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My Kubota M6800 needs some repair. I have various leaks in seals and routine issues like bearings that need addressed. My dealer closed several years ago so I need a good tractor mechanic who can tackle these things. Do any of you guys know a reliable mechanic in the Greenville area? I...

My Kubota M6800 has developed a drip in the front axle. There’s no Kubota mechanic nearby. And I have no mechanical skills or desire to learn. What’s your best guess on the cause? I assume this is gear oil, and I expect a bad seal. It almost looks like it’s coming out of the grease...

I’m in need of new rear tires for my Kubota M6800 4WD, size 16.9-30. I will fill these, and want R-1 Ag tires. I use it for general work on my hunting property...disking, Bush-hogging , and FEL work. I don’t want to spend a fortune, but want good quality. What’s your advice on what tires to...

I’m considering buying a drag harrow (standard chain type) to pull with my Polaris 550 ATV. I’m looking at a 6’ wide, 8’ long Tractor Supply version the weighs about 248 pounds. I want to pull it over tilled soil after broadcasting seed. Will this be too big for my ATV to handle? Any of you...

My radiator on my M6800 needs replacement. Now that I’ve disassembled everything, I’m going to replace the water pump, thermostat and hoses and belt. I’m not a mechanic so are there any tips? Bought new gaskets for both the pump and thermostat. Obviously I need to clean the mating...

I’m looking at this Industrias America model 2220 disc. I can’t find any information on this company, nor the weight of this disc. I know this brand is not a name brand, but it looks pretty decent and very heavy. Discs are 22”. I’ll use it for primary tillage of small food plots. Any...

I’m looking for a harrow to disc some remote food plots, that are in tight places. I have a big offset disc that works great, but it’s a pain to transport. I saw this old Deere disc, about 7 feet wide, and it looks in decent condition. Anyone have any knowledge of this Model 100? I also...

My friends big John Deere keeps blowing out the hydraulic hose to implements from one of the rear remotes. The female inside of the remote looks normal, as does the male hose end connector. But when a load is on the line, it blows off the hose. What’s going on? Is it just a bad female or...

I have a 16’ tandem axle landscaping trailer with 18” tall sheet metal sides. I frequently haul mulch or landscaping debris. Regular tarps just don’t work well. The grommets tear out as the wind gets under it. Are there aftermarket tarps that hold up and are easy to secure and place...

I’m building a landscape rake and need to drill 50 3/8” holes spaced two inches apart along a straight line. I plan to use either 1/2” or 3/8” angle or something similar. I have a floor drill press, but it’s not a great one, but adequate. I’ve even thought about buying a mag drill if I...

I have a Landpride 35 series rear blade. They sell a rake accessory that uses the main frame, but I want to build one. All I need to build is the rake bar itself. My tractor is a 70 horse, so it needs to be fairly stout. I’ve researched many different builds and can’t decide how to attach...

I have a Polaris 550 4 wheeler. I see many people pulling light implements with similar ATVs. Specifically, I was thinking of pulling a drag harrow, say 6 or 7 feet wide and perhaps weighing 150 pounds. My question is does this harm or accelerate wear of the transmission? I also worry...

My sis killed this snake. All I’ve seen is this photo. Couldn’t see pupils. Head looks like a viper but color confuses me. What’s your identification?

I have this steel diesel tank, 36 gallons. I want to design and build something to help me lift it from the bed of my truck (full of diesel) and place it in my shed, just a few feet away. I’ll lift it with my FEL which has a grapple with teeth, which had plenty of power. Basically, I want...

I'm learning about plasma cutters. Cutting flat stock is common, but how do they perform on square tubing or angle iron? Other than flat, are plasmas useful for other metal cutting purposes in fabrication?

Does anyone have any experience with the Powermax 30 Air? I've read some favorable reviews of it. Having a built in air supply appeals to me. I wish they had this feature in the 40 amp model.

I have an older PA200, bought in 2011. The owners manual was a joke. In reading about the newer models, I see they have a dedicated negative port for 6010. Mine doesn’t have this. It only has one negative port. My question is can 6010 be run on my machine effectively, or should I use...

I have a sprayer that I made from a 275 gallon tote. It has this 12 volt pump. It will be on my 3 point hitch, have a deep cycle battery. I want to be able to switch it on/off from my tractor seat. Do they make a switch pre-made that would work or be adapted or guess I can make one from...

I’m thinking about buying a used camper (19, or 20 ft) to place on my farm/hunting property. I’d like to spend an occasional night there in the fall and winter, but never when it’s hot. Hopefully talk my wife into joining me. But there’s no electricity, well, or septic system. It’s about...

I have a Woods BB 72 rotary cutter. It wasn’t cutting well last year, and smoking from the clutch, so I dismantled the clutch, found the two disc pads to be shot, so I replaced them. Also cleaned up the metal surfaces. My buddy used it for the first time today, tested it on an area with...

I have been preparing my foodplots this week, and encountered 6 nests, and of course, it's always on an uphill where the tractor is bogging down, and there's no acceleration. Plus most of our elevated deer stands have paper wasps nesting, so they need to be sprayed, but climbing into a stand...

Wasn't sure where to ask this, but when using this forum, I'm having problems. On my I-Pad, with spell check on, this happens....when I write one word, then hit the space bar, my device closes the ap. So I am forced to disable spell check when I post. When it is off, all works great. Any...

I have an '06 F350 SRW crew cab long bed. Lariat package with off road package, towing controller, etc. I need to sell it to make room for another. . It has 234,000 miles, and is running great. Its had regular maintenance, an EGR delete, and tuner. Everything else is stock. Body is...

I know the common opinion is to avoid these extended warranties. But I would like to hear specific examples, good and bad. My truck is out of warranty due to age. a warranty was offered that covered most everything except normal wear parts. It was very specific, and seemed quite extensive and...

i have an 06 F350 diesel SRW longbed crewcab with 230,000 miles. Its mainly my hunting truck and I use it to pull a 25' gooseneck with my Kubota M6800, maybe 6 times a year for local trips of 30 miles max. Total max load of trailer, tractor, implement may run 15,000 pounds, I guess. It pulls...

I want to get a spare rim and tire for my Kubota front wheel. The rim is a 6 loop, with a R-1 tire. If I buy a rim and tire (minus the center hub), can I use it on either side? Of course the valve stem will be reversed, but that's ok. I guess I can put the 6 nuts on the outside, and change...

This is a really dumb question, but I am pouring a 3/4 yard slab sidewalk right by the road. Having a truck delivery will cost $250 due to the small load. I have a mixer, but I'm lazy enough not to want to mix 25 bags of pre mix, and worry if I can mix fast enough. Unfortunately, there...

I have a ten year old M 6800. For over a year, it sporadically loses power, starts chugging and stalling out when under load. It happens more when is hot after being used hard, sometimes seems its worse when fuel level is low, but that may be imagined. Its hard to duplicate. Every time i...

A friend has offered to loan his dump trailer to me. He has no idea about its load rating, nor have I seen it. Anyone recognize the brand or manufacturer? What's your best guess regarding the axles and capacity? I plan to haul crush and run, and soil. Obviously it's not a very...

My friend inherited this tractor. Can you tell me about it, it's age, specifications, and potential value? Also, he has not tried to crank it. Certainly the battery is dead. Would it be a 6 volt? What does he need to do to try to crank it? Sent from my iPad using TractorByNet

My 100 year old brick house needs some mortar repair. I know the mortar is unlike the modern Portland cement based mortar, as it is much whiter and softer. I assume it's a lime based mortar common years ago, Having read lots about it, I want to experiment to try to match. I know I can get it...

I'm looking at a home to purchase. One has an existing garage with a fairly new 100 amp sub panel (the main breaker is 100 amp so I assume my terminology is correct). I want to use this as a workshop, and need power to a 220 V table saw, a 220V jointer and I would like an outlet for my welder...

Just bought an 8' Gill rear blade, heavy duty, weighing in at 600 lbs. I'll pull it with my 65 horse Kubota. It has no hydraulics, but I do have a hydraulic top link that can be used. I've used a box blade a lot, but never a rear scrape blade. I plan to use it to maintain the dirt roads on...

My buddy has a King Kutter tiller, either a 5 or 6 footer. I haven't seen it, but he says the tines are very worn, and if I'll help him replace them, I can use it whenever. So any advice? I see the tines online, both OEM which seem to be made in China, and also Italian tines (which the...

We own 300 hundred acres in upstate SC. It's mainly used for hunting deer. It's rough land, having been timbered 20 years ago, and now it's mixed pines and hardwoods. Recently we had about 70 acres timbered. Mainly pines were cut, in areas where they were predominant. Now it looks like a...

My 10 year old Kubota starts to loose power when the fuel level gets to about half a tank. It begins to run as if it's about out of fuel, but then when I add diesel, it only takes around 5 gallons to fill it to the top. Once I fill it, it runs fine. But run it back down to about half a tank...

Broke the ball link on my telescopic stabilizer. I found a weldable link at tractor supply that matches. I ground out the broken area and fitted the new one. Being a rookie welder, I'm reluctant to go further. But I would rather repair it myself than take it to a professional. Please...

I have a great deer stand in one of my favorite places that is about 32 feet up in a big oak tree. I've hunted if for years. It is attached to the tree with 3" angle and 5/8 lags and decked with treated lumber. I climb the tree with screw in steps ( which I don't trust). Also the steps have...

Have a Polaris X2 with a small receiver hitch. One thing I really dislike about Polaris ATVs is the worthless plastic rack system. It is really hard to carry anything or even to bungee loads. I am thinking of building a small tote to quickly plug into the receiver to carry tools, especially...

Wish I had documented this better but thought I would share. This area had a small creek with a channel about 5 feet deep and with about 6 " of water during normal periods. Obviously it's pretty low, as the creek empties into a bigger river just 30 yards away. I wanted to be able to cross the...

