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Bear protection laws vary widely from state to state. Here in PA, they are protected in the wild except during hunting season. Killing or injuring a bear doing property damage will get you a hefty fine, even jail time, but if one breaks into your place of residence, you are authorized to use...

I've had no issues with electronic equipment using my TX12. TV's, satellite receiver, computers, test equipment, as well as the electronic appliance controls all work fine. The only problem I've noticed is my AC powered clocks gain about 2 minutes per day. I can't swear that ALL electronic...

I lost all faith in Bad Boy equipment when the boom broke in half on my neighbors backhoe. It appeared to be made of thin sheet metal. This pic was posted last year by member 0Gt3X4N, who had a similar experience: No experience with the BB ZT's though.

I may do just that if the trade in value increases a bit. The warranty period for engines involved in the recall is 10 years or 150K miles. I usually trade my vehicles every 6 or 7 years anyway, so there's no rush.

If I were in your position, I'd do a little research on the dealerships in your area. Does the Kubota dealer have a better service department? Is there another JD dealer you could deal with? You might get a better trade if you stayed with JD. When tractor shopping, I looked at comparable...

This is very true. It should also be noted that it's mostly people who have had trouble that post. Not many that I've seen. People that are happy generally don't post.

I bought a TX12 in 2008 and used it for 14 trouble free years before switching to a whole house installation. Got almost what I paid when I resold it. You should be quite happy with your choice.

Or Yugo, it doesn't.

The last vehicle I saw with crank windows was a 1992 Yugo. 😁

Most of my equipment is stored indoors but I do leave attachments outside occasionally. I keep an area weed free for this purpose by using asphalt millings. They're cheap if you can find a local supply. I spread them with the FEL on a hot day and roll them flat with the tractor tires. Weeds do...

I have the DPF system on both my L6060 and MX5800 and have had no trouble at all. 2K hours total on both machines and most of the time, I don't even notice when a regen cycle is happening. Only once did I have to do a parked regen cycle.

The Dealer just completed the recall on the L87 6.2L engine in my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500, and it checked out ok. They replaced the oil fill cap & filter, Changed the oil to a heavier weight and listened to the engine with a fancy type of stethoscope. Pretty much what the recall notice said. Still...

Welcome to the forum! You might get a more specific response if you post the cylinder length & stroke. Pictures would also help. I've had good luck replacing damaged OEM cylinders with standard models such as those sold by tractor supply...

I'd trade the vehicle in a minute but there are 600,000 L87 engines involved with the recall and the trade in value took a big hit. Dealer recommends waiting it out.

Tough luck. It looked like a good deal. :( I usually leave a deposit with the dealer for a possible high price future purchase. Most are willing to hold the item for a period of time. The amount, timeframe and refundability are usually negotiable.

I rescued this 72 Chevy K20 pickup from a junkyard and restored it to running condition. I plowed snow for 10 years and hauled building materials for the new house I built. It had 40K miles on it when I picked it up and I ran it for 130K more before selling it to a friend. It was still in good...

I have both a cabbed L6060 and an MX5800 open station. I'm on 25 acres with 10 of it wooded. Both tractors are great but serve different purposes. I mow and plow with the L6060 to take advantage of the heat and AC in the cab. The MX will go into the woods where the L6060 can't without cab...

I prefer the L2296 round back construction grade bucket. It's heavier and a few $$ more but worth it for what I do. It sheds material better and has a replaceable cutting edge.

Both the L3560 and L4060 can use the LA 805 loader, but some dealers pair the L3560 with the lower lift capacity LA555 instead. 500# difference in the lift, so something to watch out for when shopping out a new tractor.

Same message. OK now.

I found through several caster failures, these ratings can be deceiving. If the load is balanced, four 100# casters should hold 400#. I use casters on pallets under most of my implements. That way, I can either roll, or use forks to get them into position. The weight of an implement is rarely...

Glad you're back on the grid.(y) Having multiple tractors is indeed a blessing but it sometimes becomes a question of what implements to leave attached. I have more power outages than uses for the backhoe, but the implement swap time on my first tractor becomes an issue. I mow & plow more than...

Yeah, utility easements through farmland can definitely have an affect on the harvest. My FIL had a gas pipe under one of his corn fields. In 2012, the gas company decided to replace it in the middle of the growing season. He lost close to 10 acres of corn due to all the construction equipment...

These are some of the concerns I faced when shopping for a gate opener system: The controller either has to be within WiFi range, use a paid cellular link, use an RF connection or be wired to the house. It also requires power, either solar or wired AC. Battery backup is also a consideration...

Makes it a breeze to put up Christmas lights! 😁

Could be a partially clogged fuel filter in combination with the seat safety switch.

I bought my first backhoe attachment when I was in my 40's and it took less than 10 minutes to put it on and do the take off. When I was in my 60's, it took 20 - 30 minutes. You also need to consider the time it takes to remove and reinstall the implement that was already on the tractor. Age is...

