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Might e some useful info here Older Swinger articulated loader, part identification

That makes sense. It's not that you need more pulling power, but you can redirect the pull.

That stubble disappears after a couple years of mowing.

You've already taken the first step - self awareness. Life Coach couldn't hurt. Therapist couldn't hurt. I've also heard people say you should have your own Board of Directors. I didn't have that exactly, but I did have friends in high level positions in different enterprises. We trusted...

I have a MK Martin - Meteor rear pull snowblower, and I love it. I rarely need to look backward. I woud also look at the Normand and Pronovost snowblowers.

That means they like the trails

From what I see on TBN, Dave's tractors has a good reputation.

Sounds good.

A new thread, as it will take lots of twists and turns. Your buddy has nice equipment.

Nice work! The Kubota Treadle is definitely a "Goofy Foot"

They do a great job under the power lines though.

Much better/easier than using a string trimmer. Looks great.

I see one of these in your future.

Pretty trusting of a guy to lend his cabbed tractor for work in the woods.

"The pond will be approximately 3/4 acre, 13' deep. I put a brush pile and some shipping pallets in the bottom for fish habitat." You should start a new tread ... Pallets in Ponds :rolleyes:

The tail wheel on my road drag helps keep the crown intact

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The bracket itself looks strong enough, it's just that it doesn't look like many treads can engage on that lockdown bolt. The debris forks themselves look pretty handy.

Maybe take a pic of the mounting bracket. Maybe yours is more robust than what they show on the Amazon website?

I would describe it as the distance between the tractor wheels and the farthest thing back that touches tge earth, Ideally, the blade(s) would be in the middle of that distance - to shave off the humps and fill in the valleys. A rear blade or box blade with gauge wheels is a good example...

The guide wheels serve to lengthen the "plane".

Nice video. I would call the part you are working on a Tie Rod End (A ball joint is connected to the top and bottom of the spindle, while the tie rod end connects to the spindle and controls its pivot which allows vehicle to be steered). Your containers are great instant storage, and the...

Adjustable gauge wheels make anything better.

Very nice

FWIW, LS makes New Hollands. I agree that the Kioti is pretty nice.

Every iteration is better. Maybe use a barn door or sliding door for the pantry? Why not put a microwave with a fan over the cooktop rather than using a cart for the microwave? Are you going with a built in oven and cooktop rather than a range?

Not bad. Is there a loft?

Very nice.

Is that your property? You're doing the hard part. I'd widen it later.

Nice work. How long will that boundary trail be?

We'll want to see pics

This probably isn't precisely what you were looking for, but here is what I built to maintain a 1/2 mile road. The tail wheel helps keep the crown intact.

When I was in HS, had a 1962 Plymouth FBI car. It was very fast (only beat once by a SS 396 Chevelle 396 hp with headers and cutouts). We were leaving a roller skating rink, and some guys were drooling over a guy with a 283 Chev rapping off. My friends said show him what you've got. So I...

So, we finally got some much needed rain, so I thought I'd quick go out and smooth the road last night. While driving out ot he garage, I heard a snap, felt a bang on the head, and then heard a crash. The $%^ emergency release cord got caught on my ROPS and released the door, sending it down on...

Your storage containers are nice, but rather than puttig a roof over them, don't you think you would be happier long term with a pole building with nice open space?

We all got addicted to your weekend updates. Nothing new to show?Grass, landscaping .....

I originally posted that I used Stihl Ultra. I liked that, but I bought a modified Echo CS4910 from a well respected saw builder on the Arborist site. He said he likes Echo Red Armor oil the best (he modifies all brands of saws). He says when you open up the engines of motors that have been...

Nice video! Not sure what the heck you're doing, but nice video.

If you look up individual models on TractorData.com, it will often show who the manufacturer was

The Mahindras made by Mahindra (in India) may be heavier than Kubota, but to me they seem to be crudely made. Lots of complaints on TBN about leaks,hoses, etc. I've never heard anyone say, "Gee, I wish my Kubota had the same quality as a Mahindra". It's your money, buy what you like.

Pics & vids of it in action ...

Have your local fire department take a look and give you their thoughts

I would think you would want water on the perimeter as well as the walls. Lawn irrigation heads would get you there. If you have a creek, then golf course irrigation heads would really douse the building and perimeter.

Why not use 1" poly tubing?

I've heard of people in Canada I stalling golf course irrigation sprinklers on their roofs and dowsing the roof and surrounding grounds with water pumped from the lake.

