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In the process of acquiring a (very) used tractor. In my case, where to get parts, their cost, how fast can I get them, and are they even still available are critical issues. The answers decide just how practical a given machine is likely to be. As a result I have passed up several very...

Is there such a thing as a self contained PTO unit, driven by hydraulics that can be mounted on a tractor? This would for tractors like some older industrial tractors that don't have a PTO, Tractors where the PTO is defunct and parts are unobtainable or just too expensive, or maybe where...

I am interested in trying bio based hydraulic fluids. Initially this would include my JD 410 backhoe and case 530 farm tractor. I would like to hear about what other people have experienced using these products. In particular how well do they function in cold weather. Been talking to my local...

Actually I try to take the keys out of my equipment when it's not being used and especially if I am not around. Not so concerned about actual theft but joy riding. ..."Hey, wouldn't it be funny if we can run this backhoe through the barn or into the neighbours pool" ...you get my drift. Actually...

Good day, I would like to add an additional circuit to the rear of this machine. I would like to be able to run things like a grapple, post hole auger or even wood splitter off the end of the boom. This would make the machine much more useful on a-day-to-day basis. One suggestion from a local...

Newly registered member from New Brunswick. I seem to have settled mostly on Case products, for no apparent reason, and especially as they are not too common in these parts. Currently own a case 530 and a Case 430. These get fairly steady work doing property maintenance, yarding firewood and...

Topping up the trans/hyd fluid in my 1978 JD 410 today when I realized that I was adding the hydraulic fluid for my Case farm tractor. I probably put less than two litres in before I realized what I was doing. How fatal is this? I really do not like to contemplate changing the fluid in the JD as...