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  1. DGZRT

    How could Artificial Intelligence become dangerous?

    I didn’t read the whole thread but my guess is …. AI will take over therapy completely and convince a human to destroy the world . That way AI really didn’t do it … or so we think 🤔
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    Milwaukee M12 Tool Line

    I have a few M12 and they are awesome! Drills and impacts drivers are great when you’re on a ladder or out in the woods. I use them much more than the M18 . If your grinding or sawing then better off with the 18
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    Portable generators to stay away from?

    He has a few good videos on generators.
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    Are there any 2515 or 3515 Branson owners with 6ft rotary cutter

    Just buy a Flail mower instead . Please let me how it works because I have a 2515H and would like to go that route.
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    Which lawn tractor to buy?

    I have a Husky XD254 and a John Deere E180 . Both bought same year and yes the Husky was 500 more but it’s twice the mower . Better , steering wheel , gage, seat, bumper, tires, Kawasaki motor , better deck , cruise control! And the deer’s been in the shop twice cheap controls . Plastic...
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    Stretch work pants for bigger guys

    I’m sure there are others out there but my favorite for the last ten years are Duluth trading “ Dry on the Fly pants “ There might be more than one version so read the fine print . If you have never tried them you will think there thin and flimsy looking but I can tell you they wear like iron...
  7. DGZRT

    What do you drive for a truck?

    2018 Nissan Titan. This is my second Titan and both have been great trucks .
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    John Deere D140 won’t move

    The ground belt also has an idler pulley that might be flanged . Sometimes the plastic flange get worn down and the belt slips off and it just stops moving. Make sure it’s threaded properly.
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    Brainstorm with me!!

    Find a good 10 ft of heavy chain link fence. Bolt together two 2x4 on one end with the fence sandwiched between. Put 3 or 4 cinder blocks on the front and drag with 4 wheeler. Turns out nice .
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    My mom passed today.

    My Condolences to you and your family.
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    type of tree?

    I think an Ash maybe
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    How many acres do you own?

    113 acres with 25 rented to the farmer next door . The rest is wooded.
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    Cool Nature Photos

    Fun in Idaho The peak in the one picture is the same my son in law is sitting a top of .
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    My New 2638

    Nice looking tractor! Keep us updated on how it performs.
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    UTV - Trying to Decide

    https://duckduckgo.com/?va=c&t=ha&q=cfmoto.+2024+with+cabs&iax=images&ia=images&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fhardcabs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2FCF-Moto-UFrc-1000-XL-A.jpg I was in American Marine in Wi and they had a very nice CF-moto 1000 with full cab and it was excellent. If all your...
  16. DGZRT

    Need a grapple for my tractor... help me spend some money. :)

    I bought a Titan/Ironcraft grapple with my tractor . It’s well built and work flawlessly.
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    lost nuts!

    For the floor get a chunk of Egg Crate foam. Lay under project . Great for your knees and if washers and nuts fall the foam captures it and keeps from rolling. Inside engine try and place magnetic tray under nut in hope of catching it when it falls .
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    How to fill a void on rear tire tread

    If you have an old tire laying around scrape or grind some rubber to get a teaspoon full of shavings mix with superglue push mixture into void let sit over night . Best to clean cut first with toothbrush and isopropyl alcohol. Maybe blow it out with compressed Air.
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    Chain works ok . I do need to straighten the blade up . It’s hanging forward a touch . Then tighten the chain . It worked very well last year.
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    Trying to make improvements before the snow gets too deep . Got my hydraulic side shift to work . This will save me some time around the buildings. Hoping the chains on the front tires keeps the front end more planted when turning.
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    Zerk Unblocked

    Lock N lube grease buster. Works great
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    Shop Speakers?

    BIC America speakers 🔊 look them up and thank me later. Best speakers for the money . I have three sets and love them !
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    Help us choose a dog

    My vote is a Golden doodle. Best family dog we have had . Easy to train . Very smart . Good with kids . Obeys very well and loves every one . Doesn’t shed .
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    Help !!! Fire Ants !!!

    Bifen. Best stuff ever.
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    Quick-attach hydraulic plows - Artillian or Land Pride?

    Homemade plow . Paid $500 . Works good so far . My driveway is 1800 feet long and the going rate for someone to do it was about $125 per time . Last year it basically paid for its self . I need to throw some paint on it and I replaced the chain that goes from the plow to the quick attach plate.
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Illinois, ??? Has very strict gun laws and and Chicago has a very large murder rate . And I’m guessing the authorities only investigate about half of the real number. The other half are buried in back lots .
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    Difference between the Branson 2515H and the 2515R?

