Recent content by Tropical Jack

I bolt a 2x to the front of my blade; slightly lower than the cutting edge of the blade and longer for a better reach.

It is 4WD (selectable); and you can lock the rear differential. Chris - We do get cold weather here in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The manufacturer recommends not using the UTV below 0; and not charging below freezing. Colder weather does affect performance and range. For my use...

I have a battery powered side by side (UTV). It is a Landmaster “AMP”. It has a lithium ion battery, and has worked well for us. I live in a mountainous community with steep gravel roads. We used to get around on an old Club Car electric golf cart. I feel like the UTV is much safer. We...

I have but 1. It is more than sufficient, and I do not mind changing implements. Having Pats quick hitch and hydraulic top and tilt makes changing implements pretty easy. But changing to or from the backhoe is a bit more involved! So no desire for another tractor; but an excavator would be...

I owned a hardware store (Tropical Hardware) in Ft Myers, FL for 25 years. I became “Tropical Jack”.

I like these boxes! Sometimes it is very handy to have your tool boxes be removable from the tractor.

I used to have a 1030 that I inherited from my Dad that would do the same thing. That tractor had an arm that you could engage to keep the clutch pedal down when not using the tractor. If I forgot to tie the clutch pedal down, I could experience the same “surprise” that you did. In that...

It’s always a good feeling to know that your babies are protected from sun, rain, and snow. Looks really good! Some of your implements might find a home now, too. Jack

I am sure that I will be chastised by the safety police, but. I took the PTO guard off of my L3301. It made PTO hookup very difficult, and would often interfere with the hydraulic hoses for my BH77 backhoe. Jack

When I cleared a small plot intending to put in a small orchard, I had a similar situation. Lots of rocks, some 2-3 footers. I used my box blade with the shanks down to “pull them to the surface”. Then used my front end loader bucket, rolling them in, moving them, and creating a huge rock pile...

You do not need to connect the 4th wire at the welder. Just connect the 2 hots and the ground. Jack

I got the notice for $10 increase as well. I have only had Starlink for a few months. My speeds have decreased a little during peak times, but overall been good. It is much faster and more reliable than the Frontier DSL that we had before. I am not really happy about the increase; but it is...

I have an L3301 with the BH77 backhoe. I have dug quite a few stumps with it. I have never had that issue. But obviously it could be a problem. If it continues to be an issue, you may have to fabricate guards. As far as not being under warranty - I can certainly understand that. Honestly...

What I have always looked for is “100 % silicone”. Jack

You have 2 opposing views now. They are probably both right! Would be nice to see someone post with experience with this specific chipper. I have an L3301 with an 8” Woodmaxx chipper. I have had no issues; but different animal than what you are considering. Jack