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Just to share more info. The bags I lift weigh about 1600 lbs. Here is a picture of the lifter I had made locally, and it has no issue handling the weight: The PITA with it is having to thread the loops over the "forks" when moving bags around. I have thought about making a frame to hold...

My MTL grapple is the most used implement I have. And it was a bargain.

This is typical of the kind of things I want to make...

I should have stated my budget is $500 to get the machine, auto dimming helmet and other 'stuff' to get started. For the type and quantity of work I will be doing, I cannot justify investing more. That is why I was interested in the $150 machines that seem to get decent reviews on Amazon...

IMO that is the best option except for one little problem. As a Christian, at least in my sect, it is considered a sin. There are over 1200 Christian sects so maybe a few have no problem with it.

I have no experience and am overwhelmed by the number of offerings in the sub $150 range. My first project will be welding up some Unistrut but I would like to be able to go up to 1/4" wall if possible. I have 110 and 220V available. Seems like a unit that does MIG and stick would be a...

Wonder when they meet Jesus if they will STFU.

He will learn from experience. It may not a pleasant lesson.

Reminds me of a joke. If I had killed her twenty years ago, I would be out of jail now and a free man.

You might be right, or you have not lost half of your net worth...yet. A pre-nuptial agreement is not romantic but necessary IMO. Especially if you are older had have amassed some wealth. If I was to "hitch up" to a woman with a high net worth I would want a pre-nupt to protect her and...

Women are not controversial...they can be contentious. As quoted in an old book full of useful information, "Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife". Then we invented man caves.

Sorry, I am too lazy to read the whole thread, but do you know why the property you are bidding on is for sale? The listing has gone "stale" and the primary reason that occurs is that it priced too high. Trying to understand why the asking price is higher than the market can help you decide...

Fact...43% of first marriages wind up in divorce. 60% of second marriages wind up in divorce. What makes people think the 57% of first and 40% of second marriages that stay together are successful or "happy". When you feel forced to stay together for the kids, or the relatives, or church...

I have had loads of fun shooting chipmunks this year while sitting on the front porch having my morning coffee. Typical range is 40-60 yards. Got a groundhog too.

I don’t need a woman as a friend. Too much drama and they are wired differently. Sex and intimacy makes up for the drama. From my experience she is being be ***** because she is not married. Once you marry her she will still be a *****.

I was tempted to get a DeWalt battery gun but could not justify it. Glad I did not spend the money. I doubt I spend more than an hour or two a year greasing what needs greasing. But I only put 80 hours a year on the tractor.

Has anyone tried the bag traps like Catchmaster? See a lot of mixed reviews.

Did two. 8” and 12”. Took about an hour but expect that will improve with experience

Got to water the horse.

You must be a good friend. I would never lend my tractor to anyone.

Just an update. Got a text from MechMaxx and they decided the spline shaft on the grinder was out of spec. Told them a tractor mechanic got it on for me and it only cost me $40. Told them not to send the replacement Did not ask for the $40 for two reasons…they tried to make it right and it...

I only have one PTO attachment but I have arthritis. $300 seems like a lot of money but I am very close to ordering a PTO Link. I will buy their sling and see if that helps enough.

Spent some time today setting up the slip clutch. Not easy to measure to .01” so I proved my incompetence again. Looked close enough, so went and ground two stumps for my neighbor. No smoking clutch plates so must be close enough. The darn thing works really well. Happy with my purchase.

Another Insect Shield user and pleased with their product. My socks have lasted 3 years.

Arly, hope you get a tractor soon. My only regret is waiting so long to get my first one. I only put 80 hours a year on mine, but it is a game changer.

Mine was bolted on and I removed it.

You guys were correct. Once we got the split hub pried open a bit more, the slip clutch side of the PTO slipped on. I was just too much of a wuss. Hopefully get a chance to try it out tomorrow Appreciate the great advice fellows! BTW the tractor mechanic who came over did not believe the...

