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  1. JCoastie

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Those days are gone: Must have lost that fight with the manufacturers and were losing too much money. Electronics: Costco will accept returns within 90 days (from the date the member received the merchandise) for Televisions, Projectors, Major Appliances (refrigerators above 10 cu. ft...
  2. JCoastie

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Was it an LG by chance? That happened to us, and they actually didn't even sell the replacement part. I had to buy a Whirlpool part and modify it. The LG refrigerator was about a year old at the time, and still under an extended warranty from Home Depot, but they did not sell the part! Crazy!
  3. JCoastie

    Do You Have a Tractor Shed/Barn?

    Started out with a 20x21 carport that we outgrew. A neighbor had a tree land on his during a hurricane, so we took the uncrushed half and added a 12' lean-to to the smaller one. Had a large 26x50 drive through built a few years ago, all working out well, and all out of tree falling distance...
  4. JCoastie

    Rocket GB4000R battery

    Still no specs online. Just tested mine (Apr 2024) tractor was purchased new in 2020, don't see a date on the battery. 734 CA 611 CCA
  5. JCoastie

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    looks like a stow-away!
  6. JCoastie

    XR4150H Engine Failure

    I have an MT240 with a regen issue, as part of the trouble shooting, they replaced my ECU. Now the dash resets once in a while. It never did that with the old ECU and my battery is at 12.7vcd. I'll see if I can find the CA/CCA info on the battery and put a tester on it tomorrow.
  7. JCoastie

    Finally made tractor decision.

    Sounds great, congrats!
  8. JCoastie

    What did you buy this week?

    Yeah, we had some recent torrential rain, was coming down at about 6 inches an hour for a short time. That rush did some damage to our crushed concrete driveway, so we're gonna fix the washed out base with slag, then probably top it with either more crushed concrete, or maybe a smaller slag...
  9. JCoastie

    What did you buy this week?

    5200# of slag
  10. JCoastie

    Modern Ag Path Slayer Brush Cutter

    Old thread, but I found this last night, and I went and looked at the compact version today. It seems all the negatives mentioned above from 2 years ago have carried over to the compact version and have not been corrected. Mounted to a tractor that thing was a mess, and still like above, the...
  11. JCoastie

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Almost couldn't wait to get home to post this lol Thought I was being stealthy taking the pics, then noticed there was someone in the passenger seat lol
  12. JCoastie

    What did you buy this week?

    pair of choker hooks were delivered today https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0833GQGNQ
  13. JCoastie

    Is there a safe way to pump gasoline into a plastic tank in the bed of a truck?

    Just got back from the fire station, very interesting. Insert every Alabama stereotype ever. "Same as the dagum 5gal cans they fill in the back of pickup trucks all the time, shouldn't be any problem." That was pretty much it. I'll call a different fire station tomorrow lol
  14. JCoastie

    Bucket quick connect handle replacement

    Dunno if it would fit or not, but the levers on my MT240 are a single piece with bends, no welds. I took them off, adjusted and lubed them a few months ago, and it's very smooth, definitely no foot stomping lol
  15. JCoastie

    What did you buy this week?

    3 letters come to mine lol
  16. JCoastie

    What did you buy this week?

    I figured you'd be seeing $5 for gas there by now. Still.... dang!
  17. JCoastie

    LS Tractor Oil, Gas, & Air Filter Information

    508 hours and still pretty decent. I blow out the outer one regularly from inside out. Replaced with same Donaldson P822768 & P822769 Air Filter Set as stock. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IFB4JMA was $58 when I ordered them. Pics inside old filters
  18. JCoastie

    Is there a safe way to pump gasoline into a plastic tank in the bed of a truck?

