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    Anyone here own a Takeuchi mini ex ?

    I wanted a TB240. More HP and little more weight, But @35 hp you have to deal with DPF. It's a shame they mandated DPF on 35 HP. I don't like any of it, But the cut off point could have been @40-50 HP range
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    Anyone here own a Takeuchi mini ex ?

    I just picked up a used one 2018 mod with 1800 hrs. seems to be a good machine for the money. TB235
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    I'm intelligent enough to know when I receive excellent customer service. It's obvious that EA hurt your feelings at some point. Did they do anyone wrong ? I have no clue, I haven't seen any post where they wronged anyone that owns a EA grapple . People that did break parts were sent new parts...
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    And all I know is how they treated me, and they didn't have to ! They could have said, sorry, no warranty !
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    Car Insurance skyrocketing

    Travelers, liberty mutual, Safeco, etc, are hardly small LOL. It really isn't marketing hype. they actually saved me over a captive agent. I have had superior service from Travelers . To each their own, but everyone should do a little research on Independent agents. A little education could...
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    only if it's a Kubota :ROFLMAO:
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    funny, they never did that to me when I had a bolt failure that broke part of the grapple. I shipped it back at their expense, they made repaired, and shipped it back at no charge ! I never was ''ripped''
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    Yanmar 336D front loader hydraulic issue

    could also be rust, etc, in your loader valve if it sit outside for years
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    Car Insurance skyrocketing

    If people would use an independent agent rather than a captive agent, you would have a much better chance of lower rates. My independent agent will shop other companies he represents when my rates increase. I don't have to bother calling around wasting have a day, or more shopping rates
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    yeah, I own one. Had a friend that bought a LP. It self destructed. Kubota told him too bad !. My EA is still going strong and I abuse my things
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    I thought it was a tractor forum and not a cult forum ! :rolleyes:
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    EA grapple not an option now what?

    while not a ''cult fan'' they made an excellent grapple bar none ! And that's not ''cult talk'', that's a fact ! Facts are, some didn't like it because they produced a superior grapple. It really hurt their feelings that EA sold superior grapples
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    What do you drive for a truck?

    07 ram 2500 Cummins with 130 K
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    New Diesel Truck-- Buy Now, or Wait?

    Most likely more emissions on new ones than on your 2011. I have a 2007 Ram 2500 with 130 K . I would like a new one but May buy used one deleted
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    Opinions on a used YM 3110D

    But man, it sure has low hours :rolleyes::ROFLMAO:
  16. K

    Roof Ridge/Cap Wind Driven Leak

    I was gonna suggest to get in the attic and use spray foam.
  17. K

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    I change the oil in my generator once a year when tractors and mowers get an oil change. This small 5500 K Generac with B&S engine has served my well over the last 25+ yrs
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    Well After much research, I was lucky enough to purchase a wicked grapple about 3 yrs ago. I don't know of another grapple built as tough as an EA grapple. I have seen photos of other grapples bent to where they aren't usable. You can sit a land pride and a wicked side by side and if you can't...
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    Shop build and heating in 2024

    well, I've got a 40x80 shop and I don't work out there on really cold days. But if I had to, I bought one of those torpedo heaters that I use to warm up the area I'm working in.
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    HVAC problem this morning.

    I'm well aware of the process/ Sequence of operation. But that switch actually operates on vacuum . not pressure
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    Great quality, and warranty :rolleyes: :ROFLMAO:
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    There are a couple FB groups with people that live close by EA, They stated they have driven by and noted no vehicles on the lot, and the gates locked. A couple of people that stated they worked there and were let go not long before locking the gates. I own an EA grapple that I bought about 3...
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    well, Are you guys still open for business ?
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    Question on vehicles timing belt

    I replaced the timing belt on a Mazda I once owned. Not too bad of a job. Best I remember, it took me about 1/2 day . Don't know about the Honda , but the mazda was a DOHC engine. I imagine the Honda is as well
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    I have read on another site where people said they called their bank and actually got their funds back
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    Appears to be closed
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    Well, I for one have a wicked grapple. I researched many before I bought about 4 yrs ago. About a 3-4 week wait back then. There's no one I know of, that has posted videos of them testing their attachments to find out their weak points, and made adjustments to those weak points so their produce...
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    Oh, If I had issues with it, I would move. But I like living free of all the rules and regulations many of you live under
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    well, the down side here is, I have a 3500 sq ft all brick home with 40 acres fenced, and there's a old mobile home across the road. I still wouldn't change it for regulations though
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    I don't worry about regulations . I live i pretty much a rural area with no restrictions. I can build a house, barn, wire, plumb, etc,. without any inspections. So when you buy in these rural areas, buyer better know something about building codes, etc, or they may be in for a surprise later ...
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    well, I don't. I suppose they could also do a sat. view of it as well. I know no one has personally visited the property to inspect. I have trees around close to the house, and they have never said anything about having them cut back as to avoid any damage.
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    Investing for beginners

