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I've not had much luck with those "easy on easy off" belly mowers. It's been my experience they are anything but. Seems to be especially true unless you have a hard flat & level surface. Gets to be a pain taking off the mower frequently to do other jobs. I switched to 3pt finish mowers years...

According to the GM website, my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 is involved with the recall. I have not yet received the recall notice. I wonder how long that will take? It took over a year to receive the notice for the defective grille recall. The replacement part has been on backorder for 4 months now...

When necessary, I drain my fuel tanks using a vacuum extractor, such as this one...

Here's how this industrious fellow solved the problem: https://www.facebook.com/RossCreations/videos/passing-joggers-in-my-motorized-porta-potty-/518297814285620/

I was allergic to poison ivy until my teens when I went on a boy scout camping trip. A few of the other scouts I was with thought it would be funny to put a poison ivy leaf in my sandwich. By the time I got home, my face had begun to swell. It got so bad, my eyes swelled shut and I had...

So far, I've resisted the urge to mow less acreage and less frequently. I compensate for age, inconvenience and lack of desire by buying larger mowers and a cabbed tractor. I also use several techniques to make it easier to handle the larger implements. At some point, these measures won't be...

95% of the cutting is done with the blade tips. Round sharpening may work on some mowers, but if I do it on my 3 spindle mower, it leaves an uneven cut where the blades overlap.

It's a Maschio 180SE The pic shows it on the L6060 but I also use it on the MX5800. Doesn't cut quite as fast as the Brush Hog, but it does a better job of mulching. It's also much more versatile since it also cuts ditches, banks and vertically along the tree line.

Yeah, I know, mower blades have been a frequent topic here but it's been awhile and I'm always interested in new opinions, products or ideas. For many years, I resharpened my blades with varying degrees of success. Usually, I get two seasons out of a set of new blades before they need...

I used a Brush Hog SQ172 behind my MX5800HST for over 5 years and had no issues cutting rough fallow pasture. The RPM drops a bit when I get into the 3 and 4" stuff, but it does the job. I haven't used it much since I bought a 72" articulating flail mower. It's far more versatile than the BH...

It's also possible to get hurt releasing the SSQA levers even with the bucket on the ground. If the FEL valve is in the float position, the fork arms can release and fall on your foot if you aren't careful. Like you, I learned that lesson the hard way.

Or a partner: Add a trailer full of pumpkins and you'd have a great Halloween display.

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I have this same issue on occasion when doing some work operations and moving around in the seat. Rather than bypass the safety switch, I use a mechanical twist timer to bypass the switch. When the problem occurs, I give the timer a twist which fixes the issue temporarily, but returns to normal...

I'm not defending Messicks prices but, as others have said, I think a lot depends on where you're located and how badly you need the part. I live in PA, not far from a Messicks location. The shipping is a bit expensive, but all are overnight or second day delivery options. I can usually get...

Yes, my Gen2 dish automatically adjusts position to get the best signal. It now faces around 30 degrees to the east from it's installed position 2 years ago. No obstruction issues though.

You know you're old, when the new Pope is younger than you are. :rolleyes:

IMO, you're more likely to snag a hose on something from below that you can't see. As long as you're able to see the hose from the tractor seat and it doesn't stick out beyond the rear tire, I wouldn't be too concerned. Many here rig some sort of hose protector plate to cover that area, but...

I've had good luck digging in tough ground by using a ripper tooth: I first make a pass digging what I can with an 8" bucket. I make another with the ripper and a third with the 8" bucket to clean the trench. I've also had success using a 4.5" narrow trenching bucket: Of course this only...

I did something similar. Before I began using #2 ULS home heating oil in my tractors, I transported diesel in my pickup. I mounted a 100 gal steel tank to a sturdy pallet made from treated lumber. The pallet had caster wheels on the bottom so I could roll it around in the pickup bed and also in...

I suppose you could look for a used, older, pre tier 4 emissions tractor but the selection is limited and they're getting harder to find. It is a used tractor though, and you may also wind up with someone else's problem. Future repair expenses may not be any less than those which MAY occur on...

Check the crate and see what's actually exposed. The crated Kubota's on my dealers lot all have the sensitive parts protected. The exposed parts are mostly glass & painted sheet metal and the same ones that are exposed to the elements after assembly. Buy the tractor you like best. Unless there...

The only time I worry about hydraulic oil cross contamination is when I rent an implement. Who knows what the last guy used for oil in his tractor. Even then, it becomes a matter of degree. Most hydraulically operated implements don't contain that much oil compared to the 15 gallons or so in...

I'm spending your money here but if your tractor has an SSQA FEL, I'd buy a second bucket and equip it with the Pro bolt on bar. That way, you can swap buckets instead of fooling with bolts. I had a bolt on tooth bar and found it hindered the back dragging work I do. As a result, I was...

Aside from the lack of soot, I hardly notice the DPF on my MX5800. I have just under 2000 hours on it, and only once had to wait for a regen cycle to complete before shutting down the machine. Most of the time, regens happen during work operations and I don't even notice. I can't predict what...

