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You can buy corn head grease in a bag. It's pretty handy to fill from those.

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=blackbear.main

I've never tried one. Just tuning in to see what folks have to say. I might try one. I just try to send the rooster tail discharge away from pretty things. Or use my rear discharge mower on the tractor.

Is the AC radiator in front of the debris screen like the CK3510? I have to blow mine out frequently. But it is totally worth it, love the AC.

I guess with an adapter plate you could hook up to just about anything.

I looked at Avant. The turn off for me is the proprietary attachments. They do look nice for tip-toeing around without tearing up the place. From what you describe I'd think about owning a mini excavator until you get the place put together how you want it. Paired with a little tractor to keep...

I only have experience with Wyze. I like them a lot. Many options to make it like you want. There must be plenty of competition in this market. https://www.wyze.com/

Can you ask the models to generate code in SQL or regular VB? Not trying to start a discussion about why I don't like VBA. That might give the OP a head start on learning enough SQL to make the next transition easier or learn some new tricks. SQL and my brain get along better than VB or VBA...

That sounds a little more complicated than I was thinking. Is the spreadsheet constantly breaking the biggest problem?

Are all the spreadsheets separate files? Combining the spreadsheets into one with multiple tabs and cleaning up your queries would be a simple way to start making incremental improvements. Can the organization host on Sharepoint/One Drive to facilitate sharing between multiple users? I'm not...

Good point. It is still under warranty. It is such a minor inconvenience at this point I haven't fooled with it. I should at least call the dealer and ask them what gives.

Did this start as an intermittent problem for you guys and get progressively worse? My SCAG has a Vanguard, less than 100 hours, it is about 50/50 whether it will light off or just click right now. Hasn't not started yet, just takes a few clicks sometimes.

I may not have that exact same seat, and mine doesn't have a scale, but I just dial to what feels right. We're about the same weight and I will bottom out easily with my 50 pound dog in my lap. I'm gonna say just dial to what works for you depending on how rough your terrain is, how...

Is renting a stump grinder or excavator options you have? Ripping out stumps is no joke. Don't beat up your equipment or make yourself miserable.

While we're joking about money... This reminded me of a story about Dad living in Germany around 1960 when Tito's government was falling in Yugoslavia and they were trying to devalue whatever the currency was? Can't remember. You couldn't bring small bills back into Yugoslavia. So, in Germany...

My sister just got back from a trip to Schweiz. She was impressed how they make hay on every square inch of land they can harvest. I love seeing European solutions and wish they were more readily available over here.

I just serviced my little 6 foot bush hog today. The gear oil was pushing out of the gearbox and it was creamed. Probably from condensation? Guidance was not clear on the book and everything I could find online. I drained and sucked out all I could and topped her back up with corn head grease.

I don't have one. But I have requested a demo 3 times through their website and never heard back. Nothing. Those requests were over about the last 4 years after moving home to the neglected family property. Seems like they don't want my business. I went with Kubota. Excavator and tractor and...

I have one of those too. It was perfect for the "burbs" as you said. We still use it around generally well maintained areas where we live now. But yeah, it's not a bush hog - LOL.

That is impressive! I have never cut anything near that tall with my BCS and little DelMorino bush hog. What purpose do the dual tires serve in your application? I have my BCS set in the widest configuration. I could use more flotation and traction on steep hills. Mowing steep hills I can't...

My diff lock only engages if one wheel is slipping a little, which I consider normal. Just don't want one wheel spinning at 9000 rpms when you step on it. The diff lock releases after I let up and drive a little. Changing H-M-L ranges is clunky. I have to nurse it back and forth and spin in...

Do you push stuff like that out of the way with the bale spear? Probably situation dependent?? I like to have the grapple on when I bush hog around my little property for situations just like that.

Good call. That is hilariously fake. This listing has mantouhire.com.au stickers on it and those are eucalyptus trees in the background.

