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Anyone know of a free site where you can plug in model/hours/ condition and get a “blue book” value? I have an excellent running [emoji638][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]]][emoji637][emoji[emoji6[emoji640][emoji638]][emoji640][emoji639]] JD...

You are right. Those old 0XX series Stihls will still be rebuilt 100 years from now[emoji16] 38” bar! You must be related to Paul Bunyan!

I used to do the same thing until I read Stihl’s sharpening guide material. After reading the guide I went out and took 7 old chains and sharpened the chain including taking down the depth gauge accordingly. The difference between sharp and awesome came through loud and clear. If you want to see...

Best video of felling trees I have ever watched. I watched this one and literally took notes. Everything they teach works like a champ. Took a diseased oak down and had to make it fall between other younger trees. Followed their instructions to the letter and it falls exactly as advertised.

Nope. And at age 67 I don’t climb anything any more. [emoji16]

Stihl 038 Magnum II. Heavier than a new Stihl but if you can find one in good condition you’ll start smiling when you’re cutting a lot of wood. I’ve had 025s, 026s, 271s and a whole bunch of others but when I found this 038 Magnum II on eBay and talked to the owner I coughed it up. I thought I...

Tree demolition prices for taking down damaged or disease stricken trees in our part of Northern Illinois have skyrocketed after COVID. After I received three immense quotes for taking down a diseased old cherry I went online and discussed with friends the price of a large chainsaw that could...

Hey Al3 I will definitely do that. Found a zirk that wouldn’t take grease and replaced it. I’ve also got a friend who owns two 4110s and a 1025R. He said the same thing. The mowing has definitely picked up speed with this little diesel. Thanks again Greg

Just got in. Sorry for the late reply. I’ll thank my John Deere Mechanic friend[emoji16]

You’ve got fuel and ignition checked out so far. Question from JD mechanic. Have you circumvented the seat switch to see if it’s faulty? He thinks that is the most likely culprit as you checked the other switches.

Checking with my John Deere mechanic

I set a hollow steel rectangular tube with 1/4” thick steel into the earth and filled it in with concrete to support a 18’ gate on one side and a 10’ gate on the other 22 years ago. It hasn’t rotted. [emoji23]

Operating manual showed a different number than the internet. Called dealer and parts person said the manual part number was outdated. Replaced fan belt with #M800347 from the dealer which matched the internet information. Tried to install it and it was too wide and tight. Won’t tell you how...

Another good resource to text to your family and friends during this season http://farminjuryresource.com/farming-equipment-accidents/tractor-accidents/

I still groan after all these years when a young life is lost. Please use your seatbelts and ROPS. https://www.ufkeslaw.com/blog/2019/august/the-7-most-common-farming-accidents/

Thanks Jy

Thanks JY… You’re absolutely correct. When I was servicing everything I was smiling because of how easy and intuitive the engineers designed this to be. Definitely keep the dry matter in mind. BTW - the battery is only a year old and the starter doesn’t seem to turn very fast but it fires right...

Purchased this little 20 HP YANMAR mule at auction with 694 hours. Even the engine paint looks new. After servicing and changing filters I mowed some very tall spring grass and compared to our X734 with a 25 HP Kawasaki there is no comparison to its ability to mow with diesel “torque”. No leaks...

ROPS and seatbelts . Gray hair doesn’t argue with those two essentials. Best Greg

Hey MossRoad! I haven’t been in the site for a few years but I’m retired now 😂 I went to the link on this sticky thread about tractor rollovers etc and nothing is coming up??? Let me know if it’s my lack of internet skills👍🏻 Greg

I’ll check it out!

Many thanks!

Glad you’re “ok” fatjay. We’ve all done these things in our lifetimes. I haven’t been on TractorByNet for some time but safety was my occupation in life. Here’s a document that contains some real basics that we all start looking for once we’ve seen “the light”...

7900 bucks and only includes a 60” mower deck. We have a 2017 X734 (gas) which does a nice job with just over 900 hours on it but was going to get a machine that was all metal.😁

Like me … parts are hard to find for old machinery😂 Appreciate the input! Think I’ll keep looking for the 4110.

I was looking for a JD 4110 and Found a JD 755 with less than a 1000 hours and looks like it has been very well maintained. I know owners who love the 4110 but none of them knew much about the 755. I have a couple questions: Can you still get parts for this machine? What’s the reliability of...

