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I haven't been on TBN a few years (we had to sell our land unfortunately) but I had come to rely on it as a great place for good advice... Is there a similar high-quality forum for DIY homeowners? TIA!

Cleared some fence line I need need too re-fence. Before: After:

First lets make sure your block and 3rd fxn look like mine...

I'm about to remove a several-hundred year old sugar maple near my drive way. It's about 6' DBH and unfortunately rapidly dieing. I plan on planting another fairly large tree in its place. Therefore, I'd like to get rid of the majority of the stump and roots without disturbing the asphalt...

Here is how I fabed mine. Be sure to use 9 gauge expanded metal not the cheap flimsy stuff.

Watch this till the end! Unfortunately, it may open in Facebook. Tractors & Farm Machinery

This is what I mean by captured lift pins...

These are the two distance I was referencing: I can't tell dimension 'A' from you sketch. Have you thought about captured lift pins and/or angle iron for your ballast? I'd be worried thoses flat irons would twist (maybe you just drew it this way for simplicity). But you could easily double...

I'm sure FTG will get back to you but here's my version. Still going strong. I put it on the trailer backwards. Some other people have posted pics of their builds in there too. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/367229-my-40-canopy.html?highlight=

Congratulations! What dealer did you get it from? I have been extremely happy with mine. If you're not planning on using a quick hitch and you switch implements often you might consider upgrading the three-point lift arms to the telescoping ones. (That's what I did but now I wish I hadn't...

Got some field seeded... And worked some more on my new shooting range...

1300lbs...

Above is what I made for my MX. Below is the 900lbs box I made for my previous B3300. A lot cheaper to make.

My 3pt ballast is 1300lbs plus 1000lbs of liquid in rear tires and 240lbs of cast iron wheel weights. By build thread has " frankenballast " in the title. You can search for that if you want. Whatever you do it's incredibly useful to incorporate some storage/carry-all functionality into...

Anyone with HF tool cabinets have a solution for this? The little black plugs that hold the drawer lables in fall out and I have lost a few. Any ingenious tricks to keep them from falling out but still be removable? Substitute ideas for the ones I've lost?

That's one of the reasons God made hydraulic top links... :drink:

I'd appreciate any thoughts or opinions on these two rotary hammers to drill 5/8" holes in granite about 4" deep? Currently $70 vs. $150. I already have an electric demo hammer.

I reclaimed a little pasture with my new-to-me Brown 460 and only had to pull the occasional tree. The one in the picture is a 7-inch DBH White pine. The tractor hardly notices pulling them out.

You must be fortunate enough to have a lot of space to work to regularly use a box blade or rotary cutter as ballast for loader work. Unfortunately, I am not so fortunate and need something more compact for maneuverability. :confused3: Also, many of us with purpose-built ballast have...

Got the tractor stuck in a Spring seep last week. The boys wanted to smear some of the mud arround. Very little mud was removed! :laughing:

Welcome. Lots of NH members. I am a semi-professional rock farmer myself. I don't think a ratchet rake is ideal for our rock... :2cents:

I'm sure you know that even with the extra wheel weights you won't have enough ballast for max loader capacity. Although, it is better than less weight right? Also, the on/in wheel ballast doesn't unweight the front "axels" to reduce stress. I have rim guard, one set of wheel weights, and...

Thank you official ETA spokesperson. Why?

Sorry, I should have known better. I just wanted to know about prices. I thought I might actually get a real guess from EA as they are often very upfront about cost (to their credit). I guess it's too tangled in politics. Everyone please go back to your preferred echo chamber.

No need to get your panties in a bunch! :thumbsup: :drink: Please re-read. I made no such prediction. I asked if EA had made their estimate public...

Has Travis mentioned how much they're expecting prices to increase with *****'s trade war (or whatever you want to call it). Does EA expect a 25% increase as others have suggested?

I used to pull this load pictured below behind my B300SU! Three or sometimes 4 yards of damp loam... I was, and had to be, VERY cautious but I think we can all agree that was ill-advised. Maybe 8,000lbs behind 2,000lbs. :eek: Same load but behind my MX. Now it would usually be another yard...

Roger that. I'll stop. :thumbsup:

I went to fill my 50 gal barrel with off-road diesel and the pump had a new sign on it that read "this product contains 50% kerosene." I know that people often mix some kero in diesel for the winter as an anti-gel but 50% seems like a lot! (I usually put in an anti-gel additive myself.) Seems...