What are you hauling? Spreading or dumping? Private property or open road? Watch some Youtube videos Watch out for power lines

We need Project Farmer to do a test :)

Just give it a good bump with your bucket up high. 😛

The Kioti CK2619 (or 2620) sounds like a perfect tractor for your needs! Buy it and start loving it.

Tractor prices are not going down.

Why didn't you go with a 30" dishwasher - both for capacity and ease of installation? Are they not equally quiet?

How about going to visit at the local farm?

I bought this Kubota from a dealer sight unseen. They had several used CUTs cycling through from a large nursery fleet. This one had a really attractive price and as soon as it was listed, I called them. The sales person was open and honest, and their other listings seemed to be faithfully...

What's your plan for raising the rafters?

As diligent as you have been about rust and fireblight, are you surpriced to see it back?

California guzzles millions of gallons of water from the Colorado River to grow alfalfa that they export to Saudi Arabia,

Very nice. Pretty soon, you can sit back and watch the grass grow.

I think best writing goes to post # 61

My neighbor has a 95hp Kubota. He put a gash in the side if his front tire with a deer antler while bush hogging. He got some kind of thing in a calking tube from the dealer, and closed up that 3/8" gash. Two.years later it still looks perfect. I wouldn't have believed it if hadn't seen it.

Ahhh. The picture needed some blood.

No carriage bolt or flat washer on the mounting bolt?

I think you deserve a medal :)

Converting the orifices is more finicky than I would have thought. It would be nice if you could order it propane ready.

So about a day's work?

I just stopped at the local Kioti dealer. Their sales have been brisk. More stock is coming in, and most of it is pre-sold. And today is really the only nice weather we've had so far this spring. Nice weather makes people twitchy to buy tractors :)

Wow. That's a pretty small list.

I just saw that Taylor Swift concert tickets are going for $40,000 on the resale market. Phew

Our electric rates just went up 2.7%. I may get the vapors.

Whatever it is, it's global.

Good to see updates again. Did you ever finish putting a different engine in your skidsteer?

Here is a fluid capacity chart. What fluid do you plan top use? https://www.messicks.com/blog/post/Liquid-Tire-Ballast-Chart.aspx

Take a look in your owners manual. I had an 850 with R1 tires, and there were 4 different widths available depending on how you bolted on the wheel (dish in/dish out, hub in/hub out).

Beautiful. It will take you a while to fill that refrigerator with beer 🍺

Rippeon or Bayside?

Unusual for a Kubota Dealer to close.

Are you going to be paid with pastries and jam?

They turn into racing slicks

I'm guessing they went through a long period where they had more potential sales than stock they coud get. They ordered to get stock hoping that the sales demand would continue.

They are a diminishing presence around here. Are you seeing a lot of Massey CUTs?

I predict Massey Ferguson and McCormick will be the next to fade from the CUT market (not counting Bad Boy and RK). Not sure what Bobcat will look like 5 years from now. Kioti and LS seem to be doing well, and Mahindra has a global presence. I think they all will be challenged to find ways...

They really are a simple but functional design. What prices do they fetch where you are?

That hood is a good look!

This was a pretty clever design

My father got this over 50 years ago. The front carriage wheels had already been removed. Here is how it attaches to the drawbar on my 3pt hitch

This is mine

I live at the end of a 1/2 mile shared road. Every spring, I have to deal with the spring thaw. This winter had a lot of 12" + snowfalls - usually wet snow. For 10 days, I've been scraping the ice and slush off to the side with my rear blade. Once the gravel started to peak through, to the...

I suppose you've seen these videos...

Sheesh. I was going to recommend maybe taking a nap!

Thanks for the update. So, what else do ypu plan to do with your spare time? ;)

Eddie, Did you ever resolve the gun safe dilemma?

Eddie, Did you ever figure out a method to layout the line?

Inquiring minds want to know :)

ATV with foam filled tires?

Pretty easy to tell if you have a signal.

Not removing snow, but scraping off slush. My rear blade works, but the up and down on rutted frozen and thawed ground makes me realize how much I like my pony grader. Dug it out yesterday, and can't wait for the ground to thaw.

Could be. The only place that matters in this case is Eddie's.

Looks like there's a pretty good sized tree waiting to fall on that house.

It sounds like a safety switch (seat, PTO, neutral) is preventing the start.

I like the hidden disconnect and a nest of wires hanging out (good if they are a little charred). I still would consider a trail cam or 2 tied to your cell phone (apple or android). I would think you could find a way to conceal it (and maybe put a dummy camera in broad sight for them to take...

The l3902 would be a great choice. I would also consider Kioti ( I like the NS4710). Woodmax is hard ti beat on price for wood chippers and flail mowers.