Hello all. 2010 Kubota L5740 HST3 with 350 hours. Fueled up and moved some dead trees for about 30 minutes. Drove up to the pole barn to top up before putting away and noticed smoke coming from under hood. Popped the hood open and notice what I thought was hydraulic all spray and realized it was...

Traded my JD X500 in for a Simplicity Prestige this May. Offloaded the mower and started it up and engaged the deck...and it quit. This happened 7 times and they took it back to the shop. Safety switch was installed/broken at the factory. New switch everything is great. Fantastic cut compared to...

Still love my 5740 but was looking at deals now being offered and the cab on other models like the 6060 look inviting. Any thoughts?

Traded 2009 JD X500 for new Simplicity Prestige due to Suspension brackets and bolts on 54 inch Deck on JD X500 replaced for third time. Plastic hood on JD developed cracks. Prestige is metal. Love the ride and power steering with the Prestige. Has a slight horsepower increase than JD with...

Did all my servicing a couple weeks ago. New hydraulic fluids and filters, fuel filter, air filter, oil and filter. Cleaned everything and greased everything. Ran great for a week. Did some weed tilling for about 20 minutes today when tractor started running rough, rpm swinging from 300 to 1400...

Did all my servicing a couple weeks ago. New hydraulic fluids and filters, fuel filter, air filter, oil and filter. Cleaned everything and greased everything. Ran great for a week. Did some weed tilling for about 20 minutes today when tractor started running rough, rpm swinging from 300 to 1400...

It's been a few years since I checked out the new Stihl line. I have 3 Stihl saws... MS170 for limb trimming (hot knife through butter), my old reliable 026 Farm Boss (2002) with 20 inch blade (rebuilt it a couple years ago due to CONSTANT use) and newer 261 Pro. All have been exceptionally...

Just met another fellow with a "near miss" with the pearly gates. Here's the article that should be included in every new tractor owners operating manual published by Penn State in 1991 by Dennis J. Murphy. The diagram on page 3 spells out the idiocy of those that "think" that they are...

The autothrottle cable was adjusted from the factory at a pretty high rpm and after adjusting it all the way down the rpm still wants to go all the way to 1900 when the hst pedal is pushed all the way to the floor...which is still kind of high in my book. I was hoping to keep the rpm range...

I wrote a review on the L5740HST last year after putting just 17 hours on the machine and I haven't changed my mind now that the machine has 100 hours on it! Outstanding performance and maneuverability...very easy to use. Sbakf, Lostinthewoods, TripleR, TexasJohn, gave me great advice along...

Any news from the dealers on Kubota parts with the Fukushima disaster? Anybody know where the parts come from or where they are manufactured within Japan?:confused2:

Anyone have a problem on the rear seals on the 5740 weeping enough to get your attention? No leaks per say but enough residue to catch my eye. -17 this morning...springs right around the corner:laughing:

I have just about 70 hours on the new machine. Delivery truck came with pallet of new bee supplies after the ice/snow storm and I wondered how I was going to get them back to the shop. I dug the doors open on the pole barn:laughing: then I tried out the new L5740 4wd in pretty deep snow with...

Happy Thanksgiving and Thanks to all who made my purchases and decisions much easier and wiser. :thumbsup: Truly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to machinery and equipment in one spot. S 510:D TTYL Greg

Anyone know how to adjust the autothrottle on the L5740? I haven't used it much while breaking in the engine...it seemed like it was giving me way too much power for what I was doing when it was first delivered so I shut it off. I turned it on again today after not using it for about one...

Anyone have any good spots on the net for a root cellar? I've read the book "Root Cellaring" by Mike and Nancy Bubel and it is excellent, but was wondering if anyone had a site on building/construction the cellars. I'm looking at a 15 x 30 cellar because of our organic operation. Along those...

Some more neat info...surprising information about the "new operator". Check out this link and see what the engineers are designing to predict overturns! http://bircdev.org/websites/ashca/dotnetnuke/Portals/0/Conference2010/Safe%20Tractor%20Operations_Murphy_ASHCA.pdf Tractors and Rollover...

I plan on using this Title and adding/amending it as I gather more information. I plan to do the same with the thread "How to kill yourself without knowing". It's obvious that the TBN community wants more information on how to protect itself...and have a good argument now and then!:D I also...