I have a tractor mechanic coming over to help out. He has worked at Deere and Mahindra. I will share your advice with him. If he cannot get it attached, my options are limited. It only has to go on once so that is the bright side. I cannot see a good reason for the pinch collar to be...

This morning I tried putting the tractor side of the PTO shaft on the grinder and it will not fit. This is after filing down each spline on the grinder to clean them up. I pounded a chisel into the gap on both sides but am reluctant to open it up any more because….. The tractor side of the...

Well tried again. Still no go. Going to take it to a shop and let them deal with it.

No offense taken. I will try prying it open. I saw it was slit but was worried I might crack the fitting. The tractor side goes on easily Thank you for replying so quickly!!

Tried mounting mine today. Cannot get the PTO shaft attached where the slip clutch side marries to the grinder. There are two bolts in the hub and it looks like it clamps the hub over the spline shaft. I assume the bolts slip by the ring milled into the PTO fitting to keep the unit from...

Very impressed with your skill and execution. I cannot fabricate so must buy whatever I need to get the job done. I would buy a fail mower and not wait for the grass to get 24" high. I doubt you need more than 20 PTO HP for cutting grass at a 48" mow width. The flail will not leave those...

Do you recommend an over running clutch if you do not disengage the PTO until the implement until it stops rotating?

Thanks for posting this. Never seen these before but they look very useful. Ordered a 100 from Amazon.

Math is racist….didn’t you get the memo?

I used my pull blower on 10” and it worked very well. I have a gravel drive and getting down to “pavement” is not a good outcome because then I would be throwing stones. In your situation, I would want a blade. The first couple of years I had the pull blower, I mounted a cheap light...

Since I got my LS six years ago I thought I was doing something wrong. I could never do any "work" in 3rd range. Almost always run in 2nd range. Even running on the road to a neighbor's place, if I had it in 3rd, it would bog down going up a hill. Now I know that others have the same...

I recently sold my pull (inverted) blower but it worked well. They are not cheap, but it sure beats a front blower and the nightmare of a huge subframe to deal with. I sold mine because we do not get enough snow to justify having that much money tied up. In four years I used it about 20-25...

Interesting. I listen to my woman but make the decision on how money is spent on vehicles. If she wanted to spend her own money on something stupid, like a cybertruck, I would tell her what I thought but she is free to do so.

A few weeks ago traded a Kawasaki Mule SX for a CF Moto 1000. So far, pleased with it. Used as a dual purpose machine. Work horse on 20 acres, trail riding and visiting neighbors. The Mule was bullet proof but loud, slow and did not ride well. 35 mph on the Moto is effortless. Only...

I have averaged 10% on my investments so $5500 nets me $550. If I can rent for $300 I am ahead. No maintenance and no having to move the darn thing around to mow grass. I understand your point about having something handy and readily at hand but that becomes almost a non issue if you need...

I might need a trailer that size 3 times a year. $300/year. Makes no sense to buy one.

That seems reasonable. Lengthen the top link to pivot the mower back.

MechMaxx told me the maximum cut height is 2”. I want the cut height to be 3”. Is there a way to accomplish that?

Our tractors are about the same weight. I a very shallow slope near the pond and I can reduce the offset. About the only place I would need the maximum offset is mowing over the septic tank and that area is flat.

I have oversized turfs (44x18 - 20) on the tractor filled with RimGuard plus a cab. I estimate the weight at 5500 lbs. The 3 PH is rated at 2700 lbs. I assumed that would handle the 820 lb mower but appreciate any opinions

There were two of these little “Tonka Toys” at the last auction I attended. Both went for $4500 or so. They were new. After the auction I ordered the MechMaxx stump grinder for $1400. No way a Tonka Toy will handle the stumps I need removed. I have about 30 stumps to deal with from 8-24”...

