Recent content by CharlieTn

How hot should the case be on a Jinma 284. I was working with the tractor 95 degree day and the heat coming off the tractor and hydraulic lines was incredible. The gauges said it was running in the acceptable range. Is this normal? The tractor has 30 hours. Thanks

The well on my new property in NE Tn is 150ft deep and is full of particulate matter and iron. When the water is filtered through a cheesecloth and then a Britta filter it tastes great but when it does not run has a strong iron/sulpher odor. Can anyone recommend a filtering strategy that...

Is it possible to spray to keep down flies and mosquitos? I have been looking at tractor mounted sprayers and see chemicals for bugs. I am new to the mountains and can't believe the flies, nats, no-seeums, mosquitos. I mean swarms attack you on the front lawn. I have been told keeping the...

I have been told that my tractor with Ag tires is not the best way to cut the acre or two of lawn I have. Previous owner used a garden tractor and it took him hours. I need to buy an ATV to get around the property and was wondering if anyone here has an opinion on gang reel mowers towed by an...

I have a hill that leads to a flat open area on my mountain property. (pic attached) The previous ower had cattle on it about 30 years ago. It is pretty overgrown and had a few junk cars there. There is a power line right of way over the area and they have cut it as needed to prevent growth...

I have read that one can make a snake proof fence by burying 3/8 mesh wire and pitching it 30 degrees out. Does anyone have an opinion on whether or not it will work ? If it is doable can anyone suggest a way to dig this 6 incb deep "trench" with a compact tractor? I was thinking about a...

I am going to take a shot at cutting a road into my newly purchased property. My big question is there are many trees 12" diameter or less that will need to be cut. Do I have to pull the stumps or can I cut them low to the ground? Thanks