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If its steep. I would look into some sort of track machine. Especially with timber. You can learn how to operate. Watch videos, take ur time. Tractor is going to be the easiest to operate but in my opinion with how much you have to keep up with. Track is the way to go.

Coming from a farming back ground and construction equipment operator. The biggest concern for me with the popularity of smaller tractors taking off. IS that homeowners don't check their equipment properly. As well as using it in a manner that creates stress points and possible failures down...

thats a good rule of thumb but sadly thats few and far between. I have a buddy that I loaned my tractor to. I left my trailer on his property. His dog at some wiring and pulled 2 running lights. To my surprised my main lights all still worked as well as my trailer brakes. He paid me more...

I have 8 acres of woods. I have a 25hp tractor that i build driveways with. cut firewood, move countless loads of stone and dirt, mow. I rent an excavator once about every three years to handle bigger trees that have fell and tile that i may decide to put in. I come from heavy operator...

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I would rent an excavator if you can operate one. Much easier to clear trees with for the area of the house. Cut in the driveway if you have time to. Its exactly what I did. I removed stumps, de limbed and put that in a pile. Cut the trees into 10 ft logs for easy processing for firewood or...

The bolt was on its way out but I believe they are now able to use tesla chargers.

Well I wouldn't trust it. For that reason I will probably never go to EV. As im 50 maybe in the next decade the technology is better. Charging is more streamlined. More plentiful. Im glad you like it and had no issues traveling. Some people love them. Some people go back to ice.

IN the sense you aren't going to take an EV on vacation. Or if you drive several hundred miles for your job. You won't be using an EV. The infrastructure needs to come around. I think everyone agrees with that. The hang up is where does the money come from b/c right not there isn't any way...

The only Manufacturer making money on EVs is Tesla. It took them 13 years turn a profit. In my eyes 13 years of losses doesn't mean the company as a whole is profitable. Brand recognition has really helped Tesla stay a float. I hope you are right about EVs being a Stop Gap but if you look...

EV tractors have a long way to go . Lets be honest so do EV vehicles. I wonder if EVs allow for negotiating. Id imagine not b/c everyone sold is a loss except tesla vehicles

Yea I have heard people over paying for brakes as well. I do that sort of stuff myself but there have been times where I didnt have the ability. So I went to midas. Keep in mind this 15 year ago. Maybe more. But they wanted 600 for front brakes. I asked him to print off the line item for...

Well that is refreshing to hear. To be honest the sales person that I talked to buying my tractor was really easy to get along with. The deal didnt take long at all. Sadly they are moving to small engines and mowing. They are getting out of the tractor sales business. He said their numbers...

Dont get me wrong when it comes to sales people. I have walked out. You can tell the ones that dont want to sell you a car or negotiate the price. From what I can tell IM typically getting pretty good deals. Ive purchased out of state before and honestly that seems to go smoother. Other...

I Certainly wish it was like you are saying. Now I enjoy good bantering back in forth. All the times I have gone through the finance department. That seems like it takes awhile even after everything has been agreed upon. I believe I was i there for an hour but we were also talking. Total...

We purchased the Signature Series trim. The MSRPs in indianapolis are typically above 40k. I try not to pay doc fees and if i end up doing so it 199. Look your talking to someone that understands the BS games that are played. I have a pen and paper right in front of me to keep track of what...

I received 3800 off in my negotiating for the CX5. I traded in my 2017 185,000 for 7k Like i say for every one person getting a deal there is a lot of people paying MSRP or more. And i believe this to be more than ever as far as people paying MSRP. People are much more open to discussing what...

That maybe but when I purchased my MF 1705 new in 2016 I was able to get 2100 off and a 20% discount on attachments. I also negotiated between three dealers. So I still think a guy can deal if he's willing to walk out. Search further than you might want to. Talk to several be patient and get...

I haven't but I just purchased a new car. Mazda CX-5 for my wife. We test drove and then we sat in the sales persons office for 4 hours. You can bet he told me that they were not giving any more discounts other than the 1000 dealer discount. Now that info goes in one ear out the other for...

U can absolutely negotiate the price. I would get a few dealers involved and go from there. Some will say you need to stick to the dealer thats closest to you. Well if you can save a few thousand going to one a little further. Then so be it. You should get a discount on any implements you...

Those farmers are selling their land for subdivisions. Dont forget that

Wind farms were once popular. Here in Montgomery County Indiana it was nearly a done deal until there was a huge blow back. The project was booted to the disgust of several lawmakers here in the state. Soliday would be that law maker. Fast forward a few years and solar panels were on the...

My neighbor has a 35 or 40hp bobcat tractor that he got new 2 years ago I believe. He hasn't had any issues. The first thing I noticed that could be a problem is the exhaust runs out on the lower left side of the machine. So if you were pushing up trees or something ike that. You would want...

I grew up on a farm back when they were small and people were making good money. Not sure what happened but it would appear that when the government got involved. Farming went down hill. I do know the tax payer supports farmers a lot. Generally the bigger farms get the biggest benefits...

