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What is better in board boat motor setup merc-crusier or Volvo penta?Thanks for any info..

(y) I needed a part from Michigan Iron and equipment what a great place to deal with.I ordered my part on Tuesday and had it the next day.Grant you I live in michigan but great folks to do business with.Thanks again MIE..

Daughter is looking at both these models any input?

Just topped of the two 500 gal.tanks $2.00 bucks per gallon..Last year at this time was $1.45 per gal.. 687194

Finally after 30 years of service from our Amana(80%) furnace we had it replaced.Never had one trouble call in all of that time.We figured it was time to get something more energy efficient ..We Had an American standard furnace,3 ton air conditioner and Rheem water heater installed.Hopefully...

Went to my local Walmart today to pickup some diesel oil for my tractor the shelves were 80 percent bare.Anyone else seeing this yet?

Looking to purchase a IR/thermal monocular my price point is $600-$800 bucks.Any decent ones out there in this price range? Thanks for any info ..

Big winter storm headed this way 20 plus inches.Were ready for it. 602368

Did a few mods to my 2021 kubota RTV 1100c.Have to say the stock kubota/curtis snow plow skid shoes SUCK.The pic of the skid shoe worn off is after (1) snow plowing on a 1/8 gravel driveway.Next pic is of the new Myers skid shoes 100% better.The last pic is of the helimod mirror extensions on my...

Local buck pole (Jerome country market) had this crazy deer at their buck pole today..

Few pics of some bucks in our food plot.

Installed the new grapple/rock bucket.Ready for the next wind storm. 709319

Few pics of our food plots no huge racks yet.

After much research I decided to purchase the 72 inch MTL model HD RK-3 grapple for the tree work around our property weight is 678 lbs.Dealer Installing the 3 function remote on my tractor in a few weeks

After the last big storms leaning to purchase a 72 inch root grapple for tree clean up. I found a Tomahawk 72 inch heavy duty root grapple not to far from where we live for $1800 bucks.Anyone have any experience with this brand grapple? 709319,709324

Big storms in Michigan last few days around 800,000 without power.Still have power here in my location but tree damage.

Food plots are doing very well despite lack of rain..

Yoder wood pellet smoker and a pork butt today..YUM..

Where did the crazy politics section go?

Picked up our new snow fighting machine today.2021 Kubota RTV 1100c.

We are selling our 1 owner adult owned 2006 Kubota RTV 900 enclosed cab with 984 hours on the clock.It has heated cab,windshield wiper,Snow plow with hydro lift and angle, hydro rear box,Led work lights from/rear,spray in bed liner in great condition.Unit has been pole barn kept since new have...

Any manufacture make a good heavy duty recliner chair anymore?My last 2 recliners flexsteel and lazyboy were junk lasted about 3-5 years at most.

Found a (demo 9,000 miles)2020 GMC Denali SUV 4X4 with the 6.2 motor locally.I have not owned a GM product since 2002.Any thoughts good bad or ugly?Thanks for your input..

Purchased a Yoder ys480 smoker last fall before the covid BS.I liked it so well went to my yoder dealer today to order a 24x48 flat top charcoal grill with competition cart he stated cannot get any until feb.2020.Crazy times..

Speaking with a few Realtors in our area(country) they have stated houses being sold in our area are only on the market for 1-3 weeks.Is this due to all the folks fleeing the city life due to covid 19.riots and protesters?Anyone else seeing this pattern ?

My good friend wants to purchase a 60 hp range tractor.He has narrowed it down to Kioti NX6010 or Kubota grand L6060.Any thoughts on comparisons good, bad or ugly?Great dealers for both in our area so no problem their.I own both products so PLEASE keep it civil NO PISSING matches.Thanks for your...

I am going to replace my 10x20 wood deck next spring.I am currently looking at Trex & Azek decking as my options.Any & all opinions are welcome.Thank you.

With all that is going on in the USA at this time I have considered to purchase a hand held police/fire scanner for our travels threw out our state.The reason to avoid protest areas, do not want any part of that at our age.Looking at the Uniden BCD436HP you type in the zip code you are in and it...

Purchased a vertical wood pellet smoker from Costco last year turned out to be junk we returned it.I guess you get what you pay for.We are currently looking at this wood pellet smoker model yoder ys480 competition model.There website is The World's Most Versatile Smoker - Yoder Smokers - Made in...

Looking for rear end protection for my Pickup truck.This product has a shock absorber system installed. STOP Rear end Collision Damage & Reduce Whiplash Injury! SUPERBUMPER

We purchased a GE Refrigerator (French door model) in July 2018 yesterday it took a crap.No cooling to the fridge area but ok to the freezer area.Called local repair shops told they do not work on GE app.anymore since the parts are hard to get.Dealer stated GE sold out to china about 3 years...

Anyone own/shoot the Ruger GP 100 match champion revolver? I would like to purchase the 10mm model.

I see Ruger just released the model 57 auto 5.7X 28.Looks like a fun pistol to shoot.Ammo is a little salty price wise. Ruger® Firearms Ordered one from my dealer yesterday about a 4 week wait.