    When I retired, I had no idea how much money I would need. I just sold the business and said that's it. That was going on 9 years ago. I may have to go back into the HVAC / Plumbing field next week:ROFLMAO:
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    My property / home has never been seen by my insurance company, or my agent
  34. K

    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    Guess I would have to cut my losses and go I sure couldn't / wouldn't take 1-2 million ? out of savings to pay for a destroyed home
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    Well, with all the regulations in that state and the cost of doing business. why would /should they stick around ? so you would self insure for fire, which means it your place burns down, you pay to rebuild ? Don't know if I would want to shoulder that expense, especially in CA.
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    I sold a 2016 mod Hyundai, bought a 2022 Toyota highlander platinum model and my rates dropped.
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    Well, the one I deal with actually owns the company. He represents Liberty Mutual , Progressive, Travelers, Safeco, Met life, Allstate, just to name a few. I don't really consider those ''small companies''. I have Travelers myself and couldn't be more pleased with claims I've had To each his...
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    easy, Just have someone you know write you a BOS
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    Hammer drill

    I wouldn't worry about that. I have several 1/2 hammer drills that we used on thousands of plumbing jobs and they still have the original chucks
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    Geico, and/orOnline insurance quotes

    the very reason I only deal with an independent agent. He can sell policies from many companies. unlike a captive agent that can only sell one brand. If my policy were to increase on my current insurance, he will shop me with one of the many other companies he represents . That way, I don't have...
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    Student Loan Debt?

    Well, college isn't for everyone. It wasn't for me. I just got into the trades early on, started a business. I can say I made good money and I actually liked what I did. There is a level of satisfaction you get by figuring out issues, repairing/ installing equipment. Having said that, My...
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    Student Loan Debt?

    Many of them go because the ones they graduate HS with go. Others go for ''the experience'' LOL Expensive experience ! I had a friend that had a son that wanted to go to an instate school but too far away to drive, so he stayed on campus. I ask my friend if his son was going to get a job to pay...
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    Student Loan Debt?

    Did you also buy a car , pay car insurance, buy clothes, etc, with your student loans ? This is part of the reason their debt is so high. You put a 40,000 car on your student loan, along with all the other things that don't belong on student loan money and that's what happens. My son stayed...
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    Student Loan Debt?

    And they say they're full time students with no type of job. literally living off their student loans. Not realizing that these loans one day will come due. The only way out of student loans is to pay it off, or die ! It's pretty simple, If you can't / don't want to pay it back, don't borrow...
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    Student Loan Debt?

    No college for me. I made a good living in the trades ! Having said that. I use to work for many apartment owners that rented to college students . Many of these students I talked with while making HVAC / plumbing repairs told me their student loans make their car payment, pay their rent, food...
  46. K

    HVAC problem this morning.

    Never figure out why it's called a pressure switch when it operates on vacuum :rolleyes:
  47. K

    Water heater recs please

    Depends on brand. Mine has low fire for low water flow. My tankless is only 150K not the 199K And those designed for circulation are low flow type
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    Water heater recs please

    don't know what brand you have, But you should have dip switches where you can adjust for low flow, or hotter water
  49. K

    Water heater recs please

    Just for the record.. They are ''water heaters''.... Not.... ''Hot water heaters'' Just wanted to clear up any confusion !
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    Water heater recs please

    6 yr warranty means the anode should last 6 yrs. So they only provide a 6 yr tank warranty. You can always buy a larger anode ,or just keep one on hand and replace it every 5 yrs I really don't understand your comment about tankless being no good for showers . Never had an issue with mine . I...
  51. K

    What do you use for diesel transfer storage?

    I use 4- 55 gallon drums to haul my fuel. They don't bother farmers around here, so I don't worry about color, or being stopped for any violations.
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    Investing for beginners

    I have a mix of mutual funds, single stocks, and many private equity investments that have worked well for me. If I were a beginner, I would probably just stick with good growth mutual funds
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    Playing bill collector

    I keep reading all these ''out of network'' comments and ''needing approval'' for a test. I have Medicare and a supplement (NOT AN ADVANTAGE PLAN) If my Dr. says its necessary, and it's approved by Medicare, my supplement pays the rest. If the Doc, or hospital accepts Medicare, they are required...
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    Status of Everything Attachments

    what's going on at this company. Employees laid off and Travis no longer there ! they once made good American made attachments, but something isn't right here
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    Real questions that you would like to get an answer…

    I have 300 rounds for my shotguns, 2000 rounds for my hand guns, and 6000 rounds for my AR's. I keep 10 15 round mags ea. loaded for my hand guns, and 15 40 round mags. loaded for my AR. I'm sure others keep more than I. I know people that do
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    Certificats of Deposit

    I can't answer for most, but the one I have doesn't. I just use this as place to park my fast cash money. maybe 100K I can take out of my IRA if i need more, but I have to sell stocks to get that money
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    25 Acres worth buying hay equipment?

