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I almost considered the other thread, but I'd like info from an owning operating perspective. The work I need to do is bush hogging with a 6 foot medium duty cutter, some finish mowing with a 7 foot mower that I will aquire, and moving heavy clay with the loader. Every now and then dragging...

Just cruised through lowes and saw zero turns for around 2,500. But when you go the configurator you are suddenly looking at the 12,000 range! How can a zero turn have ten thousand dollars difference? And don't tell me deck thickness!!!!

Thanks. well, edit is in order: I understand the basics that one is hyro and one is gear, but my real question is why do people seem to prefer shuttle shift to hydro? I will be using a loader about 20 percent of the time and mower the rest.

I need a mower and a buddy who has a barely used one with 15 hours offered it to me for 1,400.00 very honest and trustworthy guy, and a close personal friend, I am just not sure what the value is. any help appreciated. also any input about the suitability for my purpose would be appreciated...

I believe this is my maiden voyage into the welding subforum, so please excuse my ignorant question, just here to learn. I used a quarter inch 6014 rod arc welding some soft steel and had a hard time getting a good bead, someone suggested a slimmer rod. What do you guys think? Took a welding...

I have a skid steer set of forks, and I'd like to convert them to JD QA. I saw a post on here about a year ago on how to do this and printed it out and promptly lost it. What search terms should I use to dig this up? Or do any of you recall the post? had a couple of nice pictures on it too...

this is a JD 5105 MFWD 600 hour 2004 tractor, shed kept. Hasn't been started in 3 weeks. I can run through the gears when it is not running, but when running it won't go into any gear. It won't start if you put it in gear first. I believe but nto sure that it has a wet clutch. Ideas?

I have about 2 acre field and a bag of seed. I thought about sprigging it but already have the seed so probably go that route. Would you broadcast by hand or use a grain drill? seems like a drill might be a mis match for this little job. thoughts? thanks.

Hi folks - I have a nice PJ dump trailer I bought from a friend who just never used it that much. He lent it out to some folks and got it back in worse shape. One of the brakes locks up every time you apply hte brakes. Not sure where to start diagnosing this. Can anyone steer me in the right...

Hi folks - my father bought a CAT 302.5 mini ex that appears to have a couple of problems. he got a decent price because of the fixer'up status of the machine. I need to get a repair manual but cat wants around 600 bucks for one. Surely there is a digital source or used manuals out there...

I have a b7100 kubota that blew a chunk out of the top of the radiator. If I had to guess it looks like aluminum to me - shiny silver in color. Is this something I can fix? I called kubota and they want 370 for an aftermarket one! Any help appreciated. One more thing, it had been blowing off...

I got a deal on some Skid Steer forks with the skid steer QA. I hav a JD loader with the JD qa. Is this a simple matter of buying the hooks and pins from JD parts and welding them on the skid steer?

I have a Komatsu PC 20 that threw a track today. I got it back on but Im not sure about the proper tension as I had given it some attention just last week and thought the tension was correct. Can someone give me the rule of thumb on this? I don't have a manual.

this is a local machine with over 4,000 hours on it. 18 inch bucket. I will be looking at it in person on Monday. It was made in 1986. Rubber tracks. the guy is asking 9800 for it. I just don't know how to evaluate mini ex's. any help and advice would be appreciated.

OK, it's a little more complex than that...I want to dig a root celler that is about 8 feet deep, about 9 feetI wide, and 10 feet long. I will build a building on top of it. I need to rent a mini excacator and am not sure if I am thiniking correctly that a mini ex can do this job? how much...

I am looking at getting a 18 foot flatbed for my tractor and for lumber. is this an OK trailer and where is the best place to buy them? thanks.

Hi folks - sure could use some opinions here.... I have a JD 5105 tractor with MFWD made in 2004. Just this year i bought a loader - a 553. Now, when it is in MFWD, and when the loader is empty or full, and when I turn a hard left or right, the front wheels make a sound like a seal..you know...

Hi guys, need to touch up my little B7100 made in 1994! What wal mart Krylon color will match the gray and also the orange? Thanks!

