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I was thinking for the same money I can buy the same brand (puma) comressors for $860..Specs are 60 gallon single stage regualtor shuts off at 135psi.. Or for $899 I can buy one two stage Puma 60 gallon, an 80 gallon for $999 ..Both of these higher priced 2 stages shut down the Regulator at...

I am buying a new trailer and have to have it by this friday due to picking up a large air compressor..This is my 5th trailer in ten years but sold the last one due to an offer i couldnt refuse. The trailer will be used for just general use around the house yard trash, various material, lawn...

I am getting tired of working on the Deere lawn tractor and figured if I spent double the money of a new one around, $6K for a small cut i could close to a nice used deere 4200 or Kubota 5350 with under 800 hrs.. small cut in 18-25hp range to use with mid mount (belly mower) as my lawn tractor...

Well here it is after 6-7 years of dreaming and saving..Its done except for the electrical whioch wil be run on payday on 2 weeks. 30wide x50 long x 10 tall. It is fully insulated and has a 4" concrete floor.. The main thing I wanted is windows, and lots of them. To get the look of a seperate...

Can you guys give any advice on what type of lighting would be good for a new workshop.. The building is 30x50x10 I was thinking of adding can lights becuase they are farily cheap $7 each and provide very attractive lighting vs. a flourescent style light which really give me headache when I am...

Vehicle is a 98 4x4 Suburban with 4wd so we could see parts of the our great country that have been long forgottten or unexplored. Places and things you cant see in 2wd ....We will be everwhere from the pacific northwest logging roads, Muddy trails in Alalabma,sandy areas of florida, to the...

I hope I made the right choice. I thought many nights about doing the right thing and what is best for our family in the long run. Here are a few reasons we decided to sell. 1. I want my sons to be able to have everything including a rural lifestyle that includes having animals like my wife got...

Whats your favorite revolver..For range time and carry on duty I prefer the Ruger GP100..Some say they are not as rewfined as the S&W but I think its the opposite, with rugers Super sweet and smooth triggers, Its not as "tactical" as some guns do to the low round count. For when I need to carry...

Being landowners we have the opportunity to shoot on our own property as oppsoed to city people. We cherish our rights to do so and most here are firearms owners. Today its banning Semi auotmatic firearms, tommorow its a scoped Bolt gun (aka Sniper rifle). A good video link below to pass along...

Any of you guys own a truck for farm, general hauling,towing use only and drive a commuter car for daily driving? Ive got a 1989 chevrolet 2500 I use for towing the atv's on the trailer and for "farm use" gettting supplies, and getting a copule of thousdand lbs rocks from a friend so i can use...

Its great to be a father but Im tired of being broke. Wife stays at home and the bills get tight. It should get better in a few years after we have the second baby and he gets into school.Its only about seven years Till then. As criminlas say "i can do that standing on my head" I guess...

I like tempo SC its professional stuff sold to homeowners for home use. Works good but not great like the Tempo WP which is a powder and it seems to work better but is not sold in my area. You can sray the babseboards with it every Month and owrks well but I still see those spiders. The Old WP...

Found this link on a hunting site I visit. Amazing someone didnt get shot. LINK http://media.putfile.com/charging-boar

How do you all do it..Brush mower, Roundup or weedwacker? I

How did you determine the amount of LAND you purchased? What were deciding factors? Did you know someone with XXX amount and decide it was to big or to small? Just seen a plot and decided you liked regardless of the size? We Kinda went by acreage amount, then other features.

Since i dont own a tractor I am Looking at renting a Dr walk behind brush mower. Not a weedeater type but with a rotating balde to cut around the pond and other areas that my riding mower can not reach. I get the hay baled so this is mainly for around the meadow and creek area where a tractor...

New to Deer hunting and most hunting in general and im looking at buying a new rifle I want it to be my all around hunting gun. Ive got experience with handguns but game rifles i dont know squat about. Ive narrowed it down to .308 or 30-06. I Plan on keeping this rifle and using it exclusively...

\"Handiest\" size for a Utility Trailer? I am in the market for a utility trailer. I want one that can be used for a multiple chores including delviering square bales.moving two ATV's, yard trash, material, lawn equipment, etc.. I want to use this trailer and get my moneys worth of use out of...

