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I have a yellow top prius battery. Amazon.com: Optima Batteries 8171-767 (DS46B24R) YellowTop Prius Battery: Automotive, bought it about 18 months ago. Need to charge it and put in the car. I've had it on this charger Amazon.com: Deltran Battery Tender (021-0128) 1.25 Amp Battery Charger...

My tractor is barely six months old and the other day I went to use it and FEL control was stuck. I got it working, but it's still sticky. Should be a warranty issue, but I'm pretty sure I can figure out how to fix my self. Do I call the dealer and have them come out or fix it myself? Wedge

GF has three lab mix dogs. About 80 lbs each. Looking for something they wont destroy in 24 hours. Can use rawhide. I spent $50 on toys last weekend and most of what was bought in already trashed. Any recommendations? Wedge

I have a 4530 and would like get a block heater. Anybody know what size I need.

Look at the pics and see if you can suggest a method to fix the twist. I was in a hurry. Oh ya. Who would you take this to? Wedge

I'm planning on putting up a fence to keep dogs contained. They are all older dogs, but have never been outside. Gonna keep in an insulated shed with heater. Fence will be 4' welded wire with t-posts every 8' (or so), also plan on running invisible fence along the time of the welded wire...

As you guys know I got the 4530 Friday morning. I didn't get the 595backhoe but got a 75Bbackhoe. I ordered the 4530 because of the spec of the 595 and dont know the specs of 75B. If anyone knows these specs for the new backhoe I would appreciate learning them. I ordered that tractor to use...

Ordered a tractor on August 8th, on the 12th I added a second remote. They had to ship a backhoe to be installed, backhoe didn't arrive until the 21st. Without a bucket!!!! They tried to order the remote three different times and twice they sent the wrong parts. They are still waiting for a...

Seems long. I could have drove the truck to the factory and back in a day or two. Comments?

Signing the papers on a 4530. Should be here in a couple of weeks. Ordered a backhoe with it and they have to get one in and mount it Moving from a 47 year old Ford 4000 2wd to a new 4wd. Wedge

Had a mouse build a nest in my car cabin filter and it had babies. One or more died. I've changed the cabin filter, pulled the blower motor and cleaning it out good. Still smell's like dead mouse. Is there a way to clean out the vents without tearing my car completely apart? Got some sort...

Got a 25 year old 1210. Been a great tractor to date. Winter in the shed, spring comes and starts and cuts grass like it should. This year not so... Started tractor made one round and engine starts to sputter like fuel line is clogged, losses power and quits. Turn the key and it will start...

Mahindra has started using "normal" spec sheets. Much easier to read and printable. Wedge

Looking at the new website. Looks like they changed the backhoe that comes with the 4530 to a smaller one. I was looking that this tractor because it was the smallest tractor with the largest backhoe. Use to be the 595 BH now it's the 485 BH.. There is a one ton difference in prying power...

Today, Sept 19th is talk like a Pirate day. Lets not forget our grog this afternoon. Arrr Maties. Wedge

Got a quote for a 3616 HST with FEL. $22K Seems a tad high, but who knows. Got a quote for an Orange L3800 with FEL for $18K. Wedge

Trying to get a couple of quotes online, but every zip I put in comes up with a few locations in Texas. I'm pretty sure I have two within 50 miles of me. Wedge

How often do you steel your knifes. My chefs knifes I almost never have to, but my paring knife it seem like every time I go to use it, it need to be ran over the steel? Wedge

I trying to replace the plug wires on my tractor ('67 Ford 4000), bought a new set online but the wire is to far up into the boot. What is the best way to move boot on the wire? Wedge

I just spent two days driving 400 miles each day. Highway pretty much the whole way. My question is why do the truckers TRY and pass another truck that is going .00000001 MPH slower then them. So you're traveling down the road and following two trucks, side-by-side, going about 10 MPH slower...

Put the FEL on after having it off about 6 months. Kind of tricky when you're by yourself. Finally got the FEL on, hooked up and pinned in place. But forgot to remove the foot/stand. Buy the time I figured it out I have bent it. Should I purchase a new one or could this be heated and...

