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  1. Dmace

    2014 Chevy/GMC specs

    Looks like GM released some specs on the 2014 1500 trucks. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/04/2014-silveradosierra-release-53l-mpg-power-payload-and-towing-numbers.html V8 5.3l direct injected, normally aspirated, EcoTec making 355 HP / 383 LB.FT. burning 87 octane with no turbos or...
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    Ram HEMI 8 speed 4x4 rated same as Ecoboost 4x4 EPA fuel mileage.

    http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/03/half-tons-gain-power-mileage.html http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/PowerSearch.do?action=noform&path=1&year1=2013&year2=2013&make=Ram&model=1500%204WD&srchtyp=ymm I said it months ago! The 8-speed HEMI would match or beat the Ecoboost fuel mileage and power...
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    RAM 1500 V6 8-speed test.

    Pretty neat review of the new RAM 1500 with the base Pentastar V6 and new ZF 8 speed transmission. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/03/rampage-the-test-at-davis-dam.html I'm impressed with the fuel mileage numbers for a crew cab 4x2 short bed both empty and trailering 5,500lbs. 23-26 mpg...
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    Grunting goomers

    So you want to hear people's "problems" but don't want to hear from anyone with "nothing good to say". :laughing: I guess I can only talk about good problems then. :laughing: So far you have no problem with DiamondPilot listing his "problems" with the Duramax so he must have done it in a good...
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    2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee DIESEL

    The perfect mid-sized SUV gets better! http://www.thecarconnection.com/news/1081767_2014-jeep-grand-cherokee-video-preview http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/jeep_grand-cherokee_2014 This would be a great entry level engine for a light duty RAM 1500 as well. I feel the auto manufacturers...
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    New Ford truck concept.

    I like the looks of this concept as I've always been a fan of the Dodge "big rig" style, all it's missing is a RAM emblem on the hood. Star of the Show: Ford's Atlas Concept - PickupTrucks.com News This is obviously an attempt by Ford to take the attention away from the all new GM and RAM trucks...
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    Snow removal Canadian style!

    Never seen this before, pretty neat setup for urban areas! http://www.break.com/index/snow-removal-level-canadian-2401824 Caution, site may not be work friendly.
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    RAM 5500 Pickup

    This story of a "long hauler" pickup truck based on a RAM 5500 cab-chassis came out back in December 2011 and now Pickup Trucks is testing one according to their Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/#!/pickuptrucksdotcom GCWR - 37.5k (blowing by Ford's 33k rating) Dry weight - 9300 lbs Tow...
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    How good are your backhoe skills?

    This is impressive! http://www.youtube.com/watch?desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DFtsg--DQCzs%26feature%3Dshare&feature=share&v=Ftsg--DQCzs&gl=US
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    Looking for info on 1969 580CK

    So we picked up this beauty for a song the other day. It runs, everything works and it has only minor leaks on two cylinders and barely any smoke out of the engine. The previous owner says it's a 1969 model but not many numbers left on the tractor serial tags. The engine tag reads G188D and the...
  11. Dmace

    Melted small wire from battery NEG to alternator

    So I go to start my CK20HST the other day and turn the key as normal, wait for the glow plug light to go out but then I see some smoke come from under the hood. This was before I even cranked the engine, so I turned the key off and opened the hood to find a small black wire and connector from...
  12. Dmace

    2001 Polaris Sportsman 500 with loader?

    Pretty neat idea but I wonder how well it works. :thumbsup:
  13. Dmace

    Chrysler Pays Off Government Loans

    Chrysler Pays Off Government Loans - PickupTrucks.com News Granted they paid off a loan with a loan but it's step...
  14. Dmace

    Pretty simple and neat idea for splitting wood by hand.

    Saw this video online and thought it was a pretty neat idea for splitting wood without constantly having to pickup the pieces and reset them. Wood Chopping SkillsVideo Forgive me if this has been posted before, I searched to no avail. Video is safe but website might be "Not Safe For Work"...
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    What happens when you leave the big John Deere running in the parking lot?

