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For a 24 x 36, you could conventionally frame. Just a thought Yooper Dave

Tubes are not efficient in bending. I would recommend a W5 grade 50 steel beam. Yooper Dave

Took my Branson 4215CH to the local dealer for a 50 hour service. There was a full page of itemized work performed. The major item of note is the throttle. This tractor had a normal hand throttle to adjust the engine rpms as needed. Now after the service, the engine rpms increase when the...

Determine your loads, determine dynamic effects, determine bracing. THEN determine the maximum moment, Allowable bending stress, actual bending stress, and deflection(s). Might be worth hiring a structural engineer if the beam is important to safety.

A W6 spanning 20' would concern me. It will deflect. Possibly much more than you or someone would find acceptable. You also need to make sure the beam is laterally braced, or it may buckle. Stresses are reduced based on bracing configuration. I would be much more inclined to use a W10 or a...

I have a super heavy-duty stump bucket with SSQA I am willing to sell. Located in 49887 SE UP. Yooper Dave

I have been a member of this group for many years. The members of this forum have generally been very respectful and kind. Since I retired, I have also joined several groups on Social Media, and have decided to leave most of them, as it is commonplace to be very rude and disrespectful for no...

Anyone know anything about the 2025 John Deere Pickup Truck? TIA Yooper Dave

I agree with you 100%. The Dealer would not take any ownership at all which does not always mean money. He felt he did nothing wrong. I felt better taking my tractor to a tire dealer that knew right from wrong. He took care of me promptly and I am happy with his service. I am glad that I at...

I had the identical decision to make. I went with the XJ 2025H for 1 big reason: The SSQA loader. I believe the loader lift capacity is larger as well. I have 5' & 6' buckets I use as well as forks. I am more than pleased. Good Luck. Yooper Dave

I am hearing nightmare stories about LS parts availability, the ability to even locate the parts, and the priority of New Holland over LS to obtain parts. I am somewhat concerned about ensuring my LS is not worked too hard or too often. As long as nothing breaks, we are still good. Hoping...

How difficult and costly to replace? Is this a common issue? Thanks!

I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 pickup with 44,000 miles on it. 6.0 liter V8. 3/4 ton. Bought new. Pretty solid truck. Currently, it does not matter what HVAC button I push to direct the air flow inside the cab - the air only comes out of the front ducts regardless. Sometimes I really...

About the same - 4 to 5 inches.

He replaced both rear tires stems and ballast. The other rear tire valve stem could also be removed easily by hand. We are supposed to get up to 10" of snow today, and I now feel ready to plow with confidence. BTW I just added a ballast box yesterday so I should have a better configuration for...

My local tire dealer 5 minutes away fixed all the issues the same day for $300. There is now heavy duty metal valve stems with new ballast. They do all the John Deere, New Holland, and Mahindra dealership tractor tires in the area. The tapered rim prevented recovery of the existing ballast...

The dealer wants to charge me parts and labor to fix his defect. The glue used to attach the plastic insert has dissolved. The tractor is 4-5 years old. I am expecting the inserts to shoot out when I am plowing snow. The inserts can be readily pulled out by hand with the tractor jacked up...

My rear tire lost its bead and now there is rim guard - beet juice everywhere. I thought to possibly reseat the bead, I would add some air to the tire. When I went to add air, I could not unscrew the cap. After I turned the cap for awhile, the whole assembly pulled out. The assembly is a...

I love Houghton! MTU 1986 BSCE Civil/Structural. Yooper Dave

Call your County Building Dept. and find out your loading requirements. If your property is formally designated as Agricultural, then you will most likely be exempt from building codes. However, you should build a structurally adequate structure regardless. Where specifically are you located...

Are there any ZTR's that have the capability to add suitcase weights to the front? Please post pictures if you have them. TIA Yooper Dave

I have a pretty substantial slope: 20 to 25 degrees. I am disabled and retired. I currently use a Cub Cadet XT2 with substantial 3rd party suitcase weights on the back and several lead shot weights used for gym training tied to the front bumper. I wear gloves and hold onto the rear fenders so...

How much slope can you negotiate while mowing with this specific tractor equipped with a 4' wide finish mower? Not up and down mowing, but side of the hill mowing. Can you add weights to lower the center of gravity? I am currently using a Cub Cadet Lawn tractor (XT2 with 42" belly mower) with...

40 hp up or down a few hp.

Thinking about selling my Toolcat and replacing with a small to medium sized wheel loader with SSQA. My big hands, frame and poor health are not good qualities for fixing and maintaining a Toolcat. Who makes a simple to access and maintain wheel loader? TIA Yooper Dave

Congrats!