I think it's georgia, and I think I spelled it right! Thanks guys.

For those of you that own/use one, is there a substitute that works just as good? I have a 6 ft box blade....would that do? thank

Hi guys - new loader operator here- someone gave me good advice about filling up the tires so I didn't break bead with a full bucket load..then I got to thinking there must be TONS of other little "don'ts" that I am unaware of! I know to keep the bucket low when traveling and to stay on flat...

first time loader user here...just got a 553 loader on my JD 5105. I bought the tractor in 05 with the hydraulics already plumbed and just now added the loader. I can't get the loader to perform both functions at once, in other words, can't lift and curl at the same time. No big deal, just...

confused as there are three ways of attaching a bucket to the loader! I dropped off my 5105 to get the 553 loader yesterday. Looking at 73 inch heavy duty bucket. Just not sure about the attachment, any input is appreciated!

URGENT Deere 553 Loader: what bucket? what Attachment carrier? Dropped off my tractor today to get a 553 loader. I did not specify what carrier or bucket - I can still call tomorrow to specify - can you guys make recommendations? Right now they offer the GP bucket which is supposed to be...

Have a question about a M446 mid mount loader - I found one cheap but wonder if it will fit my JD 5105 tractor? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi guys - anyone know whether this loader will fit? Or is it adaptable to fit?

Hi guys - in my search for a loader for my MFWD JD 5105, I found a new (sat on the lot for years) bush hog m446 loader. the dealer called bush hog engineers who said it wont' fit. this doesnt sound right to me - anyone have this combination?

Hi guys - I have been saving for a loader for years and will have about 3500 total by January. I am thinking about buying a new loader, either JD, woods or bush hog, but without the loader bucket so I can save money. this will run around 3800 - in the range of my target budget. I am...

I have been saving for years. I *think* in february I will have about 4000 for a loader. tractor already has the joystick and factory plumbing for the loader, came frm factory that way. I am not sure what options are out there. I do know JD will be probably out of my range, so I am looking...

Hi folks...I have a 7100 made around 1994 and I'm trying to figure out of my alternator is charging my battery, which has been dead last few attempts. The kubota guy said it doesn't produce voltage since it is not an alternator, but a dymometer, whatever that is. It is a magnetic disc attached...

I had my 1994 7100's front tires off the ground, and noticed when I turned the wheel left or right, the front wheels/tires moved forward and backward...it looked really weird. There was at least an inch and a half play forward, same backward (maybe total around 2 inches or so) This seems odd...

Hi folks... I have a 5105 made around 2004 - lately (month or two) I noticed a groaning sound coming from the right rear wheel assembly when the tractor coasts to a stop - like when I dis-engage the clutch, but before I can press the foot brake pedal, the machine comes to a stop all on it's...

I am looking at the county line (TSC new store brand) 25 gallon electric sprayer, with wand and boom for around 250 dollars. It has a breakaway boom in the back... My needs are to spray down the rows in a small apple orchard and a couple of small vineyards. (apple orchards area total of 4...

When I turn on the mid PTO (Mower) the rear PTO turns also? This seems wrong tome... I bought this 94 bota used a month or so ago, and just now exploring things like this...

http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/resmgmt/publist/300series/307110-1.pdf The thing that jumped out at me was their finding that slathering used oil on wood actually had very little preservative effect, and that "charring" was much more effective as it made the wood toxic to the little organisms that...

Hi folks...I need to build a fence around a 3-4 acre apple orchard to keep deer out. I have found in my area a 6 foot fence (or 7) with an electric strand at the top does fine. The fence I built around a smaller orchard is falling down, since I didn't know what I was doing. So I wanted to do...

I posted a similar question about this before - my 3 pt control does not have a "top" position - how can I secure the bellymower in the up position to use a rear tiller? I would rather not take if off after a fiasco I had today trying to remove it!!!

i tried to take the underbelly mower off today...oh man. Started off OK - front lever released the two support arms in front... pulled a spring loaded pin on each side of the mowind deck that attached it to tractor... disconnected the PTO shaft from the tractor's underbelly PTO.... so far so...

