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I like my Cub Cadet, I do, but these blades are thin pieces of work; I've bent 4 this season. They catch a rock, or even a tractor rut, and bend down. I can't find any aftermarket blades, the damn thing uses a proprietary system and there doesn't seem to be anything out for it yet. If I bend my...

That's a real nice upgrade.

You've come a long way with that, it's neat seeing how far the Burro has come; still not something I could use, but I'm not a farmer, and this isn't aimed in my direction. Still, very cool.

If that is a real ad, that's a good deal.

The heads-up prior to the downtime is always appreciated, thank you. 🍻

I really wish TBN had the option of different responses over the 'Good Post.' A (y) doesn't describe my reaction, you got an audible laugh out of me- a literal lol.

I'm not saying you need another tractor, you don't- but you'll never regret it. :ROFLMAO:

This. 🍻 Our friend Gator is a big fan of the Copy and Paste, feel free to ignore him, you sure wouldn't be the first. :ROFLMAO:

To be honest, it would more than likely be me transporting the tractor and him operating it; this is his property, it's his tractor, I imagine it's going to be him operating it. It's just, after 17 years married to my wife this is a big step. I let him use my Kioti when he needs it, but I've...

Thank you gentleman for the opinions, I appreciate it. 🍻

I'd go new, and if I was going used I would avoid a machine with that low hours. 100-200 hours says I'm done with my project, 49 says I regret my purchase.

Hey there folks, My father-in-law is considering* letting me borrow his Deere 4520 TLB to save money in lieu of renting a mini excavator. The trailer at the local rental place was large enough for my CK2610, but the 4520 is considerably larger- and has a backhoe, so I couldn't begin to know if...

If you're mowing hills you need a garden tractor and not a lawn tractor, as the transaxle in a modern lawn tractor is not going to last. The oil will heat up, break down, and cease performing. One can change the fluid, but it isn't easy. When you get into the garden tractor category, you're...

I've got to say, I expected you to have a beard for some reason. Great photos, that looks like it was a lot of fun to be a part of.

@WinterDeere Cub Cadet even maintained a drive-shaft model until a year or two ago; the XT3. I had one... once. 😢 779529

You just killed me, with laughter of course. 💀

It's all across the board, unfortunately.

These days, $1800 doesn't buy what you think it does. Your basic Troy-Bilt is now over $2k, and a Deere S100 is $2,400. I would argue the majority of people spending up to $5k for a new mower are not keeping it for decades. The long-term folks are investing in the premium zero-turn market...

I'll second that, the XT2 is surprisingly quick, but I still mow slow. The XT2 LX42 has an MSRP of $3,399 now, which I'm pretty sure is more than I paid for my LX46 last year. On the plus side, it has a fabricated deck now.

So it's an electric Avalanche.

The XT1 models are box store, the dealers sell the XT1 but also have the XT2 which has some upgrades- steering bearings over bushings, overall heavier transaxles across the line, better battery, and a few other things. Plus, they're assembled and supported by the dealer. There used to be an...

Not like my opinion matters, I can't afford a new vehicle anyhow. Those prices are painful. All prices are painful.

If you're looking to stick with lawn and garden tractors, which I'm partial to myself, the options are not what they used to be. Husqvarna still uses your standard suppliers- engine, transaxle, but the package they wrap it up in is really subpar. They really have dropped in quality. I've got...

That's my thoughts; I don't understand why they went out of the way to make the front-end look so awkward. Otherwise, the Rivian, truck and SUV, are good looking vehicles. I wouldn't own one, but they do otherwise look really nice.

Yeah, I'm real careful where I tread; once those turfs lose traction it's not coming back.

Since Husqvarna definitely doesn't make them like they used to, certainly not where the frame is concerned, that really will be a sad day.

The top-end XT2 has a differential lock, and sometimes I wonder if that's where I should have gone, lol.

Avoid the Husqvarna, it doesn't really have a frame.

