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I have not used my Woods BB720 brush hog for a while so after hooking it up today I did some maintenance checks which involves among other things checking the gear box oil level. To my surprise the oil while not overfull was a creamy emulsified solution that is a dead giveaway for water...

I am in the market for a wire winder to roll up several miles of barb wire. It seems that what I find are mostly made in either Canada or Australia with one made in the US. The one made in the US does not look nearly as robust as the others but it is hard to get a good idea on its quality as...

I have a software program called "Punch! Home Design Architectural Series 3000" that I have been using since 2009. It has done what I needed and I never updated it so it is OLD and out of date. I have a barn design that has to go through engineering and truss design and they have asked for a...

I have been setting a LOT of farm/ranch wood fence posts (Round not 4x4) and ran into an issue yesterday that I have not previously had. Most of my ground is hard clay and I do mean HARD and DRY clay. In my one corner at the end of a 1600 foot run I dug two holes yesterday by hand as the...

I just replaced my trailer (10K) brakes and while I was at it I did the bearings as well since they had some age on them. First let me say I have done bearings on NEW axles before but not replacement on long time USED axles. I followed all the specs as per usual on the bearings but I always...

I have had Direct TV for nearly 20 years. Been very satisfied in general but it has become very expensive in the last several years and the value is just not there any more. I know a little about streaming services but need to get a lot smarter and knowledgeable on the mechanism of streaming...

I have just about had it with CenturyLink and my copper landline. The technicians tell me the company is not doing any upgrades to the equipment and that it is just failing due to age and they have issues getting repair parts. I have lost my "reliable" land line three times in the past three...

I have a JD 4720. Specs states 2500psi 17.1 gpm hydraulic flow. 5.1 gpm steering 12.0 gpm pump flow My question is on the 12.0 gpm pump flow, If the tractor is not moving how much of that 12 gpm makes it to the rear hydraulic port (power beyond) for available flow. It runs everything I...

I have a pump and drop pipe in a well that I want to pull. Of course I could hire it out and may have to. There are several reasons and one huge reason (unstated) that I want to avoid that approach. I have in the past lifted the pump and drop pipe a little (a couple of ft or so) for routine mx...

I used to believe that the Optima batteries both Red and Yellow top were really good batteries and last a long time. Today I had a battery dealer tell me to NOT get a red top Optima as they have had nothing but problems as of late. Actually he said that every Optima they have sold in the past...

Now I am not an expert on diesel engines but I am constantly learning. This is another opportunity, I hope. I have Cummins, Perkins, John Deere (when they still made their own) and a Kubota diesel engines. Question/issue is with the Kubota (49Hp). The Cummins and the Perkins all have timed...

Any idea why my post/thread was locked? I was trying to get information and no one went off the rails. Seems kind of weird to lock a post that is not offending anyone that I could tell.

I just wish that the IRS would process my return. Filed a paper return as I have forms that are not eligible for electronic filing. IRS states on their website that there is a 6 week processing backlog for paper returns. I called them in July asking why I had not received my refund (yes I...

Not tractor related except it is used to support farm/ranch activities with the tractor. I have a Honda Water pump used on a water trailer. High volume medium pressure 80 gpm 75 psi. I went out to do a water transfer procedure. Started right up ran for 2 minutes and died, then would not...

Not quite sure where to put this so here it is. I have always mixed concrete for fence posts the old fashion way. Yes I know there is an argument to not concrete posts but in some instances it is is the right thing. My question is: There is a technique that some contractors are using in...

I have been mulching forest property that I am responsible for and that I manage for some time with a Fecon mulcher. I started offering my services to others at the encouragement of several foresters as there is a paucity of folks with the equipment and knowledge to do good forestry work...

I took this shot a while back while stopped at a light. Just kind of caught my attention. This was on a local government agency work truck.

