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Is that AI, or is it photoshop? I always assumed that AI "living" or moving image. I just don't know the technical part of it...

There are red squirrels around the area, luckily, none at my place. knock on wood. A friend 3/4 mile as crow flies has issues with them. He can keep them...

I wanted to keep tractor closer to driveway for snow clearing in winter. My neighbor gave me wood that was sawn on my property sawmill, new old stock, 40ish years ago. (was for a garage for his wife) While it will be a tight fit with ROPS down, it will fit. Still deciding on door style to keep...

I'm a longtime mouser, so this is just an semi-rant. I found a mouse nest just in front of radiator screen, of my new tractor, yesterday while cleaning hay seed accumulated from brush hogging a field. Took me a minute to figure out some of the material it used to build. From a roll of...

I used to use gas, but as I got older, I became more mindful of my land. Now, it's soapy water. As effective as anything else. I will say, burning them was much more fun and satisfying...

Whizard Silver talon is the glove I used when I was a Chef. It is also what I bought for my students when I was teaching Culinary in a technical high school. Light, great dexterity. Most important, it works...

Wait, what? you don't pay? The Crown Prince of Screwyaduwe said he would give me a discount if I gave him my checking account info. I thought the information was worth paying for...

Thank you. I think that will work for me. I have a 8ishx10ishx22ish box from old tractor. Your welds look like mine. Grinder and paint make me the welder I ain't...

2 feet from the house is a lot. I'm on my second home with heat pumps, and both, as well as every other one I've seen is less than a foot from house. First home, I built a roof like shown above. It worked well. Given there isn't much you can do about the distance away from house, I'd leave maybe...

CF-2182 red-orange j1-2800-1111 WOW... $61.53 for 12 oz. can on Amazon. Hurry, only 8 left Dupli-Color 12 Ounce Chevrolet Orange Spray Paint - DE1620 $12.99 at O'Reilly's $16.32 at Amazon

Box looks great. Do you have, or can you take some pics of the mounting set up? I tend to obsess with research, and some projects never happen because of it. I really like what you did...

I had a 1984 Honda three wheeler. It was a ton of fun. We learned its limitations the first day in a sand pit. we learned how important "body english" was in riding them. We rolled, or nearly rolled many times. That is how we learned. We were aggressive riders, and "learned" how to safely...

That's the area I grew up in. Cow country. Picked tobacco in Broad Brook and Ellington. Some of the best broad leaf tobacco in country back in the day.

I agree on set up and grill. We barely use 1/4 of our grill, but it's a SS Weber, it'll last forever. After 8 years, 6 of heavy use, it still looks brand new... when I clean her up.

Sorry, too much going on, forgot pics... Quick look, the mice haven't gotten to any wiring I can see. The pile of stuffing on seat was just put there. Rubber fuel lines look good. It's in a barn, very tight with "stuff" all around. In a better area, I might be able to get it running, physical...

My neighbors and friends are in failing health. In order to stay put in their home, they are slowly selling items to pay for home healthcare. That said... They are asking me to sell certain items. One they are on the fence with, due to it's a tractor they had since day one of this property. It...

i received my MechMaxx stump grinder. Put it together, but too hot to use. Fall project...

Where we are, East Coast, for profit hospitals are the norm. +++ Pharmaceuticals should not be tied. I relate this to the food service industry from which I am from. As part of a food group company, we were tied to SYSCO for the majority of our products. We assumed our company was getting...

I don't have a problem with employers offering a healthcare plan. It is a benefit to all employees. My issue is with the for profit hospitals. Affordable healthcare starts when people aren't making money off of others health needs. We will never stop the outrageous prescription prices, too many...

I haven't read all 20 pages, but wanted to add something. Hospitals are for profit businesses. I'm not sure how common it is, but on 60 minutes or the like, fund management companies are buying up hospitals, milking the dry, and shuttering. I don't think hospitals should be a money making...

That blows... meanwhile, the fires rage on. Sorry for you all affected.

Learning a lot here. I only weedwhack every couple weeks, takes about 45 minutes. 3X a year, I do a hill with periwinkle, cutting weeds/grasses/saplings etc. That takes an additional hour or more. Up until I moved here, I never broke a line. Use a ton of it from hitting rocks and such. Up here...

We've been at a level 4 out of 6 for 3 days now. Impressive sunset color in the sun, other than that, even healthy lungs are feeling it. I remember last year some on here were saying that farmers with D6(?) dozers were turned away when trying to help cut lines. Is that the case this year? We are...

