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    How long should things last?

    Agreed. However, I still wince at the grocery store checkout when I see how little you get for a hundred bucks. I still remember 30 years ago when $100 would fill a cart to overflowing with 2 or more weeks of groceries. My visceral response is ... that's how much stuff should cost. Mentally, my...
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    2025: Year of the Tick

    I'm covered in ant bites (long story).. but haven't had any ticks this year. Of course, I'm only out at the property a couple times a month right now.
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    How long should things last?

    I don't have unrealistic expectations for how long something should last, so much as I have unrealistic expectations of how much something should cost. Inflation is an awful thing.
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    Worst oil change ever

    Building a new home/barn soon. Thinking about pre-staining the concrete with motor oil.
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    Tractor Supply Cat 1 Quick Hitch cheap!

    So far so good. I only have 2 attachments - an old beat up used brush hog, brand unknown, and a Titan land plane. I used it for the brush hog and the two lower arms linked up perfect with no bushings. The top link on the brush hog doesn't line up but it's close enough that I was able to just...
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    I'm guessing this is a scam site - MarshallTractor.com

    Here’s another one: https://irongearequipments.com These guys are running sponsored ads on Facebook Market.
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    I'm guessing this is a scam site - MarshallTractor.com

    Not sure if this is the right forum for this post, but a friend sent me this site (Marshall Tractor & Equipment Co. – | Tractors | Excavators | Skid Steers) in Goddard, KS, and after looking into it I'm thinking it's too good to be true. The prices are on the low side, but the red flags for me...
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    Help Around the House Equipment

    I've been watching for the used Chinese mini skid steers. Not many available in the used market at all - still too new I guess.
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    Help Around the House Equipment

    Recently, I moved my compact tractor/loader/backhoe out to my remote property. Although I wasn't getting full use of it on a single acre of land in a neighborhood, there were times when I was glad for the lift capability of the loader and its usefulness for moving material and pallets around the...
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    What piece of equipment or attachment do I need?

    I’m guessing a tracked skid steer would be preferred?
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    What piece of equipment or attachment do I need?

    I have a “flat” section on my new property roughly 6 acres that is overgrown with years of growth. Lots of saplings up to 2-3” in diameter, 8-10 foot high, mostly pine and heavy weed cover up to 4’ high. I have been attempting to go slow with my loader down to brush hog, but what I’ve discovered...
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    Trailer warning, this could happen to you

    My truck is an old GMC Sierra 1500 rated for about 7800 lb. tow capacity. My receiver is rated for about 10000 lb. with a load leveling hitch installed. The load leveling hitch is good for 10000 lb. The 2" ball is rated for 7500 lb (if I recall correctly - had a hard time finding anything over...
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    Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this?

    Tools - typically transference from my hands to the tools. Tractor - trying to wipe off old or excess grease and it just smears.
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    Clearing weeds in driveway

    Used in swimming pools also.
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    Bushog Gearbox Grease

    I used to work at Pax River NAS about 20 years ago. Lived in Lusby.
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