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    Flail Mower Let's talk flail mowers

    @lazaroo I have a Bobcat CT235 (35 hp) and run this unit Maschio Giraffetta 160SE Flail Mower (this is an offsetting ditch bank mower) It has been a good match. Zero issues over the years I have had it. Somewhere here I have a thread of what I went through to choose it. Leon was a grate help...
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    What to Look for in Zero Turn Mower

    I just went through this exhausting search. I have a Craftsman 54" deck POS the does not cut well and it started to act up (Kohler engine) Its a repainted Huskavarna. I first went to the Big Box stores and checked out the zero turns. Non of the seat felt comfortable. So I steeped up and looked...
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    Haying small fields with a small tractor

    Its been a while so I thought I would update. I switched form the sickle mower to a PZ170 drum mower. Cuts better in the wind and does some conditioning. It does take longer as it is not as wide. I also now have a Kabota rotary rake - what an upgrade from the side roller. However I am now done...
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    Flail mower first try = terrible cut… SOLVED

    Leon is very correct in his tips. I learned form him years ago when I first got my Maschio Giraffetta 160SE Flail Mower (this is an offsetting ditch bank mower) It does max out my tractor in full offset bank mode. Its best cutting position is offset just outside the tire - cutting like you do...
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    Go peddle bolts CT235

    I found a metric bolt in my spares. Head was marked 10.6 fine thread and it worked. So folks know there is a capture nut welded to the back side of the plate the peddle is attached to.
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    Go peddle bolts CT235

    I lot a bolt out of the go peddle so it no workee - just flops front to back. I am pretty sure it is metric. Its bolt #4 in the attachment. Dealer has one, but I am sure I have one in my bolt collection. Just trying to save time. Thanks Title: HST Control 2 Group Model Number: CT235 Serial...
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    CT235 True 3rd Function Install - with a twist

    Open the PDF post #29 this thread Kioti CK 35 3rd Function - The Sinatra Method It was also linked in post #1 above
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    Looking for Discontinued gasket

    I just noticed a bunch of crud or something inside the bearing in your photo. Might take a good look to see what is it.
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    CT2035 pricing

    Have your tried State Farm - they do loans on about everything.
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    Master Manufacturing 3pt sprayer quality

    Not finding many reviews on this brand. It is Round UP rated. My local dealer carries it but $$$. Current stock is limited. 6 Gallon 3-Point Broadcast Sprayer, 12 Foot Swath - Master MFG : Master MFG S3O-i1-6A-MM Master | 6 Gallon 3-Point Hitch Sprayer Master Manufacturing S3O-I1-6A-MM...
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    Ordered parts to repair my IH 1300 sickle mower

    Quality, dependable, American-made equipment. - Rowse Rakes These folks are great if you have an IH sickle mower. On my 1300 unit the head works where the PTO attaches to the drive pulley was making a lot of noise last year, so I parked it. I knew it was the bearings due to noise location and...
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    Help installing my BHT-2 sensors on my Hesston 4550 baler

    Greetings folks - I hope everyone is healthy and safe. Due to various reasons I have put off installing my BHT-2 monitor on my inline baler. I now have time, so am cleaning it up to get ready for the install. The Instructions say to have one sensor on the cut side which is the bottom of the...
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    Coupler connecting / disconnecting Tool

    Has anyone got one or know where to get one? My hands are getting iffy sometimes pushing back the big collar to connect or particularly disconnect hydraulic lines. And before folks ask, Yes I have relieved all the pressure Years ago I saw one at a farm show that looked like a set of oversized...
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    Proper sharpening of Hammer flail knives.

    Sharpened my Maschio Giraffetta hammer flails the other day using my hand held grinder. I kept the bottom flat and put a 45 bevel top side. I was very careful not to get them too hot. I also replaced two hammer after I had sharpened the rest. I am not sure but the new knives appeared to have a...
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    Good camera and monitor with sun shield for rear viewing operation when haying

    I thought of putting this here instead of customization as it is an operating tool. I want to add a good camera on the back of my ROPS and have a good sunlight readable monitor to keep track of whats behind me. I did do a search, but found not much. Camera needs have a good resolution to see the...
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