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Anyone ever DIY this kit? What was level of difficulty? Thanks

Installed solar gate for customer 2 years ago. Replaced original batteries 2 months ago. Customer went on vacation this week and disconnected gate from closer by unlocking the arm from the closer and left gate swung open. BTW: it's a Liftmaster unit with 2) 5-watt solar panels, auto detector in...

I think this question was asked a few years back. I have a BX-2200. Would like to go to the HDAP type tires like found on a Deere 748. I think I can get the rear tires 26x12-12, but the fronts (18x8.5-8) are not offered. Still true? Is there a similar brand of tire offered by some other brand...

Need to put a new radio in another piece of equipment I just bought. Radio is dead. I've had good luch with basic Sony am/fm/cd from Wal Mart, but wondered if I should be using a heavy equipment radio? Does anyone sell a resonable priced basic am/fm/mp radio for heavy equipment? I have a...

Looking at bigger M-series. The 3 point hitch standard lift and optional heavier 3pt lift. Is this acheived by adding a second lift cylinder to th 3pt rockshaft? Can it be added after the fact, or done at time tractor was built.

I tow farm & hay cutting equipment behind my F-550. It has a flatbed/gooseneck/headache rack on it. I mounted some typical 2 sided flashing lights from Napa to the rack to aid in visibility since my tail lights get blocked out by what I'm towing. Installation went good. L/S blinker blinks...

Looking for economical/cheap way to add on board air to my F-550. I want to be able to inflate tires, blow hay/grass off machinery. Don't have a fortune to spend. Air comp needs to be outside-no place to store inside (unless I can fit in a tool box mounted on bed). Need pretty strong air...

Anybody know if the gate batteries used in the Liftmaster, Might Mule, etc. gate openers are rechargeable like a car battery would be? Customer has a gate I installed about 8 months ago that is battery powered with small AC/DC charger plugged into outlet at the base of a lamp post nearby...

LD1 and I have been discussing it in a thread we hijacked :D Want to throw a 28" bar on either my Makita 6400 or my Echo CS670 Now I moved it here. All others welcome. LD1 gave good reasons to put it on the 6400. Where's the cheapest place on line to get a 28" bar and chain?

Posted the same question on hay Talk, too: Would it be safe to run a JD 74 hydraulic hay rake of a set of remotes on my M-7040? Not sure if fluid will get too hot. M-7040 fluid capacity is 14.75 gallons.

I have a lot to learn. Looking for recommendations on round balers. New Holland is king around here since they are headquarted about 30 miles away in New Holland PA. I've looked at a ton of 'em on tractor house. Seems like net wrapping is a big plus. What do I look for in a 4x4 or 4x5 round...

Anyone knowwaht Deere rates their cutting capacity on a 1518? Can't find via google search.

Anyone running the pto mounted pump in back to run high GPM load attachments out front? Here's one I found: Hydraulic Power Unit : Quick Attach Attachments, Inc.

This oughta be fun..... Was wondering if any of you ever crunched your numbers on hay gross profit/acre. IOW, in a average year, how much do you make in gross sales for cattle/horse hay. This would be before expenses (equipment loans, fuel, insurance, etc.) I know yields & growing seasons...

Approximately how many small rectangular bales does it take to equal a 4' round bale? Or easier yet, how many round bales would 20 acres of average orchard grass yield during a "typical" yield?

I now have a woods batwing and just found an opportunity on a woods 208 9' tow behind rotary cutter with hydraulic lift and pneumatic tires. I'm picky, so I'd put the condition as a 6 or 7 out of 10 (10 being perfect). It has fairly widespread surface rust on the top of the deck in the usual...

Just got a job with a "remote pour" of concrete (45 K gen set on a remote pad) I get a lot of these jobs and wondered if it isn't time to get a concrete bucket. Would think it would pay for itself in wheelbarrow labor in just a few jobs. Anyone got one? Comments?

Anybody run apportioned tags? I got talked into this because I live literally on the border of 2 states. One of my 3 trucks over 10,000lbs is in the "other" state often. The paperwork looks a little intimidating. Anyone else have apportioned tags and want to share a little experience?

Found a really clean, lightly used BW180. Still has 98% of its' factory paint on it. No signs of abuse or actually much use at all. This is the standard duty 15' Woods batwing. Cut capacity is only 2". How would you rate $8,000 if it's in near perfect condition? Smokin deal Great deal Good deal...

I came across what looks to be a rather large, tracked Honda snowblower. Owner says it has 30" cut. Looks to be in good condition and runs good. Don'y know HP, but my guess is 8-12HP. Model number might be HD 925? What is one of these worth if it is running properly?

Who makes the biggest (I'm presuming 84") MMM/cab/4WD/compact? I have found a CASE-IH with an 84" MMM. I think NH still makes their compacts with the 914 84" MMM, but dealer told me they may be dropping them because someone new is building their compacts. Anyone else make a cab/4WD compact...

Anyone found a foolproof way to mount a backup camera monitor in the cab that wont shake to death or fall off in a truck? My 550 rides like a log wagon (about as bad as my tractor) so I thought it might be better presented in the tractors forum. I want to get the 7" screen model and what I...

Check out the rear tires on this Kubota in this listing KUBOTA L4300DT 40 HP to 99 HP For Sale At TractorHouse.com& Who makes them?