I have a Kubota V2403 engine that had the exhaust stack flapper cover fail (broke off due to wear and vibration). I did not notice it at the time and it rained resulting in an unknown quantity of water going down the stack. The distributor recommended removing the 4 glow plugs; turning the...

I am looking at getting a new machine. As the title states I am bouncing back and forth about which way to go TIG or MIG. Wife says that it can be a B'day present.:cool2: The reason I want a new/different machine is Aluminum. My current Stick machines will do great at whatever thickness I...

I am posting this in the Kubota sub-forum as I think it is he best location to get good responses to my question. I have a Kubota Engine (V2403) that is not in a tractor but I figure that someone with a similar sized engine in a tractor will have a good answer. Basically if you have a...

Had a bit of a time trying to get a decent photo of the failure but I have a weight distribution hitch from a major named manufacturer of weight distribution hitches that had a weld fail on me this week. The weld did not really penetrate the metal to any great degree. :eek: It was basically a...

I am looking at a platform for a forestry masticator. Commonly called these days in large parts of the country, a mulcher. The PT110 Forestry is a very nice machine and is purposefully built for the job. The Kubota SVL90-2 is a new-comer to the field and is a LOT less expensive than the PT110...

I probably need to join some truck forum but will ask here as this is less truck and more Cummins engine related and diesel engine to some degree is diesel engine. I have been looking at, for some time an upgrade to my tow vehicle for moving my equipment. I most likely will have the...

Has anyone any experience with a Rockhound F-H flail shredder? I am looking at site prepping an area that has severe ice storm damage to a 12-13 year old hardwood stand. Lots of understory and tree tops that are down. Need to get clear enough to replant. I have been told the rockhound is a...

I have a new trailer, single 6000 lb axle, short coupled for a specific purpose. When loaded to 3200 lbs payload, I took it on a test drive and was rather surprised at the brakes. My RV trailer is always about 6.8 -7.2 on the brake controller (weight does not change that much just water and...

I know that the newer style Inverter Welders should only be run off "clean" pure sine-wave generator power. I know that one specific poster has had great luck and loves his Honda EU2000I generators and that is not what I am asking about as they are only 120volt capable. My question is about...

Well I have done it now.:o I was using a 10-24 thread tap to tap a new hole in A-36 steel and broke the tap. Yes I was using cutting oil and backing off as I proceeded to cut the threads but it happened anyway. What I have above the level of the hole is about an 1/8 inch length of 1/3 of the...

I continue to try to improve my weld quality and learn all the time. I thought that I would ask for some feedback even though I am well aware that pictures do not always give a good idea and with a lousy iphone 3Gs as the only digital camera the quality is a bit lacking. I actually had a...

What is the normal (if there is such a thing) size of board and batten siding? It seems that nominal 1x10 wide boards with 1x3 inch wide boards is somewhat common but just wondered what folks do. Of course those are really 3/4 x 9 1/4 and 3/4 x 2 1/2 dimension. Was going to do a board and...

Where I have purchased my diesel fuel for the last 8 years no longer sells B5 diesel (5% biodiesel) I never really worried about the loss of lubricity with ULSD since the B5 added the required lubricity back in without adding the problems that higher level bio-D can create. I now have to...

Not certain if this is the best sub-forum area but will try. I have a need to tap into a wire that is "ignition hot" off of a relay on a piece of equipment. Purpose is to run an aux fuel boost pump on a diesel engine. The OEM manufacturer told me that I should tap into a specific wire which...

I have a Longevity helmet that the head gear has broken on. I tried to find headgear that was compatible with the helmet locally and have failed. I contacted Longevity and they do not have/sell replacement head gear for their helmets. They did offer to sell me a new helmet however. My...

I know there are posts on here from folks that say they have talked to Kubota and that it makes no difference but is there any Kubota service bulletins that have official Kubota statements about this subject. Kubota engine manuals state that any oil API better than CF is good. They then specify...

