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Being the welder I have is light duty, I may go this route. No sentimental value, just an equivalent bush hog is 3k, not really in the budget.

Hey thanks. I acquired some steel plate from a Winn Dixie we are turning into an Aldi.

Thanks! I have a 110v wire feed welder from Harbor Freight. I fancy myself a decent welder if I hold my head just right [emoji23]

As the photos show, my deck is in bad shape. This cutter is 20 years old and when the rust/rot started it took hold fast. I have acquired some steel plate 1/8” to make the repairs. What is the best option to cut it? I do not have access to a torch, but do have a grinder with metal cut off wheels...

You may be on to something-the tires that failed on my horse trailer were in the sun. The other two were not and are fine.

I have Goodyears now and unfortunately two have failed-broken belts. They are almost 5 years old and have about 10k miles. I realize they are close to end life, but am very disappointed in how they fell apart. I ended up ordering Kenda tires from etrailer.com at $146/tire (235/80/16). Great reviews.

Looking for recommendations. 235/75/16 Load range E 10 ply for horse trailer. Prefer made in USA. Anyone use Carlisle? They seem to have good ratings

He definitely was. RIP Bird.

Agreed. The cylinder deactivation is plagued with problems, the worst being lifter/engine failures costing consumers a fortune.

I currently own 2 2015 GM products-a Yukon XL and Chevy 2500HD. The Yukon has 130k miles on it. Other than small repairs-lift gate latch and arms and temp sensor-it has been a pretty good vehicle. Bought it with 85k miles on it 3 years ago, one owner with good service record. My Silverado-bought...

While I feel Michelin makes a good tire, their prices are too high. I just put 4 Good Year Workhorse HT 265/70/18 10 ply load range E tires on my 2500HD for $1280. The equivalent in Michelin was $2100.

I really wish I knew. Don’t recall hitting anything or doing anything drastic

I bought my 2015 Silverado 2500 about 2 years ago with only 42k miles on the odometer. The tires on the truck, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, were nearly brand new. They, per the date code, were a late 2020 manufactured tire. Fast forward to now, I have put 48k miles on them. They have been well...

That is odd. Hope he is well.

How often do you grease? Our horse trailer will sit for a couple months then go on a pretty long haul of 300+ miles one way. I usually inject 2-3 pumps of grease before we go. Too much? Concerned about seal blow out, but do not see any signs of that. Thoughts??

Check out Just a Few Acres Farm on You Tube. He has a rub the cows pass under. Good results from it.

I would love a 3/4 ton Suburban. Hard to find these days

Since you guys were very helpful in my decision to purchase the 2015 2500 in the attached picture, what tuner would you recommend for this truck? Looking for a little more power, nothing extreme. Been a great truck so far [emoji106]. 63k miles.

What is the best over the counter wax/compound and method for removing surface scratches from truck paint? It is black, so every little scratch shows [emoji23]

Thankfully the truck came equipped with factory electric brakes. They work well pulling our 3 horse bumper pull. This truck, power wise, reminds me of our 93 Chevy 1 ton we had on our family farm. It had a 454 with 4.11 gears (maybe 3.73, can’t remember). Pulled our stock trailer well, held 6-7...

14k lbs on gooseneck is the capacity

Here is the other one

Here is a photo of the sticker

I will get it shortly and post it

We may have the opportunity to use the trailer in the attached picture- 3 horse with living quarters. We will pull it with our 2015 Chevy 2500 with the 6.0 gas and 4.11 gear. I attached a picture of the trailer, trailer tag and truck. Not sure what it weighs, hopefully one of you know. Too much...

In my younger years, I worked as a mechanic on diesel power packs for vibratory sheet pile drivers. We had a mix in our fleet-Detroit, Deere, Cummins and Yanmar. In the 5 years I did this, we only had one catastrophic failure on a Cummins. I also owned an older Case bulldozer with a naturally...