That's one of the problems with having a backhoe. I get two or three requests a year from friends, relatives & neighbors to do work. Sure, they offer to pay but I find it difficult to take money from them. Maybe I'm just a softie, but I usually do the work for nothing if I can find the time.

I get the black grease streaks on the wheels of my Bri Mar 10K dump trailer when I over grease the bearings. Unless I damaged a seal, the problem corrects itself over time. I fixed the problem by installing bearing buddies so I can tell if they need grease and how much to add. I solved the...

Bike trails are great for recreational riders and they're also building them here. They don't help those who commute to work by bike though. The answer would be dedicated bike lanes along highways with traffic barriers like in Europe but no $$ in the budget for many towns & cities here.

This is indeed a sad story. It's also the reason I gave up riding my bicycle on public roads. At first, I stopped riding on busy streets and continued to ride back roads with little or no traffic. That was until I was riding a dirt road near my house one day when a delivery truck came up behind...

I had a similar situation 6 years ago with a row of white pine along a property line. 26 trees, all around 16" in diameter and 50 - 60' tall. Tried to get loggers to take them but none were interested. Prices for tree services to remove them ranged from 5 to 7K. The neighbor and I cut them...

Plastic blister packs that can cut you when trying to open. I've been tempted to use a hatchet on a few.

In this rural part of the state, the only recycling available is for paper, metal, glass and some types of plastic. We faithfully take this to the county recycle center, which is just a dew miles away. There is absolutely no way for us to recycle things like paint, household & garden chemicals...

The manuals for my Kubota HST tractors say to throttle back, take your foot off the treddle and come to a near stop before changing gear ranges. I find it's sometimes easier if the tractor is moving slightly. Gear changes are a lot less frequent with the HST plus transmission, since you can...

I know I do, but sometimes it's a pleasant surprise rather than a disappointment. When I built my house in 1979, I installed a Weil McLain boiler which, at the time, was highly rated. The plumbing supply house where I bought it said it should last 15 to 20 years. Fast forward to 2025 and it's...

Not sure of the geometry but I've never had a problem keeping the front wheels on the ground plowing snow with a FEL plow. Maybe I'm just lucky?

I've used SSQA FEL mounted plows on all 7 of my Kubota tractors plowing my 1.25 mile sloped private road. I'm currently using an 8' Land Pride plow on my MX5800 and L6060. I've had great results using chains on the front tires only. My BIL uses the same plow on his M59 and it works just as...

My diesel is filtered twice. First using a 10 micron filter on my bulk tank, which I use to fill a portable tank. That one is equipped with another 10 micro filter and used to fuel my diesel equipment.

After hip surgery, I made up this rig to "clean up", using plumbing parts I had laying around. It's a toilet tube bent in a "U" with a long shower hose and shutoff. I just leave it hanging on the curtain rod when not in use.

On the rare occasion I clean greased pivot points, I use a power washer with a Rotox nozzle. Not sure why but it doesn't splatter the grease as much as a standard nozzle. I still do it away from other equipment and wear old clothes though.

Seems to me to be a plus for self driving cars.

If you drill the holes too big, yes, it will weaken the board. If you drill them too small, they will clog with debris & mold. Sometimes, you can add fasteners to help remove the bow. Sanding with a belt sander can also remove the bow if it isn't too deep. We just sweep our deck with a push...

Down for around 2 hours here in northeast PA. Back now though.

No question that new tractors are getting more and more expensive, and I pity the first time buyer. These price increases are dragging up the resale value of used equipment though, so for those of us who already own, trading what you've got takes some of the bite out out of a new purchase.

Almost looks like a dry stream bed. Unfortunately, the more you loosen and break up what's there, the more it's going to wash out. Can you dig a drainage swale and divert the water?

I used my 2004 L3430 for 10 years and 1K hours before trading up. It was a great tractor and I got every penny it cost new, back in trade. Yeah, the 3pt was a bit of a pain, but I got used to it. No fuel system issues though. That L3400 looks like a good deal, but as others have said, if you...

It's in the works.

Yes, I have a winch rigged to pull the rack into the bed. It wasn't needed to carry my lighter conventional bikes but e-bikes are much heavier and I'm not getting any younger.

If you do a search, there are many racks on the market designed to hold heavier e-bikes. Almost all use receiver hitches. Stay away from those "clip on" racks that are designed for lightweight bikes. Also consider the weight you have to lift to get the bikes onto the rack. Some have ramps to...

Use a single sheet of toilet paper :poop:

These Add-a-Circuit devices are indeed handy for low current applications, but you need to be certain the tractor wiring is heavy enough to handle the added current of the new circuit.

I have just under a mile of stone wall that looks exactly like your pictures. I've often thought about re stacking them in a couple of locations for esthetic reasons, but much of it is along property lines. Getting adjacent land owner permission can be tricky.

