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I am considering a snow blade for my 1430 and wonder if there are any options I should consider? What is the experience of those who have the snow blade, get a wheel kit or anything else. I will use the blade on gravel roads almost exclusively. Thanks.

I have used studs in my 26x12x12 tires on my 1430 but it looks like I will need something more this winter. I tried to do a search but did not come up with an answer. Has anyone found chains that will work with our limited clearance between the tire and tub?

I need to stop the bucket from leaking down [1430] and am thinking of installing a valve in the top hydraulic lines from the cylinders. Two questions. 1] Will this work and if so does anyone have a suggestion on the valve? 2] Is there a better solution? Thanks;

I do not get here often but some time ago someone posted NAPA PN for the hydraulic filter, oil filter, gas filter for I think a 1460 which should work on my 1430. I tried to search the old threads and did not find. Does anyone remember or have the numbers?

I am in the market for either a Farmall Cub or a 140. Is one really better than the other? The tractor will be used to cultivate, & hill and harvest potatoes. I know the 140 can be much newer and more expensive but is it worth the extra expense and is the turning radius is important. I have an...

I love my BCS and could not get along without it. But the other day I saw a small one wheel tractor/cultivator and it would work well in areas where the BCS will not go. I have done a quick search and can not find a current source. They were made years ago but I am not sure any are in...

This had probably been discussed before but I can not find the thread. My 1430 uses the big Hydraulic filter F050. They are now $30.00 each + shipping. Is there a equal I can get locally? I have always bought from PT but I now need to save money where I can.

I have a 853 BCS with many attachments. Does anyone have any experience the Rotary Power Harrow? I have an Organic produce farm and the BCS is critical to our operation. The Power Harrow -R2 - as on Earth Tools' web site seem like a good idea but I wonder if anyone has any real world...

I farm some 2 acres of organic produce and some of the beds are on 10 to15% slopes. I like the high ground clearance but am concerned about being to safely work the beds on the slopes. Does anyone have experience or suggestion. The tractor will be used mostly for cultivation and bed forming.

I have a BCS853 with diesel engine and it has 100's of hours. Ont thing I would like to see is a lower 1st gear. Sometime the 1st gear seems a little to fast but overall it is a great machine. I haven't called Joel but I don't think anything can be done but perhaps a future model will have an...

We are in the mountains where level ground is a premium and we grow certified organic produce. I was thinking a tractor with rear PTO would be helpful so a dealer brought what he said was a good tractor for the mountains. He was working one of the fields and the tractor turned over...

I have a 853 with the disel engine and happy with my many accessories. I am considering getting the root/potato plow. Does anyone have any experience with this item. I have 4 raised beds each 80' and 3 rows of potatoes on 2' centers in each bed. The spacing is close to maximize production...

We have over 20" and 18 degrees. I went to the barn to start my 1430 and clear a path to the road so we could go to church tomorrow. The 1430 started great but when I started to come out of the barn the snow was so deep the undercarriage hung up and the tires started to spin. I guess we will...

Not sure this is best place to ask. I have been told there is someone making a replica of the G but can not find. Does anyone know if this is true & if so where are they?

The last few day I have had a chance to do a lot of chipping, the chipper worked without a hitch. In 2 days I was able to chip/shred over 6 cu yards. I also used the shredder to get rid of a lot of old files. The only thing you need to careful about is to make sure you have the chipper...

I have used the mulch layer available from Earth Tools and it is a neat trick. The layer does require some set up time but I put down 20 rows 60' each. A row took only 5 minutes but turn around time and reset up added about another 5 minitues. Did not use the drip tape attachment but will next...

I worked most of Saturday with the 1430 when I saw a large T- storm coming. Went to start the tractor and nothing. Acted like a dead battery but I found when the igintion switch was turned the lights were bright so the battery was probably ok. The storm is now very close and I am a mile from...

In the past I have used cheap shooting muffs. This weekend I was able to get 6 hours on Saturday and 5 hours on Sunday seat time. Both days I had sore ears and a headache. Has anyone found good comfortable heating protection.

I need to fertilize and lime about 2 acres. Earthtools-BCS has seeder/fertisizer unit but it is much too small. Has anyone converted something for this type of application? I have a small pull behind spreader that hold 175# max and is not really all that stable so I woild like to find a...