My 2025 CK5520 sometimes is difficult going into hydro range. I bump the forward or reverse pedal and it slides in. Getting in and out of 4x4, wheels need to be straight, helps with little load on it. Differential lock, PIA, gotta stomp down on it, and start moving before it will lock in. Old...

If you have the telescoping wheel, NH is known for the lock knob in center of steering wheel becoming rusted and inoperable. Mine is rusted tight. Possible rusted loose?

And, regardless if you do or don't, does it come off, or just move up and down?

Do you have the telescoping steering wheel?

You got me wondering with that post, so I checked my can. Clean as a whistle. That said, I'm not a heavy user like some of you. I guesstimated maybe 40ish refills. My new tractor does have a screen in filler neck of tank, so I'm not going all rogue here...

You're better than I, I guess. I would never use a chain close to that level.

I used to use a Mr. funnel, but never caught anything. I have since stopped using it. Never saw anything in any of my fuel filters either. I also don't wash/rinse/repeat when I wash my hair...

I ordered one, my email address was wrong, fat fingers I guess. The next day they called me to confirm info. Fedex emailed to schedule a delivery day/time. Start to finish, under 3 weeks, if all goes as planed.

Drive belt to tight?

Great idea. I did the same with my flail mower frame. So easy to move around, like into my garage for a flat surface, making it easier to hook up.

Still offering at $1399

Just know that it will not prevent the loader from falling down if a line bursts.

I shop at Price Chopper with the Advantage card. Sunoco across the street, Still, it is better if I use my points at PC, 100 points equals $1 off vs 100 points equals .05 per gallon. My tuck hold less than 20 gals, so I use the points for saving at store. And the company that owns the Sunoco...

With so much going wrong now with AI, and we are at the beginning, imagine 20-30 years from now. I should be gone by then, hopefully I'm wrong about both.

As far as the uncut strips, mine developed those after a year or so. I took the time to level, front to back, side to side, as well as the anti scalp wheels, and it has taken care of issue. (this was after my wife ran over a piece of 1/2" 18" tall rebar boundary marker pin) Didn't see or hear it???

2023 ZTS1 50" cut. owned since new. Right now, I'm cutting lawn without pully guards, and it still collects, but not nearly as much. I've used a leaf blower, and as powerful as it is, it is difficult to get the bunched up, compacted grass out. Cutting about 2 1/2 acres.

Also, to make sure I don't mix different types of grease on my tractor, I bought a case of Mobil Delvac, so that should last me a long, long time.

Because I grew up to be frugal, resourceful etc., I have been dealing with 40+ year old lever grease gun. After reading the start of this thread, I decided to buy a new pistol grip. Should have done it years ago, just for the convenience of making it a two hand operation instead of two hands and...

Just took a couple pics. I bought new in April 2020. Lariat model, Sport package. I really like this style rim, not flashy, but still looks good. About 54k miles on it now. The rims/tires on it now are the new takeoffs I bought.

late to the party, only read a few pages... I bought 2019 Ranger take offs for dirt cheap for my 2019 Ranger. I really like the look of my original rims. Found on facebook. Brand new rims and tires (500 miles) so when original tires wore out, I had dedicated rims for snow. Think I paid like $600...

Did you cover up all the ruts by just back dragging? Looks nice, however you did it...

I grew up and learned how most things have value. My Pop would repair and use what others threw away. He was raised in the 30's, and money was very tight for his family. I used tyo save everything, but over the last 10 years, after seeing what my Mother had to put up with, and when it was time...

For now, I'm using the very light duty chains that the flail mower pto shaft was secured to packaging to keep pins from being lost should they come off. I used wire for the third one. I like the R clip pins I have on other equipment, but find as I get older, they are getting more difficult to...

I have a Cub Cadet zero turn, but I'm sure many mowers have the same issue. As seen in pictures, there are openings in the deck around spindles that allow cut grass into pully area. No exaggeration, I just filled a 5 gallon bucket, with compressed grass. It's a pain in the butt using a blower or...

Thank you all for the suggestions. It sure looks like an easy fix to just wire pins to implement to secure in case of them working themselves out.

It never seems to fail, I loose them. This time, on my new flail mower, maiden voyage learning the ins and outs. While I do have some spares, I'm tired of buying them. Anyone use anything different?

Deck not level, low side, high side, and when high side matches up against low side on next pass it shows more... Just guessing here.

yes, less than 2 weeks.

