Recent content by Bill Hoffman

In Salem CT today, a 6 year old boy was "helping" his dad clearing brush. While dad's back was turned, the child threw a branch into a running wood chipper. He got caught on the branch and was pulled into the chipper. Folks, keep your kids away from running equipment. I cannot imagine how...

They delivered my new B3030HSDC tractor today. Yee Haw!!!!! Did some plowing clean-up on my driveway. 19 degrees in a flannel shirt, warm and toasty. I even had to turn the heat down!:thumbsup: Should'a done it years ago. Bill

I have a great wife. After this weeks snowstorm I decided to investigate a cab tractor. Tired of freezing my butt off. Found a nice new 3030 at my local dealer. Talked dollars and got a decent price. Came home and mentioned the details to my wife.:confused: She said, "It's about time. I've...

Hi, Went to move a pallet of firewood with 3pt and the frame of a carry-all. (used like a forklift) Wouldn't even make it budge. Used the front loader which did the job nicely. According to the manuals, I believe The 3pt is supposed to have a greater lift capacity than the loader. Does...

OK, I'm done freezing on a B7800 tractor. I've been looking at aftermarket cab enclosures, and would like to hear from others who have gone this route about their cab manufacturers. How well are they built? Price, noise, ease of installation, comfort. Thanks to all for any feedback. Bill

I've been looking high and low and can't seem to find a way to put a 2 or 3 spool rear hydraulic set-up on my 7800. My dealer says only a one spool set-up is available. I'd like to do it as "factory installed" as is possible. Can anyone offer some suggestions? Thanks, Bill