I have been thinking about adding clevis hooks to my 5' LMB. Has anyone had experience with hooks on their LMB? I wonder if extra support needs to be added. I also saw a receiver welded on the middle of a front loader and with a hay spear in the receiver it was used to move round bales. I...

Many of you have put 2" receivers on the back of your PT's. I would like to do that in the future but here was a quick and easy way for now. The biggest problem I have had is to keep the nut tight enough so the hitch does not rotate. I have just used some locktite and it seems to be working...

I had been looking at Farm Trac tractors before their troubles came to light. I also have used a old Deutz tractor and it always did the job. In looking a Deutz web site I do not find a listing for Dealers. I wonder if they will be expanding their dealerships?

I probably have to get a mower for my BCS this spring and would like it to do more than one task. Most of my mowing will be for grass and cover crops but there will be the need to clear overgrown areas with multiflora rose and blackberries. Has anyone used the flail for this type of work? I...

I am interested in seeding about 3 acres and later seeding for cover crop about 1 acre. I have looked at Wingfield's Flexible Chain Harrow and wonder if anyone have has used PT's rake and how it compares.

I now have a diesel BCS 853 with a rotary plow. It is a horse of a 2 wheel tractor. I plowed about a 1/4 acre today for a new asparagus and potato area and it did a great job. Tomorrow I will sow some Rye and turn under next spring. Does anyone have suggestions on maintenance and tricks on...

I thought I posted this earlier but evidently it didn't go thru. I grow organic procuce and have a 30 HP tractor. The deer are such a problem I have to fence all growing areas (approx 1 acre) and the tractor is too big inside the fenced areas. I think the BCS will be used for raised beds...

I gorw organic produce and have a 30 HP tractor. The deer are such a problem I have to fence all growing areas and the tractor is too big to get around inside the fenced areas. I would like to get input on which accessories to look at and comments on how well the BCS works. If anyone has...

On the "Thumb for mini hoe" thread the Bro-Tek thumb was mentioned and I have purchased one. The Bro-Tek was developed for use on conventional CUT with a top link. I actually purchase the top link from Bro-Tek because the closest Farm Supply is some 30 miles away. The thumb works as expected...

I have planted 50 sourwood trees for my bees and have a large garden. This summer I will need to irrigate the garden and probably water the trees. Using the well pump is not an option. I have stream near by I can use as a water source. Terry at PT says the sump pump will do a good job, but...

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!! !st New Year resolution is to be more active on this wonderful site. Months ago I aske the question on the differences between a 4wd CUT and a PT. Many of you were very helpful and I visted Tazewell to purchase a 425. Scott told me of the 25 degree restriction and I...

I have recently moved to the mountaing of NC and am in the market for a tractor. Untill just now I have been looking at 25 to 35 HP 4WD tractors. I will need to keep up about 1/4 mile of road and the ditches, a large garden, an apple orchard, move mulch and compost, plant trees, and move...

I have been looking for a good used tractor with a loader. I have looked at used tractos from major mfgr's and yesterday found a Branson 3510 with BL107 loader and loaded Ag tires for $13,500. The tractor is a 2004 with 107 hours. Questions: 1] I know nothing about Branson and the nearest...

There is a diesel MF 135 for sale locally. The owner wants $5000.00 for it. At this point I do not know much about the tractor but will probably look at it this week end. I will need a loader and it may be tough to get one for this old lady. I know the 135 was a great tractor. Can anyone...

This will be my 1st tractor. I have found a 1990 JD 955 with a 70A loader and 14xx hrs. The dealer wants 12500 and says he put a rebuit engine in because someone ran the tractor with an oil leak. He also has added new R-1 tires , new hoses, and repainted and has 14500 in tractor. Can you...

I stopped by my local JD dealer to look at a 790. He did not have one and told me he had been told they were not available. If JD has discontinued the 790 I wonder what will replace it? JD still has 790 on their web site.

I have a small place in the mountains and am looking for a tractor. The local Kubota dealer has quoted me $11500.00 for a new L3400 gear drive and $3500.00 for a LA463 loader. This seems like a reasonable price but I am new to buying a tractor and do not know if the dealers will negotiate like...