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    LS or TYM

    Been a long time since I have been on TractorByNet!! My 2006 Mahindra 3215 4WD has been a great little tractor but it is time to upgrade to a cabbed tractor. Looking at an LS MT468C, MT357C, or a TYM T654C. I have also looked at a Kioti DK6020SEHCB which may still be in the running, but it is...
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    XU6158C and XR4155C

    I am looking at the above models and am leaning towards the 6158. It costs a little more, but specs out quite a bit more than the 4155. I am upgrading from a Mahindra 3215, which has been a very good tractor. I have checked out Mahindra, Kioti, and LS and it appears you get more options for less...
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    Price Check  5065e price check and reviews

    I am looking to upgrade my 32 HP tractor and came across a JD 5065e, which is a 65 HP open platform, 4WD. It is a 2011 and only has 200 hours on it. It comes with a fel and the bucket is around an 80 inch. The price is $25K. I was told it had very few hours because the person who had it only...
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    Drum Mower 65"

    Does anyone have opinions on the Ranch Rite DM-165 drum mower? My MF sickle mower is worn out and parts are very hard to come by. I think I am going to break down and purchase a drum mower. I checked with SFI and they are out of their comparable sized brand. I also checked with CCM and they are...
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    Zero Turn Mower

    I am looking to purchase a zero turn mower and am curious if anyone has experience with the following brands: Hustler and Husqvarna? I will be mowing around 3 to 5 acres, which is flat. The Hustler model is the Raptor SD which is new for this year. It is priced at $4600 for a 60 inch cut. The...
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    Ford 515 Sickle Mower

    Any information on the above model anyone could provide is appreciated. The sickle is being sold near me and from the pics it looks decent. Would I be able to use this on a Mahindra 3215? I have a small 10 acre hay field I will be cutting with it. Thank you for any and all replies.
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    What brand of rake is this?

    I purchased this rake last week and would like to find out what the brand and model is. I am thinking it is an International. Don't know if it is a Model 14, 35, or some other one. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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    3215 4WD - Tranny problems????

    I have a 3215 4WD with a little over 400 hours. I noticed the other day when I was going up a small incline the tractor was having difficulty. Today while moving snow I really noticed it. If I was on a flat surface I had no issues, but as soon as I hit a grade or hit some snow the tractor pretty...
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    IH 37 baler

    I purchased this baler at an auction this weekend. It is in pretty good shape for it's age. Now I just hope it will bale with no issues.
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    Craftsman Tiller - Model #917.294271

    I had the shift fork in my tiller go bad. When I broke the transmission apart I noticed the gasket had also failed allowing dirt inside. I was successful at tearing it apart and cleaning all the gears, etc but in my infamous wisdom I never bothered to take pictures of the way it looked before. I...
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    Tax Question

    I have a 10 acre tract of land that I purchased last year and have a loan on it. Am I able to claim that interest I paid as a deduction on my taxes? It is just a hay field and I have no intention of building on it. It is not part of a business and is just personal land at this time. I am...
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    Seat Time

    Got a few hours of seat time on my 3215 in the last couple of days. Put almost 800 lbs of fertlizer on my hay field yesterday and cleaned the chicken coop out today. A cold front is moving in and supposed to be raining and in the 30s for the high tomorrow. I need a cab for my tractor!!!
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    Fertilizing Hay Field

    Finally got time to put some 18-46-0 down on my 10 acre hay field. Had been meaning to do it for over a month, but had to go get a couple of hernias fixed which set me back. I am hoping for some moisture and will put some nitrogen down in the spring.
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    Greatest Woman

    I lost one of the greatest women in my life today. My 71 YO mother passed away early this morning from complications associated with cancer. She was the best mother a guy could have had. She was always there for my brother and I and never had a bad word to say. Her and my dad were old school and...
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    Civic Organizations

