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    Returning batteries for warranty claim

    Not sure if any one made this suggestion. It could be the starter windings. Happened to me on my case backhoe. New battery would barely turn over. Would start when jumped. Thought it was a bad battery had it tested battery was good. Auto parts store said probably the starter, changed...
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    Hydraulic fluid

    I use traveler in my machines hydraulic systems/backhoe/loader which are separate from the trans. For the trans I only use the original manufactures fluid. In my case deere of kubota. My feeling is yes the fluid is expensive but so is a new hydro trans Just my opinion
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    Block heater

    My dad used a block heater on his truck and he had it hooked up to a timer so it would kick on a n hour or 2 before he was going to leave. My only concern with leaving plugged in all the time is a fire.
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    Drawbar towing.

    I have the 3 point attachment that has the 2: receiver. It is handy because I have a few different trailers/log splitter that use different balls. I also use it with stabilizers so the hitch does not swing right and left too much. I do not move heavy loaded trailers with it so I ca not speak...
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    How Many Have More Than One Tractor?

    I Have a 30hp kubota a 47 hp massey with a loader, a 240 skid steer and a case 480e backhoe. I could get by with the massy but the little one is handy for getting in small areas and the trans is a 8 speed which is nice to have all the speed options. Plus it is easy to put 1 implement on 1...
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    Compressor issue

    You need a dedicated 20 amp circuit which is 110 volt and a 12 gauge extension cord because of the distance and the voltage drop. 15 amps will not cut it.
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    chevy half ton tranny trouble

    I have a 2009 gmc 4 speed trans and I got over 200,00 miles on the trans before it died. When I took it too my trans guy he said I was lucky. He told me that he does more chevy trans than any other make. The 2008-2009 were the better trans after that they changed something in the torque...
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    Backhoe vs Tractor with backhoe

    I can reach the throttle from my seat regardless which way it is facing
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    Backhoe vs Tractor with backhoe

    I have a case 480e backhoe. Aside from it being very sturdy for heavy digging I like the fact all I have to do is turn the seat around and I can use the backhoe. If you have a ag tractor with a backhoe attachment you have to get off the tractor and climb up onto the backhoe. Then off the...
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    Tar River?

    No I do not have a bucket on that tractor.
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    Tar River?

    I have a kubota l2800 29hp and I run a 60" tiller on it which it handles fine the only thing I have to watch is it is very heavy and makes the front end lite. Even with suit case weights. I have a county line from tractor supply which must be 10 years old by now. Has always worked good for me
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    Loaded tires filled with....antifreeze?

    I put glycol (anti freeze) in my tires over calcium mainly because I was afraid of rim rot. I have had them in over 10 years never had a problem.
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    How long does an engine coolant heater need to be plugged in?

    I have a massey ferguson 20c with a 152 cubic inch diesel. I have the block heater in the core plug. It needs about an hour and it will start with out any problems. My case with a 239 diesel and a core plug heater takes 2 hours of being plugged in. When I inquired about a block heater I was...
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    Rotary Cutter 60" or 72" for 27 PTO HP?

    I run A 60 INCH LANDPRIDE ON MY L2800 KUBOTA 25 PTO HP. It cuts well in thick grass and light brush. I also run a 72 finishing mower on the same machine. It handle that ok too except going up a hill with step grass. Then the rpm go down a bit. THe big thing with the 60 inch brush hog is...
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    Bucket work with clutch /shuttle Vs hydro.

    Like anything else it is what you are used to. I have a MF with a clutch and a shuttle shift trans and a loader. It is nice when you are driving and do not have to make any stops just set the throttle. I also have a case backhoe with a power reverser no clutch. It is good too. I never liked...
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