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  1. jgrreed

    ADVICE PLEASE!!! : Fluid/Weight in Turf Tires??

    Hello all, Got my never used/new to me turf tires yesterday. I'm just wondering what everyone's opinions are on whether or not to add fluid to the tires for weight. My plan is to put them on for the summer months, and use my R1's for the winter. In the summer I'll be moving round bales...
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    My new circuits!!!

    OK guys, I stopped by the shop today to see what's gone on so far on adding my new circuits. There was a small kerfuffle re: the cost of the install, so I was too flustered to snap pics of the tractor, but I'll get those to you soon. In the pic below are the bits of that I received from Otto...
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    Need Horse Trailer Opinion

    I'm sorry if I offend anyone by posting a horse trailer Q on TBN, but I trust a lot of the opinions and experience on here. Just bought a used Sundowner 3 horse slant. My truck has a 6" lift, and of course the trailer sits a bit nose high when there's no horses in it. It's 5" higher at the...
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    How I think through an add-a-hydraulic-circuit project.

    Hi Everyone, I have some time to kill, and I remember very clearly just how intimidating the hydraulic/valve/switch world was when I started planning my project almost 2 years ago. I'm not an expert, and there certainly are experts on here, so please chime in and make suggestions or...
  5. jgrreed

    Is chipping supposed to be this hard??

    I spent yesterday chipping up all the tree branches I had pruned the day before. I'd never used a chipper before. I rented a gas powered chipper from Home Depot - a surge master 424 I believe. Not self feeding. Rated up to 4" wood. It sucked. I had visions of this thing sucking in almost...
  6. jgrreed

    ??? ON/(ON)/OFF/(ON)/ON ???

    Has anyone seen such a switch?? Reason I ask is that I was sifting through copndoc3's brilliant weed wacker home build, and was wondering how I could power it on one of the EH controlled circuits that I'm adding to my machine, without holding my finger down on the momentary rocker for an entire...
  7. jgrreed

    Perhaps a Helmet While Bushwacking/Brush clearing??

    I read on here on TBN recently of a man killed by a tree branch that was tensioned by either the ROPS or exhaust (or something), and subsequently snapped back, struck him in the head, and killed him. I spent the better part of last week pasture mowing and reclaiming some overgrown brush/bush...
  8. jgrreed

    4x20 sidelink recommendations??

    Anybody have a suggestion for length of cylinder for a TnT setup on a 4000 series?? Is CCM still the maker of choice? -Jer.
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    4x20 LED Headlight Recommendation?

    Hi All, Can anyone recommend a LED bulb to replace the headlights in the 4x20 series? So far I've found that the factory one is a JD 57M7166, which is a GE BULB, DUOLUX H4 12V 60/55W, but I'm having some trouble/confusion on how to t/f that to an aftermarket LED model. I did find one, but it...
  10. jgrreed

    Tires  Has anyone added turf tires to a 4x20??

    Hi Guys, Have any of you bought a new set of R3's for your 4x20? I have recently moved to an acreage with a nice, fairly soft, lawn. My R1's are leaving lug marks and I need to use my 4720 to aerate, fertilize, etc. I'm planning on swapping the R3's out for my R1's in the winter. I just...
  11. jgrreed

    Flail Mower  What knives for a Caroni Flail???

    Hi Everyone, I've been away for a long while. I hope that everyone is doing well. I've just recently moved back to the prairie's and grabbed 21 acres with 5-6 acres of nice lawn, and the rest in nice flat pasture. I'm going to give my 72" Caroni a try on the lawn grass before I shell-out for...
  12. jgrreed

    3-Point Hitch  Help me troubleshoot slow raising 3pt arms....

    Hi, Can someone in the know give me a bit of a quick list of things to check that might be causing slow responding, almost no fine adjustment, and slow moving 3 point hitch arms?? Steering is fine, as are the rest of the hydraulic circuits. I have a 2005 4720 with 470 hours on it. Thanks...
  13. jgrreed

    Great Deal from a Great Dealership...

    Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share with everyone an experience I had earlier today. I've been shopping for a core aerator for around 6 months now. The roundabout price I've been receiving on a 72", 3pt mounted, core 'plugger' with independent tines was aroudn 4k Canadian, + 500$ for the weight...
  14. jgrreed

    In floor heating vs. radiant vs. forced air in shop??

    Hi All, I'm looking to pour a slab, insulate, and finish my 35x40 shop this summer. It's wooden framed, and metal cladded, with 10' ceiling, and a sliding door. I think I'm going to change the sliding to an overhead door. I've heard many different opinions on how to heat it, and I'm looking...
  15. jgrreed

    3x20 & 4x20 owners - What do you have the dealer do??

    Hi Guys, I'm going to take my machine into a dealership in the spring. It'll have about 450 hours on it by that time. I was just wondering what maintenance you all have done on your own at home vs. what you paid the JD dealer to do?? I'm OK with fluids, filters, etc. It's belts, etc that...
  16. jgrreed

    Why are my front tires flat all the time!!!