How did you form on your own? I am breaking over and over again as well. Very interested. Yooper Dave

Is it possible to provide dual rear wheels to add stability on hills? I know the wheels can already be extended away from the frame as well. Duals in both the front and back will most likely not work. Yooper Dave

Is there someone who can explain how to correct a GFCI outlet in a bathroom which was initially wired to ALSO remove power from the adjacent overhead light if tripped? Home inspector noted as a non-conformance and a safety issue. The overhead lights need to remain energized if the GFCI trips...

How do you like your mower? Have you tried it on any steep hills? Yooper Dave

I bought a heavy-duty 60" Titan skid steer bucket. It is very heavy and robust. The problem is that the SSQA portion of the bucket does NOT align with both SSQA pins on my Branson Tractor Loader. The Branson tractor has had another 60" bucket and a 72" bucket on it with no alignment or...

The builder from down the street sent over 2 of his boys. They were part of the construction crew for my house 2 years earlier. 5-10 minutes later, the deed was done. I made sure I know what beer to buy them.

The house builder is coming over for another unrelated reason. I asked him if he had a couple buff workers who could lift the TV into place. He said of course. Monday should be a special day.

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I would limit the yield strength of the steel to 15 ksi. This will at least address some degree of degradation and lower material strength due to age. Steel has come a long way during the past few decades.

The main concern I would have is the condition of the concrete and steel. If the concrete and steel are in good shape, I would not be concerned with 15,000#. The bridge is short and stout. Do not park the truck on the bridge and see what a few days of intended support will do. If the...

I am new to the neighborhood. I handed out Halloween candy yesterday and noticed the Dads walking with their kids were all in their 30's, but were not very sturdy. A local TV shop will come over for $200 to perform the 30 second evolution.

The bridge is required to have a load rating plaque posted in clear view. You should not have to reverse engineer as too many assumptions would be needed. BTW I was involved in a forensic analysis of an old railroad bridge deck that collapsed. There was a load rating sign, but the driver...

Already spoke with the dealer. He liked my various modifications to the tractor and the bucket. My significant leak is well over a pint pooled under each general area in question. No leaks for the first few years, and now I hate to park the tractor to see what will be below after sitting for a...

My XJ 2025H is nearly 5 years old with around 160 hours on it. It has always performed well regardless of task. This year there are significant oil leaks under the front axle, back axle, and under the engine. I finally took it into the dealer for repairs - hopefully before the snow flies...

Agreed. Natural gas FP - smaller than most. Use only on rare occasions. The mantle will also provide some protection. Bottom of TV will be at least 6' above the floor.

Can you turn the power level up to 11? Or rent a bigger power washer? Yooper Dave

Thinking about bringing over my drywall lift to position a 110#, 85" TV over my fireplace. Other than being big and strong, or hiring a contractor, any other suggestions? Wifey and I were able to lift the 65" TV onto its bracket in the Bed Room. Not able to lift any bigger. TIA Yooper Dave

Just got my Kubota lawn tractor fixed so I can mow the way overgrown cottage lawn. My worst fear used to be running over a big limb or stick or similar. Somehow after 5 minutes of run time, I ran over a short and stout piece of leaf covered structural steel which should not have existed on the...

I got somewhat lucky. The movers came with a truck and a trailer. The bed of the trailer was much lower, and we just pushed the tool boxes on with no complications. Yooper Dave

I am moving 60 miles away. Part of the move includes me with my truck and trailers to haul most of the smaller stuff. The trip is pretty flat with well-paved roads everywhere. Intending to use all back roads and no highway travel while loaded. I have a 2015 Chevy 2500 HD which I bought new...

Note: Glulam beams are not like steel or concrete beams. The best material is used in the tension lams at the bottom for a simply supported beam. The junk is in the middle. Do not assume the loss of the bottom couple lams results in a linear reduction of strength. It is much more...

I still have a cottage in the U.P. about 90 minutes away. Been in the family for 3 generations. I am a half yooper, as my Dad was from Detroit. People still ask which half?, and I reply 'Front Half'.

I have forks. However, I had to remove my 3-pt hitch PHD to haul away as my new place does not have a shed yet. I miss the ballast. Yooper Dave

I used more than a dozen 5 gallon pails to load up the contents of the tool box. I can separate the upper and lower with the understanding the crew will need to restack at the new location as I do not have the resource to restore. Big reason for moving is due to deteriorating health and ADA...

Wifey and I are moving 1 hour south of our current location. We are moving the boxes and clutter ourselves with our 3/4 ton pickup truck and 2 trailers. We are hiring a local moving Company to move the Furniture and large heavy items - like 4 tool boxes. 1 tool box in particular is a 6' x 6'...

Match.com Our first date was May, 2010. We are still happy to be together. I love dogs, and that was the deciding factor I just found out! Her dog loved me, and the rest is history.

Sorry - cottage is out of town and I am in the middle of moving. I do think I have the model number correct though. Thanks Yooper Dave

I might have the lawn tractor model number wrong, but is my best recollection. My lawn tractor at my cottage has worked well for decades. The grass has not been mowed in a couple of weeks and is now significantly overdue. Today when I tried to engage the mowing lever, the mower would not...