I love dreaming and looking at used equipment for sale. Not sure why it hit me, but at one time all industrial equipment was yellow? Why??? And even today most of still is. Wedge

We've had a cold snap and to be on the safe side I opened the farthest faucet to let the water dribble a little. My question is whick one do you turn on, cold, hot or both? Wedge

I have a 500'-600' gravel driveway and plan in getting chains for the tractor next year. Id like to keep the tractor inside during the winter, is there something I can put down to protect the cement from the chains? I thought I read somewhere that you can get some sort of horse mats to put...

Getting stuff together for cement pour. 40'x56', 5" thick, 3/8" rebar on 1' spacing. How far apart can I space the chairs. Wedge

Some people on here wont be surprised by this. " I have a masters in procrastination, well I'd have a masters if I didn't keep putting off taking the final" Now for the question at hand. The shell of my barn had been up for at least 9 months now. I have power installed and a few lights. The...

How many people here have not let the 100 degree plus weather interfere with their tractor work? I've cut way back on my outside work since we've had the extreme heat. Then again I'm by myself and have some mild heart conditions. Wedge

In Indiana we are in a record drought and right now breaking high temp records for two days in a row. Yet people are threatening to sue the state if they are not allowed to sell or set off their fireworks for the 4th. There is an open burn ban in most of the state, yet people think it'll be...

Got the shell of the barn done last fall, and now I'd like to get it ready for cement. I plan on putting in insulation, rebar and pex for heat at somepoint. My main question right now is how level is level? Do I need to get it within 1" all around? I have to remove some of the dirt so I can...

Here in Indiana, we didn't have much of winter and not only are we looking at record bug levels this summer, but right now the Tulip trees are covered with Scale (an insect). It lives by sucking the sap from the branches of the Tulip Poplar.. This year we have a record crop and anything left...

TBN keeps going offline.. Sometimes a few minutes, sometimes hours.. Is anybody else experiencing this? Wedge

I'm not allowed to weld for medical reasons, but I always seem to find these little jobs I'd like done.. Right now I'd like a bracket welded up so I can hook my snow plow to the FEL for snow removal. How can I find a good welder locally? And how do I know what a fair price is for welding. Wedge

I guess the subject line says it all. I'm just curious. I know it's going to depend on the tractor.. Lets say something between 3616 and 5035. Wedge

Wanting to start getting electrical supplies for the barn. Not sure what exactly sure what equipment I'll have but here is a list of the larger items I can think of. 220v 2 stage compressor 220v table saw. 220v electric dryer. 220v tankless water heater. 220v 50 gal water heater - radient...

I've got an OLD.. 1967 Ford 4000 gaser and hope that in the next year or so I can get all my other bills paid off so I can get new tractor. I stopped off and looked at some of the Mahindras on Saturday. They sure looked like nice tractors. I really liked the 3616 with cab, but have a few...

Have a (new) barn that I plan on putting concrete down. I will have 5" of concrete with 1/2" rebar spaced 18" and 1/2" or 3/4" pex ran along the rebar for heating the area.. Should I try and put a floor drain in or just let any water evaporate. Seems like adding a drain while running the pex...

Just asking. Talking about snow blowers and plows when it's 100 outside just seems like we are dreaming. Wedge

I went yesterday and signed the contract and put a down payment on the barn. 40'x56'x12' with a 12'Wx9' tall shed roof along the 56' side. Post are 8' O.C.. Trusses are attic trusses with 12'wx6' tall storage area. 2, 12'x11' garage doors and one 36" entrance door. And last but not least 7...

I've got the plans done, but need some info. I have my area leveled and it's been that way through all the rain we've had this spring. Its Indiana clay and 99% of the area drains pretty quick when the rain stops. Usually within 24 hours it's dry on top and can run a 7000lb tractor over it and...

Over the last year I've been getting an area ready for the barn and in the process I've messed up my yard pretty bad. I have an old 50HP Ford with filled tires so it's left some pretty good ruts and stuff. Today was the first time in almost year I've used the lawn mover to cut the grass and...

