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    Bought a New L3902, turned out to be a 2019

    There should be some noticeable differences between a 2019-2501 and 2023-2502 like head lights,floor mat and front grill guard if my memory is correct ?? Probably few others.
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    Hydraulic fluid

    What are you getting for hours on hydraulic fluid ?? Kubota uses full synthetic and wants 400 hr change interval same as motor oil. I ran JD excavators that where 4K on hydraulic oil like 1k on filters.Kubota to me seems ridiculous on interval a farmer or landscaper etc would be changing often...
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    BEWARE - T-N-T CARPORTS

    Got some updated info A Plus is under new management !!! Part of review issues is Metal prices tripled so installing at quoted prices was 0 or little profit for installation company !!! So they pushed out or held off hoping prices would come down !!! Obliviously this ain’t happening anytime soon...
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    BEWARE - T-N-T CARPORTS

    Just recently purchased an 18x40 10 ft sides from Shielias sheds in Cherryville NC was installed by A plus carports out of Pilot Mtn. I was told 3-6 weeks building was up in a week 0 problems !!!A plus doesn’t have good reviews on Google ??? I had no issues building not cheap by no means I got...
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    Help on new purchase

    Years back JD excavators where all Hitachi but the engine !!!! I ran 490s and 160s size the older 490s very little issues 10k hours on 94 model. Then we went to 160s early 2000s engines issues where common. JD has done well on marketing they are definitely not worth extra money unless your...
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    MX5400 breakout/lift strength?

    I personally would get my own pressure gauge very easy to check pressure.I have an 2019 L4701 when I was shopping I also looked at MX5200 it was like 1800 more in 2019.Only reason I considered it was FEL capacity but to much I liked about L4701 no regrets 20 acres maintenance and tree clearing...
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    MX5400 breakout/lift strength?

    As others stated check your hydraulic pressure I believe its the same as my L4701 2560 psi I just spread a bunch of #57 in new building I have no problem filling bucket up at 1800-2000 rpm’s had handling I obliviously can’t compare to your past a present tractors but mine is strong I can even...
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    Tires filled with Beet Juice too heavy for landscaping and field work?

    I bought L4701 with R4 tires no liquid in tires. I have BH and a Ballast box 1270 lbs that’s QH compatible.I would rather add weight when I need it I use tractor a lot in areas I mow ruts I keep to a minimum. I’ve pulled 6 ft box blade full of NC red dirt no problem of course dry ground stay off...
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    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    I got it from Sheila’s sheds in Cherryville NC it’s 18x40 10ft sides it’s for tractor lawn mower quad I have another more of a carport style open ends that’s 24x40 previous owner put up I should be good now ??😜
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    Owner Dissatisfied With Deere Wants To Switch To Kubota

    To expect warranty repair on 5k hours seems like a pipe dream to me that’s a lot of hours !!! Just my opinion.
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    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    Here in Western NC I ordered one last Tuesday was put up today was told 3-6 weeks was pleasantly surprised.
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    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    Just had an 18x40 10 ft sides little over 8k 2 years ago may have been 6500 ? I’m in Western NC and did get 3 other quotes !!
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    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    What material in shed just put a 18x40 up looking at material for base.
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    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    That makes sense thx for info 👍
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    Advice on building a tractor shed?

    Just had one put up here in Western NC they used rebar 3ft long drive threw bottom rail. Is this what your referring to or is there something else out there ??
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    Fact or BS?

    Definitely BS they come from factory with full synthetic in them !! My 4701 with 10w-30w synthetic what I use 500 hrs.
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    Comparison Whats the best non turbo 40Hp tractor for small farming?

    Kubota L4701 has a non turbo 4 cylinder engine that’s rated 45 hp. Tractor is a work horse for its size 38 at Pto with HST transmission. Will handle 6ft implements with ease with QH on 3pt you can get Cat II implements. You will obviously half to figure out the size implements you will use and...
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    TIER 4 Questions

    Didn’t claim they where different the claim was on how they are filtered !!!
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    TIER 4 Questions

    I brought this topic up myself when I purchased off road diesel with water.I had a rental excavator it threw a fit several filters changes a mess to say the least.Service tech told me to stay with on road that it’s filtered better than off road same sulfur level. I personally run on road I do...
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    Ballast 2555 ballast box/counter weight

    I bought one from Titan Attachents it’s Cat 2 I use QH on my Cat 1 3pt hitch they have Cat 1 model 5.3 cu ft be like 800 full of concrete.There Cat 2 the one I have is 7.2 cu.or 54 gallons full of concrete is like 1,270 lbs. You could take a 55 gal drum and fill it with concrete and weld 3 pt...
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    TYM T474 vs John Deere 4044M

