Recent content by super55

I have a 4310, 4400 and 4700 and I think a 4200-4400 with a 420 or 430 loader would be a good fit without breaking the bank. The 4210-4410 are good platforms as well but they have a lot more electronics in them and it doesn't really increase the performance of the tractor so they aren't my...

Definitely below where the round bales are there is probably yellow or dead grass. As for the windrows, I'm guessing it is laying pretty flat by now. As others posted it probably has minimal feed value so at this point it would be baled to get it off the field and used for maybe mulch or...

In my area I may be able to get 3 cuts typically 2 though. Oats are usually a companion crop for us in the spring and if its a fall crop typically cereal rye is out seed of choice. Always interest me seeing similar methods but with different seeds from other regions.

That blows my mind you are baling while I had snow at home yesterday. Curious what is going in following this harvest? Teff grass or were the oats a companion crop to another seed?

I would steer away from alfalfa. While it last long time once established it requires a lot of effort to get it established. Nothing will draw deer in like it to the point where they will likely over-browse the crop. Plus it is a very expensive crop to get established. For high success...

Personally for mowing I prefer a gear or shuttle shift over a HST for mowing operations. For me don't particularly like listening to the "hydro whine" for extended hours. It might not be an issue with the larger HSTs but the smaller ones it's very noticeable. The other issue is having to set...

For a tractor in the UP and for a small farming operation doing hay you soon realize that two tractors will be more of an ideal situation. For the amount of snow they get a cabbed tractor with at least a 5' front mount blower is almost a necessity. It gets cold up there and snow...

The device will do nothing to help you with your situation to get a little more lift out of your tractor. If you need some more PTO or drawbar HP it might work. On the green forum people claim they have seen noticeable performance increase in the 3025e. If you need just a little bump in lift...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm definitely going to get one of those cleaning tools. Any particular fluid that works best for breaking down 20 year old grease. Thinking something like acetone or lacquer thinner might work good at weakening rock hard grease.

Several grease points on my FEL on my tractors have some pretty stubborn grease points. They will take grease but a lot of times only lubricate one side of the bushings. Anyone have any tricks to get them to work properly again? Sometimes I get the old grease to break free but heating it...

For farm fixes, FC is about all I use but the arc welder does still get its fair share of use. I don't know if this is with all migs but my Lincoln Pro-Mig is is finicky with its wire. I've tried the harbor freight core-flux and the diameter specs must be a little wider because occasionally...

For years I used to do the till/broadcast seeding method. For covering the seeds I used an 8' livestock gate from TSC that had woven wire welded on it and then ratchet strap logs on it for weight. It actually worked quite well and I would just keep it on site since such little investment was...

All of mine sit outside for the most part and only occasionally get the luxury of sitting under cover of some sort. I will put covers/tarps over the operating areas mostly just to make it easier to get the snow off. They all have small leaks to some degree so if they go inside they are going...

I run a 5 1/2" drum mower. I've used it 4 years now so far haven't had anything kickback from it. Knock on wood only implement that has thrown items at me ever is my bush mower. I like the size of that mirror set up you have yours. Are you able to monitor your tedder/rake from the mirror...

My one cab tractor I do have a small backup camera on thats on constantly when running and does if a decent field of view of 3 point implements but the small screen and exposure to the elements makes me question the longevity and actually being able to see it in bright light situations of an...