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I have an 036..wife and kids bought it for me in like 1990-over 500 bucks then. Anyway been a good saw but now when I go to start it, almost like engine is frozen. Never had a fuel issue where I was too light on oil mix. New versions have a compression release but not this one. Been...

Have to get a liner for F-150. Thinking spray in...Rhino or Line X . Any opinions?

Well I have wrestled with this for years. Any opinions on pros/cons of using skid shoes-circular or the square variety. Once my common drive (asphalt millings) has frozen, not an issue..but like this winter? We have gone from 13 below to days in the forties. and the frost is out of the surface...

Can't believe the money spent advertising this stuff. Anyone on TBN using it? I was thinking the other day...remember when TV spots were always pushing beer, smokes or detergents? Now it is one thing or another that is going to kill all your aches and pains or make you feel 20 years...

The rear work lights on my 4720 are out. Fuse is good as is the relay. Anyone have a wiring diagram that shows the wiring path from fuse/Relay block?? Appreciate any suggestions.

After running to my pals shop everytime I need to cut some steel I've decided to buy a chop saw. Looks like the Evolution S355CPS has good features for price ($379) Of course its made in China..probably no choice there Any opinions?

Anyone have experience with land planes? Specifically the ABI 7'. I from time to time take care of a couple of gravel common driveways that are basically gravel or graded base (3/4 bluestone/stone dust). Usually I use my Land Pride Power rake-old school model with 3/4" wear bars on the...

Any opinions. Looking at Husqvarna ST 224, Ariens and Toro

Got a text message from a neighbor (widow) who has a 755 and the right front knuckle is leaking-my first thought is "how bad"-oil is cheaper than seals but before I give an answer any opinions as to how many hours that would be? Local Deere "Mega Store" hourly rate is 120 bucks!

I posted this question before and now can't find it so apologize. In anycase I have a GX 390 Powered Fradan walk behind blower. Previous owner passed away and his kids put it out on road to dispose of it. Full of oil but it is seized. Any suggestions? One I have is to pull plug and pour...

Well I one of my neighbors left a Fradan Vortex push blower out on the town road as a freebie. It is powered by a 13HP Honda GX 390. And if you don't mind pushing a heavy blower these things will move a lot of leaves. I have borrowed one from a friend of mine. Bottom line no oil in the...

Well guys- I gave up on the Goodfeet Store idea as a high priced alternative to Dr. Scholls! Now I'm looking at an electrical treatment system called Sanexas. Basically an outpatient system that involves electrical stimulation of the nerve endings. Anyone have any experience.

I see Carhartt is advertising boots big time. Anyone have any experience with them?

Well guys my 4720 is not giving me any heat. Still have my coolant leak, but don't want to pull it apart in the middle of snow season so I'm just living with that and keeping proper level in tank. But it is just blowing cold air while engine temp is in proper range so i'm guessing t-stat is...

So just wondering, over the years I've spent a lot of money going to Podiatrists and I'm convinced, the only thing they want to do is sell you arch supports. My condition is genetic for sure, I was born with flat feet. But the older I get the bigger the problem. My balance sucks, one of my...

My 2007 4720 has 1892 hours and after a heavy session running my chipper a few months ago I noticed a slight coolant leak. It was dropping down on tie rod and could not really see the source. Plowing snow this morning and it is getting worse. with engine running I can see coolant being blown...

Friend bought a very nicely restored 444 Case garden tractor today. My memory is these things were bullet proof. He wants to build a loader for it. Figures finding a used one would be like a needle in a haystack. And this guy is an electrical contractor and very capable. Anyone have any pix...

If money were no object, I would get a Honda/Honda. As cost is a consideration- A Honda is like $2200. then again all kinds of junk for 500 bucks. HomeDepot carries a Generac for like 700+. Says it has a "generac" motor-translation-Chinese motor. I have 5000w Honda (EGR 5000) that I...

My 2007 4720 (Deere power) has always shown an overfill on dipstick, in spite of fact I follow refills per spec. Recently I was really doing some heavy chipping for an extended period at 540 PTO speed.. Tractor not parked on completely level ground-tractor a bit higher on "curb side" but...

Guess this is as good a thread to post this as its a HD diesel issue. My town has a 350 KW genset powered by a Deere 13 or 14 liter engine. It is on our joint fire/police station and is probably8-10 years old (building was new then) Mind you the facility is that old and all of a sudden we are...

