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I love my z turn, but I have better pieces of equipment to cut anything over 12 inches high. At that stage of growth, you are cutting hay, not turf. I think your best bet is investing in a better suspension system for your tractor, and possibly a finish mower with a wider cut.

I have an Exmark I purchased new in 2006. Built like a tank, and has been used to mow a lot rougher ground than a lawn. Only thing I have done other than regular maintenance, is replace one idler pulley, all spindles are the originals. Hour meter stopped a few years ago at 1100 hrs, havent...

I bought the flexilla hose 3 years ago, and it is by far the best of the hoses in my collection. I liked it so well, I just bought their air hose to replace the cracked and leaky Harbor Freight hose

I can hear the pto clutch kick in when engaging the blades on my Exmark I replaced the clutch last year, it was not difficult, but maybe check the Pto switch before assuming the clutch I’d bad.

Roots grow right through the wire netting at firs, by the time they grow big enough, the netting has rusted away due to constant underground moisture, and by that time, the tree can withstand a bit of gopher damage. I do not do this for blueberries or raspberries. . Never had A gopher problem there

I wonder how big a gravity bulk feed tank you would need in order to have the feed delivered by the feed mill? just typing it into google I see a variety of sizes offered

I have Honeycrisp, gala, Fuji, and yellow delicious, which is good for pie making and desserts. I always dig a big hole and line it with 1 Inch chicken wire for gopher protection, then plant tree and erect deer fence around the tree until it gets big enough to survive the deer attack that will...

I can’t help but feel that eventually, the hybrid and electric vehicles/ machines, will improve to the degree that we will all wonder why we ever used fossil fuel machines in the first place. I liken it to my first battery powered tool, a Mikita 9.6v drill. It was ok, but not that effective for...

My first battery chain saw was the 12” DeWalt.I used it mainly for orchard pruning and fallen trees in the woods. I liked it, but didn’t love it, and eventually wore the thing plumb out Decided to upgrade to the Milwaukee saw, and that thing has really been impressive compared to the smaller...

Green grease with Milwaukee m12 and a lock n lube on the end Curse myself for waiting so long to go this route

A couple of years ago, I went to the local NH dealer for 2 oil filters for my LS tractor. Didn’t think to check out the price until I got home, $90 for the 2 filters. I retuned them, and drove the 20 miles to the LS dealer, $6.90 each. Haven't been back to the NH since, nice guys, but way too...

I’ve had a YesWelder mig/tig/ stick welder for 2+ years Larry. I’ve been really happy with it, never tried any tig welding though.

My winter time hobby is refurbishing implements, using them for a season and then selling them locally. i have had early Betst , Mott, Alamo, John Deere, and Coroni over the past few years, but the absolute best, and also most expensive, is Maschio, which I now wish I had kept

I don’t know the name of the lenses, but My wife opted for one close up focused lens, and the other side is for distance vision The end result is that she can’t see either worth a darn. She regrets the choice now, as she has to wear glasses for most of the things she does during the day I went...

I paid $54k for 10.5 acres in 1986. Could have bought additional 10 acres on either side of me for about the same price. we couldn’t swing it financially, what with building a house and barn, and both sites sold a few years later To my dismay, both buyers with 10 acres to build on, built their...

Never have put anyone on ignore on this site, or any of the sports forums I belong to. That doesn’t mean I don’t get offended by some posters, but I just wonder how it happened they got that obnoxious, and move on. occasionally, for entertainment, I look forward to their stilted point of view.

We put Luxury vinyl tile in our bathrooms and mud room about 8 years ago, still looks good. about the same time, I installed laminate flooring in the office, and it has chipped at both areas where the office chairs roll over it.

Agree with Paul, you need to state what you intend to do on your property to get the best answers here. also what the lay of the land is

I have a 50 gal steel tank I got from NAPA. I put an electric pump on it. It’s mounted on a heavy duty skid, and is easy to transport to the card lock fuel station. I figure I save about $25 in road taxes evdry time I fill it with off road diesel I curse myself for waiting so long to pull the...