    Two years ago pre Covid I priced JD 4044R and M. Kubota L4701 and Kiota 4710 I believe ??? Deer R was 7k more than Kubota and M was like 5k more !!! Kiota was 3k cheaper than Kubota if you paid cash !!! Kubota had 0% finiancing !!! I had history with Kubota went that route since then Kiota has...
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    Power Rake

    If you have rental company’s near you check with them !! I rented one a 6ft from Sun Belt Rentals great implement but as mentioned very expensive this unit I believe was like 10k pre Covid days.
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    TYM T474 vs John Deere 4044M

    JD is not worth extra money !!! Unless your infatuated with green and yellow I have no experience with TYM but a lot in the past with JD 35hp to 100 hp models.I would look obliviously at build quality and dealership support.I don’t go by acres or bare weight theories that get beat to death on...
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    Need advice on purchasing my first tractor

    Over sized or under sized if there factual I’m ok with !!! When fiction gets in the mix then it’s misleading or BS. If a tool gets the job done then it’s useful tool…
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    Looking at Bad Boy Tractors, thoughts?

    I most certainly agree looks hands down “Bad A$$” with black rims !!! Definitely don’t recommend on looks alone !!! I would go drive one definitely get the feel of the FEL and BH if possible then try couple other brands.Do some good research on your own be caustious of to many opinions on here...
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    Rim guard or not? Why a ballast box instead of boxblade?

    Growing up on a blue berry farm my grandfathers 2wd Allis Cham had calcium filled rear tires and was corrosive over time to the point new rims where needed took a lot of years to ruin rims !!!
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    Actual lift capacity mx 5400

    Titian Attachments where I purchased it. When bh 92 is off and I need ballast it works well and is QH compatible.
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    Actual lift capacity mx 5400

    I apologize for not proof reading should have been 1,270lbs with concrete and weight of box is 190 lbs. Box came from Titian attachments large 7.2 cu ft box.I believe cured concrete is about 150lbs per cubic foot. Again apologize for bad info I advocate against it here I am doing it !!
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    Actual lift capacity mx 5400

    I have BH 92 it’s about 2k with 2ft tooth bucket on it.Didn’t load tires because of BH and run tractor around house and yard !! When BH is off I have a ballast box Cat II with 11 80lb bags of concrete weighs around 1,270lbs it’s QH ready I can hook it up or take off in seconds !!! Titian...
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    Need advice on purchasing my first tractor

    Just out of curiosity what size tote frames ?? I have 330 gal size filled with dried red oak I stack them 2 high could maybe do three with L4701 either BH92 on back or ballast box which is like 1700 lbs.Tractor lift is rated like 1670 lbs lifts tote to full height at 1500 rpm’s fells like it’s...
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    Need advice on purchasing my first tractor

    If you have some experience operating a tractor check out YOU TUBE L2501 digging a pond !!! Some on here advise on tractor specs and capabilities as if they knew what they where actually talking about do your research you’ll see threw the BS !!! Bama Outdoor country uses L2501 and has You Tube...
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    Choosing the right tractor

    Do you pull specs from Kubota or la la land ??? Rear wheels with R4s same size for MX and L4701 17.5L-24 fronts are slightly different 10-16.5 for L and MX is 12-16.5 I don’t find “significantly larger “ as you have stated. Three point hitch Cat I and Cat II for Mx is more robust ??? First let’s...
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    Choosing the right tractor

    Well the MX and L4701 share filters size and fluid types !!! Your dealer is stocking parts for L4701.
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    Choosing the right tractor

    MX 5400 is 3,734 lbs I also have never heard of MX 5000 ?? There was 4800 and 5200.
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    Choosing the right tractor

    Two years ago I was tractor buying went with L4701 over a MX5200 that was only $1800.00 more at the time.I liked the size of 4701 as I use around house and yard I also have a wood lot it goes threw very well on utv trails !!! I added FEL and BH 92 which adds alot of weight to tractor same BH for...
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    L vs M series Kubotas?

