What are the "weak spots" on your tractor?

Boondox · Jan 5, 2006

Re: What are the \"weak spots\" on your tractor?

( Here is a picture of the 9 flat washers that I had to stack on top of the spring on my quick attach to keep the bucket from popping off. )

Wow, you seriously loaded that spring! Why not just replace it with a stiffer spring that provides more holding force?

Pete

CT_Tree_Guy · Jan 5, 2006

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Daryl: Thanks for the nice "roast" - can't ya just feel the love? LOL

I don't have time to properly return the favor, so it'll have to wait until tomorrow. I promise I'll return an equal measure of "love". /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

rk246 · Jan 5, 2006

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Love abounds at this place.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

cart99 · Jan 6, 2006

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The one part on my tractor that concerns me the most is the operator.

GeneD14 · Jan 6, 2006

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( Wow, you seriously loaded that spring! Why not just replace it with a stiffer spring that provides more holding force?
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1. I did not have a spring stiff enough to hold the pin down.
2. Some one on this site posted this fix and I figured if it worked for them I would give it a shot, and it has worked great for the last 1.5 years since I added the washers.

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Fruitlady · Jan 15, 2006

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About that step: Back when my husband was only my boyfriend, he was standing with one foot on the step while I was driving through the orchard. The front wheel flipped about a 4" branch up and crushed the step, mashing his foot between the step and the platform just above it. He's a JD man from way back, and pointed out to me the difference between the metal of my Kubota M4700's step and his JD, which I have to agree is considerable. Yeah, I know he shouldn't have been riding double--tell him! Now he tells everybody I had to mash his foot to be able to catch him.

CT_Tree_Guy · Jan 15, 2006

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I had to mash his foot to be able to catch him.
 Whatever it takes, as I always say. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Fruitlady, welcome to TBN! It's always nice to have a biologist on board - you and SkyPup (Thom) would have a lot to talk about, I'm sure. (Check out his bio, and feel free to fill out yours, under "Personal Information").

Sorry about your husband's foot, I hope it didn't get too badly hurt. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif I guess that step is just one more thing to think about "beefing up" on my tractor.

Again, welcome!

John D.

5030 · Jan 15, 2006

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John:

Another girl on the forum, good. More diverse opinions. My wife always thought the HST was made for a girl...her.

The step(s) on the 5030 were a little wimpy but I never tweaked one. The M9 has real steel bar (welded) step(s). Takes 2 to get in the cab.

This summer bub, chocolate milk and cookies for sure.

CT_Tree_Guy · Jan 15, 2006

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This summer bub, chocolate milk and cookies for sure. 

You know it Daryl - I'm really looking forward to it.

 Another girl on the forum, good. 

Yeah, how about that! I think that makes 3 now? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif I totally agree with you about diverse opinions - the more the merrier. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't learn something on this site - and heck, just the other day, Bill/Henro just might have saved my life - that was worth 1 year's membership dues right there. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Take care buddy -

John

5030 · Jan 15, 2006

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John:

"Fruitlady" is an old lady in terms of TBYNet. She is member number 235 and registered on the forum in '00. Must be a long time lurker with only a few posts.

Come on Fruitlady, crank it up............. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Like my wife, "walks softly and carries a big stick" to keep me in line. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif