Recent content by Been there

Greetings, I'm hoping some of you can assist me with something I don't understand. BACKGROUND I have a Massey Ferguson 1635 that I bought new about 10 years ago. It has generally been very reliable and problem free (knock on wood). It lives in a dry barn when not being used. Well maintained...

For what it is worth - - - - and not knowing your circumstances, budget, etc. - - - Given the current cost of batteries, I'd recommend battery maintainers. (And, no, I have no connection to the battery or maintainer businesses.) It sounds like you may not use this equipment frequently. If...

Greetings, Two thoughts - - - 1.) Over time I've become a strong advocate of modern 'smart' battery maintainers. (Not the old-fashioned dumb 'trickle chargers'.) They aren't all that expensive compared to a new battery, and they are especially important for equipment that isn't being used...

Just some general thoughts - - - - 1.) Layout. How much space will be used primarily for 'dry storage' of miscellaneous stuff, just getting stuff out of the weather, providing security for stuff, etc.? How much space will be used for machinery such as table saw, drill press, weld bench, work...

I may raise some hackles here, but - - - - Given the monetary and time cost involved in clearing 154 acres of established forest, you might want to investigate some alternatives. I have had very good experience of working with the local Farm Service Agency over more than 20 years. I'm...

Greetings, I have a functioning Allis Chalmers disc I'd like to learn more about. It has a Category 2, 3-point hitch. It is a 9-foot disc. (2) v-shaped rows of discs. Each row has (14) 20" diameter discs. The rows and angles are not adjustable. It has sealed bearings. Scrapers on each...

I'm hoping you may be able to help me with a Mahindra 3535 "sizing" problem. I'm looking at the possibility of buying a Mahindra 3535 Shuttle. My local dealer doesn't have a 3535 or 4035 on the lot and would have to special order one. I am concerned about the operator's platform. I've got...

Greetings, I'm looking at a new 3535, and have no feel for what a fair price might be. Any thoughts out there? Any help will be appreciated. Thanks. Been there

Greetings, Participating in forums is new to me, so please be patient. I live in Eastern Washington (the dry side of the state) where we have some wheat land that is currently farmed by a local tenant. I maintain the CRP ground, a woodlot, etc., with a couple of old Farmalls. We've recently...