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Who says they don’t pay for themselves? Every one of mine has paid for itself plus.

I wasn’t actually questioning your results just pointing out some things that I think might need to be considered if someone decided to look into them. So far we I haven’t had any issue with our slopes. Just as with any mower if conditions are not Ideal some traction loss forcing me to only...

Congratulations! Talking with Hubby on other phone while I read this and he said he would recommend looking at Branson in today's market. Janet

My husband also settled on a Kiioti DK last time shopping new and was very pleased. We have had no issues other than me leaving it dirty for him to clean every once in awhile😏

I would have to say if Dadong owns Kioti that means they also fit criteria. Janet

I won't argue with your cutting time except to say it must be very dependent on how much you pay being relevant to how fast your zero turn can mow. I purchased a gravely zero turn this year but honestly my cutting time for the 5 acres around the house did not decrease nearly as drastically as...

BUT in today’s society one only needs to say “ hey today I identify as a —————- “ so you can post freely and say your feminine side creeped out for just a few seconds and all is forgiven. Janet

Properly rated tires may or may not give the same traction as under rated tires. I remember conversations about tires and weight ratings that lead to how much flex the sidewall will have between my Husband and others when he did off road. His rear tires were a mix of tires some for much heavier...

It would take longer to put the cover over it than it would take to cut the grass.🙃 Janet

I like it, hopefully you have no obstacles to try and weave around. 😁 Janet

Once I figured out the proper adjustment on my suspension seat my zero turn handles most of what I thought would need fixed. For the rest hubby will get a Honey do list like he never saw before! and directed to this tread. Janet

Thanks for letting me know exactly what happens when I hit it with the hammer. I was always under the impression it was just stuck or jammed, never heard it called a dead spot but that kind of makes more sense to me than simply saying it's stuck. By the way thankfully its not raining. If it...

I won't sit here and try to convince anyone I can do anything without fear. As you say that would take a complete Idiot! At the same time having a healthy understanding of the risks and odds and respect for what your doing keeps me from living in fear! If your afraid of a normal breakdown at...

I was always taught to have just enough run time to get the fluids pumping and the time it m Normally takes to turn the hand choke off and it stay running. Any more idle time than that was unneeded and then move the car by driving. The warm up this way is more consistent or something. Then we...

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No. you are imagining a totally incorrect situation. Parts of the car came in on me. He moved to the center as we got hit on his side, then we got hit from the other side. You should have seen some of the rolls I was in when he was into off road racing. Full roll cages and 5. Point harness...

I have been hit a couple times and was at fault for 1 accident. Also have been a passenger when others were involved in accidents. Of all of them the "full frame brick" cars just drove away afterwards but my tin can crumple zone, anti lock, air bag equipped car was totaled and had me...

First you need to understand, I am no spring Chicken! My first car didn't have electric windows, air conditioning, delayed wipers, radio, rear window defroster, or any of that. It also didn't have power brakes, power steering, or even a side view mirror on the passenger side. Heck I can't even...

If I ever become so lazy and spoiled that I can't go outside, unlock my door with a key, start my car and let the heater run while I clean the snow off the windshield. Please someone give me the slap upside my head that my mother would have for being a spoiled brat or call the ambulance because...

I don't think all can be driven with a low battery. I remember my husband telling someone that jump starting would do them no good because their low voltage sensor would just keep shutting the car down. He offered instead to take them to the auto parts store to get a new battery. Sorry can't...

When I got hit in my Hyundai the entire side of the car was torn open. The gas cap and filler tube were however pushed in and still sealed. I won't argue with you as I haven't really looked at one of the new ones without a cap but what I envision is an open to the atmosphere fill pipe after its...

They are not just stamping their name on things. They are actually paying people to live abroad and oversee the process to ensure no cost cutting measures are snuck in. I have some young family members who are employed in this very capacity. Janet

This confuses me a little bit. I would think a car with all wheel drive only uses its ability to gain a little extra traction on an as needed basis. BUT a truck, Jeep or ATV would have me thinking the 4 wheel drive could be used to avoid getting stuck or conquer some unruly terrain. To me...

Yes it has one but like that wheel they keep trying to reinvent it surely does not roll smooth with those square edges. So now what happens when you get hit on the side with that fuel door on and there is no cap underneath to keep fumes, fuel from leaking. Janet

I am thinking about having mine completely rebuilt rather than buying new. Janet

And some bean counter will tell us it saves us money somehow! Agreed on it being silly, just put a normal lock on it with a normal key so when that stupid fob dies we can just throw it away and use the 🔑 They keep trying to reinvent the wheel but they just make it more squared off each time...