Wow, this topic has been beat to death here over the years. It really comes down to this: Buy the one that works best for YOU and the work you do. I've had 7 Kubota tractors in my lifetime and just one had a gear transmission. I learned very quickly that for what I do, HST is the way to go...

The engine could be fine, but there is no way to know for sure. If it were me, I wouldn't take the chance. If there is a failure, the vehicle would likely be in the shop for some time. Since the vehicle is a current 2025 model with only 9K miles, the safe thing to do would be to trade it. If...

It was a chute rotator motor I pulled off an old Woods snow thrower. I don't believe there were any readable markings on it but I'll check when I get the mixer back. It was fairly low RPM as I recall and I needed a 6" V belt pulley to get the right mixing drum speed. Almost any general purpose...

My brother borrowed it last fall and it's still at his place. That reminds me, I'm going to give him a call.

I'm always mixing small batches of concrete for various projects on our 25 acres. I used to mix next to the barn where I store the materials, and carry the wet concrete to the site in the FEL bucket. It was always a pain to clean, and pouring the mix from a 6" wide bucket into a small form...

How many hours per year would you put on a tractor, and how long do you plan to keep it? Sure, newer models with electronics and regen systems have their problems, but they don't "usually" show up until you get 2K+ hours on the machine. If you only log 100 hours per year, you might go 20 years...

Yes, that's the way mine works.

I just checked online and you're right. Walmart is removing self checkouts in selected stores, not corporate wide. Theft is definitely a factor in certain locations. As long as it doesn't exceed the savings in employee reduction allowed by these self checkouts, they will remain in place.

The local Walmart here just pulled out all the self checkout registers. Not sure why, or if it is being done corporate wide.

It isn't just restaurants. I booked a cruise last fall and the travel agent suggested we buy a package that included gratuities. Otherwise, there would be an 18% surcharge on all on board purchases. It sounded good so we bought it. Well once aboard, all the service personnel had their hands out...

+1 on the Davis Vantage Pro 2. I've had mine for almost 35 years now, with very little trouble. There are wired and wireless units available and both come with a fully customizable color display

I never had much luck illuminating the area in front of my Kubota for FEL work using fender mounted lights. Great for 3pt work though. Might work better on a Kioti, I'm not sure. If I didn't have ROPS lights, I would consider replacing the headlights with brighter LED bulbs. The ROPS is the...

I hope you know I'm just kidding. In reality, I use lead poisoning to control varmints. It's actually illegal to trap & release in my county.

You're a lot closer than Dave. I'll gladly send a few your way. 🤣

Aside from being able to monitor weather conditions while away from home, I had no real interest in an internet connection either. It turns out, the National Weather Service does. I've been a weather spotter for the local office of the NWS for four decades. At one of the meetings I regularly...

They're probably mine. I've been using catch & release here, to keep the population down. 😁

I've been using Davis wireless, solar powered weather equipment for more than 30 years. Needed a few minor replacement parts now and then but mostly bulletproof. I have mine mounted on a hilltop, over 1/4 mile from the house. There is almost no limit to the allowable distance between sensor...

I've been thinking about doing something similar. I often get stuck while plowing and the idea of using a hydraulic winch has possibilities. I plan to mount it on the FEL subframe and power it with the 3rd function valve...

Possibly left over debris from a previous repair? Can you tell if the tractor was ever split?

It's called "Insurance".

This This is doubly true if you were to confront a thief during a robbery. Injury, from whatever means, to the thief or yourself could be VERY costly!

This may be the case in some areas, but not all. Here in Northeastern PA, my gen2 Starlink dish has an unobstructed view of the sky, as does my Dish Network TV. During heavy rain or snowstorms, we sometimes loose reception on both. To use the Dish streaming service, I have to switch from...

I did what was suggested above. I traded my last tractor for one with an OEM hoe, which uses a subframe. I learned a lesson the hard way when I broke a chunk out of the transmission housing using a 3pt hoe on a previous tractor. Keep in mind, if you want to use the 3pt hitch for other...

I ran out of 4 letter words to use, so I bought a second tractor and leave the brush hog attached. The wife actually suggested it since she was sick of all the profanity. :rolleyes:

Even though I don't have a "South Forty", I always liked the reference.

Fox are fairly crafty animals. They will den up in a variety of places that afford shelter. I happened to have several large hollow logs, which I dragged to the tree line near our compost pile. We call it the fox motel.

We encouraged Fox on our acreage a decade ago. I moved several hollow logs to the area near our compost pile and began adding meat scraps to the compost. We now have quite a number of resident Fox, mostly red but a few gray, and the rodent population is significantly lower. The trick is to...

A question for those who use a battery maintainer on their generator: Is it safe to leave a maintainer connected to both the battery and A/C power while the generator is running? With vehicle batteries, either the A/C or DC side must be disconnected when the vehicle is moved. Not so with a...

