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I thought about a ditch mower but ended up compromising, got a flail with hydraulic side-shift. Doesn't go out as far as a ditch mower but allows me to mow the edges of ditches; I also can run bigger for most of my mowing needs. (7' Novatractors on my NX5510; running on the big side of things...

For me off-road even WITH tax is cheaper. And this includes delivery.

I have both. Smaller tractor, B7800, is open station and is great for doing jobs that I'm having to work in nasty situations (indestructible tractor; I go slamming into lots of stuff with it- my initial attack machine); getting on and off is quick. My larger tractor, NX5510, is cabbed and I...

It's not rpms that determine if a regen happens but that running low rpms a lot will result in the need for more frequent regens. Hopefully people know to make sure that when regens run that they ensure the then current rpms are kept up to above the required minimum (I think on my Kioti it's...

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Regarding the symbols... One is that the front of the tractor is on fire and the other is that the tractor's cabin is on fire! I _believe_ that one is for passive regeneration and one is for parked regeneration. Passive regens means you can keep working the tractor, with rpms at a minimum...

I burn incense. NEVER had a problem! :LOL: Does condensation occur? Yes, but not to the degree that people might believe. The small amounts that do happen should readily be handled by proper filtration systems: I have a water filter on my bulk storage tank and my Kioti has a water sensor...

When I'd gotten my Kioti I was struggling with water in my fuel: fortunately the warning light was always caught right away. I checked fuel from everything, my tank, and all other equipment that used fuel from my tank. ZERO traces of water. Turned out that it was a crappy/cheap locking fuel...

Not sure how accurate this is but it seems that not all Ford vehicles are using such wiring: https://www.motorverso.com/which-cars-have-soy-based-wiring/#list

If there's a zerk then there's a way to get some penetrating fluid inside. I'd just keep forcing penetrating fluid in: eventually it'll work. Not that this alone will do the job but it'll be one "tool" to apply. I've had to do this (yeah, on a Kubota).

What kind of inclines are you talking about? Sales folks will tell you that these things only can operate under x% slope: can't recall what it is.

I have a LandPride toothbar on my B7800. This combination is impossible to mess up: I've popped and bent the toothbar but the bucket didn't bend- was driving hard against a big trunk [on the ground] at an angle. Have ripped and dug like a mad man: I've done stuff I won't discuss here. I...

I've been operating with an un-level loader on my Kioti since day 1. I had it at the dealers and they told me they replaced the loader: I never got any proof they did, no serial numbers or anything. The "replacement" was the same. I do believe, however, that they replaced one of the cradles...

If you get NO power then it's a connection issue. On my Kioti I've got this connector off of the positive side of the battery cable that I discovered is a bit flaky. For the first time ever I went to start the tractor after just having it running and it wouldn't crank, I had NO power to the...

Jim, yeah, extending the shields is also on my list :) I recall trying to match up these boots and came up empty. Thanks for the "pointer" on the pin nozzle: I should at least do that!

I used some smelly peppermint stuff intended to discourage rodents and it did zilch. The ONLY sure-fire way is traps and sealing things up: or perhaps stationing a car inside the tractor; but then there's the issue of needing a cat box :LOL:

For a "real" tractor there is generally enough room to get underneath. I use a rolling oil pan/cart (17 gallon, I think); no need to lift to get it under anything. I spent months working around and under a car during restoration work. Only had it up on jack stands: had blocks on wheel...

Height and thickness isn't quite as important as TYPE of grass. I've run into some really nasty stuff that's like steel wool; such stuff you'd get nowhere with. I mowed down 9' high, thick grass (Reed Canary grass) with my B7800 and a 5' RC. 100% that you can run a 6' RC. The only debatable...

Whoa! What has Kioti done? My NX5510 has been totally solid (just piddly stuff).

Do you have a locking fuel cap? I had a LOT of issues with water when I first got my tractor. Eventually traced to a cheap locking fuel cap; replaced with a better one (from dealer) and all such problems vanished. Filters have water drains; just keep draining for a while. Oh! I now place a...

I shoved steel wool down the main support tubes/channels. Need to pop off the top again to see how things are holding up. Will note that one has to be careful when removing the nuts up under the windshield. I had washers fall down into the back of the engine area and I couldn't locate them...

I recently bought two replacements for when mine finally bite the dust: boots are torn up. At 900 hrs I highly doubt that I'll be able to wear out the replacements (likely a fair amount of hours before I replace, yet) in my lifetime. I suspect that not tearing the boots would make these things...

Replaced with a factory spring. I could NOT find an appropriate spring for use as an external attachment. This job is what I remember it to be: a huge PITA. Should there be a next time I'll be dropping the hydraulic fluid filter on its bracket in order to give me more room to get the pedal...

Points and rotors :ROFLMAO:

You can buy the same thing: I did. Not sure how easy to install as I just never got around to do it.

There are set-screws/knobs that one can install to limit 3pt lever travel. I bought an extra one just to make sure that IF I bought a CAT2 quick hitch that I could use it to set a safe stop point. In the Kioti Operating forum there's user Eric and he documented this issue many years ago. My...

I've got 40 acres. LOTs of trees. Lots of woody debris. Here and there I need to remove stumps and dig ditches*. I do NOT have a backhoe or an TLB. While I _could_ have used one I found it far more efficient and economical to rent excavators. * I've pondered backhoes for ditch maintenance...

