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The measurement is the width of the furrow you are turning. Simple on a 2 bottom plow, just measure the frame. Single bottom is a little more difficult. Measurement 12,14,16,18 has nothing to do with the length of anything. Many old Allis plows have extra holes in the frame so you can...

Other than toxic like anti-freeze, couldn't you use "used motor oil"?

Auto spell works! I was worried about getting Synthetic right. I am not far from Northeast Equipment, when I inquire about a clutch I'll ask about Synthetic rope.

What did you do before putting Synthetic Rope on a Farmi type winch? I understand you have to polish all the pulleys and the drum so it doesn't snag. Is there a source of parts for the Farmi, our clutch is about shot.

It is a Quickie Q750 and here are some pictures.

My loader works off one set of remotes. So, when using the loader, I have to lock the remote lever back and, in that position, the 3-point hitch and the other remote doesn't work. I have been living with it but wish I could run the loader and the 3-point at the same time. This was discussed...

My Kubota 7030 with 4K hours is a hard starter. After much experimenting I have found that it I run it at 1000rpm before shutting it off and then don't touch the throttle. A week later I can run the glo plug for 10 or 20 seconds, depending on the weather, and it will start right up on the 2nd...

Are you in an agricultural area? Go talk to the local farmers. They will have the equipment and know the area soils. Here is WNY we have reverted old meadows to rough lawn just by constant mowing, you will need a finish mower or a bigger zero turn. Just your brush hog will get you started...

Mixture of Roundup and 2,4d. (you will need 25 gal of herbicide mix per acre) Let it burn down and disc with a weighted disk and drag something heavy behind the disc. Adjust disc for aggressive cutting. You may have to make several passes. Next spring hit it with the herbicide mix again, let...

The 7030 is a Fiat tractor with Kubota parts. The left front hub is leaking (oil spot on floor) I checked the oil level by removing the fill plug, it's over full. On the top of the unit there is a zerk fitting and my Shop Manual and owners manual says nothing about greasing it. Shop Manual...

TractorTech, that is exactly what I was trying to do. New hose with pioneer type fittings on each end and they connect to the tractor and to the implement with a pioneer fitting. Disconnect and no mess, put on the other piece of equipment. Take them off and store when not using. Plan failed...

Hoses are $40-$50 , for the 3 implements that $250-$300, I was going to make up a pair that I could use on all three and then store in the shop and they wouldn't weather. That's my problem now, the hoses are all weathered, and one has failed. I think my cylinder is a 1/2 ORB rather than a...

I have 3 lightly used implements that take 10 ft hydraulic hoses so I was going to make a universal hydraulic hose with a male on one end and female coupling the other and put a male fitting on the cylinder. I presumed the fittings were 1/2 npt. I removed the hose from the cylinder and my 1/2...

I keep thinking I need a rollover plow. Maybe a 2x16 or 2x18. Anybody got a "fence row queen"?

The spring tooth harrow type teeth on our cultimulcher are worn and uneven. Where do I find replacement (bolt on) points for them? I have been searching the Shoup site and must be using the wrong term.

OK, I have found that the bearing drops into the slots and then is rotated 90 degrees into position. Have to find out which way is up. It may only go in one way? I may have this project on a down hill slide! Everything is coming loose with a lot of penetrating oil (half ATF and half...

Thank you, I have the manual and have e-mailed Wil-Rich to see if they have an exploded view of the bearing, bushing and carrier. The bearing could go into the carrier/housing either side up and it doesn't drop in, it will have to be pressed. There is a groove in the outside bearing race, not in...

Been working on the Hutch Master Rolling Plow. Have the new bearing in hand and the bushing is on the way. The bearing does not have identical sides, and the gang bearing housing is strange too, has cutouts opposite each other on the sides of the housing. The bearing does not drop into the...