If you get a lot of snow. You will want a pusher. We dont get much here in indiana so I use my bucket and box blade. For the handful of times I push snow. This works. If i lived in a region where I had to move snow at least 10 times. I would look into a snowblower.

That machine is gong to be to small in my opinion. Your gonna want a JD 120 or Cat 315. Dig the roots up then push the tree over. Cut stump off and then burn all of them at some point. Most likely want a thumb for the machine.

What is your experience level running equipment (tractor FEL, excavator, PTO driven implements). If you have experience then you are further ahead than most. If I had a lot of work to do on my property as I have in the past. Id rent an excavator for a week. Cat 315 with a blade did...

true but my trim was the highest at the time. I get there are more options as the years go on but the same goes with tractors as well.

Interesting so many say the drains are prohibited. We built and moved into our home Jan of 2016. We have garage drains and its not a big deal. I wouldn't want a garage unless it had floor drains. Honestly what's the difference between washing outside or in the garage. The states and areas...

Considering trucks and autos have gone up. I purchased a brand new 2019 ram rebel for 49k. I believe MSRP was 58k. For a new Rebel. Its 68k so im guessing a guy if he tried could get it for 58. But thats just inflation Another example would be my wife's 2017 Mazda CX-5 we bought new. WE...

I was unloading my machine some time ago and the homeowner wanted me to unload on his paved driveway. I could tell it was done cheaply but didnt want to be rude. I unloaded on the road. Common sense goes along way. If a homeowner requests you to do something that you know you shouldn't do...

Rubber tracks are offered on machines all the way up to a 315. He wouldn't neccearily need rubber tracks. You can still cross the pavement without issue if it was backfilled properly.

BH are good if you don't have anything else. I have ran both BH and excavators and hands down the excavator out works them. IS there cons like moving from one site to another or tearing the yard up. Sure but if its getting moved then that doesn't matter. Tearing up the yard can be minimal if...

Actually tracks have less weight on soil than a backhoe. So the backhoe would be causing more damage to the soil. Its why more farmers are starting to use track machines. Less compaction. The OP is wanting something for his 30 acres was my understanding. I dont believe he was looking to...

Backhoes are nice but are limited when compared to a excavator. Much slower. Reach is limited. Limited ability to throw spoils and so on. Really the only good thing about a backhoes is the FEL capability. In the construction world they have become obsolete. Great all around machine but...

cabbed tractor would be sweet in this size. If i didnt have so much put into my 1705. I consider trading

I looked over the fittings as well and didnt see anything wet. I park my machine in the garage and make it a habit to look for leaks when i move it out. Definitely had a nice whine to it. Pretty concerning considering I feel like i take pretty good care of the tractor. All is well as I used...

The other day it was pretty cold out when I was taking care of some tasks with the tractor. Its started an odd slightly grinding whistling sound when I would move forward. It was clearly coming from the the hydraulic pump area underneath the seat. So I hopped on the internet and I didnt see a...

I personally think we will have more divide. The MSM here and abroad keeps the fire lit. The dis-information, mis-information, and censorship machine will continue to get worst. Those three things will keep wars ongoing. Funding for wars ongoing. Keep people unhinged by who is elected. Run...

Yea it looks to me like your cleaning ur area up where in my woods Im not doing that. IF i have a fallen tree I do have areas where i take my brush. But by the time im finish cutting it up. There really isn't much left. With what's left the forks are more than capable of taking the left over...

I think if i was clearing an area then sure a grapple would be better. But if I was to clear an area in my woods. I would just rent an excavator and clear it. I use to have the biggest mini excavator you could get with a blade (2001). I kick myself for selling it now. Dont get me wrong. I...

Right on. I have gone back and forth on getting a grapple but I can't justify the cost versus how much time it will save. I honestly dont think there is much savings in using a grapple. Not for hobbyist anyway. Enjoy the fracturing. I always keep a beer in my cupholder. Helps pass the time by

Forks don't need to be super long. My forks are 42 long. I can move brush and logs just fine. I have 8 acres of wood and our house is centrally located in the middle. We have a fireplace so im cutting wood often. Basically I cut up fallen trees into 8 to 10ft long. I take them to my stoned...

Everyone i talk to says the government wastes money. But not nearly as much is being wasted within our own borders as it is being wasted outside of our borders. There absolutely needs to be changes with how our government operates fiscally. We should all be on board with this. This is...

so what is competitive about 28% corporate tax. Heck its not even competitive bc china dictates who pays 20% and Taiwan its 15%, now add in regulations here in the states (which costs more money) and our workforce as its more expensive. I see a tyrannical crap at work with this system. As we...

For sure but im sure the poster and several others didnt know this. Critical thinking is hard b/c it requires you to ask questions of both sides. If you are a loyalist and I gather most here are. Then you are right

I have mid mount and yes it would be better. I think some guys say its a pain in the ass to mount b/c they are pulling back on the mechanism when connecting to the pto shaft. You dont need to do that. You simply line up the teeth and it will slide right on. Once it has slide on then you pull...

just so were all aware the current administration left many of former president tariffs in place. The current adminstariton just placed tariffs on 20 billion dollars worth of goods in may of this year. So lets not act like it stopped when the current president took over

I purchased a 1705 new in 2016. Front end loader, box blade, under belly mower, bush hog, and tiller. I live on 8 acres of all woods. I use my tractor for everything and most of all for cutting wood as we burn a lot during the winter months. I have used my tractor for installing driveways...

growing up on the farm my dad and grandpa had to Poulan chainsaws. They seem to run pretty good. My grandpa took care of them. When I purchased chainsaws for my place. I went with stihl 271. Its pretty light which i was pleasantly surprised. I purchased a carbide chain for it. The carbide...