    20 k is a good price . All I can say is the extra HP the guys are telling you about is worth it only if you have the extra money. All I can say is I have not any problems with the 25 hp . I’m sure there will come a day when I wonder but it has done everything I’ve asked and more . But hey if 6 k...
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    Difference between the Branson 2515H and the 2515R?

    I own the 2515H . Ask any questions you would like and I will do my best to answer.
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    Difference between the Branson 2515H and the 2515R?

    One is Hydrostatic drive and one Gear driven . Other than that I believe the stats are the same on the loader and three point .
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    Wire Rope

    https://ddsling.com/request-a-catalog/ DD Sling is a great company to work with . Check out the their catalog. And give them a call .
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    Driveway weed clearing

    You can build a spray bar with parts from Tractor Supply. Total was about $55 . I mounted the bars to a 2” receiver hitch by welding a bolt to the ball and using a fender washer . I already had the tank with a pump . Just hooked up the hose and spray . It covers about a 60” wide path .
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    ventrac brush mower review?

    He does everything not just hills . He has the rough cut mower on the front and the video will show flats and hills
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    ventrac brush mower review?

    This is a great video . If it doesn’t show up just Google. Diesel creek Ventrac.
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    I think women would go extinct

    And I would get …. And who was the last one to use it before me ???? I was just mowing grass .
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    Deer and your garden

    This is what my daughter likes to do to keep the population down
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    Deer and your garden

    Unless your dog likes 🦌
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    Deer and your garden

    A short fence and Marigolds planted all the way around it . Deer and Rabbits don't like the smell.
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    Deer and your garden

    Go big or go home 😂
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    Looking at Bad Boy Tractors, thoughts?

    I don’t own a Bad Boy but I do own a Branson. Bad boys are made by Branson/TYM. I have a 2515H. I believe it’s the same as the 4025h . The specs are the same but the paint decals and seat are different. TYM bought Branson but this will only help the with more dealers and shops . With 100 hours...
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    Scored! I Tractor Supply

    $35 on Amazon so how can you pass up $30 off list 👍
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    Best midsized SUV

    My vote is for the Mitsubishi Outlander . My daughter has a 2022 and it has been flawless. It’s got a great warranty and is decked out for the price . The third seat is not for adults but kids fit in a pinch. The Honda Pilot is probably the top pick . The Kia is also very good . If you want more...
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    Scored! I Tractor Supply

    This will work perfect for the tractor for winter and will work perfect for the riders in the summer . It is rated for gas engines also .
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    Scored! I Tractor Supply

    Walked in at just the right time jugs of Mobile Delvac 5W 40. $$5.79.
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    This Implement Is a beast on the 2515h
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    UTV's and ATV's general discussion.

    We have three ATV’s. We used them for everything! When the kids moved on we found a tractor is more help !
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    Replacement Belts for JD 457 Baler

    Www.agbeltingoutlet.com
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    Best lawn mower in $2-4,000 range?

    I have a John Deere 180 rider and last year I bought a Husqvarna TS 254. When you compare the two the Husqvarna was $400 more and has a 54 inch cut better tires better bumper 24 horse Kawasaki motor better seat, better gauges, and a better hydrostat transmission the deck is welded and very heavy...
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    Gremlins in TBN site

    I have problems using chrome on my I-phone . So I open a private browser window then open Duck Duck Go . Go to website and never have problems .
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    A lot of my decision came down to money and dealer . The Kioti was my first choice and I would love a Kubota but the funds weren’t there. I found a good Branson dealer 28 miles from me with a good service department and that made my decision. The specs , features, motor and warranty are very...
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    It use to be planted pines . When they were removed and the stumps ground . 178 of them ! Low spots formed . The rain runs away from the house and pooled until we had a pond of mush. It use to be dry when all the trees were there. The mess was unbelievable when all the snow melted.
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    This gives you a good scale of a 2515H . It’s not huge and not small either . It turns on a dime and works well in the woods . I did load the tires and have not had much trouble picking anything up.
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    This video tells the real story of the Merger. You might see TYM on some decals but Branson is still building them .
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    No regrets at all on my 25 hp Branson . I did have to learn what gear to be in when working with different implements but it has done everything I’ve asked of it . They say after your warranty is up you can turn the HP up to around 35 hp. Not sure I’ll do it when the time comes . This project...
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    Full figured 25hp Tractors

    If you have a good Branson dealer I would go with the 2515H . I compared all the features you get to other brands and it came out way on top . Good luck with your search. Searching and research is half the fun. It will be so fun to use. Your wife will love it . Mine is learning!
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    Best 3 trucks you've ever owned.

    1996 Tacoma 2006 Titan 2018 Titan
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    Willy's wife passed

    Very sorry for your loss of your Best Friend , Wife and partner .
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    Well a follow up on the homemade plow . Works well enough. You just have to tilt the blade perfect . This is about 8” of snow with three foot drifts along the driveway.
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    Looking at Bad Boy Tractors, thoughts?