I think this might be handy to have.. Wrench iD+ measuring tool for bolt heads and nuts.

I change batteries every 4-5 years in our vehicles.Been using Deka/East Penn most of the time.Replacing the battery in my Ram truck this year,looking at the Odyssey brand performance 94r-850 model.Anyone have any experience with the Odyssey brand batteries?I have read some reviews...

Been looking at 10 mm handguns as of late.Own mostly 22 rimfire, 9mm,s and 45 cal,s.Always wanted a 10 mm interested in the glock 20fs model.Any thoughts good bad ugly?

We are replacing our carpet in our living room/dining area.Which will hold up better nylon or polyester carpet ?? What are the pros & cons of each? We want to go with nothing cheap but higher end carpet and pad.

Bought a used 500 propane gal.propane tank piggybacked it to my other 500 gal. tank.A little repaint and it looks pretty decent.Got tired high $$ refills in the winter.Paid 92 cents a gal. this week to have both tanks filled.Hopefully the 2 tanks together can take us threw the heating season.

Tanks been outside in the weather for the last 15 years.Finally built a lean to and repainted the tanks.Waiting on old man winter now.

Looking to purchase a wheeled undercarriage sprayer for my truck,car and trailers.What types are folks using? Not looking to purchase high $$ commercial type..

After having my gravity fed diesel tank in one spot for the last 15 years decided to move it to a new location bad move on my part.Must have agitated the water in the bottom of my tank,filled up my kioti tractor and kubota rtv 900 both were dead with water in the fuel.PIA getting both up and...

Going to replace the wifes 2008 ford taurus limited with a used 2018 ford taurus limited with 11,000 miles with all wheel drive.Any thoughts on the new model.Her 2008 taurus has been bullet proof at 110,000 miles just like something a little newer.

Picked up my new box blade today from my good friends at Michigan Iron & equipment..Pretty stout blade IMHO made by woods equipment company.

2 fawns and there mommy.Old date on my camera.

Looking at new Vertical wood pellet smokers.What brands do you have and how do you like them good or bad ?Looking into the Camp Chef model XXL at this point.

Not being a garage mechanic that needs a top notch tool box/chest on wheels what are your thoughts on a harbor freight/general double bank rolling tool chest SKU#64446 ? Are snap-on,matco,cobalt,craftsman that much nicer for $$ spent? Being a simply homeowner looking to purchase one( lower...

Looking into ecofans that set on your wood burner,pellet,gas stoves.They run with no electricity just the heat from they stove.Any suggestions? The Ecofan brand made in Canada seems like a quality product.

Anyone looking at the Roxor/jeep to purchase? They look interesting.

I am going to upgrade my curtis snow blade to the Kubota straight blade V4290.Anyone else running this setup?If so how do you like it for snow plowing?

Tired of trying to find a place to lay my cell phone in my truck/cars.I looked at cell phone holders that set in your cup holder then expand out.The model I ordered was a Mediabridge smart phone cup holder model from amazon.Anyone try one of these cell phone cup holder models? If so how do you...

Anyone try to use peppermint oil to keep mice out tractor/car engines?

2006 f-150 gone. In with the used 2009 ford explorer.Hope it"s more dependable than the f-150 was.

Bought a used 2006 ford f-150 one owner with the 5.4 triton motor back in 2012 with 40,000 miles on the OD.I have to say WORST pickup truck I ever owned in my lifetime BAR NONE.I know every car/truck maker has a turd every now and then BUT this truck was a total POS.Had all maintenance done that...

The wife and I finally went to see our beloved green bay packers last weekend.Went threw the UP of michigan what a nice trip.Great game they beat the Bills..

My good friend bought a brand new 2018 Kubota RTV X1100c model.If he lets it set more tan 7 days without starting it the battery goes dead.Anyone else have this issue?Dealer states might be the clock in the radio making the battery drain.Any thoughts?Thanks..

From what the doctor told me I had a mini stroke(Cat scan).Blood pressure is fine no high cholesterol no long lasting effects but some numbness.Any input??We walk every day,good diet.Getting older is a Bitc-

Anyone using the arlo pro 2 camera security system?If so how do you like it,good bad ugly?

Our 2018 SRT challenger arrived this morning.Pics of my lovely bride and the challenger..

I know it"s not a truck or trailer but it is transportation lol...2018 Dodge challenger SRT 392 hemi.Pics are similar to the one we ordered 4-6 weeks wait time..

Where did the classified section go?Cannot input anything in that section.If this is in the wrong spot(mods PLEASE delete) I bought a quick attach loader mounted 84 inch 7ga. steel with hydro angle made by Michigan Iron equipment (hound dog attachments)in there shop about 3 years ago.Very stout...

We have been burning wood pellets for the last 13 years that has been our main heat source with a propane furnace as back up.We are getting a little older now and getting tired of lugging the wood pellets indoors.We both love a good fire so we are considering a propane free standing gas stove to...

