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    Grease zerk replacement.

    Are you able to slide the piston partly out and pump grease in to blow the blockage out, then push the piston back in? Some times a pin on the loader will refuse to take grease and this method is very effective for me.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    The loader driver was an idiot. DROP the BUCKET!!! there will be plenty of sparks but no damage. From the abrupt halt he has a bent bucket and the pole that he hit will very likely need replacement, and could easily have run OVER a car, in a loader that size(27 ton), not just mowed off the...
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    Tires look brand new, but are 11 years old. Keep or discard?

    One alternative noone has mentioned is to put new tyres on the steer and leave the old tyres on the rear. Assumption: 8 tyre = 3 axles, steer, duals on drive, and single tyre lazy axle. If different axle layout please say.
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    Massey Ferguson 135 input seal replacement

    When you have got to the rejoin stage, engage the pto and use a spanner on the pto shaft to rotate it to slide into the clutch instead of trying to rotate the gearbox input shaft. Save blue air and pinched fingers. good luck.
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    Help! Mystery Part on Ground

    OP you were observant enough to notice. Most people would walk right past and not notice it. Good save
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    Kubota vs Massey advice

    OP one thing I forgot is air seat. they are better than a steel spring seat in ride and speed of adjust ment. Also I recommend you enquire about a "fore/front and aft/rear isolator" on the air seat. It is a fancy term that means there is a shock absorber to take the shunt out of towing a...
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    Goats for a clean pond?

    Sheep are grass eaters,and easier to control. Goats are browsers. They will eat grass, shrubs, veggie garden and almost anything that will pi$$ you off. Goats do respect a GOOD electric fence(hot fence). If they go through an electric fence it is not working properly. They need a good earth...
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    FEL unseated on 1 side

    More photos please. We will need an overview and a fore-and-aft photo to show how far sideways out of line it is. Also a photo of the other side to show any effect there.
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    Beekeeping

    I was told that to reduce bee drift I should paint the boxes in different colors. I would assemble a batch of boxes and that batch would all be 1 color while the next batch would be a different color. I person who told me this was a commercial beekeeper. Back in the day commercials would...
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    Kubota vs Massey advice

    OP I strongly recommend you try both tractors for their ergonomics. ie MF rear scv controls are angled back so you can only use 1 at a time AND the angle is uncomfortable. The a/c in some models is roof mounted and you need to check if you hit the roof with the seat at full height. eg JD has...
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    NEW BUYER IN TENNESSEE AND NEED OPINIONS

    Looked at the photos. Look at the rear tyre RIMS. Construction tyre rims are 1 piece and Ag tyres rims are 2 piece. 2peice rims can be adjusted wider for a more stabil tractor, especially doing loader work. Spacers are another opion to increace track width for stability. Ballast: liquid filled...
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    Noob question 4 wheel drive

    thread started in 2021
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    What is leaking?

    Get a piece of board 2-3 ft long and use the board to show oil spray. Use a board the length suggested to keep fingers(use gloves to) away from high preassure spray. Oil in the blood is a hospital job
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    Polaris or CF Moto?

    OP ask specifically about the universal joints. In New Zealand, on the early models they were a nortorious weak point.
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    What is it with all the distracted driver lately.

    Rontaki, post 104 re speed bumps. HELL NO!!! I get assaulted 30 - 60 times per day in the name of Saaaaafty??? ! BULLS*IT. The roads are rough enough as it is!!! The worst run is 160!!!, yes 160!!!, overkill. They are NOT on side streets, they are on arterial roads and industrial roads to...
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    RK 24 bogging under full throttle

    Your complaint is to vague for us to help. Please state the tasks you are doing, revs running at(what revs are full throttle?), how long you can run before bogging down, and any other relevant details. If you can make a short video showing what is going on please do that. I can think of several...
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    mf 130 hydroulic pump cross over part

    Check the response control.At max it can prevent the 3ph from lowering when empty. Resonse control is behind your right heel.
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    Hay Making on a Different Scale

    Hay makers, if it is to wet to make hay why does noone make wrapped silage? Are there no silage customers? or no wrappers? Where I am it is impossible to make hay when you have a surplus(late spring/early summer), so it is all bunker or wrapped silage. We transport wrapped silage like you...
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    Choosing my First Tractor

    Re FEL lift capasity. ASK if the lift is measured at the bucket pins(looks good ,but artificial) or at 18' (approx front of bucket and REAL WORLD accurate lift numbers) Old tractors like Ford 2000/3000 and MF 135 have small hydraulic pumps and slooww loader lift.Also low lift capasity. Very...
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    Comparison MF 6180 or JD 6605

    When you try the MF for size, put the seat to max height, and test for head clearance. This model had a lowish ceiling due to the roof mounted ac. I am tall so have to duck or get a sore neck. The other thing is the forward reverse shuttle. You can operate the power shift by tapping up to...
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    How to fix mountain washout

    I went through all 5 pages. In the first 2 pages is what you need to do. The water bars on the top section to keep water off the trail to start with are a good start. To repair the washout you need to install a water bar just above the washout to prevent your work being undone. I recommend you...
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    MF 235 Rear Lift Issue & Power Steering

    You have worn internal draft control linkages. Common problem . You will need further advice on how to deal with this. I had the same problem on my MF135. I used a chain top link to the diff housing pin (3 ears) (pin has a hinge point in the middle ear as a ridgid pin is to long to fit...
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    Is my problem solved?

    Thank you ultrarunner, I am in new zealand and we don't have a problem with oak pollen. It is mainly grass pollen and privit.
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    Is my problem solved?

    Oak trees and allergies??? First I have heard of it. What sort of Oak? Privit on the other hand is the first thing a doctor will ask about with allergy problems.
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    100ish HP, powershift or CVT used recs

    Some things to consider. Haydude is right about CVT, and is a better option for your knees. CVT or full power shuttle( no clutch). CVT : find out which have EXTERNAL solinoids. EG JD 20 series IVT has INternal solinoids. 10 years ago it was $6500 to change a $250.00 part.(you had to lift the...
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    Is my problem solved?

