Recent content by Mitzdawg

Did the 50 hour maintenance on my S24 today. No problems to fix, just L/O/F and bolt inspection. Glad I did this as it appears that there was no lube in the front axle as delivered! The oil change was grotesque. There are two oil drain plugs as the front driveshaft splits the oil pan down...

There's a dealer outside Concord NH; and two in Maine.

Updates! 1) on the Diff Lock not moving: The lever mechanism under the floorboard was hitting the Hydraulic loader lines. The lines needed to be slightly rerouted and zip-tied out of the way. Engagement is still stiff and I'm told will ease with use. 2) The 4X lever needs some constant...

Great start on the manuals!! This link works: Service Manual - Solis®️ Tractor USA | Leading Compact Tractors

I found the seat "safety" switch to be overly intrusive. I couldn't lean over to watch the bottom corner of my snowplow, nor could I look over my shoulder to see behind me before that little nanny shut down the tractor. Nanny had to go. I located the seat switch wire easy-peasy on the right...

New tidbits on my S24: 1) The tool kit that comes with the tractor is really nice, there's a nice assortment that ought to cover any "field repairs" and light maintenance. But the tool box that's installed on the left rear fender is way too small to house the tool kit... 2) The ROPs is...

That backhoe and mount is a LOT heavier and heavier duty than the ones being sold overseas! ref: Backhoe - Solis The overseas model seems to be a 3 point mount. I wonder if they will offer both versions here and what the difference in cost would be?

I just bought a Solis S24 and thought I might share some observations after 12 hrs of use. Some context here: I had a 1965 Ford 4500 loader, and a couple of Fords - 1600 and 1400 - so this falls in-between. This has to date been used in excavating a fire pond and drainage ditches on the...