That is really nice; good job!

I'm curious as well, it doesn't strike me as familiar.

Thank you for sharing that, I'm about to do some browsing. 🍻

I never knew you were a dealer. Very cool. You've got some history under your belt for sure.

These things weigh about as much as a Super Duty.

I'm pretty sure it's hiding with my matching socks.

This is basically my catch-all thread, I suppose.

Had a nice day today; put the middle-buster through the "garden" plot, thinking it might bring more rocks to the surface. Suffice it to say, it did, lol. I did find a nice spot for it, and it'll keep me from mowing too close to the corner. Force me to use the trimmer. Also, just for...

How did you end up with so many Branson's?

What a fun thread; I always found it cool Yanmar actually included tools in their toolbox.

You're right about them not being cheap, but what an excellent idea.

It sure is a photogenic old dead tree.

Air tags might be cheaper, and less emasculating. :ROFLMAO:

They're awfully damn cool; I love them, but I'm too big and tall.

It sounds like you need more rear ballast. Either a heavier implement, or something purposeful; I would imagine you want about 1k pounds back there. Also, consider filling the tires- it's fairly cheap weight to keep the machine planted.

And I see that; reported.

A 9 mph top speed in high, but it's got great hydraulics for a machine of it's size. The one large hydraulic pump seems to make things a little jerky, but 3 years in I am well used to it. Overall I'm quite happy with it, and more so I have a great dealer. I checked out a CK3520 not long ago...

How are you liking the CK3510? Sometimes I kick myself for going with the 2610, but most of the time it's enough for me. It's just a little slow- but so am I.

Amen! Well, those of us that aren't just from Northern Massachusetts. :ROFLMAO:

Welcome, from the somewhat ridiculous but mostly still great State of Maine. 🍻

I started out with Bombay Sapphire, then when I found 10 that became my go-to. Occasionally I would pick up a bottle of Cold River; it's local, so I don't know where it is available, but any of you folks that still drink ought to give it a shot. Makes for an excellent G&T...

I really like my '19 just fine, no real itch to replace her. That's convenient, because my wallet would have words with me. That new interior is some nice, though. I hate how often I find myself saying this, but post-COVID manufacturing sure seems to be lacking.

I came home from work today to find the garage looked... different. Something was off with the driveway as well. This wasn't exactly where I left it either. My wife and kids decided to prank me, and the missus learned to operate the Kioti from a YouTube video. It's not as easy to start...

It's my in-laws property, we are just blessed to live here at an extremely affordable rate; it's the house my wife grew up in. My father-in-law is the groundskeeper at an estate and him and his wife live on the property in a lovely little house, and as such various family have lived in their...

I am told there is something with the heating and cooling that pushes them to the surface, but I know damn well the ground forms them out of sheer spite. That rock wasn't there before.

All that dead weight up that angle, yeah, doesn't look fun to me. Glad you're getting the old girl fixed.

It's bringing back a lot of memories from when I was a kid, a lot of remembering how much I hated picking up rocks... Thankfully, now I have my own children.

After two years of inactivity I broke the garden plot up; a box blade is not the best tool for the job, but it's what I have. This rock came as a bit of a surprise when the shanks caught it.

You know what, that sounds pretty good; I never thought to drink tonic without gin.

I don't drink anymore, but when I did, gin and tonic was my drink, and Polar was my tonic. I'm in Maine, so it's damn near local to us.

Order Polar online, they're out of Massachusetts. https://polarmixers.com/tonic-water/

There is no cost difference between the two tire options on Kioti's website; I'd push it. Worst comes to worse you go with the Carlisle's you were planning on.

You just make sure you're taking care of yourself too; your basic needs, they're easy to disregard.

Reported.

Drunk steering? Lol, that a bit fun.

Over the weekend I got that front yard mowed, well so much as I can call it that. I was pretty excited that things were going my way, so I started on the back yard. I didn't hit that tarp, but merely got too close; the vacuum effect was impressive. That tarp was sucked off the pile of wood...