ASTM A307 (structural) is nearly identical in strength to SAE Grade 2 (mechanical). The top is clean with no marks. This is the cheap grade you can buy at nearly any hardware store. Yooper Dave

I would not have had a job if I were oversizing structural members such as headers. Ensure all code issues are followed and not anymore. Some homeowners like to know they are not spending any more on structure than necessary - as the structure is expensive to begin with already. If the beam...

Do NOT toenail. Predrill lead holes from the bottom and screw-up like a good politician. The epoxy should transfer shear. The screws will hold it together while the epoxy cures. Toe nails may not draw up and close the crack as intended. Yooper Dave

The glue transfers horizontal shear between the laminations so the member acts compositely. The new screw needs to now transfer the shear (if no epoxy). The shear can be calculated and compared to the allowable shear capacity of the screw. And yes, the beam should be shot up with epoxy...

My Branson has the same transmission noise as noted for the TYM.

The tension lams are the best material and put on the bottom for maximum strength. As noted earlier, the capacity of the beam is cut in half if installed upside down, as the compression lams do not have the strength. The use of LVL and PSL eliminates this issue.

The Cub is a nice-looking mower. They specify a maximum slope angle of 20 degrees. My slope may exceed 30 degrees. Thanks! Yooper Dave

Nothing is pre-tensioned. Glued and clamped as noted. Sometimes the glue is not applied as hoped and delamination can occur.

Keep a close eye on the deflection. The beams should be shored with a camber up prior to reinforcing. Lag screws need to extend well beyond the neutral axis of the beam. Try not to compromise the tension lams or they will crack as well. The beams should have had a low moisture content to...

Marinette, WI 54143 Far NE corner of WI.

I am selling my newer 42 hp 4 cylinder Cab tractor. It is too hard to get into and out of for me with my larger size and in my physical condition. I love my 25hp LG. No cab to get in my way. Had a bigger step fabricated to help me on & off. Good Luck Yooper Dave

I am going to buy a newer house on 1+ acres of grass. There is a small area on my side yard (1/8 to 1/4 acre) with a steep angle sloping into a pond. My current ztr does not have a chance to mow on this slope without fear of ending up in the pond. Riders with dual tires front and back can...

Did you get a balanced lamination - tension lams on both top & bottom? Otherwise did you make sure the beam was not installed upside down? Upside down has half the bending capacity - unlike LVL and PSL. Assuming your beams are not yet fully loaded. I would not accept the beam as installed. You...

I have a white JD 1970 model 80 steel dump cart S/N 031242M. It has lots of surface rust, but is rock solid and always stored in a shed. My dad was the original owner. What is something like this worth? TIA Yooper Dave

Did you get a chance to check out Winter Carnival at MTU? Yooper Dave

Looking at buying a new LS compact tractor. Their web site indicated choice of Ag, Turf or Industrial. The dealer said only Industrial were available. I then looked at the TYM website where turf tires were not even mentioned. Why the challenge of no turf tires? TIA Yooper Dave

Had the step modified so I could put both feet on it at the same time. This is required until my left leg heals from a rare nerve disorder (DA) up to a year or so from now. Also, had a receiver hitch welded to the bucket so I can put various attachments in it including but not limited to a...

Finding it more difficult than I was expecting to buy a Filter Pack to maintain my Branson. Some sites omit my specific model which concerns me. Anyone have good luck with a vendor selling a filter pack for a 4215HC? TIA Yooper Dave

I am looking at several 3 point hitch mounted, pto driven snowblowers for my 25hp LS XJ2025H. Tractor is HST and 48" wide. Thinking of a 54" to 64" wide blower after I install a back up camera and more mirrors. I have seen huge price differences between brands and their offerings. Looking at...

https://fox11online.com/news/local/jakes-sales-and-service-fire-beaver-oconto-county-highway-p This is my inherited Dealer from a month ago and now destroyed by fire. Yooper Dave

My LS XJ2025H tractor is 48" wide and came with a 50" light-duty bucket - about 200#. I upgraded to a 60" heavy-duty bucket for snow removal - about 400#. Very robust but way heavy. This worked well for a number of years for clearing snow from my 150' long concrete and asphalt driveway...

My Grandpa the Dairy Farmer would say: "Cats are either licking their butts or thinking about it."

My Branson is 42hp 4 cylinder with no turbo. Yooper Dave

I love my turf tires. Lots of traction in the snow and without chains.

I am 6'-2", 320 pounds with size 12 boots. The new step works as intended.