There's one issue with HSTs (other than one has less HP at the PTO and that there's more hydraulic fluid to deal with) and that's that if you lose hydraulic power you are dead in the water. It's happened to me, once. Had a woody brush stalk pop up and peel off the hydraulic return hose from a...

HSTs work on hydraulic pressure being managed by a swash plate: there are actual gear ranges. CVTs, kind of a misnomer in that they're not a transmission in the classic sense in that they really don't have gears- think of a rheostat, operate using belts and such: think UTV/ATV. What we refer...

I've got about 2k hours seat time between my two tractors. I _think_ I've got a pretty good feel for what one can do with a tractor. I'm on 40 acres. Lots of clearing (mostly cleaning up). Lots of activity dealing with firewood (personal use). Probably now have about 20 acres that are...

Part of my reason for posting this was to see if others have had this problem: I'd not heard of anyone reporting so. If it's rare then it's unlikely a design issue and is like to be a very localized metallurgical issue. I'll note that the first broken spring showed signs of stress that was...

Just had ANOTHER travel pedal spring break on me. Have others encountered this? It was a total BEAR to replace the first one and I'm not really wanting to go through doing this again. There are TWO springs, inner and outer, one for each pedal. First time it was the forward travel pedal...

Getting stuck is always lurking... Had been years since I'd been stuck. And then, this year, early... Why it's nice to have another tractor. My Kubota being an HST allowed me to jamb a stick under the travel pedal (in reverse) so I could operate the Kioti. Kubota's bucket w/bucket tooth...

It's all about the fuel! More energy content in diesel- energy density; takes a different approach to utilize. Diesel being oil-based is less corrosive- easier on metals. Higher compressive forces, however, means that crank, pistons rods etc HAVE to be more robust than their gasoline...

Sounds like it could be the water pump, the impeller(s) is decoupled from the shaft or is broken (shaft is being spun but there's action inside). Disconnect belt and spun the pulley to feel for resistance. If your coolant it proper (no air locks) then with a properly functioning pump you...

As has been mentioned, sounds like injector issues are the root of the regen issue. Not uncommon, but not real common: have run across a few such stories. The coolant issue is another thing and it looks like the radiator was lifted and pulled before that nipple was clear of something: that's...

As has been mentioned, depends on what you will be moving around. Keep in mind any distance you think you'll have to move with the particular loads in mind and traveling over uneven ground and or turning starts to add lots of stress to the machine hauling lots of weight off the front. I have...

When I've hauled my Kioti I've done so with it facing backwards. Tractors aren't designed to go 60+mph. Not saying that folks can get away with doing so (and have for many years), but you have to think realistically about this. I bought a great utility trailer from a guy who decided that he...

Quick comment on/about "sensors"... They're not just for emissions, they're for controlling fueling as well. With common rail manufacturers are using up to seven injection events per combustion cycle: I believe there's now a crystal-based injector that will be able to do even more events- VERY...

Totally NOT my experience. Maybe Jack isn't around anymore? Meanwhile... I think I'm on year three of running my Nova Tractor flail and it's been great. Is it the best? No. Was it a good value? Yes: but the price back several years ago was a lot better than current (though I'd expect that...

Depends on what you're "upgrading". IDI (Indirect Injection) engines aren't very accommodating for increasing power: there are some exceptions; I really only know of one: Mercedes OM606 [and that family]. Don't know about tractors and turbos (but I _DO_ know a little about such with road...

I re-read the initial post and now note that MichiganIron is most likely spot-on. One REALLY has to know the requirements before buying and operating equipment. Having only experience in cutting grass my thoughts were based on such, no experience with balers. I am thinking that one can't slow...

I'd verify via an infrared temp tool. Does the coolant boil over? What's your coolant antifreeze mix (ratio)? Check that hoses aren't collapsing. (hoses are 10 years old if originals) Belt slipping. Water pump OK?

How is it being determined that it's running hot?

Sounds like the loader valve/control is the problem. When did it last NOT have this issue? What has happened (work/maintenance and tractor use/activities) since then?

I suppose then I'm officially a redneck. I ran across a frontend of an old [small] International PU underneath a bunch of blackberries. I sliced through a car rim in same area. Best was hitting an old VW transaxle right at dusk- it made for quite the light show, sparks shooting out; it was...

There's the value of the currency to consider. Again, this has to do with relativity. If the currency is getting weak then prices are going to go up: think inflationary forces (more money printing). If the currency is getting strong then prices are likely going to go down: deflationary forces...

Mike, what matters more is affodability. Price could be up (inflation) as well as one's income (inflation) OR price could be down (deflation) as well as one's income (deflation). Price is relative. Look around and see if there's a building boom going on around you: you could check your...

Did Ram discontinue the Ecodiesel this year? A quick check seems to imply they did and that they're pushing into the EV market for the 1/2 tons: I think this makes sense given that most 1/2 tons tend to be more widely used by suburban folks (vs. 3/4+ ton trucks out in the country): less...

I worked for a global leader in manufacturing (back in the day before it actually meant something). We didn't offer the warranties that competitors offered. Why? Because our products were far superior, we didn't need to entice people to buy inferior products using warranties. A point to be...