Hubby took me to look at a new Dodge challenger a few years ago. The one in the color I liked had a dead battery. Doors would not Open! Salesman opend trunk had to fold back seat down and climb into front seat to open door. I laughed and went and sat in the truck. Told Hubby they can keep it! Janet

Try and remember everything on top of everything else they have made ridiculously complex especially when you won't experience many of those things on a regular basis. Janet

Do you understand the real purpose of that cast iron frying pan I keep so handy? o_O I think I might need to have a long chat with your wife! ;) I personally think your decision to foster or adopt a child is wonderful (y) Not always Violent Janet

Your post has me thinking about the one question my husband never seems to have a clear explanation on. It seems like he somehow knows when the wind will whip, change, whirl or whatever one might call it and he never seems to get covered with the snow. Me on the other hand. I seem to have...

This is sort of my husband approach. We usually don't have a need to go out in the middle of a storm, so he just sits it out and when its all over he clears it quickly. When he was still doing plowing and clearing for others I wanted him to have a cab. But he is cheep sometimes and seemed to...

We have them but they are not even in the same ballpark as a backhoe Janet

Thought you was going to ask something about your child Then saw this and got confused 🤷‍♀️ Need to put the wine away and sleep it off! A very tipsy Janet

Got to try a randmcnally today side by side with the garmin. My thoughts, they are both terrible! Janet

. . .??? Both the same key what do you think happens when you hit a bump and the finger of the left touches something? Or was that a . who Cares get a life! Janet

We got a land plane with ripper teeth. Before that we had an awful time with our driveway. Lots of time and full days spent working on it. Now instead of full days spent with a box blade or just the loader, we put the land plane on and are done in no time at all. Once you have it right with...

I have been watching California politics since my first relative, sold out and moved back here. What I don’t understand is why more haven’t already left? Janet

My Dad showed me that when I was failing miserably at learning to drive. I stalled the car more times than I can count and it started getting hard to start. He had someone jump start it but it didn’t work and that’s how he got it started. He drove home with the Jumper cables hooked up as...

I was shown years ago that sometimes you can use a good set of jumper cables to ground the starter directly to the battery and get home in an emergency Might be worth a shot and could prove one of the grounds is bad. Janet

You would have an other option. That would be to figure out proper ballast for the job and attachments before starting the task. It has been that simple here for many years and seems to avoid having to go get the tow chains. Admittedly I am not the one that does most of the work with the 2...

. I now for sure we have one for the kioti on the bookshelf in the office and it showed up the same day as the tractor. So we were able to get one at time of purchase From Kuoti.

Considering you were a bit late in responding to your message about it. Maybe give him a day to respond before moving the post. Sounds like you already have a buyer and might not need to bother with looky lou's.

Why have so many farmers had no issues for so many years but all of a sudden you need 4 wheel drive? My guess is my husband is right when he states that too many think they know when they really don't. Not be rude but everything he taught me about proper ballast, direction of travel and why...

I don't want to own a car that has internet type connectivity. So I guess there will never be a telsa in our driveway. The explanation of cost for the included but unusable options isn't good. Real explanation is more like this. Cost with said otions installed and working is 71,000 Cost with...

I read this and laugh at something my husband said to me about a guy from his home town. I said that young couple seem nice. He replied with, "She is great, pretty, smart and a great personality. What I never understood is why she is with that idiot. He is the reason we have to have a warning...

My husband likes to play math games with the college students that work in one of the closer steak houses we sometimes eat at. He will pay attention to how many tables the waitress has during our stay. When the bill comes he questions the waitress on the percentage of the tip. How much the...

😝 Can't someone come up with a more tasteful color choice? I wouldn't allow that on the property let alone be seen riding on it. Janet

Thinking about this I only had two good fords. Well my husband had one and I had the other. One had the inline 6 gass and the other had a Cummins. Both still run to this day but have been removed from road use do to rust. Janet

Dealing with wells will find a way to rip you off Fargo would have been more than enough to have me RUN, not walk. As for the other cash needs, isn’t that just pocket change for everyone these days? 😜 Janet

Oh My! 😳 Janet

Local Kubota dealer got the construction line pulled in favor of a bigger dealer. They even pulled all their service manuals and tools that were specific to the construction stuff. How can that dealer service a machine he had already sold? That to me is interpreted as kubota wants to dictate to...