    Just be prepared to lose money and decide how much you want to lose. For good hay, you going to have to fertilize, spray for weeds, and add lime. Consider what all that will cost you. Then, the equipment. Hay cutter, hay rake, and bailer, sq, or round. a new bar type cutter is going to run...
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    Anyone have a Christian Medshare policy?

    I'll take my Medicare with supplement over private insurance any day ! When I had private insurance, the Doc's would have to summit any test, procedures, treatment, etc,. to the insurance company for preapproval and play the waiting game to see if what I needed was approved , With Medicare and...
  59. K

    Certificats of Deposit

    I use a high yield savings account instead of CD's
  60. K

    Amazon rant...

    I leave my gate open at my drive when I expect them to deliver. They will leave my package at my open gate, drive to my house to turn around, and leave. Pretty stupid !
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    Future of HVAC and industry supply issues.

    wouldn't it be great if we could get someone in there to crush all the stupid agendas these idiots are pushing ? They should all be taken to the train station ! I'm so glad I don't have to deal with these fools anymore !
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    Recommendations for hand held electric pavement breaker please

    I also purchased this breaker after my $1000.00 2'' makita sds max broke the piston. I thought that if I could get a couple jobs completed before it self destructed I would b ok.. Well, I have used this Vevor on several projects and it's still operating great ! For me, It was a better investment...
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    Pulling T Post ideas

    😂 😂 My GF has a great job ! She's self supporting ! One just has to find the right GF. I'm not going to support one, and I don't expect her to support me. That's how we roll !
  64. K

    Midwest Gasoline to Spike $0.50-$1.00 Per gallon

    Oil must have gone up today. I haven't been home today. I just checked and I did pretty good with my oil stocks today
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Either way. ''Gun violence'' doesn't exist inanimate objects aren't capable of committing violence, or anything else. How difficult is that for your type to understand :rolleyes: Your education lack of education is showing 😂 Your ignorance is shinning brightly though 😂
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Accepted by whom, The unintelligent, your type, or both ? :rolleyes: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: You are saying an inanimate object committed violence and that isn't possible :ROFLMAO: It would completely blow your mind to come here. My state just did away with CC permits ! The majority of the...
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    You appear to forget what you say 😂 :ROFLMAO: Here, I'll fix it for ya 😂 Your ''gun violence'' comment is used twice ! 😂 Again. not intelligent enough to understand, an inanimate object isn't capable of committing violence ! PROFESSOR !😂:ROFLMAO: RSR said: Your comment makes some very...
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    You said ''gun violence'' Do you not understand a gun is an inanimate object ? inanimate objects ie Guns, rocks, sticks, etc ? Not personal attacks :rolleyes:. If stating facts are personal attacks,,, so be it 😂 😂
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    You say you are a professor, You use the term ''gun violence'' and don't understand an inanimate object can't commit violence ? That statement in and of it's self should tell everyone your level of intelligence. 😂 😂
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    His type can't understand that logic. It's too simple ! 😂
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Are you going to find all the Felons that will be affected by this order, and tell them they now must give up their guns :rolleyes:😂:ROFLMAO:😂 You as a great professor should take center stage in this fight and do your part 😂 :ROFLMAO: 😂
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    I wonder how many criminals and those forbidden to have a firearm just said ''o well, I guess I'll just have to leave my gun at home today :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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    Midwest Gasoline to Spike $0.50-$1.00 Per gallon

    Goldman Sachs warns that Russia and Saudi cuts could send oil prices above $100 a barrel by the end of 2024, just in time for Election Day If true, It will be very good for those with oil stocks !
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    Midwest Gasoline to Spike $0.50-$1.00 Per gallon

    oil prices are up ! I'm making some money again on my oil stocks again !
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    Pulling T Post ideas

    I'm not just from Dixie, I'm from the heart of Dixie ! Women marched, and protested to have equal rights ! I'm not about to go against the supreme court ruling ! 😂 She gets to do the tractor work. Every time the grass is high enough to bush hog !
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    Pulling T Post ideas

    I use my GF as the one that connects the chain to the T post. I stay on the tractor. I guess you need a GF to help you !
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    Future of HVAC and industry supply issues.

    well, After selling and retiring, I bought this farm, so I guess you could say, I'm not really retired. LOL I just traded a paying job for a non paying job ! LOL As you know, I installed this ducted VRF in my home a few yrs back. This thing is still performing great ! I do have one system I...
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    Future of HVAC and industry supply issues.

