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Really diggin the new L2501. Did notice last week after getting my boots wet the painted platform was a bid slippery. Thought about getting a rubber mat (my last compact tractor came w one) but decided to go this route. I used Rustolium brand. Has a nice texture for grip. Took the center hump...

Looking at purchasing a new L2501 w hydrostatic transmission, loader w quick attach bucket, and R4's. I was quoted $18,500. It's a new 2017. Does this sound like a good deal or is there room for more negotiation?

I'm in the market for a new tractor that would do a variety of tasks around the house. My land consists of 11 acres total. 5 acres is woods (mostly hard wood trees) and the rest is mature grass. The tasks I will be doing include clearing some of the wooded area, maintaining a gravel drive to the...

Here's a pic of them leaving out on rail.

They have exceeded sale projections already. We are working 12 hr shifts and Saturdays to fill demand. I think the ground clearance is fine minus the lower air-dam strip. Talks of a factory lifted one w 33in tires is in the works also. Kinda like the S-10 ZR-2 package from 1998-2003. The first...

Here's a pic without the lower air dam. The pilots we ran did not have it.

I have no experience w the Kevlar A/T's but a lot of my Jeep buds jumped at the Kevlar M/T's when they came out. Had balancing and coping issues. I stuck with BFG M/T's for my rig. The most popular off-road Good Year is the DuraTrac. It's between an A/T and M/T tire. Has good road manners and...

Keep an eye out at your local dealer. We have been working very hard to fill pre- orders. The numbers came in much higher than expected. A 3rd shift will be added after the first of the year and the plant will be working around the clock to meet customer demand. This means around 750 new...

Sorry so late posting. Been VERY busy this past week. Trucks are being shipped daily. The Z-71 does have the lower black air dam. It's there for " better aerodynamics ". It's a clearance killer IMO. I would remove it if it were me. Here is some new pics.

I see it! I didn't think they had that piece. Here's a pic w/o it. I'm going to final line tomorrow. I will see if they are using that clearance killer on the Z-71.

The Z-71 package gets a different lower front facia for better approach and clearance. A High Rider (ZR-2) package is in the works for off-roaders also. Nothing concrete yet. But can see it happening for 16. Here's the Z-71.

We have a GMC extended cab 4x4 in dark green parked at the plant entrance. Has tan leather interior. Great looking combo IMO. The last two have been red and black. This is the first time I've seen one finished in this color.

My old setup on an 06 C-4500. Kelderman rear bags. Compressor w chuck at the rear. Separate valves. One for each bag. If you look closely, the air chuck is beside the left tail light. The air filler valves are above the taillights.

Not sure. The smallest GM car is the Spark. There is two of them tricked out in the new Transformers movie.

Should have posted this Monday. Sorry for the delay. The MSRP on the Colorado starts at $20,100. The Canyon's base MSRP is $20,995. A Colorado Crew Cab 4x4 w Z-71 package includes the Direct Injection V-6 and auto tranny comes in at $34,095 MSRP. The Canyon Crew 4x4 SLT MSRP's at $36,950. Some...

Thank you. The first large sedan that caught my eye was the Cadillac XTS. I owned a DTS Deville back in 04. Loved the room and ride so I looked at the XTS (the Deville replacement) before looking at the new Chevy. The bold front end of the new Caddy makes a strong statement. The new Impala has...

Sold my Wrangler Unlimited a few weeks back. Couldn't decide whether to replace it w a new 1/2 ton GM truck or get a full-size sedan. I have a 13 4wd Suburban and 18ft dovetail trailer when needed. I didn't use the bed much in the last 1/2 ton I had just due to it being much easier to load and...

Haven't been on here in a while. I know a lot of interest was shown on the new GM midsize trucks. We have started building units to fill dealer inventory and preorders. I know price was the biggest question. The latest news I have is the basic truck will be around $20K and the crew 4x4 with all...

I'm a little behind on this since leaving Ft. Wayne, but you can get a new GMC Denali w a 2 speed T-case w auto select instead of the AWD system that has always been offered on the Denali. GM has so many option groups it's hard for me to keep up with all the changes. Just thought I'd share.

That would get the job done. It looks similar to a Go Rhino. I put the Go Rhino PD pit bar on my Suburban. It helps me get back to GA a little quicker. The left lane clears on the interstate when I'm seen in a rear view. LOL.

Hey Tim. Can the wife wait 5 months? Would look good next to your truck.

My friend in GA was trying to find a loaded GMC with the A/T package vs a Denali. Located one about 30 miles from my home outside of St. Louis. Had every option down to sunroof and heated steering wheel. He stayed the weekend and got to go over the truck for him and also got to take it for a...

