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    Horsepower vs Weight

    my neighbors parents and him were loggers in these ozark hills for the 60-70 years. all they ever used and biggest tractor they had was a John deer 70 hp 2 wheel drive and they made a good living I've heard and seen.
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    Power steering.

    look at the boat power steering that is electric. it should be able to be modified, like for bass boats!
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    DIY welding squares

    looks good. always good to have some squares around to align the steel up for tacking. im next to fulton county in ar.
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    Harbor Freight

    used to do that at home and shop. what i save on cigarettes now since quitting i can buy a new welder
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    Alignment

    midway up the tires front and back, you want the front distance 1/8 inch less than distance of back.
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    Backhoe attachment

    i have the b3200 and had the dealer install the backhoe. best thing ever did. can take off in 10 min. or less and install in 15-20 at the most, usually less. best part is it included inching valve on hts, and the start without sitting in the seat. i have used other small backhoes but factory...
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    Floor/Platform Build

    would also be better if you could afford to get it powdercoated
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    Nelson stud welder

    i would recommend a machine shop tig weld the broke end and extract the broken part. no splatter, heat eases the removal. tig is the way to go.
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    Craftman Welder Model 113-20246 - 60’s Vintage

    that welder was made by lincoln electric out of st. lous, mo. for emerson electric special products division. i don't know mush more than that but over on the welding web someone the should be able to point you in the correct direction. back then my really good friend was selling them out...
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    Building The Outdoor Stairs

    i think that everyone wanted the best for you and your work. your work is very impressive and looks fantastic. wish i could do that great of work like what you did!! very good!!!!
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    How to find a suction leak

    if i goes down with it not running then it is an internal leak, not vacuum leak. hydraulics are a pressurized system . suction side is a relative term. its still has pressure in my opinion. cap off the the cylinders and the one capped and still leaks down is the bad one. is usually a...
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    Possible metal source in small quantities

    there is a place in st. louis called shapiro metals. always had good prices and see now they ship also. they are online and you can talk to someone if you call.
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    electric top link

    use either a 4 ton or ten ton ports power. might work. they only opperate force in one direction. just a thought. harbor freight has them 150. and 250 dollars
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    New floor mats

    just curious, how did you cut them out and make the holes? very professional job!!
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    Dump bed floor

    using metal, make 2 slightly over half pieces to meat in middle overlapping. step weld down middle and then stef weld around outside
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    I don't know how to bend steel.

    as an autoboby man for 36 years most of it frame work, pull out the damaged area the same way and angle that it went in. next time wrap chain around damaged area and tree so it on the some spot and reverse it by backing tractor up. come a long also works. glad u got it fixed
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    Can you have 2 passwords (kids and parents) on home internet?

    hi. im wondering if on the same internet line for residential home, is there any way to like split the internet usage and have 2 separate passwords, say one for your kids and one for your usage. every one is on (uses) the only wifi router which is fiber optic (just installed). kind of like...
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    Log Splitter Engine RPM Question

    I have an old (40 years) log splitter that was hand built. a couple of weeks ago i replaced the carburetor with an aftermarket and started first pull. its a tecumseh engine 4hp and i need to figure out how to set the throttle for wide open at the engine maximum RPM 3200, but have not idea how...
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    Temperature Gauge Pegs to Hot with Key On.

    Hi everyone. I have a B3200 and the temperature gauge goes to hot (red area) every time i turn the key on. this happens whether i have the temperature sensor wire plug on or not. even after sitting overnight and engine cold. anytime key is on. I checked the wire going to sensor and have...
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    Outdoor Digital TV antenna and recording Programs

    As the title says i finally got off of satellite TV and am using a digital Tv antenna for my tv programs. I can get 29 channels, about 15 I watch. is there a way or device that can be used to record one of these stations broadcast over the airways? Maybe also record 1 or more stations while...
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    Building Tractor-loader-bachhoe Attachments