    Had chronic back pain from an injury for 22 years. Physio only worked for 2-4 hours. Saw a chiropractor advert. Tried it as had nothing to loose. Over 10 weeks he straighted my spine so I no longer hurt. No pain felt strange after 22 years. Only took a couple of weeks to get used to NO PAIN...
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    Massey Ferguson MF135 Multipower Transmission Oil Change

    For those of you who have done all the above and STILL have poor multipower performance and are going to split the tractor, look at the NOSECONE. This had worn out on my 135 and MIMICED PERFECTLY a "worn multipower". It fooled the 2 MF mechanics to, 30 and 15 years respectively. The whole...
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    Help! Tractor bounces with implement raised.

    Double check the draught control knob position. I had a similar problem on a JD, and the problem was to do with the draught control. This was a long time ago so I don't recall details.
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    ugghhh .... more advice needed!

    Southernspeed, in silage foxtail/barley grass is good cattle feed,including the seed. The ensiling process kills the seed and softens it ,so no problems. In hay it is bad news. Also ,my comment in post 41, the 2nd 1/2 applied to standing grass, not silage .
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    re post 22484, 1) plenty of cb comments on that load. 2) note the "drive forward sign" and note the clearance.
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    ugghhh .... more advice needed!

    Thank you Southernspeed. In my country we call foxtail barley grass. Putting it into silage kills the seed. It is nasty stuff, gets into animals eyes and blinds them, and in sheep it will go through the wool and into the skin. When the animal is skinned you can feel the sharp points on the...
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    Downsizing

    Instead of buying a smaller tractor would a 3ph quickhitch and setup the attatchments be a better and cheaper option for him?
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Captain Dirty, your explaination makes excellent sence. The video clearly shows the ship going backwards into the bridge, which baffled me. Being lit up like the proverbial christmas tree made me think the ship should have been moored.
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    ugghhh .... more advice needed!

    Does foxtail grass appear similar to barley?
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Cyclist with plywood: what happens when a box body truck goes past? Oops.
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    ugghhh .... more advice needed!

    Is it too late to wrap the wet hay and make balage out of it? It is only going mouldy becuse air can get at it. Wrapping will seal the air out and allow fermentation to make balage (Balage is too wet for hay and to dry for proper silage).
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    55-60 HP CHOICES

    Height wise, ask the dealer if there is a small tyre option. What kind of floor is your shed,ie is it dirt or gravel? If so can you lower the floor to fit a taller tractor? Is the shed a lean too of another shed? If so is it practical to raise the lean too to fit the tractor? Hydraulics: Ask...
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    b2650 almost rolled need front wheel spacers

    If you have the budget fit dual wheels. FAR more stabil. On steeep hill sides you will slide NOT roll. Also duals will give a smoother ride. Look at www.clickdualwheels.co.nz for an idea of quick removal /fitting fo duals on sub compacts. Keep the loader down low to keep the centre of gravity low.
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    Is the Cyber Truck a Flop?

    Tesla need to update the CT to "series 2" ie conventional "Tesla family" look, and in proper pickup style. From what I have read the platform/skateboard is the major cost, so a major update to make the CT more apealing and practical should not be cost prohibitive.
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    Tornado/Storm Shelter - Underground

    Would it pay to setup for overnight stays so you can sleep easy? In the event of a tornado warning for night time.
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    New basic EV truck

    In my opinion I think that INTERNATIONAL sales ability need to be designed in from day 1. ie left AND right hand drive and meet international crashand pedestrian standards. This may get the volume up enough to be economic. Dash board: analogue ( adjust by braille) GOOD MOVE. Not touch screen...
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    Offered another unusual project

    Has the spring silted up? Would a long reach type digger clean the pond out and unblock the spring? Re draining roof water, where does existing roof water go? How much piping is there currently, and is it practical to plug into existing pipe and drain to pond instead? (minimise new pipe)
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    Signing Monday - Final sanity check on MX5400, 3rd function, tires, and grapple

    If the OP has got factory 2 piece rims on R4 tyres then he has the best of both worlds. I have not seen 2 piece rims with R4 tyres. Slideing beats rolling any day.
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    Signing Monday - Final sanity check on MX5400, 3rd function, tires, and grapple

    Grapple: a 2 piece lid offers betters grip on asymetric loads. Tyres: actually RIMS: R4 usually come on 1 piece rims that CANNOT be adjucted for track/width. Can you fit R1 rims on R4 tyres? this give the option of widening the track to improve stability on side slopes.
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    What to Put on a Gravel Road to Control Dust

    Where I lived the council tar sealed 100m either side of the drive way on roads in the pumic region of the county. It was the cheapest option long term. You would go from dirt road to tar seal (house) and back to dirt between houses. This may be your best option,also how many residents on...
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    (Mule) Deer fence construction recommendations

    Have you thought about how to discourage deer from jumping in the first place,ie minimise their run up, make the landing bad? New Zealand style deer fences are just rammed into dirt. The regular posts are 9'ers rammed in 3' for a 6' fence hight, I can not recall how deep the straiers are rammed...
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    Pictures from an athletic field contractor

    Your link does not work. You must be on facebook.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Re the BX on a trailer, "clearly" there are no corners on their route ... riiight??? *****##* it. Oops
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    New Tractor for buyer new to tractors

    Some food for thought. 1)ERGONOMICS: sit on several brands of tractors and see what it take to adjust things so you are comfortable. ie is your arm stretched when operating the loader controls, if so you quickly get a sore arm. Can you get on and of easily? Put your boots and rain gear on, is...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Roadtrain took wrong turn was my first impression too. To get out, split the train at the 2nd A trailer, taking the dolly, and find the roadtrain assembly area ( there will be one just out of town) and drop the lead B double unit and go back and get the 2nd B double unit.
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    Massey 2635 questions

    Check the shift pattern on the gearbox. Is it H pattern or Hook shift? Will it matter to you? The 8 speed on other models is hook shift and it irritates me. I have not used this model.
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    Kubota L4802 vs MX5400

    What manner of shed do you have? ie if the floor is dirt could you lower the floor level to fit a taller tractor?
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    Are we OK with how bright headlights are getting?