There is no difference between the 2024 and 2025; you may get a little more off the 2024 to get it off the lot, but no guarantee.

That's unfortunate; I've been extremely happy with mine. Were you able to return it?

My '86 Ford LTD Crown Victoria had a little slot that a metal tab on the bumper jack would slip into. It was my first car, and I used that jack a lot. Looking back, I don't know how it ever worked worth a damn, I'd never trust it now.

Today I used the Kioti to move the dumpster, that's it, and I'm thankful to have this tool.

This ought to be pretty cool.

What about a pine straw rake? They can't be angled, but the tines are extremely light, and they're quite inexpensive.

@bmaverick I've got to say my experiences with Kioti have been good; one key is to have a solid dealership behind you. I had two warranty claims, and my dealer was spectacular with both. Also, over on GTT there have been issues with Deere as well. It's not a great time to be a consumer, not...

Someone doesn't want to sell; what the hell!

I really am looking forward to your reviews on it's mowing abilities. An insane part of me wants to one day have a subcompact again, just for mowing.

That's some high praise.

Well, I may as well toss a photo up as well.

$5k? That may be the cheapest I've seen a Chinese excavator go for new.

It was a great idea, it's a shame I didn't think to use them the second time I had to pick the mower up. 🤣

My wife picked up a set of blades for me, it was the star pattern, this deck takes the S pattern- we returned them to Home Depot and swapped them out. They're real cheap for something so expensive.

I imagine a Deere 2025R, Kioti CX2510, LS MT225S, Kubota B, or any similar sized machine would serve you well in that regard @jacric2005.

That's a unique and horrific form of terrible; that family, may they find peace.

Oh, and I added the JU FabWorks rear tie-down.

I moved one of our buoys back over an old well opening, covering that damnable thing up again. It had been there prior, but was moved when the basement was put in as it was in the way of the work. I'm happy to have it back. It does a great job.

After 20 years are you still possibly regretting it?

For the price I couldn't beat the versatility of a tractor with a skidsteer. Not for the mild work I do.

I picked them up off of Amazon; they're not the best quality but they work for my needs. Rollbacks use them to winch cars up onto them, hooks right up to the lower control arm or around the axle. I never knew about these until I did a stint driving tow trucks; they are extremely useful. I've...

That's terrible. Absolutely terrible.

That was one close, butt puckering, call. :eek:

That's really tough, because I'd typically say get it serviced and keep up on it through the years; but that 10 speed seems finnicky.

Those old DK's have a look I find appealing, classic, I think. They were sold as Cub Cadet's as well, weren't they?

Very cool. Could you toss up some pictures? Hell, folks, put some photos up, especially if you've got an older machine. ;)

I picked my CK2610 up roughly around this time of year in 2022, so I haven't had her long. Sitting at about 185 hours, plus or minus a few.

Oh, a big improvement for him, it's got a column shifter.

Oh wow, I'm looking through a figurative pile of universal suspension seat bases, and 14"x14" just isn't there. I wouldn't think it such an odd size.

My good friend just traded his '22? 2500 in for a '25 3500 and he absolutely loves it. Damn near the same truck, but a nice gray, and the loaded end of the Tradesman versus the lower end.

I would absolutely give my kids hell for not putting safety first, but look at me not taking my own advice.

You are absolutely right, using jack stands would have been the smart thing to do, and I have them. It only takes one mistake; I was not thinking, and that's said by so many others in a bad way after the fact- assuming they are still around. I don't mind taking this scolding because I knew...

Just having a tractor around is an absolute blessing for me; it's not a need, it's something I'm able to afford that makes life so much easier. A few days ago I managed to obliterate a mowing blade in a way that was new for me, directing it straight into the ground. This made moving the...

If I'm ever mowing along the highways of West Virginia, I'll be sure to grab one of those. What an extremely cool and very purpose-built machine.

