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That post gave a lot of good information. A bunch of pictures near and far would also help.

I think they add to the natural patina.

I don't disagree. That ledge makes things difficult. We don't know exactly what he has to work with. If he does have an area in the right place where he can dig out a swale, it is a cheap fix.

You don't have to widen all of the ditch - just bump out a swale here and there to slow and capture the water.

the Salton Sea, which is one of the most polluted places on the planet due to decades of agricultural runoff.

Just to better understand your problem, doesn't your washout show water running alongside your road - not across the road? Washout across your road = undersized culverts. Washout alongside your road = Water moving too fast / ditch too narrow/ ditch material not stable enough.

X2 on more pics and a better description about what the problem is. My take from the description and picture is that the culverts are functioning okay and water is NOT flowing over the road. I take it that the water rushes down the narrow ditches to fast and waskes out the SIDES of his road...

He has culverts. The water can still flow downhill, just at a slower speed, and may cause less erosion.

Who enjoys your work more - You, or your dogs?

For about fifty bucks, you could give this a try. It would slow the velocity of the water and trap the gravel.

Nice!

Would something like this help?

A lot of food plot seeds need to be buried fairly shallow - 1/4" - 1/2". I have a disc, a springtooth and a drag to till the soil. I needed something with a lighter touch to cover the seed. I used a scrap piece of angle iron for the front attachment point. I bolted the chains together every...

Different strokes. I'd still use a more powerful conventional chainsaw on some of that.

It is satisfying when you revitalize it.

Soccer roots...

Gymnasts are pretty athletic. Some say the best athletes are ballet dancers.

Well stated. It makes a huge difference having helpers move the slash. Harder/slower work if you are doing it alone. It also helps to be in beautiful country.

And while you're at it, let the players use their hands. For heaven's sake, this is supposed to be a sport, not Riverdance ;)

My neighbor and I clear our 1/2 mile shared road for 12 neighbors. I collect $20 - $35 each for the entire winter! It took a few of them a few years to realize this was a pretty good deal.

How many times a year do you have plowable snow? What is the deepest snowfall you typically get? Do you have drifting? How long is your driveway, hills, etc.? The answers to those questions have a lot to do with what makes the most sense.

I often listen to the BBC late at night. I get a kick out of the sportscasters with their frenetic delivery and pretentious language as they try to portray excitement about a game that ended in a nil-nil tie. :unsure:

Sounds kinda like basketball.

So are the melting snows on Kilimanjaro

Including the Zero Turn and the operator?

If you need an excuse to buy more toys ...

Yes, Thanks.

Which Auto Manufacturers are NOT transitioning to EV? Here Are All the Promises Automakers Have Made about Electric Cars

So Italy beats England at the UEFA Euro Championship by breaking the tie in a Penalty Kick Shootout :oops: Seems kind of like deciding a tied Final Four game after two overtimes with a free throw shooting contest or a game of horse.

I didn't mean to impugn your skills. I was just trying ti figure out how a pole saw cuts through the bigger stuff faster than a decent chainsaw. 🍻

I get the utility of a pole saw for limbing and such, but wouldn't a woods ported 50cc chainsaw be better for chunking up the bigger stuff?

It will be interesting to see how the insurance industry reacts to rising sea levels, severe weather, wildfires, etc. On another (maybe unrelated note), the Florida condo collapse, will send shudders through condo associations, and test the influence of lobbyists for builders and developers.

That is noble work. It's fun too, until a straight line wind comes through. Why do you prefer the pole saw to a conventional chainsaw?

So, I gather that you (and friends) volunteer on the trails. Not bad duty. How many days/month are you out there?

So it is being kept up in reasonable condition? That looks like a cool area.

The thing about ADA trails is that they get used by older folks and Moms with strollers. Too bad yours were abandoned.

I'm curious if any of the trails you help maintain are ADA accessible? I've seen a few in hilly country, but it's tough.

Have fun!

You'll notice that I said "About $30k would get you a Kubota LX3310 before rebates. it's comparable to the John Deere 2038R. Either is smaller than I would like, but it could manage your tasks (rough cut mowing saplings, box blade and rear blade road/trail maintenance, grapple work). It would...

Yep. I did a lot of work with my 15hp Shibaura. Liked my 24hp John Deere better. Liked my 34hp New Holland even better. Really like my 40 hp large frame New Holland. Just makes things easier. I'm not saying my chart is an absolute, just pointing out there is more to tractor capability than...

The point of that chart is to get newbies to consider factors other than HP, like frame size, weight and tire diameter = TRACTION and ground clearance. It also says YMMV

That would be a much better choice if it becomes available.