Wife and I have been kicking around the idea of buying one of the cars listed above.The car would NOT be our every day driver more like old farts weekend cruiser and parked for our michigan winters.Test drove all three but leaning towards the dodge challenger 392 hemi scat pack auto trans...

Needless to say he is a shooter.Still in velvet..

Why does it seem the older I get washing and waxing my 3/4 ton ram pickup feels like its big as a whale.LOL.

Goofy thought I guess but why are truck antennas still installed on the front fenders of trucks but in the windshields of cars?Just curious?

I posted this question in the Kubota forum also.Friend of mine has a one owner (264 hours)2010 Kubota model 2920 with FEL model LA364 and frame mounted Kubota backhoe(BH63) with 16 inch bucket for sale in excellent condition.It has 2 sets of tires/rims(rears loaded)R4,s and turf tires. What...

Friend of mine wants to sell his 2010 Kubota 2920 with 274 hours with LA364 FEL and Kubota frame mounted backhoe(BH63) with 16 inch bucket.What would be a good starting point on price?Checked tractorhouse.com not much info on the 2920 pricing wise.Thanks..

Anyone using the stake pocket tie down(2X4 inch) anchors with D-rings on your trailers.The ones you can move around to each stake pocket.If so how do you like them?Thinking about ordering 4 of them for my PJ trailer.

Last night about 8:00 pm I noticed a truck with a spotlight shining for deer which is legal this time of year.About 11:00 pm the wife and I head off to bed just lay down and see the spotlight again look out our window then CRACK from a rifle shot towards our house,seen the muzzle flash.I hit the...

Who makes a quality made heavy duty step ladder?I need to purchase a 14 footer.Looking at louisville,werner & keller.Any opinions ?

Considering purchasing the Timbren rear suspension enhancement system for my 2016 Ram 2500.Anyone have this system installed?Good or bad,thoughts?Thanks..

Local news tonight 3 dead and 11 injured on I-96 crash lansing michigan.It seems that folks need to relearn every year how to drive in chitty snow conditions.

Since the trumpster won the presidential election one has to wonder if the gun/ammo prices will come down a little.Your thoughts ?

Went to the UP of michigan this past weekend for bow hunting camp.Headed back home today and low and behold hit a 6 point buck going 70 mpg.Pics of the damage,glad I made it home.

What type of trail cameras are you using?Myself,I really like the browning strike force HD trail cam.

Local deer hunting regulations have changed here in Michigan it is now legal to shoot deer with the bushmaster 450 cal.platform. Anyone shooting the 450 bushmaster if so how do you like it?

The older I get it seems I need a flashlight around to see what the heck I am doing.I have opted for a small/tiny in the pocket LED flashlight about 2 1/2 - 3 inches or so.The two that I recently purchased are the Olight i3e & Fenix e12.One runs off 1 AAA battery the other 1 AA battery.What...

What make/brand is your choice? I like Deka/East Penn brand batteries.

I purchased a 2016 Ram 2500 crew cab that came with 18 inch Firestone transforce tires & after 6,000 miles I can tell you they are not my favorite tire.The firestones are crappy in wet weather to say the least.I am going to replace them ASAP looking to purchase the Michelin Defender LTX/MS 18...

Anyone besides myself getting old car nostalgia?The older I get I want to buy a mustang,corvette and so on.The car can be from 1960,s up to early 1990,s.The wife and I are going tomorrow look at a 1994 corvette with 30,000 mile on the OD for sale.

The wife and I are going to start to do a little more traveling in the next year or so.I have been looking at the small portable lithium ion car jump starter just in case we ended up with a dead car battery/alternator problems.Any thoughts,are some better than others? I looked on amazon but holy...

Looking to buy a CZ 75D PCR 9 mm pistol.Never owned a CZ pistol before anyone have any input good bad or ugly?Thanks..

I want to purchase another Model 1911 pistol(9mm) not for a carry gun but just to target shoot.Been looking at the springfield range officer model in stainless steel.Anyone own/shot this model?If so how do you like it? I currently own a 1911 model Kimber custom shop in 45 cal. but since I am...

Going down the road the other day started to hear a whine coming from the rear of my 2006 f-150 (3.73) gears low and behold the rear pinion gear is shot at 110,000 miles.Is this normal mileage for it to take a crap?I am meticulous at doing maintenance changed the front & rear differential...

I am thinking about ordering a Kel-tec PMR 30 pistol in 22 mag.It will be more for plinking with the grandsons verses a carry weapon.Anyone own one?If so how do you like it?My local gun shop tells me about a 6 month wait to get one.

Ordered a Kel-tec CMR 30 rifle in 22 mag about 18 months ago it finally came in tuesday of this week.The grandson and I headed down to the neighbors shooting range today and have to tell ya this rifle is fun to shoot.It has two 30 round clips and magpul flip up sites the gun was very accurate...

Anyone using the Curt 6 inch adjustable drop hitch model 45900 with the 2 & 2 5/16 ball? If so how do you like it.Thanks..