Fedex is the worst! I swear the driver here goes around the curves on two wheels and tries to get the truck airborne when going over the potholes. No wonder they deliver so many busted parcels!

I use these insulated cable clamps...

I think what works best depends on how rough the pasture really is. When I mowed 7.5 acres of former pasture, it took around 4 hours with an 72" 3pt finish mower behind my old L3430. The pasture is pretty rough and it threw me around quite a bit mowing at around 5 mph. I talked to the dealer...

Anyone have experience splitting green Maple & Cherry? Would a 27 ton splitter do the job on 24" diameter, 20" long rounds or should I get something bigger? Looking at the Champion 27 ton: Or if necessary, the 37 ton: Only $300 difference in price but I'd like to go with the 27 ton since it...

Brings back memories of my 50th birthday. I hit a deer with the car on the way to work but managed to limp back home before the busted radiator overheated. Got the truck and made it to work ok. On the way home, a deer crossed the road ahead of me but I locked up the brakes and avoided hitting...

I own both types as well. The heavy duty bucket is indeed more robust. The only problem is, it weighs more, which lessens the lifting capacity of the FEL.

I think the property value issue varies with location. Around here anyway, property reassessments for tax purposes are done every 20 years or so. Unless it's a reassessment year, how your place looks has little to do with taxes. It does make a difference if you're trying to borrow money using...

Just a little background here. No one wants to pay to put anything on the road, let alone my costs to plow & grade it. I'm the only one with the equipment, have the best house and the most acreage. Therefore, it's my "responsibility" to maintain the road. If I weren't concerned about my...

Loading a heavy implement on a trailer or moving it around in the barn with the tractor is fine, but I'm not comfortable lifting them up high onto storage racks. I minimize this work by keeping attachments on pallets with casters that can be moved by hand or with a pallet jack. For high rack...

My dealer also suggested the W&R Long 3rd function valve over the Kubota. He said they just work better. I've had no trouble with the W&R on my MX5800. Dealer also talked me out of the R14's. More money for less traction for doing what I need to do. That Spartan grapple you linked weighs 900#...

Great choice! You won't be disappointed with the L6060. It's been around since 2013 and has an excellent reputation. I added the side window defrosters when ordering mine. They come in handy while removing snow. I passed on the block heater since I keep the tractor indoors. Dealer talked me...

I had a Kubota B7100HST 4WD with FEL for many years, and I know how difficult the steering can get. I can't offer a magic fix but I minimized the problem by doing what others have already suggested. Kept the tires inflated, greased the linkages and reduced the front end weight as much as...

I constructed a handrail for a friend at his lake house using 1" galvanized pipe. He had a similar stacked stone stairway leading down to the lake. We screwed pipe flanges to the rock in some places and in others, drove sections of pipe into the ground. Drilling 4 - 3/8" screw anchors in the...

I use these heavy duty canvas pouches for small hand tools and other lightweight items...

I have an old 5 quart model. I don't know who made it since the label is too worn to read. It isn't digital but works ok on small tools & parts, but not everything. My wife found that out the hard way when she put some of her antique jewelry in it. The ultrasonic vibration shattered the cement...

Sounds about right for a block of concrete that size. For the same money, you could get a 3pt to SSQA adapter. I use one with an old FEL bucket. I just back into a pile of gravel and scoop up a bucketful when I need ballast. Also comes in handy for using other FEL implements on the 3pt hitch...

In my younger years, I always took the containers out of the truck and filled them on the ground. At some point, those 5 gal jugs got too heavy to comfortably hoist back into the truck, so I began filling them in the bed. There are signs at several gas pumps in the area that say not to do this...

+1 on the offset flail. Unless it's in danger of falling, I don't bother cutting anything the cab will clear. The flail, set at 90 degrees, cuts & mulches anything up to 4" in diameter and up to 8' off the ground The flail does double duty along tree lines since the offset will get into...

Good thing it wasn't gasoline! 💥

The FEL's on these CUT tractors are designed to lift & push, not pull. It's fairly easy to bend something while dragging too heavy a load. This is especially true if you pull at an angle. I'm not sure why you aren't comfortable pulling with the drawbar. That's what it's designed for. If you...

I sell a lot through eBay and FB Marketplace. I usually use PayPal, Apple Cash or Venmo if the $$ amount is within limits. On some occasions, I'll take a certified check. So far, I've had no issues.

That's close to what I'm paying for 550' of 14' wide road. Contractor quoted a price of $400 for a single application of calcium flake. We'll see if a second application is necessary.

There are 7 residents along the 1.25 mile private road. Most are set back far enough where the dust isn't a problem. This happens every spring after I regrade the road. I usually do it when rain is forecast which controls the dust until the surface packs down. This time, the predicted...

I maintain 1.25 miles of private gravel road. The dust is just terrible in some spots where houses are close to the road. I used to spread calcium chloride, but the prices are getting out of hand. I looked into millings and oil & chip, but those prices are way too expensive as well. Yes, this...