I think I finally found the one I was looking for. Seller is very cooperative and forthcoming with info. Has Western interior. Dyno readout was 190HP. DT466. 1983 INTERNATIONAL 5288 175 HP Or Greater For Sale At TractorHouse.com&

OK, found a new Snow Ex 1875 3pt mount from a dealer that was dropping the Snow ex line for a heck of a lot cheaper than any price I had gotten locally. I'll let all know how well it works and get some pics up soon.

Found a very different mower than I have ever seen. Price is very very good. It is being sold by a local very prestigious golf course. It's a MY 2000 Bush Hog 11' tri deck finish mower. However, this one has what the seller describes as "counter-rotating flail knives" over the horizontal blades...

Are they as rare in your neck of the woods as mine? I can find plenty of smaller ones and a few 90" offset ones, but 8 footers are almost impossible.

Picked up a fairly clean, used Walco/Douglas 90" 3pt finish mower for $650. Look like this new: Walco Equipment | Agriculture, Lawn & Garden, Ontario, Walco - Mowers - Finishing - WalcoDouglas One small easy to access weld needs to be done, otherwise looks pretty good.

Just read another thread with a member's horror story of how his tractor got covered in road salt and trashed his tractor's paint job. My Kubota is no beauty or garage queen. I plow with it and run it thru salt all the time. I'd like to be able to spray the tractor with some kind of rust...

Looking at upgrading my 3pt salt spreader. Ran an Agrex last year with mixed results. Ate way too many shear pins. After thinking I wanted a PTO model, I would prefer a non PTO model. Decided to sell Agrex. Considering Snow Ex 1575 or 1875, but the prices are crazy on them. Anyone have an...

I found the vaunted 8" Jinma chipper locally for sale guy wants $750. Looks above average in picture. What's it worth?

After comparing tow rigs for my tractor/bush hog, I decided on an F-550 4x4 crew cab flat bed with high capacity tow package. The choice came down to a '96 F-800 medium duty 4x4 for $18,000 (thought that was a great deal), a very nice '04 IH 4400 crewcab 4x4 for $40,000 and an '08 F-550 for...

Found one that looks like new. Maybe 10 hours on it for $500. Seems like a very good price. Any feedback on the 403? Good/bad?

Someone's telling me it's bad to store batwing wings upright & folded. Ture or false?

Anyone know if they can be bought or are they custom made? Need pintle hitch on back of M-7040 to pull batwing with lunete ring.

Good morning fellow B owners. I have my BX2200 towing everything from trailers for my trucks around the yard to pulling a yard sweeper. Has anyone found a way to change single pin yard implements to a 2" ball or a way to make the tractor more "convertible". Is there a hitch adaptor you like that...

Getting customers now who are well out of tractor "roading" distance. Have purchased a Woods batwing and it's 16' long. M-7040 with loader curled down is 15' long. Planning on gooseneck trailer rig to pull it to far away locations. Right now, I'm pulling the M-7040 & MX-8 on a 24' tag trailer...

all wheel drive 3 wheeler Looks like it might be fun for $400

Anyone using one? I think I'm going to switch from Agrex 3pt PTO salt spreader to a 3pt Snow Ex with a cab control. I need to vary the spread width better than the Agrex can. Looking at 1575 or 1875. Can't believe how much they cost!! :laughing: I can buy a good running plow truck for the same...

Looks like it's in great shape. Runs like a champ. Seller bottom line is $475 New MSRP is $1,499 Honda Power Equipment - FC600

I'm hauling my BX all over the place to cut small fields my M7040 wont get into. I haven't figured out how to strap it down as well as I'd like. Anyone got it figured out?

Just found a nice used Echo CS670 with 24" bar. Runs great, starts easily, sharp chain looks like it's been used very little. Picked it up for $175. Does that seem like a good deal? I thought it was.

Hooking up my chamberlain LA412 gate opener today. The bracket it comes with to mount the swing arm to the tube gate is flat. Anyone know if an alternative "curved" bracket is made to grip the tubular rail on the tube gate better than the flat bracket? Thanks

What is the cutting capacity (2", 3") ? Also, how much HP is required to run it? Can't find any specs on it. Thanks.

Hey guys, my father passed away recently (R.I.P. Don :() and left me what remaining tools he had left. What a bittersweet time. One of the the things he left me was his Kioritz ECHO 602VL 20" chainsaw. It was made in the mid 70's and I learned on this saw. I cut hundreds of fiewood rounds with...

Anyone got? Who has one and has hands on experience?

I know it's only a 10'-6" batwing mower, but it weighs 5,300lbs!! :laughing: Concerned the mower will throw my M-7040 around- exspecially on hills. :shocked: Drawbar weight is 1,970#. My max drawbar weight is 2,200#. Looks like I'd be OK there. Woods website says "tractor horsepower: 65-200"...

All of mine have been electric so far. This is my first attempt at a battery/solar charger on a gate. looking at the Mighty Mule 500 to do 3 seperate gates. Planning on using keypads for entry onto farm property and a house driveway. Anyone use these? What are the good/bad? Kind of concerned...

Think it would be disappointing? Bush hog recommends 25HP. BX 2200 isn't 25HP. Anyone run such a mower on a BX 2200? http://www.opico.com/documents/SQSeries.pdf

Anyone ever see a chart that combines ground speed with deck width to calculate how much acreage can be cut in an hour? Got a finish mowing contract-about 20 acres. I usually do larger rough areas with bush hog. Would like to calculate time it will take to cut. Have to buy a flail or finish...

