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    killed my case 580c

    Not been a good day for me. About two months ago, I bought an old Case 580c. The plan was to excavate a hill to build a shop, do a few odd little jobs and resell it. I've been piddling around with it in my free time, and have had a lot of fun. I've excavated about 250 yards, and the project...
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    minor CL score

    i have been trolling my local craig's list for the last few months, tentatively looking for a roll away tool cabinet. i've seen lots of snap on, matco and mac for $2k or better. i don't make my living turning wrenches, and those were just a little bit out of my price range. anyone, i managed...
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    Ballast Weights - How much is too much?

    I recently put a FEL on my little Branson tractor. The tractor weighs 3700 lbs, and the loader (a newly redesigned OEM model) has a lift capacity of about 2k. I can stick the bucket in a pile of dirt, and lift the back wheels, even with a 500 lb finish mower hanging on the back. My solution...
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    hydraulic newb question

    I recently installed a loader on my tractor. I have been pleased with it...can't believe I lived so long with out it! :o http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/zetor-century-branson/176623-new-loader-trip-branson.html anyway, i was reading my manual last night, and came across the following text...
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    New Loader and a trip to Branson

    I picked up my new loader yesterday...a BL25S. I understand that this is going to be the standard loader on all small and medium frame tractors now. I put it on my 2910, but saw another on a 3820 while at Branson yesterday. It comes standard with a 66" QD skidsteer bucket. Specs are pretty...
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    loader install

    finally bit the bullet, and bought a loader. i was able to pick it up at branson in north ga, and am in the process of installing it myself. by picking it up/doing a self install, i saved about $800. anyway, i the the complete subframe mounted, the valve plumbed, and the return line...
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    Taesung loader?

    Local guy can get what he called a Pegasus loader for my little Branson Tractor. I did a little bit of digging, and it looks like Pegasus is a sourced Taesung loader: Pegasus Industries Inc. and click on the loader manual .pdf: http://www.pegasus-industries.com/ma...sonLoaders.pdf With the...
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    Taesung loaders?

    Local guy can get what he called a Pegasus loader for my little Branson Tractor. I did a little bit of digging, and it looks like Pegasus is a sourced Taesung loader: Pegasus Industries Inc. and click on the loader manual .pdf: http://www.pegasus-industries.com/ma...sonLoaders.pdf With the...
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    Front-End Loader  Taesung FEL's?

    Local guy can get what he called a Pegasus loader for my little Branson Tractor. I did a little bit of digging, and it looks like Pegasus is a sourced Taesung loader: Pegasus Industries Inc. and click on the loader manual .pdf: http://www.pegasus-industries.com/manuals/BransonLoaders.pdf...
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    how wide is the bucket on a bl10s?

    considering buying a loader for my tractor. what is the standard width on the the bucket for a bl10s? it isn't readily apparent on branson's site. any recommend a tooth bar for it? thanks, -matt
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    Need to talk to a branson dealer

    If there are any dealers on board, I need to talk to them about a FEL for my 2005 2910 and some small parts as well. my local guy is a ******, and not able to give me a straight answer on anything. please drop me a PM. -matt
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    bushhog 2246qt on 2910?

    i purchased a 2005 2910 about 3 years ago, and it has been a great tractor. i use it mostly for mowing, grading and tilling. the one thing i have kicked myself about nearly since the time i bought it was the lack of a fel. i have a lot of jobs that i think, "gosh it would be a lot simpler to...
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    Oil & Fuel  need an oil filter

    if we have a branson dealer on board that will actually sell me a few oil filters for my 2910, please drop my a line. i've tried (called) the local guy twice (40 miles away) and for whatever reason he can't seem to process my order. the next closest person is 150 miles away in another state...
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    2910 with bush hog 2346 qt loader? possible?