Our Kioti dealer is still there, still sells Kioti and as a former New Holland dealer, he still services what he sold so many years ago. What I have noticed is even with some of the start up dealerships folding, many have simply moved to better locations. Other thing I noticed was a lot of the...

Beware: As my husband tries to warn others on so many things ranging from politics to everyday purchases. False advertising comes in many different forms. He often says if he had a dollar for every bulls$$+ story or inaccurate comparrison he heard from people about one car, truck, motorcycle...

Don’t be sorry for me I just got my seafood fix and have gotten over the issues the John Deere had long ago. We have been very happy with the Kioti it has proved to be a very dependable replacement and hasn’t had any issues. Glad you haven’t had issues. Most I talk to think the LS is a good...

90 miles, that is nothing compared to the savings so many report compared to other brands. A couple hours maybe 2 trips when buying at your average earnings =? Then minus that from the thousands saved. I also ask what if you don’t like the local brands? What is it worth to be stuck on a...

I thank You :) Hopefully the riding shotgun is over and I can return to my chores at home come Monday. My goal as far as working is concerned was to keep track of finances, do payroll and file taxes. Should amount to 2 days of work a week and save us a fortune not having to hire someone. Then...

Knowing how many times the spell checker changes what someone types and how easy it is to get the wrong letter when typing with these little keyboards I would have to say you are just being petty! I also think it shows just how insignificant and meaningless your life really Is! Janet

The wireing is there, just missed the subscription fee to use that part of my brain this month.;)

All I can say, is I wish it wasn’t so confusing trying to keep up with everything. My husband buys where ever he feels he gets the best deal and doesn’t always put the paperwork in it’s proper place. Come time to file taxes, I want to pull my hair out!

Don’t know why it quoted you, that wasn’t what I was trying to do? As far as your grammar and spelling lessons. Well I think you know what you can do with them, or do I really have to be as rude as you?:D Janet

Oh I understand the bundle options and why. But to install the heating elements, trim and support for fog lights, brackets, switches and such for other things. You make some sense but not enough because you don’t know about every supplier and the specifics. Do you know I used to work at a...

I am able to purchase said headlight switch for 19.99. I don't think your theory holds water as much as you would like! Janet

Well then there is your problem, if my husband can install fog lights, all the wireing and the switch for less than ford can install just the switch, maybe they are making some bad choices financially and that doesn’t mean they should subsidize that cost by forcing me to pay 178.99 for the...

Oh god the dreaded electronic throttle! One of the worst things they ever did. I haven’t found one that works to my liking yet. Always a lag and no feel of the car. Didn’t people stop liking not having a feel of what the car was doing in the 50’s? The only one still in use on our cars is in my...

I have been thinking about this part of your statement for days and think you are being very short sighted on things. There may actually be things that might not be cost effective to leave out from the companies perspective but you are still paying more to have it in there even if you can’t use...

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I think it’s a Garmin but I would need to confirm that before stating it as fact. Janet

I rarely if ever use GPS so please don’t think I run into these problems regularly. This has been some things I noticed the past few days rideing with a new driver my husband hired. It’s his policy to have one of our more experienced drivers or himself work with new drivers until they are...

They don’t just prey on the fear, they first try and create some irrational fear then try to have you believe thier gizmo will protect you from it and possibly everything else. My husband and Hay dude both use the same words “wusification of America” to describe some things. Back in the late...

Yes it’s a truck GPS and it is interconnected with her phone to give traffic updates. Spent some time working with it today and must say it does have some useable options and when it works it seems to do a good job. I can see advantages to having one but must say don’t completely rely on it...

No actually you don’t get it or you wouldn’t be assuming you know what I am saying. Have a good day and maybe a beer or 3 it’s Friday! Janet

As I sit here with our new driver, waiting to be unloaded. I just wanted to update. Her GPS tried to take us off the highway and down a tight country road that is not for Trucks pulling 53ft trailers. Ge that atlas was spot on again. Janet

I know there is a lot of back and forth about the purchase of a backhoe but one thing stands out in your post. Motorcycle trails and jumps For this The backhoe will be you tool of choice. Having. Boys who loved to ride my husband and I have built and maintained more bike tracks than I can...

Spent the day observing a new driver in one of our trucks. Gave her the Bol and asked if she needed directions. She was confident she could get there with her GPS, so off we went. First it didn’t update us that traffic was backed up on I78. I was alerted to it by the warning signs in the...

