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  1. countrybumpkin

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Seen this today , they just left the local Home Depot.
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    Steering Knob

    For you that don’t like a knob on the wheel ALL the time , you can get ones that flip down out of the way.
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    Removal of NX cab top

    I’d clean off both the frame and the top , then buy a good D shape seal from 3M that is adhesive backed on one side. Might upgrade to a little thicker wider one. They also have a B shape that may seal better , I don’t Remember just how wide the sealing surfaces are on the tops , been several...
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    Generator too heavy for my dad.

    Get a yard cart to mount it on.
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    3-Point Hitch Help removing a King Kutter rotary cutter

    It’s a bit hard to tell for sure but isn’t this a clip pin that holds the front stabilizer mount, if so just pull this pin and slide the bar off the front mount to allow the arms to move out farther to hook up.
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    Disc Harrow Harrow bearing types

    I would be buying sealed if it were mine. Here are pics of each type. The first is the friction bearing that has a solid spool that slides on the axle and two clam shell halves that bolt around it, the only lib it gets is any grease that you apply each time you use it. The second is the...
  7. countrybumpkin

    RAM 5500 Chassis

    Just picked up this 20 the other day.
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    Harbor Freight Tools that don't suck

    Anyone have there under hoist transmission jack? Been looking for a new one.
  9. countrybumpkin

    Anybody use a turning /moldboard plow?

    I use a two bottom once or twice a year.
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    TODAYS SEAT TIME

    A little fall mowing before it gets to wet.
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    Error code 008 NX4510

    The inner filter is basically a safety filter in case something gets past the outer primary one. The NX comes with the primary filter only and no inner safety filter. The inner filter pushes into the plastic housing first then the primary goes over the inner filter and seals into the housing.
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    Tiller Slip Clutch Adjustment

    Does it look like this, if so the large nut is the adjustment nut for the discs.
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    TODAYS SEAT TIME

    Finally got the winter wheat planted, plowed then disc before spreading the fertilizer and seed. Was a bit dry but had to get it finished .
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    Installing the Kioti 3rd function kit? read this

    I bought the John Deere handle, shaped just like the factory one in my NX , the shape and button placement is very comfortable.
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    Loader level indicator?

    It will be a kl6010 if it’s the kioti loader. Here is the diagram Parts Finder Michigan Iron & Equipment Morrice, MI (855) 265-459
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    Socket will not fit into access of JD MX7......so.......???

    This is how it was designed to be done.
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    Added a front camera to my LS4140 Cab

    So you can see things like this when using the front loader or forks.
  18. countrybumpkin

    What to look for when buying a chisel plow?

    The way it hooks to the tractor, a bar or 3point mounted like this. A pull type hooks to the draw bar and has its own lifting wheel that raise and lower buy hydraulic cylinders , pulls like a trailer.
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    instrument panel lights (replacement bulbs)

    Do they look like this, if so just pull the bulb out of the holder, you can buy either incident or led which ever you prefer.
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    Bush hog 2615 legacy bat wind hydraulic cylinder help

    The plug he has is also a filter vent plug, I have several of those type on cylinders and gear boxes.the hole is in the side of the plug so you can turn it down away from moisture.
  21. countrybumpkin

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Here’s a good one at the local farm and home store.
  22. countrybumpkin

    Grease for hitch balls

    Scroll down to about the third row, the very first pic of the can doesn’t work but the one further down does work. Welcome to Woolwaxusa - WoolWax Lanolin Auto Undercoating
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    Rotary Cutter Brush Hog Blades COMING OFF

    This is what the sidewinders I’ve had uses. If you have a extra 3/4” of thickness to go through do you have full thread engagement in the nuts? Are you sure they are tight enough ?
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    Uhh....Category 1.5 three point hitch implements?

    Remove the adapter, and lower the hook in the adjusting holes so it hooks to the bolt, you may need to remove the bolt and add a bushing to fit the hook opening. In the first pic you can see a bushing mounted over the bolt.
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    Best older 7' rotary cutter

    May or may not help.
  26. countrybumpkin

    Sickle Bar Dearborn 14-15 on new tractor

    If your talking about this pin that I have circled, that’s were your left hand lift arm mounts.
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    Sickle Bar Dearborn 14-15 on new tractor

    Are you talking about the anchor brackets that attach to the tractor?
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    What is this?

    This is what it should look like , not much holds the tube on the cylinder. The rod you may be able to straighten.
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    Kioti hydraulic fluid reference, NX filter reference

    Yes pouring that much oil can be a pain for sure, I used a hand pump that fits into the spout on the pails, I thought about the other ones but didn’t want to remove the bucket lids.
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    SSQ Bucket falls off

    Looks like you have a couple issues going on that need to be addressed. In this pic the first thing you need to do is lift the bucket up and roll it back to were the buck weight is hanging on the upper lip and not the pins, then see if the pads BOTH seat against the back of the bucket or one or...
  31. countrybumpkin

    GPM availability on MX5800 for Hydraulic Auger?

    I have one and really like it, started with a 9” and a 15” then also bought a 12” auger. I have have mine offset and really like the visibility over a center mount.
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    Drawbar Adapter

    I’m guessing that is his clearance issue, looks to be a problem on those cutters. Most cutters with a high mounted hitch like that use a carrier bearing and two part pto for clearance. For a one single shat like that most have the hitch design so the cross tube and hitch are even or lower than...
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    Drawbar Adapter

    Ah ok something like this.
  34. countrybumpkin

    Todays shop time.