Vendor of my 7' flail said 60hp minimum. I didn't tell my 55hp Kioti!:LOL: I can run fairly fast in lighter stuff but heavier stuff I have to slow down in: my property has lots of trees and isn't real smooth in which case speed isn't something that is all that possible anyway. I've mowed 7'...

While viscosity is [the] most important thing, additives can play a significant role. What You Need to Know When Selecting Gear Oils I'd think that this bit is key (heavy loads, slow speeds and shock loading):

I've had zero issues with mine [2016] (now at 850 hrs), even in 90 degree temps running a 7' flail and with AC on. This was even with sub-optimal hydraulic fluid ([Shell Rotella] a little on the thin side). This past winter I switched to Triax Agra UTTO XL (synthetic blend) and have so far...

I'm the OP and I sure DID mention it. The ISSUE was: Cold temperatures. (filling/not filling filters had ZERO affect- AFWIW, Kioti's service manual doesn't even mention anything about it; note that this isn't my default stance) The SOLUTION: Don't change fluid when it's cold out*; OR, change in...

Had been meaning to post this to this thread! I later discovered that I could skip the chains and just fork it through the door frames (and under the roof): it's now scrap. Glimpse of parts recipient visible through the windshield.

moparcar, as a member of "Flail Nation" welcome! Shear pin is likely of no concern. Belts will slip before any loads sufficient to cause problems. If there weren't belts THEN there would be a concern. But for you, mowing light grass, I'll wager that you're never going to run into any issues...

I had to run my NX5510 w/o a cabin fan (bad factory crimp on wiring in cab top)* in early summer at it was horrible: keep in mind that I'm in the PNW where it really doesn't get all that hot. Heat and AC is mandatory in a cab. Being able to operate a tractor in conditions that you wouldn't...

^^^ I had this same basic problem last summer. I seem to recall hitting the switch with electrical contact cleaner: it's been fine since.

Embarrassment is getting your tractor stuck off the edge of your driveway! Almost at the exact location where the B7800 is in my avatar. No ballast on the rear. I believe I was trying to fetch a pallet of wood. Not too long after I'd gotten the Kioti. Had forks on the front, which I can...

Just a little more and...:oops:

I pulled an excavator out using a hand winch anchored to my truck (which was on solid ground). Inch by inch... (back and across a ditch that I'd just crossed, at a point that I'd just widened and deepened!) My Kioti (piloted by my wife) pulled out a small excavator from a minor "stuck." My...

NEVER get your biggest piece of equipment anywhere near where you can get it stuck! (if you wonder whether the ground is too soft it probably is!)

Made zero difference for me. Interestingly Kioti makes no mention of it. Yeah, seems like common sense, but...

Brush hog (or rent a skidsteer with one)*. You can get ones that can tackle 4"+ material: and with your tractor's power you should be able to run it all day eating up stuff this size. Kind of two issues in the long-run: 1) Initial clearing; 2) Maintenance. If you buy something you can also...

Regen might be a secondary issue. It would be helpful if you could put your location in your profile so that we have a better understanding of your operating environment. I'd check on the fuel situation. Verify that you don't have water in your filter or that there's blockage happening: I...

Throttle is sticky or is it the travel pedal? I had a sticky travel pedal that ended up being caused by a weak/defective return spring: the spring ended up breaking on me (stranded); I replaced it myself and it's a bear of a job.; see NX - lost travel functions

OK, and the winner is... JimR! Fluid was just too darn cold. I pulled out a propane heater (that I've never used) and blasted the filter and underside. Started up and zero complaints from the pump. Ran for a bit and shut it down and installed the new filter (no fluid added). Fired up and...

Believe me, if I could move this thing out of my shop I'd do so (and leave it), as I have a big project that's being held up by all this. IF fluid level is within spec I'd think that this shouldn't be occurring due to low fluid levels. At one point I thought I had it over-filled and that...

The fluid I was running was a bit on the thin side (as I eventually discovered): Rotella HD. That's why I decided to go with a different fluid.

Robin, Yes, the specs that the manufacturer provides would suggest that this is an excellent fluid. Can those specs be trusted is the question. I am certainly inclined to not drain this fluid out: I'm currently over-quota on fluid messes! Filters are installed correctly and are the right...

RjCorazza, both oil filter seals accounted for (for what it's worth, when I changed my fuel filter the seal for the water sensor went missing for a while :D). Oil is mentioned in post #34. Strategy for today: 1. Start tractor and see how the pump reacts with slightly warmer temps. Ambient...

High viscosity in low temps can cause cavitation. I'm starting to suspect the fluid: all specs and reviews suggest that this is excellent fluid. Maybe get a heater running under the tractor? (yes, this was hinted at by others; fluid spec should not require this but at this point I'm doubting...

K5lwq, that's a magnetic pickup. I cleaned it off (nothing really of interest found); nothing else is supposed to be done with it that I am aware of. Swapping the old filter on and it worked until I shut it down. Nothing else changed other than topping off the fluid: am about 1/2 on the...

Back to square ONE! Started the engine after draining the coolant and the pump is once again whining- lost prime.

BAD HYDRAULIC FILTER! I put the old one on and it worked instantly! Of course, hydraulic fluid all over the place, but at least it wasn't for naught! Will take the DOA filter back to the dealer: and bets on how they'll react? Pisser is that it's one more thing that isn't completed (will have...