I liked the first one so much, I found another for $240. Looks like a new saw. Love these things. If you see one, pick it up if the price is right. Made by Dolmar and runs like a beast. :thumbsup:

This website is GREAT. It has a "Ventrac" forum, but no AGCO forum (one of the biggest AG companies in the world) and no JCB forum (another HUGE worldwide tractor manufacturer). :laughing: The "Ventrac" forum has a whopping 25 threads!!! You go girl!! LOL Anyway, about ready to pull trigger...

Has 4WD, 665 hours and 7108 loader. In good shape. Shedded. Seat, paint & metal look good. Checked Tractor House looks like ~$7,500, but there's not many for sale to compare.

Used Other Tag Trailer

Would like to add towing lights to my mowers when roading. John Deere wants $469 for their light kit. Looks great, but $469??? :laughing: Found these: White Oliver Magnetic Light Kit 39' 7 Pin Plug & Case | eBay Anyone find any other types that have a built in 7 pin plug that fits right...

Seller claims it's a Danuser, but can't find any plates or tags to prove. Has downpressure kit. Would like to buy, but not sure who makes it. Danhauser post hole digger 3pt

Looking to buy a used one. Any issues with them?

Looking to buy a piece of equipment from them and was looking for information on their reputation. Seem like decent people.

Would you buy one given they were bought by Textron years ago. Concerned about parts. Looking at a Ransomes 728D.

What are the pros/cons between these 2 tractors. Both have similar power & hst and 60" mowers. What are the noticeable differences? Tires are bigger on 7510.

Differences between M-9540/M-9000 and M95S. I realize one is considered a "utility" and the other a dedicated Ag tractor, but are there other deeper differences? Axles, transmission, rears, etc.? Looks like M-95S weighs more. Maybe more stable, thicker iron? Another thing I see is the M95S has...

B-2410 4WD 300 hours MY-2000 turfs 60" belly very good to excellent condition. Say aout a "9" out of 10 What's it worth?

Already have AT25. I found an AT55 and wondered if anyone has any experiences they can share.

I just learned how "easy" it is to R&R a starter in a backhoe in the woods with the FEL arms in the down position. I was surprised my Kubota M7040 couldn't lift the LB115's bucket up enough to get the loader arms up & out of the way. Just didn't have enough lift force to get the loader up more...

Can't figure out what Dolmar this is equivalent to. Anyone know?

Been greasing the BX by looking for fittings and greasing them every 10X, but where the heck is it in owners manual. Am I missing a few pages? Concerned I'm missing fittings I'm unaware of. Mower has a bunch, pretty sure I got them all. Any "hidden" ones on tractor?

Found this little guy on CL. Pretty close-by. I like the ramsey winch & 4 post canopy. Parts are area of concern. Constructive opinions? Allis-Chalmers Diesel Track Loader

Found a nice 3pt Sweepster 5' broom for a steal. Anyone using one? Only have experience with front mount.

Used a new Agrex spreader for salt/limestone chips in snow removal biz over the winter. Must have gone thru 25 shear pins. They were the small ~3/16" hollow split pin drilled through the spinner and through the vertical spinner shaft. Jumped up to a hardened bolt, broke those, too. Drilled...

Anyone have one, or think it's possible? I have to cut about 1 mile of stream bed which also slopes about 4' downward on each side. Covered with tall grass. Can't even get close with MMM. To weedeat both sides takes about 3 days-no fun either. Not a lot of money to play with here. Is there a...

Anyone got a few pics of their M's with wheel weights? I have standard steel rims and the tires filled with rim gaurd. Wouldn't mind adding even more weight. thinking about the Kubota wheel weights. Man I wish mine had the cast center wheels. Super expensive, though. Kind of want to see how...

After using my salt spreader last night, I have to wash the whole rig down in the cold to keep corrosion down to a minimum. Salt is a real PITA. Then there's the customers who want none applied to their concrete driveways (can't blame them). Started thinking about alternatives and saw this. No...

Last time it was the duallies, this time the 3/4 ton SRWs. GM HD diesel got the win-again. Diesel Shootout: The Big Three?s Top 3/4-Ton Pickups Go Head-to-Head

Mixed bag, guys. The edge definately is easier on cobblestone & paver driveways, but it wears-out FAST. I've done 3 snowfalls so far and 2 of them were light and the edge is already half way worn out. Also the edge wears more towards the outsides, just like a steel edge, but worse. For $250...

Looks like the beast just went on steroids: GM News - United States - News

Just about to buy MS290 FB for $340 when I came across a clean used Makita 6401 (Dolmar) with 20" bar for ~$275. I read the reviews on this saw and they are extremely positive compared to Stihl, Husq, etc, looks like it blows them away. Looks like a real torque monster. Seller said it outcuts...

One of my customers has a mid-80's vintage 25' x 50' 2 story barn with 8 stalls, hay rolls stored up in the loft. Doors weren't closing correctly and barn needed some electrical work & stalls cleaned. I adjusted the doors and did some checking around. Upon closer inspection of the posts, I...

Anyone run a taylor Way rototiller? Local stealer has 7' Taylor Way tillers for $2,600 are they Chinese?

Nice little Ford L-9000. 38,000GVWR, 671 Detroit & 10 speed RR trans. $3000 bucks. Might look nice with some super singles up front.