    Hadn’t done a bunch in the shop lately, but I did mop the floor and roll one of my cars in to finish prepping it for this season.
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    NX Loader Joystick - Third function?

    I switched out the grip for a John Deere one with the switches.
  36. countrybumpkin

    Rustoleum lubricants?

    Anyone tried any of these, just seen them at Menards while getting some fluid film, wondered if they were worth a darn.
  37. countrybumpkin

    3 Bottom rollover plow (IH140 plow) questions

    Are your wheels still set like they are in this photo, if so you still have some adjustment left? Leave the centers as they are but switch the outer rims from side to side. The mounting ears on the rims are also offset and by switching them you will gain some more width.
  38. countrybumpkin

    Compressor & Air Hose Question

    Like this? Only a few days left on this coupon.
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    Land Scape Rake?

    A rake works ok , for stuff larger than 1-1/2” diameter, you can remove every other tine which helps a bit and go slow. You will disturb the ground and pull out grass so if that’s a issue then I’d stay away from a rake. It’s not going to get the small stuff you’ll still be faster just picking...
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    Leveling land

    Buy a dirt pan if you really want to do it yourself. Something like a small durabuilt would work good for your size tractor. Product - Dirt Pan
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    Nx4510 and L6060

    Here are same basic dimensions of both tractors, might give you a basic idea of size differences.
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    DK50se Loader quick connect fittings

    This should be the female coupler, it will be 3/8” NPTF threads. Set at discount hydraulics 6-6-6S | Set of 3/8" Hydraulic Quick Disconnects (Steel): DiscountHydraulicHose.com Just the female 61-6-6S | 3/8" Female Coupler x 3/8" NPTF Female (Steel): DiscountHydraulicHose.com
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    Hauling rock on a trailer.

    I just did this very same thing a couple weeks ago. Hauled 2 loads first was 5 tons and the second was 6, quarry is about 6 miles away. To unload I just drive the tractor up on the trailer and get a bucket load, works great if your just doing a small project once in a while every few years.
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    Todays shop time.

    Actually this was a few weeks ago but I finally coated my floor. [ATTACH]580036[/ The last few days I’ve been working on the electrical. First and foremost was the tv install [emoji16] Maybe one day soon I’ll get the 2 post lift installed and start working on stuff again, sure does take a...
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    Armorpoxy Floor coating.

    Finally got around to doing the floor coating for my shop it’s only been sitting 3 years waiting for me to make a decision on which coating and also the time to do it. I ended up going with Armorpoxy brand and there armor ultra kit, it’s a 3 coat process. So far I’m really pleased how it...
  46. countrybumpkin

    Strap and Chain Safety

    I’ve seen first hand a attachment point break when using a 3” recovery strap, they were using a pin clevis like this one , when it came loose it shot the 3/4 pin about 40 ft through the tread on a newer mud tire on the truck pulling on the strap.
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    Strap and Chain Safety

    Something like this can always happen.
  48. countrybumpkin

    Concrete penetrating sealer

    Oh that’s cheap compared to some of the stuff. This is what mine will look like.
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    Any source for drawers for DIY toolbox?

    Look into pit cart tool boxes, pit boxes , here is one you can drive on to a trailer , then drive into the factory or your shop. [emoji4] There are a bunch of different ideas and styles of pit carts that might work for you, then use a small enclosed trailer to haul it around, it would be out...
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    Can I use this log clevis on a chain for equipment tie down?

    I haul mine a lot and did the same thing on the front , used D rings with grade 8 bolts and nuts, Have a cotter pin through the end of the bolt so the nut cant back off. I use these hooks on the end of each chain that hooks onto the D ring, the other end has a standard grab hook. 1/2 Clevis...
  51. countrybumpkin

    PEX for shop air lines?

    Anyone using pex water line for compressed air lines in there shop?
  52. countrybumpkin

    ? About landscape rakes

    I went with this same setup, worked out really nice.
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    Kubota BH70 Backhoe

    Have you taken the cover off to look at the connections between the handle and the valves, if something is loose it souls be pretty easy to see. Not much to the linkage setup, m going to guess a bolt has backed out from the heim joint on that lever. Does it look anything like this pic
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    FEL hydraulic auger

    I bought the EP6 danuser auger drive, and absolutely love it. So much nicer than the 3 pt ones as far as I’m concerned. There are several brands that are all good such as McMillan, danuser, Belltec, landpride , etc. Which ever brace you go with, make sure it’s able to be mounted offset-able so...
  55. countrybumpkin

    Anyone make/made a wheel kit for a straight blade?

    Most use a single tail wheel on rear blades, but no reason you couldn’t use a double set up. You would more than likely have to fab your own mounts.
  56. countrybumpkin

    Looking for a fan to mount to my rops

    Do search for ROPs mounted fan, you should fine several ideas. Something like this works good.
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    Canopy ROPS / Canopy mounted fan

    Something like this would work.
  58. countrybumpkin

    Educate me on plows please

    Here is a disc plow And this is a moldboard plow
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    Oil & Fuel Lost dipstick plug

    Go to the local hardware store or such, like Menards or Lowe’s even, Get a expandable rubber plug or well nut. Use a drill bit or such to get a rough hole size measurement to give you a idea of the plug size.
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    Rounded off drain plug

    Here is a set, of 3/8 drive. Grey Pneumatic 1211P 11-Piece 3-8 in. Drive Pipe Plug Standard Socket Set
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    What air tool/nozzle do you recommend for blowing out radiators/coolers?

