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"Serious work" with a real transmission would be in the subcompact range. For $5k you might be able to find a used one locally with higher hours and loader, as long as it's been maintained and not abused it'll outrun any GT everytime. But if youre really committed to a GT, look at Simplicity...

My dealer simply said to pick my favorite diesel oil and consider a 5w40 since I planned to use in winter and it's easier on the machine starting. Been using Rotella T6 for a few years. I tried Shaeffers one year and was surprised how much burned down. The T6 levels stay much the same all...

Stihl is pretty much dominating right now. If you really want a nice saw, see if you can find a German made Dolmar before Makita moved the operations to China. Their 5100 series was a 14,500 RPM saw. There are 60cc too all the way up to 90cc

Lexus pricing for a Toyota

You were hosed. In our region there is a chain called Prompto. Most full synth oil changed are in the neighborhood of $50. Looks like $90 for something STR specific. https://promptooil.com/pricing-products/

My father has a cub cadet xt1 and my step father has the equivalent size Husqvarna but with a locking differential and Kawasaki engine. They are both solid machines for performing the mowing task. I would avoid Deere with that new 1 step oil change BS. You never get all the old oil out. I'd...

Your short term needs can be accomplished with FB marketplace then resold. Skid steer, tractor attachments and implements for certain projects fall into this category. And I'll even go out on a limb and call these items practically free since resale value will be about what you paid. How do...

Even the little Massey GCs are a full frame tractor. Funny, only other time I saw a tractor snapped in half was a frameless Deere

Yup. With that setup I would just want to minimize the log hitting the back of the machine. The log only needs the front to be barely lifted off the ground and not as high as that picture. Use a longer chain to distance the log away from the machine. Then maybe throw a tow bar on the quick...

Chip seal is going to be like coarse a grinding wheel to that polyurethane edge over mile long runs. Also an L2501 is likely to get pulled sideways from the weight of the snow it's pulling especially if it's heavy or deep when using a rear blade. There are videos on YouTube of much larger...

Mower deck on a GC lifts with 3 point control so it's independent of loader

Try online https://www.amazon.com/polyurea-grease/s?k=polyurea+grease

Economy is starting to rollover. Lots of toys expected to flood the market now that stimulus money is gone and inflation is here

Hmmm... I just refilled my kerosene heater with a brand new spill-less, spring loaded, vented, spark-arrested spout contraption and it dripped kerosene all over the floor through those govt mandates. Time to order more EZ pour spouts. Oh and for tractors, get the hi-flo version. You can empty...

Amber LED light strips, arrange them however you want on the sides of the roof. Maybe see about an app or some kind of controller to give you a strobe effect. I see people using them all the time in the subcompact forums after they snap their ROPS lights off. If it were me I'd epoxy them...

If you are spending more than an hour mowing, the machine is too small. Good standard for any size yard. Zero turn? Love my subcompact with 60" driver over deck. You'll think of plenty of uses once having a loader and an imagination

I'd say you both have been fair, reasonable, and patient enough with the situation and the landlord's attempts. But at this point walk away, it's not your monkeys not your circus. She should be able to get her security deposit back. When a tenant and landlord enter into a lease agreement, it...

I asked the dealer about this and they said clean it and use WD40. So that's that I do... Powerwash both sides, let it dry, spray wd40 underneath and use a rag to spread it around. On the topside I'll wipe down and get any remaining grime off

Semi-solid oil based stain hands down. Latex Solid stains and paint can peel. The solid stains in particular are prone to chalking and can fade fast. A good semisolid oil will soak in and give some nice color. You'll never have to scrape it and it's likely a 1 coat application. Use a brush...

Using forks? Some subcompacts can lift that off. Yes use ballast on your 3x series if you have access. Even an implement would help. You only have to raise it a little then curl back a little. More capacity curling than lifting.

I'm no welding expert and can't judge how strong those bonds are But I know rust forming when I see it, and look at all the cavities in the weld! How's that not going to cause more that in the elements? Also maybe my standards are a little high but if paying a professional welder to do work...

Become a goat farm...

Solid stain if using a latex product. It will look as if it was painted but won't peel or need primer underneath like paint. In 5-7 years you would just power wash and restain. Some semisolid stains dry pretty dark too. Go oil based if you go this route. Neither stain format listed here...

