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It's kind of right on the bubble. Each time you go up weight, frame, and wheel size, performance improves significantly.

If you are talking about attachments that go on the back of the tractor - Category 1 attachments will fit on any tractor with a Category 1 3pt hitch. If you are talking about how forks, buckets, grapples, etc. attach to a loader - well it's complicated. Most brands have Quick-tach mounts...

I found this interesting. The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E has thus far been a hit with critics and consumers alike, ranking as one of the top considered electrified vehicles as over 90 percent of owners previously said they would recommend the EV crossover to others.

Water's going to go where water wants to go. I would start by digging a swale or ditch off to the side and put that material in the low spot to raise it up some. See if that helps drain the area (it will take a while).

Is the doughnut area higher, lower or the same as the level of water in the pond?

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It is very beautiful though.

I understand the OPs issues of distance, time and inclination. Selling a running unit is best, but selling it as is also makes sense. If selling as is, here is something that might help. Any small engine that has spark, compression, and a decent battery will start with ether and run for a...

Who wants a hug? :giggle:

Here are some musings for selling as is. Others can weigh in.

What implements does it have? This was on a TBN thread in 2013 for a PT422 that worked .... FYI

A short video of it in action would be nice.

A hair dryer woks better than you would think to warm an engine. Also a little starting fluid helps. Hooking up a jumper pack will also spin the starter faster.

Camp Mode perked my curiosity.... https://www.evpulse.com/how-tos/how-to-use-camp-mode-in-your-tesla The Pulse How to use camp mode in your Tesla By Robbi Hess May 27, 2021 Photo credit: Tesla When you invested in your Tesla electric vehicle did you ever imagine you’d be sleeping in it? If...

That sounds like it's worth a try.

Technology and the future are tricky things to visualize. I remember when Apple computers first came out. someone used them to control HVAC. If someone had predicted the NEST thermostat or Ring doorbell where you controlled your home with your phone, you would see much the same reaction as on...

Lucky you .💵 💵 💵 💵 💵

I don't know of anyone on this thread that endorses mandating EVs.

I'm less of a worrier and more of an optomist. I think the market will resolve itself, and EVs will outsell ICE vehicles. The next generation will figure it all out. Cheers!

Let me know if you're living in California in 2030. ;)

I don't expect you will ever be forced to buy an EV, but it's worth throwing against the wall. If Hay Dude is ever forced to buy an EV, I will will post an admission that I was wrong in ALL CAPS.

Wow, folks throw everything they can against the wall to discredit EVs. If you don't like EVs, don't buy one. But don't get mad at the (many) people who are buying EVs If there are so many obstacles and shortcomings, then EV manufacturers will fail, But don't be mad that major auto makers are...

You don't see many smog choked classics from the mid 70s at classic car shows ;)

FOD = Foreign Object Debris?

This is from 2oo9. I would miss the sound though.

That car would be awesome set on top of a Tesla chassis 🍻 🍻

Tow truck drivers seem to know how to charge (pun intended) ;)

Ford doubling F-150 Lightning production capacity to 150,000 vehicles a year | Engadget

Loved "Colder than charity here right now."

I think that Hertz adding 100,000 Teslas is going to amp up demand for EVs. It will be interesting to watch EVs gain market share year over year.

After seeing how this post started as well as the OPs other posts, I think we can look forward to a lot of complaining. I can understand his disappointment, but take a breath. Others have liked their Woodmaxx flail mowers, and all will be better in the future.

What do you plan to use a backhoe for?

With ICE sales that low, it must mean that at least some in the rural areas are buying EVs?

had to look up spooky action at a distance. Hard to wrap your head around.

What function does the 12v battery serve, and how does disconnecting it when parked improve longevity?

What I like about repainting a tractor, is that during the prep, I'm forecd to look at every square inch. It familiarizes me with all the working parts, and is a sort of an inspection.

I used Valspar low gloss black inplement paint on my skidsteer bucket, and you could hardly wear the stuff off.

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Not precise numbers, but a general indication. Again, Who thinks Kubota and John Deere aren't # 1 and #2 in CUT sales in North America?

