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I find that the Echo's are easier to start. If you get a Stihl get a model with the compression relief.

I have the John Deere Gator 850D XUV and I don't think you can beat it. When in the market I test drove the Kawasaki Mule and the Kubota RTV. The Kawasaki was very good but I didn't like the way the Kubota handled. Your best bet is to go and test drive any and all that you are considering.

I have the John Deere Gator 850D XUV and I don't think you can beat it. When in the market I test drove the Kawasaki Mule and the Kubota RTV. The Kawasaki was very good but I didn't like the way the Kubota handled. Your best bet is to go and test drive any and all that you are considering.

I have the John Deere Gator 850D XUV and I don't think you can beat it. It is an 850cc diesel with a hydraulic dump box. When was in the market I tested the Kawasaki Mule and good and I also tested the Kubota and did not care for the way it handled.

Make sure you put in deadman tiebacks and backfill with something that will drain well, Not sand. 3B gravel would be good, 2B is also OK.

Why did they want the dealer to drill the hole into the block?

I have both a TLB and an excavator and since I got the excavator I haven't used the hoe on the TLB. Wish I had bought the tractor without the hoe. Whatever you choose, decide what the largest, most powerful TLB you think you need and then get a larger one.

Where are you located?

Get one with compression relief. Makes starting much easier.

John Deere and Kubota are both great tractors. If you get a backhoe be sure to get it with a thumb. Get 4-wheel drive. Get loaded tires. A cab is a nice luxury if you expect to use in very hot or cold weather.. Of course get a loader. Finally, decide what is the maximum/heaviest tractor...

I have had good luck with the batteries from Walmart.

I had something similar happen with my FEL and it turned out to be low in Hyd fluid.

Figure out how much tractor you need then buy the next larger one.

Tractor Supply has some nice generic seats.

Use your hoe.

Had something similar with my FEL and found out that the hydraulic fluid was low.

Burn it down where it stands.

The only difference is the dye and price (due to extra taxes). I use highway diesel in my tractor all the time even though I could use off-road and save money, but I use the highway type in case of an emergency and I have to "borrow" some tractor fuel for my truck. I don't want to get caught...

Not that hard to learn how to run an excavator. A little harder to get good at it. I recommend that whatever you rent that you get one with a thumb.

I lost a nut once and searched forever with no luck and days later found it in the cuff of my trousers.

I have a friend who owns a marina/boat dealership and he bought some Kubotas and some Kiotis and said the Kubotas were mostly trouble free while the Kiotis were constantly having problems.

Did you consider John Deere?

Why didn't you just have the dealer install the backhoe?

Buy more tractor than you think you need. You will always want a bigger/better tractor. Check out each dealer's reputation and whether or not they will pick up for service.

Are Massey-Ferguson's now better than Kubota and John-Deere? I'm looking to buy a cab tractor (hydro) in the 35 to 45 hp ranage.

How much did you originally pay for it when new?

I find it best to dig around the stump with my backhoe.

This is a little confusing to me. How are you differentiating between a tractor and a TLB? I have a John Deere excavator which is a tracked backhoe and a Century TLB tractor. The TLB has a loader on the front and a Backhoe on the back. Since I got the excavator, I haven't used the Backhoe on...

I've used this method and it works well!

Why do you want to get rid of them? You don't use propane anymore? If you do, just go to Lowes or Home Depot and do an exchange for a reconditioned tank.

Where are you located?

Try jumping with another (good) battery and if it still won't start and just "clicks" the problem is probably the solenoid.

I have the Stihl 260 (which is the older version of the same saw) and it is fabulous! It has a compression relieve valve which makes it easy to start. Echo is also good. Don't consider anything other than Stihl or Echo.

What's your location? I may be selling my TLB.

Echo's are great, built like a tank and usually easier to start than Stihl. The tend to be heavier.

What caused the fire?

If you can afford a tractor (TLB) without stressing your finances, just buy one because they are fun to own and use!

May I ask why you aren't consider Kubota or John Deere?

I have a Century (now Branson) and it requires to not be in gear and shuttle in neutral in order to start. I once bumped the shift lever and it would not start until I realized that I had bumped the shift lever.

Why not trade your 580 on an excavator. I have a JD 35G with a thumb and it is just great for doing what you want to do with the rocks.

My manual and several members on this forum say change the hydraulic oil every 300 hours. My tractor is approaching 300 hours so I am planning to change it. What actually happens to the oil. Does it degrade, or get dirty, or something else? Also, what do you do (legally) with the old oil...

I have had my tractor for 5 or 6 years now and this year it feels like it wants to flip over when sideways on a hill. The same hill I have driven on often before. Anyone got any ideas why? I also had a problem a short while ago where one of the rear wheels would lock up briefly while...

Does anyone out there have any idea how the Kawasaki Mule 3010 compares to the John Deere Gator XUV?? Both in Diesel. Any info will be much appreciated.