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GRS - thats the plan - the elbow is temporary to keep rain and dirt out of the pipe

7 bags of sakrete for my generator pad

As I have stated before, the hydraulic systems on these mini's is marginal unless you get into the rotary piston pump with variable vanes and valving that is needed to run the higher GPM. The 1.8T diesel mini is 20LPM and 7 LMP pilot controls - this will get you a digging force around 3000...

Yes agreed - make an offer on ebay and also the attachments are more $ and different pin sizes and connection dimensions than the smaller machines. So get the attachments now in a package - like a Hyd QA (or mechanical), 36 or 40" Tilting bucket, a smaller digging bucket and what ever else you...

I can't speak to the TT X2 - but the claim is 2500KG Op weight, so figure its 2200KG or 4500 Lbs. or 1000Lb heaver than the HY 18 or TT XVIII. But also you are best part of $18-19K is time for pause. TYPHON TERROR X2 STORM Mini Excavator 2.5 Ton Diesel Kubota V1505 25HP Engine US | eBay I dont...

The Anakuma 18DR is the same as the TT XIX or the Huayee 18 - just has expanding tracks and not worth the premium they are selling at $20K for the similar machine! 18DR - Mini Excavator - anakuma

For the XVIII at $9K thats a great deal - and the side panels do provide access too - and the top below the seat on the TT XVIII - they made refinements since I got mine over a year ago which is good. The Huayee is a bit more refined I agree, but I dont think its worth $3K more honestly. The...

There are two pumps - one main 20 LPM and one for the pilot controls 7 LPM, which are pretty much the same as the other mini's and these pumps are 3-400 range at most. The varible flow piston pumps and are likely $1K or so, then its all the valving and controls which add more cost. Then the two...

nogaltractorguy - thats a nice video for the Huayee - they also are the mfg of the Terror XIX machine which is very common as Typhoon Terror dont actually make any machines they just sell various brands. I do agree with your assessment on Huayee as a well built unit, with larger tracks, better...

As advised above, and Cover Tech has what you need COVER-TECH | Heat Pump Covers | Mini Split Covers for $370 each. I built my own and you can too for under $100 and some time. For your conditions you would want to go wider and have sides so air can get in/around the unit.

Measure your cylinder length, diameter, and pin size and look for one close in length. Here's a link 82980 CYLINDER ASSY, STABILIZER 609, 611 CYLINDER ASSEMBLY 3.00x1.50x18.93 2.25K, STABILIZER - so it appears to be a 3" outside diameter, 1.5" rod, and 19" long? The key is the closed and...

Yep agreed Bobrown as I said a few posts ago. I cut at 4 1/2 or 5 lately - we have had a total of 1.5" of rain in last 50 days and 90 plus temps at least 10 of those days so now we have a desert even with cutting high.

reidg looks like a very good pin to fix the issue. Also, I just noticed you joined TBN 12 years ago, and you've made a total of 2 posts!

I was looking at the motor in front of that with the blue dot- didn't see the one behind!

You have the 4 wheel suspension on the IS800, and this appears the deck is dropping on one side when you turn. The shocks are adjustable (on mine and should be on yours) so make sure they are the same setting. Then the tire pressure could cause this too. You are transferring the weight front...

Baldor 2 or 3 HP?

Following this thread intent, I had 6 pair of Levis's 505's still good, but holes in the knees. So I went to the local laundry/seamstress, an asian lady, and asked her to patch up my blown out jeans knees. Even offered up a pair for the patches, and she replied, it will cost you more for me to...

Winter Deere, you are correct, I have Levis 505's (can't deal with the button down fly either) and wear out the right knee 2x vs the left knee. That's Kubota orange from when I was touching up the snow plow last year.

RustyIron, yes rocks and ledge common here in NE with the glacial till are not friendly to mulching heads or other blades when clearing land. Rough cutting and clearing down to 6" for brush then an excavator for stumps, which then brings up more rocks, then a dozer for piling up the debris...

HD - Some like me bought the Amazon saw, and others got the one from Hockfire. I think 4570 got his from Hockfire, and 2manyrocks, Cloverknoll and I got one from Amazon. My saw arrived tonight, spent 30 minutes taking it apart, and assembling it, yes the sparkplug was tight 15MM, and replaced...

Ya - I did the same and its due here today, then I ordered one from Hockfire too, as the one thats coming today will be a Xmas present for my neighbor.

Are your holes vertical and if so they should not fall out, if the spring is coming off, get a HD Pin like this...

Wow - 3900 hours and the condition it's in is amazing. - it has been well cared for over the years.

My wife is similar - never able to balance a checkbook, or manage finances, so thats my job, We have an agreement if it's over like $250 we discuss it first. She's always finding "deals" especially on dresses, oh look how much I saved us today! Not expensive, $100-200 typically, and usually one...

Nice work cleaning up that 20YO tractor with the very faded rims - it came out surprisingly good and looks almost like a new one! Appreciate the before and after pics. Does it have low hours too - 5 or 600?

