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My new place has tons of garage space, but nothing with a high door, so if I get something with fixed ROPS, I will likely have to modify it. I would assume, put the hinge point up as high as practical will be the safest. then maybe 3/8" ears and plates (dependent on weight rating of course)to...

TractorData.com AGCO ST35 tractor information TractorData.com Massey Ferguson 1433 tractor information look to be the same Iseki Tractor

Here is a pick off of an ebay listing for a parker v20 spool for a single acting valve. It just looks like they put a bunch more effort into the machining of it. It is a bit simpler because it is for a single acting cylinder, but you get the idea. The V20 is a very established valve that has...

Going on the 3rd week now. What wait time is normal.

I saw one old narrow front end tractor converted to a wide with maybe a Ford TTB suspension, complete with springs. I can't image what that loader does to an automotive front end. As far as helping me spend my money, going to borrow a machine in the short term.

Is this a real tractor capable of working in the dirt, or just a lawnmower with aspirations? Can I load it down and do some real work? Any weaknesses or frailties? Can the transmission handle a v twin repower? Are 2000rpm implamets out there? Or is that just Honda trying to keep all that...

adding a trailer ball? Is there a prefered way to add a trailer ball to these lawn tractors? I'd like to use the transport trailer as a yard trailer from time to time, but dont want to start welding or drilling a kill the waranty.

Mine is an XT2, so, I think twin vs. single, but the EFI is the same. It is very simple, and I love it. I couldn't keep my push mowers running with todays crap gas so I made EFI a priority. Almost everything I have is EFI or battery powered.

I live in a relatively flat wooded area. I moved here late last summer. So far this year I've had 2 lighting strikes on trees in my yard. Would a lightning rod save the house? Or just make sure it is the house that gets hit? I was considering getting a standing seam metal roof for the place...

That is the perception, but not nescisarily the case. I would expect a small tractor to last one heck of a lot longer than 8 years. Dad's 30 something year old Kubota just recently had its first non-abuse failure, that was basically a seal failure in the front axle. I care more about getting...

a wild shot here; Does anyone have experience with Coots? I may be going to look at a couple in the near future. I was considering setting 1 up as an amphibian (maybe raising the tub walls and baloon tires for higher water capacity) and one up as a mini tractor, since the footprint is about...

I am looking for a utility machine around the place (only 10 acres, mostly wooded, on a river) for road mantenance, moving tree corpses around, small scale construction and snow clearing. I am not looking at farming. There are lots of things that could do what I want, but most everything is...

What would be suggest tiller and mower for this machine? I am thinking a 8' flail mower and a 7'-8' tiller. Does that sound about right? any specific ones suggested? Dad is getting a new Yanmar, but doesn't want to give up his old Kubota L2550dt because his tiller and to a lesser extent, his...

Dad has ordered a new tractor to supplement his underutilized machinery collection. I am also considering some equipment for my place. I am trying to see if the Ameriquip 80a 3-point backhoe he got years back for his Kubota L2550dt will work for the new Yanmar. I found this...

I've been looking at a couple old pieces of equipment that don't come with hydraulics, and am planning to add hydraulics if I purchase. What % of engine torque should I devote to hydraulics? Is there a rule of thumb for something like that? Dad just ordered a Yanmar yt359. looking at combined...

screenshot from a vid; Looks like the valve is cable actuated. The rear remotes valve looks the same.

What letters are associated with what years? and what changes came with the different models? side question; anyone run an add-on 3 point to a 5600?

I really don't care too much about the vibratory cable thing, but it will probably work good for cutting roots and helping to drain the ground in the spring. I am mainly thinking the basic machine looks like a good foundation, plus the 6way blade and backhoe look usefull. Anything to look out...

any good primers out there discussing the pros and cons of each system? Open center = fixed displacement (for the most part) and closed center = variable displacement. What is there beyond that? What can closed center do that open centered can't? Anything else out there?

I am kicking around the idea of doing a "scratch build" loader/snow plow/whatever of some sort; either articulated or 4 wheel steer. I am heavily leaning towards a hydraulic drive with wheel motors so I don't have to mess with gears and driveshafts. I am trying to work through some of the...

these front wheels look like they would not allow a wide-set. I live on the MI/WI boarder there is a great deal of grit sitting on top of the bearing exposed by the loss of the plug. Looks like a mix of dirt, burnt oil and metal bits. The outer stub bearings feel good. the two gear I could...