I'm looking at installing a whole house fan, but the one I'm looking at has a toggle switch to choose low-off-high for the speed. Anybody know of an aftermarket remote control switch I could use.

What foot wear do people have on when doing tractor work? I have a nice pair of steel toe work boots, but sometimes I'm lazy and just run out there with tennise shoes. Wedge

Just thought I'd toss this out here for some discussion. Watching the news this week and seen a report of somewhere in NY (I think it was) where they were running out of room to pile the snow. Not too weird I thought, then the guy they are interviewing says they use to dump the snow in the...

How much do chains weigh? I've got 16.9-30 tires. Give or take 10lbs. Wedge

Just a topic of discussion. I live a small house, about 1100SF. It has a crawl space that is one block high. Yes about 8" when going under the floor joists and almost 16" when going between them. It's forced air heating with the supply duct work in the crawl space, return in the attic. There...

Changed propane companies back in August. Notified the old company that I switched on August 16th and to come and pick up their tank. It has been over two months and the tank still sits at the end of the driveway. Numerous calls hasn't done anything. What are my options? I've come up with...

Found a trailer on Craigslist that met my needs. Talked to the guy few times trying to arrange to look at trailer. He ended up "selling" the trailer. This has been over a month ago, but the trailer is still listed. I have had other people contact him and it's sold. My question is why keep...

I have a receiver on a F150 that hasn't been removed for about 8 years. Any tricks to getting this thing unstuck? I dont have access to acetylene, just MAP gas. I've heated and used PB blaster, but still wont budge, forward or backward. Any suggestions? Wedge

Blew a hose yesterday on one of the remotes. It has a banjo connection. Will most good hydraulic places have these in stock. Is there a something else I can use in place of the banjo? Wedge

Anybody else have problems getting the oil cap to align right when putting back on? Mine seems to always cross thread. Is there a trick? Wedge

Anybody know how to cross tulips with habinaros? That ought keep the deer from eating them. :D :D If anybody has idea's about how to save my tulip plants from the deer I'm listening. Wedge

I've always liked the looks of a Gambrel roof on a barn/shed. I know i can the trussed from the places I'm looking at getting quotes from. Both are Amish and will make just about anything. In the begining I would have the barn just open to the roof. I think they can make the Truss with out a...

attached is an example layout of the pole barn. 32x48. FBi buildings has a program to help you layout your building. I sectioned off 15x20 for persoel space, Bathroom/washroom. Then there is a 17x20 to be used for woodshop. The truck probably wont be in there, but I'm pretty sure the...

I'm curious about the cost to construct a pole building. Especially when comparing different size buildings. Is there going to be huge difference between 30x40 and 32x48? Also there shouldn't be any difference in construction cost if you have a 9' or 12' high barn just material costs. No...

Found an OLD snow plow on CL. It doesn't have hydraulics to change direction only pins. How difficult would be to add the cylinders? Or do I really need to worry that much about it? Do users change the plow angle much when in use? Wedge

How do you pack the dirt into a hole when you fill it? I've dug up a bunch of stumps and have holes that are about 5'x5'x3', some bigger. I've pushed the dirt I removed back into the hole but need to need bring in some fill to help level the area. I have a tractor with FEL, narrow front tires...

I'll post photos later today, but right now I'll try and describe my problem. I rented a 3ton excavator to remove some stumps. Took awhile to learn just how to operate the thing. I've always admired people who make it look easy, and now it has grown. Maybe I'm just challenged. :o I have one...

I needed to swap grapple and bucket and when I went to pop the QD's one of the collars would not budge. It was NOT pressure since I had removed the connection completely. I ended up using a screw driver to push the collar far enough back so it would disconnect from the hose. Is this a messed...

I'm in the market for a small, lightweight chainsaw to trim the trees I've cut down. A friend recommended an Echo CS300. But it looks like those are obsolete. Anybody have any other recommendations. I was looking at the CS341 with a 12" bar, 10" if I could get it. Anybody have a cost...

Which do I call to have a tire repaired. Will they salvage any of the ballast when doing the repair. I managed to break the valve stem on my tractor the other day while I was "working" on it. I replaced the water valve and tried to air up the tire. The rubber leaks either at the stem or around...