This is a dumb question but I'm borrowing a midsize Cat skid steer, not sure of the model. Since I have not seen it yet, I have no idea what the wheelbase width is, but assume it's about 60" max width. I have a Big Tex deck over gooseneck, with the standard two ramps, and transport my...

I restored this old Allis Chalmers three row planter and have decided to sell it. What's your opinion of its value in your neck of the woods? It's in great shape, with all new parts that were worn, sandblasted and painted. I converted it to a three point hitch style. I just wanted to hear...

I have some property where I use for recreation, mainly hunting and tractor work. I've considered buying a used camper to leave there just to spend a few night occasionally, perhaps with my wife or hunting buddies. Don't want to spend a lot, but I see some for 5 or 6 grand, and that's within my...

Hooked up my cone style fertilizer spreader to my 3 point hitch yesterday. It is fairly new, used last Fall. The telescopic drive shaft connecting the spreader to the PTO was stuck and wouldn't telescope. I couldn't budge it. Figuring it was corroded from sitting a season, I finally had to...

I don't like the chain stabilizers a on my Massey Ferguson 240. I see this telescopic style for sale. Anyone have them or an opinion? . This is what I have now.

I plan to replace my ratchet strap binders with chains and ratchet load binders. I tow a 70 horse Kubota on a gooseneck and normal implements like rotary cutters, etc. I'm thinking about the ratchet style rather than the lever style. Looks like Northern has all I need. What size chains...

I am in a situation where I need to power my 220 V table saw or jointer using my Miller Bobcat as a power source. It has a Nema 14-50 3 pole 4 wire outlet. My saw has a standard 220 V Nema 6-15 plug. How can I do this. Can I make an extension cord with these plugs and receptacles to adapt...

There is an abandoned Allis Chalmers model D road scraper on my property. Been sitting there for decades. The blade assembly looks good. I debated about a full restoration, but don't have the mechanical skills to do engine or transmission work. Looks like I could easily remove the blade and...

I need to lift a grain drill into the transport position but my tractor is at another property. Normally I just connect it to the rear remotes to lift it. Rather than trailering my tractor 30 miles, do you think it is possible to lift this drill with a 12V dump trailer pump? I have a nice...

I hung a log in my FEL and bent the ATI Tach All aftermarket skid steer quick connect adapter. The main beam is about 3" angle iron that is bent and twisted. I can cut out the angle iron and replace it, but there are a lot of thick weld beads to grind and also would dictate having to...

A buddy of mine called me today (he knows I am a tool junkie) and said a client of his is moving and needs to get rid of a Bridgeport Mill that is in his garage. He says he'll take $250 bucks for it if we move it. It is a 1980's vintage (he thinks) I have not seen it nor know anything about...

I was considering a scoop pan. I have lots of dirt roads to maintain, we have built water bars to divert the water, but it seems over time, the run-off channels fill with sediment and the water no longer runs off and it pools in the road creating a mud hole. We use a box blade to rough grade...

I built this simple shed to house implements only, my disc, planter, grain drill, and cutter. I listened to a buddy as to its placement but now realize the front catches the afternoon sun and because of the height of the front roof, my implements, although sheltered from the rain, still bake...

I am always bending something and often wished I had a portapower type system to straighten things. I see sets at Northern and Harbor Freight and other tool companies. What is your experience with these? Is it worth having and if so, should I get a 4 or 10 ton for general use on farm...

My buddy and I co own a M 6800 that we use on our hunting property. He was clearing for a new food plot/shooting lane today and just about has it finished. We have a grapple, and he thinks it turns our tractor into a bull dozer. But in his defense, the area was just about clear, almost ready...

I sprayed my plots today with 250 gallons of generic Roundup (Tractor Supply brand). As I was leaving, rain was threatening. I am not sure if it rained where I sprayed, but there was rain in the area. It would have started several hours after I finished. My question is: how long does...

While grappling some chainsaw debris, a 5" log penetrated through the back of my grapple and lodged between the frame and the shaft, and bent the shaft. It still works but howls and squeaks when curled in. The shaft is slightly curved and obviously damaged. Can this cylinder be repaired or...

I just bought a mid 1980's Massey 240. In researching these models, I see various horsepower ratings, varying from 34 to 42. I know they made this model for many years, and it seems horsepower increased during that period. Does anyone know about the history of this model? I also see in one...

I just bought a Massey 240 that had a FEL. Not wanting an FEL, I removed it and sold it. I hooked up my 6' rotary cutter (probably a little big for this tractor) and I am way too light in the front. Steering was comical. I need to add front weights and a front brush guard. I have the front...

I just bought a Massey Ferguson 240 diesel (2 WD), mid 1980's, which has 14.9 x 24" tires. All things I read about this model says it should have 13.6 x 28" tires. I wonder if the tires and rims I have were stock, or if they were added in the past. I plan to restore the tractor and want to...

I just bought a Massey Ferguson 240. The tires were not great, so as I looked on EBay, I happened to notice some new Firestone R1 SAT II 6 ply (13.6 x 28) up for bid. couldn't resist and I bid. got them for $560 a pair plus $125 shipping, total of $685 for two great rear tires! I...