Very true. Tires are half the battle. You need a tire that cleans out well whether it's snow, mud, or even sand. I laugh when I see a capable 4x4 riding on 22in. rims w low profile street tires. This will do nothing in mud or snow. This will (BFG KM2's)

If a 3 row 1/2 ton SUV would do the job, I would highly recommend the Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon XL. The reason I didn't include the Tahoe or Yukon is the cargo space is near nothing w the 3rd row seats in place. I own a 13 Suburban. The ride is nothing short of amazing and towed my Massey...

Agree w Chris on the trailer. Get a double axle 16 footer. A dove tail is a nice option if you have a belly mower for better clearance. You will be surprised how much you will use a trailer for hauling stuff such as mulch vs the truck bed. Much nicer to get stuff out of a knee to waist high...

A good friend of mine has a 2 door older Cherokee w the 4.0L. It has a mild lift and 33 in tires. We were among the first to arrive at the plant the morning of the snow storm at around 5am. The other cars you see covered in snow are the night shifters. A lot of them had a hard time getting home...

The car had batteries in the trunk to run the lights for the pace car where the fire took place. Trunk batteries and strobe lights are not a "GM factory option" on the new SS. This wouldn't stop me from buying a Chevy.

If ground clearance is what your looking for, the Jeep Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited (4door) has the most of all SUV's. Has up to 9.7in of factory ground clearance. A Rubicon package has factory front and rear diff lockers. The only disappointment will be the gas mileage. I work for GM but...

Here's some REAL bling. 15 Escalade.....

Speaking of bling, I remember when I was working at Arlington GM assembly and built the 1st Platinum Edition Cadillac Escalade. I believe it was an 08 model year. I recall it having so much "bling" it hurt my eyes under all the lights on final line.

If I was gonna drop that kind of change, I'd go for a Global Expedition Vehicle. A Unimog Or International RV would be my must have ride in case of the Zombie apocalypse. This is my kinda "bling". The off-road kind. http://globalxvehicles.com/vehicles/

Agree. More aggressive tires (and maybe wheels) will pull it all together. I kinda dig these XD's.

During all the snow I must say the 2013 Suburban 4x4 performs great in the snow. It has the Tow package which includes 3:42 gears, tranny cooler, and limited slip rear diff. Has the Z-71 18 in. wheels w A/T tires. The T-case has low range and auto select also. This makes for a great performer in...

I'm not sure how quick you need a smaller tow vehicle, but if you can wait till fall I would recommend one of our new GM mid-size trucks. RWD primary w optional 4WD. Two bed length options on crew and extended cabs. Tow capacity is 6700lbs and offers trailer sway control w decent control also...

Why not a Chevy Traverse or GMC Acadia? Slightly larger than an Explorer or Cherokee and seats seven. Tows up to 5200lbs.

Here's another chain option. A lot of emergency vehicles use this chain set up. Traction at the touch of a button. I almost had these installed on my 2wd C-4500 when I moved from TX to MO. The road to my cabin was up a very steep grade and the truck was worthless on the snowy hill w no load and...

BFG A/T's have been my year round "go to" tire for all my previous light duty trucks. Ran them on everything from F-250's to 1500 Silverado's. They clean out well in snow and mud and are quiet on the road. Pulled a 34ft. 5th wheel about every other weekend in the warm months w my wife's F-250...

My pics were blurry on the Silverado High Country. If you like a Bow-Tie over a GMC and want the luxury of a Denali, here's the truck. This is a step above the LTZ package.

Have never looked at the window sticker on a Tacoma till the Auto Show. This one listed for 34K and some change. If GM does what they promised and price the Canyon/Colorado comparable, I think we have a winner here.

Can't find any MPG #'s on the 6.4 but the HP/torque ratings look good. 410HP/429ft-lbs. I'd like to hear some owner input on the rear coils vs leaf springs on the HD Ram's. Better ride? How much squat w load?

Toyota's attempt to make attractive 20in. truck wheels.... Epic fail. Ford and GM both make nice factory 20's. I love the factory bead locks on the Raptor. They had a couple of these. The blue one has the optional bead locks. Ram didn't have a Power Wagon on display...

Out of all the trucks on the red carpet, the New Toyota Tundra takes home "the worst dressed award". The fashion police should write the designer a ticket on this one. The "wanna be blingy"wheels with that hammered out grill looks terrible IMO.

The Chevy SS w 6.2L The new Cadillac CTS was getting a lot of attention also.

Chevy HD w Duramax and Allison tranny.