Damn, is that all? All that would put me in my chair for the night with a beverage of choice... Tomorrow is going to be a better day...

If it's somewhere you don't mind a temporary mess, Dawn dish soap and water. The soap coats them and they can't breath. It has always worked for me regardless of how I applied. Poured down holes, used a spray tank, even my pressure washer for farther away nests. I have even sprayed up the ridges...

If it's a manual cable vs electronic, even at those hours it can be a gummed up cable. Mine had many more hours, but it happened once.

I'm sure you double checked it was in neutral and parking break on...

There are certain creature comforts I look for, CC, A/C, PW, PL and a nice sound system. Unfortunately, in order to get that, I need the navigation, heated seats, and some other things I don't want/need at a tune of $2k or so.

That is nuts. I'd rather just see prices go up. Then I wouldn't feel scammed...

When I owned my BRONCO, I had fun driving over rocks, and other obstacles (mainly mud) to test my driving skills and the trucks ability. While it was my daily driver, it was also my toy. I was 20... That's why I like the look of the New Bronco Heritage edition. It brings back fond memories of...

lol, that's funny too. Short side story about my deck. I asked several companies for a quote, not an estimate. I made sure it was perfectly clear that I wanted an out the door price, and any additions had to be discussed, as in changes I made. To the winning builder, I made sure again, that...

I'm not a health nut by no means, but I just read that a DD frozen coffee has as much sugar as 17 glazed donuts. I weened myself off sugar drinks decades ago, but no sweet confections.

The only reason I like a larger toolbox, say 20x10x8 is because I can fit a chain in there with chain accessories. On the NH, it fits nice behind the seat. Fuel tank is there on the CK, which is much more convenient to fill fuel. I'm trying to find a better way to carry chain, PVC tube etc. Just...

I won't go back to a restaurant that adds the tip for you. Tips are not mandatory, they are for appreciation of the service. I'm from the foodservice industry, I know how hard it can be to work there. I was on the cooking end. That said, while I usually am a 20% tipper on average service, I go...

It's possible I didn't. I still disabled it. I have a steering wheel vibration that comes on if I drift, or change lanes without a signal. That's enough for me.

lol, I really don't remember. But I usually always do. Seriously, it was a little unsettling having the truck control my driving.

You can add a night light into the rear seat area plug. The electronics sees the draw and will disable. Read on Ranger5g.com

On my Ranger, I shut off the driver assist, or whatever they call it. I was taking an exit off highway and it tried to correct it to stay on. Love the adaptive CC though...

I've seen a Bronco Raptor for $96k. A friend bought the Jeep with a monster V8, used, like 3000 miles, dealer must not have know what they had, as he was offered $20k more after he bought it. It was rare, only 1 of so many made. he says the power/speed it nuts...

I have a very similar tractor, CK35, and that toolbox they give is too small to carry much. I'm looking at plastic, but like the ones with a tray in the lid. That lessens the choices...

Thanks. looks decent enough. I'm looking at these...

Now that Amazon is having their "sale" has anyone purchased work lights from them? What did you like, how did they work out, suggestions etc.? I thought about on ROPS, but it won't always be up, really not a need on flat driveway. On my Kioti CK I have predrilled holes on fenders that would...

My appeal to the new Bronco is how the Heritage edition is the closest retro look of any manufacturer doing retros. They hit it pretty dang close to my 73. Love the grill. I would have liked the dash to look more retro though. But the price, the one I saw was $75K, and it goes up. That is...

I love white vehicles now. last 5 have been white. It seems that they hide light dirt/road grime better than colored vehicles. Good looking Bronco...

Trust me, I had more fun slinging mud. Was kicked out of a car wash because of the mud. I need to look for pictures...

I had a "73 as well, put a 302 .090 over, it was a beast. I too, wish I never sold it. Went where many Jeeps couldn't/wouldn't.

I see that on the Ranger forum I used to go on. Few are far between now for me, there's a new group of "those type".

I don't get when people say if you don't go off road, 4x4 is a waste. Also, unless you have a 3/4 ton or bigger, you don't own a truck. People need to get over themselves. I live on a dirt road, in very upper VT. We get snow, and mud. I need 4x4 during those times. I haul all sorts of things in...

Maybe the crackhead had a repurpose for it...