Yes, Lou there is an art in the part of looking at a rock and imagining where it fits in the wall, before picking it up! We have hundreds of feet of "farmer walls" of stacked rocks with tractor and thumb, then a few hundred feet of hand-stacked walls, and about 100' of what I call "fitted...

Thank you, They need maintenance from time to time, as they move a bit over the winter

Same here in NH - we are in glacial till and ledge and have trucked probably 200 yards of stone off of 4 acres. But did use a lot of them on the property.

Use the search here and you will find posts on the DK40SE like this long one Price Check - Kioti DK40SE HST New in 2013 with Loader $23K, BH adds $7K, then pallet forks $800 and 6' Mower $3K?

Thanks - looks like a nice tractor, pretty clean, and likely stored inside. For $20K thats a good deal for this package and the cost of new machines is more than double. Just check it out for major leaks, and that it drives and shifts in all gears. At these hours I would expect some minor...

Welcome to TBN, and if you can provide some more details, your location/state/area, and general information on your intended use for this? Then pictures or a link to this tractor, and price are needed! Here's a Tractorhouse link you can look up prices Pardon Our Interruption

Make sure the Deere 1025 has the SSQA so you can connect your existing attachments. Typically, they have the JD system, but I know the SSQA is an option.

Looking at the two Mahindra and Kubota, the BX and eMax series are smaller frame, smaller wheels (rougher ride) and lower lift capacity vs the Mahindra MAX series and B Series Kubota. The lift capacity of the BX with the SSQA is 620, whereas the eMax is 900 - that's a substantial difference...

Agree with all of the above - had the same issue with my Cub Cadet, and it was out of level, and blade tips were worn down. I havent used that mower since 2010, and use a ZT instead. The other factor is height of cut, 2" is really short for New England now with drought we have in coastal NH...

Here are several JD 700 series in CT 2013 $9K 2024 $16K X738 with Mower and SB 120 Hr $16K Log into Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2576487255855112/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A782544dc-2a07-49cc-babc-456e851efc17...

Capt Mack may be once and done - posted on Tuesday and hasn't returned.

Same here dirtdogs - ordered that and some spare chains from Amazon.

Here's a BX in CT with 60" deck, blower and blade 208 hrs for $12K Log into Facebook

There are a lot of good discussions here on these machines, but in general a BX would be better suited to all around use and snowblowing, and would be a step up from the 750JD machine with 4WD and available attachments etc. I would not underestimate the use for a FEL, as they are invaluable to...

So this one won't work 46928? Scag 46928 Wheel Hub

Agreed - to ask for money for a quote, that's absurd.

Robert Lee Ray in Albany GA gets good reviews as a solid dealer and they may be able to advise on a west coast dealer. Rippa Machinery Group | Albany GA Rippa also has warehouses across the country. The R18 Pro is a machine that I like too, but the R22 is $3-4K more. Finally, you can buy...

George - its a diesel so there are minimal CO concerns. Not saying it has 0 CO, but it's very rare for diesel engines to create enough CO to cause harm.

I started with my Cub Cadet 1811 (similar to the 445) with a plow and chains, for 8 years, then got my Kubota B21 in 2001 and rear blade set up and havent used the Cub for snow since. Also have a walk behind SB for paths and walkways. I bought a 60" PTO rear blower, in 2016, (after 130" snow...

Yes the 2563 should fit your L2250 but the loader comes off and the front blower and frame goes on - its appears to be a quite alot of connections to make too, and do you have a center PTO on your tractor? They also make a 3PT hitch version of the 2563 too, which would be easier, or for that...

I leave the caps on the valve until I want to use the auger or bucket. I have the hoses connected with a coupling on the Auger and tilting bucket when not in use, so they don't leak all over the place when removed. I take the caps off the valve, put the caps on the coupling, and connect the...

Matt, I installed the 14MM QD like these 1 Set M14x1.5mm Hydraulic Quick Connect Coupler Female Thread Pipe Fitting8G | eBay so I could change between auger and tilting bucket. While these are the right size the orifice is too small to run the auger. I bought the fittings on ebay and had to...

Looks good from here - and you have a cart to load rocks and stuff! I got the same plate and found a bolt on hitch plate from off TEMU 45$ for two so used on on the mini. Have a HF receiver hitch platform 24x48 to carry spare buckets etc, if needed too.

You are fortunate to have a known machine, so inquire when they last did the major service? Typically (300 hours) is Hydraulic SUDT and Filters, Engine oil 50-100 hrs, and air and fuel filter is check/clean at 50 hours and replace at 200. Depends on care and condition - if stored outside...

OK so it started now with a puff of black smoke, which is normal in the first few seconds after starting. I suspect it was the plugged air filter, when its wet / damp the pores of the filter are so plugged it can't get air - though its rare, it is possible if you are in a damp, humid...

So you replaced the filter without shutting off the fuel, I guess? That eliminates air and its not leaking any now after replacing the filter?

