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I'm back! 320 hours, and still running strong. About to do the 350 hour service in a few weeks as spring kicks up as I have to do the work outdoors. Going to order a filter kit off of bills tractors soon. Recent changes: Hydraulic top link- coming in the mail tomorrow Speeco Quick hitch Woods...

I am seeing pricing around that to 60, I need to talk more with a few places and see if any have a crane truck, that way they can place them for me. I don't have the ability to lift them myself, but I have two neighbors who can, and would be willing. Having the truck just do it while its...

Thanks! I appreciate that information, very helpful. I am up north, an frost and soil movement in the seasonal changes require it I believe if I want it to last. I am going to use bin blocks so that I can smash into it a bit and never worry. I also think the simpler process should save some...

Where I am, once you go down a foot or two its all gravel. My thought is to scrap the topsoil off, put down some crushed stone, compact, and pour on top of that. I don't think there are many huge boulders/rocks in the area, but there certainly are some.

Hey All, I am going to be opening up an area for some material and equipment storage and I had a question. In part of the area I am thinking of pouring a slab, so that when I scoop up the mulch/topsoil/stone/etc.. its nice and clean and I don't get any dirt in it. I know that one option is...

I have the service manual that's 252 pages long, not sure what you have, but I'd be happy to share. I just went over 310 hours today on mine doing some york raking. I use it mainly for snow and moving heavier things. No real issues and very happy with it. Good luck!

I did this to about 3-4 acres. I am currently grinding down the stumps after getting sick of weed whacking around them for the last few years. Brush hog the first year or two to figure out if any rocks or stumps are hiding. Then mow it with your regular mower at a raised height. You will...

Looks like mine just doesn't want to tell me they are moving to bobcat ha!

Can go back and forth, but the real way to solve this is to call your dealer and ask them what is going on, tell them you expect the tractor by the end of the week and that it be clean, newly serviced and in good working order. If they can't do that, then its time to negotiate further...

My local dealer sells Mahindra and Bobcat. They recently have only had a couple Mahindras on their lots, and by recently I mean the last two years, maybe just 18 months. When I bought, I made sure they planned on still carrying them for a while so I wouldn't get left in the cold with parts or...

I use stihl electric tools and maintain 10 acres of lawn with the blower and weed eater. I have 80 acres with lots of trails and falling trees that I use their chainsaw on and for clean up. That said, there are 100% limitations and they aren't the same as gas when I need some extra oomph...

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I own a business, we made some changes and it effected how our clients events went and added some costs to them. We didn't fully anticipate these difficulties and it was OUR fault. So we paid all the extras needed to make things run how they should. It sucked, and it hurt our bottom line...

I'll post some photos later, but I received my Polar hd1500 this past week and put it to use this weekend. 1) Great instructions, it's simple to put together but I have been SO disappointed with instructions from places, I was impressed. 2) Solid bolts and hardware, again impressed. 3)Works...

that tandem video is worth watching if anyone is on the fence! Wow.

I looked into this exact idea. I need to learn to weld, it holds back a lot of good ideas I have. Got a neighbor who is half way decent and I think would teach me, got to get on him this summer about it. Good job!

that does the trick! nice work.

good tip, thank you I'll get it on order. I was thinking about it but wasn't sure, I can find room in one of my shipping containers, but realistically it's going to be outside next to my utility trailer.

I am about 20-30 minutes from Adams and am around the area frequently. Things have changed, but only so much.

Those look great, a step up from what I need, but they also might be a good solution down the road when I want to get into a bigger dump.

great, I actually made the order last night! But for the single axle. I think if I find it isn't doing what I need from it, I would try the TA kit, but from a few reviews it sounds like it isn't really as great as I want it to be. I think it needs an Independent Suspension to do it how my...

I looked more at that double axle, sounds more trouble than it's worth, I think I might bite the bullet on this puppy! That looks great!! If you are bored with it, you can drop it off here. HA! You and me both. I've talked lightly with a neighbor about going in on one together actually...

I'll give them a call, I appreciate the help!

the model with the two axels is out of stock, this is what I want though. I guess I could add the TA kit to it.