I apologize if this has been covered - but can I use this in my Kubota 7100 with hyro? I want to protect teh engine, but also easy start in cold weather.. Thank you!

Hi folks - I bought a used Kubota, the last owner somehow snapped off a bolt shaft inside the area where the ROPS is mounted. It now has 5 bolts instead of 6 holding it on. I feel it is secure, but I want it fixed. How do I get the threaded shaft out of the hole without boring it larger? Thanks.

I have a 7100 I posted about yesterday - I have a seperate question, above.... I love the bellymower, but want to be able to rototill too. Do I have to take the mower off to use 3 pt implements?

Hi folks... picked up a B7100 for 4250.00 this week. It's either 1994-1996. It has a 60 inch belly mower. around 11 hundred hours on the machine. Appears to be in fair shape, well used, loved, but worked hard. (by the way, let me say as a John deere guy I am thoroughly impressed with my...

I found one on the side of the road for sale -$300.00 - it is around 4-5 feet and can be offset. Bush Hog brand...looks like tines are in good shape. Can anyone tell me if I got a good deal? Also, the seller said some oil came out of the gearbox (I think it is chain driven) what kind of oil...

thanks - I am looking at the cub cadet sold at home depot....it is around 700 bucks... any others I should be looking at?

Sorry no pics. (I know this will familiarize many with the "back" button - maybe pics later...) OK, I have a apple orchard with about 140 trees. I have 80 more trees coming in January. This will cover probably 2.5 of my 60 acres. Non irrigated orchards just don't thrive around here...

Ho folks...hope I can get some input... I wanted to make a semi circle concrete pad, but I can't find formica...the last time I did one of these I was a teenager and you could buy sheets of formica that were strong and would bend in most any curve you wanted. Now the big box stores don't carry...

Hi folks I hope I can get some advice here... I borrowed a case ride on trencher from a friend. it is gas powered. Articulating center. Small kind of device with a blade on back. How do you dig a trench with this? Do I let it pull itself forward? Do I set drive wheels to pull backwards...

I had my septic tank installed before my grade was where I wanted it...Now I'd like to bring my grade up about 4 feet to the back door so I won't have a deck/porch...but that will mean placing an additional 4 feet of dirt agains the house, and sloping it downward toward the existing grade. It...

I wonder if the pickup screen could be clogged? How do I get to the pickup screen to clean it? Thanks for any help.

groans when I steer and when I raise the lift, and more importantly, it is "bumpy" where it cuts in and out rapidly when I steer, causing me to muscle the wheel around...? fluid is not low.

I hve about 450 hours on my 5105. Recently the hydraulic pump started groaning when I steer and when I lift the 3pt hitch. I can see the fluid is OK through the window at the rear of the tractor. I also see bubbles in the fluid, and possibly some discoloratioin, just slightly...not confident...

It is 3 16 bottoms. At first I thought i hit a stump, but I couldn't find one... I wish I cold post pics.. It's the long tubular piece that has the pins on both ends that atach to the rear lift arms. The left hand pin screws in a plate - that plate broke off of the main shaft. The main...

Hi folks... I have a 1 and 1/4 inch waterline that travels 500 feet from the county tap to my home. I need to run water another 1400 feet up to a vineyard for drip irrigation. I am not concerned too much about volume of water since it won't be the typical water sprinkler type of irrigation...

I need to plant some large seedling trees...my 12 inch auger is not big enough...I tried drilling two holes, doesn't work... so, can my leinbach PHD run a 24 inch auger?

I bought this in pieces for 40 bucks at a farm auction. I have assembled it into two complete halves, but I suspect the halves may not go together. they both have old john deere green paint. the bottom may not match the top. the bottom has a press wheel with no gears! So I can't figure out...

I have a sandblasting project I need to do - a small john deere corn planter I need to paint. I have a el cheapo sandblasting nozzle, hose, and plastic box that holds the sand. (I hope the consensus from your answers is that you have to have the expensive one...that would kill my project!) I...

