Recent content by kfriis

.... but since this is a 5, I guess it completely invalidates my comment!

Don't know about the OM617, huh? ;)

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Hi Mike @sunandsand -- How do you like that Husqvarna?

Hi all - Sorry if this is obvious to most, but what is the best way to catch almost 11 gallons of oil during an hydraulic oil change? I really don't have good clearance under the tractor to put anything more than a 5 gallon bucket (and even that is so tight that it would be hard to get the...

Hi - I see here and elsewhere on the internet a lot of the long-time forum posters saying that "100 hours per year" is the average for a hobby tractor owner (not full time pro or farmer). Is that really true? I am probably closer to 300 hours a year and I am certainly not a full time...

Hi - Let's assume you are in the market for a new 45-55 HP tractor with FEL. It will work about 30 acres tillable land and 50 acres of woods. Land is almost completely flat. These days, it seems R4 tires are more or less standard on compact trators. What's wrong with good old-fashioned Ag...

Hi - Trying to decide between the TYM T494 or T574 (shuttle shift). As far as I can tell, the ONLY difference is the engine. Both have the same Kukje basic engine. The T574 has a turbo which increases engine HP from 47 to 55. No other differences. Should be easy right? The price difference is...

Hi - Trying to decide between the TYM T494 or T574 (shuttle shift). As far as I can tell, the ONLY difference is the engine. Both have the same Kukje basic engine. The T574 has a turbo which increases engine HP from 47 to 55. No other differences. Should be easy right? The price...