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Just serviced my JD X740 diesel.When I am on level ground it runs great when I go down a slight incline/hill it sputters and stalls out.Any Ideas,thanks.

Bought a new truck and trying to decide on a fiberglass topper cab high.I have been researching these two ARE Z series and Century Royal caps.The quotes that I have so far ARE Z series $2150 with tax and Century Royal $1873 with tax.Any thoughts good bad or Ugly between these 2 toppers?Thanks.......

2016 dodge ram 2500 laramie 4X4 with the 6.4 hemi 3.73 gears.Gonna hang on to my 2006 ford f150 4X4 for more of a work truck around the house.

Anyone else notice when gas prices go up at the pump now they go up 20-30 cents per gallon not 5-10 cents ? The prices sure in the heck don,t drop 20-30 cents per gallon more like 3-5 cents per gal.

I purchased a thunder eye 27 inch magnetic mount overhead LED light bar for my truck from amazon.Today while going down the road at 55-60 mph a semi passed me and low and behold the light blows of the roof of my truck,holy chit.I managed to get pulled over to check the damage it left.Small dent...

Anyone see this outfit yet Hyndsight Vision Systems | Wireless Camera & Monitor System Somewhat salty on price $499

I ordered my new 2016 dodge 2500 last week.I am looking at the Leer XL100 & ARE Z series fiberglass caps.Is one better than the other?The price for the Leer is $1800 the ARE is $2200.Thoughts good bad or ugly.Thanks..

Looking for a tonneau cover for my new truck.I came across Pace Edwards full metal jack rabbit cover.Anyone have one of these installed on your truck?If so how do you like it? Thanks for any info.. Tonneau Cover - Heavy Duty Full Metal

It,s time to start looking for a new truck.The wife and I are going today to look at a 2016 Dodge 2500 with the 6.4 hemi engine.Any of you folks have this engine?If so how is it for pulling power and mileage?Have any major problems with the truck,engine or transmission?Thanks for any info.

This coming spring we are going to have new eavestrough installed on our house & garage.Our house is located the woods we want to keep the leafs out of the eves.There used to be a product called gutter helmet to keep the leaves out.Does anyone know of any other products out there?We did have...

I have been thinking about buying a Dash cam for my personal pickup truck. Kinda of cover my butt in case of accident and such.Looking at the I-max B60 on amazon for $99 bucks.Anyone else running a dash cam in your car or truck?

I currently own a Aluma 6.5X10 ft aluminum trailer that I am going to sell.I want to purchase a larger Aluminum 6.5X12 ft trailer the brand that I am considering is a Stealth Phantom II brand.Anyone own one of these?If so how has it held up?Thanks for any info.

Just curious how many folks carry a extra pistol magazine when you carry a pistol? My carry pistols are 9mm S&W shield(8 round mag.) and a glock model 43 (9mm)with 8 round extended mag.I do keep a extra mag in my truck/car when traveling.

Back in 2011 I bought a new loaded ford lariat F250 super crew cab 4X4 6.2 gas motor for $44,000 bucks.Sold it just before I retired and bought a excellent condition used 2006 ford f-150 super crew XLT 4X4 with 40,000 miles for $18,000.The wife and I went today to look at new 1/2 trucks...

The wife and I are headed to grand canyon area in late august.Were thinking about staying around Flagstaff az. or headed up towards the north rim of the canyon. Anyone have any suggestions on what motels to stay in out that way? Any parts of flagstaff to avoid?Thanks for any information.

A good female friend of the wife and I was wanting to purchase a hydro tractor.She was looking for a 35hp or larger 4X4 with front end loader.We set out on our journey to Michigan Iron & Equipment located in Morrice MI.Once we arrived Bob & Denise were more than helpful.Bob pulled up a tractor...

These are my rear wheel weights on my DK40 se I promised to send ya.They are mounted on R1 ag tire/rims..Sorry it took so long,been busy.

Time for new trailer tires.Looking real hard at buying Maxxis M8008 ST 235/80/r16 load range E for my 20 ft PJ trailer 14,000 lbs.Any input from anyone who has run this tire on your trailers?The good bad & ugly?I only use my trailer about 8-10 times per year my max loads are 8,000-10,000...

Looking into buying some electronic hearing protection for shooting.Should have done it years ago but better later than never.Leaning towards this model (pro ears pro tac mag gold NRR30.)Any comments or thoughts?Thanks for any info.

Anyone else feel the earthquake (4.2) today in Michigan about 12:23pm? My wife was inside the house and felt it I was on my tractor and felt nothing.

What is everyone using for a spotter scope for hunting and just plain wildlife viewing ? Today I purchased a used Nikon prostaff 16X48X65 spotter.Always thought it might be nice to leave the spotter on my tripod by the back sliding glass door to view wildlife verses dragging the binoculars out...

About every 3-4 years I treat my trailer deck wood with oil and a little diesel fuel mixture seems to work better than anything else I have tried to preserve the wood deck.This combo seems to soak into the wood better and repel water.