While I understand your humor, there are some reasons we don’t own one any longer: 1. Initial cost-the truck we bought fit our one income budget. Had the truck been a diesel with the low miles, it would have been north of 45k easily. 2. Necessity-while we do farm, it is on a smaller scale...

Thank you everyone for contributing to my post. My question has been answered ten fold.

Can’t agree more. Was real fun replacing the battery [emoji35]. The battery I pulled out was from the beginning of 2018.

Thankfully no codes were ever thrown. The battery change got the “service trailer brakes” issue resolve. They are working now. The only thing weird is the infotainment system is still “glitchy” from time to time, but I have read this is a somewhat common issue with the software.

Seems you nailed it. Put new battery in and everything working as it should.

In a previous post, we posted we bought a 2015 Silverado with 43k miles. Just went on a 600 mile trip pulling about 7k lbs. The drive there went fine. We hooked up to the trailer Saturday evening to leave early Sunday morning. I disconnected the trailer whip from the truck plug. Sunday morning...

One of the main reasons we just bought a Chevy 2500 6.0 for our towing needs. Very simple engine, easy to work on and maintain.

When I was looking, the 6.2 was definitely at the top of my list. I have heard a lot of good things about it.

Do you have the 6.2?

Thanks for a great response-actually covered two concerns-mpg and how suspension would perform. The trailer we are looking at is a little smaller, looks as if it will handle it fine [emoji106]

I owned a Case 850D bulldozer with a naturally aspirated 5.9.

As mentioned in a previous post, we recently purchased a 2015 Chevy 2500 with the 6.0 gas. We currently pull a 3 horse bumper pull trailer when fully loaded comes it just under 7k lbs. ( pic attached). We have an opportunity to upgrade to a 3 horse gooseneck with small living quarters. We...

I owned an 18 Ram with the Cummins. Awesome rig. Sold it for more than I paid for it as we downsized our farming operation and had no use for diesel truck any longer. Had no idea my ecoboost/F250 question would get me educated on a wide range of topics [emoji106]

Figured I would give a review. Made a 590 mile tow today with the new truck. On flat ground, no sweat. Pulled with little to no effort (about 7k lbs total) and no suspension sag like our Yukon. See attached pics. Pulled at 72mph average, rpms stayed from 2200-3000 on steeper hills. Trans temp...

Thanks! Honestly the prices is what kept me shopping for so long. I went a year or two older than I wanted, but with 43k miles, it seemed to be a good buy.

I believe that was in the half ton trucks, no? 3/4-1 ton trucks use a different 6spd auto if not mistaken

Thanks for the advice [emoji106]

36 w/ ttl and 3yr/36k mile warranty. Retail was 39. Got truck and warranty for 34

Thanks!

We have 3, the extra seat is a must [emoji23]

Well, here we are a year later and finally bought one. 2015 Silverado 2500HD. 43k miles, one owner, very well taken care of. Sorry to resurrect a year old thread, but figured I would provide resolution.

In my area, cattle farmers and hay operations are scooping up 20 series (3020-5020) John Deere and the 40 series (4440 and up), overhauling them and putting them to work. They say overall it is cheaper and easier to work on. We have a 2005 John Deere 5103 on our small farm. Great simple machine

Funny you say that-I had already scheduled a transmission service next week as it is approaching 45k miles, which is the factory service interval anyway

Are you referring to the 6 speed in the half ton trucks? The 3/4 ton I bough has a 6 speed, but I believe it is different than what is in the half tons (2015).

Bought it.

Well we finally found one. 2015 with 43k miles, 6.0 4.11 gears. One owner, great shape.

With power these engines make being comparable to the two gas offerings, why are they not used in the 250/350 lineup? Anyone know/thoughts?

Here are some pics. The debris is not typical. I blow it off after use.

If I weld it, that title will be accurate [emoji23]

It is somewhat scattered. A good bit along the front edge. I will see if I can get some pics this evening

Mine is 18 years old. Other than some rust holes in the deck it is in good working order.