Just bought a Massey Ferguson 240 The tires are not great so in the future, I plan to replace them. Since there are few dealers around here, where is best place to buy? Several questions....are Starmaxx tires decent? Should I go with a ribbed front tire (which is what's on it) or a...

I saw a Massey Ferguson 231 for sale locally and it caught my eye. It looked like a tractor I would like to have. Since then, I have been reading and searching for Masseys and just wondered if someone with knowledge would tell me more about them. Specifically, ones in the 30 to 45 hp range...

My wish list includes another tractor (I have a 70 horse Kubota with a FEL for primary use). I have often wished I had a smaller one for bush hogging and for pulling a drag harrow, to speed things up with multiple users. My criteria are first and foremost, cheap, say $4 to 6,000 tops. Just...

My wish list includes another tractor (I have a 70 horse Kubota with a FEL for primary use). I have often wished I had a smaller one for bush hogging and for pulling a drag harrow, to speed things up with multiple users. My criteria are first and foremost, cheap, say $4 to 6,000 tops. Just...

I have been tying down my M 6800 Kubota with ratchet straps with chains on the ends. I know there is debate about chains vs. straps. I am getting tired of the ratchet mechanisms and am thinking about switching to chains. My question is what size chain and what style load binder? My tractor...

My Kubota M 6800 needed a new clutch. Sadly, it only had 600 hours, but I am afraid that extensive use of the grapple (using a tractor for bulldozer tasks!) really took its toll on the clutch. I priced a new clutch from my dealer and also looked at clutches on EBay from tractorclutchesrus.com...

Last night I really had a brain lapse. I am removing my fuel tanks because of a trash issue. My tractor is sitting on my trailer. I removed one tank and was working on the other. There is a cross brace I removed on the first that supported the tank. No problem. On the identical cross brace...

My kubota M 6800 randomly starts chugging and then shuts off. I go thru the bleeding air process and it fires right up again and runs fine until the next time. I have removed both tanks and plan to replace all fuel lines while it's disassembled. I see trash in the tanks so I need to clean...

I am building an implement that will lift hydraulically. Two wheel assemblies running separately but synchronized with a flow divider. The weight will be around 1500 lbs and the pump is a 12 V model with a 2 gal. Reservoir. How do you figure cylinder size? I need a 8" stroke. Whatcha...

My M 6800 Kubota needs a new clutch. There are clutches for sale on EBay at "Tractorclutchesrus" for about 1/2 of what I have found elsewhere. They are listed with the normal Kubota part # and appear to be OEM parts, but I still need to verify that. Just wondered if anyone has bought a clutch...

Dumb question, but is searching for a particular phrase or group of words, how do you keep the search engine from splitting them? For instance, I did a search for "cover chains" and it shows "cover" and "chains" but that is not the result I need. I remember reading there is a way to make sure...

We bought a used Truax Grass drill with three seed boxes. I assume it is similar to other no til drills, like the Great Plains, as far as the dispensing mechanism. We are ready to give it a try. I want to practice with some soybeans, corn, and sunflower this Spring. Any tips on using a drill...

There is a nice L 4400 2 WD for sale for $8500. It has about 250 hours and looks new. That seems like a great price. What is your opinion of the price and of the tractor. It does not have a loader of course, but that really is better for me. I have a M 6800 4 WD for the heavy stuff, and...

I am designing and building a cultipacker using the packer wheels from Everything Attachments. It will be 88" wide using 22 wheels weighing 28 lbs. apiece for a total of 616 lbs. The shaft is cold rolled 2". It will be a lift style with hydraulic wheels to lift the whole assembly up off the...

My M6800 has recently started losing power and cutting off at random times. Seems a little worse when the fuel is low, but that might be imagined as it also has done it at 1/2 full. It suddenly starts chugging and then cuts off. It will not restart without going thru process of bleeding the...

I am thinking about upgrading from my M6800 to one a little bigger. Seems like I read somewhere about a dealer who has good prices and can ship a tractor. My local dealer leaves lots to be desired and I don't seem to get any benefit from having a relationship there anyway, so I don't have any...

Anyone have any advise on a good mechanic in the Greenville, SC , area? I need a new clutch on my kubota M6800. I just don't get good vibes from my dealer and the shop there. How difficult is this job? I know the tractor has to be split and expect $2000. Is that a good estimate?

I am building a cultipacker and want it to be transportable. I have the wheel assemblies that were taken off an old Allis Chalmers planter that i converted to a three point hitch style, so I plant to make this packer in the same manner that the planter was designed, using left over parts for...

I am building a cultipacker with lift wheels like ones on a pull type (offset) disc. I don't want to use a hydraulic cylinder from my rear remotes, as I want this to be independent of the tractor. So I have thought about a ratchet jack or a manual hydraulic ram or a portapower pump to...

I sprayed my plots with glyphosate and 2,4,D last Monday (6 days ago). Everything is yellowing and looks like I got good coverage. My question is this: we are trying to get our corn and beans planted soon. Would it be unwise to go ahead and disc tomorrow (six days after spraying) or should I...