I have 500-600ft gravel drive that is curvy and uphill from the road. Mind you I haven't put gravel down in about 6 years, but I have areas that get real soft in the spring time. Three or four inch ruts. I'm looking to prevent this. The area that's the worst in on a pretty good slope so I'm...

I converted my FEL from a Koyker mount to a standard skid steer mount so I could get a grapple and at some point a set of pallet forks. In doing this I purchased a SS plate off ebay and had it welded to my bucket. I'm having problems getting one side to latch. At a matter of fact I was using...

Ok, I have one good 55 gal drum from windshield washer solution that was free and purchased 3 others. The ones I purchased didn't have any caps/bungs in them and the fine bung thread are kind of buggered up. One or more of these could be used to store fuel (gasoline) and the rest will be used...

I have an old fuel pump from a car.. Can I use it to transfer gas from a 5 gal can on the ground up to the tank on the tractor. I takes a 3/8" line, runs on 12 volts. Wedge

I'm looking for 1/2" male-female bulkhead connectors. Where would be a good place to start. I've looked at DHH and all they have 37 JIC. Thanks. Wedge

I've promised photos of the grapple.. I finally got the hoses and connectors last week to finish hooking it up the tractor. Here is when I first got it home and before getting off the truck. Pic 1 Off the truck and waiting for me to get parts to make it work. Pic 2 Pic 3 Hooked up and ready...

I have a Leinbach landscape rake with no gage wheels. I'm trying to clear area of trees and such before bush hogging. My question is to get the greatest amount of "dig" should I lean the the front of the rake forward, backward or just keep it level. It looks like I could add gauge wheels if I...

I was following a couple of Marhkam welding threads and they have disappeared. Did they get removed by a moderator and why? Wedge

Is there any huge advantage of having teeth on/in the grapple tines? Wedge

I'm looking on Ebay at skid steer plates some are 1/4" and some are 3/8". Price is about the same. Any recommendations for what to pruchase and what NOT to purchase. Wedge

I hope this is the right area. I was making up some new air hoses so I could use my 3/4" ratchet to tighten the nuts on my bushog blades. How in the heck to you get rid of the static electricity on the tape. It's a real pain to handle when it keeps wanting to pull toward your finger and not...

What yard I have to mow has a bunch of Maple trees in it. What can be done with the surface roots that poke out of the ground. If I cut them will the trees die? Or it I put a nice layer of fill dirt over them will they just pop through again? Wedge

I started to tear down and old barn that was on the property when I moved in. It was strictly animal use and would have taken too much to make it into a workshop. As I tore it down I found out that it would have been almost impossible to make it into a workshop. I had already removed the...

I hate snakes, especially when they cross the threshold of my living space. One managed to do just that Monday or Tuesday. When I got home the cat seemed a little more b*tchie than normal. (He's a real good cat). Well I told him to go and he went in the living room and layed down staring at...

I work 11 hours days, so if I wanna get anything done after work I have to get home and get started. Tonight I wanted to get the box scraper on and see if I could touch up the driveway a little. The generator on the tractor isn't working so every 8 or 10 starts I have pull the battery and...

I have a pump with the following specs that I want to mount on my tractor. It'll be ran off the crank shaft on the front of the tractor. What I want to know is if I only run the tractor at 1500 rpm will the gpm be less than 14.6? If so is there a way to calculate what the flow rate would be...

I had a thought while the BH was straining to break some roots. The edges of my bucket are slightly curved, what if I was to get some 1/4" or 3/8" steel, 3 or 4 inches wide and put a curve to match the bucket, then put and edge on the curve? The nice thing about his is I could keep putting a...

I'm trying to clear an area for my barn. I'm looking at 30x40 or 30x48. Since I would like to get to the back side of the barn, I'm thinking of clearing around 80x70 of woods. I can butt the barn up to one side of the clearing and then have 40 or so feet to move around in. Sound ok? What...

