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Anybody know a good online source for mower tires in Canada? Im trying to find a (cheaper) source for some Carlisle WT300's for the ZD I found a couple out of the states who are selling the Wt300's cheap enough, at round $95USD ea, but shipping to Canada is a killer and will add well over $130...

Davis changed the anemometers from a reed switch to hall effect recently (within the last couple years I think). The HE switch is much more reliable. I havent had issues with birds on mine but on this years(?) revision to the rain gauge, they added some bird spikes like you did and improved...

Anybody run Amsoil Dominator in chainsaws? I used to / usually run the factory Husky XP 50:1 but was sold some Dominator because: 1. I no longer shop at my local Husky dealer, but the Stihl dealer only has Stihl Dino oil (the synthetic isnt available in Canada) 2. I wanted to try some...

Cleaned the deck of the ZD today and got this pile of grass as a result. This is only since the first of the season (about 14h of use). Performance is much improved after a cleaning and blade sharpening. My advise, it sure wont hurt to check and clean the deck mid-season, your mower will...

Has anybody installed Carlisle AT101s on a Kubota ZD326 or equivalent? The AT101s have a great reputation and I would have done it already but they are technically the wrong size at 24x12-12 while the stock tires are supposed to be (havent confirmed on my particular machine) 26x12-12. Im...

Has anybody ever tried to use a 72" blade on a Scut? I know Ideally I wouldnt go much past 54" or 60 but... I know the BX can handle the weight of the HBL72 @ 530lbs, but would the tractor be able to pull it? Especially in an offset situation? Or would that huge blade plus the offset mean the...

After suffering with the stock hand crank rotation and get-off-the-seat deflection for a couple years, figured it was time to add some hydrulics to the BX blower. First up was tackling the deflection. Cylinder is a 1" dia, 6" stroke from PA that was on sale for $49. 1 in. Bore x 6 in...

Figured Id post up my take on adding a couple auxillary hydraulic circuits to the back of my BX. I used an existing Prince valve left over from my firewood processor. It was way overkill for the BX, with 3/4 inlet and outlet ports and 1/2 work ports. Plus it weighs a ton being cast iron. One...

How'd you like to pick up the tab for this one!:eek:

Just a couple easy little mods here to take care of some annoyances with the factory BX top link First is to add a couple grease fittings. Under the black caps, there is a hole that is used to push in a roll pin when the link was built. This hole is just about the right size for a 1/8NPT grease...

Been wanting a horn on the BX for a while. It will be handy for signaling especially considering the kids are usually around when the tractor is running. Not a particularly complicated install. It was more about finding a sutable location for the components than doing the actual work. Price...

The attachment shows what your relief/pump looks like. Section "B" is your relief. I wouldnt go rooting around in there with pliers willie nillie. There are machined surfaces in there, do not scratch in other words. You need something soft. Even a magnet will likely be enough to remove the...

Angle grinder with flap wheel to get the gouges. Finish with an "axe" file.

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Maybe you even stepped up and built a processor like I just did... But it pales in comparison to this build... Its in German, but the video is pretty awesome, even if you dont understand whats being said. Watch with the sound off :laughing: Its quite a machine. I can only imagine the cost, if...

i use the Gilmour ones and never get leaks. They hold up real well.Gilmour 9QC Brass Hose Quick Connector Set: Amazon.ca: Patio, Lawn & Garden

Ive begun the process of converting my homebuilt Timberwolf clone splitter into a processor. Sorry for being slack with the pics, I keep forgetting the camera The build thread for my splitter is here...

This phone from Cat. ;) I know there are lots of guys out there with smashed or water damaged iPhones and other smartphones. A friend of mine that owns a tow company goes through 3 or 4 smartphones a year due to damage or loss. The waterproofed-ness of this thing appeals to me. Wonder how it...

Whats up Kubota Canada? According to my dealer we cant get Super UDT up here in Canada??? Thats pretty stupid considering our climate... unless there is no real difference between Premium and Super ...Hmmmm:cool2: Has anyone else been told that we cant get SuperUDT here? I want a 5gal for the...

Well how about Tractor-By-Barge! (Shipping Deere tractors from the plant in Mannheim Germany to Antwerp for worldwide shipment, plus a few other vehicles like Unimogs, Tanks and MB Actros trucks) Check out this guys (Tractorspotter) other videos on his channel if you like well shot, HD...

Are there any known issues or recalls on the 562xp's fuel system? It was working fine the other day, cut about 1cd wood, then yesterday it would not start. At first it would not prime in the primer bulb, i mean I would pump the bulb for 30s quickly / slowly whatever and it would not fill all...

Anybody else having site performance issues for like the last 3 days or so? Timeouts. Slow page loads. Off and on sometimes several times within a 10minute period?

Parbuckling operations have begun to raise the Concordia. Major operation, over 500 men and $1/2 Billion at least. Several sources of video, but about the best is the Reuters feed, rebroadcast on CBS CBS News Live Video - CBS News Reuters: Raising the Costa Concordia | Reuters.com Youtube ...

Neat vehicle. Awesome mileage. Nice to see a Made in USA product now that Aptera is no more. Im liking the VW XL1. Considerably more expensive however.

