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Looking like all of the loader valve lines are hard piped, so teeing into one of those will be cute. I’ve been reading, seems others have had issues trying to find a place to return to tank on the 40 series grands. The only successful story I can find is a guy running a laser grader blade, he...

I really appreciate you pointing this out to me. I assumed it was returning to tank, not feeding the 3ph and factory rear remotes. I have been using it this way for about a year, using the remotes and 3ph all the time. Surprisingly no issues with the valve block or the outlet on the valve...

Hard to see, but it's the line feeding the silver long sweep silver 90 degree elbow, which has a large banjo fitting on the end of it. I'm trying to verify by looking at hydraulic circuit diagrams, can't be certain, but I think you may be correct in that this is feeding the 3PH.

That pic is of my current setup, and I have been using it this way. The solenoid valve bank in the picture is the last valve in that circuit, and the tank port goes directly to tank. I’m not feeding any other valves currently, which is why I’m not using the PB outlet. All I did was use the...

Unique hydraulic question for the group. On my L5740, I have added a 4 spool electric solenoid valve body plumbed into the backhoe hydraulic loop, and I also have 2 factory remotes. I am looking to add a compact loader valve with float function, it will be a great way to control 2 separate...

Wow, lots of PA guys here!

Awesome, thank you! I may be in touch, you're like 40 minutes from me.

Thanks for the offer spechols, that is very generous. I may take you up on it, I'm only a couple of hours from State College.

I will keep it inside for sure. I don't "need" it, I have 30HP and 60HP utility tractors, but I am a self admitted equipment junky. It seems there are a bunch of guys here with compact and larger tractors, that say they use their little PT's more than they do their larger tractors, due to how...

Thanks guys, the seller has yet to respond so we shall see. It is tempting to think about spending extra and just getting a new one, but 6 grand is nothing to sneeze at.

Thoughts on the asking price? Looks like about 18k plus new for the tractor with the two buckets and forks.

Haha yeah, I am trying to contact the seller of that one. I started another post asking about any potential red flags with that unit.

Back again, still looking for a 425. Anyone notice any red flags on this one? I’m trying to contact the seller to get details. I can’t tell if he is an equipment flipper, or he’s just upgrading equipment, in looking at the other equipment he’s selling. 700 plus hours on a 2021, had to be...

Sorry, I stopped getting email notifications when this post was replied to. I did not purchase this one, the lack of hydro fan scared me away.

He is telling me he is the second owner and it came with the fan missing. Seemingly, he didn’t even realize one should be there, unless he’s full of it. So, it has definitely been used without the hydro cooling fan, but no way of telling if it has been used hard. I suppose if it was not...

By looking at the pics in the ad, can either of you tell if only the fan is missing, or if the rad is also gone? If it’s only the fan, I feel like someone broke it and was too lazy or cheap to replace it. If the rad is gone as well, then that’s a whole other potential story. This is a...

That’s the same one, and you just made me realize the hydraulic cooler is missing, I would not have noticed that. Am I correct in that the cooler is simply a fan, it’s not an actual cooler with a radiator and fan? But yes, the fact that the cooler is missing is very suspect, very glad you...

Hi guys, looking for some info here. I found a 2012 425 for sale locally, 250 hours 2 buckets, 2 sets of forks, and an aerator. I believe it is a 1 owner, has turfs and wheel weights on the rear tires. Seller is asking $10k. The machine looks clean overall, but certainly not in showroom...

Can you please show us pics of the rubber flap you added?

Congrats! Please report back when you receive it and let us know what you think. Mind if I ask what you wound up paying?

Oh, and their customer service is a joke, they have no knowledge of what they're selling. As was said, they are simply hosting a website, shipping product, and most likely have a call center in another country. All of their products are straight rip offs of American and Italian equipment, they...

I've now owned two sets of Titan pallet forks, 2500 and 4000lb ratings. Both sets don't stand up to my version of real world abuse, the rails that the forks slide on get tweaked easily. I've learned my lesson, I'll be buying an American made set the next go around.

I recently purchased an Italian made Lipa brand flail from Phil at Needham Ag LINK. I went with a TLS series, 72" cut, hydraulic offset, mulches 3" plus material with hammer blades, and leaves a really nice finish cut. The quality of the unit is exceptional. Phil has been amazing, it;s really...

