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    Charging truck battery

    Where did you find this information? For years I've been charging yellow Optima battery in AGM setting and wondering why it's loosing charge so fast when not in use
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    Charging truck battery

    I'm looking at Interstate Battery MTX-94R/H7. It says: AGM Valve, Regulated Lead Acid, (VRLA) is required. My charger has two setting-regular battery or AGM. Which one to use?
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    AGM battery?

    I got yellow AGM battery about 5 years ago and use it sometimes. But most of the time it's sitting in the garage. The problem is in about 2 weeks % charge goes to about 60%. Charge it on AGM charger and still does it. My other regular battery holds 100% for very long time. Not sure if all AGM...
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    Problem opening site on windows 10

    My problem happen to be very simple. Was using different program and had to zoom text x500. When i went back to tractorbynet screen was a mess. Now it resolved and working fine. Thak you all for replies
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    Problem opening site on windows 10

    For the Second day can’t open site on windows 10. Works fine on my iPhone. Is that only me?
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    Kubota L3200 snow removal

    So do I. And I use loader with pipe on the blade.
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    An Idea I had after last years snow blowing problems.

    I did this a few years ago, works very good. There're some pictures I put should be somewhere...
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    Modification to reduce gravel ingestion on SnowBlower

    I went easy way and mounted wheels in blower skids holes. Not adjustable but working fine
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    Modification to reduce gravel ingestion on SnowBlower

    It's much easier and cheaper to cut 4 inch steel pipe and put it on loader edge. I've been using it for 10+ years
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    Snow melt choices

    What snow melt doesn't freeze if piled outside in the open? I'd like to bring a few yards for my driveway and store outside. From what i understand everything freezes up... Any ideas?
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    Three point leave blower

    I just pull walk behind leaf blower behind ATV. Can pull it behind tractor or mount it in the loader
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    Flat tire from 22LR case?

    Don't know about .22 casing but my wife got a flat from piece of gravel on my gravel driveway. Be careful))
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    Quick and cheap loader extender

    2 by 4 on the bottom of each side preventing plywood from moving up and straps holding it in place. Never moved at any direction. I can screw plywood to 2x4s if I don't want to use straps.
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    Quick and cheap loader extender

    Used for light materials: grass, leaves and chips. Little over 1 yard capacity
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    Propane tank question

    I don't know much about propane tanks, so sorry if this question doesn't make sense, but what specs should i look in my current setup to determine if tanks can be replaced with smaller size Is it pressure? Type of regulators? Something else?
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    Propane tank question

    My other problem is delivery. After snow falls propane truck can't get up to my long steep driveway. That's why i'd rather do it myself when I need it
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    Propane tank question

    I got two 100 gal tanks for heating. My furnace is dual fuel so mostly firewood is used. In average 40 to 50 gallons used in the winter. Tanks are rented from local co (Eastern Propane). The price now $4.97 per gal. That's because rentals and low quantity used. Now the question... Can I use 2...
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    You got me curious... and i looked it up: Marine Stabil up to 12 mo Regular up to 15 storage up to 24 Still would prefer Marine version
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    Not sure. How would you compare? In my experience marine stabil will keep gas in the engine good for several years.
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    1 oz per 10 gal of gas. More expensive than normal StaBil
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    Another vote for marine Stabil
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    I do exectly the same, never had problem. Just wanted to hear opinions on that
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    Question about using a stabilizer?

    When you guys use Sta-bil for storage in cans (not engines) do you add it before or after filling can with gas?
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    Should I buy another compact tractor or something entirely different?

    I always thought of inverted snow blower but... even with 10-12" of snow my tractor is hard to drive (chains on rear). Forget about going uphill. Going backwards is no fun but i installed rear view camera and with 3pt blower and loader on front job gets done. It's 1/4 mi long twisty gravel...
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    Looking for a log splitter

    Not sure why you guys don't like vertical. I split small rounds in horizontal, but big ones 20" or more I just roll to the splitter, stand it up and push it under. Than I roll another one, seat on it and start splitting. Easy to change from horizontal position to vertical.
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    DR field and brush mower

    I got walk behind unit back in 2001. Still going strong no issues. believe it or not still using original battery!. Machine is heavy, need some effort to operate. No, 3 in brush forget it, up to 2 is fine. I also purchased an attachment to replace blade for weed eater (heavy thick plastic...
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    Moving travel trailer around with ball on FEL.

    I got ball hitch that I clamp to FEL with 2 straps to avoid side to side movement. Use it to move 22' boat on trailer to the garage for storage. Works fine no problem. Sometimes use it to move 3200# dump trailer. I wouldn't use it down the hill...
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    What is it with Harley riders?