No luck on trying to pressurize again. Ran for about 10 minutes (hard to keep track of the time). Worried about running too long. If I know I won't kill the pump then I'll just got at it until it works. RjCorazza, that thought has been with be from the very start. I had wanted to go with...

Would just like to add that I totally appreciate everyone here.

I'd run compressed air and that didn't resolve. I suppose I could give it another shot, give it a bit more time than I had previously.

I'm above freezing now (36). No change. Loosened the filter and there's plenty of fluid there (not going to pull it off and try to fill it). HST in which case I cannot back it up (or move it). Thinking that if I were to loosen one of the output pipes from the pump that that might help with...

Jim, that's exactly how I've always done it! Maybe I was a little too impatient and tried operating stuff too quickly and now I've got a bunch of trapped air. It's a bit on the cold side so that isn't really helping either: I'm waiting to get back to things today but it's under 25 degrees and...

Overtaxed, many thanks for the excellent reply/follow-up. I just like to see succinct wrap-ups of issues. I don't have this same issue, but will certainly log all of this away in case I need to address the issue in the future.

OK, letting things sit for the evening. I've read of folks being able to regain prime by loosening up output lines*. How does this result in the pump being able to draw in fluid? Fluid is routed from under the pump in which case there's really no way of filling the line going to the pump...

After 2 1/2 years is there any update/conclusion?

Sadly, I have no clue as to which is the correct "suction line" to loosen up. I pressurized via my compressor and no go. Only other "solution" that I've read about is to just let the system sit for many hours (over night?). And if that doesn't work I've burned a bunch of hours. Did not have...

I'd read of folks pressurizing. I've got a radiator kit that I might be able to use (has a conical rubber piece for sealing to openings/holes). I would look to pressurize with the engine running, yes? (seems obvious to me but I don't want to make any assumptions) Is it the gear pump that air...

Ran about 5 minutes. No flow seen in the filler port. I can detect pulsations through the return pipe. Which filter would be the one most likely causing an issue, the hydraulic filter of the transmission filter? jjeff, unfortunately the filters are horizontal. I've never pre-filled before...

I suspect the pump lost prime. Not sure of the correct approach to help it regain prime: what hoses to disconnect etc..

Kind of sounded like it was dead-heading: was a bit worried so I checked that my levers were all in the neutral position. That sound diminished (no longer?). I've got the fluid level about midway on the stick.

I've done a fair number of fluid changes and this is the first time I've encountered this. Loader jerks a few inches and that's it. PTO spins, but it doesn't seem very vigorous. Steering isn't happening (no power). I'd over-filled a bit so I removed fluid to just under full. Haven't run for...

Dealer changed the saddles (rear mounts for loader) on my Kioti to address unlevelness. I cannot recall whether that actually did resolve the issue; I just know that it's out of whack now/still- I just live with it (nothing is level around me anyway; only when doing fork work does it tend to be...

One can get frozen water in the fuel tank and that blocks the line out the fuel tank. Presents an inconsistent running condition. Had that happen with my Kioti: source of problem/water incursion was the locking fuel cap (have a better one now and I put something over it when parked- have not...

ALL depends on what one is cutting into. I rarely use my rippers. What matters the most is WEIGHT. My 7' Tuffline weighs 1,200 lbs and I used it extensively when I was laying out my fencing lines. Other than the crappy hydraulics (not locking- drift really fast; caused me to break some...

Tractor started surging how? Sounds like a possible fuel blockage. I'd suspect (as happened to me) that you've got frozen water in your fuel tank and it's sloshing around (wouldn't take too much) and blocking the fuel line out of the tank. I was getting water in my fuel tank due to a crappy...

I'm thinking that jedigene has the most likely call. Impellers wear, especially if they're seeing lots of sand/grit: note that in this case you want to pull the pump up more, if possible (depends on draw-down and static levels). Foot valve also a high-suspect target. To the person saying that...

^^^ Yup, and there's that! I wait only until I know the hydraulics are flowing well enough (HST).

There's RPM and then there's load... At some point too little/too much is an issue. My generator plugs along at 1,800 rpm but the load varies depending on electrical demand/load. I'd think that the same thing happens with splitters, though, perhaps, in shorter bursts.

Ambient. I had LaCross for several years, always replacing one sensor or another every year (and always failing when big weather events were happening!). Pretty sure they have improved (?) since then, but I moved on to Ambient. My Ambient system has been, other than changing out the backup...

Are you having an issue? (I've likely encountered most any issue you could encounter on a B7800, having put over 1,100 hrs on mine.)

ponytug makes a good point about checking the air pathway. I had a recent event with a diesel engine in which a sticking EGR valve flap (on a car) kept the engine from running (would fire up and then die); I battled it as though it was a fueling issue, air, bleed and cranked, and sprayed fuel...

Get a separate fuel container and connect that up to the feed to your injection pump (with filter or using existing filter). If it's determined that there isn't fuel blockage from the tank (issue persists after using a separate fuel container) then it still could be a fueling issue. Could be...

As Indylan suggests, try to get someone who handles the importation end of things. I once ordered direct from a factory (some collapsible wire crates) and I can say that it isn't something for the squeamish! (trust, shippers, importers etc. - unless one is familiar with the process it can make...

