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As a follow up, over time I had to bypass more and more systems, including a manual switch for the aux hydraulics, different resistor for the hydraulic system level, fuel gauge, fuel solenoid and various others. I eventually had the contoller/panel repaired by ISOSCELL. It cost me a little over...

That does sound possible, it's a 'live' PTO. Unfortunately this one doesn't have a clutch, its the 'instant reverse' shuttle system. But I'll try what you suggest!

I picked up this tractor several years ago from a neighbor. At the time, the rear arms would only lift while the tractor is moving. It has been basically unused for several years. At one point, perhaps a year ago I got it back up and running and the 3 point arms started to behave properly (would...

I have an older Massey Ferguson 20C that I am replacing the drag link and steering cylinder ball joints. In both cases, I feel like the tapered shaft is too short, and the dust boot is being crushed. I haven't even tightened them all the way yet and the boot is totally squashed. If I steer with...

I won't add much to the welding conversation (other than I stick stuff together a couple of times a year, and my welds are 1000x better than this. These look like the first time i tried to use a $90 HF gasless mig). But in your opening statement, you said that the gates were powder coated. I...

I don't know anything about your safety shut off etc, but on my mini-ex (Bobcat) I had an issue with a temp sensor closing the fuel solenoid (it thought it was over temp, but it wasn't), and at a later date an issue with hydraulic pressure (too low) causing the same. In both cases, the safety...

I second this. The offroaders around here (the ones that just love spending money on their Jeeps etc) all use Mac's. Mac himself is often at the shows and they'll replace any strap that is faulty/fails (though I've never seen one). That said, I've revived a fair few with just a little WD40...

Just FWIW, although I would replace a dead battery with a bigger one, I wouldn't replace a good battery with a bigger one. I have the Polaris ranger diesel with front and rear winches. I have used both together pulling things out (tractor out of a ditch etc). I also have various light bars on it...

Usually I do as much of my own work as possible, but this time I just don't have the time or inclination to do it. I need to rebuild/re-seal the steering valve on my 70's Massey 20C. I have the rebuild kit from yesterdaystractors, I just need someone who knows what they are doing to spend the...

I have bought lengths of used 21ft chain link top rail from the local fence contractor (stuff they have removed & replaced) for $3 a piece. I believe it's 1-5/8", and I think would be ideal for a lightweight LED head.

There is more to it that just the technology though. Public adoption is a significant factor, and for the most part, the Hydrogen still comes from natural gas, so is still a fossil fuel. On that basis, while *arguably* a superior technology, it does not adequately meet the goals of the buyers...

I've never seen a lithium jump pack that has a compressor built in like this. In my opinion they are two different tools. I have 12v portable compressors as well, but I'd be inclined to power them from a running vehicle rather than try and combine with a jump starter. On a side note I've also...

I have a couple of small lithium jump packs like the one already linked (my preferred brand is DBpower). I have used it for everything from motorcycles, ~40hp 3cyl tractors, all the way to my 6.7 cummins (not from dead flat, but pretty close!). I've run a gas tractor off the jump pack alone (no...

I'd disagree with this. The batteries are very much figured out. These carry a huge amount of energy, are very quick & easy to recharge (minutes, not hours), are very reliable over many hundreds of cycles, can be run totally flat with no noticeable loss in life. The only improvement left that I...

For what it's worth, these have 6 battery slots. You just take the batteries out like a battery drill and put on the charger. These are not like the old school golf carts where you plug the whole machine in.

My neighbor has this model. He mows approx 1.5 acres of mixed weeds with it, and it's flawless. No belts (motors directly mounted to the blades), runs through it all quicker than his old gas ZT, lifetime warranty on the batteries, batteries recharge VERY quickly, it's a real heavy plastic that...

I disagree with your insurance trying evade their responsibility, if you didn't buy that coverage, they won't provide it. Pretty simple (and fair). Same thing happened to my wife last year. The other party (at fault - yay dashcam!) insurance agreed to rental reimbursement <- important to note...

I would suggest the hubs on that trailer are good for 5000 lbs (6 lug), but the axle is not. I've used a couple of different configurations, and I'd have to second the need for tandem axles. Given your low speed need, one of those military trailers with tandem axles would give you a lot of...

No-one ever regretted going oversize (I don't think!). Trailer with 6" C channel frame and 8 lug axles. That will give you a 14,000lbs GVWR, and the trailer will weigh 3500-4000. Brakes on both axles. PJ trailers website has a nice breakdown with all the capacities by frame weight and axle...

This is one specific city, and it's almost certainly related to noise nuisance. I don't think it represents the rest of California. I'm surprised there is even that significant acreage in Oakland to make this law a problem, given the population density there.

This is the way (in my opinion). For all the small equipment that is used infrequently, instead of spending a day and $$ on new fuel lines almost every time I came to use it, I went electric. I started out with a battery hedge trimmer, and slowly added more of the same brand. My two favorites...

Cross posted from the Bobcat sub forum, I hope that's ok. I see a couple of similar threads, but not quite close enough. My problem is that I get the flashing warning light, and no flow on the aux circuit. Once the machine is up to temp and (most of) the warning lights settle down, if I hit...

I see a couple of similar threads, but not quite close enough. My problem is that I get the flashing warning light, and no flow on the aux circuit. Once the machine is up to temp and (most of) the warning lights settle down, if I hit the thumb switch, nothing happens in the hydraulics and the...

I recently picked up a Bobcat 331 (2007 model) but am having some issues with the temperature. In a nutshell, it shuts down because it thinks it is overheating, but it isn't even very warm. The temp gauge goes up in to the red, and that triggers the shutdown. With the thermostat in, it takes...

Hi there, I've been lurking a while, and just acquired a 1979 MF 20C (Industrial) with loader and turf tires. So far so good! I am somewhat embarrassed however to admit that for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to engage the diff lock. I'm used to a pedal or lever on one side or the...

Hi there, I've been lurking a while, and just acquired a 1979 MF 20C (Industrial) with loader and turf tires. So far so good! I am somewhat embarrassed however to admit that for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to engage the diff lock. I'm used to a pedal or lever on one side or the...

Hi there, I've been lurking a while, and just acquired a 1979 MF 20C (Industrial) with loader and turf tires. So far so good! I am somewhat embarrassed however to admit that for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to engage the diff lock. I'm used to a pedal or lever on one side or the...

Hi there, I've been lurking a while, and just acquired a 1979 MF 20C (Industrial) with loader and turf tires. So far so good! I am somewhat embarrassed however to admit that for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to engage the diff lock. I'm used to a pedal or lever on one side or the...

Hi there, I've been lurking a while, and just acquired a 1979 MF 20C (Industrial) with loader and turf tires. So far so good! I am somewhat embarrassed however to admit that for the life of me, I cannot figure out how to engage the diff lock. I'm used to a pedal or lever on one side or the...