About $30k would get you a Kubota LX3310 before rebates. it's comparable to the John Deere 2038R. Either is smaller than I would like, but it could manage your tasks (rough cut mowing saplings, box blade and rear blade road/trail maintenance, grapple work). It would be fine for your first...

WCD has been amazing with showing us his build - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. He has been very open to taking suggestions, and there are a few times when he has a determination about what he wants to do. I think this might be one of those times. I'm guessing someone is excited to see what...

This expands my reasoning.

Good questions - Pics would help. Overgrown old logging roads that we'd like to reclaim What does this mean? Has brush grown up that needs to be cut down? Is this a dirt moving task to correct erosion, recontour the road? Not sure if this is a simple fix or a major undertaking. Pics would...

Glad you got the 3/4" line in. We can all rest easy now :)

I have a 40hp "large frame" New Holland and I like it's capability much more than the 34hp "medium frame" New Holland I had. I would consider: Kubota L4060LE Kubota L4060 Kubota MX6000 John Deere 4052R Kioti NX4510HST You can go up or down on hp from there, but I would check those modes out...

Ya gotta love Willie!

Do goats taste as good as they look?

I always thought these were cool.

GOATS🐐- Really? Why would you do that to Paradise?:eek:

It won't be the first frustrating task you have faced, but having a 3/4" supply line is a good thing. This isn't going through any SIPS walls is it?

I think a Kubota MX5400 would be a nice fit for you.

If you seldom get snowfalls over 18", a rear pull snowblower will work fine with a 40hp+ tractor. If you get 24"+ snowfalls or heavy drifting, then there are better options.YMMV

Yep. We don't have 36" snowfalls in WI, so Rear Pulls work great! This would work great with deep snow and high drifts.

My vote would be for a larger frame 40hp. You will appreciate the extra traction. I have a Rear Pull snowblower and I love it. They are more prevalent in Canada than the US. I have a MK Martin/Meteor. Pronovost, Normand, Lucknow, Erskine, Farm King, Smyth Welding and Bush Hog all make them...

Thinking about my cordless tools, the only thing I would also relate to Tractors/Implements: Have some warning before the battery dies Have some warning before the heat/draw shuts off the tool

I wouldn't water my yard with a 1/2" hose. My preference would be to find a way to run 3/4".

Any solar panels in your future?

This.

The entrepreneurs will spring up everywhere using EV concepts, making all kinds of things. We're kind of in the Wright Brothers stage.

93 miles range 238 lbs At $1,200, I might even want one.

That's not Cricket!

I would go with the larger 14.9-26. BTW what kind of tractor are you buying? FWIW, I've had R1s and R4s. I'm all about traction so I prefer the R1s. In greasy snow, the R4s turned into racing slicks. I suspect they would do the same in mud. I wish tractor manufacturers offered R4s in the...

So, I keep trying to wrap my head around the logic of the offside rule. You would think an aggressive offense would want to out hustle the defense and get ahead of them. If the same rule applied to basketball, you would not have a fast break, you'd have a half-fast break :)

0.2 hours is loading and unloading from the trailer.

Right answer.

I have sold every one of my CUTs for as much or more than I paid for them after several years of use - Including a grey market Shibaura. CUTs just plain hold their value.

So what are your plans fore a fix?

I like Cross Country as a sport. IN NW WI, they run in beautiful places, spectators cheer for gifted runners from opposing schools, and the last runner to cross the finish line gets rousing cheers. Seems to have the best sportsmanship of the fans.

Operator error

Two guys are sitting in a bar. One guy orders another beer, but has run out of money. The bartender says he will give him a beer if he takes a sip out of the spitoon. The guy walks over to the spitoon and DRINKS THE WHOLE THING! The other guy said "He said just take a sip, why did you drink...

I had a friend who was an electrical lineman. He was always sloppy, and always had snoose on his clothes. We asked him why he chewed snoose. He said when he was on the pole, if the snoose leaked out of the right side of his mouth, the the pole was leaning to the right. If the snoose leaked...

I'm not in a rush to buy an Electric Vehicle - BUT I expect at some point in the future it could happen. That would be a 50% reduction of ICE vehicles in my household. That is what the transition to EVs could look like. The major auto manufacturers and tractor manufacturers are investing in...

Fun times.

Maybe they should partner with Citroen.

There are lots of Suburbanites :)

That's amazing. Any rollicking nil/nil ties in that record?

Water Bugs ...

Because Handball was already taken. That doesn't explain Squash though.