I'm no expert, but the ET FAQ page Frequently Asked Questions - Earth Tools #17 says sickle bars should work with both BCS and Crickets. If a suitable adapter is available. ..."Therefore, the only mowers that can be interchanged are the cutter (sickle) bar mowers – which have reciprocating...

Second what Hay Dude said. If you aren't looking to buy a larger tractor and think you will be happy maintaining that area with your little CX (6 acres is a lot!)... Go rent a big gun for a week and have a ball. Or call/ask around and have it hired out to where your less than large tractor can...

I don't see how you could hurt anything by trying that. I would. I also like having an excessively large pressure tank in case the power is off for a while. Good time to think about hurricane season after typing that.

Depending on how manicured you would like the area and how quickly you could get some sod. Doesn't have to be 100% coverage to fill in. Maybe find some leftovers from a lawn job in your area? Even a pretty large burn pile wouldn't be a lot of sod compared to a yard. Is it close enough to water...

Nice. Slightly larger version of the 26 inch Del Morino I have. I got my whole package lightly used.

Where did you source the super duty mower? I am looking at the 28 inch mower here Lawn Mowers - Earth Tools

My farthest hill is about a half mile from where the BCS sleeps. It's all steep native or gravel Appalachian goodness. I've never put it on a pallet. I am going to try that. I have a trailer too. Never tried it either. It would probably take longer to fool with the trailer than to just walk and...

Great points #jeepcoma. Thanks for sharing your experience. The tiny bush hog cuts my Appalachian weed mix just fine. We have the finest weeds you've ever seen - LOL. I have it set to cut at the lowest height, which is about 4 inches. The biggest drawback for me with the tiny bush hog is it...

I must be just up the road from you, I'm in Jackson County NC. If you want to come drive my Kubota B2601 around, mow the field, scrape the driveway and load the scrap metal pile into the trailer... Buddy, do I have a "free" test drive waiting for you! Joking of course, but come on over and kick...

Welcome. I'm a newb too. Lived on both sides of you in Alaska and Alberta. But back home in North Carolina for now.

Stop lamp is usually what we call a brake light here in the States. I'd take a good look at those up on the canopy first. I've had a lot of japanese cars and equipment. And not troubleshooting specifically, but can you spend 45 minutes with a pressure washer on it? That would make working on...

Let me know if we can compare notes. I'm always ready to learn or provide advice from what little I know.

I read this thread today since it is the time of year to obsess about mowing. Lots of good info. Some of ya'll mow a lot. I just mow my combined family property and some common areas for the community. I have a SCAG V-ride 2 and a 6ft land pride rear finish mower for my little Kubota B2601...

I was wrong. Just went out to look and there is only one switch on mine (CK3510 cab). It comes up through the left side floor, goes around to the seat belt on the right side and then into the back of the seat. I have it unplugged and jumped on the left side. Turns out I don't have to be seated...

And PTO disengaged according to whatever the tractor thinks... LOL

There are two seat sensors on my CK3510. One for hopping out while it is running and the other for starting. I have the one hot-wired so I can get out without engaging the parking brake or putting it in neutral. I still have to do those things to start it. Also make sure it thinks it is in...

How did you see video? I don't do Instagram. Is that why?

This would help - LOL.

Thanks. I'm not the only one! I'll look into warranty stuffs. But it doesn't look like repair or self repair is very expensive. Maybe 100 bucks or so. Just looking for a trusted source. dronenerds.com is looking ok from searches.

One of my friends is a real drone geek. Got in early. He hasn't mentioned any kind of ban. I guess I could ask him?

Water bars are a must! Yes. Those are directed into the culverts. And we even scratch in little tiny ones with a hoe if there is heavy rain in the forecast. For example, my sister saw the thunderstorm coming on her phone and scratched in her little ditches. Only one got blown out. Fixing her...

@TractorNoob85 Same exact thing here. Most thunderstorms just require a jiffy touch up. Everything was blown out like nothing I had ever seen yesterday. I'd say go small so you have all the power at your disposal. And if you figure out an easy way to mine that gravel out in your grass let me...

