tony I didn't get the name big dan from pushing back from table. I have filled my front tires with foam which adds quite a bit of weight (did it for flats). I have trouble getting my feet size 14 in the places that they go. Once I am in the seat I have plenty of room once I spaced the three point handle closer to the fender. I have a allis chalmers WD and B that is a lot harder to get on and off though. I know that you know but when you use the tiller always lift it to turn corners. If you don't you could break off the tines. I have a FEL on the tractor and have to be a lot more careful about how wet the ground is when I mow or I will rut it up a lot worse than before I put on the FEL.
Building a Hobby Farm- from woods to eggs
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Big Dan, I'm a size13 shoe, so I know right where you're coming from. I didn't think about spacing the hydrolic lever. I'll have to do that, as I'm literally reaching under my butt to operate it. And sometimes my butt operates it when I don't want it to. 
I did not know to lift the tiller before turning. I'll make sure to do so.
Would you mind posting some photos of your tractor with the FEL. Which one do you have? I'd like to see it. If the tiller is only costing $300, I may have a FEL in my future sooner rather than later.
I did not know to lift the tiller before turning. I'll make sure to do so.
Would you mind posting some photos of your tractor with the FEL. Which one do you have? I'd like to see it. If the tiller is only costing $300, I may have a FEL in my future sooner rather than later.
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Had our first snow at the new house today. It's not much, but was beautiful.
This one is looking out towards the farm area.
This one is looking out towards the farm area.
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Did a little more wood splitting yesterday. Here's an action shot, courtesy of my wife.
And my two little helpers.
Looks like I'll have the tiller in the next few days. Will post some photos and impressions when I can.
And my two little helpers.
Looks like I'll have the tiller in the next few days. Will post some photos and impressions when I can.
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I've just spent 45 minutes reading through all your posts. Boy have you accomplished a lot. You've certainly done a really good job utilizing all of your land and have given me a few ideas.
Going back a few posts you were talking about trenching for a water line. I have had really good luck with a 14 inch 3 point ripper ( I think that is what a lot of people call a "middle buster" but am not sure ). My tractor has 23 HP and will pull the ripper (slowly) through dirt and the lava I have just a little below the surface. You do have to go back and clean out the trench but it sure beats pick axing through the rocks.
Also a suggestion on splitting wood. I find it easier if the wood to be split is placed on top of another block of wood. Not only is it easier on your back but more of the splitting force is transmitted to the wood you are splitting vs. going into the ground.
Please keep posting; this is great.
Going back a few posts you were talking about trenching for a water line. I have had really good luck with a 14 inch 3 point ripper ( I think that is what a lot of people call a "middle buster" but am not sure ). My tractor has 23 HP and will pull the ripper (slowly) through dirt and the lava I have just a little below the surface. You do have to go back and clean out the trench but it sure beats pick axing through the rocks.
Also a suggestion on splitting wood. I find it easier if the wood to be split is placed on top of another block of wood. Not only is it easier on your back but more of the splitting force is transmitted to the wood you are splitting vs. going into the ground.
Please keep posting; this is great.
tony I have been mowing and look around and the finish mower be a foot off of the ground with butt on lever. Here is a picture of the loader it is a koyker I bought it from LMTC and he shipped it to memphis and I picked up at the truck dock. I think it is a model 120 and they make a model 80 that would work just fine. I noticed from the picture that you name is showing. LOL big dan
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Cute pictures of the little rug-rats. I bet they want to drive dad's cool red tractor. I would second the opinion that you should put the wood up onto a bigger piece and it will be easier to split. Use the piece of a tree where branches were growing out. Those are impossible to split anyway, but make great splitting stumps. Good luck with the tiller too.
I will try to attach a picture of winter here. We had way more snow than in previous years, about 42" just in December.
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Cute pictures of the little rug-rats. I bet they want to drive dad's cool red tractor. I would second the opinion that you should put the wood up onto a bigger piece and it will be easier to split. Use the piece of a tree where branches were growing out. Those are impossible to split anyway, but make great splitting stumps. Good luck with the tiller too.
I will try to attach a picture of winter here. We had way more snow than in previous years, about 42" just in December.
Esaygo
Life is really worth living in size 13's. I know that from experience.
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Ed, thanks for the kind words. Sometimes I feel the thread gets sidetracked and becomes uninteresting to most. It's nice to hear people are enjoying it. I promise we'll get to the "eggs" part, it just isn't going to be a straight line.
Thanks for the tip on the log splitting. I'll give it a try. I assume the "base" log should be something in the 8-10" height range?
Also good to hear your comment on the middlebuster. I'll likely get one soon to work in conjunction with the tiller. I'll be able to run the trench at that time.
Big Dan, looking forward to the photo when you get it working.
Easygo, beautiful photo and house! I notice the two chimnies. I can imagine the fires crackle and a cup of joe.
I called on the tiller today, but they were busy when I called. Will try again tomorrow.
Thanks for the tip on the log splitting. I'll give it a try. I assume the "base" log should be something in the 8-10" height range?
Also good to hear your comment on the middlebuster. I'll likely get one soon to work in conjunction with the tiller. I'll be able to run the trench at that time.
Big Dan, looking forward to the photo when you get it working.
Easygo, beautiful photo and house! I notice the two chimnies. I can imagine the fires crackle and a cup of joe.
I called on the tiller today, but they were busy when I called.
Will try again tomorrow.