So I noticed a oily disc on the ground while loading up some gravel. After looking at it closer I realized it was an oil seal of some sort that match the drive-line color of the Kubota. I pulled it into the garage and began looking around for where it goes. It turns out to be the plug at the...

I know fesh air intakes are a bit contriversal, but I can't run my wood stove safely now as is and have plans to mitigate the potential downsides of a fresh air intake. my question are: What size should a fresh air intake be? Is it worth sticking a fan on a fresh air intake?

Does the off centered cg mess with the SxS much?

I am thinking some start fuel boost feature on the pump not working. Any idea on where to look?

Anyone here have a mulching kit installed for an XT1or2? (preferably 42") The salesman wasn't very keen on the mulching kit and instead talked up how nicely the clippings would be evenly scattered out the discharge. They were, but I think I would still like not having the chute hanging way out...

Thinking I might pick up an EFI XT2 tomorrow if they are open and have one. Is list all I can 3xpect?

Buying a new place. It has propane heat. Around here, I can get softwood pellets for $220 per ton and I believe Propane for about $2.35/gallon, so I am thinking supplementing with pellets make sense economically. anything to look for when buying a pellet stove. Anything in particular to watch...

scanning Craigslist for a lawn tractor/ snow handler, and a Farmall Cub with a mower deck and plow is an option. Do people actually mow their lawns with these? or is this one of those cases where technology has come a long way? Dad has a king kutter on a 3-point. Is that about how this farmall...

What is the transmission for the XT3. Tractor data says BDU-10, but it is too weak to be the correct tranny.

I am negotiating the purchase of a new house. If the sale goes through, I will need some new tools/toys to maintain the property. lawn care; Compared to my current place that I manage (barely) with a push mower, this place is quite a bit larger, and wetter. Snow removal; I currently take a few...

an Eaton single spool monoblock valve kind-of fell into my lap. I'd like to incorperate it into Dad's Kubota L2550dt w/BF400G loader somehow. Either as an attachment, like a 3pt. log splitter or a gripper for the bucket. I'm wondering if there is an easy way around the flow differential...

I find myself employed for a garbage truck company and we are having trouble with the Donaldson TRAP electronic indicators. many even come out of the box flashing. I am leery of going with a non-indicator filter because it will never get changed in the field. Are the Parker Triceptors any good...

I have access to some 1/2" AR400 and the means to cut it. I am thinking of building up a stump grinder. My initial thought was an 18" - 24" large toothed saw blade out of the AR spun with a horizontal shaft engine via a centrifugal clutch and a V belt. Anyone try something like this? Any ideas...

I have a Timberking 2000 sawmill that is eating drive-belts way to quickly. The factory belt was an absolute joke and rated for way less power than it was asked to transmit. The better belts I have been picking up locally aren't lasting the greatest either. I am thinking something has to change...

I know MIG (somewhat) and have a good MIG set-up, but it has its limitations (mobility and running outdoors). I have been playing around with getting a Stick machine. I hear DC is easier to work with and some things like hard surfacing need DC, so I guess I want a DC capable machine. I started...

I have a portable sawmill that has a hydraulic filter gauge, but the manual lists change the filter at so many hours (50, then again at 250 with a fluid change and again filter and fluid every 250 hrs after). Is there a reason to change the filter based on hours if it is not excessively...

I was thinking of 2 possible uses for used motor oil; 1. In a hydraulic system. seams like even used motor oil has got to be better than many hydraulic oils since it is a much higher grade of oil to start with. Could this cause damage? I don't see how having suspended carbon in the oil would...

Thinking about getting into small scale farming. Part of it is for the paranoid end of the world prepping, but mostly because I'd like to turn a little profit on unused land. I have access to land. Much of it wooded and or rocky, but I can work up at least 40 good acres, probably much more. What...

The old Kubota doesn't get used for snow removal at all these days (a truck plow has usurped it, and it stays on the farm property) and I have some 1/4" steel that I need to practice spray arc welding with. I've been doing a 5"x2" strip for the teeth, with a 1" (to 1.5")x8" backer to reinforce...

