Recent content by I Piddle

I have been there and done that. It is tough enough getting a tractor out of muck without a backhoe hanging on the back. A small crawler is about the only thing that will yank it out of there.

Thanks for the info. I went though the parts manual and I couldn't find it. I just needed someone to point me in the right direction. My tractor is out at my home place that I bought from my parents years ago. I just wanted to make sure I am able to recognize it then I get out to the tractor...

I am trouble shooting the ignition switch and trying to trace the wire form the fuel solenoid. Could someone direct me to the location of fuel solenoid? All Farmtracs should have a similar location for the solenoid, if you don't have a 665 as a reference.

I have ordered many hoses and fittings from them. Usually, only a few items. Still I save a few bucks after shipping. Hoses and fittings are about half the price of those at TSC. Sometimes I don't save much, but it's still cheaper than TSC. When I shop local, it is not possible to find the...

I have a Farmtrac 665 DTC 4x4 I use 80w90. Here is what I found on the net. I also have a manual that specifies 80x90. As soon as I find my manual, I will send you a PDF copy. For a Farmtrac 665 DTC, you'll need to consider engine oil, transmission/hydraulic oil, and potentially other...

It should be a simple extraction. Cut off the limbs near the stump as high as you can reach while the treetop still supports the weight. Then start cutting the top in pieces and work your way back, cutting small pieces at a time. Small blocks at a time is all it takes.

I have a 58 HP with shuttle shift. I often wonder if the hydro requires less maintenance. Every time I shift from forward to reverse, I wonder how much stress that puts on the clutch. It is not easy to split one of these big tractors in half to replace clutch. I have a small JD with loader...

Somewhat off-topic, When I was a kid 70+ years ago the state of Maryland bought several farms around us. I used to see deer eating in the Buckwheat fields at night. The State planted pine trees in the fields. These trees are 70 or more years old. I don't know what kind of pine. To the point...

Let me ask this question the other way around. Can I replace my AGM battery with a lead-acid battery? Doing so, will it mess up the electronics?

Thanks for all of the replies. I have been impressed with the Yanmar. I haven't seen one or know of any dealers, but I do know they have good engines and make tractors with brands other than Yanmar.

I have 265 acres most is wooded, with 30 acres of farmland some hillside pasture fields. No longer have livestock on farm, just make hay. Need something to keep pasture fields from growing up maintaining roads and trees along the field/woods line from overtaking the fields.

I forgot to mention I also want Hydrostatic Trans. I have TYM, LS, Branson, Kioti, John Deere, and New Holland. I would consider up to $60 K. But I may come to my come to my senses on price.

Look for approximately a 60hp, 4 x 4 Loader, rear remotes, and cab. Looking for suggestions and what it cost. Your suggestions are appreciated.

This is not empirical evidence, just my experience with one battery. I bought a new Branson tractor in 2004 and never charged the battery or had to jump-start it until it became weak in 2022, when I replaced it. The tractor was not stored but was used very little in the winter other than snow...

Thanks, I need to figure out the mechanics of this feature. I have a cab and nothing is visible. I will find those cables and see if everything looks okay from where they start and where they end.