My local electrical utility is fantastic (public, not-for-profit). They've got an "outage" map and they're very prompt about keeping it up to date. If they show they've resolved the problem for my area I KNOW that the power is available again. I can also, as others have stated, just look...

Three years heating (only heat the house- I don't do a lot in my garage during the heating season; anything that I do is quick work [I'm not retired, so not a lot of time anyway]): I only put the current season's wood under cover (next year's gets covered out in the field [above picture- had...

I'm using an interlock as well. For various reasons (one being that I'm electrically illiterate, the other that I'm always wanting to know and learn) I delved into everything related to wiring up a generator in such a fashion. My electrician, who I was working with to wire my then new garage...

Not a solution, though it might be of help (for you or others), but my NX can be a bear to shift into "M". I have found that having the engine's RPMs around 1,500-1,600 helps quite a bit: higher or lower and it's harder to get to shift. I've also resorted to turning the front wheels/steering...

Look in to Triax fluid. They've got full synthetic and a blend. $0.20 and $0.17 per ounce (respectively; you do the math!). I'm about ready to pull the trigger on their blend. Specs look really good. Triax claims both fluids are suitable in just about every/any tractor. Will be using for...

I'm sure you've already checked, but make sure you don't have any hydraulics dead-heading. Usually one can hear this happening.

Nearing time to change my hydraulic fluid. I'm thinking of going with something other than the Shell I'd used last time: I DO have a bit of whine (as AWsubie noted above, the viscosity on the Shell Rotella HD Tractor Fluid is a bit on the low side). Looking at this fluid (available from...

And perhaps there are times when it's possible...

This is all part of the changes to emissions standards. Changed a couple of years ago. Tell-tale is it's CK rated: previous standard was CJ. NOTE: My newest diesel, my Kioti, specifies CJ oils (I'm sure that CK would be fine, but at the time [2016] CK wasn't out yet). Most of my oil usage is...

How about LOWERING the roadway?🤔

Fans not running is NOT good. You might be encountering TWO issues here. Checking coolant circulation is, I'd think, priority one. Temperature sensor (usually a simple ohm check will confirm), fan relay... What's your antifreeze mix at? Too much causes more strain on water pumps (which is...

T6 was changed for the newer emissions specs. Motorcraft HD Diesel* is what I'm using: per The Petroleum Quality Institute of America the specifications are almost a dead-ringer for the older T6. Newer spec oil significantly drops the phosphorus levels, something that I wasn't comfortable...

Even the BEST stuff can be broken depending on use. I've got a Nova Tractor flail, from the place that makes, if you listen to so many around here, "Chinese junk." I've put it through one extremely hard full year of use (mowing grass that was upwards of 6' tall, something that you're not...

For what it's worth, here's a picture from the inside of the fence. A bit better portrayal of the situation. I'd measured the distance between the H-braces and I've got roughly 12', which is a good size for an opening. Also did a quick measure of how much lateral room along the outside that I...

There's PRICE and then there's AVAILABILITY. I use the same oil across the board (except for my riding lawn mower, which only rarely sees an oil change). I DID buy a fair amount a couple months back as the oil I get is often not available at WM: at one point I had thought they no longer were...

Hard to see the actual fencing material. It's woven wire (fixed-knot). Meant to keep most problem critters out (and my problem critters in): have it topped with an electric wire to help discourage crawlers.

Lou, no, most of the structure/whatever would be on my property. I didn't expect to have anything substantial enough to really encroach (though it would be right "there"). BUT, as I started this thread with, it's really all a matter of how much pathway I would need as that would dictate how...

Yeah, yeah, OK... Gotcha.😃 Coupled with the notion of putting in a gate as cqaigy2 suggested (put across the space/line you have in red) might be a worthwhile solution to consider. I'll try looking at how I could make this work, if it could be made to: if I can retain my H-braces as end posts...

It's not the ditch that I need/am looking to clean. I'm needing to clean along the fence line to keep stuff that grows from the ditch and attacks my fence.

I'm pretty sure that I can do a pier footing and create a platform. What I want to figure out is how far out I need to extend such a platform*. I'll concede on only going with my riding mower, in which case turning radius and width are pretty minimal and should actually require little added...

Nope. Have animals. Everything runs down toward a nearby river (less than half a mile away) that has salmon.

Tired of maintaining part of my fence line by hand (yes, when I put in the fence I was aware that it would be difficult- it was the best [only?] real routing that I could use that wouldn't cause issues elsewhere). Am wanting to, at least, be able to get my riding lawn mower down along the fence...

If you've got heavy, wet, clay-ish soil it'll pack on the auger and be VERY heavy. And then there's the issue of getting the auger cleaned off: with the skidsteer I was able to wiggle the machine to get the auger swinging in order to sling off the excavations. I agree that down-pressure can be...

Can someone that stupid actually be able to get a chainsaw started in the first place? I'd say that this was a staged event if not for that other tree. If you need to fell opposite a big canopy lean then you need to employ additional tools or methodology (topping first would have been a good...

I installed about 110 wooden posts for my fence (about 2,100 linear feet). I rented a skidsteer with an auger. Cost was about $7 per hole, which might seem like a lot but try doing it by hand and you'll appreciate how cheap that is. Hole depth was about 4'. Excellent visibility and control...