Hi, I was wondering if these trees look sick to you all? Pics are kinda hard to tell but I think the trees look "thinned" out almost due to dead branches and no leaves. These are White Oak trees We are lcoated in NE Oklahoma. These trees are close to a small creek (wet weather) but fills up...

I found that a few a few trees on my property had barbed wire wrapped around the trunk. Some of the wire appears to have been their for years as I cant pull it out of the tree. These are white oaks that look pretty matrue 20-30 years old Im guessing. All are producing leaves and look healthy...

I had a dump load of dirt dropped on my acre yard to fill some areas and make a few elevation changes. Well I never got around to moving it after a few months my wife complained and said i had to move it. I said lets rent a tractor , went to the yard tried to rent a big kubota and my truck...

Anyone own any land with a flook zone risks? My land has has a small creek according to the surveyor and the area is in flood zone A according to his maps.But,the remainder in zone C . I know each communities have their own rules flood zone regualtions. But In your area, How far must one build...

Well after almost 2 years of ownership we sold our place> If igured I would buy it and then play it by ear. But after buying it i thought I could live here. When we first got it we had it listed and found out an offer was going to be placed and we Quickly removed it from the market. Thorugh the...

Some of you knew my wife was having a child. Jan 17th 2006 Andrew blessed us . Here are a few pictures. Son, if you find this page later in your life remember your mom and dad love you!

Considering you dont live away from your tractors primary place of use or use it commerically or care for another parcel.How often do you tow your tractor away from your property and for what reason serivce etc..

ere the stroy I planned on buying a Kubota L2800 for $9000. My wife found out about this and say no way becuase it would deplete our savings account. Fast-foward one year and still cant get enough money saved to get my $9000 tractor. In fact to today I had some hay to sell but could load the...

Here the stroy I planned on buying a Kubota L2800 for $9000. My wife found out about this and say no way becuase it would deplete our savings account. Fast foward a year later Fast-foward one year and still cant get enough money saved to get my $9000 tractor. In fact to today I had some hay to...

I plan on adding insulation blown in type to my attic.Im gonn a pay about $600 for 1600 sf home he is blowing 6 inches. Hopefully it will cut my heaqting bill this winter and there is a tax rebate offered by the goverment which is not my reason but every bit helps. Any real world...

Our home was built in 2000 I would like to add a fireplace. From what i gathered from informated family and freinds where we want it placed would be exactly where it would go if it were a new construction. The purpose of the fireplace is to add an wood insert. Question is has anyone done this...

Ive got some round bales of hay I am planning on selling.Problem is I dont have a tractor or anyway to lift these massive 6ft bales onto a truck or trailer. Any ideas, Ive considered neighbors with tractors but I want to avoid bothering anyone. I was thinking a hand winch or something similar...

Most of us here own pets.What do you guys use for flea and tick control on your pet. Im using Frontline but pricey at $50 for a 6 month supply. The cat is using something called revoulution. I dont know how much it cost but it is proably exspensive also. My wife has been doing all the pet stuff...

Any heard the movie Oilstorm on FX channel June 5th? Basically the movie is about the chaos that will go on when Gas becomes $8.00 a gallon from my understanding. I got the Tivo set to record it looks real interesting. Ill provide a link to a writeup by energynews. I could not get the FX link to...

I have access to about 6 55 gaalon barrels used to hold motor oil, hydro fluid. Problem is that 1 barrel is welded to another making 2 barrels now 1. So bassically I have 3 long barrels. They have a few holes in them so the fluids go get "air" so it doesnt "gulp. I cut 1 today and Am going to...

I dont own a tractor but i am in the process of building/planning a shop on my property to store my future tractor and implements. I need to know where do guys store your implements and why? I thought make the shop big enough to store all the stuff inside so it wont rust. But at $40 a sq ft. it...

I just thought id share our joy. My wife and are having a baby.We found yesterday she is pregnant, and hopefully with twins and of course boys. We been trying for almost 2 years so she and I were getting pretty impatient. Of course I hope its a boy, but really all we want is a healthy baby...