I have been considering getting an offset flail mower to cut grass and "bush hog" my food plot/trail/shooting lane. I do not need golf course quality results. I will also use it to mulch up brush piles and leaves Mechmaxx has this model I am looking at...

I have 20 acres but cannot think of many tasks I would use it for.

So, the $64,000 question..."Would you buy one knowing what you know now?"

My friend is looking at getting one. Anyone have any feedback on them? Thanks

Arly, when I decided the blower was not the right tool for my needs, I looked at a plow just like this one for my tractor. The last two years I have used a Western V plow and it has done a good job but hate putting it on and off the F250. BTW, only used the V feature once so I was looking at...

I have a grapple and agree that making a smaller burn pile and feeding it is smarter. As is waiting for six or more inches of snow.

Arly, the decent blowers are not cheap but they work well. The only issues I had with a front mount was dealing with the subframe and mid PTO hook up. More than this old man wanted to struggle with. I ended up buying a pull type blower but sold it this year as it was overkill for the amount...

Has anyone added a flow restrictor valve to cure this problem? Would you recommend the valve you used and was one needed on each bucket curl cylinder? Thanks.

I have used a chipper before and hand feeding it gets old quick as does having to remove the Y on branches to get them to feed. Not going down that road again My brush pile is 35’ in diameter and 7’ high. I am taking down another 20 trees so more stuff to deal with. In hindsight, it was...

I would burn it if it was not so large and so close to other trees. Could wait for winter and a decent amount of snow on the ground.

Will a flail mower work to grind up brush piles with a maximum of 2” diameter sticks?

At 74, I am not too worried. I fear our government more than the machines.

My XR4140 regens about every 50 hours as well. I never operate it at 1700+ RPM unless running the PTO

I believe I posted earlier in this thread but worth repeating. Get treated clothes from Insect Shield. I have jeans, shirts, socks and a hat. It is really cheap insurance I had Lyme disease and it is no joke. Since I started wearing Insect Shield clothes I have not had a tick in two years.

Good luck ArlyA! Just an FYI, when I was shopping, I realized a new LS or TYM was about the same price as a used Kubota or Deere.

I have no shortage of places to ride the tractor. I bought a ZT a few years ago because I hate cutting grass and I had over 20 trees to deal with. But things have changed. I still hate cutting grass. But after the last ice storm, about 1/3 of the trees are too damaged. Another 1/2 are...

I plan to use a wireless camera. Not sure if I can jury-rig something that will attach to the stump grinder, but if not, I will set up a folding stool and mount the camera on it.

I have driven over mine with a 48" rider, 54" ZT and SxS.

Stacking once is imperative to me. I modified my process accordingly. I used to stack wood in the SxS, then run the SxS to the barn stack it in the pole barn, then when I needed firewood, stack it back into the SxS to take it to the attached garage. Then I started using totes and only...

Figured it would not be a smart move.

I have an LS 4140 with cab and loaded tires. Estimated weight is 5500 lbs. Would it be safe to drive over a septic tank buried 10” below grade?

I made the mistake of telling my buddy about getting one. He has a number of stumps he wants to grind down. He has realized the stump bucket he purchased is not a great tool for larger stumps.

I ordered one today. $1400 seems like a bargain to me so rolled the dice before John_Mc directed to this thread. Thanks John! Thanks to everyone who shared their experience. Looks like I made a good choice.

Anyone have feedback on the Mech Maxx stump grinder? Thanks

It is easy to spend a lot of money cutting grass. But one accident will be a wakeup call. Glad the OP got the right machine for his needs and he and his wife are happy with it. A mower like that will last a long time and make the job a lot more pleasant. There is value in that.

60 years ago, my dad built two ponds like that. It is a good design

Sorry ArlyA. I will shut up…lol

To address some questions. The hour meter says 58.8 hours. Maybe it is not working properly… Unless we get a lot of rain, grass does not grow much. I have gone over two weeks in July and August between mowings. I do not fertilize or water. I have no neighbors to impress. I did not...

