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My father in law put some asphalt in a section of the parking lot of their small business. I do most of the snow removal with our big tractor (5115M) but do to my shift work, sometimes I'm not around when the snow is blowing in. I wanted to give him something that is a little more forgiving...

The Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin, Manitoba is hosting the 62nd Annual Thresherman's Reunion from July 28-July 31, 2016. The theme this year is an attempt to break the World Record of over 125 threshing machines operating simultaneously in the same field at the same time for the largest...

I always wanted a dump rake, to use around the yard and for the vintage look, finally picked one up at an auction. Cleaned it up a little and there was still quite a bit of original paint under the baked on grease. I replaced some wood, a new drawbar out of some oak, and a seat pan I had...

The exhaust blowing out the bottom on the left side drove me nuts with the soot on the frame etc and it still seemed to be able to blow up in my so I could smell it. I put this vertical exhaust extension together. The top elbow is just slip on so it comes off for close to tree work or can be...

I have always found a flexible hose to be more convenient for greasing the greatest variety of equipment and situations. I have a couple nipples that are a pain in the butt. One is the u-joint at the back of the motor on my FIL's JD 1025R. It is through a small hole in the frame and then up...

I have found a guy that is getting rid of some 1/2 plate from a couple projects he didn't get around to. I was initially looking at 2- 1/2x30x96 mild steel for a welding bench top and left overs for gusseting etc, when he showed me a large chunk of 1/2"x96x96 T100 plate they didn't get to. He...

I was looking at our 1025R with an H120 Loader this winter, thinking I should make some pallet forks for the few times we would need them. We already have pallet forks for our JD 5115M for the big stuff. As I was trying to see if I could make them universal to fit on the JD quick attach and...

Hi guys I built a log splitter to run on the back of our tractor this past winter. I used a log splitter valve with kick off, I think this was the one, I can't find numbers any more Directional Control Valve with Kick-Off | Princess Auto When I built it and tested it, worked perfect...

It was raining this morning, cutting into other plans, so I started on the hydraulics to the front of our loader. We have a JD 2015 5115M with the 310 loader and global quick attach. I plan on running a grapple and a hydraulic auger at the front so ran lines from the rear to get the flow I...

I think I've read almost every post on third function set ups and uses. I would say that I am finally starting to grasp some of the info. I would like to put a hyd auger on the bucket of our tractor. I have 2 questions first I think is obvious, but to confirm if I set up a 3rd function on my...

I'm having a terrible time with the JD website. Trying to find some info about mower decks. Considering a 1025r tlb. I think they offer 2 decks, are they both drive over? I just want a little info in hand before we go talk to the salesman. Is this backhoe on a subframe? All it says is you...

Once I get hydraulics to the front on the loader (still undecided if going to use 3rd function or from the rear scv's) I would like to make a hydraulic option for quickly switching between bucket and forks. I would like to design it so that I can still manually pull the bar if I need to or am...

Woke up this morning to the power flickering at about 06:00. It struggled for about 10mins and then quit. It was wet heavy snow with a strong wind, turns out many transformer fires and probably some down lines. By 8:00 it was apparent it wasn't going to come back on. Our family business...

Today had a learning experience. We have had heavy winds with lots of drifting snow for the past 24hrs. A chev malibu got stuck in the middle of the road near my FIL's place down the road from us. They dug for approx 45mins with no luck (-34) After he couldn't find a suitable attachment point...

I have a project in mind to convert a ground driven pull type fertilizer spreader to a hydraulic motor drive system to spread sand, etc. I tested it with a 1/3 hp electric motor and with the right pulley it almost had enough power. I am not very familiar with hydraulic motors to run off our...

In the 2 days(new to us) I've had our howse mower on the pto I forgot how to get it off. I can't find the book. I remember I have to twist the front, but don't remember which direction and it seems to be jammed. I pulled the mower off to do some other stuff and the pto still won't release...

Just wanted to update on our 5105M. About 60hrs so far, very impressed overall. One problem that will need adjusting is it pops out of 540 economy pto. Regular speed is fine. Not overly concerned, will get it adjusted correctly it has to go back to get the creeper installed. We weren't sure...