I wish my loader control was next to my seat like yours is. Thats my only complaint on my 1705

I see this said often enough to know its not true. Fact is all dealers make money from the service department. I have yet had a problem getting mine to the dealer. Granted its only been once but it was a none issue. What if you moved from another state. Some of you are suggesting the new to...

I store my tractor in the the attached 3.5 car garage and implements are in the pole barn

We purchased 8 acres all woods in the country in 2014 and built in 2016. I can tell you that custom homebuilders do not have a sqft charge. It all depends on you and what you want. Take for instance countertops. My wife likes granite as do I. So as we were discussing our wants. She said...

We purchased 8 acres in 2014. When I was walking the property to pick out an area for the house. I found this tree. I then walked the entire property to see if there was another one. There was not. I rented an excavator and cleared the drive and the house area. I made sure to take down...

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There is a really good kubota dealer in kentucky and I dont believe they have sales tax. Might be worth while checking them out

Im not really sure b/c i haven't actually went to the dealer and haggled. But the prices I see today are astonishing high. Its unfortunate.

Id get a tractor and rent an excavator as needed.

Can't say I have ever had issues with exhaust fumes as well. Ours were always pointed to the sky and above the operators head. People who had issues. Maybe the exhaust had leaks and they were not aware or the stack wasn't high enough. My neighbors new bobcat has the exhaust going from the...

At some point people will have to protest in some way that makes people who drive policy aware the populous is getting fed up. Farmers did it in france and they went to great lengths to make there point. It worked for now as they have backed off on new regulations and taxing but for how long.

I dont think it could be world wide. Fact is several countries are poor and the populous couldn't afford it. And the countries that mandate these aren't really changing much. Our political system thinks that if we get to net zero its going to change the world. It won't. Net Zero is crazy...

The biggest offenders are commercial airliners. Oil industry just gets the oil out of the ground. As I recall pipelines are the best ways to transport it from one place to another. Oddly we shut down building pipelines in favor of using trains or tractor trailers. Both of which have several...

Tier 4 that was never adopted by the military. Jee I wonder why. Now this. At this point they will just keep pushing new standards until a certain populous gets tired of it. Im sure this new tier will come with flaws and expense

Thats BS. This whole taxing people based on hp is dumb. So a farmer can have over 2000hp of machinery and pay nothing but my god if i have 400hp car that gets 25mpg. I should be double taxed. Thats crazy talk and you all know it. Carbon tax is just another dumbass way to collect taxes for...

Im not imposing anything. Im against mandates. Thats imposing. What the heck are you talking about? Your the one thats for imposing but only on a certain set of populous. Just to homeowners...... right..... not farmers. Who do you think is getting all of subsidies right now. Farmers and...

Look at what the farmers are doing in EU. Look it up so then you will be aware of what you are wanting. They are spreading poo in paris. Shutting down roads. Tearing up highways, blocking off downtown. Its not covered by MSM bc heaven for bid if you knew what was going on over there. As a...

Every health care system has the potential to be great best. Ours id say is far from it especially after you retire and you are on a fixed income. Thats going to be problem that continues to get worst. Fascism if thats what you wanna call it. Who cares. Thats how the gov operates...

Car washes aren't worth it. Thats why I have a drain in my garage. Soap isn't going to hurt anything. I can wash my truck in the winter or the summer. Its great. I really dont understand why you wouldn't have a drain in the garage or shop. Seems like a no brainer

I should never be forced into owning an EV tractor. Garuanteed if a homeowner who makes up a fraction of tractor sales is forced into EV tractor adoption. Guess who else will be forced into it. You got it. Farmers. Just like teir 4 emmissions was forced onto you. Its a crappy technology...

The car rental company dumped the 20k EVs bc they are in fact to expensive to keep on the road. It doesn't matter if its an uber driver which I highly doubt b/c there is no money in renting a car to just then uber in it. People who rent cars aren't beating the crap out of them. I think for...

IF you can haggle the price down. Then sure but like others said its generally a no go.

I mean my wife and i have kicked around getting an EV for her next car but I have always been apprehensive. A guy at work took his car to the dealer for some work. They have him a loaner vehicle. It was an EV. He had to charge at one of the tesla charging stations and it was 38 dollars...

Well the ones I know that ended up with a lightning were unimpressed with its functionality as pickup truck. I believe people that use them for their intended purpose. Will be disappointed. IF your like 75% of americans who drive a pickup for the sake of owning one. Then yes probably not a...

I would consider them throw aways after 8-10 years with the amount of money it is to replace a car battery. That will likely change in 10 years or lets be honest. When more states take up the mandates for all EV's. Resale value has to be bad especially right now with the amount of issues they...