Thought this blacked out Ram was sharp. The new Mustang was a head turner also

Corvette Stingray. Camaro ZL-1

New 15 Tahoe. 15 Escalade.

Toyota Tacoma. Guess shifter knob is optional on the Tacoma.

New Toyota Tundra.

Chevy Colorado CC w LT trim and 6.5 bed.

New GMC Canyon CC w All Terrain package and optional 6 1/2 ft bed.

GMC Denali 1500

New Chevy Silverado High Country (one trim level up from LTZ)

Was 57 and Sunny today. There was a large turnout at the show. I worked my way through the crowd and managed to get a few good pics. My main reason for going was to see our new Mid-size truck display and take a look at our direct competition (Toyota Tacoma) and look at prices. Here is the pics...

The Unlimited is a great off roader w a few upgrades. The factory Rubicon Unlimited does well stock. With a lift and some taller tires, you can go all kinda places a truck can't go. I have a Rock Krawler lift w Bilstien shocks. Rides great on road and performs like a champ off-road. Pulling...

I remember that truck and the TV show. The non-redneck brother drove a Z-28 Camaro.

Ha! You mean these. LOL!!

Interesting VW truck. Saw this International model in one of my off-road magazines. I think "early Avalanche" w the solid body. Old advertisement.

Just got a 13 Burb this past year. Love it. Have you seen the 15's?? The interior layout, IP, and folding seats are very nice. GMC Yukon Denali

It does appear big. They have a lot of ground clearance. I think this gives em a larger appearance. They seem small to me after working at Ft. Wayne with the full size trucks. Here is a comparison.

There will be a W/T and LS (more base trim). Will be building fleet trucks also. The IP (instrument panel) is very similar to its 1/2 ton brother.

Got some 2015 GMC Canyon pics along w the new Colorado... Enjoy.

Yes. Your not allowed to take photos inside. They offer tours at all the GM assembly plants also. Sure Ford does the same. The best way to explain the modern assembly process is "organized chaos". Fork trucks delivering parts to the line. Trucks backing into bays in perfect order to deliver...

Mopar makes a truck conversion kit for the present JK Wrangler. Saw a few of em done. This 4 door version is called a Brute built by AEV. The JK Wrangler is built in Ohio with a diesel option for EXPORT ONLY. Built here in the states and can't even go to the local dealership and buy...

This might be a repost. Just a reminder of how fast a fatal accident can happen. http://youtu.be/df5Jezb_pxs

Went to the local pharmacy and couldn't believe what I saw. Started this thread yesterday and saw this cherry GN in the parking lot tonight.

The Grand National and GNX were among the fastest cars in the 80's. They were actually faster than the Chevy Corvette built during the same model years. GM is adding the Grand National and GNX back to the Buick lineup. Looks like the demand for speed can be filled again with a RWD Buick...

Just got the announcement. We WILL be offering a diesel in the new GM mid size trucks built here in Wentzville, MO. This IS for the U.S. market.

Been looking at UTV's for a while now. Was looking at a Polaris RZR 800 and then the Deere RSX Trail model caught my eye. Have test drove both. Power wise felt close. The RSX had a bit better ride. Liked the Fox shocks and the seats in the Deere much better. The hard doors were optional on the...

Went to the Missouri state fair yesterday. Ford had a really nice display of their new products. I love to off-road and have read many articles about the Ford F-150 Raptor. I personally own a 4 door JK Wrangler to get the job done along with a long list of mods to make it more off-road capable...

I recently moved to Missouri and have got settled in the new house. It's a total lifestyle change for the wife and I. I now live in a neighborhood 5 miles from work. The idea of a large sedan appeals to me more and more. With the addition of the Suburban, I find myself not driving the Jeep as...

I made the final trip from NE Indiana to St. Louis, MO yesterday. The 1/2 ton Suburban was loaded down inside with all the items I need to get through the work week before moving into my home next weekend. I also had the trailer loaded with my tools, power washer, Stihl trimmer, blower, and...

This will be my 5th move with GM. Going back to Wentzville,MO with the launch of the new mid-size truck line. Can't go into alot of details but this new ground up truck will be replacing the tired Canyon and Colorado. Several engine options are being looked at including a diesel (for export only...

A friend of mine at the plant bought a new Z-71 truck. She really wanted the 20 inch factory wheels so I swapped with her. I like a taller sidewall vs the low profile tires. I was leaning toward some aftermarket black wheels and some BFG A/T's. The Z-71 18's w Bridge Stone A/T's look pretty good...