I am adding a few new 8ft. hanging shop lights to my pole barn.I cannot decide on the LED,s or the Fluorescents.Have a couple 4ft fluorescents installed now.I would like to get the LED,s.What do you folks have installed in your barns?

I have been pondering the idea of buying a allis Chalmers model B fully restored .Do I need it heck no but just like the old iron.Had 3 older tractors a few years back(JD model B,Allis model C and a ford 8n) sold them and miss them.The wife thinks I am crazy for wanting to buy the allis.Anyone...

Anyone know of a replacement LED amber rear strobe/flasher light that just replaces(plug in) the rear amber flashing lights on a 2012 Kioti DK40 se cab model?Thanks for any information.

The wife and I are considering a infared sauna.We have been looking at the Finnleo brand.Any info on what brand to buy?Looking for a good quality 2 person infared sauna.Thanks.

Been thinking about installing chains on my Kioti tractor.Question for you folks with chains installed how are they on concrete floors?Do they scuff them up?My 3 barns have concrete floors.Thanks for any info.

I posted a thread in the ATV section that RTV 900/1100 owners might want to read.Might help you in the long run.

This is a quote from orange tractor talks website.(For those running RTV,s there has been a increase in the torque specs for the nut on the rear axle.We have had some spline failures here so this is likely important !Remove the plastic hub cover in the center of the rear wheels,remove the cotter...

I have a 2006 kubota rtv 900 and have a grinding noise problem.The unit has 610 hours on it since I bought it new in 2006.When in 4 wheel drive and wheels turned sharply left/right I am getting a grinding noise.In 2 wheel drive the noise goes away.Any thoughts,CV joint,or front drive shaft?Thanks.

I currently own a 2011 JD X740 (diesel).Neighbor widow was looking purchase a new JD X360 or X530.I talked her into buying the X530 because she is mowing 3-4 acres per week.She also wants to buy a front mounted snow blower for the X530.You folks who have owned and operated a JD X530 are you...

My custom front fenders on my Kioti DK40se. Made by Michigan Iron and equipment.The install took about 15-20 min.We live on a self maintianed road so wanted some front fenders to keep the snow and salt off my cab.

Here are a few pics of my custom made front fenders.I spoke with Michigan Iron & Equipment(Bob Piro) and asked if he could make me some front fenders for my Kioti DK40se.These are what he came up with.Had them mounted on my tractor in about 20 min.Very easy to put on and take off.Thanks again...

According to folk lure when the woolly worms/caterpillar are mostly full black in color it,s going to be a long and cold winter.Well today I have noticed the woolly worms around here are fully black in color as they were last year.I guess we might be in for another long winter?

After last winters snow fall we have wanted to purchase a nice used self propelled snow blower.Today I found a very nice used condition ariens 28 deluxe model on my local craigslist,price was $550.The gentlemen I bought it from stated he only used it 6 times.Brought it home today and it,s...

Bought 4 tons of somersets back in july for $199.50 per ton.We had 3 tons left over from last year.What are prices like in your area?I wonder if last years propane prices will drive the price of wood pellets up this fall?

My old mariner 40 hp boat motor is getting tired,time to replace it.I have been looking at 50 hp motors,Suzuki,yamaha,honda,mercury and evinrude.Thinking about going with 4 stroke motor.So many choices out there really don,t know which motors are more dependable than the other.Any input would...

I am going to purchase rear suspension air bags for my 2006 Ford F150 4X4 supercrew cab.Is there really much difference between the air lift and firestone brands?If so what are they? Thanks for any info.

Time to replace my tires(P275-65R18) on my 2006 Ford f150 Super crew cab 4X4.I haul heavy sometimes with my 20 ft PJ trailer,7,000 lbs axles(Kioti DK40se tractor,and wood pellets) that I heat with.I am looking at replacing my current 8 ply BF Goodrich tires with the 10ply Michelin LTX AT2...

Had my diesel(150 gal) and gas (300 gal.) farm tanks filled to today.Off road diesel was $3.31 per gal. and 87 octane gas was $3.51 gal.What kind of fuel prices are you seeing in your neck of the woods?

I used to shoot/hunt with the old fashion recure bows way back when and had a great time doing so.After some rotatercuff surgery about 5 years back I bought a tenpoint defender cls crossbow(330FPS).After using it a few times the bow was just to darn heavy I believe over 8 lbs.10...

Just had the propane tank topped off for the year $1.40 gal.We only use about 425 gal. per year since we heat our home with a wood pellet stove.Tractor supply has there wood pellets on sale here locally for $199.50 per ton. We ended up buying 3 tons,still had 4 ton left over from last winter.TSC...

Been bustin my butt to really figure out how to plant good wildlife food plots. After a soil sample chicken doo-doo fertilizer,lime and some chicory and clover I think I finally got it down now.Here are some visitors.

Been looking at buying a medium duty rotary cutter(brush hog)I got it narrowed to the woods BB600X(5ft)and the bush hog BH25(5ft).Anyone have any input on these 2 cutters good or bad?Any glaring differences between the two? How easy is it to adjust the slip clutch?Is one easier than the...