I like these, and found a similar version that goes a little heavier. https://www.acmetools.com/polar-trailer-hd-1500ta-utility-trailer-tandem-axle-8262/644376111191.html They make one even bigger one that handles 1800lbs, my tractor could handle that if I ever needed to bring a lot of...

I touch NY and VT basically if I stretch too hard in the morning. Lots of NH is within a reasonable drive to me. 1-3 hours.

you nailed it again, maybe a 4 wheeler. There is a way to get the tractor where I want, but its not easy for walking or having fun. I had some wood from the property for my first attempt. 3 Feet of wet snow wiped one side out after maybe 5 years, looking to just get something more uniform and...

yes, the span is about 40 feet is the issue. The folks I've talked with so far, the entire pole have been treated, but I'm waiting on a few people to get back to me in town about options they know of locally. I just got one quote back at 9k for shipping!!!! Makes that 1500 look like a steal.

I've got some ditches to cross, the ups and downs are too steep and I want to open up the property more.

I'm trying to work that angle too, and if I cant borrow one, I think I might have a guy who would do it a bit cheaper if worst came to worst. Would love to find some within an hour or so though.

I have a larger alumna, I like it alot, I'll check their site. I'll also see if I can find the northern tool variety. Some good tips, thank you!

I don't feel like I tricked anyone using a 0% deal. I did it because I was okay losing 1500 or whatever it is on a cash deal, to use 25k on a house remodel that brings income. For me, it was the smart thing to do. House has made me much more than the 1500 I "lost" on that tractor deal. edit...

Yes, this is the one business that can help me, but the "local" one I found was 3 hours away and a 1500 delivery fee. Ouch.

Hey All, I am looking for a small trailer to pull with my 4-wheeler, tractor and my MIL's Kubota UTV. Having trouble finding something that can handle some rougher terrain and not break the bank. General use is bringing supplies and tools across the river and in the woods. Want the trailer...

I called a handful of places and the most common answer was "we don't do that anymore". Either they sold the ones they had, or aren't able to sell. I did find some very nice ones for sale on Facebook, but they are in Cape Cod and the delivery is more than the poles!!! I have a few local folks...

I think as others said in the past, they are getting harder to sell to the public. I've called a few scrap yards looking for steel lengths and most won't talk to me because they can't sell to me. It's really a shame.

I'm hoping I can get a similar deal, they've been doing some work recently in the area.

Thanks, I just was searching and found a place by cape cod that fits the bill. I've also reached out to National Grid. Cape Cod could get pricey shipping them out here, so I will have to see what they charge.

Hello All, updating. I am in a similar area, but on the MA side. it's been almost 20 years, any new ideas on how to get some poles? I'm looking for 2-4 45 foot ones.

It says 1600 or 0% financing on one of the ones I was looking at yesterday. Obviously they did the math and figured its the same to them as a company, but as a buyer it isn't. I agree though, things haven't gotten any cheaper in a real sense. This might be why the sales are declining! Lots...

0% on Kubota and Bobcat, I'm sure others. That's a great indicator imo. If sales were like they were two years ago we'd be seeing more 3-5%. Offering 0% when bank rates are 4 and moving... I hope they are still going this summer, might finally grab a mini-ex or skid steer.

Had 3-4 beavers a year in our pond my whole life, Dad always took care of them growing up. Moved back home with my wife and dogs a while back and we walked the pond a few times a week. Didn't have a beaver for 5 years, first time ever. House was built and we moved out, beavers are back...

I don't know if this is still happening to you, it's happened to me quite frequently lately. Here's the only trick I know that works every time. Go park the tractor, have some food and let it cool off. Then 30 minutes or so go back out and wiggle it around a bit. I noticed it happens when I...

Just poking in after a long absence. Just did an oil change at 200 hours, I'm probably at 210. No issues in between, had a few kids since the last posting and the older one loves riding up and down the highway and all over the property with me. Going to need to get a bigger one with a buddy...

They drew a cock going into a butt, and then crashed the thing. They've already admitted it wasn't weather and was a human error. Let's be real, this was either hacked, or done 100% intentionally. Have ya'll not looked at any of the data...

Thank you!

I'm interested as well, I've seen them, but don't understand them.

I use the timeberline on the pico chains too. been happy with it once I got it down.