When the seat on my B7100 went south, I couldn't find a used one. I eventually replaced it with this one: https://www.amazon.com/Vinyl-Black-Orange-Kubota-34200-18400/dp/B0DL6H532J?gQT=2 Not OEM, but I found it to be just as comfortable. Not sure how long it would have lasted since I traded...

To me anyway, for what I do, the HST+ is worth the extra cash. It eliminates most gear changes during my work operations. If you haven't already found out, there are other features on the Grand L's that the MX series lacks. I particularly like the auto throttle advance and stall guard...

Wow! In reading this thread, I'm amazed at how much electric rates vary in different parts of the country! Here in PA, we are allowed to shop for the best rate. Right now, I'm paying 7 cents for the electric portion of the bill and 14 cents for taxes & distribution. The total is slightly less...

The first thing I did on my new tractor was to swap the flat face couplers with Pioneer. I made this tool from a $12 welding clamp, which makes it a snap to connect & disconnect the fittings...

I mostly keep my implements on pallets with caster wheels. Makes it easy to move them around in the barn by hand, with the forks or a pallet jack. For some frequently loaded implements, I keep a few of these around and cut to length. I either bolt or weld to points on the attachments...

I asked my dealer about buying a crated tractor a couple of years ago. I was told they couldn't do it, mainly because Kubota wouldn't honor the warranty.

The cabs on the Kubota L and MX series are not enough to provide good hearing protection. Yes, they are quieter, but some additional form of hearing protection is still a good idea. On most occasions, I can't hear the cab radio speakers without turning the volume to max. I use Bluetooth ear...

I have both an MX5800HST and an L6060HSTC. These are my thoughts: The MX uses an LA1065 FEL and the Grand L an LA 1055. There is a difference but not much. I much prefer using the MX for earthwork due to it's larger tires and slightly stronger frame. As I mentioned earlier, I considered an...

Have you considered stall mats? https://www.americanfloormats.com/horse-mats/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9oJVPIkI8VASxGWtnXSljAFHUsV&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqv2_BhC0ARIsAFb5Ac8u88u5EIrBp8DFEP5sN8oJIPhYiaSf2alK9K7aEB3oYEzqpojCHkMaAr-SEALw_wcB

I need two tractors for the work I do around my 25 acres. The first is an open station MX5800HST with BH92 hoe. I looked at the MX6000 HSTC for my second tractor but wanted the flexibility to put the hoe on both machines. I bought an L6060HSTC instead. Nearly the same as the MX6000 but with more...

I looked at the Honda Pioneer a while back and it is indeed a sweet machine. I'm having trouble justifying the price though. I did consider a less expensive golf cart as well but my land is a bit too steep & rugged. There are very few places on my 25 acres that I can't get to with my open...

I guess this varies with location, perhaps because of shipping distances. I pay $137/yr for Prime with an extra $3/mo if I want ad free Prime video. My choice.

Push and twist to lock on my MX5800 as well.

Unless you can find it locally, a slightly more expensive solution would be to use Online Metals.com https://www.onlinemetals.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw5PK_BhBBEiwAL7GTPT-YEP8uAVqAAYoUPXnYvtFJJkwW35sbbLbF0eHFQ_nsWgHXBmvueBoCaN8QAvD_BwE Lets you select alloy, shape, size & length. The...

That's one of the reasons we stick with satellite TV. I haven't figured out how to skip the ads yet with streaming services.

These days, anyone with a smartphone is a potential "media" person. :confused:

No, it was a clear violation of company policy, regardless of what was printed.

I had such an incident back in 1980. I was an engineer working for the old Bell System at the time, and had designed an aerial telephone cable crossing over the Delaware river. A trade magazine picked up on this and sent a reporter out to cover the story. I was at the construction site...

Lots of good information so far in this thread and many interesting scenarios. I think much depends on how old is "old" and what is considered "new". Every situation is unique though and what works for some, may not for all. I wrestled with this question in the 1970's when I first started my...

I agree. It isn't clear whether it was the dealer that required Kubota insurance or the Kubota corporation. It didn't matter to me because I planned to pay off the loan within a year. Also, this was 3 years ago and the rules may have changed since then.

Don't forget the SMV emblem: Around here anyway, you'll get stopped on the road without one.

Have you considered a used shipping container for tractor storage? The neighboring farm has several that are used for tractor & implement storage. They are painted to match the barn and don't look bad. 102" height units are available: 20ft. Standard (Dry) Container

I took out the 0% loan to solve a short term cash flow issue. I paid it off in less than a year due to the high Kubota insurance premium.

If you frequently carry heavy loads with the FEL, the lower viscosity trans oil will start to weep past the axle seals after a couple of hundred hours or so. Using heavier 80-90W gear oil won't get past the seals as easily. I've been using 80-90W oil in the front axles of my tractors for many...

Not sure if this is the case everywhere, but when I financed my last Kubota tractor, my dealer required Kubota insurance. Placing it under my homeowner policy or another insurance company was not permitted.