    I'd ask the question above for different reason. I see more and more people riding like old ladies. Ever seen a single bike going veryyyy slow and holding up long line of cars? I see it all the time...
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    b2650 almost rolled need front wheel spacers

    That's what i did just to fit snow chains. If you flip front wheels change the sides to keep direction of rotation as arrow shows
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    b2650 almost rolled need front wheel spacers

    Like I said, if you swap them (put left tire on right side and right on left) both tires running in required direction
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    Backup Camera to replace mirrors on cabbed tractor

    Both cameras I used were digital HD. Not top of the line but decent cameras with good reviews.
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    Backup Camera to replace mirrors on cabbed tractor

    I started out with wireless camera. Works fine until i start tractor. It loses signal most of the time. Interference? Maybe... Changed to wired camera-much better. Still lose signal from time to time. Tried to relocate wiring, no difference. Still using it better than nothing. Good luck!
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    b2650 almost rolled need front wheel spacers

    Talking about front wheels spacers... What is the difference between installing spacers and swapping and reversing front wheels? I understand that reversing wheels only gives me about 2-3" extra width. Most people are against that but don't mind spacers.
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    PTO Chipper Advice -- maneuverability and center of gravity concerns

    I've been using Wallenstein BX42 3pt chipper with my Kubota B7800. Easily chips up to 4" wood and only 425 lbs. I like it, not sure if this model still available...
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    where to add receiver tube to box blade?

    Why can't you weld an extra plate on top of crossmembers and receiver tube on top? No need to cut op[enings anywhere
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    Trailering passenger car

    How about wrapping straps around axles?
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    Trailering passenger car

    What's a right way to tie a passenger car to trailer? Just saw tow truck driver used straps to go thru wheel rim openings on all for sides. Is this normal procedure?
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    What are these snakes

    That's electric cord partially under gravel
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    What are these snakes

    Black one too?
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    What are these snakes

    They live under or near rain barrel. Should i get rid of them?
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    Lets See Your DIY Tow Behind Landplane

    What is plane? Distance between tractor wheels and the blade?
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    Lets See Your DIY Tow Behind Landplane

    I got 1/4 mile hilly and twisty gravel driveway. Been using box blade with adjustable gauge wheels for 20+ years. I probably don't understand something, but don't see any advantage of using all those staff over my way. Anyone care to explain?
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    Husqvarna tractor transaxle

    Thanks! How to remove it? It doesn't come out easy. I found replacement part in Amazon
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    Husqvarna tractor transaxle

    I tried to remove this rubber plug and broke it (see pics). Is it a vent valve? Do i need to remove and replace it or rubber piece can be attached somehow?
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    Kubota B7800 oil maintenance kit

    Ordered subject kit from Messicks. It came in with 3 oil filters. 1 engine oil and 2 hydraulic?
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    Add hand pump to Well

    Another vote for generator. That's what I use.
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    Needed bigger FEL

    Sorry... still got snow on the ground. I'll do it later when start cleaning up the the yard
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    Needed bigger FEL

    That's exactly what I did to pick up leafs piles and chips. Piece of plywood inside the bucket extended by about 3' and sides. Can use it to pick up light material like normal bucket. Cheap and easy on/off
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    Kubota B7500 headlights

    If you got loader its always blocking lights anyway. I installed led light strip on top of rollover bar.
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    Reversing front wheels

    Yes, you 're correct
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    Reversing front wheels

    Thinking about reversing front wheels on Kubota 7800 to fit snow chains. Question for those who did it: any problems with front end? How much additional spacing did you get? Planning to do it for winter months only, then turn them back. No heavy loader work in winter just snow. Suggestions?
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    Just curious how is it different from pulling reversed 3pt rake ...
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    I got chains. On solid ice up the hill they are no help
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    I was talking about adding salt to pile of sand. Woudn"t it increase the moisture content and make frozen lumps?
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    That looks like what I want to do. Thanks!
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    I'm getting different opinions on adding salt. Some people say salt increase moisture.. wondering what is true
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    Do they freeze up in winter?
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    Is "rice" also crashed stone?
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    Stone dust for traction on ice

    This winter is like never before... Temp mostly above freezing and snow melts and becoming ice on my sloping gravel driveway. I got an idea to put stone dust on ice for traction. In the spring i just rake it into existing gravel. Will it work? Than it's a storage question. Thinking about 5-6...
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    2 Stage Snowblower on a Gravel Drive (How To)

    No matter what skid shoes you use it still disturbs gravel. That's why i put wheels on all my snowblowers. That includes 3pt snowblower. Keeps constant 2" space above ground and you can change it by tilting blower edge
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    Home Building Questions - Propane - All electric - Fireplace

    Look into dual fuel furnace. They come electric+wood, oil+wood and propane+wood. Ive been using propane/wood for 20 years. Using 50-70 gallons of propane for a season, the rest is wood. Works great
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    Bucket Shoes