I wonder if it’s worth your time to take a trip to the southwest to look for a decent truck. can probably write off expenses at tax time, might catch some sun

Things to watch for on your first attempt at brush cutting any unusual sounds or violent shaking of the mower as you work the implement any unknown objects that are hidden in the thick brush, rocks, old fence posts, stumps, etc any deep holes that your wheel could sink into and cause...

I have a Fuji in my orchard that is still loaded with apples. I tried one last week, and it tasted kind of fermented. Every day I see hummingbirds drinking the juice, as well as other small birds. They seem to prefer it over the feeder in the yard, but both are available, to help them through...

My zero turn doesn’t do well on slopes wet slopes are a thrill, and not in a good way

I have used Rotella in my 2008 RTV for almost as long as I’ve owned it. Doesn’t use a drop of oil between oil changes. Also use it in both tractors With good results

I have the Audew, bought it about 3 years ago. At one point or another, it has jump started just about every battery on the place. It’s amazing how this thing packs so much power in such a small package. My dad had several of those larger jumpers when he passed, used them for his golf cart...

I have the Red brand fences around my pasture, also in 1300 ft runs, h brace every 300 ft. The fence is 34 years old, and has been maintained and occasionally repaired when trees fall on them. It will work just fine if you take care of it. That said, my commercial vineyard has 7 ft high tensile...

Agree with what a couple of other guys posted here. I bought a Milwaukee angle grinder that came with a 2ah battery, it was really disappointing. Slapped a 6ah battery on it and the thing was like a different machine. Only use the smaller batteries for flashlights now.

I have never read anything about the John Deere in the picture. Do you use it much? Looks like it’s in good shape. also the little reddish tractor Looks out of place considering the others

Spring, summer, and fall is pretty much a guaranteed 7 day a week ordeal, so winter for me is recuperation time. Need to recharge the batteries for the next growing season, which starts in early February. except for this year, we had new cabinets installed in kitchen and 3 bathrooms. So much...

I had to break down and put up an 8 foot fence around my 1/2 acre orchard. The deer treated it like a buffet dinner opportunity. While I slept at night, they happily ate all they could. Fencing it was pretty expensive considering the amount of fruit we get each year, but it got so bad the...

Seems like something in this story is missing, but if it is as you stated The second you paid in full for the tractor, it belongs to you. Why would you let someone else use your tractor, and make money off it? Either you are too soft, or something else is in play

I see what you mean by too close, my feet wouldn’t handle that too well

I’ve been happy with the 2 projects we’ve done over the last couple of years, a sizable addition, and new kitchen, but it dang near bankrupt me, or at least it felt that way. Prices were a shock to the system. No bids accepted from anybody without license, bonding and references. Also, nobody...

It appears up are thinking about lawn tractors, which can be had at a fairly reasonable price. You probably should be thinking along the lines of a subcompact tractor, with a front end loader. You don’t want to be lifting heavy objects or hauling dirt around in a wheelbarrow at 50 years old if...

I had the same problem with my garage floor. I put a new coat of sealer on it, and threw some fine flooring sand on it while still wet. The good: it solved the slippery problem The bad: the floor squeegee got chewed up by the abrasive sand finish

I have the steel commercial racks in my barn. In this state, it’s just too rainy to leave expensive implements outside. I decided to build an 8 foot wide by 5 Ft high wood rack to store a couple of lightweight sprayers on. It didn’t work out well, the forks mangled it a bit, other equipment...

He left because he wanted to deescalate the situation The courts will sort the situation out I guess

First thing I think about with these May-December marriages, is somebody better have a good pre nup to protect themselves. I have a friend in his early sixties,that was just kicked off his 3 million dollar estate by his 34 year old wife of 5 years He is now living in an extended stay motel...

I had to get used to the bright blue on my LS, but now I think it’s pretty sharp my favorite though is the Massey Ferguson red/silver Hope to own one one of these days.