I can get a Rancher 455 w/ 20" bar for about $40 less than the comparable Stihl Farmboss with 20" bar. ($360 v. $399). I already have 3 Stihls one of them being a MS290 Farm Boss w/ 20" bar already (about 7 Stihls less than another member...lol... ;) . My question is, along with the cost...

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I have a bunch of customers that don't want scratches on their precious sealed driveways. I decided to try a poly cutting edge this season, but am skeptical it will wear out even before the season ends. I bought a poly edge from Arctic, then fabbed up a piece of 3/8"x2" bar stock to reinforce...

I broke most of mine after a lot of bush hogging this year. Yikes they are expensive!! :mad: The studs broke out of the bottom of the lights. I tried gorilla glue. Holds for a while, then breaks again. :( Anyone know of a cheaper replacement? I'm not paying Kubota $90 for them. Need 3 or 4 of them.

Really hate wipers all globbed up in ice, not having clear vision, so I bit on the "Everblades" heated wiper idea. I bought them about 3 days ago. they arrived really quick and I thought what the heck, if they don't work, I'm out $84. I installed it in about 45 minutes, taking my time in...

Found a skid steer mount stump bucket. Don't know exact size. Looks like it fits compact utility & skid steer. What's it worth brand new?

The hydraulic lines for my snowplow kinda hang near pinch points when I'm snowplowing. I noticed my MX-8 rotary mower has a nice thick spring wire with a loop on it to hold the hydraulic lines up in the air to keep them from getting damaged. Would like to put similar stand off on my snowplow...

Interested, but would appreciate input, especially those who know this brand and/or Tecumseh snow king engine SnowBlower TRACK DRIVE 7hp electric start, headlight, 24"ready to go

Something I need suggestions on. Getting tired of switching 3pt implements on M-7040. Does anyone have suggestions for CAT-2 quick hitch? Following implements will be used: John deere MX-8 mower Woods 8' power angle rake Landpride 8' power rake Agrex cone type spreader.

Looking for a weatherproof 2-pin flat plug. The best description I can give is that it looks like the plug that was used on the older 80's vintage meyers snowplow lights. Flat & encased in plastic. Must have fairly heavy wiring for a decent sized fuel pump. I want to us it to replace the...

Advice: Ohio Steel plastic tractor cart Looking for a tow behind work cart. I sold my John Deere "10" steel cart. I would like a sturdy, heavy plastic cart this time around that's bigger than my JD-10 cart and has bigger tires to go behind my BX2200. TSC has one in the $300 range I kind of...

I have to install beacons on the roof of all my snow removal equipment (required by a commercial customer). Roof of my New Holland backhoe has magnetic bases built right into the roof. Next to both bases is a small plastic port with a spring loaded cap molded right into the roof. If you open the...

Anyone have mounting tips/ideas for roof strobe beacon for cab? need something for nighttime snowplowing.

Hey guys, I want to hook up my Herd 3 pt spreader and throw some pelletized lime down. The mower deck goes up/down with the 3 point hitch. There's a "top" detent on the deck height adjust knob. Is this position so you can lock the deck up to the top and then raise/lower the 3 point implement? I...

How well does a powerflow work for collecting leaves? I'm still trying to locate a used powerflow for my tractor, but now that leaves are falling, I wondered if they worked good for leaf collection.

Hey bro, I just got my Arctic plow and I'm putting shoes on the quick attach mounting frame. I want to weld them on the sides to keep it from digging into driveways. Didn't you do same thing?

I have a wealthy but cost concious customer. He has 20 acres of what I would call combined flat & rolling land consisting of weeds & grass on the sides & back of his property. I currenty cut this land at about $1,500/cut 3 times per year. Because of significant tax savings offered in PA, he...

Dealer wants over $1,100 for all the parts. There's also a lot of confusion as to which one fits my '01 GT235 with 48"C" deck. Anyone have access to a decent used one, or better yet, anyone know the part number? I see a few here & there on CL or Ebay and can't be sure if they will fit...

Anyone run a 48" rotary broom off the front? Does it use mid PTO?

This unit according to seller has light surface rust, but everything else works. Pictures of it looked pretty good. He's asking $1,500 firm. The chipper self feeds. Seller said he installed new knives recently, but I wondered if they were difficult to sharpen.

Man, what a mess. Picked up a piece of barbed wire fence. :mad: Was able to get cutting done and parked tractor. Tire guy came and pulled all Rim Guard out, replaced tube, fixed puncture in tire, refilled with Rim Guard, blah/blah/blah..... I lost 15 gallons. Smells Horrible. Got some on...

So I just finished cutting a small pasture with my M-7040. Customer asked me to pick up a big fallen limb with grapple bucket. I lowered the bucket to scoop it and the loader would no longer respond. I just sat there and tried all the joystick positions and nothing. Finally about 2 minutes...

I was out finishing up some cutting yesterday. MX-8 bottomed out while X-ing a ditch. After it came out, I felt more vibration than before it bottomed out, which makes me think: 1. I lightly bent my PTO prop shaft 2. My slip clutch should have prevented this. No what do I do? I guess going...

I'd like to add these but have questions: Are these magnetic mount flashers? Do they utilize the 7 pin plug on the back of my Kubota to work? Anyone know the price before I call dealer?

So I went through my first tank of fuel last Thurs. I found out it's empty when the gauge still reads 3/4 tank. Friday, I filled the tank to the top with diesel, climbed on and started cutting the remaining 5 acres. I smelled diesel fuel and some smoking off the rear transaxle area. I stopped...