Pensions and 401k will be the majority of our income. Haven't started collecting yet, but we will sit down and do the math, all things considered. It helps when you look at your worth, and figure out how much you can spend in the time you expect to have left. My math uses 83-85 as a longevity...

Just make sure implement is compatable. Not all are

We have those on radar, except Florida. Only because of the high humidity. I figured it would be OK during winter season, but if things change, we would sell our VT property and live southern full time. No way Fla in summer. Part of the seasonal move would be for tax purposes, although DT helped...

All I know about California is from 2 brief visits and what I see on the telly Beautiful Climate All types of topography Beautiful scenery Vacation destinations Tons of various recreation Diverse population Very high home prices, even on shitholes (as seen on flip home shows) Very large fires...

This is from the Betsco website Q&A https://betstco.com/using-a-flail-mower/#:~:text=This%20brings%20us%20to%20the%20basic%20rules%20of%20using%20a%20flail%20mower.&text=mowing%20in%20a-,forward%20direction.,and%20burn%20up%20the%20belts.&text=belts%20to%20slip%20and%20burn.

The Y blades are good up to 1". I plan on using the brush hog for anything bigger.

I'm expecting my Betsco 68" with Y blades on Monday. the field I'm cutting is an old hay field, no brush. I do have a brush hog for the very few areas with small saplings. I Expect a cleaner look. They have videos online as tutorials.

My 2025 CK3520 has 3 range. Almost all my work is in M, except when carrying heavy loads or brush hogging up short steep hills. Then I go back into M after I get to top. 28 hp at PTO. dealer could have sold me a smaller flail, but said the one I bought would be no issue, except on those short...

What brand did you buy? They may have a tutorial out, as the one I bought (soon to be delivered) did.

That must be my issue, not perfectly level ground. It is compacted sandy, stone base. One side of the 3PH is always an inch or two higher/lower than the other. Trying to muscle/lift one side of brush hog with a bar is a major PIA.

Damn, I thought I did well with 15 minutes and only 5 or so choice words... I have given thought to a quick hitch type setup, but for the amount of times I'd use it, 2 or 3 times a year, I'll put money in the swear jar. Incoming flail mower isn't compatible either.

I just bought a Kioti CK35SE HST and have a 68" flail mower coming in on Monday. While my (soon to be) field is a little larger, I'd still be inclined to look at what future uses you'll have for tractor besides the flail. (speaking from someone who bought too small a tractor for my needs, it...

One feature my new Kioti has is a linked pedal. Just like driving a car, when you press forward pedal, the RPM respond in kind. I can unlink when using the PTO to keep RPM at proper speed.

I've always dreamed of owning one, 4x4, dump bed. But over the years, I've read too much of what was already stated on here. Still cool looking though...

Never had, but as a kid in the 60's, every relative had it behind the bar.

Martini and Rossi make vermouth, or used to...

Schaffer

Vermouth goes bad. I believe it should be stored cold to extend.

Sound advice, although around here, there are no savings on less than 250 hours or so, when buying from private party. Dealers pass the saving on to you, because they paid less, and still make money. In my 1 1/2 years of looking for a used version of what I wanted, I gave up and bought new...

I like the airtag idea. Two on each tractor in case they look for and find one. I also thought of another possible stall tactic. My entrance to 20x20 "barn" has a 10' opening. If I park the two tractors parallel to the opening, with newer tractor in the back, it'll at least make it more trouble...

The Betsco 68" can cut to a 6" height. There is an adjustment on the roller.

I looked seriously at the Mechmaxx and it was the short height max cut that drew me away, for my intended purposes. I loved everything else about it. It was not the offset though, don't forsee me needing it.

When we eventually go south for the winter, or any part of it, my plan is to move tractor into the garage, in the spot the vehicle we take usually is, and hope for the best. If a thief wants something, they will get it.

Same here. While I do have a few areas with light grass/weeds, most of it is foot high+ of thick dense grass/weeds/hay. If I don't run WOT in those area, the grass will wrap around the head and stop it. It is not easy to untangle. My pants and shoes look like they are made of grass when I'm...

Can someone explain how the math works? I'm sure I'll be in this situation soon enough. (or link to it) Thinking of a flail mower, 600# shipped weight. My tractor is capable to lift 1900# at pin height of 60" Using clamp on forks, how can I determine how much weight the tractor can lift at this...

Covid... Why invent more disease unless it is to be used as evil.

Did you ask if you could get an even swap? I know I went from R14 to R4, but I wanted tire strength. They advertise choice of tires...