    I am interested in joining a civic organization to volunteer in the community and get to know people. I have been wanting to for years, but I always had something going on that prevented me from joining. Nothing has changed and I am busier than ever, but if I don't join now I probably never...
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    Damaged Oak Tree

    When I was brush hogging today I accidentally caught one of my two year old oak trees with my tractors front end loader. The impact caused a pretty deep cut in the tree trunk and removed a decent patch of bark. The trunk is probably only around 3-4". I want to save the tree and need to know what...
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    Installing aftermarket hour meter

    I need to install an after market hour meter on my 3215, which is diesel. I purchased a DC one off of Ebay but want to make sure I install it correctly. The hour meter came with no installation instructions. What gauge of wire should I be using? Does the positive lead attach to the fuel pump or...
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    Loader  Recall on FEL

    I finally got my 2006 3215 in to the dealer for them to beef up the FEL which was a recall from Mahindra. I just got a call from them saying there is a broken bolt in the center housing which needs to be replaced. The dealer said more than likely it was caused by the FEL not being properly...
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    3215 Hourmeter not working

    I noticed my hour meter stopped working. I located the cable that hooks into the dash and then appears to hook into the alternator or some other part. Is it common for these to go bad and has anyone replaced these themselves? Could it be something else? The tractor only had 247 hours when it...
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    Landscape software

    I need opinions on a good software program to assist me in landscape planning. I have been all over the Web and my head is ready to explode with all the available ones out there. I would like to keep the cost under $100 and would like as many options as possible. I would like to hear all the...
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    Weedy/Grassy garden

    It is time to get serious with my gardening and I finally should have some time in the spring to do it right. Usually I start out okay, but the garden quickly fills with unwanted grass and weeds. What is the recommended method for getting rid of all that unwanted grass? Is there something I...
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    Advice on purchasing a zero-turn

    There are so many different brands of mowers available I am having a hard time narrowing them down. I will have approximately 3 acres of flat land to mow, which is a little rough in areas. I would like to keep the cost below 5K and would like at least a 46 in deck. I have been looking at the...
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    Pole Barn

    See if I can attach some pictures of the new pole barn under construction. It is a 40 X 50 with a 15' lean- to off the east side.
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    Opinions on Pole Barns

    I have been doing lots of research and will hopefully be having a pole barn built in the near future. I just do not have the time to do it myself. I am looking at a 40' X 50' with 12 - 15' lean-to. It will have two 10 X 10 garage doors, two walk-doors, 12" overhangs and two single hung windows...
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    Pole Barn

    Well I have been shopping around for a company to build a 40 X 50 pole barn with a 15ft shed. I think I am going to go with a company out of Oklahoma (USA Barn). They seem like a good company and are very friendly and quick in answering questions and getting quotes out to me. From others who...
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    Oil & Fuel  Oil Filter

    I need to find a cross reference number for either a WIX or NAPA oil filter. The only number I have is from a Mitsubishi filter, which is 31S94-02160. The auto part stores around me cannot find one. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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    Check your billing statements carefully...

    This has happened before, but not for some time. About a year ago I went to automatic payment on my phone bill, which also includes my internet service and DISH. The payment changes a few cents every month due to taxes, etc. My fault, but I really have not paid attention to it for the last...
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    Air Pressure Sensors

    I have replaced three of these sensors on my truck and they are not cheap. These are the sensors that will warn you when your tires are low on air. I guess all new vehicles are now equipped with them. I broke all of the sensors when I was attempting to remove the cap from the air fill on the...
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    Garden tiller suggestions

    I am looking at purchasing a rear tine tiller sometime in the near future. I want to keep it under $800 and from the looking I have been doing there are a lot of different brands out there. So far I have looked at the following brands which have counter-rotating tines. Cub Cadet, Troy-bilt...
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    Favorite brews?