    Either get a air comb, or radiator genie.
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    Oil & Fuel RX7320 Won't Re-start

    A few different ways it can be done, the most common way is to unplug the wire connector from the base of the seat and install a jumper wire to complete the circuit. This is another way a few have done, gives the best of both worlds with the flip of a switch...
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    Hydraulic Pressure Releaser

    Here is a inline that is available , no need to keep up with a tool, installs in the hydraulic line. http://ph.parker.com/us/en/pressure-relief-valve
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    Landscape rake

    The wheel kit bolts on, each wheel bar is held on with two bolts. Then the wheels are adjustable with stop collars and pinch bolts, you could remove just the wheels completely or flip them over by removing the pinch bolt and collar. I bought the 8’ but upgraded to one with offset option...
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    Hydraulic ssqa augers?

    Never did follow up with the finished pics of my custom left offset , it really worked out nice. As far as the hydraulic unit over the 3 point setup , it’s no comparison, so much simpler to hook up and operate.
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    Modern Pow'r Pup questions

    For the brakes you could get a steering brake setup for a dune buggy , let’s you have a single peddle for normal stopping or use one of the handles to help steer. Dual Handle Upright Steering Brake With 3/4 Bore For Disc Brakes
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    TODAYS SEAT TIME

    Set one of my small dock frames.
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    Kubota Quick attach bucket/forks problem

    Here is a good thread on one that was bent pretty bad, but you can really see what is wrong in these pics. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/356289-crud-what-did-i-break.html
  69. countrybumpkin

    Dumb question - can you offset a rotary cutter?

    Bush hog has been doing it for years with there 7 ft twin spindle.
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    Oil & Fuel Easy way to transfer hydraulic fluid from 5 gal buckets?

    I just did my hydraulic oil a few weeks ago, 17 gallons, I have a hand pump that goes into the spout on five gallon buckets, works really nice. This one is from harbor freight and looks just like the one I bought from a local farm store. 5 Gallon Oil Pump
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    Landscape rake

    I just bought a everything attachments 8 ft rake and love it, the tine bar is by far the best design for a rake, I wouldn’t go with anything smaller.
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    Another PSA - HST Hose clamp issue

    A better hose clamp would help also, I use these made for higher pressures such as automotive fuel injections. May check at Napa or O reillys or such and see if they have one in the size you need.
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    Backhoe attachment, on a trailer. Making it a towable!

    Here is a video of one built by a guy. Homemade backhoe / toe behind - YouTube
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    Dodge OEM bed hooks?

    We have a new 3500 dually with the under bed gooseneck prep package, it has safety chain hooks that lock into the two rear pucks that we also use as extra tie down points when not towing. By design they don’t fit the front two pucks, does anyone make hooks that fit the front?
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    ETA Landscape Rake PICS/VIDEO...Ted and Peanut are at it again!!

    A couple of pics of the first day of playing with the rake. Knocked the top off of the dirt from the back filling of my fire pit wall. The offset let me keep the tractor off the fill area behind the wall. Had a area down by the county gravel road that had about 2-3 inches of gravel that...
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    TODAYS SEAT TIME

    Played with the new rake.
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    ETA Landscape Rake PICS/VIDEO...Ted and Peanut are at it again!!

    A few pics of it hooked up and ready to work.
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    ETA Landscape Rake PICS/VIDEO...Ted and Peanut are at it again!!

    Ran by this morning and picked up the rake, didn’t really get a chance to look it over yet. Soon as I got it home I jumped out of the Jeep and into the wife’s vehicle, we had a appointment out of town, will get to mess with it tomorrow a bit while at work. What I did see I was impressed with...
  79. countrybumpkin

    Portable cement mixer recommendations?

    If you have a hydraulic auger you could always use it with a drum mixer. Think I’m going to try one next time I start a small project. Much easier to handle than a wheel barrow.
  80. countrybumpkin

    Lynch Pin being lost?

    You can buy or make ones with a lanyard on them, also some lift arms have a little loop on them you can use to put the pins in when not using them or store a extra set in.
  81. countrybumpkin

    Flat face hydraulic connectors are better?

    No dreaming needed, they make them and are available on some tractor loaders as a option. A bit pricey though. | Stucchi - Quick couplings
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    Everything Attachments

    It’s fine, no big deal I didn’t even think to ask. As for the time bars being black, makes perfect sense. :)
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    Finally built a laser grading rig using my box blade.

    Yes, I used a top link to support my tongue , so i could adjust the angle, but I would use a hydraulic cylinder for doing what you are. The ball hitch should work out good, I use different stuff on my draw bar so I just built a swivel clevis. You’ve done a very nice job on your build.
  84. countrybumpkin

    Finally built a laser grading rig using my box blade.

    I ran across this design also, if I was going to use it both ways much I’d do it this way, simply raise it and you have your 3 pt.
  85. countrybumpkin

    Everything Attachments

    Just noticed the rakes have a black tine bar now, wonder why.
  86. countrybumpkin

    Everything Attachments

    I should have asked if I could get my new rake orange instead of yellow, didn’t even think about it. :(
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    TODAYS SEAT TIME

    Plowed the garden finally.
  88. countrybumpkin

    Yt359 cat I hitch?

    Another option would be replace the cat 2 Clevis pin with a single pin on the inside hole pointing inward, I’ve had to do this n a few implements one being a 1250 lbs rotary cutter with no issues.
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    Yt359 cat I hitch?

