Search results

Make sure when you pull with chain, cable or strap that you pull from a low attachment point on the tractor, ESPECIALLY if from the back side. I always attach the chain to the front frame and pull in reverse as it also lets me watch the item being dragged. If you pull from the back and a point...

I definitely agree with the use of some sort of skidding cone, especially if you are dealing in a rocky area or going uphill. I found myself with a large mess on the back and side of my property from a tree thinning project in our community. The forest service did "lop & scatter" rather than...

I have used the ebrake without issue, but I do not trust the ratchet pawl. So here is what I am doing to correct it... I ordered a replacement from Messick's At $63.55 + shipping. The replacement part is a bit different than the stock one with only 6 teeth that appear to be slightly...

To temporarily fix the problem I have repaired the ratchet teeth using a jewelers file to reshape without creating any rounded edges Then to create a better alignment with the brake wedge block I used a couple crescent wrenches to twist area of the ratchet teeth to correct the misalignment...

Here is what I found when I investigated my ebrake assembly. These pics are taken looking from the ground up and show that the teeth on the ratchet pawl had created a void at their contact with the metal bar attached to the brake pedal. The alignment of the ratchet pawl was not and never...

For those of you who have one of these models... keep an eye on this as this retails for $400. Got my set a few years back on ebay for $180 and it has paid for itself several times with just the troubleshooting info. Of course you got to have it near by. Last use was during a two week working...

The Southwest has been hit with drought for several years now. Even up in the mountains @ 8000' where we are the soil has been dry until this summer. This drought has really taken a toll on the forest. With the overgrown population of trees and lack of moisture we have seen great increase in...

CM you do a heck of a job creating a visual using verbiage can't say I will do as well, but here goes. The learning curve was not as bad as I had thought, but I was pretty comfortable with the controls from past use. I did make a few silly beginner errors like forgetting to put the stabilizers...

Here are a few more pics from the working vacation... got some video (but have to figure out how to upload ) These are from the first load = 26 total These are from the second load = 20 or so ( lost count )

Was just for fun since Halloween was close to the trip. All the paint didn't last long... as was mentioned by you and CM, but it looked good for the first few pics.

:jack-o-lantern: Happy Halloween from "Stump Slayer" .:jack-o-lantern: (this was prior to or our last week trip and was a suggestion from a co-worker... made the 300 mile drive a little more interesting when people passed us :shocked: )

Just to let you all know I am back from my trial week with the "Stump Slayer"... all went well and accomplished my goals. :cool2: I will get some pics up in a couple days, I haven't even had time to look at them myself! Here are a few previews

Total cost of materials and supplies was around $300... but the labor would be the real killer. I had help from several close work friends that offered their assistance in this project which I can not put a price on what they did for me. Having use of my employers equipment is another huge...

Well got it loaded on the backhoe. Here are a few pics with it's shinny coat of paint. I however forgot to take pics when I had it out in the front and only remembered after I backed the trailer behind the gate. It's a tight fit for me as I am not a talented trailer operator... so full tractor...

Back to biz... During the completion of the sandblast I bumped the cutting edge against the cart and noticed how soft the cutting edge was. This will certainly mushroom the edge as it enters the ground and I hit a few rocks. The ripper from MIE has a quench hardened edge... something I am not...

I understand that there was an exchange of comments that was removed by the moderator. Seem my "so called" friends ( with friends like these... enemies seem more like allies ) decided to have some fun... as they called it :irked:. Thanks for sticking up for me :rolleyes: Once again "consider...

Well I completed the bore to size on the horizontal HAAS... made them the same as my bucket which is 1.260" (.010" pin diameter clearance). The closest bores to the spindle had the interrupted cut of the locking bolt clearance holes for the bucket pins. So I circular interpolated those with an...

Almost complete... just have the pin bores to cut to size. Hoping to complete early this week if the machine is available for me to use after work hours. My welder friend (Ron S.) did an awesome job providing welds that will outlast not just mine but my grandkids needs! :thumbsup: The tip came...

Next challenge was to bend the back scoop plate to the shape of the blade. Since I used 1/2" instead of the 3/8" I originally planned on (which saved me from buying another 24" x 24" plate) I put several slots with a 1/4" ball endmill to give a weak point to allow the bend. I used a hydraulic...

