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The posts for my front gate are pretty much gone and I need to replace them soon. I could go with creosote I suppose which in all likelihood would outlast me but for some reason I have got this urge to build some nice, big concrete posts. Nothing fancy, say 6 inches by 6 inches. The current...

Gravel has moved to the edges of my road because of my land plane skills being ineffective. I tried using the front bucket to pull things back towards the middle so I could spread again using my land plane but that is a huge time waster for me. Back and forth, at an angle trying pull material...

My wife had a super time regressing back to being 12 again

Time to install a new wooden deck on my car hauler. It's out in the weather and the pine decking I've used, P/T or natural, doesn't hold up as long as I would like. I found a thread from 2013 where different types of woods, paints, asphalt and oil treatment were discussed but no discussion of...

Hopped on my L48 this morning and it failed to start. It was pretty cool overnight and I jinxed myself bad letting the thought run through my mind that my battery was about my age now (in battery years). It started the tractor after a quick charge was done but I could hear that "the thrill was...

My BIL passed away and left me his Lincoln MIG 140 (115v). I realize it's limitations but I'm having fun with it. My current project is to rebuild the battery tray for my golf cart (inherited that too) I've finished the tray base and have only the back supporting straps to complete. Lacking...

Believe it or not, my wife bought my tractor.

Just finished doing some spring servicing, grease pivot points, change antifreeze, blow out filters, top off battery, fluids, etc. Took a step back and noticed that it was looking a little grungy as I hadn't washed it since I bought it. I keep it indoors so not even rain to wash the grime off...

Here's my solution to a grader/box blade

I just got this unit after researching for months. For the same price you noted in your post I also got the rear gate option. It's called "The Bad Boy Grader" and is manufactured in Smithdale, MS. Probably too far away for you but there are other options out there. Good luck with your...

I finally got my Bushhog Squealer SQ172. My problem is I don't have an Owner/Operator Manual for my 05 L48. I've searched the forum but can't find the specifics of how it's done. Anybody done it or have an owner's manual with the info on how it's done? From what I can see by examining the...

I was pushing into a debris pile with my grapple when it made a loud bang. I saw that one side of the grapple had popped off the quick attach. I backed out and set it down so I could reattach but one ram was sticking out farther than the other. Up and down rams are ok but the dump and curl...

It's time to change the HST fluid so I started reading up on all the posts about what's best. Decided to call the Kubota dealer and ask their price. Gal behind the counter told me roughly $75 per 5 gallon pail for UDT and about $145 for SUDT. She asked me if I was putting it in an excavator...

I've searched Messick's, SSBTractor, ColemanEquip, ebay, Best-Used-Tactors, MotorBookStore and others. I can't find an owner/operator manual for a Kubota L48. Is the dealer the only option?:(

Finally got everything together. Heading out tomorrow morning for some quality seat time. Thanks, to all who offered assistance, tips, advice, etc.

I'm looking for input from owners of Econoline trailers but anyone is welcome to jump in and give me their two cents. I've got an opportunity to purchase a 98 12 ton Econoline Backhoe Pro. It's a very stout trailer. Work Trucks, Tractors & Heavy Equipment - Trailers - *ECONOLINE* Yeah...

I'm looking for pointers on how to take the first bite out of the lot as I begin the clearing process. My site is open land behind me (East) and the front (West) is a wall of scrub brushes, small gums and maples with a smattering of oak thrown in. What's the best technique to get started? Go...

I just got through searching the forum for pictures of rigs to see where/how everyone is attaching their chains to the tractor when on the trailer. I couldn't find any clear close up shots of the front and most of the rear seemed to be going to the center of the 3 point hitch. You can see by...

I've read a few posts about the Markham LD grapple. Anybody got any real life experience as to just how "light duty" or rather what the upper limits of it's capabilities would be? I've got some rather large trees that have been down for a few years due to hurricanes Katrina and Gustav and more...

I had thought I had my mind made up to buy an L39 but at the last minute a great opportunity for a low hours L48 popped up. Here's the scoop. Keep in mind my original budget approved by the family accountant (wife) was 20k. ;) At this point I'm only over by 25% but growing. 2006 L39 from...

I'm looking to buy a TLB but I'm new at this game. When looking at the number of hours on a piece of equipment, what's considered "excessive"? I'm pretty good at looking at a truck and taking mileage into consideration but hours have me stumped. Obviously the lower the better but what sort of...