As most of you know, I work for GM. I've been wanting to get the wife a 4wd for some time now. We looked at a Tahoe and I swear her current Buick SUV has more cargo space behind the 3rd row seat. We decided then that we would go with either a Surburban or Yukon XL. My main concern (other than...

Chevrolet is introducing it's 1st RWD sedan since the 94-96 Impala SS. It will be the new Nascar platform car from Chevy. Production will start at the assembly plant in Austraila where the Pontiac G8 was built. I'm hearing it will be brought to the states for assembly in the next couple of...

GM is redesigning many of their products for the 2014 models including our fullsize trucks built here at Ft. Wayne Assembly. I have always liked a fullsize sedan for traveling like the DTS Caddy. The wife drove one before getting her Buick SUV. The current Impala falls short of being a true...

About time for me to change the oil in my Massey 1529 for the 1st time (got the 50h service free w purchace). What type/weight oil are ya'll using ? The manual says SAE 30 and 10W 30 in the same column ?This has me confused. Also mentions 15w 40 for warmer climates. I live in NE Indiana where...

Has anyone bought or used a Ridgid Pressure washer with a Suburu engine? The model I'm looking at is 3100psi commercial grade with a CAT pump. It looks well built. The last pressure washer I bought was an Excell with a 5HP Honda and has lasted 11 years. I have never owned anything powered with a...

After installing a Rock Krawler lift, I've been wanting some larger,more agressive tires. Got these BFG KM2 Mud Terrains installed today. I love the new look. They ride good and the noise level is not bad at all. In fact, the A/T's w 37k miles on em were much louder than the new M/T's.:thumbsup:

The wife is about due for a new vehicle. We want to get another camper also. No big 5th wheel like we've owned in the past. Looking at a 25ft travel trailer. She had much rather have a large SUV than a truck. Thinking about a Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon. Does anyone pull a TT w their Tahoe/Yukon...

I got of from work Friday night and walked out to about 5 inches of snow and was still coming down hard. None of the rural roads near the house was plowed yet. It was a blast driving home. Being from the south, I'm still like a kid when I see snow. We never got much snow in GA so I get a little...

Went to the Farm Expo today here in Ft. Wayne. Thought I'd share some photos.

The only chainsaws I own are Stihl's. I love Stihl chains. I've been on Dolmar's website and like what I see. Very nice looking saws and alot of folks here use and like them as well. How do their chains compare to Stihl's? What does Dolmar make that compares with the RSC chain? Does anyone run...

I put a Rock Krawler lift on the Wrangler. Got these poser flex shots. I wish I had a taller ramp. I still had plenty of flex left before hitting the bumpstops. I got to get this rig muddy, I'm having trail withdrawal.

These two saws have served me well. One is a MS290 and the other is a MS210. Both have served me well. Nothing like the smell of wood chips when cutting through a tree.:thumbsup:

I'm really excited about the new line of GM trucks to be built this following year. Alot of speculations and rumors floating around. I'm looking foward to seeing the production models rolling off the assembly line. 2013 Chevy Silverado

Added these KC long range slimlights to my stubby bumper. I tried them out last night on the country back road near my home. These things are amazing. They will come in handy when I recover a stuck motorist (or myself) when it's dark. I might even be able to find the road instead of driving in a...

Today was the first day this year I've ditched the top and doors on the Jeep. Gave her a well needed bath and went for a Sunday drive. Got me a fish sandwich and an ice cream. The high today was 81 and plenty of sunshine. Stopped at the local tractor dealership and took a few snapshots.

This dealer sales new Cubs but they always have plenty of old tractors (mostly Farmall's) parked out front. It's like stepping back in time. God bless Small Town, USA. Glad places like this are still around.

My neighbor's new helicopter matches my Massey nicely. Had to get a pic when he landed today.:thumbsup:

When I bought my 1529, The dealership agreed to throw in the first 50 hr service for free. According to the manual the trans fluid and filter gets changed. I marked the filter by scratching an "X" on it before it was picked up for the service. I know this sounds crazy but I just wanted to make...

I'm building the wife a raised bed garden about 70 feet from the edge of our 1/2 acre pond. What type of pump setup can I use to connect a garden hose to? I dont need to transfer alot of water. The garden is only 12ft by 4ft. I just need a simple setup that will allow her to water it with a...

I've been a Jeep lover for many years and my latest Jeep build is an 08 Wrangler Unlimited (4 door). I love the off-road capabilities of a Wrangler and enjoy them the most when the weather allows for the top and doors to come off. I've done several mods to this one including a lift, tires and...

Before I moved here to Indiana, I lived in Missouri on a wooded 5 acre lot with a log home. I cut and split my own wood and saw copperheads on a daily basis. Here is some pics of a few I killed.