    Im in the process of designing and fabricating an attachment for my FEL so i can easily change my 2 front bucket sizes and make a ripper tooth to use in place of the bucket for the 32 hp tractor. I have looked and looked for 3/4" and 1" pins and sleeves that can be cut to length and welded...
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    Changing Mig Wire

    i just thought i would share this with everyone that has a mig welder. I'm sure that you all might know this, but the other day i was changing my mig wire and i usually just use needle nose pliers to guide the wires thru the guides and rollers. getting it into the metal liner thats past the...
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    Using jump start battery for main tractor battery

    hey all. i have a kubota b3200 tractor and was wondering if you could use a 12v 22amp hour agm battery for running in the tractor in place of the original battery. this battery is out of a Jump N Carry jump box. it will start up to 10 dead cars before it won't start any more cars. i have...
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    b3200 how to bypass all the safety switches to get started when in woods

    i know that you are not suppose to bypass the safety switches on a tractor and i am glad they are all there. a couple of days age i was about two miles from the house at the end of county road at a neighbors shed (which i was supposed to be. since i have had a stroke, i always shut the tractor...
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    Using old boat trim/tilt hydraulics on a tractor.

    Hey everyone. I was wondering if anyone had, or thought about using an inboard/outboard Mercruiser outdrive hydraulics from a boat that are 12v activated to run say an upper grapple arm on a front loader bucket instead of tapping into the tractors hydraulics? It would seem that it should work...
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    HELP!!!! Can,t start B3200 and need to move it.

    My b3200 won't start this afternoon. worked it yesterday no problems. today wont do anything. has 12.7 volts and will crank long time jumping the starter solenoid but the fuel must be cut off from one of the safety switches along with the starter relay. I have checked the rear and mid PTO...
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    B6200 4wd stuck, now makes extra whine...

    Last week I was filling in a trench with my B6200 HTS 4WD with front loader that someone else had dug when the ground gave way under left front tire. I guess I tried a little too hard to back it out with the front bucket and reversing the HTS. Finally had to be pulled out with another tractor...
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    Using generator for welder

    I have to weld a winch at a remote location and the generator is a coleman 4000 watt (16.6 amp at 240 volts). The lincoln welder is A/C, DC. What is the highest setting I can safely use on the DC side for the 16.5 amp from the generator and what size diameter rod (probably 6013 or 6011) to...
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    Need help fabricating subframe for 3pt backhoe

    Help! I built a cadplan 3pt backhoe (608) for my Kubota B6200 hts (15hp) and it works better than my expectations! I now want to fabricate a subframe for the backhoe so I don't damage the tractor frame. Any suggestions as to where to mount subframe to, size and thickness of steel, or ideas on...
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    steep property,what to use

    My best friend is building an house on 5 acres in the woods of the ozark hills. Around the house the grade is 19 degree and goes down to 28 degree at the back of the property. I had heard not to use a tractor over 15 degrees slope, so what are his options to buy for mowing around the house and...
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    Birds in barn

    I hope someone can help! The 30' X 40" wood barn that I'm restoring because the uprights are sinking from rot and termites. Hope to keep the tractor and implements in there. While in the process of restoration, the front and back sliding doors had to be taken down. With no doors, the birds have...
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    Please...help with sinking barn

    My barn is sinking - more rear than front. All uprights either have termites or are rotted. Some uprights are 4 x 4, some 2 - 2x6's. I know how to jack-up barn and support between rafters, but since barn needs to come up between 8 - 14" all the way around and can't jack all up at once, 1 - 2"...
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    Just finished building CUT backhoe!

    I just finished building a small backhoe from cadplans and wanted to show finished product. Only took 5 months to complete. By the way, it works great!!!!!!!! arkydog
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    Hydraulic hookup on Kubota

    I have almost finished building a backhoe for my b6200hts w/front loader, and am wondering if the filter in the tractor hydro would be good enough to filter the new hoe cylinders or should I install an auxillary filter just to be sure. I'm going to hook it on the three point hitch. thanks...
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    Cub 149 steering

    I have a cub 149 hydro and the steering shaft outer tube came out of the gear box. There is a lot of play in the gear box ( 3" to 4" inches of steering wheel travel). Is there a seal in between the steering shaft outer tube and gear box or is it a pressed fit? I tried to get the steering...
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    Use older CUT w/FEL to mow or use garden tractor

    I just bought a home with 3 acres (all lawn around house) and am wondering whether to use the 1974 Kubota B6200 w/fel and mmm(48" cut) 750 hours, or my garden tractor with 42" cut (1999) which will take longer. If, I decide to use the garden tractor, has anyone added one or two 22" push mowers...
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    b6200 Alternator light

    Is it normal for the alternator light to come on at an idle and then go out when over 1000 rpm. Tractor runs great and no other charging problems. Love the discussion board!!!!!!!! Have solved two questions already in the last two months. thanks. arkydog
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