Recent content by Canada_CT230

I picked up an 2008 American Sportworks Trail Wagon 265cc UTV for around the farm yard. I am not into 4x4 off-roading and do not need to go 80 MPH in my yard. I found a nice shape unit for a very reasonable price. The only thing with it is that the electric start on the Subaru engine has...

My neighbor has about 300 lbs of left over fertilizer from his brother's seeding last year. He offered it to me to use on our 3 acres of grass. I bought Scott's Turf-Builder 30-0-03 fertilizer the other day and it cost me over $100 for a very sparse application. I do so little fertilizing...

I have a Detco 101 tree planter. I do already have a call into the them but since it is the weekend I am trying to rack my brains to figure this out. I tilled my field the other day to the max of the tiller (5"). The tree planter's coulter and shank does not penetrate the soil very far. It is...

I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota and pull a 2010 KZ CL164 travel trailer. Currently on a trip and my running lights on the trailer are not working. Stop lights, turn lights, 12V power feed and brake controller all work. Here is what I've done so far... 1) Replaced the 7-pin plug on the truck...

I know this is not really tractor related but... I need to make a dance floor for renting out at our bed & breakfast for when people book us for weddings. What I want to do is 8 - 4x8 sheets of plywood, stained and sealed. I want to make a 16x16 dance floor so 2 sheets wide by 4 sheets in...

Anybody own one of these? $6,995 vs $13,900 for a name brand UTV is a huge difference to me. I will only be using it on our flat 17 acre property as a way to travel to all corners quickly. No heavy 4x4ing. Maybe to pull a dump lawn cart and an core aerator. I have read some good reviews and...

I recently bought a Detco 101 tree planter (Detco, Inc. Tree Planters, Spades, and Tongs) and I need a way to equally space the trees while planting. I have seen the trailing chain method and that is a possibility but I saw this video on YouTube. The chain method would be more of a nuissance...

Can anyone customize my Bobcat CT230 to be like the Terrafirminator? looks to be a killer compact tractor with FEL and BH!

Me again... Tried some welding on those oak barrel steel hoops. Kept blowing holes in them with the 1/8" rods (6011 & 7014). I tried to turn the amps down but then had issues with arc strike. I figured before I even started that the 1/8" rod was too big but gave it the old college try anyways...

Hey, Update...I couldn't get that Dayton AC/DC welder. Anyways...I found a 230A AC welder locally for $75. Good price and looked in good shape but I haven't seen it work / tested it. The guy said he bought it for his cabin building docks. He hasn't used it in years since that project and was...

I have a lead on a barely used Dayton Model 3X564 250 AC/DC stick welder. Are these a good brand? Reliable? I don't need a fast welder or one that is commercial...just a acreage welder.

I am looking for a Lincoln AC ARC welder. All of the Craigslist ads are really high priced. What gives? Why is a 15 yr old welder worth $200 when they are $289 new at Northern Tool. People are thinking I'm being ridiculous about wanting to pay $100 - $125 for a bare bones unit. Now if it...

I need a welder for odd jobs around the acreage. Nothing too heavy. I don't have a lot of $$$ to throw at this...so what do you think would be better? A small 120v MIG or a 220v Stick Welder?

Lets start off with the fact that I know BF is illegal. If done with care and a half brain you can do it safely. Here is my procedure and problem. 1. My generator is 4000W/3000W @ 120V (20A). I have no 220V output. 2. Trees always take out my hydro line and my house is always completely...

Found a 60" Farm King rotary mower...surprisingly from someone I worked with. $700 in really good shape. Just need to find a trailer and go get it next week.