    When I purchased L4701 the rear tires where the same.Fronts where different for loader difference.
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    Does engine HP affect driving power

    Ran a WA 200 komatsu loader awesome machine dam near bullet proof !!
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    New Guy First Tractor

    Get a chance go to You Tube and look at L2501 expanding a pond.Watch how small tractor with experienced operator works and moves a lot of dirt.Gets good full buckets keeps ground smooth rarely spins a tire.
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    Kohler Engine Oil

    Mobile 1 full synthetic 10w-30w Walmart good price what goes in my Koehler EFI 27 hp.
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    Kubota L3901 HST vs. Kioti 4010SE HST Compact Tractor Pricing

    You got a no brainer in price !! Two years ago when I priced tractors Kubota was 3k higher than Kioti but Kubota was 0% financing Kioti was cash price I also priced JD they where out of ball park.The Kubota prices seem way high I got BH 92 BH for 5,800 for L4701 I can’t imagine prices jump that...
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    Hydraulic fluid for LS XG3025 H

    If it meets the specs should be fine as Rotella is known for good oil products!! Out of curiosity what is the recommended change interval on your LS ??
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    I have land pride 72 pulls it fine covers rear wheel width.
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    Well I just changed mine at 400 hr !! Being machine is under warranty I’m just curious why the change intervals are same for motor oil and hydraulic strikes me as odd in this day in age with synthetic oils !!! Hydraulic oil should make 1k easily there’s some out and been out rated for 4K...
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    Price Check Buying a BH92 with Hydraulic Thumb NH

    BH 92 was $6,170.00 and 24in bucket was $636.00 !!
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    Price Check Buying a BH92 with Hydraulic Thumb NH

    Are you selling one or wanting one ??
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    Price Check Buying a BH92 with Hydraulic Thumb NH

    What width bucket ?? Looks like mine 24in??
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    Yes little over $22 gal Kubota wants it changed at 400 hr intervals same as motor oil I find this obsessive in this day in age hydraulic oil should go lot longer than motor oil.As I’ve stated in other threads this is not to bad on home owner doing 50-100 hrs per year but full time farmer or...
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    Looking at quick hitches

    Just read on another post that on Cat II top hook link is not adjustable?? If this is true I would go Cat I and Land Pride claims Cat I is better for older implements!! I would definitely research as much as you can !!
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    John Deere 4115 compact tractor

    Is tractor stalling under a load or when you put in low or high range ?? I know on HST transmission you don’t want to push peddle forward for more power you do the opposite very little pedal for max power.If your gear you put it in low like one or two and have 4x4 you should have torque with...
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    New kubota tractor advice

    Well when BH is on it should ballast your tractor so you can load front bucket.If BH is removed you’ll want ballast either liquid in rear tires,wheel weights or ballast box.On my L4701 I use ballast box when BH is removed.I run tractor around yard areas I mow with zero turn ruts are extra work...
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    Price Check Buying a BH92 with Hydraulic Thumb NH

    Bought L4701 with BH 92 in 2019 Charlotte NC if my memory is rite BH was $5,800 and 24 in bucket was $600.00 I will pull paper double check numbers !! You should shop around occasionally used one is for sale.
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    Looking at quick hitches

    I have L4701 Cat I three point hitch I use Land pride Q15 hitch which handles I and II. I purchased a Titian cat II ballast box because I wanted weight it would hold but when hooking up to hitch I have Cat II pins on box pointing inwards at one another works fine.My Cat I attachments just use...
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    How to remove excess grease?

    Rag or paper towel and Brake Clean I like Red Can CRC will break down grease and oils...
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    Tractor Shopping

    Yes as you have figured out bigger is not always better !! Smaller tractor cut trees into smaller pieces I use pallet forks to haul trees and branches. BH very debatable on forum I have BH 92 on L4701 very impressed with its performance on my 20 acres 100s of tree stumps dug out.I spent over 25...
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    Operating tractor in 4wd all the time?

    I’m same as robpm I use as needed !! In western NC the famous red dirt (clay) when dry hard as concrete when wet like eel crap 💩 I have R4s I like them running tractor around house areas where I mow but they are not good in heavy mud !! I stay off saturated ground so I don’t make ruts and have...
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    Modifying a quick hitch

    If your welds are as good as factory shouldn’t be a problem!!
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    My guess 72 in open areas tractor can handle it but in wooded tight areas 60 may be more desirable?? If you got live front hydraulic valve you may like Land Shark there an awesome way to brush cut.Mower deck on front of tractor you can obliviously raise deck much higher than 3pt hitch !!! Flips...
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    With 4x4 FEL loader could one fill front bucket with dirt and pull disc with out rear tire weights or liquid in tires ??
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    oil pan drain bolt repair

    Pan threads striped they used to make an insert you put in hole then little smaller pan bolt.I used one of these on an ATV front axel but I can’t remember what’s it called worked well.Do some research you may luck out ??
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    Kubota Oil Separator Filter

    Just completed my 400 hr service on L4701.I’ve been pretty impressed with accessibility when servicing machine engineers did nice job.In some heavy equipment excavators,dozers and FEL I’ve seen some real pain in the ass to service machine.My question is when I pulled owners manual out to make...
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    New kubota tractor advice

    I went with L4701 with BH 92 hoe very pleased with its capabilities ran JD 410 BH,Ford 555 and Case 530CK this Kubota pound for pound is my Orange 🍊 Little Beast !!! I’ve removed 100s of trees with 4701 and dug the stumps out obviously chainsawed bigger trees first.Personally I think you’ll get...
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    Will this work for removing rocks from soil prior to tilling?

