Recent content by Jeff M

Wow, sorry about the size of the picture I brought in. Here is a better sized pictures.

Anthony, I added a Woods 90X with thumb and subframe. I installed myself in two evenings. Cost approx $7500.00 plus freight. It works very good. Jeff

I used a old 4 place snowmobile trailer. Just narrowed and shortened it, then added upright tubes. The equalizing dual wheel works great for off road use. A ratchet strap works to keep logs from falling off. Jeff M

I have started looking for a backhoe for my Branson 4720I. Two options I am considering. Option #1) The Branson hoe that is made by Ameriquip. This is Branson #8600. This unit has a sub frame and operates off the tractor hyd. supply. 3730 lbs digging force. Digs a 8'-6" deep hole with a 2' flat...

This weekend I was in Northern Wisconsin. We had a light snow storm on Sunday. Before leaving the great white north we had approx. 12 inches of snow on the ground. I used my tractor FEL to plow the snow. It worked OK. Had to push in a straight line and it was not perfect but did a good job. I...

I have a neighbor that has a John Deere 430 Garden Tractor, Diesel. I am trying to help her with tractor service. The hyd. fluid is low. There is a sight glass in the hyd. line at the rear axle. The manual states the transmission oil is a Deere all weather hydrostatic fulid or type F auto...

I have a new 4720I. On the PTO speed switch it is marked 540/720. Is this a miss mark or do I need more engine RPM to obtain 1000 RPM. I am running a chipper that can run on 540 or 1000 RPM so it does not matter for it. I can tach the speed but wanted to know if anyone has done this? PS I love...

Is there a service manual for a Branson 4720I tractor. It came with an owners manual and a parts breakdown manual. I would like a complete service manual.