    My complaint about the new led headlights is they are HIGHLY DIRECTIONAL. That is if you are directly in front of them you don't get dazzled BUT if there is a rise or dip or on a curve you are dazzled , as they are EFFECTIVELY on high beam. See Cub7275 (post 55) on why we are being dazzled...
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    What is this symbol

    The OP appears to be in the US. They also state the device is designed by a British company. I would suggest they look at British electronic termanology to sort out what they are looking at. There are differences in termanology betweeen countries. The US market is large enough to have...
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    My Stupidity kicked in at full throttle.

    I would suggest using 2 pry bars(90 degree head) to work the pto shaft off. This has worked for me. Querry: where is the zerk? Is it in the side of the yoke, or is it in the cross? If it is in the cross you may damage the load strap. I would not tie the shaft to a tree and drive either.
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    Selling my MF 241, looking for ballpark estimate of value

    Firstly get a waterblaster and get rid of the mould, it gives a poor inpression. 2nd, refit the drawbar. I can't help you with a price.
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    Tillers and PTO HP

    RadarTech, I have never seen an impliment like that before.
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    trail camera

    My brother got a game camera and quickly found that you must make sure there are no leaves close to the camera or the leaf movement will trigger the camera, resulting in short battery life. We were surprised to find that stags are still present as they have not been seen for 2 years. We also...
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    2023 5520C - PSA - Mice Love the New Wiring

    In New Zealand in bird season, if you don't pop the hood you are UNinsured. Birds aim for the turbo or exhaust manifold. There are burnt tractors every year, so the insurance companies said ENOUGH.
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    Tillers and PTO HP

    What is a pulveriser??? I am in a different country and have found that US terms are frequently differnt to those in my country. ie US = disc harrow wtf??? To me discs and harrows are 2 completely different cultivation tools with 2 diffferent jobs.
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    How do farmers make any money?

    The biggest problem with subsidies is they get capitalised into the farm price, so the land cost goes up to insane levels and the smaller people are forced out. In the end you are farming the subsidies and not the crop. Also straight bean counter operations are often not as good for the local...
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    425 again…movement problems…

    Linked to wrong video. It is fireworks.
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    Excavator size for farm work

    I think you willl find the little cat on the light side. Most farmers I know that have diggers have a few kilometers of drains to do, and they are in the 10 - 14 ton range , partly to get the reach, and partly because there are more of them on the 2nd hand market.. That said, if you have a...
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    New utility tractor (100hp range)

    To the OP. Hay Dude is right about the CVT over other gearboxes, and you should have a serious look at it, then decide if the advantages out weigh the cost. Note also, Hay Dudes advice about weight, and how it helps put power to the ground. I infered that you had a limited budget, but a reread...
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    New utility tractor (100hp range)

    If you take hay dudes advice make sure you know what version of tractor you are looking at. ie budget or premium farmer or contractor. Example: MF 5665, is a budget tractor aimed at low to moderate use stock farmers. This shows in a small fuel tank (145 l )(can't mow hay all day)and a reduced...
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    MF50 perkins diesel no start!

    Did you crack the line at the injectors? If so I missed it. If not then crack 2 lines of 4 (1 or 2 are impossible to crack open due to no spanner room) This will clear the air on the high preassure side of the injector pump. Good luck.
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    Tractor Hours/Year

    When I was stock farming, about 600 hrs/yr. Last year was appprox 200.
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    Leasing my Land

    Eddie, some things to consider for your lease. 1) YOU do the insurance so you KNOW it is PAID UP. 2)Photograph the fences so that there is a record of thier condition. 3) Soil test , standard for the area(include ph[soil acidity]). I have a clause that states the amount of fertiliser to go on...
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    Buying Advice Homeowner Forklift

    Be very careful about buying chinese. You need to know EXACTLY what you want, the chinese know how to deliver bare minimum of spec. Also there is slow parts backup when dealing direct(everything from china). My brother found that when he bought a mini excavator.
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    I got a dump truck! How does it work?

    Also,to add to Kenhars post, if you have been spreading, remember to UNHOOK the chains BEFORE dumping. Very easy to forget.
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    Buying Advice Homeowner Forklift

    From the sound of your spec you need to move up to the 5-6k bracket to get some more choice as the 5-6k bracket is a volume market, where as the 3k size is small/limited choice market. Look for a forklift that is low profile(can fit in a container), has air filled tyres(NOT solid), torque...
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    Isodiametric Tractors, North America?

    Have a look at Antonio Carrero, Ferrari, they are 2 examples that have a US operation. Both are from Italy and are made for steep terain.
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    Is the Cyber Truck a Flop?

    Tesla made a fundimental mistake with the cyber truck. They went head to head with the big three. The EPA regs have forced ice powered pickups to be oversized to be legal. This has vacated the compact pickup niche. If Tesla went for the compact pickup niche there would be very little...
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    Is it possible to replace a gas engine on an old tractor for a diesel?