Forgot to flick the ratchet strap and say "that's not going anywhere"

http://www.ezpourspout.com

For that amount of coin do yourself a huge favor and just take a road trip to go see it. I too would be curious. Offload deals on retirement toys like this are not uncommon, so it's plausible this is legit. Trust your gut though. You don't want this to be some messy divorce situation while...

I have had good luck with Cab Fresh. In the fall I set up a rolling log mouse trap. Mice walk across this thing over a 5 gallon bucket and roll into a water trap. That alone takes out about five to seven mice a week in the fall. The cat gets the rest.

I have a GC 1705 on 3 acres and I'm averaging about 80 hours per year. That's snow removal in Winter mowing in summer then whatever projects in between. I have found the limit on this machine using the loader - haha. So yeah the wish I I bought the bigger model thought has already crossed my...

@bekenney as much as I hate to say it, you married not only the brand but also the dealer. We all did. If the unit has all kinds of reliability/warranty/setup/DOA issues like this within the first year you have grounds to have the contract terminated. Especially since you can prove on day 1...

I tried off-road diesel once. $.30 less per gallon. Tractor didn't like it and I think it was water contaminated. The filter replacement that year was interesting, usually it's clear and clean with road diesel. I'm only buying 5 gal at a time in my scut so $1.50 extra per fill-up is cheap...

I wonder if there is a formula change in the works. Shell actually had a $6 rebate off T6 jugs last summer. That brought me down to $14 for 5qts from a Walmart purchase. That's clearance pricing there...

I looked at a Deere 1 series subcompact. Everything green was plastic except for the loader arms. Floorpan was also plastic. Passed on that, they were also the most expensive. Massey GC have a metal floorpan, hood, and grill. The rear fender is plastic

I went with Hot Shot Secret after the Project Farm video. Had issues with power Service and been fine since switching to hotshot. Its a small bottle but you need very little for it to be effective vs other antigels.

What @Diggin It said... run, don't walk away from that lemon. Dealer response is not a good sign. They likely know there is a systemic issue with parts or are familiar with this problem and might be trying to slow walk so you lose cancellation rights. Kioti corporate response is a huge red flag

Yeah there's some misunderstanding there between the parts girl, you, and service dept. 3qts for engine is what you need. I am in a cold climate and found rotella T6 5w20 the best so far. 15w was too thick in winter, other oils I had to keep topping off, rotella not much top off needed. I'm...

You describe a "turf" application then go on to say your property is too rugged. Which do you need? How much area do you need to maintain? Do you have a lot of hills? Maybe ventrac is worth a look. Green paint is expensive and easily outspec'd by competitors now. If I had a lot of...

I have a colleague who grew up in Russia and this is how it was there. People had money but there was nothing to buy. Nobody was incentivized to work to jobs needed to make goods and get them on the shelves. Sound familiar????? Better move your search online and be prepared to pay for...

GC owner here. I am waiting to see if Massey will update the 1526. I do struggle a bit with it being almost the same price as a 1700/1800 series though. GCs are just such tough little tractors the 1526 barely is more HP, size, and lift capacity. However locally my dealer has started carrying...

Channel locks 1/4 turn counter clockwise. Loosen by hand from there. The cup will likely stick in the housing because the o ring is old and compressed. Don't forget new o ring when reinstalling. Leave the aluminum ring a little loose and turn ignition to prime fuel through the cup. The you...

Tractor is kept in a carport for us. We have 2 rolling log mouse traps, one in each corner. They average about 6-8 mice per week. We also keep cabfresh under the hood to repel any survivors from getting to wires or air cleaner elements. Get a cat too

For one, I would base your depreciation on just the tractor+loader. And maybe any proprietary attachments like mower decks. Universal attachments hold their value well. Also I think 5% per year is more reasonable (normally) But a lot of that depends on hours. A 5year old machine with...

Okay last rant... NEVER buy Amazon Basics. These products are copies of runaway successes small business have created that Amazon notices seeling like hotcakes on their site. In the worst examples, Amazon has bullied the same factory making the item for the creator/small business into making...