I would say the bids are fair quotes. Machinery is expensive, maintenance and paying your people is not cheap. I received 20-30k quotes to clear a path for driveway, house, and pole barn 9 years ago for my 8 acre wooded property. I rented an excavator and did it all in a week with my wife and...

IF you are capable of doing ur own maintenance and can dabble in some of your own repairs like fixing a hydraulic leak. Then ur dependence on the dealer is minimal. I have massey and after I purchased mine. The salesman just happen to drive out to see how I was doing with my new toy. Its not...

I too don't mind cussing and do it myself. Heck ill even let one slip sometimes when im negotiating the price down or where ever im at in the deal. So if the salesman lets one slip while im there or on the phone. Probably not a big deal but all the time. Probably turn me off as well. I...

That's crazy:)

As for the backhoe attachment. I personally dont think its worth it. You can rent a mini and get twice the work done compared to a backhoe attachment. I come from the operating background where I run excavators, dozers, skid steers, backhoes and of course my tractor. Along with growing up on...

I would have brought in top dirt if it were available.

As the other member mentioned weight is your friend. Tractor dealers are like car dealers. they are really hit or miss. Or they could be great the first few times you take it in and then the next time they aren't. I too looked seriously at the LS but the place that was selling them was not...

I would suggest renting an excavator and buying a tractor for up keep. Some people can catch onto running an excavator half way decent and others it takes time. If you have a friend that can run it. Maybe have him do the work since he will be quicker. But yes an excavator is gonna be quicker...

I looked up the curtis cabs and those are nice but the 5700 price tag is steep. They do look nice and nearly OEM. Of course they dont include heaters and all that so you could easily get into the 6500 range with added comfort. I wonder how easy they are to get in and out of? I would think it...

Sweet post pics when you get her

Sweet tractor. Massey is a good brand. I have had my 1705 since i bought new in 2016. Ive installed driveways, backfilled my house, land management here on our 8 acres of woods. Its been problem free. It does our mowing as well. Although i do wish i had a new model b/c the loader lever is...

looks to me you have already have a good idea on what to do. As for used or new. Im not sure what ur area is like but it seems you can get used for not much less than new. So I would say if you are not financing the tractor you should consider new. Which every way you decide do not be afraid...

There isn't a company in indiana that drills wells only by the foot. Like I said its not a for sure hit on the hole. Around here its an automatic 2500 for the dry run. Now if they hit, then yes its by the foot but also after so many feet its extra. Driveways for the most part you are right...

We purchased 8 acres of land about 9 years ago and built in 2015. The pole barn did not run over. Our 1800 sqft house and 3 car garage came in at what the contractor quoted us. In his bid he had say our HVAC with heat pump for say 15k for everything. Then he had price for geo thermal. So...

Look up how much farmers have received in subsidies. Its a lot. I looked up each farmer that had signed ump for wind turbines. Our county had 7 farmers that all had received more than a million. Several about 500k. One farmer who spoke at the commissioners meeting claimed he needed the wind...

The fact u want a cab. I would suggest a slightly bigger tractor that has a cab built in already. That way u can get AC. I have a 1705 Massey I bought new in 2016 and I can't imagine installing a cab on it for the winter. I just dress for the occasion. Although luckily for me we purchased 8...

All these recent posts are why I am glad we live in rural america. But even so it can be frustrating at times. Our county was considering wind turbines at one point. I was motivated and highly involved in getting it stopped. Our ordinances were very weak and inviting. Heck they were slated...

Id say you are on the right track. Although after sports nothing is for certain. It is a great building block bc as we all know failure is a part of sports. It provides that look into yourself at an early age. As far as ones physical stance after college. That typically goes to the way...

I see what you are saying. That is also how it is at Carmel. But the coaches are more receptive to teachers reaching out and it gets handled. If a kid is getting bad grades or disrepectful the coach intervenes. But I can see if you are not a teacher and coaching. A coach may not be worried...

My wife is a teacher at Carmel High school here in Indiana. its a well known school in football and one of the largest schools in the state. She has never been prompted to pass a kid b/c of football and she teaches HS math. I dont think this is as big of an issue as some seem to think it is...

I dont know much about chinese excavators but if your talking a mini. Then it will be better than any backhoe attachment on ur tractor. I have 8 acres and burn a lot of wood. I use my 1705 for all my wood cutting tasks. I rent a mini excavator once every 2 years bc its easier to cut up trees...

A little common sense goes along way. Proper reporting and truthful facts help aid in awareness. None of that happened in 2020 or the following years. A virus is a virus. You can't stop it. IN 2020 we allowed big pharma to create a vaccine in what 8 months. In exchange they were basically...

well i did not support the shutting down nor did i support the hand outs. I knew it would lead to inflation and it did. I dont give B!D3N a pass on that and I dont give Tru^^p a pass.

Unfortunately trump was president in 2020. The country was shut down and handouts were given. This helped set the stage for inflation

While at the state level that maybe true but at the local level it is not. The LEAP project has encountered a lot of push back. Basically the state acquired 5000 acres in order to have a shovel ready area to entice companies to come here. They won't need to acquire the land b/c the state...