Seems that most of these problems are related to leaking/bad injectors: not unique to Kioti (can find this with other machines as well). I wasn't aware that 2016s were necessarily prone. My NX5510 is a 2016, and with 770 hrs on it regens are as infrequent as when it was new (when one occurs I...

Interesting times... Rising delinquencies and interest rates, and reduced manufacturing. Higher pricing also means higher insurance rates. And fuel prices hovering on the high side of the historical price curve. Getting closer to the "money down a rat hole" point. More and More People Are...

Maybe check out Nova Tractor's MFZ flail. Sizing is really dependent upon speed: I went larger, larger than the manufacturer recommends, but this is mitigated by the fact that my ground isn't conducive to fast travel as it's really pretty rough. (NOTE: I've cut 9'+ tall grass with my B7800 and...

Black smoke means incomplete combustion. I'd check fuel lines and connections: thermal changes can affect such. Fingers crossed that the injection pump is OK (when they start acting up they can exhibit issues when warm).

Check out Nova Tractor's offerings. I'm running their 7' MXZ flail, which actually IS heavy-duty (use caution when approaching stuff that's labeled such as most is nowhere near being heavy-duty). The MXZ is an absolute beast (1,200 #): I'm a bit under-powered (min HP is 60, I'm 55), but still...

When you switch the ignition to engage the starter does the starter spin? If the starter spins well then it could/is likely to be a fueling issue.

Type of grass also matters. My B7800 had never struggled with a 5' RC, until this year, until this past weekend with air temps in the 100 degree range and running through 5' high grass (not dry): ground was too soft to have my Kioti on otherwise I'd be inside in an A/C cab! First time it has...

Sometimes things break. If I were so curious I'd ask the folks there what's up: no certainty that you'd get the real scoop, but at least you'd get some kind of answer (rather than random comments off a web site like this). oosik, it's kind of a feast or famine thing. Producers took a hit...

I've cut 6'+ high grass with my flail with hammer knives. Note that this isn't recommended, but am noting it because I've demonstrated that it CAN cut tall stuff. One question NOT asked: what kind of grass? I've cut some really nasty stuff (neighbor's), not sure what it was, that was like...

TOTALLY insane story. And to be true! Kid goes home and is asked what happened at work today...

On your property, probably. But, not all property is the same. I have soft ground, in which case heavier equipment really needs to be on tracks. Occupant protection is good (y) But there should also be a concern over equipment protection. A costly repair could potentially be as bad a...

The guy could take up a raffle of guessing the actual weight of the wood. Prize? (wood, trailer? <- hey, it's now famous!) That should probably pay for a new trailer, a trailer that he'd also likely look to find out what it's real capacity is! All in the name of science...

To answer the question of what went wrong: EVERYTHING! Not sure I'd even put that on my 12k trailer!

My Kioti does a lot. It's my main tool. My Kubota is also useful, but in doing quick and tight jobs. BUT, when it comes to big projects, ones that are not common events, I RENT the right tool. I've rented skid steers and excavators. Excavators are the only thing I'd consider for use in...

Telescopic Tractor | Multifarmer | Merlo S.p.A. Have a local hay farmer who has a couple that he rents out: talked to one of his staff and was told that they were thinking about switching to them, ditching some (all?) JDs. I can't justify anything like this. And, my ground is way too soft for...

Been a while since I've been here. Another from my Dog On A Log series... Here's my dog doing a Rin Tin Tin impression: Not thinking I'll ever get a more stunning picture of her (mostly she's insanely doofy-looking).

Forecasting the future is a fool's game... As said, what do you NEED -NOW-? Warranties are for covering premature parts failures. I've read enough of people putting on very low hours on a new tractor and after the warranty period expired they had failures. One really should put on ample...

I have only ever found water in my Kioti's fuel system. NOTHING in my METAL bulk fuel tank (I have pulled the drain plug and have found no water), and nothing in my other equipment that gets fuel from this same tank. Traced the problem down to the Kioti's fuel cap allowing water into its tank...

Regarding width, I like a wider grapple for brush (mostly what I deal with). "Wider" still does big stuff (I'll spare everyone my pics to demonstrate). HOWEVER, "wider" means you have to be a LOT more careful to avoid snagging it on things that you don't want to hit/snag! I've caught my...

Ask your dealer what things to check for. This puts the issue on their radar for future considerations/discussions. Might be that they are aware of possible idiosyncrasies and can point you in the right direction (or ask you to bring the tractor in [should be under warranty, no?]). If you do...

I'm no expert, but I have limited experience with downed trees with root balls AND with cottonwood. First: chain around and above cuts in large sections of the trunk as cottonwoods, being heavy and wet, will blow apart- very unpredictable; the chain will keep the above-cut whole, maintain...

OK. Fortunately I've had no issues. I think I've had my mower for about 10(?) years now. There's "materials" and then there's "engineering" and "manufacturing processes." Good materials alone doesn't mean something is good.;)

Randomly functioning stuff is nearly always electrical related. Check wires: might have a damaged wire; It took years before my Kioti's cabin fan quit working and it was due to a manufacturing defect- factory crimped/hard-bent the wires at the connector to the fan. Disconnect what you can...