My comment was meant mainly as a joke. I would buy an EV for "green" reasons and running a diesel to charge it would defeat that purpose. Sure, there are many practical industrial / commercial diesel-electric applications, but I'm talking about a small compact vehicle for around town use, not a...

I had been looking at these Kubota Lowboys for a couple of years before I finally pulled the trigger. The $$ per KW cost is a bit high but I like the Kubota name, and there is a dealer just a few miles away. I was concerned at first about the capacity of the GL11000, since it replaced my old...

I've been considering an EV, but this aging grid is cause for concern. The idea of using a diesel generator to charge an electric vehicle just seems ridiculous. :rolleyes: As you said in an earlier post, I too have learned a great deal from this thread. It was information I learned here that...

Shifting the L6060 will get easier with use. It can be made easier by using the FEL to lift the front of the tractor off the ground slightly. Especially true with the 4WD lever. I also received 5 manuals and a set of cat1 to cat2 adapters. The switch for my W&R Long 3rd function valve is...

I keep my tractors indoors and use cameras as suggested by @WinterDeere above. The police around here won't respond to alarms but will if called while the break in is in progress. I keep the barns locked and take the keys out of the tractors when I'm away. There is also a sign on the door that...

I fixed a similar situation with used railroad ties and built something like this: If there is a rail line being torn out in your area, you can usually get them cheap, sometimes even for free. You could also buy treated 6X6's as well.

I was wondering when I should do the next generator maintenance run when the decision was made for me. The power went out yesterday morning for just over 6 hours. It was a clear sunny morning with no wind and no heat to stress the grid but a transformer blew, putting around 20 customers in the...

FWIW, two seasons ago, we had a row of 6 peach trees blown over to a 45 degree angle in a storm. The trunks were 4 - 6" in diameter. Rather than lift them, we used the tractor to pull them upright with this nylon net around the trunks...

I talked to my dealer, who is also a friend, about trading in my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 on a new model. He said trade in values are down now due to the recall and recommended I wait until the issue is resolved..

I just received the safety recall notice on the 6.2L engine from GM. Although it is dated May, 2025, I didn't receive it until the end of June. I heard about the recall on TV and have been following this thread, but this is the first official notification I've received from GM. I happened...

I use the same approach to maintaining my 1.25 mile private road. I have an 8' York rake with grader blade and gauge wheels. I also use a T&T kit, which makes the rake far more useful for cleaning ditches and getting a good crown: Without the grader blade, the tines are spaced too far apart...

I used readily available and easily replaceable Jeep Wrangler mirrors. I bolted them to the loader supports using angle iron brackets...

This thread is over 20 years old. The OP hasn't posted since 2006.

Using house load is fine for generator maintenance as long as you have a transfer switch designed for regular use. Either manual or automatic, these switches are meant for this purpose. Over the years, I've worn out a few household circuit breakers by using them to switch load for monthly...

In general, Makita has a fairly good reputation in the cordless tool industry. If you already have other Makita tools & batteries, IMO, it's a no brainer to stick with that brand. Even if the trimmer isn't the best on the market, as others have said, it's worth sacrificing a bit of quality for...

If I finance a tractor using Kubota Financing, my dealer requires I have Kubota insurance. I'm not sure if it's a dealer policy or a Kubota requirement, but it's been this way for many years. I get around this by borrowing elsewhere and using my farm insurance.

My PTO shaft will not turn by hand unless the engine is off and the PTO disengaged. I keep the stub lightly greased and use a spline cap to keep it clean when not in use.

Great looking bench! My wife is also a gardener and has mentioned a bench several times. I've been looking for ideas, and may use your plans. The quality of the treaded lumber we get around here leaves something to be desired though. Looks shabby and splinters after just a couple of years. I'm...

Ash tree logging used to be a big industry here in Northeast Pennsylvania, but not anymore. There was a local sawmill nearby that used to make bat blanks for Adirondack, but it went out of business due to the lack of quality ash wood. I used to take the truck down there occasionally and get cut...

No storm, but insects have destroyed two dozen trees on my land. Several threaten power lines and one of my barns. The Emerald Ash Borer and Woolly Adelgid are wiping out the Ash and Hemlock here in the northeast. I usually do my own tree work but due to the hazards and quantity involved, I...

I'm a northern NJ transplant into the Pennsylvania Coal mining region near Scranton. I was completely baffled by a couple of sayings in the local "Coal Cracker" accent. Most notably are "Jeet yet" which translates to "did you eat yet?" and "Ayna or no", which means "isn't it?". Never heard...

This procedure helps but sometimes it isn't enough. I had to put a piece of 4X4 under the bucket edge on the high side and lift the front of the tractor off the ground with the FEL mounting bolts loosened. I then used a long socket extension to tighten the bolts without getting under the tractor.