The machine was well warmed up (had been running for about an hour), has fuel, on level ground, then just sputtered a bit and died on me. I restarted, it seamed fine and went a few feet. Did that a few times and got about 50' before the batteries were drained. It would usually idle fine and rev...

Title pretty much says it all. Dad's tractor has a nasty vibration that seams to be coming from the hydraulic pump. It goes away when I am operating some of the hydraulics in 1 direction, but not the other. Holding onto the line that I think delivers fluid from the pump to the bucket lever, the...

have a Dresser TD8. was told it was an 88, but noticed the repair manual that came with it is for an 81. the old guy that sold it to us went through several of them. dont know if he got confused, or more likely, never bothered to buy the new manual since these things don't change that much from...

I'll be mowing 2 lawns, neither quite big enough on its own to justify a ridinding mower, both with hill and trees, and a couple slopes between the 2 houses I can either get a new, small, cheap riding mower. (leaning towards the Deere LA115) or pick up something used, but higher end and...

I'd like to keep the price reasonable, and figure I might be able to swing $2k or so for a mower. My initial thought is to get a small zero turn mower, maybe a bigger one if I can find some good end of season sales. ZTRs seam to hold thier value much better than the tractor type, and I will be...

The family farm is in an area formed by glacial activity, and there are bands of soil just packes solid with medium (around 50-150 lbs) and large rocks (up to about 2k lbs.) what would be the best tool to get these out? so far we've been using a 6 way blade on a 100hp dozer (Dresser TD8) when...

well, I just ordered a new 7-16 ag lug. definatly a much bigger PIA than the last time one was needed. I'm starting to think maybe I should be looking into using a mud tire (LR C or heavier) for a 16" rim next time around. Anyone do this? a quick search found hese 225-75R16-MUD-(E) - Retread...

thinking about pivking up a sawmill. anyone here have experience with both types?

Dad got a new pickup.Blue F350 8' bed SWR. getting a flatbed dump put on. what should I ask for the old one? I'm thinking just shy of $1k for bed tailgate and lights. maybe selling the bumper too. is this a good asking price? anyone need a new bed wester UP northern WI area?

it will be a farm/woods truck with a gas engine, automatic, SWR with a standard cab and 4x4. any options that are must haves or must avoids?

Anybody use one of these yet? What price are they going for in the wild? This option is limited to the T250, T300, and T320 per my research. Are there any differences besides the engine and counterweight(guessing on this one)? How roomy is the cab on these things? I'm a very big guy. I'm...

I might be looking at a Komatsu D21A-6 (might be a -7, its a 92) with about 2k hours on it/ Its been repainted, not crazy about that (either it makes the seller think his stuff is worth more, and/or its covering up something I'd rather know about) It doest have the woods bars, a good thing for...

Picked up a new trailer with 5200 dexter 6 bolt axles. can I just use the spare from the Chevy truck 1/2 ton (also a 6 bolt) or will I need to get a seperate trailer spare?

I am looking at building my next home, now that I have ruined my credit. I am planning on doing most of the work myself, but I have some basic infrastucture questions. The site I am considering is about 1/2 a mile from the nearest pole. how much is it to run utlities? any restrictions in...

I looking at a 7' wide or 8.5' wide enclosed cargo trailer. will I notice a difference between the 2 towing appart from rearward visability?

I'm looking to get a 16x7 or larger enclosed trailer to make moving easier. 16x7 should hold my Corvair, and 2 or 3 sleds later on. It looks like a new one is about the same price as a used one, and i can probably finance a new one too. If I find what I want used, I wont turn my nose up at it...

who sells narrow dump bodies for non-duallys?

I picked up a little 2 stage snowblower. I wanted something stong enough that I could possible move to a 300" a year area (thinking about moving to Marquette) and not NEED to buy another one, but for now I'm in Detroit were a big dump is 3". I was thinking of making angled wings out of plywood...

I do some shopping for my father. He already has a 35hp 4x4 Kubota with a bucket and backhoe He is in the market for a small used dozer to cut roads in the wood amung other jobs. Something that could be hauled with a 3/4 ton truck. my initial thought would be a used komastsu d21 or a class 3...