Recent content by mcj115

There are lies, darn lies and statistics.....you can't make an informed decision without data! I am also lucky enough to have access to the scales. I wanted to share these observations with others who may have similar equipment so they may have and idea of how they are loaded and what they can...

Pennsylvania. As with most truck registrations yi have ever delt with you choose the registered weight at or below the GVW of the vehicle which translates to different costs depending on the weight class. Just that you truck is capable of a certain weight capacity doesn't mean you will use it...

I have owned a 2002 chevy Silverado 4.3L WT single cab long bed since new, but have never used it for anything other than normal homeowner hauling. I had access to larger trucks (rollbacks, medium wreckers) for any of my heavy needs. Over the past few years I lost access to the heavier...

I would like everyone's thoughts/safety call outs on the combo I'll have for towing. Long story short my father has a rollback truck for his personal use due to costs versus his limited use, so I'll be loosing my hauling rig. At the same time my father in law came upon a equipment trailer he...

I need advise..a little. I have two rear tine tillers, one I know what it is and the other is a little of a mystery. Since it is spring time and I don't want to be a hoarder I wnat to get rid of one tiller. Tiller 1) A Troy bilt Horse. with 8HP Kohler Magnum engine, electric start, new...

As discussed on other threads....value of a tractor is more than the "purchase." I needed a new u joint for the 2035. Called the dealer and had them order the PN. Walked into the dealership and the parts guy is busy and goes into the back, pops out and says "I got it right here for ya." I...

General open question. I see adding rubber scrapers/paddles to the augers of snowblowers to fill the gap with the housing seems VERY common across brands and sizes (mainly small to mid-sized blowers) to increase performance. If this universally works well why don't the manufacturers add these...

On my first season with a "new to me" tractor and plow. I have read trough some of the chain threads and am on the fence if I need them for my applicaiton, so I tohught I'd ask. I have never plowed before, just use a snowblower on an JD 322 which was a beast. Now with new situation and...

I recently picked up a JD 2305 which is now having charging issues. After a few searches I have done the basics verified the alternator output (~ 20 to 30 V AC depending on RPM), cleaned the ground cable connection, replaced the K5 safety relay, and replaced the V6 diode. I did blindly...

I am looking at a use 2006 Deere 2305 tonight which has been used primarily used for mowing and only has a finish mower on it with no FEL. It appears the loaders on these when new was the 200CX. If I wanted to add a loader will any of the current JD loaders fit withot mods? or can a 200CX...

I'd love to hear opinions on the topic...I have ~2 acres and currently cut it with a ol' JD 316; While does the job it doesn't do well on some of the grades on the property due to having a single brake and no diff lock. I am a fan of JD so I'd like to stick to the brand. I don't have a fixed...

I would like to add some LED work(headlights) lights for better vision. I added a pair of LED work cubes to my motorcycle which are 18W each or 36W; which is what I would like to add to the tractor. I think the 36 W draw translates to approx 3 A. Does the Onan engine put out enough current...