It's called "insurance". The more you spend on a generator, the less likely you are to have an outage. ;)

Last fall, I sold my Baumalight 12K generator and replaced it with a self powered Kubota 11K. I paid $3200 for the Baumalight back in 2008 after a one week outage. The Kubota set me back $7500 but to me, it was worth the price. I have two tractors and I originally thought I could dedicate one...

I used a heavy canvas fire pit cover: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HCNEW2?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1 Fits my 44" Fressori spreader perfectly.

Unless you run a business from home or have a houseful of kids who game & stream video, most homes don't need that much bandwidth. I went from 2MB down & .5MB up DSL to 30/5 wireless internet and noticed a big difference in performance. When I switched to 200/50 Starlink, there was no...

I guess I wasn't clear in my post. There are several stations in my area that sell ethanol free gas, they just don't have pumps with separate hoses. I just purge the hose into my truck before filling the jugs. I would prefer using a separate pump for 0E fuel, but it isn't worth travelling any...

The contractor who built mine used a mini ex with a 24" landscape bucket. Took him about half a day to backfill & level the drain field. Anywhere around where you can rent one?

The OP said he didn't think a backhoe would be of much help. I was just pointing out that it can.

I'm 30 miles east of Clifford. A bit far to go for gas.

Backfill with the backhoe, a bucket full at a time from outside the excavation. It helps if you can get a 24" bucket.

FWIW, I made a 40' x 24' x 36" deep excavation for a slab barn using my little B7100HST: I had to remove unstable soil down to ledge rock, and fill the excavation with coarse stone. The ramp from the excavation only had to be 10' long. It took some time, but the little tractor did the job...

Here's a you tube on how to do it. Removal is shown at :57

Good to know, but there are none around here.

Before ethanol free gas was available here, I used synthetic fuel in my small engines. Expensive, yes, but it was worth it to me to avoid problems. Not practical for automotive use though.

That's an excellent way to do it. I wish they had them here in PA.

When I worked for Bell Telephone, we used a vibratory plow instead of a trencher. We used it to install black water pipe for later use as conduit for underground wiring. Unlike a trencher, the plow made very little surface damage. On most jobs, you couldn't tell any work was done...

For those who fill small jugs with ethanol free gas, keep in mind most gas pumps use the same hose to dispense all gasoline blends. The first half gallon or so will likely be the blend the previous customer bought. After selecting the ethanol free blend, it's best to put the first gallon or so...

30 years ago, I modified an old Fressori steel cone fertilizer spreader to spread a mix of coal ash & rock salt. Both are corrosive, but I store it inside and use a cover to keep out rain & snow when spreading. The only maintenance I do is pressure wash it at the end of the season. I used it...

I think underground construction is a great idea, but it depends on location. I looked into it when I built my place 45 years ago but most of my acreage sits on solid rock. The excavation costs would have been out of the question.

Keep in mind, there is just a 3% failure rate. This is what AI says: AI Overview Learn more The failure rate for 6.2L engines in 2025 GMC and other GM vehicles (including Chevy) is estimated to be around 3% due to a manufacturing defect affecting the connecting rod and/or crankshaft. This...

I bought mine from Titan per my link above. There is no label, so I'm not sure who makes it. It's pretty rugged though and I haven't managed to bust it yet. Not cheap now, the price has gone up 40% since I bought it 5 years ago. There are cheaper adapters out there but I'm a bit concerned...

Instead of spending the money on a carryall, I bought this 3pt to SSQA adapter and use my forks with a pallet as a carryall. I have a deck box bolted to a pallet that I use to carry tools, chain saw, etc. It also keeps the FEL bucket free to carry the coal bags The forks are rated at 4000#...

I've not had much luck with those "easy on easy off" belly mowers. It's been my experience they are anything but. Seems to be especially true unless you have a hard flat & level surface. Gets to be a pain taking off the mower frequently to do other jobs. I switched to 3pt finish mowers years...

According to the GM website, my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is involved with the recall. I have not yet received the recall notice. I wonder how long that will take? It took over a year to receive the notice for the defective grille recall. The replacement part has been on backorder for 4 months now...

When necessary, I drain my fuel tanks using a vacuum extractor, such as this one...

Here's how this industrious fellow solved the problem: https://www.facebook.com/RossCreations/videos/passing-joggers-in-my-motorized-porta-potty-/518297814285620/

I was allergic to poison ivy until my teens when I went on a boy scout camping trip. A few of the other scouts I was with thought it would be funny to put a poison ivy leaf in my sandwich. By the time I got home, my face had begun to swell. It got so bad, my eyes swelled shut and I had...

So far, I've resisted the urge to mow less acreage and less frequently. I compensate for age, inconvenience and lack of desire by buying larger mowers and a cabbed tractor. I also use several techniques to make it easier to handle the larger implements. At some point, these measures won't be...

