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I don’t know if this applies to the l series but for the cabbed b series and kubota bh77 there is a spacer to provide additional clearance between the tractor / cab / subframe and the backhoe. Since the backhoe came off a cabbed tractor it should include those spacers but you should not need...

You both mention the critical factor about quick hitches. If all your equipments fits one quick hitch then you are good to go… but if one or more pieces does not have the exact same dimensions then the purpose of a quick hitch is defeated… for me pat’s is the best option since a single quick...

What’s the purpose? Why so deep? Breaking hard pan? Any thoughts??

I suspect you do not have wheels on your rake but the can help immensely. For example, These ones are reasonably priced but I don’t know what modifications you might need to make to fit nor do I know the quality...

Have you considered a landscape rake?

York makes different qualities of rakes, some light duty others heavy duty. The heavy duty ones are pricey.

The york rakes are great with some interesting and useful options. The drop down grader blade is not as well built as a purpose built blade. The used york rake I bought had one of the two supports for the grader blade busted apart…. However I cannot tell you how it was used or abused before I...

What distance between chairs would accomplish that?

I’m planning to use an engine hoist when installing a backhoe subframe. Time will tell how well that works.

Looks like my second photo did not make it…

I had to do something similar when I bought a plow without the wiring harness. It took a while but I eventually found there are several different standards for harnesses and different sizes. Try searching for automotive harness on Amazon. I had to buy a set to get the specific ones that I...

Another option are pallets and a pallet jack.. assuming a concrete floor.

I can’t offer any advise… but to me that’s like a hay or forage wagon not a trailer.

My thought is something is freezing once you stop long enough for it to freeze. If your stop is short enough it does not have a chance to refreeze. When you park it inside again it has a chance to thaw out again. Does the type of snow or temperature make any difference to breaking shear pins?

One advantage of a hydraulic phd is you can reverse the auger if it binds on something. A pto driven phd you need to manually screw out. I have a hydraulic 3pt phd. My tractor is at the lower end of the rated hydraulic specs so it’s a bit slower than if it had a higher flow but it’s a lot better...

I am following because i am interested in the bolt on rock cutters mainly. They hydraulic phd I have came with maybe 75 lb weight but I think that is to counterbalance the hydraulic motor that extends 8 or so inches on the opposite side

Yes, tires are an important factor, winter or all seasons. Packing snow with winter tires is alot easier. The only potential issue is when they clear the street and windrow the snow into the end of my lane… that’s where the 4x4 comes in handy when there is 4 to 6 or more inches.

After the first one or two permanent snowfalls that don’t melt, I create a base of compacted snow by driving over it without clearing it, then have no issues with throwing gravel.

Check out local farm auctions. Sometimes you might find the exact parts you want, otherwise pick up an old plow to strip off the parts.

Based on the following, seems like they should be compatible… the only question is there any material difference between the gc1700 and your gc1723e and their loaders. Other thought is there could be different subframes needed for different model tractors.

I have a Meyers home plow that connects to the 2 inch front receiver on my rtv. I use it mainly on light snow on my 1200 ft lane and as a backup for the tractor and blower. It takes maybe 5 or 10 minutes to clear the lane instead of the hour using the blower driving backwards. I plan to put a...

The issue I have on my hst , the rocker pedal does not always return to neutral… or rather the linkage underneath does not engage/ disengage the switch to allow starting. In the worst case I’ve spent a few minutes taping the pedal forward and reverse to try and find neutral before it will...

Sounds like a useful script. Can you share the script, or where you found it. Thanks

Hydraulic post hole diggers were 2 to 3 k cdn… but are likely more now. Have you considered buying a larger auger for your existing hphd ? Is the make and model still in production? If not, maybe you could retrofit an auger from a different manufacturer.

I don’t know how heavy the pallet/bag of wood would be … no pun intended…. but could an engine hoist or some kind of crane attached to your pickup lift it?

I just purchased a used kubota bh76 backhoe for my b3300su. It does not have the normal hydraulic connections that can only be connected one way, instead it uses the remotes. When I first saw this setup, I liked it as that would be one less task when I attach the subframe. But now that I’ve had...

You have great story telling ability. I needed a good laugh even for this serious situation.

If you have a protected cable that does not need a conduit, a subsoiler/ ripper could work. Attach a pipe to the rear of the subsoilder that you can run the cable through. If you need conduit then middle buster like quicksandfarmer would work best imo.

That’s a great idea… well worth the cost.(y)

What model work master is involved? I’m considering a used wm 40 and like to have a baseline to compare. Thanks

Yes it is… and do not be fooled when someone mentions it’s a dry heat so it feels better. It does NOT feel any better because it’s not humid … it’s still bloody hot

What do you and your wife like doing? Id suggest flying into either phoenix or Vegas then doing the Grand Canyon

Kubota has a front mounted blower for their rtv, but they’re not cheap.