I have a Jennair JDB1105AWB dishwasher. When you hit the program keys for the functions you want, and hit "start", it starts cycle with door open instead of starting when you close door. Anyone have a clue?

Any opinions on value. Very clean, 3 remotes

Well guys we had a total of 15" of the slickest snow you can imagine here in Central Mass last two days. I have R-4's, loaded tires and a 550 pd weight block but I spent lot of time spinning my wheels on this stuff. I'm pushing a 6.5' Fisher plow. Anyone have any experience with chains on...

Friend of mine just bought a 4600 with 1300 hrs on it. It was a corporate auction-major govt. contractor. Excellent turfs, slightly faded, smashed hood-obviously they had picked up some bulky object and it came back over onto hood. So today he asked me to try it out at his shop and he had a...

Well guys this thing runs for a bit and then quits. I'm told its the carburetor float and instead of screwing around with it, cheaper to just replace the carb. SHOCKER- Kohler part on Jacks Small engine is like $175. I have guys telling me.."20 bucks on ebay". Obviously China knock offs. If...

Well guys for the second time in 29 years since I built this house my drain from kitchen sink is stopped up. It is a sched 40 1-1/2" PVC and it drops 3" in 29'. The first time it clogged it did have a bit of a belly in it and I ended up cutting out a section and it was jammed with typical...

With 1700 hours on my 07, figure it is time for a flush and change. Coolant still looks good but I'm sure it owes me nothing. any words of wisdom? Machine has always run in proper temp range-no issues-winter or summer.

Guys, Anyone have a clue on the weight of a 4720 Cab, 400X loader, R-4s. Its a 2007.

Friends of mine have a B2410 and are complaining that brakes seem to be partially applied-like tractor is laboring. Brake lever is in "off" position. tractor does not pull to either side so not a question of one side or other. Any opinions? I asked if all linkage looked normal and response...

My son has a 2520 with R-4's and he is thinking of converting to Turfs-don't ask why-he doesn't mow with it-in any case same wheel sizes?

Well I bought a very clean LT 155 lawn tractor for the wife to tow a cart with. Had a mower and I had the guy take it off. ended up with a charging problem and I replaced a couple of the magnets and that took care of that. Lately you would hit the key and it would spin briefly then stop-but...

Having a huge problem with deer getting into gardens. I have 3' green mesh fencing but they just step over it or reach over it-tomato plants topped off! Anyone have a recommendation for a battery powered alarm? Lights alone work or do you need noise? appreciate any recommendations

A friend has a ZG127S Kohler and they had a problem with it hesitating typically on turns.. Took it in and was told.." Fuel pick up screen in tank-15 bucks for parts and 200 labor charge. -they delivered it to dealer and picked it up. Any opinions?

Anyone have any experience with this system. Just got my annual bill from my alarm monitoring co. 300 bucks! At first glance at these cameras they appear to be cost effective. My current hard wired system is an FBI any thoughts?

Well for a couple of years now I have been maintaining some long gravel common drives utilizing a heavy 65" box blade with 7 scarifiers as well as a 72" Land Pride Power rake. The land pride does a good job of "milling" the graded base (in this neck of the woods graded base is a mix of...

I am considering replacing my adjustable lift link with a hydraulic cylinder. While there are plenty of hydraulic "top links" on the market, I don't see any that are specifically identified for lift link use. then again, any reason why an appropriate top link could not be used? Using a box...

I was thinking of getting a hydraulic top link for use on my 72" box blade (tractor is a 4720 Deere) Then I thought might be nice to have a hydraulic side link so I could cut swales vs jumping on and off to adjust manual links. anyone have any experience with the Summit multiplier? I went on...

Well guys another boot question. Anyone have any experience with PW Minor boots? USA made -priced right up there with USA Red Wings ($256 for 8" boot) I need a 13.5 and as I was told by shoe salesman at Cabelas.."Only place you are going to find half sizes about like 10 is on line. So I...

Just wondering-anyone out there have any experience with Thorogood boots. I was on Mid Western Boot site and then discovered it is same as Thorogood. Been wearing Red Wings for years-the made in US models-but finally came to conclusion-mayber my feet are changing in my old age-13's are too...

I have a friend who is looking for a good homeowner saw. I'm a Stihl guy but I doubt they want to spend that kind of money. Any opinions on a decent "bang for the buck saw in today's market? Thx

Ok guys, here is my problem. Bought a piece of property that has a very nice kitchen-but the wife wants to change the color of the solid Corian Counter top. anyone have any experience doing that. There are "kits" out there to do that but am not sure they work well with corian. Hate the...