95% of the cutting is done with the blade tips. Round sharpening may work on some mowers, but if I do it on my 3 spindle mower, it leaves an uneven cut where the blades overlap.

It's a Maschio 180SE The pic shows it on the L6060 but I also use it on the MX5800. Doesn't cut quite as fast as the Brush Hog, but it does a better job of mulching. It's also much more versatile since it also cuts ditches, banks and vertically along the tree line.

Yeah, I know, mower blades have been a frequent topic here but it's been awhile and I'm always interested in new opinions, products or ideas. For many years, I resharpened my blades with varying degrees of success. Usually, I get two seasons out of a set of new blades before they need...

I used a Brush Hog SQ172 behind my MX5800HST for over 5 years and had no issues cutting rough fallow pasture. The RPM drops a bit when I get into the 3 and 4" stuff, but it does the job. I haven't used it much since I bought a 72" articulating flail mower. It's far more versatile than the BH...

It's also possible to get hurt releasing the SSQA levers even with the bucket on the ground. If the FEL valve is in the float position, the fork arms can release and fall on your foot if you aren't careful. Like you, I learned that lesson the hard way.

Or a partner: Add a trailer full of pumpkins and you'd have a great Halloween display.

This from AI: AI Overview Learn more The average age of the last 17 popes at the time of their election was 65 years and 2 months according to La Croix International. This suggests that assuming the papacy is generally a role assumed at a mature age, typically starting in one's 60s.

I have this same issue on occasion when doing some work operations and moving around in the seat. Rather than bypass the safety switch, I use a mechanical twist timer to bypass the switch. When the problem occurs, I give the timer a twist which fixes the issue temporarily, but returns to normal...

I'm not defending Messicks prices but, as others have said, I think a lot depends on where you're located and how badly you need the part. I live in PA, not far from a Messicks location. The shipping is a bit expensive, but all are overnight or second day delivery options. I can usually get...

Yes, my Gen2 dish automatically adjusts position to get the best signal. It now faces around 30 degrees to the east from it's installed position 2 years ago. No obstruction issues though.

You know you're old, when the new Pope is younger than you are. :rolleyes:

IMO, you're more likely to snag a hose on something from below that you can't see. As long as you're able to see the hose from the tractor seat and it doesn't stick out beyond the rear tire, I wouldn't be too concerned. Many here rig some sort of hose protector plate to cover that area, but...

I've had good luck digging in tough ground by using a ripper tooth: I first make a pass digging what I can with an 8" bucket. I make another with the ripper and a third with the 8" bucket to clean the trench. I've also had success using a 4.5" narrow trenching bucket: Of course this only...

I did something similar. Before I began using #2 ULS home heating oil in my tractors, I transported diesel in my pickup. I mounted a 100 gal steel tank to a sturdy pallet made from treated lumber. The pallet had caster wheels on the bottom so I could roll it around in the pickup bed and also in...

I suppose you could look for a used, older, pre tier 4 emissions tractor but the selection is limited and they're getting harder to find. It is a used tractor though, and you may also wind up with someone else's problem. Future repair expenses may not be any less than those which MAY occur on...

Check the crate and see what's actually exposed. The crated Kubota's on my dealers lot all have the sensitive parts protected. The exposed parts are mostly glass & painted sheet metal and the same ones that are exposed to the elements after assembly. Buy the tractor you like best. Unless there...

The only time I worry about hydraulic oil cross contamination is when I rent an implement. Who knows what the last guy used for oil in his tractor. Even then, it becomes a matter of degree. Most hydraulically operated implements don't contain that much oil compared to the 15 gallons or so in...

I'm spending your money here but if your tractor has an SSQA FEL, I'd buy a second bucket and equip it with the Pro bolt on bar. That way, you can swap buckets instead of fooling with bolts. I had a bolt on tooth bar and found it hindered the back dragging work I do. As a result, I was...

Aside from the lack of soot, I hardly notice the DPF on my MX5800. I have just under 2000 hours on it, and only once had to wait for a regen cycle to complete before shutting down the machine. Most of the time, regens happen during work operations and I don't even notice. I can't predict what...

Fedex is the worst! I swear the driver here goes around the curves on two wheels and tries to get the truck airborne when going over the potholes. No wonder they deliver so many busted parcels!

I use these insulated cable clamps...

I think what works best depends on how rough the pasture really is. When I mowed 7.5 acres of former pasture, it took around 4 hours with an 72" 3pt finish mower behind my old L3430. The pasture is pretty rough and it threw me around quite a bit mowing at around 5 mph. I talked to the dealer...

Anyone have experience splitting green Maple & Cherry? Would a 27 ton splitter do the job on 24" diameter, 20" long rounds or should I get something bigger? Looking at the Champion 27 ton: Or if necessary, the 37 ton: Only $300 difference in price but I'd like to go with the 27 ton since it...