When you installed the new fuel filter, did you let the small canister fill with diesel before tightening the bowl? That eliminates any air in the system, and if you did not do that, yes, the engine will run until it pulls that air in, then you need to crank it to remove it. You could still...

BCP yes that is an interesting list - I thought there would have been more private jets, G550 etc but those go fast and land, and sit then do the same a few days later at the whim of the owner.

Don’t see these often- took off from Columbus oh

As 5030 and PTSG point out it may be possible to remove the covers and drive out the pins in couplings and have enough wiggle room to pull out the front drive shaft, but if you have determined its in the main shaft, its splitting time. Just take before pictures of the harness, connections...

Jeff are you talking about the front wheel drive shaft or the main drive shaft for the Clutch/HST? If its the main drive shaft and clutch, yes the tractor needs to be split. Here's a link to the messicks part diagram Kubota B7500D (4wd) Parts Diagrams The front drive shaft usually is...

I added the WR Long 3rd Function a year ago, and yes, had I known it was so simple, I would have bought the parts like you did. It was a kit "made" for my machine or so i thought - a valve, a few hoses, and connectors, and a bracket, and a replacement head for the FEL stick. Maybe $200 of parts...

Looks really good - nice, clean installation!

Glad you got it fixed up, and the right tools - a big and little hammer!

Here's a couple of machines in WA that look close to your specs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1366208921252482/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A0f6d6c1f-8f8a-4a1e-ae02-9e736664c92b...

I would be looking for a 2000-2500 hr machine 8-10 years old like the Takeuchi 260, Bobcat e50, JD 35 or 50G, Cat 303.5 or 304/305 size. Out this way, the 4-5 ton units sell for $35-45K with 2-3K hours. Usually the original owner has depreciated at 8 years, and with 2K hours you can expect...

Nice looking machine Matt - yes they are slow but you knew that going in. The blue looks good - seems to be a Hightop made unit. I see they have some nicer pedals now, and a little better fit and finish than mine a year ago. You will need to stiffen up the thumb welding some plates between the...

Please change the air filter position while your at it - the clean out is meant to point down.

Agree with you LBBJ - thru the wall for the line sets and usually a electrical disconnect box next to the compressor. As far as the air handlers, many are put in attics, and these can be problematic if the drain pan leaks or drain hole is plugged. If possible put the air handler/heat exchanger...

I would agree as it appears that's where the PEX is terminating (under the stairs). Also will the water heater for the radiant hear go under the stairs too? That area is in the middle of the building too, so it will get residual heat from the surrounding slab.

Get Gator blades - they mulch up leaves, and I can't believe the Kubota doesn't have the HP to run a mulching kit? They put mulching kits on the standard ZT all the time. We have 15 large red and white oak trees and lots of leaves - I mulch into windrows then vac them up.

If you want the Kubota tell the seller if everything is what they represent, you will take it and bring cash and get the commitment they wont sell it out from under you.

Putty knife once a year as needed - mow when its dry and usually in the fall the deck gets cleaned just with the leaves. I use my hyd jack under front frame and jack stands just in case.

If I recall correctly, I think i got the link to these from a post you wrote?

Here's an almost new 375A in NY Log into Facebook Has been listed for 7 weeks so may be gone.. its $8K with a thumb

I bought these magnet mirrors $18 Pardon Our Interruption... and with the FOPS (4 post canopy) mounted the mirrors inside near the top of the front pillars - works great and are out of the way

Orezok - great deal - low cost too, where did you source from?

When I have used these ORFS fittings (o ring face seals) the washer and the seal are one piece with the oring as part of the washer like this one. 9500-08 | Bonded Seal (Buna) for 1/2" BSPP

Do as Turf Care indicated - have a friend inquire/offer and be the "strawman" in this case and approach this rather unhappy seller - that way you can determine if you want to engage him again or walk away. Also, the seller is going thru a tough time and doesn't want to sell but is forced to...

Thanks WinterDeere - yes, that was my main point, and while you could splice a pressure side Hyd line, I would not want to attempt - a radiator or fuel hose, sure as a temp fix.

True, but with belts and tires you can see wear, aging, cracks and damage and replace proactively before they fail. Somewhat harder are the radtiator and fuel hoses, they like hyd lines can fail unexpectedly. I keep lengths of fuel line, and could do a temporary fix on a radiator hose with a...

Isn't the Mojave desert near where they have all the planes stored - or is it south of Phoenix / Tuscon area? They store the planes there as they don't deteriorate, or corrode due to the dry climate? Weather and climate does make a difference in aging - where there is humidity, then heat, then...

Agreed Kenny - the point is to buy all the hoses now for a reasonable cost so when stuff happens you can replace them. Kubota wants a pretty penny for most hoses that can be had for half the price or less if you plan (get lengths and fittings needed) and buy them on line.

Yes - I frequent our local hose house, but they are very expensive - had one 3/8" hose I needed shortened and 45* JIC fitting added - $42 for the fitting, and $15 labor charge. Asked him what a hose made up would cost, he said $85 for a 16" long hose and two fittings. When I asked about 5' long...