Have potential customer that wants to put 20-40 acres of field into hay. I'm cutting it for him now. The current field is tall grass/weeds gone to seed and a good dose of broadleaf weeds. This is a wealthy man with a tremendous home. He wants the hay for 2 reasons: 1: He can get a...

I was looking at a Harley raking job yesterday and was chatting with customer in their garage. I noticed over in the corner was a massive 20+ HP Simplicity garden tractor. Looked to be ~20 yrs old, but in decent shape. This thing had at least a 60" deck. Looked to have power up/down, power...

Nothing like getting your BX delivered with a 60" MMM salivating for some tall grass then getting 5 DAYS of RAIN! :mad: Today the grass was still damp, but I couldn't wait to try it out. I cut a 1 acre paddock and was pretty impressed. Grass was 12-15" tall. Set deck at 4" and it just blew...

Deere's site says the current MX-8 has stump jumper pans. I just bought a very clean, used MX-8 to replace my old beat up landpride 6' bush hog. It's being delivered to me to cut 23 acres on Friday. It has only been used 3 times, then stored for 3 years. I forgot to ask the seller if it had...

Anyone have one, maybe also with powerflow? If so, is 18HP getting the job done for you?

I may have an opportunity to sell my GT235 w/ 48"-C deck and buy a similar GT235 with 54" deck/powerflow and snowblower. However, I hear the GT series snowblower is a beast to install/remove. Anyone have any experiences they can share?

Just got my used BX2200. So far so good. I have the loader valve & 60" MMM. First attachment I'd like to look into is a power angling front mount blade-something that can push gravel & light piles of dirt around, maybe some snow as well. What do they cost new from Kubota? Are there other...

Here's the pictures, guys. Just got it delivered today. The upgraded seat really makes a difference

I want a truck mounted fuel cell to refuel my tractors & backhoe. Tired of jobsite fuel cell (PITA to load/unload). However, I don't want one that goes to the floor of truck bed (want to be able to carry 8' material). Further complicated the problem is I have a standard 8' Reading utility body...

Not sure if this is the right forum, but need to buy new 8-10 HP snowblower. Would like to have the remote chute rotation & spout controls, hand warmers, maybe a clear snow shield. Looking at Deere, Cub cadet, etc. Any real world experience with a brand you like?

Scored big! I thought these were a great deal for $250

After my exhaustive search for a 60" or 72" MMM tractor, I settled on a nice clean, used BX2200 with 525 hours with 60" MMM from my local dealer. He is changing all the fluids/filters, cleaned it, and will install the upgraded seat for $50. Tractor was definately stored inside-paint looks...

Looking at a Deere in Demossville, KY. Anyone living near there interested in taking a look at a tractor for me? Can help with expenses. :)

Anyone own one? Found a used one with 72" deck 750 hours. Price seems good. It's at a Deere dealer, so I can great a great financing package on it. .

Can I just buy 1/2 of a eurocardan driveshaft? The end that slips on the tractor pto is shot. Other 1/2 that goes onto flail mower is fine.

This used MX-8 has hydraulic tailwheel height adjust and hydraulic swing feature. Semi mount Pull-type. chain sheilding. Condition appears to be 8 of 10. Looks like it's been used maybe 5 times. What's it worth? New, I'm hearing $7,000

Got a clean, straight set of John Deere "worksite pro" adjustable 42" forks for $250. Still has paint & decals on backframe. Forks have light rust haze. I thought $250 seemed like a deal. Most used I see around here are $400-$500.

I heard that John Deere QA front end loader attachments were "proprietary". I don't think this is true, but I thought I'd ask before I go look at a used JD bucket. Is this true or will they fit other brands of loaders? In other words, will a set of JD pallet forks fit my Kubota QA equipped...

I have the bags and the rear part. Anyone know part number for powerflow head only? Thanks.

Well, I've been all over creation trying to decide what tractor to buy. Narrowed down to Deere X-748 with 60" 7-iron deck or Kubota BX2360 w/ 60" deck. For simplicity's sake, let's say they are within $500 of each other on the best prices I can get from dealer. I will be using it to cut my...

Contemplating X748 purchase this week. There's a rear PTO option. I see myself using it for a 3 pont hitch spreader & small bush hog or (don't laugh) a small sickle bar mower or 4' bush hog in the future (if there's enough PTO HP) Also, not sure if a small sickle would be too heavy. Has...

Customer asked me to build a simple, economical, stacked boulder wall to retain ~4' of fill dirt for a large garden. It's about 120' long. As you all know, odd shaped boulders don't stack real well. I trucked in about 15 loads of 24"-48" boulders. I started out by skimming off a level ledge for...

I'm selling mine for $1,300. Does that seem reasonable? It's only 1.5 yr old, quick attach. Even has 7 Bobcat replaceable teeth welded on it. On a scale of 1-10 for overall condition looks like a 9. Paid over $2,000 in may '09.

Really stuck here. I have aquired a few small farm/estate properties to cut. I want the best built 60 or 72" mid mount mower/tractor I can get with a diesel, 4WD and some versatility to run a small spreader or maybe even a 4' rear cutter in the future or a front mount snowblower. I do not want a...

I've bumped into a few wood painted objects (swingsets, etc) over the years resulting in paint from the swingset (brown) marring my green hood with small brown scuffs. Any tricks on removing these paint scuffs?