Brings back memories of my 50th birthday. I hit a deer with the car on the way to work but managed to limp back home before the busted radiator overheated. Got the truck and made it to work ok. On the way home, a deer crossed the road ahead of me but I locked up the brakes and avoided hitting...

I own both types as well. The heavy duty bucket is indeed more robust. The only problem is, it weighs more, which lessens the lifting capacity of the FEL.

I think the property value issue varies with location. Around here anyway, property reassessments for tax purposes are done every 20 years or so. Unless it's a reassessment year, how your place looks has little to do with taxes. It does make a difference if you're trying to borrow money using...

Just a little background here. No one wants to pay to put anything on the road, let alone my costs to plow & grade it. I'm the only one with the equipment, have the best house and the most acreage. Therefore, it's my "responsibility" to maintain the road. If I weren't concerned about my...

Loading a heavy implement on a trailer or moving it around in the barn with the tractor is fine, but I'm not comfortable lifting them up high onto storage racks. I minimize this work by keeping attachments on pallets with casters that can be moved by hand or with a pallet jack. For high rack...

My dealer also suggested the W&R Long 3rd function valve over the Kubota. He said they just work better. I've had no trouble with the W&R on my MX5800. Dealer also talked me out of the R14's. More money for less traction for doing what I need to do. That Spartan grapple you linked weighs 900#...

Great choice! You won't be disappointed with the L6060. It's been around since 2013 and has an excellent reputation. I added the side window defrosters when ordering mine. They come in handy while removing snow. I passed on the block heater since I keep the tractor indoors. Dealer talked me...

I had a Kubota B7100HST 4WD with FEL for many years, and I know how difficult the steering can get. I can't offer a magic fix but I minimized the problem by doing what others have already suggested. Kept the tires inflated, greased the linkages and reduced the front end weight as much as...

I constructed a handrail for a friend at his lake house using 1" galvanized pipe. He had a similar stacked stone stairway leading down to the lake. We screwed pipe flanges to the rock in some places and in others, drove sections of pipe into the ground. Drilling 4 - 3/8" screw anchors in the...

I use these heavy duty canvas pouches for small hand tools and other lightweight items...

I have an old 5 quart model. I don't know who made it since the label is too worn to read. It isn't digital but works ok on small tools & parts, but not everything. My wife found that out the hard way when she put some of her antique jewelry in it. The ultrasonic vibration shattered the cement...

Sounds about right for a block of concrete that size. For the same money, you could get a 3pt to SSQA adapter. I use one with an old FEL bucket. I just back into a pile of gravel and scoop up a bucketful when I need ballast. Also comes in handy for using other FEL implements on the 3pt hitch...

In my younger years, I always took the containers out of the truck and filled them on the ground. At some point, those 5 gal jugs got too heavy to comfortably hoist back into the truck, so I began filling them in the bed. There are signs at several gas pumps in the area that say not to do this...

+1 on the offset flail. Unless it's in danger of falling, I don't bother cutting anything the cab will clear. The flail, set at 90 degrees, cuts & mulches anything up to 4" in diameter and up to 8' off the ground The flail does double duty along tree lines since the offset will get into...

Good thing it wasn't gasoline! 💥

The FEL's on these CUT tractors are designed to lift & push, not pull. It's fairly easy to bend something while dragging too heavy a load. This is especially true if you pull at an angle. I'm not sure why you aren't comfortable pulling with the drawbar. That's what it's designed for. If you...

I sell a lot through eBay and FB Marketplace. I usually use PayPal, Apple Cash or Venmo if the $$ amount is within limits. On some occasions, I'll take a certified check. So far, I've had no issues.

That's close to what I'm paying for 550' of 14' wide road. Contractor quoted a price of $400 for a single application of calcium flake. We'll see if a second application is necessary.

There are 7 residents along the 1.25 mile private road. Most are set back far enough where the dust isn't a problem. This happens every spring after I regrade the road. I usually do it when rain is forecast which controls the dust until the surface packs down. This time, the predicted...

I maintain 1.25 miles of private gravel road. The dust is just terrible in some spots where houses are close to the road. I used to spread calcium chloride, but the prices are getting out of hand. I looked into millings and oil & chip, but those prices are way too expensive as well. Yes, this...

When the seat on my B7100 went south, I couldn't find a used one. I eventually replaced it with this one: https://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Black-Orange-Kubota-34200-18400/dp/B0DL6H532J?gQT=2 Not OEM, but I found it to be just as comfortable. Not sure how long it would have lasted since I traded...

To me anyway, for what I do, the HST+ is worth the extra cash. It eliminates most gear changes during my work operations. If you haven't already found out, there are other features on the Grand L's that the MX series lacks. I particularly like the auto throttle advance and stall guard...