I agree $8K for a snowblower only is not viable, when you can buy a tractor with a snowblower and loader for 15K or less, and there's several Kubota's listed on FB Marketplace for that in NH - here's the link. Log into Facebook

On my B21 (24 Y/O stored inside) BH hose let go inside the boom last year, so bought all the hoses $900 for all the boom hoses and replaced the bad one - it had wire braid separation in the bend on the boom. Then later last year replaced seals in my bucket cylinder and lines are getting stiff...

I hook my rake and shovel in my bh bucket when I’m doing work - well it got me today - I decided to turn the compost before starting a bed cleanup and heard something but kept going, then I see the small rake handle on the ground with no rake - so I’m looking all over for the rake and it’s...

Speaking of a racetrack - state police on rt 95

MattB4 - see post # 8 on the first page of this thread - that sums up the mods I have done to it. I did add a return Hyd filter on the right side under the existing radiator and oil cooler. I would say the things really necessary are beefing up the thumb, and changing the Hyd fluids and...

Two kc46a on refuel mission

WinterDeere - any update - did you get the 375a BH in PA that was for sale?

For my compost, I knock down last year's leaf pile of 20 yards in the spring starting at the top of the pile drag it back and spread it out then let rain soak it or add water and cover. if you go in bucket first into the bottom of the 7 to 8' tall pile , the loader can't lift all that material...

Thanks - the 1864 moved to a new home across the street so still work on it if needed. It was in decent shape, had the deck sandblasted, then epoxy primed and painted, new bearings and belt. The rest of the metal was good, but the plastic hood and side panels required lots of welding and...

NBBT - how about an update on your new to you 2638 ?

1989 1811 Cub Cadet 36 years, 780 hours, runs great - is ride on a mosquito sprayer now, the Ferris is 15 years old with 500 hrs, and the Cub 1864 (1996 model) with 220 hours, from an estate sale deal I restored

Check your Valve Clearance .003 and .004 and attached is the service manual for the engine. Also try Kohler Oil and a new filter.

Yes DF - they claim 4000 LB as "operating weight" full of fuel, oil, and a 600 pound operator :-)

Pictures didn't come over!

The Hightop (Terror XVIII, Or Kamran Motors) with the Kubota 722 or 902 engine weigh in at 3400 pounds and with an operator around 3600 pounds or 1.8 tons. The Terror XIX by Vote is 3200 pounds, and the Rippa machines 15 are 1.5 metric tons, and the Rippa 1.8 are 1.8 metric tons. Rippa are one...

That's a pretty decent lawn now other than a few weeds! I'm with Jimmy Joe - Dicamba to get rid of the weeds, then let it grow long - cut at 5" or so will shade and retain the moisture better too. Then selectively slit seed in the fall as needed, and till some sand or topsoil in the bare...

Roberttm - for that price $160, buy two and bolt or piggyback them into one double rake and if debris still gets thru, slip a 4" x 48" strip of chicken wire or mesh wire on the second set of teeth. $350 or less and you have a yard rake.

It's a good idea to take your machine there and swap the subframe from his machine to yours. The removal and installation of the subframe parts should take around 4 hours - if he's open to doing this. If his tractor and yours are the same model, it's likely okay, but if they're different...

Here's a 375a in Dalton PA (should be ~ 2 hrs from you) that says it fits on the 3033 $7500 and 20 hrs Log into Facebook

I use a dethatcher like this VEVOR Tow Behind Dethatcher, 48-inch Tow Dethatcher with 24 Spring Steel Tines, Lawn Dethatcher Rake for ATV or Mower, Tow Behind Lawn Rake with Lift Handle for Garden Farm Grass | VEVOR US in the spring and as needed to get twigs up- once a twig gets in between the...

They are DC - no longer available I believe - the two options may be a donor tractor, or taking the gears to a machine shop and getting them fixed? The other option is figure out the Mitsubishi model equivalent and get the parts from them - probably Japan tho.

That pic was 2010 - now 15 years and 500 hours later. This Ferris has the Hydro Gear Pumps and separate Parker Wheel Motors, and I installed a hydro oil cooler in 2012. All is good - these are great machines.

Indeed - still Ilke my 2010 IS2000 52" with the high back seat - suspension seat would be like riding on a cloud!

ML88 - hard to tell from those pics - what does the other side look like? Seems to be the head of a bolt that sheared off. I would start but looking at the swivel mounting bolts - they could have loosened and sheared off one of them. The swivel motor is bolted from the top with large allen...

For a low cost Grapple these are pretty decent and you have the forks with the 5740 already. Hydraulic Skid Steer Pallet Fork Grapple Attachment V2 - 1/2" Thick Steel Frame - Quick Tach Mounting System | Titan Attachments

My mistake - I read it didn't have SSQA - but after looking at the other pictures it does, All he needs is the 3rd Function and the rear remotes. A lot simpler and less $.