    It goes on a rampage. ;) Crazy Tractor Rampage Video Pretty neat video of a large John Deere running circles un-manned in a parking lot while hitting cars, buildings and even a light pole. Website is probably not safe for work.
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    RAM 3500 now 800lb.ft and 30,000lb GVWR!

    2011 Chicago Auto Show: Ram Increasing Heavy Duty Diesel Power Ratings - PickupTrucks.com News I was hoping Dodge wouldn't need to jump on the HP wars of the Heavy Duty segment but it is nice to see them easily go to the top again. It's still the TRIED AND PROVEN CUMMINS 6.7l and still DOES NOT...
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    RAM 1500 Diesel option still alive

    I said it before and I'll say it again, IF a light duty diesel comes to the US it will be in a RAM. Just give me a 10k lb tow capacity, 30 mpg unloaded, diesel longevity and torque, plus a smooth everyday driver ride and I'll sign the papers tomorrow. :thumbsup: Chrysler CEO: Light-Duty Diesel...
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    Coolest thing I've seen in a UTV yet!

    Forgive me if this is not a new thing but I saw it today while at the local Kawasaki dealer and I've never seen it before. It looks like the perfect solution for those who want a 4 seat UTV but also plenty of cargo space. The rear bench seat folds up when not in use and you can move the "head"...
  19. Dmace

    Dump Trailers

    I'm looking at purchasing a 7k 6x10 dump trailer for hauling light material and possibly my tractor on rare occasion. I am limiting the size to a 7k because I have a 1/2-ton truck rated at 8550lbs tow capacity and don't plan on replacing it anytime soon and yes it does have a brake controller...
  20. Dmace

    First Toyota - Now Nissan

    Just saw this on the news, another foreign auto manufacturer is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles due to safety recalls. Nissan announces recall of 540,000 vehicles with potentially faulty break pedals and fuel gauges So much for foreign reliability... :rolleyes:
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    Added rear work lights to the CK20

    Since I decided to sell my money pit Ford dump truck / plow truck, I will need to go back to using the snowblower on the tractor to clear the driveway. It worked great for the years I used it before getting the plow truck but always got tough towards the end of the day or early morning with...
  22. Dmace

    Newest attachment for your 2-wheel tractor!

    :D
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    Tools Explained

    DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it...
  24. Dmace

    Burying an artesian well below grade

    Hello all, I am hoping someone out there as gone through putting their existing artesian well under grade and could shed some light on the process. I am widening the driveway and am sick of plowing around the well and having numerous people back into it because they cannot see it and it is in...
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    "Since My Last Visit" not working

    I noticed yesterday that when I click the "Since My Last Visit" button as I always do, it gives me this error on a new page: I get the same thing when trying to use the "24 Hours" button. I have tried logging out and then back in and have cleared all my cookies to no avail. I am using Mozilla...
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    Pushing back snowbanks with CK20

    I finally got a day off to play on my tractor pushing back the massive snow banks that I have been making with the plow truck. This is one thing I miss about snowblowing, no banks! But at least this way gives me a reason to get out and play. :D It was a balmy 45 degrees F so no need for the...
  27. Dmace

    New Carport

    Finally, I can leave my tractor resting under a sturdy carport with no worries of snow fall, rain, sun, etc... I have been using a small (12wx20lx10h) tarp carport that I purchased about 6 years ago for just $300. It has served me well, but was a real pain to clean the snow off of the roof...
  28. Dmace

    Project: Front Yard

    Here is what I have been up to for the past couple of years. When we bought the house brand new in 2005, the contractor had only cleared just enough land for a driveway, house, and septic. I wanted more yard to grow grass and do some landscaping. The biggest concern was two very large (36"+...
  29. Dmace

    What not to do with your Arctic Cat Prowler...

    These guys try to drive their side-by-side RTV up a really steep hill. See video for results... :D :D :D The video is work safe but the website (Break.com - Free videos, pictures, and comedy for guys) might not be. Video Link
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    Why didn't I get a Boxblade sooner?

    If I had got this thing last year I would be much farther ahead in my yard work. It's amazing how you put the teeth all the way down and shorten the top link to really rip the rocks and roots out and then you can put the teeth at the top upside down, lengthen the top link a little and grade a...
  31. Dmace

    Now THIS is a corn maze!