    That would be great. It's Tuesday and the night all the volunteer fire departments meet up. I'd going to head to the closest one and ask the same question regarding filling in the truck. Will post back what I hear.
  19. JCoastie

    What did you buy this week?

    needed to refuel, gas went up 30 cents overnight! Dunno if it's the switch to summer gas, the middle east, or both. Had to drive a bit, but Sam's Club still had yesterdays prices, $3.09 for 87, and $3.51 for diesel.
  20. JCoastie

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    yeah, a wheelbarrow and a tractor are both tools, use the tool that makes the specific job easier. I'm not lugging a wheelbarrow across the yard and handling the load more often if the tractor fits.
  21. JCoastie

    LS 3025 front axel fluid

    https://vpracingfuels.com/tech-talk-insider-articles/gl4-vs-gl5-gear-oil/ Thinking is that tractors rarely use yellow metals, so GL5 should be both just fine, and better than GL4 in that application. Like @Dman1981 I also use a synthetic GL5 in my front axle.
  22. JCoastie

    Is there a safe way to pump gasoline into a plastic tank in the bed of a truck?

    I use those now, they don't seem to last me long though. I use them for both diesel and gasoline, and I may get 6-8 months out of them, maybe 50 gallons, 5 gal at a time if I'm lucky. They seem to leak fuel between the top and bottom, and then die rapidly after that. Probably had 6 in 3 years...
  23. JCoastie

    Is there a safe way to pump gasoline into a plastic tank in the bed of a truck?

    Yup, my sister had one, and my neighbor was killed by one.
  24. JCoastie

    Year-round oil viscosity

    Welcome, I'd would go with (Rotella or the like) 5w40 synthetic if it were me in those temps. Then.... I'd move south!
  25. JCoastie

    Earth Anchor holding strength

    I use an impact wrench with a big socket to cheat when I drive them in, so a fair bit of my body weight when driving them in.
  26. JCoastie

    Earth Anchor holding strength

    This is unscientific, I'm not a physicist or engineer and didn't stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. I do however live in a hurricane area, and I use a lot of earth anchors to hold things down, sheds, greenhouses, trailer tie downs, etc. I've seen things on the internet showing how easy...
  27. JCoastie

    Is there a safe way to pump gasoline into a plastic tank in the bed of a truck?

    I'm currently using 5 gal poly fuel cans for gas and diesel and put them on the ground when I fill them. I'm contemplating going up to 10 or 15 gallon cans, and I know they make 50+ gallon poly tanks with pump that have fork slots in them. All those sizes pose a problem getting back into the...
  28. JCoastie

    LS ECU

    dealer should be able to program it with the stock flash
  29. JCoastie

    LS SAYS A REGEN EVERY 2 HOURS IS NORMAL

    Glad I'm not alone in this, I wish mine was consistent like yours, at 12hrs, mine varies from 1 to 29 hours. This is really the only first-hand confirmation of someone else with the MT240 I'ver had with an excessive regen issue. As far as heating goes, we were thinking the same, and the dealer...
  30. JCoastie

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    Thanks, I do have the service manual, but failed to read it.
  31. JCoastie

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    Done, that fixed it right up, thanks again.
  32. JCoastie

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    sweet, thanks!
  33. JCoastie

    LS SAYS A REGEN EVERY 2 HOURS IS NORMAL

    Just had Regen #40 at 501 hours. I started keeping track of regens at 101 hours, and since then, my average has been a regen every 10.25 hours. Some are at 1 hour and my longest is 29. Total of 40 regens in 501 hours and counting. Just replaced my fuel filter, we'll see what that does, one...
  34. JCoastie

    Fuel Filter Change MT240

    Changed the fuel filter in my MT240 and it is running just fine. Drilled some holes, ground some stumps, grappled some trees to the burn pile etc, all just fine. But.... After the filter change, I used the built in primer to get fuel flowing through the lines, but it never really gets hard to...
  35. JCoastie

    Pressure test gauge rig.

    I did this myself recently, not at a backhoe connection, but front/rear remotes. I used the following 3 parts, cost was $38 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FB2X7WT/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087721B8B/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MY2QOMV/ Thread about it and my...
  36. JCoastie

    Stick Removal

    so pretty small. Wife and I do about 4 of 6 acres with these, works pretty well, way better than bending over, and with enough practice, you can chuck sticks and pinecones 20-30 feet to the edges https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V38XBMV
  37. JCoastie

    Why do heavy equipment trailers have steel over the tires?

    interesting, never though of that aspect (y)
  38. JCoastie

    Why do heavy equipment trailers have steel over the tires?