I have to repost this classic from Bleeding Orange ..... We have the standard 6 ft. fence in the backyard, and a few months ago, I heard about burglaries increasing dramatically in the entire city. To make sure this never happened to me, I got an electric fence and ran a single wire along the...

Soccer, like hockey is like watching water bugs!

Coal is dead. Every year, more coal fired plants are taken OUT of service. Renewables will continue to grow, and if fossil fuel generation is needed, it will be cheaper cleaner natural gas. RIP Dirty Coal.

Locally, we had a worm farm ( I think waxys). The owner sold it on land contract, and was horrified when the buyer repaid the loan ($1M) in one year! All I know is that it was profitable and they were obsessed about a closed environment - no contamination of any sort.

If the grass is heavy and high, make the rear of the mower quite a bit higher than the front.

So Yanmars, you have received lots of diagnostic advice, and operating advice. Are you going to try any of them? Inquiring minds want to know:cool:

From the TC40 PTO loss of power thread ...

Maybe try some of the suggestions put forward and report back.

I suppose it is possible that in heavy grass the hinged blades swing back and don't cut well. I agree to sharpen the blades for grass. It will also help to adjust the mower so the rear end is elevated. This will make the discharge much more effecient.

I've had shear pins break, with ends remaining intact giving the appearance that all is well. You've checked that, so the problem sounds like issues with the PTO clutch.

Not sure this will help, but if you adjust the rear tail wheel so the rear of the mower is elevated, the mowed grass can more easily exit the mower. It can make a difference in the power needed to spin the blades.

Beautiful!

Our generators won't run because they are all gunked up with ethanol.:oops:

In Russia, they don't need any stinkin Cab Over crash test standards :oops:

Ethanol was a deal with the devil. It was supposed to reduce dependence on foreign oil an provide a larger market for corn. Legislation written by the Big Oil and Agri Business Lobby - what could possibly go wrong? I hate ethanol, and won't put in any small engine.

Last week, G7 countries, in an effort to stem the effects of climate change, agree to stop funding for coal power projects that emit carbon by the end of 2021 That won't be good for coal exports. To be clear, I don't really care if a person likes coal. I just grow weary of the "whistling past...

From US Energy Information Administration

Inconvenient truths Coal mining in the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Total US coal production, 1870–2018 Coal mining in the United States is an industry in transition. Production in 2017 was down 33% from the peak production of 1,162.7 million short tons...

Looking good

I still struggle uploading my Gaia GPS trails to google earth, but I uploaded a screenshot to show their free satellite and topo layers. They are decent, but Google Earth is more current.

Yep - Wisconsin has been behind the curve on weaning itself from coal. Minnesota has been much better at it, but Wisconsin finally got the memo. Alliant Energy Will Shut Down Its Last Coal Plant In Wisconsin Utility's Coal-Fired Facility In Columbia County To Close By End Of 2024 By Danielle...

The first step of a 10 Step Program is admitting you have a problem. How long will Wyoming cling to a dying industry (dirty coal)? They could pivot to renewables (especially wind energy) and the knowledge economy (they have robust broadband), but that would mean abandoning their Coal Masters...

I'm okay with nuclear also, provided they have a safe way to store nuclear waste. NIMBY gets in the way for that.

Got it. I guess I'll just make some popcorn and watch. Will Glenrock capture more carbon, or dollars from the state? The Only Carbon Capture Coal Plant in the U.S. Just Closed Molly Taft 2/02/21 10:13AM The Only Carbon Coal Capture Plant in the U.S. Just Closed

That's a 2019 link. Looks like the the Dave Johnston Plant is still a dog with a 2027 retirement date.

So back to the original thread. Electric tractors will come - gradually. Most of us TBNrs will probably use our beloved diesel CUTs untill the day we die. Suburban warriors will love having electric SCUTs. Orchards, vineyards and nurseries will be early adopters. Farmers will too, once Deere...

Not surprised that Wyoming is trying to protect coal, but which coal fired power plant does Amazon own? If you're right about coal's renaissance, you could make a killing in the market. Looks to me that Amazon is betting on renewables.

If you believe coal has a bright future, by all means invest in coal mines or coal stock. The percentage of electricity generated in the US continues to plummet and each year, more coal fired power plants are retired. Cheap natural gas has been a toxin to toxic coal. I feel badly for the coal...

Shareholders are voting with their wallets - recognizing the death throes of coal and diminished future for Big Oil (unless they reinvent themselves)

So, did you get your tractor working? Any tips for future readers?

