Recent content by iam2sam

Seems to be so: "Most often, shipping container floors are one inch marine plywood made from tropical hardwood such as Keruing or Apitong. These types of hardwoods unfortunately attract pests of all sorts."...

Long delayed (5 years, sorry!) follow-up: I did get 2-20 ft containers in "weather-tight" condition delivered 2 years ago. This was by the second vendor I contacted. He had an F550 4x4 with a major diesel towing a self-unloading trailer, and he barely made it up after dropping one of the...

I look into that. Thanks!

I'm thinking I might have missed some essential bit of information somewhere along the way. I did do a search here and found a thread that gave good detail about compatibility between various auto make & model rims and Terrmate T5C rear (5.5" 5-bolt circle, 108mm hub) and front ( 4.5" 5-bolt...

I pretty much have only "small bite" jobs for the T5 to do. In fact, I'd love to find a narrower backhoe bucket, as I have a lot of road drainage ditch clearing work. I seem to recall that Terramite had a 9" bucket option, but I'd bet those are rarer than hen's teeth. I've consider trying to see...

Thanks, guys. Seems as if these machines weather fairly well. I did find a freelance equipment mechanic in the area who generally works on larger stuff, but after I described to machine to him and told him I just want it generally gone through and checked out, he is willing to look at it. I'm...

Hello. I have a T5C that was re-powered with a Honda V-twin by the PO. It worked pretty well when last used, with the exception of a leaky seal that allows one strut to drop after retraction (locks down fine when extended). The "when last used" is my current issue, the tractor has been sitting...

I'm late to this thread. I have a T5C that was repowered by the PO with a Honda V-twin. Haven't used it extensively (actually needs a good going through after sitting for a while at this point) but it seemed to have adequate power. Here is my question, though. Given that everything on the T5C is...

The PO of my T5C replaced the original Kohler engine with a Honda GX series twin. He followed Terraquip's recommendations for the swap with one exception. Terraquip recommended that he remove the original Honda driveshaft (the T5C takes power from the flywheel side). The PO declined to do so...

I ran into my first issue today when starting the tractor to charge the battery. It's a little thing, but I'm not sure how to proceed with the repair. The PO somehow rigged the original Terramite twist throttle to the Honda GX twin he repowered with. Something seems to have broken where the knob...

I have no provision on my land to store my newly acquired (but not new) Terramite T5C indoors when not in use. I plan to rig a tarp canopy to shield it from at least the worst downpours. I would also like to get it at least a few inches off the ground. It would be great if I could safely store...

Hey! After searching off and on for several years, I finally bought a T5C. I paid $7,800, somewhat more than my target price, but the asking prices have been inching up around here (NJ), and I had lost out on several Terramites over the past six months by waiting on a lower price. I will come...

Hello. I am looking at a T5C for sale that I think I can get for a reasonable price. There is a plate on the firewall that bears the number 00520503. Is this the serial number (I thought I read that the s/n was on the frame only)? Is there a table here or elsewhere on the web that I can use to...

I am looking at a 1974 MF40 TLB with hydrostatic drive. This tractor would be used on some fairly steep grades. I have used more recent hydrostatic drive tractors (e.g. Terramite; Allmand) and found that they self-brake quite well, even on steep grades, greatly reducing the risk of a runaway...

Hi, folks. I've been shopping for a good used T5C in NJ (budget is $7,000 or less). Right now, I have a line on an older T5C in PA with the Kohler and about 1800 hours for about $5k. Owner says there are a few minor cylinder weeps, and he believes the engine will need rings in the next few...