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So in summary then: Use 4WD whenever suits but avoid it on grippy surfaces unless you really need it to operate safely.

There seems to be this whole genre of sexualised outdoorsy content forming on YouTube these days. From 20-something girls on daddy’s farm equipment to hippies gardening with no clothes on. Maybe it goes more broadly than outdoorsy stuff but that’s mainly what I watch recently. My opinion is...

I do less damage to my lawn in 4WD than in 2WD and I don’t know why. Perhaps distributing the torque between 4 wheels just results in less slippage than between 2. We should be able to use 4WD without being worried about the front axle failing, seems kinda ridiculous. Better not go over too...

There are definitely some compromises with increased weight too. Soil compaction; especially working on turf in a rural residential setting. Transportability; bigger trailers and vehicles required to move the tractor. Cost. I’m actually considering getting a lawn tractor for mowing due to the...

I’d like to add some relevant questions to this discussion to avoid creating another separate thread on this topic. Not intending to thread-jack. In a bumpy field of weeds, would a rotary tiller at low (ground) speed be sufficient to kill everything and break up the clods enough for levelling...

Drunk and barefoot, I swung open a farm gate. It snagged my big toenail, leaving it attached only at the back. Left untreated, a new one grew in a couple of months without complication and the old one dropped off. I’m glad the pain was numbed by the booze.

In my experience with a backhoe ballast: The backhoe has a lot of weight up high which can cause big, uncomfortable weight transfers in undulating terrain. They’re also very long so they swing wide when turning. That’s annoying in the bush. The advantage is that you can slew it to the uphill...

RPM =/= Power Power = Torque * RPM Perhaps they think their torque curve is flat, like the earth. The irony of social media displacing traditional forums is incredible. Back on topic though. When you see that peak torque is developed at different engine speeds; there is no question. These...

Are dual wheels an option for your soft lawn? I had a gc1725m delivered a couple of days ago. It’s incredible, the amount of work it can do in a short time has blown me away. It -just- fits where I need it to, larger would have been no good. Bigger is not universally better imo. I wouldn’t...

John Deere didn't have OEM loader and backhoe available (Aus). Kubota had weird pedals and no 3pt on the TLB. Kioti couldn't take a MMM with BH subframe fitted. Massey Ferguson ticked all the boxes at a reasonable price.

Grats on your new machine ProfJeff. Shame the dealer didn't take the time to show you the ropes. I'm in a similar situation with a little GC (first tractor) coming next week. I would love to learn some lessons the easy way - do you mind sharing how you scared yourself? How do you feel about the...

So apparently the SCUT I've ordered drives the fronts faster (ground speed) than the rears when in 4WD to improve steering. Even so, I believe it still steers worse in 4WD than 2WD. No wonder they wind-up drivetrains and wear out front tires! Is that common to all or most machines with...

Thanks heaps kenmbz, glad to be here. daman1, in the context of discussing at what RPM the engine develops peak torque, why does it make a difference where the torque is measured? I would have thought that the torque curve would be about the same shape regardless of where it's measured, perhaps...

Hi all, I'm Brendan. TLDR Tractor newbie, GC1725M TLB, 3 acres, Australia Intro I'm an electrician by trade with a history of hobbies in remote control doodads, 90's era cars (particularly Japanese imports), PC gaming and mountain biking. Now, tractors. We are a young family with 1 child...

From what the dealer told me here in the Australian market, the Kioti CS2610 couldn’t accept a MMM with the backhoe subframe fitted. Worth checking that if you’re considering them, might be different in your neck of the woods.

Hey all, new here, just ordered a gc1725m tlb. Looks like the 23 develops peak torque earlier (65nm@2000rpm than the 25 (65nm@2200rpm) At least in the Australian spec, pic attached. That would suggest different valve timing to me. Given we’re naturally aspirated and they wouldn’t have a lot of...