Just read today on the site about another tip of a tractor. Many have done it and survived and many of us (self included) have come very very close. There are so many people buying tractors for the first time and getting advice on TBN that we need to get the word out every day that slope and...

I was able to put all my equipment under one roof but now have to hoist the attachment I want to use up and over the other ones I have stacked in there. Currently using a chain but was wondering about manufacturing a heavy duty strap that would be a bit easier on the equipment? It would also...

I was having problems relieving the pressure of the lines that come off the 3rd function valve. Despite turning the key on and moving the switches until I knew there was no pressure I still couldn't hook the male hose from the grapple to the receptacle on the Kubota. I finally played around...

Found a website while looking for ag machinery weight and balance. This website will direct you to hundreds if not thousands of website from building plans, soil testing and management to equipment and implement matching....tons of stuff to waste a good sunny day. Martindale's "The Reference...

Anyone know anything about Northern Tool Chain Saw Sharpener? Saw one on Chain Saw Reviews - Electric,Gas, Stihl, Husqvarna, Homelite and Echo Chainsaws for about 90 bucks but the grinding head has no angle on it like the Oregon sharpeners. Northern Industrial Bench or Wall-Mount Saw Chain...

Guess who said he was going to miss the old Jubilee because he "grew" up on it? Another generation in the making that will be buying a Jubilee down the road!

Anybody have a web site where I can research and place a value on a Ferguson Two Bottom Plow? Excellent shape and still plow with it. Plow has brass tag with model (14a) and number (5387) on it.

Any suggestions for the better diesel additives going into winter?

Well...I've put 12 hours on the machine since it arrived. The strength of the machine...even though I test drove and lifted a few things with one is better than expected. How I operated around here without a grapple makes me want to nearly cry when I see how much time it would have saved me but...

Despite managing to stir the pot about weight and balance just wanted you all to know that I was able to get more done with the mower and grapple on this 5740 in an hour and a half than I could all day with a chain saw and chain that accompanied my Jubilee in the woods. Still amazed at the...

I used to buy into the legal departments argument that due to too many factors that the manufacturers can't do this or that. We studied those back in our basic Mech Ag classes in the 70's and we were also punching cards for computers. That was true up to about the 1990's but that isn't true...

Wanted to thank everyone for their inputs. I've been able to get up to speed quick with excellent advice and practical experience. I noted that lots of us are buying new farm machinery that is more powerful and better than the last machine. All wonderful work aids but the physics change and...

This is my first turbo machine. The manual says to let the engine idle for 3-5 minutes so that the turbocharging winds down. Is this to let the pressure stabilize or is this a temp related/ cool down issue with the components in the turbo. Every other turbine I've operated needed only 1-2 two...

Here's the new hired man. :D It came with additional hydraulics for the back and 3rd port on front for the anbo grapple that shows up Thursday. Bucket is heavy duty round back...the dealer that delivered showed me how easy the FEL comes off. I said thanks...I'll have to review the manual when...

Just bought a Woods PHD 95 and what a difference quality makes. I wished I would have had it for the last ten years. Mass and weight do amazing things when digging holes.

Anybody know of a hydraulic driven chain saw that's been adapted to the hydraulics of a Kubota quick disconnect FEL? If I can find one I won't have to leave my seat except to stack it!:D

Searching for a 6 to 7 ft tiller that can break new turf. Gear drive. Lots of them out there but King Kutter tg84 came in at a nice price compared to most. Any comments welcome...pulling with Kubota 5740 (50hp pto).

Torn between a bigger tractor with more strength and bigger engine M6040 vs the convenience of the hst on the 5740. I have 14 acres, organic garden produce and bees and always moving trees for firewood. I'm always moving bee equipment and everything else. I have rented smaller units (40hp)...

New or used...I am comparing the NH 4060 to JD 5065E, JD 5065M and JD 4520/4720. Which one would you buy? This will be my last tractor purchase and obviously want to make this a good one. I'm comparing those brands because of the dealers that are in close proximity to me. Both dealers have good...

Trading Old Reliable Hello...new to this site but I like the reviews you folks send in. I have a 1953 Ford Jubilee with a front bucket/post hole digger/woods finishing mower/110 gallon sprayer etc that has served me well for the last ten years but I'm getting older and the armstrong steering...