Figured since this has been a very popular topic of late, and since Im as guilty as anybody for taking a thread on other vehicles off topic, i think that it should have its own thread. Who knows maybe the manufacturers are looking;). Post up your most wanted list for them to see! My current...

C+C is likely the way Ill go in the future. You can buy or build a more usefull (and tougher) box than factory. Id probably do something like a Aussie "Ute" tray that has a flat floor and fold down sides for loading. Id also likely add a dump cylinder. It wouldnt be as good as a pure dump...

I understand that the truck is entirely their own. During development, they camouflaged it in Hilux sheet metal, but that was the extent of outside influence. Side note, its also available in a stripped out model, like the Toyota pickups of old. Just a base, compact, work truck. Those old...

This! I HATE non-government campgrounds. Government (fed and prov) campgrounds here generally have nice wooded (larger) sites, and clean bathrooms/showers. Private campgrounds are usually not as neatly maintained, and dont have as private sites in my experience. Now as to vehicles...

Anybody ever use a 7" grinder to cut pavers with a 14" diamond blade? I got a good deal on a 14" blade so I bought it (rather than paying outrageous useage charges on a rental blade, been there, got screwed over:mad:), but now Im wondering if I can run it on a Makita 7" Sander/polisher so I dont...

Does it have to be a PTO spreader? What about a Pro grade walk behind, like a Earthway? Made out of stainless. Designed for salt. EarthWay They also have a stainless tow behind, but I dont know if it will handle crystals as large as road salt. But you could call them. Ideally an Epoke...

Like everything in life there are varying qualities of LED's at various prices. Ive heard of people having short life cycles out of some LED bulbs, but in almost every case its some cheaper "off" brand, like the replacement bulbs at Walmart for like $7.00! Ive been using a Phillips 8W LED For...

I asked my dealer about it. Apparently they arent available up here (4shorts mentioned that) but I figured Id confirm. They are available as a Speeco. I dont know if Speeco is the OEM or not. Glad you got a good one, I'll likely end up with a Speeco. Hopefully it will stay put. At least with...

Its not just that crappy china vac that kubota plastered (whored?) their name out on, but everything from Tool chests to tape measures to steering wheel spinners. All out of china, all made by somebody else. At least most of the spinner looks quality, albeit the logo fades very fast (ask...

Some pics from tonight. Bear in mind that basically the entire tree's leaves were tight curls, now they are starting to straighten, with some completely straight. There are still some tight curls, but I think its improving.

So heat lamp on 24/7 for the time being then? Ive read where your supposed to drop their temp 5*/wk by raising the lamp. I think after another and a half Ill switch over to a 60W ir bulb if i can find it. Im using a red 150W bulb. Judging by their constant sleeping, i think they dont mind ;)...

Anybody have any info on raising chickens? My daughter brought 3 home from school to raise. They are about 2 weeks old now. I dont know that much about them. Dad raised them as a kid and my GF had them as a kid too.. but they seem to differ in their opinion of what is required. Im feeding them...

Thats where these come in. You can change your pass code "key" every other day if you want! Keyed alike or keyed different. I got two so far, and Ill never go back to mechanical keys again!

Ugh.. Im having pretty crappy luck with japanese maples lately. First one had a big scar on the trunk and was exchanged for one that has a nice clean trunk and nice leaves. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/general-lawn-garden/279752-any-japanese-maple-tree-experts.html Now I have that second...

Hard to beat Sodium wall packs. I assume your wanting to flood a small area? Maybe less than 1000sqft? Under $100 and not that hard on electricity for the lumens produced. Think of LEDs as an investment. Yes they are money up front, but you save both maintenance and electricity costs for...

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Modifying Profile to disable "Last Activity" and ""Current Activity" I notice some people have disabled "Last Activity" and "Current Activity" amongst other headings under their profiles. Im curious as to how this is done. Is it "Stealth/offline Mode"? I also wonder why its an option... I...

As anybody who has done ditching with a BK knows, the bucket is tiny when it comes to ditching. I doubled the factory bucket to 24", hopefully it will cut ditching in half and stop clay from packing and sticking in the bucket. Major annoying! First step is building the frame and cutting edges...

Just got through converting from acetylene to propane after finding out that my LWS has raised the cost of size B from $55 to $85:eek: as a result of the explosion of the plant which provided 80% of the carbide in North America. Cost was $8, only because Air Liquide uses a unique fitting that...

TBN is coming up as a suspected attack site again! Anybody else getting it? Plus I was logged out, and had to log in again today.

Anybody know of any attachment rental places in Nova Scotia? I have a one time tilling job to put in a lawn and would love to be able to rent a small tiller for my BX. No local rental shops have attachments, but do have rear tine tillers. Very hard clay in my yard would make the attachment a...

Anybody ever run Husky XP mix oil in a Stihl 4mix? I have a few litres of the Husky XP that I run in my saws (all husky) at 50:1. I SHOULD be ok running this in my new Stihl 130r Kombi. The stihl manual says :Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke air-...

Yeah.. $3.45/kg for .035. Welcome to the wonderful world of Canadian Prices! Here's the rest of the current prices, from the current promo. How do they compare to US prices?