I love Valspar Imlpement Paint.

Threads on TBN Forums Kubota 48,000 John Deere 25,300 New Holland 15,000 Kioti 11,400 Massey Ferguson 8,500 Mahindra 7,700 LS 3.000 Case IH 2,300 Century/Branson 2,000...

I was thinking the hydrogen would be produced during the day with excess solar generation. Then it could be used at night to generate off peak electricity. Not effecient, I know, but a way to "store" energy.

I was thinking along the lines of a solar farm that generates excess energy during the day, and makes hydrogen to generate electricity at night. I get that it's not the most efficient, but a way to use solar to generate electricity 24 hrs/day.

Industry Shift: Kubota’s Pursuit to be a Global Full Liner "There’s little doubt that the major tractor brands are looking over their shoulder at Kubota. The Japanese tractor maker is often credited for fully developing the compact and utility tractor market, which it continues to dominate...

I have the MK Martin rear pull 68" I just love it. Yours would throw farther if you could angle your discharge chute higher. I haven't had shear pin issues even though I ran a hunk of 2x4 through it on it's first use. It has reduced my snow clearing time by more than half.

The signs are everywhere.

If you have excess off peak power, why not make hydrogen?

I think that will happen, and it will give another big boost to EVs.

I'm guessing your Dad will never own an EV.

$759 at Fleet Farm

Try again

Oh no! I see that Hyundai provided engines for Tracked Snow Machines. What will we do now? Oh, wait ...

Did you ever try a modded saw from your son in laws older brother? I know you're not buying a new saw, but you really should see the difference modding makes.

In any case, I'm glad you're getting a little more mechanized. That flail mower will do a nice job on the trails.

People have raised valid concerns about EVs Price to Purchase Battery Range Lack of Public Charging Stations Cost to Install Home Charging Outlet All of these concerns should have a dampening effect on sales, and yet ..... Demand for EVs far outstrips supply. When the person quoted above...

My daughter bought a new home last year. The garage had outlets for EVs already built in. Obviously, the builders think this is a feature that is worth the expense. It kind of tells you where they think the future is headed.

No need to be afraid then. EVs will never catch on.

Hmmm. So people aren't going to buy EVs because it's nearly impossible to have charging outlets installed in their garage? Then those on this thread who worry that EVs will become popular have nothing to fear ;)

Sounds like the Outlet for my 240V welder would work. Won't there be adapter cables for different brands?

Too much Christmas Cheer?🍸

You really are going to be quarantined!

One is a Kubota, a wider, heavier (3860 lbs) more stable tractor, with a hydrostatic transmission. The other one is your Father's Oldsmobile.

When self-driving cars are a reality, I could see urban dwellers (even poor ones) forego owning a car, and instead use a car hailing service where the car comes to you. Kind of like Uber, but without a driver.

Won't they line up once every 4 feet?

Right. So mobile phones weren't a thing until >50% of the population owned one.

Plus Rifle, Scope, Tower Stands(s), Food Plot Costs, etc. Not saying it's a bad thing, just something we don't itemize for the Missus.

Anyone care to calculate the real cost per pound of Venison?

Here, a local Massey Dealer added Kubota. They sold so many more Kubotas than Masseys, that they just dropped the Massey line

Using siderake/harrow teeth to loosen the moguls is brilliant!

I love the way you are always so warm and fuzzy.

I agree that we need to make our electrical grid more robust, for a variety of reasons

That is a great shot.

Around here it's "Didn't there used to be a Massey Ferguson dealer there?"

If we didn't have CAFE standards, we would still have vehicles getting 17mpg. Big Oil and Lazy Detroit would see to that.

Market share seems to be a pretty closely guarded secret. Intuition, Tractorhuse, and number of TBN postings tell me Kubota is number 1, Deere is number 2, and the rest are scrambling for the CUT market in the US. Kioti, LS and Mahindra seem to be making strides.