I have had a john deere 5105 for two years, in January and the battery went dead. I had another battery laying around so I'm good to go for now, but does anyone know what the JD battery warranty is? Thanks.

thinking about buying a TSC rotary cutter - but it is a shear bolt type. I have a slip clutch. wondering if there is an adapter or some way to adapt the slip clutch to the gearbox shaft that is shear bolt? thanks.

Hi folks. I need to plant about 50 chestnut trees. cultivar is collossal grafted on to seedling rootstock. land is well drained red clay on a modest slope. You cannot use a pine planter - those that have used pine planters will know why. With pecans, I had to 12 inch augur a deep hole since...

I am having to replace the disc on my spreader. I am putting the vanes/paddles whatever you call them, on and it appears there is a variety of angles you can put them on. You can direct them forward, or backward, in the rotational arc. I am curious what making them one notch more agressive...

I have posted this and gotten NO HITS in other forums, this is my last shot!!! Do you know anything about this? I paid 100 dollars for it, and it needs to be attached to a cultivator to work. I don't have a cultivator.

I bought one for 100.00, hope I got a good deal. It works fine. It must be attached to a cultivator, which I don't have but will get. I wonder if it can be converted to 3 pt hitch? Any info appreciated.

I picked up an old JD corn planter for one hundred dollars. It works fine. It attaches to a cultivator, and NOT a tool bar. I have no idea what the model number is...Cananyone help? Thanks.

I need to get a 6 or 7 foot rotary cutter and want one that will last longer than my last one...thinking about woods heritage, as compared to bush hog 600 any thoughts?

Not sure how wide my rows will be next year, but probably 30 inches or more. everything from corn to beans, squash in a raised bed row I need to come up with a solution for keeping grass and weeds down in between the rows. I don't like the idea of a tiller. Not real comfortable with just...

I advertised for a corn planter: I got a call from a guy that has a JD 4 row planter - witha seat. This sounds to me like a cotton or tobacco planter, and teh guy says the farmer used to farm cotton. wants 100 bucks for it. still has green paint, shed kept until about a year ago. I'm...

and I used my *tractor* cha-ching new rule ticked punched - to dig the trench. So I used the blue can of rain or shine stuff and one year later, the glue is breaking off at every joint. I used sand paper to prep, no liquid cleaner. I did not bury the PVC. Has anyone else had thisproblem...

I have a 3 bottom ford 101. Land is hard clay. New ground, used to be forest. My top link is set in the center hole, with the top hole and bottom hope unoccupied. I am using draft control only and not using the position control. I am popping shear pins like crazy. If i move to the top hole...

thinking about buying one - any thoughts on it? thanks.

is a shed kept running model worth around 3500? I thought the "high crop might make it worth more. Thanks.

hi folks, hope some of you ford 101 experts can help...I bought this 3 16inch bottom plow, with shear bolts, for 400 dollars. There seems to be some orange/red paint on the back of the plows. It had new shins, shears, and just had the tail wheel replaced. no coulters. The other day, i...

I'd like to start small bale hay production for a local market. I know of a few people that will buy them from me for their horses, cattle. What cutter would you recommend?

hi folks, I saw a WELL USED (some rust) 14 foot wood bottom trailer, double axles, no brakes, but with working lights, with a sturdy built frame for 1,450.00. The trailer wheels/tires had been replaaced with wheels and tires off of a buick car. (??) so car tires, not light truck tires. I...

The only one I found was from a local dealer that was 2300 bucks! As far as used plows, a well used oliver or massey 3 bottom seems to be high 300 or high 400 dollar range. I can buy a 2 bottom leinbach for around 500 bucks, but need 3 or 5 bottoms. I have enough oomph to pull it. Any help...

hi folks. I am limited on funds but need a new cutter. I found a king kutter at TSC for 2200 bucks. appears to have hevy duty gearbox with 6 or 8 heavy bolts. It is a pull type cutter. Questions: would a woods or bush hog 7 footer dual tailwheel be much more expensive? am I making a...