A project Im working on is to build a chute blocker for my BX. If you dont know, it is a manual flap (some call it an OCDC or Operator Controlled Discharge Chute). It allows you to close off the chute when mowing near trees or gardens to prevent throwing clippings on your mulch or in your...

Ive been wanting a bigger mig for a long time, pretty much since I bought my (too) small mig about 15 years ago:D Having run Miller Millermatic 250's and 251's for work and having a couple minutes on a 252, I knew what my new welder was going to be:) And it wasnt going to be green... Ive been...

Because if you don't, you'll be guaranteed to find the 1/2" Rebar driveway marker that was thrown on the lawn by the snowplow last winter! Cutting it in half and wrapping it around the mower's spindle. Which means you will bang up your newly sharpened and balanced mower blades Resulting in...

Had to fix my shackles on the BX turnbuckles today. The factory Kubota ones are pretty weak and Ive bent them up pretty bad with my box blade. Easy fix, just drilled out the holes on the 3pt arms to around 7/16" or so to clear the shackle pin. Although these are chinese clevis i think they are...

I was just getting ready to plant the Japanese Maple I just bought (for $70!!:eek:) and noticed something that didnt look right. Wish I caught it at the store! It looks like a piece of deadwood or some sort of scab where the main trunk branches out. Is this normal? Is it some sort of a graft...

Gotta check this guy out.. He's a little "intense", kinda out there.. but funny.. A heck of a welder for a young guy (check his other videos) Fyi, there may bit a bit of language;) Big time, Big time, Rig Welding Job - YouTube

Im just thinking about a potential project this summer. I might dig into the bank here to make a area to store firewood. Maybe 8'x14'? At the deepest part of the bank it will probably be 8' vertical, maybe 10 '? Not sure yet. Clay soil and lots of water run off, which could be a huge issue...

You got some hard core cutters there How do you like the Milwalkee portaband on the stand? Is the stand worth it? Last time I checked the stand was $$$, but it is something I'm considering.

Now this guy is thinking outside the box when it comes to uses for his Golf. Wonder how he's powering the hyd pump? Is he using the power steering? Curious.

Subbed for future reference. I plan on building something for my BX. Im leaning towards a euro style 4 wheeler. like a hay wagon. Since I only have one tractor, 4 wheels will allow me to park and load without having to deal with jacks. Plus I will be able to put more on a 4 wheeler because...

Cool. I use the other end to haul mine! Sure beats dragging it down by hand;)

Im sure the contract with Dodge addresses it, but dont think that if toyota WANTED it that they couldnt get it. Like I said, hino has a great engine/trans (aisin) package sold here now, with a completely different trans than whats offered in the Ram.I dont doubt that Dodge has exclusive rights...

It looks like Racor is the OEM for the Kubota part. Racor makes a TON of filters of various features and qualities however. Im not going to say the Racor is a miracle worker... but it does work good! They have a great and well deserved reputation. I completely understand your frustration...

xerman. I cant find much on the factory filter you installed. Only a single tiny picture and no real description of the filter's specs. But it looks like it has no sediment bowl? If so, I can see why its still freezing if you have alot of water. The bowl is key to getting the water away from...

Ahh, you guys are running those "fancy" hitches... I can see why they'd be a target. I just got a plain jane. Maybe that's why nobody wants it;)

Neat "snowblower" i stumbled across on the youtube... Pretty clever.

No news?

I just went through the process of adding a proper spin on filter to my BX. As you may or may not be aware, the factory filters are in line, plastic jobbies that are more fitting on a snowmobile than a tractor. Recently I've been having fueling issues where the tractor would stall out /not...

Promo snowplow video. :thumbsup:

On a parts washer the pump is the important part. I made my own cabinet out of steel and bought a good, little giant HD washer pump. Then I added LocLine for the spray nozzle. It works well. As to fluid, Mineral spirits is what I use. For an off the shelf unit, most shops Ive been in use this...

Yah, i think its exactly the same. $599 for the Kubota : Kubota | Kubota 35" Tool Chest | Home Depot Canada Or $224 for the exact same thing in Husky Black. Who said that it was only Green paint that was expensive? ;) Husky | Husky 35 Inch Professional Tool Chest | Home Depot Canada

Good stuff:

Saw that. But was realy drawn to the new ZG on the last slide. Thats a fine looking mower, complete with LED headlights.

Look for a "Carling" switch. I used a "Contura" for my LED install. They are Waterproof, marine grade. They are also the OEM for ALOT of the major tractor and boat manufacturers. Not cheap (About $15 per, depending on model) but quality.V-Series: Contura II & III | carlingtech.com You can...

Me neither. Wonder when they got into the Kubota stuff? With them selling JD mowers, you'd think that there would be no way Deere would let anything Kubota be sold at HD. Link to Kubota box: Kubota | Kubota 35" Tool Chest | Home Depot Canada Husky branded box, now on for $224! Husky | Husky...

Just built a set of clamp on forks for the BX. Took about 6 hours. Sort of a copy of Mad's but with some modifications. 48" working length, so that they will fit all the way into a pallet. Mostly made of scrap, other than the 3" channel. Cost was well under $100. I didnt have the cam, so no...