Have a buddy who is looking at a 3032E that was rolled over. Any notable downside to these. I assume this took place of 3320? I had one of those-great tractor. appreciate any insights

Well after losing all my new e-mails and old emails for second time in a little over a year. Ithink its time to cut the 15-20yr old cord. they restored stuff first time and I went on ine with them a week ago to get latest restored-they sid 3-days-still hasn't happened. and by the way...

Guys, The coyote situation around me is getting worse-we have one that routinely travels my property and looks at you like..."what's your problem pal?". If I pulled out a shotgun and blasted away cops would be here in a minute. I'm thinking maybe a 177 pellet gun would be the answer to get...

Well bought almost 9 grand worth of new Jenn- Air appliances 2/09 including a 3000 buck double oven. Wake up one morning last week and upper oven outer door completely shattered. Oven had not been used night before-no explanation. In any case, call to dealer- "sorry, part no longer...

Guys, I bring my 4720 (cab) to fairgrounds and use it for trash duty (I made a 6' x 4' x 2" box that I fashioned from a 40 x 48 pallet-slip forks on and box clamps to factory fork uprights with two "U" bolts I fashioned out of rod-works great-guys collect trash with bed equipped golf carts...

Well I have a single McCoun apple tree that two years ago had an unbelieveable crop-never sprayed it and the tree was loaded-pick the fruit and hardly a blemish. Last year nothing. This year we had a wet spring and the tree was loaded with blossoms and then forming fruit. All of a sudden...

So one of my neighbors asked me to help them out as they were doing a project and had no way to get the pine from the saw mill. I have a 14' Pequea skid steer trailer but if I have any weight to haul, always borrow a pick up rather then use my 2004 FX4 Ranger. These folks have a 2005 f-250...

well like a dummy, I was going to give the machine a good power wash and PM last week (including fixing leaking fuel filter which was subject of prior post) but figuring this would drag on for a week or so, did not want to drop loader on asphalt driveway-so dropped it on dirt at barn. I should...

Well yesterday I thought I smelled fuel. Took 4720 out of barn this morning and noticed fresh stains-then all of a sudden heavy drip on right side. the primer pump on the fuel filter was the problem so called dealer and as luck would have it that top section on filter that contains the...

Well the info that comes out of this site seems endless so here goes another shot in the dark. The dryer has suddenly started to keep running when the door is opened. Next thing it runs to the end of its timed run, shuts off, but you would continue to hear the timer motor running. Then it...

Well guys my problem this week involves a deere Ztrak twin that is running on one cylinder. I confirmed the dead cylinder had spark, then pulled valve cover and valve train works fine. So I'm guessing carb-had no carb cleaner handy-its my sons and I had stopped over today and got one of...

I have a Land Pride 2572 power rake- the drive sprocket lost some teeth-apparently I did not maintain right chain tension-so in process of repairing I was unsure as to proper fill level for 90W gear oil. I sent Landpride an email and a tech quickly called me and told me to use flowable grease...

Any opinions out there? seems like your choice is a cheapie for 25 bucks or 245 bucks on the other end. I have an inexpensive Miller that aI think I paid under 40 bucks for about 5 years ago but I think the solar activated battery is getting tired-time to upgrade.

Just curious-any opinions out there on realistic longevity of the 4 cyl turbo Deere motor? I have 1300 hours on my 07. No issues, no oil consumption, just wondering what the typical life expectancy of this motor is.

My 4720 has 1320 hours. today while out moving snow I glanced down and it looked like left front tire had some wobble or play in it. So raising the front end off ground, I checked it out and there is some play right/left. Right wheel tight-no slop what so ever. Rotating wheels-again front end...

In this day and age when often times "customer service" is a buzz phrase, I thought it worth mentioning an instance where I was actually impressed. I have ordered work gloves from Galeton in the past with good luck-a bit more than what you would pay in the "big box store" but decent quality...

Anyone have a method for figuring what you are going to get out of a log in terms of cord measurement. form example a stacked cord is 128 cu. ft. But that number includes the volume of the voids between the pieces. So let's say I have a log that measures 10' x 2' average diameter. that...

How about it-anyone have any experience with those logs you put in your fireplace..."every 60 burns" and they take care of creosote build up? How about anyone use them in a woodstove? I have a Vermont Castings Defiant in my basement. House has a center chimney, two story with a 10/12 pitch...