Nice wood 4570, looks like 800-900 BSF? What's the planned use or is this for "future projects"? We had several black walnuts in PA on the farm - 18-24' straight logs x 24-30" at the butt - in 1970 sold them for like $800 a tree - but timber prices have dropped for walnut, cherry and veneer...

You will need a ATI QA Kubota Quick Attach Conversion Kit Then a 3rd Function Kit WR Long #VKKULA852 Third Function Valve Kit and then a front bucket QA plate 3/8" steel probably $200 then a welding shop to cut the ears off your bucket and weld on the plate $400 or so (or buy a new HD QA bucket...

Look up Trac Vac in Indiana - the 580 model is a nice hard sided vac with angled body and dumps easily, Also there is Cyclone Rake in CT that make a soft sided vac like the DR Power unit. For your zero turn does your deck have a powered fan? Also have you tried different blades- high lift or...

FlyFishn - echoing rScotty - you can have your cake (BH) and 3PT for ground engaging - plow etc, with a Kubota TLB - the L47 is 45HP, the M59 and M62 are 59/62 HP and are very capable as a tractor and a backhoe. They only take 5 min to R&R the BH, and the frame is MUCH tougher than any...

That's a nice looking BH Murse - I like the ground clearance and attachment setup looks rugged. As far as BH vs Mini - that is discussed many times here, and the consensus is get a used Mini for $20K or so that is 5-6000 pounds (3 Ton) and a tractor with FEL. You can get a chinese mini like...

Ferris - Simplicity and Stihl are the same - just different models and levels - you would want a near commercial series machine which have the full front and rear suspension. The SCAG, Exmark, John Deere, Kubota, ZT are all good machines - but get the suspension seat - really depends on your...

Welcome to TBN and I haven't seen someone their Zipcode as the location very clever, The 2638 is a good sized tractor - post some pics when you have a moment. There are a lot of good ideas to add attachments - like adding a Hyd Thumb with a solenoid vs a mechanical thumb and so on. Then it...

I have had the "vevor" style landscape rake for 20 years - was $100 or so when I got it back then - still using today to level sand / topsoil etc. To move dirt with this rake it needs to be loose soil before compaction - if you can get the area farily level, install the legs then rake and...

Agree with CalG - set some 24" long grade stakes around the 24x48 area every 12' max, then several down the center of area - then a lobster claw rubber band (colored rubber band) around the post. Using the line level and a 14 straight edge like a 1x4 you should be able to determine your high...

When i have been weed trimming around PI I wipe off with WD-40 in the barn and wash up with orange hand cleaner - seems to work well to remove the oils. The worst is early spring or late fall when there are no leaves, we had a tree come down in early winter and I cut up with chain saw - BIG...

Hi Jrouse - it helps if you can list your general location or region you're in - snow - or not, and then post some pictures of your land/area you want to clear. Also if you are select cutting and clearing trees take out more and leave less as they grow quickly - I learned the hard way as we...

If you have a Post hole digger drill 4 holes and put a bag of Sakrete in bottom of each at 2-3' down, insert a J hook bent rebar or two in each and fill in. 4 60Lb bags are $5 each. Or you can do a star pattern with three rebar pounded in at angles thru the bottom plate.

It's nice to be able to wash salt off vehicles in winter, and if your cleaning motors or oily equipment a separator in one bay drain would be a good idea.

Two big birds this afternoon

Yep - in EDT66SS Barndominium - appears that his doors follow the trusses Barndominium/Shop or "real" House? Nice build Hayden - we have similar ground

Mike You built several nice ponds as I recall on your ledge and rocks there - looks like this one is for the ducks? BTW on rain - we go another 1.5" today - so for May we are close to 5" - very soggy - so no tractor time today - fixed the neighbors sump pump this AM. Then scrubbed our teak...

Very envious of your soil there SR and the tiller too - if we dig a trench or hole, it's one bucket of rocks to 2 buckets of soil. A tiller here would just destroy itself in our glacial till.

This is the same way here - we have 20 yards of wood chips 2-3 years old and wife still wants the hemlock bark mulch as she says the wood chips pull nitrogen from the soil around plants. I do make compost from leaves 2 year old stuff, and top dress with that then "mulch" over that - happy wife...

Yes - spring is here, time to get these things done, been doing the same here in southern NH, but the constant rains week and weekends with 3" so far in May make working outside miserable. Today, another miserable rain and windy day with 45* on the NH coast, is it snowing in Coos County?

You will want the RZ700- RZ900 commercial series to be comparable to the Ferris commercial series you showed above.

I like the porcelain wood look tiles and they would stand up in the porch. A wood choice that not too $$ is 1x4 SYP, medium hardness, can be sealed with poly etc.stands up to some weather and it looks good left natural as it ages.

Yes - saw the fill remnants in the bucket of the 575 - that makes it a lot harder, but you got it done. Here in NH the first 2-3 feet are comprised of glacial till rocks and boulders - not fun doing any piping or digging. Here, once you break through that 2-3' mess of glacial till its a nice...