    From looking at those coils, someone needs a maintenance program ! Those coils that have appeared to have been cut out must have been for a leak repair at some point . But the condenser coil being that dirty isn't good for compressors. It's a lot of work changing out those roof top units. New...
  79. K

    I have a water leak to or at my yard hydrant

    Maybe illegal where you are. But it's legal where I am
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    Vehicle Tire Pressure Sensors

    we continue to have these things mandated, and we are the ones that pay for the ignorance. I'm sorry, I grew up in a time when you actually checked your tires. Not leave it to a little light bulb. Amazing I survived driving back in the day, without having these safety devices that are mandated...
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    Cattle- accounting - tax issue

    had one named T bone . The Ones I'm taking his fall doesn't have names
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    Cattle- accounting - tax issue

    Myself and everyone I know in cattle always take a loss. Expenses are too great to ever make a profit. I'm on my 8th year and show zero profit. I know people that have been in the business for more than 30 yrs and never have shown a profit. The Money I make goes right back into the farm, in...
  83. K

    Banking… how things have changed

    Last week, I transferred 44K from one credit union to another to purchase a vehicle. Money was there in 24 hrs just like they said. No questions asked !
  84. K

    Advice on paint/stain sprayers.

    I purchased a wagner airless sprayer several yrs ago. Only holds a pint ? of paint, but it does very well . It will spray anything you put in it. Latex, oil base, stain, etc, all without thinning . If you're looking at a small airless, I recommend one of these
  85. K

    With the price of 46 granulated through the roof..

    we've been using liquid nitrogen here for some time now
  86. K

    YM 3110D Hydraulic leak at rear driveline connection

    Always used Transmission fluid in mt tranny
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    Fencing and Posts

    I have cows and T post is what I use. Spaced 8-10' apart. T post should hold your dogs just fine. Those wooden post will rot away. I have seen some very old T post and none are rotted away
  88. K

    Have diesel prices dropped below that of gasoline?

    Diesel is higher here in Al. than gasoline and has been for a long time. I can remember as a kid, Diesel was always cheaper than gasoline.
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    Hay mower

    Probably the same factory that makes the Vicon. It's also made in Holland
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    Wheel barrow tires?

    stopped using a wheel barrow when I bought a tractor . So, I'm sure mine is flat :LOL:
  91. K

    Opinions please on this brake mod for YM2310 tractor?

    I believe it's more condensation than just rain water. Mine stayed inside and would end up with moisture in the brake housing, I always used anti seize on the shaft
  92. K

    YM336D Hydraulic Problems

    what hyd oil are you using ?
  93. K

    Hay mower

    who builds those for case/NH ? my vicon is built by Greenland / Holland
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    Outdoor burning laws

    yep. LOL don't see that much anymore. Painted white and placed around trees, flower planters, etc, .
  95. K

    Outdoor burning laws

    Got 4 old tires to burn tomorrow. Someone here told me the fire chief don't approve of tire burning. My reply back was, I didn't ask for his approval !
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    Outdoor burning laws

    And the peasants are none the wiser ! :rolleyes:;)
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    Hay mower

    got a vicon now that's a gear bed unit. I was under the impression they all were geared
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    Outdoor burning laws

    I live in the land of the FREE and home of the brave.. I burn what ever I want. Wood old tires, plastic, etc,.
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    YM336D Leaking Steering Knuckles

    I once owned a 3110, same as your 336. I replaced those front end bushings and still had leaking. I finally stopped the leaking when I filled the gear case with corn head grease. Good luck, I hope that repair fixes your issue. If not, just fill it with corn head grease !
  100. K

    Electric fence plastic insulators longevity

    Don't know the brand . They are yellow. Had them about 5 yrs now. I have to replace some every now and again, due to arcing against T post. I don't know if the size of my charger has anything to do with it or not
  101. K

    Stihl MS 311

    Appreciate the responses. I thought it might be a commercial saw by the price $600+. Seems like a pretty good saw. I didn't purchase it, someone gave it to me, and just wondered if it was commercial or home owner grade. I guess just not as good as my 372xp
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    Stihl MS 311

    would this be a commercial grade, or home owner grade saw ?
  103. K

    Keep current truck forever or try to afford a new one every 5-10 years?

    07 5.9 Cummins 130K I'll probably keep it till the very end.
  104. K

    Insurance for a $7,000 tractor - standalone policy

    If he's only insuring against the loss of the tractor, for just 7K . I would just self insure.
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    Hay mower

    Looking at a new hay disc mower. Looking at a mower with the name of Morra. Also sold under other names such as Farmmax, and Fort From what I find, they are made in Italy I can't seem to find any reviews on this mower, and was wondering if anyone here has any experience with these mowers. Thanks
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    Carpenter Bees ...

    It doesn't harm them. It just eliminates their food source. Just like they claim glyphosate harms humans. But it's still here
  107. K

    Carpenter Bees ...

    My pastures and all pastures around me are sprayed with 2-4-D, or Grayson . very few lightening bugs and bees around
  108. K

    Carpenter Bees ...

    I have no idea if what I use kills lightening bugs or not. If they boring into my barn rafters, the stuff I posted will stop them. I sprayed the other day, and went back to the barn today and found several wood boring bees laying on the ground dead, and none flying around. With this chemical I...
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    Carpenter Bees ...