I cut about 2 acres of grass. In four years, I have put 60 hours on my 54" Bad Boy ZT. I do not keep track but estimate less than two gallons of gas per hour. 15 hours a year works out to about $100/year. Add in an oil change every two years for $20. $110/year. Ego 10 Ah batteries cost...

I wear clothes from Insect Shield that are treated when it starts to get above 40 degrees. I got Lyme disease two years ago. That was my wake-up call.

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/how-the-death-of-a-raccoon-named-conrad-once-united-toronto-and-may-bind-us/article_0f37c632-3ecd-11ef-9cb2-9fc143da49b7.html

Be patient. I know it is difficult to do. Don’t sit on your hands. Find other properties and look at them. Off grid properties are not attractive to everyone. Do not trust the realtor.

Does anyone make them from spools? Any advice on equipment and sources of high quality bulk chain?

Something is fishy

Happened three times today. Engine slows down and limps...fuel gauge bars go to one bar and then engine dies. After waiting a minute or so, it fires back up and then after a few minutes it goes thought the same slow...limps...dies cycle. Battery is fully charged, lots of fuel. Seems to be...

Another 2015 F150 owner in Michigan and I agree.

I am old. Critters that are or can be a nuisance stop being a nuisance when they get lead poisoning. Tired of dealing with the consequences.

A neighboring hunt camp is off grid and it uses solar.

Good luck Yooper!!

Ran the new processor today for the first firewood order of the year. It will take some time to get used to the controls as they are different than the older model...darn muscle memory will need reprograming. Having a 20 hp Honda instead of the 13 hp B&S makes a noticeable improvement in...

Sorry for the late reply. Still very limited internet after the ice storm of the century here. About 5% of the logs I buy are too large or twisted to go through the 16” model I had. And it was difficult to process logs close to maximum diameter unless they were straight with no nubs to...

This week I upgraded from the Red Runner Deluxe wood processor to their Super Deluxe model Increase in log size from 16” to 18” Hydraulic log clamp Hydraulic adjustment of splitting wedge Better saw dust discharge 20 HP Honda vs 13 HP B&S Improved infeed and outfeed conveyors. Improved...

The appeal for me is cost avoidance. Replacing my F150 today is $60k. Gas at 20 MPG. If I put 15k miles a year on another car for going to town, church, visiting friends, etc I will not need to replace the F150 for another 15 years. So is it smarter to replace the F150 for $75k in 2030, or...

I might be a buyer at $25k. Built in my state and hopefully can get it serviced. It would meet 90% of our needs.

Before Musk supported Trump, the general consensus seemed to be the only viable EV was Tesla. They seemed to sell well to upper income liberals. If their core market has concerns about buying another Tesla, EV’s are going to lose market share. I don’t see the new administration being...

I did all my ice storm damage cleanup with a tiny 12" 20V Dewalt saw and two 5 amp-hr batteries. Could not get my gas saw to start.

I have a Mule SX. Except for the noise, low speed, and rough ride it is a good machine.

I have a Mule SX. Except for the noise, low speed, and rough ride it is a good machine.

I use a Red Runner 27 Deluxe.

I process firewood. Sold 27 cords last year Help neighbors who need tractor work.

Generalizations do not apply to every situation. It demonstrates your ignorance and bias. I don’t need gas stations to use an EV for 90% of my needs as I can charge at home easily. I do want to be able to get whatever I have serviced.

Lefty looney and smart are mutually exclusive.

I get razed about waiting the recommended time so throttle up and shut down but do it religiously. Hope that prevents a costly repair. Only 330 hours on my machine. Run it at minimum 1700 rpm even when doing light work.

Wish I could take advantage of falling prices on used Teslas but living in rural Michigan makes it a poor decision. Closest dealer is 200 miles away and no local support at all. I rarely see an EV unless on the freeway and they are likely cars from the cities downstate. Would like to...