I have 2 50' 20 amp 12 gauge Coxreels that have been in use for over 25 years with no issues. They are industrial grade and even back then, were expensive. I don't regret spending the money for a quality product made in the USA. https://www.coxreels.com/applications.html?application=14 An...

When I bought my Husqvarna 460 Rancher saw last year, there was an offer from the manufacturer to extend the warranty by one year if I purchased 4 quarts of their brand of synthetic fuel mix. I guess it was like an extended warranty in a way, but I use synthetic fuel anyway so I took the offer.

I had a couple of old saws that became hard starters. I had good results switching from ethanol gas to Tru Fuel. I start the old saws with the synthetic fuel and once warmed up, switch to ethanol free 93 octane gas. Before storing, I switch back to synthetic fuel. It's worked well in my old...

I use the same approach for compressed air. Instead of running pipe around the shop, I use this hose reel: It can be mounted to the wall, floor or ceiling. I have mine mounted near the door, so 50' of hose reaches the entire shop and outside as well.

I have two of these 20A , 40' retractable cord reels hanging from the rafters of a 24' x 40' barn: They can be set to hang at any height and between the two, I can reach anywhere in the building.

Some light snow predicted early this week but you never know. After that, the rest of the winter gear gets put away for the season.

A lot of road damage this Winter and I'd like to get started on repairs. Here in the northeast anyway, it seems like whenever I take the Winter gear off the tractor, we get a spring blizzard. I already tempted fate by taking off the chains & spreader, do I dare take the plow off too? :unsure:

I don't recall the year, but a coworker had an Oldsmobile that you had to remove the right front fender to change the headlight! The left side, you just needed a screwdriver. Who designs this stuff??

Many years ago, before Pampers, there were diaper laundering services. Folks used to leave a soiled diaper pail on the porch for pickup. Even though we no longer used it, my folks used to keep a spare key in the diaper pail. Now days, I don't lock the door and rely on the "Have Gun & Backhoe" sign

In the short term, I see businesses in the US using these tariffs to make a profit. I ordered a Canadian made implement last month through my local lealer in PA. The dealer in turn ordered it from a distributor in OH who had several in stock. The distributor told the dealer there would be a...

In some cases, I think the industry is over compensating for bright headlight complaints. The OEM low beam LED lights on my 2023 Buick Enclave are so dim, I sometimes think I forgot to turn them on. Most of the time, I ride around with the high beams on and I get no "flashing" from on coming...

I gave up using 55 gal drums & old garbage cans as burn barrels since they never lasted more than a couple of years. When they rotted out, I took them into the woods and let nature finish them off. Now, after nearly 20 years, there is nothing left. Instead, I cut the top off a 120 gal propane...

I'd buy a new pickup in an instant if I could find one with a manual transmission. Last I looked, the Toyota Tacoma was the only one still available in the US. Nothing wrong with Toyota trucks but the nearest dealer is 2+ hours away. Maybe I'll shop for a good used stick shift truck, but I'm...

I use this topside oil changer with piece of 3/8" tubing for jobs like this...

I bought an adjacent piece of property with a 24'X40' steel building. The previous owner bought it used and had an Amish crew disassemble, move and reassemble it. No idea what it cost but they did a good job. Fairly common to do around here.

I have the M12 small battery version of that electric ratchet in 1/4 and 3/8 sizes. It's much smaller & lighter than the larger battery model, but the larger batteries will fit if necessary. Much easier to get into tight places. Small battery still has enough juice for most repetitive jobs and...

I'll likely go for the Champion 34 or 37 ton splitter. Don't really need the extra splitting force and the 27 ton would be fine but they seem to be in bigger demand on Facebook Marketplace around here. Both are in stock locally and just $300 more. Might be money well spent for a quicker resale...

Not sure about Fix A Flat, but Slime is water soluble and easily washes away. I've been using it for years and have had to work on tires & rims a few times. A garden hose quickly cleans it up. It's difficult to patch a Slime filled tube though. I usually don't bother and just replace the tube.

Won't prevent some loss, but it will keep the tire from going completely flat That was the OP's problem.

Not on some Kubota HST models. My old L3430HST would start without depressing the clutch as long as the HST pedal was in the neutral position.

Yes, typo. I corrected my post. Thanks for catching the error!

Both my Kubota MX5800 and L6060 tractors have DPF. Regen intervals vary depending on usage. Frequent low RPM operations cause more frequent regens but average between 50 and 75 hours. Regen is a non issue for me since it does not interfere with high RPM work operations. Time will tell if it...

I put a shot of sealant in all my seasonal tires...

I think the economy of renting vs buying varies with need, circumstance and location. Around here, "like new" barely used splitters are going for 75 to 80% of the purchase price on Facebook Marketplace. This varies with the time of year, as do rental costs. Right now, if I rented a splitter for...

I do the same. I use these Bluetooth earbuds from Bose and cover them with a pair of standard ear muff style hearing protectors. and QuietComfort Earbuds | Bose When not listening to music, the noise cancelling feature can be used to eliminate noise that gets past the ear muff...