Did you have to repair or replace the leather clutch face? That is the only thing wrong with mine, it slips. And I can't figure out how to fix it. Bill

I was hoping somebody had one of these discs. On the rear gang, the trailing edge has 3 smaller disks and the end one is a half disk, supposed to feather instead of windrow. On the front gang, the leading edge, I have found I am going to need a bearing and 3 disks. It has a 70mm (1 3/4) axel...

Bought this disc and have identified it as a HutchMaster RPN8. ID Tag is damaged, the SN ends with 138 and it says ROYAL. I have found the owners manual for this disc on line and printed the pages. The discs on the leading edge of the front and trailing edge of the back gangs are broken and it...

Just acquired an offset disk with some broken blades, 22 inch. Where is the best place to buy replacements?

The loader Control on our Landtrac is sloppy, but still works. Could it be the linkage or will it be the valves? Will it be simpler/cheaper to replace the control or repair the valves? Is the control on a Landtrac going to be an orphan?

Looking for a dozer or snow blade with Euro Global Quicke hook up. 84 to 100 inch wide.

Is there a way to check at the generator? Even if the regulator is bad the generator should put out voltage but it wouldn't get to the battery. Right? I was thinking of using a test light, but not sure just how. Keep in mind, I'm eclectically challenged.

The generator isn't charging the battery, it could be a broken or loose wire. Or it could be the generator. Is there a simple way to check to see if the generator is charging? I am eclectically challenged, so please keep it simple. Bill

Lease a electric farm tractor??????? I'll bet on a 5 year lease the residual will be 0.

Why are you removing the tire? If there is something wrong with it bite the bullet and get the farm tire repair guy. They have the equipment and knowledge. Service call to fix a tractor tire around here is about $200.

Without tax credits, PILOT, grants and interest free loans, wind and solar would be not starters!

Thanks, I'll do a little experimenting. Wonder if it the red knob shuts the air or the fuel off? If it is air that might be the reason it is a fuel hog. The tractor runs well and works well but is hard on fuel. Uses noticeably more than the Allis 6060 did but has a little more HP and no...

I have had this tractor for a year and it is temperamental to start. But, I have found that if I lower the rpm to 500 before shutting off, it will start instantly with no problem. But, yesterday, I started the tractor, backed it out of the shed, let it run for a minute and reduced the rpm's to...

IMHO Until the entire planet takes the kind of environmental action the USA has, climate change etc. is moot! It still appears that it takes more fossil fuel to build solar and wind than they will ever make and you have to dispose of them after the 25 year depreciation. Their output can't be...

After they take all the subsidies off wind and solar, diesel may be cheaper than electricity. Until we find a cheap way to produce electric power (think nuclear) fossil fuel will rule. And, we have enough coal to last 100 years at present usage.

The R & D for electric tractors has a long way to go. Put one on a brush hog or a rototiller and see how long that battery lasts.

Thank you very much. I did adjust the clutch and that may help. Can't figure out how to tighten the chain tensioner, but am working on it. I have saved Northeast Implement's address and phone. They are 50 miles away from me. Bill

Looking for somebody with experience working on this winch. I am thinking about renewing the clutch plate and would like to talk to somebody who has done it and can lead me to parts and point out the hidden problems. I do have the owners manual so I have the parts numbers. Bill [Reply]...

If "Green" power was/is going to work. The entrepreneurs will be working overtime while the Government sits on the side lines thinking how to tax it. Right now it is all backwards. The Government is forcing 'Green" power with heavy subsidies and increasing the cost of fossil fuels to drive...

Before we have any EV's in common use, we will need to double the capacity of the grid and improve the batteries by 3 or 4 times.

Series "I" bonds.

Zero turn on side hill is bad! If it starts to slide down the hill, pull back on levers to get it going backwards up the hill. If you push forward, you will be in the water. I like the idea of a duels, especially on the down hill side.

The theory is great, but the engineering isn't here yet. Infinite speed with no transmission gears and battery adds weight. But, unlike a car, there will have to be a way to cool the electric motor or motors. Batteries will have to have 8-10 hour life. And the price will have to be...