I have been using Lucas or John Deere polyurea grease for about as long as I can remember. I do a lot of mowing and spraying each year, and so far, no problems with some old but regularly serviced equipment

100 gal transfer tank, and 12 volt pump that plugs into battery of unit needing fuel. a bit expensive to get started, but you will never second guess yourself afterwards. The older I get, the more I appreciate the setup. Those jugs ain’t gettin’ any lighter

White lithium and fluid film wd 40 now and then, more of a habit I guess

I’ve said it before, and it still holds true today. There is no tool or machine on my property that is used more or more valued than my RTV 900. If something happened to it, and I lost use of it permanently, I would replace it within a week. Reading concerns here about it being too slow, I was...

That is my wintertime hobby. mostly do flail mowers, but have also done rotary cutters, a disk, and some old trailers And hay wagons over the years. Never have any particular project in mind, just whatever looks like a viable refurbish project at a bargain price

I’ve used a lot of different things in place of rebar, in order to cut costs. All thread rod would definitely be acceptable for most of my projects The one exception is the barn floor, too much heavy equipment to chance it. over 30 years living here, and no issues so far.

I know what you are talking about, I have an old Ames hoe that has a thin, sharp blade that really cuts through the soil. I also have three of the crappy chinese Razorbacks that replaced the Ames ( got cheap or free) that are more like weed clubs than hoes. Won’t hold an edge and the blades are...

Never had that happen, but I wonder if you need to raise your ground engaging implement before making sharp turn.

Another vote for. Duluth brand jeans, They are a little pricey, but once you wear them, you know they are worth it. Tough, comfortable, often discounted in their ads.

Have a 2006 Exmark Lazer Z, never has given me any troubles, always keep regular service up to date.

I went a different route, I used 1/4 inch painted hardware cloth. The reason was gophers and voles were eating plants from the bottom up. so far it is working well.

Just sold my wifes 2013 Highlander, and it was absolutely bulletproof since the day we bought it. 22 mpg Bought a new RAV 4 hybrid, hope for the same results with increased gas mileage. 39 mpg

Would fine mesh screening work?

In this area, we had a “secret” pot growing business, that everybody knew about. About half the neighbors were outraged, and half didn’t care much. also, a 60 acre hemp growth about a mile down the road from the pot facility. The pot grower failed financialy, turned to cut flowers, the hemp...

If you think there’s a chance it could be mildew, try a diluted bleach solution on a piece. It looks exactly like the stain I get on my overhead deck beams most years, bleach solution + scrub brush cleans it up pretty well.

I live in the same area as you s for, and other than planting a plum tree, I haven’t touched my raised bed garden yet. It’s just too cold and muddy. Better weather will make the job easier and less frustrating. Forgive me if you already know this, but just a couple of tips on what worked well...

I wouldn’t undersell the importance of compaction in the fill area. just driving over it with tractor tires will not be enough, and the integrity of the finished building will eventually show signs of settling in that area.

I noticed 2 days ago, the drone was back flying back and forth over the Black Sea, It launched out of the lower end of Italy. Good to see the US was not impressed by Russian pilot idiocy

There aren’t many on this board that can match 56 years Willy. So sorry to learn of your loss

Well, it wasn’t quite like the way you describe. The car was a hybrid RAV 4 Toyota, and the demand is so high that you have to put your name on the waitlist with a small deposit, to show you are a serious buyer. The waiting time for delivery often reaches months, and even into the next model...

If the L5240 checks out like you say, and the hours aren’t out of whack, that would be a no brained for me. I think at some point with the smaller open station tractor, you would be questioning why You didn’t get the heavier cabbed computer free unit.

If you are really serious about selling the tractor , now is a good time to do it. But I’m thinking with Branson stepping up, and a seemingly better dealer involved, it might be cheaper and better to roll the dice and stick with it.

I am in total awe of guys that can fabricate something like this, and I know there is a lot of guys on here that can. I couldn’t even get past the planning stage on a job like this. Shoot, I was pretty happy when I made a set of pallet forks for an 8n I once had.

I just did that last fall using my 33 hp tractor, fel, and box blade. It was about a 400 ft section that gave me the Willie’s when crossing the hill side to side. It takes more effort than you might think, you can’t do it all from the seat of your tractor, but I had the time and tools and it...