I have 286 Bush Hog brand cutter. 6’ cut. The deck has some rust holes. Otherwise it is in good working order. Requires 10ga steel and I only have a small welder, not strong enough for the job. What can I expect to pay to weld on a new deck?

Thanks a million. Doesn’t look overly complicated. A few beers, some sweat and cuss words, have it done in no time [emoji16]

I may do the same. They look like they are not an easy replacement

Not sure what these are called, but they have cracked and split. Hard to change? See pics for reference.

It is not just this particular dealer, it is industry wide. This is just one example of the stupidity in the auto industry

I just can’t get over asking more than the original msrp for used. Just stupid

Your findings and mine are the same. Complete ridiculousness

Found this truck today. Great shape. Literally laughed and left. Look at what they are asking used, 21k miles. Now look at the original window sticker. Car dealers have lost their minds.

Still looking. I agree and we plan to do a decent amount of towing.

Agreed. While we do not need bells and whistles for our operation, I can remember a truck equipped like this selling for 10-15k less not long ago. We are not in desperate need, but would like to have something by summer.

Same here-you don’t sink, just slick like grease.

Yes. I had a 2004 F250 2wd and knew how front heavy it was so tended to stay on gravel and pavement in wet conditions. That being said, if this truck was diesel, it would have to be 4wd. The last 2 diesels we owned were 4wd.

Agreed [emoji23]

I am still on the fence about it. A cattle/hay farmer we buy our hay from own 3 diesel trucks and 4 tractors-all 2wd. His advice was if I am somewhere I need 4wd, probably shouldn’t be there.

Thanks. I don’t know if truck prices will come back down or not. I have been battling the 4wd/2wd war since I started looking almost a year ago. I have owned both. I have needed 4wd exactly twice in all those years. Is it nice to have? Yep. Is it worth all the extra money? No. We keep trucks...

Yea 49k for a brand new 3/4 ton truck with cloth, carpet and power accessories seems cheap

Folsom, about 1 mile from Washington Parish

They are due west of me. We are in North St Tammany. Hard red clay here. Of course you can find mud if you look for it, but our place is high and generally hard.

In my general area, the ground is typically hard. South of me-plenty of it [emoji23]

They have about a 60/40 4wd/2wd ratio here. I am in Louisiana

We tend to keep trucks 10-15 years. Resale not a big issue for us. While I would like 4wd, it is not a necessity for us. We are more concerned with cost and practicality

I still have not found a truck. However, I did look at this one. 2wd, 3.55 gears 🤷‍♂️ Giving it some consideration, not sure yet

I looked at this one a couple days ago. On the fence about it, 2wd 3.55 gears [emoji51] Well equipped for my needs. Was ordered then buyer backed out. Has 2 batteries and auxiliary switches, probably ordered for a police or fire department.

If you have done it, how did it work etc

Question for you guys-my dad has a regular mechanic he uses and for $300 he turned off the cylinder deactivation on his Avalanche. From what I read, this method of afm has some issues and I would like to turn it off in my wife’s 15 Yukon. The mechanic did it with some codes from GM, I am...

We do not have the leveling feature

I would agree…a basic google search reveals problems with all 3 unfortunately.

A dually would be overkill for us. The 7.3 reminds me of the 460, which were real work horses-at least the ones I experienced.

Great explanation. Thanks for contributing a lot of good info here.

Not hijacking at all….heck I want to know too [emoji23]

I ran 10w-30 dino in mine, changed it every 5k miles. With over 250k miles, it still had the original transmission. I serviced it every 50k miles. The engine was replaced at about 170k miles. It had developed a crack in the head. For 1k more than replacing heads, they put a new motor in with...

We had the 4.6 in a 1997 F150 4x4 extended cab. Not the most powerful, but absolutely reliable. I miss that truck. Owned it 21 years. Was our farm truck the last few years, then I gave it to a coworker who was going through hard times and needed a truck.

I have owned 3 5.3 engines, currently own one in our 2015 Yukon XL. No issues with burning oil. I am not looking for another 5.3, but appreciate the input/opinions. I have honed in on the 6.0, with the 7.3 being my next choice.