We are friends with a couple who ordered a "kit" home. After five years, they still do not have a Certificate of Occupancy. People can get fooled and think building something it is simpler than it really is. The UP of Michigan is definitely not for everyone so I understand a lot of...

Think it through with your wife and be brutally honest with each other. If one of you wants to try management, and it takes more schooling, the other partner will need to do more around the house. My fiancé got her Bachelors and Masters degrees while working and it ended up destroying her...

If you have to ask, you may be better staying hourly. If you want to "move up", at your age, I would be looking at how does this move set me up to advance another two or three levels. If you spend 30 years at the first level of many salaried positions, you will never make "real money" or get...

Always buy what you think you need and want. Glad you pulled the trigger. I hate cutting grass, so the ZT is my choice; but like you said, it only saves me about 45 minutes over the rider I had. It was a stupid purchase for a retiree with lots of time on his hands but I am happy with it...

My information shows there is both a State and Federal component to our Fuel taxes. You can check your state here: https://www.complyiq.io/gas-tax-state-2/ On the Federal tax, ICE owners should be irate. EV's use federally funded roads and do not "pay their fair share" by not paying the tax.

In my state, part of the tax on fuel goes to road work. "Historically, state-generated revenue for Michigan transportation programs has come primarily from two “road taxes”—motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration taxes.1 Both of these tax sources are restricted for transportation purposes...

You are correct about Canada needing to find new partners. Exports make up about a third of Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP). Almost 75 per cent of Canada’s total exports go to the United States. Without the US market, Canada will suffer immediate pain. If Canadians unite over a...

I am a realist. Leaving Canada was the best decision I have ever made. I have no need to justify it. I have no “inner demons “. I do not want to see Canada become part of the US. That will destroy America. I have pulled almost all of my investments out if Canada. I have lost...

Trump is a genius Moving votes from the Conservatives to the Liberals is almost better than tariffs. Canada will have more years of idiots running the country. Canada will be destroyed from within.

You look in your sock drawer and realize you may never buy another pair of socks.

Really sucks. But you and your family are safe. Hope it works out for you.

Are the short wall the remnants of an old garage or shed?

GG Love burning hard maple.

You can figure out from my forum name what I do with critters that need dealing with.

Put stuff on the road with a sign reading $20. Seems people ignore 'free" but like stealing stuff "worth" $20. You may not get the $20 but the stuff will be gone. I would take an old fridge that does not work to store powder and primers.

In Michigan those 100 lb tanks must be vertical or they will not be filled.

You are right. I was going to use a diverter valve but the dealer talked me into a third function and I am glad he did. But I run a small firewood business. For the guy moving 100 logs a year and some brush, the diverter value is not a bad way to go. I move 100's of logs. This is part of...

I have personally seen many small farms fail over the years. Some really good people came away with little for a lot of hard work. Sad that life is not fair. It also made me realize that working smart is a lot better than working hard....but real success needs a person that can do both...

Get a zero turn mower. It is twice as fast and no mounting/demounting. I had a mmm and hated it. My neighbor has the JD 1025 with mmm and blower and hates his too.

You need to have a trail you put on someone else's property to reply to this thread. You know, like the EV thread.... There...that should help!!

You know what you are doing is wrong. Posted here to see if anyone would support you. No one did. You will continue to do what serves your interests Does not say much about the kind of person you are. Sleep on it and if you have a God, pray for wisdom.

If you are the type that looks at your holdings every day, stay out of the market. If you panic when the market drops 15%, stay out of the market.

I had watch it a second time to see the gas can....

If you moving a few logs it might be workable. I have tongs and they worked ok for rounds but not for lifting logs because it required lifting close to the balance point. Getting on an off the tractor gets old really quick. Even cheap grapple is a better way to go. Mine was $1000 but...

Do not waste your time picking stocks or timing the market. Unless you have insider information, it becomes a crap shoot. My advice is to look at the Vanguard 500 S&P Index Fund. It has very low management fees and has performed well over time. Worst 3 year return was 7.5%...last 5 years...