    Have you looked at quick-hitch systems?
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    PLEASE HELP!!! Joystick sticking/not returning to center

    Are you able to load video to you tube and include a link from here? Other posters seem to be able to do this.
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    5085M stuck in park, but was forced to drive it anyway

    Is the gearbox some version of "quad " box?
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    Backhoe CB05 Clean-up bucket edge (bolt-on)

    A suggestion for those of you with a 2 piece tooth,(tooth root welded into bucket and outer or wear tooth shell pinned on). Weld a plate onto the tooth shells(don't block the lock pins) and get a 2nd set of tooth shells for regular digging. Note this will not work for the OP as his teeth are 1...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Renze, (p2175) go to youtube, NZ tippers - a short intro and look @27sec. This is where you want feelers. The scene is standard stockpile tip off with out removing your trailer. Top guns can jack -knife park the trailer beside the truck and touch the trailer from the drivers seat.
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    Tractor Insurance: am I being ripped off

    If the loader is under a separate policy, then "loader" would be defined as : loader arms, loader mounts AND loader controls which includes the valve bank. The insu co says they will only payout on the BARE tractor. This EXCLUDES the loader mounts and loader controls as they are never sold...
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    Cost estimate on splitting L4310

    If you have a front end loader on the tractor I recommend you take it off for the repair for workshop space reasons.
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Jack knifing like in the previous post is routine in the bulk tipper industry. These days most trucks are fitted with "feelers" that detect the drawbar and set off an alarm so you don't bend the drawbar. The poor quality video means you can't see if it is fitted with feelers or not.
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    Weight of loader attachment on MF135 (called MF40?).

    See Tractor Data: MF40 bare tractor weight: 4260 lbs /1932kg Tractor/loader: 5085 lbs / 2306 kg
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    Fence Chargers

    If you have seasonal vegetation problems, have a switch on the lower wires so you can turn them off in long grass season and turn them back on in short grass season. note: if you have goats, this will not work as they are very hot fence savy.
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    New (used) IH 7500 Dump Truck purchase, modification & fix up

    Hay Dude, I suggest you double check that you have the correct thermostat for that SPECIFIC engine. (post on p 51) Many years ago I recall a fleet had head troubles. The problem was tracked back to the thermstat. I don't recall the details.
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    Deere 5065e pricing

    At 20 hrs that tractor is not run in. I suggest you ask the dealer how to run the tractor in properly. Good Luck
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    Need to solve flooding for old bridge

    A variation on what Paulsharvey said. Raise the bridge 4 or 5 feet so you don't need to worry about the usual floods. Ramp the approaches and cover ramp sides with riprap to stop erosian. Leave the flood plain section of the track at original level to allow high water to go around the bridge and...
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    Front Tire Option Rim Size Upgrade

    Beware of the inside tyre/spindle clearance. Offset matters. Ask dealer what wider front tyre options are avalible for this tractor, then look at tractor wrecker.
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    Newbie - need input & help please

    Arrow, on post 54 , the OP does not have enough knowledge to even know what questions to ask. The aim is to show some general things to consider. This should guide them to ask some of the questions they need answers for.
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    Newbie - need input & help please

    Some food for thought. Instead of doing the break in of the overgrown pastures etc, hire a contractor, with thier big gear you will be surprised at the bang for buck that you get. The EFFECT of this is you can get a smaller tractor to do your regular chores. This should stretch the budget...
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    Lynch Pins Coming Off

    Re post 47. This lynch pin is a cheap type. The giveaway is there is no bend on the ring where it enters the pin head so the ring ends go in at an angle. This lets in dirt that gums things up making the ring stiff and sit out slightly from the pin exactly as in post 47 photo. The best / reliable...
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    Massey 35 spewing fluid

    Fordnmassey is right. You have a failed oil seal and you will need to split the tractor. If the oil is from the diff, then look to your gearstick boots, as this is the main source of water in the gearbox. TIP when puttting the tractor back togather engage the pto and rotate the pto shaft to line...
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    I really hate the new AUCTIONS feature now. Why did it take over the site?

    Helllo Xfaxman, I had got in the habit of ignoring the taskbar with "find threads" that I don't see it any more. I normally only use the forums tab.
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    Owning a new(er) tractor that's too heavy to haul with your pickup?

    You wil spend 10's of thousands upgradeing your pickup and getting a trailer vs several hundred$ for dealer shift. You said you are not planning to do contracting, and intend to stay on farm. your money, your choice.
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    I really hate the new AUCTIONS feature now. Why did it take over the site?

    How do you even find "unanswered threads"? I did not know this feature existed until today. Auctions in a foreign country are a waste of screen space for me. How do I get rid of it.
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    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    2515dude if you have significant back problems have you thought of getting an air seat for your tractor? Air beats steel sprung suspension seats easily and will automaticly adjust for your weight. I recommend you get a seat with a fore-and-aft isolator(2 way) as well. It makes a huge difference...
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    Manure & Bucket Rust

    Rust is only an issue when left undisturbed. Frequent use seems to stop rust. Fun fact. a disused bucket holding clean rain water will rust out due to holding water. If the tractor is parked outside then put a slight tilt on the ducket so it is self draining. If it is parked in a shed you are...
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    It has come down to the LS MT225HE or the Kioti CK2620

    donotlickthetractor The breakout numbers are misleading as they are at the pivot. Breakout numbers at the centre of the bucket are more real world accurate. Note with a pallet fork the weight is even further forward resulting in less lift. Many manufactures offer a budget and premium model of...
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    What class of tractor for maintaining two miles of road at higher elevation?

    I agree with you on turbo. Tractor size: are you sure that 60 - 80 hp is right? As your skills increase so does mission creep. At 200 acres you can justify a larger tractor. This puts you into the volume market (around here 90- 120 hp is the volume market) with much more choice at your...
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    4052R is DEAD

    Should check fuses to.
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    Back blade on front 3-point hitch -- Good idea or stupid?