    This is what I use on my barns. I mix it in my 30 gallon 12 v sprayer and spray the wood where the bees have been drilling holes. This stuff not only kills the bees, it keeps them away. Been using it for years...
  110. K

    HIGH RISK of Severe Weather

    Are you in Mississippi ? These storms are suppose to come to me in the early morning hours
  111. K

    Air compressor quit

    Is it direct drive, or belt driven ? If belt driven, take the belts off and see if the motor will run without a load
  112. K

    Is HVAC Cycling Too Often? (AC)

    No. I'm actually new at this. I'm sure you'll be able to enlighten my on all the causes of short cycling. Including, but not limited to over sizing, improper adjusted TXV, bad TXV. air flow, etc,. This is from 2020, so I didn't go back and read all the responses. I don't know of any thermostats...
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    Gas string trimmer aka weed eater recommendations wanted

    I bought a husky 326LX and a maruyama (forget the number) solid steel shafts in both about 20 years ago. Both are still running strong. I have only had to replace the fuel lines on both twice in those 20 years. They are likely to out last me !
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    Gas string trimmer aka weed eater recommendations wanted

    I have never bought a trimmer that didn't have a solid steel shaft instead of a cable. When I run my trimmer, I use a 10 saw blade to cut brush. I don't need a flex cable breaking while cutting brush / small trees. I have Never had a solid shaft break. I have had friends with flex cables...
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    Can't believe Sams Club did me this.

    For quite some time, I have had a vibration in my car when getting around 55-60. I have taken it to several tire shops to find out the issue. Each time, they would re balance the tires and tell me everything should be ok. well, it never has been ok. So several months ago, I purchased a spin...
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    Can't believe Sams Club did me this.

    I have had issues with tire shops scratching aluminum wheels. I buy my tires on line, have them shipped to me. I Bought a tire machine / balancer, and have mounted and balanced my own for yrs.
  117. K

    Annuities?

    yeah, Just don't hold it forever like some did with R12. Like the stock market. Got to sell at the right time LOL
  118. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    Mine started the. 4 days ago. I couldn't be happier ! Decided on the plan N supplement plan vs an advantage plan
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    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    I pay $1200.00 per yr on 50 acres 3600 sq ft house, 40x80 shop and 40x40 barn. We have local sales tax, state sales tax, (state and local =10% total) and state income tax
  120. K

    T-posts in hard ground - a hack

    I have some exposed rock on my property. I bought the largest hammer/demo drill Makita makes (SDSmax) Purchased a 1.5'' drill bit and drilled the rock and hammered the T post into the hole. No need to cement in as the 1.5'' hole is a very tight fit for T post. You just have to knock the plate...
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    Legal question on trees on property line that could cause damage...

    Probably different laws in different states. Here, the owner of the tree is responsible for neighbor's damage only if the tree is dead. The persons with damaged property caused by the fallen dead tree, must have informed the owner of the dead tree in writing by certified mail of the trees...
  122. K

    Replacing the Knee

    amazon has one or $207.00
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    Annuities?

    I think my next investment is going to be T bills. they are free from state and local taxes. Only pay federal taxes. Depending on the term, they are around the 5% mark
  124. K

    Insurance Rant!

    I never went to a shop. The glass installer came to my farm and replaced. I just made one phone call. On another note. I priced Allstate again a few weeks ago when I was shopping around for lower rates. Allstate was a couple hundred a yr higher for HO / vehicles combined, vs Travelers . I...
  125. K

    Insurance Rant!

    What I find odd here is, there are several independent agents that also sell Allstate insurance. I have shopped several captive agents so far this yr and they are unable to beat my price with Travelers !
  126. K

    Insurance Rant!

    I have travelers through an independent agent . I wouldn't say they are a small potato company. LOL When I busted out the rear window of my truck a couple months ago, I called travelers and they said to pick a glass company that would bill them, and it would be taken care of. I called and...
  127. K

    Insurance Rant!

    then your independent didn't shop, or may not have many companies to choose from . I have yet been able beat my independent agent's prices. When my rates rise, he shops me with another company
  128. K

    Insurance Rant!

    I suggest shopping with an independent agent. They can shop many different companies to get you the best rate. A captive agent doesn't have that capability !
  129. K

    Does Anyone Buy Used Tractors?

    I bought used because zero DPF, DEF, etc,. I also bought a used 105 HP non emissions tractor tractor for what a new 75 hp emissions tractor cost
  130. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    My Medicare and supplement start at 12:01 am. Glad to see this day here !
  131. K