I've been eyeing what I consider to be the professional version of the Sabre Samurai, from Eterra: Eterra They sent me a short video of a guy running one on his front loader of his mid sized Kubota. Eterra has good reviews on all their hydraulic sickles, the catch is the price and you need 8...

Very good info being shared here guys, and I appreciate it greatly. I agree on the cost, it's crazy to think about spending this much money unless used commercially. I'd prefer to find a used one for half the price, but everything I have seen the past 12 months has been beat to death...

Good info, thanks. Did you get pricing on the 3pt hitch Blue Diamond brand rakes? I'm with you, something doesn't sit well with those MTW rakes, maybe just not enough info / videos out there to make me a believer. My gut tells me the Erskine unit would stand up to anything and everything I...

Great info on the Harley / York brands, very good (and sad) to know the quality has gone downhill. The Resist you got looks very nice, but it doesn't look like they make the same PTO style for a tractor.

I recently sold a Titan brand puller. It worked well, I pulled out 100's and 100's of invasive trees. As mentioned, visibility is a big issue on the FEL of a tractor. On my 30HP Mahindra, I can easily stand up from the seat and still operate the controls well. The fit and finish is typical...

I've been slowly researching power rakes, also known as soil conditioners or Harley rakes. I'm curious to hear from those who have run or laid eyes on the different styles and brands, as to which is the most effective at leveling soil for seed prep. I have a 60hp Kubota I would be looking to...

I actually have one of the Erkskine PTO power packs. 20 gpm and 3000 psi, needs at least 45 PTO hp. I can try and get info off the pump if you’re interested. I found it used for a good deal.

I believe Perfect is a higher end brand. I have heard of them before, can’t help you much more than that.

Good info. My plan was to have my wife drive the tractor, and I'd be in the backhoe seat. It would save a lot of time over hopping on and off the backhoe. Still this would not be overly productive, but in my mind way easier and more productive than running a hand held weed eater on the banks...

agreed, most tractors 50hp and up seem to put out 10 gpm per minute, at 2600 plus psi. The tractors pump is single stage. Compare that to most box store splitters, 11gpm 2 stage (shifts down to about 3 gpm when the splitting gets tough). Your actual cycle speed may very well be quicker with...

From everything I have read and experienced with my 8' Rhino flail with huge, heavy hammers: you will get as good if not better of a finish cut with hammers than with grass knives. The hammers will allow you to hit things you did not expect, with little to no damage. Plus, maintaining about 20...

Generally, one uses skid steer splitters to simply cut huge rounds down to a manageable size, to then be split smaller by a stand alone splitter. I have yet to see a quick attach splitter that would be useful for making wood stove sized splits. If you have an outdoor boiler that takes big...

Note your gpm and pressure and I’ll give you my two cents, I’ve built a tractor splitter in the past. There are requirements or else you’re going to have an expensive paperweight on your hands.

Where are you located? I know if a few used Italian flails around me in PA. Betstco, like all the other Chinese flail importers, seems hit or miss. I’ve heard mainly good things, but I’ve heard some horror stories too. I’ve heard nothing but favorable reviews on any of the Italian brands, and...

I’m always looking for ways to limit my time spent using a weed wacker! I’ve got 10 acres to maintain, 2 streams, many banks, and a tree line around the entire property. I’ve been looking at ditch bank flails, sickle cutters, etc etc. I’m looking to run something on my L5740 w BH92 backhoe...

That’s the catch, very pricy in my opinion. 7 grand for the unit, no idea on shipping. I can’t come up with any other product that can sweep up and collect everything I’m looking to. Perhaps a front mount sweeper with collector bucket, but then a PTO hydraulic power pack will be needed to...

Anyone out there running one of these by chance? sweep-all. I found some really old threads, but nothing recent. I haven't found anything else on the market like this. I am looking at the 60" version, to pull behind my 28hp Mahindra with 21 pto HP. I'd be using it to collect grass (when I...