Well I guess I could have said it better, but it seems to me people who use those things and can’t read a map seem to have no clue where they are. It also seems they go the long way around to get places. It also seems like they can’t function without it, almost as if without the GPS telling...

Don’t know that much about how the horsepower in tractors works but are they charging you a monthly fee to get more horsepower?

I get a laugh out of people who cant read a map and rely on thier GPS. I was in Philadelphia not long ago. Had to get down Frankford ave. to drop something off. I had not been there for at least 20 years and was over on street road almost as far to the west as frankford ave is on the north east...

So reading this I see everything is already in the car. What this means is weather buying it new or used you are definitely paying for those features once at purchase and then they want to take even more from you to use them. I own a BMW now and it’s the worst car I ever owned. Constantly needs...

I don’t see nor do I understand why people live in fear of only what might go wrong? I survived car accidents, house fires, motorcycle accidents. With out ever even owning a cell phone and still don’t feel the need to own one! Onstar or what ever that thing is called in my BMW didn’t even do...

One of our banks tried to start charging fees for every and any thing they could when they changed ownership. People around here must be smarter because they are now closed down and a new branch office for our other bank opened up right in town. If they charge fees move your money and talk to...

Just to update. Hubby was able to come home for a couple days and take care of some things. So I asked him to check out the new Gravely. I must have done better than expected, He smiled a lot and there was no sign of disappointment at all. I know it might seem like nothing to others but if...

My guess would be weather seems to affect orange much quicker. Everything I have ever seen painted orange on a building looks like he-double toothpicks in short order. Janet

You would make a good salesman! 👍 Janet

Have her help you with a project that the tractor would make short work of. Like shoveling a couple ton of top soil into a wheelbarrow and pushing it up the hill to level or smooth an other part of the property. About half way up she will give her blessing! My husband pulled a similar thing...

We had a belly mower on our JD 755. It sits out back very close to the scrap pile and never gets used! 3 point finish mower is preferred by both me and husband. I simply would not waste money on an other belly mower and if he ever does he best get ready for the cast Iron frying pan over the left...

I don’t know what the specifics were with the warrantee on our Kioti but after the fiasco my brother went threw with John Deere trying to get his fixed. His warrantee ran out while it was still broke but he had requested the repairs long before and they didn’t fix the issue, tried but failed to...

And you start letting them track everything and you will pay taxes on it again and again and again! Janet

I learned long ago not to talk to them. We got pulled over in Texas sometime in the 80’s on our way back from NEW Mexico. They had my husband who was driving step out of the car and the other officer was asking me questions. Being tired I mistakenly said Mexico and didn’t pronounce the NEW when...

So you would report the 50 dollars you made at a yard sale? The 20 bucks the guy down the road handed you for the burn barrel? I have no issue reporting the things that count, but I like freedom and don’t need someone watching over my shoulder! They get thier taxes due, they don’t need to see...

With all the insecure things people deal with when doing online banking, I would say that the future is bleak and filled with even more ways for us to get ripped off! I will stay with cash and old fashioned checks as long as possible! Janet

My thoughts exactly! Throw the hole thing out! No checks needed as they have no right to take something from you no matter who is doing the check it will never be right! Power corrupts and even the simplest minded person can understand how easy anything like this is to corrupt! Janet

Alleged loophole, just like your money is alleged to have been gained by unlawful means! Plain and simple it’s theft by the police and any person who claims to be an American that supports the current practice that has been used to take money from law obeying citizens should be ashamed of...

It is a CRIME it’s just one committed by the police and thier masters! I have known people who had thier money stolen by the police, seems to be a very fustrating position to be stuck in. Janet

More whitish grey then silverish after taking a look with some good lighting but I still am concerned. Not going to bother him with it now, it can sit till he gets back.

I got it at NAPA. But they gave me a NAPA Gold 1586 as they didn’t have the wix filter on hand. Thanks Janet

Filter number is 551586 and they wanted all but $60.00 for one Janet

Almost forgot. For the most part it is stored inside the barn but it did have to sit out for an extended timeframe due to a few projects he had that were taking up room inside. No the dipstick is showing very clear clean oil now. I checked it several times after I was done and drove around a...

I don’t know how to clearly define what the fluid looked like as it drained out. I was having a hard time not making a mess and dropping the glass jar I used. I guess I would have to say it wasn’t milky and drained with an inconsistent color. Hope this makes some sense but as it drained the...

Finding his tools isn’t hard, He is actually very organized and as you open a drawer you can see everything clearly. It’s just there are so many tool boxes, they take up the entire wall in the garage. What’s not in a toolbox is hanging on a peg board with a paint stencil of the tool that is...