I have a 04 JD 5105. For those not familiar, it is a 50 hp, gear drive, simple, solid machine. I bought it with the plumbing and joystick for a loader alread mounted. It's uses are for brush mowing, plowing new ground, and other heavy chores. It is NOT a CUT, but is considered a Utility...

hi folks. I could sure use some guidance - I have a 2 year old john deere tractor 5105, that has a couple of minor sheet metal bends. They reall are minor, with a little "rounding" and no sharp bend edges. The first is the bottom of the wheel well, the corner caught on something and just bent...

I'm sure it is cheaper to make, just wondering if it is incredibly cheaper, or just a little? I'm sure there are other variables like my mediocre welding...haha. Anyoen gone through this analysis before?

I need to paint a small dozer, and when I went to teh john deere store, they wanted a arm and a leg for yellow industrial paint in a gallon can. tractor supply didn't have industrial yellow. Can you guys recommend a good supply for paint?

What is the best way to move a small building? is it with skids, or perhaps by using an axle/tires? I am talking about a building around 12x12, or smaller. I'd like to build a small storage building for tools and such, but want the ability to move it short distances on my property. no on...

Anyone used one of these? I have a pretty good pressure washer, and I like the idea of not having a lot of dry fine powder in the air to hurt my lungs...it's for a rusty bulldozer, I'd just like to cart it out to the equipment and hit about a few dozen little surface rust spots, then maybe...

I have a 6.5 foot king kutter harrow. Looks like something my dad would make, yet I paid over 600 bucks for it 2 years ago. As a disk would crack or break (haarrow saw a LOT of use) I would replace it with a disk that had a combination small hole, and large hole. So the hole looked like a...

hi folks. What size generator would I need to run mimimal lights (one 75 watt bulb at night) and a welder that runs on 220? I just don't want to run power out to the shop....I feel like this very question may evoke wild laughter, so go ahead, have fun! But amid the humor, help me to...

hi folks. I have an old bulldozer that has been good to me, and now I feel like I need to clean her up and make her look nice. Got some minor cosmetic rust spots, not deep at all, but i'd like to address it now. I have heard about a rust converter, one brand called POR. I hear you need to...

hi folks. I sort of stumbled on to this, and I am guessing many of you will say, you already knew this, but this is for new guys (like me) that don't have a lot of $ to spend on planting tools. here goes. I bought 60 acres of "cutover." cutover normally looks horrible, with stumps, slash...

OK, it wasn't really "wet" just Ihad not given it enough time to dry. So now I have a field of concrete mud ribbons. It is a mess. I had my mind on something else the whole time.... what do I do?

hi folks. I'd like to buy a 6 ft king kutter rotary cutter, and I want to use my slip clutch instead of teh shearpin that comes on it. problem is, the shaft in the gearbox has a shearpin. This cutter looks to have a 40-50 hp gearbox, very sturdy, and is 699.00. I really want to get it but...

I am clearing several fields right now, all total less than 15 acres...filled with quartz rocks. Ranging from fist sized, to canteloupe sized. Someone suggested that Ineed to have more kids and then send them out into the field to pick up rocks. haha. OK, funds are limited, maybe even non...

hi folks...I am working on a different kind of project - finishing my upstairs! was not intended in the original design, to be occupied space. It just worked out that I have put a stairwell up there and it looks great...it will have about 500 sq ft of living space. I am looking for something...

hi I am new to this forum, but have been around TBN for some time. I would like to make some projects but I am wondering where you can find stock pieces to work with? Looking for 3-4 inch square tube, as well as flat bar. thanks.

I spent a little much on a JD lx6 that did not last long. almost everything on it is broke due to my abuse, and the hidden stumps/rocks in land I was unfamiliar with. so, I can't see paying 2 grand for a 7 heavy duty foot cutter. Can I just buy plate steel 7 by 8 or so, brace it, add 3 pt...

Please don't read to much into the question, and please don't let this become a my brand v. your brand thread- it is just a question, that is all. I thought maybe someone had done the research and might have a ready answer. and yes I know quite a few brands have incorporated resin/plastic, but...

I have built 4 fences in my middle aged life, and all of them were crooked. Never realy had a pro show me how to do it, and 4 is really not enough to learn all the tricks. So I turn to you, TBN Fencemen, for whatever tutorial you are willing to give me. I need to surround a one acre apple...