    Replace the cat 2 pin with a cat 1 so it fits inside the cat 1 arm, then cat 1 to cat 2 bushings where the pin goes through the implement. Would require two bushings on each pin, or use a dual category pin with one bushing on each side.
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    Big Zerks

    Not a ball style are they?
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    Everything Attachments

    I ordered a severe extreme with offset two weeks ago, hoping it ships in another week or so, but looking forward to getting it. I haven’t seen one in person but from what I have seen of one it should be far superior to the ones I’ve looked at locally.
  92. countrybumpkin

    Battery Disconnects

    One like this would be plenty for a tractor, we have these on just about every truck we have and never any issues with them. Easy to mount and don’t take up a bunch of room. M-284 Series - Battery Disconnect Switches from Switches - Littelfuse
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    Everything Attachments

    Is this a true 3rd function or a diverter ? If it’s a diverter then you will need to cycle the joystick with the engine off and holding the button. If it’s a 3rd function then with the engine off and cycling the solenoid valve will relieve the pressure as said above.
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    Lets see your best tractor pictures

    The wheels are bolted on with lug nuts just like any other tractor, it’s just that they use a out board planetary hub style axle , Versatile started using that design back in the 70s for strength, and the lugs are really hard to see in a pic from that angle. Here is a pic of one with duals and...
  95. countrybumpkin

    Steering wheel split.

    Well I used the tractor yesterday putting out a bail of hay and noticed a 1/8” wide spit in the wheel. [emoji35] Not sure what I’m going to do yet, but I’m not buying another one just to have it do the same thing.
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    Bush Hog chisel plow

    These may work, several brands used those shanks. Krause SPRING SHANKS Chisel Plow - Hale Center, TX | Machinery Pete
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    Rake Landscape rake with offset

    Still not decided on which rake yet, looked a a Tufline at a local dealer, really nice and heavy except for the tine bar, and it’s a piece of angle , thick angle but still angle.
  98. countrybumpkin

    new to the pack

    Welcome to the pack. Contact Michigan iron and equipment they will be able to help you with the remote...
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    Rake  Landscape rake with offset

    Been looking for a landscape rake for a while now but haven’t found any good buys on used ones, so I’m going to end up just buying new. Anyway, for those that have one with the ability to offset , do you find that you use it much? I use it a lot on my rear blade but seeing that very few rakes...
  100. countrybumpkin

    Request for beam calculation, please.

    Is something like this what your trying to accomplish ?
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    Backhoe BH92 Backhoe on my L4240

    Are the two straps in the pic the only ties downs your using? As for the attachments, they are suppose to be lowered and also secured, to be “legal” . I also have a 20’ trailer I use sometimes and it takes every inch just for the TLB combination. I can just get the backhoe bucket to set on the...
  102. countrybumpkin

    Pond dock construction

    Yes they do tend to be a bit pricey plus I don’t think they look as good as a wooden dock. Here is one of my supports I put in for my small dock.
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    Anyone have a single 360 degree tractor work light?

    Search for ballon lights , here is a pic of some led ones.
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    Auger storage rack?

    AnyOne built there own rack and storage system for a hydraulic SSQA auger drive and bits? Only thing I've come across is "Auger Rack" which is a really nice design, just curios if anyone has come up with anything different.
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    Hydraulic ssqa augers?

    Looking into buying a ssqa style hydraulic post hole auger, local dealers have Danuser, land-pride, Mcmillen. Mainly looking at the planetary drive style over the ones with a standard gear box and hydraulic motor , such as the shaver style. This will be used as small farm - ranch, not...
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    Post hole auger bit?

    I am looking at buying a couple new augers for my step dads 3pt pto digger. The ones he has are way beyond there usable life, how ever he thinks they are just fine. :) Anyway I'm looking at primarily digging in Red clay with rocks anywhere from baseball, or softball and down in size, what type...
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    NX parts online diagrams

    Has anyone else had problems viewing the parts diagrams for the NX tractors when going through a vender such as Michigan iron and equipment, or any other ones that use the parts stream links? They use to show up but now they don't anymore, I have checked other models and those diagrams still work.
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    NX Check engine light.

    Used my rotary cutter for about 5 hours today, after finishing up I unhooked the cutter and then went to park the tractor in the shed. While driving to the shed , only about 100 ft away, I looked down and seen the CEL on and the engine speed seemed to jump around for a second, after parking the...
  109. countrybumpkin

    Traveller Premium vrs Mystik JT5

    Anyone have any issues or thoughts on either of these, my dealer was using Master pro tech j20c oil but is no longer in business and I'm unable to find any info on master brand fluid. Been looking at what I want to use to do my next full service.
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    Another Tractor Accident , be careful on the highways.

    This happened here today when the Tractor Trailer clipped the rear of the hay conditioner the tractor was towing.
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    AGCO 522 3point Sickle

    Most attach to the draw bar.
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    Adding teeth to a bucket

    Decided it was time for a tooth bucket, instead of doing a bolt on tooth bar, I found another bucket and added teeth to it. The bucket had some wear on the original welded on cutting edge, so I added a heavier weld on edge and weld on teeth mounts, went with 9 teeth on a 6 foot bucket.
  113. countrybumpkin

    Another ECU update letter?

    Received a letter from Kioti today stating my NX needed to have a ECU update for the emissions by March 17, anyone else received one? I had a update done about a year ago for the same type of issue, it was related to issues at altitudes above 5000 feet if I remember correct. Bad thing is my...
  114. countrybumpkin

    Bucket tooth spacing?