The tractor you need for construction, might well be bigger and more robust than the tractor that works best for your ongoing maintenance work. If it were me, I would go with the 580L, until all the big jobs are completed, then settle into a nice comfortable cabbed 35 to 45 hp Kioti/LS/ Kubota...

Been waiting several weeks for a Toyota SUV hybrid. It just came in, and We have been notified that the price is $2600 higher than first agreed upon. Cherish your TYM dealer, we don’t see that kind of thing around here.

One of the things I like about My RTV 900 diesel, is it just sips fuel, but I agree with the engine noise, I generally wear ear protection if I’m on it over 5-6 minutes. Everything but the lawnmowers runs on diesel, and someday those lawnmowers will be replaced.

Your coulter blade idea is a good one. I have a subsoiler just like the one you are considering. It does the job, up to a point, I sink it to maximum depth to sever invading roots from sequoia trees bordering crop land,any roots over 2 1/2 inches will stop my 33 hp tractor in it’s place. I have...

So many ways things could go wrong here. For me, in this situation, I would ascribe to the “buy once, cry once” rule, and have it done by professional. I like to do my own work too, as well as keep costs down, but the risk here is more than I could justify.

Kind of a funny used car market right now. We are on the wait list for a new Toyota RAV 4 hybrid. a used one is about 4k more than a new one, but you can drive it home today if that’s your choice. In addition to that, Toyota factory is stuffing an abundance of spendy options into the deal...

Woah! That is scary as heck. my young self may have given it a try my older self knows better.

I meet the buyer at his own bank, and get a cashiers check or cash if not a large amount. That way, there is no doubt about authenticity.

you’re getting a lot of good information here, and I’ll just add mine. I chose to improve long distance view, with dollar store readers stashed all over the barn and workshop. It’s been a good choice for me, and I love not having to wear eyeglasses all day. Halo effects are there, but nothing...

I think what I would do in that situation, is call the next closest LS dealer, and see if he would ship you the warranteed parts, and just fix it yourself. Barring that, take it into an independent repair shop, and pay them to fix it. Technically, it sounds like LS would do the warranty...

I used to have adventure dreams, often as good or better than the movies. Often times I was kinda disappointed to wake up. Those stopped when I was promoted to middle management in my late forties. Every since then, it’s disaster and catastrophe dreams, even though I left the business and...

I’ve said it before on these forums, my UTV is the most used tool on my place It is mainly used as a tool hauler and mini dump truck, but also for people transport, and keeps the hours off the tractors Once you bite the bullet, you will wonder how you ever got along without it.

Not being a wheat farmer, I am wondering if it’s advisable to use pre emerge in this situation. In this area, weeds would find that kind of cultivated ground quite inviting.

You don’t say what UTV you are considering, but my 2008 RTV has 1600 hours and showing no signs of mechanical issues my neighbor has a 1996 TORO belt Drive, guessing 2500 hrs, that still runs, but I don’t know how.

I have a wetland on the back third of my property. Most people in this area are highly vigilant about protecting wildlife. Five years ago, my retired farmer neighbor, had a six foot culvert installed, so he could get to his field easier Hikers turned him and that cost him legal fees and a hefty...

I bought an off brand pipe threader with dies at a garage sale for $20 bucks a few years ago. It was the last day, and they were trying hard to get rid of the remaining items. Can’t even find the brand name on it anywhere. I only need it once every 2 or 3 years, but it always does the job...

In 2017,Had to deal with an abandoned oil tank buried right in front of the main entry door when my dad passed away. No one knew about it, but I had a presale home inspection done to get an idea of what needed to be done in order to semi painlessly sell the house. rather than dig it up, I hired...

My RTV 900 is the most used tool I have. use it far more than tractor, truck, lawnmower, or any individual tool in the shop. I don’t know why it took me so long to get around to buying one.

I have one that I use with my 33 hp LS. Jeff is right, my tractor is a bit light for optimal use, but I hate digging with a shovel, so I make it work. It demands some serious counterweight for best results. I don’t use it much, but have dug out some dead trees, and unfortunately, a couple of...

My 2006 Exmark came with solid tires, never any problems, other than a bit of a rough ride. I installed a suspension system under the seat, did same on the crappy factory seat on the tractor. That helped quite a bit.

