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    No Farmers... No Food...

    Have not seen a honey bee this year
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    Nova Tractor vs Betstco Flail

    And today got the bearings and roller back together.
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    Nova Tractor vs Betstco Flail

    Got the roller pieces welded back together today. Nova tractor suggested adding some diagonal bracing so we did.
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    Nova Tractor vs Betstco Flail

    Added bonus, I was contacted by Nova tractor asking if I needed any parts support to get my mower repaired. Turns out I purchased this mower in 2018. 5 years of use on a bearing isn’t too shabby especially since its been on the front of my skidsteer and behind the tractor.
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    Nova Tractor vs Betstco Flail

    Their online parts listings could be better. Price wise, their bearings were $55.00 each, I picked mine up for $23.47 each. Surely we can all appreciate saving when we can. Last time I needed blades they were helpful and pricing was pretty good.
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    HELP! My ZD326 kills when I move a handle

    I had one where the switches were misaligned. If you brought either handle in it died. Both handles pulled at same time and it would go. Good luck, these things get frustrating
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    Nova Tractor vs Betstco Flail

    Grease before use, yep. Losing the bearing was a oh poo, losing the stub shaft is an O ****, Hard part is gonna be welding it back in straight. Luckily, I know a guy with a big enough lathe.
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    Nova Tractor vs Betstco Flail

    Well, not sure about bearing brand. I lost the roller on my Nova flail and just ordered some replacement 2 flange bearings. You can see that the bearing seized and broke the cast holder and yanked the stub out of the roller. Hopefully, lesson learned and I’ll remember to lift and spin the...
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    FEL plow vs. rear blade for 1 mile of infrequent chipseal road snow removal

    8 foot ? How much snow before it bogs down?
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    Online Buying vs Brick & Mortar.

    retail has made their own bed. Everything self serve, even the cash register. Why would I want to stand in line to help myself?
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    Online Buying vs Brick & Mortar.

    The local Ace was bought by a place out of NJ during covid. Price changes took effect immediately. Last thing I was going to buy there rang up higher than the shelf sticker. I was told whatever the computer ings up is right, the sticker is wrong. I left the item and wont be back. It can wait...
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Is this where you read that? You missed one of the highlights. Personally, I deplore reading articles driven by polls and uncharacterized data points. “In spite of scoring highly on preventative measures, two states – Maryland and Illinois – still had gun deaths that are near the national...
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    She has actually way overstepped her bounds of authority. We shall see how (if) that envelope gets opened.
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Let’s wrap it up for ease of understanding shall we? Illegal gun owners commit crimes, prosecutors and judges do little to deter their behavior. Law abiding people obey laws, they don’t need admonishments for behavior correction.
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    That battery seemed to live a short life

    2020 Ram diesel had one dead battery, dealer only changed one since it was under warranty. Pretty sure they wouldn’t have been so frugal if it had been my dimes. I prefer interstate when I buy.
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    New Mexico governor issues order suspending the right to carry firearms in public across Albuquerque

    Ignoring her oath of office to uphold the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of New Mexico to protect and defend the rights of the people of NM is the right direction? Stating that criminals will just ignore the new rule is a good move? I’d also like to hear the basis for...
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    Thoughts on towing this with what we currently have

    Well, thought I could find a picture or two from places we’ve been but they all have more people and horses than trucks and trailers or trailers without trucks :confused: I know Ive seen some older 7.3 PS but can’t prove it. Sometimes wish I would have gone the motor home and trailer route...
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    Thoughts on towing this with what we currently have

    We have a similar Lakota trailer (15 foot sw, 12500 GVWR) with a hay rack. Water and hay for the horses can be a storage problem, Tack plus outside chairs/tables, grill add up too. All said and done I use a 3500 dually and wouldnt trade. Never measured pin weight but she sure does squat when the...
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    Darn! Great restaurant closing! :-(

    I doubt your data is wrong, the collection points may be skewed. Do they distinguish between a one family mom and pop vs a failed franchise? Farm to table used to be the only way to get supplies, now the norm is the Sysco truck. Isnt it just as probable that people have become lazier or less...
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    TYM T1104 Tractor & TX110 Loader and a lot of questions

