Recent content by ModMech

My question to the list is pretty simple. What tractors have a suspended mid-mount mower deck and/or does that depend on the deck? Reason: We currently own a Kubota B2410 HST with an RCK-54 floating deck (rides on wheels) and I HATE the way it cuts and eats wheels. We are purchasing a...

Use your tractor! I found an old piece of silicone hose (rubber will melt, don't use it) that *just* fits into the exhaust pipe on our tractor. Insert the other end into the hole the rodent made in your yard or field and let the tractor run for a couple hours. You could also use a generator...

While performing fall/winter maintenance I took a few minutes to throw a couple videos of how to check and adjust the three point lift and sway control on a compact tractor on Youtube. Suffice it to say, make sure the TRACTOR is level (rim height, forward lift arm pivot height, etc) before...

While it is not strictly tractor related, it begs the question: are chicken tractors, tractors? I recently completed an upgrade to our chicken habitat, their coop door is now FULLY AUTOMATIC! As there may be some members who could benefit, I have included photos below showing the general idea...

I just posted a thread in the "tires" section, some good pre-purchase information provided. I also learned why "ST" tires tend to fail at low miles, they are old! http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/tires/348640-some-good-information-regarding-trailer.html#post4301102

I have seen a great number of posts and questions regarding the "need" to use "ST" type tires on trailers, sometimes it is made as a "service suggestion". While looking for new front tires for our tractor, I stumbled upon some reference materials that might help clarify the discussion of "ST"...

When I decided to begin rebuilding my treasure trove of welding and fabricating tools, the first step was to make sure I had appropriate safety gear. Having located a good used welder in a local CL ad, it was time to look for a new welding helmet/shield. :cool2: I had an old (like 20 year old)...

Hope this does not offend the UBB gods, but the system refuses to allow me to post in the for sale - private party ad section. We have two nearly new R1s for our B2410 (fits LOTS of other makes and models including a number of Deere models, although the wrong color :) ) for sale in the...

As a few here will recall, we own an older B2410 without a loader. While we NEED a larger tractor, the finances will not allow such at this time, so I have been looking for a NOS or take-off that will fit our tractor. I have also been looking to see if I can find a B24/27/2910 FS with a loader...

My wife and I have been searching for a "new" tractor, one larger than our B2410, which is primarily a LARGE lawn tractor, but a CUT none-the-less. We thought about adding a loader, but we still do not have the weight (traction), stability or PTO HP that we really need for a single tractor. A...

:thumbsup: pretty much says it all! Bought a new saw from the local dealer, they went over everything from starting to daily inspections and what to look out for (sawdust in vents etc). Bought it with a case, spare chain and the initial lube in small bottles. The operator's guide offered some...

:mad: I realize the big manufacturers must get hundreds of communications per day and that people respond to them and mistakes can be made but........ Our B2410, like MANY other KTC products, has the dreaded "dead steering" disease when the fluid gets hot. This is a known and well documented...

I am asking for advice, we recently purchassed a very nice older JD #39 sickle and have mouted it to our B2410. Yes, it is a little small but it works! We did not get an OM with it and the local dealer was unable to offer any advice because most hay operations have switched to disc mowers...

Looking for manuals????? Look what I discovered and forgive me if this is already well known, it was new to me. Listing of Attachment (and tractor) manuals posted on line: Index of Manuals Needless to say, I have been busy reading.

I just SCORED a good JD#39 sickle mower. Got it mounted to the tractor (yup, B2410) and it works! I can lift and carry the mower ok, it's not unstable or tippy at all but in transport position the front end is a little light, but no worse than with the tiller :) Can anyone help me? He didn't...