Looking around for affordable flails rates to cut 3” plus material, and I found this model by Lipa: LIPA TLS 180 Tractor Mounted Flail Mower (72″ Cut, 3Pt – With Side Shift) For 50-60 hp Tractors The only other in stock brand I can find is the Betstco: 63" Super Heavy Duty Trail Cutter/Flail...

see my previous response to this question.

I run over downed branches if I feel they will not get caught on the underside of the tractor. If I think they might get hung up, I raise the flail slightly and back over the branch. Once the hammers get a hold of the material, they don't care which direction you are moving. I believe most...

Is it the Heavy Duty D series trail cutter rated to cut 5" material, with the rakes built in? Or, is the Heavy Duty series rated to cut 3" material, with no rakes? Also, how many PTO horsepower is the tractor you're running it on?

If you happen across a smaller one at the price you paid let me know! I can't justify buying a new one unfortunately.

Thanks, I had seen that brand but didn't notice they made heavy duty flails. I agree with the HP ratings, it seems you can easily get away with less than the recommended PTO HP, and run them fine. I believe my 8' Rhino wants an 80hp tractor, and my 60hp runs it very well. It does seem like...

Very nice, I have been eyeing the Peruzzo's and Ventura's on Iowa Farm Equipment's site for years. The Bull series is what i would want, rated 4" to 5" material. The 47" or 55" would complement the huge Rhino I have well, and I could probably run it behind either of my tractors. Are you glad...

I did see Vrismo made them, and I believe they are ungodly expensive. These have been really hard to find used, especially in less than 7 foot widths. I'd prefer to buy American or Italian, but I can't justify spending over $5k.

Funny, I searched Maschio Tigre 300 and found your thread on a Deere forum. Do you know what diameter material it is rated to cut, and how wide is it overall? It looks similar, overall, to my Rhino flail mulcher. Big heavy hammers and heavy duty all around. My Rhino does not center behind my...

I'm looking to see if anyone has experience with flail mowers that are set up to mulch heavy material, they go by orchard flails to some. I got a great deal on an 8' Rhino orchard flail with huge hammers, and it mulches branches and sticks up to about 3" diameter with ease. It also cuts grass...

Old thread, but any updates? This still seems to be the only semi affordable tool to trim trails, road sides, and banks. I hate toys though, and this seems like it might be a bit light duty. I have bamboo next to my driveway, and would love to be able to keep it at bay during the Summer. I...

I figured, thanks for confirming.

I came across a really good deal on a used Ventura ditch / verge flail mower. It’s a 79”, rated for 70-100hp tractors. I was looking to run it on my 60hp Kubota L5740. It’s an open cab with loaded rear tires. I feel I won’t have an issue with hp, my concern is the weight when it’s fully...

Give them a call on Monday, ask for Shannon, he's very helpful. Like you said, you don't use a quick hitch to mount the mower decks. There's another deck on there for my 2880 I'm trying to buy from them!

Here's a used 60" deck: Used Kubota RCK60PF36 Give Messicks a call. They will have their parts dept cross reference part numbers for you to verify what fits. My guess is this deck will work, but not 100% sure.

I am hoping someone on here has a Woods RB850 rear blade with hydraulic angle. My blade has the attachment point for one end of the hydraulic cylinder, but not the attachment point that mounts above the rotating center pivot. In looking at pics online, it looks like a simple heavy flat plate...

I致e got an F2880, that I would like to add a snow plow to. As I understand, these machines push snow extremely well. I致e been looking for one used for a few years, with no luck. Anyone know what model plows fit these machines? I値l have to add aux hydraulics and the quick attach plate. Looks...

Trying to see if there is anyone out there who has done anything similar to what I am thinking. Also, please let me know if there are any flaw in my plan. So, I have a 5740 with 2 factory rear remotes (neither are float valves), and I added a diverter valve for the loader. I'm wanting to add...

I'm looking for a better tool than the loader bucket or a rear mounted box blade for my upcoming projects and property maintenance. I have a lot of leveling in my future, as my property has a lot of slopes and uneven lawn surfaces. My goal is to make things much easier to mow. I also maintain...

I am looking to tinker with an old Ariens single 28 inch blade mowing deck, converting into a FEL / backhoe mounted trimmer. I need help figuring out what type of hydraulic motor to use, and the specs. I would like to power the motor with either of my tractors, so we are looking at 7 to 10gpm...