I have noticed this too. Fewer items seems to be available for 2 day ARRIVAL. Why do I yell arrival? Because many times Amazon now discloses when it "will ship". So "ships in 5-7 days" means the order sits around in queue for that long before being filled. Then add the carrier delivery time...

As long as we customers allow manufacturers to sit on our money or put it to sleep completely while waiting for them to do their part- NOTHING will change. Start cancelling order after 4 weeks (let alone 16 effing weeks of waiting).... trust me, manufacturers will figure out REAL fast how to...

Just get the Rotella T6 from Walmart and be done with it. There's even a rebate on Shells website. Under $15 all in. Consider 5w40

Its not a bad idea but there are other variables like soft spots in the ground, load shifts, tire pressure, sideways slides, etc. I think manufactures shy away from an inclinometer because it can give a false impression to users (and potential liability claims) that as long as operating angle...

Fast forward a few years and ai bet code readers for tractors will be ay Harbor Freight just like they are for autos

What brand are you shopping? We have a Mahindra dealer who has tractors that are years old. Everything at Massey Ferguson dealers is brand new, it's all flying off the lot

I went with a rear snowblower. Our plow guy moved and apparently was giving us a great price. The new company came in and milked us. They were supposed to make a single pass every 6" and ending up coming 3-4x per storm. We spent $1000 plowing that year and it wasn't even a bad winter. The...

My dealer recommends just cleaning the deck really well and spraying the underside down liberally with WD40. I am going on 5 years with zero rust

Titan Attachments (Titan Attachments™ | Pallet Forks | Tractor Parts & Equipment (Free Shipping & Financing Available)) is Chinese made Titan Implements (Equipment | Titan Implement, LLC) I believe is US made

For what it's worth I put Rotella T6 in my first oil change. There was zero oil needing to be added over the year. Went with Shaeffers full synthetic next, which is a really good oil. However I had to add a few oz throughout the year at times. I am going back to T6 this time.

Create a rolling log mouse trap with some PVC, coat hanger straight sections and 5 gal buckets. dissolve salt into the water so it doesn't freeze and add some borax. Bait the center of the log with some peanut butter. You'll get a few mice per night per bucket. Also, get some Cab Fresh and...

Too many variables to go tempting fate. Today's "fine" 30-40° pitch is tomorrow's soft spot/ gopher tunnel and.... over she goes. Or, raise the loader 1-2" higher and it's enough to change center of gravity enough that it tips. Trust you gut, don't do it if it feels wrong. You never know how...

Quick attach everything. Get a quick hitch for the 3 point. Don't even bother with a pin-on loader. SSQA all the way.

Reminds me of a Ron White skit about his van getting tires at Sears.... "...someone skipped lug nut day in their training"

I had my first 50hr service done on site to observe the technician go through oil and hydro fluid changes. For oil filter he stuffed some paper towels between the engine block and frame and was just fast and efficient spinning off the filer before too much spilled. He wiped what he could and...

I like this 4 stroke Makita EB7660TH. Easy to start, TONs of power, and comfortable. Best part is with it being 4 stroke, the wife can fire it up and use it

Put an add in Facebook marketplace or craigslist. You will get takers. Some people are buying mills and milling their own lumber right now

Everything you describe can be done on a subcompact. But once you get on the 15 acres you'll start dreaming up things that a compact or even a utility tractor would be much better for. I'm partial to Massey Ferguson and the GC line is probably the toughest, best spec'd subcompact out there...

For me, RWD useful when on hard surfaces or mowing. 4WD tears turf around tight turns mowing and I can also feel it bind when turning on hard surfaces. Also check the recommended operating RPM for your machine. If just doing somerhing quick or not too taxing, 1800-2000 RPM is probably ok...

Sounds like you're in the market for some boulder holders, really big ones. 😲

Our town offers a hazardous waste collection day each year. I store used oil up and turn it in there. I had my first 50hr service performed on site by my dealer. They took the waste hydro fluid and oil for their waste oil burner they use to heat he shop

Nahh... CB65 backhoe is 600+ lbs. These GCs have practically the highest loader lift capacity of all subcompacts. They'll take 500-600lbs ballast all day

The way the cable is mounted on GCs, rain can get into the cable at the top from sitting on the dealers lot. Run a hair dryer along the line. It's likely frozen up on the underside where water can collect. Inject the line from the top with a mix of diesel and antifreeze until that mixure...

