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I've been working my new RTV 900 pretty good the last few days, and I thought I would write a review based on the three hours I have put on it so far. I chose to go with the RTV 900, because it is a worker. I haul a lot of Fire Wood, and If I want to ride fast and furious, I'll stick to my...

I thought it would be neat to post some pictures of the racks I made for my 2007 3500. I bought the truck this past summer, as a chassis cab, and had a 9' Redding gooseneck flatbed put on. I priced out the factory steel racks $2700, and decided I could do better myself. Total cost for...

I find myself doing more, and more metal fabrication, and I want my projects to look more finished. I have a plasma cutter, and it does a good job on plate, but I want to get a metal cutting band saw that is big enough to cut up to 1 inch stock fairly quickly. I can't justify a top of the...

I finally broke down, and did what I should have done a long time ago. I just got myself a Millermatic 211. Miller is running a rebate/contest promotion,if you buy a new Miller before November 4th. I ordered mine from Cyberweld,and had it the next day ( I only live 100 miles from there.) It...

I have to make two 22.5 degree bends in a piece of 3/16 mild steel to use as a rub rail on some stake pockets I am putting on my flatbed. I just happened to mention it to a friend of mine, and he said " If you can, you should bend it cold." I asked why, and he said that heating it will make it...

I started looking for a used skid steer recently, and I realized that the little time I have spent in one, is not enough to make any kind of informed decision about what to buy. I would appreciate it if you all could give me some different makes, and models that will work for me. My needs are...

I had just posted a few weeks ago about the 2007 Chevy 3500 Duramax Diesel truck I bought, and I am now having big problems. When I bought the truck I also purchased a 4 year 45 thousand mile bumper, to bumper warranty. After paying for the truck, I drove it over to the local truck center to...

I just bought a 2007 Chevy Chassis cab, and I am putting on a 9 foot Redding flat bed gooseneck hauler. I priced out the racks that are made for this bed, $2700.00:(. Needless to say I will make my own. I would appreciate it if any one could post pictures of the racks they have for their...

I found a 2007 Chevy 3500 chassis cab with the Duramax Diesel, Allison Trans 56k miles. I would like to get some feedback from you guys that have one, or used one. It has the "quad cab." I like the truck,(fully loaded, leather, very clean) I have seen these Duramaxes hauling some impressive...

Has anyone seen or heard of a small Jaw crusher set up to run off a PTO? We have Millions ( literally) of tons of Quarry rubbish on our property, and most of it is to big to use as road base. I have seen some videos of small jaw crushers on YouTube, but have no idea where I could get one, or...

I was searching the posts for info about plugging the Rear filled tire on my L4400, but as usual, after about 30 minutes I gave up, and since I did not want to loose the calcium chloride, or have to take it to a tire shop, I plugged it. First thing I did was spin the tire, so the leak was at...

I was at a local equipment dealership ( located in New York state) yesterday, test driving a 5 ton excavator. When it got time to talk price, I mentioned that I usually buy my tractors from a dealer in Pennsylvania, (I live in New York) because his prices are the same, but the sales tax is...

I took the first step to buying a 5-6 ton excavator, by registering with Iron planet. I like the idea of their guarantee. I don't have a clue as to how to decipher the oil test results that they post on the inspection report. I have searched this site, and cannot find any links, or postings...

I have been searching the forums for a definitive answer on flipping the front tires on my L4400, to increase the width. It is almost 50-50 as far as opinions go. I just had my new tires foam filled. Since I had them off, an since they now weigh 200 pounds each, was going to flip them, so the...

I got a flat on my L4400 two days ago (nail.) I got a patch put on, and drove the two miles back into the woods to install it, and it rolled off the rim within 10 minutes. Now the bead is ripped up, and I was thinking about getting the fronts filled. is anyone running foam filled on their...

I was at my local welding supply store a few weeks ago, and he gave me some 80t AC plus rods to try. he said they were high strength, easy to use, and made nice welds. I was using 7018 rods in my latest project, and I was doing fine. Unfortunately I left the whole can of 7018 rods out, with...

Now that Yanmar, Cub Cadet is offering a 500 hr power-train warranty, and free 50 hour service, will the big three ( Green, Orange, and Blue,) follow suit? I think so, but only after they let Yanmar get market share. If you don't have any brand specific loyalty, you would be a sucker not to...

I finally did it. I went to a local dealer, and tested a 2011 F450 chassis, with the new Diesel. This was the bare bones Steel wheel, vinyl XL package. It had the extra Heavy duty alternator, snowplow package, and 4:10 gears. The truck is super quiet, and got quieter as it warmed up. The...

Since I am on call today, I took the time to cross reference the engine oil, and hydraulic filters on my Kubota L4400. It only took me 20 minutes, and now that I know what to do It should take you all a Little less time. I took the part numbers for the OEM filters off the receipt for the ones...