Long time ago I burned some substantial-sized piles of various crap that was left from a clearing job. It was a pain to keep the first fire going, but after a while it finally finished and left me with one big chunk of red-hot maple that I picked up and dropped on another big pile and that...

Mostly I try to run with my grapple on for the first mowing as I've got all sorts of tree debris down: as I'm always out with my dog on my property I am mostly pretty aware of where all the debris is; I also have scouted for firewood (and have sorted stuff best I can beforehand). Grapple is...

There's "taking off" and then there's "putting on." I don't have much in the way of flat surfaces.

Let them eat ice! :unsure::LOL:

Totally agree. This has been a HUGE question of mine vis a vis emissions stuff on vehicles. There's a reasonable intent but as humans are want to do, we hide the "bad parts" in order to make things look good. Summed in one word (and it's always been this, it's just that now days its execution...

In my mind it's more about profiteering. Manufacturers are cutting down on product cycle times and testing is more and more performed via computer simulators which are programmed by folks that don't understand the full extent of the working environments that their products will go in to. Blame...

I won't use an ice-maker: did not bother to plumb for one in my current place; another place for water leaks to sprout from. Ripped out the one in my current fridge; frees up space to! Of course, being in a mild climate means I don't have a big demand for ice cubes... Regarding "brands," I've...

Yes! It's almost impossible to get under the fins to clean them. I ended up blowing them "clean" (hard to tell full effectiveness), and, of course, this becomes a bit messy. One can rest assured that the shareholders who made off with all the gains from crappy products have enough money to...

Almost 20 years ago I bought a small chest freezer (I have it still, but, again, I don't recall the manufacturer). The lid was literally sucking water into it. Water was condensing inside it. The appliance store I bought it from (the repair side folks) told me they'd never heard of such a...

Spacing out what my fridge manufacturer is/was, but... It's about 11 years old now, and, knock on wood, is still working. I encountered a problem with it that was due to an "energy saver" function. The problem resulted in wasted food, wasted time (shutting down, defrosting and then starting...

Just ran mine for the first time this year (2nd year of ownership). I'd had it hooked up over the winter (was greased up at the end of the season): nice ballast as it's pretty compact (and is 1,200 lbs). Only some lube on top slider tube (hydraulic shift) and I was off hitting some grass...

OK, sorry, I didn't understand... I was focused before I met my second wife. But, for sure, both being in sync has made it pretty "easy." First wife was like a mule in that I had to drag her along (way too afraid of everything). Second wife is like a horse in that I have to slow her down all...

And while taking about taxes always going up, I'm surprised no one has really talked about insurance rates. Older, economy cars and a modest (sub modest?) house means less insurance costs/expenses. Insurance costs us about as much as our property taxes. When I go about my daily activities I...

Pertaining to POVs, nothing really saves you money other than not spending money in the first place. All comes down to "least" expensive option to meet one's needs: and this ought to also include operational+maintenance costs. And, for sure, by default all manufacturing produces pollution...

:unsure: I'm missing the connection of your reply to my posting.

That's how it's been for most all of human history. We here are the exceptions to the rule: never a day goes by that I don't think about this fortune- my wife is from the Philippines, I KNOW quite well how life is for most people on this planet. Retirement for other than the very wealthy has...

Wife and I didn't get married for some time, but it was pretty much sealed fate at first meeting. Of course, we were both shopping with well-defined requirements. We had talked and corresponded in depth before first meeting. Helps to go through this when one is older (second marriage- learn...

Somewhat humorous was a discussion I had with my retired brother about the future of EVs. He's certain that they'll eventually capture more than 50% market. Of course, he, like so many others, makes such statements without any actual supporting material to back them up. I said that the debt...

For me, and likely for many other locations, assessed value is based on sales in the surrounding area. There's assessed value and then there's the formula that's applied against that valuation- assessed value can go down while the formula can be tweaked to produce greater taxation charges. I...

This is totally underrated! Words of wisdom for sure. (y)

I always went forward with the belief that "it" won't be there for me in the future. I recently discovered, as I start to look at my "retirement" plans, that I have a pension coming to me that I didn't know about! Set your expectations LOW so that you improve your chances of meeting them:LOL...

PRICE is meaningless. It's about affordability! Pay attention to what you wrote in your first paragraph, specifically your second sentence. If YOU lose your job then a drop in gasoline from $5/gal to $2.50/gal isn't going to be all that meaningful. Past performance is no guarantee of future...

Sure there is. IF you're broke! :D Also the case if you KNOW that you'll end up broke! Figure that materials will become less affordable in the longer-run and that labor is likely to be cheaper. Buying wiring might not be a bad idea. Other material also not likely a bad idea. IF you...

Look over all hoses. You'll find that some are more apt to be early fail-ers than others. I've replaced two loader hoses on my 2006 B7800. One was a bit taxed due to the metal tubing getting bent a bit and straining the hose (failing near the connector): I over-sized the length on the...

I've got hundreds of hours doing clearing work (early years I used a machete- was VERY effective): most is clearing invasive blackberries (they suffocate everything)- I figure that I'm doing a net good, so any folks worried about whether I'm running afoul of the law can relax- I've got it...

I wouldn't have my flail if it took me twice as long to mow as with my RC. I suspect that it's grass type and blades where people have struggles. I have hammer flails, so maybe that's why I can mow faster? Cut quality is about as good as the RC, and better overall without clumping. And when...