    First experience with high tensile fence and high tensile barbed wire

    I have used Bekaert barbed wire. All I use is high tensile wire. Don't know what you're going to attempt to contain if anything, but my T post are set 10 ' apart. And yes, any corner post, gate post needs to be braced before you start stretching the wire, or you'll end up pulling the post over...
  132. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    Oh I agree, I enjoyed what I did. It's when a large company called and offered me a buy out of my company for a large sum of $$ I just couldn't resist. I have seen many changes over the years, and with with all the changes, challenges, coming coming again with new equipment, standards...
  133. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    SS for me was just a free check. So taking it early (62) and getting a little less didn't bother me at all. After all, I planed my retirement as if SS wasn't going to be around when I retired. So, If it goes away tomorrow, I'll be just fine, and will have at least gotten some of my money back...
  134. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    BINGO ! And that's the issue. It takes too long for pay back. I think mine was like 82 My financial advisor / tax person said take it now for a longer period of time . My chances are much probably much better at getting pay back now, than much later. I guess if you leave this place, and leave...
  135. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    started mine at 62. I never considered waiting until 70 I turn 65 next mo so I'll start Medicare
  136. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    I don't worry about it. Not much you can do about it other than be very diversified
  137. K

    Retirement thoughts Past Present Future

    took mine at 62. no guarantee I'll draw another cent ! Stopped working several yrs ago @ 57 . haven't missed it one bit
  138. K

    Thank God for Dollar Tree / Family dollar

    I admit I shop at DG a good bit. It's just me, and there are two that are within 10 miles or less from me. And since I'm in their target group, it's a good fit for me. I raise my own beef, so I don't need much. The DG's that are close are the type stores that sell some produce.
  139. K

    Annuities?

    I doubt any large financial institution is going to offer or advise anyone to invest in private equites. It would be taking funds from them. I searched and interviewed several Private financial advisors until I found one that offered clients to invest in private equites, while still leaving some...
  140. K

    Annuities?

    Guess I'm screwed then Mine has me in a good many private equities . You should check into them. Better than gambling everything in the market.
  141. K

    Annuities?

    going to buy one monday at my local bank 18 mo @5%
  142. K

    Plugged up drain.

    bacteria is what makes a septic system work. If you use harsh chemicals, you kill off this bacteria that makes the septic system work
  143. K

    Annuities?

    well, I screwed up and bought a small farm, so I would have something to do. Little did I know, I have more to do than I want. still kept some of my things. No brake, no drive / S lock machine, etc. Only recovery , vacuum pump. Yeah, I sold out at a pretty good time. New refrigerant coming up...
  144. K

    which insurance plan to chose ?

    I'm leaning toward plan N from Humana . I looked at AARP N Plan, and it was about $25.00 per mo. higher than Humana @ $94.00 per mo Looking like the Humana Part D is going to be the lowest cost on my end as well @ $34.00 per mo. Plan G in my area was $144.00 per mo with Humana But I'm in...
  145. K

    Annuities?

    From what I know about annuities, I liken them to reverse mortgages. The only winners are those selling the product. Every time I have brought up annuities to my advisor, he says just forget it...And he is licensed to them ! LOL. I wish you the best in your decision Joe ..
  146. K

    Annuities?

    I have / had some money sitting in a regular savings account. I have talked to my advisor several times about buying an annuity with this money. He will not talk to me about an annuity. All he says is he doesn't like them , so he won't even discuss them with me, even though he can sell them. He...
  147. K

    which insurance plan to chose ?

    well, I have a private insurance plan. not a company plan. I sold my business several yrs ago and retired. I stayed with the insurance plan I had at the time I was in business. More expensive than medicare and any of these supplement plans. I'm going to call someone that's verse in selling...
  148. K

    which insurance plan to chose ?

    Just to clairfy, I turn 65 mid month, so I have been studding the different plans on medicare.gov. I'm not able to get an F plan which appears have zero out of pocket expense. Looks like I quality for two pretty good plans.. G and N as a sumplement, or zero cost Advantage plan. Appears from...
  149. K

    which insurance plan to chose ?

    I turn 65 next mo. I have recieved millions of calls from people wanting to help me sign up for an insurance plan. One an Advantage plan, the other a suplement plan. I realize everyone's situation is different, but any advice on which plan one would chose over the other, would be appreciated ?
  150. K

    AAA

    Like some, I dropped them yrs ago
  151. K

    geothermal questions and possible DIY

    I know there's one in Tennessee Ruby falls . It is a deep cave with a constant river of water that flows
  152. K

    geothermal questions and possible DIY

    I often wonder how my Ducted VRF unit compares in efficiency and cost to a GEO thermal system. Just don't see geothermal systems here. I think I've seen a hand full in 30+ years
  153. K

    Plugged up drain.