    Sherman farm up here in Conway, NH has made the coolest corn maze I have ever seen. It was designed to represent the "Old man in the mountain" which was a state icon until it fell a few years ago. We are going up to check it out today, looks like fun. Amazing what they can do. Sherman Farm...
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    How To: Hyperlinks with any text.

    Forgive me if this has been gone over before or if I am the only one who didn't know this but I just, by accident, found out how to insert a hyperlink into a post and give it any text I want to and not just the link itself. If I wanted to make a link out of a website like Google, it would look...
  33. Dmace

    More Snowblowing Pictures

    After two 12"+ storms in one week, using the plow truck for another 10" storm a few days ago was not what I wanted to do. The snowbanks were already 6-7' high and my driveway was getting more and more narrow. So I hooked the snowblower back onto the Kioti and went to town throwing that snow...
  34. Dmace

    How long do you leave your diesel plugged in for?

    I recently picked up a 94.5 Ford F-350 powerstroke diesel (non-turbo) dumptruck with a 9' Fisher plow for plowing and yard work. Now that the temps are dropping, I have been plugging it in overnight if I know I will need it the next day for plowing or anything else. Now for instance, I plugged...
  35. Dmace

    More Stump Pulling!

    As usual, I have been very busy pulling stumps all throughout the front yard. I thought my Kioti and I met our match when I pulled up to a 22" Oak that was growing on top of a boulder about 2.5 ft wide by 4 ft long by 2ft thick. First thing I had to do was fix the problem of the backhoe...
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    Hitting the big 100...

    I finally hit 100 hours today. I swear the tractor was running so much stronger than normal, it was kind of wierd. I think I am just now breaking it in or something. :D We spent the day stump pulling, rock moving, hole digging, and final grading. Of course I have pictures.;)
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    Yard work...

    Don't you hate having to do all that tedious yard work. Hauling wood Pulling stumps It's rough, but someone's got to do it. Don't worry, I didn't use the loader to pull the stump, only to move it. The backhoe rips out stumps with ease after a little digging.
  38. Dmace

    KL120 FEL only lifting up 1 foot...

    Well, I finally had my first problem with the CK20. I had been working all morning (5 hrs or so) backblading the driveway and moving some top soil. I shut her down to go in for lunch (1/2 hr) and when I went back to working with the tractor, I noticed the loader will only lift off of the ground...
  39. Dmace

    Snowblower  Snowblowers - Long chute or Short chute ?

    Hello fellow members, While Cag was posting pictures of his new snowblower attachment, I noticed that his chute was considerably shorter than the chute on my snowblower. My question is, are there any advantages and/or disadvantages to these two setups ? I can see the shorter chute being...
  40. Dmace

    Snowblowing with the CK20

    I just had to leave work early to get home and play ( I mean work ) with the tractor and snowblower. When I first put on the snowblower, I raised it up, leveled it out side to side and checked for play on the PTO shaft. Everything was good and ready to go. I raised the RPM's to 2800 which is...
  41. Dmace

    Carport for the Tractor

    I finally got off of my seat and got this thing up. I bought it 4 years ago for $300, and it hasn't let me down yet. I wait until there is a good foot of snow on the roof and then just knock it off with a shovel. It has held up very well for the snow we get up here(~100 inches + per year). The...
  42. Dmace

    Pics of the new CK20 HST

    I put the pictures of my new CK20 HST tractor (just delivered yesterday) on a website. Check them out here ! CK20 Album Plus there is one attachment here of the delivery.
  43. Dmace

    Finally placed my order today !

    I just got home a while ago from finally making a decision and placing my order for a new tractor. I went with a <font color="orange">2006 Kioti CK20HST model</font> , (with the updated hood, suspension seat, and cupholder). Also coming with it is the KL120 FEL, KB2365 6.5' BH, 60" rear...
  44. Dmace

    Enclosed Cab for Kioti CK20

    I don't know if anyone has heard of this place, but the Kioti CK20 is most likely going to be my new purchase within the next 2 weeks and it's priority will be snow removal with a rear mount snowblower. I am just curious on the reliability and ease of rear viewing. Anyone have any experience...
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