I would suggest getting a quick attach and forks. The clamp on forks push the weight to far forward. You could add weight to the rear tires to help. Or put some dirt in the backhoe bucket. This would help as well.

I suppose that sounds right. I just dont see that being an easy thing to do. Democrats and Republicans would likely squabble and never get anything passed and i suspect something like this would not get much favoritism from the voting base. We already have so much not being done. Debt owed...

Debt isn't forgiven b/c the gov decides to complete giant projects which in turn would add more debt. Personnel freedom is being eroded. We are being monitored all the time. We now have FISA courts which was brought on by the patriot act. All these things lead to abuse of power. Policy will...

We purchased 8 acres of wooded property in the country 9 years ago. Heat are home with wood, less property taxes, maintain cars and all that. I would be considered the not growing the economy person. But that hasn't changed my view as how i see the economy as of right now. Since the great...

I just purchased glenmorangie 18 year for 110. It was a 100. Its good stuff

inflation is down YOY but it has compounded over the last few years They will not recede either unless there is major downturn. Real wages are not keeping up. Real wages are the actual income you have after paying inflation. Consumer debt is getting bad. Repo is heating up. People are...

Or they are hidden b/c greed takes away sense. I can remember in 2005. When banks hired outside firms to write reports about the health of the institutions. Now my thought on this is why would any bank hire a firm to write report that wouldn't show how healthy they are. Turns out they were...

Ah yes... IM sure most of us can relate to this. Its funny my wife loves Kohls. She purchased a battery powered hand vacuum for 40% off. I always tell her that its BS what they do. Went to walmart and I took her down the isle with the vacs and found the exact same one for the same price she...

Competent on which side? Oil is almost in the 60 range with many predicting 100 for the winter. OPEC boosting those prices have fallen short and they weren't even thinking the worlds economy would slow down this quick. 2020 print money and give it to everyone. 2021 print more money and give...

The market is being boosted by all the printed money. GDP is expected to decrease next year which means lots of layoffs and well probably a recession. Despite what some think. The economy is not doing well.

Thats interesting opinion about outliers and what the majority say. Especially in our courts Take for instance experts in bite marks, shaking baby syndrome, casing matching and blood splattering experts. All of these experts have at some point fabricated or outright was able to fool the...

With Venezuela getting the OK from the US to start producing again. That will make the oil market very interesting b/c that country needs the money and it has the most oil reserves in the world. It could be much like 2015 when OPEC came off production cuts and many people were calling the...

I see you and another guy are battling it out about oil. I assume neither have worked in the industry. I come from 15 years and working for XTO which is a subsidiary of Exxon. Fossil fuel is wrong terminology for oil. It does not come from dinosaurs. Whether oil replenishes itself is not...

Thats precisely why the chevy bolt is not getting cut from production. They are integrating with tesla chargers as all manufacturers will have to do if they want to compete. WE have considered an EV but not sure about it yet. We generally keep our vehicles for a long time. 10 years if not...

Thats crazy how fuel is different. I guess its probably b/c of the taxes in california. Groceries here are bad. Restaurants have had definite price increase. Car parts and all those sorts of things definitely cost more. Oil prices have a lot to do with OPEC and what they are doing to...

Rail maybe growing as suggested in this article and what you have been saying. But most articles show that freight is down across the board. Its down on trucking, train, and ships for the year of 2023. Expectations is just that. Forward thinking to get investors. Thoughts on train is that...

I understand that and it took tesla 13 years to become profitable. And what most dont understand is that first month of profitability doesn't take away from the 13 years previous to that of straight losses. Do you think GM, Ford, and Chrysler can survive in that environment. Tesla has a brand...

Well thats not surprising. Not that it matters. At first when I typed out his name and then posted and saw it was redacted. I thought maybe I typed something else but I was pretty sure I had not.

Why does the forum scratch out the presidents name? thats strange

Simplying observing trucks on the road isn't a good indicator of how the economy is doing. Freight is down, here is a copied message from smart truckings. Fuel has been high ever since B!D3N took over which is typical as it was when OB4M$ was president. IF freight doesn't pick back up id say...

I think most people feel the effects of inflation and you are living in an area that apparently has not. Our energy has gone up. I know our grocers have seen more than 8%. Restaurants have gone up more than 8%. Our insurance has stayed the same but when we purchase a replacement car for my...

For sure but i think most people do not negotiate anything b.c its uncomfortable. I negotiate everything from the price of my tractor (cash purchase). To car purchasing price without documentation fee, to the extended warranty and extra maintenance. Few things I will not pay for is a...

Estimation for fixing an appliance can be over estimated. Take for instance my dishwasher isn't getting the soap wet enough to dissolve and the water jets on top are not spinning. I order an 8 dollar part to fix it. We have had a part cost 500 just to replace. At that point new is a better...

wages are up but real wages are down. Basically raises are not keeping up with inflation. That is why so many people disapprove of the current economy. Inflation has compounded. Its gone up every year and never gone down. So over the last 2 years prices have had about an average of 20%...

you can get 5% for 6 months, get another for 6 months and you are making money. doing nothing. Inflation in 2023 is not 8% so you will make more.