I had the same thing happen on my old B7100. It turns out, there was enough surface "drag" with the new clutch disk, that it kept the input shaft spinning even when the clutch was disengaged. An old timer at the Kubota dealer told me to hook up the mower to the PTO, start the engine and "let...

I'm in a similar situation. I had to take down a dozen large trees due to storm and insect damage. I don't do a lot of splitting annually, so I'm also faced with the question whether to rent or buy. At my age, I don't have that many working hours in a day, so the costs of renting a splitter...

Garmin InReach plans start at $14.99/mo: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/837461 You also need a compatible device: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/outdoor-recreation/satellite-communicators/#satellite-messaging-devices

Whether it's flooded cell or AGM, I buy the cheapest automotive battery I can find that will fit. Using a desulfator / maintainer, I usually get 6 or 7 years out of a battery with just a 12 month warranty. I've done this for 40 years with all my tractors and found it to be the most economical...

If it were me, I'd screw them to a piece of 4x8' plywood and make a cargo slide for my pickup. Sure would make it easier to get at those items in the back of the bed.

Another trick we use for critter control is a game camera monitoring the garden area. It alerts our cell phones when an animal approaches and we run them off. It will detect something as small as a baby rabbit.

We just lay a garden hose on the ground during the growing season. It quickly disappears into the grass and doesn't interfere with mowing.

Clutching sometimes makes it easier to shift in and out of 4WD, as well as changing HST ranges. I also used it on my older Kubotas to momentarily free wheel without shifting into neutral. Both my MX5800HST and L6060HSTC have no clutch. Many newer HST models don't either. Apparently, with the...

Yeah, we occasionally get sprayed as well.😄 It does have a timer for use only at night

We use these to keep critters out of the garden...

According to AI, yes, it is automatic: AI Overview Learn more To use T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service, simply sign up for the beta program, and when you're in an area without traditional cellular service, your phone will automatically connect to the Starlink network, displaying "T-Mobile...

I'm thinking of replacing my 46 year-old Weil McClain oil furnace. It is still fully functional with no leakage, but I'm concerned about how much longer it will remain that way. I burned wood and coal for most of those 46 years and the furnace was used as a backup, as well as to heat domestic...

A few years back a thief, with a touch of mechanical genius, was busted near here for stealing gas. He had a delivery van fitted out with a couple of 55 gallon drums in the back. The floor of the van was cut out so a shallow pan on wheels could be deployed. The pan was equipped with a pump...

Same issue with my vehicles. I found I could get a smaller diameter tube past the baffle and use a vacuum extractor to pull gas from the tank...

The aux circuit on my pickup is fused at 40 amps. I modified this 6-pin trailer connector so the circuit can be used with alligator clips. I use it with a compressor, pump and even a small winch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0008F67L8?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_8

Why is there a 4WD light on the dash if there is no factory installed switch to activate it?

It's cheaper if you buy it in quantity. :)

Something like this could work...

Train wrecks anyone?

A few of my PTO driveshafts have grease zerks on the spline coupler. If yours has one, remove the zerk and rotate the PTO shaft until the hole is pointing upward. Fill the hole with penetrating oil, I prefer Kroil, and let it sit. refill as needed. Then, as others have suggested, apply tension...

If it's an ATV trail, how high do you really need to trim? I can cut up to 8' with my offset flail and T&T kit:

Both my Kubotas use color coded dust caps such as these on the FEL lines...

A common cause of tractor engine overheating is restricted air flow through the radiator. Dust, pollen, grass clippings, etc. can build up over time and block the core. Many tractors have a removeable filter screen in front of the radiator which can be cleaned with a brush. Compressed air is...

I'm losing my Ash trees as well, thanks to the Emerald Ash Borer. I've taken down 6 so far this year and unfortunately there are many more to follow. I'm also fighting the Woolly adelgid in an attempt to save my pristine 6 acre stand of Hemlock. The Chestnut, Beech and Elm are long gone and...

Keep in mind, a generator is only as good as it's fuel source. Do you have a ready supply of propane and/or gasoline on hand that's adequate for an extended outage? Hurricanes and ice storms can do widespread grid damage, leaving residents in the dark for a week or more. Generators can burn a...

I'm not sure how long you need the lift, or how high it needs to extend but here is what I did: I bought a used Genie AWP30 Manlifft: I needed it for doing interior modifications to one of my barns. Genie Manlifts are easily transportable in a pickup and can be loaded by one man. Some sizes...

I think this depends on where you drive. Around here, nearly half the charging stations are broken or otherwise out of service. No one is being trained to service them. When you do find one that's working, you need to have the right adapter, since there are several types of receptacles to...

I use this bracket bolted to a hand truck...

If you drive from Phoenix to Page AZ, the time changes 5 times as you drive in and out of the Navajo reservation. Page AZ, which doesn't observe DST, is almost completely surrounded by the reservation which does. Ask anyone there what time it is and most will say they don't know! The last time...

