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I have a Massey Ferguson model 39 corn planter and the spiraled metal drop tubes are being held together with duct tape and aluminum from soda cans. I ordered replacements from AGCO and they are rubber and they plug continuously. They are so bad that I sometimes just let the fertilizer dribble...

I recently came into possession of an old Montgomery Ward air compressor. It turns over easily by hand, but does not have any inlet air filters. They should sit right on top of each cylinder. I'd like to know what type of material would be required to make new ones? They would be flat and...

Can someone tell me what the recommended idle speed is for the BX 2370? Thanks, Barney

Several years ago I bought a pair of axles & wheels to store my Kubota 60" mower in a vertical position, from a vendor on this site and I can't remember the name. Can someone help me? I'm not sure if they're still available, but I find it a great way to store the mower. Thanks, Barney

After mowing for a while (1-2 hrs.) I find an oil film on the battery compartment cover and on the bottom of the dash. With the covers off and the engine running I cannot find the leak. I believe it is in one of the four power steering hoses and/or fittings at the steering regulator ,but, I...

I may have to replace the chain oil pump on my Stihl 029 saw. Does anyone know if it can be removed without removing the crankshaft? I wanted to look at it but couldn't figure out how to remove it due to the discharge line? I had to replace the pickup line & had the clutch off and removed the...

My 2002 BX2200 developed a power steering hose leak...either the supply to the steering unit or the return to the hydraulic unit. The two hoses run together through a soft sleeve under the floor pan from the hydraulic unit to the steering column. I'm looking for input from those who may have...

My BX2200 has nearly 800 hrs. on it. Maintenance requirement is for a valve clearance check and I wonder if it is worth doing. Has anyone done it? What did you find? I use my tractor for mowing and snow blowing and have not noticed any drop in performance so I wonder if this check is necessary...

I was cutting last years cornstalks in a food plot when my B7800 suddenly stopped and a little smoke came out from under the right side of the hood. :(. A cornstalk had knocked the top off the stop solenoid and I was dead in the field. $200 later I'm up and running!

I have a three year old Kubota L4240 with draft control. Part of the draft control feedback linkage is a "holder" which slides on the spline of the shaft between the upper 3pt. lift arms(above the hydraulic cylinders) and a "stopper" a device which snaps into the snap ring groove and keeps the...

I have a three year old L4240 with draft control. Part of the draft control feedback linkage is a "holder" which slides on the spline of the shaft between the upper 3pt. lift arms(above the hydraulic cylinders) and a "stopper" a device which snaps into the snap ring groove and keeps the holder...

Is anyone using Pat's Easy Change System on a tractor with adjustable lower lift arms. I'm thinking of putting a set on a Kubota Grand L 4240 (Cat 1) and wonder if there are any issues with the adjustable arms? Thanks, Barney

What size and type of trailer will I need to haul a Grand L 4240 with loader. Probably 4500#, maybe a little more. 5000#? What length to insure I can position the weight properly wrt the tongue? Thanks, Barney

I have a Howse 2 bottom 12" plow. I recently ordered coulters for it and would like to know how folks set them up. If I plow 6" deep, for example, how deep should the coulter run? How close should it be set to the plow? Does the set up vary with different soil conditions ? Thanks, Barney

Does anyone know what changes ( if any) have been made to the Grand L s from 2008 to the 2009 models? I'm particularly interested in the HST models. Thanks, Barneyhunts

I'm looking for information on a 6' rear finish mower by either Countyline or Taylor Way. I did a search but there wasn't much useful info. Who makes them? Do they have a web site? If someone has one would you share your experience? Thanks!

I'm considering an L3540 or an L3940 for food plot work including plowing with a 2 bottom 12" plow, discing , spreading and seeding. I'd like some input from folks on the machines I'm considering. Thanks!

Does anyone know if there is a draft control kit available for the B7800?:)

Today I watched a utility co. prepare a seed bed on a right of way using a bobcat skid steer equipped with a powered landscape rake (rockhound). What a neat machine that is for dealing with rocks in a seed bed. In this area there are rocks everywhere but this machine was clearing the bed so that...

I'd like to post some photos of the equipment I use for my food plots, but, I haven't had any success in doing it. Are there simple steps I can take to get my photos on the site? Thanks, Barney

This may be old news to some, but I thought I would pass it on for the others who haven't discovered that a leaf blower does a great job of getting the field dust off a machine. It is particularly helpful when dealing with lime and ferlilizer. Enjoy!:):)

Can someone tell me if there is a shop manual available for the B7800 and if it is helpful? Does it have diagrams of the electrical system? Thanks, Barney

I was working with my B7800 today and I got off the seat with the engine running and walked away from the tractor. When I walked back the engine was stopped and would not crank. I checked to insure the PTOs were not engaged and they were not. I thought a limit switch might have failed so I...

