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    Service truck business

    Lol i was actually trying find pictures of a old 1978 mack tandem dump truck i had when i was like 19yrs old. I thought maybe i had posted a picture on this site years ago and would have found it. then i stumbled upon a notification. My facebook page is Leasure’s Ag Repair,LLC if you want see...
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    Service truck business

    I just logged into this site haven’t been on it for years. I have been running that 4x4 truck as a service for almost 6yrs now everyday of the week. and i am currently building a bigger tandem truck and bed from scratch
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    New 17.5L-24 tires mounted.
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    Oliver 1950 MFWD refresh

    The last pic i have of it with decals and fenders. Its in the field doing tillage work now.
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    Oliver 1950 MFWD refresh

    Couple quick pics of sheetmetal. Not very gd pics and the garage is a mess.
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    Oliver 1950 MFWD refresh

    Here few more quick pics of us gettin ready to put it in the building with my massey ferguson 1130. Im a massey guy. We goin be startin on sheet metal next.
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    Oliver 1950 MFWD refresh

    Hi everyone just thought i would share some pics of a current project we are working on for a buddy of mine. Its a late 1960's Oliver 1950 MFWD with 4-53 GM diesel. We spit it apart replaced main trans shaft due to worn splines, Rebuilt transfer case, new pto seals, built new 4wd shift lever...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Couple pics of round bale wagon i built a few months ago for those interested in seeing that.
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Now for the back steer tires. I dont have many pics but i used 16.5 bud truck wheels. Cut the center dish out and reversed it to get the offset i liked and welded it back in. Then i drilled it to fit the 5 lug bolt patteren of the tractor. And then welded the unused holes up and ground smooth...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    With the wheel mounted on the tractor and no tire on it yet i can sit a sledge hammer on floor standing up next wheel with1/8" gap between hammer handle and wheel and spin the wheel and its within 1/16" of being true Tires mounted i have also started to change the color from blue to...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    I had to cut and widen the wheels. Im comfortable doin this and trust my welds and i done it right. So please keep safety police comments to a minium. Thanks To cut the wheels apart i used a old trick farmers used to use back in the day to widen old farmall and deere wheels. I dismounted the...
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    Your favorite tractor and why

    1969 massey ferguson 1130 i own and restored I love the old rugged styling of the old masseys and the heavy weight pure power.
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    Excavator mulchers

    Hi, everyone im curious to how much interest/ work is available for a small excavator mulcher (probally kubota kx080). In the southern Ohio ( Noble county area). I guess im trying to see if theres a niche in market for a machine like that for pond mowing,creeks, steep/ sensitive ground, right of...
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    Pilot controls

    HI guys well got quick question for ya. I have a 1990 kubota kh191 excavator it 60hp 13,500lbs. It has the old long lever controls( not pilot this was a option on them). These controls are ok but i would like to have pilot controls because thats what im use to running everyday on various hoes at...
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    John deere 450 dozer winch

    HI guys i got a 450BE dozer that has a deere 3325 winch. Im just curious to what this winch is rated to pull. I cant find info. My book only has cable capacity as far as how many feet of what size will fit. I know the winch is strong and it will stand dozer up to the point where arch touches...
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    Yet another splitter

    Well guys here is a wood splitter i built for my younger cousin, he is 20 im 24 and he is also part owner in it too. We built this together and i tryed to teach him some tips and tricks along the way to achieve a halfway clean looking result. I started out by looking at pics on net of different...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Some used rebuilt hyd cylinders off a trencher i took in on trade for some money a guy owes me i allowed him $100 for all the yellow ones. There is 3 matched that i hope to use 2 of for the mast tilt. I need get steel list made and get started on this again.
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Well guys been busy with xmas and working on another tractor for a guy. But had some time tonight to mess around. I got the seat mounted up. I took quick route and made it simple and solid. Its non adjustable. I made it to fit me comfortable im bout 6' or tad under that. The seat is jus a little...
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    Excavating business questions again

    Hi guys well here i am again with more questions. Some of you guys probally have seen my post bout service truck. But more i think bout it. It would make more sinse to use what i already own and is paid for. So ill start with a little info about what i got and so on. Im 24 yrs old i currently...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Not much time to work on project lately. But here few pics of steering cylinder. Not perfect but I think it will work.
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Steering cylinder roughed in. Just old 8" stroke cylinder had laying around. Welded orginal ball joint end on cylinder rod. Then tacked up swivel end for other end of cylinder mount.
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Well i decieded to ditch the hyd. Clutch slave cylinder idea. I used 1 of these heavy duty shifter cables i had left over from a 78 f350 4wd dually cummins swap i built. But anyway i still got to get clevis but i think this will work.
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    3-spool control valve and handles mounted. Need make linkages yet.
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    Service truck business