    My self propelled 5 hp snow blower still digs in gravel. that's why Edge Tamers not for me. I got 2" steel pipe, cut one wall in length and put it on loader edge. Works great for 10+ years. Gravel movement is minimal. Easy on/off
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    Looking for log splitter recommendation

    I got 22T Dirty Hands from local Tractor Supply. It's about 5 years old by now and no problems at all. Splits everything I feed it.
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    Rotory screw log splitter

    I got this attachment for PHD. Used it but didn't really liked it. It works. Now i prefer to use log splitter.
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    New to quick hitches

    Where did you see that?
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    New to quick hitches

    Got any pictures?
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    New to quick hitches

    Just to add to the subject… Did anyone try to mount quick hitch inside tractor bucket? Seems to be convenient for 3 pt equipment on front
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    Delavan 6-roller pto pump

    How about this one: Agri Supply® Ferroni Self Priming Roller Pump $244.99 ea
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    Delavan 6-roller pto pump

    Anyone using this pump? I want to transfer water from small creek to 275 gal drum for watering garden (next season)). Pump will be about 3 ft high from the water. Is this possible?
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    Harbor Freight clear water pump

    Thank you!
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    Harbor Freight clear water pump

    What are two spring loaded screws on the picture? and yelowish screw?
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    Harbor Freight clear water pump

    Thanks for your reply. Where is the main jet? I can't find any info and diagram for this carb...
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    3-Point Hitch Max 26 Trailer Towing Capacity from 3 pt quick-hitch with ball mount.

    My Kubota B7800 can easily tow 3200# empty dump trailer using 3pt quick hitch. Won't do it down steep hill so...
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    Harbor Freight clear water pump

    Got this HF Central Machinery 1.5" clear water pump, model #98013. Want to adjust carburetor since it's running on half choke. Seems like it's J2XCO carb. Can't find any info on it. Which one is fuel mixture screw? Are there H and L screws?
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    Tires condition

    Thanks for all replies. Got 4 new ones, so far so good))
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    Trailer surge brake bleeding

    Is flashing different from bleeding?
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    Trailer surge brake bleeding

    I got boat trailer with surge brakes. Only use it twice a year to take boat in and out of the lake, 30 mi round trip. The manual says to bleed brakes every year. Do i really need it? We don't bleed car brakes every year... Comments?
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    12 Volt Battery Replacement

    This was interesting, but... Would anybody care to actually give the brand and type of battery 55B24L(s)-MF replacement you use?
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    Seized chainsaw

    Thanks, I've seen that picture on parts list. Still don't understand. It's a solid rubber piece. How will it hold above the screw?
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    Seized chainsaw

    Just got OEM cylinder kit. It came with some parts... On the picture: metal plug is for decompression. What is this rubber plug for? Anybody?
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    Tires condition

    That's what i'm afraid of. They can blow up with 4 tons of gravel in dump... what would I do then? Definitely changing 'em!
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    Tires condition

    Not sure. Trailer was purchased in 2005 brand new
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    Tires condition

    My tires on dump trailer are old... Take a look and tell me if they still usable. Appreciate your input
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    Dump trailer maintenance

    It is power up/power down. Which one is raise hose? Location? Thanks,
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    Dump trailer maintenance

    No need to empty the cylinder? Manual said what you just said, no mention about bleeding. I don't want new oil to mix with whatever left in the system. Could be different oils
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    Dump trailer maintenance

    I bought this LoadTrail 12' dump trailer back in 2003. Not much use every year. Still working fine, no problem. Now i think is time to change hydraulic oil. Better late then never... What is the procedure for doing that? Guess both cylinder and oil reservoir need to be emptied. How to purge air...
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    Seized chainsaw

    Excellent video! Thank you
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    Seized chainsaw

    This saw is 2011. Was used by professional cutter before i got it in 2016. Was working fine before this happened. Foreign object from where? Fuel line? New cylinder is on backorder... still waiting
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    Seized chainsaw

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    Seized chainsaw

    I've been using ethanol gas for years without any issues. Always adding marine sta-bil for all my equipment
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    Seized chainsaw

    Yes, vertical. Carb was adjusted by the dealer... or so he said
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    Seized chainsaw

    Already removed cylinder assembly. Piston got 1/4 in long deep scratch. Cylinder not as bad with some small scratches. Ordered new ones
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    Seized chainsaw

    That's right. Piston moves but little pressure at the top-30 psi
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    Seized chainsaw

    Dull chain?
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    Seized chainsaw

    Now i'm back to the beginning. Checked compression again and it's only 30 psi. Could it be that some atf leftover in cylinder resulted in high compression in the beginning, but now when it's gone i lost it? Anyway looks like time to replace cylinder/piston assy
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    Seized chainsaw

    No. Probably overheated
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    Seized chainsaw