I ended buying 2.5 gallons of T6 Rotella full synthetic 5W-40 Diesel rated oil at Tractors Supply. There were many empty shelves so the selection was very limited. Just happy to still get something good - regardless of initial cost. Yooper Dave

Had a local shop fabricate a new wider and deeper step so I can bear both feet on the step at the same time. My health has deteriorated significantly over the past 4 months due to an adverse reaction to my covid vax. The new step will keep me mobile. Yooper Dave

I heard you should NOT use synthetic oil for Tier 4 Engines. Is this true? Sounds like BS to me. TIA Yooper Dave

Maybe learning to use the tractor is not such a bad idea after all.

Can you get one with tracks that you can stand on? I have had several higher end walk behinds years ago. The amount of effort to turn them around wore me out. Let the machine do as much work as possible especially if the wife will be using it. Good Luck Yooper Dave

I used to own a 36hp LG loader tractor with shuttle shift and a 6' rear mounted snowblower. When I used the snowblower, I would simply stand up and turn around so I could see what I was blowing. The tractor never had a seat sensor, so it kept running while I was standing up. Steering was not...

Unable to access the current 15 series. Please see what can be done to access. Thanks

Can someone provide insight as how to get a .pdf for the 1999 XJ 2025H parts and service manuals? TIA Yooper Dave

How hard is it to groove Industrial Tires? What tools, how wide, how deep, unit of measure? Assuming this will not decrease the life of the tire? Might be a good summer project as a proactive measure. TIA Yooper Dave

Lets try this again - Light Truck, Ladder Style, every 4th link. https://www.tirechainsrus.com/cgi-tirechainsrus/sb/productsearch.cgi?storeid=tirechainsrus Cut and paste into browser if needed. Yooper Dave

I took the step off the LS and am getting a new one fabricated. The old was like 8" wide which made for a very challenged mount and dismount due to my lame leg. The new step will be close to 12" wide so I can get both feet on the step at the same time - which is required for me currently.

I FINALLY found some snow chains to fit my front tires. Though I have a tractor, the only chains that would fit are under the Truck Category. Truck Tire Chains V Bar 28-8.50-15 w/Cam Reinforced V-Bar semi/commercial truck chains provide an excellent choice. The reinforced cross members...

Is there ever a concern that a stud could come out and pose a hazzard in the drive way?

Anyone know first hand using snow cables instead of snow chains? The ad stated they are lighter, cheaper, and easier to install than chains. TIA Yooper Dave

Top portion is concrete slab. Middle portion is sloped gravel. Bottom portion is gravel but less slope. Bottoms out on asphalt road. I posted a picture of my front tire 28 x 8.5 - 15. Is this a difficult size to obtain chains?

I now have a CUT with industrial tires which I am aware provide lousy traction in the snow. I plan on installing chains to the front wheels only so I can confidently plow my sloped driveway. What do you recommend as an economical solution? TIA Yooper Dave

Thanks! Been here for over 20 years. My First Branson though!

Paid cash. 42hp I might sell my 25hp LS now.

Thanks - posts like this are the best!

48' x 56' x 12' with (2) 16' x 10' Overhead Doors in the front and (1) 12' x 10' Overhead door in the back. Ridge light and eave lights.

I ended up buying a 1 year old Branson 4215 with 45 hours on it. It has the 3rd hydraulic remote function, engine block heater, CAB with air, heat & radio, 4 cylinder engine, 62" bucket with a cutting edge, loaded rear tires for $31,000 delivered to my door. The loader is rated for more than...

I ended up buying a 1 year old Branson 4215 with 45 hours on it. It has the 3rd hydraulic remote function, engine block heater, CAB with air, heat & radio, 4 cylinder engine, 62" bucket with a cutting edge, loaded rear tires for $31,000 delivered to my door. The loader is rated for more than...

I looked at small loaders from several vendors including Kubota and Bobcat - they are double the price. I have a Toolcat that excels at this task. I thought I was going to buy another Toolcat to find out it was sold only a couple of days prior. It is a tough market out there.

Have you considered buying an older - pre tier 4 tractor?

I like JCB. They offer one of the few skid steers that I could attempt to get into. A bum leg does not allow me many options with a cab.

Tried out the used L4701 in person - 3 years old. The bumper to bumper warranty is gone. There was a 4' x 4' pallet with 1,500# on it. Forks must have weighed another 200# min. The tractor picked up the pallet about 6' with zero hesitation and no tipping. I noticed how basic the tractor was -...

I have been shopping for 6 months. I also run into some dealers not updating their websites in a timely manner.

I live in NE Wisconsin and am close to 2 Mahindra dealers. Neither of them have very little to no 40 hp tractors to sell. I really wanted to give Mahindra a try but will need to buy elsewhere. My local LS dealer seems to be the best stocked to sell. The Kubota dealer also sells Case and New...

Current tractor is an LS XJ2025H. It is only 4' wide and came with a 50" bucket. Lots of power for 25hp. Lift capacity is north of 1,300#. Bought a heavy 60" bucket used for snow removal. Some items around my camp an hour away are 2,000# which I plan on selling, but need to load onto a...

