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  1. dapper

    F2690 mower deck wheel question

    Picked up a new F2690 a few days ago and can't wait to give it a workout. It's a 2018 F2690, 2 wheel drive, with 60" RD deck. Too cold here for now, but won't be long before I will need to use it. Just familiarizing myself with controls and operations and found this thing on the front...
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    RTV900 Excessive Rear Tire Wear ?

    I have a 2011 RTV900 with about 400hr on it and have what I consider to be excessive rear tire wear. Both rears show tread to be mostly gone from the inside of the tires. This RTV is used mainly around the farm, and rarely used on blacktop roads. Basically light use for the RTV, so was...
  3. dapper

    Rotary cutter for Ford/New Holland 3930 question

    Have about 15a of old hay field that I would like to clean up and keep mowed to about 8" probably 2-3 times a year. All open area with no fences. I am currently looking for a new rotary cutter in the 8' to 10' range, to do the job. I currently have a Bush Hog 3008, 8 foot duel spindle...
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    3930 Radiator Drain Cock Missing?

    Evening All, Thought I would take advantage of the nice weather here today, do some maintenance I have been putting off till summers end, and clean up all my equipment. A couple of to-doe's for the 3930 were putting a new fuel filter on & changing out the antifreeze. Cleaned the sediment...
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    RTV Flat Tire Again!

    Hay gang, 3 mo old RTV 900 and already had 3 flat tires. :mad: :mad: Have the Kubota ATV tires and wondering if anyone else is having this trouble. Have not run over anything that i can find other than possible tree branches. First 2 flats were front and rear at same time, and now rear again...
  6. dapper

    Metal barn roofing reused as siding?

    Thanks to the wonderful Ohio weather, a few months ago we had a short hale storm that dropped goose egg size hail balls for about 10 min. Personal didn't have any real damage, but some pretty dinged up places around. Neighbor's 15yr old pole barn has enough damage to the metal roof, that the...
  7. dapper

    ATV tire pressure

    Have the RTV900 with the atv tires on it. Specs call for this to have 20# air pressure. This seems high to me, seems like 12-15 lbs. would work better, but was wondering what pressure you all are using in you tires. Thanks.
  8. dapper

    Anyone P. Wash there RTV?

    I got it dirty, :o and now I need to give him a bath. :thumbsup: I'm sure some of you have pressure washed your RTV, and I was wondering how you did it. Any problems, or things to look out for? My main concern is washing the engine & tranny area. Anything special I should watch out for...
  9. dapper

    New Toy, Need Accessories

    Well my RTV900XT was delivered Monday, and I have been checking things out ever since. (Can't drive it due to all the rain, so just get to check all over and pretend. :( ) Anyway I have a couple of questions for all of you that have one of these Bota's: 1.) Is it just me, or does this thing...
  10. dapper

    One Nice Machine

    It made it! Just wanted to post a quick pic of latest addition. Been wanting one of these for a long time now, and one finally followed me home. :thumbsup: DW has given it a name, "Odie Kubodie", so I guess he's a keeper. :laughing: Pretty impressive so far. All as expected, at this...
  11. dapper

    Greasy 3pt TP LK

    Just in from putz-in around in the barn, and covered in grease. Nothing unusual about that, but tonight's latest rag maker got me to thinking. What do you all do for lube on the top link on the 3pt? Since i haven't gotten to the top&tilt yet, :(:( I have the threaded eye bolts type top...
  12. dapper

    Broke Tooth-Dentist needed!

    Hello all, Was working on moving some large tree trunks into the fire, when I looked at the bucket and found I was missing a tooth! :mad: Now I have moved some pretty impressive rocks with this thing, and never even chipped one, couldn't imagine breaking one. Must have had it in a bind...
  13. dapper

    Dutch, Mitch, & Duke Easter picture

    Have the boys all cleaned up for Easter, and thought I should take a picture, and introduce the newest family member. Mitch. He is a beautiful 3930 that followed me home the other day. :) He will be living in the barn with his younger brothers, Dutch the TN65, and his twin, Duke, the 3430...
  14. dapper

    Comparison  How many differences can you find?