You can see my machine in the bottom-right corner. Lol. I really should get chains!

Can't remember if I posted this here?

Omnomnomnom....

Dug a few stumps today. They're at least 40yr old spruce or fir and I still needed the hoe.

Clearing for a new shooting range.

Yup, that did the trick. Much more manageable weight now too. Fittings look to be some kind of ORB to JCB. The partial manual I got is nearly all in German and the bolts were metric so I was happy to see what I think are JIC fittings (haven't looked closely yet).

So I have been unable to break these bolts. Including with the nearly new Impact driver in the pic and propane heat (don't have OA right now)... So looked on FB garage sale page and bought all of this along with some 1/2" hose for $150 total... I will report back. [emoji1] I think I need to...

Here's another view.

Threw a hundred dollars on the table and brought it home. Ought to be good for something if it works and I can provide enough pressure. I know nothing about these. Why 4 lines? What should I be concerned about? Just looking for a little education.

I really like my Steelmax 14". All cast iron base. Very sold clamp. I would not want a smaller blade as the capacity would be way too small for me.

X2. I think y'all make a good product but that comment will make me think about my next purchase.

Cut some new walking trail through thick re-growth today. A grapple makes a world of difference. Made 6 trip like this today with more to come. (posting just to prove to Gordon that I don't neglect the big grapple :D)

Worked a little on my Fall rock harvest. Got this medium sized one: Then went for the little one you can see just below the harvested rock in the above picture... Turned out to be a bit of an iceberg. Just barely got it off the ground.

Here is the front without a bucket. I could definitely be talked into two lateral rear chains to that clevis if you have a better argument.

Six, You can use the pin hole(s) for the draw bar to attach one or even two clevis for a rear attachment point. I typically use one chain but two would be easy.

Decided to convert an underutilized side of a shop cart into a much needed scrap metal rack. Please no comments on my welding abilities. [emoji1] It's a mystery to me why this took me two half day but I got to break in my new dry-cut saw!

Speaking of being 5 years old. This bush irritated me. 2800lbs of lift capacity at 1500mm was just enough.

I also questioned the 88" also. (but it turns out not by much) Per the manual, with R4, the widest the rears will go is 61.2" CENTERLINE to CENTERLINE. I am not home to measure actual tire width but I think it is something closer to 24" than 18" when properly inflated. So add that all up...

Please be careful, this seems VERY suspicious. I would not follow the link.

Om nom nom nom nom!

Shut your mouth! You don't know what you're asking for. This is what I'm doing in my "leisure time" just for a place for the dang things to go.

Has anyone ever mounted a topside box as an underbody? Can you see any obvious problems? I need an underbody box for one of my trailers and don't really have 18" of depth clearance for a standard underbody box. I can fit a 12 or 14" deep topside box. Thoughts?

The Franken-ballast has been working great. Yesterday I was using it to move my 25ft gooseneck equipment trailer. Went to set it down and the ball wouldn't disengage like usual. Found out why.... This scary cold weld was part of the original Countyline trailer mover I built around. I know...

I was entertained by the three stooges this afternoon. The 18 year old forklift "operator" punctured about every bag on that side of the pallet, they crushed a second pallet trying to push the first forward, and completely mangled the ramp-gate by accidentally driving the forklift on it. When...

55gal, $15 submersible 12v pump I plug into my tractor.

Just need a little reassurance here. I have always filled my transfer tank with on-road diesel. The tank has a clear hose. The diesel has always been a dirty lime-green color (with no after market additives). I have filled at several gas stations over the years. The last time I filled up I...

I truly would love to come use it. It would be a blast. I also really did not mean to rain on your parade so I will quickly answer a couple of your queries and then leave your to rejoice in your new toy (of course I mean tool). All of this is IMO of course: Yes, for big trees (i.e. > ~10") a...

Fall is rock harvest season.

Have you considered a knife plate? Wide saw kerf then through bolt it. Trim the base to hide the kerf, bolts, and stand-off plate.

I recently got a screaming deal on a used 6" Leinbach landscape rake. I had to fab a new 'top link stabilizer' to make it quick hitch compatible. While I was at I tacked on a Cat2-3 lift pin bushing and along with some 3/4 black iron pipe made a kickstand. Never had one, always​ fumbled with...

I found this small sheared-off crown nut in my driveway today. Any ideas on what it came from? This is an area where multiple machines travel including: Kubota tractor, -Hustler ztr, -Deere branded push mower, -all my tractor Implements, -multiple automobiles, -kids stuff like bikes and...

