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So this all came to be rather quickly. Monday went to look at and yesterday dug my first stump out with the new to me 1975 Case 580B I just paid $6,700 for with delivery. You are darn right that backhoe throws the tractor around. Was fun but Ive got a lot to learn. Now Mi just needs to warm...

You did the timberframe with wooden joinery? Beautiful stuff right there, I've got books, a chain mortiser and dreams. But am going with a slab 2x6 barndo for my new house, TF was the first thought but I can do that on the outbuildings. It was the precision required that scared me a bit off...

This is awesome advice, I've already had the old Massey on three wheels and I don't want anymore excitement than that. It is the 4cyl Continental gasser and I've done nothing but full synthetic oil and filter change and re-connected the alternator, starts right up. It's got loaded rear tires and...

Thank you this is very helpful. I have seen and been interested in the Case 580. Reviewing your notes I see on Tractordata.com how this all works, the 580CK predates the 580K and 580E and looks like the CK has slower 1st gear, which makes sense for Ag work. The later models seem truly more...

I am into year two of a vacant 30 acre parcel, mostly woods, 5 acres of prarie, mix of flat and Michigan hilly. My MF135 with Davis 101a loader is super useful but it has no power steering and that loader will hold enough to make turning almost impossible. Its been great with the box blade...