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  1. ArtMech

    Tractor Equipment Customization

    Installation of a 3 point hitch optional link on my new/old Kubota Granbia-boy GB-15. I had to reweld the top ends of both lifting rods. Those were welded just straight. It was a need to make them under an angle. Another thing I didn't like was arrangement of the stabilizers. It was...
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    Username Replacement

    Well it's not an introduction of a new member. I want to inform TBN users that I just replaced my username saracenas into another one - ArtMech. This is the approval: "Your username change from saracenas to ArtMech has been approved."
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    Building The Outdoor Stairs

    Here comes the time to build the concrete outdoor stairs at the entrance of the house. The process is stopped due to the winter time. I have covered the stairs to prevent concrete from sucking the water, wet snow and freeze. The last 2 upper stairs will be finished next year. I'm doing that...
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    What Did I Purchase?

    That's what I've got week ago. I don't know, do I really need it, but it's too late to discuss. The price paid €5400 with 1.21 m width tiller included. Lets say it'll be dedicated for some small jobs (yard mowing, firewood preparation...). It has CAT0 hitch type, which I'll transform into CAT1...
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    Something Unusual Tractor Related Filmed

    We've been in Paris a couple of weeks ago. Have visited also Versailles. It was a rare possibility to watch at the gardening process there. Here I'm sharing a brief video on it. Floriculture around the Palace of Versailles - YouTube Please feel free to share your videos of random camera shot...
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    Project collapse

    We loved to have early greens... until... one day came on with a few special seconds...
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    Hydraulic distributor. Am I correct?

    This is a distributor which I've got from metal scrap. Don't know what machine it is from. All I know it's made in Sweden. I have only one port of remote valve on a tractor. What if I'll attach this distributor additionally to have many more ports? The thoughts are as follows: 1. I guess...
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    Need advice on welding machine purchase

    I'm not sure if you guys use this kind of equipment much in N. America. If yes, I'd be thankful to get an advice. I'm about to decide to buy a new portable welding machine Kemppi Minarc 150 from a local dealer with 2 years warranty. I know it's an older version, but I think it could satisfy my...
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    Humanitarian help to Ukraine

    Having not much ties in N. America, I'd like to ask you fellows for some help if possible. In coordination with Ukrainian government, I'm looking for public organizations, which are able officially to supply second hand children's clothes to Ukraine (customs operations included). That's what...
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    PTO oil seal issue I never thought will occur

    The PTO oil seal started leaking between the rubberized metal liner and the shaft. Ordered new one via local Kubota dealer, payed $48. I was surprised when realized that the brand new seal doesn't fit my tractor. The internal diameter of new seal is larger in 3 mm. The 6 slot shaft is of 35 mm...
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    Odometer

    I'm planning to install auxiliary non-GPS odometer to my tractor. Have heard some types of them - Hub Odometer or Bike Odometer. But haven't heard anything about Tractor Odometer. Does anyone of you guys use it? What kind, make, model? If there is any info on this subject please pass a link...
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    Coupling a one-way cylinder to M9000

    I'm going to attach a hay collector to my tractor. To do this I have to have a possibility to couple a one-way additional cylinder to be operated by the 3PH position control lever. But a problem is that I can't find a port for such connection on a tractor. Can anyone help me to find that port on...
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    Computer selection - please advice

    One of my stationary computers needs to be replaced into new one. A screen and a keyboard will remain the same. Have spent some time in the shops looking for the best version to be fitted to my requirements and talking to the sales guys. I'd like to have it most fast, powerful and up-to-date...
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    Share your photos of traditional /regional fairs

    Well, one of my favorite subjects to watch is the pics and/or videos of fairs and different kinds of parades (especially tractors). When I placed the photos of the traditional fair of my country into the album of the Facebook, I was thinking nothing special about it since one idea came to my...
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    Comparison  20th century tractors vs 21st century tractors.

    I had never found any discussion in any thread on the TBN about what are the ARGUMENTS of buying an old(er) tractor or staying with it for the decades (including if those were bought new many years ago) versus obtaining modern one. I'm not taking into account the possibilities of a budget. Some...
  16. ArtMech

    Today's horse race under frost of -22F

    There is a tradition in a small village of Dusetos to organize the horse race in winter. From unknown ages to some years ago the race took place on the ice of a lake. But right after the racecourse was built there, they started to organize it on the solid ground surface. Unusual of today's race...
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    Apple press

    Fellows, I have tons of apples in a farm. Tried to bring them to the guy who's making juice (or you call it cider) about 10 miles away from a farm. OK, I payed he made. But I've started to think, why wouldn't I have my own press to make cider myself. I would appreciate if You could share Your...
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    Average age of the farmers in North America

    I'd like to ask some social questions, if You won't take amiss, fellows. 1. What is the average age of main number of farmers (or some of You) who are producing and selling Ag production in Canada and in USA? 2. What is the age of farmers, when they (or some of You) are giving over farming to...
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    Cat1 attachment to Cat2 tractor kit

    No any commitments. Just I'm sharing an info on a subject, what kinda kit I'm using to fit Cat1 attachment to Cat2 tractor. Not often, but sometimes it may happen, when you need to do this. In the pic2 you see dimensions (a) and (a'): a - is equal to the width of Cat1 lifting arm fitting point...
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    Tires  Selection criteria of ag or industrial tires

    Fellows, I've noticed some of You in North America select industrial tires if even a tractor is used for similar to agricultural purposes. OK, if a tractor is a second hand one, you purchase as it is. Or if a brand new tractor will be used for special projects, eg. deep ground works... But do...
  21. ArtMech

    Seems to be good tractor operators...

    :laughing:
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    Snow Blade  Subframe for the Kubota M9000 front blade?

    Hi fellows, Is anybody able to consult me, what kind of subframe should tractor (in this case M9000) be equipped with to attach a front blade? The Operator's Manual says concerning the front blade: "Need subframe". But what a subframe? I don't use FEL, so I have no any subframe on a machine. Do...
  23. ArtMech

    New member from Lithuania

    Hi people in the Tractorbynet, Since I've bought a tractor from US market zone (last year), I have decided to join Your community. I'm going to be interested to share some possible issues if they'll occur, if You don't mind :) Thanks to this site I've already got much useful info on the number...
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