    It's Wiki Leaks all over again:) https://tractors.fandom.com/wiki/Kukje_JD_5320 scroll down the page for a full list . Sorry , I see now Torvy posted a link .
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    Looking at Bad Boy Tractors, thoughts?

    The OP should really read this whole thread. It does give some useful information even though most of it turned into a bitacch session . I can say I love my Branson 2515H I love my dealer and did research on them before buying . I had a small warranty claim and it was fixed in short order and...
  60. DGZRT

    Tree climbing gear

    My son in-law has some good footage . Some of his videos are kind of funny but a great Arborist .
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    Hello from America's dairy land

    “Waukesha “ hello from Stevens Point Wisconsin. Op where are you located??
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Pictures of your snow weapons

    Trying something new this year . I bought a homemade plow setup with a quick attach plate . So far so good . The real test will be after this storm and the high winds that are coming tomorrow. I almost wrecked the plow on the four wheeler last year in 18” of snow . Hopefully this will hold up...
  63. DGZRT

    SO READY to spring on a UTV - Trying to decide gas or diesel, HELP!!

    Honda and Yamaha are the way to go if you have lots of funds . If not … Try looking into a CFMoto , U Force1000. I think they have a lot to offer for the money . The only caution I would put out there is have a dealer near unless your a mechanic. I’m going to look at one this next year. I...
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    Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

    I like Milwaukee tools for cordless and corded .
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    Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

    I’m going to say without a doubt my Fenix PD35 flashlight is my most used and best tool I have . It’s in my pocket every single day and is used multiple times a day . I like them so much I bought 3 of them . You can even shine deer with them on high .
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    Is a 25 HP tractor too small for a grapple.

    I agree with you if all your doing is move logs on a nice flat area. If your working in the woods it has many advantages moving logs . When I had massive storm damage I could grab the ends of the logs and drag them out. You are correct about the third function and it’s expense but when your a...
  67. DGZRT

    Is a 25 HP tractor too small for a grapple.

    60” grapple works excellent on my Branson 2515H it’s even more capable after getting my rear tires filled .
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    Yes totally understand. I’m guessing we don’t have a million years to wait for the oil . There is billions of barrels under the ground already made it’s just the government won’t let us drill for it .
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    Electrical cord storage

    Awesome!! By learning this I can keep my stealing Neighbor ( which is my Brother) from using my cords and never returning them . It will confuse the Hell out him . I can’t wait to try it !!!!!!
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    Stihl 194

    https://b3cfuel.com/product/mechanic-in-a-bottle/ Something I try in everything before tearing it apart is the Mechanic in a bottle. Best stuff I have found . Even Walmart carries the stuff now . Follow the directions and within a hour I bet it will run . Make sure your chain break is off and...
  71. DGZRT

    Would this be worth the 350 aud? It's a McCormick 624

    That looks like a Gem to restore ! It almost looks like a newer Radiator hose ? Hopefully it was not over heated ? If I had the time I think this would be a great project . Good Luck and keep the pictures coming !
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    Filters for Branson Tractors

    Excellent information. Thanks 👍
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    Filters for Branson Tractors

    With pricing climbing out of control. I’m looking to put together a list of aftermarket filter kits for my Branson 2515H . Has anyone used the Website , Crossfilters.com ? They put together whole Maintance filter kits from top manufacturers and sell them at whole sale . I understand the...
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    Dog pics

    Emma , relaxing after her big birthday party
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    Dog pics

    Emma’s 8 th Birthday 🎂
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    Your Cardiologist Will Not Approve

    A person needs some cholesterol for healthy Brain functions!!
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    Please critique the weld quality (photos enclosed)

    My instructor in High School always said the ground has to be good In order to get good welds . He taught me to find a good place clean it down to bare metal. Then place a piece of copper grounding wire In between my clamp and the cleaned spot to make better contact. Then prep both pieces your...
  78. DGZRT

    Please critique the weld quality (photos enclosed)

    I like the Grease Zert for the Pins ! As a Novice at welding . I'm see no prep at all ... No touchup paint, No wire brush or disc marks . He burned through the paint and his wire feed was to low .
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    I have driven in a Tesla and yes it was nice and beat my brothers Mustang GT in a drag ! Until they can make a proven truck to do truck things I'll wait . My daughter lives in Boise Idaho. Very nice Country . I've been to the hot springs many times . We might even move there when we retire .
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    No worries ! I wish we could openly inject politics in the argument but then it gets shut down or out of control... I guess Climate change is here to stay until scientist get the balls to openly debate this . If you read how a battery is made for an electric car and the Minerals it takes. We...
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    I enjoy removing trees with my tractor and grapple.
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    Where do I get warehouse plastic doors?

