What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?
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Diggin It
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On digging, 7 points on the ground always beats three. FEL bucket down solid, all four tires and outriggers. These small outriggers and the FEL are not intended to lift the tractor off the ground. FEL can be pointed down to dig into the dirt also.
I'm undecided about latching the FEL onto anything like a stump as it might cause undue stress on the mounting points. Always remember, these are homeowner level convenience tools, not industrial excavators. I've dug out 20 or 30 stumps so far (see earlier in this thread), but each one was a task and took time and effort.
I've also buried a few animals for neighbors.
On hauling water, again, might be too much for the FEL. Water is heavy and the load moves unpredictably. A small amount over a short distance might be OK. I tried it a couple of times and lost too much to sloshing to be worthwhile. Rigged up a 55 gallon drum laying on a trailer that worked out much better. 50 -100 gallon stock or spray tanks aren't priced too bad if you'll be doing a lot of hauling and have a trailer to carry them.
I'm undecided about latching the FEL onto anything like a stump as it might cause undue stress on the mounting points. Always remember, these are homeowner level convenience tools, not industrial excavators. I've dug out 20 or 30 stumps so far (see earlier in this thread), but each one was a task and took time and effort.
I've also buried a few animals for neighbors.
On hauling water, again, might be too much for the FEL. Water is heavy and the load moves unpredictably. A small amount over a short distance might be OK. I tried it a couple of times and lost too much to sloshing to be worthwhile. Rigged up a 55 gallon drum laying on a trailer that worked out much better. 50 -100 gallon stock or spray tanks aren't priced too bad if you'll be doing a lot of hauling and have a trailer to carry them.
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Diggin It
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I did this for cleats on the outrigger feet:
Avenger
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I didn't get many photos or videos, but I did end up digging about 250ft of shallow trench for a low volt wire to my gate. I considered putting the 12in bucket on instead of using my 24in bucket, but after hooking up to the backhoe, I decided not to fight the pins and get digging. The digging went well, very rocky. I don't think I actually dug into dirt! I did hit a water line for my sprinkler system, a 1in PVC line. Had to make that repair, but other than that, simple. Took a few hours from start to finish.
Even got the kid out there on the backhoe. He did very well! Picked up the controls quickly, but being that his is only 4, was a bit rough. The important thing is, he had a TON of fun! What 4 year old boy doesn't like to dig in the dirt?
Even got the kid out there on the backhoe. He did very well! Picked up the controls quickly, but being that his is only 4, was a bit rough. The important thing is, he had a TON of fun! What 4 year old boy doesn't like to dig in the dirt?
RSR
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I think you had a typo and meant to write, "What 40 year old boy doesn't like to dig in the dirt?"
Great to see the kid out working the controls. I know my boys love working on the tractor.
tacticalturnip
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That's a real good time for big and little guys!
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Called another dealer, Legacy, in CO to see if they had the SSQA hardware since my dealer said it was on backorder from LS.
They didn't and said it shows nothing in the US which means wait for Korea shipment, which could be a couple months.
So went to take a really close look at what I had and just ordered a couple pieces of 3/8" X 5/8" steel bar stock to make my own. photo shows where the top piece split open where the SSQA handle bolts to the pin.
They didn't and said it shows nothing in the US which means wait for Korea shipment, which could be a couple months.
So went to take a really close look at what I had and just ordered a couple pieces of 3/8" X 5/8" steel bar stock to make my own. photo shows where the top piece split open where the SSQA handle bolts to the pin.
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mxr662
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The single switch is the lever for the three point. and the triple switch is on the roll bar with a plastic zip tie for now. I will probably make a bracket to better mount the triple switch where it is now. If I had it to do over, a double switch on the three point lever would be better.
I'm new here, I haven't figured out how to show any details on the left. I have a 2021 LS 240MTE.
I have been having trouble opening the hood, you have to push down "hard" and press in the release button "hard" wiggle it and hope it pops up. Arthritis in my left thumb does not help.
Today I installed the rubber tie downs like those you see on some Jeep hoods or muscle cars. One on each side of the front of the hood. Works great.
Other mods. Back up camera, grill guard, Pat's quick attachment and limb deflectors.
I have been having trouble opening the hood, you have to push down "hard" and press in the release button "hard" wiggle it and hope it pops up. Arthritis in my left thumb does not help.
Today I installed the rubber tie downs like those you see on some Jeep hoods or muscle cars. One on each side of the front of the hood. Works great.
Other mods. Back up camera, grill guard, Pat's quick attachment and limb deflectors.
tacticalturnip
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@garry1p you should post some pictures up.
