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My Property\'s Two Best Friends Just showing off. Got everything in my stable winterized and ready for whatever comes this season.

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Amazing... I removed and relocated my asphalt driveway and am in the process of planting trees where the old driveway was. Sunday afternoon, I am on my last hole of the day and I notice a black cable sticking up out of the hole only about 10 inches into the maual excavation. I think to...

It wasn't so bad that the twenty-something grandson inherited an acre of his Granpop's virgin timber across the road from my homestead. Most thinking folks with a wonderful legacy inheritance would scratch their head for awhile and consider all the long-term options and try to make Grandpop...

eBay \"Tragster\" All of these eBay scams got me surfing auctions looking for more picture pirates and tractor mongrels. Low and behold, to what did my wondering eyes appear? A miniature tractor, no longer powered by Deere. JD "Tragster" for Sale

You JD aficionados might have seen or heard of this gentlman's funeral, but thought you might enjoy the wrap-up: John Deere for Life and More: Archie Glenn R.I.P.

I hate to post another batter thread with a "Battery Recommendations" thread just below. That one has to do with golf carts, so I figure you folks wouldn't mind. After reading about other battery acid vs. radiator nightmares in another thread, I have decided to go ahead and upgrade as soon as...

I just gotta' report that I'm enjoying the capabilites and comforts of the 4110, but I have to also report that somewhere upstream, between me and JD's QC department, there is lurking knuckle-head. Last weekend, when transporting a few tons of rock around my property, my tractor started to try...

Best 54\" Box Blade....? Maybe I'm too lazy to search, or maybe I'm just being smart by going to the experts first.... Who make the best HD 54" box blade? No fancy rollover models. Just looking for total weight, guage of steel, most/best-designed scarifiers, etc. Most dealers, including mine...

Took delivery of my brand, spankin' new 4110 today. The 2210 top link hinge plate leak epoch is put to rest. The 60" United/Leinbach boxblade should be delivered next week. Also waiting on the quick hitch for the front blade. Pic attached. A couple more of the bucket hooks to follow.

Looking for a little clarification from other 4110 owners. The Specs on the 4110 state a 49" "Maximum Width" with turf tires. Can anyone tell me whether this is the actual width of the track of the rear tires, or is it another dimension. If it's not the track width, what is the track width of...

I just posted another incredibly Long Message in the Poll below about toplink plate leaks on the 2210 model. My post describes my saga trying to resolve a chronic leak from the toplink plate of my 2210. The word "chronic" is my word to describe what seemed to be an irreparable leaking condition...

Gentlemen and sages: I'm loosely contemplating an upgrade to my 2210 depending on how my complicated life progresses in the next few weeks/months. I'm pretty focused on the 4110/4115 comparison. The only notable differences are: 1) A little over $2,000 approximate differential between the...

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Since we have all figured out the half-ton market and decided that the truck we each own is the best truck that we could own (168 posts later ), I thought I'd stir up another little discussion on truck beds. My guess is that the origins of the stepside design go back to the earliest production...

2210 vs. 30\' Reinforced Sidewalk I just gotta' glow a little about my 2210 with you guys. It's at 100 hours now, and after tonight, obviously ready for most any "right-sized" job I can throw at it. A little history: First, I've been posting about my "sidewalk to nowhere" on the projects...

The lady who built my house had a 30 foot sidewalk installed that lead to an above-ground pool. The pool mercifully removed before we bought the house but I've lived with, mowed over, and aerated around the sidewalk for about five years and finally conceded to remove it or have it removed. I...

I'm convinced. My better half is half-convinced. It's time for me to step up to the world of pickup truck ownership. Until this weekend I've been planning on trading our sedan for another sedan, but I have decided that all of our family needs and my personal property maintenance needs will be...

Couldn\'t pass it up I need a third tractor like I need another nostril, but I couldn't pass it up for $50. I picked up a 1976 Gravely 812 w/50" deck last weekend from friend. Actually, my daughter spotted it in a shed at one of her friends houses and managed to put me in touch with her friends...

Just looking for a little affirmation on the break-in for the Yanmar in my 2210: I'm on my way out to change the oil @ 10.2 hours on the clock. The engine and tractor have been used under one form of load, or another, since the first hour. Somewhere in the first two hours, I ran the 62C mower...

I am restoring an old garden tractor and drained a couple gallons of contaminated, old gas from the tank when I first bought it. It's been sitting in an old gas can and I'm tired of tripping over it. I definately don't want to dump it into the environment and burning is hazardous Any ideas...