I'd claim it's the PARENTS. Think of those cases in which the wealthy parents bought off administrators in order to get their kids into the fancy schools. This is the level that percolates down to the institutions of the masses: this is a top-down hierarchy; if not in the interest of the TOP...

If they lived "all their life in the city" would they have more life to live? :LOL: Yes, waiting until one is less physically able is not a good time to approach a very physical world! Absolutely HAVE to have a sense of the mechanical. I have learned a LOT in a short period of time (11 years)...

Exactly! Or, IT runs us. But, as they say, it works until it doesn't!

Seems that that's the last thing my dogs wants, as she's always in water!

I wish to ask a question about creating/clearing a NEW path. If not appropriate just let me know... I have an area in which I have a bunch of old tree trunks/debris laying on the ground, under brush and whatnot. Ground is far to soft to use any wheeled or tracked equipment on. I want to cut...

Didn't read the entire thread, but that never stops me from adding two cents! :D Need to specify how much money you're willing to spend and a have a prioritized list of tasks and their frequency. Don't count out renting stuff for infrequent needs: maintenance adds up; figure this when...

ANY dealer can bust the warranty train. Further, no idea what time frame the concern is over: today, last couple of years or? Not a big fan of my dealer but they were able to work out a couple of key warranty issues with the factory: at no point did I get the feeling that anything wasn't going...

Actually, The System did. Keep in mind that The [economic] System was designed to operate as a perpetual motion machine, working assumption was infinite resources (and growth). Sadly, utter logic fail. So here we are... No clue how to resolve: I suppose that's what wars are for (and which is...

My little B7800 has moved a LOT of weight by catching the corner of something and spinning it. Can be a slow process, but it can be done when lifting isn't possible. I do this very thing by hand: spin heavy objects across the floor. I'd run straps or such off a corner and spin (pulling, yes...

I knew when I read the first part [I bolded] that the second one [I bolded] was sure to follow (ask me how I know)! :LOL:

Recently heard this... "What's the difference between 'conspiracy theory' and 'truth'? About six months."

Politicians set the development boundaries. Politicians also affect general pricing on things (tariffs, taxes, regulations etc.). I think that people should talk MORE, not LESS about such. The issue, as I see it, is that people don't know how to "properly" talk about such matters. I believe...

Rather perplexing to hear that unemployment is low and to see tons of "help wanted" signs. For sure there are businesses ramping up after the COVID-lull, but I doubt very much that we can operate above pre-COVID levels let alone exceed them. Many low-wage jobs were lost (think restaurants and...

She does that with anything that she thinks she's found (and actually found). It's kind of a: "Well, are YOU going to do something about this?"

Yup, had run across that figure as well. I suspect that it's understated. I also figure that this isn't as short-term/correcting issue. For me, looking down the barrel of a fixed-income (hoping to retire soon), it's a risk that's way to big to take.

I don't either. Perhaps because I can't remember where one of mine is! o_O Actually, I have a .22 pistol that I'd broken down and stuffed the cylinder somewhere where I'm not sure where it's at now. No worries about someone committing a crime with either piece of this gun! (if I cannot readily...

Here's a picture of my recent [incomplete-TBD] discovery. For reference, the dog is about 95 lbs. There was very little plastic showing initially. What appears now is from tugging it up out of the ground (before I ripped out as much as I could). Again, there's still plastic down below, under...

Be careful to not confuse "prices" with "affordability". [For example:] Soaring food and energy prices (perhaps coupled with stagnating wages) can readily eat up money that would/could otherwise be used for construction: ugh, just paid more to fill up the car's tank than I ever have...

It's certainly sheet-like. Snow's not a concern. The family that owned this property had some oddities to it (I won't cover the killing of one brother by the other brother- in front of their mother), but I could almost imagine someone burying something meaningful. Although the family was...

I've removed numerous tires and rims (front end of an old IH truck) and various garbage (someone buried the remains of an old swing set, in addition to vacuum cleaner and other such crap), but one "buried" object has me totally curious... Recently, and nowhere near where any of the usual "let's...

I was wading through all these postings just waiting to add my "unique" story and you had to spoil it! Wife and I were walking along our property and out in the field we ran across a dead salmon. Fish falling from the sky! No doubt how it happened, though odd and not exactly expected to see...

My dog has found a couple. I hear her barking and being really timid. Lots of fun getting her to approach them (and I sneak up behind her and spook her- she should really figure this plot out, but not yet!).

Ah, but cell phones! If not for having my phone on me I wouldn't have been able to get a picture of the only elk ever seen in my area by anyone. Between that shock and trying to make sure I had my then pup under control (no idea what she would/was going to do) I was totally surprised that I...

[re best time in the future to build] Going to have a lot of "wondering." BUT, it will be just as it is now: those that have enough money WILL be able to build; those without enough, WON'T. I am fairly confident in saying that the number of folks in the "WILL be able to" category are going...

^^^ As long as one doesn't break the tractor's PTO then all is fine: proper slip clutch (adjusted properly) or shear pin; but there's still always a possibility... I'd had a 5' "light-duty" on my B7800 and I'd cut 9'+ grass, car (steel) rims and other car parts as well as stumps and other...