    Make sure you have sturdy cross bracing on the front mount linkage as you can bend the lower links going around corners. At a previous job the owner user a blade directly mounted onto the 3ph and bent the lower links(sideways) . There are no stabilisers on his front 3ph. Also he was blading...
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    Extra step - knee helper

    Needville. the link does not work. I get a "sorry, we could not find that page" and a dog picture from "dogs of amazon"
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    Extra step - knee helper

    I think that the step being so low will catch on the ground sooner or later and bend or rip the upper step off. I saw an idea that my solve the clearance problem. The guy used a timing type chain (bend front/back but not sideways) to make a step that would swing back when it hit the ground or...
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    Massey Ferguson 390 noises!

    I suspect the noise you are refering to is from the hydraulic or power steering pump. Since it is intermittant, I also think it may be a resonance type noise. suggestion: turn steering wheel from lock to lock to see if there is noise. When the noise first occured the steering wheel was being...
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    JD 4115 front tires

    As RJCorazza said go to an AG TYRE specialist. Even if that size is discontinued, they will be able to find a good subsitute size to maintain the front /rear tyre ratio which is what matters.
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    Admit Your Failure! Mower off the 3-point but PTO still connected...

    5030 at least you hit something to make your door break. I was driving down the road when the dooor went bang and covered me in glass. And yes doors are expensive, more than a pto shaft replacement.
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    Bucket partially dumps when raising the loader...

    If you have a cable operated joystick they can build up dirt inside the cable at the joystick end. This can cause things to not centre properly. Penetrating oil will fix it if that is your problem. Pulling back the rubber cover and holding it back and appling the penetrating oil is a 3 hand...
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    Culti-weeder results....

    There is a commercial version of your unit. It has a 3 socket bar for rippers with a "winged" foot to lift and break compacted ground. You can run 1,2,or 3 legs,(depending on compaction) and as the "wings" a not continuous it helps avoid making a pan that holds water.
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    Group picture of my baby equipment.

    Is the PTX the machine with the weird looking wheels and ripper? I have never seen a machine like that. Is the ripper used like a mole plow to lay in cable and pipe?
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    Admit Your Failure! Mower off the 3-point but PTO still connected...

    At least you didn't back up and bend the shaft.
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    How long to let a very over grazed pasture sit?

    OP, 1 thing that has not been mentioned is that sand does NOT hold or capture nutrients very well. So DON'T apply large amounts of fertiliser in a single application. Most of the fert will drop below the root zone before the plants can get it. Instead use split application, ie twice /year...
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    Need a <$15k tractor for random work on the 40 acre ranch.

    If you want a backhoe, rent/hire is likely the most cost effective way to go. Backhoes are a fairly pricey peice of gear and you can't use the 3ph. DON'T go to a 3ph backhoe as they have a reputation for breaking tractors in half. They need the subframe mounting to spread the stresses. A mini...
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    re post 20492, how many pissed off boaters have been delayed by this pair of idiots?
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    Block rear of trailer or not?

    Re post 20 with the pickup running away, why did he not move forward to shift weight onto the pickup brakes??? Alternative, back off the trailer. I have had a truck(class 7) move under me when loading a tractor on a loading bank and I just hit reverse. Interesting moment, but no damage.
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    hobby farm tractor

    SFW could you explain why you want to sell this tractor? ie PTO connection, want cab, unreliable, ergonomics, etc? I look at this tractor and see a perfectly good tractor. If you are having issues with connecting the pto, are you keeping the "thumb button"/"locking collar" lubed up ? Other...
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    New Railroad ties used for structural support.

    Re creosote, NO. Not for inside use as the fumes would get you. Also the smell is penetrating and gets into EVERYTHING. Also people would smell creosote on your clothes and likely avoid you. As well ,direct skin contact will burn. If you change your mind and want apply stain or paint, that will...
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    Where is my hydraulic fluid going??

    OP, I think it is time to tilt that pita seat and use a wooden stick or a steel rod to dip the diff to find the real oil level. I have used machines for years and long since joined the "caught-out -by invisible-oil" club
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    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Post 20440, a photo of the underside of the trailer would be nice. I am sure there won't be a straight component .
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    Backhoe CB05 Clean-up bucket edge (bolt-on)

    What you have done is standard commercial practice, just with out the hardened edge. Tidy job. Do you have a lot of ditches? If so a specific "weed" bucket may be cost effective. Also I recommend you drill some air holes on the back of your tooth bucket as the air can come out the front...
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    Rookie tractor buyer neds advice

    OP, as you gain experience the 26hp tractor you are looking at will shrink on you. Look higher up the power scale, ie 35 - 50 hp. You did mention cropping of some sort is being looked at. Loader : SSQA with 3rd service so you can use things like grapple and generally future proof the tractor...
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    Our Tractor was delivered today

    In the tractor photo, the bucket level indicator rod is bent. Is this intentional or accidental? All the bucket indicator rods I have seen have been straight.
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    Mowing 2 acres-- mulching vs. bagging foxtail residue

    I had never heard of "foxtail" and I googled it, I got "barley grass"(New Zealand term) Further down I on post # 8 by dodge man, The photo is of what looks like "yellow bristle grass", and other descriptions are of yellow bristle grass( seed head grows back, just smaller). BUT the description...
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    TYM T264 Engine shuts off when braking

    agree with ptsg
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    Tractor or skid steer? Just bought 150 acres.

    I just suggested hot tape (2") as a interum measure to get stock control. A local horse boarder uses a mix of post and batten(original fence) and hot tape on his farm(it is a conversion from cattle) I recommend you say what kind of soil you have as advice for clay is very diffrent to loam or...
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    Tractor or skid steer? Just bought 150 acres.

    Re post #17, access through the neighbours yard, get the road access done asap. Alternative, open a temporary access through your road fence if possible,(is the road frontage all or partially wooded?). When getting a loader I recommend a self leveler model as I am picking you will do a lot of...
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    Anyone mow hay yet?

    Most offset mowers etc are on the right side as most people are right handed so that is the side the controls are on. Also as 2/3 of the world keeps right ,it makes sense to have offset machines on the berm side of the road as opposed to the cetreline in keep left countries. Mowers make a huge...
  126. R

    Tractor or skid steer? Just bought 150 acres.