    Looking at a used 72" fel bucket to weld some 23tf teeth on, I've found anywhere from 6 to 9 teeth on 72" buckets. Just wondering what others have on this size bucket? Also anyone tried the twin tiger tooth, I see most are using the standard digging style.
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    Bent Brush Guard on NX

    Why in the world do they have to make the hood open with such close tolerance to the brush guard :) Back a couple months ago I was using a rear blade on the loader to unload some trailer loads of dirt, I bumped the rub rail a few times with the brush guard, went to open the hood a few weeks...
  116. countrybumpkin

    Oil & Fuel  Another dk stuck at full throttle.

    Friend of mine called me yesterday and said his dk45S stuck at full throttle, and was unable to shut it down with the key. He finally was able to get it shut down. We got it loaded up and brought it into the shop today, took the loader off and have it ready for me to start working on it over the...
  117. countrybumpkin

    Backhoe  NX 5510 backhoe install

    Finally started the backhoe mounting on my NX , I ended up buying a factory subframe from my dealer at a big discount I couldn't pass up. The backhoe came with my kubota L3410 when I bought it 10 years ago. I sold the kubota after buying a new NX5510 cab and decided to use the backhoe on it...
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    Another leak

    Well I was cleaning the NX5510 and noticed another hydraulic leak, this one is between the left axle housing and brake case. Appears they use sealer instead of gaskets on these so I'm guessing they missed a spot or had it to thin in a spot.
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    NX 3 pt lift cylinder leak

    Have just over 200 hrs on it now in a years use, and noticed a couple weeks ago that one of the lift cylinders was wet, so I have been keeping a eye on it and now its starting to leak worse. Just curios has anyone else had issues with there lift cylinders leaking yet? Guess I'll go see what the...
  120. countrybumpkin

    Buying Advice  MF 1660 L130 loader?

    I'm looking at a used 1660 with 300 hrs, cab, 12 speed power shuttle, R4s, three remotes asking 33,000. Just wanted some feed back from owners with this series of tractor if they are happy and what, if any, problems they have had? Main reason is for looking is non tier4 final exhaust. Loader...
  121. countrybumpkin

    Threepoint box blade to pull type conversion.

    So after a few other projects got put in front of this one , I was finally able to start my box blade conversion, been trying to do this for a year or better. Any how, I have a threepoint box blade that I'm building a set of wheels and a tongue for it to convert it to a pull type. The tongue...
  122. countrybumpkin

    Kioti NX5510 Smoking after startup.

    For about the last 30 hrs or so my NX5510 has started smoking after startup, seems to have gotten a bit worse but Doesn't seem to do it every-time but more often than not. First time it done this was after tractor had been started in the morning, ran about 5-10 minutes to load on a trailer and...
  123. countrybumpkin

    Joist hanger screws?

    Anyone used the screws they have out designed for metal connectors? I'm just about to start my loft build in my shop and trying to decide if I want to use them or stay with nails that are a lot cheaper.
  124. countrybumpkin

    Beam span for mezzanine

    I'm fixing to build a mezzanine in my new shop, it's going to be 12 X 30 , floor joists are going to span the 12 foot distance with 5/8 or 3/4 tongue and groove floor. I'm wanting to try and span one of the 30 ft distances with 4 post , one post at each end and then one post at 8 ft from each...
  125. countrybumpkin

    Bent bucket wear edge !

    So much for a nice straight new bolt on wear edge, haven't even used it enough to scratch the paint yet. :) Just thought I'd pass this along so maybe someone else don't have a similar issue. The design of this bar needs a support a lot closer to the ends of the wear edge , this bar is punched...
  126. countrybumpkin

    Ordering parts on line?

    I'm working on 6000 two wheel drive for my step dad and needing a new fan and couple other small items, local dealer is not much help when it comes to ordering parts, is there some good on line places that anyone can recommend maybe for getting parts?
  127. countrybumpkin

    Quick fix for adjusting hudraulic top link

    When hooking and unhooking implements a lot of times I need to shorten or lengthen the top link in order to pin it. So instead of walking around to open the door and reach in and then walk back around, I came up with a quick little handle on the valve.
  128. countrybumpkin

    Check those loader bolts!!

    Just a reminder to check all the loader bolts fairly often so you don't have to do this. :) My stepdad called me to look at his tractor yesterday because the cooling fan fell off and he found the bolt but it was broken off. I had him bring it to me so I would have a place and tools to work on...
  129. countrybumpkin

    ATV Manure spreader?

    Anyone built a small scale manure spreader to use behind a atv? My mom wants me to build her one , but not sure it wouldn't be cheaper in the end to find a small used one, if I can locate one.
  130. countrybumpkin

    Finally Brought Her Home!!!

    Well I finally brought my new NX5510 home and even but it to work. Wow , very nice and a nice step up from my open station kubota. Here is a couple of pics even a poser shot.
  131. countrybumpkin

    NX belly pan

    I decided to make a real fast simple belly pan for my NX 5510 , main concern was the fuel line and outlet on the bottom of the tank. I could have just cut enough to cover just that area but decided for now to make it cover from side to side. The loader braces that run under the tractor to the...
  132. countrybumpkin

    My carryall built from a utv bed.

    Pick up this new utv bed from a local auction to be gain my carryall build. Very nice, solid made bed with tail gate and sides that lock in a flat position. Should make a nice set up. It's 5' wide x 4' long and when unfolded about 7' wide x 5' long.
  133. countrybumpkin

    NX series courtesy light.

    Well I decided that it would be nice to have the dome light to also work as a courtesy light when you open the cab door. I wired in a small magnetic reed type switch to the dome light, so now when the left door is opened the dome light will come on. Works really well getting in and out of the...
  134. countrybumpkin

    Dirt scoop I.D.