So before y'all go spend money on the "rock bar" for your Igland/clone grapple give a chain a try... I will use the grapple for grubbing granite rocks and placing them for walls. I bought this grapple to complement my 6ft/900lbs root rake grapple. I need to be able to grub in the ground and...

Need to move this twig. I feel my front axles crying in pain doing this kind of thing.

The new tires (Carlisle All Trail II) have essentially the same amount of traction as my modified/grooved OEM tires. Definitely not too aggressive for my lawn. Under most circumstances I think they would a good compromise on hill terrain between traction and lawn preservation. I still slide...

$117.50 (with a coupon) and a few days got me this: Cleaned and installed. Chucked up a 1/8" twist bit no problem. Now I just need to find something to put a hole in... Thanks again everyone!

I would like to replace the keyed chuck in my Delta drill press which I have never done. I need some education please: 1.What online retailers are good? 2.What brands other than Jacobs should I look for? 3. The mandrel I have now is a Morse taper to JT2. I assume a new chuck will not be JT2...

Added a second grapple to the family...

Regarding your grapple; I suspect we have the same one. I have abused the heck out of it grubbing out granite boulders but don't assume you can't damage it.

I averaged about 0.5 shear bolts per hole lol. I had ONE hole that went all the way to 4ft deep without any problems... I about fell off the tractor in exhalation. This is my first project with my new-to-me PHD. I'm very glad I did not spend a bunch more money on a hydraulic unit. The phd did...

Rock suck.

Attempt number1 below. 348 of those little suckers per tire. Base on y'alls input, I'm not optimistic... Hopefully I'll be able to try them out tomorrow.

I need more traction out of my zero turn (Hustler Fastrack). I go down some significant slopes and am unable to control my descent no matter how slow I go. When I shopped for a ZTR I thought larger tires were better but... I bought a cheap tire 1/4inch groover/sniper. What is the best way to...

Not for the front but... http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/378703-franken-ballast-expensive-poorly-planned.html

This is my new suitcase weight 3pt ballast: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/378703-franken-ballast-expensive-poorly-planned.html Wire wheel is the way to go.

So for $300 the guy gave everything an acid bath, sandblasted, epoxy primer, and flat black powdercoated everything (except the weights). Looks good to me. First time I've had anything powdercoated. I weighs just about 1300lbs.

I needed a heaver 3pt ballast so I bought twelve- 100lbs Case suitcase weights for 60cents per pound with the idea of converting a TSC trailer mover I had into a weight rack... I also ended up buying about $80 of hardware and metal. Most of the metal was stuff I already had but wasn't free...

FWIW, I'm at an auction today with a nice provenost trailer. This is the walking beam...

Ouch! These breakaways have saved my a## once already:

Pulled a dozen posts: Uncovered the septic tank: Finish my PHD rack:

So I put something approximating a roof on the PHD rack. Might catch more wasps than rain.

Trying to sell my old ballast box on Craigslist. Haven't had any interest. Either I'm asking too much or it's not something anyone else wants. Appreciate input. CL link below: Tractor Ballast Box / Carry-All

These bigger PHDs are a pain to hook up. Like wrestling a lead octopus! So I threw together a palletized stand. I might put a roof on it later.

Wait, what's for sale?!

Well I bought the Woods PHD65. $750 plus new teeth and tip a cost. Plus a free box of old woods spray paint they weren't sure would function.

I have limited experience with a small 3pt post hole digger. I now need a post hole digger for my approximately 40 horsepower at the PTO tractor. I'd love a hydraulic one but can't justify the cost. I'll average 20 holes per year. My dealer has two used and I was wondering what y'all thought...

Ummm. Errrr. My body is a weapon? Lol.

Ok here's a tire physics question I need help with: My trailer tires are ST235/80R16. If it is 0 deg Fahrenheit and I inflate the tire to 80psi... What is the pressure in the tire when the ambient temperature becomes 60 deg Fahrenheit? Assume sea level. How about tire compliance?

Is this overhang compliant? It will be properly secured. It's about 10" past the ramp hinges.

Can anyone recommend a trailer break backup battery that has a solar panel maintainer built in? Or not recommended one?

I scored some Case suitcase weights today and want to build a rack for them. Is it really ok to hang them from some angle iron? Does not seem like much cast iron holding that weigh while bouncing up and down.