    Www.pvcstrip.com Has door kits
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    So with in a 1 mile radius of my subdivision I have very close to 1000 apartments . So figuring every apartment has only one vehicle. To service these People without total loss of civil obedience and mass Chaos you would need 250 chargers so People don't have to wait forever. Just think if you...
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    I agree with everything your saying . As far as expense goes they are not telling us in how all if this is done I'm hoping they have discovered a new way to extract the H2 and combine it with the CO2 to make fuel. In America I feel we lack the Infrastructure for a viable Electric transit...
  85. DGZRT

    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    This seems to be a good video explaining the basic concepts.
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    Making Fuel from Carbon Dioxide, the perfect answer??

    https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/technology/video/making-fuel-out-of-carbon-dioxide~1431261 This seems like the perfect answer to the fuel crisis. Why are we not seeing this being scaled up and built in every country??
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    200' Tower

    My old Boss allowed one on his property and received about $2800 for rent a month . Not bad . It’s a large cell tower and has a shed right along side of it and has about a 40ft x 40 ft square 8 ft high chain link fence with barbed wire on top all the way around . I know they are allowed access...
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    Second project is working on my swamp of a back yard at the cabin . Wife wanted some block around her bird feeder . Turned out good. Next is trying to get some grass to grow . Lots of weed and feed next two or three years 👍
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    Fall is in the air 👍 so I figured time to get some projects done . First one is moving a free standing platform to a better location. At first we were going to disassemble the stand but way to much work !! So without my wife’s approval ha ha and an excited daughter we set out to prove we could...
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    Yellow Jacket Nests While Bush hogging, whats your plan?

    A few years ago I had a ground bee nest under my side walk by my front door . I tried a lot of different things . Bee spray , gas , diesel, antifreeze, a hose running over night and still they survived . While looking on my shelf for something else to try I saw my Gallon of premixed Home defense...
  91. DGZRT

    Mercedes C300? Good and bad?

    They are nice cars but check it over with a mechanic. As you stated parts and labor will really add up . With my daughter I talked her into a Toyota Rav 4 . She balked at first but the Wisconsin winters changed her mind . She drove that little SUV 5 years and we sold it for 400 dollars less...
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    Edited Title - Kubota L4060, LS XR4141, or ?

    Branson's are worth the look. I'm thinking you should look at the 20 series all so . Maybe a 4820H
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    Yellow Jackets under deck enclosed by ceiling.

    So they are under the deck boards and the frame under is sheeted ? Could you cover the top of deck in plastic maybe hold down with bricks and see if there is an opening underneath. Maybe use a hole saw close to the nest from underneath and get a couple of foggers and fog the whole deck . I use...
  94. DGZRT

    Branson 2515H heads to the shop for oil leak !!

    Excellent Dealership. One of the reasons I chose them because they have multiple divisions and work on a lot of diesels. Not even a charge for picking it up and dropping it off . Anyone in that area of Wisconsin should check them out .
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    Branson 2515H heads to the shop for oil leak !!

    Well good news the Tractor is back and working great . I have to give a big shoutout to Mike at Fox Valley Truck in Shawano Wi 👍👍 they went above and beyond to pick it up and get it done . Excellent Dealer and would recommend them to anyone . This was the response below .
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    Branson 2515H heads to the shop for oil leak !!

    2020 Branson 2515H is going to the Dealer for an oil leak. I had the tractor warming up and I was going to hit the grease zerts underneath and there on the back axle was drips . Then I found droplets on top of the axle. I will up date when I hear what’s wrong . I checked the dip stick and it...
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    Did you build it from the ground up or did you start with something like a used Airport push tug and add the hoe??
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    Is there a thread on the homemade Backhoe?? Awesome 👏
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    BIY tooth bar - CRS/Mild Steel ok? abbrasive resistant metal a must?

    From the little experience I have using the box blade. Making small or shallow cuts. Works much better. Just put the tips of the rippers in the ground not the box blade all the way down . Lowest gear on tractor and go slow . its amazing what you can do in an hour. After ground is tore up scrap...
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    diy rock slinger

    I wonder if my Wife will notice her treadmill gone. :sneaky:(y):sneaky:
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    diy rock slinger

    Awesome job 👍
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    Dog pics

    Yes 1 ounce of chocolate per lb of dog is toxic . She did not get the cookie but it was a good picture of her trying 😊
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    Dog pics

    Come on Dad I was a good girl .
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    Well that was easy . The Granddaughter loves anything tractor lol !
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    Does Driving lessons count as work ??
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    What is this lifting ?? tongs for ??

    Those might be homemade tongs but not good for logging. Most log tongs cross so the harder you pull the harder it bites. You would have to pound the hooked ends into the log but I'm thinking they would still come loose .
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    Feedback on a 92 Corvette Hatch back coupe?