Hi guys, I've read about all kinds of cool weed / brush handling equipment on here, both bought and built. I'm always looking for ways to maintain my field lines and driveway edge, without using a hand held weed wacker. My question is this, could a small ride on mower deck be converted to...

I bought my L5740 without 3 point hardware. I have since sourced everything, minus the top link. I've decided to go with a hydraulic top link, seeing as I have 2 rear remotes. That said, I have no idea what the original top link length is, and if that same measurement is preferred for a...

I was greasing my new to me 5740 before a long day of earth moving. While greasing the 2 front axle zerks, I noticed half of an o ring protruding between the front axle case and the axle holder. In the drawing below, the part is 070. I'm assuming the o ring is there simply to hold the grease...

I am looking to add a diverter function to my front loader, on my 5740. I fully understand the difference between a diverter and a third function in both installation and function. What I can't be sure of, is whether or not a diverter will function properly on my machine. It looks like others...

I searched, but couldn't come up with anything. I have a BH92 hoe, without quick attach for the buckets and without any sort of thumb. This hoe does have the spot for the factory hydraulic thumb. 1. Can the bucket attachment system being changed over to the factory quick attach setup? I'm...

I just picked up a nice L5740-3 with BH92 backhoe. It's clean, has 800 hours, no service history so I will be going through everything this Summer. First off, are there downloadable manuals floating around anyone could share? I like to get my hands on every service, parts, and operation...

I have got a line on a nice L5740 with a BH92 backhoe. The issue is, the 3 point hitch hardware that was removed to install the hoe has been lost. Anyone know the cost to buy everything needed from Kubota? Minus the missing hardware, this unit has everything I need. Thanks in advance, it...

Hi all, I've read everything I could find on L48's on here, mostly being older posts considering the age of the machine. Is anyone still running one of these for general use? I understand the main complaint is when being used for normal tractor work the speed in medium range, apparently too...

I知 in the market for a used Grand 40 series. I found what appears to be a clean one about an hour from me, but it has no remotes or third function. On the third function, it looks like everyone likes the WR Long kit that costs about a grand. Is the factory Kubota setup cheaper or better in...

Hi guys, I thought I壇 throw this out there and see if anyone has any experience with a project of this nature. I知 collecting parts to build a crane attachment, primarily for picking up large rounds of firewood and short logs. I scored an old school Blackhawk engine crane the other day, rated...

Hi guys, I致e been running my 3,000 hour F2880 for mowing about 5 acres the past two years. It痴 been a great machine, very nice to operate. It has the 60 side discharge deck. A few weeks back, I hit a large piece of oak firewood that my dog likes to carry around. I noticed some increased deck...

My 3016 hst no start issue has continued. I had a thread a few weeks back on this. I took it to the dealer, no start on the trailer, we jumped the glow plugs for 10 seconds and she fired right up. Dealer replaced a timer and told me to pick it up. No start when I went to pick it up. Dealer...

I知 the original owner of my 3016 with 225 hours. I was experiencing starts that took a few more cranks about 2 weeks ago. That turned into no start, lots of cranking but it wouldn稚 fire. I cleaned the pleated fuel filter and it started. I just replaced the filter with new, changed the oil...

I致e been lurking for awhile, and I知 convinced an NX6010hst is the best choice for me to replace my Mahindra 3016hst. I知 after the largest PTO hp I can get with hst, which for me to the 6010. I stopped at a small dealer that痴 been selling Kiltos for 12 years, the business has been there for over...

I知 in the market for a new NX6010hst. I知 really leaning towards turf tires for this tractor, I feel they would do better on my property than industrials, and ags are out of the question due to rutting up my yard. The dealer I talked to today had never ordered a larger Kioti with ags. What...

Hi all. Its been awhile since I've posted here, this place gives me too many ideas on how to spend money. Anyway, I have had a Mahindra 3016 HST for about 4 years. Besides a dealer that stopped carrying the brand, and a leaky oil pan gasket, the machine has been trouble free. It still amazes...