So I bought this nice 88" heavy duty used alamo flail mower for ~600 bucks. I used it in 18-24" heavy field grass and it didn't cut too bad, but I knew the blades were old & dull. I ordered new HD blades and when they arrived I started to install them but they didn't fit. Unknowingly, I bought...

Found a nice used powerflow for my GT235 w/ 48C deck for cheap. I need to be able to remove it quick to cut my back meadow. How easy is it to pull the powerflow and have it cut like a traditional deck? About how much time & skinned knuckles are required to make the switch?

My new (used) alamo flail came with a set of rear wheels & laminated tires. With there being a roller in back, what purpose do they really serve? Just extra stability?

Just got offered good size job turning an acres of weeds & crabgrass into new lawn. Plan was to spray, then harley-rake the trash off. Just out of curiosity, I was looking at small hydroseeder units like this one: 600 gallon easy lawn hydroseeder Would love to spend less than that. Just...

Fianlly got my grapple!! :thumbsup: Put it right to work loading piles of old fence posts & wiring off a customer's farm. It's a Titan 72" Extreme duty. Likes: Seems really heavy duty. 1/2" + thick tines. Dislikes: British pipe thread fittings, several lines leaked after hook-up. Required a...

Is the best & cheapest place to get them from flailmaster? Also looking for new trash deflector, but flailmaster doesnt make one for 88.

Can a small haybine (like a NH self propelled windrower) be equipped with a cutter head that simply cuts like big front mower? It would be used to cut right of ways, large fields, etc. as an alternative to a bush hog. The cuttings would not be used for hay, just left there, as one would with a...

May have found a used X749 I can live with. Price seems good and it includes a 3-bag powerflow bagger system only 64 hours of useage. negotiating with seller right now and have questions: How easy is it to remove bagger system so I can do some "rough" cutting? Can you be real specific...

Just got a boulder retaining wall job. 5' high x 120' long. Most boulders are 2'-3' in diameter with a few 4 footers, so I'm looking at 2-3 layers of boulders. Plenty of room to work from below. I could carry them in my LB115 bucket or even my M-7040 bucket, but "placing" them is a different...

Finally found a flail that might work for me. I wanted 8', but can't find one in good shape anywhere. It's an Alamo 7.5' that's in decent shape at a good price. Looks like it was made in late 90's. Driveshaft is centered, not offset, which is another feature I wanted. Even has a set of rear...

Might have an opportunity to buy a 1997 CC-7235 and on paper, it fits my budget and needs. This one is 23HP, hydro, 4WD, diesel and has a 72" MMM on it. Overall appearance looks pretty nice. Only 270 hours. Seller wants ~$7,000. Does anyone have a 72XXX series? What is their general...

Anyone got one? I found one near me. Only thing not working is the electric chute rotation motor. It's 8 yrs old but looks really good, not used much. Asking $600.

I have several customers with 10+ acres of rough grass. They have to pay to have it cut many times during spring/summer/fall. They are usually retired on fixed incomes, sitting on a lot of wealth, but cash "poor". They are paying me or someone else to cut their property and I often wondered...

Kubota B5200 w/ 60" deck. Kubota B5200 Tractor (Diesel) With RC60-72 Mower Deck What does this tractor lack that the newer ones have, other than new sleek styling?

Finally found a local, nice condition 15' batwing for a reasonable price. It's a Woods 180. Woods claims it can be run on as little as 45 PTO HP. I have 62. Anyone have actual experience running a 15' off 62 or less HP?

Anyone else have prioblems with theirs? Mine has an upper/lower halves which are sort of welded together pieces of plastic that meet at a seam. They have split and now the roof leaks.:thumbsup: Mine also has what look like stress fractures just behind the roof mount upper front lights. I guess...

I have an opportunity to bid cutting right of ways for Colonial Pipeline company. They have about 300-500' wide cut for miles through property very close to me that goes for miles. Anyone a right of way cutting contractor? Ground is very rough. Typical 4-6' weeds and lots of "unknown" stumps...

Anyone got one? I just bought one used today for $500. It came with a NEW 24" auger bit that worked fantastic digging post holes and a 12" bit that needs a new cutting edge. He said it was from Central Tractor, but the labels are too faded to tell. It's red and looks pretty big. Said it was...

New customer. Has an older bridge about 14' long. I don't fully trust it. I am being asked to add ~100 tons of stone beyond bridge, so dump truck must cross bridge. Triaxle is out of question at 74,000lbs. Considering 33,000lb single axle and don't really feel good about that, either. It will...

Anyone have one? Chinese, Italian? Any good?

Thought we could get a break from all the negativity about heated washer fluid and take a look at the new HD video. Can't wait to get a look at one! YouTube - CGI Tour - the New 2011 Silverado HD

Is this the "undesireable" Ford 918 flail? Flail Mower 96" - Ford

Still agonizing over the best mower choice for me & my customers that aren't haying their land. I have several plots anywhere from 1-10 acres. Just tall grass 2-4' high they want rough cut 4X/year. Using an old 6' bush hog now. Really needs replaced. Would love a disc mower, I have my eye on a...

63HP/48PTO HP. Diesel engine, newer gigantic rear turf tires. What's it worth. Don't know year. Seller claims 100% running order. No problems.