    My Husqvarna 570 seized during firewood cutting. No compression. I put atf in the cylinder and waited 48n hrs. Now there's 100 psi compression, good spark bot won't start. Looks like some atf still in the cylinder. Its coming out thru sparkplug hole and muffler when starter is pulled. Not...
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    Snow Blowing in Reverse

    I just put rear view camera like in your car. Works good for my 1/4 mi driveway. Have to turn and look back sometimes... not all the time like before
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    PTO driven leaf blower

    I was reading old threads on this subject. Seems like main problem is low rpm in rear pto. What about mid pto? I got old Little wander blower. Used to pull it behind ATV to clear 1/4 mi driveway. Engine wants to retire after 20+ years)) Can mid PTO be connected directly to this blower? Any...
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    WoodMax SB-60 Rear PTO Snow Blower on Gravel Report

    I replaced skids with 6 inch hard rubber tires from Tractor Supply. Worked good for me. Leaves about 2-2.5 inches from the ground
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    WoodMax SB-60 Rear PTO Snow Blower on Gravel Report

    I was thinking about replacing skids with hard rubber wheels. Anybody done that?
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    Loader Kubota

    Thanks for all replies. Just trying to find out if i can remove a pallet with new Woods 3 point snow thrower from back of my truck. it's about 500 lbs. Looks like should be able to do it...
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    Loader Kubota

    60 in bucket. I hope you are right about not counting loader weight
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    Loader Kubota

    According to LA402 spec it's 1005 lbs minus loader weight minus bucket weight. It comes down to about 200 lbs. Can't believe it! Where am I wrong?
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    Loader  Kubota

    Kubota B7800 with L402 loader. What is the maximum weight of pallet i can lift using pallet forks?
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating Woods SB64S opinions

    Thanks, that’s what I expected to hear. I think sb64 got bigger fan diameter. Planning to use wheels rather than shoes
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating  Woods SB64S opinions

    Anyone got experience with Woods rear snowblower? SB64S good/bad points? Need only info on this snowblower, everything else i know)))
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    Axle straps

    I posted this in another thread (dump trailers), but no replies. Any adventages/disadventages in using axle straps to tie down a small tractor? The reason I want to use'em-limited space in my 12' dump trailer. Anybody?
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    Dump trailer hydraulics for grapple

    I have a dump trailer that only being used once a month or so... If I relocate (temporarely) whole box with the battery, pump, valve, remote etc. to the back of the tractor (weight box!), can I use it to drive grapple cylinder? I know, battery will have to be charged often. Any other...
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    Row bedder for small garden

    My garden is too small to use a tractor... Got 5 h.p. front tine tiller, and I'm thinking: If I add 2 angled disks on the shaft will it make rows? Anybody tried that? Hate to use a shovel and rake. Other options for building beds?
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    Question about land survey

    When I purchased my property (1999) I found a corner post: about 1" pipe in the ground with 3 colour tags (2 more properties come to this corner). I assumed this is it. Last week there was wooden stake 15' away saying: "metal plate found", new red plate in the ground and red tags on trees and...
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    Chipper  Wallenstein BX42 woodchipper

    Thinking about getting BX42 woodchipper. Did not find one issue addressed: what's a smallest size branches I can feed? 1/2"? Smaller? Got alot of small pine branches with needles. Is it going to clog the chipper? Thanks, AK
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    B7800 PTO engagement

    I was looking at my manual and on one page it said "you have to operate a clutch to engage rear PTO". On next page it lists all the steps/safety issues without mentioning operating clutch. When I use PHD if clutch is depressed it's impossible to move PTO lever. But it moves and engages PTO...
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    PHD PTO shaft too short

    I got PHD Leinbach 7400 for my B7800. No matter how I mount it PTO shaft is about 16" short... How is that possible? Anybody has any ideas? Alex
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    NE PA Auction

    For those of you who is interested... Marshall Machinery, Honesdale, PA is having auction on 4/2/05. You can check it out at www.marshall-machinery.com
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    Kubota B7800 FEL float

    My joystick does not lock in float position-it springs back. I followed the thread on FEL float, and it seems everyone knows what the problem is and how to fix it (needs cleaning and oiling). What I can't find is where exactly this "detent" is located. Anyone cares to post pictures/instructions...
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    Woodburning furnace and AC

    I 'm having new woodburning furnace installed. It's made by Yukon-Eagle, model Eagle I and will handle up to 4 ton AC. I will put in 2.5 ton. Anybody has experience/pointers with this system? Also my AC installer thinks that woodburning furnace needs special coil. Dealer says any coil is good...
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    3 Pt chain hook up

    I want to lift and move some mid-size rocks using 3 pt Is there an inexpensive way to hook up the chains? And if I use a cross drawbar (holed drawbar) what happens with the upper link? Let me know if you have any suggestions/pic I've read about chain busket and plywood dragging. So my question...
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