Is this the one? https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/diy-ssqa-hydraulic-sickle-bar-mower-conversion-120-degree-pivot.526802/ It was a DIY thing, real nicely done I think.

Almost like he didn't bother reading any of this long and ongoing thread.

I would love to check one out but my Yanmar dealer doesn't have any in stock. Massey is where they tend to lean at lower costs, and the Yanmar machines on the lot are always premium.

These Yanmar TYM's must still get that 10 year warranty, and that might get some potential TYM buyers through a Yanmar door. That's a lot of piece of mind.

That's right, it is a T394; I really do get some of the legacy TYM machines mixed up. It certainly is one of the machines TYM is building for Yanmar, and on their website they really make it look nice.

Around here it seems to be estates.

Why not the best of both worlds? ;)

That Deere is really nice, and plumbed with all the hydraulics. It's got enough hours that any problems should have shown up, but still low to the point of being damn near new. Your patience ought to really pay off, whatever machine you do go with. The options just seem to keep getting better.

It's a great machine, you'll get a lot of use out of the 2620. The Kioti CK can lift a lot of weight for a machine of it's size, be sure to properly ballast your tractor. Have fun, and be sure to post up some photos when your new helper arrives.

God bless the South, that so much of that machine is still intact and clean; up here that iron would have long rusted down to dust.

Never a good time for a chimney fire.

I can't say I have ever removed mine, I picked up Pat's before I gave the Euro hooks a thought; now you've got me wondering how much of a PITA it is. I'll have to give it a shot next time I'm out in the garage with nothing pressing to do. I've figured one day I'll switch to Euro's myself...

I didn't realize I had so much in common with ol' Jack.

They telescope, just remove them. You can mail them to @MtnViewRanch and he will send them back ready to go.

Hopefully he sticks around, makes some friends, and posts some new threads, lol.

That sounds fun until reality sets in.

I am glad you got the information you needed, especially about something like the drop-rate knob, which many people are not familiar with. That said, you did bump a 21 year old thread and I have to give you a ribbing for it. 🤣

It sure did, through the use of forest fires. That kept a lot real clean though history. Occasional local and extinction level flushing of life comes down from the heavens. Yeah, nature can do fine for nature, it doesn't do well for the artificial creations we inhabit. Homes, vehicles, etc...

On a related note, I've got two nests in the garage this year. My Robin's are back, but it seems they're making a new nest as the other one became a little unstable. I just noticed them this morning, and the wife and I are quite excited.

BB gun, unfortunately. Something real light, light a Daisy.

I am 99% sure mine is, if just a hair.

I'll admit that for a while I had a chip on my shoulder about what would become SR1, but most of it was related to what happened to the Branson dealer I was really a fan of and would go on to buy implements from. This was not the fault of SR1, but TYM, and I know that, but that dealer got...

Very nice new helper; there are a lot of T474's in my part of Maine so there must be something to them. @TractorTYMe you have a T474 don't you?

That was my thought, but I was 23 and that wasn't my lane.

Well to be fair, the prices between new and used Deere/Kubota equipment could add a lot of accessories. The MSRP of these machines is painful!

If you've got the money to make it work, get the remotes and 3rd function. You'll never regret a dedicated grapple.

Those stone age farmers produced some of the best tasting, if small, produce I've had in my life. The sweetest grapes for sure, which was crazy. Tiny, very small, but so damn sweet. We might call them "small batch," "artisan," but really they just can't produce in large scale.

They're tractors in many parts of the world; the tractors USAID distributed in Afghanistan were two-wheel tractors, they just worked better in the mountains. That said, I always found it a little amusing we were teaching generations of farmers how to farm.

How is the little Branson treating you? I hope you're enjoying your time in the seat.

I genuinely wish I liked mushrooms. I can cook them well enough to make my wife happy, but I can't stand them myself.