As the factory feed to the rear work lights is unswitched and not tied into the head light circuit, I had to add a switch to control the lights. (id look pretty stupid mowing the lawn in broad daylight with the work lights on ;)) Not too hard a job. Just cut the red/black line at the fusebox...

Get QUALITY casters with wheels. Or buy Floor Locks. Some examples: McMaster-Carr

Like the title says, i want to shim my relief. I need 0.3mm thickness but need to know the diameter of the shims. If anyone has it I'd appreciate it. I know I could measure it myself, but the tractor isnt here. Im hoping I can find something that will work at Princess Auto. Id use the factory...

Your 51 is MINT. Mine is filthy by comparison. On the AT saws, they do run better and better with each tank. I must have close to 12- 14 tanks through mine now. Every once and a while it still (slightly) bogs out of the hole after sitting at idle for a bit and blows a bit of black smoke. It...

I just (well a few days ago) installed an LED worklight that's been sitting on my shelf for about a year on my BX and thought I'd share my install. The Light is a Lucidity 22809B. Its a 6LED 1000 lumen fixture. The light it adds to the BX's feeble headlights is amazing. Ill try to get some...

Used to do the old fold and tie, then I got these "Tie down tamer" straps: Also available in lighter duty configuration featuring a seatbelt like mechanism:

Yup. These light attachments need a bunch more weight to be useful

Anybody have a Kubota electric lift pump on a BX fail? Mine gave its usual click...click...click... then stopped completely. Now my BX wont start. well it will start, run rough and then die. No fuel additives were added by me to the fuel in the tank prior to today(yeah....dumb i know ) Were...

To add to your point. One thing that should be mentioned is there is a HUGE quality difference between LED fixture and bulb manufacturers (with a corresponding difference in price). Ive heard people on TBN complain about LED replacement bulbs having a short life with low (for led) output...

I like Erickson straps. I use their smaller ones when necessary, but usually grab the large 2" Erickson "Tie Down Tamers" when I can. The ratchets are a bit better on the large straps, plus the "Tamer" mechanism makes it a lot easier to deal with those annoying strap tails. Erickson also...

Anybody familiar with the Speeco toplinks? My factory Kubota is bent pretty bad . Are they particularly tough (well tougher than factory)? Well built?

I got a set of "Tie Down Tamers" from Erickson. Love them. They work real well to keep those annoying strap "tails" under control. Only takes a few seconds to roll up the unused straps. Cant say enough good about them they really neaten things up. But they are nylon (10,000 lbs breaking) and...

Ive used them for solvent. Yes they work in that case, but I wonder if it would for your application. The base is pretty large so you would need a suitable place to put it on your tractor. Now, if you set up whatever fluid you were wanting to use in the tipper on a workbench, then dump it into...

Neat attachment I found on youtube. It will debark and point fenceposts and rails. And also allow you to make split rail and other fences with the included rip saw. No idea on price, and I think that Posch isnt even available in North America, but a cool tool.. and i suppose if you had enough...

I think its time to upgrade from my ~10 yr old Husky 51 to a new firewood saw. I cut about 8-10 cord of mixed hardwood of various diameters. From 3" to 30". With most in the 8-20" range. Im trying to decide between waiting another month for the 550xp (which is pretty much the same size as my...

I know where youre coming from. The headlights are awful, particularly if the loader is on. I dont know what bulb style the BX takes, but there are kits on Ebay for HID conversions that fit many different bulb styles, might be a good option. I plan on adding LED worklights off the side of the...

Id say the conventional sticks on a ZT would make it easier to feather the controls to maintain control on hills if they really are that steep One major issue with consumer zt is the lack of brakes. and on real steep hills you can slide and loose directional control (remember you have no...

Posting up a short review on my new Timber Tuff chainsaw sharpener: The Bad: 1. Some reviews Ive read online have said that the TT they purchased was damaged upon delivery. Looking at the packaging, I can see why. No foam, no contoured inslation.. not even bubble wrap! Just chucked in the...

Very interesting. If youve ever seen a Dingo you'll know they are basically a small, walk behind "loader". There is a kit available for them called the "Forkster" to make them into a forklift capable of lifting like 2000 lbs. A while back I was at the scrap yard and there was a full mast...

Anybody seen the 550xp in Canada yet? Was at the dealer today for something else and wanted to look at one (not that Im getting one.. yet:)). Dealer didnt even know it existed. Apparently its not even in this years catalog!! he looked. They did have a 562XP. Picked it up. Felt NICE. Im...

Anybody palletized and move their firewood with a BX? Do you use bolt on bucket forks? How much wood can you move per pallet? I know it will depend on species and wetness, but ball park numbers for a normal pallet would be great. Can you stack it 4' tall on each pallet? I just want to get a...

Hope so. I have a Bosch Axxis compact stackable washer dryer (model WTV76100CN) and I need to change the belt on the dryer. I watched this video : And started the repair, however mine is significantly different in the front drum support area. Where the one in the video just lifts out, mine...

Are the Timber Tuff sharpeners any good? Sort of looks like the original Oregon 511A And real close to the Carleton that used to be sold by Baleys And the Northern Tool http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200327449_200327449 For comparison, here is the Timber tuff It sure...

Pipe looks good. When it comes to smoothing welds, its hard to beat flap wheels, they contour to the metal being shaped where ridgid stone wheels gouge.