    PVC is bad about soap scum building up on the inside walls. especially if you have a dishwasher that drains into the same line. Mostly only 1.25''-1.5'' drain line
  154. K

    Kubota regened again today

    your question was somewhat answered. Have someone read my answer to ya BH ! Read your manual .It will explain the process, etc, better than anyone else here My MX and CX never Regen :ROFLMAO: IGNORED ! :ROFLMAO:
  155. K

    Kubota regened again today

    Again, your manual will describe what you wanted to know.... if the truth hurts.. well....... I'll go home :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  156. K

    Kubota regened again today

    read your manual. it will tell you where you need to have the RPMS. You say it's a waste of engine life and fuel. You didn't understand this before you bought a tractor with emissions ? not to mention, You live in a state that champions this sort of crap. Like banning the sale of gasoline vehicles
  157. K

    Gas fireplace cleaning

    front burner is burning as it was designed to burn. It's not designed to burn as much as the rear burner. The rear is the one designed to give that yellow flame, and burn more gas than the front
  158. K

    HVAC disconnect question

    Currently using a HACR breaker for my VRF unit. Many just use a 60 A disconnect at the condensing unit Haven't seen anyone use slow blow fuses at the unit in a long time
  159. K

    Home Building Questions - Propane - All electric - Fireplace

    Why anyone would build a new home and install a conventional style HP is beyond me. There are better systems
  160. K

    Home Building Questions - Propane - All electric - Fireplace

    I have seen this happen, but not from a fart fan. Except where the WH was installed in a bathroom with the door sealed off and closed could it happen with A whole house exhaust fan ? possibly. it all depends of how large the home is, and what the cfm the fan is
  161. K

    Proposed ban on gas stoves...

    I really need my government to protect me from using my gas range ! :rolleyes: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO: :ROFLMAO:
  162. K

    Home Building Questions - Propane - All electric - Fireplace

    If you're thinking of going HP. don't go with a conventional HP. go with an inverter unit that can heat down to-20 + deg, without any backup heat. These units only run at what ever heat /cooling is needed in the home. It doesn't run all on, or all off like conventional units. They are...
  163. K

    Proposed ban on gas stoves...

    The poor people's homes I have had the pleasure of working in is far from being air tight.. They are poor and can't afford the tight built homes of today. Many of these poor people can't afford an air tight home. Trust me, they'll be ok with their gas range. My grand parents lived a ripe old...
  164. K

    Loader Compatibility Between Models

    @24 HP it wasn't as much as my 3110. That 855 is only 24 hp. little more room that the 3110 but not as much room or HP as my Kubota mx5100, or my CX 105
  165. K

    Plugging in generator to your house dangerous?

    It happens here every winter. Some idiot runs their generator in the home, or garage and kills everyone in the house from CO poisoning
  166. K

    Loader Compatibility Between Models

    With my size, 6'2 240, and not being a spring chicken anymore, I needed easier off and more HP tractor
  167. K

    Question about selling a tractor

    sold a car to a guy from out of state long ago before the pens were made to detect bad money. 19K in cash he brought from Bute Montana to Al.
  168. K

    Loader Compatibility Between Models

    I can't remember but I believe I sold my 3110D too cheap 7-7500 I can't remember. The first person that looked bought it. But I had already bought a 51 hp kubota and a 110 HP McCormick, and just didn't need 3 tractors around. It had been a great little tractor for me for several yrs. I bought it...
  169. K

    Loader Compatibility Between Models

    This is the one I say on market place the other day. Have you sold it ?
  170. K

    Replacing the Knee

    I slept in a recliner and popped the pain pills on and off for 2 weeks.. I would go to sleep watching tv. when the pain pills wore off about 4 am. I watched Highway patrol. When that went off, I took more pain pills and went back to snoozing ! Wishing you the best with that knee !
  171. K

    Replacing the Knee

    glad to hear so far so good, and you are coming along. I know several that have had replacement that had to go back in due to infection. 19 days ? I'm glad I was able to take a different route (for now anyway) I'm pretty much back to doing everything I was doing prior to surgery, But mine...
  172. K

    Chickens - How Cold Is Too Cold?

    never an issue with my chickens freezing. only issue I have is they quit laying as much. I've 8 chickens and only getting 2 eggs per day since days got shorter. I bought a fish aquarium heater to keep their water from freezing
  173. K

    Crypto Two

    I have no Crypto, and don't intend on getting into it. However, If that's your game, go for it, I wish you the best !
  174. K

    Replacing the Knee

    I wish you the best ! I'm just now getting somewhat back to normal. Start PT next week. This stem cell injection was pretty bad. (painful!!!) Caused a lot of inflammation within my knee. I wasn't allowed to take anything to knock out the inflammation as he (Dr) said this is how the stem...
  175. K

    What gave 60's Greyhounds their distinctive smell

    Thanks for that video. Brought back child hood memories when we use to get behind the city transit busses. Not only the smell, but they would roll coal (as it's called today) too ! If your parents were lucky enough to get behind one, you got smoked out !
  176. K

    Propane Tank Questions

    the soil in that area is most likely has been attacking that steel tank for a long time. One would think it had some sort of cathodic protection, such as anodes, etc,. But who knows. JMO,, I wouldn't want one that was buried at all .
  177. K

    Educate me on having cattle

    I wish I were close to me. I would buy those herefords. I love my herefords. They're pretty easy to handle compared to the others I've had. I don't know about your area but Black, or black baldy cows, steers sell for more than anything else at the stock yards here. If you are selling...
  178. K