Very funny, a bit of truth in all those ads, somebody did a great job there

I think county line is ok for limited use, a avoiding any abuse on a regular basis I have a 2004 Landpride that gets extensive use from April to November every year. So far, the only issue has been the pneumatic tires, which I am going to change out to solid tires one of these days, but that is...

Living on a hill myself, I started out with a 2wd and had some real close calls when it lost traction on wet ground. I mean scary and dangerous there are no 2 wheel drive vehicles on my place now, with the exception of the z turn mower

I replaced my seat With a suspension seat from Seat Warehouse. had to do some minor alterations to get the holes to line up, but it wasn’t difficult to change over. the new seat takes the harshness out of the ride, but doesn’t eliminate the really hard jolts

Two great ideas from LouNY, that my Swiss cheese brain would never think of. melt the sharp ends with a soldering iron double wrap a zip tie Appreciate the tip, and this is the kind of thing I love about this site.

Definitely not brand loyal, I look for the best unit that is in the price range I feel comfortable with. I am looking for dependability and value. That doesn’t mean the cheapest, or most popular. I won’t entertain any Chinese or store brand tractors, prefer Japanese or so.Korean. I have a 37...

seat belt bolt?

I have the Landpride 5 ft rear discharge mower. I bought it new I 2004, and it is still giving a nice cut with no clumping of the cut grass. I don’t let my grass get much over 6 inches, so that probably factors in the results. Overall, I am a big fan of Landpride products.

Careful with the post pounding Beowulf, I tore a rotator cuff doing exactly the same thing. recovery took forever.

My 15 year old RTV 900 is my most used tool, hardly ever gets a day off.

It seems like a fools game to buy a new vehicle now. I guess it just depends on how much disposable income you have. At these prices, I don’t think I want to play the game.

was a dedicated Direct TV customer for 17 years, but they refused to carry the the sports network that includes the local college teams. Finally dumped them, and went to Dish TV. Wish I hadn’t waited so long. Much better pricing and customer service.

Too late for me now, but I really wish I had set my fence line in about 5-6 ft off boundary. I paid a lot for my property, and wanted to use every available inch of it at the time. now, I feel I have to clear it with neighbor in order to work on the other side

I think in the long run, you did the right thing, and you’ll look at it as lesson learned, and get over it. In my experience selling used equipment, there is no deal, until the particulars are discussed, and a handshake seals the deal. I once sold a 36 inch brand name flail mower for $300...

I am a big fan of the LS, having owned mine for 10 years, but I think the auto Connect mower deck is too good to pass up. as you get experience using implements , you will see that some are a pain in the rear to hook up. Anything that makes it easier, is a good thing.

I don’t know about the R4041 engine, but my g 3033 engine has the filler cap on the rear top, which necessitates removing the hood strut, but also a lower front fill with a rubber plug, for easier access when adding oil

You won’t get much for a broken 2wd, geared, no FEL tractor if you try to sell it as is. Buyers will lowball you, figuring the worst case scenario for repairs. I would bite the bullet and repair it, but before taking it to the dealer, I would see if an independent shop might be a bit cheaper...

Welcome to the forum Helogabals. I don’t know much about Latvian life, and am interested to learn more and hopefully see some photos of your “rancho”

I have a chemical/tool storage shed that is about the same size as your tack room. I went with a Sherman Williams very light grey tint in order to see what exactly I was looking for. same paint used on walls as ceiling. Floors were ultra cheap stick on tiles, to help with sweeping out every now...

Don’t have that red dirt here, but had a 50x80 low spot that was difficult to mow. Filled with a lot of concrete chunks, then topped with some really ugly yellow clay. then seeded heavily, and threw some straw over the top. Fertilized after the grass got about an inch high. Looks great.

First time I tried operating my Exmark at home, I tore off 6 feet of gutter on the low end of my barn. Second time, I hit the concrete pad under the heat pump, and moved it about 4 inches out of position. I’m better now.

These wages these days are a shock to my system. My first ever job while in high school, was working at a gas station, Sunday’s only, 12 hour days at $1.25 an hour. My friends would come in for a free windshield cleaning before heading to “buck nite” at the drive in theater. Never bought...

