Member of the Month: J_J

Name: J_J

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Posts: 6,541 (#19 of all time)

Lot Size: 2.36 acres

How long have you been a member of TractorByNet.com & how did you find the site?

September 6, 2003. I was recommend by Power-Trac people.

What do you like best about TractorByNet.com?

The people and the knowledge they have and are willing to share.

What type of trators do you own?

Kubota B-9200,  Power-Trac Pt-1445, and a Ford 8n.

How long have you owned or operated tractors?

Since 1985.

What do you enjoy most about tractors?

The power and versatility.

How often do you use your tractor?

A couple times a week.

Tell us about your property (how much acreage, home, buildings, etc):

2 Acres with about 30 huge live oaks and another 10 acres of woods.

Tell us about your vehicles (trucks, trailers, ATVs, etc.):

Ford E350 Box van. 92 F-250, and a Suzuki FourTrac.

Do you have any pets? Tell us about them:

I have a 70 lb dog, mix breed, and goes by the name of Zorro

What sort of modifications or customization have you done to your tractor?

Adapters for implements. I use a lot of hydraulic implements on my pt-1445, tillers, trencher, stump grinder, flail mower, auger, etc. I also made a set of forks and a grapple for the pt-1445.

What sort of tools, attachments or equipment do you use with your tractor on a regular basis? Tell us about them:

Box blade, scraper, & bush hog.

What do you mainly use your tractor for?

Grading roads & bush hogging.

What do you like/dislike about the area you live in?

I like the area I live in, but the crime rate is terrible.

What sort of terrain is common in your area?

Mostly flat and sandy.

What sort of trees and vegetation are common in your area?

Oaks, Pine, Palmetto, Crepe Myrtle, and Cypress.

What’s something most TractorByNet members don’t know about you?

I was in the U. S. NAVY and am now 22 years retired AWC, and I have about 24 years of landscaping backround.