    What about a Subaru WRX or is this a classic car search. You can get the tamed down version or the STI that kicks butt. AWD is far safer lol ! Buy the way I love the car just not the Huge exhaust kids put on them . My buddy had one and it was Hoot to drive . Alternative: Volkswagon GTI...
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    This is the unit I'm going to order. Seems to be rated really high and the Spool gun would be nice .
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    Feedback on a 92 Corvette Hatch back coupe?

    Cool car ! I would look for a Mustang GT and a Saturn SL1 for a daily driver . Best of both worlds 👍 The Mustang should be cheaper and if I was a 17 year old with a hot car I would need a back seat . The Saturn will get up to 41 mpg with a stick .
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    New inexpensive trimode welder

    I’ve heard great things about Prime weld !
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Well less than 2 hours and a lot less water 👍. The upper section turned out great .
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Well rained very heavy and puddles have formed . We shall see how long it takes to dissipate.
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    Post your Branson at work. Picture thread

    My 2515H has been awesome.
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    What is it?

    Old Ball joint separator
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    Today, would you buy an EV vehicle.

    I’m waiting for the Mazda Skyactiv-x , compression ignition engine mated to a Hybrid system . I know Mazda and Toyota have teamed up on other vehicles. Why can’t they have the Mazda motor with the Toyota hybrid and transmission and get 100 mpg ?? We would all be happy and it would be a win win...
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    What are you paying for ground beef

    I thank God every season that my wife was raised by a hunter . We process about 4 Deer every year and grind around 70 lbs of burger . We leave it pure venison in the package and the wife adds pork or my favorite “ Jimmy Dean “ before she cooks it . This year we might have to add a few more to...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    I’m curious too ! We really need another 3-4 Quads and bevel it in on the far end better. I would love to have a cabin on a lake but not on a mud puddle!
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    The land slopes about 3 ft from the cabin to the woods . We have always had water in that spot every spring . My hope is the sand will dissipate it quicker . We are still planning on installing a catch Basin with perforated PVC pipe in the bottom of a trench lined with river rock . It sure would...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Yes a Titan 5 footer . Tractor pulls it fine .
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    So what did I do to my Branson today ??? Abused the poop out of it and it never missed a beat ! Best tool I ever bought!
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    My Branson 2515H is totally awesome even my wife joined in 😂
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    I think it turned out great !
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    We Nicknamed it Webster lake ha ha .
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Well this spring was really wet !! Our back yard at the cabin basically turned into a lake 😁. We finally got some time and five Quads of sand . So far I’ve built it up over a foot .
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    The 3M product should work just fine .
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    McMaster-Carr Not sure if you can get this over there but we have repaired some rubber conveyor belts with a very similar product . The worst part is the cure time for total strength. Just clean the hole very well with MEK , Methyl ethyl Ketone, most paint stores should have some . Frame the...
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    What have you done to your Branson today?

    Make a Road trip to Wisconsin and I'll let you try it for a week .... As long as my wife's Honey Do List gets done :)
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    Dog pics

    Snow storm . Notice how high the retaining wall is . It drifted about 4 ft .
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    Dog pics

    Last year’s Halloween costume.
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    Dog pics

    Emma greeting my daughter and wife . She acts like she hasn’t seen them in a month .
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    What Insane/Crazy Price did You Pay Today?

    Festival foods in Appleton Wisconsin. 1 doz Jumbo eggs 4.97 per dozen . We go from human flu to bird flu and we get Screwed .
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    Dog pics

    One of my favorite pictures. It was a hard day doing chores at the cabin…
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    Dog pics

    She’s definitely part of the family. She gets along with our deer in the back woods very well .
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    My bucket is broken !

    Is this a good welder for the money ?? Been looking at it for a month and have not pulled the trigger yet . https://primeweld.com/products/mig180-mig-welder-with-spool-gun
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    Dog pics

    You have awesome dogs and live in a winter wonderland . Keep the pictures coming :) I have Snowmobiled the UP many times but need to find the time to explore Wisconsin"s north woods and the UP More .
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    Dog pics

    Shepherds are some of the best dogs I've seen. We have a neighbor 2 house down that was hit by a car walking in the morning and hurt very badly. Over the last 15 years he has had 2 Shepherds that he trained as helpers ( lack of a better word ) they wear a harness and help the Gentleman walk...
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    Dog pics

    It’s amazing how our dog greets everyone different. Picture of when my daughter came home from Med school.
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    What To Use For Front Shields ON Brush Hogs?

    https://www.thomasnet.com/oklahoma/conveyor-belting-4591608-1.html Scroll down this list and you will find some distributors This one should work : IBT industrial solutions City / Zip Location Name Location Type Contact RFI Oklahoma Muskogee, OK 74401 Ibt 918-683-0900 Oklahoma...
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    What To Use For Front Shields ON Brush Hogs?