My thoughts on the industry and our economic reality is this. A great economy is not built on zero percent. And we enjoyed paying nothing for loans for sometime now. I remember when negative interest rates were being thrown around and i thought jesus. What are we doing. I feel like a lot of...

Recently 3884 dealerships from all brands of vehicles sent a letter to the white house saying its gone to far. People aren't buying electric vehicles. So there is hope. Hopefully

Exactly... I myself don't understand this grand push especially when it comes to policy. There is another state that just announced phasing out ice by 2030-35. There will be more states to follow in these footsteps of misleading and creating a new market mainly driven by policy rather than...

I should have been more clear. I was referring to EV batteries

I know this kind of an old thread but I have a 1705 that i purchased new in 2016. I have around 750-800 hours on it. I use it for mowing, installing driveways, logging firewood for our wood stove, tilling, rotary mowing, and so on. I have not had any issues with it. A few things to consider...

I would be very leary of getting equipment that's electric. I know they make tractors, skid steers, mini excavators and so on. Claim a 4hr run time. Thats probably moving loose dirt. So maybe half the time if you are moving hard virgin soil. Car battery life is 7-10 years with a i believe a...

I work at an excavating company and when im not in the field. Im in the shop. They are on city sewer so oily stuff does go down the drain a bit. I would think at a shop with a septic system it would be fine. With e a septic tank you just dont want to kill the bacteria that eats the solids...

Renting a machine yes but not doing work for people. When im on a job thats hourly. Say I arrive at 7am and leave at 4pm. Thats what the customer would get charged for. Not the hours on the machine. There are times you may have to re-evaulate what your doing. Possibly do some hand work. Or...

Its that or use an excavator. Dozer is your best option here. He doesn't want a bunch of stumps left. You can get a dozer with a blade made for land clearing

He should have smelled the antifreeze coming out when the hose was ripped off. That motor is smoked. Engine is toast

Well for the most part I agree although im still of the belief that climate change is irrelevant when it comes to humans doing it. Do i think anything catastrophic will come about. Absolutely not. We will still experience all that mother nature has to offer. U are right about having a...

The point is. We are so close to climate doomsday right..... Its always dire that we make change. Yet im telling you the volcanic eruptions should send us over the edge. They never do but you would have me believe that we are on the verge of something terrible. Thats why that narrative is...

interestingly our neighboring county provided 10 million dollar abatement for wind turbine company. They said it would hire 15 permanent locals for the abatements. Guess how many they hired? 4...... Guess where they live? Not in the county. Thats a great investment and ROI.

So whales are dying and its been debunked but drilling may have an effect on them. I guess when the whales swim by the drilling platforms. They wait to die until they are near the offshore turbines. Hilarious. Your bias is astounding. 30 years of models can't predict anything. I keep...

300 acres. You need a dozer. Tractor will take to long.

You are wrong about negative property values. 15000 acres of solar fields and a house in the middle of them. Will in fact sell less. What you don't know is that when a field is turned into a solar field. The company that installs the panels is punching through all the field tile thats used...

I live in Montgomery County IN and we nearly had a wind farm get started here. Thanks god we won the fight. I did an FOIA on the commissioners who are all farmers and republicans in our mainly farming county. They were all talking out of both sides of their mouths. I even have an email from...

I find it shocking that the third guy said he would not strip the top dirt. that to me is crazy. I assume you made ur deciosn since there are so many responses

I had a very similar situation years ago. I had purchased new audio setup for home theatre and listed my old one on craigslist. The story was a bit different as the lady was from Oklahoma and her son was away in the military. He wanted a theatre setup for when he came home. She offered to...

Oh yea there are certainly a lot to chose from. But what I hear all the time just like you mentioned. Pulling a full box blade of dirt. I have a box blade for my little tractor and I can pull it completely full and spilling over. The implements you purchase are designed to be handled by the...

You missed the point of what I was saying. When people ask about what size of tractor they should get for their 5 acre property. I see a lot of guys saying get 30 to 40hp tractors. Thats entirely too much. So i think people are better off to not to spend on an oversized tractor and get a third...

If you have the proper implements you can get the 8" stump removed without much effort. I rent a excavator about once every few years. Basically I wait until I have a few tasks So as an example sometime in the near future i plan on renting an excavator. As we built a greenhouse i need to...

That would make sense for snow removal purposes given the area. You are right that it takes HP to move snow as i have blow my dads driveway out and it sometimes its all it can handle. I would say a majority of the guys that are told to get bigger tractor just dont have that as a critical task...

I am. Background to the story here is I purchased my Quick attach for me FEL from mytractortools.com The guy is out of winconsin and does really nice work. So im looking to get his grapple. So far his Quick attach is second to none in my opinion. Sounds like ill be acquiring it late spring...

When I purchased my tractor new in 2016. Tractor prices were hovering just below new tractor prices. Its why i went new. The same goes when i purchased a new truck. Used was 28-30k New was 33k That a was in 2015. Seems like equipment and trucks hold their values. Cars, boats, rv do not

I tell people to buy implements and to get a third valve over buying a bigger tractor. Especially if they are newbies. Bigger tractor doesn't make you a better operator. I would say if you came from a farm and operator equipment then fair enough. You know what you are doing and what you...