Your tractor is over 4000 lbs. It should do well. Carl in the post above gave good advice IMO. I deal with a lot of snow and have more than one "tool"...you do not need to spend a ton of money. I used to use a rear blade on a little JD 855 and it worked but not well enough for my needs...

I would talk to the locals. You will get all sorts of opinions here based on what our needs are. Be prepared to piss away a bunch of money. If you are lucky, what you buy might actually work most of the time.

If you are a casual user, a battery saw is worth looking at. No fuel or carburetor issues. If you have or get a gasser, and it will sit idle for a few months at a time, drain the fuel and run it dry.

I did not read all the posts. $75k is a hunk of change. My investment account averages 12% a year. There us not much my 40 HP tractor cannot handle on my 20 acres. Figure $40k for one today. The $35k difference provides a return of $4200/yr. I can rent a lot of stuff with that Plus...

I have seen separate gas powered blowers on SSQA. Think they are 25-27HP engines so it can be done. I looked at them a few years ago and the price was high.

I don’t want to marry her…

Praying for you guys.

Slow and steady…Grasshopper…slow and steady

A year with Christy Brinkley

And I bet the dealer is storing outside anyway.

I have mine treated every 7-8 years. 1600 sq ft home. Last time it cost $3000

Do you have a friend or family member with some acerage that would let you park a 20' container for a few months? They are not expensive, rodent proof and can be handy to have when you find a place. Even if you decide to sell it later, you may not take much of a loss.

The experts here have told us the gas station model is not needed so it seems prudent not to spend billions of dollars on it. Telsa sales are stagnant and that may be factoring into it as well. But, EVs are not the "hinge pin" of Tesla so I am going assume there are other factors at play...

I am 95% with you WinterDeere. I don't care about the political leanings of the CEO when it comes to buying a vehicle that should last over 15 years. But I stopped drinking Coke products because soda is not that important to me, and it was a way to make a statement. Won't take the...

Build something in the spring. Even a car port works.

Cash talks. What are you waiting for!

For those of you who are not Democrats, and those who have a brain (sometimes mutually exclusive?), do not fall into the climate or the economic traps that have been set. "The science" of climate change is far from science and has been twisted to push a narrative. Ignore it unless you are...

And the places that "need" EVs the most will have more challenges keeping them charged. People living in high rises, condos and row houses (many without garages) will need the "gas station model" because they cannot charge at home. People in rural areas can easily charge at home but most of...

I have it on good authority (post 1870) no one on this forum cares. I know I don't. Had a talk with the Financial Planner a few days ago and I have about 20 years left. I will keep trucking on with my evil ways and let the younger generation figure it out. They can buy EV's, ride...

I am one of those "entitled white dudes". When buying a vehicle, the impact on the environment is not even a passing thought. I don't care. What man does, compared to Mother Nature, is insignificant wrt to climate change. Of course, if we start playing who can make the most ash trays and...

I am not smart enough to pick winners. Over the ups and downs I have averaged 12% with Fisher. Last year was 19%. Many people do better….or at least they say they do. I have a buddy who is like that. He always wins at Vegas….so he says I am happy with my crappy 12%.

"Over the last 10 years, they've had literally the ONLY decent American-made sports sedans and wagons, and really the ONLY option under $100k for anything with real horsepower." You have answered your own question. The sports sedans are not the cars most people want to buy due to initial cost...

Actually, Tesla stock is doing very well. I find it surprising but that is reality. $183 last year and $397 now.

You miss the point completely. I do not care about a sport sedan. I had a Mercedes E 430 and it was a great car but that is not what I need now. It would get 28 mpg on the highway at 80 mph. I will not spend that much on a car today. You get your excitement from your car, I have...

I have had two Corvettes. Slower than an EV but rarely could use all the power they had or cruise at over 100 mph for very long without worrying about losing my license. I live in the sticks and town is 25 miles away. We might shop at one of the bigger cities 80-100 miles away once a month...