    There are thousands of different kind of belting . Yes finding a 1/8" thick is not a problem . Most rubber Belts are cheaper than plain Sheet rubber and are much stronger . I could answer any belting Questions anyone has just let me know . Another source is a farmer replacing his round baler...
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    What To Use For Front Shields ON Brush Hogs?

    I sell Industrial Belting . Do a Google search for belting distributors in your area and give them a call. A couple of good belts for shields are 2 ply 150# rubber x. Rubber cover 1/16” x 1/16” . This belt is about 3/16” thick but has plys in it to give it the strength you need . I’m sure if...
  141. DGZRT

    New Branson 2610h just arrived. Initial impressions.

    Nice Tractor ! how do you like the Titan Implement Rotary Mower ?
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    A windpower first

    Energy and drugs are the two largest problems in the world . I remember back in college that a little ditch weed was as close to harmless as driving a car . Both could kill you only if you severely abused them . Now a product the size of a grain of salt can kill a 300# man within minutes...
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    Best firearm for home protection? I realize a lot is personal choice involved?

    I have a 9mm carbine and a Walther 22 target for the wife . I have several Walther 9 mm and keep them In my vehicles . My daughter has a 9mm but prefers her Beretta 22 for more accuracy and less recoil .
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    Cool Or Creepy Things Found In The Bush Or On Your Property

    Very cool ! I’ve noticed the other day there are two of them now . The bad part is people freak out and stop there car in the middle of the road to take pictures lol ! I could never shoot one to many of the brown variety out there …..
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    Newbie looking to buy

    This is exactly what we do to our front 25 acres. He pays us enough to cover out taxes and keeps the field looking perfect . If you go this route be careful on picking the farmer ! Make sure you can work with him and ask him how he fertilizers. I say this because we have a very large farm 5...
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    Rebuilding small stone road

    The pit I get it from called it 3/4 crushed and is light brown in color . It seems to pack well . We are doing the second half of a 1/3 of a mile drive this spring . Just thought there might be something better.
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    Rebuilding small stone road

    What type of stone does everyone like to use to top dress a driveway like this one ??
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    Titan Econo 60" Grapple Bucket

    I think there are 2 different Titan Mfg. Titan attachment and Titan Implement. I have the Economy Root Grapple with the Dual cylinders and it works awesome it looks just like your picture.
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    JD X380 vs X570 new purchase?

    I have a Deere riding mower and i also have a Husqvarna 354XD with the 54" deck . I'm sorry to say the Deere is a hunk of junk and has been back to the dealer 3 times before 60 hours and finding parts is not easy. It's not the X380 it's a lower version the 180E . The Deere cuts just fine when...
  150. DGZRT

    Bad Dogs Bad Neighbor

    A big can of bear spray for your walks. The dog will never approach you again. Trail cam with culprits picture in a letter with his DNA poop smeared on the paper and just say the District Attorney has the evidence and its logged with the state police. Do not sign the letter . If he doesn't...
  151. DGZRT

    What tractor has this combination of features?

    If your doing a lot of log work ? I've seen one of these in action and they are perfect . Sell one tractor and find one of these ... https://giantloaders.com/products/g2500-series/
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    LS SAYS A REGEN EVERY 2 HOURS IS NORMAL (Update) 600hrs, 50 regens

    I would do what Bobrown14 said to do and then try a cheap experiment . I've had excellent luck with B3C , Mechanic in a Bottle for Diesel in my tractor and There Gas additive is second to non for keeping small motors running perfect . I use it in everything and have no worries . Some will say...
  153. DGZRT

    The last Barn. (maybe)

    Absolutely awesome build . My daughter lives in the outskirts of Boise ID . We visit 4 -5 times a year and its always a wonderful place to go . They have a Cabin on the reservoir in McCall . It's very beautiful country . Thanks for sharing your build .
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    Wood stove top fans (heat powered)

    I seriously just wasted 10 mins of my life . This interesting thread turned into the Gun Time thread Where everything is so Politically correct . and 5 people know more than the world combined and They will prove it to you !!! :)
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    Need ideas for a raised walkway

    I would find some low cut zipper on the side slip in boots and buy screw in studs for the bottom. Then load a large fertilizer spreader with sand and apply it to the walk way . Any raised surface will still have to be taken care of . Swept or shoveled and you might still need the sand . Better...
  156. DGZRT

    Snow blower purchase

    I’m glad they have made progress. The video shows how they have advanced. If the wife is using it I would still go with a good Ariens with tires .
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    Best grapple for a cutover?