I have a 5ft taylorway standard duty rotary cutter I now use behind my 2012 kioti DK40HST.I am looking to purchase a medium duty,60hp gear box,twin tail wheel King kutter professional series 6 ft. rotary cutter.The weight of the the cutter is 1,245 lbs my concern will my tractor handle that...

I posted my question in the operator/owner section of this board with little response to my question.I am about to purchase a Fred cain 85 inch 7 shank field cultivator/ripper from everything attachments.Do I enough HP with Kioti dk40 hst to pull this field cultivator in unworked ground(sandy...

I am about to purchase a Fred cain 7 shank 3pt field cultivator ripper,tillage tool(85 inch) from everything attachments.Few questions will my 40 hp Kioti (ag tires)have problems pulling this cultivator in unworked ground?Has anyone had any experience with fred cain equipment?If so good or...

Helped a buddy out today and started to mow his knee high 2 acres of grass.He tells me he has walked it all and its clear(my mistake for not walking it myself)Well just about finished and BOOM I hit a old tree log.My deck(7 iron) shuts down and stops,HOLY CHIT I see a chunk of wood lodged...

Looking to but a decent walk behind string trimmer.Any ideas of which brand?Not looking for self propelled models.Thanks.

Anyone using Jacks Classic Fertilizer 20-20-20 on there garden?Just came across this fertilizer and from what I have read it seems to be good stuff.

Picked up my skid steer mount 7ft. hyd.angle 7ga.medium duty front plow blade from Michigan Iron & equipment this past weekend.Have to say this blade is built STOUT and well made.Would it be to early to wish for snow?LOL.

Had another 7 inches of snow today,OH BOY.I have been snow plowing with my Kubota RTV 900 with 5ft blade and my Kioti tractor 8ft rear back blade this winter.Well today I called Bob at Michigan Iron & Equipment and ordered there medium duty skid steer front mount 7ft hyro blade.Lookout next...

My 2012 Dk40se HST cab model just turned 60 whopping hours.I took it into Michigan Iron & Equipment for its 50 hour service(Thanks Michigan Iron)for your quick service.Gotta tell ya I love this Cab model verses my old open station 2008 Kioti Dk 40se especially after the winter we have had here...

I posted this in the ATV section also but thought I might get answers here also.Time for new tires for my 2006 Kubota RTV 900,25X10-12 fronts,25X11X12 rears are on it currently.I have been looking at 8 ply Greenball Dirt commander tires at Costco they are $109 per tire.Would it hurt anything to...

Time to replace my tires on my 2006 Kubota RTV 900.I thinking about the 8 ply greenball dirt commander from Costo $109 per tire.My front tire size is 25X10-12 rear tire size is 25X11-12 both are 6 ply rated.My question is would it hurt anything if just buy 25X10-12 for all four tires?Thanks.

Well the day has finally arrived.After 37 years working as a electric lineman gonna retire this coming Friday.Have lost a few good friends along to the way to death and serious injuries.I thank the good lord every day I made it threw somewhat healthy.For the first time in 37 years I can finally...

I wonder whatever happened to landikioti(I believe that was his name) tractor problems?Did he ever get his tractor it fixed?Wonder if he got a new tractor?

10 years ago propane prices were somewhat high so we purchased a wood pellet/corn stove as our main heat source.I see history repeats itself as propane prices are VERY high this year.We only use 1 tank (500 gal.)per year now.We bought propane back in august for $1.25 gal. and still have around...

Been snowing most of the day and tonight.We have at least 15 plus inches on the ground.Weatherman calling for 35 mph winds tomarrow with wind chill factor around -35 below.Time to break out the big tractor to push snow.LOL

Looking to purchase a Woods model HBL-96 model rear blade.The price is $1350 new.Any thoughts,good or bad?Thanks.

We bought a new Brittany spaniel about 8 months ago.She is **** on wheels trying to keep her in then yard.I was looking at the wireless pet safe model PiF00-12917 fence to keep her in the yard.Anyone have any good/bad experience with the wireless fence.They are not cheap $299.99 so before I buy...

Just sold my little wonder 8HP leaf blower.I am looking at the self propelled walk behind Billy goat 9HP model as I have quite a few hills in my yard.Anyone have any feedback good or bad on the self propelled model leaf blowers?Thanks.

I did my 400 hour service (front axle) on my 2006 Kubota RTV 900 and the fluid that came out almost looked silver colored thick gear fluid,it looked nasty.The manual calls for Kubota super UDT fluid to refill.Has anyone did this service?Did your orginal axle fluid look thick and silver...

I have a little wonder leaf blower(9hp model)getting a little tough to push the older I get.I was thinking about buying a tow behind Agrimetal Blower.I see that everything attachments has them.Anyone have any experience with one of there blowers?Good or bad?Thanks,coobie.

Just bought a new 2012 kioti cab tractor with ag tires.I have a few questions,I burn wood pellets for winter heat each pallet weighs 2,000 lbs.Plus the 400lbs weight of the pallet forks.I noticed today while moving around a 2,000 lbs with my new ag tires that they were pretty much mushed down...