I don't get it, my posts I type don't show up in my "home" until several hours, if not almost a full day later. Seems like I have some kind of clock setting set improperly??? I have my clock set to Eastern Time USA. Any ideas?

Perfect fit for me. Price-wise, not sure if it's a good deal. Shipping's gonna be the killer. I gotta think $800 shipped from Wis. to Wilmington, DE. 2003 RHINO SR10 Rotary Mowers For Sale At TractorHouse.com

I have my front tires in the widest mount position. Glad I do because of the steep ground I work on. Got a comment about premature bearing failure with my tires mounted the way they are (widest position), the rears filled and my frequent loader use. Anyone experience premature bearing failure...

Thought I'd throw a few pics up of the rake on the M-7040. :)

I won a bid to clear an acre of woods with about 10 100' tall poplars and 15 smallers ash and assorted other trees. I subbed-out the tree work (too close to existing house, my insurance won't allow me to do it anyway). My buddy that owns the tree company also did the stump grinding. Tree work &...

Guys, Using the M-7040 extensively. So far, so good. My first Kubota hyd shuttle. What is the normal engagement delay between F & R on the hyd shuttle? Mine takes up to 2 seconds to switch to R, sometimes it's almost instantaneous. Oil level is good & hyd fluid appears clean. One thing that...

here's a few of the new (used) rig. '07 M7040 HDSC. I'll get some better ones soon. Need suggestions from other M owners on what to do to make it better. I want to put a forestry gaurd around the cab roof. Already put a small crack in it & tore-off a light harness in the woods...

Anyone make them other than FFC? I have a job where a front mounted rake would be better than rear mounted on my Kubota tractor.

Found a ~4 yr old Sitrex 6' sickle mower with hydraulic lift for $900. Paint is beginning to peel on some pieces. Little gaurd/warning aid at the tip is gone. Good deal at $900? New looks like ~$4,000 +

Anyone with experience mowing areas that puddle or are damp more than a typical field have any advice on mower choice? I just got an 11 acre site to mow, has a lot of shallow damp spots. Want to avoid getting stuck or hanging up mower. What's the best choice? I can't put off until dry. Grass is...

From those of you who own Loflin attachments, do you have any feedback? Looking at a Loflin 84" grapple bucket.

Pros/Cons of each from experienced users only of 10' or larger mowers. Want to jump from 8' to 10' Seems like semi mount would be more compact (shorter), but would swing on turns rather than turn with tractor. For generally smaller tighter areas, which do you like better.

Hey guys, M-7040 is in the house. I'm already on the road to do some brush removal for a customer. My 4 ways & headlights look good and I have my SMV emblem on back. I think a rotating beacon or better yet xenon flasher would be a good idea, too. Anyone got one on their M (or L !!) for...

Anything inherintly amazing about flat face couplers? Are they easier to hook up than older style pioneers?

Would it be possible to get a clean used ~20HP B 4x4 with a 60" mower for less than $5,000? Really want a 72" MMM, but I don't think it's possible without a tractor too heavy for my turf. I need a grass eatin machine before spring hits. It would be nice if it could cut some rough stuff with a...

Anyone know where to get Rim Gaurd? Do you have to go to dealer for it?

More expensive than I imagined. :( Do I have any options other than using a non self leveling loader? If I do go with the self level valve, is my non self level valve worth anything?

Picked up a lightly used '07 M-7040 HDC today with 140 hours. Equipped as follows: 4WD R-1's Cab/Air LA1153 loader w/ Q/A Air seat 2 sets remotes am/fm/mp3 The bad: Bucket missing-however, I already have a Kubota 4-in-1 74" toothed bucket and I want an 84" material bucket for snow, etc...

All I've found is Befco & Vicon. At $2,500-$3,500 they are very proud of them, too. Anyone find a reasonable priced alternative for throwing salt commercially from a farm tractor? Can't do homeowner grade, not crazy about Herd. Would want a plastic hopper & ~500lb capacity. Hydraulic chute...

Anyone know when the changeover occurred? May have found a low-houred used 7040, but don't know if it's a HDc or HDC-1. Asked dealer to see if it has a turbo on it. Would love to know tonight.

Want one-looking for used, but with all the snow we've had, CL & other sources are pretty light right now. Must have: 9+ HP track drive ~30" cut. Under $1,500 Any reccomendations for brands? Only have seen pics of Yard Man. Heard MTD builds them for Sears, too.

Anyone buy or price one recently? Want to buy soon. Got mine priced-up at 2 dealers with the following equip: '09 "leftover" M 7040 4x4 HDC-1 Cab LA 1153 self level loader w/ 84" material bucket Hyd shuttle R-1's Cast rear wheels Kubota 3rd func. remote valve & lines run out front 2 rear...

I have a situation where I'm looking at a M7040 with a backhoe for sale near me (PA/DE area), but since I already have a full size backhoe, I don't want/need the backhoe attachment. Would like to buy knowing I can unload the backhoe beforehand. Any interest, PM me. Seller won't sell tractor sans...

Both are used. Here's all I know so far: Deere: 4WD 62C mower deck, 300 hrs, Hydro. $7,900 Kubota: 4WD 60" RCK60B Mower deck, 431 hours, Hydro. $6,900 Dealer claims Deere tach was replaced at 289 hours and currently shows 300 hours. Gives me a bit of a bad feeling.... Both are in nice...