Manual says "half throttle" (1000 rpm) and then reduce after it starts. But I've found it starts better with a low throttle setting (500 rpm). Will be interested to see what happens when the weather gets colder. No turbo on the 7030, but I still let it idle for a few seconds before shutting...

My new/old 7030 sometimes starts hard. I've thought starter not fast enough, bad battery, bad connections, bad glo plugs. BUT, the last few times I have tried to start the tractor I've left the throttle very low, about 500 rpm's, and it starts right up. Did I stupidly veer into the proper...

At this point in time we need to be able to control electrical production. That means some kind of controllable fuel..... coal, gas, diesel, nuclear, etc. Solar and wind just don't cut it. There is a good chance the fuel and engine of the future isn't even invented yet., but right now...

Does the temperature go up? That would indicate to me a plugged fuel filter.

The USA will be expected to pick up the slack. Do a little research on WEF and the "great Reset".

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We have had 2 solar farms installed in our area in last 3 years. I have been trying to find out what the pay back has been. Nobody seems to know and don't want to find out. I have a feeling they are a losing proposition.

Not sure about your tractor. But, on most 4WD's, you only have back brakes when you are in 2WD. Going downhill with a load in 2 WD can get dangerous. Use 4WD only when you need it.

Have been doing a little searching and I can't find a 2-3 year old EV for under $40K. Might better buy new.... but they aren't available either. Am I looking in the wrong place?

What are we hearing about the all electric Kubota skid steer?

The motor on an EV tractor will have to be cooled and that will involve moving parts. EV anything will not become popular until they can compete with ICE price wise. Or, we are forced.

Minimum door height, at least 9 feet. Build it twice as big as you figure you need.

Friend in south Alabama has a solar array/batteries and just bought a Tesla 3. He is self sufficient for about 48 hours and charges his car with the excess day light. He says that it will never pay for itself, but he is using the sun and has a hobby! Green energy will never work until we...

Stroke of a pen and you have inspections. My point, all vehicles now have a computer/GPS that keep track of miles driven, the technology is already there.. When there are enough EV's the government will demand a milage tax and ICE cars will be included. They will be double taxed to drive them...

Your car is already keeping track of your mileage. when your car is inspected, the inspection station will report the mileage to the IRS and you will get a 1099 and pay it with your income tax. Just a matter of time before a milage tax is imposed and you can bet it will be imposed on...

The government plan is on track, as planned, for $10.00 gasoline and diesel. We are being forced into electric vehicles, really electric everything, by our government. (Sort of like masks and vaccines) It will be easy to control the population when there is only one source of power. Nuclear...

Was this just now or in cold weather? What temp? Worse in cold weather but all the time. Initial start, no problem when tractor is warm. Had you run the glow plugs or not? For how long before cranking? Yes and about 10 seconds. Is the battery in good shape and cranking well? I have...

My 7030 is not the easiest starting. Usually have to grind for 10-15 seconds. I am getting no observed white smoke. My old Allis 6060 would billow white smoke before it started. Do I have something unusual happening? Bill

After reading the "Draft Control" thread I got to thinking that most, including me, don't know how to properly adjust a bottom plow, especially a 3 bottom. Are there any GOOD videos? I've got an AC 3 bottom 14 inch on my 7030 and it pulls hard and doesn't do a good job! Bill

Your kids! I will be 83 in June. I've quit making excuses. Just happy to be able to get on and off my tractors. Don't fall much but stagger a lot! Even the grandkids roll their eyes! Bill

7030 Kubota and I have installed a knife switch on the neg terminal but I have to leave the radiator screen off to get to it. Wanted to install a remote maintainer and worried the de-sulfate wouldn't work. Jaxs answered my question. Thanks. Only use the tractor a couple of times a month...

My tractor battery has a parasitic drain that I can't find, so small it does not spark. If I get a battery maintainer and de-sulfator, will the de-sulfator work with the drain? I'll get one big enough to overcome the parasitic drain. Bill

Yes sir, that answers my question. Thank you. Now.... has anybody done it?