I want to build a nice cultipacker. I plan to use packer wheels from Everything Attachments which are 15" diameter and weigh 28 lbs. It will be 7' wide and so it will have almost 600 lbs. of iron. My desires are to make it transportable, with wheels and tires appropriate for road use (short...

A friend told me some regional dealers were really discounting new Ford diesels, and Ford was offering a substantial rebate and zero% financing. He said they even had some 2011 still on the lot. I'm not sure if he was correct. Anyone been dealing lately for a Superduty and if so...

I am new to no tilling (recently restored a 3 row planter and got a Truax no til drill). I was planning to plant some soybeans and corn this spring, whereas in the past, we always planted fall blends. I checked out our plots and they are beautiful now. The spring rains have really brought out...

I want to build a sprayer to apply herbicide to plots and trails. Total acreage would be about 15 with the average plot size of 2 acres. I have a Fimco ATV version with a boom that works ok but the 25 gallons runs out fast, so I need a bigger one. I am thinking 100 to 200 gallon size. I will...

I am building a tongue for my grain drill so I can tow it rather than use it in a 3 point hitch mode. (Long story, but it was designed to use either way but when I bought it, the tongue was missing. I am using the manufacturers design). My question is how most people connect heavy implements...

I hooked up my new grain drill to the 3 point hitch and lifted it. Weighing in at 3000 lbs, it was a load. I also tilted it forward with the hydraulic top link to gain more ground clearance. I then tried my FEL and it would barely move, very slow response. When I sat the drill down, the FEL...

I bought a used Truax Grass Drill (FLX 88) on Ebay and it just arrived. It is a no till with 3 seed boxes for all types of seed. It is 8' wide and plants a 5' strip. The tongue is missing so it is a 3 point hitch type. Boy, it's heavy. When the trucker delivered it to my dealer, I used a...

I have always planted by broadcasting seed after plowing, discing etc. I now have a 5' Truax NoTill drill and also a Allis Chalmers 3 row NoTil planter I just restored. I bought an old Allis Chalmers book on NoTil that was written years ago when NoTil evidently was first being used. (By the...

Just bought a no-til grain drill and also restored a no til 3 row planter. I've never planted No-Til so I read that herbicide is a necessity to really benefit from No-Til. I will be planting food plots scattered over two properties and will also spray the woods roads to keep them walkable and...

I have a Kubota M6800 with one rear remote, which I have currently running a hydraulic top link. I just bought a grain drill that has a cylinder. I guess I can remove the hydraulic top link, reattach the manual link, and free up the remote for the drill hydraulic. But it would be nice to have...

I am rebuilding the hubs on some coulters. The races are old and questionable so since I have new ones, I guess I should go ahead and replace them. One race came out with some tapping after heating the hub and cooling the race. The other has no "purchase point" to tap, so I will try the weld...

My Northern pressure (6hp honda engine) is not generating any pressure. Last winter I had an accident and was out of commission for 6 months, so this washer sat outside all winter at my farm because I was not able to put things away. I did not winterize it and since I used it in the Fall and...

I just got a new I Phone and am really impressed! I am not a techno weenie but this I phone is awesome. It is so simple and intuitive to use, is incredibly fast and useful. I use it as an alarm clock, checking e-mails, pulling up instant weather on an hour by hour basis (including wind...

I need to dril a few holes in 3/4" cold rolled shaft They dont have to be extremely precise but fairly close. Every time i try to drill, my bit slips and wanders off center. I know some of you clever machinists know how to do this, and have a simple jig. Can you share your secrets and...

I always wanted a drill to plant food plots so my hunting buddy and I bought this on EBay and are waiting for delivery. It's a Truax FLX 88. I hope it works as expected and is in decent condition. It is scary to buy something this expensive sight unseen, but we feel good about the seller...

I am replacing the bearings on an old harrow. (Made back then when American steel ruled!) I have the parts number and see the referenced part listed in most tractor supply houses and also online at The Big Bearing Store. My question is since the price varies fron $22 to $39 depending on the...

I am restoring an old Athens harrow. I finally got the castle nut off and am ready to tackle the bearings. I guess I will see how they look and feel before I buy new ones. This has been sitting outside for decades so it is rusted up pretty badly. If it is like the rest of the harrow, it will...

I am disassembling an old Athens Harrow. The gang nut on the disc shaft is a 2.75" castle nut on a 1.25 or 1.5" shaft. It's been sitting for decades in the weather. The rust doesn't really look that bad but it won't budge. I have a 1" drive impact socket and a long 42" breaker bar. I have...

I am restoring an old planter. I have disassembled the coulters and removed the two roller bearings and seal, and these are still available. My question is do I also need to replace the bearing cups? They appear to be smooth and not pitted. They are obviously still seated in the cast iron...

I am in the process of restoring an old Athens Harrow, Series 166, that has been abandoned for several decades. After dragging it out of the briars, I discovered it was salvagable. I plan to replace the wheels and tires, the discs, and check the bearings. Of course it needs all new...