Whats up with that F-4 phantom spammer? Cant he be blocked? The F-4 was a great plane, but this is super annoying! lol

Was at the husky dealer and noticed a new mower in the showroom. Its a Husky R322T articulated. HUSQVARNA R 322T AWD - Riders Looks pretty interesting. Has the ability to add various attachments to the front like a sweaper, snowblower and a FLAIL!!!! mower. AWD looks sweet. Seen a few videos...

Its a double square I believe. Not really a true Robertson, more of an adaptation. It can be driven with a Square Recess or Robertson bit.

Anyone ever build or buy a cleanout / ditching bucket for a BX? Ive been considering building one (when I;ll get the chance.. not sure) and am curious about dimensions and experiences in use. I was thinking about 24-32" wide? I have several hundred feet of ditch to reshape and cleanout (no...

THere are several welding quick clamps available at different price points and mounting style. These are but a few examples.

Dealer SHOULD swap the HDAP in to make the sale. But if its a no go, i wouldnt let the lack of HDAP stand in the way of the 540. I really wasnt that impressed with them in actual use. Like you, I figured they'd be the be all and end all for traction... they really arent!! If i was going for...

I have a woods BSE4 "Heritage" box blade I use behind my BX. It has never been good. It just skips along the ground regardless of angle of attack or length of the rippers. It's only good for tilled dirt!!! not hardpacked clay or gravel. Basically useless!! The root cause is weight, its far too...

you can see the tines in either pic above. Both tillers have similar tines. Does the tag say RS1200? I believe Yanmar has a Japanese model called RS1200. I also believe its Gray market. This could be a problem if you need parts and try to use the dealer. Of course there are importers who...

A few cool videos from the Netherlands of the Fendt Demo team. Check your ROPS, buckle your seatbelt and enjoy

Its not a rice paddy tiller is it? Possibly like this? or this?

Lets see your hearing protection for operating your machines. My BX is NOISY!! especially when mowing . The hydro noise is almost deafening. So I bought a pair of the Stihl (Peltor) Worktunes. Love them. Ive had them for going on 3 weeks now. Use them all the time, not just for the tractor, but...

made by Murray! :D:D:D And there is only 1 or 2 actual manufacturers of lawn tractors in North America!! At least according to the salesman I overheard the other day!! Gotta love the outright lies eh? This was a well established Toro, Gravley and Cub dealer too!! I guess I overpaid for my...

Anybody ever use these Mamba blades? They are supposed to be 40% more lift than Gators. Im looking for the highest lift blades possible for my BX with the RCK54P deck and am curious about this brand as I've never heard of it before. There doesnt appear to be a direct bolt on, but there are some...

sure enough..learned something. thanks

Anybody have a hydraulic Schematic for a BX25 TLB? I want to add a set of rear remotes. I understand there is no factory kit available for the TLB, but a homebrew setup should be relatively simple to make. I should be able to plug the rear remote valve into the PB loop and hook the Tank port...

Spring is coming and im thinking about this seasons projects. Most of them from ditching to landscaping require moving dirt from A to B. This leads me to dump trailers. Last year i dug a bunch of ditches, and the evidence is still there is spoils piles around the perimeter of the property...

Whats it worth? Its a Pronovost P-503HS dump trailer. The auction is over, and i have a bid in, but im curious as to what you think its worth. At least it might serve as a resource for future shoppers. I searched high and low to try and find a sale online to give some guidance on what to bid and...

Just built a bucket mount trailer mover and i got to say, "Why did I wait so long?" The ease in driving forward to move a trailer around can't be understated. Sooo much easier to hook up too. Only cost about $20 for a piece of receiver tube, hitch pin and 3/4 threaded rod. The rest was scrap...

Not my stove, but a video i came across. Anybody ever see a stove "explode" (sorry for the term), like it built backpressure then blows the lid? Smoke puffing out the seams too. Very weird behavior, This guy has been having issues for a while. There are other videos posted of unusual...

I came across this on another forum. You should never carry aceteylene (or any other flammable gas like propane) in an enclosed space. Ive seen many on forums say "No big deal" but this is what can happen. This guy is lucky to be alive. "So my time almost came to an end this morning... im very...

After my 2 discussion threads http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/226304-largest-snowblower-bx.html and http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/226695-b2789-opinions.html i decided to go with the 51 factory blower. For the following reasons 1...

What is the general consensus on the B2789? Does it plug easily? What about the narrow width? I still have my honda 928 but im thinking hard about an upgrade. I was wanting a Econor 60" but none are available. Actually there are very few blowers from ANY manufacturer left in my province...

Whats the largest snowblower that you can fit on a BX comfortably? There are no 48-54" blowers available used here so im wondering if anyone's ever ran a larger blower on a BX? There are lots of 72"+ machines around, but i doubt that a BX could even carry one let alone have enough hp to run...

Has anybody ever adapted a B2550c Front mount blower to a BX? Its originally for a B7500. Whats required? I have a line on one, not real cheap though so if a bunch of factory parts are required its not worth the asking price to me? What do they typically sell for privately? How much are they new?