I was wondering if it would be ok to use a speedco quick hitch with the 60" tiller. They are having tax free days at local Orschlen's and the taxes I'm saving I figured I'd get the speedco QH. I went around the measured my equipment and it seems like most everything will fit just fine. Most...

New Orschlin opened and they have 6' KK II tillers for $1499.00 plus tax. About $1605 total. Is this a good price? Wedge

The grass is just turning green and when time permits I'm going to thatch the yard and get it ready. I live where clay is king and was thinking of getting an aerator this spring to loosen the soil and then maybe over seed. How late in the year can I aerate? Wedge

I called last Thursday and ordered a tooth bar for my FEL. I was told it would be two weeks before they will be able to ship. Which was fine with me cause I'm traveling for work the next two weeks so I wouldn't be able to do anything with it till then anyhow. Next is to get some wood to make...

Anybody ever completely change over a chinese backhoe to all SAE, fittings, cylinders etc? Wedge

I have a no name chinese backhoe and one of the banjo seals leaks. Anybody know where I can pick some up? And how would I measure it to make sure I go the right size? Wedge

Not sure if this should be here or in the hydraulics section. I read on TBN about the float position and decided to see if I had one and if so try it out. Well I do have one and it seems to work pretty good. Too good because now it's stuck in the float position. I can raise and lower the FEL...

I have a backhoe that had all the hoses are metric. I would like to add about 2' of hose between the BH and the pto pump. I've managed to find a place that has metric to NTP fittings. But this will take 4 or 5 fittings per hose? Is there a pressure drop per fitting or shouldn't this be a...

I have a pto pump that I bought from ebay. No info provided, and no real marking on the pump. I need to figure out which in the input side and which is the output/pressure side. What would be the best way to go about this? The pump will run CCW and I thought about hooking a drill up to it, run...

Ok I've finally got the chipper together. Takes a tad more time when you're just one person. Now have a stupid question about the chipper blade adjustment. Just where is this gap measured from? Here is the view from the PTO side of the chipper? As I look at this photo does the flywheel turn...

I got a couple of Harbor Freight sprayers Sunday. (Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices. Inside the box is a wrench/tool, small filter to put between the cup and sprayer, a small brush for cleaning. AND? 4 little pins. Anybody know what these pins are for? Wedge

I'm going to ask this just for general knowledge of welding. Using mig welders in particular. If I'm looking at Mig adds, I notice they sometime mention being able to weld a certain thickness of steel, 1/4", 1/2" etc. Is the what it's capable of welding in a single pass? And will multiple...

I'm looking at one in ebay. Are they belt driven. Wedge

I was amazed at the reach of these things. with a ballast box I wonder just how much you could lift, rafter wise that is. Skid Steer Attachments - Quick Attach Attachments, Inc. Wedge

could someone please post some detailed photos of how the SS QA attach. I understand the top link up, but not sure what holds the bottom of the attachment to the QA Wedge

Ok I won these off ebay yesterday to use on my ripper tooth. I think I have someone lined up to actually start to weld this think up. Wedge

I found one of these from a few years back on TBN and have decided to draw one up so I can take it to a shop and have it made. Attached is a pdf of my initial drawing. I'm looking for opinions. Let me start by saying I'm not totally sure of some of the dimensions since my backhoe isn't here...

I'll start with a basic question. I'm in the process of adding a Pump on the front of my tractor. (~50HP). I'm using a gear pump and my question is how much extra torque will be required when I go to start the tractor? From my understanding a gear pump will start moving fluid as soon as the...

I have Koyker FEL and would like to get set of pallet forks. Does anybody know how hard it would be to retrofit some of the commercial ones. I've check one place and they wanted $800 without the Koyker brackets and 1600 with the brackets welded on. I'm sure this mainly cause Koyker charges...

How would one go about calculating the bucket pryout force for a BH. Since I know the basic force at the cylinder end. I'm guessing there is some simple dynamics formula I can use to figure this out. (I barely passed dynamics 25 years ago.) Wedge

Has anybody heard of these. I'm guessing they are from china, but just a guess. I just purchased a small 6' version.. The model number is TM-6. Just wanting to know if I need to find a good person to keep on hand to weld it when it breaks.