So, on uneven terrain, wouldn't it make more sense to use a chain as a top link, to prevent damage? Same with a brush hog? I can see using a toplink with level ground...

I have done tons of research on this topic over the years, and it is the consensus that prep is key. Even with that information, products readily available to the home owner do not last on horizontal applications. If they say 3 -5, for me, it lasts maybe 2. I can understand the pro on here not...

I'm in the feathering camp. WOT when cutting swing, release in between. Sounds like I'm riding my dirt bike...

I can't speak of your tractor, whenever I engage a PTO, be it on tractor or lawnmower, I always engage at a low speed. With my tractor, I engage at low speed and release clutch slowly.

I can appreciate a good bench the older I get... Looks great

I put motorcycle springs on mine too. Not sure what you mean by seat locking in. Mine has always been able to be lifted. And what a night and day difference between the stock plastic and springs.

That is the same outcome as I fear mine is. Exact same conditions... no nuts in mine, but grass sludge. At this time, I don't want to spend that much money on it, if I could even find someone. Hydo oil is cheap, and with new tractor, will get much less use. Good luck.

That sounds like a PIA. I only hook up a brush hog, easy enough to turn pto driveshaft by hand.

It was never that way, I always paid rates based on my situation. I don't remember catastrophic losses until at least the early 2000's. That's about when insurance companies figured they couldn't recoup the losses, of say a Cali fire, a Louisiana flood, so they make all pay for it. How many...

lol... I did the same, as my plan was to rent a chipper for a weekend. The pile got so large, twisted together, it would have been a PIA. I ended up having a huge bonfire, one so large, I would never do that again. Now, I usually have a fire going when I cut a tree down where a brush pile would...

Guessing my CK3520SEH is about 3 weeks old with 6.9 hours. Can't wait to get working with it again.

While it is off topic, I have the same thought on AI as conspiracy theories, misinformation/disinformation, political strategies etc. I want to know the truth, I also don't want to spend what I have left in life worrying, tracking down the truth, figuring out the who/what/when/where/why of...

CBS morning news, last week I think, had some "facts" that about 7% of commands were not followed. They didn't elaborate, so that could be a concern.

Don't think I'd want to drive that, or any other machine on a 40* slope. cool that it is capable though.

Does changing over from e10 to e0, without any other work, reverse any "damage" that has accumulated over the years? Just talking about sludge, sticking float etc. not rubber damage.

I'll grant you that. Ours, Amica tends to pay out as it should. According to reviewing experts. And not drop you. You pay a bit more for that. What has changed in my lifetime is that you used to pay based on you and your claim record etc. Now, because they have to make up for catastrophic...

On my tc29d, it was exactly the same as yours. I replaced orings because thats the area it was leaking. I cleaned out the weep home, tons of grass and sludge. Still leaks to this day. Leaks more at high rpm when using belly mower. Unable to split the tractor myself, no one else wants to touch...

I don't care to shop around for insurance as experts say to do yearly. I like being a loyal customer, as at times has its benefits. Recently, I paid my truck off, and my rates went up because my lack of debt went down. Sounds backwards. Like you, I dealt with a different company when my car was...

Just a personal preference, I prefer FWD. I don't always release the drive bar when navigating hilly areas, around trees etc. Tilting back lifts front wheels so I can twist around a tree for example. I don't like pull/release/pull/release for my style mowing. That's just me though.

to expand the conversation, what about a weathervane? My neighbors, who have become good friends, asked if I wanted their large horse weathervane. Horse is about 3'x18". They are parting out personal items before they die, and this is a prized possession that I would like to install on my small...

Lot of weight for plastic pipes running to and from. But then again, I drive 3k# over mine on occasion. My pipes are a bit deeper though.

While I find certain actors can hold my interest in a commercial, mainly because I like them, I do not let that influence my choice. Like voting for any political office. Who gives a crap what any "popular" person votes for... Like the statement "I'm leaving the country if so and so is...

OK, so I've learned some lessons, both on my own, and reading here. It seems that on rolling, ever changing, hilly terrain, like I have here, I should be using a chain instead of a top link. I have a piece of chain I have that is easily as long as my toplink maximum length. I have a grade 8 bolt...

A friend had an older suburban like that. Mine, when in 4high, it's 4x4.

I have a 2019 Ranger, very happy with it, although I wish I had the larger bed. We don't have 4 people inside more than 2x per year. Back seat is very comfortable for adults. That said, I would prefer an AWD truck, just for piece of mind in the winter. Driving in 4wd in winter all the time is...

