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For a 24 x 36, you could conventionally frame. Just a thought Yooper Dave

Tubes are not efficient in bending. I would recommend a W5 grade 50 steel beam. Yooper Dave

Took my Branson 4215CH to the local dealer for a 50 hour service. There was a full page of itemized work performed. The major item of note is the throttle. This tractor had a normal hand throttle to adjust the engine rpms as needed. Now after the service, the engine rpms increase when the...

Determine your loads, determine dynamic effects, determine bracing. THEN determine the maximum moment, Allowable bending stress, actual bending stress, and deflection(s). Might be worth hiring a structural engineer if the beam is important to safety.

A W6 spanning 20' would concern me. It will deflect. Possibly much more than you or someone would find acceptable. You also need to make sure the beam is laterally braced, or it may buckle. Stresses are reduced based on bracing configuration. I would be much more inclined to use a W10 or a...

I have a super heavy-duty stump bucket with SSQA I am willing to sell. Located in 49887 SE UP. Yooper Dave

I have been a member of this group for many years. The members of this forum have generally been very respectful and kind. Since I retired, I have also joined several groups on Social Media, and have decided to leave most of them, as it is commonplace to be very rude and disrespectful for no...

Anyone know anything about the 2025 John Deere Pickup Truck? TIA Yooper Dave

I agree with you 100%. The Dealer would not take any ownership at all which does not always mean money. He felt he did nothing wrong. I felt better taking my tractor to a tire dealer that knew right from wrong. He took care of me promptly and I am happy with his service. I am glad that I at...

I had the identical decision to make. I went with the XJ 2025H for 1 big reason: The SSQA loader. I believe the loader lift capacity is larger as well. I have 5' & 6' buckets I use as well as forks. I am more than pleased. Good Luck. Yooper Dave

I am hearing nightmare stories about LS parts availability, the ability to even locate the parts, and the priority of New Holland over LS to obtain parts. I am somewhat concerned about ensuring my LS is not worked too hard or too often. As long as nothing breaks, we are still good. Hoping...

How difficult and costly to replace? Is this a common issue? Thanks!

I have a 2015 Chevy Silverado 2500 pickup with 44,000 miles on it. 6.0 liter V8. 3/4 ton. Bought new. Pretty solid truck. Currently, it does not matter what HVAC button I push to direct the air flow inside the cab - the air only comes out of the front ducts regardless. Sometimes I really...

About the same - 4 to 5 inches.

He replaced both rear tires stems and ballast. The other rear tire valve stem could also be removed easily by hand. We are supposed to get up to 10" of snow today, and I now feel ready to plow with confidence. BTW I just added a ballast box yesterday so I should have a better configuration for...