    Back dragging with a tractor loader bucket really isnt a good idea. If it is, why don’t the manufacturers put a cutting edge/heel on the bottom of the bucket? Does your loader operators manual have a section for proper back dragging technique/use?
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    Darn! Great restaurant closing! :-(

    Ah, my dad used that and some from the farm to make his own secret blend. Several attempts to make cherry tobacco apparently were not successful.
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    Darn! Great restaurant closing! :-(

    Educated guess, he was smoking in public before weed became fashionable.
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    Looking for a backhoe attachment

    Think a 2385 might be an option? 2385 with subframe for $3500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6406596879449292/
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    Darn! Great restaurant closing! :-(

    You and the neighbors could form an LLC and buy it together. Ownership doesnt necessitate doing the day to day operations. According to the interwebz, the stuff he smoked in his pipe is no good for you. THC is apparently good for you and the environment. o_O
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    Can yall id this axle from a picture?

    Going by the clues given, Dexter 8K oil bath http://www.dexterpartsonline.com/product/46-32
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    Darn! Great restaurant closing! :-(

    Capital investment, where does it come from? Your pocket, fine. Loans ? where from? Investors like franchise deals, it’s easier to see the track record and profit margins. I‘m involved in helping someone start up a mom and pop restaurant. Over $1M out of pocket plus some surety bonds, July...
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    Massive storm clean up

    Did you opt for damage waiver insurance? That would cover it. No waiver it will be the dealers call. Not too bad a repair though. Pin, bushings, snap rings ~ $500 in parts.
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    Help with Kioti Switches (for Aux lights, etc.)

    Carling Hr series has perimeter lighting, Vseries contura has lighting and laser etching
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    Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

    Clay/sand clay $20/ton blue stone, various aggregate sizes $45/ton Crushed concrete $25/ton at the crusher Asphalt Millings $15/ton straight from the milling machine; $20/ton double grind asphalt about $150/ton 3000 PSI concrete, $195+/cubic yard except for concrete, all p/u prices
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    Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

    (y) A proper base often costs way more than the top coat. None of the paving contractors (that Ive asked) on my side of the bridge use chip and seal. Quite a few on the other side of the bridge do (and dont cross) IMO, a colored stone chip and seal can be very attractive.
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    Anyone else have one of these attachments?

    We took the horses to H.Cooper Black in SC. They were baling pine straw while I was there. They had tractor trailer loads of the stuff. No clue how profitable it is, but a lot of it was shipped somewhere. They were using mostly manual labor with a box baler...
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    Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

    Maybe that contractor was only set up for asphalt? Why did they recommend only 2”?
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    Help with Kioti Switches (for Aux lights, etc.)

    Glad it helped. For wiring, Ive become a big fan of solder seal connectors. https://www.wurthusa.com/Electrical/Connectors/Insulated-Electrical-Connectors/Solder-Seal/c/16040404
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    Help with Kioti Switches (for Aux lights, etc.)

    The inner knockout (in green) is 1.9 x .855 ? No markings at all on the switch? https://www.carlingtech.com/switch-type#:~:text=Full%2Dsized%20switches%20include%20rocker,21.08mm%20x%2036.83mm).
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    Anybody heard of ProWorks attachments?

    :ROFLMAO:
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    18.4x24 equivalent

    (y)
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    18.4x24 equivalent

    Have you called the manufacturer to ask ?
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    Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

    The OP stated that is was originally tar and chip. Easy to make the leap that the base is suitable. Pea gravel chipping is a minor variation to get different color blends.
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    Hay Unloading Attachment

    Too much time in the sun or just an insensitive jackass ?
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    Hay Unloading Attachment

    Yes, something like that should work. Could you run a cargo strap around th ebucket instead of drilling holes?
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    Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

    A variation but yep close enough. And you dont want to do this because? Tar isnt a good enough binder?
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    Hay Unloading Attachment

    Where abouts on the map are you? Might find a friendly TBner to help out, especially for a rescue group
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    Gravel Driveway - reduce/control aggregate movement

    Ive seen quite a few drives in Va that used pea gravel bedded in tar
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    Hay Unloading Attachment

    Why not slide out the bottom bales first and control crash the top ones down? Or get some bolt on pallet forks?
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    Grapple ideas and how are these companies?

    Thanks for the chart. I opted for the Homestead Pinnacle 55” which was delivered yesterday. IMO, just right size for the DK5310. The military discount is a nice option too.
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    Are people lazy, don’t know how to help or scared of liability.