Made these out of 2 camper shell clamps. Could not buy a mount that fit my needs. This seems to fit the bill. Easy on and off , takes up little space and easy to access. As you can see the back of my truck is a mess.I just cleaned the bed 3 days ago.. I drilled then tapped a bolt in. Im going...

I have a hi lift jack and I need to know how to use it to stretch a new barb wire fence. Never built a barb wire fence before so any tips would be helpful. I have the post in Im just lacking wire. thanks

Ive been looking for a 16ft utility trailer. Ive seen a few with angle iron for frames and sides and C channel. Of course the C channel is more exspensive. How much better is a C channel compared to angle iron? Uses for the trailer will include moving mowers, LOTS of rock big and small, dirt...

Has anyoe expereinced "Kickback" with their chainsaw before? I was reading through my safety manaul of the new saw and never realized that chainsaws were so dangerous. I respect equipment but im kinda afraid to use it after doing some research on the web. I was reading somewhere that the...

I am looking an echo chainsaw cs-305 w/ 14 inch bar general cutting. Home depot sells the same one for $199 but i will be getting mine at a dealer in support of small business. Any experience with this model or other late model chainsaws of this brand?

12v water pump to 55 gallon drum I posted last week about water options for my place that does not have a water tap. I figured I could get some 55 gallon drums and then hookup a 12v sprayer pump (1.8 gpm) just like those on a 25 gallon sprayer. My question is does the pump need the drum...

What did you all to bring in water to your property for watering plants, mixing with chemicals before you got a water tap? How long did you use that option before you got a tap or well. Also, on drilling a water well How much did it cost you? I know every situation is different but im just...

Do fence post of a livestock fence go right on the property line or inside on your property line? Im thinking right in the middle is good but im not really sure I guess ill have to get the neighbor to agree beofre i dig on their side of the line. What do you all do?

I have a 4x4 pickup truck Ive had for a while now w/ a fiberglass shell. (simialr to one below) I plan on keeping the shell on year round to keep tools in. But I would like to take it off on occasion for hauling the lawn mower and other large items. I dont think I have enough room to get the...

What kind of experience have anyone had with Loblolly ,Austrian,Scotch and White pine trees. WE want to use them as a cover to hide our property from the road? I want something fast to medium growing. I want an evergreen so I can have year round coverage. The whites seem thicker and wider...

Anyone know of someone who was sued becuase of injury done by power equipment? I have this great fear of letting anyone using my lawnmower,tractor,Powertools, atv or Boat.Im kinda scared to let people ride on a boat im getting in case they get an injury im stuck. It something we are all to...

I wonder what happens to people who are involved in accidents after the fact? Do they go back to the farm or give it up all together and refuse to have anything to do with it? Such as where a spouse,parent, grandparent is involved in a tractor/farming injury and the other was the cause.

Has anyone used a shock collar ? Im looking at SportDog Fieldtrainer 400 sd-400. Ive got a dog that needs some training to stay out of the road,stop jumping on guest and myself. Most of the time she is good but sometimes she likes to go nuts in new places and run in the road after cars. She is...

How long did you shop for a tractor beofre you decided to buy. Would you have waited longer if you could do it all over again?

Infowars has this story ive heard first a few weeks ago on the clarkhoward show. Looks like a few states are trying to implement devices in vehicles that will track how many miles you drive instead of paying by the gallon.. Privacy advocates fear it will lead to tracking similar to the ONSTAR...

My wifes family asked what I wanted for christmas. Of course I had to be diffucult. Im not into laser levels and electronic tape measures.Get me something usefull is my moddo during the holidays. So I asked for some corner post and two 8ft gates.Seeing that they didnt want to hual those tiems...

Fellas, Well my young wife decided to drive and back in to and hit our nice 3 year old brick mailbox. Mailbox is still standing but tilted back 6 in" and the foundation is exposed (remroved from ground) . Can I use my lawn tractor with a chain or my chevrolet 2500 4x4 to pull it back towards...

I just learned to weld enough to get me my own helmet. I ve seen some at harbor freight for $59 ANSI apporved or something. Anyway FIL says get a good one well who makes a "good" one for occasional use?

Found this on another forum and it is on ebay also. NOTE: I have no affiliation with this product nor do i endorse it use. I think it dangerous to have children anywhere near a lawnmower. I wonder if an engineer approves that design? Looks like danger for the whole family if it tipped or...