Reliability and longevity are my main reasons for looking for the 6.0. It has plenty of power for our needs. We will tow a maximum of 8-10k lbs. We prefer to do it with something a little heavier duty than a 1/2 ton.

This was taken into consideration. It may be a year before I buy one. I move slow on this type of thing, like to get all my information and research before buying. The prices right now are absolutely ridiculous.

It was. I am still leaning toward the 6.0, but have widened my search to include the 7.3.

Nothing higher than XL/LS/Tradesman trim for me. I prefer 3.73-4.11 gears. This truck will be used as a farm truck mainly. Cloth seats and rubber floors are just fine.

Yes gas only. No need for a diesel.

In a previous thread, I was looking at a gas 3/4 ton with the 6.0. I am finding some from all 3 with the newer gas engines for not a big money difference. What are your thoughts on the above comparisons? New are better? Junk? Let me know 🤷‍♂️

Had the same issue with my 2005 5103. Never changed it, just unplugged it. That was over 10 years ago. No issues.

I have seen 3/4 ton Suburbans and Yukons. They would be ideal, but are few and far between and when I do find one, way out of my budget.

No water tank. This pull is our longest, right 550 miles. We try to leave early. I use a 1gal pump sprayer filled with cold water and wet them down at fuel stops if they are hot. The trailer does have great airflow.

Yes it does have the 5.3.

For a “luxury” suv, it does well. I have another thread where I am looking for a 3/4 ton Chevy/GMC with the 6.0 to use as our primary tow vehicle. I feel the Yukon has the power, needs a little more gear (has 3.08) and suspension is a little soft. We just pulled 1227 miles, half the trip loaded...

The tow rating of the pictured vehicle is 8300lbs.

We have several-a paint, chestnut, black, grey and white. Great horses. Very spirited [emoji16]

You sir are the reason I come here. Thank you for taking the time to provide a fantastic explanation. We show Paso Fino horses. They are a little smaller than a quarter horse. I never thought of the tack room 🤦🏻‍♂️. We will load middle and last stall and I will report back. Again, thanks!!!

They weigh about 850 a piece, smaller breed. Get along very well

We will. I feel like I am making it nose heavy the other way 🤷‍♂️

See attached picture. This is a 3 horse trailer with one horse loaded in the front, one in the middle, last slot empty. The vehicle sag is exaggerated some as we were sitting in a slight swale. We may only bring one horse home. In your opinion, what is best way to load? Center stall over axles...

Agreed-I do like the ability to grease bearings. That being said, I have seen where unit bearings last longer, but you end up replacing the whole assembly at a higher cost. Kind of a wash I guess 🤷‍♂️

I am mainly a GM guy, simply because parts seem to be cheaper and they are pretty easy to work on. I currently drive a 15 F150 with the 2.7eb. Been a great truck, oil changes are a bit of a chore but not bad. I also owned a 2018 Ram with the Cummins-hell of a machine. When our towing needs...

I am a big fan of the Tundra and Sequoia. We owned a 2013 Tundra. Great truck, plenty of room and power.

The 5.3. So far it is doing well. Looks a bit loaded down in the picture but the rear was sitting in a small dip in the concrete. It unfortunately has the 3.08 gear ratio, but doesn’t seem to hinder it too bad towing.

We have owned it for a little over 7 months now. I fixed the middle DVD player (flipped the ribbon) and replaced the rear gate struts. Both relatively easy jobs. We made a long tow with it this weekend, a little over 500 miles. With 2 horses, trailer and gear we were just under 6k lbs. It...

I noticed that too [emoji106]. Been a member here since 2005, a lot of knowledge here. These guys have never led me in the wrong direction.

Come to think of it, the few times I got stuck I was in a 4wd truck [emoji23][emoji23]

I remember the 1500HD-this also has the 6.0 correct?

You have basically summed up my needs in your pictures. This and pulling our 3 horse Sundowner on the horse show circuit would be it’s job.