Got some time today and installed Led lights front and rear.These are daytime pics in my barn.First pic is factory cab lights second pic Leds.

As stated love the tractor but hate the factory front and rear cab lights.Guess I am spoiled,I have led work lights front and rear on my Kubota RTV 900 they are heads above the kioti cab lights.Granted I paid $200 bucks per set(2).Has anyone upgraded the factory cab lights to leds?If so what...

New tractor 2012 DK40se HST cab delivered tonight by Michigan Iron & Equipment 2008 DK40se being picked up.Thanks again MIE.Great folks to buy a tractor from.coobie

The ride to her new home.Pic of our new brittany pup,Lucy.The wife and I have had brittanys for the past 30 years.Great family pets IMHO.coobie

My review of my 2006 kubota RTV 900 (Full curtis cab with heat and windshield wiper)after 7 years of use(425 hours).The only 3 cons I have was rattle in drive shaft(fixed)and hard shifting(fixed by dealer)and the hydro pedal operation would throw you threw the windshield when you let of the gas...

Signed the papers on a new Kioti 2012 DK40 HST cab model. Stopped buy to see my good friends at Michigan Iron & Equipment and traded in my 2008 DK40se suttle shift for a new 2012 DK40 HST Cab Model with KL401 loader,ag tires (loaded) and a cutting edge for the bucket.Gonna have it delivered in...

I have a question for you 2012 DK 40se HST cab tractor owners,how do you like the factory Halogen lights(front & rear)?Are they bright enough or should they replaced with after market LED,s?Thanks for any info.coobie

I have a 2008 DK40se with shuttle shift(274 hours)that has been trouble free.I had knee replacement surgery (left knee)back in jan. of this year so it is a little tough for me to keep shifting.Thinking about buying a new 2013 DK40 HST(hydro)with 401 loader(michigan Iron & equipment) and trading...

Michigan folks don,t forget saturday may 11 Michigan Iron is having there Open House.I believe it starts at 9:00am.coobie

Been watching the news as of late with all of the tensions in S/N korea if all **** breaks loose I wonder how parts availability will be?Anyone else have this thought?coobie

I understand folks are trying to save a buck or two myself included BUT why do folks buy Kioti tractors and then try to find anyway they can to buy filters and parts NOT from there dealership?Iguess I am missing something?I bought with confindence to deal with my local dealer to help support me...

Has anyone rented a 60-70 foot houseboat in the Ky lake area?If so how did you like it?Do you have any names of rentals down there you can supply me with?The wife and I are thinking about taking the grandsons down that way this summer.Thanks for any information.coobie

When to my local gunshop this morning to pickup some 22 lr. ammo to do some shooting when the grandsons come down next weekend.Low and behold they will only sell 100 rounds per customer because supply is so low.Never thought I would see the day this would happen.coobie

Wanted to wish all the good folks on here a Happy and safe new year!coobie

My lovely wife and I headed north last friday to buy a few implements for our property.The doors opened at 8:30 am at Michigan Iron & equipment to the smell of fresh coffee and home made cookies,YUM YUM.We ended up buying a 73 inch koiti 3 pt tiller and befco 3 pt land plane/grader.Have to say...

Picked up my befco model BGS-072 grader/land plane yesterday.I had a chance today to use it grading our 2 mile private road,all I can say is WOW.In the past I have used a 7 ft.box blade,7 ft york rake,chain harrow,7 ft king kutter straight blade.While those implements did a decent job they...

I am thinking about ordering a 7 ft. land plane/road grader from everything attachments.I am looking at there model they make for $1246 bucks.Has anyone ordered one yet?If so how do you like it?I am open to all options.coobie

On 6/22/12 I lost one of my best friends and coworkers who was killed at work by a careless driver.Jeff henry creel (56 years old)was my best buddy & friend for 11 plus years.He was a electric lineman for 36 years.He coached little league baseball & involved with the local american legion.He...

Thinking about selling my woods RD7200 finish mower,just don,t use it much.I am the second owner its in excellent condition with rear chains,center anti sclap roller new tires.Thanks for any info.coobie

Been looking for a pull behind heavy duty lawn aerator for some time and gave Michigan Iron & equipment a call.Bod,denise and tony fixed me right with a very nice HD kioti aerator at a fair price.Thanks again Michigan Iron.coobie

I have some ingersoll/case parts for sale in classified adds.coobie

The temps.in southern michigan have reached 80 degrees,normal highs in march are 45 degrees.Tornadoes hit yesterday just east of us(dexter MI)Strange to say the least.coobie

I have been a long time user of schaeffer(7000) synthetic blend oil/grease products.But lately there prices have risen beyond what seems reasonable $55 bucks per (case)12 quarts of oil.I have been looking at buying Kendall synthetic blend oil GT1 liquid titanuim oil.Price is per 12 quart case is...