Finally hooked up my new propane rosebud, cutting tips/regulator to try out propane for heating and cutting instead of acetylene. Really surprised at how little propane flow can be used (knob on torch) versus acetylene and how much more oxygen is needed to get a neutral flame. The other thing...

I was in need of being able to move normal ball hitch (2 5/16") trailers with my tractor (JD4720). I looked around at the quoted prices and was appalled; mid 3 figures and up. Thinking that was absolutely ridiculous I got to thinking about an alternative. Mind you this is for moving with a...

First I will state upfront that I am not what I would classify as highly skilled at enamel spray painting but I do get pretty good results. I do not have an indoor area to spray and can only safely do so outdoors, so I am at the mercy of the weather. I have done a moderate amount of enamel...

I am a big believer in weight distribution hitches (WDH). I even use mine when the actual tongue weight does not require it as I feel that towing is more solid and smoother and overall safer. All my existing trailers have the standard "A" frame shaped tongue that is very conducive to weight...

I was out working in an area that I replanted 2 years ago and found this hubcap (at least it looks like a hubcap). Not being a car guy I have no idea and neither do the folks I have shown it to. Suspect it is an emblem that was abandoned quite some time ago. Anyone recognize this or have an...

I question if there is a good or easy solution to my issue but thought I would turn to the group which has a large collective experience. In the next couple of months I need to move a portable mill from Alabama to the Pacific Northwest. I have been quoted by the manufacturer that the folks...

I have a question for all the JD open station 4x20 owners out there. The cab version has different fuses so I am not sure if there is any correlation. My owners manual says that I have fuses in the following positions F1 Key Switch 30 amp F2 blank F3 Light Switch 30 amp F4 blank F5 Switched...

First I take very seriously the risk involved in sand blasting/abrasive blasting and the problem of silicosis. I am certain there are many/some on this forum that have had formal OSHA training course on this subject and this question was bound to have been brought up. Recently acquired an...

Building Water Trailer for fire suppression I am in the process of building/putting together of a DNR approved fire suppression water trailer. One of the suppliers that I am looking at for some components is Cascade Fire Equipment. On their web site ordering page they have a place for...

Update on my Stickweld 250 Had another get together with Shield Arc so that he could further my skill enhancement with my Longevity Stickweld 250. Many months back he had previously worked with me on 7018. I had recently tried my hand at 6010 and was very dissatisfied with the results that...

I have been picking up steel in various types and lengths for the past couple of months for some delayed projects. Lots of frustration as you can't get a straight answer on the price of steel. One individual in the same company will sell me 20 ft of 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.25 inch square tube for one...

I have a JD 4720 with a 400CX loader. I have been told by a manufacturer (not Deere) that their grapple will hook up to a 430 loader so it should hook to a 400CX loader, basically that the 430 loader hookup spec is the same as the 400CX spec. I know the 430 loader is much smaller and less...

I am interested in installing an electronic/automatic gate. The issue is I want to be able to have different codes for different land owners who have access to the road behind the gate. In addition I would like there to be a logging mechanism that records the frequency/count of that owner...

Does anyone have experience on the use of a bench top disc sander such as http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-203459869/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=disc+sander&storeId=10051#.UMAh-Xf4KSo or the...

I recently acquired 3 Phoenix rod ovens (2 BVT models and 1 BHT models, 150 watts) off of Craig's list for a very nice price. The two BVT's work perfectly with variable thermostats. The BHT has a fixed thermostat. The BHT model does not pop the main breaker but does pop the GFI breaker after...

I am in the process of designing a welding table (space limited) and I want to make it moveable without a crane or pallet forks. I have seen some nice ideas with what appear to be great casters on them here on the forum. Best estimate on table weight as I have currently planned minus caster...

I thought I would post what I found when I developed a leak on my BH-90X. I have had the backhoe for a bit over 5 years and have really liked it. I had one area that seemed to be a bit oilier than normal and the grease zerk fitting seemed to be very messy. After cleaning it up several...