    I have the same problem . The deer seem to love all the Slash so I'm keeping most of it but as soon as I clear a path through it. The deer follow the path 70% of the time .
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    Snow blower purchase

    As said before . Single stage blower have a spinning set of rubber paddles that contact the surface and throw the snow out the chutes. Dual stage blowers first have a scraper blade on the bottom of the chute opening. I like to keep this blade 1/8” off the ground . You set this height by the...
  159. DGZRT

    Snow blower purchase

    I own five snowblowers on 3 different properties. Gravel driveway you need a metal discharge chute . Plastic will get destroyed by gravel flying through it. Wheels only if wife will use it . Tracks suck to move around. You can’t move tracked ones unless they are running . Electric start ...
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    Betstco Flail Height Adjustments

    What brand of flail are you running ?
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    Betstco Flail Height Adjustments

    This is the info I'm after. Please keep updating your progress. I've sat and watched the County Maintenance crews with a Flail mower and it seemed to do a great job along the roads . With the prices sky rocketing I might just have to look for a Smaller brush hog .
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    Betstco Flail Height Adjustments

    Following ! Please let me know what you think of the Flail mower and how the job goes . This will be my next purchase ...
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    Branson Alterative. and I'm I going over Board?

    There is so much more I’ve done but you get the point . Once you learn how to use your implements and different gears your tractor becomes a Swiss Army knife of tools .
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    Branson Alterative. and I'm I going over Board?

    Now a few of what I’ve done .
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    Branson Alterative. and I'm I going over Board?

    The next pictures are what the Loggers left us . It’s so hard to tell how bad it was with 3’ of snow! Sorry if there sideways . I can’t figure that out . The 85 year old neighbor helped us with his Ford . This convinced the wife immediately that we need more .
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    Branson Alterative. and I'm I going over Board?

    I guess I will show you a few things the 2515h can do and you can decide if it’s enough. It certainly is not a compact Tractor. This is how I use to get things done . 3- four wheelers and a wagon . Now that the kids are all gone an have there own projects I needed more help .
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    Looking for a work capable and light recreational UTV.

    CF-Moto I understand this is not one of the big 5 but for the money you get a ton more. They have some good components in there drivetrain Like CV- tech clutches . They are highly regarded in the Snowmobile world . If you add up everything you get with CF Moto you can't go wrong . Now if your...
  168. DGZRT

    Prime attachments grapple

    If your using it to move firewood and rocks on occasion I would buy exactly what you picked out ! You are right the wide tines can let things fall through . If moving large diameter logs just remove the outside corners for extra depth. I picked out what the dealer had in stock and am very...
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    Prime attachments grapple

    I have the Titan Dual cylinder . So far so good !
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    Prime attachments grapple

    That is a nice Grapple ! I like the music in the Video on the Website . Goes well with there demonstration :)
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    Branson 2515H tractor

    I can give you a small amount of feedback . I have 60 hours on a Branson 2515H , 2020 . I did not buy it to farm or plow or Mow 20 acres. Even though we have a 113 acre's 85 of it is wooded and the front 25 is leased to the farmer next door . For the math people 3 acres for the house ... 2...
  172. DGZRT

    Storage/tool box for chainsaw related items?

    https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-PRO-Tool-Storage-System-3-Piece-RIDGIDPRO3PCTSS/315289493 I have the Ridgid Storage system . Tough lockable , water resistant and the three boxes can be separated. The wheels on the big box are nice if you have hard surfaces to roll them on . Good price also !
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    Fuel Stabilizer for new Z Turn

    The product I’ve had the best luck with is Mechanic in a bottle . I’ve owned 5 snowmobiles for about 15 years and all of them has had problems with fuel. Once I started using MIB not a single issue. Do some research. There is a few good videos comparing MIB to Seafoam and Starton on YouTube.
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    Silo Gazebo - Smoke Problem

    Simple build a gas fire place . I took a wood burning pit with a table around it . Got it at Menards for 70$ I had a Turkey fryer I never used . Took the big burner out of the fryer and placed it in the bottom of the pan then laid Lava rock around the burner and cheap ceramic logs I found on...
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    Snow boots

    https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/guide-gear-monolithic-extreme-waterproof-insulated-hunting-boots-2400-gram-thinsulate-ultra?a=2184768 This is the best for the money I have found . I buy them one size bigger so I can add my good socks . There plenty warm and easy walking and moving...
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    Picking a first tractor

    I'm going to suggest you go to You tube and do a search . Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words or post . Type in removing bushes with a small tractor . Same with Spreading gravel or dirt . If it looks like you can get your requirements with a smaller tractor than go that route. If...
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    Cordless Tools vs. Other Options

    I like what I see :) is it possible to build a LED Spot light using a M18 Milwaukee battery? I would love a portable one with a magnet on the mount so I can transfer it from the 4 wheeler to the Tractor ROPS
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    Cordless Tools vs. Other Options