    I rented a Power rake from Sun Belt rentals it will bring rocks up you can wind row them you can also level ground with it very impressive the way it handles rock.
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    I agree I’ve removed 100s of trees with pallet forks obviously chainsawed first thin stacked and burned.
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    Also I went with Land pride quick hitch I believe Q15 for grade box and ballast box which is Titian Cat II weighs about 1700 lbs held 11 80lbs of concrete !! When BH is off it counters well !!
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    Choosing attachments for L4701, looking for suggestions.

    Definitely get pallet forks I have a set rated at 4K one of the most handiest implements to have... I also have the BH 92 it’s very handy as well !!!
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    18" bucket on compact tractor BH?

    Kubota L4701 went with 24 inch bucket
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    Tractor Sizing TRACTOR WEIGHT as ONE (1) CRITERION in TRACTOR SELECTION

    Yes he has some tractor experience but not a lot of heavy equipment experience !!! Bigger is not always better people caught up in bigger has to be way to go.
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    Yes the fuel is the same !! But is Road diesel filtered more than off road ?? This is what a Sun Belt tech told me and a few people on forum agreed. I’m concerned with water after bad experience with off road worth it to me to buy Road diesel for piece of mind.I’m sure sulfur content is the...
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    The down time I lost getting water in off road diesel road diesel was a no brainer !!! Bob Cat EX 85 newer machines are super sensitive to containment's lost a day of work drained whole system 2 filters just a mess !!! This was in-ground tank my Kubota the water separator handled it fairly well...
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    Do we know all stations filter both exactly the same ??? Types of filters all the same or up to station ??? Change intervals of filters is there a guide line or up to fuel station ???
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    Your part of the world seems like mine !!! I’ll pay extra for road knowing contamination is out of it I don’t burn large amount with one tractor.
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    Comparison Mahindra 1626 vs. Kubota L2501 vs. Yanmar SA424 vs. Kioti CK2610

    Not huge but Kioti you leave 3pt hitch arms on vs Kubota they need to be removed I have Kubota but would think Kioti would be quicker ??
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    I guess real question I had is final filtration the same at service stations do they use different filters or is there a standard or multiple types they use like you or I can ?? I think this was what the Sun Belt tech was leaning towards.
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    Well it seems storage and additives are factors.There may be differences in filters at pumps this may be what Sun Belt tech was stating to me ?? I don’t know if there’s only one type of filter used at service stations or there’s multiple types like available for private storage.
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    Insight on buying a mini excavator vs renting

    I think of a quote a very successful man said “Don’t buy anything you can lease and don’t lease anything you can borrow.You definitely have a situation at hand as a former operator and small property owner I see some logic in both your points.I have a tractor with BH but have rented equipment...
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    9 years on engine fuel filter is impressive !! When working on cranberry farm we had a black algae get in our tanks it was a hell of a mess !! It would plug up tank filters and machine filters lucky to get 250-300 we finally got it under control our filters weren’t as impressive as Goldenrod of...
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    Yes I had never heard that before more filtration on road diesel.👍
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    On road diesel vs off road NO 2 red

    Growing up on blue berry farm and working on fairly large cranberry farm 20+yrs off road was standard for price and was allowed for farmers !! Now retired in Western NC off road not real easy to find but I did find some near me.I have a L4701 when I first purchased I put road diesel in tractor...
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    Bush Hog FSP spreader clogging up

    Has any one changed agitator on spreader ??? Been using 10-10-10 and the agitation when I turn fertilizer flow off agitation stays and it makes like a ring in bottom off spreader that痴 hard from heat friction. Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
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    Ballast box quick hitch compatible

    Well went with Titian Cat 2 ballast box like $420.00 bucks have the QH 15 hitch box needed just a little tweaking left bottom lift pins pointing in only way they would work for spacing on hitch.Had to grind a little on top edge of box where top hook on QH was just rubbing a little after that it痴...
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    Ballast box quick hitch compatible

    Have a Kubota 4701 2019 purchased with a back hoe that痴 around 2100 lbs with 2ft tooth bucket well took back hoe off bought quick qh15 put 6ft box blade land pride works awesome love the quick hitch. Went to dealer to buy a land pride Ballast box and it痴 not Quick hitch compatible from Land...
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