Hi guys, my sister in law just picked up an older but solid camper trailer. It has a couple small leaks in the roof that have been patched, but look like they are not leaking although they look older and I am surprised they don't leak. I'm sure there must be a roll on roofing sealer good for...

I would like to swap out the curved exhaust pipe and put on a straight pipe with a rain cap like our 4020 had growing up. Does anyone think this might be a problem with the turbo on our new tractor? I know a similar setup was used right through to some of the '40 series new generation tractors...

We were a little pressed for time and being the middle of winter, when we went looking for 96" box blades to assist with the snow clearing up here, we could only find a light Cat 1. We grabbed it b/c it was cheap, and it worked, but the pins on it were so low, any little dips of the tractor...

After looking around for a few months, including several brands with local dealers, and lots of help from TBN, we ordered and picked up our new 5105M with 563 loader. I grew up with all JD and its nice to be back into them. The peace of mind is well worth it. First turbo tractor we've had an...

Snapped this photo the other day. This was my dad bringing home a possible future project to get it out of the elements (40 years is enough!) The steering is seized so he lifted the front with the JD 6410 and dragged it backwards the 1.5 miles. It is a late 30's Oliver Hart Parr 18-27 wide...

Hi guys, I'm picking up a parts tractor ('28 JD D) from an older fellow with a 14hp stationary in the shed. He had been told it was very rare, it had been picked up and restored(painted ;) by his father). I offered to try and find some information about it so he can sell it. I joined a...

My brother in law has a set of heavy duty halogen lights wired in by someone else. They started blowing fuses in the rain then all the time. I helped him rewire, solder and shrink wrap all the connections. Turn them on and there was light. For about 10 seconds until it blew the 20 amp...

Had an oops yesterday in some long grass. Went over about a 12-14"rock which pulled loose and tried to rotate under the brush mower. Looks like it pushed the blade up and sliced the top of the mower. The mower is only in its 3rd season (about 50 acres total). The metal looks thick enough to...

Last year I rigged up a 1/4hp sump pump off the end of our dock to spray up in the air like a fountain. I like the sound of it, esp when I come home at night. I was just curious how much it is costing me. Does anyone know how to calculate the numbers? It is a 3.5amp motor, my electric bill...

Our dealer called me up the other day and they really want to get rid of the green Montana P9084C they have on the lot. It is a lot bigger than the 5740C we have now but we are looking at running a large generator with it as well as some of our other regular chores. What I was wondering is I...

I've tried the search function with not much luck. After what seems like my 70th close call with all the local deer in the middle of the night, I am considering running some of the "off road" style lights on the bumper of my truck. I've had those cheap 55w ones before and they didn't really...

Hi all, thanks to all the previous posters for the engine and hydraulic filter info on my tractor, but I could never find info on the fuel filter. With 400hrs on our tractor I knew it was time to quit putting it off. My dealer could only come up with the numbers that I had found on the...

Hi guys, I've been struggling all summer trying to get the yard torn up to regrade. I found that because I was always pushing the envelope of waiting for the ground to dry, I was either having the deflector up too high for the dry or too low for the wet and getting plugged up. I also wanted to...

After putting on some good hours lately got a little tired of our local radio stations. Found this Ipod dock on sale for 11.99. Now I can control my music and my Ipod is charging at the same time. No wires, no interference, good sound once I realized you have to have the volume on the Ipod...

I think I may have finally found the max ability for our 5740C when working.:):eek: Let me just say that growing up on a dairy farm we typically were "over tractored" on many of the balers, haybines etc we used so I'm not sure I ever witnessed this before. I started seeing the low oil...

Hi guys, trying to help my dad here, so the info might be a little vague until I get out this weekend to have a look. He has a 2000 Polaris Expedition 425, 5 speed manual 4wd. (not very common)This week he put it up on jack stands to check the speedometer and discovered it won't come out of...

Hi guys, new to the tiller end of things here. We bought a Sovema RP200 (78") rear tiller 40-60hp to use behind our Montana 5740C. I have never used any 3pth tiller before and only seen one in use in a soft area. When I try to break sod up first time it really hops around. It is digging in...