    Ok All, How many differences can YOU find? Was cleaning up the tractors, then new, and the old, and had them parked together and took this shot. When I added them to my album, i happen to notice how much like the old "How many differences can you find" pictures we did as a kid. ( i still...
  15. dapper

    Are the NH3430, and NH3930 exhaust manifold the same?

    Ok guys here is the deal, Found this NICE 3930, and may sell my 3430. BUT, (there's always 1, right) the 3930 has vertical exhaust, and I have trees. Is the exhaust manifold the same on both tractors? They should be as I believe it is same engine, but you never know. If so I could just...
  16. dapper

    NH 3930 value in your area?

    Looking at a '96 NH 3930. 355 hr. Good rubber, no loader, 2 wd. Seller said it is cherry, and pics make it look that way. Still 15 yr old tractor??? I like old iron though, and think it may be worth a look. Any one have any comments about the 3930? Anything specific I should look for...
  17. dapper

    Comparison  TC3050 series verses TC4055 series

    Have been looking at the new boomers, and have a question or two for you guys. I have been looking at the TC3040 thru TC3050 and like what i see. Any of the three would probably suite my needs. Size wise, i believe they are all the same frame size. Now my question is: if I go up to the TC4055...
  18. dapper

    TN55 Wheelbase please

    Can anyone tell me the wheel base for the TN55. I have 74.8 for the TC55, but i am interested in the TN. anyone know if this is the same tractor as the TN65? I believe the wheel base for the TN65 is 81.5 in. Are all the TN tractors on the same frame? I am interisted in somthing that fits the...
  19. dapper

    Dealer Recommendation

    Just wanted to say a kind word for a tractor dealer I met up with today. Dealer's name is "Mast Tractor Sales" in Dundee Ohio. Anyone ever had dealings with them? Had what I wanted, at the price I needed to pay, and done deal. Couldn't ask for more. As I was wandering his lot checking on my...
  20. dapper

    3430 clutch question

    I have a question on a clutch issue for a NH 3430. Some times, but not all the time, in fact not most of the time, just some times, when I try to shift from one gear to another it is like the clutch is not depressed all the way. Doesn't want to engage without a lot of grinding. Not sure how...
  21. dapper

    Thermostat-glow plug-intake manifold heater question

    Evening all. Looking for some information on a thermostat/glow plug. This is on a 96 NH 3430. Book calls it a thermostat I believe. Parts listing says it is an "Intake Manifold Heater". It is more of a glow plug in the manifold which should get hot, ignite the fuel, (has its own fuel line)...
  22. dapper

    Old JD Disk Info Needed

    Evening all, Not sure weather to post this in attachments, or John Deere. Perhaps more will see under attachments. Does any one have any information on this old disk? Guy I bought it from could only tell me that it was a John Deere KWA disk. From around mid 50? Said that it was the same as a...
  23. dapper

    How to keep barn door fastened

    Evening all, Was just coming in from the barn, and was wondering how you all keep your barn door fastened shut? I have a old fashion hook and Eye on mine, just to keep the wind from blowing open. They are sliders, and this keeps them closed together. Problem is how do I open this kind of hook...
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    Manifold bolts, how tight?

    Anyone know how tight to torque the exhaust manifold bolts on a NH3430? I am changing out the vertical exhaust, and will be replacing the manifold, and can not find this info. Thanks for your help Dap.
  25. dapper

    Time for another Blue tractor!

    Good evening gentlemen, Haven't talked to you all for a while, but I have been listening. Always learning something. I have been looking at a 1996 New Holland 3430 and wondering?.... Any one on here have any experience with this tractor? I see quite a few 3930, but few 3430. Lots of...
  26. dapper

    Ford 1 bottom model 10-334 info wanted please!

    Just picked up a Ford 1 bottom plow m/n 10-334. Would anyone have any information, or know a source for info for this plow? Plow is in good shape, needs some cleaning up, but other wise usable. Can find no info on this particular model, and was wondering if any of you folks had similar. Thanks
  27. dapper

    Rotary Cutter  bush hog gearbox replacement

    Evening all, Went out to do a little cutting yesterday, and hit a stump. :mad: Looks like I am going to have to replace the bearings in the gear box now. Hopefully that is all I need to replace :mad: :mad: Anyone here ever had to do this job on a Bush Hog 3008 gearbox, or similar? Doesn't...
  28. dapper

    Phone man needed!