Where in Wisconsin are you? I believe Village Tractor has them in stock. They have 4 locations in NE Wisconsin. Yooper Dave

I have no formal lift or reach requirements. I clear lots of snow, move lots of fill, and lift heavy items in and out of my truck and trailer.

The rated load is at the pins. The center of mass is ~ 18" away which SIGNIFICANTLY reduced the lift capacity. My Dealer lost several pounds in his shorts when he saw my configuration. I just saw him last week and he still brings this memory back - nearly 4 years ago.

The budget is $30,000. The LS MT342H with rim guard delivered is $28,500.

The Branson Dealer is very close to the Kubota Dealer. I loved the Branson Tractors - very VERY nice. The Dealer was difficult. He bad mouthed LS every chance he could. He also raised the price of his offerings due to the Supply shortage. I question his integrity and my ability to buy a...

The 'M' or 'MX' is simply too big for me. If the loader test fails I will give the LS MT342H dealer a call. His tractor has a load rating of 2,680#. The price would be less as well. Regards, Yooper Dave

Crushed Limestone - crusher fines - limestone screenings are exceptional.

My local Kubota Dealer (30 min. away) has a 2019 L4701 with rim guard and a few hundred hours on it. He is going to set up some pallets with known loads on them so we can see how much can actually be lifted. Due to the industrial treads on the tires, chains will be added to the front tires so...

Hoping to buy a new HST Loader Tractor - full sized compact frame. Kubota has always been at or near the top of my list. However while researching, the lift capacity posted for the various Kubota CUT's are significantly LESS than most of the competition. Trying to get at least 2,000# lift...

There is no Cab - I need an open station to get in and out due to my health. Thanks

I am just about ready to buy an MT342H. Would like to keep it as my retirement tractor. Will most likely put 100 to 150 hours per year on it & always stored in a shed. However, I am more than concerned with regens / tier 4 issues. Current understanding is to use road grade diesel and not...

The local Branson dealer (30 min away) is selling a new 3620H (36 hp) with rim guard delivered for $30,860. The local LS dealer (40 min away) is selling their MT342H (42 hp) with rim guard delivered for $28,500. I like the Branson, but the Dealer can be challenging while talking to. He rips...

I have been using turf tires without chains to plow my driveways for a number of years. My driveways are pitched at least 10' over a couple of hundred feet of run. I usually plow down hill, stay in 4wd, and try to not push my luck (no pun). Do industrial tires offer less traction in the snow? I...

A misc. used equipment dealer near my retirement house has a 2007 Toolcat with high flow hydraulics, turf tires and nearly 3000 hours. It seems like quite an upgrade from my series 'A' which I keep at my camp an hour away. Rust appears to be at a minimum. The bucket must have been replaced...

I have had my Toolcat since 2005 and would highly recommend. It does many things well. The attachments connect in seconds or maybe a couple minutes. Very tough and well built. Buy a used one if budget is a challenge. Yooper Dave

After fixing the air in the fuel line problem via accessing under the passenger seat, it was noticed that the fan for the radiator was dead. This would explain why I could never use the A/C very long in the dead of summer, as the Engine would get too hot and I would need to shut down to cool...

50 hours like new no more bumper to bumper warranty - only powertrain is left Yooper Dave

I used to live < 5 min. away from Village Tractor in Sobieski. They recently upgraded their facility. I bought one of their first XJ2025H tractors at their newly rented Suamico location - before they moved to Sobieski. They wanted $50 to trailer my Tractor a few miles so they could then...

Hi Pete, What price were you quoted? I just got a quote for $32k for the same 42hp HST tractor with loaded tires and delivered. Where is your LS dealer located? Yooper Dave

Looks good on a toolcat. I tried it on my 25hp compact LS which was not a good idea.

Berlon makes some great (& expensive) buckets. I bought a 1 cy bucket which was too big for my little tractor! Now it sits under my lean to. Yooper Dave

Is $23,000 a fair price from a private sale? Does the warranty transfer? Is this a good tractor? Maintaining a 6 acre camp in the woods. TIA Yooper Dave

Hi Larry, It is an HST and being sold by the original owner who now wants to sell so he can buy a skid steer. The dealer is about an hour away. Regards, Dave

Is $23,000 a fair price for a nearly new 2019 TYM T454 tractor with loader and bucket? It has a Yanmar Engine and no regen is required I am told. TIA Yooper Dave

I ran over a moss covered rock and really screwed up my fuel filter - see attached. I knew something was wrong when my full fuel tank went empty in a half hour with an alarm to notify. Was able to get the Toolcat in the shed and jacked it up to remove the damaged fuel filter. The auto parts guy...