    One of my jobs was for a residential sewer line. The customer had the line snaked out several times but it still ran very slow (shower would back up while using). Camera showed something funky about 75 feet from house. Miss utility came out to mark for us. First thing we found outside the marks...
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    Electric Vehicles Jr...

    How many bales at a time? What size bales?
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    Are people lazy, don’t know how to help or scared of liability.

    Really two different animals, surprises do happen. No one really knows what was randomly buried where. Knowingly digging without checking for utilities is not a surprise.
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    Are people lazy, don’t know how to help or scared of liability.

    Why would you trust them to know anything about underground utilities?
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    Are people lazy, don’t know how to help or scared of liability.

    Because someone should just call a guy (person). Person shows up job is done. Why do I need to buy stuff or bother to learn how to use it? “sarcasm”. I’ve noticed two other disturbing trends along those lines. We have a volunteer fire and ems service. If the ems crew transports a patient, they...
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    40K max

    He wants a cab too, 50K+
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    Correct, the ones you deal with, one dealership does not represent all of Kubota. I never mentioned credit cards either. Customer service (for the most part) is in the crapper. Lowes, Home depot, Walmart and others have forced mom and pops out of business. Our 3 local Kubota dealerships were...
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    The world was a different place thirty years ago. It was a different place 2 years ago. We can hold on to an idealistic past but the future is nowhere close to what once was. The models are rapidly changing. The typical consumer expects less and less for their dollar. Customer service is press 2...
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    Ed's 77 Terex 72-41 Wheel Loader

    Very exciting, getting close
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    It’s only wrong when you do it.
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    Could not or made an informed decision not to?
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    Large retail (Lowe’s, Home Dumpo, etc) and microwave food franchises are what the consumers are accepting as good enough. Auto dealership practices are moving into the tractor market. Sometimes, the internet influence really stinks.
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    Chickens, the news says we don’t have enough

    There’s a chicken shortage, bird flu, OMG…no eggs. At the grocery store, prices jump higher and higher. On the other side,Tyson foods now says that there is excess production, shut it down.
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    Interesting observations...

    Not sure what I have now will be my last, but I do like keeping stuff fairly clean and dust caps in place. I use a foam cannon with the pressure washer and a wash and rinse is maybe 1/2 hour for car, tractor or truck.
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    Down sizing from Bobcat CT445

    Kioti ck 2610/2620 would be my first choice, close frame size and 2 pedal hst. https://www.kioti.com/products/tractors/ck10-series/ck2610-hst/
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    They started my new roof today...

    That’ll look nice when its done
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    680e case backhoe has know forward or reverse wont move

    Have you checked the clutch cut out switch (on loader handle) and/or shuttle spool valve ?
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    Question about converting to a SSQA type attachment.

    Maybe get an adapter or just buy stuff with euro global attach https://asktractormike.com/product/euro-global-to-universal-skid-steer-loader-adapter/
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    Grapple EA Everything Attachments WICKED 55 Root Rake Grapple

    You have a backlog of jobs and shut the whole company down for vacation? 😂
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    Grapple EA Everything Attachments WICKED 55 Root Rake Grapple

    Having to pay in full and waiting months for a product to ship is a nogo in my book. I might understand a x% deposit, but not a pay in full and let’s see when we get it done.
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    Is this a good trailer for hauling my tractor?

    Another consideration https://www.horizontrailers.com/
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    Grapple EA Everything Attachments WICKED 55 Root Rake Grapple

    Their online ordering works pretty good. Email, not so hot but they do answer the phone. I ordered a 55” pinnacle grapple for my tractor Jul 21, scheduled to ship Aug 15 (apparently no shipping on Mondays)
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    Grapple EA Everything Attachments WICKED 55 Root Rake Grapple

    You might want to look at Grapples - Homestead Implements
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    What ZD is replacing the discontinued ZD1511 Zero Diesel Turbo Mower ?