    Something different. Rent an excavator in the 10 - 14 ton size (easier to operate than a mini excavator as the reflexes are a little bit slower). In New Zealand we would do all the track and building pad and apron area with an excavator. The culvert would be put in then the track would have...
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    Re post 1069 about people camping om your tail and refusing to overtake. My nephews and nieces (20-30) are like that, and thier mother reconns it is a generational thing. She says our (age 50 to boomers) generation won't dwaddle. We over take at the first oppurtunity.
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    Anyone mow hay yet?

    Hello. Haydude. Re post #95 and the rocks beside the fence. I saw a hay contractor mowing ANTICLOCKWISE!!! (first time I saw that )one day and later asked him why he mowed "wrong way"? Apparently front mowers are relatively expensive and need to be ordered, BUT a right side mower is the...
  129. R

    YM1610 Black Soot

    From the look of your exhaust you are running cold ,doing litle jobs and not getting hot enough to clear the exhaust. To fix it you need a job of a couple hours or more to rated pto revs under a good load (brush hogging, cultivating) to get some real heat in the exhaust to clean it out. I...
  130. R

    Loss of hydraulics and HST drive

    Is it an optical illusion? The splined shaft appears to be worn. The spline start off square at the base of the shaft and appear to turn into triangular splines.
  131. R

    Check chain bracket bolts - removing

    You undo the nuts. The studs stay in the housing.
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    New Toyota Tundra’s Recalled for Spun Crank Bearing

    Torvy on post 52, Thank you.
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    Hydraulic Submersible Pumps

    rScotty, how much lift/head are we talking? Would three of the electric pumps in post 2 work?
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    The Life of a Custom Mowing contractor

    @732, 733, 734, at least the quail were moving and could be seen. When a turkey is sitting they flatten themselves to the ground and go through the mower and you find them next round. If you are unlucky they survived and you have to stop and put them down as the mower cut the legs off.
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    Rollover paranoia

    Clic Dual Wheels in particular look at the section on : remove and attatch click dual wheels.
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    Rollover paranoia

    For those who are interested in making thier small tractor ,sxs ,or quad more stabil follow this link: https://www.clicdualwheels.co.nz/ another link Clic Dual Wheels in particular look at the section: removing and attatching click duals Clic Dual Wheels link...
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    New Toyota Tundra’s Recalled for Spun Crank Bearing

    Foreign member. Is a Tacoma a rebadged Hilux or a US specific vehicle?
  138. R

    Ever seen a “Trucktor”?

    Timbatrader, the trucktor you showed was a surprise. It used to do fert on my fathers place up until the early 90's
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    Buying Advice 2010 Kubota Mx5100 gear driven

    What area are you? In hills the back tyres will need to be replaced as the tread will let you slip off hillsides. If you intend to do a lot of loader work a hydro will be better. Is your 1st gear slow enough for intended jobs? Stating your budget, intended jobs, and area will help us advice...
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    License Plate Scanners.

    Maybe when enough people file a charge of fraud or "use of a document to gain a pecunary advantage" this will stop. Make sure you bill for time as well. They are getting paid, why should they not pay for THEIR mistake.
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    Massey Ferguson Dieselmatic

    Sandman2234, I have never been to US or florida so I have no idea of how flat or hilly florida is or isn't. I am off hill country.
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    Tl-70 Hydraulic Leak

    Fred185, could you post 2 photos, 1 close up and 1 showing the whole tractor AND where the leak is please? This will give some context.
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    Massey Ferguson Dieselmatic

    Can you show some more pictures please? A pic of the left side showing the injector pipes will show which model it is. 3 cylinder = MF50 and 4 cylinder = MF65 Check tractordata.com It shows a MF50 model and there is a multipower option. The decal says multipower. (gearbox) ALWAYS go...
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    New Holland TC45DA tilt steering broken

    I recommend you test your fuses with a multimeter, I have had fuses pass visual inspection, but fail multimeter. Very frustrating.
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    What did you buy this week?

    A set of back tyres for the case, 540/70R34 ouch, $5500.00 fitted on farm. These are the budget tyres too. Discount 38% for US$ price. Now that autum rains have arrived, it is too slippery and dangerous (drifting on every side slope) to use the old tyres.
  146. R

    Massey Ferguson 4707 Fuel Tank removal

    Looking at the photo it appears to be very similar to the JD6*** fuel tank setup. Lift the floor mat inside the door and there should be a lift out floor panel to access the sensor unit. An easier way than pulling the tank out. good luck.
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    25 Acres worth buying hay equipment?

    Hay Dude, re post 100, I have only ever seen hydroseeders using large round bales as that is all that is local. I did not know you could get units that used conventional sized bales.
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    25 Acres worth buying hay equipment?

    Re post 95, another possible market for wet hay is for hydroseeding on roadworks cuttings and subdivisions.
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    Setting Fence Posts Issue

    Furu, don't worry about the wood below the water level rotting, it won't. Wood will rot in the first 4" of ground where there is ready access to oxygen for the rot/fungi to breathe. In 30 years when the fence is replaced you will find the base of the post sound with a "collar" of rotted wood...
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    loader float

    Fred Saas, Mike 1955 is right. I forgot to say to plug the TRACTOR side of the curl line. Drain the cylinder side into the bucket. Good Luck.
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    Went from a Category 1 to Category 2 tractor. Now attachments won't fit

    Hello Francis_Mulligan. See LouNY posts 18 and 32. There are 2 holes in the internal rod at the tractor end, and the threads at the impliment end are for fine adjust ment. I suggest you disconnect the tractor end and pull the end out to see exactly what you are dealing with. The end should...
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    loader float

    Mike1955, the loader bucket is "locked" in position by the hydraulic curl cylinders. Disconnecting the upper curl cylinder hoses will unlock the rams allowing them to retract and the loader bucket to rotate flat and then slide on the ground as to OP drags himself out with the backhoe. The...
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    Upgrading 4WD tractor tires, could use info on front to rear size ratios

    Dunno, Tractor Tech jogged my memory, you may be able to source a set of floatation tyres from councils selling thier park mower tractors. Or from someone who has bought an ex parks tractor and retro fitted standard wheels.
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    Small farm hay project?!