    What are your favorite brews? I was just thinking about how Anheiser-Busch is going to be purchased by InBev. I will still buy their products and really enjoy most of their brands, but if I had to choose and was not so cheap I would go with their Michelob brand. I would consider myself a...
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    Warranty work

    I took my 3215 4WD to the dealer on 05/30/08 for some warranty work. The connectors to the fel were leaking hydraulic fluid. I assumed it would be a quick fix, but not hearing from them for a week I called them on 06/05 and they explained they were waiting on the hydraulic hoses from Mahindra...
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    Hydraulics on 3215 4WD

    My fel is leaking a little fluid. The dealer cannot get it in for another week and I have a lot of mowing to do. He said just keep an eye on the hydraulic fluid level and it will be okay. I am assuming that the hydraulic transmission runs all the hydraulics on the tractor. Would that be...
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    Seeders  drill seeder

    Does anyone know of places that will rent a 3 pt power/drill seeder? I need to get my yard planted and also put some fescue down in the field. I checked with Kansas State University extension office and they do not loan or had no idea where I could rent one. I checked where I bought my...
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    Oil & Fuel  Oil Change 3215 4WD

    I am going to be changing the oil in my 3215 this weekend. I have read the manual and will be using Shell - Rotella T 15W40 for my oil. The manual says 5 QTS. I cannot find anywhere the oil filter #. Could someone please provide that for me or I guess I will have to wait for my dealer to...
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    New House

    I am in the process of building a new house. Foundation is currently in and rough plumbing will be going in hopefully this weekend. I have a question reference plumbing fixtures. Are the fixtures you see at the big box stores the same as what you get from a plumbing supplier? I am looking at...
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    New Mahindra 3215 4WD

    The dealer accepted my offer this morning. Here in a few hours I will be the proud new owner of a 3215. Just have to go sign all the papers, put 20% down and get a crash course in the proper operation of the tractor. I will post pictures as soon as I can. Asked for some promotional items...
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    2615 package deal

    Is the 2615 gear package deal a great deal? Offer is for a 2615 gear with front end loader, 5' Mahindra box blade and a 5' Mahindra rotary cutter. All of this for a CASH price of 15,900 or a little over 16,500 if you finance through Mahindra. Thoughts?
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    FarmTrac vs. Mahindra

    I thought I had my mind made up on a FarmTrac 360DTC. The cost for the tractor, FEL, two sets of remote outlets, foldable ROPS, Shuttle Shift is a little under 16K. They also have a 0% for 48 months financing deal. I was going to go to the dealer, which is approximately 75 miles away from me...
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    Housewrap

    Is housewrap needed when insulating with spray in foam? I have heard several say it is not needed due to the insulating factor of foam, but others say it does not hurt and to get it. I would think the foam would fill in all gaps and not allow any air through so why spend the extra money on...
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    Recommendations on HVAC for new construction

    Well I am in the process of obtaining bids to start building our new house. I am trying to get at least three bids in each area. Right now I am stuck checking out HVAC systems. I would love to go with a geo thermal unit, but the dealers are calling for a 6 ton unit for 2750 sq feet of house...
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    Engineered Framing System or Old Fashion On-Site Framer?

    Anyone have any experience with engineered framing? I am looking into it as an option. They claim a house can be roughed in in approximately 7 days compared to 13 days for the on-site framing. That is for a 2000 square foot house. I am looking at a company called Advantage Framing. They...
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    Ford/NH 1720

    What would a fair price be for the above tractor with 700 hours, unknown brand FEL, Rhino mower (unk size), box scraper (unk size). It is in fair condition. Seller is saying just spent a little over $1,000 on it fixing it up. When asked how, they advised changing fluids, etc. Late 80's...
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    Farmtrac 300DTC

    I am still pondering purchasing a tractor before starting the house. We are in the process of getting all the paperwork ready for a loan. Of course I would wait until all of that went through before getting a tractor, but am stuck on what to purchase. From all the research I have done I can...
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    GeoThermal Systems - Worth the $$?