Our grill guard came in finally! (Sorry our American neighbors at the Montana factory, just because 2 addresses are for Canada, does not mean we are relatively close together :D) After it was shipped to Alberta and sat there for a while until I called our dealer to check he was able to get the...

Well, I finally got stuck. I knew my yard is soft, I had pulled an old toolbar cultivator out of my uncles bush and wanted to see if it would dig in so I picked what I thought was one of the higher, more dry sections to take a test run. Shortly after I got in I realized I was in a little...

Just wondering if anyone has an update on whether there is Montana shop manuals or better translations of the factory one yet. We have a 5740C and I would love a more indepth manual. I think TractorBarry referenced he might be able to help in another thread. If not I'll just keep waiting with...

I've spent an hour this morning trying to get the front axle out of our 1984 Honda Big Red. I've soaked it up with plenty of Liquid Wrench. It is different than our old 83 trike which had bolt on caps under the axle. I just don't want to force it and have to track down parts. It seems to be...

OK, I know we have hydraulic power steering on our 5740C. For the last couple months the steering has been abrupt and unpredictable similar to either air in the system or low oil. There are no unusual power steering pump noises like it is low on oil. My question is I have found what appears...

Just wondering if anyone has experience with using a loader mounted post hole auger, such as used on skid steers on their tractor. I found this one nearby from Baumalight ..:: MTBMFG ~ Auger Drives ::.. and it appears it would be within the specifications of our 5740c(although on the low end)...

Hi guys, don't know if this is the right location. The father in law and I are looking at getting a PTO style generator for our 55hp tractor to power our 2 yards and his business. We need to be able to hook and unhook as we are about a mile apart. I have been able to find that we should be...

Hi all, just ran into our first real problem. We have 240hrs on our 5740C and today I was tilling a fresh spot(lightly). All of a sudden the PTO quit, almost like a shear bolt broke. I pulled out and it would turn slightly for a second or so and then stop. After that nothing. If I...

We finally made the leap and put a deposit on a 2008 Polaris Orange Crush. Not cheap but I think it matches our needs the best. It came down to the XUV and the Ranger. I drove a couple XUV's and several Rangers of different styles. Each tend to have their own personality. I was impressed...

Hi all, not sure where to start, my dad is restoring an old AR(wide front) to show condition. I know the front wheel bearings/races are shot. I know he has been concentrating on pulling the motor and rebuilding, and hasn't got around to the little parts to get it rolling again. I was thinking...

We are looking for a UTV. I think I have ruled out the Rhino in favor of the Polaris/JD for their better work capacities, looking at the twin cylinders, prefer fuel injected models. What are essentially the differences between the HPX/XUV? We will be adding a winch/plow, does the JD winch...

We were looking at buying a newer quad to pull the trailer around and do some work in the yard. Where we dump stuff its kind of swampy until mid summer so I'm leaning towards maybe a rhino, also I really need to be able to drive right into the pickup bed for hunting etc where trailering is not...

Build this tree scoop based on a plan from Champy. Thanks for the detailed info Champy! I had the flat steel cut with a plasma cutter where I bought it and "cheated" by using a pre built quick attach frame. I welded up the tubing and the flat steel. It was not pretty, I haven't welded much...

We have the universal quick attach on the loader of our 5740. I have very limited experience with the quick attaches. I just built a version of a tree scoop that I found on tbn. I was in a rush and used a pre built attach plate. All the dimensions are the same as how the bucket attaches...

Looking for some advice on sickle mowers. I have found 2 old Deere sickle mowers, both are "semi mounted", a No.5(6') and a No.8(5'). Both are apparently working although I haven't seen it. Has anyone converted one to 3pth mount? Or is it simple to fabricate a mounting system to a new style...

Greetings all, like the last couple posts I used this forum as one of my main research tools when looking for our new tractor. We selected a 5740C and have had it in the yard for the last week or so. I've been very impressed so far. Have 16hrs on it snowblowing/pushing, and as I write its...