I just hope other states don't do what Arizona does and not observe DST. Whatever happens, it needs to be consistent across the entire US. Anyone who travels in Arizona knows what I'm talking about.

Back in 1968, the NJ Turnpike was building an extension that required filling in marshland along the Hackensack River. It wouldn't be permitted under today's environmental laws but back then, such laws didn't exist. A company was hired to bring in fill by barge up the Hackensack. The barges...

This one looks interesting and no chain to sharpen: https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Tree-cutter-for-tractor-front-end_1600608451146.html

Reminds me of something I did many years back in my model building years. I had several small 6V lead acid batteries that I used in my model RC boats. They were used infrequently and after only 2 years, got to the point where they would no longer hold a charge. The battery cases were made of...

I've had welding cable under my truck for many years with no problems. Just be sure to keep away from hot or moving parts and sharp edges. Use a circuit breaker at the battery just in case.

Yes, I've dumped many loads of gravel with the 2X10's. Trial & error is the best way to figure out what works. I use a couple of lengths of 4" angle clamped to the corner supports with heavy duty "C" clamps. The 2X10's are bolted to the angle. Adjustments are made by loosening and retightening...

Havahart traps: https://www.havahart.com/store/animal-traps?srsltid=AfmBOoo6H00jiP1SyIh8_f6iIQl4wrFk2CgtRx9HdmlaSf-MmiDer0ll Just be prepared to deal with the occasional skunk.

I just took the tailgate off and clamped 2X10's across the back of the trailer. Makes it easy to adjust the opening and flow rate.

I mounted a 50A outdoor outlet on the back of my truck side box and ran #4 welding cable up to a circuit breaker connected to the battery. I use #4 SJ cable with a 50A plug to connect to winches on my trailer or in the truck bed: Might need something heavier than #4 for a 100A winch...

I'm not sure how much gas you need, but I use this vacuum extractor to siphon gas from my vehicles to use in my lawn mower and portable generators...

Well, I just pulled the trigger on a self loading broadcast spreader that will work on the FEL or 3pt hitch. Spreads sand, salt & 1/4" gravel. The 3pt mount has a hydraulic frame which allows the hopper to pivot, and lets you to back into a pile of material to load. The hopper can be...

I bought my first tractor locally even though I paid $1000 more than the next closest dealer. Over the years, I've made up that $1000 and much more by being a good customer. The prices I now get locally are the same or better than elsewhere and I don't have to travel. Sometimes, it can pay to...

I bought my tanks and refilled them at a welding shop in NJ who has since gone out of business. When I moved to PA, I shopped around and found a local dealer who would exchange them. I did have to show him the paperwork I got with the purchase though. I was a little annoyed at giving him my...

Sorry to mislead. The pic is 15 years old. The rake has wear on it now but is still fully functional with most of the paint intact. I'd post another pic but it's put away for the winter season.

I'm not sure how they do it but it works for me. I have a Noco 10 amp with desulfator connected to my Genie aerial lift which is used as an elevator. The OEM battery costs over $500. When it finally died, I switched to a $125 NAPA deep cycle battery with a one year warranty. So far, It's...

+1 on York rakes. I've had mine with scarifier, gauge wheels, hyd. angle and grader blade for over 20 years. Not one broken part or repair in all that time while maintaining 1.25 miles of private road. Prior to the York, I had several cheap rakes which didn't last long doing this heavy...

I use a combination of sources including the NWS, Weather Underground, local TV forecasts and my own weather instruments. I've been a trained Skywarn weather spotter for the NWS for more than 30 years. Skywarn is a "boots on the ground" network of local spotters that report weather conditions...

Put your checkbook in your shirt pocket where the salesman can see it. That lets him know you're serious, and cuts through much of the BS. As others have said though, there isn't much price negotiation these days with the manufacturers "build you own" websites. It won't hurt to price out what...

I used fiberglass with a vapor barrier to keep condensation from forming on the back of the panel. It's worked fine for 40 years now.

I can't talk you out of buying one, or getting one either. The choice is yours. IMO, you can't go wrong with a mini ex, as long as the budget will handle it. I've wanted one for years. In my case though, financially, it came down to a choice between a mini ex and a second tractor. I'm at the...

On larger tractors, they sometimes use a special air / water valve for filled tires. There are adapter kits available. Not sure about the BX though. Here's a video for the L series:

You could make up something like this: The wheels would make for less surface damage if the log is balanced & off the ground. There are also commercial log trailers like this with 4 wheels. Pricey though.

Jewelry, especially rings, and machinery don't mix. Rings were forbidden where I used to work. A lot of wives were unhappy, but glad in the end that their husbands had all 10 fingers. In any case, I'm very glad your injury wasn't more serious!

Fluid filled tires get the weight closer to the ground which many say improves traction and can lessen a tipping hazard by lowering the center of gravity. Nothing wrong with using both if needed. FWIW, My dealer won't sell a tractor without filled tires unless a buyer specifically nixes it...