Thank You again for the suggestions and help. I updated the other post also. It usually gets parked inside, but was left outside for awhile. I am assuming that’s when that may have happened. I also am wondering if cleaning this pick up tube filter is something that gets done with every filter...

I want to first thank everyone for thier patients, understanding and help! It is very much appreciated! After opening the drain plug on the very rear I barely got any fluid to drain at all, about a pint then just a very slow dribble. Knowing it takes a lot of fluid as I have watched him just...

I want to first thank everyone for thier patients, understanding and help! It is very much appreciated! After opening the drain plug on the very rear I barely got any fluid to drain at all, about a pint then just a very slow dribble. Knowing it takes a lot of fluid as I have watched him just...

I just wanted to update on this before I head outside to attempt some mechanical fixing of one of our tractors. Funny I used to laugh at my husband reading some of the things he did on here but am starting to see the benefit in it. Anyway after last week mowing our overgrown lawn with the...

Looking fo a good size container for it now. I made a bit of a mess when I changed the filter. Good thing I learned is ashes from the coal fire are real good at absorbing spilled fluids. Janet

I will try and pull the strainer out as it was also mentioned in a private message I received. Any tips before I start ? Thanks Janet

I honestly don’t know what exact fluid has been used or is in it right now other than Shell Rotella 5 gallon pails of hydraulic fluid that are stacked beside it. My husband usually takes care of all the maintenance and the date that was written on the filter was Dec 2021. I am almost positive he...

It was suggested that I repost this here as I was told my tractor was built by Yanmar for John Deere and I might get a more informed response. It’s a 755 hydrostatic that we have had for a long time. The rest of this will be copied from the original post...

So if we can find someone to confirm that? Then we know what? Does the tractor have to be torn apart (split as they say) to fix it? Not sure it’s worth that kind of work, time, money. It’s Ben here a long long time maybe I can find a nice replacement and scrap this one. I used a come along from...

Egon Ok I am a little puzzled why there would be positive between the engine and transmission. As far as I understand when speaking about positive and negative you would be talking about electricity as in the positive or ground cable. As stated it starts and engine runs fine, what it does not...

I might not be very experienced yet, but remembering how well my husbands dune buggies climbed steep mountains and how the front tires just floated off the ground. Had me thinking this zero turn I just got does very good on the hills. Just like rideing in those dune buggies it seems hit the hill...

Already checked all fluid levels, also changed filters. Not really good at this stuff but not totally incompetent. Grapple isn’t on yet and everything else checked. 3 point is down and won’t raise at all. Seems I have nothing not even the PTO rear or mid. Just sits there running but won’t do...

As some might already know I am stuck doing all the chores while my husband is away taking care of a sick family member. I don’t want to bother him with problems and issues that arise here on the home front. So I have started posting on some of the sites he frequents to try and attain some help...

Yes I know Ariens owns Gravely, that was made clear watching You-tube video the night before deciding to purchase. I wasn’t impressed by comments made about scag and Ferris by some of the locals. Seems a few with Ferris have complaints about cut quality and the one scag owner that I talked to...

Thanks, I somehow missed this! Maybe the tires are overinflated? I have heard my husband talk about tires being overinflated on tractors when on the lots but it never crossed my mind with this. Now to find his air gauge and try this? Thank You Janet

I did adjust it a few times now. The suspension seems to work nice on real bumps, holes that surprise you like the one my dog dug this morning. However it seems if set too soft it bottoms out but adjusted just right for the holes and then going fast over the smaller quick or short bumps or...

I think I will call tomorrow and see how much it costs. It’s that or I will have to get tons of dirt to fill all the imperfections that I discovered in the yard. It seems funny but I thought it was rather smooth until now. I would prefer to order it from the dealer, that way everything should...

Just how much of a difference between that seat and the one I got? Finished the back yard today and am starting to go close to full speed and finding the ride is much different then when on the tractor. Wondering if it’s worth ordering the upgraded seat from the dealership. Have you had a...

Thank you for the feedback. I am really starting to feel good about this now. I was able to cut the front part of the yard after some practice. I was really starting to question if I would ever get the hang of it but found once you start going a little faster and look ahead not down right in...

This is the one I purchased https://www.gravely.com/en-us/power-equipment/zero-turn-mowers/pro-turn-zx

Almost forgot. By serviceable do you mean the type with a replaceable filter and something you would rebuild or fix rather than throw away? I did remember to ask for one with filters but didn’t remember to use the word “serviceable”. I was told this model has individual filters so I am hoping...

