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May want to look into the NX series transmission/servo issues before deciding.

for us, 4 horses (checkup and shots) $425. How much is insurance and parts (filter, etc)?

How long to complete that job? 72” mower?

:cry: No dealer within 2.5 hours of me. I have used my cousins and liked it alot. Really like my ferris but the joystick steering would be a great upgrade

Guess the big difference here is you think you have a right to use whatever means necessary. From experience, I know thats not always best.

As an owner you really have few choices. Cut-out switches, video surveillance, security guard, lojack (Find Your Keys, Wallet & Phone with Tile’s App and Bluetooth Tracker Device | Tile) or tote it back wherever its stored. Things other than that, well, it might not go as good for you as you...

Unless you bring your own fuel, it’ll only go so far. 😂 Might be lojacked too

Not necessarily, depends on state law. Limited liability is not the same as 0 liability, although lots of places will try to use a “release of liability” as a guarantee.

You are much better off making those type inquiries using a wriitten, proof of delivery system. Heat of the moment phone calls rarely get results.

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On wow. A few years ago, my SO was taking dressage lessons on one of the barn owners horses. The horse spooked, throwing her off, breaking 2 ribs and a left arm. Never heard a word from the barn owner until the monthly lesson payment was skipped (no written contracts). Even then, no inquiries...

Adults can make bad decisions, lawyers can make bad choices, doctors can make bad decisions. Sometimes life experience is all that we have and we all live a little differently. Becoming a certain age is not a guarantee someone is done growing up.

I would seek out some free consults from a couple of the larger investment firms (Vanguard, Fidelity, etc). Let them help you make a plan to decide what may best suit your profile and risk/reward goals.

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Now that I’m retired everyone comes up with good ideas on what I should do. Good thing I don’t listen too well :giggle:.

There is an argument to be made for delaying it a little further. By the 35-40 year range most of us are done doing stupid stuff and could use a helping hand to restart (divorce comes to mind).

In case you guys havent seen this, looks line a pretty nice deal

Well, you just never know. My pocket knife is one of these, https://www.catpremiumproducts.com/products/8-drop-point-folding-knife

reading comprehensiom isnt your strong suit.

Yep, ending up getting one from a different LS shop. Had to be special ordered from some warehouse because this dealer didnt know irt existed either. Very frustrating when you have to explain to the dealership people how to order their parts and then have to give them money too. Bigger...

:giggle: Its already in there just not turned on yet. I get notices from BMW and carfax about my 2020 BMW depicting my needs based on mileage.

what do you mean “if”. The US taxpayers are subsidizing everything about the green deal cars. Purchase price, “free” charging, 0 road tax. Everyone driving an EV owes me money.

No room for extra bucket or other stuff?

For my retirement, I “gave” the kids my portion of the family business. The farm property is in a trust for the grandkids with provisions for my dog and horses. Plus the set aside for the horse community. I sincerely hope to cheat the tax man on my way out.

One thing about pre-nups, they dont cover assets gained while married. That realization can come as quite a shock. 😖

Need :ROFLMAO: Like most everything discussed on TBN, there is no need, just desire. 😀

Not really, why not have his-hers-ours. How do you now surprise your spouse with a ”frivolous purchase”?

Yes. More specifically, I have made provisions to support therapeutic horse riding. Equine facilities as a whole (and farming) are losing too much ground on a daily basis. Setting aside something for others to enjoy what I do just has a ring of common sense to it.

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Id adjust the opener to get a little more clearance then any objects will hit the header instead of the door. Doors are darn expensive. :giggle:

helluve lot safer than letting the 20somethings 😂. Im one of the ones that didnt grow up in the city. I had to ”cut my teeth“ with a sears riding mower and a Farmall A (when I started elementary school had to earn my keep) before I was allowed to use the JD730. Training was dont break nothing...

Maybe not for Ca standards but what is a non-commercial commercial drivers license?

Well, whats left? If fuel delivery is ok, timing is good, valve lash is ok….My next thought would be to use an endoscope camera to look at piston walls, valves and valve seats. Other guesses? Links posted for suggestions only. Your usage may vary 😜...

There is no such thing as the one perfect machine for all jobs. A skidsteer has very low ground clearance. A skidsteer (except JCB) has to be climbed into and out of. Bigger skidsteers are heavy (more than 7500). Telebooms (versahandler) are really nice but (smaller, JCB 508 etc) lack ground...