After driving home from work in the blizzard last night, I woke up to just under 20inches of snow and my retired neighbor stuck in my driveway in his truck with a snow plow(he missed the drive and was in the yard). He's recovering from back surgury and I've been keeping his drive clean. He was...

We got just shy of 20in of snow dumped here in NE Indiana. Got some great seat time on the Massey today.

My last tractor(NH TC29D)had a small, plastic tool box above the top link. I kept my work gloves and some tools in there. I was in Sears today and saw this little tool box on sale for 13 dollars. Problem solved.:thumbsup:

I got the Jeep out in the snow this afternoon after putting on the new Massey licence plate the wife got for me. :)

I went to GA for a few days to visit my mother and ended up there during the snow storm. I cleared her drive with an old shovel with a short handle (no snow shovels in the south). My back was killing me after this three hour chore. Left late yesterday to head back home to North IN to find 6+...

I plan on putting in a beach area and deck on our pond. I would like to play around with some landscaping software. Any suggestions?

My wife bid on this cool Massey license plate on Ebay. She won the bid for $12.00. No plastic stuff. It's stainless with red diamond holographic lettering.

We had alot of snow here in NE Indiana last night and today. I got to use the 84in Land Pride blade for the 1st time. I'm very happy with the new setup. The tractor performed well and got great traction with no chains or weights.

We had a sunny day here in IN and my mother was up for the hollidays. I had got some mulch to put around the trees and she wanted to help out. I ended up with the rake.

My wife and I moved to NE Indiana back in the spring and purchased a place in the country North of Ft. Wayne. The previous owner had bought alot of various size rocks and had alot of ideas but never played on any of them for unknown reasons. The property had rocks hiding everywhere on the 5...

I recently purchaced a Stihl FS 250 bike handle trimmer to trim around the pond and landscape beds. It is very powerfull and comfortable to use. I have the line trimmer head and poly head for trimming the thicker stuff. Today I bought the steel brush knife to clear some thorn bushes and small...

Got my Land Pride blade last week. I ordered snow shoes for it this past Wednesday and they should be here tommorow. I like the stand for easy removal and hookup. Land Pride also offers a bolt on land scape rake for it also.

I have been thinking about trying an Oregon solid nose 20in bar OREGON brand Laser-Tip Plus Solid-Nose guide bars for chainsaws with an Oregon brand Super 20 chain on my MS 290. Does anyone run this setup? I'm currently running a 20in Stihl bar with a RSC (full chisel) chain. Will I gain any...

The dealership picked up the Massey this past Wednesday to add an engine block heater and a 84in rear blade. Got a color match canopy also. Will post some pics when I get it back to the house. Bring on the snow!:thumbsup:

Got this killer hat from Massey and a "thank you for your purchace" letter. Good stuff.:thumbsup:

A friend of mine has a customer that he does lawn service for that wanted a tree down today. My chainsaws doesn't get much use sence I moved here to Indiana. When he called me to drop a tree, I was all for it. The tree was located at the back corner of the house inside a fenced pool area. We...

Had my first quality issue with my new Massey 1529. I lifted the hood to jump off my lawn tractor that hasn't been used in a while. As I leaned in to hook up the jumper cables the hood fell on my head. I first thought the hood arm did not catch properly. After raising the hood off my head, I saw...

This line cutter puts a perfect cut on trimmer line without crimping the ends making it easy to insert into the spool. You simply bend the line, insert it, and the line snaps with a round clean cut.

We bought this Club Car back in 06 and it has hauled everything from bags of potting soil to fire wood. What a hady tool to have around the property. The rear seat folds down into a flat bed and the wife transports all her yard tools on it. During the winter, I would make weekly trips with it...

I moved to Indiana 4 months ago and have yet to spend a winter here. Would a FEL and a rear 3 point blade serve me well for snow removal on a paved drive?

I bought a new home in Indiana recently and the property has alot of mature trees, a half acre pond, a studio apartment, and an outbuilding. Alot of trimming is involved to keep the property looking nice. After looking at professional trimmers I went to the local Stihl dealer and decided to...

Me and the wife moved to Indiana four months ago and finally found a house out in the country within a 30 min drive to work. The new place has a half acre pond, 3 acres of pasture, and one acre of grass with mature trees around the ranch style house. Needless to say I needed a compact tractor to...

Finally surfed back in after being gone since 2006. Lots of moves and etc...sure limited my computer time. Could not remember my screen name or anything. :confused: Anyways, looking to get back in with all the guys and gals here and soak up some good information!:thumbsup: