Recent content by Henton

I bought this bush hog mower through an online auction, site unseen (only pictures). They said it was a 60" mower (thats 5 foot to me). When I went to pick it up it looked rather BIG to me, so I said is this a 5 foot mower? They said it was a 60 inch mower....ok got it loaded. Got it home and...

I work with this young man that a couple of years back got into trouble with the law......(was lookin at 13 plus years in jail). He kinda likes to come over and just tinker around in the small shop that I have. I bought this Ford 1710 tractor a few months back and hes been hounding me to come...

Well Ive had my little ford 1710 for a couple of months now, and Im still NOT very good at snow or dirt work yet:laughing:. I just tore the (#@%*) out of my driveway tryin to get rid of ruts in our parking area:laughing:! Finally got it back in shape using an old drag that I usually pull behind...

My little ford just sprung a leak on one of its hyd. hoses. Its one of the hoses that goes to the bucket. My question is when changing this hose do I need to "bleed" the system or anything special? Or can I change it and go on without any air in the line to cause it to act-up? The tractor is a...

Im pretty new to the tractor life, so I have a few questions about the abbreaviations. FEL= MFWD= ROPS= I think this is roll over protection system??? Im sure there are others, but can't remember all of em right now. So what do these mean? Thanks, Henton:o

Just bought a 1710 today for 3k. I think I got a good deal, what ya think? 1600 hours 4 wheel drive, tires fair, fronts a little cracked Front end loader 50 inch tiller....he said a tad small box blade angle blade Uses 1 qt of oil in about 125 to 150 hours and the rear hyd needs a little...

Hello all, I have found a Kubota B7200hst 4 wheel drive tractor for sale. It has a finish mower with it and about 700 hours for 3500 bucks. Is this a good little tractor and is the price ok? One more thing, can I get parts easily for this if needed. Im tryin to decide on this or a yanmar...

Hello all, Im looking to buy a good used Yanmar tractor soon. There seem to be soo000oo many models to choose from Im now VERY confused:laughing:. I think something in the 17 - 21 hp range is what I need. I have about 3 acres that I will use the tractor on. Mowing and pushing around some snow...