Recent content by thunderworks

It's around 3/4 acre and 13' deep in the middle.

OP here: I thought I would update how my project is coming along . . . The barn was built. The pond was built (and stocked) and 17 months ago I planted native grasses and forbs. I also planted 25 cedar trees where I would like visual barriers and 25 red oaks that will (in somebody else's...

It is hard to see the actual slope on your hillsides from a photograph. I get a pretty quick "pucker" on slopes that more experienced people mow easily without concern . . . having said that though, it really doesn't look too bad, particularly if you mow up and down the slope rather than...

I have a similar setup in my off-grid barn. I use a 1800w storage battery with inverter, connected to 400w of solar panels. My electric needs are quite low . . . mini fridge, LED lights, occasional air compressor use, chop saw, small tools, etc. I wired the barn using "male inlets", similar to...

Figured out how to attach pictures. Here's the barn, nearly done (not my skidster) and the pond in progress. I think the L3301 Kubota will prove to be a sensible choice. I've been using it to collect brush, trees etc with a Homestead grapple. I can notice the clear difference between it and my...

L3301

I want to add some pictures of the pond build but can't figure out how to do that . . . can anybody help?

OP here . . . just an update. My project is off to a good start. A local excavator company is building a pond, and a machine storage building (28 X 36' with an additional lean-to on the long side) has been built. I've also already started planting native grasses and forbs and have ordered for...

Resurrecting an old post . . . I need to leave my tractor at my land, 10 miles from my home and am interested in a battery disconnect as additional theft deterrent. I am an electrical novice (that's being generous. I know next to nothing about electrical systems). Will the inexpensive plastic...

Yes. Douglas County.

Yes. I do have a place to store a tractor over this winter if I find something soon. After a pond gets sited, I'll figure out where a small machine shed and/or cabin will locate. I doubt I'd leave the tractor there before a locking shed is built.

OP here . . . thanks for all the input. It is much appreciated. I looked at a used B2301 today . . . it seems awfully small and light. . . I'm inclined to pursue the larger options as you have all suggested. I drove by our land today, stopped, turned off the truck and just listened to the...

OP here. Thank you all for the thoughtful input.

( I posted this on the main forum page before I realized I should probably put it in the Kubota section) We lived on a beautiful 80 acre farm for nearly 20 years. It was a labor of love. When we bought the ground, it was overgrown, abused, ignored . . . but we saw the potential and had a...

We lived on a beautiful 80 acre farm for nearly 20 years. It was a labor of love. When we bought the ground, it was overgrown, abused, ignored . . . but we saw the potential and had a vision. We turned it into a truly beautiful place. I learned to drive farm equipment and worked my butt off to...