    Anyone know what brand or have any experience with this design of scoop? Guy says it's approximately a 1yd scoop.
  135. countrybumpkin

    Air cleaner saftey filter?

    Any reason not to add a safety filter to my new NX series tractor? Summer time I usually see some pretty dusty conditions from time to time, and just like to add the safety filter.
  136. countrybumpkin

    NX 540E / 750 PTO

    Does anyone have this option on a nx tractor?
  137. countrybumpkin

    My NX6010

    This is the only specs listed in the owners book.
  138. countrybumpkin

    Backhoe  NX series SubFrame ?

    Has anyone put either a factory or aftermarket subframe on a NX for a Backhoe? Trying to decide if I want to buy a subframe for my backhoe or redo the subframe that I used on my kubota. Dealer is asking 750 for a kioti brand frame.
  139. countrybumpkin

    Switch cut outs?

    Anyone know if these snap in panels will fit into the factory cut outs in on a NX series cab, I'm trying to find switches that will snap into the factory cutouts. Contura Single Switch Mounting Panels
  140. countrybumpkin

    NX rear scv part numbers all 3

    I just wanted to pass this along for anyone else looking to add all three rear service remotes to there NX.
  141. countrybumpkin

    Kioti NX5510 LEDs

    Bought I would post a few pics of the new LEDs on my new tractor. I installed 3 pair of them. I used flood on the back of the cab and the front lower ones on the front of the cab, then used spots for the front top of the cab.
  142. countrybumpkin

    Ls parts on line?

    I'm looking for a good place to order parts for LS on line? I'm needing to order a left side arm rest and bracket from a xr4046
  143. countrybumpkin

    Foot Throttle ?

    Just curious if anyone has modified there foot throttle to improve the peddle position? The new kioti NX5510 cab I just bought has the foot throttle really hi off the floor and too close to the seat for me to comfortably use. It's drive by wire so no linkage the rod comes right off the side of...
  144. countrybumpkin

    Cab roof insulation?

    I'm getting ready to remove the roof on my new nx5510 , to install a radio, back up monitor, new led lights and what ever else I can think of. Anyway while I have the top open I was thinking about adding some insulation anyplace I have room in the top just to help with the heating and cooling...
  145. countrybumpkin

    NX5510 radio plug?

    AnyOne know if there is a wiring harness available that will plug into a factory kioti one? I'm just about ready to install the new stereo and hate to cut the factory plug off the harness if I don't have to.
  146. countrybumpkin

    Left side armrest?

    Just bought a new nx5510 with cab and shuttle shift, there is only one armrest on the seat and it's on the right side just wondering if a left one is available or if someone knows of one off another model that would work?
  147. countrybumpkin

    Nx5510 link arms?

    Nx5510
  148. countrybumpkin

    Price Check  Nx5510 Cab Loader Shuttle??

    Well I have just about had enough and have decided its time for a cab tractor. I've looked at a bunch and have just about decided to go with a kioti nx5510 just wanted to do a little price checking first. 2014 nx5510 Cab , shuttle trans, with kl6010 loader, one rear remote, 4x4 I was quoted $...
  149. countrybumpkin

    Pull type box blade with tilt axle??

    Been looking at pull type box blades , and thinking of getting one that has a tilt feature in the axle, but not sure if either style would be better than the other. Here are pics of the two types of axle styles I've seen.
  150. countrybumpkin

    Electric distribution to home and shop.

    I'm fixing to start building the new shop here at out new home, the transformer is a pole mounted about 100 foot from the house it's under ground from pole to a house mounted meter base. The new shop is gong to be about 100 foot on the other side of the pole mounted transformer. I'm looking for...
  151. countrybumpkin

    Dry pet food dispensers ??

    Been thinking of buying a few of the plastic wall mounted pet food dispensers , just wondering if anyone has come up with a better maybe DIY built ones? Looking to hold about 40-50 lbs of bird, cat, and dog food.
  152. countrybumpkin

    Another adding hydraulic lift to sickle mower.

    I've been on the hunt for several months for a sickle to mow around the ponds and possibly use to cut about 12 acres of hay. I ran across a newer Case IH 1300 9 ft in excellent shape very low use and kept inside, had to give 675 for it but thought it was well worth it. I'm thinking along the...
  153. countrybumpkin

    Pto pump flow help??

    Have a subframe mounted back hoe , it has it's own hydraulic tank and pto pump. It's a bit to slow, need more flow rate. Any way the pump is a Cessna 24503 it's rated for around a 20 gpm but also it's rated for up to 3600 rpm , they have the pump mounted straight to the pto of the tractor so I'm...
  154. countrybumpkin

    Aluminum canopy ?

    Decided after three years it's time to replace the sheet of paneling I have for a canopy, I got a couple of good size pieces of aluminum diamond plate. Neither one was large enough by its self so I welded them together down the center and created a 4 x 5 foot canopy. I really had not figured on...
  155. countrybumpkin

    Massey Ferguson 21 disc purchase

    A coworker decided to do a little trimming of brush and limbs in the old Fence row next to our fire house. I decided to go out and watch more than assist, but on the other side of the fence the neighbor had a old Massey disk setting there I had looked at it before so I knew what it was just had...
  156. countrybumpkin

    Cordless framing nailers

    Been looking into cordless framing nailers , and I really have no clue which style I should look at; Gas , rechargeable, ect. Looking at something with a 2 - 31/2 inch nail capacity, this will be used for building a couple of decks on the new house, a garage and also a shop, along with various...
  157. countrybumpkin

    Sickle mower buying help?