Wow! In reading this thread, I'm amazed at how much electric rates vary in different parts of the country! Here in PA, we are allowed to shop for the best rate. Right now, I'm paying 7 cents for the electric portion of the bill and 14 cents for taxes & distribution. The total is slightly less...

The first thing I did on my new tractor was to swap the flat face couplers with Pioneer. I made this tool from a $12 welding clamp, which makes it a snap to connect & disconnect the fittings...

I mostly keep my implements on pallets with caster wheels. Makes it easy to move them around in the barn by hand, with the forks or a pallet jack. For some frequently loaded implements, I keep a few of these around and cut to length. I either bolt or weld to points on the attachments...

I asked my dealer about buying a crated tractor a couple of years ago. I was told they couldn't do it, mainly because Kubota wouldn't honor the warranty.

The cabs on the Kubota L and MX series are not enough to provide good hearing protection. Yes, they are quieter, but some additional form of hearing protection is still a good idea. On most occasions, I can't hear the cab radio speakers without turning the volume to max. I use Bluetooth ear...

I have both an MX5800HST and an L6060HSTC. These are my thoughts: The MX uses an LA1065 FEL and the Grand L an LA 1055. There is a difference but not much. I much prefer using the MX for earthwork due to it's larger tires and slightly stronger frame. As I mentioned earlier, I considered an...

Have you considered stall mats? https://www.americanfloormats.com/horse-mats/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9oJVPIkI8VASxGWtnXSljAFHUsV&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqv2_BhC0ARIsAFb5Ac8u88u5EIrBp8DFEP5sN8oJIPhYiaSf2alK9K7aEB3oYEzqpojCHkMaAr-SEALw_wcB

I need two tractors for the work I do around my 25 acres. The first is an open station MX5800HST with BH92 hoe. I looked at the MX6000 HSTC for my second tractor but wanted the flexibility to put the hoe on both machines. I bought an L6060HSTC instead. Nearly the same as the MX6000 but with more...

I looked at the Honda Pioneer a while back and it is indeed a sweet machine. I'm having trouble justifying the price though. I did consider a less expensive golf cart as well but my land is a bit too steep & rugged. There are very few places on my 25 acres that I can't get to with my open...

I guess this varies with location, perhaps because of shipping distances. I pay $137/yr for Prime with an extra $3/mo if I want ad free Prime video. My choice.

Push and twist to lock on my MX5800 as well.

Unless you can find it locally, a slightly more expensive solution would be to use Online Metals.com https://www.onlinemetals.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5PK_BhBBEiwAL7GTPT-YEP8uAVqAAYoUPXnYvtFJJkwW35sbbLbF0eHFQ_nsWgHXBmvueBoCaN8QAvD_BwE Lets you select alloy, shape, size & length. The...

That's one of the reasons we stick with satellite TV. I haven't figured out how to skip the ads yet with streaming services.

These days, anyone with a smartphone is a potential "media" person. :confused:

No, it was a clear violation of company policy, regardless of what was printed.

I had such an incident back in 1980. I was an engineer working for the old Bell System at the time, and had designed an aerial telephone cable crossing over the Delaware river. A trade magazine picked up on this and sent a reporter out to cover the story. I was at the construction site...

Lots of good information so far in this thread and many interesting scenarios. I think much depends on how old is "old" and what is considered "new". Every situation is unique though and what works for some, may not for all. I wrestled with this question in the 1970's when I first started my...

I agree. It isn't clear whether it was the dealer that required Kubota insurance or the Kubota corporation. It didn't matter to me because I planned to pay off the loan within a year. Also, this was 3 years ago and the rules may have changed since then.

Don't forget the SMV emblem: Around here anyway, you'll get stopped on the road without one.

Have you considered a used shipping container for tractor storage? The neighboring farm has several that are used for tractor & implement storage. They are painted to match the barn and don't look bad. 102" height units are available: 20ft. Standard (Dry) Container

I took out the 0% loan to solve a short term cash flow issue. I paid it off in less than a year due to the high Kubota insurance premium.

If you frequently carry heavy loads with the FEL, the lower viscosity trans oil will start to weep past the axle seals after a couple of hundred hours or so. Using heavier 80-90W gear oil won't get past the seals as easily. I've been using 80-90W oil in the front axles of my tractors for many...

Not sure if this is the case everywhere, but when I financed my last Kubota tractor, my dealer required Kubota insurance. Placing it under my homeowner policy or another insurance company was not permitted.

I have 2 50' 20 amp 12 gauge Coxreels that have been in use for over 25 years with no issues. They are industrial grade and even back then, were expensive. I don't regret spending the money for a quality product made in the USA. https://www.coxreels.com/applications.html?application=14 An...

When I bought my Husqvarna 460 Rancher saw last year, there was an offer from the manufacturer to extend the warranty by one year if I purchased 4 quarts of their brand of synthetic fuel mix. I guess it was like an extended warranty in a way, but I use synthetic fuel anyway so I took the offer.