I was wondering why he had not chimed in. Wouldn't hurt to pm him.

As if all farmers dont have enough concerns with pricing of fuel, feed, fertilizer and equipment lets throw in getting 240 VAC or 3 phase power to our equipment sheds and barns to plug everything in.

injection pump, injection pump timing and valve lash are my 3 guesses at this point.

Pretty impressive when the wife will get bundled up to go out in the cold and help.

Ok, for a lower budget approach, lets break it down a bit. To satisfy the immediate need, a good size garden is 200 sq.ft per person. In your second photo, looks like a decent spot might be behind the truck, between the rope and water (assuming you can use that creek for the garden needs)...

At this point, I would look to separate into 2 halves, engine and hydraulics. Maybe not a fuel issue but a power coupling problem. How is the engine coupled to the hydraulic system? flex plate or?

Hmmm, so if you want to cut grass in the summer? Cab was a great find (IMO)

Do you have a mobile tool dealer in the area? Check with them for pricing and see if they can perform torque wrench calibrations too. Our tool guy does ours as a freebie. Of course, a periodic check will let you know if the wrench needs a calibration...

Think of the money its gonna cost to buy a new gas can. At least I dont see any language about banning the old ones. Still gonna push people to use something like a 5 gallon Lowes or Homedumpo bucket

Not many Axmen type videos filmed in my area. Typically use feller bunchers, none of the guys I know with a 48” bar on their saw either 🤷‍♂️

EVERYTHING humans do have inherent risks. Hunting, fishing, driving, walking, gardening, land clearing, felling trees, burning brush, firewood processing, tractoring, equipment repair, mowing the lawn, etc. etc. Assessing the risk and minimizing the possible damage is the difficult part. This...

Yep, it did flex a little :LOL: Used a ratchet strap to pull it back together. The 10 minute job took 40 but its off the list. BTW, the extendable links come in Cat 1 (dka145) and 2 (dka146).

Just a thought, my counties soil conservation board has a trailer mounted one available for rent.

Being a newish Kioti owner, Id like to know how and where’s a picture or two ? Wow

If you cant find their recommended values, here is a generic chart. Good luck https://www.portlandbolt.com/technical/bolt-torque-chart/#bolt-torque-gr2

Got the kit to add the extendable lift arms. Looked simple enough, pull 2 pins, remove a keeper bolt and pin. Wrong, the loader frame has a cutout for removing the lower link pin, but the keeper bolt is one or 2 threads too long :mad:

Well, having some issues with the LS MT342 fuel filter. LS used 2 different filter assemblies (one cartridge, one glass bowl) on the tier 4/stage 5 XR41—, MT2—, mt3– One I’m working on has the glass bowl and so far, having 0 luck on a filter. Oem # 40416089 appears to also be a NH MT 40416089...

Take a look at their judicial system vs ours. EPA, CPSC, NHTSA, Child Services, etc. in any of those countries? All things built up in this country to help protect ourselves from ourselves :ROFLMAO:

Pete bought a Bale Baron. Gotta admit, makes you a little jealous until sticker price sets in.

Replacement parts, if ever needed, should be easy to source. Nice 👍

Why would that be? Do you really think JD makes their own filters? :ROFLMAO:

the coffee maker works, build her a greenhouse. you probably NEED the new compressor for that job :LOL:

why not the electric f150 crew cab? or a Rivian?

i havent noticed anyone mentioning the Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to ban gas because of “science” https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/gas-stove-ban-proposal-when-and-why-rcna65078

Got a phone call about driveshaft with broken u joint. JD part # 5BP1003020C, not available at local dealer has to be shipped in, $42 and change. Of course, JD part numbers arent easy to interchange. This u joint is 27 x 70mm (size 3) on a eurocardan pto shaft (owners paperwork). Funny thing is...

unfortunately, theres always people trying to take advantage. Cashiers checks can be scammed, cash can be scammed, bank wire transfers may be (IMO) the safest bet for someone you dont know. Not too long ago, I got a cashiers check from a real estate settlement. Settled on Friday, took the check...