As most of us know, the BX has miserable work lighting, particularly at the rear. So i was sitting there in the dark thinking about it when an idea came to me... Replace the red rear light lenses with clear.. so easy and it almost makes sense. Not like im going to go cruising the highway on my...

Anyone familiar with Ryco Avenger hose and hydraulic products?http://www.ryco.com.au/HoseGrouping.aspx?Id=2 They appear to be out of Austrailia. Their hose is approx 1/2 the price of Parker, Dayco or Aeroquip. $2.09/ft for the 1/2 and $3.59/ft for the 3/4 vs $7.00+ for the name brands. Im...

I need to reduce both the flow and pressure in a hydraulic circuit for the accessories on my wood splitter. Pump is a 22GPH and relief will be at 3000 psi. I need to reduce the secondary circuit to 2500 psi and about 2GPM to power my log lift and wedge lift. Both those cylinders are cheapie...

I have a rck54p23bx deck on my BX and the cut is aweful! I have the factory mulch kit with the factory mulch blades installed. The cut is Uneven and Leaves stragglers particularly on the outside edges of the deck. The tire tracks are visible until next cut. Dealer suggestion was to cut at WOT...

Figured id put up a thread on my splitter build (yes another splitter thread;) ) Im cloning a Timberwolf TW-5 with a few modifications to improve it,complete with log lift, wedge lift and table grate. Cycle time should be under 10s. As im 6'1 Table height is around 32" to try and save my back...

Anybody know the max (recommended) RPM for a 252RX? Im trying to set max speed. Cant get above 11500 RPM even fully lean... Manual calls for 13500 as rev limiter speed then -200 RPM for final set. So ~13300 for max speed. The manual says that the rev limiter can cut in 2-300 RPM under...

Anybody know where to buy a gx390 (13hp) honda in canada cheaply? Princess auto has them on now for $999.99 down from $1099 Looking in the states typical pricing is $699, currently Northern has it on for $679!! Honda Horizontal OHV Engine — 390cc, GX Series, 1in. x 3 31/64in. Shaft, Model#...

Anybody know the max (recommended) RPM for a 252RX? Im trying to set max speed. Cant get above 11500 RPM even fully lean... Manual calls for 13500 as rev limiter speed then -200 RPM for final set. So ~13300 for max speed. The manual says that the rev limiter can cut in 2-300 RPM under...

Had a day without rain (finally) and started digging drains to try and direct some of the water thats flooding my yard:mad: A couple pics of the days work I was concentrating on getting the far edge as straight as possible, the near edge will be straightened when i install the lawn in...

Anybody know a download source for the rck54p-23bx manual? My dealer didnt give me one with my mower. Im hooking it up for the first time and would like the instructions, well mainly the leveling and service interval instructions. Im pretty sure i can get the deck mounted without the install...

Finally have a dry day and im trying to hook up my mower... But it appears i might be missing parts. Well a single part actually. I have the rck54p-23bx deck. I have the front "L-shaped" link, that goes from the deck to the frame of the tractor, but it appears that im missing the...

Anybody have a source or even a name for the Canadian version of rimguard? I read a post where it was called "Fusion" however i havent been able to find a source or even a hit for tire ballast called "Fusion". Perhaps it has a different spelling?

Anybody have mandatory green bin pickup? We do here and with the heat and 2 week pickup cycle, its been the grossest ive ever seen it. Its literately crawling.. So many flies and stink i had to move it about 30' away from the house!!! Any suggestions to reduce the smell and fly problem? County...

Would you mow across a 15-17* slope with a BX and MMM? Would you add weight to the tires? We really need a poll option here on TBN:D

I have a major issue with tank sweat and need some major advise. Im on a well with a softener. The softener is in a finished room. The softener has a pool of water under it after a regen or running alot of water. Its literally coming off it in sheets. There are no water leaks. Well, jet pump...

Removed the backhoe on the BX25 for the first time today. Pretty straight forward and easy. Now it seems that my curl and lift on the loader is weaker than it was when the BH was attached. This isnt a counterweight thing i dont think. I have the BB installed. There also appears to be more...

Is it worth buying a toothbar for a BX25? Im in the process of landscaping and while the stock bucket will dig my clay, i wonder if the toothbar will make it go faster? Usually,Id say, heck with it and just buy one, but the toothbar through my dealer is a Horst welding TB, price $500!! So i...

Anybody fill the front and rear tires on a Bx25? I have industrials and have already exceeded the available traction.. Loading the tires would help and also add weight down low for working on my hills. Ive read on TBN that Kubota doesnt recommend loading the rears? I mentioned it to the dealer...

Does anybody know the OEM for the BX25 Factory thumb? Or have a picture? Took delivery of a new machine today, but the driver "forgot" the thumb. Dealer was supposed to have it installed for todays delivery. When we talked about the thumb he said it bolted directly to the stick... however...

Anybody know a source for cheap trailer axles in canada? Either mail order or B/M in the nova scotia/ new brunswick area? Im looking for 2- 3500 lb axles with brakes. Just bought a larger machine and need to upgrade my single 3500lb axle (trailer is built for 7000 capacity) Checked princess...

How hard are Bars on grass vs turfs and industrials? How about traction on clay? Im considering a BX25 and the dealer is really pushing turfs. He said that due to the rain this year people are wanting to go from industrials to turfs on their machines due to damage when turning. Where do Bars...