    Posted this in the hydraulics forum, but thought i would ask here too. I need some advice/knowledge on hydraulics systems. I have been looking to add a front end loader to my little tractor (Branson 2910). I was quoted almost $4K (ouch) by the local bush hog dealer for one that would fit my...
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    loader/hydraulics question

    I need some advice/knowledge on hydraulics systems. I have been looking to add a front end loader to my little tractor (Branson 2910). I was quoted almost $4K (ouch) by the local bush hog dealer for one that would fit my tractor. There is a fellow in the next town over that has the next...
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    homemade subsoiler and questions

    so i've been messing around with trying to build my own subsoiler. i got one of our local steel shops to cut me some shank extensions out of 3/4" plate for my box scrape rippers. my first attempt at welding them didn't work out so well, so i broke out my angle grinder and beveled both sides of...
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    kk subsoiler/middle buster

    i've been looking at possibly buying the king kutter subsoiler that my local tractor supply has. after looking at it, it looks like it has the same basic frame geometry as the middlebuster plow that is also there. i'm curious...could i buy some 14" sweeps, drill and tap the subsoiler tooth...
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    installing slip clutch pto on gearbox shaft!

    holy heck, what a job! i picked up my new tiller from tractor supply this weekend, and spent a few hours getting it set up. this is my first brand new implement, and i had to install the slip clutch end of the pto shaft on the input for the gear box. i guess in my mind, i though it would...
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    Tiller  5 ft king kutter tiller price

    so i will be buying this tiller in the near future. current price is $1500 @ the local tractor supply. i received a coupon in the mail worth $100 yesterday, which will just about cover the tax. i've heard that they put these tillers on sale in the fall....is this the case, and how much is...
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    what is it worth?

    looking @ buying a used maschio finish mower for my tractor. according to the current owner it is good to excellent shape. the pictures he sent are not all that bad...probably going to look at this afternoon. according to him, it has about 100 hours on it with new blades and belts are in good...
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    what is it worth?

    sorry for the double tap! -matt
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    Toplink  top link question?

    so i bought a new top link for my 3ph this last weekend. my original was bent by the previous owner, and i finally got around to needing to adjust it, so i picked one up. it looks like the one in the picture below: my question is this: how do i install the little bar used to crank the...
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    tilling rocky ground

    i've had about an acre cleared at my house with hopes of putting in a good sized garden. probably not going to happen this year, since it is late already, but i may try to put in some potatoes this fall. anyway, in our area of georgia there are lots of fist-sized rocks in the upper few feet...
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    king kutter 4' offset?

    i'm considering buying the 4' KK from TSC...i see on their website that it is offset to eliminate tire tracks. i don't see anything that shows how much it is offset. if it helps, i have a little branson 2910 which measures about 5'-6" across the back tires. any help out there? -matt
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    want to add a FEL

    i bought a 2005 2910 a few months back, and would like to add a FEL loader. i have emailed a couple of dealerships and gotten zero response. also, it seems the closest branson dealer is about 125 miles from my place. can someone give me some idea what i am looking at as far as $$ and is there...
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    got my first tractor-

    posted this elsewhere, but thought i would put it here too. looking for answers. thanks! I finally pulled the trigger on my tractor. I came home Friday night with a 2005 branson 2910 with a whopping 12.9 hours on it. It came with a 5 rotary mower, a 6 box scrape and boom pole. It also has ag...
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    got my first tractor-

    I finally pulled the trigger on my tractor. I came home Friday night with a 2005 branson 2910 with a whopping 12.9 hours on it. It came with a 5 rotary mower, a 6 box scrape and boom pole. It also has ag tires, but no FEL. I paid $8K for the whole deal, + about a 3 hour drive each way to pick it...
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    got a new (to me) 2910

    I finally pulled the trigger on my tractor. I came home Friday night with a 2005 2910 with a whopping 12.9 hours on it. It came with a 5 rotary mower, a 6 box scrape and boom pole. It also has ag tires, but no FEL. I paid $8K for the whole deal, + about a 3 hour drive each way to pick it up...
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    Price Check  need a price for a 2910

    i'm looking at a 2005 2910 with only about 13 hours on it. it comes with a boom, a bush hog, and a box blade. no loader though, and i'd really want to add that. anyway, can anyone give me some guestimates on what its worth? i don't want to post his asking price yet...figured i'd get some...
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