    Hello KTGR. For hay gear, think about using a hay contractor for the first couple of years to get an idea of what is involved. If you still want your own gear, then start with a mower and use a contractor to rake and bale the hay. For a mower I reccomend you ignore a sickle bar and go to either...
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    loader float

    suggestion, disconnect the upper hoses on the curl rams and tie off into a bucket(to catch the oil as loader bucket rotates ) then use the backhoe to drag your self onto the grass. Then sort the trans issue, and the loader issue.
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    Upgrading 4WD tractor tires, could use info on front to rear size ratios

    You will find there is a big difference between the premium tyre and budget tyre price. In my experience the higher the price, the better they last. ie Michelin is a 5000 hr contractors tyre while a budget tyre on the same work only lasted 3000 hrs. This was contracting with a high proportion...
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    Challenger Replacement for Magnum

    Front suspension makes a difference. You are less tired at the end of the day, and it helps control on poor roads.
  158. R

    Upgrading 4WD tractor tires, could use info on front to rear size ratios

    Hello Dunno, JD offer a factory wide tyre option, ask your ford dealer if there is a factory wide tyre option for your model. For your situation, as LouNY said, dual wheels, either duals all round, or duals at rear and custom wide tyre on the front. NOTE this option will mean you need a...
  159. R

    Challenger Replacement for Magnum

    Hay Dude, your back tyres look as bad as mine. I am putting new tyres off until winter.
  160. R

    Help me save money on an addition.

    Some food for thought: Concrete slab , DRAINAGE. I did not see any referance to the slope of the section. MAKE SURE you have the floor above the winter water table AND that the slope does NOT run water into the house. Fire Service tip: If you have a home entertainment system run multiple 10...
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    Kubota M5660SUHD caught on fire (60hrs)!

    In New Zealand it is almost impossible to get fire insurance on a tractor due to the number that get burnt every year due to starlings. The favourite nest site is the exhaust manifold. You MUST pop the hood to stop starlings as they hate open space around the nest. NOTE a starling can build a...
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    The Life of a Custom Mowing contractor

    Hay Dude, the dead grass will provide winter cover and shelter to wildlife. Also reason for mowing this late may be to stimulate spring growth. Some types of grass grow better if the dead grass is cut, so the argument goes. Is there much forest around there or is this feild on a wildlife...
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    Need help

    Go to your MF dealer and ask what other optioal tyres fit, as there will be 100 and 200 series tractors running this size tyre. Then go to a wrecker. Also there will be later series tractors running this size tyre, but I have no idea of the models. Note specify PAVT tyre. This refers to the...
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    5145 Hydraulics speed

    Hello BreakerFixer, After operating commercial grade hydraulics, the home owner grade are a step down as they as only adequately sized. You are stuck with what you have. For future reference, :look at the hydraulics spec: type, ie closed centre(can lift AND curl to keep bucket level...
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    What is this leaking out?

    The gear stick boots are replacements. Originals would have perished years ago, and let water in. Any idea how long the tractor has been parked? If it has been parked with a gearbox full of water you may just need to drain the gearbox and refill with oil. Water floats oil to the top so the...
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    understanding my front loader hydraulics

    In photos #2 and #3 I have seen similar looking valves on diggers. Thier job is to prevent the digger boom free falling if a hydraulic hose has a blowout. Possibly these do the same job. ? Can any hydraulics people comment?
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    To CAB or NOT

    If or rather when you go for a cab get air con , heater,SEAT: Air AND 2 way (up/down AND fore/aft) seat ,note ,the fore/aft greatly reduces the shunting effect when towing trailers, hay balers and other heavy trailed impliments. Lastly some tractors are easier to get in and out of than others...
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    Standing on Platform on FEL?

    Suburban Plowboy, have a look at late model diggers. You are looking at the pipe work on each ram. All the extra stuff is to prevent a catastrophic drop if a hose blows out. You can probably add this gear (don't know what it is called) to your tractor's hydraulics.
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    New Tractor Owner, same dumb question...

    Go to the tyre dealer and ask what options you have to swap FRONT tyres ONLY between Ag(R1), Industrial(R4) and R14 combination tyres. Don't load the front tyres ,and keep the Ag tyres on the rear and load them. Suggestion: for loader work, get a 2nd set of Ag Front tyres (WORN) and run them in...
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    Purchased a New Massey

    With this one being a hydrostatic, I keep catching myself going for the clutch each time I want to change directions That darn muscle memory keeps getting me. You are right about muscle memory. 40 some years wears a deep groove ,so I won't use hydro on my hills as I would default to geared...
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    16 and 18mm sockets are becoming more and more common these days. Back in the day you didnot get 16 or 18 mm bolts and 15mm was rare too.
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    Which Brand/Model has largest HST Tractor?