Seems odd since Hydrotech claims to have service and repair https://www.hydrotech.com/solutions/service_and_repair

Emergency Strobe Light have a 2 year warranty maybe just some flasher units to mount near your worklights https://tecniqinc.com/product/K70/ Roadside led supply is a great dealer…Roadside LED Supply

how many of these can you demo before buying? Maybe check the rental yard and see if they they have a short and long bottom you can test out. I have a stinger stump bucket with grapple that would be very similar to the frostbite 42. The stinger bucket is, so far, bullet proof even on a SVL95 or...

How much more is the KTAC insurance, 7-8K ?

Why not fix the simple issue yourself if taking it to LS doesnt work for you? Did you ask about parts support since dealer support is diificult?

Our 3 local Kubota dealerships were bought by an auto group (Bayside). John Deere dealers got sold to a motorcycle group (Atlantic). Kubota no longer offers field service. The most local JD is loaded up with side by sides and lawn mowers, not tractors. Tractors are on the other “centralized”...

not really, the cheapest you can get because it doesnt have to be super accurate. Northern tool has some reasonably priced. Fittings, hose and adapters ring up quick too. Since the 580 is kinda big to haul around easily, maybe your local hydraulic guy will let you “rent” one. Some of my...

Good for you, 🍻 to being everything you hope it will be.

moving to greener pastures?

Finding drivers and other help is tough. I dont know why, what happened to all of the people (welfare maybe?) Equipment costs are still high to horrible and good luck finding someone to fix them. One of my friends has a 2020 Ram 5500 that blew an injector pump. Been at the dealer for 6 months...

gotta be a dealer thing. My Kioti dealer is 70 miles away. It was $300 for them to deliver my new tractor. Luckily I have the ability to move my own so I did. Ive had good luck in the past with local towing companies moving stuff during their slow times of day. Never hurts to call and ask for rates.

If Im remembering correctly, the hoe runs off the loader valve pb. Have you checked the relief valve setting? have you checked pressure and flow from the pump (about 2200 psi and 25 gpm)?

Yep, never hurts to keep your options open

The ssqa latch is plumbed in without qc’s. The only qc’s are for the 3rd function

Depemding on the end goal. if your going to go through the whole process of composting it down, keep an eye out for a topdresser too. More for residential lawn applications, but…..damn nice to have options sometimes. https://www.turftimeeq.com/blog/topdresser/how-a-topdresser-can-benefit-your-field

On our stuff, the machine has a diverter valve to switch. Having to switch hoses around would kinda defeat the purpose.

You should also think about which ones want payment in full when placing your order. Can be a lot of time for you to loan your money interest free to them. 🤷‍♂️

With the current admin not wanting us using any fossil fuels.. How much are we really willing to pay to swapout all of the fossil fired furnaces? Especially with a shortage of goods and workers? We may be happy to pay x amount before the dust settles on this.

The N indicator on the dash has to be lit and the parking brake applied before leaving the seat. The shifter label and its actual position may not exactly agree. L is lowest, then a neutral, M in the middle, then a neutral, H is highest. Nice tractor, hope you enjoy it. I opted for a DK5310...

Md issues non-CDL class A and B licenses.You cant haul your race car across state lines (trophies and prize money makes it commercial use) but you can haul a load of stuff to/from for personal use.

I get stares from the horses and a cold shoulder to cry on from doing ours. Isnt that enough motivation? :LOL:

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In my part of Md. $5.55 this morning

No harm in asking, only way I know of to get an answer. Thanks to the solar panel industry, we have a glut of timber on the market. Was having a piece of property timbered and the crew had to stop because the fuel prices were higher than the timber.

Wow, thats a heckuva decrease. Shortage, supply chain issue, fire at the plant, no one to work…….. :rolleyes:

Isnt it amazing how much more we seem to pay for recycled stuff?

How much were pellets in your area this year? I bought 4 tons at 225 per this past spring.

Illegal in Md to use headphones while driving a car.

In the current market, you’d probably be hard pressed to find anyone. Material and fuel costs spiraling upwards combined with suuply problems of goods, plus a labor shortage (where did they all disappear to?) its almost impossible to bid a job much less give deadlines.

Do you have a contract? Are there any milestones laid out? Is there a draw schedule? I am a little confused, you say he does good work but isnt doing what you want, when you want. Are your desires overreaching his abilities?

The ones that have declared war on oil. Stretching from the farmers and truck drivers to store owners with empty shelves.

with this war on oil, there wont be any ice ones left. Why are they trying to kill our whole economy?

yep, pay /added responsibility + extra personnel accountability + extra meetings = net loss in take home.