I have a BX2200 with a little less than 400 hrs and was wondering if there is a tachometer made for this machine?

Earlier this year I picked up a New Idea Model 81 spreader to use spreading lime on my food plots. I used it today, for the first time, and it works great. I spread a ton of crushed rock lime on my largest plot, and I'm planning on doing my smaller plots tomorrow. I started late in the day...

Last fall I bought a Massey Ferguson model 39 two row planter from a person who used it to plant sweet corn. I'd like to use it this year to plant field corn in a food plot. The plates which are installed are #442 996 M2. I have a M39 manual but it does not reference these plates. Does anyone...

Last year I plowed for the first time with my Kubota B7800 and I left the front end loader on while plowing. This year I'm planning to remove the FEL and hang 275# of weights on the front end in an effort to gain traction. Since I've never done this before I wonder if it will result in more...

I'm considering a set of stands for my 60" mower deck on my BX2200 and wondered if anyone uses the stands marketed by the Mower deck stands folks who advertise in the classifieds on this site. It appears that the stands allow the mower deck to be stored in an upright position and to be "wheeled...

Is it a good idea to run an idle tractor and maybe move it around, as opposed to letting it sit in the off season? Might apply to any machinery. Thanks

It's snowing. They're predicting 4 - 7 " followed by sleet & freezing rain. I don't think I'll be working in the garden today. Heh, heh. heh!

My brother and I were on a daytrip today (cabelas, lunch, etc.) and we passed a Kubota dealership; well, we almost passed it. There was an L4400 HST on the lot so we stopped to look at it. Nice machine, seems big compared to a B7800, and this one had the optional larger R4s which made it seem...

I'd like to mount a mirror on my tractor to use when plowing or discing, etc. Does anyone know if there are tractor type mounts available or will I have to make my own? Thanks.

Can anyone give me some idea how the price of the L4400 HST will comare to an L3940 or an L4240? I haven't been able to get a price yet on the L4400 HST. Thanks!

Can someone tell me what "top & tilt" is, in reference to a 3pt hitch I believe. Thanks

I have a Massey Ferguson Model 39 corn planter. Does anyone know a source for planter plates? Thanks

My dealer tells me that the Kubota L4400 will be available with HST in May '08. I own a B7800 and am thinking of sizing up and would like to know How L4400 owners like their machines?

Does anyone have or know where I can get a wiring diagram for tieing in a standby generator into a house circuit? Thanks

I recently purchased a New Idea model 81 drop spreader and the spreader needs new tires. In order to remove the wheels it appears that I have to remove the device that allows me to engage or disengage the agitator drive. The device is on the axle outside of the wheel and it appears to be held in...

:) Earlier this year I posted a request for advice on plowing with a B7800 compact tractor. Well, I plowed, disced and planted about 2 acres of food plots and they are growing nicely! I used a 2 bottom Howse 12" plow and did have some problems. I ended up removing 1 bottom and installing a depth...

Does anyone know if there is a kit to install rear hydraulics on a B7800 Kubota? THANKS!

I'm thinking of buying a 55 gal plastic drum type sprayer assy. (from Tractor Supply). Is it possible to clean it well enough between uses to use it for both herbacides(Roundup) and pesticides? It is a Three point hitch type of assembly with a PTO driven pump. Thanks.

Does anyone know if plates are still available for a Massey Ferguson planter? Have any experience with this planter you'd care to share? Thanks!

I am looking for a planter to use on a food plot. I plan to plant corn, beans and sorghum. I have an opportunity to buy a John Deere 246 planter in good condition and would like to know how it might work for these crops. The ground on my place is rocky, and it would be plowed and disced before...

I am looking for a planter to use on a food plot. I plan to plant corn, beans and sorghum. I have an opportunity to buy a John Deere 246 planter in good condition and would like to know how it might work for these crops. The ground on my place is rocky, and it would be plowed and disced before...

I plan on plowing with a Kubota B7800 30 Hp 4WD compact tractor. The rear wheels are loaded and it is equipped with a front end loader. It has a hydrostatic transmission. The manual says the largest plow to pull is a 2 bottom 12" plow. Does anyone have experience plowing with a compact tractor...