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When my loader mounted plow begins to push the tractor one way or the other I correct it with the steering brakes

4000 acres, only one operator, whew that’s a big ask. I only have 50 acres and it keeps me busy. I use a JD 450c and an M6040 for logging and road building and consider it ideal for my situation.

Yes, they will be some of the framing for a drive shed the customer plans to build.

The woods are finally dry enough to start logging again. I have a large sawmill order, 2500 bf , that I need to log for. Hauled these babies out this morning to make into 2x10x 10’s

Once I realized the the PTO shield was hinged and could pivot out of the way, it was way easier to get my hands on and align the shaft with the stub

2010 M6040 bought used with 1100 hours 5 years ago now at 2250 hrs. Used exclusively for snow removal and logging.

After living without a generator for 35+ years, I finally broke down and bought a Champion 5500 inverter genset since it seems we have more power failures these days compared to the past. I do a monthly +- run and then run it dry. Only use non ethanol fuel. Pull starts easily each time. It can...

False alarm, the hex reference was for an Allen “hex” wrench. Dohh! All is well, oil and filter changed.

Like the title says when I insert a screw driver or use a hex wrench on the drain “bolt “, the soft plastic just deforms and doesn’t move. The manual says to push and turn the entire valve CC to open but it feels tightly bolted to the engine. Any advice? Thanks

Attempting to drain the oil from this new to me mower I found that the plastic “bolt “ that opens the valve won’t move. When I put a screw driver in it and try to open it, the soft plastic just deforms. Same thing if I use a hex wrench. The manual says push and turn the entire valve CC but it...

For comparison I went from an L4630 w/glideshift trans to an M6040 geared. Totally different machines from frame and wheel size to lifting And moving ability. I mostly use it for snow removal and logging which is the main reason I upgraded to be able to handle large timber. The L was fine when...

My daughter lives 8 miles south of me and that puts here home in Amazon Massachusetts service zone. My home, 8 miles north of my daughter’s, gets serviced from the New Hampshire warehouse. Daughter’s delivery usually 2 days and sometimes less!!! My delivery invariably is 3 days or more. 🤷

Vermont rust strikes again.😩

I have been waffling about getting a chipper. I am managing 50 acres of mostly white pine and hemlock with a some mixed hardwoods. When I log an area there is always 6 inch and under tops and limbs everywhere along with the variety of blowdowns, dead and dying trees of all sizes. I don’t intend...

That’s true and the hope is for mixed hardwoods regen