The Ecoboost is pretty stout. I currently have the 2.7 in my 15 F150 2wd. Very impressive

I know they used to make a 3/4 ton Suburban in the mid 2000s that had the 6.0 I believe. The newer ones have the 6.2.

Very nice!

I like GM motors for simplicity and ease to work on. I ended up passing on this truck. They wanted too much money (34k) and were not willing to negotiate much. I guess this is due to this so called chip shortage. Who knows. After more thought, I think I may go with 4wd. My wife reminded me of a...

Oh definitely. Not in areas I would go with the truck. I use the ATV in those areas. Most of the farm is hard ground, well established pasture and hard red dirt.

I have had both 2wd and 4wd. I very seldom used the 4wd. I can’t justify the added expense and cost of repair on additional parts unless I really need it. The only place I will be off road much is our farm. The ground tends to be hard and if I do get in a bind the tractor can rescue me.

If I were to do this, I would be trading my 2015 F150 2wd with the 2.7eb. 82k flawless miles, good power but the truck is a little light suspension wise for towing.

Not the best market to buy in right now I know. Looking at this truck, 6.0 gas, 2wd, 4.11 gears for our farm tow vehicle. Work truck package. Power windows, power locks, vinyl seats and rubber floors. Give me some opinions. I am familiar with GM as we own a 2015 Yukon XL, but never owner a 2500...

Because of time constraints, I went with Mobil 1, which is a great oil. Just bummed that I cannot get the Rotella Gas Truck anywhere local. Good oil for a great price.

I read/watched some tests and reviews on this oil and switched our trucks to it a year or so ago. Tractor Supply used to have it, now they don’t. I checked Autozone, OReilly, Advanced and even Walmart. No where to be found. I am in Louisiana by the way. Where did it go? 🤷‍♂️. Good oil at a great...

Imazapyr is what concerned me. Granted, I do not saturate anything, weeds or ground, so that may save me. We have a lot of rain coming this week, hopefully it helps 🤷‍♂️

I usually spot spray weeds with Roundup in our house garden before mulching. I use Eraser Max on our pasture fence lines. Somehow I managed to mix the wrong one and spray. While I do not spray the plants directly, it is inevitable some may hit a leaf or branch. We have camillias, azaleas...

Just a thought-since it seems you know what you need, what about one from a salvage yard?

Thanks everyone [emoji106][emoji106]. We picked it up today, 2015 SLT XL. Very clean. 5.3, 3.08 gears 2wd. Won’t tow often, maybe 3-5 times a year, 5-6k lbs max. With 3 kids, we outgrew the Armada.

After having a 3rd child and with needed space with 3 kids and farm/horse activities, we have decided to trade our 15 Armada for a 15 Yukon XL. It is a SLT with the 5.3. It has 85k miles. Great shape. Wife puts 8-10k miles a year on a vehicle. Last GM product we owned was a 2011 Silverado with...

I am thinking of purchasing this for our horse farm. Cleaning stalls, moving/grading dirt, etc. Is this one of the “grey market” Kubotas, hard to find parts or a good deal?

I use the Reece 3 ball welded straight shaft units as we have trailers with 2” and 2 5/16” receivers. What is safer, bolted or welded? Bolted could work loose, welded can rust and crack 🤷*♂️. Thoughts? We just completed a 900 mile round trip towing with my wife’s Armada and three horse trailer...

All lights work except interior lights for tack room and horse area. They do not work hooked to my 15 Armada or my 15 F150. Is there a fuse in the trailer or relay/fuses needed for this circuit in the above mentioned vehicles?

I have owned the truck about one year and continue to be impressed by this motor. My truck is 2wd, 3.31 gear ratio. Daily driving, I average 25mpg. My dad and I went this weekend to pick up our 52 8N with loaded tires and 4ft bush-hog. The trip was 200 miles total. Averaged 17mpg. That was of...

My hour meter quit about a year ago. Tach and fuel level still work. Now temp gauge is acting up. This is what it looks like after sitting a few days. Could it be the sensor or bad gauge? See pic.