I try my best to only cut dry grass, but even dry grass has a decent amount of moisture in it. Tried the deck wash part on deck, really didn't work. I found myself lifting and fast releasing so deck would hit ground hard to dislodge clumps with water running. Easier and cleaner to raise deck and...

It would have to be brand new clean for it to work. Not sure how long it would last with all the "abuse" from mowing. It'd be great if it held up though.

Back pickup to delivery truck, using boards and possible pipe as rollers, it's not as dangerous as ramps to ground. Lots of options given. Good luck.

I borrowed a tractor with backhoe once. Used 30 minutes, washed and returned. I'll never borrow again, unless he's operating. He borrowed my tractor, same time. I gave instructions on running, specfically the 3ph, as there is an issue if raised to max. It whines as pump is struggling to keep...

I'm of the same camp, but I call mine grass. meadow does seem more appropriate... I'll see if it sticks.

For those that are leasing out, especially smaller parcels, are you using a lawyer to draw up lease, or is it something that can be done without? I'll be considering leasing 10-15 acres for haying, as it is being done on fields on my road and surrounding areas. It's been hayed before. Looking...

It's the speed of cut that has me concerned. I can go full speed, mid range with my brush hog, without hills. If a flail is slower, that may be a changer for me. Tough call, as there are different experiences.

Thanks for the advise, all way above budget. I don't see how the motorized one keeps chaf out of radiator screen.

Most bacteria involved with food in aerobic, needing oxygen. Sous vide is performed in a vacuum. Steak would have to sit, uncovered, at room temperature, for so long that molds and other discolorations would be visable before any bacteria reached inside the outer layer of flesh. Ground meat...

And that is another fact that people disagree on. One site says Rotary uses more HP, others say FM uses more HP. The dealer I bought tractor from recommends the 68″ Standard Duty Flail Mower, FH-EF175 I think the video from Messicks says that you can be at the low end of HP. People on here are...

Nice write up, thanks. I need to update my data. I just bought a Kioti 3520SEH, just a bump up in HP.

OK, I know this is an old thread, but here goes. I've watched so many videos, read so many reviews, and after reading this thread, I'm no closer to pulling the trigger. Matter of fact, I think I'm farther away. I am about to close (knock on wood) on a piece of property that has about 18 or so...

I'm a former Chef and Culinary Arts instructor. One day, the wealthy grandma of a student gave me a sous vide as a present. Took me almost 3 years to try it. The main takeaways from it are, meats retains moisture, can't dry out. Precise doneness. Infuses flavor. I tried on various qualities of...

Somewhere in Texas (among other places) someone just threw up a bit in their mouth...

It's doable, although I wouldn't. One purpose of sous vide is to cook to an even temp, say 120*. Once you chill, you'll overcook trying to warm up and searing. Even if you bring to room temp first. No one wants to see par cooked steaks sitting on the countertop.

I helped with an older Ranger, taking the bed off was pretty easy. Used forks to help lift up and out. I did see a video of cutting a hole in bed for pump access. It was an older truck though. Didn't look too bad either when all was done.

You are right, they make 1/2 doors for the rear. Supercab vs Supercrew

I have the 4 door Ranger, was denied what I wanted, 2 door and 6' bed. I've never come close to the 7500# tow rating and highly doubt I ever will. I looked at the Maverick recently, and I need more bed than that.

Thanks. I have a ballast box from other tractor. Only used it when lifting near max, once I had a few butt clench moments. Other tractor had perfect sized square hole in loader arm for chainsaw, Kioti is round.

As a kid, my buddy and I rubbed poison sumac all over so we could get a day off of school. We were out over a week. What worked for us to stop the itch was a bath with cornstarch mixed in. Sincve then, I use prevention, even in dead of summer heat, long sleeves, long pants, gloves and a hat...

I've recently purchased a CK3520se hst, and am looking for ideas on customizing. Specifically, but not limited to chainsaw holder, larger tool box holder, chain holder. On my New Holland, it was easy to fit things on. The Kioti is set up differently, so I'm interested in seeing (with pics...

I mow on turf tires on hills this steep, or close to it, hard to tell steepness in pictures. I know it is a steep walk. I do not mow wet grass, maybe the difference...

Rule of thumb around here for black fly season, Memorial Day to July 4th, sometimes starts earlier depending on weather. Sometimes gone before July 4th. I'm trying to attract bats, put up a duplex for them. We have a stream running right behind that, not sure if there is enough space to fly by...