There are plenty of subcompact tractors in my area, but things in the 40+ with cabs, not so much. I decided on a Kubota MX 5400, yep tractor is available but a loader wont be available until Decemberish (maybe). I keep hearing about manpower shortages at the factory. What happened to all the...

sometimes the rewards do not outweigh the additional risk

im reasonably sure theyre thinking about having discussions to begin negotiations,

what about the fed employees that are working from home but not really working? Apparently tax returns cant be hand processed from home for security reasons. Classified work cannot be processed from home for security reasons, etc etc. From the ones Ive chatted with, after 2 years of working at...

:ROFLMAO: in Md, they would probably lock you up for destroying personal property. I need to move.

Me either, mine has two on the windshield pillars and 2 on the cab front. Ive ordered some led replacements from superbright leds for trucks and trailers and had reasonably good luck. You probably do more night time work plowing, can you “see” the bucket in the dark when its snowing with the cab...

Thanks for adding. I just went and looked at my new DK5310SE HST cab today. Get to pick up tomorrow or Wednesday this week after they fill the tires, add the radio and 3rd function. We will soon see what all needs to be upgraded 😁

how has your experience with the DK5310 been so far?

maybe here… https://www.onyxlights.com/led-bulb-cross-reference-and-compatibility-guide

Calm down skippy. The push to legalize has many pitfalls and without regulation, will be trouble farther down the road. The lawsuits just havent started, yet.

Not a complaint, an observation on the ratio of use vs charge time. There are places now requiring new residential to install solar. So what happens to ”the grid” when all the residential users are ”self-sufficient”? A new fee (tax) imposed to offset the losses by the utilities and public...

How about this brand? https://www.gordonsusa.com/products/lawn-garden/fertilizers/

Thanks for sharing that. Cute little thing, takes 8 hours to charge for 5-7 hours use. At least the info was easy to find, still havent found all that on the new Bobcat T7x (or price point). We havebeen bystepping the need to get offf of oil, but now the “powers that be” are trying to ram it...

Geothermal heating for a residence consumes more electricity and typically has a 20+ year ROI.

Yep, the new environmental disaters. And what happens when the sun isnt up or the wind dies off? 3900 acres being clearcut and thats a good thing? How many govt subsidy dollars are propping up these pet projects? “While we humans get most of our carbon from food, trees breathe it in (just like...

Theres quite a few doing it legally on prescriptions too. And no, I dont believe the cops look for it more. Over the last two years, I have noticed less police enforcement of traffic in my area. Less stringent enforcement from the judicial benches doesnt seem to help much either.

If you have the tubes, you could cut the coupler off and weld new ones on once they get restocked https://www.usafleetsupply.com/proddetail.asp?prod=Wallace+Forge+40K+3%22+Gooseneck+Coupler+Head+w%2FPin

No, there are not appropriate tests to determine if someone is driving or working while high. Until those tests can be made 100% accurate, illegalization is the best option,

Legalize only if the government gets full control and taxed like tobacco

yea, I didnt finish posting yet

gotcha, far as I know, you cant convert your trailers, just swap the truck balls. https://www.redneck-trailer.com/

if you add a true 3rd function, that is correct. Most of the 3rd function aftermarket kits are an electric diverter system. When switched, the diverter valve swaps the output line. Normally, the bucket curl or lift is lost when the grapple open/close is activated.

And…who will pay to convert everyones houses? Where are they building new electrical generating plants?

Is it a B&W hitch? https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Trailer_Hitch_Ball-sf-Gooseneck_Hitch_Ball-pc-3_Inch_Diameter_Ball.aspx

What will the average person do for cooking and heating if propane, natural gas, fuel oil and firewood are outlawed?

Good luck, I thought I wanted an LS but apparently the MT352/357pc cab models are unobtainium. Looks like Ill be buying a Kubota instead.

Some do consume more time than others, but you never know when that customer will dip deeper to keep your business. Our family has a hardware/building supply operation. One guy was not a model employee but he was very likable. He would spend all kinds of time helping customers find that one...

what kind of info? We have a 3032 and they are a decent small tractor. With loaded rear tires it will lift a 4x4 hay bale but a 4x5 needs a counterweight too. Use it for a variety of load and carry tasks around the farm. We have bigger stuff to do the plowing, mowing. baling type jobs. Busted a...

retailers rarely put new merchandise on clearance sale.

more broadly, why? I prefer to focus on my little world and what affects it. fertilizer, seed, feed, lumber, brick and block are near the top, fuel and lubricants are close to the top. Even today, these things effect the P&L more than anything else. my family and I will push through, employees...