The Bobcat site says Get a $400 USD*/$520 CAD* rebate when you add two three-point implements to the purchase of your new compact tractor (excludes quick hitch and rear ballast box). Sooooo, are you certain the dealer said the angle blade and pallet fork would not qualify for the rebate?

From the Washington Post: "ExxonMobil shareholders voted Wednesday to install at least two new independent directors to the company’s board, a resounding defeat for chief executive Darren Woods and a ratification of shareholders’ unhappiness with the way the company had been addressing climate...

This :)

As the market grows, the solutions will follow - More charging stations, boost packs that will get you a ways in limp mode, fast chargers on service trucks, etc. My old motorcycle had a reserve selector on my fuel shut off, to get me home when fuel was low. If all the issues being raised by...

What is the current state of the Bobcat?

Any update on your Bobcat repower?

The mount must somehow keep the saws oriented facing forward. From Wikipedia: The design of the aerial saw is fairly simple. It involves ten two-foot diameter circular saw blades (normally seen in Table saws) mounted on a vertical shaft which is around twenty feet long. Those ten circular saw...

My wife wishes she had an app (or a husband) that put the toilet seat down.

The low voltage switch seems easier to install, but I see fewer of them to buy. See at the 5:30 mark.

So installation with a drill, oscillating cutter and a chisel (for the faceplate)? Not the hardest thing to do, but kind of futsy (see the 3 minute mark of this video)

Swing and a miss ...

So, how are you and the 1700 getting along?

I don't have expertise here, but if the mini split takes care of cooling for the three bedroom wing, it woud be easy to add baseboard electric units in the bedrooms for their occasional need for heat.

Anything new to report?

I'm not worried. No major manufacturer will ever invest in building an electric vehicle or tractor, right?

I get your statistical difference with LS (you could also add Kioti built Bobcats), but I think we're pretty much talking brands. Otherwise we'd be talking about Yanmar being #2 for all those John Deeres they made. Now to really stir the pot let's talk brand reputation⚡ Kubota Gold Standard...

Deere is Huge. AGCO is Huge. I think the OP was asking about the US CUT/SCUT market. I think it's very likely that Kubota is king here followed by Deere. Market share drops off significantly after that. The mushy third is likely New Holland (& Case/IH), Kioti or Mahindra. LS is an up and...

TBN does do all sizes, but I would venture that 95% is 60hp or less.

Allis , White and Agco are not current CUT brands in the US - so not in the top 5 CUT brands in the US.

There is no AGCO Forum on TBN. Massey Ferguson posts are under the Massey Ferguson Forums. (All Other Brands is only 27 pages long)

Based on number of pages on TBN Owning/Operating Kubota 705 John Deere 361 New Holland 228 Kioti 170 Massey Ferguson 137 Mahindra 127 LS 50 Case/IH* 45 Century/Branson* 42 Bobcat* 32 TYM* 20 *...

A gas powered generator could get it home in "safe" mode.

This is a promising step forward. I can see a day when this is scaled up to high hp Ag Tractors. Think about solar panels on all the massive farm out buildings providing electricity and charging powerful battery modules. A self driving mule would bring the battery module out to the field and...

Why couldn't you bury a propane feed outside to the second location?

For CUT US Market, I would Guess Kubota John Deere New Holland - Case/IH Kioti and LS are the rising stars

"I bought the stove from Acme Stove and fireplace center in Harrisonburg." Wood Chuck Dad What could possibly go wrong?

After months of pushing a rock up a hill, once the roofers came, progress exploded! Congratulations.

Helloooooo .....

Vacuum brake booster?

Well, in full disclosure, I once owned a mini van :(

So, how do you own a 1937 Ford 5 window coupe 1969 Corvette convertible and a PT Cruiser?

1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk 1962 Plymouth FBI Car (fastest car I ever owned - only lost 1 race to a Chevelle SS396) Honda 305 scrambler (broke my leg in 5 places) 1970 Ford Police Interceptor 1971 Plymouth Barracuda 1971 Plymouth Satellite 2dr hardtop 1954 Willys Jeep Wagon 1941 Packard...

Private Eyes Are Watching You!

Can I get an Amen?

Resist as you might it's gonna happen ...

If you want the more deluxe cab version get the Kioti 2610SE HST

Not sure how much firefighting you can do with 500 gallons, but I've heard that in Canada, they use a propane powered generator (in case the power goes out) to power a pump from the lake (in your case, your well) to send water to golf course irrigation mounted on the roof to soak the roof and...

So, what was the problem?

It would help if we have a better idea of what you want to do with your tractor. What implements are you planning to buy - mower- tiller- rear blade - box blade - backhoe - snowblower - ? the list goes on. What is your budget? When you say redo your driveway are you talking about adding and...