My M7030 has idiot lights for oil pressure indicator. It doesn't work. I have found the end of the wire and the orifice where it is attached to the tractor. I am presuming it is just a pressure switch. Is there a way i can connect a regular oil pressure gauge to that orifice?

A Tesla 3 will not compare to our daily driver, a Lexus RX350. I don't want a funny car. Elect. will work for a commuter for 100 miles a day, as long as you don't get runover or into by a Dodge Ram or Ford F250. When there are enough elect cars the government will institute a mileage...

Neil, you are 100% correct. They will exacerbate the problems. Until Inda and China get on board reducing pollution, we are simply adding expense to our energy costs. The AOC's in our government don't have a clue and don't care how much energy costs. They are simply driving us further into...

I think we need to look at diesel electric, like a locomotive. I can see electric in a smaller, <100 hp tractors. However, at this point, the price would be prohibitive. How about a gasoline engine to reduce the cost? And, speaking of price. The enviro green group don't care about the...

HOW MUCH???? Skid steers are already terrible expensive. Can't believe there will be a "Used" market for any electric vehicles unless they extend the warranty.

Our local tractor repair shop is very busy. At least 2 months out. They are the only independent shop in the area.

Thank you all! This tractor is new to me and I was just making sure it was working correctly and it is. I understand how I could replumb and have everything work together, however the way I use the tractor I can live with being the "one armed paperhanger" once in a while. Again, thank you...

It is a after market FEL and I do have to bungee the handle back for the FEL to work, and it works properly. With the loader remote centered, everything else works. It sounds as if there is nothing wrong with my unit.

I have a Kubota 7030 with FEL. The loader works off one set of remotes, so when using it the three point and the other remotes won't work. Is that normal? In other words there is no way to use the loader and a back blade at the same time.

Installed new solenoid and still nothing. DIL appeared with her tool kit, butter knife and baby vice grips. Convinced us to wiggle all the wires and the damn thing starts! Put everything back together and the damn thing won't start. Wiggled all the wires and the damn thing starts! So, we...

I understand that playing with somebody else's toys is fun, but it can be expensive. When you figure in all the add-ons and the learning curve, I'll bet hiring it done is not much more expensive. I'd try to get somebody to give me an estimate for the work. Trying to dig out stumps with a FEL...

Zebrafive, Thank you! You can jump the solenoid and it turns but doesn't engage the motor. With the key ignition switch it does nothing, no click or anything. If this doesn't work, it looks like a new starter.

New switch didn't help, so we have a new solenoid ordered.

2019 Mule SX XC We are starting at the top and have a new ignition switch ordered. Stay tuned. Bill

Does the Mule use a Bendix on the starter, like a car starter? Seems odd to me that two things would happen at the same time. I have started a new thread asking about bendix, starter, switch, solenoid. And, wouldn't you know it deer season starts Saturday! Thanks again, Bill

This is on a K-Mule that has given no problems. Have put a new battery in it. Turn ignition key and nothing happens, no click or light dimming, nothing! Jump across the solenoid and the starter motor runs but does not engage the engine. Looks as if we have a ignition switch problem and a...

New battery did not help. Looking for a new switch.

Turn key to start and nothing happens. Jump across the solenoid and the starter runs but does not engage the motor. Machine has given no indication of a problem. Where do I start looking?

Some of the Montana's were made in S Korea and the same as the Long FarmTrac and the LS or LG.

If you use it on a open station tractor, you may have to fabricate something to shade the screen.

My tractors have "summer" blend in them. Which fuel anti-jell is best?

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I have a 7030 and the glow plug indicator lamp lights, but the key does not remain to the left, I have to hold it on. Does that indicate a faulty switch? The lamp remains lit as long as I hold it. How long should I hold it on?

Nothing there for the m7030. I believe the 7030 (30 series) is a Fiat tractor with a bunch of Kubota parts.