There are plenty of GPS Dog Collars that might work. Also a Trail Cam that transmits to a cell phone.

The bridge blocks some of the snow, so the snow is less deep under the bridge. Also, if there is any running water, that will take snow out quickly.

I agree that it is a difficult task, with long odds. That said, nothing ventured, nothing gained. I had a very shy co-worker who loved dogs. Just one mile out of town was a retired landfill with a nice 13 acre grassy area. She thought it would be a perfect place for a Dog Park. She pitched...

Why not just get a landscape rake? Wou can also use it to maintain the road.

I don't disagree. I was just suggesting that there might be a lot of places to cast your net. Maybe a way to streamline the process would be to compose an email describing the property, it's multiple uses, your plan and who it benefits, and a description of how they could help. Send it a to...

It sounds like you are doing heroic work on your own. If you want to move this along at a faster pace and grander scale you will need money and/or help.\ You might want to start another thread on TBN specifically asking about resources to build this trail. For more money: It might help if...

Who is allowed to use the trail? People Dogs XCountry Skiers Snowshoers Mountain Bikers Horses Wheelchairs Fishing people Hunters Stakeholders of the above might be potential donors

This?

What is the name of the area?

This is very interesting. Can you give a bit more of the back story? How many acres? Are you able to use the skidder trails? Why did landowner sell recreation rights? Do you know how much $$ the land owner got for selling recreation rights? How many miles of trails? I do understand the...

It's all good. I'll let you know when you've gone a bridge too far ;)

I think Brandi is trolling you.

Maybe take some new pictures?

Better pics would help Do any serial numbers resemble this

Different areas may have different possibilities for donated labor. Around here, I think I could get a few local contractors/excavation companies to donate some machine time - push out some stumps, level an area, do primary grade for entrance road and ditch. Once you get a start, the other...

Whose property is it? What work/materials are needed for making a parking area? If it is mostly machine work, perhaps the township would do some of that. Maybe local local excavation companies would be willing to donate some equipment time or gravel (especially if they were recognized with...

Having gauge wheels helps.

My wild a** guess 35%-40% of new price edited After reading Eddie's post 25% - 33%

You sure bought that right. My preference would be to keep the skidsteer, and look for a good deal on a compact tractor. That will take a while, so it will give you time to mull over makes, models, sizes, and prices. It took me over a year of looking to get my last tractor. When the right...

I'll take another pass at the advantages of a tooth bucket. I had a skid steer with 2 buckets. I did a lot of digging in sod and roots. My 32hp skidsteer would stall or spin with the smooth bucket. When I put the tooth bucket on, it was like having 25% more horsepower and traction. No issues...

January 4, 2023

The site has been gone for a few weeks. RIP Branson

My BIL was an MP in Vietnam (drove General Westmoreland around among other things). He said it was a million dollar experience, and you couldn't pay him a million dollars to do it again.

My 40hp New Holland came from a vineyard in CA. The guy I bought it from was an independent dealer, and sold almost exclusively New Hollands. He got a lot of them from vineyards in CA when they came off lease. My guess is that leasing was tax advantageous, and that they wanted all their...

A tooth bar on the bucket will do wonders for the ability to pierce the pile.

Our local electrical cooperative is $5,000 plus $5/foot

That wasn't directed at you.

Thomas Friedman said "In the 60s - you had to make a plan to fail" (there were plenty of unskilled jobs that paid a living wage) "In the 21st century, you have to make a plan to succeed - (technology has disrupted the career landscape)" Too many good ol boys eschew getting 21st education...

See post 1432.

That's a good thing because technology is disrupting the jobs/career market. Not great odds for having a decent living without education beyond high school.

I think I would take a cocktail out to the tractor at night, and just sit and admire my work 🥃

Sounds like you need more items on your Honey Do List

Ha ha.

I don't own that, I just posted the video. But here's a version ArlyA could use. He could even retire his beloved pole saws ;)

This is what is in their 4wd category, not CUTs

I think AEM considers Mechanical Front Assist Tractors as 2wd. I think they consider Articulated 4wd as 4wd for their purposes. That is just my opinion looking at their categories and numbers

2021 seems to have been the high flyer. Last year and YTD seem to be tracking the 5 year average.

The more I use my inverted, the less I find myself looking back. I still think local dealers are missing out by not stocking these.

I like seeing how little you look back at your inverted. You must still be a happy camper!

Which dead machine, and towed it out with what?