I am in the market for a mini excavator. Most likely used, but we will see. I have never used one, but I have used various backhoes. I am looking for one in the 9000# to 12000# range. I was hoping to get some of you guys, to post some pics of your machine, and some of the more impressive...

I am shopping for a new to me Diesel dually. I run a gatormade 22.5k goosneck trailer. I would love to have a dump body, that has a goosneck hitch built in. Has anyone on here seen one, or know where to get one?

I have a Kubota L4400, with 52 hours on it. I am a few days over the one year warranty. There is a banjo fitting that comes out of the auxiliary block for the FEL, and goes right into the transmission case, and it is leaking. There is no visible mechanical connection to the tranny case...

I just took delivery of a 7' box scraper from everything attachments. It came with Category 2 clevis pins. I have a category 1 3 point hitch. What do you fellas think would be the best way to handle this? The scraper uses Cat 2 pins, with cat 2 holes. The pins are removable. I was thinking...

I am pricing out box scrapers, and I am looking at a Branson 7' box scraper for $769.00. My needs are not commercial. I have two 4-500 foot driveways to maintain, a few times a year, and the odd grading situations, that come up. It seems like a good price (shipping is included in the price.)...

I just registered my new 20+5 gooseneck in Maine. I used the Staub Agency 1-800-698-8805. Here is what I had to send. Original certificate of Origin, a copy of my bill of sale, A notarized limited power of attorney (they e-mailed the blank to me,) and a money order for $159.50. The break...

After countless hours of research, and discussions, and looking at trailers, I ordered a Gatormade 22.5K goosekneck elite trailer. The trailer has arrived at the dealer lot, and I am leaving in two hours to pick it up. Because of all the threads, I read concerning opinions on Gatormade (both...

Anyone have a 6.4 Ford diesel. I am looking for a new to me truck, and I heard nothing but bad about the 6.0. I am a Ford guy, but I have seen what a Duramax can do. I hate to go Chevy, but I need to tow 20000 pounds once in a while.

I decided to start a new thread, about my search for the perfect trailer for my needs. I had asked previously about the best deal on a gooseneck trailer, and also got a lot of advice. It boils down to this. I need a trailer that is big enough to move a full sized backhoe, from time to time...

I have been searching this site for info on trailer deals, and what the best rig might be for my needs for some time. The reason was,that I knew my 19' 9000# bumper pull was not big enough for my current machine. That being said, I had a small job lined up about 25 miles away. I loaded up the...

In my State, if you have dual tires on your truck, and you have the audacity to have any bed, other than a factory pick up bed, then you are bumped up to commercial truck status, and put in a higher insurance, and registration class. I have seen for a few years now, big trucks that have...

As some of you know, I had just asked about Goose-neck trailer deals, and options. Now that I am way into it, the question on a hitch is coming up. About two months ago, I was rear ended by a another truck. It did some damage, but did not make the truck undrivable. I was going to have a pop...

The time is right, and I need a bigger trailer to haul around My toys. I am leaning to-wards a 20+5 18,000#goose neck. The problem I have, Is that I live close enough to NYC (90 miles,) that everybody thinks I'm made of money. These guy around here,Are way out of touch with the rest of the...

I have had my new Kubota for 6 months now, and even though I have only put a hair over 40 hrs on it, I thought I would write a review. First off, I was happy with Kubota for the low financing (1.99%.) This Machine replaces a 32 hp Kubota dt 3000 4x4. The difference in size/power is fantastic...

I have been searching this site for some time now, getting Ideas for a light bar for my tractor. I decided to make my own, using some steel from a Harbor freight Bed extender. The bed extender was a complete piece of junk, but not a waste of money. I got two 4 foot pieces of 2 inch square...

I am starting to build a pond. Trees are cut, bought a grapple for the Tractor, and have been reading Eddie Walkers epic, lake Maribou. I now realize that a small (10,000lbs) or less dozer would be a big help. I need recommendations. I have a Ford 1 ton, with the V10 to haul it with. All...

I bought a Herculiner bed liner kit, to redo my short bed. there were some gouges, and scrapes right down to bare metal. I got an excellent deal at the parts store $69.00 for the kit. I had just taken delivery of a New Kubota L4400, FEL,Backhoe,Grapple, and I thought I would use the bed liner...

After months of research, I finally pulled the trigger on a new Kubota L4400, with FEL (quick tach) and BH90 hoe. I also ordered the Markham 60" light duty grapple. My question is, Is there a Hydro thumb kit designed for the BH90? I realize that anything, can be done, with enough money etc...

I just bought a L4400 kubota, with the quick attach loader. The dealer wants $1100 for a set of 48 inch forks. Does anyone know a company, with quality attachments, and reasonable prices. Of course shipping is an issue.

OK, I am trading in My 32 hp dt3000 tlb (low hours). I need a bigger machine. I belong to large hunting club in the Northeast, and I find myself doing a lot of land clearing IE skiding logs, digging stumps, Bush hogging, raking ect. My budget is $35000,max I am lookin at new, and used low...