Built my house as a board and batten hardie. Looks just like all the other wood ones on the road.

I think some of these "budget brands" are seeing a rise in popularity. I own a mahindra and never would have even considered them 5 years ago. Kioti seems to be even better. I can't predict the future, but I think you wouldn't loose as much as you might be worrying about. If you keep it in...

I have a hardie house w/ board and batten siding. I painted it with Sherwin Williams top of the line stuff, forget the name of it now. GET A THINNER. If you aren't spraying, well probably even if you are. Thinning the paint just a little bit, sped my painting speed by 2x, maybe more. Just...

If there isn't other options, and there sure aren't for some things, then sure go buy china and cut out the scummy American middle man, cause they are trash anyways. But if theres an option to buy American it should be looked at HARD. Like F the pallettforks guys and go to everythingattachments.

my point in doing my little spots around the property is more to keep them away from the house. And to get further into it, they are really just burn piles.

Making trails on my property, and trying to buy more land to make more!!! I literally have a path "over the river and thru the woods to grandmas house" as we just moved the MIL in and had a baby girl, she can now grow up in a fairy tail! Why own land if you can't get out and enjoy it? My...

"mouse houses" I have them all over my property and burn them every spring. Basically you just stack some wood or brush in a way the mice will be secure from predators and most weather, and they move right in. This, with OUTDOOR bait boxes and you will never see a mouse again, I can almost...

Hey All, Just wanted to do a little update, and add a tid-bit of info that I think might help someone in the future. So I'm almost 150 hours right now, I'd say 80-100 of those are in the snow. Its done a great job powering my snow push and my blower these past two winters, I'm very happy...

Hey Guys, My stereo is out, and I want to make sure its not a fuse before I waste too much time. I took the lower steering plastic off (and all 5-6 bolts!:mad:) and did not find a fuse box like I was led to believe. A quick engine look didn't have one jump at me either. I cant imagine you...

ONCE YOU PUT REAL FORKS ON YOU WILL FIND A MILLION USES. Sorry for the caps but really want to get that across. You are now a commercial shipping point as well since you can unload a truck! You will not ever regret getting some real forks.

Tested out the rotary cutter today. Grass was already low, just mainly cleaning up from the guy who did it last year. But it laid some stripes! That surprised me a little.

Justtttt fits in the container straight on Windrows in the rocks as I was doing some first runs and figuring out which set up was best for the gauge wheels. I found it was good to scrape with them low, but for finishing to just barely have the forks touching to knock down the windrows...

Some guys are trying to make things drag out because they got a yapper in the house that won't give them any peace and quiet, Jeff is trying to help them out :laughing:

Did a little landscape rake work, first time using one on a tractor was the other day, needed to clean it up a bit. Taking a little figuring to get the right levels for different materials and what not, but getting there!

20 this time I dunno if site trackers are malware, would think you would get those too. some, not all

@5030 only 18! I'm at 21

Now I see videos auto playing? 403 on everything. If you are going to auto load videos and other crap like that I'm will have to check out other places. I have limited internet every month and I'm not wasting it on "whats hot" tractor videos you are forcing. I'm not sure about other...

37 tons of river rock moved. Before after

Hey All, I apologize if this thread is out there, but I didn't see it when I was searching. My tractor is 66 inches wide at the outside of the wheels. 38hp, 4wd, filled rears. I was thinking about a 72 inch LP rake, but am thinking I might want to get an 84 inch for when it is at a full...

Got my snow push dropped off this morning, should have 4 inches or so coming next week to give it a little trial run, pretty excited to have it all set up and ready now. It's 72 inches. Now a quick question about the hydraulic fill level for the HST. I looked at it this morning on a pretty...

Just got my snow push dropped off this morning! Fully equipped now. Hoping I get by no worries without chains but we will see.

Cleaned things up nice. We got about 18-20 inches and I had to leave it for a few days because I didn't have time to get everything with work. Was heavy today after some warmer weather, but the blower and tractor pushed it right out. Does take a while, but I like the results much better than...

Snow Blower Is ready So I spent today getting the snowblower on and ready. Was a little bit of a pain because it was too wide to fit the QH I had, and I wasted about 30 minutes trying to make it fit. Took the hitch off and got it loaded in two minutes. Next issue was the PTO shaft was too...