I don't care about your 70 mpg...it has little value. I look at the big picture. An EV works for about 10k miles a year of our needs. An EV will not meet the rest of our needs. Power is $.135/kWh where I am. At $2.50/gal. I would save $267 per year over a 35 mpg ICE...

I expect fuel to drop to $2.50/gal or less. That will trigger the start of the EV death spiral in the US. What happens wrt to EVs in Asia or Europe does not matter. The interstate charging station program passed by the Biden administration has been a failure. I wonder what happened to...

It has warmed up to 0 degrees this morning. Was below zero last night when I went to visit friends. The 2007 F250 started but labored at it. With an EV I would not have had to worry about starting in the cold...I assume??? Still, unlikely I will be getting an EV soon. Northern Michigan...

If you hate clutter and trash, why are you on an EV thread....LOL Cabin fever????

I would add an anti gel. It is cheap insurance...

Sub zero for the next three nights here. High of 5 tomorrow afternoon. Got 800 gallons of propane and three cords of oak stored in the attached garage. Plenty of food so we can hunker down.

I come to browse once and a while when I am bored. The narrative does not change much. With the new administration, I am less concerned about EVs being pushed down our throat. I don't hate EVs but they will not work for my needs. Maybe in 5-10 years, when I don't need a real truck, I...

Likely weight.

Anytime you add a device between where the power comes from and where it is delivered there will be a loss. If may not be much, but it is not zero. If an ICE can run at its most efficient operating load to power a generator that charges a battery, it may do better than using it to deliver...

Why would a two year old Bolt need a new battery? I thought they were supposed to last 8-10 years. I had to replace the battery on the 2015 F150 this summer. It was the original battery and finally died. It cost me $180 installed. I think I got ripped off. Battery on the 2007 F250...

My 2015 F150 with the 5L V8 is averaging just under 21 MPG. I see the hybrid as a problem waiting to happen. More complexity that may bite you in the butt if you keep a vehicle for a lot of miles. 134k miles on it and hope to keep it for another 125k miles. I did have it in the shop a...

739787 Cut the bottom off and zip tie top to tote. Holds just under half a cord. 862915

Brought over 3 cords of wood into the garage today. Should be set for the year. Love my covered totes. Had some wood in face cord bulk bags that should have been easier to move than the totes that hold almost half a cord. Note to self….put the bags on decent pallets…moron!

I bought a used 1973 Datsun 1200 as a winter car when I had my Corvette. Damn good little car and I did not spend much on it. Replaced the clutch and brakes and never had any other mechanical issues.

Short answer. NO. They are not very bright. God has sent them a message and they have chosen to ignore it.

Why do you even bother with Gale. He is committed to proving EVs are the second coming of Christ and Musk/Telsa are the only ones who can save us from evil.

I use them as well. Cheap insurance.

Find a local contractor and get a price to do the brunt of the work. He will have the right equipment, or know where to rent it, and the experience you lack. If the price is outrageous, try renting what you think will work for a couple of days and see how you make out. Also, by talking to...

Most people do not use a tractor that often. The setup you have works for you but may not be the best for most folks. BTW, it was your original post that had me try using a cordless battery and it worked great...until it didn't. If someone goes down that road, I suggest getting a cheap...

I tried that and it killed my cordless battery. Too easy to forget to remove the battery. It will drain to nothing and then it is done. Tried to "resurrect" the battery as shown on some YouTube videos but the battery was never the same and I junked it. Dewalt LI-Ion batteries are not cheap...

My F250 regular cab was a city truck. They are out there but hard to find. I had to have an 8ft bed for my firewood business and I lucked out. Mine had a Western plow plus a dump bed.

When a flat earther declares those who do not wet their pants over EV’s are morons, it is interesting. I am a hillbilly who managed to go from eating groundhogs and raccoons to being a CEO. Life is what you make it….God willing. BTW, the earth is round like every other planet unless you...