    Maybe try out some tracks https://altoz.com/tracked-zero-turn-mowers
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    Neighbors Sue for Horse Manure Pile Smell

    exactly, no pile, no complaint. Composting horse manure is not a difficult thing. Haul out is certainly an option too. There are people out there that wont spread manure because they think its bad for the horses...
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    Neighbors Sue for Horse Manure Pile Smell

    yep, but running a trucking company, excavation business, school buses, horse lesson barn, firewood processing and others may not be compliant with local ordinances.
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    Neighbors Sue for Horse Manure Pile Smell

    Farmers also have a responsibility to be a good steward of the land. We do have a right to enjoy and use our own land, however thats not a carte blanche to do anything and everything we want. (trash dumping, hauling out sand /gravel, running a commercial operation, etc.)
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    Neighbors Sue for Horse Manure Pile Smell

    Im at a loss here. You say you were using the manure but you also say you were just moving it around and pushing it up. It was never composted or disposed of in all those yeras?
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    For this group, Challenger is “off brand“ too :ROFLMAO:
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    Better than LS, just remember that an LS part with the prefix of MT = NH
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    Wow, alot of hate here for the “off brands” from people who have probably had 0 personal experience with any of them. We have Kubota, JD, Kioti tractors on our farm. We have Kubota and Cat in our business. They all have their issues. So much so that, Kubota will be leaving the business side when...
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    Dealers Not Accepting Some Brands on Trade

    Do these dealers accept the other brands for repair? Hard enough finding a good mechanic these days, finding one willing to work on just anything? parts ordering can be a hassle too. Imagine splitting a tractor then finding the X thingy is broken and it takes over a week to acquire one. Now you...
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    I have a water leak to or at my yard hydrant

    Another thing of the past. Any DA can install plastic (oh, youre supposed to use primer and glue? A clamp on every fitting?) It actually took skilled labor to run and sweat copper. Of course that brings in other issues like the DA improperly cutting floor joists, sill plates and headers ( Ive...
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    I have a water leak to or at my yard hydrant

    How did you confirm its leaking?
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    Ed's 77 Terex 72-41 Wheel Loader

    Thanks for sharing all of this with us. Its been quite the story so far.
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    🤷‍♂️ bankruptcy court seems to be a wonderful protector. Run up the bills, hire a lawyer, dont pay bills and buy all new stuff, cry to the judge, get forgiven keep your 401k assets and your new stuff. After penalty time expires go buy new 5000 sqft house, then have a pool installed, new deck and...
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    When hauling a cab tractor, what's the chance a rock breaks a cab window?

    got a picture or name of the company by chance?
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    When hauling a cab tractor, what's the chance a rock breaks a cab window?

    Another vote for shrink wrap and bubble wrap. Make sure the doors are locked too. I run a strap from handle to handle just in case.
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    DK5319SE Loader joystick stuck ... will not raise or lower bucket ... HELP!!!

    check the cable connectors on the valve (under right floorboard) itself?
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    Why? Just put it all on visa and mastercard then ignore the phone calls.
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    DK5319SE Loader joystick stuck ... will not raise or lower bucket ... HELP!!!

    Is the little silver tab on the loader joystick pushed in?
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    Good set of tools for the boy?

    I’m sorry, I missed the part about you having the only valid opinion. I must need to go back and reread the forum rules.
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    soft shackle users?

    sometime its the right tool for the job
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    Good set of tools for the boy?

    I wouldnt trade scroll up to 3:02 on the video
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    JD 955 cut

    Thanks all, after a bath and some google foo, I now know that I have a full service manual (no owners yet) and what knob does what.
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    Good set of tools for the boy?

    Meh, I’d look at gearwrench, proto and sonic. Knipex an vise grip for pliers, wiha for screwdrivers A decent set of jewelers screwdrivers is nice to have to repair glasses and open electronic battery covers. If he’s going in the army, I’m pretty sure they teach that everything can be fixed...
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    return line

    whats your on/off control for the mower? Loader valve, rear remote, or ?
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    JD 955 cut

    Just picked up a new to me 955 and was wondering where to find an owners manual. I dont know where the 4wd/mfwd selector is located. Is there a range selector too? There is a red knob just below the loader handle (above blue rag) that seems to pick hi/lo range. Red lever beside seat? Also a...
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    DK5310se vs DK5320se

    Does anybody really know what is different? Just the hood and headlights? All of these number changes are rather tiring.
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    MT3 series 3rd function kit from Summit Hydraulics

    Summit, no. I installed a factory kit on a MT342, pretty easy to do. Whats wrong with the Summit kit?
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    Fence line mower