Well I started my 036 Stihl, locked the clutch and left it running while I picked up a log with the grapple. Before I could get out of the deere, I noticed white smoke coming from the saw-like around the drive sprocket. Byn the time I got to it it had stalled-fired a bit but would not run and...

Old guy here. Worked my way through college in construction running among other things, a Ford 840-41?loader backhoe that had a driving front axle. It was an aftermarket item and I'm trying to think of the brand. Eranco? Elanco? Aranco? ring any bells? Powered by shaft that came off left...

Years ago (Like 1986!) I bought my first Deere. A 317 that according to the dealer was owned by "the village idiot" and he blew the motor up. It was offered for sale with a new out of the box Kohler that was the upgraded engine that solved all the problems these earlier Kohlers had. I had...

Anyone have any firm opinions on proper Calcium chloride (flakes) application methods. I'm treating common driveways that are mostly what we refer to around here as "graded base"-which is 3/4" crushed stone (trap rock or "bluestone") combined with stone dust (the fines from the same crushing...

I have an LT-155 (Bare tractor, no deck) that I bought used for the wife to pull a small dump cart around the yard. Doesn't have many hours on it but I bought a new battery not long after I got it in September- probably no more than five hours on it then it died. I've been fooling around...

Guys, One of my sons has an issue with his 2520. I told him to write it up and send to me for posting. Here it is: Hoping someone on here can help or provide suggestions... I have a 2007 JD2520 and i'm having trouble with charging system. Battery keeps on dying... tested and charged battery...

Couple of years ago I got tired of shoveling snow away from barn swing doors so I replaced with an OH with operator. Today I'm backing Deere out while listening to tunes on iPhone-Iheart radio. I'm paying attention to rear tires at door jams when I hear a crash, look forward and see door...

Well I was a hero when I bought the wife her "own" tractor. Something to just haul a dump cart with and also pull the grandkids around in. I've lost my hero status. Starting issues, So far, I ran a hot lead to the terminal on the starter totaling by passing the rest of the starting...

Every now and then you need a wake up call. got mine the other day when I've got the 27 ton splitter in vertical mode and I'm in "high production"- one hand on the handle the other rotating the log-once it's at a manageable size. Well in a nanosecond my thumb was where it shouldn't be- Picture...

Well I needed a pair of male quick couplers for the rear 3rd valve connection on my 4720 Deere. I go to Parts and ask for males to match up accordingly and don't pay any attention-until i install them, hook up hose and one of them won't lock on. All the couplers on the machine and 400Xloader...

Well I did a 500 hr service on my 4720 (hydro) hydraulic system. By the book- loader was off machine, changed big filter, pulled and cleaned the screen that goes in the side of the transmission, and pulled and cleaned the inline screen. Allowed plenty of time for drainage. Put the exact...

Well helping the neighbors out with their gravel drive that has a drainage swale on the side that was heavily silted in-to point it was no longer effective. I had access to some junk chain link so I made a screen 6' wide by about 8' high. Frame made of 2 x 2 square stock with galvie top pipe...

Anyone have an opinion as to the relative accuracy of the Google Earth elevation figures? +/- ??

Guys, I'm building a screen frame about 6' by 7' to reycle 4-6" rip rap that is a silt screen on edge of drive and has-guess what-silted in. I using chain link fence and verticle frame is 1-3/4"galve sq. stock that is used typically for hi way signs. cross bars are 1-7/8 galv pipe-typical top...

The valve controlling the rate of drop for the 3 pt. hitch on my 4720 has always been very difficult-I should say more like frozen when I bought the tractor with a little over 200hours. I finally decided to see if I could free it up and I discovered there is a big packing nut on the control...

I'm looking at a 72" Land Pride Power Rake. to those familiar with these rakes, the "cutter ribs" on the roller are 3/4" square stock when new. This one is worn down to about 1/4" in height which says it is not going to move much material per rotation. I've never done any "hard facing" and am...

Not sure if this is right place but anyone have any experience rebuilding one of these three piston pumps? A replacement pump is over 300 bucks so before I do that, just wondering how difficult it is to rebuild? The model I have is a XMV 3G25

A friend of mine has an L35 TLB and has decided after this winter of almost 100" of snow, he wants a snow plow to replace his bucket. I'm trying to convince him that for sure he wants a power angle plow but was just wondering if there is some easy (inexpensive) option to get a hydraulic circuit...

Just thinking about the snow removal issues in the Boston area the last couple of weeks and in particular the inability to clear tight city streets in residential areas. Not a fan of rear 3 pt hitch snowblowers, I was wondering if anyone made a loader mounted blower for compact tractors. Well...

