Recent content by jsconner1

Yep. I have about 10 hours on the tractor now. I haven't used the rotary cutter, but have used the tiller on about an acre. It tilled fine with a 4-6" depth, the tractor bogged down slightly when I got into an area that was still a little wet, but even that just required a slight let up on the...

Yeah, I looked at that, but they didn't have nearly as many 3038s to move and no 2022 models so the discounts weren't as good. I think it was about a 4-5k difference when the difference between those models is usually around 2k. I may regret it, but I think the 3032 will be enough tractor for...

So I just stopped by the JD dealership and took a look around. They have a lot of compact tractors they are trying to move including some 2022 models so they 3032E at 4k under list. Total package for tractor, FEL, 5' tiller, and 5' RC is 31k with 0% financing for 4 years or 0.9% for 5 years. So...

Somebody asked my budget...I don't have a specific one. I'll pay what I have to, to get what I need, but I don't want to pay more than I have to. I always try to find the best value for my money, I rarely regret my decisions that way. I have prepared to spend about 35k for a high 30s HP Kubota...

To answer some of the questions that have been posed to me. Yes, I rechecked and I had accidentally picked a larger model JD in comparison. The comparable JD is still more expensive but only about $2500 more than the Kubota and they are offering 60 months at 0% as well. My ground is flat...

I have about 10 acres and am planting it out in Christmas trees. I have gotten by for my first few years borrowing my dad's D19, which is more than I need, but available. I finally am in a position to get my own equipment, and am looking for all the advice I can get. My anticipated use is...

I have a JD Z365R that I am on year 3 of owning. I have run it pretty hard on my 2 acre yard and 2.5 acres (so far) of Christmas tree farm and it has handled everything like a champ. My only complaint is the lack of an actual gas guage. The low fuel light is hard to see in the sun and only...

I'm trying to redo my Christmas tree planter so that it works better. My current set up is an old tomato setter with a single disc in front of a plow point. Next comes the seat with 2 packing wheels under it. The biggest issue I have is that it doesn't pack the dirt back around the tree very...

I've designed a few commercial water systems (more pressure sewer systems, but the principle is the same.) Usually the design is controlled by the local regs and what the guy doing the install wants to put in. Any of it will work for a long time if bedded and installed properly and below the...

I have a similar size yard as you, but I also have a Christmas tree farm. I probably do about 30 hours a season of weedeating (it would be more if I did it as often as I should). I picked up a Craftsman weed eater 3 years ago and I love it. It runs like a champ, and it's probably cheaper to buy...

I've replaced the fuel pump and the fuel lines. If I put gas in the line running directly to the carburator it runs for a bit otherwise it won't suck any gas into the lines. I can blow back through the pick up line, so it is clear. Any ideas?

I've been looking to pick up a ZT mower to replace my JD GT275 that has a leaky hydrostat. I have a Christmas tree farm that currently entails about 4 acres of mowing and will be 9 by the time it's all planted out. I don't want much over a 54" deck because it will start to get tight between the...

Hey everybody! I have spent the last 3 years or so trying different things with growing vegetables in plastic to see what works and doesn't work. I have some ideas for next year, but thought I would put them out there to see if they did/didn't work for anyone else. 1. I learned that if you...

So here's my situation. I have had some success growing vegetables in irrigated plastic the last several years on a small scale (1/2 acre) using mostly borrowed equipment. My dad has an AC 185 and my cousin has a plastic layer and water wheel planter. I'm currently even borrowing my dad's 60"...