Well I have a little 1705 Massey on a 8 acre wooded area. I have one friend with a 40hp tractor and another with a 35hp tractor. Each have smaller acreage and no woods to maintain. I have helped both. I have moved more dirt than either one at any time i have helped. They each were all...

The only thing i can think is when you should go slightly bigger than you think. Is when you build a pole barn. But I agree with you. When I newbie asks about size of tractor for his hobby farm or his 6 acres. Guys are ready to spend your money on what i think is to big of a tractor. Ive...

I think it looks nice. Its well thought out with the wheels to roll it around on concrete and the hitch. Its sticker shock when you see the price. When I think about installing a grapple and all the additional hydraulics you need for that. ITs cost is around 3k. Your attachment is 2/3rds...

When i first got my tractor. Hose management was the first thing on my list. Also tightening couplers. One thing for sure. You can't trust the lowest mechanical person at the dealer to make sure your rig is ready. Too many things can effect how it operates. Sure the warranty is there for...

I get there adds on FB for tools. During BF they had air jacks for 50% off. Naturally I ordered one just to see. I used it for my tractor the other day to lift the front end off the ground so I could service it. Worked great. Things to keep in mind. Its something I won't use often. Ill...

For 2200 where is the value? This is a simple DOI that most have done. 300-600 would be a good price point

Without doing the math and working with sod. Thats a really heavy roll sod. Heck the little sod rolls that you see people picking off the trailer and carrying are heavy 50-100lbs. It seems they have gotten away from this bc that **** was terrible to do. Or i just dont see it being done as...

Thats what i was getting at. The old steamer probably weighs twice or maybe three times as much as that deere.

weight has a lot to do with this as well. How much does the john deere weight in comparison to that old steamer?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QAJafbRpstmQvnxE6 here is the pic

the above poster hopefully shined some light on this. But Jery has made his quick attach bracket so that it uses the original bucket. The QA uses those pins on the bucket. Basically what he did is put some thought into this so the owner does not have to buy another bucket. Which is what most...

I didnt read any of the responses in this thread but growing up on a farm and running heavy equipment all my life. I can tell you that you can dig a hole with a FEL. Does it take skill? Absolutely. Its just like moving a pile of dirt. The guys that can run equipment won't dig holes with...

Yes the loader bucket that comes with the machine works with his quick attach. So you purchase his set up. Unpin the bucket, install quick attach, and then re-attach your bucket. Here are the two main reasons I went with his set up The quick attach allows you to insert a hitch receiver...

Thats a nice looking set up

This is exactly the one im getting. Jery is the guy that owns this business. Its where i got my quick attach and forks. His quick attach is awesome b/c it allows you to insert a hitch receiver into it. I can move my trailer around on my property or check air pressure without using my truck...

I understand. If you can't get it then you just gotta keep adding to it. Even around here in Indiana people dont understand you need a good base if you want minimal maintenance on a gravel driveway. I have yet needed to rework my drive. I installed it 2015. I actually upset the contractor...

the driveway needs a base of stone that is something similar to #2limestone. Then put fines onto of those. You will have minimal drive upkeep

those look nice. You are absolutely correct that the Quick attach is a must have. Jery's quick attach (tach n go) comes with the ability to allow you to put a hitch recoverer into the quick attach. It allows me to move my trailer with my tractor. Its ease of use rather than using my pickup...

I purchased my 1705 new in 2016. I have the MMM, tiller, tach n go (quick attach for my bucket and forks), bush hog, and the box blade. I have 8 acres all woods. I have installed 300-500ft driveways, i maintain my own driveway, cut wood for the fireplace, mowing the yard, gardening. I have...

The PTO runs close to it. Never had mine fly off. Even it did the bro-tek plate would keep it from getting damaged. PTO's just dont fly off unless the operator did not slip the joint all the way over the shaft and set it properly. Or if the mid mounted mower pto shaft was improperly sized...

I have been around equipment all my life. We have 8 acres all woods and I maintain the 400ft driveway, move logs, cut up trees, move brush, maintain a garden, move tri-axles loads of dirt and stone, among many other tasks with a Massey1705 that i bought new in 2016. I also mow with our tractor...

I think most will say land pride. I have bush hog myself. I didnt go with the cheaper versions you can get at the local ace hardwares like the the county line brand b/c i thought the tines wouldn't be as durable. in all honesty the only reason i went with bush hog is b/c i got a good deal on...

its bigger than the tractor!!! it would be funny

Jery said it it wasn't really for brush but i will certainly use it for that. there is so much created when cutting up a tree. This will be a slick way to move the debris. Also much quicker than using my forks. To avoid getting into dirt with my saw. Once a year Ill rent a mine excavator...

Thats a good idea or even a solid wooden table to pu the the rounds on and slide them onto the splitter. I have 8 acres all woods so I dont have any real good areas to carve out. but i like ur idea

Nice looking setup. Ill be using mine to move brush, logs and lifting the bigger rounds on my splitter. Although moving large rocks would be ideal. I dont think ill have to be doing something like for sometime.

