Recent content by sleepyhollow

Stumped - 4310 mid PTO won\'t engage??? I've got the 59" JD front-mounted snowblower on since last winter when it was working fine - this year I start up the tractor and hydraulics work fine for the blower but the PTO won't spin. The PTO light is on on the dashoard but there is no noise, no...

I opened my latest issue of Modern Casting today and much to my surprise the feature article was on the John Deere Casting process and their innovations. They were rated Foundry of the Year for 2004. Modern Casting article - John Deere Metal Casting Process As a John Deere owner with a...

Hi Folks, You'll have to pardon my ignorance here. While reading several posts on TBN it seemed as though there was a difference between the two. I always thought that disc and rotary meant the same thing, a blade spinning on a vertical shaft relative to the ground. Can someone set me...

Notice the size of the guy in relation to the equipment... Asking price $525,000.00 on Equipment Trader Online

Wouldn't like to get in the way of one of these!!! It's being sold at D10L Sleepyhollow

Not every day that you see this... Tractor standoff complicates life in nation's capital

Hi Folks, Sorry I coudn't contain my excitement - My new 4310 arrived this Saturday and I had to post some pictures for you. Enjoy! Sleepyhollow

Hi Folks, For all those out there who ever thought of putting convenience over saftey, I have a link to the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/traumamcface.html>CDC</A> website where they post summaries of Industrial accidents where there were fatalities. Some of these are...

Hi Folks, My last post asked the creator of TBN whether posting video clips was possible. This would really benefit broadband-high speed Internet users, so how many of you fall into that category? Maybe if enough people use TBN through this type of service and there were enough extra ad...

Muhammad, Is it possible and/or permissable to post small video clips on TBN? Being spoiled with DSL, a digital video camera and several computers, it would be oh so nice to bring a video dimension to the TBN experience. Of course, I realize that incurs the cost of disk space and larger...

Hi Folks, My JD 4310 hasn't been delivered yet, but I'm already planning to build my first implement. The tractor is coming with a JD 48 hoe, JD 59" snowblower, and 430 FEL. I need to move lots of leaves, but I can't afford to buy a commercial 3 pth debris blower from Agri-Metal, Toro or...

Hi Folks, One thing I forgot to ask when I ordered my 430 FEL, 61" HD bucket is whether a toothbar can be fitted on account of the fact that I chose the bolt-on cutting edge? I've seen a few toothbar manufacturers that make a note of saying that the toothbar can be sized to fit most any...

Hi Folks, The Boss (my wife :)) gave me the O.k. last week for my dream JD. The only stipulation is that it must be no more than $30,000 (Grand Total). I know exactly what I need and I got several qoutes from the local Connecticut Dealers. I'll list the most detailed one for your...

Hi Folks, I was wondering if any of you had a recommendation on the proper type of chain to use for lifting or dragging heavy objects with the tractor? If I've got a chain wrapped around a 1500 pound boulder or a large stump, the last thing I want to worry about is the chain failing and...

I am planning to buy a 4310 w/backhoe, FEL and snowthrower. I would be in a good position to buy around December. I know that the "Big 3" promotions and "game of tag" are going on now, but I would think I could still get a deal that is just as good or better in the winter when sales are...