Was a couple hours away and thought I would pay a visit. Was hoping to see a few models parked in the lot and maybe get to try them out. They had a beautiful new facility with a full show room. The receptionist said she would get someone but no one came. They had a hall with dozens of...

Could not get a very heavy 5' long toolbox out of the cottage basement. Decided to build a ramp, attached a chain to the Toolcat and backed up. Everything worked as hoped. Good thing the basement stair aligns with the front door. Yooper Dave

I just bought a Dirty Hand Tools model 110 heavy duty post hole digger from Amazon. I also bought the 24" diameter auger bit so I could quickly plant a whole bunch of trees. I only bought the model 110 as it would work with the 24" auger. There are 2 smaller sizes, but the auger bit selection...

Dug 7 holes and planted 6 black hills spruce and then just before the 7th tree to plant, the transmission died. No forward no back, no difference between 2WD & 4WD. Tractor has nearly 18 hours on it. Was not expecting a dead drive train with this many hours. The tractor was not pushed beyond...

Is there a CUT sized post hole digger which is SSQA compatible? Was thinking a hydraulic line(s) would go back to the CUT rear remotes. Unlike a skid steer, the CUT would have significantly less down force to provide. Otherwise, a 3 point rear hookup would be the only other post hole digger I...

Bought a 4' piece of L2x2, mirror, longer bolts and spray paint. Drilled holes to fit and matched the paint with your input. Yooper Dave

Learning how to use a pusher. Tractor is 4' wide and the pusher is 5' wide with a back blade. Yooper Dave

This is 1 big bucket. It is the smallest snow bucket Berlon makes. The self weight is around 600# I thought having a loader capacity of around 1,300# would be a good thing. I find myself looking for more lift capacity as I can only curl the bucket to get the snow out and then be able to lift...

Tried out the new XJ2025H to clear snow for the first time. Biggest item of note was the not so smooth operation of the loader. I have never had such jumpy hydraulics - even on my older LG. Is there something I can do to minimize the jumpy hydraulics? TIA Yooper Dave

Why is there such a premium for front mounted snowblowers over the rear mounted ones for any specific tractor? All I can think of is a lack of competition for the front mounts, as they seem to be brand specific. Otherwise, the rear mount starts off as cost effective until you run into...

Where is a good place to stock up on some ignition keys? A quick internet search pointed me to $22 to $27 per key. The key is simple so I was expecting something much cheaper. TIA Yooper Dave

My Dealer is now adding $1,000 for the 2 smaller 2019 tractor models relative to the 2018 pricing structure. The MT 125 is now $13,900 with loader and filled tires. The XJ 2025 is now $15,900 with loader and filled tires. I think I bought the last 2018 XJ under the former pricing structure -...

Planning on installing an Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Poly bar cutting / wearing edge under the leading edge of a snow bucket. The dealer wants ~ $500 and I think I can do it for a fraction of the price with a piece 3/4" x 5" bolted to the bucket. Anybody else do something like this...

Looking for a 60" or maybe 66" snow bucket for an LS XJ2025 with SSQA connection. Some of those heavy duty buckets for skid steers may weigh upwards of 700# which is too heavy for me. The smallest bucket I found so far is 72" which might possibly work - but still on the bigger side. Any help...

How much would you pay for an LG 36 hp 4wd loader tractor with 60" bucket, 72" rear pto snow blower, 2 sets of remotes, industrial tires? The year is around the early 2,000's. There are 97 hours on the tractor & ~ 10 hours on the snow blower. There are 3 ranges with 4 gears per range...

Did more research and looking around than ever could have imagined. I liked the XJ2025H at first site. However I had to check out at least 6 other tractors and brands. This one has an extra set of remotes in the back, rim guard, and 6 ply turf tires. I am going to modify the bolt-on step to...

My local Kubota dealer is offering a BX2380V HST with a LA344S loader, 1 set of rear remotes, loaded Rim Guard rear turf tires, & 54" bucket delivered for $15k + tax. In addition, the salesman noted I could also use their 0% financing for 60 months. What does the 'V' stand for? Is the loader...

A JD dealer an hour away has a nearly new 2014 Bobcat CT225 utility tractor with < 100 hours, 4wd, 60" quick attach bucket, 60" heavy duty snow blower with a hydraulic chute & unloaded turf tires for ~ $19,000. The dealer stated the engine is a Kubota. Is this a good deal, or is there...

Are tier 4 emissions exempt for all new tractors 25hp and less? Some mfrs note no pollution filter is needed, but is stlll tier 4 compliant. Any clarification of the issue is appreciated. TIA Yooper Dave

Is this an acceptable deal? 2018 Deere 3032E HST with a pinned 55" rock bucket, pinned pallet forks, turf tires, Rim Guard, and a draw bar for $20,000. I am assuming there is no sales tax for a private purchase. The tractor has 3 hours on it and stored in a heated garage. Will get some...