    I'm looking at buying a older sickle mower to use around some pond banks and slopes on some property we just bought. Looking at john deere 350, Massey ferguson 41 , and new holland 451 style of cutters, I want one I can add hydraulic lift to the cutter bar if I don't find one already set up that...
  158. countrybumpkin

    Fire Extinguisher mounting locations!!

    Just curious how and where you have your fire extinguishers mounted on your tractors?? Pics would be great.
  159. countrybumpkin

    Rotary cutter stumpjumper nut??

    Need to replace the 1"-14 stump-jumper nut on my old fmc cutter, I have a new standard grade castle nut from a local hardware store but not sure if the nut should be a harden nut ? All the ones on line for rotary cutters are at least 15 dollars and black with a flange are these hardened ??
  160. countrybumpkin

    Rotary Cutter Output seal ?

    Rebuilding my sidewinder cutter, and replacing the output seal. All the seals I've found local are a standard single lip automotive type seal, The one that came out is a little bit heavier duty. will the single lip seals last or should I try to order a differant seal?
  161. countrybumpkin

    Rotary cutter blade bar ??

    I have a older blade bar off a Sidewinder 6 foot cutter; I have the bar off to replace the lower seal on the gearbox. The bar is bent upward about a inch on both ends, appears it is bent about 1" away from the center hub. Has anyone ever straightened one with any luck? I was thinking about...
  162. countrybumpkin

    Rotary Cutter  New Cutter Blades

    Looking at new cutter blades for my 6' rotary cutter which blades do you guys like better. Flat blades or suction blades and why?
  163. countrybumpkin

    4wd indicator light?

    Have a L3410 and was curios if anyone knows if there may be a location to install a switch on the transmission for a light when 4wd engaged ?
  164. countrybumpkin

    Rotary Cutter  Cutter with dual tail wheels??

    MY old rotary cutter deck is just about shot, but the gear box, pro, and blades are in great shape. It's a old sidewinder with 90-100 Hp gear box, anyway buddy of mine said look around for a deck that had a bad gear box, we'll I found one the other day in really nice shape, heavy duty kodiak has...
  165. countrybumpkin

    25,000 lbs flat nose trailer coupler help??

    I just bought a new enclosed trailer (Bumper pull) and it has a Flat nose 2 5/16" coupler on it I'm not sure how or if you can add a lock to it, while it's either on the truck or setting unhooked, wondered if anyone else here has used this type and whats your thoughts on them. The coupler...
  166. countrybumpkin

    home built ditch mower??

    Looking at building something for mowing ditch banks and such, was thinking of finding a small lite weight bush hog and making a side mount style maybe. Was wondering what you guys have built or come up with for doing this type of work. Will be used on a 34 hp L series kubota.
  167. countrybumpkin

    Backhoe  Subframe mounted back hoe seat mount???

    I have a Kubota with a sub-frame mounted backhoe, it uses a seat that mounts to the back hoe which worked fine but now I have added a Canopy and can't use the seat with the canopy due to head clearance. The canopy is mounted to the top of the rops and would need to be about a foot higher for...
  168. countrybumpkin

    Row builder / Hiller

    I have been thinking about a builder / hiller and ran across this little disc for 25 bucks, thought it would make a good start. I am planning on using the three blade gangs on a tool bar sort of like the ones that Steven's Tractor sells, but with a few other mods. Thinking of a removable press...
  169. countrybumpkin

    Poured concrete Ballast box build

    Well With all the talk about Ballast boxes it has gotten me into the mood to build mine finally. Not sure on final weight of the box yet, is the 150 lbs per square foot figure dried weight of concrete or wet?? The box is 40" wide , 24" tall, 16" deep. From my calculations I'm looking at...
  170. countrybumpkin

    Landpride grooming mower gauge tires??

    I bought a used AT2572 landpride grooming mower and need two new tires for the front gauge wheels, the ones that I took off are load range B 500 pounds at 50 psi, I have two brand new tires in the shop I have no other use for , that are not load range B, they are 300 lbs at 30 psi. Would these...
  171. countrybumpkin

    Additional Trailer lock keys

    I bought a three pack of some brinks Discus locks for my enclosed and was needing to have a couple extra keys made, anyone ordered them from brinks or can a local key shop cut them? Also I have the new style Reese "Square" cut keys for my receiver lock and a coupler lock, same thing with them...
  172. countrybumpkin

    Transporting multiple attachments ?

    I'm looking into some idea's on transporting multiple attachments at one time with my trailer, lately I have been needing to haul my tractor with the front bucket along with my pallet forks and brush grapple. My trailer is 20' long car hauler style and don't really have the room for two of the...
  173. countrybumpkin

    3PH To drag style conversion for box blade??

    I have a 6' 3PH box blade and have been thinking about adding lift wheels on the back, and a removable tongue so I could use it as a drag style, or remove the tongue raise the wheels and use it as a normal 3PH style. Has anyone done this, and if so how did it turn out.
  174. countrybumpkin

    Another SSQA three point adapter.

    Well there has been some more discussions lately about building SSQA to three point adapters So I decide I might as well start mine too. :) I have had the quick hitch for some time now , bought back when Harbor freight had the sale on them in the spring, plus 20% off that. The SSQA plates I had...
  175. countrybumpkin

    Back up camera for trailer?