I'm going to see if manual has a paint code, then take to a paint shop. I have never seen a 12 oz can for more than $15. I'm sure they can justify the price, somehow. This is a brand new tractor. Still has 2 hours on it. I get it's a tractor, which is why I didn't say anything on delivery. Had I...

I'm going to see if manual has a paint code, then take to a paint shop. I have never seen a 12 oz can for more than $15. I'm sure they can justify the price, somehow. This is a brand new tractor. Still has 2 hours on it. I get it's a tractor, which is why I didn't say anything on delivery. Had...

https://www.amazon.com/J1-2886-2005S-Genuine-Orange-2005-2018-models/dp/B0CVV1RJKX Holy crap Batman, $56 for 1 12oz can of Kioti paint? Who pays that price? Has me rethinking a small dime sized chip...

Black flies are not gnats. BF leaves a welt like a horsefly/deerfly but it's itch lasts for weeks. And you feel them biting.

While replacing the air filter yesterday, I discovered a mouse nest in inlet. Because the inlet is flat for 3/4 of it, it was able to withstand the suction of a diesel engine. I can go up hills in 2nd gear again. Thanks for all the support.

Does black fly season make it the 6th season around here?

lol, I was just thinking about that while I was swarmed by knats. I guess the black flies will be here very soon... I've tried lavender oil, no help. I use Ben's 100, works but I don't like the oily feeling. Better than bites though.

Some electrical switches, especially older ones, are getting harder to find. I have glued a bench grinder switch as well as a circular saw switch. I miss the Radio Shack days...

I think he meant the woodchuck cried, at least that was the way I read it.

I think racoons have a wide range territory, I'd move further so it doesn't return. Some states have laws preventing relocating of certain animals, if it matters any to you. Wouldn't bother me.

My sincerest sympathy

I just read that in the troubleshooting section for tractor. There is an internal and external spring. I'll check the external anyway tomorrow. Further reading on subject tonight. Thanks.

Thanks. I checked the air filter with a vacuum cleaner, and it is not plugged, no change in vacuum when I applied. I'll see if fuel spec available. I will continue reading through repair manual and see what else I can learn. Good thing its rain for a couple of days. Gives me some good dry...

Nice. You must be southern VT, up in NEK, leaves are just developing, maybe a week away from full leaves. I have been burning my branches, but always wanted to chip, use as pathway cover. Soft to walk on. (with shoes) This may be the year I rent a chipper... Looks like a couple more days of rain.

I took it out, it was lightly sooty. I blew it off with compressed air, and I could see light through it, but not like new. It might be time, I'll give it a shot.

Thanks. It's bogging down. Loses RPM. And I did replace the fuel filter as well. I thought I bled air out, but after running a minute, it died. I bled system and it started up.

it does feel like it bogging down, or struggling..

So I have my new tractor, but keeping the TC29D for other tasks. 1800 hours, I've been noticing a slow, steady decline in power from one or the other. Is there a way to determine, without special tools, which direction I need to start looking? I'd have to borrow tools like compression tester, as...

My new Kioti tractor has 2 studs on rears only. I asked what they were for, and when he told me, duh... I only took off 1 rear tire once, and even without weights, it was a major pain. The center hub lip is not made to hold wheel on its own. Hope I never have to take a wheel off on this one, but...

Tractor delivered around 3:30, believe it or not, I just drove into the barn. It's a tight fit, but doable. I did find the cup holder, but it is sized for a can of... Even cars have bigger cup holder. No worries for me, I'll just buy a magnetic one, and put it in a more convenient location. No...

Yes, I will be driving over my grass often to get to various projects. I hired out some tree work, he had brand new tractor with R1. He felt bad about damage and offered to come back in winter.

The R4 has stronger sidewalls, better for the loader work I do. I am only working on my land, no going on roads. I don't remember seeing a cup holder, just a square-ish looking cubby by left calf. I could be wrong though, blinded by the shiny...

Maybe I missed it, but why do you need the hose to reach every part? Unless you are hooking it to something, water spray will reach, lets say, 20' more or less than hose length. (water pressure dependant)

Used to do that when I turned wrenches, first step in checking for slight leaking head gasket. Heavy leakage looked like a mocha milkshake...

