Recent content by James Eric

I checked my machine. I have the BT600 which only has 2 hoses. In the year since I installed it I have pulled 2 dozen stumps, planted (16) tress, widened a 100 feet run-off ditch and the list goes on. I would use the tractor hydraulics before spending money on a PTO pump. Unless you really need...

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I am just starting to bring an old dump trailer back to life. It has a double acting cylinder with a single acting pump. As you can see in the picture, the top port on the cylinder has rubber hose that returns to the tank. Since I am installing a new dump pump kit, should I switch to a double...

I started with the forklift backstop that had for about 5 years. I found the thumb metal in a used tractor yard. They gave them to me for free. The cylinder is from Surplus Center. The most money was spent on the quick attach plate, $78. I already had the hoses but I spent $10 on fittings at a...

I added a grapple to my Bolens H1502. I made the grapple from scrape metal I had laying around. It weighs 219 pounds and cost $130. I spent $78 on the quick attach plate and $40 on the cylinder. It was really a fun winter project. .

I picked up a backhoe on CL and added it to my H1502. I'll be adding a separate flip seat later today. Next week, I prime and paint the 4 point subframe and mount.

I have a H1502 with the remote manifold for a loader and I want to test the system pressure. The pressure gauge on the loader is only showing 1300 psi but I was expecting 1800 psi per the Bolens specs. I would like to put the gauge before the loader and check the pressure coming out of the 3...

This was my fall project but since I did not get more than 3" of snow all winter I did not get a chance to play with it in the snow. It works as designed. I added to chain drive to reverse the rotation of the front drive shaft. I owe the chain drive idea and parts list to my good friend Jim...

I purchased a power steering unit online last year because it was way under priced and I was the only bidder. This is my second power steering modification on a tractor. The first one is on my Case 444 garden tractor. The power steering valve is a 5 port unit off of a JD 318. It is a Hydraguide...

This is for the H1502, G152, etc. I know the factory belt is a SB43, but does anyone know of an off the shelf size that will work? The previous owner installed belts that are too short. Rather than re-inbent the wheel, I thought I should ask before taking the trial and error approach. James

I have search all over but I cannot find out how to re-install the front PTO. Any pointers would be helpful. Thanks, James

I had a manifold fabricated and it is ready to go. I also installed a transmission oil cooler since it was missing when I got the H1502. James

I am looking for a remote block like one in the picture so I can add a loader. I prefer not to cut my high pressure line. Thanks

I just picked it up on Saturday. It came with a 17350 mower and 17377 snowblower; both of which I do not need. I have questions about the hose on the front and the cables on the each side that are attached to the 3 point. Please let know what is missing and what is needed. I plan to add a...