I have a king kutter box frame harrow, with 18 inch disks, 4 gangs of 5 for a total of 20 disks. My harrow weights about 800 pounds. That is 40 pounds pushing each disk into the ground. I recently posted about how it wouldn't cut through some sticks and trash left after bush hogging, and...

I have a section of property that was bush hogged and still has rough trash. So rough the harrow runs across sometimes without cutting. I have the notched discs. I was thinking about adding coulters to the front of the harrows, and also adding weight to the harrow so all the disks would be...

any help appreciated.

I am just asking. distance is roughly 45-50 minutes. One guy lives out this way anyway, though. I'd probably be an extra 20 minutes out of his way. I kind of feel like I should have factored in the price of a trailer to haul my tractor, but I never anticipated so many major problems. My...

Hi folks. I had this tractor since early 05. I ran it hard last summer with no heat problems. Yesterday, the heat shot up near red, and then pegged at the hottest indication and stayed there. today, it was maxed out on heat within 30 minutes. I checked the radiator and it is not clogged. I...

Proper use of landscape rake for \"grubbing\"&debris Hi guys. I live on acreage which was logged a few years ago. The ground in some key spots is littered with debris arm and leg sized and it has really kept me from getting any significant improvement done, as i can't afford a root rake or to...

Hi folks - I have an opportunity to pick up a L 130 for 1700 bucks, it has 30 hours and reportedly is in great shape as far as body panels, etc. Is this a good price? all help appreciated.

Anyone have experience with a \"drop axle\" tractor? for high-crop work? Just want info on the reliability of a drop axle or drop wheel.

Hi folks. Ihave a JD 5105. I have 14.9 by 28 rears, would like 16 by 28 rears whichis an available upgrade if buying new. Will the 16/28s fit on my wheel rims? thanks.

I'm having a light bulb moment (epiphany? what the smart guys call it) What follows is a post by "Rambler" (Paul) which is completely ON TARGET! thanks Paul. Electronics & plastic will kill the current set of tractors. Metal & bearings can always be rebuilt, but once plastic molds & a new...

Hi folks. I have a couple of posts on my 5105. around 130 hours so far. A few of my issues deal with my lack of experience, but I figured there may be other quirks of the 5105 that I need to share with others. I'll share them all and you can decide. the main ones in no particular order are...

Hi folks. I just moved to 60 acres, and my 24 inch push mower quit. well, it actually exploded. It was a suspected mower suicide. But no matter, I have moved on to my own problems, mainly coming spring and grass that will need mowing. I have a 50 hp utility tractor and a bush hog. The...

Maybe a equipment guy like Ken Sweet can give me an opinion - any help will be appreciated- I'd like the combo tool that is a ripper but is set up to accept a middle buster blade. I just don't want to have to spend an extra hundred bucks to by the middle buster if I can get a combination...

where can i find aftermarket (cheaper than JD) TDL? the JD were unbelievably high How about some more user friendly sway chains? thanks.

Hi folks. I am planning to get a loader/grapple and cannot decide between a WR long diverter or just getting a cheaper grapple and running a hose to a rear remote. I won't morn the loss of the one handed button control on the joystick, and I don't mind having to remove my hand from the joy to...

Hi folks - I have a JD 5105. I am looking to get a loader, and I am inclined to save some money if I can. What are the benefits of these loaders over one another? What are drawbacks? The loaders I am looking at are the JD 522, the Bush hog 446, great bend 2136. Is this an easy decision...

here's my problem: my property has a runoff ditch that my driveway crosses over. the runoff ditch is about 2 hundred meters long. It is mostly a foot and a half deep, and does not drain well. seems that after a rain it holds water in portions for weeks, slowly leaching it out instead of...

I was not sure whee to put this in the JD forum or here - I have a JD 5105 with a loader joystick. I'd like to add 2 rear remotes. I went to the dealer and saw how they are rigged up, so it looks do-able to me but I will definately need a little guidance. anyone have any guidance, or direction?

