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    Std. or HD pallet forks?

    Personally - I would get nothing but the HD set - I had a LD set but quickly realised the need for the HD set - you will never exceed them that way - the fault with the LD set was with the horizontal upper mount bar, weight of wood box filed bent the bar - does not even come close now that I...
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    New to quick hitches

    I have been utilizing pat's easy hitch - luv them, could less about having to hook the top link, gotta get in there and connect the PTO anyway - these adapters just make it so simple to get the lower pins connected - the most inconvenient aspect could be the need to "on occasion only) I have to...
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    UTV Winch?

    Your winch should be rated double to what your typical load would be - ie, if pulling your tractor is expected to be the heaviest load, take double the weight of your tractor for your winch rating. This is to ensure you have the margin of coverage if mired - other than this approach, you will...
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    Is 25hp enough?

    I run a 60 inch flail on my T1510 (27 PTO HP, if I recall correctly, and 30 Eng HP - my neighbor has a 1025 (don't remember the specs right off, but definitely smaller than what I am running - the 1025 runs it like a dream, and this is trail grooming trails that were first cut over the last 2...
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    wood oil based stain/preservatives?

    I tried a small amount - approx 1/2 cup of the timber oil, mixed it with 1/2 cup diesel - did not mix well at all - used it at original strength - yes indeed, I do realise used oil is a carcinogen - actually been exposed to it for years as a mechanic, bare hands my whole life - even with cuts -...
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    wood oil based stain/preservatives?

    I have just used the Timber Oil again, this time on seasoned PT wood - by seasoned, must be at least 5 yrs old - absolutely luved the application of it - also did a few tool handles, I certainly like better than the diesel and eng oil mixture I mentioned
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    wood oil based stain/preservatives?

    Australian Timber Oil did not hold up well for me however I think it was simply because the PT lumber hadn't seasoned enough - going to be using again on well seasoned lumber (3 yrs ish) - have anyone ever mixed one of these oil based treatment with diesel oil - I have used diesel oil mixed with...
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    cannot remove PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR — RESOLVED!!!

    in the end, double check the length of the shaft, it almost sounds as though it might be too long and get additional force applied horizontally potentially causing a binding in the splines and/or lock ring - most will stick to a degree, but typically come loose with a bit of giggling.
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    Snow plow on FEL

    Built one last year for my neighbor - he luvs it and it is his primary snow removal device - minimal use of his blower except for paths thru the woods and across the field - it works very well. Just started with making a quick attach bracket and kept going from there - used an old p/u truck plow...
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    I have no idea what to buy

    The Hustler X-One, do you know if that is by Cub Cadet?? They look so so much alike
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    L4400 4x4 New Tires W Water

    Number one - with the tire air valve to the top, filling with the liquid is supposed to be stopped when the fluid spits out when releasing the pressure buildup during the fill process - my guess is that the fill was continued after this point and stopped when pump could not overcome the pressure...
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    Grapple Sway my grapple decision. Homestead/CTA

    I run it on a NH T1510 - I do not find it to be excessively heavy - but definitely heavy built - I can lift as much as my ballast weight allows me to
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    Grapple Sway my grapple decision. Homestead/CTA

    When you order it, you get to choose your connection - I simply chose SSQA
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    Broke 2 Oil filter wrenches

    The biggest culprit that causes filter to "cook" onto the mount is the use of "used" oil on the gasket rather than using new oil, seconded by excessive overtightening during installation. Most filters call for up to 3/4 of a turn after the gasket ring makes contact. Seen this way too many times!!!
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    Grapple Sway my grapple decision. Homestead/CTA

    https://hlaattachments.com/item.php?prod=291 - this is the one I use for all of those purpose you mentioned with the only caveat is that once chunked and laying in a pile, a bucket is better to pick it up, as long as it aint chunked then it is good for the firewood
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