Been thinking about a BX.. Started a thread discussing it here http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-buying-pricing/194897-what-can-bx25-do-bushog.htmlbut the more i read the more i wonder about a b2620. I guess this thread would be best to discuss what benefits if any for a B2620 (or a...

Another tragic death by a rock thrown from a bush-hog during a highway mowing. Why dont they insist on flails for all roadside work? Not the first time its happened in this very county! Woman killed by rock thrown from DOT mower | ajc.com

Im sort of considering upgrading from a x540 Deere mower to a BX25... Maybe... Couple questions: 1. Ive just discovered that the 3pt hitch isnt included.. Not to get too far off topic.. but .. Really Kubota? It is a TRACTOR afterall... I was unaware of this fact when i was talking to the...

Any way to disable the active hyperlinks in the threads... Personally i find it distracting to have a bunch of Blue Underlined text in threads. If i want to learn more on say, John Deere or a BX25, i think most here are smart enough to go to google or directly to TBN's review page and search...

I 'd like to build a raised garden this summer for veggies. Any opinions on using new ACQ type PT for the frame? I know Cedar would be preferred, but $$$. Theres a bit of mass hysteria out there re: PT wood but how much is fact based? Ive seen opinions ranging from "you can eat it", "Wont kill...

In Soviet Russia.... Tractor races you!!!! YouTube - ????? ??????? ???????. ?????? ????????? (Super fast tractor)

I have a bit of an issue with my driveway. I need to regrade and crown it. Its an established drive and its quite compacted. I also need to reslope and contour established lawn built on essentially a clay base. I have an x540 thats capable of ground engagement. I dont have a rear blade but am...

Im in the process of designing a splitter. I intend on having about 25 GPM 2500-3000 PSI and am going to use a prince Autocycle valve, with a 4 way wedge and need to decide on a cylinder length. Im curious if anyone over here is using the European method of splitting wood where they split...

Im looking for a few opinions on a splitter. Currently i split 8 cord a year with a borrowed gas or electric splitter. I think this year i might get up to 10 cord and its time i bought my own. So Ive been researching OEM splitters. Ive also thought about building myself a firewood processor to...

A horrible situation where a mulcher ran over a sleeping vagrant man while cleaning up an urban trouble spot thats been home to a murder and roberies in the past. Hopefully it was nobody who is a regular here. I dont know how anyone could sleep in close proximity to a mulcher, theyre pretty...

Wasnt sure where to put this, but i stumbled across this cool paver that paves with paving blocks. If youve ever layed pavers youll realize how much work this machine will save... and its fast too! YouTube - tiger-stone With the high cost of labour for laying pavers it could almost pay for...

I have a bit of a delima. Last summer i bought a Deere x540 garden tractor. As a lawn mowing machine its preformed above expectations. Comfortable, fast and powerful. However, im now in my first winter at the new property (hillside) and need to have a more year around machine that can handle...

Has anyone adapted another brands blower to a X540? If so, do you have a link? Im hoping to find a OEM berco to adapt. Most of the blowers listed locally are Craftsmans. What model Cman is made by berco? Typical prices here for a used cman attachment are around $1500 I have a honda 928 thats...

Joined team green yesterday with my first purchase of a Deere product, an X540:D Ive been needing to replace a 20+ yr old Craftsman, thats been a very good machine, but parts are becoming very hard to get. Over the last year, ive been researching, first thinking about a x324 then i was...

Ive been researching for the last year or so, options for replacing a 20 +year old Craftsman(MTD) 18Hp, 44 " rear discharge, Garden tractor. This machine has gone above and beyond over these many years, but its getting to the point where parts are getting obsolete, and its truly showing its age...

Help! Im trying find a online retailer for a Oregon SpeedFeed head for my trimmer thats based here in canada. My local stores both want around $50, Baileys online has it for $26:mad: Bailey's - Oregon Speed-Feed 3-3/4" Trimmer Head I havent contacted baileys yet for a quote,but usually...

Guys, every couple months a thread pops up about carrying home acetylene (or propane) from the welding supply in a a closed vehicle. Some say theres no issue with it. I always beg to differ. Matter of fact our local welding supply wont load your vehicle if its a closed space. Many wouldnt...

Are there any woodworkers on here? If so i have some bad news. After 21 seasons Then New Yankee is over. Its kind of a shock, but not necessarily a surprise. Norm and Roy Underhill (and yes even Vila :() are the ones that gave me my introduction to carpentry and working with my hands in...

As i said before, im a big fan of windmills. And i made this thread because alternative energy is a frequent topic of discussion on here. Locally were in a pretty windy part of the province, and due to this, were experiencing a big surge in windmill installation. There are 2 major projects...

Why Air Tractor of course :rolleyes:

Ive read at least one thread on TBN about repairing or instaling a entrance ramp for a barn. In my case, the lip on my floor has been a pain in my side for years! There used to be asphalt up to my concrete, but for the last while its been missing and cracked, allowing weeds to grow through and...

