Recent content by Little Red Tractor

Sounds like with the price he's getting it for, he could dump a couple grand into it and still be money ahead. I understand that they can be labor intensive--mainly due to touch access to some components, but unless the hydraulic leak is from a failed or cracked case of a major component, it...

That is an exceptionally well-done project. You certainly put all your acquired skills to work on it and it came out great. I'll guess that most of us share your frustrations with single spindle cutters. They just don't give good cut quality unless you do a LOT of overlapping. Great, great job.

I would use a long enough bolt to double-nut it it. Cinch the two nuts together and it will not shake apart.

I have found that if I lube the splines on the PTO shaft, as well as the shaft locking component--be it a collet or a pin-locking type--it helps get that part done better. I also keep a 4 foot crowbar handy to adjust the positioning of the mower. That saves on the back-breaking labor...and...

Unless you have use for them yourself, I think that's the best idea! I think you'll find someone to bite on the pretty quickly.

Patience, penetrating oil and pounding...sorry, but I'm a Baptist preacher and alliteration is what I do. The setscrew is most likely on the keyway, so getting it out is critical. A bit of heat applied--propane torch directly to the screw, before the oil--might be a help. After taking the...

Twice in the last year I've rented a trailer-type of boom rig to remove trees for myself, my son and a friend. A boom with a 50 foot reach was less than $500 for the day, easily pulled behind a half-ton pickup and quite easy to operate. Using a saw that's easily handled--my buddy's DeWalt...

I don't believe either one of the methods huts a 2-stroke engine--at least a modern one. Every situation is different; some things need a wide open, full throttle attack, others don't need much more than half-throttle, if that. I have some things that demand running full-bore, and more delicate...

I generally burn my brush. Two or three small fires can burn as much or more than one great big one, all without the risk of losing control. I did recently help a friend do a major chipping job with a rented 6" diameter power-feed chipper. It was a day's work for 4 men, but we chipped and...

Many, many good points made in that post.

Not a fan of State Farm. I have a long track record with another insurance company. Last year I got rear-ended (in a truck with 1500 miles on it). The other guy was insured with State Farm. They placed me 40% at fault as I was making a right turn when he rear-ended me. Go figure?!?!?!?! That...

Not sure it will help, but if you can get a look at the soil map of your property. Most USDA facilities, especially in agricultural areas, should have them. You may have soils like I have. Essentially without good drainage in your soils, you're always going to have the problem. Cement may fix it...

Nothing new to say, just a repeat of USE THE JACKSTANDS. Or use something as a fail-safe. But, indeed, small tractors are a blessing.

That's likely your best bet. They can be hidden pretty well.

That would be my suggestion as well. It may not work, but if it does it will save you from the only other real option--the rollback.