I just talked to him last week Im not sure about his inventory.

Yea i have talked to him. He's over 60 and I believe is a one man show. He has another business that does pretty well for him so thats why he's trying to sell. So my thoughts are better get it before he sells as my thoughts are. The prices will go up and/or the quality won't be as good. He...

I have that set up as well. He mentioned he now offers the moveable forks. But Mine are small enough they dont ever need moved as they are fixed as well. I have used mine on my 3pt. Thats pretty handy.

Yea im pretty excited my wife is on board. I do like these implements Jery has created.

It is. He put a lot of thought and effort into it. He emailed me back the other day and I called him. He has revamped how he's attached the remote. Its no longer on the cross member of the loader. its attached to the Quick attach and the hydraulic lines are ran along the inside of the...

Hey gang I have the (Massey) 1705 i purchased new in 2016. I ended up getting the quick attach for my tractor with the forks from mytractortools.com. its been a great purchase. Im looking to get his grapple for my machine and was wondering if anyone here had it. If they liked it. Ease of...

Hey gang I have the 1705 i purchased new in 2016. I ended up getting the quick attach for my tractor with the forks from mytractortools.com. its been a great purchase. Im looking to get his grapple for my machine and was wondering if anyone here had it. If they liked it. Ease of install...

I have over 600 hrs on my 1705 that i bought new in 2016. I haven't had any leaks yet. I won't loan it out b/c i know how others really dont know how to operate. I have grown up around equipment all my life. A quick loan out can turn into a real PITA

Hello all, Thought id take the time to write up a review of my 1705 massey that i purchased in the spring of 2016. Seems like reviews happen after the first few months of purchase but you typically dont see a write up after a few years. So...... lets begin. The implements that I have for...

Hello All, I maybe in the market to get a 3 point sprayer for my tractor. It would be a category 1. I was wondering what brands most of you have used. Ill be using round up for weed control. I don't really need a boom sprayer. Im assuming pumps hold up well when using round up as long as...

I recently purchased a Rice 82 by 16 tandem trailer. Load Capacity is 5000lbs. I searched for a bit here in indiana. Many of these trailers here were at least 3100 to 3300 as advertised online. I waited for the holiday weekend for some sort of sales events would take place but i didnt see...

Hey everyone, My wife and I have had a garden for the last 4 years. We typically plant beans, tomatoes, potatoes, squash, onions and peas. We built a raised garden by the house and planted strawberry plants for the first time. They have been in the ground for about a week. I bought 100%...

A few months ago our stihl dealer had a simplicity tractor outside in the front. It had a loader on it. I gave it a quick glance and thought nice looking little tractor but never thought to myself simplicity would make a good sub compact. They didnt have a price tag on it at the time. Well...

Hey all, With current events im thinking of how i could secure my entry door to my pole barn. Its your typical door that locks but i feel like i need to do something else to make it less inviting. I mean it would be easy to do just break in. I don't want to install a steel door. My thoughts...

Hey all I ordered a bro-tek skid plate. It was really simple to install. I do a lot of work in my woods. Basically our entire property is wooded. So its not uncommon to have a branch get pushed into the tranny fan. So I decided to purchase this. Here are some pics Shared album - Jake -...

I had noticed that my 1705 had a slight miss to it. It seemed to only miss once when I drove it. So i checked my air filter, put in a new fuel filter. The simple things. It still did it. Well I was getting ready to leave for work. I work out of state for two weeks at at time so I had my...

257 hours on my massey. I just did the hydraulic change and it was really easy. Note that I did not change mine at 50hrs b/c I think its ridiculous. The oil was pretty clean as well as the screen. Ill be changing oil and the front axle oil tomorrow. I have changed the motor oil every year...

Everyone, I had recently posted about my purchase of the trac vac. It seems like a lot of people have the cyclone rake which looks like a nice unit. The Trac Vac is listed at 3495.00 while the cyclone is 2445.00 for their top model but it seems that most go with with model that sells for...

Got my trac vac assembled and ready to go for when I get home in two weeks as I'm sure we will have leaves on the ground. The pic with the chute on the mmm is nice b/c its not fixed onto the mmm. It simply goes on and pulls off. It has a simple bracket that allows you to put it on and off...

Fellas, I was wondering with the 1705's if you can separate the hydraulic functions of the 3pt and the mower deck. Another words can I leave my 3pt up and have my mower deck down? Im asking b/c I need to know if I can do this for my pto driven leaf vac. Thanks Jake

I posted earlier here about leaf vacs. I pulled the trigger and purchased a trac vac 854 with 8 inch hose. I was able to score a good deal as this set up goes for 3,495.00. The trailer is a bit used but practically new. I went to the facility where they are produced in Thorntown IN with cash...

Just finished mine and I really like it. Its been something I've wanted to do since we built the house 3 years ago. Lets see others who have outdoor kitchens

I know this has been talked about a bit. Back story for me is we purchased 8 acre wooded lot in the country. Built a house and before we even moved in I bought a commercial grade back pack leaf blower. Which does a good job but its time consuming. WE have our back yard fenced in and I just...