I bought a drone a month or two ago. Totally overestimated my "skills" and crashed into a very tall Tulip Poplar behind the house. Everything still works, but one arm is broken. Not afraid of dinky electrical repairs, but weighing sending this out for repair or trying to fix it myself. DJI...

Practicing my reading comprehension - LOL. I am surprised the DK is about the same width as the CK. You would walk the dog with a 5 foot box blade. No way you'd spin out if I can't with my smaller CK.

I think less is more depending on how steep your driveways are. I have a 5 foot box blade for my Kioti CK3510. Just a hair narrower than the rear tires (industrial). I can pull a full box of wet gravel up my steepest parts. Low range 4wd and diff lock all engaged depending... I haven't spun out...

Similar here. When I was a kid everyone grew something and had livestock. Even on small properties.

I'm with you. That is why I used quotes.

Thanks for the idea. I hate "flyers". But this is one exception I think they would be welcomed. There are only a handful of hay farmers now days in my area. Probably only 2-3 hay farmers left in a 10 mile radius here. It has all gone to tourist stuff.

Thanks! I've never been to your side of the world.

That is about what I paid for my Land Pride 6 footer a couple years ago. I run it on a Kubota B2601 and it is a wonderful mowing combination. The mower sticks out a good bit wider than the tractor so I can sneak around and trim things. I have a lot of time on a Woods finish mower too. It cut great.

What does the normal service interval call for? My Kioti calls for a hydraulic oil change at 400 hours. So you are right there. The specs on my older Kioti don't call for anything special. I just use travelers from TSC. A little 40 weight isn't going to hurt that. But my newer Kubota calls for...

I've had good luck with sealant in tractor tires.

If your Father In-Law is anything less than overwhelmingly gracious to you "borrowing" his equipment or offering to come over and run it himself... It ain't worth it. Just rent something. Have it dropped off and picked up. Many times over if a mini is a better machine for the job than a backhoe...

That reminds me of the pulley on my old Wright a few years ago. It started making an awful noise (even with good earplugs in). The bearing had completely left the chat. I took it to the local mower shop and the parts fella said he had to have a part number... Right... I made a few measurements...

I got a lightly used Husky for my sister last year, don't know the model number, but it has a 42 inch deck and a little 17 horsepower Kawasaki. It is fantastic. It is dealer stuff, not box store stuff. My neighbor works at the equipment dealer for it in town - key factor in my decision making...

I've moved a fridge with my excavator. Never had to lift anything heavier than a strap. Machine and Ms. Parton (aka Dolly) did the rest. I've debated getting pallet forks for it, but they are pricey. Would sure be handy to lift sheet goods or whatever up to a roof line.

If you find out, let me know. We'll make a killing on reclaimed gravel. I'll bring my tractor.

I have been looking at the 28" single spindle Bellon over at Earth Tools. Lawn Mowers - Earth Tools I got the little BCS walking tractor used with a nice 26" Del Morino bush hog and a tiller last year. Love it. Thinking about adding that little mower for 3-4 hills I can't get my zero turn or...

Stating the obvious, but have you checked all the simple stuff? I don't know about the pressures and all. I got mine used and the AC radiator was packed with schmoo. I was blowing it out with a leaf blower, but could only bush hog for 45 minutes or an hour before the compressor would stop...

It's fine. I could nitpick some things if I wanted to be difficult. The power isn't anything to brag about, so I can imagine you have to go pretty slow in the 2610 sometimes.

Thanks turnip. One of my best friends is from Maine. We're just rednecks from different latitudes.

First post. I have been reading stuff here for a good long while but never signed up. So thank you to all the people I have learned from. My neighbor and I have 3 pretty good little hay fields for this area. We lost our hay farmer a couple years ago. We've been bush hogging it, but we'd like to...

I bought my Kioti CK3510 from a large dealer in Tennessee and had it delivered to me here in NC. I would ask for a video screen share if I do it again.