I also found those zerks recently against the frame for the brake pedal. I was able to get a lock n lube onto it and grease moving through. I meant to post on here about the secret grease zero but never got around to it

In order to achieve 2000 RPM at the mid PTO and 540 RPM at the rear PTO the engine speed must be run at 2600 RPM with a gc1705 or 3000 RPM with the 25 horsepower models. Spinning the engine slower than that will reduce horsepower to the implement as well as rotational speed and could damage the...

I went with 30" bolt on forks from Titan, Titan Attachments - PalletForks.com - 8-65-8241. they make them in "48 and 60" sizes but dealer warned against loading weight too far forward as it can bend the bucket or worse, break the axle. Try Craigslist honestly for the box blade...

I did. Qualifying shouldn't be hard. There was a price differential in the the base price vs paying cash. In my shopping, only Kioti was cheaper but not by much. Massey's financed price was still much better than Bota and Deere. Worth it compared to others' all-in pricing if you aren't able...

I've got the same setup, mine is my dedicated mower- and it stripes the lawn. You might find the Massey mows better than the legacy XL. The loader is definitely a beast. In winter the snowblower is adequate ballast. Moving dirt you'll want something. Here's a 600lb ballast I rigged up using...

I found it! Someone suggested check all fuses, turns out the upper right blue 15a fuse on the block had tripped. That's the fuse for the rear 12v auxillary. Thanks everyone

Ugh... Does anyone have any experience dealing with this 12v power supply located by the left of the toplink on a GC series? It is reliable? Can it power LEDs? Here's the situation. I tested this circuit with a set of worklights and a nilight wiring harness and it worked fine. Went ahead...

I tried several 1157s for the red lamps on the rops light. I found the winner KaTur red LEDs from amazon. Check these out... On the right is a KaTur, on the left is a pair of $23 red Sylvania LEDs. The Sylvania's were barely brighter than stock. No comparison compared to the KaTur on the...

I considered that but I didn't want to introduce stress from the hose pivoting on the mower boot and collars. I think these mounted to a standard lawn tractor are meant to be pulled by these two bars

Picked up this Cyclone Rake for $250 on Craigslist. Motor is a 6.5hp Tecumseh Enduro, the kind that used to be on gokarts when I was a kid and it runs like a champ. I ordered new bag, mower boot, and longer hose from Cyclone Rake--- they were excellent to deal with. Used a 2x4 and drawbar to...

Yeah the funny thing is water started pooling and flowing like this after the carport was put in. We have several weeks of just the pad you see and it didn't do this. Before when it was a single space it never did this either. I might have to do a swale off to the side

Just had this carport installed see picture. This spot used to be a single parking spot framed with railroad ties and filled with hardpack. We had fill brought in and added to the existing pad that was there before so the total level area is about 4x the original size. If you look at the...

Your quote seems high. I packaged up the same 1705 with the FEL, 60mmm, and 54" rear snowblower, price was around $18k with the 84 month option. $16-17k cash price. That snowblower is about $2500+/- depending on promotions BTW

I compared the two you are looking at. Went with Massey GC1705 for several reasons. GC1705 outspec'd Kubota on features important to me. Rear PTO HP on the massey is close to 19hp with the engine running at only 2600rpm. Kubota has to run wide open at 3000rpm to hit its rated numbers...

That is definately an upgraded guard. Is this unique to the TLBs only or do the non backhoe versions have this too? PS... Youve got some grease on the garage floor. :thumbsup:

I am 6'2" and have the early 2017 GC1705 with the shorter steering wheel. The height of the steering wheel is no problem with reach or ergos. When using the loader joystick, my hand is right next to the steering wheel. I often rest my wrist on my knee when operating the loader too. I do scoot...

Do you remember what brand trailer mover you got, model number? Looking for one quick hitch compatable.