I thought I had plenty of space in my barn when I built it. I only had one tractor at the time, and needed some hay storage too. since then, the horses and cattle are gone, but have added another tractor, 2 rv’s, UTV, trailers, implements, and a whole lot of tools and chemical storage. The...

I vote no on letting members of the herd set their own rules. I come here to read about farm machinery, and rural lifestyle. I definitely don’t want to see any COVID or national political discussions here. At this point, nobody is going to change anybody’s mind, and there are better places to...

I would sure like to know more about these 2 other tractor forums. nothing much to do right now, until weather warms up, learn a lot on these sites.

I got 8 years on my original LS battery, and was pretty happy. Hardly ever get more than 4 years on the John Deere, usually less, I quit buying expensive batteries for this one, just get Walmart batteries, they seem to do as well as any other.

Hope you will rethink this decision later down the road. Your posts have bought value to this forum, and cannot easily be replaced. Can’t say that about all of us. 😉

42” for me. Does well on 48” pallets, and is easier to maneuver in tight spaces.

Yep, use them all the time for wire pulling and fence repair.

I do the same Moss, was kind of surprised at the number of private jets are in the air at any one time. Always wish I could see who owns them, but they mostly fly incognito.

They look like they would be fun to play with for a summer, but I don’t think I would spend serious money for one, given the chore list my tractors need to do every day. No FEL is a deal killer, and any acrobatics needed to get in the seat, that’s a deal killer too.

Putting a single twist in each strap will prevent air flow over the strap from loosening the strap. also shifting loads must be expected, so stop and retighten the straps after 10 minutes or so.

My purchasing policy, and the more expensive an item is, the more I adhere to it, is never be the first to own a product, nor the last. I know of no one in my area that sells or owns a Bad Boy tractor. Lawn mowers, yes.

That’s going to be one fine tractor when you get it Torvy probably better prepare yourself for sticker shock though. 😀

I would brush paint an implement in a New York minute, but not a tractor I intended to use. Wouldn’t look down my nose at those who did though, do what you gotta do. I repainted my first tractor, a Ford 8n, it was my first time painting anything serious, and it didn’t turn out too well, but my...

Prices too good to be true=scam

When I got my first tractor, it was a Ford 8n, and my skills were at a push lawnmower stage, so I took it to a private shop that could do about anything to any type machine. He was a poor businessman , and had to close the shop and take a government job that paid better, and had benefits. That...

I have never operated a tricycle tractor, but I have rolled many a Honda 3 wheeler back in the day. Honest question for those who have experience with a tractor like this, are they safe for working in hilly areas?

My freightliner air brake release often made spots like that in loose gravel.

We bought a Heat n Glow propane stove about 18 months ago. It has a battery backup, and is operated with a remote control. It replaced a wood stove, which my wife constantly complained about also. I like it quite a bit, it’s quiet, and clean, but It doesn’t put out near the heat that the wood...

iI always liked the idea of owning a Jeep, but in truth they are not practical for my situation. We do like to vacation in somewhat remote areas out of country, and it’s pretty much a given that your rental car will be a Jeep Wrangler. I always love driving them around, and find myself not...

I belong to a bluebird preservation group, have several nesting boxes installed in the fields and vineyard, also a several swallow boxes close to the barn area, the two don’t get along well and have to be separated. We lost all of the bluebird chicks during the summer heat wave, which hit 114...

I have a 6 foot high tensile woven wire fence, with 2 wires on top, making a 7 1/2 ft total height Protecting my vineyard. I have never had a deer jump it, but a couple of years ago, a cougar cleared it with ease about 40 feet from where I was working at the time. He clearly saw me, but was...

Most of my land is homesite and cropland, the remaining third I consider a wildlife refuge. we live in an area with a large variety of wildlife, they need some peace and quiet too. There is also a lot of hiking and horseback riding going on in the area. No hunting allowed, thanks for asking though.

Ditto on the refractometer, once you start using one, the floating ball type seem inaccurate.

I run mine out the front, near the battery. I also use that connection to power my 12v pump on my diesel tank. No need to open hood when using.