Assuming you mean places like Lowe’s, tractor supply and maybe home depo by big box stores. I didn’t shop anyplace like that! I shopped the places I see my husband shop when he buys things. All but one of the places I shopped also sell a full line of tractors and all the attachments. The place I...

It is a ZX with the 23.5 horse power engine, 60 inch deck and if I am understanding the dealer correctly it has the 3200 transmissions and an industrial air filter to help with our very rural area and lots of possible filtration issues. The salesman seemed to listen to my concern about having a...

Posting on here under my husbands log on to get an Idea of what reaction to expect when he returns home. Basically he is out of the country due to a very sick family member that needs assistance, this leaves me home with more chores than one can imagine. So I started to try and minimize them and...

A question mark designates a question, weather it be crudely stated in your opinion or not. It was still a question. That was my personal experiance, information for those reading letting folks know that with some experiance many of us have no issues and don’t feel trapped by spaces that limit...

A troll? Super trucker? My is that the best you can do? I asked a question, you answered it, I stated my preference you went on the attack! Seems there are some very choice words I could use to describe you and the ones I choose were done so in an effort to be less abusive then I really...

Your assumptions, and inability to read, comprehend and question show your lack of!

First when did I say it didn’t? Please answer that and copy my words! Again you are so far off it’s laughable ! I said I have no issue getting in to tight spots with my trailers and prefer a GN for 99% of my towing needs! I said unless I am misjudging due to it only being a picture, that...

You both are missing something huge and trying to insert words into my statement that I never said. One person on here knows exactly why I have no issue putting my GN into a tight spot that most would have issue with, maybe he will post up and tell you what I did to his trailer to help him turn...

Your not doing a very good job of educating someone who today went in and out of a place that is much tighter than that. So unless I am misjudjuding the pictures it’s really not going to be any trouble at all for me to get in or out of there. So as much as you think your right, I will continue...

If you think that is tight you need to come visit and see mine! By the way, It’s clear you have no understanding of my opinion ! I think it’s funny you got all but hurt over my response to your first post. Which clearly didn’t give your point correctly and my offer for steaks and beer would...

I drive every day, I haul a trailer, I have to back trailers multiple times a day around things way more valuable then cones and don’t seem to have issue. Most of my driving is with a much bigger truck than most here ever drive and trailers that require a lot more room to get in or out. So...

Having both myself I understand what your saying but as the statement I replied to was written it seemed very uninformed and wasn’t till later posts that you clarified your statement. For me I honestly haven’t had any issue getting into tight spaces with a GN and getting in and out of my own...

A gooseneck is actually better for me than a bumper pull. My guess is you haven’t much experiance with them?

Because you fail to understand the depth of what all politicians around the globe do and how it contributes to everything we endure. Our political leaders have a lot more to do with how bad we are affected than most who think they know will ever understand.

I wasn’t paying anything near what I am fo fuel then as I am now no matter what state of the country I filled up in. A person I know tried to say the same thing as you that it’s about the same. I showed him receipts and asked him for the same then his story changed dramatically.

I won’t even think about a box blade for a driveway after using a grader blade just one time. It’s been my go to driveway tool ever since. Hope your happy with yours!

As with a box blade wieght is a factor for a good useable grader blade. They work great and unlike a rear blade don’t take much time learning to get a good finish. Price? Right now that’s anybodys guess!

A lot of folks don’t understand how those drifts work. I have already cleared my road, went in for a shower and came right back out only to have to clear the drifts again before leaving. Sometimes I actually leave a tractor at the neighbors house just to avoid the walk back to the house when I...

If I wanted a green tractor, I could buy anything and paint it!

I can show you Chevy, Ford, Mercury, dodge, vw, Toyota parts that are Not availiable for cars right now. So why go to the extreme by picking the true odd ball?

Actually people dying sooner due to illness has been argued as having saved money for society by some, compared with your theory. I have seen and heard arguments from both sides but think most arguments were biased and didn’t include all the facts. I however don’t consider smokers selfish but...

I have not seen a difference from one manufacturer to an other yet. Was told years ago the same crap about kubota and jap bikes but still I can find parts for them and the few I can’t get you also have the same issue with any other brand. Like I tell everyone when they ask around here, if it’s...

Not sure here but something is wrong because I never thought McD’s had anything that tasted good. Velveeta Cheese? Tasted that crap once and never again let it near my mouth!