Naturally I've sucked up a few items harder than snow in the snowblower this season. Anyone have luck with the Massey Ferguson Red Rustoleum? How well does it match? How's it holding up? Did you prime first? Search Results for Massey red at The Home Depot

Curious, have you tried cruise control in reverse? that wouble to really helpful for a long flat reverse snowblow run

I always find warm turkey really gets my tractor going on those cold mornings... :thumbsup:

Have you tried it yet? My GC1705 shuts off if I get off the seat with the rear PTO running. Do you have to bipass the shut off?

hmmm..... I remember seeing something like that as a kid a t a monster truck show... oh yeah, Mecha-Godzilla!

LOL, same thought process here. My dealer is a bit out of the way but they do stock them! Dealer price was same as everywhere else. Prices seem pretty much fixed on these things.

Brand new 1705 in received in October still under warranty. The cable began freezing up while working outside in 0 to -10 weather in this last cold spell, tractor was suck at about 2000 RPM. Confirmed with the dealer its covered under warranty when I am ready to have to it done. Dealer says...

I have a rear mounted blower, rear blade, and FEL and I'll share what I have learned since joining the 1705 snow removal club. The loader can work to plow, but it is inefficient for long pushes. The snow needs to be moved at some point and a long straight push with these buckets creates...

For the GC series machines with DL95 loader and no backhoe, how much rear ballast is recomended? I was thinking of filling a 55gal plastic barrel with 500lb or so of cement. Just not sure how much weight is ideal. Uses would be snow moving and occasional dirt piles/etc. The manual has no...

That is also my understanding. The 25hp GCs have more fuel being dumped into the engine, are governed to run at higher RPM, and thus are geared to keep PTOs rotating at 540/2000 despite the higher engine RPM. People installing kits and parts to increase fuel consumption and/or RPM on the 23hp...

Re: Watch "Massey Ferguson GC1705 Deck Height Correction Adjustment Video" on YouTube An Agco rep confirmed the deck height update was put into production a long time ago, he didnt specify when. But serial numbers higher than what are listed below have the update. MFGC1705 MGC050GJH70502...

Gotta admit LS was awfully tempting, very impressive specs and pricing. I was wary of it being a relative newcomer with young nondiversified dealers in my area. But all these warranty shenanigans, oil leaks, and engineers here from Korea trying to figure out whats wrong with their tractors...

Both the manual and sticker next to the loader joystick indicate there is a fast dump mode for the loader bucket on a new GC1705. I have no trouble with float mode but cannot seem to get the bucket to tip any faster than a slow roll. I thought this might be more like a release and gravity...

I agree... If one wishes to wait until the last leaf has fallen, some kind of suction is probably required. We've already had several rains and a little snow this year so neighbors who are still waiting have a pretty heavy mess at this point In years past I used high lift blades and went slow...

I considered getting a DR boot which is made specifically for the MF 60"mmm, a flexible chute, and attaching it to a Lawn Tractor Leaf bag. All in it would have been about $400-$500. Instead I figured I'd try just going over the yard in a circle from the inside out toward edges and blow leaves...

Are those the 30"? Where did you find them at that price?

okay, thanks for clarifying!

I hope you guys are all kidding. People buying a brand new tractor with implements costing $1000-$3000+ each have to pay extra and/or don't get manuals?

The MTD blades you cross referenced are both .13 inches thick. Aren't the Massey Blades somewhere around .20-.25 inches thick? I am wondering if a thinner blade like this is a good idea or if you found others as a replacement. Lots of potential options, but many involve enlarging that center...

Greeting! Finding lots of potential high lift blades out there to put on a the 2360/2350 60" deck. The 20mm center hole is a little challenging to match but I have a friend who can bore that to spec for me. The thing I keep running into and not sure about is that all these blades I am finding...

Where did you find this kit? I like it! TIA

Reviving old(er) post here... where did you get the wheel set you use for vertical storage of the deck? This is a fantastic idea I could really see taking off

Now I am just curious. Lets say you couldnt figure it out. Obviously the tractor is stuck near a creek in the woods. How would the warrantee have worked? Would it have covered the dealer trip even if it was something simple? Glad it was easy and nothing major BtW

Re: Watch "Massey Ferguson GC1705 Deck Height Correction Adjustment Video" on YouTube Man, if you could post a video of removing and installing the 60" deck on a GC series you would be an overnight internet sensation. A lot of people are interested in this. Every youtube video about mowing...