Sorry for your loss.

Used my backpack blower yesterday and today. Love the darn thing. Less than 3 inches of powder is ideal.

Lots of truth to that. If you use a truck 15 times a year and say 50 miles per trip cost to rent is less than $1500/year and you do not need to plate it, insure it, or maintain it. My 3/4 ton work truck costs a lot more than that, but I use it a lot.

Led Zeppelin…Stairway to Heaven.

A year ago I got a 2007 F250 regular cab, 8’ bed, with Western MVP plow and dump bed for $15.8k. I have put about $2000 into it, more than half of that being new tires. I use it to deliver firewood, haul stuff and short trips when tge other pickup is in use. Have put 5000 miles on it...

Stelantis has a 200 day supply. It is going to get good for buyers…ugly for dealerships and ugly for autoworkers I hope Trump does not bail out automakers. They invested billions in EVs few people want.

Did anyone go to jail? Or is fraud now a misdemeanor? I have not been following but curious. And I am not interested enough to read pages of posts.

Deezler, I normally run 1600-1700 when going firewood. Actually never operate less unless getting off and on changing an implement, moving something or wrapping a chain around something. Still think I do not need to idle before shutting down?

It would be interesting to see that $10k truck make it to our shores...even if it cost $20k. A lot of folks need dependable and affordable vehicles with decent gas mileage. As to the CT, no thanks. If I want to impress the hot 50 year olds (I am 74) I will buy a Corvette. The CT might...

On my LS they recommend two minutes at idle before shutting down. It is a PITA when I am processing logs into firewood. Sitting there waiting to turn it off.

No pictures but brought 5 face cords of wood in bulk bags into the garage today. Should be set for a few weeks.

WD, I would still never attempt it.

So true

I have been told that having about 1.5" of space on each side is ideal for burning wood. Not sure if that is true.

You are correct. I misinterpreted what you meant by "pound for pound". For the right price I will burn any wood. IMO most people on this thread take that approach. If they have dead trees and blowdowns to deal with, they either make burn piles or turn it into firewood even if it is not...

I want the most BTU per cord of wood. How much it weighs does not matter because I have no constraints on how much weight I can move or store. I am limited by volume...number of cords. This is what I found. Numbers are millions of BTU's per cord. Ash 20 Birch 20 Beech...

I pay $1800 for 20 loggers cords of oak/maple. I get about 17 cords of firewood from that. Call it $110 for value of wood in a cord. I burn 5-6 cords a year. $600 a year for good hardwood delivered to my place. For my needs the only way I would burn a less desirable wood is if it was...

With that clean carpet in front you must not burn much wood or be really **** about cleaning up. Lol.

I bought a load of debarked logs and the chain seemed to last longer. But there is no easy cheap way to debark logs.

A few years ago I got a great deal on maple logs. They make good firewood. Nice aroma too.

I could never back that trailer into that space. That takes talent.

We use cardboard. We buy a lot of stuff on line so there is plenty.

I got it open. A log had hit the hood just right and bent thing up. I am using a bungee cord to hold it now. I will see what the parts cost to repair the damage but I fear ur will nor be cheap. H Getting a grill guard on order. Should have done that first….dummy!

The Range Road dealer (Running Gears) is in Harrison and the Red Runner dealer (Lumberjack Shack) is farther away in Imlay City. I ended up buying a Range Road live deck from Running Gears in Harrison. The price was better than the deck offered by Red Runner. Both good folks to deal with IMO.

It has its quirks but works well. The chain lube system is not very good, but I can fix that. The cut length system does not work well. The constant bumping as the log is fed causes clamp movement and tightening the clamp bolts enough causes them to strip. I have modified that with...

Another user of Gator blades. Yes, they create a lot of dust but it is better than raking or blowing leaves or making twice as many passes to mulch using regular blades.