    Hi, guys i dont know if this is in the right forum or not. But im Kicking around the idea of setting a service truck up. I'm wanting to start my own business, and build a solid truck. im wanting to do sumthing lil more satisfing and hopefully make lil more money. And get in on the big oil...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Well guys aint worked on forklift much this weekend. Been working on a hillside slip on farm. Aint had much luck this wkend, left side steering clutches on ol' 450 dozer are slipping so bad it wnt move in straight line, then my kubota kh191 excavator it blowed a head gasket a few weeks ago. So...
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    Compact valve gpm?

    Hi, im building a forklift and have been thinking bout mounting a compact valve from a john deere 318-430 in the dash tower for a cleaner look. Rather than a big spool valve out in open. My question is will this valve flow enough? I dnt need super fast but dnt want it to take 5 min to raise...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Welp only worked on it bout hour tonite. I didnt care much for having the floor cut open around the 4wd shift lever. (previous pic). So i built this lil thing around it with just a slot for handle. What u guys think? Now i been thinking bout hydraulic valves, was goin use 3 spool valve...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Started floor board. So i can get a idea of how i want the pedals and foot throttle. Made a cut out around 4wd shifter and bent handle up. The floor board will be bolted on seperate from dash tower and pedal assembly.
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Pic of cover for dash it can be removed with 2 bolts to gain access. Then pic of on/off key with hole for push button start, and above that is a push button for glow plugs with the indicator above that. The lil cover on the left can be removed with 2 screws to gain access to a fuse panel. I...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Couple more pics of steering colum mounted and some gauges mounted, just cheap ones i think they will work. The tachometer didnt wrk so i done away with it. I still got mount key and glow plug light and throttle etc. Im doing this all with basic tools ( torch, grinder, hand drill, hobart 230...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Couple pics of progress over last couple hrs. It jus roughed in, steering wheel is mocked up and seat
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Hi everyone, i started on operators area lastnite. I removed the rear lift cover for 3-point. Now im building a a steering colum/ dash, with the pedals that will bolt on top the rear housing. For steering i got a hydraulic steering valve/ colum from a deere 318 tractor. I was goin use on the...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Im jus wanting to gain lil more gearing options goin backwards which will be my new forward. Im also wanting to make this look and seem as professional and factory looking almost in a sense. I took the ring gear out and flipped the whole ring gear and carrier with differential(spider gears) over...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Yea i like a lil challange. I dont know if u can see it but in the backround in one of them pics is a 4wd articulating tractor i built a complete custom frame for and used jd 318 transaxles. Hyd steering. It aint done yet. But im always building something, or repairing farm equipment, or farming...
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    More pics of tear down
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Before and after swapping ring gear from right side of pinion to left side
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Jus mock up
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    Converting a ford 1700 into forklift

    Well i recently got a sweet deal on a beat up ford 1700 4wd. It turns out it wasnt locked up but jus has broken 4wd driveshaft. So im goin to try to start on my project of reversing controls and possibly flipping ring gear over to get more reverse gears. And mount a small forklift mast on that i...
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    Anyone need loader for ford 1700

    Hi i recently bought a ford 1700 4wd with bradco loader. I dont need loader for my project
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    3 ford tractors for $1800.00

    Hi i went and looked at 3 ford tractors lastnite and im suppose let guy know today whether i want them or not. There is two ford 8n's (possible 2n or 9n). One runs and 1 is suppose to run but needs tank cleaned. They are lil rough but both have like new back tires and are all there. One has a...
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    kubota kh191

    Hi, well i just bought a kubota KH191 13,000lb excavator. I bought this thing from the net, and just had pics to go by, thats a lil different not being able to run it or anything. But the guy seemed honest and everything seems to legite, so i guess i will find out when it arrives. I guess i was...
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    Cat 303B mini trackhoe

    Hi, well i am getting ready to try and buy a used Cat 303B trackhoe, It is around a 1998 model and has little under 3000hrs on it, steel tracks (bout 75% on undercarriage),aux hydraulic, bout 8,000lbs,canapy, pilot controls. It has Some slop in bucket pins and some in boom offset linkage pin...
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    Bobcat backhoe valve question