Not sure if it been mentioned, but if Pulling with a chain, don’t try to pull in uphill direction, and add some weight in front.

Love the new Yanmars, can’t believe I don’t own one. Maybe someday my old John Deere will peter out, but so far, it’s been too tough to die.

I had success using concrete slab/chunks on a path that ran about 50 feet down the side of my barn. I first scraped it out sub level,so the slabs would end up at grade, then used sand and some gravel as a bed. dug a drainage ditch on the low side, and filled it with fist sized chunks and...

You’re thinking about giving yourself a giant headache, and accepting less money for the privilege. It’s a package deal, take it or leave it. and this guy won’t be back with cash in hand, he doesn’t have it.

Thank you Beowulf, for your original post, you described my life perfectlly. I am never happier than when I get an idea, and start working on a project that will improve my property, and thus, my lifestyle. I have a retired friend that lives in the nearest town. His 1/3 acre lot is pristine...

I don’t know if this would apply to your tractor, but the same thing happened to my LS earlier this summer. It turned out to be water inside the instrument, probably from hosing off the tractor after a dusty day of mowing It went away as the summer heat did its thing

I am sure the B2650 can get the job done, but I also think you will eventually wish you had a bigger tractor, with more power, and a more comfortable ride. This is a situation that a great many people experience, including me. 2 words to the wise, get a bigger tractor than you think you need...

I was expecting the worse when I first tried an aftermarket carb, but have never had any problem with them. some are several years in service

In this area, the best way to get off road diesel, is to use the card lock facilities. another benefit to that, is that I have never had to wait in line to fuel up, always the only guy there at that pump.

I have gates like that around my vineyard, although they are one piece gates. The purpose is to keep deer out of the vineyard. Towards the end of summer those vines look green and tasty to hungry critters.

After many years of using Dewalt, craftsman, Ryobi etc, last year I finally sprung for a set of Norseman bits. Haven’t really put them to a serious test, but so far they seem to be a definite step up from big box drill bits. I am frustratingly hit and miss when it comes to sharpening bits, so...

I posted earlier in this thread, that I have both bought and sold to Steve, and found him to be an honest buyer and seller. everything I have bought from him has been as advertised.

I wish my Kubota RTV900 had a shorter turning radius, how do the 6x6 units do in tight spaces. Even my Polaris 4x2 doesn’t do well at times.

We call them catapillars here, and come to think of it, I haven’t seen any of them in years.

I have a brush hog that works fine, but it’s been parked for a few years. I cut my fields when growth is no more than 8 inches, and the flail mower just does A better job, and is easier to maneuver on my place. I actually have 2 flails, an old fine cut Mott, and a 3 year old Caroni, rarely...

We have had beavers damming up our creek for the last 35 years, it resulted in a nice 2 acre pond in the woods below our house. there is a lot of forage for them to eat in the area, but it also is home to cougars, coyotes, and the occasional bear. when the saplings get cleared out by the...

Is it possible you are operating in too high a gear for the work you are doing?

I am already well into my lumber boycott., haven’t bought a single piece of lumber since early April. I have been sorting through my wood pile, and found I had more decent wood than I first thought. In addition, we have postponed a kitchen remodel until things get more reasonable.

Frankenkubota, lol, I have the same problem, with the same fix. I cuss a little every time it happens. ‘Bout to take a hacksaw to the handle.

The crap I have put my 2006 Exmark/23hp Kawasaki through is shameful. I doubt a box store unit could survive the experience. Hurts to spend that much money on a Lawnmower, but I think you’ll be happier if you wait.

I don’t know what your metal fabrication skills are, but if it turns out you need to have it done by a professional shop, it may be cheaper just to buy one off eBay or somewhere similar. I don’t like the looks of the second forks you pictured, too light duty.

Another vote here for the HF auger. The first thing I demand from a gas powered tool is that it has to start right up, with no monkeying around to find the sweet spot it takes to get going. I have a vineyard, and there are at least a couple thousand posts in it supporting the vines. Each spring...