My brother in law just had his lake house broken into and had many things stolen. They disabled his simple alarm, and stole truckloads of furniture, appliances, and even cut his gun safe from the concrete floor. This theft could have taken hours or even days. They even disconnected his heat...

My clutch seems like it is beginning to slip. I have the standard transmission. What is involved in replacing or repairing a clutch on this tractor? Is is similar to a clutch on a vehicle in terms of repair?

This may be a stupid question, but I am restoring several old implements that have been sitting outdoors for decades. There are lots of roll pins or what you may call spring or split pins. They look like a hollow cylinder with a slit. These are firmly rusted in place. Obviously I use a...

I am looking at a Truax FLX88 grass drill for planting food plots. It is a no till, 3 point hitch model. I am tired of all the work preparing plots and think this would greatly simplify things. What do you guys think. I looked at other planters (Great Plains, Kasco, etc) but wanted advice...

We plant various food plots and have always plowed, disked, and broadcast seed and covered it with a drag harrow. Obviously very labor intensive. As I was hunting yesterday over an old plot, I was wondering what it would take to no-till instead. I would like the ability to plant grains and...

I occasionally need to cut steel at the farm, such as cutting off bent lift arm pins (7/8" diameter), or cutting off bolts or small pieces of steel, etc. I have a larger oxy/ace set, but I hate to transport it. Would one of the little totes work for occasional cutting of thicker steel like...

I am a novice welder and have been building some simple things to help me refine my skills. I have a Miller 211 Mig. Sometimes I am running a bead and all is sizzling like it should and then "pop", the arc breaks and the glob of molten metal forms and splatters. It may pop a few times and...

Another potential implement restoration---this old 4 row Allis Chalmers planter has been sitting for who knows how many years. It sits on our hunting lease which we have had for 20 years. The old farmers son says he doesn't care if we reclaim it, so it is ours for free. My question is whether...

This old disc has been parked for decades, and the property owner would give it to me for use preparing foodplots. First of all, these pictures are poor, as I only had my telephoto lens, and I need to drag it out of the briars and take some better shots. Any ideas as to what brand? Is this...

I had a 2008 Polaris 500 EFI X2 Limited Edition camo model until some lowrent stole it last week. Luckily, I have insurance and hopefully will not get beaten up too badly. I use it on the farm and hunting lease, not into speed. I liked the two seater option and the rear tilt down bed, but...

I needed a roof for my toys, and none of my buddies were ever able to offer much help, so I built this with very little help. I did not have electricity, so all was done with 18V tools. I wanted to minimize costs also. Someday, I may pour a slab and wire this if electricity is delivered, and...

I shopped for a large generator for several months and finally decided on the new line of Northstar generators from Northern. These new models have just been introduced and were said to be improved. I did like many of the features as compared to the old ones, including a newly designed Honda...

I have my new welder and am slowly setting up a shop for fabrication. Several projects I have in mind require large holes in steel plate (1/4 to 1/2"). Holes need to be up to 2 1/2" diameter. Generally, how do you guys make holes in steel? I have a good drill press, but never drilled anything...

I have been a member for several years and just want to express what a great resource this is. I go to other Forums (truck, welding, etc) and often read replies with "attitudes" written by people who seems more interested in bragging about their credentials than answering the questions. Some...

I have been looking for a two row planter and a guy has this one for sale. I have not seen it personally but he is asking $400. What model is this and is it decent? What should I look for when I go to see it, as I know nothing about planters. Thanks.

Dumb question: do any Superduty (07 through 11) short bed trucks come with the factory gooseneck hitch? Looking at the 2011 brochure, it appears the gooseneck/fifth wheel package is only available in the long bed. If that is so, can an aftermarket hitch (a BMW turnover ball) be installed...

I have a F-350 SRW diesel with 185,000 miles. Only had it for less than two years, but it had high mileage when I bought it. What's the scoop on the newer models? Mine has the infamous 6.0 and I know they have changed engines since. How do the later models compare? I am toying with the...

I recently bought a 13,000W Northstar (from Northern) generator, but since I ordered it, there has been some sort of recall on all of their large generators. They just came out with a new design that is in their new 2011 catalog and most stores have them in stock, and they are blowing out the...

I have a Miller 211 Mig that I am learning on . I understand the concept of duty cycle, but am unsure what happens to this particular welder when it is exceded. Does the arc just weaken and you just sense a lack of power? Or does the machine have an automatic cut-off or signal that it is time...

Just getting into metal fabrication and wondered what uses work well on a press. ( In tems of bending material, punching holes, etc.) How useful are they, how big does it need to be, and what thickness metal can you bend? What accessories are required? I have seen them but never seen one in...

If you have a Miller Maxstar 200, how do you like it and what do you weld with it? My main question is how does the power cord come configured? I know it can be used on various voltages, but do you have to hard wire a plug to use different outlets? I would like to have a stick welder that...

I would like to build a nice fire pit to sit on my concrete patio. I saw some cool ones on welding forums. One used a large cast iron "bowl" from a quarry. Another used some sort of brake drum. I would like it to be big enough to hold 20" logs or so and deep enough to contain them. You...