Sounds about right. I'll check my records to compare. I just got my second fuel oil delivery at $3.39/gal. Paid $3.09 back in November. Even with the price increase, using oil instead of coal will only cost around $250 extra. Still worth it to me at my age. There were years back in the...

If I go back to burning coal, I'll likely pic up one of these pivoting drum slings...

This is true in new construction where every faucet is a "home run" back to the supply. It's not always practical for doing retrofits without doing a lot of renovating. It's been my practice to use a size larger PEX pipe than the original it replaces. This is especially true on lower pressure...

The problem with PEX crimp fittings is, they are restrictive. Too many in a run effectively reduces the flow rate of 3/4" pipe down close to that of 1/2". Sharkbite fittings are slightly less restrictive but far more expensive. There are situations, especially in tight spots, where the cost...

I think the best mower depends on the area you mow and the other uses you have for the tractor. In my case, I mow some former pasture with obstacles like rocks & stumps. You can simply lift a 3pt mower and drive over them while cutting at a higher level. With a MMM, you need to drive around...

Both my tractors have the 12 GPM W&R Long valves. The sticking problem happens on both valves.

Yes, my MX5800 has a BH92 hoe. It's not related to the 3rd function valve problem though since it also occurs on the L6060 without a hoe.

Yeah, even though this is the heart of Anthracite country, many around here are giving up burning coal. The price has crept up to the point where there isn't enough savings to justify the effort required. Clogging is definitely a problem with those cone ag spreaders. I had to cut larger...

You can't see it very well since the spreader is caked with ash & snow. I bought a hydraulic motor rated at 100 rpm, much slower than the 540 rpm PTO. I found a 5/8" keyed shaft adapter for the motor that had a spline which matched the spreader gearbox. To keep the motor from turning, I...

I don't buy bagged coal, I take the dry stuff off the top of the pile with the FEL bucket at the dealer. It's still a bit damp but not wet like a bulk delivery. I dump it in the trailer and it can dry a few days before I burn it. I have a Harman Magnum Stoker which handles wet coal very well...

The dealer said the problem is due to a weak return spring in the valve body. They don't service them, they would just replace the entire valve assembly. Rather than spend the $$ now, when I get a chance, I'll take it apart and see if I can shim or replace the spring. Right now, it's just an...

The shop vac idea should work. Just have to wait awhile for the snow to melt and remember to clean it up before the puddle does any damage.

I used an old Fressori ag spreader on the 3pt of all 7 Kubota's I've owned, starting with a 17HP B7100HST. Has worked well for almost 40 years to spread coal ash on the road. The only thing I did was remove the PTO driveline and install a hydraulic motor on the spreader gearbox. That way, I...

I buy from a dealer less than a mile away. He delivers free since I'm so close. He offloads it into my 12K dump trailer / coal bin. Some years, especially those like this one, I would burn more than the 5 ton I got delivered. When I ran out, I would take the tractor over to the dealer and...

I also remember those short barrels. My grandfather burned coal when I was a kid and he had several around the property. They had lids to keep the ash dry. It was my father's job to shovel ash from the furnace and keep them full. We burned 18 tons a winter back then and the leftover ash was...

I used to take my dump trailer over to one of the coal dealers south of Scranton to get a better price. I parked it in the barn and used it as a coal bin over the winter. I only bought 5 tons at a time though, and most of the coal breakers now have a 10 ton minimum. The cost of gas and my time...

The Anthracite rice coal we get around here leaves this ash: It's a mix of fly ash, cinders and a few clinkers. It's lightweight and works very well as anti skid. The fly ash is considered to be toxic if inhaled though, and masks are required when handling. The air filters in the tractor...

The ag spreader I have would handle sand but it needs to be shoveled into the hopper. Not a task I'm looking forward to at my age. I store the lighter weight ash in 30 gal cans, which can be dumped into the hopper.

I hear you. I heated with wood until I exhausted the supply on my woodlot. Rather than buy cord wood, I switched to coal in 1989 and used it until last year. This year, Anthracite rice coal went up to $379 / ton while fuel oil dropped to $3.03 / gal. The calculated savings was only around...

When installing these vents in jugs, I use a heated metal rod, like the chuck end of an old drill bit, to melt through the plastic rather than drill it. No chips to worry about. Melting also leaves a thicker reinforcing ring around the hole. Do NOT attempt this in a jug that has been used with...

I've been using a modified ag broadcast spreader for many years. It works well with ash but I don't burn coal anymore and need something that will handle heavier material. I also need a way to load it. The hopper on these drop spreaders tilt and let you back into a pile to load. No need...

Around here, quarries sell a mix of stone dust and 1/4" crushed stone and call it "anti skid". I get a couple of tri axle loads every few years and need to cover the pile. 20' x 20' minimum.

I's a drop spreader that uses a rotating shaft with paddles. The drop rate is adjustable but would require several passes to do a wide path. The drop shaft might be preferable to help chew up material clumps which can jam a disk spreader. Here's a video...