So, you like the first (wrong) paint better? I hope they can find the formula. You are making progress where things really show!

12.4-28 tires are a fairly common size, so you should be able to find them for $350 - $500 each. Ask a local feed store a good place to buy tires. They may even have a used set of takeoffs. Mounting tractor tires isn't all that hard - after - you've done it about six times :) If you can find...

Are your brakes grinding or otherwise wore out? If they just need adjusting, it's pretty easy.

That grass actually looks pretty nice for having been planted last fall. As it fills in and becomes less clumpy, it will be significantly smoother. In the meantime a suspension seat might be in order.

I'm not sure thus helps.

No help for your question, but posting this for posterity.

This is the picture before the farmer smoothed it. A buldozer isn't going to improve that much. It would could easily be mowed with a rough cut mower as is. It got better after that. I'm guessing better than a pasture but not as good as a lawn, The OP wants a lawn. He will figure things...

I can't vouch for this seat, but maybe getting a decent suspension seat for your zero turn is a modest next step.

I think you got a happy bonus there!

No worries on the questions. The occasional response helps others know if we're on the right track. Pics of the current state would help. I do think it will get better with repeated mowings.

The OP may have answered his own question. He has started 11 threads and only has 22 messages total. It's good to be curious, but I think the OP is considering a wide range of tasks he faces and questions he has, and hasn't settled into a real focus (including, do I need a tractor?). It's...

Once the turf is growing, I would be concerned about soil compaction from using a roller. Should I Roll My Lawn? - Green Giant Services

I would have thought the farmer would have used some sort of drag harrow after discing for final finish, then using a cultipacker to enhance seed/soil contat. That said, this turf is very young - first mowing. As it grows thicker, the root base will self level minor imperfections and the...

A video showing the zero turn at speed would be even better!

A field is not a lawn and a lawn is not a golf course green. All are flat and smooth on their own terms. My guess is that the farmer actually did a pretty good job of removing the ruts, smoothing and seeding and probably ended up with something between a field and a lawn. You seem determined...

ha ha ha

You're the man!

I thought I heard that Yanmar's new IHMT (Integrated Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission) transmission can be serviced without splitting the tractor. Convenience of hydrostatic without the power loss.

NW WI writer wrote about a similar problem. The concept was a sign that said Private Property - Keep Out In execution, he used an old piece of barnwood, some blood red paint, and he chose to deliberately misspell some words. It somved his problem. Can you hear banjos?

In the end, still a good day.

If it's a spacer, you could make one out of wood, saw it in half longitudinally, and clamp it on the axle as a temporary fix that would probably last for a long time.

Or Yoopers!

Is there any better breakfast than coming out of the tent on a chilly morning?

Perfectly understandable given the average 130 hour clutch life this OPERATOR has.

Is it a snap ring, or more of a spacer? Maybe if you could post a couple of pics of the good part and the missing part, others could help.

Maybe there's no operator error, or maybe ....

Bush Hog Rotary Cutter Rough Cut Mower Shredder Brush Hog All are used to describe a heavy duty rotary cutter with swinging blades. Calling one a Bush Hog is like calling an adjustable wrench a Crescent wrench, or groove joint pliers - Channel Locks, or gelatin - Jello. There is a difference...

Don't know, but I like the ratchet straps and the Whiskey. What parts are you needing?

Lordy, that is what I call sweat equity! Well, it works. It may fill in with vegetation and silt over time however. I think you found a good excuse to buy a tractor ;) At some point you might want to do something like my post #19

Good idea.

Pics would help. If it's intermittent and not a lot of water, vegetation lined channels would do the trick. If it is a significant amount of water, you might have a nice source of water for a retention pond. We're all pretty much flying blind here guessing about what you have.

The single bottom plow is a good idea. Making wide shallow channels that are seeded is also an option. Do you have a tractor or equipment?

Update ???

I've owned 2 KingKutter rotary cutters. They have been tough and very functional. I cut brush up to 1 1/2" thick up to 8' tall. My 24hp John Deere 850 powered a 5' kutter just fine. Here is a pic of the trail I cut with a 4' KingKutter and a 15hp Shibaura. 689054 689053

I had an 850 John Deere CUT that was a great tractor - no issues. I'm glad because some parts are not available for that now. Even Deere quits supplying parts for older tractors. Buy the Kioti and enjoy years of trouble free operation:)

The mechanical thumb works better than I would have thought

This is a mechanical thumb. Not sure if hydraulic thumb is available.

That was a good buy!

Any Updates?