I am new to welding (took my first stick lesson yesterday) but want to get more into it. Since I don't have proper power where I can weld, I would be forced to using a welder/generator exclusively to stick weld or to power my Miller 211 Mig. My question is do any of you guys rely on generator...

I have about decided on a Miller Bobcat 225 welder/generator. My second choice is a Hobart Champion Elite, which has about the same specs, but just a couple of fewer features. (I do like the fact that the Hobart has the 6-50 NEMA receptacle whereas the Miller doesn't, which forces the use of an...

I am thinking about buying a Miller Bobcat 225 for a welder and also for emergency power to my home. Since this unit is so heavy, I would trailer it. My question is, since I can't get it closer than 60 feet to my panel, is that a problem. I assume if I make an extension cord with the proper...

Thinking about this welder/generator. Are any of you using it and if so what do you think. Thanks

I am shopping for a welder/generator for use where no electricity is available. I would like to use it for fabrication (such as a cultipacker), repair of implements, and would also like it to be a home backup for occasional use during power outages. I need it to be portable (but not trailer...

We plant food plots by broadcasting seed (wheat, oats, clover, peas, etc) and are considering other methods. Please tell me about row planters. I see that the Deere model 71 is a respected unit. We may plant corn and soybeans and I assume a row planter is the way to go. I also see that...

Anyone recommendations for a generator to use with a Miller 211 (230V, recommended 40A service) but would run on a 30A. I would also like to use it for emergency power backup, and would prefer one with a 6-50R receptacle rather than use an adapter. How many of you guys use a generator for a...

The more I read, the more confused I am about what I need for my Miller 211 Welder, which is a dual 120 or 230 V, supplied with two plugs. In the 230 V mode, it appears the Amperes Input at Rated Load Output is 24.3. Ideally, I know a dedicated 50 amp breaker is ideal. However, my shop...

I found this old disc (I think it is an Athens) and have always wanted a transport type (as 3 point discs are pretty worthless, in my experience) The gentleman wants $500 for it. I did not have a chance to look it over, and these cell phone pix are weak, but any comments about this disc...

I found this old motor grader in the forest and the landowner would give it to me. It's been sitting here for decades. What do you think? Structurally, it looks sound, with only surface rust. Obviously, the engine and hydraulics would need major rebuilds or replacements, but mechanically, it...

I have always wanted to learn welding. Having read and researched the topic, I bought a Miller MIG 211 today. Due to my limited access to good power and a lack of a good place to weld, I thought this would be a good starter welder that I could grow into. Later, I could always pick up a good...

I found this old pull type implement in the forest and wondered what it was or did. It is very heavy, and the round "drum" is about 6' wide and over 3' high, made of 1/2" steel. The bottom was buried, so I could not tell if it had a blade. Obviously, some parts are missing or damaged. The...

This week I was creating a new foodplot. I only had my disc with me and it just wasn't cutting this unworked ground. My plow would have helped, but it was 20 miles away. How about a field cultivator (such as the Fred Cain seen at Everything Attachments). Would it have helped rip the soil up...

I just bought a 25 gallon Fimco boom sprayer for my 2007 Polaris 500 Sportsman. The sprayer came with alligator clips to attach to the battery. Never having even seen my battery, I looked today. Hooking clips to it looks fairly inconvenient. Is there accessory circuit or place to get power...

I see a 40 horse Futon tractor advertised locally. 4WD, shuttle shift , two rear remotes, 80 hours, for $6500. Painted Deere color scheme. Seems pretty cheap for a heavy looking tractor. Is this worth looking at? I am considering a second tractor to use for light duty applications (bush...

I see an International Harvester Drill Model 10 advertised for $800. The picture looks pretty nice, but I have not seen it. Anyone know anything about these? What should I look for when I inspect it? How do you assess a drill (assuming this will be the only one I have ever even seen). Would...

I plant about 10 acres of food plots. Slowing I am accumulating the ideal equipment to facillitate this. Restored a nice Ford plow and a Deere fertilizer distributor. Next is a good rotary tiller so I can get rid of my worthless Leinbach disc. Maybe a cultipacker later. I don't know...

Just thought I would share pictures of my new LED worklights. Mounted two spots on the front and two floods on the back. I picked up many ideas from others posts and used the previously posted system of relays. My mounting system was my creation and it works really well. No drilling of the...

I posted earlier about possibly restoring a Deere 8' Model LF Distributor, found on Craigslist. It was in typical condition, really dirty, moderate rust and a few worn out parts. I found an original parts list, some new parts, and some used. Disassembled it, sandblasted, and new paint and...

I know this is an old question but I can't find good answers. i need a washer that will be supplied from a 200 gal. tank. Most washers mention a minimum innput pressure or flow, but most info is vague. I have only found one that specificaly states it will draw from a tank but it is pricey...

I plant 7 or 8 acres in food plots. I first use a 3 bottom plow which works great. (pulling it with a Kubota M6800 4WD, loaded tires) When we usually plant in September, it is always dry making it frustrating to disc. My Leinbach 20"disc works pretty poorly, taking many passes to get adequate...