My 4720 has loaded R-4's and about a 550 lb concrete weight block I use a 7' Fisher power angle plow (junk yard cast off that is starting to crack where the two swing cylinders attach to the blade. I could roll a 1/8" steel plate and weld it onto the front, then again it has a poly cutting...

Well 25 years ago I built my house on a piece of land that had been planted every year-most recent crop was pumpkins. Well I finally came to the conclusion that if I had to find my well in a hurry I could not as the amount of cover that has grown back was very heavy. We helped the situation...

Not sure if this belongs here but given wealth of knowledge out there here goes: we have a GE cooktop that is out of warranty (purchased 2/09 for 1400 bucks) It is "black glass" variety and has a stainless frame with the control panel in the middle and all the numbers relative to heat...

Attached is a shot of my 7' Fisher. I'm thinking of eliminating the lifting chain and replacing it with a solid steel connection so I have down pressure vs floating blade. Any opinions out there? I plow on asphalt, asphalt millings, and gravel.

Anyone out there have a clue as to an aftermarket hyd filter for a 27 Ton Troy Bilt Splitter? Troy Bilt part no. is 723--0405. Go to their website and thjey will sell you this spin on for a mere 27 bucks! could not cross reference It's a 10 micron unit.

Not sure if this is correct forum but has anyone had any experience rebuilding the Annovi Reverberi triple piston pumps. I have a Honda powered 2400 PSI unit that is about 15 years old and has had a tough life. Second pump just died (new in 2007) Replacement pump (model XMV 3G26) is about 300...

Not exactly a tractor issue but I'm hopeful some of the knowledgeable people who view these threads might have an idea. I have a 1956 B-61X Mack Dump that has what I believe is the original hoist that was installed when the chassis was new. I replaced the body a couple of years ago with a new...

Well the 400X loader on my 4720 appears to have some packing issues on the loader boom cylinders. In a little over two hours, the arms dropped 8". Three days later, from a height of 48" the bucket is now on the concrete floor.. Any clue as to what typical cost is to replace packings? Not...

A buddy was asking about what options he might have for putting a back hoe on a 755. I told him I did not think anyone made anything for the 55 series but I would raise the question on TBN. Any ideas? Does anyone make a unit that would drive off the PTO?

Point of clarification, "Graded base" to me is a mix of crushed stone and the resultant fine "dust". "Dust" is just that-only the fines, without any crushed stone. GB is typically sold around here with either 3/4" minus stone or 1-1/2" minus stone mixed with dust I've always used graded base...

I had someone tell me that the MX-5 brush hog has a bad rep in terms of gear box life. Anyone have any experience?

I bought a pair of Tuff 4" LED lights to replace the factory cab mounted halogens. I noticed that these things only draw 1.9 amps. Any chance I could keep the two halogens (point them to the sides) and utilize the LED's as the driving lights? The cab worklight circuit has a 30 amp fuse that...

I have a friend who is having cold weather starting issues with his 755 Deere. Unit is parked in unheated garage. I told him to get a halogen work light and just set it on the floor under pan but in checking Amazon I noted all these Kat heating pads-looks like battery pad heaters are popular...

Any Apple experts out there? All of a sudden, I can't open attachments with my MacBook. Say i get an e-mail with an attachment. I click on the attachment, and the scree immediately goes back to the e-mail list. Seems like I must have hit some setting by accident? Appreciate any help:confused3:

Never thought you could hydrolock an air cooled engine but I did-on gasoline! MY Honda GX 160 on a 27 ton Troy Bilt splinter wouldn't crank-finally got it to turn over and smelled gas. Popped air cleaner cover off and gas poured out. filter element saturated. Pulled spark plug, and changed...

Seems to me the cab lights on my 4720 are marginal at best. Anyone have any experience with replacing these with an upgrade? When you raise the bucket to clear the hood lights you quickly see how ineffective these roof lights are-IMO

How about it guys. Anyone have any experience with a System 2000 oil fired heating system??

Any opinions on these? My son has a Graco Tradeworks 150. Used it on my barn last year applying c Cabots solid water base stain. Worked well -from time to time- but always had to make adjustments and cleaning is a PITA. I'm having my house resided now with preprimed cedar clapboards. I'm...

Last October I put down a couple of inches of millings on my driveway. Product was not the best, had a lot of "2in.+" material in it. I spread it with a 96" Landpride power rake and rolled it with a small vib roller. It has held up well but I have some areas that did not bond -probably...