It's not the WR long, and not the bradco, but some months ago I saw a monster of a brush grapple - the tines were curved and wenet pretty deep. Can anyone recall the manufacturer? thanks

I found one for around 550. I will learn more aboutj it when I call the guy. What is the price range for a running unit with good sheet metal, decent paint? Thanks.

Hi folks - hope you can help - I fired up my new 5105 this morning at around 38 degrees, and the hydraulic pump was groaning louder than the engine. When I raised the lift arms it would stop - as long as they were moving. When they reached the max lift, it would resume groaning, and when...

hours unknown - will find out. Highway yellow. working 3ph and pto. looks purty to me, but what tractor don't? thoughts appreciated.

OK, bought my Leinbech 7somethinghundred today, 12 inch auger, hooked her up, and proceeded to dig weird holes.... Someone please post somesimple instructions on digging with an auger...please? Include tips on pto speed, feathering the screw or dropping it, when to pull the screw out and any...

hi folks....i recently went on a rant about my new tractor not beign as sturdy as i had hoped, someone suggested i look at old iron for the rough chores. i like 8ns but am concerned about the brake issues, lack of live PTO, live lift, etc. So back in 1958ish when Ford started trying to...

OK, i posted a similar request in the general forum - i have bought a new tractor. I have already replaced about $900.00 in body panels and various parts, including gas tank parts exposed on the underside. gas tank is some form of plastic. I need to redeem myself in my own eyes. I will...

Argh....i bent another body panel. I won't say which brand, but it will set me back another 280 to replace it. The trend among some makers is to have several models that have their own unique body panels, etc, and there are no aftermarket parts, you have to go back to the manufacturer. I've...

Oh, the utter despair. I broke a blade on my JD lx6. When I took it to the dealer for what I thought would be a $40. blade replacement, they gave me the bad news. Gearbox is cracked. more to fix it than it's worth....($1,400.00 piece of equipment). Soooo...is there an aftermarket gearboxI...

any input appreciated. Thanks.

hi guys - I am going to be planting several acres in pines in january. my county will rent me a tree planter which has a coulter, then a shank, then wheels for covering the hole. I am going to a lot of trouble to get help for a weekend to put 2500 trees in the ground. What I wnt to know is...

Hi guys. I have an 8500 pound dozer and a F-150 with a 5.4/towing package. What kind of trailer should I get? thanks

not sure what i hit, probably the dirt (how? dunno) but when I looked under there one blade was completely gone. I wish I could have found the blade but I'm sure it went at around 200 miles per hour and probaly stuck in a tree somewhere. So, question is, mower was LX 6 - what blade do I need...

NEW JD 5105 turn signal won\'t work Any ideas? I have bought a new turn signal relay and plugged it in to all the old relay slots one at a time to see if it fixed them, and no workie. Thanks in advance.

Hi guys - im normally a JD guy - in in the national guard, and I noticed on our new 3KW generator the diesel was made by yanmar! I was impressed and wanted to let you know.

Hi folks. I have a new 5105 that sees a lot of bushhog work near trees. I keep catching my vertical stack on limbs. what are some advantages or disadvantages of installing underbelly exhaust to the rear? How about one that goes out to the side? Thanks!

5105 making \"clicking\" noise like turn signal anyone know what this could be? thanks

where do you normally look for used wheels/tires (besides dealer for new ones) thanks

this happened today - I can't figure out what happened, but the malfunction is definately internal in the transmission. Seems the wet disk stays ingaged - depressing clutch pedal won't dis-engage the clutch. Haven't had it more than 8 months, so I hope dealer will take care of me. I will keep...

hi folks - I have lost my manual - I went back to dealer and asked for a new one, which they were happy to provide for around 50 bucks. Is there a way to get them in CD form, or PDF form? thanks.

I know there was a thread some time back on this, but can't find it.....almost 80 hours on my little tractor, and I think it needs to be waxed...any ideas? turtle wax ok for the plastic?

hi - just wanted to thank you guys for all the helpful information - this is my first post after reading the forum for months. i took a good hard look at JD, kubota, kioti, Ford New Holland and MF and after looking, reading, and operating them all i went with a JD 5105. not only did i find the...