My property is almost entirely terraced. In order to mow safely, I don’t let the grass get over about 8 inches. Rolling my tractor is one of my biggest fears.

I hope he knew how many caring friends he had on this board.

I learned about bandsaw tires when I was offered one for free a few years ago. previous owner became disgusted with it because the blade wouldn’t stay on. I never heard of bandsaw tires either, but YouTUbe educated me

I can’t get into any sport that doesn’t let players use their hands.

I have that same mower, it does best on 8 inch grass or shorter. it is not designed to cut hay. If you can get a rotary mower, it will do much better on such high grass, after the initial cut, try not to let the grass get so tall.

Agree, looks almost identical to my old Mott. Easy to get parts.

Many years ago. I was trail riding with a really mellow horse I had ridden for years. About a mile into the ride, Chief spotted a flattened faded milk carton On the trail. In his eyes, that thing must have looked like a horse eating dragon. After trying hard to reassure him, I finally admitted...

By the way, what are you growing in your orchard?

John Deere parts are pricy probably no used parts available locally your needs seem to be more in the 40 hp range , with maneuverability a plus. you Are going to need a FEL, preferably with a grapple If I was in the same situation, I would look for a used unit in good condition.

Every time I start to get A little proud of my meager fabrication skills, somebody on here shows me what a guy with real skills can do. well done strantor, the planning and assembly work you put into that cover is amazing. Really admire your work.

Maybe a couple of zips around each tree with a riding lawnmower, be helpful to know how many trees you have to deal with.

Maybe so, but do you want to go through that fight with them. everything still on warranty, gets Oem parts til it isn’t.

I have that same mower, which I bought new, and it does the same thing. It doesn’t bother me, but I routinely check fluid levels on everything I use, as it prevents catastrophe, and saves expense and downtime. I really haven’t noticed any big need to add gear oil over the summer months...

I have a car parked in the garage, that seems to be a magnet for mice. After trying traps, poison, pepperment and other essential oils, I tried the ultrasound device. It had no effect on the mice.

I started wearing eye protection in the shop about 4 years ago, when cataract surgery made regular eyeglasses unnecessary. It was weird having no protection from flying objects, especially working underneath cars and tractors. Now it’s a habit, I hate going to get something removed from my...

12 hours on a new tractor would irritate me for about 5 minutes, and then I would move on and deal with the next thing on today’s job list.

Yeah, you just crossed the line into Super Coolness

Original Yanmar diesel in my 1985 JD 950, still running strong, never been wrenched. Has about 3300 hours on it. Stored inside, and maintenance done by me.

This whole subject gives me the creeps. Bad juju. Birds spread seeds everywhere on my place, I have to hand dig them up, as I can’t spray herbicides due to wine grape intolerance. I have had some success with scrubbing skin with Dawn, like you want to lose a layer of skin, but usually get a...

I have a 13 year old Exmark that has been a really good machine. I bought it new with the Kawasaki motor, which I highly recommend. I am still running on the original spindles, which are not greasable, which kind of surprises me, as I use the mower more than the average owner probably does...

Many thanks for the replies guys, I knew it was a mental roadblock on my part. Thankful for the help.

After reading a multi page thread, in Order to go back to the original forum, I have been just backing up page by page by page to get back out. Is there a better way to get back to the opening forum that I haven’t figured out yet?

The more I read, the more I think you should stick with John Deere or maybe Kubota. There is risk involved in buying a So. Korean made tractor, and they definitely have their pluses and minuses. I kind of think you would be happier with a sure bet. I have both a JD, and an LS, both tier 3...

I first considered a 55 gallon barrel when I decided 5 gal cans were for the birds. I decided against them because the fuel co. Had a minimum amount for home delivery, and one drum didn’t qualify. They also were a pain to offload, and I had visions of losing one off my flat bed trailer, and...

This is probably asked and answered somewhere on here already, but is the tractor/equipment list underneath the poster handle going to be coming back?

I doubt that resale value ever comes to Andrew’s mind. I also doubt he ever resells much of his equipment when it’s no longer useful. For some reason I am addicted to his channel, but could never bring myself to copy his repair techniques. Say what you will, but I don’t think there is any way...