Whenever I have a heavy load on my 400X loader, raising/lowering while trying to "slip" the bucket control is difficult whenever I am handling a heavy load. Anyone have any clue? Obvious question-am I experienced? Yes. Also, can anyone tell me what this plug is? It is rear of the trans...

The wife's 2010 Explorer has a heavy factory tow package but I see no mention of an easy brake controller add on circuit. Anyone have a clue? I though all late model vehicles with factory tow packages had an easy plug in to add an electric brake controller???:confused:

Is it me or are there issues with the display screens. I have superimposed images, and thread titles are displaying as half lines.

How about it. Anyone have an opinion on a good value in a deck umbrella. we have had at least three of the Home depot/Lowes variety (100 bucks) and the end result is always the same-little bit of wind and one of the ribs ends up bending. My suspicion is they are allmade by the same gang in...

Anyone have any experience with these? My wifes 2010 Explorer does not have one and she decided in her old age she needs one. I went on line and I see there are a ton out there. As always, nothing like someone else's experience.

A friend of mine is looking for a 3 pt hitch boom sprayer-primary application is Round Up. His tractor is a JD 5063. Any opinions?

Has anyone done the conversion of the stock underhood exhaust to the verticle pipe? Before I spend 200+ bucks for the "kit" any opinions? tightness? Or i9s it something that constantly vibrates/rattles? Besides the "ego issue"-looks good, and the elimination of the blackened loader-I'm...

Well my 48" Wildkat Economy grapple is a year old. No issues and as many have noted- a great value. While we are often quick to complain about "junk" nice to have something good to say about a product. Shot from this weekend handling a nice piece of red oak, about 25"+ in dia. by about 6'+

After spending too much money on bird seed and after seeing the rodent squirrels start to eat our feeders, I bought an airsoft pistol. A Crossman, spring loaded for 15 bucks in Walmart- truly a waste of money. No accuracy at 15'! I have other "hardware" but the wife doesn't want to kill...

Doing a neighbor a favor this morning after her normal plow contractor gave up in trying to deal with the 20" heavy snow we had Thurs/Fri and went down to plow her drive. 2000 ft gravel drive is not well marked and just after crossing a little bridge I didn't realize stream bank was so close to...

I'm in the process of cleaning out an elderly uncle's property. He has two gear drive 3210V's He says they both run. Any clue on a fair value for these things? I look at them and I say "these were built"-unlike the cheesie Home Depot Deere/ Husky's etc. appreciate any opinions.

Shot in the dark. I have an 04 Ranger 4 x 4 Super Cab FX-4 Level II package. Truck has 58,000 easy miles on it. At 65 MPH it would start to vibrate to the point you thought the bed would come off. Tire wear has always been good-no uneven wear. Original BFG 31 x 10-50-15's. I had them...

Has anyone done business with these guys. I placed an order last week (Thursday) and of course my MC shows an immediate charge to it. When I check the order status, I find nothing in terms of shipping info. When I call the toll free number, I get the .."all customer service reps are busy"...

Anyone running chains on a R4 4x20 cab? If so what are they. I use a 7' Fisher on my loader and with light stuff like we had last big storm (24+"), no problem- but when it gets heavy, tractor will go sideways for sure.

Any opinions out there: Northern Model 193020-2206 current catalog price 129.99 Oregon Model 108181 current Northern catalog price 199.99 (cheaper on Amazon) read the respective reviews on Northern website and you wonder if these guys have the same machines as one guyb says.."best thing...

My 4720/400X (440 hrs), has a frequent "stutter" when raising the loader. Doesn't do it all the time-will also notice it from time to time when raising the 3 pt. That says to me a pump/filter issue? The oil/filters are original- oil looks clear and bright but I do have the oil/filter on hand...

My son has a 757 Z with about 1200 hrs on it. He had a "lazy" drive motor so he took it to the dealer and the diagnosis is the pump failed and shot metal chips in the system damaging one of the drive motors and in all likelihood the other is likely to fail as well. Their solution is 3200 bucks...

I bought my 2007 4720 with a little over 200 hrs on it and it still had the original cable parking brake release. The day that I picked it up I had a tough time getting the brakes released to get it off the trailer as the previous owner had bent the cable and never did anything about it. Well...