Very nice work and well thought out - and you have all the tools and machines to make it look easy. Its a lot of work working alone, doing conduit and backfilling. Like the older iron you have the Ford 1920 with plow, the older Ford with land plane? and is that a JD BH or Case?

I cut about 3.5 acres of which 2 acres of former forest floor and rocky/bumpy with my full suspension 52" Ferris (top speed 10 MPH). I used to cut with a 48" cub cadet - took 3 hours, now less than 1.25 hours. Speed wise, on smooth ground I can run 7 MPH max and above that the cut isn't as...

Expensive dirt :-) without rocks 30$ yard delivered - here in NE it's usually mixed with compost or manure. I get from a guy that has horses and mixes it and sits for a year or more then screens it. All we have here are rocks (glacial till) on the top 3-4' down with large rocks - and out by...

Tilled, put down 20 yards of loam out front and fill and loam by the barn, then reseeded before we get a week of rain. Had some puddling after 1" of rain and thunder storms last night so may need to put more seed eventually.

Will 2 - 1" lines fit inside 4" conduit? I see you have a second stub line coming out at 45* is that for electrical or the second line? When is electrical coming in?

Relationships are why people buy, but the relationship paradigm has changed over the years. My second compact tractor (not the farming tractors in the 60-70s) was a Kubota - L175DT I bought in 1999 with a FEL and BH and was mechanically good but rusted fenders and wheels, leaking hyd's etc. In...

When we installed PVC fencing on the gate posts it was a aluminum H fit inside the post - and on the large gate posts I used that H along with PT lumber cut to fit inside the PVC and aluminum H to screw hinges into. Why not mix up some loose concrete and pour inside the post and fill it up so...

As valveman said you can install the tank in the line before or after the current pressure switch, I would think it's easier to put the new tank on the floor and the black line from the well into that then back into your current line so its in series with the existing tank, Then the whole house...

Agree with jyoutz go with "other local dealer" MX6000 for $49K - it's up to you to decide to ask your first dealer to match the price - depends on your "relationship" I guess - IMO it never hurts to ask as they may match it or make it better..

Agree with you Steve, and how do you adjust the CSV setting when the CSV is inside the well casing - pull the pump?

Nice machine - it looks pretty much like the Hightop HT20 model. I used bungee cords to tie to the boom - also point the 90's up on the bucket. I found the bucket moved too fast with the foot pedal so I throttled the valve back to about half, made it slower and more controllable. Interesting...

No honey - the mower decided the pot needed to take a leak

David, I see a pump house near your well as the best long term solution, with one or two proper large storage pump tanks, then segregate your external and internal water lines. "About 80 feet from the wellhead there is a T and 150 foot line to a hydrant. I intend to put a T in that line and...

David, so you will have all that pipe which is controlled by a pressure switch in the house which creates a large storage capacity (think of the pipe as a part of your storage capacity) in the pipe and allowing the water to flow both ways from the outside pipe into the house. Then potential...

The WellxTrol 203 32 Gal at 30/50 has 10 gal drawdown, and at 40/60 9 Gal is about the minimum you would want for the pump to run for about a minute. The reasons to put the filter after the switch are many - when the filter starts to plug it can damage the pump, and if your concerned about...

David, I would go with the WellxTrol 203 32 gal - its 15x47" so would fit in that corner on the floor under your existing tank. Just plumb it in series, also with your tank Tee on the new tank put a drain valve. Also do not put the filter before the switch and tanks - that will cause problems...

2Many Rocks - I mounted the Ammo can on the loader frame for chains and such and also a chain saw mount.

My Emglo compressor wasn't building up above 80 PSI - so took head off and found one reed valve broken - some pits in the cylinder head but walls were fine. ZFZMZ Replace Reed Valve Valves STAINLESS Fits Compressor (2 pack) for $7.99 Runs like a champ now with new oil, pressure switch and...

You may have a burst bladder tank, but first turn off the pump, drain/empty the tank to zero on pump guage, and check the bladder tank pressure - it should be 38 PSI empty. Then add air to the schrader valve on the top of the tank it should hold pressure at 38PSI with the tank drain valve open...

Fuddy - I agree with Steve TYM comments - 5 seconds is way to short of a cycle. When I re-read your post on checking the ballast tank you said pressure was a "bit high". Was the tank fully drained 0 PSI? Usually when you change the switch to 40-60 in your case, you want 38 PSI in the ballast...

Depends on your loader model For the LA301 the relief valve is 050 in the drawing. Kubota LA301 (FRONT LOADER) Parts Diagrams

NH had higher rates last year, .30 KWH, due to fuel costs—last month's bill for 468 KWH was $110, of which $40 was for electricity and $70 for delivery costs, or $.24 per KWH.