I debated as to putting this in Projects or Hydraulics and decided to put this here. Part 1 I had a need to add additional SCV's to a JD 4720. I received some good ideas and recommendations and want to thank Kennyd specifically for the hydraulic thoughts and mjncad for the ideas on hard lines...

I have a three phase water pump motor in a well that has not been used for some time. Long story don't ask. When it was put in the well the individual that installed it had a problem in that it was not pumping near the capacity that it should. He made a call to his boss and was told how to fix...

I have a Woods BH-90X backhoe with manual thumb. I have been evaluating getting the hydraulic thumb mod. There are two kits, one for those that have the manual thumb, and one for those that have no thumb at all. Has anyone put on the kit? Just how challenging or not is the kit...

I recently acquired a rather used attachment for my FEL (free) that has what appears to be a light rust/corrosion inside the steel tubes near the end fittings. Is there any easy way to adequately clean this or are these tubes trashed and have to be replaced. I was wondering if they could be...

I have a 2007 JD 4720 that has been a fantastic machine. Two days ago I had an interesting "malfunction." I was using my brush mower on a rather steep slope backing down the slope and then going back up the slope to cut some scotch-broom. I suddenly had no response from my HST pedals and looked...

Why do the charts show smaller gauge wire sizes for 12 volts systems than you do for higher volt. Amps are amps. That is why transmission lines are bumped up to much higher voltages to keep the wire size down for the power company as well as voltage drop. Is it an AC vs DC thing? Also why is...

Has anyone added an electrical circuit to a JD late model tractor that used the fuse box? I did a preliminary look at the fuse box (did not take it apart) and it appeared that the spare unused slots have an electrode on one side but not the other side. It would appear that one would have to...

I did not find a direct answer to my question in a search so will try a post. Of course there are two sides to it, the safety issue and the legal issue which most likely varies by state to a degree. For non-commercial hauling, private/farm use. Are transport grade 70 or better chains...

Stickweld 250 Review I am a bit late at getting the review of the Longevity Stickweld 250 that I owe Simon but finally here it is. First let me say I had no previous arc welding experience but only O/A welding that I learned many decades back. I ordered both the Stickweld 250 and the Elite...

Looking for an on-line source of hard line Hydraulic tubing. Want to compare costs of material, shipping vs local acquisition that is not really that local. Do not need stainless but am interested in steel 1010 and/or 1021 tubing. Surplus hydraulics and discount hydraulics don't seem to carry...

I am adding several hydraulic female QD's (eight) to some equipment. Deere has a part number they use that has a series of grooves machined into the body for snap rings so as to make it very easy to mount on a plate for rigidity. So far I have found no manufacturer that admits to making them...

I am fabricating a couple of relatively small parts for the tractor and am debating on trying to use powder coating instead of enamel paint. Just how hard is it to powder coat? Can a conventional oven be used to cure it without smelling up the whole house or is that a very bad idea? Any...

Two question post 1. Does anyone know when the Stihl 461 will hit the street? 2. For anyone who has purchased a Stihl 460 in the recent past what are they going for in your area. I am finding the dealers seem to be sticking very close to list price and not budging. Guess that is what happens...

I am looking at building a log arch as the ones I have found are lighter than I want or the shipping costs are unbelievable due to the weight. I have a few areas that skidding is not the best idea and wanted to try an arch for getting large diameter boles out. My question is I am not certain...

Have a 1997 Ford 5.4L I tow with. Yesterday I stupidly let it run out of fuel. Long story. After restarting it I have a "check engine" light. I know that I need to get the code read but the OBD is not as descriptive as OBD II and in the past codes have yielded less than useful information...

I speak O/A welding pretty well and can talk RG45 or RG60 etc with the best but I am new to arc welding. The first two digits in an electrode Is the tensile strength, the third digit is the weld position and the third and fourth together gives you the type of coating and welding current. My...