I bought a used MX-5 mower and do not have a manual. Can anyone tell me what the proper fill level is in the gear box. When I pull the filler plug there is about 1/2" showing on the stick-as the stick is about 2 or 3" long, that leaves a lot of potential fill capacity. Also 80/90 gear lube??? Thx

How about it? Anyone converted their underhood exhaust on a 4000 series-3000 for that matter too- to a vertical pipe?

I have a 2007 4720 cab which I bought with 215 hours- I now have 350. Shortly after I got it in January, I was plowing and got back on the machine and turned all the lights on. Engine shutdown immediately-like key was turned/fuel cut off. I monkeyed around the fuse panel and after a few...

Well after spending a lot of money on drain cleaner to correct a slow shower drain, I tried "Liquid PlumR" by Clorox. The stuff works. I guess the tip off is the container is divided down the middle-so the components don't work until you dump it in the drain. And let me tell you, I had been...

Myhouse which is 23 years old has 4" cedar clapboards that were installed incorrectly-smooth side out, with less tbhan a 1/4" of overlap and 7d. galvanized box nails. In the last 23 years It was stained at least twice by myself (using oil based Cabots) and two years ago I had it done using...

My son has a 757 Ztrak with about 1200 hours on it. He started having trouble with one of the drive motors having a "lazy" response. Finally took it to the dealer and they say.."pump failed, chips got in both motors, $3500!. Kind of scary, 1200 hours and you get a $3500 repair. I'm not sure...

Well guys my Valby 150 was working fine then I broke a belt and replaced all four. While I was at it, I had the knives and the anvils sharpened (professional shop). I helped a neighbor out running a bunch of stuff through it-including a lot of hemlock branches that had been down for a while...

Anyone have any experience with these new jointed clapboards? they come in 16' lengths and are much cheaper than conventional cedar clapboards (51 cents a ft for 6")

I have sold a pair of 44-18 x 20 R-3's and the buyer does not want the ballast (calcium). any suggestions on the quickest way to empty? I have a 55 gal drum and will pump the ballast into some R-4's from the drum. Just trying to come up with the best way to empty. thx

Was at my Deere dealer today and they had a new Ferri Boom flail mower mounted on a 3320. Looked like a well made unit. Anyone have any experience with Ferri?

I pulled the anvils out of my Valby 150 and had them sharpened. total surface length on the side and bottom anvil was about the same lineal measurement as the two knioves-which cost me 16 bucks. Surprise! Kid says $60! I asked him how they could be so expensive given fact the knives cost 16...

Is it me or is country going down hill? From the ridiculous costumes to the guys who don't sing but "recite"- or do "rap". And even Carrie Underwoods latest- pure noise! Yeah-it must be I'm just getting old. thank god for Sirrius radio where you can listen to 80's, 90's and my I phone where...

Anyone have an idea on effect ballasting tires has on total height? I have 17.5L-24's on my JD 4720 and just replaced my barn doors with an OH- (didn't want to spend a half hour shoveling snow before I could get the Deere out-wasn't a problem this winter:laughing:). In any case with the new...

Well after some heavy use today, just about to finish big pile of brush and had a belt failure. Anyone have any suggestions on changing these things? Looks like a nasty job. Also I did a search and an old posting indicated a NAP A48 1/2x 50 belt is the correct replacement. I have an e-mail...

Just out of curiosity, any opinions on effectiveness of TBN classifieds. I'm selling a JD3320 and a set of R-3's (off 4000 Twenty series) and have just posted both on Craigs. Appreciate any feedback.

Guys, I put a new Galion dump body on my '56 B61X. The truck is 12V. I want to replace the two rear tail/stop lights and the two rear turn signals with two new LED combo stop/tail/turn lights. some say there is an issue mixing LED's with conventional lighting. Any opinions?

Well I went to put my grapple on this afternoon, and I could NOT attach the Hyd hoses. Shut the engine off, cycled the valve to relieve any pressure and there was no way I could connect those hoses. Never had this happen before. Tried it with engine running or off, no way I could get those...

Guys- any opinions? today after doing a couple of grapple loads of firewood, its getting dark and I'm about to drop the grapple to put the plow on as we are supposed to get up to 8" tonite. I put the lights on and the minute I get past the hazard position, machine shuts down and is dead. Turn...

well my "new" 4720 has turfs. Bottom line, this machine will not be doing any "fine mowing". Primary use will be firewood, loader work, snow plowing, gravel drive maintenance etc Had I bought it new, I would have ordered R-4's I have an opportunity to buy a complete set of R-4's (new) with...

