Recent content by Michael_S

I'm thinking of buying a pole saw to trim some of the many low hanging branches on my property. A Home Depot rental shop near me has a used Echo unit for sale. They want $300. They say the motor and shaft have both just been completely rebuilt. It does not have a warranty. New unit goes for...

I'd like to build a 3 or 4 rail pipe fence across the front of my property. I want it to be very low or zero mantainence, so I was thinking about leaving it unpainted. It would also look more natural and blend in better with the trees. The rustic look. One thing I was thinking about was using...

I have the chance to purchase a slightly used Bush Hog 765 backhoe for use on my Kubota L3010. It does not include a bucket. What size would you guys recommend? Should I buy more than one size? Thanks

I've got an LA483 loader. The seal on one of the lift arms has a slow leak. Can I replace the seal myself, or do I need to remove the arm and take it to a hydraulic repair shop?

First of many questions as I begin to construct a new home. I can tie into the local water system: $2200 for meter and tap fee, then whatever it cost me to get 400 feet to the house. Minimum monthly bill is $35.00 Or I can drill a well. Driller says average depth around here is 250 ft. @...

I am in the process of performing the 200 hour service on my L3010 HST. When I drained the oil from the front left transfer case, it had a distinct metallic look to it. I noticed the oil from the right side did not look as bad. Is this normal wear, or am I headed for trouble?

I was clearing some trees for my futue homesite i.e.--using my Kubota like it was a dozer, when I ran over a large limb and it popped the valve stem off one of the front wheels. Started me to thinking. Do any of you guys have valve stem protection? Maybe a short piece of pipe welded to the...

I need to give my baby her 150 hr. service. Can't afford to go all synthetic this time around, so I was planning on using Delo 400 in the engine and, here is the question, should I use the Kubota UTD or a generic brand hydro fluid? The generic stuff is of course, less money. About 30% cheaper...

I'll be using by rotary cutter in the next few days for the first time this spring/summer. It has been setting idle for about 7 months. Should I check the adjustment of the slip clutch, and if so, how do i do it?

After a year of lurking, I'm finally posting. I keep my tractor and ATV's outdoors, exposed to the elements. I do not have a barn or home on my property (yet). Something has started to eat the rubber, plastic and wires on my tractor, ATV, and implements. Anyone out there know of any repelants...