I plant 20 food plots every fall here in S.C. The soil is varied, some clay and rocks, but always dry and hard this time of year. My disk is a Leinbach 24, 20inch disc and it just doesn't work well. This weekend, I plowed with a 3 bottom plow and it does a great job. You would think it would...

Does anyone keep a spare wheel and tire for their tractor?? We have had two flats in the last week (one front and sadly one rear) Obviously, my rear (16.9 x 30 R1) would be too costly to have a spare, but having a spare front would be nice. I would love to run across a used 9.5 x 24 front...

I plant about 20 food plots every fall, rarely in the spring. Although I have a little clover left alive, the grasses are really taking over this year from so much rain. I bush hogged and started to plow, but the tough grass really clogs up my plow. I believe that I could get a better food...

I need a few parts for an old John Deere LF fertilizer spreader that I am restoring. The local dealer has checked on his network with no luck. Any other ideas for a source of new (unlikely) or used parts? Surely there are some old dusty parts laying around somewhere. Anyone have or know of a...

I am restoring an old John Deere LF fertilizer distributor. I found an original manual, parts list, pre delivery guide on E-Bay. I would like to replace several old worn parts. Any ideas as to sources for discontinued Deere parts. I have found some things in the past from Sweigard Bros of...

I just bought a John Deere lime/fertilizer spreader (8 ft.) on Craigslist. It's really in pretty good shape, and seems to work. I have not had a chance to really start cleaning it up, inspecting, and lubing it. I probably need to add new tires, as they seem a little suspect. Anyone have any...

I left my M 6800 outside for several months. When I tried to crank it last week, it was hard to start, and just would not fire up. Finally when it did, it blew sooty water out the pipe and all over the hood (and me) Now it runs fine. I guess I need to cover the exhaust with something when I...

My M 6800 has the exhaust pipe that exists through the hood. As we use this in the woods a lot, we often catch the pipe on low hanging limbs and vines and bend it back. I have even bent the hood a little where it comes out. I usually just push it back in place. Today i noticed the pipe from...

I just bought an old drop type lime/fertilizer spreader on Craigs list. As soon as I pick it up and have a chance to examine it more closely, I will post pictures. It was dark when I looked at it, but it appears to be an eight foot wide model, with an agitator in the bottom of the hopper, and...

I recently had a call from my dealer saying they needed to perform a recall on my '05 M 6800. Something about the step??? Anyone heard anything about this and if so what is involved? I never have received anything from Kubota. Thanks.

I have never welded, but would love to learn. Just saw a like-new Miller 135 with two tanks and a cart for $550. I would prefer a 110 V to start (realize it's limitations) and thought this was a pretty good price. Would this be a good first welder, one to learn some techniques on, and is it...

I have searched for info on adding lights to tractors, but wondered if anyone with a M 6800 or similar tractor has added lights. My grapple makes the factory lights useless. I need two forward facing lights and a rear worklight. Is there a dedicated circuit available for this? Please educate...

I have a '96 F 250 diesel that I use occassionally. Drive it perhaps twice a week to my property, about 4000 miles yearly. I also tow my M6800 Kubota with it on a 25" gooseneck flat top, which is quite a load (13000 lbs. ?? total with an implement) Fortunately, only tow it locally several...

As I have mentioned in other posts, I am restoring an old Ford 101 plow and it's going well. Replacing all wear parts, shares, shins, moldboards, and landsides(which I finally found). But I also have an old Economy 2 bottom Model 216. The landsides are pretty worn, not down to the frog, but...

Any Ideas on who makes this plow and if parts are available? Worth $375? Where can you buy parts and what are the names of replaceable parts that I may need? Any comments or wisdom would be appreciated.

Do many of you buy used implements from Tractorhouse? Seems most of the listings are in the Midwest, and as I live in the South, I wonder how freight would work. How are things shipped, and if a loading dock isn't readily available, how does that work? Can things go to a terminal of some...

Is there a way too look up part numbers online for Kubota tractors? When I go to Kubota's quick reference, it will not function. My owners manual does not list a parts breakdown, so I am forced to have my dealer look up a schematic and tell me what I need. Anyway for me to pull up this...

I'm looking at a heavy duty rake for my Kubota M 6800 to maintain roads and foodplots. Considering the Landpride LR35 (which presently is my first choice) or a Woods LR700 or 800. I probably won't get hydraulics at first as they are costly. Any opinions on which one, and should I get a 84"...

I am considering my next tractor implement to add to my collection. I have 5miles of dirt "woods" roads to maintain and numerous food plots. Most roads are simply bulldozed paths with no crown or ditches, but adequate for foot traffic or 4WD use. I was wondering which implement would be more...

I am considering a backhoe for my M6800 Kubota (w/o cab) mainly to be used for putting in culverts occasionally and trenching roads, waterbars, etc. I am not sure I can justify the cost for the occasional use. The M4711 is the Kubota model. My questions are: whats is the approximate cost of...