Where do I get a Service Manual for my M7030? manualslib does not list the 7030. The Owners Manual I got on e-bay, I don't' believe is a copy of the factory manual.

I am finding aftermarket blades for 72" mowers but ones for the 84" seem to be Original equipment only and double the price!

I have a Woods 8400 (7 foot) Finish mower with 3, 29 inch blades. Original equipment blades are $180.00, there have to be cheaper after market blades available. But where?

I need to add a step to my tractor. Does anybody make something that might work or do I fabricate one?

Yep! Read your owner manual before you break something!

I have a Kubota 7030 with a Gravotek seat, I think it is aftermarket. The seat suspension and adjustment works fine but I need new cushions. The back looks simple 4 bolts but I can't find that bolt pattern, the seat is a different story and I don't understand exactly how it comes apart. Not...

I accidently ran over a block of wood with our $7000 Landpride rotary mower, didn't see it in the grass. PTO clutch did not slip and I broke the blade carrier. If we ever get it apart, the part is $350. And, until we get it running we won't know if anything else is broken or bent. Just...

Guess I am snake bit! Been checking voltage and it was all over.... discovered the multimeter was faulty, got a new one and am back to square one with my experiment. Got the battery switch and it was faulty, would not let current through when it was closed. Right now, with the battery...

Just regular bolts that TS has in their bins and sell by the pound. Be sure to grease the universal joints. Did the snap ring come from the tractor end of the PTO shaft? If so, be careful the sliding locking mechanism will fall apart and you could lose the balls the lock into the tractor PTO...

Looks like I have a 1.5 ma drain when the multimeter scale is 200. That is not much and doesn't make the test light even glimmer. However, it is enough to draw the battery down 3 volts in 3-4 days. I am guessing I have a bad battery. I am going to make a "redneck" repair. Put a switch on...

With the meter set on 200ma, there is a 1.5 drain. New fuse panel is $125, but they are available! No guarantee that is where the short is. I am going to fool with it, but a battery disconnect may be the easy way to go. Would like the oil pressure idiot light.

I have found a small parasitic drain (short), so I looked at the fuse block and found a zip tie holding it together. Eureka moment! I'll bet that's where my drain (short) is. Off to the Kubota dealer to see if I can look at a parts picture and schematic to see what it is supposed to look...

Ah yes, upon closer examination, there is a roll pin. OK, after the roll pin is removed what is the advice for getting the tubing out of the yoke? I would soak in diesel fuel, but don't want to soak the bearings.

I bought a rotary mower and the tractor end of the PTO shaft has disappeared and the replacement is too short. I have to make it about 30 inches longer. It is a Series 4, the 43.5x3.4 (outside) end. I have found the right sized tubing. How do I get the coupling end off the old shaft? Or is...

Thanks for the replies. With the multimeter it does not appear to have a short, but the battery was down to <10 v. I ran it for a couple of hours and the battery tested 12.5 v., so it appears the alternator/regulator is working. I disconnected the - terminal and will let it sit for a week...

I just bought this tractor and the battery went flat. Looked around and I may have left the dash light on. So I charged the battery, it showed 12.8 volts on my multimeter. With the tractor running it still showed <13 volts. The multimeter did not indicate a short. Left it alone for a week...

Wouldn't it be nice if the engineer who designed the equipment had to maintain it, just once!

David, Good luck getting much information. I have a 7030 and there is something wrong with the charging system....I think. Not sure if I have a short that is draining the battery or if the alternator/regulator is faulty. Tractor is new to me and I don't know if somebody unhooked some of the...

I bought this used tractor and after using 10 gallons of fuel the battery is dead. The Owners Manual I have says nothing about the Alternator and little about the wiring. The only "Easy Checker" light that works is the Glo Plug light. I guess this should have alerted me to possible electrical...

Been clearing property lines and they are overgrown with multiflower rose and common buckthorn. I find on the big stuff, over 1.5 inch, it cuts easier if I raise the mower and back onto it and lower the mower.