    Customer Service no longer exists

    same here. I called ATT to report low hanging lines that a truck was going to grab and pull down poles and snap wires. I was told I needed to call xxx number. I hung up and called xxx #. The person at xxx # said I'll have to transfer you to another dept. The person in the other dept, said I...
  179. K

    Educate me on having cattle

    we too have had very little rain. Had a little saturday but that's the first we have had in about two months. I really wouldn't call what we had saturday as rain. My pond for watering cattle is down about 8 ft. I sure hope we have a rainy winter season. I will also advise him to be careful...
  180. K

    Educate me on having cattle

    On the question of keeping them. You'll have to decide that on your on. With myself, the only help I have is if I manage to get a few friends here to help get them up, worm, shots, band small bulls, hay, etc,etc,. It can get tough at times. Like Thursday, I'm headed for knee surgery. I've got a...
  181. K

    Educate me on having cattle

    I will say, you need to do something with the young bulls. More than one bull in the pasture is going to cause issues. Depending on the big bull's attitude, he could kill those smaller ones. On a second note. You need to try to age those heifers. They don't need to be bred too young, but of...
  182. K

    Replacing the Knee

    That's what I'm told. Of course insurance considers it ''experimental'' so they won't pay. Some how they will take the cells from my body somewhere and inject it into the knee area
  183. K

    Replacing the Knee

    well if this stem cell treatment doesn't work, I'll have no issues having it replaced. I'm not one to continue to suffer through pain because I don't want replacement. I know we have discussed robotic surgery here, and I discussed it with him. He said that robotics have their place, and he uses...
  184. K

    Harbor Freight

    this everlast has hot start, but it's still difficult to keep the rod lit . If you get the rod just a little away from the work it goes out. Never an issue with my transformer machine. I would hate to be learning to weld on one of these machines. Heck, it makes me go nuts at times, and I've...
  185. K

    Car lift in garage

    IDK. he installs these things in many auto dealerships around here. I just did what the installer asked. I wouldn't think a concrete bit would do well against rebar.
  186. K

    Harbor Freight

    If you have an inverter welder, the rod brand isn't the problem , It's the inverter welder. If you want a good weld with any brand rod, Buy an transformer welder. Not an inverter. I have this new everlast, and It's difficult to keep the rod lit, no matter the rod brand. My old tombstone will...
  187. K

    Replacing the Knee

    well, Dr. called with MRI report . I went to his office to discuss what the options are He he discussed what the issues are and said, you've got two options. One is repair the torn meniscus and clean up arthritis. Now to do this, he wants to do stem cell injection while he's in there, that...
  188. K

    Car lift in garage

    I had an 9K Rotary lift installed before I poured the floor. The installer said to pour the section where the lift was to be installed 8'' thick with no rebar. When I asked why no rebar, he said, 9 out of 10 times when rebar is installed, when he drills for the holes, the rebar will end up being...
  189. K

    Stihl Zero Turn mowers

    I haven't owned a B&S engine in a long time. Last gas powered z turn had a Kawsaki engine. Last Z turn I purchased was diesel which I like better than the Kawsaki gasoline engine
  190. K

    Replacing the Knee

    according to the U Tube vids I have watched. I also understand it the same.
  191. K

    Replacing the Knee

    I'm 64 so I guess I may do ok. Pretty healthy other than this knee. MRI tomorrow and then a consult with DR next week to determine the best action to take. He hasn't mentioned any jell shots as of yet. Perhaps after he views the MRI he may. I'm just planning for the worst, and hoping for...
  192. K

    How to tell when to sell

    I'm like you tally. I've got 13 acres of river front property I stole at 30,000 several years ago. I don't rent it, although I have had people asking all the time about putting a MH on the property and paying me property rent. I have been getting letters in the mail from out state investment...
  193. K

    Replacing the Knee

    Not sure I could do much extra exercising . Working around this farm every day should be enough. Some fence lines have to be walked, and I walk it daily to ensure of my fence quality. I have knows some guys that walked all their lives for their jobs (mail men) and they never were able to lose...
  194. K

    Replacing the Knee

    I'm not what I would call over weight. At least not bad. I'm 6'2 @235 #,and stay pretty active here at the farm. I think all my issues arise from what I did for a living for about 40 years. I had employees, but I still enjoyed the work too !
  195. K

    Replacing the Knee

    yeah, I have cattle to tend, and I' alone here. I have a friend that can drive me to any therapy . Will have to have him put out hay, and make sure the water is good if turns cold before I can get around. Of course this is based on if I have a replacement. I'm hoping for other options for sure
  196. K

    New tractor help

    see if you can find a good used pre emissions tractor so you won't have those headaches to deal with
  197. K

    Replacing the Knee

    If your pain is as bad, or worse than mine, I sure hope they approve you. I should have my MRI in a few days. I'm sure physical therapy will be a killer, but hopefully when it's over, it's over for good
  198. K

    Replacing the Knee

    I have tried that. zero results. I called the doc today and ask about more shots. They said they want an MRI to see what their dealing with before giving more shots.
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