I like this Howse HD7D mower, but it Howse says needs 50 HP. Seems way high. Landpride 8' mower will run on 35 PTO. I have 37PTO and 48 engine HP. This one is only 7', yet a Landpride 8' runs on 35 PTO. Is there any chance Howse's site only gives 50 PTO for 3 pt mower? Or they mean 50 engine...

Wish List: 20+ HP diesel or 25 HP gas Hydro 72" MMM 4WD shaft driven trans & deck under 10K new Don't want zero turn. Have looked at JD X728, but only available with 62" deck. Dealer wants 11K he will give me 3K for my smaller deer. If it had 72", I'd have bought it already. I like the...

Just got one of these today. I have a couple hundred zerks to do a month and for 10-15 bucks, this thing looks promising. NAPA Online PartsPRO SE

Anyone come across an 8' pull type 2 spindle that'll run on 36.5 PTO HP?

Can you use a disc mower to cut a customer's field that is not for hay? Like customers with a large pasture that want a semi-finish-looking cut? I realize it won't leave a cut like a true finish mower. Or what would a disc mower cut be like compared to a twin spindle bush-hog kind of cut?

Since we have no AGCO (world's largest tractor manufacturer) or Challenger forums :rolleyes: I thought I'd ask if any of you know where the block heater is located on the 1547? I have the cousin to the 1547, the Challenger MT285B, and wondered if anyone had a picture of where the block heater...

Herd Seeder Co. Inc. Does $150 seem like a fair price? Best I could find new was like $399. This one is about an 8-8.5 out of 10 in condition. I already bought it, but wasn't sure if I overpaid. I found it on "sgiarc tsil". It's a secret squirrel way of spelling one of the websites we're...

Anyone own one of them? Are they heavy built? Found an 84" with new blades for $1,000. Robin's egg blue paint job is ugly, but it looks functional.

Mine has 3 lines. Why not just 2? (One supply, one return?) 2 of them have quick connects, one does not. The one that does not is looped to one of the remaining 2 with the quick connects. What's the deal? The tractor once had a backhoe on it. Are 2 feeds necessary to run a subframe mounted backhoe?

I'd like to hear/see pics from anyone who has done this. My little suspension seat in my Challenegr leaves something to be desired. I'd love to have a seat like the one in my backhoe (air, full rotation, lumbar, etc.) for more comfort and to be able to turn slightly to either side. I have...

Mine don't have one. Parked on jobsites, we got siphoned like nobody's business last year when diesel was 5/gallon. Backhoe got left alone with locking cap. Dumptruck and CUT got siphoned. Anyone know of aftermarket locking gas caps?

In another thread I finally found the 6 wire plug for a trailer towing pigtail. To that I will add the female trailer plug. Trying to decide which is the best choice: 6 pin round or 4 pin flat. I've seen trailers with both. The only things controlled by the wires are L turn signal, R turn...

Anyone done this? Just remove one 3 pt lift arm and replace it with a hydraulic cylinder? Then add 2 lines with quick connects and hook up to one of your remotes? Problem is, if it's not in use, then how could it be "locked" so the cylinder won't move? That way both of my remotes are...

I had to repair a small plastic float with crazy glue that goes in a mineral oil reservoir for a brake system in a tractor. Anyone know if mineral oil would break down the crazy glue and cause the repair to fail? Can I put the repaired pieces in the oil reservoir an hour after drying, or...

I have an unused white rectangular electric plug at the back of my tractor under the bottom glass of the cab. It has 6 wires in the plug. My first instinct is that it's for the rear wiper, which wasn't ordered with my tractor, but it's about 3 feet from the mounting bracket, so I was wondering...

GEHL 2170 Mower Conditioners/Windrowers For Sale At TractorHouse.com That one is near me and reasonably priced. Looks like a nice unit, but what about parts? I hate buying discontinued brands. Is this why it's cheap (parts no loner available)?

"Hay" y'all, I have a question. What is the most economical way to buy equipment to grow/harvest hay on a small basis? I have to use my land for some sort of agricultural reason to keep my ag-use status. I am looking forward to doing this as I can use the hay in my business. The land...

In the quest for a batwing mower tractor with some added features, I found a '85 3688 MFWD. Looks good, good tires & metal. Recent rebuild on the DT diesel. Cab w/ air & duals on back. It has the syncrho tri-six trans, not the hydro. Anyone have experience with IH 88 series?

Not asking for a handout or a freebie, but I'd like to throw a radio in my Challenger. I thought someone here might have one gathering dust in a garage somewhere they'd like to sell for a reasonable cost. My rig already has speakers and a mounting hole in the overhead cab console. Just need an...

Ever hear of Saginaw tractor wagons? I was "given" one for some farm work, pretty heavy duty wagon. Not a full size, but much bigger than the typical garden tractor cart. All 4 wheels steer and are connected via a rod running diagonally the length of the frame. Pneumatic tires. Capacity 6000...

Trying to learn more about the autotronics in the late 80's MF 30XX series tractors. Anyone know what they're all about, reliability, durability, parts availability etc.?

What is the main purpose of this? Breaking up hard top crust? Picture of a John Deere 7' 3pt rotary hoe at Wenger's of Myerstown

I mentioned in a previous thread that I would like to be able to use a sickle mower in the upright position to cut back a 1500' hedgerow and also use to cut some haygrass. I have looked at various models. Some are 3 pt, some have tires. One is a Gribaldi 7' model here: NEW 7' Gribaldi &...