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I have a gravel drive and when I use "float" mode with my snowplow, the two little feet on the bottom of the blade dig in and scrape gravel up...there's just not enough surface area to support the blade. Does anyone know of aftermarket wheels which would solve this problem? Preferably...

I have an X585. Question is: does it significantly affect brake life to leave the weight box on (and loaded) or should I be unloading the weight when not necessary? Or do the brakes last so long that it's not a concern? Because they're in the trans, I'm assuming the brakes are difficult ($$$)...

Have a question about the "hyd. cyl. lockout valve" that gets mounted behind the SCV. Mine doesn't seem to change anything whether it's open or closed...in other words, when I use the bucket curl, the 3pt hitch (ballast box) and mower deck go up and down (maybe a little slower with valve...

Just wanted to input my 2cents on this subject. I've been reading here that some have been disappointed with loaders on their Xseries garden tractor. I was nearly talked out of it but decided to take the plunge anyhow as I really wanted one. Well, after only 2 days I can say it's the most...

Does anyone know about this type of rear 3 pt hitch loader shown in the attached photo. This particular one is made by Westendorf and the price is quite reasonable relative to a front loader (it's just over a grand). I'm wondering how well it works (light digging) and how easy it is to get on...

Hi...I have a JD X585 with 54" blade (quick hitch). My question is whether anyone knows of a "scoop" (pseudo-loader) that attaches to the "quick hitch" used for the snow blade (and uses the existing hydraulic cylinders)? I've looked at "Johnny Bucket", and like the idea, but their product...