I found a nice Steiner boom mower I'm going to be purchasing. I'm still hunting for another Steiner or Ventrac for a reasonable price. I found a really clean 525, anyone know if the boom mower fits this model? The guy currently has it on 430. Also, any opinions on the 525 model in general...

Still on the hunt for a new to me Ventrac or Steiner. I came across a UM428 for sale at a dealer. 26.5hp diahatsu diesel, 600 hours, 60" deck. They want 10k for it. I searched, couldn't find much info on them. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with them? They have a small dump bed and...

Sorry to start a new thread here, but I haven't gotten any new responses since I found another Ventrac I'm considering. I just found a 4231 with the Briggs gas motor. 1400 hrs, guy buys and sells used Steiners. He bought this one from a guy who moved to SC, that guy was the original owner...

Hello, looking for some advice here. I'm in the market for a Ventrac to replace my fleet of antiquated riding mowers and a zero turn. I have an old Steiner s20 and I love the ability to mow where you can hardly walk. I have some boggy areas and it just floats right over them. Anyway, my dealer...

Hello all, I read through the few posts on here about building swingsets. I am thinking of trying to replicate a commercial style metal framed swingset. It would just be for 4 or so swings, no attached playhouse or anything. Anyway, I was curious if anyone had any experience building a metal...

I have a 3016HST I bought new this past year. It is about to hit the 50 hour mark. I have been using it pretty hard, moving tons and tons of dirt and now snow. I noticed a little oil seepage around what seems to be the oil pan gasket when it had maybe 25 hours. It could also be the front...

So I own a 48" Wildkat grapple which I am happy with. I stack my logs and big rounds on a heaping pile. When it's time to process these pieces into firewood, I find the grapple is hard to pick one log or round out at a time. I'm curious if anyone knows of another type of grapple that would be...

So I just noticed that all of the indicator lights going around the top do not work. Glow plug and low fuel level lights, tach, hour meter, and back lights that come on w/ headlights all work. I noticed it when I tried to move with the parking brake engaged. Anyone know if there is a wiring...

So I am contemplating building my own splitter. I found these made by TimberDevil, the single and double vertical models: Timber Devil - Hydraulic Wood Splitter Manufacturer The design intrigued me, I really like the waist level work height and the vertical ram design. I might try to...

I was installing a grapple today and lost a bit of hydraulic fluid. It seems according to the manual that this tractor uses a common sump, so the hydrostatic trans and the hydraulic system use the same reservoir correct? The manual calls for hydraulic transmission fluid to be used. I am...

Loose fitting SSQA Wildkat grapple I mounted and plumbed my 48" Wildkat econo grapple. I'm pretty happy with it, the fit and finish leaves some to be desired, but for the price I can't complain. When I hook it into the SSQA and pick it up, I have a good 3/8" gap at the bottom on the left...

I had my dealer install a set of factory remotes at the rear of my 3016HST. Does anyone know what size and type these are? I am trying to buy fittings to run a grapple and want to make sure I get the right kind the first time. I believe they are Pioneer style as shown here: McMaster-Carr

I'm thinking it would be really slick to be able to use attachments front or rear and all use the skid steer QA style. For example being able to use QA forks or a snow blade front or rear would be handy. I have only been able to find two companies that make these: QA_CAT1_3PT_TO_SS Change...

I have been searching but cannot find anything on this. I am envisioning something like this: Barrel Grapple for Reach Forklift | eBay Obviously much lighter duty, and it would mount to a QA plate. It would give me the ability to grab very large rounds of wood to be able to get them into my...

I may be purchasing a 3016HST with ML115 loader and a skid steer QA bucket. I am curious what options exist for it, besides cab / canopy and attachments like mowers, backhoe, etc. Dealer told me the rear remote is around $600, and it includes a control handle? He wasn't really sure what that...

Here is a pic of the quote from today. He told me something to the effect that the financing calculator would not let him put in 16,400, so he had to put in 17,400 and use an extra 1000 on top of my 1400 down shown as the down payment plus trade in. He also did not put in sales tax. It reads...

I found a 3016HST w/ industrial tires and skid steer QA front bucket at a somewhat local dealer. It's Bearcat Tractor in Harrisburg, PA. Salesman tells me over the phone he has sold Mahindras for 8 years, and will continue to stock parts, service them, order new tractors, but not stock...