It's easy enough to adjust your 3pt arms to give your box blade a little tilt. I wouldn't wait to start establishing a crown. Why tempt another washout. I say start making a crown, because when you think you're done, you'll discover you need to crown it a little bit more. ;)

I used to chase horsepower. I have 3 saws (50cc, 57cc and 72cc) all with ported mufflers. I have an Echo CS4910 that is ported with a modified muffler. I haven't had a chance to use it much yet, but it is well made, light and powerful. A few years back I bought a 34cc top handle Echo on...

I'm sorry for your loss.

It sounds like the prostitute had ambition.;)

I don't know if Compact Tractor sales will be strong when the weather finally turns nice. It will be one indicator of consumer confidence.

There are lots of moving parts to the Global and US economy. I think economists are scratching their heads trying to make sense of it. The job market is still crazy strong, and that gives hope for some optimism. Yahoo Life Irina Ivanova March 2, 2023·1 min read Layoffs have spiked in...

Not thinking about trails while watch more snow coming down. When spring eventually comes, I will be widening a few of my trails. We had a part of our hunting land logged off last year. The aspen shoots are coming up thicker than hair on a dog's back. So, I will be cutting and moving some...

Especially when nice weather comes.

30 Year Fixed Mortgage Rate - Historical Chart

I live at the end of a 1/2 mile shared road (13 homes). I have decent neighbors, but 30% really don't have a clue about what it takes to keep a road up. I do all of the summer maintenance and about 20% of the snow removal (My neighbor does about 80% of the snow removal). I don't take any...

Wouldn't the Right if Way be on either side of the shared road? Typically, that is where the utilities would be located, and a place for the plowed snow to go.

So, are you taking it down?

I don't have an answer for your dilemma. I might discuss it with the District Attorney and see what they say. I would also talk with the Fire Department - I'm not sure your road would be passable for them in the winter. Maybe if the county owned some liability for not enforcing the right of...

Waters gonna go where water wants to go. During the next big rainstorm, observe where and how water is flowing. Then figure out how you can guide it off and away from your road. If you have a low spot it can drain into - that's great. If not make your own depression/swale.

Funny how something as small as lights makes such a big difference.

I also think it could be a bad ground. Easy enough to test with a meter or test light.

If possible, I would crown the road (higher in the middle) with ditches on both sides. If there is a place for the water to drain out of the ditches at the lowest point, you're done. If there isn't a place for the water to exit the ditch, cut in a swale (depression) for the water to go.

Pallets have a better sense of humor ;)

You might want to consider a drag harrow. An old bed spring will also work, but any project worth doing is a good excuse to buy another attachment, ;)

So, what method/equipment did you end up using?

So, what size battery did you buy?

We agee that this bill is not going to pass. FWIW, I think it would be a bad law. I like my gas powered lawn equipment (I have 6 chainsaws - 3 are modded). This bill is not going to pass.

That bill is not going to pass. May be fun to gripe about, but it is not going to pass.

Don't worry. 1. That bill is not going to pass 2. You live in Wisconsin

You're going to have fun with that property. I like the barndominium or RV options. The double wide might seem okay first, but not longer term I fear.

That is a good price. You are going to love an inverted

Just like Dracula, Dead and Loving it. Have a smile

There are excellent jobs in the US in Advanced Manufacturing - CNC Machinists, Automation Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Robotic Technicians, Engineers of all sorts. The low skilled and unskilled manufacturing jobs did go overseas. Unfortunately too many working age men are waiting for...

Looking good.

That bill will not pass (may not even make it to a vote)

I also worry about Big Oil being greedy 4 oil companies had total sales of $1 trillion last year By Irina Ivanova February 2, 2023 / 4:36 PM / MoneyWatch 'Global oil companies have rebounded since the...

Diesel with of computerization for the feller head.

Just had a parcel logged off. I asked the loggers what kind of chainsaws they had with them. They said if their Workers Comp Insurance carrier caught them with a chainsaw on site, they would drop their coverage. All their cutting and limbing is done with a feller / buncher.

Not exactly bourbon, but this makes really good Old Fashioneds - with just a little heat. Product Description Fruity and sweet with a real kick to it from the combination of ripe mango fruit and habanero peppers.

Just stopped at 2 implement dealers in Appleton. They said sales have been strong. Modest inventory on hand but not stuffed. Still having difficulty getting some models. Expecting a surge when the weather warms up (whenever that is).

The most interesting question posed in that video is if TYM will continue to offer 68 different models?

He could show you how to give it some Wheaties!

My money's on Toro's corporate lobbyists.

The bill has 2 sponsors. That's about how many votes it will get.

That's a win!

Good choice