    I think once your have used the new Lithium powered Milwaukee tools its hard to go back ! Mine hold a good charge for months. The ease and convenience of cordless is impossible to beat If your out in the field or woods . The only Milwaukee tool I don't use that much would be the Skil saw . A...
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    Another confused first timer

    Does the Kubota have the upgraded lights and power inverter? How about the added rear wheel ballast ? Tilt steering? The upgraded air filter? Does it even have the cruise control? You need to make a list and compare.
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    Another confused first timer

    Wow that looks like a nicely equipped tractor with some awesome upgrades . What is Kubota offering ? I can tell you what I would do ! 👍
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    20' X 24' Pole barn on 25% slope - best method?

    https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/building-a-garage-into-the-side-of-a-hill.477003/ This link might give you some ideas . or some links for your research :)
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    Tires do not spin

    I'm guessing if the pile of Dirt or Gravel is rock hard and the tractor is not pushing in any more . Try moving the bucket up or down a little to brake up the pile . Or tilt the bucket back and forth a little. If the pile is hard best to raise the bucket over the pile and back drag a load of...
  183. DGZRT

    Dog pics

    Having some fun with my buddies Dog ! He could do this for hours
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    Towing a CUT with a nissan titan

    With 400 hp and 9400# tow rating ! Nissan’s Titan rule lol ! Yes yes I know Ford and Chevy with the bigger motors out tow it . Best truck for the money!
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    2008 kioti ck25hst no start , just clicks

    You need to take the battery out of the tractor and get it load tested at an auto parts store . They should do it for free. If it checks out good check you grounds and connection again. I’m guessing bad cell in the battery.
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    Going back rural.... Can't wait, where to look?

    I’m going to second Boise Idaho. I have a daughter that moved there 6 years ago . I’m thinking maybe moving out there after retirement. Only bad thing is all the Callie people moving in. You can still find a large house and lot in a great school district for under 600k . The airport is small...
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    Another confused first timer

    I will admit that if I was farming and working fields that needed High PTO HP I would be in a different Tractor ! If a person needs a compact tractor and the most he might be using the PTO for is mowing with a Brush hog I would look at the Second tier brands . I'm lucky enough to know a very...
  188. DGZRT

    Another confused first timer

    A few of the grapple . It has helped me clear the mess and reclaim our trials . Last picture is the area between the cabin and garages cleaned up 😁
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    Another confused first timer

    It sounds like your making some progress. I know everyone points to the bigger the Tractor the better. I didn’t buy mine to work fields or farm I bought it to work in the woods and help maintain the 1/4 mile long driveway and the 3 miles of trails we once had . I guess the best way to describe...
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    At what point do you justify buying more tools vs making do with what you already hav

    I had the top section of the Ridged system in my truck . Works out very nice 👍
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    At what point do you justify buying more tools vs making do with what you already hav

    Actually The little bags are to fill up and take on the job LOL :) I have a rolling tool box by Ridged That works rather well . I'll take a better picture When I get home ! I thought you would comment on my Dirty Carpet ha ha ...
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    Do you have any Oil/Fluid changing time saving efficiency tips?

    Lots of good ideas . I can offer up . Go to the Dollar store and Get Puppy pads . Plastic lined on one side and absorbent pad on the other . They un fold to about 24" x 24" . Cheap clean up is a breeze !
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    At what point do you justify buying more tools vs making do with what you already hav

    Paying someone to fix or build something was expensive. So I bought tools ! Now it seems time is money so I’m back paying people to do things . How many use to work on there truck and now take it in ? How many use to take the washer and dryer apart but now call the repair guy lol 😂. I roofed my...
  194. DGZRT

    Another confused first timer

    That’s too bad . I can agree with the guys that like the big names . I feel you would be doing yourself a disfavor if you didn’t look at the other brands . LS, Kioti, TYM, RK ,Bobcat “Aka a Kioti of a different color. Mahindra. Most of the guys are correct for say big name is better but being...
  195. DGZRT

    Burned a hole in Tractor seat - How to Keep from Growing ?

    Buy some quality Vinyl the matches you seat . Cut a patch and coat with 3M super 77 adhesive spray . Lightly buff seat and tape off area . Spray around hole . Attach patch let sit for 24 hours and done permanently. Fast cheap and permanent.
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    Another confused first timer

    I’ll share a little but I’m a Nubie at tractors. My wife inherited 113 acres and a cabin . Her dad battled cancer off and on for 5/6 years . Not much was done to the land in this time so when we got it the work was plentiful!! After paying a contractor almost 11k for some cleanup we quickly...
  197. DGZRT

    Scenery pictures, what does your world look like............

    Central Wisconsin! Some of Home and some of the cabin
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