    OP have a look at the JD "power quad" in the 5000 series. There is also the JD IVT (similar to Hay Dudes tractors) gearbox, however I think they may be to expensive for a hobbist farmer. In general just look for "Wet Clutch"gearboxes or hydrostatic tractors. Could you tell us some of the tasks...
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    haying

    OP, baling with that high a moisture content requires wrapping or the bales will rot, as oxygen can get in. A salvage option if baling damp hay is to use sprinkle salt liberally on each layer of hay as you stack it. This is an old timer trick that is forgotten these days as is the technique of...
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    How to back up a pivoting axle trailer

    Hello Eebbee. Look on youtube: Truck and trailer reversing in a straight line training video. Ignore the right hand drive. the principals shown are what matter. NOTE the small(1/2 turn of steering wheel) corrections. Also, NOTE how he lined up FIRST, then started to reverse. This driver is very...
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    Broken welds

    Back on track. Just what did fail? The weld or was the weld torn of the parent metal?
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    Hydraulic motor on rear blade

    Some back blades have teeth all the way around on the blades angle setting. Combine this with a mid sized excavator(3-8 ton) slew motor. 1) how would it be mounted? 2) do you have the hydraulic flow to drive the slew motor. Good luck
  177. R

    how to best prepare garden from grass covered sod and weed seeds

    I have had a garden for years and the best way to supress(you can't stop them) weeds is a thick mulch that weakens weeds growing through it, that fortnightly weeding is plenty . Bonus, mulch holds moisture and reduces irrigation requirement. Win, win
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    Problem opening site on windows 10

    Also had "can't find site" error message 2 days ago. Running linux Ubuntu 20.04 and firefox browser.
  179. R

    John Deere 5103 02-04 no start

    Harry in Ky, I had been told that the 5000 series had gone electronic due to tier 4.
  180. R

    John Deere 5103 02-04 no start

    You have a computer and /or electrical problem. "Not running well when parked" sounds like a computer issue. The electronics can get out of adjustment and cause the engine to run/sound harsh. A reset will fix the problem. On a 6910 that just cut out on the road, the problem appeared to be no...
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    King Cutter professional rear blade

    Bolt adjustment is out of date. Mine is pin adjustment. See post 6 by oosik. The adjustment is faster/easier and you will be MUCH HAPPIER with a pin adjustment style blade, and find you can do a lot more with it.
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    Are tractors and equipment a good investment right now?

    PFG: Power Farming Group. Started in 1948. Currently on the 3rd generation family owners. The tractors are solid and durable. Boss has 2, 7yr (200hp) and 15yr(165hp) old and impressively buzz and rattle free. Just check the operators manuel has been Americanised as the different...
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    Vegetation hard freeze protection

    As Jstpssg says straw, and deep. To hold the straw down would a net, work better than the sheeting you used before, to beat the wind? I found that a net worked well over silage stack covers(weighted on the sides only) As DJ54 says, the worms will enjoy the straw come spring and benefit the...
  184. R

    My 3.5 Ton Jiahe

    Have a blood test done for mineral or trace element deficiency. Also what type of rocks does she eat/prefer?
  185. R

    Need advice

    Why not have a contractor demolish the old house. They will have the gear to do so easily and safley. Demolition is NOT tractor type work. Also a contractor to dig the footings for the houses will get the job done fast and accuratly. You can then list the jobs you want to do to help you...
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    Tractor backhoe or Chinese excavator?

    Chinese mini excavators: 1) check how many cylinders you are getting. The single cylinder engines are LOUD 2) The manuel is not always right (single cylinder petrol manuel for a diesel engine) and the translations can be iffy. 3)The grease zerks are a low profile design I have never seen...
  187. R

    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    Speed bumps on truck routes. Being assaulted 16 - 88 times per day massively sucks. Reason for installing speed bumps is saftey policy. Furious drivers = UNsafe drivers.
  188. R

    MX seat is giving up the ghost, replacements?

    If you go the reupholster route, do the up/down slides as well as they wear and stick with dust etc, instead of smooth bump absorbtion.
  189. R

    25 Acres worth buying hay equipment?

    Does the OP recognise when hay is ready to bale? ie right moisture content. Moldy hay is easy to make and it cost the same as the high quality hay to make.
  190. R

    Snow sticking to blade

    If you are going to look at plastic coating then look at "slippry deck" liners for tip trucks.
  191. R

    Beekeeping

    Hello, lilbittybigjohn. BEFORE keeping bees, find out what pests kill hives, ie varoa mite, american foul brood, etc. In New Zealand american foul brood means the bees are gassed and the hive burn to prevent further contamination. Other things in no particular order, honey is HEAVY. look at...
  192. R

    Left front noise identified--BX25D

    I think you will need to replace the rim in the long term. Once a stud hole is ovaled, it will always keep working loose.
  193. R

    Forward tine v reverse tine tiller

    Once you reach the 8' size you are at proffesional farmer level. As for the steep terain, have you considered dual wheels?
  194. R

    How to repair a concrete apron?

    As you say things are still moving, rip the concrete ramp out and start again. DIG OUT to SUBSOIL. I think you will find the original ramp is on topsoil( think toothpaste foundation). Weather you go timber or concrete I reccomend a 3" AIR GAP between the ramp and the building with a steel plate...
  195. R

    What to watch out for on a 1950s John Deere crawler/loader?

    Links don't work, error message: couldn't find that. you don't have permission to view this page or perform that action. ??? what is going on?
  196. R

    Forward tine v reverse tine tiller

    Have you considered using a contractor to do 1st breakout of the ground, and use a lower cost tiller suited for secondary tillage? If you have a lot of slope, do you need to put a garden there? You will be surprised how much soil can move downhill under cultivation and erosian(runoff) in...
  197. R

    Hydraulic Fluid Mystery

    Pull the dipstick and read it.If the reading seems off, replace and REREAD. the 2nd reading is generally more acccurate. Some dipstick have what seems to be an oil repellant on them and need TWO pulls to get oil on the dipstick to read. Certain older japanese industrial engines (80,s - early...
  198. R

    MF 20 Industrial - Items to Replace when Splitting?

    When putting tractor back togather, engage pto and rotate with a spanner to help line up the clutch splines. Note this works with a dry clutch, 8 sp, but I don't know about a shuttle.
  199. R

    Net wrap?

    In New Zealand the hydroseeders only use round bales. I have never seen squares, large or small used.
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