    Hi, Well i have a Melroe/Bobcat model 911 backhoe attachment, it has sit for a few yrs. The problem i am having is the dipper stick will not extend out unless you do some other function at the same time, it crowds itself back to you and and has power crowding but nothing extending, and the left...
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    Hydraulic valve problem

    Hi, well i have a Bobcat model 911 backhoe attachment that i converted to 3-point. I just bought this backhoe and have used it about 3-hours, it had previously sit for 4 or 5 yrs. The problem is the dipper won't extend out, unless you do some other function at the same time and you have to have...
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    More bad news on 1540

    Hi, Well about a month ago the hydraulic pump went out of my 1540 the tractor has 200hrs on it. This was covered under warranty, no big deal. Well last week just got done mowing the yard with the 1540 and rear 6ft mower, and was going to move some dirt with the loader, and the front axle locked...
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    Backhoe  Bushhog BH950 backhoe questions

    Well I took my 1540 MF to get fixed today and i was looking around and seen a bushhog Bh950 backhoe with 16" bucket power beyond hydraulic hook-up and 3-point mount. The guy that had it before traded it in, it has only 2hrs on the hoe the paint is mostly still on the bucket. They want $5900.00...
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    1540 lost hydraulics

    Hi, i have a 1540 and have lost hydraulic power. I have been using this tractor to move alot of dirt the last few days, and went to get it out today and it would barely pick the loader up at idle. I checked they pressure on it and at 1000rpm it will spike up to 1100psi and leak back off as your...
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    New idea 5406 on MF 1540

    Hey guys, i was just wanting an opinion here, i seen a New idea 5406 disk mower in the paper which is 5 foot 6 inch and requires 30hp and weighs 1100lbs. I am wanting a disk mower to run on my 1540 4wd Mf with loader. I am currently using a NH 451 sickle mower, and using a roll bar hay rake...
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    Backhoe  Backhoe for MF 1540

    Hey, i got a 1540 with loader, and have looking at backhoes, and i have read some about the different choices, and i have leaned toward the bradco with the 4 point subframe. The question i was wanting to ask is what model would be best i want to stay around the 8 foot digging depth. I also was...
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    ford brush hog help

    Hi, I have a ford 5' brush hog and i was brush hogging the other day, and run into a sapling, and the slip clutch must have been froze up and it sheared the input shaft off the gearbox. A new shaft is over $300, and i can't find a used mower or gearbox anywhere around my area everybody has...
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    1540 questions

    Hi, i was wanting to know where the pressure relief valve is on a 1540. any help would be appreciated. Thanks Ryan
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    1540

    Hi, i am getting ready to buy a 1540 4wd hydro it will have 10-16.5 front and 17.5l -24 rear R-4s, foldable ROPS, grille guard,joystick valve, 1525 loader, skid steer quick tach, 66" H.D. bucket. The price i got for all this was $22,600. Then I priced a Bush Hog 750 backhoe, 3-point mount...
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    Farmall H

    Hi, I just bought a farmall H that runs like new,new tires,battery,straight sheet metal, fenders electric start,lights ,deluxe spring seat. Has sat in barn for 3 years, paint is flakie. I was wanting to know the year and if it has the high pressure hydralics. The serial number is (FBH 373030...
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    MF 1100 & 165

    Hi, I am looking at a MF 1100 tractor with cab, 95HP, for $4,900. I am also looking at a 165 at local dealer, which is little rough, the web site says call for special pricing on the 165. So i was wandering what a good price would be? Also was wandering if there are any known problems with...
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    7108 loader

    Hi, I found a used 7108 loader mounted on a 1320 tractor just like mine. The tractor has 2200 hrs on it, but the loader has hardly beeb used, it has just sat around alot. The dealer wants $2800.00 for it mounted on my tractor. Is this a good price. He also said $200 to have rear tires loaded...
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    3-pt forks made out of pallet truck

    Hi, i am looking for photos of a pallet truck that has been converted into 3-point forks. I thought i saw a photo of this on here, but can't find. Thanks, Ryan
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    International 1486 4x4

    Here is a web page to a photo I found of an International 1486 tractor with 4wd. I was wandering who made the conversion for these tractors. And where I could find info. on them. Just curious. "]http://www.fastline.com/item.asp?itemno=3838481[/image] Thanks Ryan
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    Loader for 1320

    Hi, my dealer has a used Bush Hog 1840QT Front loader, with 5' bucket and mounts for a 1220. It has all the hydralic stuff with it. It is in decent shape, could use a little paint. He wants $800 for it. New mounts to mount it on my 1320 4wd are $360 but he said he could get them for $300. I am...
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    International 1066

