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    ATV/Riding Mower bridge using materials laying around...request thoughts

    I am wanting to build an ATV/Riding mower creek bridge with some of the materials I have lying around. The bridge would be 16' long and 4' wide, with an unsupported portion of about 12'. I have been toying working with a windfall fir tree that I cut in half for the beams. These are shown...
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    Kohler magnum throttle problem

    In this video you can't hear me talking, but the problem is the throttle is very touchy. I barely touch it and it launches to full throttle. I tried lubricating several parts of the cable and linkages. It seemed to help a little. Is there anything else I can do to smooth it out?? I am basically...
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    Front mount ATV paddock topper and light duty rough/slope terrain brush mower

    I did some looking online (Youtube) for what people had done for a front mount ATV mower. I just started hacking this together and making up the design as I went along. I am not a fabber, not a welder, just like DIY (or being cheap) and try to learn what I can by making mistakes and improving...
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    YM186D Wheel flip and hub adjustment

    I have a YM186D and have been working with member California on flipping the rear wheels so the dish is outboard (wider wheel stance) and he suggested I submit a new thread in case it might help other members. I am just trying this out...not an expert. I believe that I need to remove the hubs...
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    Dealer  Is this dealer selling a certified ROPS? Looks fishy!

    Is this dealer selling a certified ROPS? Looks fishy! What the heck is that? 19 HP Tractor with Front Loader - 4x4 Diesel - Yanmar - farm &...
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    Tires  Sotah/Mitsubishi S373D Beaver III front tires 5-12 vs 5.00-12

    My manual states that for a Sotah/Mitsubishi S373D Beaver III the 5-12 is correct for ag front tire. Currently, there is a very worn (not tread!) 5.00-12 Bridgstone (factory original?) tire and a 5.00-12 Starmaxx tire that had holes drilled in it :confused2: Anyhow, should I replace both with...
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    Tractor Sizing  What size of older Yanmar do I need?

    I am realizing that the 16 hp (13 pto) old Mitsubishi Beaver that I purchased will not be enough horse power to do what I need and it has no ROPS (I have hills) with no aftermarket ROPS available. I wanted to reach out to this forum for advice on what old Yanmar (probably a refurbished model) I...
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    ROPS for Sotah/Mitsubishi S373D Beaver III?

    Does anyone know if there is a ROPS kits for a Mitsubishi S373D Beaver III? Closest I found is the following... Mitsubishi & Satoh ROPS but don't see anything listed. Or is the best ROPS for these tractors not going on a hill and jumping off if it does start to roll? Too bad I have a...
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    New to me house with 3 acre pasture in front...found a deep, deep skinny hole! Ideas?

    I have a new to me pasture in front of the house that slopes down to the road. It is about 3 acres. I was walking around inspecting it and found a very deep hole filled with water. The hole was about 10" diameter but very, very deep. I have never seen anything like it. I did not want to push...
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    Buying Advice  Flail mower/Brush Hog recommendations for Beaver III 373D

    Hi, I recently was able to fix the 3pt lift on my Beaver III. I was wondering if any of you can recommend a flail mower? The primary purpose is to mow about an acre of grass that is mostly groomed, but a little too rough in some spots for a riding mower to comfortably run. The secondary...
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    3-Point Hitch  Three point hitch stuck up position. Hydraulic cylinder stuck? Beaver III tractor

    My new to me Beaver III is receiving lots of good service, almost replaced all fluids and applicable filters. One thing that I knew going in pre-purchase was the three point lift is stuck in the up position. I did some work recently on it and removed the piston cover to get a view in there...
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    New to me Beaver III, advice for my plans.

    First of all, I really appreciate all of the good advice and community found on this forum. I am new here and hope to be a good community member and contribute at some point. I bought a new to me Beaver III S373D 4WD this weekend and brought her home. The primary purpose of this machine is...
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