Went to my local Branson dealer up the road looking for a new 2510H. After introducing myself, he noted himself as the owner. After some follow up I did finally get a name. While accessing the tractor, I could not help but make contact with a dip stick under the seat and just above the floor...

Any too good to be true end of year deals going on? SSQA is a requirement. TIA Yooper Dave

I can get a brand new LS XJ2025H for $14,900 with loader and loaded tires. The XJ has a SSQA loader & mid-pto. Dealer is < 10 minutes away. It is my recent understanding that the MAX 26XL also has SSQA loader. The 26XL HST also seems to have a bigger platform and a tilt steering wheel which...

Looking at purchasing an LS XJ2025H. The front mount snowblower is only 50" wide with no options for $4,000. The hand crank to rotate the chute also challenges entry into the Drivers seat. Are other brands and/or sizes of snowblowers available which would also fit and possibly offer a better...

I have a 50' wide x 130' long concrete and paved driveway on a moderate grade. I was looking to get a LS XJ2025H CUT with a front snowblower option, but the snowblower is only 50" wide and $4,000 with a manual chute. The crank to operate the chute is also in the way to access the seat and...

New LS Dealer opened up shop only 10 minutes from my house. Thought I would stop by and check out the offerings. I liked the CAB on the XG3025 so I sat down inside after a minute of squeezing in. Trying to leave took more time and head banging on the cab roof in order to exit. Assuming the...

If you do not get the SSQA option for the loader, how difficult is it to find a 3rd party snow bucket, snow plow, snow pusher, etc to align with the pins? The loader has great capacity until the SSQA is installed. TIA Yooper Dave

Do the smaller MT or XJ tractors have a 12 volt outlet? I am wondering if I could plug in a coat to keep warm - similar to a motorcycle. TIA Yooper Dave

What would you pay for a SC 2450 with hoe & loader & 60" mower? It has 105 hours with shift on the go. Do not know the year but it looks to be in good shape. They are asking $16,000. TIA Yooper Dave

Other than Yanmar, who offers a compact utility tractor with SSQA AND aux hydraulics in the front? TIA Yooper Dave

Does anyone have a front mounted snowblower for their MT125? My dealer said he could use the same one as the next larger XJ. Does it take long to hook up and remove? TIA Yooper Dave

I have a 15 year old LG 36 hp 4WD loader tractor with < 100 hours on it. How hard would it be to convert the loader to a SSQA? Is this kind of conversion common and cost efficient? TIA Yooper Dave

Ran into my local dealer at a founders day social function. He quoted me a price of $14,900 for an XJ 2025H with loader, and $1,500 less for the smaller MT with the quick attach bucket. The front mount snow blower was quoted at $3,500. Both tractors use the same attachments. Thought the XJ...

I just bought a house and wanted to change out a sink only to find no water supply line shut off valves were installed under the sink. I therefore need to turn off the water to the entire house and install some shut off valves. The plumber used 1/2" PEX tubing, and I have never worked with...

I saw some MF subcompact prices and financing options which looked more attractive than Kubota BX's. What are the major differences between the 2 mfrs? Is the BX worth paying more for? I am shopping for 24 to 25 hp, quick attach loader & bucket, snow plow, and 54" to 60" mmm. TIA Yooper Dave

Looking at Zero Turn mowers and tractors with the same width mowing deck. The tractors were usually priced significantly lower and designed for several attachments that a zero turn would not handle. Why such a price difference? TIA Yooper Dave

How hard is it to hook up the mid mount mower and front mount snowblower? I like to see the quick attach bucket. TIA Yooper Dave

Is this a good deal: 200 hours 4WD Loader 60" MMM Extra set of front wheels with turf tread Do not yet know the year. Looks like brand new for $10,000. Thanks Yooper Dave

I have a 1000 cc CAN-AM Commander Limited. The previous owner warned me of belt wear, but I still am unable to understand how the Belt warning comes on after < 80 miles on a brand new belt. My wife and I are gentle on the dirt and gravel roads, so how does the belt wear so fast? When the old...

Will be eventually moving from a 1/4 acre lot to a 1.5 acre lot with new construction for a retirement house out in the country - 10 minutes from town. I will most likely buy a Power-Trac in some form to take care of our various needs. I plan on adding a mower, forks, bucket and maybe a hoe or...

The Toolcat was overheating after 5 minutes of light use and shutting down on its own. I was lucky enough to get the Toolcat back inside the shed after letting it cool down. The next morning a small belt was laying on the ground under the engine. I was able to get a replacement belt, but was...

Looking at buying a nice used Bobcat snowblower, but lacking a wiring harness. Anyone add a wiring harness to their Toolcat? Is it a big deal? TIA Yooper Dave

Been using the Toolcat quite a bit lately in the woods with no problems. While backing up just outside of the woods, a noise was heard underneath with several loud beeps given before shutting down on its own. No error codes were given, and unable to start. While trying to start, the...