Then why compare Ca to Texas? Ca has written rules quite different than some of the other states.

I was thinking of the ones that do not give up but quit playing the game with the unemployment office. There are some who became unemployed during the Covid panic that were not eligible to claim unemployment, yet they were indeed unemployed.

P&L vs NEED. I see similar difficulties with our construction business. Rental, lease and subcontracting present the most viable options until this covid mess shakes out.

We had the same rhetoric not long ago in the US. Quite a few were always trying to compare US prices to European. How about the southern tier? Gas in Venezuela is 0.12, Riyadh is 0.91. Figure it out, who is screwing who?

What REAL need? No one screws anyone that doesnt agree to it. How many posters just here on TBN have a true need vs. desire? Rental equipment still exists to fill some gaps. If there were true needs, wouldnt people be demanding Ca. change their rules and get the ships unloaded? I have been...

Good question. I wonder the same about the unemployment numbers vs lack of help. If you arent receiving unemployment and do not get a job before the benefit runs out, what happens? Does the unemployment number only reflect the number of recipients and not the actual count?

Broke a headlight on our 3032 and the replacement uses a different bulb type than the original. No plug and play, wiring has to be field adapted.

One of my buddies has a couple of these. 2 chassis mount and one track mount. They can be chassis mount, wheel or track mounted. They are different to operate because the boom only goes in/out and up/down, but they are a beast with a 5 or 6 foot bucket and 30ish feet of reach. If youre used to...

Why panic and say 5.00 per gallon, why not 8, 10, 12?

Like most things, more demand than supply is the bigger culprit. Fear (panic) buying drove prices up, once one guy gets a thousand more, everybody else decides to sell for a thousand more. People really are their own worst enemy. Look at some of the bigger auction places to see just how crazy...

More of society moving into smaller places? Nothing to do with “free time”. No chores, no garden to tend, no equipment to repair. You just call a guy to deliver or fix stuff.

From what I can gather, its going to be a superfund type eco disaster. Recycling and EOL (end of life) efforts are small or non-existent. Getting the average consumer to accept the idea that they are buying a brand new vehicle with used batteries would be tough. The solar revolution is even...

All i see is picture in the shed. I would try taking your loader off and put it back on, see if it came unseated

Maybe part of the plan to get everyone into an EV?

Yes, exactly. IMHO, why let an uninformed sales person steer your decision? Absolutely hate it when they try to use bs and scare tactics (sale ends tomorrow, low inventory, etc.)

No matter the color, some people already know exactly what they want. Whether it be by phone, email or in person, some of us just dont want to hear the sales staff opinion. From your description, you didnt care for the orange guy from the moment you spotted him.

A strong market for purchase and an equipment shortage, dealers think they have buyers by the cojones. Some buyers are willing to keep their money in their pocket until the supply shortage changes.

My choice would be one that can do lug nuts too (just in case) :rolleyes:

Yep, I got the email from LS 7/21/21. Neither of the 2 local dealers knew anything about it. Neither still has any inventory. I “thought” an MT352PCTC would be a nice addition. None to be found. A couple weeks back, a dealer called and said they had been authorized to order tractors. All I had...

In neutral, with the pto off the seat switch kills the engine? I do not favor the idea of disabling seat presence switches. Too many of us forget that the pto is live or tractor in gear until after the accident happens. Loose fitting clothing and pto stuff is not a combo either.

Not really, how do you throw in the too big to fails that get government bailouts? How many “degreed professionals” are involved? The S&L scandals, how many “degreed investors” got swindled but yet managed to get refunds?

A different co. to consider : https://redarcelectronics.com/products/tow-pro-elite-electric-brake-controller Installed one in a Nissan Pathfinder and so far, so good. The controller adj can fit on a switch insert and the brain gets tucked away.

Might be wrong for your area, but for me, grass roots run 2-8” deep. We also tend to have a lot of reddish clay so we made an aerator out of a piece of pipe and some 1/4” AR400 plate. Sweatshirt hanging on the ssqa. Can be filled with water if I need more penetration.