Unseasonably warm today and SWMBO volunteered to learn how to plow?! She only hit the garage once and was not permanently scared away from plowing... That is a win. [emoji106]

My grapple is well over 800lbs. Only ever used on my MX. I don't know what else to say.

Sorry, this is a duplicate post in the Kubota section. Anyone know if they are interchangeable? Thanks in advance.

I am hoping someone can confirm that the buckets are interchangeable between a Kubota BH92 and a Woods BH90x. Thanks.

Had to postpone plowing for a few...

I'm always looking for new musicians to listen to and thought some of y'all might be able to help. Right now I'm mostly into good writing. Music with simple production and really good lyrics. Mostly with Americana/folk/country/rock influences. Some points of reference might help you help me :)...

Just wanted to cross-post this here about my new, used plow. Hoping to get some feedback/advice from some of you veteran snow fighters. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/373089-snow-plow-what-kind-any.html#post4634942

I have a relatively small, flat, wide asphalt drive/parking area to plow. I've just used my 6ft bucket for several years but wanted to speed things up. I wanted a SSQA front power-angle plow. I grew up in Texas and know very little about plows. Based on TBN wisdom I decided I wanted an...

This is a request for dimensions from another thread. Putting them here for my reference later.

This:

My last iceberg of note.

I thought about the difficulty of lifting the weights into position (by myself) on the way home from buying the dang things. Probably should have thought about that BEFORE buying them! I'm actually kinda proud of what I came up with (a rare moment for me). Worked like a charm too...

Unfortunately, the bushings aren't tall enough hold if off the wheel as this pic shows.

Not of info out there on the web that I could find. I've never installed wheel weights so I thought I'd chronicle it here for other's (with lots of pictures) and hopefully get a few questions answered too. Bought two 140ish pound weights today because I can never seem to have enough ballast and...

Chicken with a death wish...

Huh?

My 4yr old drove his battery powered tractor down one of the trails and came running back up to the house... "[crying] I wanted to see if the blueberries were ripe and it got suck! I tried putting it in reverse and pulling on it! It won't move!" About 1/3 of a mile down we found his tractor...

Great! Thanks! This looks like the switch... Do you think that's a reputable source?

I have a 2016 F250xlt that I want to have remote start. The OEM key and fob are a one piece deal. Two questions: 1.Are there any aftermarket products where I would not have to carry another fob remote? I really don't want another thing on my key chain. 2. How well does the factory remote...

This has been on the intertubes for a while. I've posted it on here before.

YouTube compilation of some good builds. Y'all may have already seen many of these. The Eastern European sure are an ingenious bunch. Funny and best homemade inventions 2016 - Smart Creator - YouTube

I have a Prince Wolverine MB directional control valve that I want to have a longer Control Lever. OEM is 5.5" long and I'd prefer 10-12" (I know this will increase travel). The threads are M8-1.25 (course). Any idea where I can find stiff rod only threaded at the end(s)? Needs to be at least...

Guess which one I needed!

Not exactly relevant but I just love this graph (and am not unknown atop Mount Stupid)

Got most everything installed today. Bob says the "drawings" don't call for zerks on that side of the thumb pivot. The pin has only one channel for grease to the middle so I think this is a mistake. I will drill and tap zerks on that side. The pin is 1-7/16" diameter which leaves lots of...

Lippart, who made the axle/hubs/brakes says if excess grease gets on the magnet you need to replace the entire brake assembly. What say ye? And how do I keep this from happening again?

So I was happily surprised to find the thumb kit in the driveway this evening. Unfortunately it took a beating in transit. I need some help from y'all: Other than paint dings (not a big deal) the only shipping damage that MAY be of significance is to the hydraulic cylinder (see pictures). It...

Finally found a good used equipment trailer to replace my old bumper-pull. 20+5ft, 14k, year2010, and almost no rust. Already has crow's in the nest...

Nothing catastrophic.

Here is the data points for my MX. And a few hundred PSI make a much bigger real-world difference than one might think....

One of my 3rd function quick couplers failed and needed to be replaced. So I decided to look a break-away option because I have come close to accidentally dropping front implements with the hydraulics attached. I change implements frequently and currently had to turn off the tractor to...

Got home early... Diverter mounts below the loader valve body: Buttons can be rotated however you want them: QDs at the front (which I'm about to change to a break-away/connect-under-pressure configuration):

Can anyone give me some feedback on this company? I'm looking at a hydraulic fitting they have at a particularly good price to purchase online. Any concerns with them? Thanks.