I always thought this was a clever design

Here are a few orphans Agracat Agri-Power Century Farmtrac Montana Rhino

I think the issue of market share has less to do with who's at the top than who's at the bottom. It matters who doesn't have enough sales volume to remain in business, parts availability, etc. It gives an indication of who's at risk of being an orphan tractor.

How about this one?

Once an articulated tractor gets tight up against an obstacle, that articulated steering has it's own kind of issues.

That is a nice rig. You should start a thread with more build details

A place to store extra Hitch Pins? What are the rectangular "belt loops for"?

Better to invest in yourself than to be rolled over by a changing economy. I don't think that at 50 you are too old to learn.

Having a tail wheel / guide wheel on your rear blade would make a big difference.

Kind of like a rudder

As the job market changes, people need to re-tool/upskill/become educated in high demand/high paying jobs. Sadly, too often instead of adapting to change, they turn to opioids, alcohol and domestic violence.

That is a pretty dated design, They work, but not well. Over here, they sell for $500 used.

I agree that a rear pull snowblower would not be practical on an 18hp tractor. Not all CUTs are that small however.

I too have wondered about a small super clean diesel running at constant/optimal RPM to be an EV range extender/ emergency "safe mode". It would basically be an EV with a piggyback generator. For trips of 2/3 or less of the range, it wold still be a pure EV. For extended travel or emergency...

Maybe you didn't reference a mandate, but others have. I'm glad that you do understand that EVs have a future. Hope you're feeling more sanguine now. FWIW, I like my current ICEVs. I'm just not all that wound up that EVs are finding favor. Cheers!

Yes, more detail on how a pull type snowblower worked for you.

Is there currently a mandate that prohibits the sale of ICE vehicles in the US? NO Did the California Governor sign an executive order banning the sale of passenger ICE vehicles? Yes, beginning in 2035 Maybe someone with a clever mind can figure out a way to hang on to their ICEV for the next...

The little tractor that could!

The EV Revolution will happen. It's not going to be as great as we think it will be nor as bad as we think it will be. There will be a bell curve with early adopters at one end, and Luddites at the other end, with a whole bunch of us in the middle, give or take a standard deviation or two.

Cool.

I think you underestimate the power of the Auto Manufacturing and Big Oil lobbies.

So, we agree - There Is No Mandate. Now the market is a different matter.

That choice still exists. There is no mandate.

Don't buy an EV if you don't want one.

I haven't seen an actual mandate that we MUST buy EVs. I'm also not bothered by building charging stations and improving the electrical grid. Lord knows we've given large subsidies to Big Oil and DIRTY Coal for a long time. We will certainly see more sales of EVs year over year. Change will...

Forget that fancy truck, I want that cat, Walter!

There are lots of EV deniers on this thread, but we'll soon see fleets of EVs on the road with familiar logos. So who is already headed down that road? Amazon Fed Ex Hertz UPS US Postal Service DHL ???

Like carbide wear bars on snowmobile skis?

Are skags another word for skis?

Better Hurry!!❄️☃️⛄

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EVs are a disruptive technology. Does anyone really believe that this is a fad that is not going to happen? Those who are resistant to change are just pushing against a glacier. Again, I don't plan to rush out and buy an EV. I expect that my kids will be driving an EV within 5 years. To...

I'm not looking to build. I was trying to generate info for stomper.

For cutter teeth, cultivator shovels are pretty cheap. What about plasma or laser cutting cutters out of old leaf springs? For impact resistance, cultivator shovels could be mounted to Danish S tines, but that increases cost. If the cutters are bolted to a solid piece of square stock, and if...

ArlyA, you. Have good experience with building and using XC groomers. What do you think are important features? Who has a good design for a lighter weight groomer? I always thought the scarifiers were as important as the pan.

Hard to beat that Made in India Mahindra quality

You should also post a thread on the Shibaura Forum. Shibaura

Shibaura made tractors for Ford and New Holland. I had a Shibaura SD 1500AO and it was tough as nails. Your tractor might be close to a Ford 1500. What kind of condition is it in, and what parts are you looking for? Have you looked on Ebay? You might also check with Sheaffer's Town and...