New customer service at its best. They did not do anything wrong, you changed your mind. 🤣 Probably makes it look good for their customer satisfaction stats.

I recently received a call from “Amazon” wanting to refund money to my account for the purchase of an IPhone. Funny thing, they wanted me to open my bank account while they looked in, to confirm their deposit. :eek:

I am sorry. I did not know you were the one responsible for interpreting my responses.

Accurate measurements and patience. Odds are JD bought them from somebody, so you can too. Salvage yards nearby? Worst case scenario, get a decent machine shop to make them for you...

The capacity of the position did not require driving company on road vehicles. We perform some govt. contracting and this persons background will not be a red flag. As a local employer, we have tons more applications than positions available. I cant speak to what goes on elsewhere. May be some...

No concerns about the continued success of the RV/camper industry?

freedom of choice, isnt it nice having one? What happens when you encounter items without the little barcode or the barcode is illegible?

Buggy ? :ROFLMAO: Is this yours?

Other industry? Everyone is saying there is a worker shortage. How many millions are on the unemployment lists? At what point do they not count because they no longer qualify for benefits? All I have talked with are commenting that they get interviews but no offers.I am thinking that the issue...

I think the question was covered here https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/ssqa-attachment-plate-fit.343921/

Well, guess it depends on your standards. I bought a 1996 Chevy 2500, 86K last week for 1500. My local appliance guy closed his business July 2020. I refuse to use ”self checkout”. Why would I encourage corporate America to put more people out of work? Why would I think its a good idea to pick...

I have to disagree here. Having experience in another field or specialty does not automatically make a gateway for success in other areas.

Wasn’t that long ago, you could get a decent used truck or tractor with that kinda money. Funny how the prices go up and up, but the service side goes down and down. Locally, the mom and pop appliance business is done. The big box stores ran them out. Noticed lately at Lowes, fewer and fewer...

I am very intrigued. How come? Steering brakes do not help either? I am in Md. So have little to need for one. I was following this thread because I am thinking about using a power pack for a front mower. Now wondering if some of the same issues may pop up.

Happy you resolved the problem. When steering, is the blower being floated or?

Fixit shops are disappearing because locating parts is becoming too time consuming (labor too high). Had a broken headlight lens on a little JD 3032e. Called and ordered a new one, wrong part shipped 3 times. 4th was the right lens but “new and improved“ bulb holder that was not compatible with...

While the forum is private, it is also public. Whoever is moderating may be overzealous with their power. I had one post removed (rightfully IMO) without a trace and I was told they didn’t know who did (Wanted to say thanks). I tried to post about current events in Canada (as a Wow, have you...

Maybe, they can afford LQ trailers and new trucks so maybe not. I let a customer take a hay trailer once, it was returned damaged (tongue twisted) that was lesson enough.

Absolutely, regional markets and availability affect almost everything.

The only delivery we are leaning towards is bringing a trailer to the customer for them to unload (And not on their w/e schedule). Do not want to be delivering ones and twos of rounds either. We are gonna try and convince a couple of our older small customers to get more storage and buy a...

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Sure, if the earth was really flat and on one plane with no rivers, dales or hollows that may work. Who would explain to all the deeded land holders that all the lines are going to be redrawn for their benefit ?

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Yes 2 different issues. Neither of which involves us unloading and stacking at customers barn. With a hay hut, who is replenishing the bale? Are you delivering or are they storing and moving? Dont want to be in the round bale a week (day, month, w/e) market either.

Tundra would be first choice (long term reliability record and pretty comfortable), Sierra second (comfort factor for daily driver, decent reliability record), Ram in third (not so good ride, better towing) Ford, well some of them look pretty ;) We have all 4 in the family so I get to ride in...

One thing we are in discussion on too. For our larger customer barns, a years supply going straight from field to them. Would it make life easier/more profitable? Getting the boarding barns to change their mindset about using small vs. large squares?

Another way to look at it, they get a piece of paper and no one explains to them what all the terms mean. Right of ways, conveyances and easements are rarely explained to a homeowner. Most real estate agents I have encountered could not look at a plat and notice any of those designations either...

A house location survey is different than a boundary line check or a corner locate or a monument install. In an instance like this the onus is on the buyer to see “proof”. As a neighbor, I would not pay for their ”proof”.