More rocks. Had to chain this one of of its hole. Only about 6x8" of rock was exposed when I started.

The o-ring I knew about looked fine but I discovered another one inside the top bushing (correct term?). This did have a tear in it. Going to a parts store this am to find new o-rings. I wonder if they weren't supposed to be included.

So this is what I got for $180... No instructions and NO seals. Now that I know how to take it apart I'll take it off and try to find a replacement. Ugh.

Y'all are exactly right. I took the can off... The o-ring sits up next to the valve casting when the cover is on. The end of the spool has a center column and three smaller hole. This is what fell out... ? The spring and larger ball bearing fit up inside the spool shaft. The three...

Huh?

I have a Wood Equipment BH90-X with a slow leak from this part of the valve stack with the blue rag under it (the longest cylindrical part). The drip is coming from the end of the cylinder closest to the ground. The end has no obvious adjustment point but has a clearly non-air-tight cover...

I noticed these connectors under my 2016 F250. They're just in front of the rear bumper. The truck did come with "Upfitters Switches" as an option and I'm thinking they are related? Any ideas?

Bwahahaha! I'm still a 12 year old at heart.

Zero straps.

This was super easy with 16.5-24s (about 7-800lbs). I would only do it a on concrete floor.

Tried out my rock tongs with better than expected results.

Well I had a few minutes this afternoon to try it out. Far exceeded my expectations but it's certainly not the ultimate solution. I would say my pick-up success rate was better than 80%. The largest rock I picked up was in the 500lb range and it didn't buckle. I still may have...

I've been spending lots of time "harvesting" glacial till granite rock to reclaim pasture. I've been building very crude granite walls mostly just because I need to go SOMEWHERE with all this dang stone. I would like something more precise to place the medium size (75-500lbs) rocks...

Harvested some more of my most successful produce...

Picked a few more pebbles

So says the TBN ad. Gotta love capitalism. Hopefully it won't raise prices to much.

I keep getting and ad banner for a tractor manufacturer with Trace Adkins' face on it. I know I could Google this person but why? I can't imagine how I could care who he gets paid to model for.

Not that I can tell. However, I always wear these:

It's hot. I'm a Texan in New Hampshire and hate the heat. Until I can find a good reason to move to the Antarctic I decided I want a canopy. So I went to the local golf cart place. They sold me a used roof (covered in pine pitch) for $40. I welded a frame from scrap I had. Eventually...

Moved about 18yds of loam and spent about 4hrs with the box grader and root grapple grubbing rocks and reclaiming pasture.

Here's my house after I vaulted the ceilings.

This may be zero help but I snapped a few pictures on my way out the door this morning. The cloth sheathed lines are my PB loop and unrelated to the OEM single rear remote. View from the rear and a little above : View from rear and a little below: View from rear and side with a PB hose...

He asked so I had to tell him why some tractors are orange, some are green, and others are red. It was a BIG day. He's growing up! We didn't get into how some tractors are orange or red but aren't THE orange or red. I didn't want to overwhelm him.

My truck bed and step rails are coated with line-x bedliner so I did the same with the headache rack. I had it sandblasted for $40 and sprayed for $180, plus probable another $50 for steel and consumables. Not to mention the inordinate amount of my time! I would definitely been cheaper to buy...

Not tractor related but I am happy with the result so I thought I'd share. I'm a novice welder/fabricator and this is the biggest thing Ive built from scratch so go easy on me.:drink: I wanted a headache rack to strap lumber and ladders to for transport in my 6ft bed. I also wanted to limit...

Clearing more pasture, stacking more wall.

Mowed the lower field I've been working on.

First heavy haul today. Really impressed with the fancy transmission. I'm used to manually down shifting on the descents but in "tow-haul" mode it does it for me.

I need to buy some loam. This guy says he delivers 20yds per trip. Will this truck hold that? I always thought 18yds was max for a tri axle. Thanks

I think this is a TBN myth; that you should ONLY ever pull from the draw bar. Period. End of story. Certainly a geared tractor can easily be flipped by pulling from above the rear axle height (i.e. the 3pth). Theoretically a HST equipped tractor can be flipped the same way if you ignored all...

The hood on my MX4800 has some weather trim that keeps falling off. I want it to work as the grill screen does keep some of the chaff out of the engine compartment. How should I semi-permanently affix it in place? A little silicone caulk is what I was thinking.

Got the B&W Turnover Gooseneck hitch install along with Line-X bedliner and step bars for the kids (also line-x'ed). Not sold on the step bars but the B&W is really top class.