I have posted a couple times asking advice on chainsaws as I have about worn out my Husqvarna 345 after 15 years. I whittled down my choices, with reviews and advice from you guys, to the 435. Give me the good and bad. Occasional use-10x a year, mainly small trees and limbs. Light firewood...

My wife and I purchased a 2015 Armada in July last year. Had about 52k miles, overall good condition. Clean Carfax, 1 owner. These marks pictured under the hood are weird. Don’t body shops use these to line things up? Noticed some white ones under car when changing oil too. Not sure what they...

You are correct, my bad. Shell oil meets the B1 spec. See pic of back of bottle.

Here is a better explanation

Bought the Shell at Tractor Supply, 6qts for $24+tax. Much cheaper than equivalent Mobil 1 by roughly $20. This is for my 2015 F150 2.7eb. Meets Ford specs too. What gives? Is this good oil? Why so much cheaper? The reviews were positive🤷*♂️

Re: Red Dot chainsaws This is the one I am looking at.

Was looking at Echo per my other thread, but brought my Husky in for a repair and my dealer sells red max, made by jonesred? Any thoughts on these vs Echo? Thanks again!!

I am looking for a product, similar to armor all, to help preserve the soft top bed cover on my 15 F150. I want something that will not run and leave streaks all over my paint. I attached a pic for reference. Any suggestions?

I am somewhat introverted-quiet, keep to myself but polite and respectful. We live on 20 acres now, but lived on 50 in the middle of nowhere until 2 years ago. Our nearest neighbor a mile away. Now, just a few hundred yards. We like our new neighbors, older folks, very helpful. It has been an...

Better pic from today. Sits a little low in the front. May install leveling kit.

Pulled the trigger today on a 15. Thanks for all the help!! Will get more pics when weather clears.

Does the XL come with sport mode in shifter in a 16 model? Looking at this one too.

Thanks for the input. Your experience seems to match up with what others are saying. The truck I am looking at is attached. 2.7eb, 2wd, 3.31 ratio.

Was looking at Titans to be an everyday truck since my 2500 Ram is constantly working for my side business. Came across a few F150 with the 2.7EB. Give me some input on this please-reliability, turbo problems, towing etc.

We are looking for a second truck as we use the 2500 Ram mainly for our side business. Any input on the Titan with the gas engine? Looking for 16 or newer. Will be our daily truck, towing infrequently.

We bought this 18 Ram used for 39k with 16k miles. Leather, 4wd, Cummins. Pulls our 3 horse loaded fine. Also pulls my gooseneck with tractor and implement, which weighs around 9k lbs not counting trailer, fine. I would recommend a diesel for your weights strictly based on power and efficiency...

This is the one I am considering. My husqvarna 345 is very similar. Might spend the extra $30 and go to 18” bar. Still on the fence.

I have about worn out my Husqvarna 345. Been a good saw. My operation time on a saw has dropped to maybe 1x a month from just about every weekend. I am looking at 20” saws and narrowed it to the Echo and Husqvarna Rancher 455. There is a $60 price difference. I have an Echo weed eater that has...

How did I do? Bought this today for $450. Paint faded but belt and blades in good shape. Cuts real nice too.

My wife and I are looking at this, 73k miles. Any thoughts on these? Reliable? We are replacing a 2013 Expedition with 100k miles.

My tractor, a 2005 JD 5103, is currently being stored outdoors until my tractor barn is finished. This may be up to a year. I put a good coat of wax on it today and sprayed down crucial areas with WD40. What tips do you guys have that are forced to store your machinery outdoors? Here are a...

Currently has 275/70/18 Firestone Transforce AT and they have not worn well at all. About shot at 33k miles. I found some Cooper AT3 for a good price. What tires are you guys running on you HD trucks?

Here is a picture of her in her work clothes. Load was a little north of 10k with trailer, machine and tools/buckets. As usual, towed it fine. First Ram I have owned and impressed so far.

I like it! Good looking truck. Bought my first Ram in November. Has the off road package and the Cummins. Enjoying it so far.