John Deere 4x20 and 3x20 tractors use the same aux light part number. They are not real cheap $62.83 I think. I have had one on my 4720 since 2007 but have recently broken the lens (don't ask) and have found that JD does not apparently carry/have replacement lenses. You have to replace the...

I will be the first to admit my O/A welding skills have been unpracticed for nearly 4 decades. I was taught in my teens and was able to make strong welds on the farm but can't remember ever welding lighter weight steel to much heavy duty steel. I have been practicing lately in preparation for...

Years ago when I got my JD 4720 tractor the dealer's service manager told me to run the pressure in the gylcerin-loaded tires on the lower side of the spec values. I have never seen anything to support this and nothing in the manual addresses pressure in a liquid loaded tire as being less than...

I have a grease fitting on my equipment trailer tongue jack that broke off several months back. None of my standard fittings fit it and I determined the thread was 5/16"-24 which is not a normal fitting it seems. I found a couple of stores that said they could order me a fitting but the cost...

May be a dumb question but the only dumb question is the one that is not asked. My question is how to torque a hydraulic fitting but the question generally is when you can't get a socket torque wrench on a bolt/nut/fitting how do you torque it to a specific setting. Using crows feet and a...

Does anyone have a copy of the Installation Instructions for the 3rd SCV Kit (LVB25513) and the 3rd function Hydraulic Line and Hoses kit (BW15260 or replacement number BW16139) that they have scanned into a PDF file that I could look at. This would be for a JD 4120 4320, 4520 4720 model Thanks

I am looking at a used Landpride RBT4096 rear blade. Haven't seen it yet but will look at this coming week. It has two hydraulic cylinders on it, offset and tilt, manual only on the angle. It reportedly has end plates and skid shoes as well. Firm price is $2550 . Consignment dealer says that...

On the Landpride RBT4096 there are up to three hydraulic cylinders. Two are 3.5x16x1.25; offset and angle; (PN 810-126C) and one that is 3x6x1.25 for tilt (PN 810-384C). All are tie rod cylinders. The question I have is in the parts manual there are two references to the 810-126C one is...

Does anyone have experience with the Northern Tool remote tire sensors products? Accutire Wireless RF Digital Tire Pressure Monitoring System For Trailer Towing and Vehicles, Model# MS-4368GB $129.99 or Hopkins Towing Solutions TPMS Kit 4 Sensors, Model# 30100VA $299.99 Thinking...

I have been debating and researching the better choice: Quick Hitch versus Telescoping draft links for my JD 4720. I am less concerned with which is better to use or easier to use but more with which will survive long term use without damage. Most/all of my equipment is Cat1/2 compatible, is...

As I am the "lucky" executor/personal representative of a family member's estate and I have the responsibility/requirement of filing the Federal 1041 estate tax form at the end of the fiscal year which just ended on 30 June. It is a very simple estate with just over the minimum income from the...

I thought this was the best place to put this question. I was removing the cutting blades on my Woods BB-720 brushcutter and found it quite the challenge. They had not been off for 4 years. They are attached with a 1.5 inch steel pin that is locked in place with a key hole plate. To say the...

I have searched to see if I can find a thread on this and have not. When dealing with large thick brushcutter blades (Woods BB-720)and chipper blades how does one avoid a hollow ground profile when using a grinder that has a normal size wheel? I have only been able to do it with hand...

I am interested in acquiring a JD / Frontier loader snow blade AF11 in either 72 or 84 inch. Does anyone have experience with this model? Also does anyone have a good recommendation from another manufacturer that would be compatible with a JD 4720? What types of problems have you had...

I have been reading these forums for the last couple of months as I researched Logging winches. One question I have is if anyone knows about the Fransgard logging winch documentation. There is a 21 page Handbook/Manual that has 2 pages of English and a single paragraph on three other pages...

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