Another "What Size" thread by a clueless newbie....

econometrics · Oct 22, 2013

foreman Etexas said:
My grandmother lives there in Tyler, we have to stop everytime and walk there lot. Been to couple of there auctions also. From what I know, they have some kind of deal with a lot of dealers when they get a trade-in...

Yeah, I think they are the buyers on a lot of trade ins from the dealers around East TX.

I know both the Tyler and McKinney Ag Power guys got quotes from J&K on my 5103. The guy in McKinney wrestled a higher price out of them because he worked in the Tyler Ag Power location for a long time, and I'm sure sold a lot of tractors to those guys.

bigbull338 · Oct 23, 2013

J & K are easy to deal with an they answer your q.we bought a 2007 jx80 rops 4x4 fel with 990 hours last nov.i just looked at the pics online called an bought it over the ph an had it delivered the same day.we would buy from them again.

econometrics · Oct 23, 2013

bigbull338 said:
J & K are easy to deal with an they answer your q.we bought a 2007 jx80 rops 4x4 fel with 990 hours last nov.i just looked at the pics online called an bought it over the ph an had it delivered the same day.we would buy from them again.

That's a nice tractor! I had loosely looked at those before deciding to stay with the JD 5E series. How do you like it compared to your M7040?

Shawn B · Nov 2, 2013

Got a few small items I am going to address. However, overall in great shape mechanically. Kioti DK45, 429 hours on the clock. Paid $13,500 plus $600 for a pair of front/rear hay-forks.

Hay fork just sitting in the bucket.

The previous owner removed the nose-cone of the body to install this humongous home-brew grill. I guess it's good for pushing over small trees?

Everything in order. One hydro outlet-thing.

I have only driven it a couple hundred feet. Have no real clue on how to drive it, but like I told my wifey "I'll figure it out, I'm a man."

Gonna grease it up, oil anything that needs it, double check my fluids, and either find a Owners Manual on-line or I'll order one from my nearest Kioti dealer. Make sure I am on-track for routine maintenance. I think I need a big-*** bolt/washer/nut combo for that rear hay-fork. Pretty sure that arm-thing swings down, you connect it to the top of the hay-fork, and then..it works somehow....I don't know. I am sooo clueless. :laughing:

Probably gonna remove, prep, and throw a nice coat or three of spray paint on that grill and the roof. Grill in black, roof in white.

I am very comfortable that I purchased an appropriate tractor for my specific needs and uses. Thanks to you gentlemen here on this fine forum.

foreman Etexas · Nov 2, 2013

Yeah I just thought you didn't have a pin that would fit to attach the top-link to the hay fork. One good thing don't have to worry about the front grille being knocked out.

IslandTractor · Nov 2, 2013

Shawn B said:
Got a few small items I am going to address. However, overall in great shape mechanically. Kioti DK45, 429 hours on the clock. Paid $13,500 plus $600 for a pair of front/rear hay-forks.

http://s499.photobucket.com/user/ShawnB1/media/Tractor home/Tractorhome001_zps78a0afb8.jpg.html

Hay fork just sitting in the bucket.
http://s499.photobucket.com/user/ShawnB1/media/Tractor home/Tractorhome002_zps36fe0d10.jpg.html

The previous owner removed the nose-cone of the body to install this humongous home-brew grill. I guess it's good for pushing over small trees?
http://s499.photobucket.com/user/ShawnB1/media/Tractor home/Tractorhome003_zps59a7208b.jpg.html

Everything in order. One hydro outlet-thing.
http://s499.photobucket.com/user/ShawnB1/media/Tractor home/Tractorhome005_zps13e7de3f.jpg.html

I have only driven it a couple hundred feet. Have no real clue on how to drive it, but like I told my wifey "I'll figure it out, I'm a man."

Gonna grease it up, oil anything that needs it, double check my fluids, and either find a Owners Manual on-line or I'll order one from my nearest Kioti dealer. Make sure I am on-track for routine maintenance. I think I need a big-*** bolt/washer/nut combo for that rear hay-fork. Pretty sure that arm-thing swings down, you connect it to the top of the hay-fork, and then..it works somehow....I don't know. I am sooo clueless. :laughing:

Probably gonna remove, prep, and throw a nice coat or three of spray paint on that grill and the roof. Grill in black, roof in white.

I am very comfortable that I purchased an appropriate tractor for my specific needs and uses. Thanks to you gentlemen here on this fine forum.

Does it have different size rear tires??? Rear photo looks like it.

Coyote machine · Nov 2, 2013

To make your rear fork work pull up on the cover for the PTO shaft at the lower rear of the tractor and then bring the yellow arm up toward the rear of the tractor until you can connect the arm and the top link.
The bale spear will then be horizontal to the ground. Raise or lower the bale spear via the 3PH lever. Don't know where it's located on that model.

BTW, you won't find an owner's manual online, but MIE, (Michigan Iron & Equipment) can probably get you one; they're an approved advertiser on TBN and take care of their customers, (855-265-4590) Write down the model and serial number of the tractor, engine and loader. I suggest you also get a service manual while you're at it.

Coyote machine · Nov 2, 2013

IslandTractor said:
Does it have different size rear tires??? Rear photo looks like it.

Wow, good call, IT, I missed that one completely.:confused3:

Shawn B · Nov 2, 2013

foreman Etexas said:
Yeah I just thought you didn't have a pin that would fit to attach the top-link to the hay fork. One good thing don't have to worry about the front grille being knocked out.

Good eyes sir.

I'll pick up an appropriate burly pin at Tractor Supply, they've got a bunch of them in different sizes.

IslandTractor said:
Does it have different size rear tires??? Rear photo looks like it.

I'm a newbie, but not that big of a newbie.

"Great tractor but it only goes in circles..." :dance1:

17.5L -24 both sides. OEM Kioti wheels.

It's an odd angle, slope of the hill, and lighting in the picture. It looks weird, but it's just the pic.

Coyote machine said:
To make your rear fork work pull up on the cover for the PTO shaft at the lower rear of the tractor and then bring the yellow arm up toward the rear of the tractor until you can connect the arm and the top link.
The bale spear will then be horizontal to the ground. Raise or lower the bale spear via the 3PH lever. Don't know where it's located on that model.

BTW, you won't find an owner's manual online, but MIE, (Michigan Iron & Equipment) can probably get you one; they're an approved advertiser on TBN and take care of their customers, (855-265-4590) Write down the model and serial number of the tractor, engine and loader. I suggest you also get a service manual while you're at it.

Thanks for the info and phone number.

I'll call them on Monday and order both Kioti manuals. I know my Kubota zero-turn manual is invaluable.

IslandTractor · Nov 2, 2013

Shawn B said:
Good eyes sir.

I'll pick up an appropriate burly pin at Tractor Supply, they've got a bunch of them in different sizes.

I'm a newbie, but not that big of a newbie.

"Great tractor but it only goes in circles..." :dance1:

17.5L -24 both sides. OEM Kioti wheels.

It's an odd angle, slope of the hill, and lighting in the picture. It looks weird, but it's just the pic.

Thanks for the info and phone number.

I'll call them on Monday and order both Kioti manuals. I know my Kubota zero-turn manual is invaluable.