Here is my situation. I currently own an early 2000's Terramite T5C TLB. It weighs a little more than 3000 lbs and can pick up 1700 according to the specs. It is absolutely unrefined but has been a tough little machine. You can literally stand on the hood or fenders, heavy gauge metal...

Curious if there would be another source for a replacement muffler for my 94 T5C with the 20HP Kohler? I am thinking it is machine specific, but hoping I am wrong.

So I am going to attach of pic of what mine look like. I believe my tractor is about a 2003, so perhaps they changed the parts. But, it definitely sits on top and bolts from the bottom. These do not have grease zerks and have rubber boots on them.

I am digging into an issue with a new to me Terramite T5C. It has power steering via a 2 way hydraulic cylinder. The steering column goes directly into a steering box, with 4 hydraulic lines coming off of it. 2 go to the steering cylinder, 2 go to the hydraulic pump. It feels like I have no...

I just picked up a t5c with a factory 3 point instead of a hoe. It has been rode hard and put away wet but seems to be mostly minor issues. The biggest is the power steering, there isn't any. Past owner tells me as the machine really warms up it gets easier to steer. It steers as hard with the...

Just ran across this. I am assuming it is home made, but wanted to see if anyone knows anything... 2002 Terramite T5C Tractor with front loader The thought of having a high capacity three point hitch with the super strong loader is appealing.

Very happy owner of a T5C here. I am seeking ways to make this machine even more versatile. Has anyone set up a T5 with a quick attach bobcat style front bucket? My thought is I would lose a little bit of lift capacity.... but I could run forks only instead of clipping into my bucket, run...

I am a happy owner of a T5C, but I have been itching for a little more FEL capacity, both weight and volume. I am surprised at what a T5c can lift, but my is the bucket small. I also have an old Vermeer articulated loader. My thought was sell both and find a good used T9. Anyone on here who...

I might go look at a MF 202 for sale locally. Looks like it has a 3 pt and a MF 200 loader. What is the approximate weight of these machines? What kind of lift capacity and dump height do they have? Any idea of top speed in high gear? Looking to move a lot of dirt, and be able to lift full...

I am in the market for a powerful bicycle handle brush cutter. I have large areas of very thick grass, weeds, small trees and my 21cc Echo trimmer isn't cutting it. I really like Husky products but ran into the Tanaka for what I consider a very good price: Upstate Power Power Equipment |...

Curious if anyone has any experience with Waldon articulated loaders? I ran into some for sale on craigslist, like this one here: Waldon Loader It seems like the 5000 series would be what I am after. Curious if they are a suitable replacement for a skid steer? Or if they have the hydraulics...

Curious if a larger front bucket is available or could be adapted to the T5? I move a lot of dirt and it seems there is plenty of lift power for anything I can put in it. I am fairly confident it has the power to utilize a larger bucket. ANy experience / ideas? I have also kicked around the...

So I have a T5C that I have been very impressed with. For it's size it has very good power. Is there a way to plumb into the hydraulics to power a log splitter? I am always looking for creative ways to use the Terramite, and have been considering a log splitter. I know they sell units meant...

I wanted to see what the process would be to have a Terramite forum created. I feel there is a lot of information scattered about the forums, and on other websites. There is no dedicated place to post questions or find information. I feel there are enough owners and would be owners out there...

I am in the market for a used sub 4000 lb loader/backhoe. I have a lot of grading and trenching to do, good deal of earth moving. I understand there are much bigger and better units for these jobs, ie a skid loader and a mini ex. But, I have a limited budget and will have lots of free time to...

I saw the PT 425 in the classifieds, also see it on craigslist. It's got 2500 hours!!! He wants $3250 for it. Question, is there any life left in a unit with this many hours? I don't normally see gas engines lasting that long. It does look clean in the pics. Can I still get attachments for...

I have been reading about Power Tracs, mainly the PT-425's for quite a few hours the past few days. I ran into them while researching Steiners and Ventracs. The versatility and somewhat cheap attachments are what have me leaning towards the PT-425 heavily. I have about 3 acres of mostly flat...