    Hi All, Whenever it gets cold, really cold (below -20degC), when I get out to my machine the front tires are almost flat. It never does it when it's warm, so I don't think there's a slow leak. Is there something I'm missing here?? Can the beads be affected by the cold?? What can I do about...
  17. jgrreed

    Proportional Electrohydraulic Systems??

    Hi Everyone, Has anyone on here either worked on, or installed, electrohydraulic systems that are proportionally/coil controlled - ie. are 'featherable' (is that a word??). I've seen a few posts on TBN of electrohydraulic systems that are non-proportional (ie solenoid controlled, 'all or...
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    Merry Christmas!!!!

    Happy Holidays to everyone!! Thank you all for your help over the past six months since I bought my machine. Talk to you all in the new year!! -Jer.
  19. jgrreed

    How does this valve work??

    Hi, Does anyone know how this valve works?? When they say cables, do they mean cables that run to the valve block and physically pull on something on the block, or electronic cables that actuate the valve?? Burden Sales Surplus Center Item Detail Has anyone built an electronically controlled...
  20. jgrreed

    LED headlights???

    Does anyone know of a source for LED headlights/worklights?? I see JD is selling them now. They say they last 100 times longer than a regular bulb, and they charge roughly 100 times the price!!!! Thanks, -Jer.
  21. jgrreed

    WR Long electrohydro valve??

    Hi, Does anyone out there run the WR long electrohydraulic valve (EHV) kit (the one with the horizontal toggle, not the diverter with the button on the top)??? I'd like to add one and I'm just wondering a few things. I'm also going to add the JD diverter switch to move flow from the loader...
  22. jgrreed

    HST tranny's in the cold???

    Hi, I just noticed JD offers a tranny warmer on their options page. I'm wondering a couple things. 1. Do any on you with HST drive machine have a transmission fluid warmer/heater to plug it in prior to use in the cold?? 2. Is there any harm done in not having one? I'm always gentle on my...
  23. jgrreed

    Midwest Aerator??

    Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how to contact the company the makes the Midwest Core Aerators (the ones that Kioti used to market) that have been discussed here on TBN?? I googled it and found Midwest Auger Aerator in Pontiac, IL, but they're not the right company either. They make an...
  24. jgrreed

    Kodiak Core Aerator??

    Has anyone ever used, or owned, a Kodiak core aerator (or one that is the same style, on a drum)?? I see that people are generally pretty happy with Kodiak's quality. KODIAK MFG., Inc. I'm looking at a 72" 3 pt hitch model. It can be filled with water, and the frame is made to fit cinder...
  25. jgrreed

    Quick Hitches  Caroni Flail with Quick Hitch???

    Hi, Have any of you modified a Caroni 1900 flail (the one from agrisupply) to fit a Speeco/Harbour Freight/i-Match style QH?? I have a Speeco. I just got mine yesterday and went to size it up tonight. On the mower the top link connection and the bottom links are about 4" too far apart...
  26. jgrreed

    Backhoe  Do I really need a Backhoe on my CUT???

    Hi All, Will some of you with experience give me your opinion on whether or not a BH for my JD 4720 (58hp) is worth the cost. I have 10.5 acres I have some jobs to do (landscaping, trenching, etc), but once they're done I fear she'll become a 12000$ (I'm in Canada, I was quoted 12300 today for...
  27. jgrreed

    Power Beyond Flow and Pressure???

    Hi, Does anyone know what the flow rate and pressure comes from a power beyond kit on a 4720 (or other 4x20). I can't seem to find the specs anywhere. I'm thinking of rigging up (with the help of my welding/fabricating father-in-law) a set of high flow lines to the front of my machine to run...
  28. jgrreed

    Flail Mower  Canadian Flail Mower....

    I've been doing a bunch of looking for a flail after reading the "let's talk flails" thread and decided I want one. I started calling my local dealers and was shocked at the prices in Canada relative to the prices the American guys are talking about. First off, Agrisupply is by far the best...
  29. jgrreed

    Remote Start on JD???

    Are any of you as lazy as me and considered putting a remote starter on your machine for the winter time??? She'll be plugged in, of course, but it will be an awfully long walk just to start it up....... OK, it's only about 100 yards, but still..... -Jer.
  30. jgrreed

    JD 4720 with Grapple for Round Bales???

    Can anybody tell me if a grapple on my 4720 with 400x will handle ~1500lb round bales??? I know a spike would be easier and cheaper, but I want the grapple for other jobs too. Some say the claw doesn't open wide enough, others say it'll work. Thanks, appreciate your help. -J.
  31. jgrreed

    Adding options to a used 4720???

    Hi Guys, Great site. Thanks for all the insight so far. I'm looking at a 2005 JD 4720 that's in great shape. My only concern with it is that it doesn't have some of the features I want - ie. cruise/motionmatch/speedmatch, diverter switch, top & tilt, etc. Can someone tell me if one can have...
  32. jgrreed

    Add-ons to a JD 4720???

    Hi Guys, Great site. Thanks for all the insight so far. I'm looking at a 2005 JD 4720 that's in great shape. My only concern with it is that it doesn't have some of the features I want - ie. cruise/motionmatch/speedmatch, diverter switch, top & tilt, etc. Can someone tell me if one can have...
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