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Read several discussions in the "buying/Pricing" section about "Is xxx hours too many for a XXX tractor?" - Got me thinking, what IS the life expectancy of one of the modern Deere tractors? WAYYY to many variables to answer that, I know, so maybe the better question is "How long do you expect...

I have a Deere M665 Zero turn mower. Unfortunately, with a blown engine. On this model, the hydraulic pumps are driven off a flywheel stub on the horizontal engine driveshaft (25hp kohler command) Each hydraulic pump is belt driven with a single serpintine type belt. Then the mower deck runs off...

Moved out of the city into the country several years ago - and love it out here!!! But it is a different life! Take yesterday for example.. Started out as a nice (but cool and windy) day. I am harvesting the last of next winter's firewood and getting it in to season. I found it is easier to...

Using the 316 Kohler garden tractor the other day, everything fine, runs ok. Shut it down and now it won't turn over. Acts like the engine is siezed :shocked: Cant get it to spin even by trying to turn the crankshaft. Start diagnostics and find that the front pto clutch is froze solid - rotor...

Been rebuilding a 316 Deere with Kohler engine. Anyway, got it all back together today and started the "new" engine up. Ran fine, but no forward/reverse. The deck lift cylinder works, so the hydraulic pump seems to be working, but it doesn't want to move. I bought this as a non-runner, so don't...

Ok, starting to get the shop/barn ready for our bitter Tennessee winters :laughing: Really just doing some maintenance - replacing bad boards, renailing, etc. Was up on the ladder taking a good hard look at the roof... My roof is the standard galvanized, corrigated tin, its an older barn so...

What a difference a few days make! Last several weeks have been HOT and dry up here in NE Tennessee. Days in the 90's and nights in the 70's. Then two days ago, it started raining (and hasn't stopped...), and the HIGH today is 71 :confused: Who says Mother Nature doesn't have a sense of...

I have a Deere m669 zero turn mower with a blown engine. Originally came with a Kohler 23 hp twin engine and a 5' iron seven cutting deck. Long story short, I would like to adapt a 3 cylinder liquid cooled mitsubishi diesel engine in it. I already have the engine laying around.. Making it fit...

I have an old Gravely L. While the "normal" tractor (Deere 2320) does most of the work, there are places where the Gravely would fit better. Some of my hills and trails are too steep for the 4 wheel tractor. But it would be nice if the Gravely had steering brakes - It would take less...

I have a home made 3 point log splitter that used to belong to my brother in law. BIG, heavy and made out of an i beam. Also, probobly too much flow required for use with my little Deere 2320 tractor. I have a 6.5 horse gas motor sitting around, and want to convert the splitter to a self...

How many of your projects start with an item that you just need to find a use for? :D I had picked up a carpet rod for a forklift (FREE!!!!!!) a while back and needed to find a "use" for it. Its a 10 foot long solid steel dowel about 3" diameter - they use them to move rolls of carpet. I...

Hi everyone - I am considering building a brush grapple for our JD 2320. It would be a light duty one, in keeping with the lift capability of the 200x loader. BUT, my tractor doesn't have front (or rear for that matter) hydraulic accessory lines for the grapple cylinder. Wonder if there are any...

I know several people have posted similar projects, but I made a dump trailer for my lawn/garden tractor. Thought I would share it with everybody. First off, this was not the most logical build!!! It would have been easier if I bought the steel angle iron to make this with instead of recycling...

Replacing an older craftsman 14" chainsaw (RIP). I have a bigger saw (Stihl 026) for thicker stuff, but liked the smaller saw for trimming and lighter work - less to carry, less fuel, more nimble in brush, etc. Used saws for a long time, but just ocasional use, UP TO NOW :laughing: We have a...

Well, it finally happened.... My old craftsman gave up yesterday..... Little 2.3 ci, 14 inch bar red number. I've had it for years- originally found it beside the road in the trash. Cleaned the carb and put new fuel lines in and it ran fine after that. Was cutting some smaller branches when it...

Ok folks, need some help... I am building a dump cart for my deere 316 from some scrap I have laying around. (Will post pictures and text when I finish.) I want to build one like the older metal dump carts that Deere made (the 8 bushel one(?!), or something like that...). Have the sub frame and...

Rebuilding a track drive motor on a Bobcat 322 excavator. Had a bad oil seal on the back side of the planetary gear section, and a bearing going bad. Hydraulic motor section is fine. My question: There are six gears (three gears each on two plates) that each turn on shaft stubs with uncaged...

Saw the first snow fall on our property this weekend! We have owned the place for several years, but just now getting to be able to spend most of our time here (Northeast Tennessee). As a transplanted Floridian, I am still impressed by snow, especially at levels of less than a foot (have...