We look forward to pics of the build.

I was simply curious about how desert land that can't be irrigated would be used, and who would find enough value in it to buy it.

I just saw a news report about the drought in the West, the over depletion of the Colorado River and the impact on desert farming in Arizona. Some farmers are trying exotic crops that require less water. Others are selling their land. I'm wondering, who would buy desert farmland with...

In watching the latest video, I'm wondering why you start with panels in the middle of the wall rather than one end or another? I'm sure there is logic, but it adds more variables and numbers and geometry to keep track of in your head which makes it easier to make mistakes.

Very nice work

Those robo taxis might add to our independence once we age past our driving abilities.

Here is a Deere parts page. ARIMain - GREENPARTS

Here is the Hoye tractor link to the specific part 4wd Driveshaft CH14611

These were on another TBN thread. They are a little more robust, and would work for hauling brush.

A few years back, we had several years of drought in Northern WI. The deer count was down, so the DNR reduced the number of doe tags available. A few of the local good ol boys responded as follows: "The DNR screws up everything. It don't even rain right anymore."

It won't be a light switch (all or nothing) moment, but EVs will continue to gain market share. it won't be all that long before EVs are the vehicle of choice for those under 40. ICE vehicles will remain around long enough for us old timers to hang on to, but it's possible we may get an EV as...

Not sure if that is what you are looking for. John Deere 750, 870 FWA Drive Shaft-CH20041

Here is a tractor salvage place https://www.tractorpartsasap.com/ You could also try a driveshaft repair shop.

I think we will see more and more renewables for decentralization, peak demand and clean energy. We will also see natural gas continue to replace dirty coal, because it is cheaper, less capital intensive to build, cleaner and more flexible that dirty coal. EVs will change the supply structure...

I consider the tabs on that 2x2 cross piece to be clevises to which the skis are attached.

To fit tightly in a clevis?

If I could ever find one of these, I'd buy it in a minute - the Solo TWIN Chainsaw. Not fast by today's standards, but nothing else sounds like it!

Then this:

Here is the progression Buy a consumer grade saw Buy a professional grade saw Add a modded muffler Have it Woods Ported Get an alcohol burning / expansion chamber model

Have your son in law's older brother bring some of his modded saws over for you to try!

I think your comparison to performance mods in cars is apt. I doubt they would pass emissions standards and certainly are louder. Surprisingly, they actually run cooler because more gas flows through. Woods port mods are milder than full race mods. You get the power of a bigger saw, but not...

It doesn't roll.

I'll say it again, if you want the best performance at the lowest weight, get a good saw and have it woods ported. Here is a modded 50cc Echo that just ripe!

Looks good.

It will be fun watching as these things keep getting better and better (just like cordless tools did).

Setting the bill aside, there is a growing market for electric vs. ICE tools and vehicles. Companies like Stihl, Husqvarna, Echo, Polaris ... even Harley Davidson are adding more and more cordless/EV product offerings. I have friends who have purchased the latest generation cordless mowers...

Need to get to the Mayo Clinic? Hop on the driverless shuttle!

So when your trails are groomed and at their peak, how deep is the snow on that compacted base? (I noticed that your kiosk has very tall legs - but if the information was 4' off the ground in the summer, I'm guessing you would have to be on your knees to read it in the winter 🙃 )

So when your trails are groomed and at their peak, how deep is the snow on that compacted base? (I noticed that your kiosk has very tall legs - but if the information was 4' off the ground in the summer, I'm guessing you would have to be on your knees to read it in the winter 🙃 )

Think of a modded muffler as headers, and a woods ported cylinder as a race cam.

What I gather from your posts, I gather that you want performance, and you mentioned your age, so I'm guessing weight matters. I used to chase horsepower, but as I've gotten older, I like less weight more. I have an Echo, 3 Husqvarnas and a Stihl. I like my echo, but watch the Youtube head...

That's almost too pretty to use.

A three saw line up makes sense. Given your latest posts, I would amend your new saw to a Woods Ported 60cc Husqvarna or Stihl professional series saw. Then you have performance and not burdensome weight.

