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I'll disagree that keeping your tractor clean isn't important. As important as checking the oil, no, of course not, but never the less its an important part of maintaining equipment. Giving her a good wash is about more than making the paint shine, I think most anyone would admit that. Applying...

Some people don't wash their cars either, doesn't mean it's a good idea. I like to do at least a little cleaning from time to time..and if anyone doesn't know, the new ceramic coating are more durable, and a lot quicker and easier to apply than a typical wax....

This was the spray ceramic from Adam's. Started using it on the cars last year and love it. I've washed my truck 2-3 times, by hand (not a car wash) since applying it the first time and it still beads up well. I'll do a full clean and a new coat before winter. The tractor was super dirty. Broke...

Got a new toolbox, this is the bottom of the 56" Husky. Lifted it up on some clamp on pallet forks to install the caster. Gotta be 300+ lbs. The spec weight on the pair (top and bottom) is 542.

Any else put a ceramic coating on their GC? Just me? Sure makes a tractor shine. Passed 400 hour today

I do, rimguard in the rears, I think they are over 100lbs. It helps overall, but I could do without just as well. If I need to replace the tires for some reason, I will probably skip it. For snow blowing, I take the backhoe off, way to light in the front. I put on a ballast box with 3-400 lbs.

Well, figured it out, mouse nest in the air filter. This is what she sounds like now

Hey All, Haven't posted in a while, but got a problem I could use the brain trust to weigh in on. Up to about 310 hours on my GC1720. Didn't get much use with the blower over the winter, but have mowed a few time already. Noticed a whining noise from the engine. See the video below. I am in...

I have one and love it. I had a piece of 3/8 flat bar welded to the top edge of the bucket as reinforcement before bolting it on.

Well, you can see here what the problem was. In the end, I took the path of least resistance and just put on a new set of the Carlisle multitrack c/s, which is what thy come with. I talked with the local tire shop about set of 6ply turf tires that Kenda makes. He didn't seem to think it would...

I run turf tires on my GC1720. I've had some problems recently. I had a slow leak in one of the fronts. I was ignoring it, but then I ran over something and popped the other front good and proper. I brought both to a tire shop and they patched them. Not a week later, either I ran over something...

I can't help with direct experience, but it does seem that by the specs, this tractor will do what you want. Massey Ferguson is owned by AGCO, along with a bunch of other stuff. The ST35, just like the GC series is actually an Iseki built tractor, badged for AGCO. I believe the stopped selling...

At a slightly lower cost, you could add a grapple thumb to your existing bucket.

Not to burst any bubbles, it does look like Massey may have their own factory quick attach now. See this youtube video. And this video. I think they may have an SSQA option also. I've also recently seen mention of a 54" bucket option for the loader, a 16: bucket option for the backhoe. Massey...

I have a Protero PV-18 PTO. Got it in the fall of 2013. Cost a bit north of $3K, probably more expensive than the Kubota bagging unit, but has worked very well for me. I couldn't tolerate the size of a tow behind unit for the weekly mowing. Picking up the fall leaves would be one thing, but I...

Sounds like you need items 6,7, and 8? Seems to be a bit more than $300 in part from Jacks small engines... Your dealer was probably quoting you an entire new shaft, not just the half you need.

Jacks small engines has many part, just google the part number to find others, but there isn't a "discount" supplier of MF parts out there online if thats what you are looking for. My dealer usually has parts for the same price, or better than online anywhere I have found.

Been working a similar project myself...

Protero PV-18-PTO

Considering that a 1726E with loader and hydro transmission lists for just over $21K I would run screaming from that dealer...unless the brush hog is made of gold...

Haven't had much snow here in CT since I got my GC1720 with blower just over a year ago, but I have yet to break a shear pin..and it ate a newspaper (small local paper) in the last storm. So I would at least have a conversation with the dealer or get some additional opinions on the forums, there...

They are around back, item #29 on the drawing below. Massey use RAD manufacturing, same as Kubota, for the snowblowers. I wonder if the main housing is common between the two, and Kubota uses shoes on the side, and Massey uses shoes in the back...

This little guy does everything I need it to!

I stand corrected....is it new? I'e seen the soft-sided cab in person, looks like it will do the basic job well. Haven't seen the hard sided version yet. Here is the pic from the Kubota dealer meeting from the TBN homepage article....Looks nice!

I really like my Protero PV18-PTO model. Its a little bigger than the traditional bag units, no worry about bags wearing out, quick dump from the seat, and ie generic, so take it from tractor to tractor is you ever change.

Just throwing out another option. I collect my clippings all season, but I have a complicated lawn with lots of obstacles, so didn't want to tow something behind me. Its got less capacity than tow behind at 14.5 bushels, but is quick dump from the seat via a lever over the left shoulder. Its...

Here are a couple pics of the 3rd function valve I had on my phone. Its pretty night in there, but works.

Late to the game as I was out of the country last week for business, but was able to grab a couple of pics and a quick (poor quality) video of how I use the bucket thumb. You can see my general technique is to approach the log with the bucket vertical, close the thumb on the log, then curl. I...