That's unfortunate. Phil and his family have been positive influences in this world.

I look forward to photos, and more importantly, your thoughts on the little RK.

They're even making machines for Yanmar. I'm not 100% sold on that, I'd probably just buy a Yanmar or a TYM over a Yanmar badged TYM, but that's me.

I don't know how you're meaning this, so I'm going to hold any further response.

These would have been $2-2.5k not long ago. Sub $1k machine is what runs about $1500 now.

Oh wow, the Lord was really watching over you; it's good that it wasn't your time yet.

The Craftsman is their top of the line garden tractor, the Deere is the top-end of their entry-level lawn tractors. One to one, that Craftsman is a tougher machine despite the name attached to it. The K62 alone is worth the difference, especially if you have hills. The K46 is a sealed...

It's for the best; on the flip side, you get to play with an excavator, have fun!

Korean. 🍻

I'll give your thread a bump, I'd love to see it replied to properly.

Oh wow; that's pre-emissions, and damn near brand new! I have no experience with the L-40, but they don't seem too different from the L3830 I grew up on, and that was one hell of a machine.

Very cool! Congratulations on the new purchase, good to see they treated you right, and impressed you.

They're extremely bad this year, and I swear it's worse every year.

Awesome! You're really doing your homework; have you given a look at the TYM 20 series as well?

Ol' Hank at Hamiltonville Farms has a TYM T224 among his fleet on YouTube and he has done a fun job showing it off; if you're looking at the RK equivalent I'd give a look to some of Hank's stuff. https://www.youtube.com/@hhamilton1970

https://www.sr1equipment.com/ Give these folks a call, see if they can offer part support; they're one of the largest TYM dealers in the country.

You've got a collection; one day I hope to have one myself. 🤣

It's nice to know that FEMA being an absolute joke really transcends party lines.

My Honda push mower must be 25 years old or so, I'm certainly not the first owner; I have no plans to replace it unless it really gives up the ghost. It's not something I get excited about, not like the admitted retail therapy that comes with say- a tractor.

35 horsepower is a little small on a machine of that size, but not so much so it should be a problem. Outside of that, it's a low hour, cab, Grand L, it's a Cadillac of a tractor.

You really are going to post a picture of a fire truck converted into a ramp truck, and you're not going to say a damn thing about it? You know better than that. :ROFLMAO:

Yes, legacy Branson tractors, they look good in orange for sure.

You've really put a lot into making that GC yours.

What about a SCUT like the Deere 1 series, Kubota BX, Kioti CS, or New Holland 25S? I always enjoyed mowing with my 1025R.

Good you didn't break them, that could have been worse!

Is there another lever right next to your 3 point lift lever?

Indeed, the newest Standard L really resolved most of my issues with the last generation. I might have an L2502 had they been available when I purchased my Kioti! Enjoy the L3302, it ought to provide many years of excellent service.

Just seeing this thread, wow, that is a steep charge!

That's a real good price on a good machine; the DK is a really popular platform for a reason.

Ugh, they seem real bad this year...

You'd be best off finding a compatible Mahindra backhoe if you can, as a 3 point backhoe places a lot of stress on the tractor, and an eMax isn't something that will take that well. I'm all for using the tools at your disposal, just be sure to do it safely.

Silly **** makes me smile, and I'm okay with that.

Well, after a nice Mother's Day lunch with my wife, children, and mother, I went outside and messed around a bit with the Kioti. It's been raining every weekend for the last few weeks, so to finally have some sun was refreshing. I applied thread-lock to all 14 loader bolts and torque'd them...

At your age, but for a younger man, it's like fishing. :ROFLMAO:

Very nice! You should toss up a picture of the MTD too, it's cool that it's KMart branded. My lawn is too full of standing water to mow!

I feel so damn foolish; anyhow, I got it! :ROFLMAO:

As others have said, chains and weights, and it's amazing what an old garden tractor can move.