    Thinking about having a GeoThermal system for the new house, but am unsure if it is worth the extra $$ up front. I live in Kansas and the coldest it usually gets around here is single digits a week or two a year. During the summer it usually is in the 90's with high humidity. Once in a while...
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    Being your own General Contractor

    I will be starting to build a new house hopefully in April of next year. I have been thinking of being the general contractor, but am not sure. I have had friends who have no building experience like myself successfully build a house being the GC. I have asked several people and its about...
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    Farmtrac Tractors

    Another post reference Farmtracs. I have read all the responses on some of the other posts. I went and looked at some Farmtracs today and have a few questions that I forgot to ask the dealer. I looked at the 270DTC, 320DTC and the 360 DTC. Is the 300 DTC and 330 HST still made or is the...
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    Farmtrac - For real?

    I am looking for a 30 - 35 HP tractor that I can use on 10 acres. It will be used to help build a house, mow approximately 6 acres of field, keep drive in shape, dig holes for fence posts and many other things. Since I started looking I have looked at every brand out there. I was leaning...
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    L3410HST w/fel

    Any idea what a L3410HST w/fel would go for? It appears to be in great shape with 83 hours on it (Turf tires). Unknown what the year is, but the serial # is L3410D60349. Advertised to be sold at a local auction tomorrow. Pros and Cons on this particular model? Don't know much about the...
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    Best bang for buck?

    I am looking for a tractor that will be used on 10 acres of land. It will be used to assist in the building of a house, FEL work, mowing (rough and finish), grading of drive and setting posts for fences. What would be the best bang for my hard earned money? Have been looking at Mahindra; Farm...
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    Model 85 - hydraulic problem

    My father bought a Model 85 (unk year) at an auction the other day and now all of the hydraulics do not work. At the auction the tractor started fine and the loader and 3-point worked. He brought it home and noticed that the dipstick for the hydraulic fluid showed the tractor had very little...
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    Ford/NH 2110

    Going to look at a Ford 2110 tomorrow and was wondering what a fair price would be? It does not list a year and just says it has a diesel engine and has 660 hours, bought new. What should a used tractor like this go for? According to Tractordata it is a Ford-NH so I am guessing it is an early...
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    LK3054

    Any input is appreciated. Looking at a 2002 LK3054 with under 200 hours. It is in excellent condition. 4WD, diesel, Shuttle Shift, 2 spd rear PTO. What would a fair price be? It is just the tractor and does not include any implements. It is for sale by a private party. I have seen these...
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    Bolens G244

    Going to an auction tomorrow and would like to know what a fair price would be for a 1980 (unknown what year for sure) Bolens G244. From the pictures it looks to be in good condition and comes with an unknown brand six foot finish mower. It is rated at 24 HP and has front wheel drive assist...
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    Ford/NH 1620 hydro

    Looking into what a mid 90's 1620 4X4 with a 5 foot finish mower should cost. Tractor has a little over 3600 hours and is in fair condition. The only concern I have is reference the hydrostat transmission. Do these start going out around a certain amount of hours? I am sure they are...
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    Farm Pro tractors

    I am looking for a decent tractor to brush hog approximately 7 acres of tall grass. Trying to keep cost as minimal as possible due to wife. There have been several Farm Pro tractors advertised in the classifieds of the local paper. Are these tractors decent? Are they tractors for the...
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    MONTANA website

    I just saw the updated MONTANA website . It sure looks like they have a lot of new things. I think I will be checking out that 32 HP HST. Have no clue what their prices are like.
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    Dealer  Montana dealers meeting

    Anyone know what happened at the Montana dealers meeting? New tractors they are unveiling? New rates?
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    CK30HST

    I am looking at buying a CK30HST hopefully by spring time. I have been impressed by them and have a dealer pretty close. Few questions I have are about purchasing. Are tractor dealers anything like a car dealer? Do they have hold backs where they get $$ back from manufacturer when they...
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