Did some field clearing today. Yanked about a dozen 'pebbles' and a couple of apple tree stumps. Had a good time despite the black flies and the wicked sunburn I got on my thighs (first outdoor shorts day this spring). This was my first real test of this hoe. I was satisfied. Certainly no...

Looking for a straight die grinder. Air powered. Mostly for dressing welds and cuts. Never had one before. What size/features should I look for? What kind/brand burrs should I look for?

Bought my first new truck yesterday! Here's a link to my TBN-assisted thought process: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/356554-questions-2016-f250.html I replaced a 2003 F250 with frame rot [emoji107] . This is a 2016 F250 XLT, 4x4, Crewcab, shortbed, SRW. Had to...

Super excited. First new truck I've ever had.

Picked it up today. Step rails and bedliner go on later.

Ok, need some help again. I feel kinda silly but I went to install the new switch today and noticed the switch has TWO pressure lines going to it. I think the one I hadn't noticed is a safety shutoff if the switch malfunctions and the tank over pressurizes? The switch I bought has only one...

I am likely buying a new F250 in the next week or so. I need some advice on how to option it. It will haul a 5ton dump and 6ton equipment trailer on short trips about 4 times per month. The plan is to buy a 5th wheel camper next year for family trips with 2 children. No heavy bed payloads on...

So my 2003 F250 is not going to pass inspection this year with frame rot among other things :thumbdown:. I'll have to replace it with another used 3/4 ton truck ASAP. My plan had been to wait another year and import a very lightly used truck from Down South and then religiously undercoat it...

I was given this IR 4000 compressor today. All the compressors I have owned previously had carrying handles! Can anyone fill me in on what kind of quality this one is? I also have some other questions. What kind of oil should I put in it? I have an old bottle of "compressor oil." Would that...

So this is shameless plagiarizing of Piston's thread of grapple pictures. I finally got my backhoe up and running this evening and thought it would be cool to see some pic of the fun stuff I will get to do. If a backhoe attachment picture thread already exists please direct me that way...

Had some free time today so I got the garage cleaned out and started on the tractor. I know getting them off is the easy part but it really was pretty easy and straight forward. And yes I know 3 jack stands is overkill. Hopefully, putting them back on is also anticlimactic.

So I went out and looked and the tire center is farther out than I thought. Placing the boom from the engine hoist should not be an issue. Thanks for the explanation though Spyder.

I need to remove both the rear tires on my MX4800, put it on stands to install a backhoe subframe, then put the wheels back on. I'll be on a flat concrete pad. My fluid-filled 17.5L-24 R4s weigh about 700lbs each. I've handled heavy tires before (although not this heavy) with three men but...

I'm a believer in that jaw pattern Richard

I have gone through a bunch of old threads and have not found what I am looking for. I have a Woods BH90X with no thumb. I'd like a hydraulic thumb. The dipper stick has factory mounts for a piston. I inquired at my dealer about a Woods thumb. They want $2500! Plus another $800 if they...

I planning on building a tree house for my sons in a largish apple tree near the house. (falling apples have been considered and disregarded :)). I have one question to start with... Any problem lagging pressure treated lumber to the apple tree? I don't want to poison it. Nothing the kids...

This may need to be refined but...

Not sure why I feel it necessary to insert myself into this (personal failing of mine) but I'm just gonna leave this here and slowly back away. [emoji1] (I stole this from another thread/member)

Snarky?! I don't know what you're talking about! Lol. Ok, ok. I'm done now. I'm sure it would be useful to someone.

FWIW: At least for the MX4800 and MX5200 I can say for certain there are 4 wheel widths for R1 AND R4 (only 2 with turfs). I suspect all the MX models are the same. Not sure this matters to the OP but just wanted correct info out there. Attached is from the manual.

Built a few decks in the past but this one will be much bigger and more complicated. 3 levels with the highest being about 10ft off the ground and one level built to support a future hot tub. I'd also like to be able to estimate a build list to estimate cost. Anyone have experience with a...

I had to Google that You neighbors who were worried about their view are gonna love you! Lol

Why?

http://youtu.be/OmoEWNjgNLg Pretty impressive tree removal. Check out the age and agility of the climber!

My aunts

Older pic. 3yr old calls it the 'snapper.' "SNAP! SNAP! "

Also might want to think about flushing the hydraulic fluid. (I made a thread about this titled: "how should I flush hydraulic fluid")