My dealer recommended the STB1596 8 footer for my Kubota L6060. No issues at all. At full angle, it clears a path 12" wider than the tire tracks. Wouldn't have been the case with the 1584.

Dealer says it's ok to mix UDT and SUDT. I switched from SUDT to UDT in one of my Kubota's. The added viscosity of the UDT makes it a bit harder to start HST models in very cold weather, but it does quiet some of the HST & gear whine. The UDT is also less likely to leak past the front axle seals.

I helped a guy on the farm across the valley with a similar problem. I dug shallow ditches in the mud with my hoe and we put down used railroad ties about a foot apart. A defunct railroad was removing track in the area and we got them for cheap. That was 11 years ago. The ties have...

Anyone try one of these bucket / spreader combination attachments? https://sami.ee/en/sls-series-sand-spreaders/ There are several like this on the market. Looks like it would also solve the loading problem by letting you back into a pile of anti skid and scoop it up like a FEL bucket. It...

I use a combination of methods, most of which have already been suggested. I keep a can of cooking spray near the tractor and spray the FEL plow and snowblower before going out. It works fairly well on most parts but quickly wears off the auger and blade face. I have a pressure washer mounted...

I agree. I had one in my younger years and for the most part, snowmobilers are good people. The local club here doesn't pay anything but they do provide accident insurance should someone be injured on private property.

It's been the harshest winter here in over a decade with a lot of ice. For those who maintain private roads or long driveways, what do you use for anti skid and how do you spread & store it?

I guess I've been on the receiving end of a similar situation. Back in the 1960's, a local snowmobile club created a series of trails on private property throughout the county. It was done through a combination of easements and handshake agreements with individual property owners. In 1979, I...

2.5" of snow topped with .5" of ice from the last one here. I waited for the freezing rain to stop before plowing but the contractor who plows one of the driveways didn't. Unfortunately, he plowed a single lane of the lower half mile of our 1.25 mile private road to get to the driveway. I was...

Perhaps, but 25 psi is on the high side for filled CUT tires. I run 10 psi in mine and the top speed of my tractor is <20mph. No question you need to use caution with higher PSI construction tires at high speed. My point was, it isn't that much of a risk with smaller CUT tractor tires...

It's difficult to smother a lithium battery fire since it generates it's own oxygen. The kitty litter might help contain the fire though. As others have mentioned earlier in the thread, I use a twist timer and never charge unattended. I go a step further with my large lithium e-bike...

Unless your tractor is a heavy piece of construction equipment, you are probably running 25 psi or less in your tractor tires, especially if they are filled. Not much danger of an explosion.

I'm convinced the well intended folks who designed these "safety" containers never actually used one.

I assume your "bobcat" mount is on your front end loader (FEL). Is there a reason you want to use the blower on your FEL? Why not make a mount for the front of the tractor and lift the FEL up out of the way or remove it when you want to use the blower. That way, you could use a rear to front...

I bit the bullet and bought one of the $60 pumps. Like you, I wasn't happy with the D cell batteries so I used this adapter: It lets me use my supply of Milwaukee M12 batteries which are always on charge. I clamped it to the pump with a couple of U bolts: That way, the pump is just...

Unless local ordinances prohibit it, there is no reason you can't put your generator inside an unoccupied enclosure. Just be sure you have adequate air flow and a good thru wall exhaust vent. I made space for mine in the back of one of the barns near the house. I added a carbon monoxide...

Here's what they have to do on Mt Washington in NH. https://mountwashington.org/will-they-believe-it-the-story-of-big-wind-day/

The Noco units come with a 24" fused cable set with battery clamps. It has a connector that can be easily disconnected so you can leave the short cable attached to the battery. Just disconnect it when you need to use the vehicle. I do this with both my tractors and just tuck the connector...

With the roller on the ground, the deflectors keep flying debris to a minimum. The hammer flails occasionally throw a rock though.

Prices will continue to go up as long as there are buyers willing to pay them. I'm on my 6th and 7th Kubota's since 1979, and the only one I paid full price for was the first. Maybe I've just been lucky but I received more in trade than I paid new on every one. Perhaps because my equipment is...

The flail discharges to the bottom and rear when horizontal and to the left when vertical. In both positions, debris is thrown away from the cab but often ricochets off nearby fixed objects.

Years ago, I lost a 12' X 12' steel shed to the wind. It lasted almost 10 years before a squall with 50mph wind gusts took it out. I had it screwed to a treated wood platform that was anchored to the ground. The force of the wind just ripped the screws out, leaving the base intact. Much...

Not quite the same, but I gave up using the offset articulating flail on my open station MX5800. Even with helmet, face shield and heavy clothing, I didn't feel safe. I got hit with too much debris that bounced off trees, rocks and the ground. Even the cab of the L6060 gets pelted. Haven't...

FWIW, I had a logger do 6 acres last week. 8 guys with a total of 12 saws. All were stihl.

I waited with this last one. Good thing too. 1/4" of ice on top of the snow before it ended. Would have been a real mess if I hadn't been able to plow it off with the snow.