    Evening all. Know this is way off topic for this site, but i am looking for a phone man, or a person who knows anything about a phone booth. I picked up this gem, (see below) and am looking for information to restore. I know that there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this site, and I am...
  29. dapper

    Anyone have a MESS like this?

    Evening all. Any of you have to deal with a mess like this? :eek: I have this problem every spring. These are pictures of my bottom field after about 2"-4" of spring rain. Usual happens about 2 to 3 times each spring. The ground is all sand, and water doesn't stand more than a day or 2...
  30. dapper

    Oil & Fuel  TN65 Crankcase oil plug wrench size

    Help! Went out to change oil in tn65 and found out that I don't have allen wrench large enough to fit. :mad: Any one know what size allen wrench this takes? I am assuming that it is metric, correct? It is larger than #10 (largest metric I have) and larger than 3/8 sae. Checked through all...
  31. dapper

    U-digger vs V-digger comments wanted

    I have been looking at this attachment to do some much needed ditch cleanup and rebuild. The tool looks like it may be handy for a number of uses around the place including moving landscape items around for DW. It seems that there are 2 distinct versions of the tool. One having a rounded...
  32. dapper

    Foggy Gray Ohio Day!

    Evening all! Just a grey day here in SW Ohio. :( Don’t know if the fog will show in the photo’s but it is an eerie feeling when this happens. Guess it means spring can’t be far off :D Need to get away from keyboard and out on tractor. Projects waiting. Equipment all ready to go, just...
  33. dapper

    Bobcat Digger

    Morning all, I posted this in the constructions site, and jeffinsgf only answer. I am hopein someone else may have had some experience with this digger. It looks like something I could use for multiply things around hear. I am looking for possible usage on front end loader for digging and...
  34. dapper

    Bobcat digger.

    Anyone have any experience with this one? Looks like something I could use for multiply things around hear. I am looking for possible usage on front end loader? Any suggestions or information would be helpful. Thanks.
  35. dapper

    Learning

    Wanted to try uploading pictures from photobucket as a clickable thumbnail. Here is a shot of the boys. :)
  36. dapper

    What did Santa bring you?

    Happy New Year All. Now that we made it through, what did you all get for Christmas? At my house Santa was very very good to me. :D Hope that you all made out as well. Lets see the goodies. ;)
  37. dapper

    Needed a vice stand

    This may be an old idea to some of you, but it sure solved a need in my shop. Had a friend build up this stand for me, and added HF vice. First time trying to post pics, so wish me luck. these photo's are stand just back from shop.
  38. dapper

    Help! New toy borke!

    I broke my new toy!!! Hit the key to start, turned over, and I backed off the key. Didn’t start, and I hit the key again. Starter made funny noise, and now the starter just spins. Sounds like the solenoid not engaging engine. Anyone know if there is a shear pin in the solenoid? Did a search...
  39. dapper

    Missing outlet cover

    Hello all, I have just posted on the NH buying/pricing site than I have just became the new owner of a 2004’ NH TN-65. Has 236 hr. on it and is in fine shape. Well maintained machine and I am well pleased with it. I believe that it will serve my needs well. Hopefully as well and long as my...
  40. dapper

    Thanks to all, New delivery!

    Thanks to everyone on this forum, I just took delivery of TN65. Will try to try to post picture of the big blue as soon as I can figure out how this is done. But just to let you know that big blue is safe and dry in the barn. Thanks. dap
  41. dapper

    new tractor, 1 more attachment

    Greetings, Thanks to all here will recieve new (to me) tn65 this month. I looked at all new and used and found nice tn65 with low hours and all most all the equipment I needed. Has new wood's 1020 qa fel, 72"bucket, 16.9gpm pump, factory mid mount valves, and 1 r.r. I am sure it will do all...
  42. dapper

    tn60a

    Hello all. Long time lurker, new member. Lots of good info on this board, so here is my question. Looking at new tn60a, 2wd, 16.9x24 rear, & 9.5lx15 frt (r1) loaded, 2nd r remote, block heater, horizontal exhaust grill guard & 32lc quick attach fel 78" hd bucket. Slightly under 25k...
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