines in the XU or P series models I have been looking at. Perhaps the engines will start appearing in 2015 models? Anyone know what these engines are like? Take the 72HP P7010 as an example. I'm...

Anybody else like to see Yanmar USA come up with a 70HP option? If I were buying today from a US dealer, it would be a LS P7010, but if Yanmar had something around that size, it would have to be looked at seriously.

It's a bad habit of mine to covet that which I either can't afford or is not available to us here in New Zealand. Doesn't stop me learning about LS tractors in the 50-70HP range though. The specs I read seem to almost always put the FEL lift capacity of LS considerably higher than similar HP...

It would depend on the design of the bookcase and your experience/machinery. I've seen some wonderful bookcases made from plywood, and I am partial to solid wood, mainly reclaimed. Here's a few I've made. The lighter one from decking that I had to replace as much of it was rotting away. The...

Has anyone thought of or built something along these lines? While the log forks/grapple has a log or logs, why not position it over a table or trailer and buck it into rounds without having to get off the tractor? It would need a few arms/thumbs to hold the log/s, also a series of tongs (or...

Am still looking around for a good tractor in the 50HP or thereabout range. Have heard good things about Yanmar tractors but there is no serious representation here in New Zealand that I can find. Whilst the lack of dealers will stop me buying one, I'm still very interested in learning more...

Have been looking at new and used, approximately 50HP tractors. There is quite a difference in pricing and occasionally there is a used, reasonably low hours tractor going for what seems like a great deal compared to new, but warranty coverage means heaps to me so it would have to be a great...

With due respect to the brand and many of the good dealers thereof, I'm considering anything but Mahindra. I'm in New Zealand and dealer support is critical. I can't find much about LS tractors, so am in the first instance looking at Kubota and Kioti, but keen for any suggestions from the TBN...

Hi Y'all, Here's a set I quite like: But I just can't afford them at around US$2800. It's for a Euro-hitch FEL with around 2200Lbs lifting capacity to full height at the pins. I like that the forks can be adjusted to suit pallets or bag handles or pushed out wider when carrying logs, and...

Hello everyone, First time poster long time lurker and I love your show. We've some specific needs for an attachment for our FEL and I was hoping for recommendations of preferably one attachment that will meet all needs please, preferably from people who have experience with such uses and...