    Hi, I am looking a 1972 IH 1066,cab,heat,new paint, interior redone,116HP w/turbo,dual PTO's,and dual hyd. remotes. I drove for 3hrs to go look at this tractor and drive it. The T.A. is good,good clutch,pto,hyd. tires,started right up,nothing has been welded or cobbled on. The draw bar shows a...
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    1320 will move a round bale

    Hi, I just thought I would let you fellow TBN'ers known that I just found out that my Ford 1320 will move a 800lbs round bales. I have no picture cause the camera got droped and broke. On the second cutting of hay I am thinking about using the 1320 to mow the hay , and use it to rake, and...
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    Bought 1320

    Hi, I just traded my 1993 Ford 1220 4wd with 60" mid-mower and turf tires with 1098 hrs ( I put 68 hrs on it in 2 months) in on a 1995 Ford 1320 with 60"mid-mower and turf tires with 521 hrs on it. The 1320 is in excellent condition ( 3-point has never been used). The 1320 Is a really big...
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    UPGRADING TO 1320!

    Hey, I just thought i would let you know that I am upgrading from a Ford 1220 to a Ford 1320. The 1320 is 4wd,turf tires,521hrs,1995 model,with 60"mid-mower, price is $10,500. The tractor is in excellent condition no dents or scratches, the 3-point has never been used for any attachments. Is...
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    Price Check  Ford 1320 price??

    Hi, I currently have a Ford 1220 and i would like to go to the next size bigger for certain reasons. I found a 1995 Ford/New holland 1320 4wd turf tires , hydro, 60" mid mower with 521 hours the dealer wants $10,500. Is this a good price?? The tractor has no dents or scratches in it!!!, Just...
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    Just bought Ford 1220

    Hi, you guys I jus thought i would tell you that i finially traded my John Deere 318 in on 1993 Ford 1220 4wd with manual steering and a 60" mid mower. The tractor has 1040 hrs on it and has no scratches or dents on anything. I am going to pick it up today, so i will tell you more later on and...
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    eBay/Craigslist  LA352 loader on Ebay

    I was on EBAY and found a 2002 model LA352 loader brand new with warranty and all attaching hardware the loader will fit a B2410 or he said a B7500. He is the web address http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2507968292&category=26193 Just thought someone might be interested. RyanL
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    YM2000d

    I have looking around and found a dealer here in Ohio with a few miles of me. I can't afford the cost of a new tractor so i've been looking at the Yanmars. The one I like is the 2000D model (have photo of one i found on internet). I read some where that this is the same model as the YM240...
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    JD 790 and 419 loader

    Hi, I went and looked at a John Deere 790 4x4 with the newer 419 loader it has AG tires on it but they have two other 790's with R-4's ( I want the R-4's) . I E-mailed him about the price of the tractor and loader and R-4's, so i was wanting to know if anyone could give me the price they paid...
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    650-G

    Hey I seen a Satoh 650-G on my local dealers web site It is in decent condition haven't got to go look at it yet . They want $2,500 for it with a Woods RM59 rear finish mower Don't know HRS. Is this the 650-G a good tractor ? Is there an major problems that go wrong with these tractors? I...
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    650-G

    Hey I seen a Satoh 650-G on my local dealers web site It is in decent condition haven't got to go look at it yet . They want $2,500 for it with a Woods RM59 rear finish mower Don't know HRS. Is this the 650-G a good tractor ? Is there an major problems that go wrong with these tractors? I...
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    Imported Kubota Diesel Crawlers

    I was surfing the web the other day and found these imported Kubota crawlers with diesel engines ranging from 9HP to 40HP . They were designed to pick rice in wet marshy areas. But the company strips the crawler down and adds attachments of your choice to it. Like a 3 point and PTO or four way...
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    I think New Holland should reproduce the 1520

    Does anyone else think New Holland should reproduce or revise the old Ford -New Holland tractors??? I don't really care for the new TC's so, I thought it would be nice if they would make a new version of the 1520. If anyone else feels this way send an e-mail to New Holland about it like I did...
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    Price Check  2410 Price

    I got a price from my local Kubota dealer on a 2001 B2410 with R-4's , Hydro, and a Woods RD 6000 finish mower the price is $13,500. Is this a good price to pay for one?
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    4110 Collarshift

    Does anyone have a 4110 collarshift tractor? If so how well does it hold up ? And how easy is it to operate? RyanL
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