3520 FEL/ 7620 BH

Zork · Jan 18, 2004

Pete, I got around to installing 3x3x 1/4 angle on the pads of my bh stabilizers. 2.5" x 7" would fit perfectly, but all I had was 3". I thought that it was too wet to do anything and I don't like to mess up the grass to much but the new cleats were begging me to try them out. I removed a small pine stump a little larger than my rear tires and it worked great. Tractor slid about 3". After that, I went into the area that I want for my garden and removed 2 oaks about the same size and one smaller one. For a small bh, this unit is impressive. I'll also install angle over my stabilizer cyl's to protect the hoses and fittings because when you hold the stump between dipper and the boom (like a clamp) and pull it out, it is too close for comfort if it rolls on the stabilizer cyl. I used the rear light--heard some say its useless but it was better than no light at all. Finished well after dark, I'll need my new lights soon might have 3 on bh: 2 on rops, 1 on dipper (to prevent shadows). Tomorrow I'll try to finish the garden, so that I can justify buying a 5,6ft rototiller. Whole lot of work/expense for a tomato, lol. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Franz

sassafraspete · Jan 19, 2004

So you welded or bolted one cleat on each side? Like Jonathan said, we all sit around wanting to see pictures. You see, TBN can be expensive. First all these guys talk you into buying a tractor, then you have to buy a dig camera to show them your stuff....then you have to buy all these customizing items, and then more implements....and then maybe a new computer , then ..... ? You're going to have that bh lit up like a christmas tree. I definately want to see pictures of what you come up with, as I can steal the ideas for mine. I agree with you on the BH, I think you can get a lot done with it , for the size. As far as the garden goes, I have been trying to justify all the work and expense I go thru for years , lets just say those tomatoes get expensive...but probably no more expensive than the fish I eat, and the venison. Along with the tractor, it is good therapy. Where can you get any finer food , than fresh out of the garden. (OK, so you can go to the local farmers market and buy a bushel of tomatoes for a few bucks and be way ahead.) It was way too muddy here to do anything yesterday....you know I don't want to bury my tractor again. (see the "whoops" posting). Still no snow to play with...we got a 5 inch snow in Dec, and that has been it. That's ok though, I'd just as soon play in the dirt. Well, keep us infomed and enjoy the moment.

happy plowing.

sassafraspete

Zork · Jan 19, 2004

Yeah, this can get expensive, lol. I bolted the angle to the pre drilled holes, works great. I checked them after a few hrs and they are still secure. I found badly chafed hoses where the boom and the swing frame meet. I had to secure one hose under the hose strap and pull the hoses together and slide down the hose sleeve and tie it to prevent the boom from pinching/ chafing it. This never should have happened. I have not talked to my dealer yet, left a message with him. So with that said, extend your boom and dipper and bucket and check those hoses just incase. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif Franz

sassafraspete · Jan 20, 2004

Thanks for the heads up. My 7620 BH is under a tarp right now, but I will keep this in mind and check that when I start using it again.

Zork · Jan 20, 2004

Well, I finished all but 2 stumps and ended up digging out 11 total so far on Monday. Its no NH 655E but for its size and cost, to me, it sure is its equall. Stay tuned for more performance updates. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

sassafraspete · Jan 21, 2004

I have my eye on 3 stumps in my front yard...that have been there about 20 yrs (when I built my house). They still have not rotted fully even after all that time. When the ground gets better and no danger of me tearing up the yard, those babies are coming out. I am not mowing around them anymore.