These were the days. Yooper Dave

I am looking into converting a conventional log fueled fireplace into a more efficient insert unit. The cottage is far away from civilization. What are the pros and cons for wood pellet, corn, and gel fuels? Which are usually cheapest to operate? I have a CO-OP nearby in the next town, and...

I love plowing snow with my F2400. Just recently, the ignition will not activate what so ever. It was 12 degrees in the shed. I acticated the glow plugs for 20-30 seconds, and nothing happened when I tried to start. I put a new battery in the tractor last fall, and I know there is lots of...

What is a new 2010 5600 going for these days? What model letter number are they up now? TIA Yooper Dave

Anybody seen or heard about these: HuntVe - The all Electric 4x4 Hunting UTV With a $6,000 tax credit, it might be an option. Yooper Dave

I can get a new 9,990# 18' delta car hauler for $3,000 with choice of ramps. Does delta make a good trailer? Brakes are on both axles. Tires are new. Is this a good deal? Are flip up ramps better then pull out ramps or vice-versa? I need to make a decision soon. TIA Yooper Dave

If you were to provide someone in their 80's a UTV so they could get around hilly property in the Midwest all 12 months of the year, what would you get? A golf car would be somewhat acceptable for 6-7 months of the year, and would be easy to get into and out of, but the intent is to have...

The snow storm from Wednesday morning was too much for the Tool Cat. I almost got stuck just trying to get out of the shed and going down hill. 18" with 36" drifts of wet snow requires a payloader to remove. We had lots of hours of 40-50 mph winds afterwards. I am thinking that should have...

A trailer dealer was advertising a nice 7,000# trailer near me. I asked how much more for the same in a 10,000# version? He indicated about $250 more, as all they would do is increase the axle capacity. I thought a 10,000# trailer was built heavier than a 7,000# trailer in several respects...

Attached is a progress picture of a new shed in the U.P. I wanted to put the same color sheet steel over the existing adjacent garage to kind of tie them in together. The 2 car garage is around 1,100 square feet in area. The contractor wants to screw in new 2x4's laid flat on 24" o.c. over...

Can someone tell me where a (new) fuel oil tank level indicator can be purchased? It is one of those simple screw it in from the top (of tank) indicators with a float attached to it. I tried several places - including Fleet/Farm and my fuel oil supplier but to no avail. TIA Yooper Dave

Will a 12.5 Kw generator supply enough electricity to power an average house? I can buy one which is around 9 years old, but with few hours, and looks like new for $1,500. Is this a good deal? TIA Yooper Dave

I just bought a 20' pontoon boat that came with a tandem axle trailer rated for 2,500#. Does anyone see a concern if I were to haul a 30' long x 2000# steel beam on top of the trailer over the interstate? The beam is 10.5" high x 10.5" wide - very stout. I could cantilever the front of the...

Who makes a good 8,000# x 18' car hauler? What should something like this cost new? Will its self weight approach 2,000#? TIA Yooper Dave

Does the Ford 3910 have a good track record? Is this a good deal? FORD TRACTOR 3910 I am trying to get more of the specifics. TIA Yooper Dave

I bought a new 2008 F150 4x4 from one of the local Ford dealers in Green Bay last December. It took 5-6 months of pestering to finally get my registration. I paid in full when purchased. The salesman was eventually taken out of service - as he made many people mad. The manager finally made...

What are the specific differences between fuel oil, #1 & #2 diesel? Can a diesel engine run on fuel oil? Can #1 or #2 diesel be used as fuel oil? TIA Yooper Dave

What is a used 1999 4wd Zetor 3340 with loader worth? It has less than 500 hours on it, and in excellent condition. I looked on machinery finder and I could not locate one. Any help would be appreciated. TIA Yooper Dave

Are radar detectors legal in Wisconsin and Michigan? If so, what features should one be looking for? Who offers the best value for the money? TIA Yooper Dave

Are their distinct advantages and disadvantages regarding pintle hitches and ball hitches? Is one type quite a bit better than the other? My 2008 F150 4x4 I think is limited to towing less than 10,000#. TIA Yooper Dave

What should I expect to pay for a 2008 M59 with less than 100 hours on it? It is the full TLB package. Is this the larger Ag framed tractor? Is this a good tractor? TIA Yooper Dave

How fast (with duration) is it acceptable to drive in 4wd high while driving? I catch myself going 55-60 sometimes on partially snow covered roads for many miles at a time. I do not want to hurt the truck, and wanted some guidance. TIA Yooper Dave

I have had lots of fun trying to hook up a heavy trailer by myself. Has anyone used this product? Receiver Hitch: About Backup Balls, Trailer Hitch Receiver, Single Person Trailer Loader TIA Yooper Dave