I have the chance to buy a very nice condition Howard HR4 rototiller(48 inch) for $800.Don,t know very much about the howards.Is this a fair price?Thanks for any info.coobie

Has anyone bought the pine needle 3 pt. rake(5 ft. yellow one) from everything attachments?If so how do you like it?I am thinking about purchasing the 5 ft. model in the near future.Thanks for any information.coobie

I had the fuel line rubbing issue(earlier post)with my 2008 DK40 se and called to tell (kioti dealer)Michigan Iron & Equipment I had a concern with it.Well last friday night after Bob & Denise(owners)closed up shop they drove 70 miles to my house to resolve my issue with no cost to me.How is...

I finally got some seat time on my JD X740( diesel engine 60 inch deck) mowing our property.This is my JD X740 comparsion verses the 2007 Kubota(diesel engine 60 inch deck) p326 ZTR I just sold.Both mowers are quality made with heavy mowing decks.The JD yanmar diesel is quetier than the kubota...

My JD finally arrived today here are a few pics.coobie

Well we finally ordered our first john deere lawn tractor a X740 with the 7 iron deck,deluxe seat,brush guard & front tire fenders.I sold my kubota ZD326 pro ZTR since we sold our larger property and now need a just a large garden tractor.This will be our first john deere mower/tractor.I hope...

I picked up a one owner honda HT3813 in great condition today for $475 off the local craigs list.I love the way these 2 cly.motors purr.coobie

Anyone running the MB wheels from discount tire stores?I don,t like my stock tires and rims(18 inch)so I bought the MB rims(torque series)for my 2011 ford super duty.Anyone have an experience with the MB rims good or bad?coobie

My orginal equipment continental tires that came with my 2011 ford superduty are useless IMHO so I am looking at buying a cooper discoverer(E-Rated)A/T3 tires.Has anyone had any experience running the coopers?Thanks for any info.coobie

I had a seal leaking on my Kioti tiller I purchased from Michigan Iron & Equipment 2 years ago.I called bob up and he took great care of me.Ordered the seal this last week and will take it into there shop this saturday to be fixed.No run arounds,no BS,just good old customer service the way it...

After much research back in 2008 I bought a Kioti DK40se.I have 203 hours on my tractor and have not had any issues.This tractor does everything that I ask it to do,haul brush & wood,post hole dig,brush hog,snow removel,haul rock & dirt.I would buy another in a heartbeat.coobie

Well after much research and shopping I am going to buy a used Befco model C-50 RD6H finish mower only used 1 time for $1350.In a earlier post I was **** bent on buying a used woods model RD6000 for $1000 bucks.I find for the extra 1 ft cutting width the befco was the better buy.coobie

I found a very nice condition woods RD6000 that I plan to buy tomarrow the price is $1000.For you folks mowing with the RD6000 how do you like the way it mows?Is it heavy duty enough mower?I have not seen the mower in person yet just pictures.Thanks for any information.coobie

Ingersoll/caseFront/rear weight box !!($225) I tried to post this in private classified section last night but I have not seen it yet.I have new in box with all mounting hardware and instructions ingersoll/case weight box for $225 shipped.They are $350 plus new.PM for detials,coobie.

Just got back from the 2011 show in louisville Ky.boy was it busy,wall to wall people friday.I have been to a few shows in the past but this was the most crowded show that I have been to,must be farming is doing well at least I hope so.Great new products to see and get up close to.I would...

Why are used cultipackers so hard to find?I did buy a packer 6.5 ft (in great shape)about 3 hours north from where I live but finding a nice one is tough.I bought a used 3ft brillion(deer food plots)just like new last year for $400 bucks in north carolina but had it shipped to...

I have been looking at trailer type(pull behind) 40 gal.fimco sprayers.Are there any advantages having a gas motor verses the Battery/electric hookup?Thanks for any info.coobie

Thanks again to Michigan Iron and equipment for your great service.I needed a oil plug for my crank case today,called the good folks at michigan iron and (BAM) its in the mail.Thanks again Denise and Bob for your GREAT SERVICE.coobie.

A few questions for you good folks who have installed Laminate flooring,how well does it hold up?What name brand did you buy?My wife and I are looking at installing the quick-step brand name,any thoughts good or bad?Thanks,coobie.

Just had my 500 gal. filled up this past week,$1.35 gal. lowest price I have seen in many years.I finally got off my wallet and bought our own 500 gal.tank this year.We only use 400-450 gal. a year since we heat with wood pellets and corn.What are propane prices in you area?Just curious,coobie.

After looking for a few months I found a nice Billy goat outback brush cutter with a 11hp honda engine in nice shape on the local craigs list for $675.This thing is pretty slick to operate in tight spots that I cannot get into with my tractor brush hog.coobie

I have tried to raise a good crop of sweet corn for the last 3 years.I can,t seem to get mine to grow big enough to eat.Any tips on how to make my crop florish?Thanks,coobie.

After much research I was **** bent on buying a generac 8kw or 17kw propane unit because of cost I was leaning towards the 8kw.I ended up buying the 17KW unit for about $1500 bucks extra.I had it installed today and needless to say I am impressed with this generator.Thanks to all for your...