Recent content by jas67

The guide wheels and shafts on the RC48-G20 on my G1800 are completely shot, do to previous owner(s) lack of greasing them. One of the rubber wheels is chewed up too, since the pin holding it on came out while I was backing up and it ended up under the deck while the blades where spinning...

I was just on Kubota's website, and see they are now selling a GR2120/GR2020. I wonder if they've finally fixed all the problems with the GR2x00 and GR2x10 models?

I want to rent a Bobcat MT52. The specs show "operating weight" of around 2500 lbs. Is this what it weights empty, or to use an equivalent term for trucks, its GVW (weight with the loader at full capacity). I ask this, because although I have an F350 that can tow plenty, the only trailer...

I put turfs on my B7610 this year, and am VERY happy with their performance in snow vs. the R4's. I haven't had to put the chains on yet this winter. The R4's were useless. Anyway, I got the turfs (already mounted on Kubota wheels) used, and the fronts are only 4 ply. I had my first...

I posted this over the Kubota forum, but it actually applies to any small tractor. The B7610 is about 1300# w/o FEL, and mine, as equipped with FEL and loaded turfs is about 2000#. That, of course, would drop to 1600# + the front plow if I went with a tractor-mounted plow (which would...

I have a B7610 (which is the same basic tractor as the B2410, B7510, B2400, B2100, B1700, B7500, B7410, B7400, etc), and currently use a 5' back blade (too short, need a 6' to cover my tracks with the turfs set wide) for accumulations under 6", and resort to the Woods SB60 blower for anything...

Since I haven't be able to source locust 4x4's locally, and I need to get this fence done, I'm going to use pressure treated pine 4x4's. Is there anything that I can put on these to make 'em last longer in the ground (like some kinda of tar or something)? Thanks, Jay

With diesel prices on the rise again, I want to start buying off-road diesel for my tractors. Anyone on here live in the Hershey/Palmyra/Annville area and know where I can buy off-road diesel (other than delivery, which usually requires 100 gal or more purchased at once). I did find two...

One of the batteries on my Crown 20MT walkie-stacker forklift has a shorted cell. The batteries have been week anyway, so I think I might replace all four. The previous owner told me he put "6 volt tractor batteries" in it. I'm trying to find information on what "group" size this is...

I have a trimmer that the following edger attachment will work with: Amazon.com: Poulan PP1000E 7-Inch Pro Lawn Edger Attachment: Patio, Lawn & Garden Are these worth it? Or will I wish I had one of these: Amazon.com: McLane 101 5.5 GT Gas Powered 4-7-Inch Wheel Lawn Edger: Patio, Lawn &...

I have heard/read that it is best to fell trees in the winter, as there is less sap in the wood. I assume this makes it season faster. Specifically, I have a black walnut tree that my wife, and my neighbor both want cut down. I wanted to do it a month or so ago, but the ground was...

I need to build a section of picket fence, and want to use locust 4x4's for the corners and gate posts. The only locust posts I can find are for split-rail fence (which is exactly what I used for the split rail fence I put up 2 years ago). Locust posts will last 3-4X as long as...

I thought others here might find this useful. I wanted a way to easily get my truck cap on and off by myself, which also a way to store it without taking up more floor space. Here was my solution: Click on the pictures to see larger: I already had the winch from a previous project...

I recently purchased a Lehr ST025DS propane-powered 4 stroke trimmer. Nice machine -- nice to not have to choke on 2-cycle exhaust while running it. Amazon.com: LEHR ST025DS 25cc Propane Powered 4-Stroke Detachable Straight-Shaft Eco Trimmer: Patio, Lawn & Garden This is the model with the...

I just purchased a LEHR ST025DS 25cc Propane Powered 4-Stroke Detachable Straight-Shaft Trimmer. This model can take various attachments, including a pole-trimmer saw. Now, I know that aside from lighter weight, one of the reasons that chainsaws use two stroke engines, is because they can be...