Here's a dealer in Ohio has the R18Pro at $16K which has much better features than the R15 Pro Rippa R18 Mini Excavator W/ Open Cab! 1.8 Ton! Only $325 A Month! - Lawn Mowers for Sale & Mower Repair Services - GSA Equipment Then look up Robert Lee Ray in Albany Georgia - he is also a reputable...

Kamran/5Star get a good rep on all the posts I have seen for fast delivery and a good deal and machines. You should expect to get a Hightop machine with the Kubota 902 engine and maybe other new updates too, Kamran/5Star have a warehouse and deliver quickly, especially if you are in central...

I agree $85-100 per hour should cover the overhead and then some, so $3000-3500 to add these options would be high, but what was the 2023 price vs what is the current 2025 price? The dealer has carrying costs etc,, Seems like there is some padding and adding going on here,

Ideally, you want a minimum run time of at least 1 minute for best pump life, so a pump at 10 GPM, would dictate 10 gallon "reserve" to fill before it starts again. Otherwise, every time you draw a gallon or two, the pump cycles on and off. It only runs continuously without cycling when the...

Agreed - but David's statements are " It built to 370 and then the tank reached 70psi and turned off till it dropped down to 50.It built to 370 and then the tank reached 70psi and turned off till it dropped down to 50. Then it repeated. When I have two faucets open at once, the pressure...

David, glad you solved this - but suggest you get a replacement capacitor and keep that one as a spare in the event this occurs again. Also, there is no question that the CSV extends pump life by keeping the pump running while drawing water. But I think the best combination is the CSV and a...

Harry - that's what I do - our local Hyd shop rebuilt 2 of my B21 cylinders $100 each for labor and $40 for the kit. I have some of the tools, and knowhow, but the gland nut tool is a $40. I figure $280 of seals and labor for over 20 years of use is the cost of maintaining the machine. The...

Makes sense now - I cut hay with a sickle bar mower and raked with a steel wheel side delivery rake growing up on the farm. You're doing the same thing, just better machines, processes, methods and MUCH (less work) handling each bale

So you windrow two into one or three into one? That looks like good food there! Another day and it's ready to bale?

Awesome - Old Onslo gets the prize for proper diagnosis! And the leaking fluid would cause the slippage. Yes they are very heavy filled with fluid - 250-300Lbs maybe? And changing the Hyd fluid, access to the strainer and filters are much easier with the left rear wheel off on my machine.

Also might try brake turning - meaning engage the RH brake, and LH brake independently to see if they both stop the wheel. This I believe is in the upper part of the case conneting to the wheel stub shaft. https://www.messicks.com/catalogs/kubota/b7610hsd/brake/e00100-brake

Here's a link to Messicks - on line parts diagrams - best I can do but gives you some idea of what you are dealing with, Kubota B7610HSD (Hydrostatic Transmission, 4wd) Parts Diagrams

Hmm this is odd - there is no clutch in the Diff and the diff lock should not change - you might try the diff lock when in 2WD and see if that makes a difference - that might give you some idea if its gear related. For what its worth I run in 2WD most of the time and use 4WD only as needed and...

Check all the linkages from the shift lever to the transmission case - there are several connections - one may have come loose. Hope it's something this simple.

JK you may not be aware of this resource on TBN - it's a lookup by model - there is a hyperlink in your first post here linking to that section - Kubota L2900 Resource Page Lots of good info there on the L2900 GST

Thats a decent looking tractor - good overall condition - so 5K seems OK - if it was running with no issues I would think this would be worth 9k or so?

Depends on the overall condition - left outside, or barn kept with no sun or weathering damage. If kept inside and reasonably maintained/clean it's maybe 4-5K, If an outside, weathered machine and needing tires, hoses and whatever else, 3-3.5K would seem reasonable.

With this approach 2' deep, the bottom can be left alone. Get some rocks 6-8 inches and place behind each post then two come-along on the 3 and 5 post attached to tractor etc, Fill behind with the rocks to get straignt then pout in some loose stone then some concrete. To get out the fence bow...

As others have said, pull the boards off, pull the posts straight up and out. Using a chain or log tongs - you want to pull straight as possible so not to break off the post, Using a Post hole digger redig the holes and reinstall or replace the posts. If you dont have a PHD, they can be done...

Followed this thread since the beginning, as machine height vs door height has dictated my machine selection. My barn doors are 8' (94" maximum height) and a bigger machine (L47 etc) means a sliding door instead of the OH door, Then do I need a bigger machine(s) to do what I need at nearly...

I spent $1K just doing the basic things a machine like this should have - return hyd filter, Tachometer, wider turf tracks 9", welded stronger thumb, But still its a very basic mini ex machine with simple gear pumps, no 2 speed drives, bucket QD system is a bolt setup, not Hyd - is what you get...

Get the Tractor Supply ISO 46 $50 for 5 gallons - these take 5 Gallons, and I use the Diesel Rotella 15-40 Oil in my Kubota tractor so I will use in this Kubota engine too. What's in there isn't bad - I changed mine at 10 hours (once I got all the mods done) just last weekend. Here's a list...