Bro-Tek has aluminum rear spacers for the RK25 in 2 and 3 inch models. Bora has steel and aluminum spacers for the front and rear.

Friendly fire, damn, may he rest in peace.

Not that I'm in the market, but none the less, I never have given that any thought- it's really something to think about!

This thread is giving me deja vu, I can't figure out why.

I follow a few, but Sawing With Sandy is proobaly the best. Backyard Country Living, I believe, is the name of another that I watch. There are a few others, but none stick with me quite the same.

I'm going to have to give it another good look! Thank you for the help.

The end plate being the unpainted metal foot? I tried pulling from that, but I must be doing this wrong.

Pretty sure it's on a spring load. All the videos I can find are for the KL4030, but I am pretty sure it's the same setup.

I don't think there is a specific Power King section, but you should still be able to get plenty of help here. That said, there is always MyTractorForum which is a smaller site that leans more towards lawn and garden tractors.

Hello folks, I tried removing my loader for the first time over the weekend and found I could not lower the kickstands. I've never removed the loader in the 3 years I've had the tractor, and my last machine was a Deere 1025R with their auto-park, so I'm not sure if I'm missing a step or what...

That's a pretty cool way to live.

The Deere X7 series comes in an AWD four-wheel steer model.

That's an excellent idea!

You're good to use a 6' rake; it's not like a box blade, you're probably not going to overload it.

Yesterday I mounted the Piranha for the season. (y)

You've been MIA for a hot minute, it's great to see you back! I hope you're well.

That's so surprising to me; I use mine to both keep coffee steady and to hold small items, or both when I'm forgetful.

I'm so sorry; may the Lord bring you comfort. 35 years is such a strong relationship, I can't begin to fathom your pain. One day though, you'll be together again.

Well, at least in my experience, the grille guards don't dim the light as much as I'd anticipated. It's not like the lights are all that great to begin with; if I was doing more work after dark I would add work lights.

I'm pretty sure that's what my father-in-law has on his 4520, and he has been using it monthly for at least a decade. Storm cleanup, debris removal, digging and trenching, and using it like a makeshift grapple. He loves that tractor, and that backhoe is just one great piece of it.

That's why I made sure to point out that I understand his experience isn't the norm, and I wasn't acting on rationality but emotion. I absolutely understand all manufacturers have their lemons.

I, uh, feel like you could post some pictures. :p

It should be on the right side, behind the remote controls- going by memory.

I've said to myself that when the time comes that I go for a cab tractor it would be a Kioti NS, but the more I learn about the Yanmar YT3 the more I consider them. I enjoy hearing others first-hand accounts.

Good to hear! I'm glad you're still loving the Yanmar, and I'm impressed with how quiet it sounds- or doesn't sound.

Will that tie-down interfere with a grille guard if you've got one? It would with their version for the CK, which is what has me eyeing the 5Eleven example. https://www.5elevendesignz.com/product-page/kioti-tie-down-loops I've not purchased a JUFW product, but I've heard good things on Green...

Is the standard cup holder too small for you? Welcome to the Kioti family, great choice, the CK3520 is really nice. Why swap out the R14's for R4's? That's surprising.

There are many commercial grows here in Maine, but they're huge, indoor operations. Only private growers have their plants outdoors, and that's still only a portion.

You've had the worst luck with that tractor. I know that your experience isn't the norm, but still, it makes me happy I went Kioti.

Welcome, from Maine!

That summed up my thoughts as well. Initially I was sure the cost was high, only to realize that really it's not. It's no bargain, but Arly wouldn't be raked over the coals. The 4044R is an excellent machine, I find the MSL loader a great option, and an average of 100 hours a year seems pretty...

That ought to be fine, it's not too far short of the '5 horsepower per foot' rule. If I might pry, why did you get rid of the CK?

Music to my ears!

It looks like we have the Highland now. https://www.cfmotousa.com/uforce-series

It's really impressive, how many original members are still active.