HST Filter and Front Axle Fluid Change So I got the front axle/final drive done today along with the hydraulic fluid. It was pretty straight forward so I will only include a few pictures of what I thought interesting/relevant. I used Kubota Super UDT2 for all fluids. Let's get this out of...

My SB1064 came in last week but I was off exploring the Grand Canyon (all fog the day we were there) and the Sedona area. Picked it up today. My snow push isn't coming in until the 5th I believe. I will get a little more loader work done in the next day and then get this guy hooked up once I...

In my manual, it has the final drives and the front axle sort of together. See attached photo So am I right to understand the final drive cases are the boxes right by the wheels people talk about making sure are filled up? But I also think they get the oil from and fill at the same point as...

Focal Speaker Instal Todays project was to upgrade the speakers. The ones in there weren't bad, but I wanted to see how an upgrade would do. Process was pretty straight forward, I cut the old connector that wouldn't line up with the new speakers and then connect the wire to the new connector...

Hey All, I have found some lighting threads but not one that addresses roof-mount 360 lighting, if so please send me a link. I have been thinking about replacing my work lights with led, but a lot of higher end pod lighting is overkill for snowblowing at 5mph. I ended up finding some of these...

Bridge 4's Mahindra 2638 HST CAB OIL CHANGE @ 17 Hours Hey All, So instead of doing a whole new thread like I did the block heater, I will just post about the oil change here. While there are plenty of older threads and changing oil is sort of basic, there isn't much about the 2638...

So I am creating this thread because I could not find anything even CLOSE to this when I looked. Best I found was a TYM installation that was not really that similar as far as where things were. Disclaimer: I did not find instructions that were for our tractors (or even too close) and I did...

In MA here, hate the leaf peepers!! Can't get around town in any sort of reasonable time. Attached is a shot from work yesterday as I lit the fire.

On Tuesday, I spread about 10 yards of compost, going to do another 15 or so on Monday. Have some events this weekend where I couldn't hit the whole property as much as I wanted too yet.

Hey All, I am looking at purchasing a Land Pride SB1064 in a few weeks, with hydraulic chute and deflector. I was just wondering if there were any known issues, or suggestions from people with a lot more experience. I'm at about 29.5 at the pto. It also doesn't offer a poly option on the...

I did 2.5 miles of trail with an excavator, but I made them at least 10-15 feet wide if not more in most places. It was great fun and I really learned alot. Need to clean it up and add some better drainage/culverts in some areas. Instead of buying a mini-ex, rent one. I rented one for a...

Came in this afternoon, this one is a little rougher than the first one I got, but it was cheaper so I guess that makes sense...this was $28** delivered, shorter was $3009. Both came from NJ/NY area. Will powerwash and paint this week/early next. Can get in and out of it on either side, but a...

So I have some walking trails through the woods that I recently cleared. Most of it is flat, with a few areas that could use some smoothing out. There are also a fair amount of shallow roots and very small stumps (2-3 inch) on the trail that I'd like to rip up so people don't trip. I wasn't...

Good day with the tractor today, spent a few hours loading my compost spreader and was pleased with how things went. I feel like it was a little less squeaky, low gear did the trick for getting the bucket filled and I continue to be impressed with the smoothness of the loader. Called the...

I wanted to make a thread that I could consolidate all my questions, any possible mods, and my reviews on implements I use etc...:thumbsup: I got a 2019 2638 w/Cab and HST dropped off yesterday, had 4 hours on it. I added 2 rear spools, and will add 3rd function later on. Got the quick hitch...

Hey All, I am very close to ordering a 40 foot, high clearance shipping container to store my tractor and some implements in. I currently own a 40ft, regular clearance, that I store my lawn mower, wheeler, compost spreader, snowblower and on and on. I just moved to a new location and newly...

Hey All, Apologize if there is a thread about this, please link if there is. I was wondering if there is a company that works well with Mahindra tractors. I am specifically looking for snow plows/blowers. Thanks!

Hey Everyone! First post here, so, hello and thanks for all the good information on the site. I am looking to get a smaller tractor for mostly snow removal and some loader use in the summer for a compost spreader. I got a quote from my closest dealer and wanted to see how it compares. I...