I have about 15acres of neglected fence rows with some small growth to big for the trimmer to cut. I have a brush cutter capable trimmer but no U handle bars for safe operation(purchased used). Im wanting to use an Axe or hatchet to cut it down. Whats better for the task a long handled axe or...

Im sure anything is possible with enough money. I would like to convert my pressure washer w/ 13hp honda GX engine into a dual use machine. Im thinking take the pressure washer pump off, then using the engine to power a generator by bolting up the generator parts. The engine is a horizontal...

OK lets get this Clear. I am not approving or disapproving of how one uses their property.Its a personal thing, in my opinion you paid for it use it like want too. Ok the story. My MIL was upset her hubby took down some trees at the farm.FIL also wanted to get bulldozer but MIL woud not let him...

A few months ago i posted on people I finally got a used truck, after a few months of searching and finally selling my small nissan I found this gem in the paper. It was owned by an older guy (1 owner) and it is very clean. Runs great except its a/c system is not working. Paid about $3000 for...

Kinda intersting and I thought i would share this with you. I spoke with an agent today about homeowners coverage and He asked if I had a woodstove or fireplace. I told no but i am thinking about getting a wood stove installed. He told me about 45% of all house fires are started from...

Ok I am narrowing down the choices for a used tow vehicle. Towing abilty plays a big part in this. Ill probaly be towing a cattle trailer made for 2-4 cows, a few large round bales of hay. Also I will be towing a tractor about 35 hp and FEL. Im thinking about 7-8000 lbs (may rent some equip in...

How much to charge neighbors Well we own our 15 acres fully fenced (almost) finishing up though. I would like to get get started running a few head of cattle but dont really know where to start. I have a neighbor who want to put a few cattle on property which is 15 miles away from our homes...

I use a chain with cleavis hooks to pull out trucks in the mud and rocks in the ground with my truck. whats the safest way to pull with a chain? Ive never had one "break loose" but it scares the crap out of me if one ever does break. Keep in mind I attach the clevis hooks properly to the chain.

I looked at a Farm pro tractor that had selectable 540 pto and 1000 pto speed. I looked at a big 3 brand and it only had one? Is the switchable pto an option? Or do different implements run at different speeds?

We are looking for a Full size used truck in the $5000 range . My wife says i dont need 4wd, but I would like it. We live in Oklahoma and get 10-15 total snow and icy road incidents a year. My Accord does great in the snow and ice except for those few times the snow really collects on the...

Prices \"Churning\" in the price of steel. Ive read various topics on "buy now, steel prices are going up" on various things made of steel trailers to tractors on many different types forums besides TBN. My thoughts on steel prices. I think it is a cross between "Consumer Expectations" and...

I was wondering if a CUT in 25-30 hp with 4wd, front end loader and backhoe can be useful in building a home. How much tractor work can be done with these size CUTs before the big equipment needs to roll in? I assume all work can be done by a CUT if the building site is fairly level with no...

I read somewhere that mitsubishi makes Mahindra tractors for resale..Is this information correct or dated? thanks

hi, thank you for reading this topic. My wife and i bought 15 acres of land my goal was to get a few horses and a few cows and thats about it. We live in the suburbs of a city of 400,000 people. My wife on the other hand grew up ona 180 acre cattle farm.She thinks I should move up to her parents...

Went to an auction found a 1981 compact utility tractor Ford model 1210 16 hp 3 cyl diesel, 4wd AND NO ATTACHMENTS and had a broken hour meter that read 26 hours. The Turf Tires had about 25% left and a crack in the gas tank was discovered. The machine had some wear and looked on a scale of...

Hello, I am looking for a tractor for about 10-15 acres of land where my home will sit in a few years. It is all flat no trees. I would like to build and maitain a gravel driveway and do chores around a small farm with it (2-3 horses and a cow some ducks etc...) I will use it for mowing what...

Going to be looking at a used ford compact tractor model 1210 year & hours unsure..Its a 4wd though. What should I look for as in problems with this tractor. ALso how much should i pay for the used rotary mower, tiller, and blade that is up for sale also? Thanks