I almost forgot a huge difference. 100 years ago, if you decided to clear 5, 50 or 100 acres you didnt need a storm water management plan and a grading plan and a soil conservation plan and……adding thousands of dollars in engineering fees, permits and inspections. The insurance companies weren’t...

If 4.50/bale is so cheap why do we bother to grow it? Just buy from them and ship. The decision there comes into what profit level is acceptable? For me its not just the 1-3 horse crowd thats wants a deal, they all do. The small buyer wants you to reserve stock and store it for free all winter...

So you're the real John Dutton?

:ROFLMAO: I’m running a Ram with DEF and from the reports, I’m lucky my DEF pump still works. They are a 1300 dollar unobtainiumm dealer part (800 aftermarket). So, that may be worth checking with the LS dealer

That’s why 105 years later, we are on the same place the grandparents left us. Still no suitcase. :cry:

The worst part is when they want to bring “big city” amenities (street lights, sidewalks, convenience stores) and dont want to smell the neighbors “country” life.

In my experience, yes. They all want to perform a leak test and a visual inspection/ equipment inventory plus proof of tank ownership. I have not paid for this yet.

Some odd years ago, I was told something very valuable. Lots of people want to buy what you have and lots of them will offer all kinds of deals. The only ones worth considering are the ones that have a suitcase full of cash in their hand. The rest are just sales people that will find a way to...

Must depend on when you buy and where……..I sign on for the pre buy contract in Jul/Aug. I get to pick (bet on maybe?) how many gallons to buy based on previous years usage number. It was 213.9 then. I remember it well because we just finished remodeling a customers house and he got 149.9 for 2...

I just wish they would stop calling my number

This article may help. https://www.motortrend.com/features/what-is-the-difference-between-a-gooseneck-hitch-and-a-fifth-wheel-hitch-explanation/

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Well, now that the push is on to make everything plant based, where is the city dweller gonna get that without farmers? Newest commercial I have noticed is how wonderful plant based eggs are 🤮 How far away are they from buying Soylent green and being happy?

Behind the curve in my area. You cant find a teenager that is willing to work retail much less outside. Yea, there’s quite a few that apply for jobs but there is a high turnover when they realize that they are expected to show up on time and actually do something. Keeping their attention away...

The red snow wasn't a clue? :ROFLMAO:

Computerizing parts catalogs has not been a boon in a lot of ways either. Almost impossible to get a part without a make, model serial number. Common items like; spark plugs, oil filters, radiator caps are almost impossible at the automotive chain stores. You can see the clerks eyes glaze over...

This is not isolated to water systems or engineers. Ive run into it with “project managers” also. Seems like very few want to admit something might be there fault,

Yes, easy to believe. Higher education has been pushed at what expense? Blue collar jobs have been looked down upon as less than menial labor. The US military now doesnt want to promote enlisted members that dont have undergrad degrees. Cant promote to senior enlisted ranks without a conferred...

She is looking for a teaching post in elementary music education and has been interviewing in 3 states. She is fully qualified and all school districts are saying how they have so few qualified applicants with many vacancies. makes you wonder…

I am a little confused. You have a 24 gpm/3000psi pump thats showing 6 gpm/0 psi at full pto rpm and with the fan motor blocked?

We have the media and gov’t officials telling everyone they aren’t worth anything without a college degree. Of course, there does seem to be quite a few young adults laying around mom and dads with all the comforts so there’s that. Apparently high school kids don’t need jobs in this area either...

Tag, title and insurance are what make that a pain. you can road tag and insure through another state and fedex stuff back and forth, DOT and fuel stamps are another small problem. Not sure it would be worth the aggravation for a few trips. Of course, I have found end dumps can be had cheaper...

Near the US 301 bridge. One of the guys I know hauls wheat straw up, mushroom dirt back. Last time we chatted, he got $350 for a back haul load. I’m leaning towards a medium scale compost recycling operation but haven’t gotten any decent feed back on hauling in. Last time we tried hauling in...

For me it was, 430/ton for fertilizer last year, today I was told 620/ton. Last 2 years have seen significant increases and has me second guessing alternatives. Fertilizer rep is thinking they may out of work shortly due to lack of demand.

Wasn’t that long ago company benefits included some kind of retirement/pension package. Now its a 401K and how many “employers” even do profit sharing to the employees account?

Not many places left that offer any incentive to stick around and learn much less a gold watch at the end.