Here are a few shots machining the blade. I did this after work on the Matsuura 800 vertical mill that I was operating at the time.

The pics of the waterjet didn't come out very good... tough to get focus in that area. Last two pics show the pin support frame ready for welding. I placed threaded rod with nuts to support the spread during the weld process. The assembly still warped a bit but still useable as the pin bores are...

Same here! They are incredible at what they are capable of doing & quickly. It is nice having access to it :cool2: Here is the file view for the 1/2" stock Here is the file view for the 3/4" stock

SCRAPPED THE REPLACEABLE TIP IDEA! Here is the latest, refined, solid tipped version I changed the teeth to be raised from the interior of shank profile rather than sunk into it. This gives it a slightly thicker mid section. I still plan on putting a cutting/knife edge at least on the first...

Do you see any advantage to having a side angle on the teeth to help cut the roots? The straight side walls (perpendicular to curved blade) would not only be easier to produce but seems like it would hold up better to abrasion. I like the dolly idea... I'll start with that approach and adjust as...

I was thinking the same thing with slightly narrower gussets for support. See the attached images below on what I came up with. I extended the back paddle another 1.5" and widened its attachment to the shank to extend 2" on each side of the shank (more scooping volume). I shortened the front...

Now it's time to get your opinion of this design, although I want this to be versatile ( stump removal, rock removal & trenching) the long term main use will be trenching within soil that is very compacted clay with many rounded rocks in the 6"-18" size. One thing for sure... it would be much...

I went to HEM (Heavy Equipment Machinery, Inc.) North Phoenix, AZ 623-879-6608. I took your advice and p/u the 23 series adapter (230010), flat tooth (MH23L), tiger tooth (MH23V) and 4 flex pins (TF23P) for $47+tax. Below are a few pics for those (as myself prior) who did not know for sure what...

Next item of concern: What did you use for your tip? How is it holding up? I was thinking that it would be wise to use a replaceable tip for the ripper point. Something like Esco 18VIP Tiger tooth. Is this a good idea? Where can I obtain the weld-on adapter for use on a ripper? The ones I...

I have followed several of the great threads here on rippers for some time. I know many of you have purchased or fabricated your rippers. I thought that starting a new thread would be advisable. I actually started asking this in another thread and felt that I was "high jacking" as I know I'll...

Looking for input. I have good access to equipment to fabricate a ripper for my Woods BH900. In reviewing what has been posted here and the pics that are provided, I have noticed that the relationship of the point to the locator pins seems to be different than that of the actual digging bucket...

Thanks everyone for sharing all the pics... I'll add of a few of my recent ones which include mostly use of the BH and Bro-Tek thumb to remove down trees from our NM property.

Just noticed a complete Service Manual set is up for bids.... ends in 3 days New Holland TC Tractor Repair Manual TC35 TC40 TC45 TC35D TC40D TC45D | eBay These are an invaluable tool in owning an older tractor.

FYI - For those of you that have the older model NH TC35-40-45 and "D" models there is a complete set of the service manuals and the Operators manual as well up for bid... but it is also a "Buy It Now" for $150+17 ship. This is a good deal and I'm sure someone will jump on the "BIN" feature. I...

Hey everyone... looking for input from those who have used the Mich XPS LT235/85R16E for your trailers. My situation... October '10 I was recommended and purchased Greenball transmaster ST235/80R16E rated at 3500lbs. for my 22' tandem 7K axle flatdeck tilt trailer. Once when I was fully...

What is the general consensus on carrying replacement hydraulic hoses?

Hey everyone , I'm looking for your suggestions ~ I am in the process of ordering a replacement hose for one of my stabilizers. My fault as I pinched it in the full up position. :( This got me to thinking... should I carry a few backup replacements as I am over 100 miles from any dealer or...

Hey everyone. Newbie to the forum and only recently a first time owner of a tractor. Looking forward to picking your brains for advice on my New Holland TC35D. Thanks in advance everyone! :drink:

How do I create a avatar from a picture? I see quite a few that are from nice photos... clear and appear to larger than what it states for 120x120 pixels or 19.5k size. When I try to resize a photo and upload it is rejected. any advice would be appreciated.