You aren’t missing anything. They didn’t get any better!

Those who drink the Koop aid will be saying it for a hundred years! Yesterday as I wrenched on a locals JD for him, his new neighbor stopped asking about tractors and what to be looking at. I had a good laugh when he tried taking a cheep shot at everything but his beloved Deere while I was...

Because like everything else, they start out good then implement change that frustrates almost everyone but too many people are afraid to speak thier mind, or just don’t care about real service maybe they don’t understand all the effects of those changes but the end result is the same those who...

Typical to try and blame someone’s mindset instead of trying to factually disprove it.

I just stay out of commeefornia

I think a few too many folks here don’t know what the separate pedals are there fore and don’t really work thier tractors nearly as hard as they claim. I agree on the shuttle!

I would not be doing my comparison by direct competitor but rather what fits my needs. Wieght, HP, lift capabilities etc. Just looking at a direct competitor from when they were new could leave you not looking at other machines that might be availiable and leave you with the short end of the stick.

Why not try filling the tires? If Mindset was to buy new for tax reasons, I would be looking at the Branson.

I noticed a lot of folks complaining about not getting a response on e- mails and phone calls and often wonder how important they feel they are compared to the customer standing in someone’s shop with cash or checkbook in hand? If you post an e- mail on a web site advertising your product you...

Couldn’t be bothered? Heard it seen it felt the impact personally once! The availability of parts so far has been no issue on other brands that I have dealt with. Some things seem to be there in no time and others are a wait just as it’s always been. I have ordered parts for most everything’s I...

Well now I am laughing at the parts availability line as I recently found I couldn’t get parts for one of my Deere’s But was able to easily source parts for a Chinese futon tractor that the guy down the road needed fixed. Go figure!

So how do you explain my experiance with Hyundai and Kioti being better than Honda, Toyota and deere and kubota?

Don’t fool yourself when you hear this. The resale will never be higher than the same percentage more it cost as new! It might sell a little faster in some areas, but areas like around here where people are not easily fooled that even becomes a rarity!

Guess it’s time for an update then. Still No issues, problems or concerns to report!

Re read my post, I can’t point it out directly just point you to slightly different way of looking at things from outside our own bubles or as some say our own little world. The real answer here is for the OP not for you or me but if you pick up on it it may benefit you in the future somehow!

We are getting there. Some would also consider the price, balance thier usage in with the wieght of the risks involved with dealing with the distance, or others might already have to travel for other reasons and it then becomes less problematic to shop at more distance. While others these days...

I figured you the type to be easily confused!

No actually it varies dependent on the choices at hand and what’s available. Sometimes even with the same brand the drive is more than worth it.

With how Facebook censors thier posts, they would delete any post that suggests you buy anything other than a Futon tractor. They don’t support free thought, free speech or a free society. They want to dumb down the population and limit our ability for critical thinking. Not my cup of tea !

That is for each person to answer on thier own terms as we all have different circumstances. For me, I would have preferred to drive 2000 miles to buy my Kioti than be stuck purchasing an other Deere or Kubota product that didn’t check all the boxes on my list. Fortunately I didn’t have to go...

I will also disagree with the short answer not confusing things. It is the in depth look that covers all perspectives and gives a real foundation for decision making! Only having one or two parts of the information needed when there are 100 pieces to the puzzle will most likely lead to poor...

I disagree! Don’t eliminate because of distance unless it’s an unreasonable distance. Many folks are very happy with purchases of tractors purchased at dealers that are farther then thier local dealers. I for one would be very dissatisfied if I had to purchase a kubota because it was close. My...

With this self description, I recomend highly you wait and find the machine that fits what you want the most. Simplicity, less electronics, able to easily fix yourself when the warrantee is over. From everything I have read so far about today’s choices the Branson tractors fit you best. HSt or...

This is yet an other myth that doesn’t seem to hold true around here. It seems that when you use a percentage scale based on the actual selling price you don’t really make out any better. Seems foolish to me on two fronts. Pay more for less up front, then have to wait for the right cool aid...

I have towed more cars and trucks with just a chain than I can remember. To this day I havent had an issue and would do it again tomorrow if I needed to without hesitation.

I don’t think he does ether

Unless buying without a backhoe or loader and planning on looking for one to add later this makes no sense. 3 point attachments and quick attach loaders are basically universal unless considering the deere only loader quick attach.