I am a stickler for maintenance and it is stored out of the weather. Here is a recent picture, about 6 months ago. It has about 400 hrs on it. Use is to grade and bush hog.

I bought this tractor new in 2005. There does not seem to be a lot of them around and most people are not familiar with it. Had a couple folks tell me it is not a JD, it is an India tractor [emoji849]. I can get basic parts for it at the dealer and in my opinion it is one of the simplest...

Washed the truck by hand for the first time today. Took a little longer than the Tundra [emoji16]

Just an update. Have put over 6k miles on it. Averaging 19 mpg hand calculated. Had one rough idle issue, no codes, cleared quickly. Began adding seafoam every few tanks or so. Tows well and the 4wd has been a life saver. Had to put a 10k lb pump in place on a muddy site today. Backed it in in 4...

I have roughly 200’ of gutters to clean monthly, more so in the fall. When doing this, I also get all the leaves and twigs out the roof valleys. I clean the gutters by hand and with a blower then rinse with house at end. My roof pitch is very steep, making cleaning the valleys very unsafe. How...

For my tbn friends with Ford trucks with block heaters. Be careful.

1997 F150 4x4 320k miles, 4.6 V8. Engine needed head gasket at about 150k, trans and rear end original, never been rebuilt.

The depreciation is absurd too. I just bought used an 18 Ram 2500 4x4 with Cummins and plenty of bells and whistles (all power, leather, off road pkg etc) MSRP was just north of 55k. I bought it for 40k with 16k miles. Not kidding.

The Tundra did fine with the loads power wise, just felt the truck was a little light, esp over 8k lbs. I pulled 4 sections (4’ sections) of 36” rcp and a JD tlb 110 Saturday with the Ram and did just fine. The load with trailer was roughly 15.5klbs. Didn’t move the truck around at all and had...

I just bought my 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 about 3 weeks ago. Always a fan of the Cummins, finally had the need for one. I like the low end torque, a ton of grunt.

Towing a load a little more worthy. About 9k lbs. Didn’t break a sweat. The Cummins is impressive.

Put tractor in park and start only with your butt in the seat.

The truck really struggled today [emoji23]. Little drainage job required little machine.

The deal is done. Truly will miss the Tundra, but interested to see how the Ram/Cummins hold up. Here are some pics

Need some help guys. Looking at a 2018 Ram 2500. 4x4 Cummins with automatic, 16k miles. Tradesman package with leather and chrome steel wheels upgrade. Power everything, including factory installed gooseneck hitch. Would trade my 13 Tundra with 136k miles. I drive alot, 120 miles a day minimum...

A friend has inherited a 2005 5103 from his uncle’s estate. The tractor has about 400hrs on it. He is a high school teacher, lives on 12 acres, mostly open, but funds are limited. The tractor has had regular greasing, oil changes every year as well as fuel filter, hydraulic oil filter and air...

I drive 170 miles a day round trip, with my morning commute starting at 5am. I see a lot of crazy driving. Want a dash camera to protect myself in case of an accident, etc. What brand do you recommend?

The patterns on the back are similar. The one on top of the head is different. Rat snakes can be aggressive. Any more pics of it? Either way I do not think it is venemous so she is safe in that regard.

I figured I would post an update as I turned 5 years of ownership with my 2013 Tundra. I have 127k miles on the 5.7. It has had only 2 issues-a faulty charcoal canister and broken passenger door lock actuator. I average 18.5 mpg, keeping my rpms at 2k or less (75 mph or less). The truck is as...

My hour meter has stopped working. All other gauges work. Is there a universal hour meter you would recommend and how would I go about hooking it up? Thanks

Ran across this on you tube the other day. He has a whole series of different projects he did with his sub compact Deere with loader and backhoe and his Case mini ex. Informative videos on what to do and some on not what to do. Just thought I would pass it along to the group if you did not know...