Here's another thread to read :-) Branson 2400h - Transmission, Steering, Front axle fluid Sum and substance use a JD20C or Universal Hyd Fluid - not the Hydraulic Oil

Pretty much the same as the Terror XVIII I have but with a cab - they are built by Hightop in China. The cab models are pretty small or cramped for most people. They run well but are not the most refined machines - basic gear pumps (not rotary piston variable displacement which are smoother)...

Getting good at running these machines takes practice and time. It sounds like you are doing everything right, but the biggest limitations are physical size and mass/weight. The machine weighs ~1800 lbs and can't apply a lot of force on hard ground. Also with a smaller 8" trenching bucket it...

Take a look at the bucket options - the HD round back bucket with bolt on tooth bar are a step up - not sure if the standard bucket has the bolt on edge capability? Also simple things like armrests on seat etc.

These are the specs posted for the Universal TSC Fluid - not the ISO 46 Hyd Fluid, Traveller 5 gal. Premium Tractor Trans/Hydraulic Fluid is designed with modern farm equipment in mind. It employs a common sump to lubricate hydrostatic transmissions, differentials, wet brakes, hydraulics and...

There is a guy/ Rippa dealer in WA on Facebook that sells the Rippa machines - he has a shipment of R18's that just arrived (in March) Search in your area and you should find them - or order direct from the factory but do DDP (Delivered Duty Paid)

I'm confused - if the dealer just did the major service at 350 or so hours - why do it again so soon? Is the hyd fluid milky or discolored, or smell burnt? The same with the engine oil - no need to change it so soon. If manual says AW 46 Trans fluid, then get the TSC $50 for 5 gal. For engine...

I agree with your assessment of the Rippa R18Pro - its much more machine than the Vote (Typoon XIX) which is a decent mini ex - just not the same class when it comes to pumps and weight and build beefiness. The R18 has the variable displacement piston pump instead of the gear drive which...

Looking very good - like the color combination with black doors and brown siding. I see what looks like board/foam insulation under the roofing metal? What is the plan for insulation walls etc.?

Agreed, the spring oats make great feed - when we farmed in PA a winter rye was sowed and plowed under in the spring for nitrogen and soil replenishment of the fields. The new oats would indeed make great feed stock - we always let them dry and harvested the grain, but those new oats are sweet feed,

Had the 1250 Cub Cadet with the Kohler traded for my 1811 in 1989 - still run the 1811 today,

Clean it up, get it running, savor the memories, and pass it on to the next generation.

So you will cut and bale the oats you planted this winter? For forage/feed?

We are 3 weeks away from mowing season in NH. Looking at that drain hose that does not look like what they spec for the FS730V engine - I looked at several and they have an O-ring on the engine end and a thumbscrew with oring on the drain end. Here's a link to the hose on Amazon Amazon.com

You have some options nearby used Log into Facebook Then there is a Kubota MX5200 1995 restored in VT for $16K on FBM - and keep your existing machine!

Yes - this is SSQA and that's a good looking Kubota - buy it! You can fix the deck wheel easily.

Appears not to have had the best care, but with some TLC and clean up it will be a nice machine. And agree it has the QA bucket.

Does the 2018 used machine have a QA bucket (skid steer type) or pin on bucket? If pin on it limits the attachments - forks, etc. but you can add the QA set up if you need it, $1500 or so

No brainer - save $14K and get the 300 hour nearly new one, it may need the 300 hour SUDT fluid change, for $300 range. That is a great deal - buy it or put a deposit, subject to inspection etc. Please post pictures of the 309 hour machine..

The Cub 2542 should have the Hydro Gear BDU-10 transmission and similar to my Ferris Zero Turn with the Hydro Gear system Mobil 1 15-50 full synthetic is the recommended oil. I also have the Cub 1811 Hydro with the Sundstrand hydro pump and I bought the Hytran from the Cub dealer for that...

MIke - the Tak 280 specs show two hard lines on the stick - the primary at 39GPM and secondary at 15 GPM so should be fine running a mulching head on the primary.

Charlie, what do you do with the metal stuff you "find" or cut into? With the density of underbrush and hidden stuff do you hit it and back up and clear it? Or do you leave that area undone? BTW great transformation from a brush backwater to a nice lakeside site!

Yes - we had a farm in PA that had about 20 acres of neighboring woods clear cut - for the next 5-8 years in deer season we would walk the thicket and usually drove 4-6 deer into the fields as they like the thickets.

With clear cutting, it's normal for the forest to grow back brushy with briars, then the trees take over and there are fewer briars—but it takes 10 years before the forest returns. If a select cut was done there should be fewer briars and weeds. Anything that kills the brush will also kill...

Got it - my barn 24x36 isnt large enough to have rooms inside :-)

Very nice Belted Galloway cow, and a heifer to expand the herd too! Congratulations Mike - Well done - or should that go to the big momma? She's a big girl!

Ah I get it now - this is the inside of the tack room, inside the barn. makes sense now.