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    Learning how to drive with a trailer..

    Put your hand on the bottom of the steering wheel. If you need the trailer to go left, move your hand to the left. Right? Move your hand to the right.
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    Buying Advice: Rotary cutter for Kubota MX 5100

    I think I've found an Ironcraft 1206 mower for 2K that should do the job just fine.
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    Buying Advice: Rotary cutter for Kubota MX 5100

    Thanks. Do you use a quick hitch?
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    Buying Advice: Rotary cutter for Kubota MX 5100

    A Kubota dealership near me suggests a 6' Land Pride RCR 18 series mower, for $3600-ish. I don't have that big of a farm and would be happy with a sturdy 5' mower, maybe even a 4 footer. I'm primarily trying to keep the brush under control that sprouts up around my out-buildings, driveways, and...
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    Loader MX5100 front loader bucket doesn't latch

    It is a SSQA. As I studied the loader a few moments ago, I noticed that the "Shoes" (for lack of the proper nomenclature) are slightly mis-aligned. Odd, in that there is no apparent damage or warping to the loader. I attached a yardstick to one of the shoes and aligned it to the front edge. I...
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    Loader  MX5100 front loader bucket doesn't latch

    I've just bought a slightly used MX5100 from a friend. The brush forks were connected to the front loader. My friend told me that the bucket was very hard to hook up, so I expected to have some problems. This is the LA844 loader and the L2235A bucket, which seems to be a valid combination. The...
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    Introduction

    Hello, I've retired and moved back to East Texas. I have a small place, 11 acres, but help my Father with his larger cattle operation. I grew up on a farm, but haven't done any real farming for 44 years. I'm interested in making the tillable portion of my farm productive. I've leased it...
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