Did the 50 hour service last night, switched over to Amsoil. ATH int he transmission SVG in the front axle ACD in the engine Bought some grease since I was already placing an order, will probably need to refile my gun in a couple months. Bought an extra quart of SVG which will go into my...

Looks like fuse#8, Instrument panel, engine starting system.

Popped the fuse again... After I replaced the fuse, I really just dove around the yard and put the tractor to bed. Decided to mow today. Usually takes about an hour, maybe a little less. Got about 30 minutes into it and she died, same fuse. I replaced it, started the tractor back up, and it...

Well, putting lots of hours on my machine (for me anyway). Need to do the 50 hour service soon, but ran into a problem today. I was doing some light loader work as we reshape some planting beds in the yard. I had just dropped a load of stuff off in the compost heap and was returning to the house...

Got my gauge and checked the hydraulic pressure this past weekend. I read just shy of 2K, figured it was good enough for me, so I decided not to adjust it!

Hey guys, sorry for the delay in my own pics. I did get it mounted up, with a similar fit as shown above. Looks like they cute he tooth bar a bit short and bend/angle the mounts to meet the bucket width. This obviously allows some variation or small errors on the measuring side.

Who has a Piranha tooth bar for their GC with the DL95 Loader? I contacted Expanded and was told to measure the inside bucket dimension about 3" back. I got 47&7/8. I was wondering who else has one, what their measurement was, what they got, and how well it fit? I assume there is a little wiggle...

Well, I did it, I upgraded my 2012 GC2400 to a 2015 GC1720. I had the dealer weld on some 3/8 plate to reinforce the top of the bucket for a couple of grab hooks and a "The Thumb" grapple powered by a WR Long 3rd function valve. Out back I have the standard 12" bucket and the factory mechanical...

Bring the dealer proof if he still insists, walk away and find another dealer.

Hey all, I've been thinking about upgrade my GC2400. One possibiity is moving up to a GC1710/20, but I've been pricing out a more significant option, moving to a kubota b2601. Reviewing specs on various machine got me thinking about what numbers are really meaningful to a user. Here are some...

Hey all. I currently have a Massey Ferguson GC2400 and I'm interested in adding a grapple thumb to my bucket. I don't need it a lot, so I have trouble justifying a full grapple, I also have a pin on bucket. Adding a "thumb" to my bucket seems like it would be sufficient for moving small amounts...

Thanks for the review. I need to pick one up. Earlier this year I had picked up a contaminated batch of diesel...probably went to the station right after the tanker filled up the storage tanks or something. Here is a pic of the old filter next to the new.

I assume Axlehub is working with the manufacturer to make a version for the DL95. I recently had a quote of $799+shipping for a DL100 version. A DL95 version should be the same price once designed. There are not a lot of these out there. I contact a couple of member who have them on Kubota BX...

I spent a 2-3 hours cleaning up some brush with my chipper, then parked the tractor in front of the garage to come in for dinner, with the plan of putting it to bed after eating. Went back out and it wouldn't start. Checked all my levers, and still nothing. Decided to leave it out for the night...

Re: Bagging Mower For Fields (no manicured lawn) & Something Else for Everything Else Wow...can't believe you mow 8 areas with a 21" mower. I grew up mowing ~2 areas of grass with a 3.5hp toro push mower, seems like I wasted away my childhood pushing that thing around...and I didn't bag! I...

Finally got around to doing something worth adding to this thread. Got a white oak from a local tree service. Hoping to yield about 3 cords. Took me about 4 hours to cut everything into rounds, stack them up for splitting, and clean up the saw dust. The tractor was invaluable!

I've been thinking of going a little larger too, and have been asking the same question about size comparison between the B01 and B50 series machines. I think I've posted this already, but here is a pic of a BX2370, B2620, and a B3350 in a row. Maybe not the best angle to show the size...

Stopped by the Kubota dealer today because I've been thinking about moving up from my Massey Ferguson GC2400. They happen to have a BX2370, B2620 and B3350 parked in a line, which was nice for comparing sizes. They had a B2650 in the shop which was just set up. Based on the specs, I likes the...

Title say sit all. Anyone out there using their B2650/B3350 with a MMM yet? Most of the threads I have seen, everyone has them set up for winter. I was wondering how they are mowing since they have a floating deck design as opposed to the typical hanging deck I see on most tractors...

As the past weekend was coming to an end, and the wife and I were picking up the prunings from the days work, my wife turned to me and said "We need a chipper". That seems to be a clear message to me, buy a new toy! We produce a cargo van sized pile of small, ~1.5" or less prunings every...

I'm mostly a lurker here, but I thought it time to start asking some questions. Sometime in the next year, I'll be in the market for a new vehicle. Since I also need a trailer, I thought I should look for a trailer first, then look for vehicles which are capable of safetly towing it. Overall...

I was quoted the following today; 2012 GC2400 Tractor+Loader $13,900-$1000 incentive, so $12,900, 0% for 72 months 0r $12,400 -$1000 incentive, so $11,400 3.99% for 72 months 2013 GC1705 Tractor+Loader $14,400, 0% for 60 months or $12,900, 3.99% for 60 months Choice of tires included...