    If I wanted to cut overhanging stuff, I’d probably use a sickle mower instead.
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    RK Tractor Prices

    No headline with bank honors terms of contract. Investors default on loan, huge mall to close, hundreds lose jobs might catch national/global attention.
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    Septic tank and leach field

    Health dept records are often useless. Sometimes not even on the correct side of the house. Look for the well, hopefully they put the septic on the opposite house side from that. 😲
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    Septic tank and leach field

    A good metal detector can find the tank. They use rebar hooks in the lids, You have an idea where the 2nd field is and where the pipe exits the house. Tank should be somewhere in the middle. No metal detector, make a t-handled probe out of some 1/4” (or bigger if you want) rebar. Walk around the...
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    Anyone ever use a Life Coach?

    Sometimes, a case of beer, a bbq grill and a few good friends does a great job.
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    Dump trailer, would a jump box help?

    He’s probably talking about running some 1 or 2 guage wire from the truck battery to the rear bumper/hitch area, with some Anderson type connectors to make a direct jumpline to the trailer battery box. Yes, that works. I keep a jump box in the truck because IMO its easier than using jumper...
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    Fence line mower

    Kids can be very thoughtful. She was doing you a favor by making sure your horse had a companion. 😂
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    Fence line mower

    That option seems a long, long way off. The 7 year old loves, loves the pony her grandmother keeps for her. :rolleyes:
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    Market Watch

    Ok, I’ll try to rephrase. Last year, there was little to 0 inventory on dealers lots and reportedly, no one working to build anything. Then this year, wham, dealer lots are overflowing.
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    Fence ideas needed

    This video may help you with naming the fence, then can google to see how to build. (content may be unsuitable for all) https://www.battlefields.org/learn/videos/battlefield-fences-civil-war For any of these split rail types locust is the premiere choice. Rot, bug, decay free for a long time...
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    Market Watch

    I still wonder where all of those units magically appeared from.
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    Market Watch

    How do you fix anything without a hammer and fitsall wrench?
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    Fence line mower

    $500 is chump change for guys like you 😂 I like the looks of those but think the weeds may be tougher. I really like the greentec but $$$.
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    Anyone ever use a Life Coach?

    “pastoral care” is a term often overlooked in our communities. Some of them are pretty good life coaches. As with all professions some are more engaging than others, don’t be afraid to look around til you find one you like. Simple to-do lists can be wonderful things. I update mine in the evening...
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    another hiccup to going solar?

    😂 😂 I get it, you jumped in, dont like my responses and I’m the problem 😂😂
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    another hiccup to going solar?

    There is nothing cute about it. AGAIN, without violating NEC standards, what amount of power does a grid tied system generate when the grid goes down? just under 2 kw max? Which is only useable on a completely separate circuit (ie extension cord) or to feed a Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ...
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    Stump Bucket choice ?

    https://stingerattachments.com/buy/tractor-stump-bucket/ I bought the grapple version and am very happy with it. trencher, stumper, brush grabber, etc
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    another hiccup to going solar?

    😂 😂 If the solar is generating power as needed why do you have battery/generator backup?
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    another hiccup to going solar?

    during daylight……What about the other x.x Kw’s of panels you had installed?
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    another hiccup to going solar?

    Only the batteries will. They function as a backup generator until they lose their charge.
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    another hiccup to going solar?

    You sure about that? All of the grid tied systems I know of go offline when the grid is down
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    Fence line mower

    Anybody have one? Is it worth the money or just spray the fenceline? I like the Greentec and the Wright
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    Dump trailer, would a jump box help?

    That is what I use. Our dump trailer sits more than gets used. The battery in it is dead but not shorted so the jump box works
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    Pictures from a skid steer mowing contractor

    A regular skidsteer is too. If you dont have a forestry package/ lexan door you are playing with fate every time you turn on that mower.
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    Pictures from a skid steer mowing contractor

    👍 If thats what you start with and the customer isnt happy with the finish cut…the customer has very unrealistic expectations 😁
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    Hydrostatic Tractor

    Some of the makers already have an HST cruise control available. These may however have limitations for speed range of actuation.
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    Pictures from a skid steer mowing contractor

    Ok, so they use a different carrier too. Are stump jumper pans not normally used either? ( a stump jumper is a concave plate that covers the bottom of the carrier to encourage the carrier to ride over). How well do these work with just grass/weeds?
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    Shear pin / bolt for light duty rotary cutter

    Yes, spent two hours yesterday taking out a broken shear pin. The head was stamped grade 8. Not the right stuff for shear pins
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    North American Red Wine?