The instructions on our 8ft Land Pride says the front should be 1 -2 inches lower than back, so you don't cut the material twice. We run everything, except the finish mower, that way.

Westendorf DB is a FEL mounted dozer blade, around $1200 for 84 inch. I would think you would have to be careful on a big tractor. Could bend/break things. They also make a snow pusher blade that is more money. The snow blades that angle, stick out in front too far.

You have to read the specs. They all build several different models, you can buy a $1500 LP or a $3500 LP. Is the difference in construction worth it???? who knows! We have a Tractor Supply 72 inch that has been abused for 30 years and still works. And a Land Pride twin screw 8 foot HD that...

Westendorf makes a fixed blade, but I fear the price may be prohibitive. Are the snow pushers rugged enough to move/grade dirt?

I am going to use it to push and pile snow and I may use it to move and grade dirt. Doesn't need to angle for my application.

That's what I had in mind but I need >80 inch and for a 70 hp utility tractor. Can you buy just a blade and weld the hooks and eye on it?

Does anybody make a plain straight blade for the Quicke Euro-Global quick hitch? I know they make snow plows that hyd angle, but I am looking for a plain straight blade. A BACK BLADE FOR A FRONT LOADER.

I am about to buy a 7030 and the only fear I have is the clutch. How much can I expect to pay to have the clutch replaced? It has a FEL and here is no shuttle, so I am presuming it has been shifted alot in 4000 hours.

Other than 20hp what are the major differences? They seem to be about the same size and the tires could be the same size too. thanks, Bill

What's a "lane shark"?

This tractor has <4000 hrs and I have not looked at it yet. I believe it has a 16 speed trans/ 4 reverse and no shuttle, it is beast to load with? Looking for somebody with experience with this tractor. What are the weak spots?

Kubota is a M7030, 70HP. The Mahindra is 1/3 more money. Both have FEL's and the Mahindra has a Hyd. outlet in the front. Hyd output is 11 gpm, is that enough to run a skid steer brush cutter?

Haven't looked at either tractor yet. Kubota is older and has <4000 hrs, the Mahindra has <1000 hrs and is more money. Both have loaders. Tractor will be used about 300 hrs per year for mowing and light tillage. (3 bottom 14 inch plows) I like the 16 speed trans, but not sure it has a...

Has anybody even seen a XU model? Let alone bought or tried one out? They call it a Utility, but I fear it is nothing but a compact with a big engine, not a real farm tractor.

Judging from the replies (1), I don't believe there are many of these sized tractors out there. Seems the bulk of the LS tractors are 25-30 hp.

Since I can't fine a decent used 65-75hp 4wd, I am testing the waters. Tell me why a MT5 73hp is better than a XU 68hp? I prefer an open station, but not impressed with the 16.9x24 rears on the XU 68 hp tractor. They call the XU a "Utility" tractor, but is it really a "compact"? From the...

So, I finelly looked at this 7520 and am pleased with it except for the brakes. Seems somebody set the hand brake, which just locks the foot pedals, and drove it. There are brakes to both rears but the pedal is soft and low. Is there a way to adjust the brake pedal travel and what are the...

The XU is the biggest Open Station LS Tractor? And it only has 24 inch tires? Is that correct?

I have a Long LandTrac 4700, has a Mitsubishi 4cyl diesel and a Mitsubishi tranmission. I understand they were about the same as the Montana and now the LS. Any way to check the history of LS? I have been happy with the tractor but it is getting hard to get parts, just wonder if any will...

Tell me a little about the Mahindra 7520/Loader. Will it have a power shuttle or do you have to use the clutch? 12 speeds, so is it a 4 speed trans and 3 speed transfer case? Durable? Does 1200 hours mean worn out or just broken in? Is there any pollution control on the Mahindra 7520? How...

Back in the market for a new tractor. Need 55-70 HP, open station, loader and a power shuttle would be nice. I have looked at the 6530 and it seems like a good utility tractor. Is there something better out there? I do not want a "compact", must be a utility and have planetary front...