So then what is the kubota reverse engineered after? You know they were not the first! My Kioti has proven itself over the years to be as good if not better than any Deere or kubota I have owned! Which leads me to ponder why pay more for less or the same? By the most comfortable to operate...

Why didn’t you just give the TYM model number?

Haven’t been paying attention close to the newest cars. All I can say is oh no, not an other computer controlled gimp that won’t work right. I rarely need high beam in any vehicle. Honestly I use them the most on my motorcycle and rarely when in a car or truck. In a car or truck you would be...

I think it’s a mix. Some of those lights are very bright and are not adjusted correctly, this causes them to blind other traffic. At the same time yes many of them are not turning thier high beams down for other traffic and I see it a lot more frequently lately.

I lost a friend several years ago from a somewhat similar incident.

I have given several drivers the boot last year. The big bosses have tried to argue but without my signature our safety department will block thier continued employment as a driver. It’s not often you can scare me but some of these drivers really had me thinking I wasn’t going to make it back...

Your missing the things I have seen in the last 2 weeks Can’t get the trailer into the dock Unable to change a light bulb Doesn’t know there are breakers and fuses Does not have a clue how to adjust mirrors I’ve seen some that can’t even check thier own oil but not in the last two weeks When...

They are. The yahoos of the bike world and just like bad truck drivers, car or motorcycle drivers they deserve no respect no matter how hard they try and play on ones words or try and promote themselves as doing the right thing!

You have no power, you simply reap what you so!

You chose my tone!

If you need to keep your eyes glued to the line to know your on it, you have already proven you are not a capeable driver/ rider. I can tell exactly where I am without looking down constantly! You are delusional! I didn’t say you need to ride on the line constantly, but that it’s easy to move to...

Delusional? Think your the only one who ever rode a bike for more than just a pastime?

Harder than I think? Who the hell do you think your fooling? Even with my bad knees and old age I can still do it and just did yesterday! Secondly I never said you need to be consistently over there just for a bit so we can all pass each other respectfully. By the way I rode the line itself...

I only wish to add the bike riders who refuse to tighten up to the inside of the lane when traffic is waiting to pass. Now I have ridden plenty of bikes long before it was fashionable to do so and logged many miles with other traffic. So I know a rider does not need to be 4 ft from the roads...

I still don’t get it. My kubota s were not nearly as comfortable as others, didn’t last any longer, and that dreaded tredle pedal would have me only buy an other if the cost was much less. Something one has to compromise on and live with to me lowers value substantially. As for Toyota, my...

Again I ask why? But as always you have nothing with any real foundation to add!

Why not? I pass cars and trucks all day long at speeds over 50 mph with only a couple feet between. I can see much more danger in slowing.

Why? They haven’t impressed me more than others!

110 years is too much for him but ten is too little! There are too many things not right about this to view it as accidental maybe if I take an machine gun and start shooting in random directions and hopping a bullet doesn’t hit anybody they can give me only ten years if 4 or 5 people die...

I think I am close to having it pay me with the jobs it has done, like it’s barn mates It has to earn its keep. However, My knees, back and general old mans body says it cost me nothing from day one.

Well my son to this day says he would trade any car he ever owned for any of my Olsmobile’s. Sometimes things are not what they seem! By the way my last Oldsmobile at trade in time they gave me a brand new car and 10’000 cash. Let’s see how many folks can say similar with today’s cars 20 to 25...

No! Poor politicians and people who let the politicians waste our money is why honest folks have to pay more!

The uninformed, or brand loyalist is what you hope for when selling.

So what happens when you are stuck dealing with the plastic and steering knuckles breaking, leaking axels, poorly designed rear housing covers made out of aluminum breaking like one friend did with his JD. Oops forgot about the sensor or electronic thing that was buried in the center that had it...

If they asked me to drive a truck with spring brakes only on one axel, I would walk away and find a new job immediately! Unless it was a single and had a lower wieght rating to match!

He probably thinks a truck that was stopped on the shoulder should have not been there so he could use the shoulder to avoid hitting the slowed traffic. This leads to two thoughts. Why was the truck stopped? Was he in the traffic lanes at all and what makes a truck stopped with flashers on for...

I think your ABS may have worked during your test today.

I know you understand the working of them but for others consider you have multiple axels with spring brakes/ emergency brakes on both the truck and trailer. For you how far would you think you would travel using the brake pedal and no trailer brakes for comparrison. Also are you set up with...

Applying: As the brakes are applied, air pressure decreases. As the amount of air decreases, the valve allows air back into the reservoir tanks, while the brakes move to the applied position