    Wine is such a subjective matter of taste issue, too dry, too sweet, too much tannin. My suggestion, there are alot of small bottlers in her nearby area, go visit, taste and enjoy...
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    Just looked at the batter box picture again. Did you check the large white and blue wire connectors? I’ve become a big fan of using heat shrink solder seal connectors for all my outdoor stuff. https://www.wiringdepot.com/store/c/161-Heat-Shrink-Solder-Seal-Terminals.aspx
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    Pictures from a skid steer mowing contractor

    In my experience, its more about maneuverability. A SS is great for smaller properties or ones with obstacles like trees that are staying. A tractor is far better on large open areas. Not everyone owns both so typically they will always say what they have is best. Reality, not one machine that...
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    Pictures from a skid steer mowing contractor

    You guys need to be extra careful with those mulching things. One of the local guys had his arms raised, cutting down a tree and the ssqa plate broke. The head rotated forward and ate the tracks and front idlers before he got it shut down. Had to throw away his pants too.
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    oh right, the valuation errors. Old bombs arent worth as much as new bombs 🤭
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    Yet we have billions to give away to other countries 😡
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    One of the sites I was referring to, 355 acres
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    Clearing 154 acres of woods in west Tennessee

    Which is why I didnt post a link for MD. “Hence the suggestion to check before you start.”
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    Unfortunately, depending on where you live, getting rid of stuff can be a budget stretcher too. Our landfill charges $2.25 per trash bag, trash p/u service is at least 40/month and doesnt take bulk items. Bulk trash is $91/ton, $15 a p/u load if you have a trailer hitch, ladder rack or flatbed...
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    You are adding to what I wrote. I didnt say I give a crap one way or the other. I do own enough land to be insulated and have still had issues because others saw something they didnt like and called it in. Ive had job sites placed on hold while things are smoothed out over someone filing a...
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    OR, we could demolish unused buildings/facilities and repurpose them. The coal plants that have recently been shuttered come to mind. BUT, wait, most of those places have development value so we can’t use those.
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    PTO driven post driver ?

    https://www.tractorhouse.com/listing/for-sale/212665365/2022-wheatheart-renegade-miscellaneous-other-equipment These are pretty awesome units. Our local soil conservation office has one they rent out to farmers.
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    Except, what we as a whole do best is decide for you what is best. Our system has created this area of expertise where everyone but you knows whats best for you. Unfortunately, we are currently seeing the worst of this system where the government has gotten to the point of being the final...
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    Scag start problem

    green wire and green with black stripe? Is the diode across the relay coils. It would be best to replace the diode, its job is to help keep the relay from burning out when it switches legs.
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    If it was good, they would be recyclable. Why do you need to be your own power plant? Electricity merely provides access to amenities in life.
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    Yep, they are convinced the only road to salvation is by doing what they decide is best.
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    Yes, in the second picture you can see the rows of solar panels
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    Solar Farm #2, dangers involved.

    The street views of a 199 acre site, about 1/2 on each side of the road. BTW, the site was turned down by zoning and dept of the environment but still got “approvals”
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    Best way to mount hydralic hookups for grapple

    😂😂 What stupid training class did someone make you attend?
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    Have you ever sold a tractor due to no dealer support?

    Working on a JD5205, the instrument cluster (fuel, temp, hourmeter and tach) do not work. A replacement cluster is listed at $790.20 (RE232256). The customer wont pay that much (cant blame them) but it will end up costing him almost that much for me to plug in analog guages.
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    Bobcat E26 excavator needs some hydraulic oil

    “Bobcat recommends only using their very own oils.” HV46 (high viscosity 46). For short term, I would mix but I am old school, do what you gotta do to get the job done...
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    They both will work, the one on the left gets a bad rap because the dual contacts sometimes get too wide. A little tweaking with a small screwdriver can remedy that. I also tape the plug into the socket with a couple wraps of electrical tape, cheap insurance to keep it from falling out. The...
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    The 7 pin plug has a larger diameter wire (orange circle) that does go to the truck. One wire goes to the breakaway disconnect switch, one wire to the brake negative side. Where is the trailer actually connected to the truck wire? Probably the one zinc coated self tapping screw after it goes to...
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    I dont see a dedicated ground wire from trailer frame to truck so where are the lights and brakes grounded? Hate when they drive in a self tapper and call it good.
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    Great, half the battle. Now all we have to do is follow the black and white wiring trail, probably a bad splice wherever they jumped in both axles ( splices usually on drivers side of trailer) or bad ground point on one of the 2 wires
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    Weak brakes & battery box confusion.