Looks like Bush Hog has a new lease on life as they've been bought by Alamo in an all stock trade. Dont know what it means for their manufacturing plants, but the brand should likely live on. Good news for a good brand. Alamo Group to acquire Bush Hog

.....no not that ex :eek: The Provincial exhibition :D Spent a nice day with the family at the Provincial ex today. I always make an effort to go. Lots of fun and an inexpensive way to spend the day. Heres a few pictures i took today. First some equipment: There was a nice Landini (LG)...

Im installing a new hot water tank. The one im replacing was a 30 gal and im going to upsize it to a 40. The problem is that the tank location is built into a closet so i have a fixed height of 52" to work with. The tank is 49" to the top of the hot out nipple. The T&P is supposed to mount...

Has there been a change in the default way that new posts in threads are viewed? The old way when id open a thread, it would automatically scroll to the first unread post, now it seems i got to click the "View First unread" button. (or manually scroll) I like the autoscroll to first unread...

I have a ryobi 280R blower (yeah i know its not the best make) that wont run. Ive rebuilt the carb and changed plugs. Ive also checked out the keyway and flywheel and all are ok so i doubt its a timing issue. The engine wont kick even if i put gas directly in the cylinder. I have lots of...

In my never ending quest to make work for myself, i decided i need more lawn:rolleyes: so i spent 12 hours today spreading fill to turn swamp and rock into grass:D Over the last couple weeks i rounded up close to 60 tons of fill and 20 tons of topsoil. First job was to spread the fill in a...

I think its time to replace our old heater. Its been giving problems the last year or so and now i have a burned out element. THe heater is close to 10yrs old now, so considering i have to drain it anyways, i might as well swap it out. So my question is whats a good model? The current one is a...

Well after LOTS of work my old craftsman 18Hp Garden tractor is back up and running (thread here : http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/lawn-garden/145137-craftsman-briggs-18hp-running-1-a.html ) Ive been mowing with it for a little while, and im starting to think that mower technology has...

While at the JD dealer the other day, i noticed a nice new BCS 722 sitting in the corner, so blue being my favorite colour i had to investigate :D Ive always been curious about BCS and reading online i understand that they are one of the best tillers out there. The BCS is appealing to me, due...

I have a older Craftsman 18Hp Lawn Tractor with the 18 HP Horizontal twin engine Model 422707. This mower hasnt ran in at least 5 years. Originally i was having a problem with the mower blades hitting, see thread here ...

I have a mid 80's Craftsman 18HP Garden tractor that im trying to resurrect from the dead. Its a model c459-60418. I can find next to nothing about it online. It hasnt run in well over 5 years, probably closer to 8. Well after cleaning the carb and giving it a major tune up, i have the engine...

Just browsing YouTube and came across this video. Looks like a pretty cool idea for larger urban homeowners or areas with air quality issues .75 min runtime, 34" deck. I understand its going to be around $3300:eek: Is this the way of the future??? I dont know. What do you think? YouTube -...

Im wondering if anyone has experience with Ctek battery chargers? Specifically im wondering about this model MULTI US 7002 it can be seen here CTEK battery charger - US 800, MULTI US 3300, MULTI US 7000 Will this charger recondition a damaged battery that was over-discharged as stated in the...

I just purchased a Stihl chainsaw sharpening guide to replace my worn out roller guide. Its a made in Italy model thats the same as a oregon 23736A.Im hoping it will give me more accurate, repeatable sharpening. Im having a hard time getting consistent results using this sharpener. Im using a...

Does anybody know where to buy Husky parts online? Preferably from a Canadian site? Id really like to find a Husky Fiche online, but have had no luck. Funny, all the motorcycles and snowmobiles are pretty much available, but i cant find any small engine stuff like Husky and Stihl. I wrecked the...

Does anyone have experience using Trim Tex drywall corner bead? Trim-Tex - The premier manufacturer of vinyl drywall beads Im looking at the "magic corner". I have a long, splayed (135 deg) run of drywall that has given me problems with cracking in the past. Its actually in the upstairs of a...

It looks like 35% of Chrysler has been sold to FIAT. I think this is a good thing for Chrysler. They were pretty much on their death bed. This will keep them alive plus give them access to Fiats products. There is a real want for compact vehicles in NA now. If FIAT shifts production to...

Come on... Fess up ;) BBC NEWS | England | Staffordshire | Diamond-encrusted tractor stolen

I have to remove the exhaust manifolds on a 2003 F150 to repair an annoying exhaust leak for inspection,and the manifold studs are extremely rusted:mad:. This has me thinking about rust penetrants.:D What rust penetrants do you recommend in general? Ive had the best results with Aerokroil...

OR: Really impressed by B21 Over this last weekend I moved approximately 45 tons of rock to rebuild and stabilize a bank that had given way. Part of that was installing 5 french drains to hopefully remove some of the groundwater that was causing the bank to erode every spring. I was very...

I came across this today you guys might find it interesting. I cant find much info on the web about them except that they build motorhomes too:rolleyes: . I have no relationship with these guys, but heres their site: Custom Chassis Inc - PowerPlatform Features Looks like the offspring of a...

Last weekend i rented a Billy Goat Outback mower to maintain a piece of land i own. The mower was great on the smaller thorn bushes and heavy grass, but really struggled on any alders over 3/4". So it was back to the spacing saw and hand piling for the larger stuff.:mad: I found the Outback...