TrackR was an option I used in the past mainly because the battery was user replaceable… but the company closed a few years ago. I haven’t been looking for a replacement yet but a replaceable battery is high on my list of desired features.

I hope they had the correct type of travel insurance.

Do you have rear lights on the tractor? It sounds like you do not so would be another item to consider. Otherwise somehow tie the pto shaft to the hitch so you are not trying to manage the hitch and pto shaft at the same time

Would a wheeled trailer jack at the front help to move it by hand?

I’ve always found it easier to back up a trailer using a tractor. it’s slower but it’s easier to practice practice practice as others have suggested. I just purchased a pickup and trailer within the past couple years so I’m still learning the art of backing up with the mirrors … I can do it but...

Some of those knock offs could even have fake certifications. As long as you buy from a reputable seller you should be ok but there is no guarantee you are buying an authentic product. In some cases, legitimate distributors have been fooled into selling knock offs.

Is the problem you don’t have 3 or 4 inches clearance under the pins while backing up you tractor? Removing the pats is not needed… You should be able to leave them attached to the 3pt arms and expand the arms as if they were not attached then push them onto the pins. You would have to remove...

I found a used el43 several years ago. They’re expensive compared to a lot of Chinese low quality equipment, but well built in france. https://www.kuhn.com/en/crop/tillage-implements/seedbed-preparation-tools/rotary-tillers

Do whole home surge protectors provide any protection for any type of wired data connection? Or are they just for mains power?

Was any item connected to these suppressors damaged? If it was me, and I did not loose any equipment other than the suppressor I’d consider myself lucky. It’s easy and simple to replace an inexpensive suppressor instead of the higher value items you want protected. I know they failed but better...

Evaporator for maple syrup

I took a different option as I did not want to spend 2 to 3 k on a grapple and front hydraulics so I bought a set of debris forks. If I remember correctly I spent about 250 but they either did not ship to canadá or the cost was pricey. And this was when the border was closed so I found a...

A flip down blade is a great option if you do not have an alternative but will never be as strong as a dedicated unit

Yes time can be your friend. I was searching for 2 ish years and found 4 different rakes in about 6 months. As other users have said sometimes used auction items go for virtually new prices and other online sales are overpriced even if high quality. Ended up finding an hd york rake with wheels...

I liked driving those versatile… swivel seat so you can drive forward… made clearing snow easier. Only downside is you needed to take off the loader to use the 3pt hitch

Do you have a backhoe for your tractor? If so, I’d assume the subframe was an integral component to spread out the forces and prevent you from splitting the tractor in two. Otherwise I am having problems understanding what subframe you want to remove. I do not know your tractor model. Pictures...

Sounds interesting. Where was that? What types of planes?

What type of plants are they? What condition are the plants in? How long have you had them? For the past couple years I have not been able to plant all my trees quickly. Some were potted but others were root stock. By watering and careful placement of the pots while prepping for them, for...

Just under a year ago I found a 2016 F150 4x4 xl sport 5 litre 8ft box with max towing with 275k km (about 170k miles) on auction and safety included. I won it for 11.5k cdn or about 9000us. Spent a couple grand on winter tires and rims, new battery, and had one brake seize. A part of me was...

Thank you all… this is a great post for me. Over the next few years I want to clear some fields and plant hazels and other trees. I do not think they have become a problem in Ontario yet but good to avoid a potential problem.

I read something or saw some utube where Ford offered a new feature, at least I think it was Ford, was adding a ‘secret’ faraday cage in the console to place your spare key. I don’t know if it is offered by any other manufacturers.

Have you considered a mole plow? Basically a subsoiler/ ripper that drags a ‘torpedo’. The torpedo creates a channel that aids drainage. Not very common in North America but something to consider. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/mole-plow-yes-you-read-that-right.395061/

I just connected my pats this past weekend and changed implements a couple times. It took me a while to figure out that the pats on one arm remains at 12:00, but the other arm can rotate to about 1:00 causing it to bind. I only noticed this after readjusting pats, so I’m not certain if that will...

Fyi, costco had a few other brands of tool of chests / boxes online but they are more expensive compared to their kirkland branded tool chests. As far as I know, only the Kirkland brand is instore to inspect. Let us know what you find / decide.

Main downside with Costco is they only offer this one model in canada

Have you considered costco? In canada their inhouse Kirkland signature branded tool chest is, I believe, made by torin. It's a 44 inch 2 piece set. Before covid, was priced in store at 899 cdn but after a recent restock... now priced at 1199 cdn. I don't know prices in US but should be 25% less...

To expand on this a little… do you drive and pack the snow to create a firm base before plowing early in the season, so that you are not constantly digging into the gravel? That should help to minimize the gravel that’s pushed off your drive. It gets a bit more challenging when you have melts...

Check out … titan attachments clamp-on debris forks. Found them handy.

I stumbled upon Steve Berry maybe 5 years ago. His books involve a government agent / spy and some sort of historical time period / event / person… one such example is the terracota army. Also like James Rollins. Both are highly recommended.