Anyone have any experience building a decorative silo? we constructed a new small barn on our fairgrounds last year that is used as an "old McDonalds Farm attraction for kids. We want to add a silo along side of it-non functional. We have a 10' diameter Lancaster Dome that is in new...

Is anyone aware if the parking brake cable on the earlier 3000/4000 cabs has been upgraded. I have a 2007 that I have had for about a month now and I'm getting tired of using "extra care" every time I want to use the parking brake without fear of it locking up. Sure would be nice if they made...

Anyone install a radio in a 3000/4000 cab?

Guys, Getting the feel for my "new" 4720. Can't quite figure out the use or "benefit" of Load Match. The manual doesn't say a lot. This is one feature I don't have on my 3320. Appreciate any thoughts.

Well I bought a very clean 4720 Cab (200hrs) this week and right off the bat, the parking brakes would not release. I managed to free them-not sure how. Nothing as simple as the lever on my open deck 3320 Today I had it at the tire co to ballast the 44 x 18 20 Turfs and they called me to tell...

Well guys I bought a 2007 JD 4720 Cab today-getting too old to freeze my butt off! The tires however are not loaded. Any guesstimates on what it will cost to get these filled with Rimguard?

I have a chance to buy a Valby 150 and the pix look good. I have a JD 3320 that does 25HP PTO. As I burn anything above 3", I'm looking for something that can handle branches below 3" without a lot of trimming and at a good rate. Any opinions out there? From my research so far, I've come to...

My son is looking at a used 2210. He currently has a nice 455, but if we have another winter like last, plowing snow just doesn't cut it-he needs something he can stack with. Any opinions on the longevity of the 2210-Who built it? Anything in particular they are known to have issues with?

As previously posted, I'm looking at a used 4320 that does not have a third valve. I sent an e-mail to dealer (saqles mgr) and he quoted a price of 380. Does that sound right? In looking at my 3320 with factory valve I'm thinkinbg.."how is this done"? Is the control valve a "cobbed up"...

Guys, My 3320 (which I bought new) has 830 trouble free hours but no cab and if we have another winter like last, I don't want to be pulling ice off my glasses again. I've looked at a Curtis cab but that will cost me close to 4 grand or more if I have my dealer install it. I know of a 4320...

My son is considering upgrading his 455 (445? its a Yanmar) to a 4100. Any opinions? I had a bullet proof 755 before I bought my 3320 so I'm thinking that the x55's are also a good alternative. He has a far amount of mowing but more importantly, he needs a good snow machine. Thoughts?

Just gave the 3320 its spring power wash. Anyone ever take the rubber floor mat off? I didn't give it that close a look as to how its fastened down and don't want to open a can of worms. Appreciate any opinions.

Well the seat on my 655 Ztrak had it-after almost 1500 hours-and some very rough use by my 250 lb. son (second owner) and his buddy (original owner) who is also no featherweight. Deere replacement-$294 bucks-shocker! Went to Tractor Supply, China seat 89 bucks, Made in Italy, 149 bucks...

Guys, I have a 66" BB that is very heavy, very well made but the scarifiers were missing when I got it. Openings in the "box" are 2-5/8" x 13/16" and the box is 5-1/4" deep. Any suggestions? Tractor Supply lists them for 39 bucks but doesn't give dimensions-does say they are "China".-shocker!

Well I bought a 27 ton Troy Bilt Log splitter from Lowes last year and it does a good job. One thing it does not have however is idle control. Its always running flat out. Anyone have any idea how difficult it would be to install idle control on the Honda engine? Had I spent a hundred bucks...

Not sure if this is the place for this but its a start. Our local Ag fair is in the process of building a new exhibit building that will be a barn used to display small animals as a primarily kids attraction. Someone has given us a 10' dia. silo dome. My task is to figure out how to...

well guys this winter is getting to this old guy. My 3320/300cx is a great snow machine but I've had it with the icicles on my eyeglass frames. Looking at the Sims cab vs. the Curtis, any strong opinions out there? the Sim s site lists pricing so a base cab $2165, plus filler -$161 and steel...

Hey guys-looking for an opinion. After freezing my butt off plowing in the last two storms, I'm thinking at my age maybe I should spring for a Curtiss Cab for my 3320. Then again, if the right opportunity presented itself, should I spring for a cab tractor? Having said that would I get...

Well guys I'm new to this site which I think by the way is great. But help me out here. I never heard of LS Tractor until I started following this site. I gather LS is a Korean outfit? And they produce tractors that are sold under what labels? I am also of the belief that AGCO produces...