Recent content by cttractor

I'm not sure why Deere and other manufactures put a tractor's fuel cap on the engine hood, but they do and I'm having problems with spilling when refueling my 2000 series tractor. First, there's the fact that I have to step up onto the operator's platform with a full 5-gallon container and bend...

Has anyone purchased a PTO leaf blower for their tractor? If so, can you tell me a little about it? I've been looking at GiantVac products, but have no experience with them and also find their prices high for what you get. But I'd like feedback on any brand. I have the following questions...

Heard an update on the JD 270 hoe from a friend this morning saying its release is going to be delayed again. Seems that JD hasn't gotten everything working the way they want it and are taking the time to resolve the problems before it goes into full-scale production. The 46 hoes were almost...

Do any of you have "The Thumb" from Greens-Machine? I'm thinking of getting one and have questions. I have a JD 2320 with a 53" bucket. I've also looked at W.R. Long's offerings. They have both one and two thumb products. But on small machines like this, we need to be more conscious of the...

I'd like to elicit some commentary about differences between adequate and extra weight placed on the rear of a tractor. Essentially, I'm wondering about whether or not it's possible to carry too much ballast on the rear. We all know that we want to have enough weight there so the rear tires...