Currently looking at this. See pic

I am currently using a model 286 (6ft) bushhog brand cutter and it has been excellent. 13 years old and still in great condition. On our new farm we have 3 pastures totaling over 15 acres. They are open, no trees. I would like to upgrade to an 8ft pull behind and will need to add rear remotes...

My father has a Kubota 7100 hydro 4wd. I think they gave roughly 13 pto hp and he would like to run a 5 ft finish mower. I feel it may be a bit much and suggested a 4 ft as he already had a 4 ft bush hog. Thoughts?

Pretty good video, easy to follow. Enjoy. Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car? - YouTube

I am looking for tires for my 13 Tundra. Tight budget, found blacklion tires for $633 out the door. Looking for some opinions on these tires. Found some overall good ratings, but they appear to be Chinese made, which makes me a little leery. Thoughts?

I used to use a pest control service but honestly at $85 a pop and the inconvenience of getting them into and around my house-someone has to be home, we have to pull furniture away from walls and most importantly we have 2 young kids and 5 outside dogs-being careful is also important. I decided...

My wife tells me I have become quite the "expert" at cooking a medium rare steak on our propane bbq pit. It is our Sunday dinner tradition-NY Strip Steak on the grill. I am looking to change it up a bit, seeing if I can make it even better. May go the cast iron skillet on the stove route...

We were coming home Saturday and noticed the front a/c vents were not blowing. The back were blowing fine. After checking fuses (all checked ok), I found a source that said to strike the bottom of the motor, under the glove box passenger side, with a rubber hammer or palm of your hand. I did...

I do not drink much, really have not found a beer I like but do enjoy a nice glass of whiskey on a Sunday evening. For years I drink Jack Daniels, either regular or Gentleman Jack. My wife introduced me to Fireball last night, it was good but not something I would drink regularly. I have...

My wife and I shopped for over 6 months, looking at both Suburbans and Expeditions, new and used. We finally bought one, a Kodiak Brown Metallic 2013 Limited EL. The fold flat power fold 3rd row seats and built in trailer brake controller sold us. It was also 2k cheaper than comparable...

I took my 2013 Tundra in for service and they noticed mouse damage to both my air and cabin air filters. They showed them to me- the mouse was taking fabric from the engine air filter and taking it to the cabin air filter where it was building a nest. There were fecal deposits on the cabin air...

I have been researching Amsoil and may want to switch my 97 F150 over to it, using their 10k mile system. I run dyno 5w-30 Castrol in it now and notice a slight tap when I crank it in the morning until the oil circulates (about 2 seconds). I change it and filter every 5k miles. Have many of...

Doing some upgrades in our kitchen, we are down to the last item- repainting the cabinets. We had new doors and drawer fronts made and I am priming them now. We are looking for durable paint that can withstand kids and cleanings/wipe downs. Also, satin or semi-gloss? My wife wants me to apply a...

We have a 1997 Honda ATV 300 4x4 we use on our farm everyday, twice a day, to feed our horses. The engine is original, never rebuilt. I run dino 10w-30 in it but think it may benefit from a heavier oil as I have been told has been done on older motors- some folks going from a 10-30 to straight...

I was at a jobsite today and noticed a brand new (2014) Tahoe's wipers slowly going back and forth across the windshield. Thinking it was odd, I walked up to the truck-it was not running, no keys or occupants in it. A few minutes later, I was sitting in the company truck when the owner...

I posted a while back I have recently acquired a Case 850D dozer from a friend. It needs an oil change. Is there a way to extract the old oil thru the dipstick tube instead of having to crawl under the machine and remove the skid plate?

Due to time constraints-also known as kids :)- I do my bush hogging mainly at night. My JD 5103 has a great set of headlights and I cut out in the open with few obstacles. There are a few spots I back in to and would like to mount at least one light on my rops facing the rear. I would like to...

As some previous posts stated, I am looking for a good run around truck. My 97 F150 has over 200k miles and needs some work. I plan to park it for some refurbishing and repairs and would like a truck to drive while it is down and then to split driving with the 97. I looked at a 03 F150 the other...