I know it's over simplistic, but I always wondered about using electrolysis as a means of storing surplus solar energy. I know it's not efficient, but you use solar powered electricity to separate hydrogen from H2O. Then when the sun isn't shining, you use the hydrogen as fuel to generate...

60cc professional grade Husqvarna or Stihl with a full chisel chain. I actually prefer not going overboard on bar length, so 16" -18"bar, 20" if you must.

I can imagine all those large farm outbuildings being covered with solar panels.

Groovy!

Not a fan of those old Fords. The 9n only has a 3 speed transmission, and the more modern 8n has a 4 speed transmission as follows: Fast Very Fast Way too Fast WTF

My 40hp New Holland does just fine with a rear pull snowblower. A small CUT is not a good candidate for a rear pull snowblower.

I bought a pair for my neighbor for her sheep barn and pasture. Before that, she was wearing a headlamp to feed the animals before going to work. I didn't expect much. To my amazement, they stayed lit all night (dusk to dawn - dim), and lit well when they detected motion - even in sub zero...

The only reason I asked was to be curious about the potential for lighting, Many years ago, our County put lighting on a XC Ski Trail. Given how early it gets dark, that was pretty cool. Several years after that, a XC Ski Trail was created in our small town. A XC Ski Club raised funds to...

Sure sign that EVs are more than a passing fad.

Is the XC ski trail you're building on public land or on your land?

Are you planning to remove 10" stumps, or just moving the trees after they're cut?

Kailor, how about giving us a response to all the comments listed so far? We can't help you if you don't give us more information.

A new thread would be nice. A little off topic, but we were snowmobiling in Manitoba, and in the middle of nowhere, there was a small warming house with benches, and a wood stove for heat and a top you could cook on. Outside was a supply of wood for the stove. It was miles from any road. I am...

I agree with defining what you want to do with your tractor and implements you will be using first. Then determine the frame size that will do your tasks optimally. I am guessing a 35hp mid frame tractor about the size of a John Deere 3039R or 3032E (or same size Kioti, Kubota or LS) would do...

Your next Kubota? (Deere, Fendt, Kubota - all the Big Boys are developing Electric Tractors_

The UAW just turned down a generous package with rich benefits. Their actions will hasten Outsourcing Offshoring Automation Win the battle - lose the war.

The market will adapt. Wait until we get version 3.0 of electric tractors.

Nor from the heavy trucks that do way more damage to roads than the fuel taxes they pay.

Ten of the twelve union locations rejected this: The company said the newly rejected deal included an immediate 10% wage increase and 30% wage increases over the term of contract, an $8,500 signing bonus and health care coverage with no out-of-pocket costs for members for premiums...

Australia's Prime Minister fiddles while his country burns. 🔥

The demand for those Teslas at Hertz is going to be crazy! Smart move on their part.

That's why I like seeing more and more renewables. I like getting to a point where middle east oil is irrelevant. Big Oil will still use and abuse us, but at least we can minimize the impact the mid east has on the market. Once thier cash cow dries up, they are so screwed.

So, it's a 1979 1980 1981 (edited to correct typo) A 3 year spread isn't close enough for you?

Serial Number?

Big milestone!

Very Nice

Don't start now. There are a few Flat Earthers on this thread ;)

Tough choice :cool:

Self Driving Cars will never be feasible Aircraft Auto-Pilot will never be feasible Self Piloting Spacecraft will never be feasible Oh Wait ...

I had a John Deere 850, and it was a tough, reliable and capable tractor. Pictures of the crack would give us a better idea of how easy or difficult the fix will be. Pictures of the tractor will help assess the value.

And Acid Rain and Mercury Poisoning and Coal Sludge Discharges

If you could post a few pics, TBN members could better help you. BTW, can you share what they are asking $$?

8 point socket and a good impact wrench.

Long cheater handle or impact Wrench.

Can you ask the previous owner how well / how long the JB weld worked?

So, did you buy this tractor or the GST?

I'm almost ready to walk out 🙂