At 7.7 hours, my 2210 was returned to my home two days ago after spending four days back at the dealer for a hydraulic fluid leak. Everything seems okay at this point. Here's the prognosis and disposition: -The symptoms began at approximately 5 hours of use when I noticed a little 'pink snow"...

Chain Gurus--\"Transport\" chain useage? I picked up a new 20' length of 5/16" grade 70 chain with grab hooks for a very good price. There is a tag wired to the set up describing the use of the chains and clevise grab hooks for tie-down or transport. The hooks are also stamped "TRANSPORT70...

Chain Gurus--Grade 70 \"Transport\" Useage I will post in the General area too, but wanted to address this as safety topic. I picked up a new 20' length of 5/16" grade 70 chain with grab hooks for a very good price. There is a tag wired to the set up describuing the use of the chains and...

Delivered this morning. Now with 2.1 hours. I was very pleased with the quality of welding and design on the 5/16" bucket grab hooks and reinforcement. I dropped off a six-pack to the shop tech on my way out earlier tonight. Managed to keep my 54" front plow moldboard and haggled for a...

More like restoration project, but this one is already turning out to be a lot of fun for me and my 12-year-old son. All the tune up parts are here, and a few restoration parts on order. Saturday is tune-up and clean-up day.

Any rants, raves or reviews of the Leinbach box scrapers? The model in question is the 448-SHD -$325 -320# -48" -4 scarifiers No other specs to be found on the web, from what I can tell.

After some amicable domestic discussion and a little haggling with a couple of dealers, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a 2210 this weekend. Here's the latest quote: -2210 23 HP MFWD diesel -210 Loader with hood guard -62C Deck $13,500 Add iMatch hitch and ballast box: $350 Dealers...

I've been looking around for an older Gravely 4-wheel rider for some time now and I'm about to pull the trigger on an 8183-T circa 1980. It has its typical cosmetic problems, as well as a fuel system "issue," but nothing I can't handle with a carb rebuild and a little investment in a paint job...

After I took a few minutes to educate my local dealer about the subtleties of the 2210 model, I got my "first blush" pricing yesterday on the tractor and a few possible options: 2210 Base w/DSCV for loader: $10,449 210 loader w/49" bucket: $2,258 Front blade w/ quick-hitch: $1,090 62C MMM...

Time for me to buy up, Gentlemen and Ladies! Just wanted to let you know I've posted my 2000 445 for sale in the classifieds. Will listen to anyone with a serious interest. If you want to talk turkey email bigpete@dmv.com . Details listed in Tractors under 25 hp. Thanks for your interest.

After a fairly exhaustive search, I can't seem to find any posts from a TBN'er that has actually taken delivery on a 4010. Several have gone so far as to make a deposit on order and then move up to the 4110 or another brand when the production time factor rears its head. I have five JD dealers...

As I explore all the possibilities for a possible upgrade to a CUT from my 445 this next Fall, I'm curious about the experiences of owners of the new 4010 model. While the specs seem to portray a capable small CUT, I'm a little concerned about a few limitations that may exist. I guess I'm basing...

Fav 60\'s Series I dare y'all to remind me of another TV series tht had more of an impact on our 60's lives.... I know of a few others. Let' see what you can find <A target="_blank" HREF=http://dunsmore.crosswinds.net/season3.html>Dan'l Boone</A>

I am still planning on waiting until next winter for my upgrade, but I guess I'm just a glutton for punishment. My nearby dealer still has two 4100s sitting on the lot and I asked hime for a quote on the HST. The tractor is not set up with a deck yet and the price below includes setup costs...

Kind of a coincidence to the thread below--I've been looking for a refurb project tractor or a running collectable for some time now. This ad caught my eye this morning. Anybody know anyhing about this model, its value, usefulness, problems etc? I have not seen the tractor or talked to the owner...

I've been looking for a refurb project tractor or a running collectable for some time now. This ad caught my eye this morning. Anybody know anyhing about this model, its value, usefulness, problems etc? I have not seen the tractor or talked to the owner yet. The ad is posted verbatim below (I...

You veterans probably are familiar with this line but I thought it was unique enough to post a link. Looks like an interesting design for turf professionals and large residential applications: <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.steinerturf.com/>Steiner Textron</A>

I plan on getting my third mowing season out of my 445 in 2002 and then moving up a notch or two. I will consider Kubota when the time comes but this question is specific to the Deere line (so you rabid BX'ers can wait to take your shot at my comparisons later...I promise you that opportunity)...