It only took 18 months of looking, debating in my head, researching, but I finally bought a tractor. Decided on new vs used, as all the low hour ones here weren't much of a bargain, and I wanted what I wanted, instead of "losing out" just to get a bargain. I got burned on my last used purchase...

I like to carry a steel cutter for my weed whacker as well as a circular disc chainsaw cutter for it as well. My steel cutter only has 4 cutters on it, and will only cut saplings up to about 1/2".

Another way to tell if you have moisture in oil, with engine hot, take dipstick out and let it drip on hot manifold. If it sizzles, there is moisture. Oil will just smoke/burn off.

I had that though, but didn't think of cutting slits. I've used them on snowmobiles and they las longer than originals. Thanks.

I've never seen #1 or #2 advertised as such, so no idea what I'm burning. Guess I'll have to walk in one day and ask...

TC29D, I bought a knock off that fixed mine.

Thank you, it does make sense. I have limited experience, maybe 80 hours over 4 years. Started out clearing a yard and trails. That is where I hit things it was not made for, due to very uneven terrain. I'm at the point now where I'll be maintaining a previously hayed field, so very limited...

Any pictures of mounting?

What I'd be cutting is a hayfield and saplings. I've cut some of the unkept hayfield last year, tons of seed/chaffe plugging up radiator screen. Hoping to cut more often so it doesn't get to that point, dry and over grown. Time will tell how often, but the section I cut last year was about 6...

Belting does sound safer as well. I'd imagine if a link gets airborne, not safe...

The rear is missing the most. If I can get a better idea over chains, I'd do both. One of my thoughts was similar to yours, truck mudflap. Haven't thought about the design yet.

Snow finally gone, at least where the grass is and I'm getting the brush hog ready for the field. The safety chains that prevent debris from coming out unchecked is missing quite a few links. I figured before I replace I'll ask my question... Has anyone replaced the chain guard with anything...

Surprised to hear oil stays clean for as long as stated. Every diesel I've ever owned, or been around turns black after 100 hours or so. I don't notice much blowby from the tube, but there is a bit. Never down more than 1/2 qt between changes though, at 200 hours. Maybe that's a lot?

I live in hilly terrain as well. I totally trust the parking brake. I adjusted the brakes about 900 hours ago when I first picked up the used tractor. I never use brakes, as it's a hydro, but use parking brake almost every time I'm off the tractor. I do turn wheels uphill as a habit though...

NH TC29D has same issue. But, comes and goes. All it takes is a light tap on reverse end of pedal, and it stops the forward motion. It's not like it is running full steam, it just doesn't return to neutral position. And it's only when running, I think. Peddle seems to move freely when I'm...

I was just pointing out that there are deals to be had with OEM rims and tires. The tires alone would have cost me more than $500. I almost went the steelie route, but they cost some $$ too... I had bought some Outer Banks Bronco tires for about the same price, but after driving with them, they...

I have a 2019 Ranger, and when the OEM tires wore down, I bought some brand new take offs for another Ranger, new tread, same Magnetic rims as I have, for $500. Put snows on the others and no more swapping tires/rims. Wish I bought the crew cab, but wife thought we were better off with super...

I agree. While I think the prior post on coffee being a drug, technically yes. There is a difference between coffee and behavior/judgement/performance altering alcohol, pot, pain meds. My thought is, if what legal drug you are doing negatively affects safety, performance, etc then you need to go...

I've read that in order to keep deer non-dependent on you for food, you should only feed 1x per week. That way they will continue eating other places. They will learn the barrel is just 1 source for food.

I've forgotten the cap under my seat on riding mower. Seat must have protected the tank. I was lucky. I'd check the in tank filter, if it has one, in addition to inline fuel filter.

Thanks. It did look like the deer this morning were munching in the area I had mowed. New spring sprouts maybe, although I'm not seeing any greening yet in my yard. Working on getting yesterdays snow off, while its drizzling/snowing today... glad it's south central VT getting the bulk of snow...

I'm retired from teaching at a tech high school. The girls there rock, in all trades...

Thanks, I have mowed sections just like you described, and it looks like "lawn". I call it grass because all I do is cut. My whole back yard was like you described as well, brush cut to get out brush and cut, now it's grass. The deer usually only come onto my property for the apples. I don't...

To start, I'm not a hunter... I'm seeing fewer and fewer deer from my house, and I'd like to give them a reason to come around. I'm acquiring some open field that used to be hayed. Hasn't been in years, and I've been cutting what grows now to make more appealing and as walking paths. Whatever...