    The black and white wire (duplex) circled in green goes to your brakes. Both axles or just one? Put an ammeter in series with the blue and black wire circled in red and see how many amps it pulls 7 (2) -16 (4) with the truck brake applied. Put an ohmmeter across the black and white...
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    Clearing 154 acres of woods in west Tennessee

    Locally, they’re still working on a 200 acre clearcut for a new solar farm. That project swamped the local mills and pulpwood is @ 10/ton. The mills are now selling oak @ 1.00 bf retail. Poplar is .75 bf.
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    Clearing 154 acres of woods in west Tennessee

    In Md., you would be 100% wrong. Ponds are to contain water, you’re supposed to pipe it out to watering troughs, etc for use. The natural resources conservation is coming out Tuesday to check our pond fences and take pictures of it. The USDA guidelines under water quality suggest fencing out...
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    Clearing 154 acres of woods in west Tennessee

    You have to check with the local authorities first. Some places require livestock to be fenced out of streams and ponds, especially if you go looking for grants/loans to help with the bills.
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    500 Unit Development near My Farm. How to Profit...

    Permitting and inspection are 2 of our cripplers right now. Both processes take time and people getting a check from someone else have little respect for your time and money. Been helping a friend with his project. Curb and gutter plan was changed 4 times by county, sediment control 3 times...
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    Wiring help!

    Greenery 😂
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    Filter bundles

    Just because……. I ordered a NAPA Gold 1229, inside the box is a Wix 51229
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    Clearing 154 acres of woods in west Tennessee

    150 acres, whats the timeline? Bring in a logging company to clearcut, then a large excavator (20 ton range) and a large dozer (100 + hp) with rippers. I would rent or lease (at least to start) so maintenance is covered. Do you have a mobile fuel and lube plan? Big stuff, big fuel bills. Are...
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    LS 235 in the shop

    Best of luck, you might try your state attorney generals office and check on their lemon laws.
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    Have you ever sold a tractor due to no dealer support?

    Just in time logistics (overnight shipping) combined with an “I dont care” attitude have severly crippled the service industries. Seeing and hearing the same story everywhere I go. No help and no one can get stuff. We built a system to fail and it appears we did good.
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    LS LB1100 backhoe control valve issue

    Probably dropped a ball joint under the black rubber cover. This is off a bigger machine, but its similar to the red circled part.
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    Grapple Rake recommendation for a skid steer/toolcat?

    These two are worth a look https://stingerattachments.com/buy/ccg-56-compact-clam-grapple/ https://homesteadimplements.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnMWkBhDLARIsAHBOftqHHAA9E6_ERy6PxNXpX3CEHzWhG_TEzX55Id-5Sji_a41PcDuR1loaAl_EEALw_wcB
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    Tires Dk5310se, new R14 Tire blow-out

    You need some true runflats 🤗
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    Their buy one get one BS 😡
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    500 Unit Development near My Farm. How to Profit...

    all depends on how deep your pockets/line of credit goes. It can be a long time between moving the first shovel of dirt and actually getting money in hand.
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    55" grapple build

    😂 Always hate when that happens.
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    55" grapple build

    looks great so far. I am wondering why you didnt put any lightning holes in the lower jaws.
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    500 Unit Development near My Farm. How to Profit...

    First thing to work on would be zoning. Are you currently zoned for commercial use? Will the local authority require permits, curb and gutter improvements, inspections and fees? Throwing down some gravel and calling it an rv/boat park may sound profitable (usually is). a selfserve ice kiosk may...
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    its not a stupid comment, its just one you dont like.
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    uhuh, lookup their corporate earnings and post back
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    do what you want, I prefer not to work for free. Do you get a discount? Do you receive a check? “She was later arrested on warrants for shoplifting but her case was dismissed a year later for “want of prosecution,” according to the lawsuit. Then in December 2016, according to her lawsuit...
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    YES, self serve checkout is something I dont use. I will walk out if thats the only option. Whats next, come in on Tuesday to unload a pallet before they “allow” you shopping privileges?
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    With the price of 46 granulated through the roof..

