Recent content by t44e6

Virtually nothing government does is well thought out, and doesn't do what it is supposed to do. Unless punishing us is the goal.

Too bad we can't have free markets. And too bad we have a criminal government that inflates away the value of our fiat currency. We are ruled by a parasitic foreign cartel of bankers and corporations, no matter who is in office our circle of liberty shrinks and money and power keep flowing upwards.

I do not like not being able to keep my own machines in service. Newer machines have many systems unrelated to emissions that use microprocessors and electronics that are to me a huge PITA. If I was running my machines all day every day, I might find the hassle is worth it. But going forward...

I vote, depending on the size you need, a vintage Yanmar. OR other pre emissions unit. With ANY new tractor there is the possibility that the electronics and/or emissions control system will leave you limping or DOA until you get a visit from a authorized technician. Even if the right to repair...

I have not had any issues here in NH, I park inside a unheated closed shop. The old timers up here suggested mixing 10% max unleaded gasoline to stop gelling. I haven't tried it, and not sure if it would affect the emissions controls on newer machines. Mine is a 1985 YM336D and so far I have...

The old salts tell me to use 10% gasoline in winter. I use StarTron diesel treatment as well. 86 Yanmar YM336D.

I am pretty much a noob as well, and found a really nice 1986 YM336D with less than 200 hrs that fits my needs perfectly. Another factor beyond needing DEF that made a newer tractor a non starter for me was the fact that they are chock full of electronic components and require computerized...

At this point for the home user, it's time to put the Harbor Freight Titanium and Vulcan models in the "name brand" category. My .02. Professionally I have used Lincoln, Miller, Hobart, and Snap-On units. After I retired, moved and set up my own home shop, I did some research and ended up buying...