    I just bought a 28 foot enclosed, and I would like to have a back up cam mounted on the rear of the trailer but not sure if I would need a wired or if a wireless would work. Anyone have any input of a decent cam or ones to avoid?
  176. countrybumpkin

    Fertilizer attachment I.D

    I was hoping someone might be able to help I.D. the fertilizer set-up mounted on this cultivator? It was my grandpa's and I happen to run across it at a relative's house who gave it to me. The cultivator is a Ferguson SKO-20. Maybe Ken Sweet or someone might know.
  177. countrybumpkin

    3 spool auxiliary valve for sale!

    I still have this for sale if anyone needs one.
  178. countrybumpkin

    Pallet fork rail notch measurements

    Im getting ready to build a set of forks for my loader and have a pairs of Class II forks. Is there a common measerment to cut the notches for the forks to lock in on the upper slide rail.
  179. countrybumpkin

    My attempt at a SSQA for Kubota

    Well I have been wishing I had a SSQA for a long time just never could see spending the money for one, so I finally broke down and built one With scrap I had laying around and some stuff from work. I have about 100 dollars in the whole project after buying paint and a few other minor stuff...
  180. countrybumpkin

    3 point hitch on FEL use Ideals??

    Been reading and thought about building a three point hitch for my loader with a SSQA to us with my boom pole, and maybe a spreader but what other uses has everyone came up with for one.
  181. countrybumpkin

    Garden pics

    Just curios what everyones garden looked like, here is my first attemp in about 15 years.
  182. countrybumpkin

    Fertilizer spreader mounted on a FEL

    I was wondering if anyone has converted a rear three point hitch spreader to a hydraulic driven one mounted on a FEL? I was looking at maybe doing this in order to "multitask" while working my food plots. Looking at removing the PTO shaft and mounting a hydraulic motor to it and run it off my...
  183. countrybumpkin

    pallet forks with grapple?

    wondering if anyone has used a set of pallet forks combined with a grapple and if so did it work ok or not. Any pics would be great to.
  184. countrybumpkin

    SSQA pin questions?

    I have been looking at either buying or building a SSQA for my loader and really not sure how the pin system on them works. Looks as if they are tapered and that when closed they are spring loaded, and if so what keeps them from being popped out of the bottom of the plate when back dragging or...
  185. countrybumpkin

    Skidsteer mount??

    Just curios if anyone has any experiance with this brand of Q/A Seems to be one of the cheaper ones on the market. Kubota Tractor Skidsteer Q/A Adapters, Skidsteer Attachments
  186. countrybumpkin

    wires next to head light plug??

    I have a L3410 and was hooking up some extra lights on the front of it, while I had the front nose piece off, I notice two extra wires next to the plug for the head lights. One wire has a male end and the other has a female end. The female has power with the key in the run position but seems...
  187. countrybumpkin

    Mice poison and cats??

    I'm seeing a few signs of mice in my shop sense it's gotten cooler, I'm wanting to put out some decon or something to kill them but am concerned that if a cat gets a hold of on of the dead mice after eating the poison that it can hurt the cat. Anyone know about this?
  188. countrybumpkin

    Transfer pump filter?

    I'm going to install a filter on my electric transfer pump for my tractor fuel and was wondering what one would be better. I'm looking at either a metal spin on filer or one of the clear plastic bowls with the replaceable element.
  189. countrybumpkin

    3 spool auxiliary valve for sale!

    I have a new three spool valve with power beyond plug I bought a few months back and have now decided to use one electric valve so I don't need this one. I'll take 140 dollars shipped to the 48 states.
  190. countrybumpkin

    Tuthill transfer pump

    I bought a tuthill 12 volt transfer pump at a auction the other day for 37.00 it looks to be a 1200c model. The pump has never been used but someone has removed the pick up tube assembly from it, by unbolting the flange were it bolted to the bottom of the pump, I believe their is supposed to be...
  191. countrybumpkin

    Side dresser I.D.?

    A few months ago I happen to stop buy one of my Grandpa's cousins to visit for a few who happens to be about 80 years old now, and I happen to spy this setting out next to one of his old machine sheds. So as I started to leave I decided to go back and ask him what he was going to do with it he...
  192. countrybumpkin

    Electric third function control valve install.

    I have finally got to start the install of my full function third valve on my Kubota L3410. Here is a few parts I started with. I decided to mount the valve and subplate in front of the right side floor board under the loader valve. I made a bracket out of 1/4" aluminum plate that bolts...
  193. countrybumpkin

    Auxiliary valve mounting locations?

    I've purchase a electric full function valve like the WR Long style and am trying to decide were to mount it, Not really sure if I like it on the side of the loader under the loader valve, Any thoughts and pics would be great help.
  194. countrybumpkin

    Plow fitment problem

    I finally got a chance to try and hook up to the plow I bought A few weeks back and ran into a small problem. The support that holds the front colter on the plow is hitting the right lift arm, so what should I do??? I was going to see if I could move the bracket as far back as I could and then...
  195. countrybumpkin

    My new toy (plow)!

    I just couldn't resist this today, I've been looking a little and just happened a cross this one. Not sure as to what brand it is or anything yet. (Anyone have a clue?)
  196. countrybumpkin

    Thoughts on this selector valve?

    Just curios if anyone has used this one and have any thoughts about it good or bad? I'm looking at plumbing this into my front loader bucket and use it for a grapple and such. Also it doesn't say anything about how weather proof it is...
  197. countrybumpkin

    Thoughts on these two valves?

    I'm adding a remote valve on a Kubota L3410, The owners manual says it has a flow of 7-8 GPM. I'm planning on plumbing into the Power Beyond hose after the FEL control valve. I'm looking at This valve from Bailey 220-908 (3 port) with the power beyond plug 220-915. Or possibly this valve from...
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