    (y) checking with the local fuel supplier would have been my first choice but my guy doesnt deliver that far away 😋 Pump price was 2.99 yesterday
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    With the price of 46 granulated through the roof..

    wouldn’t a big tote be more economical since you wouldnt have 130ish boxes and bottles to get rid off? https://www.amazon.com/BlueDEF-DEF330-Diesel-Exhaust-Fluid/dp/B00DIUEGHM?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A2DV1DQQT62PYI
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    ask them for local time and mailing zip code, that can be fun
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    Easements

    From the article, “A legal gray area also complicates the issue. There is an easement in place between the city and a previous owner of Cutting’s land, granting the city the right to construct and maintain a public sewer main there. The easement, signed by Lorenzo Andrews in 1880, took effect...
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    Easements

    Title insurance is a protection for the settlement attorney. It is their responsibility to find these errors.
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    :ROFLMAO:
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    What is some of your Pet Peeve's

    playing the stereo loud enough for me to hear it while driving. Yesterday, a guy left his on in the parking lot while he went into the store.
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    Hydraulic Stick Saws

    wow,that is impressive. how does it work with the lower branches, just. tilt forward or…..?
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    Financing Best rates on used tractors?

    Best bet, pay cash and be done with it. Pay yourself the monthly payment and replenish your account. Last Kubota tractor I wanted to buy, you had to take KTAC for their financing which added something like 7k to the price tag.
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    “may a better deal that I never looked into.” Your assumption assumes that your mower will still be running and parts will be available to keep it running. Your assumption also assumes that you will be able to get fuel for your mower during that time frame.
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    Financing Best rates on used tractors?

    regular savings is rather abysmal @ 0.25 apy. If I understand correctly, the loan would then be 2.0 apy but as you pay it back, your payment money gets freed up. I use them for short term cd’s, those rates are pretty good by today’s numbers. https://www.navyfederal.org/rates.html
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    Financing Best rates on used tractors?

    if you have cash another option may be…..from NFCU Savings Secured Loan Secure financing without dipping into your savings, and at a lower rate. Features: Fully secured by your Navy Federal savings account Savings continue to earn dividends and become available to you as the loan is paid off...
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    60" Howard Rotovator

    looks like a 1 3/8” 6 spline, same as tractor side https://www.agrisupply.com/pto-shaft-series-6/p/102242/
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    Is it worth it to have a slide out installed on a horse trailer?

    Md. has commercial and non-commercial classes also. A toter home would be a Class A non-commercial if personal use only. “Please note: Motor homes/recreational vehicles can be different weight classes. Your license must reflect either the appropriate weight class for the vehicle you are...
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    Well&pump questions

    😂 doh, I had lawn sprinklers on my brain. That would be a heck of a yard, but then again it is in Texas.
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    Is it worth it to have a slide out installed on a horse trailer?

    The horses are normally out of the trailer when camping. There has been occasion to keep them on but its rare. There is a divider to separate people side from horse side.
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    Is it worth it to have a slide out installed on a horse trailer?

    If you’re willing to pay for and do the upgrades, I would. I replaced a shadow 7’6” wide with a lakota 8 foot wide and 9’ slideout. Yes, you lose floor space while moving it (im not riding in it so…) but when opened up its a huge difference, especially on a rainy day. FB page - horse trailer...
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    What good could possibly come from taking away what little pleasure she gets ?
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    😂 😂 That could be interpreted as a very sleazy pickup line. 😂😂
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    STIHL Zero-Turn

    Your assumption assumes that any care was given to runaway inflation. Ypur assumption assumes a landscaping company will continue to offer such services. Based on others assumptions we will all be dead from climate change in 5 years so what damn difference does it make?
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    A little miffed

    manufactured by, made them, assembled them from other sources, subcontracted, outsourced, final assembly…. Not sure I’d want to hang my hat on any one as being the definitive answer
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    55" grapple build

    (y) very nice. Are you using bolts or pins and bushings on the pivot points?
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