    Why do a lot of heavy duty equipment trailers have steel plates over the tires on an otherwise wood deck? Is it a usable access point for the axles or something? Am I missing out by my tandem trailer not having that? Random Example:
  39. JCoastie

    Sprayer tank fill marks?

    there sure is, these things are great Amazon.com
  40. JCoastie

    Hydro fun…. NOT!

    I use the Waite Tool, not cheap, but once and done. I have to use it almost every time with my grapple. Been worth the $75 for sure.
  41. JCoastie

    Mighty Mule gate opener

    I have a ghost controls unit, it's decent, but not perfect. Having used commercial units at work and consumer models at home, I just think gate controllers are not super reliable as a whole, it does not seem cost or design makes a significant difference in reliability. The simplicity you...
  42. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    both the rubber on the end and the strap are good ideas!
  43. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    The stump bucket I bought was shipped in a crate made of angle iron. I cut off a couple of the legs and made some FFL Cylinder Safety Stops. Cleaned up, primed, painted and added some rubber where it meets the piston rod. I'd use zip ties to hold them in place when in use.
  44. JCoastie

    400lbs of Lucas red n tacky?

    Watched a cool motor restoration video the other day, rather than a zerk for grease, they used a bit of material and an oil fitting, it was pretty neat. It's at the 16:50 mark
  45. JCoastie

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    Of course not, I don't think the person asking about running a hot tub was referring to a 28vdc generator.
  46. JCoastie

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    I know I've ran my hot tub heater and recirc pump on my big generator, not sure if I've ran the jet pump or not. I'm sure it would work with the heater off.
  47. JCoastie

    Your last generator Maintenance Run

    Agreed, I'd like a small load bank, but have not seen those in consumer/homeowner size. I was contemplating the 1.5kw immersion heaters, but they'd be single use. Instead, I recently bought 1.5kw small heaters. These are only $15 and I can use them in an emergency if need be to heat a small...
  48. JCoastie

    Tired of oil change bull

    umm... Done..... Go change your oil! lol
  49. JCoastie

    Tired of oil change bull

    you lost me at "alot", "your" and "their" and you've used alot a lot :ROFLMAO:
  50. JCoastie

    400lbs of Lucas red n tacky?

    Stens customer service is crap! I use their belts, I got 2 mower belts at different times that I thought might be counterfeit. I emailed them from their website, included details and pictures each time. Never heard back from them. And this is how much I like their belts!
  51. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    did the 500hr front axle oil change, used the bucket to lift the front and tilt the axle, also lubed the front axle holder and steering cylinder pin while it was up. I ran the tractor for a bit before I drained it, the discoloration you see is all bubbles. The oil looked great, once the bubbles...
  52. JCoastie

    Wonder why there are so many Hp variants within a series

    For me with just a 2 series, I found the frame size I wanted and chose the highest HP in that size. I think there were only 3 HP options to choose from. My previous tractor was 30hp and I knew I could use more, so 40 was the logical choice for me. That's a fairly big difference at that level...
  53. JCoastie

    Tilt trailer

    That's an easy fix for trailer places, or friends. Just have D rings welded on, I did prior to driving it off the lot, didn't even cost anything extra.
  54. JCoastie

    EA grapple not an option now what?

    I've been happy with my Homestead grapple for the last 3 years. Hardox 450 and ~325# 850152
  55. JCoastie

    MT342SH Reduced Power in reverse

    as @Eagle1 said, look at your pedals, mine have limit bars welded to them, and the reverse limit is physically welded not to travel as far. Edit: The 2 bars where my fingers are strike the stops below them. Those bars are at different heights, and control how far the pedals move, the reverse...
  56. JCoastie

    LS MT240E

    enjoy!
  57. JCoastie

    Tooth bar vs none difference?

    So is whatever device you used to post that message, along with all the local and remote networking equipment along the way to and from the internet, and that includes the main power grid transformers required to charge your device and power all the networking equipment. Sucks, but no way around...
  58. JCoastie

    LS MT240E

    probably not in stock, but in the US, should be able to get it within 2 weeks. If you tractor isn't in stock and is being assembled and delivered, they can probably have it done by the time you get it. I had them install that, and weld on some chain and clevis hooks before it was delivered to...
  59. JCoastie

    LS MT240E

    Went and took a few specific pics. This is an LS part, as far as I know the different tractor manufacturer bucket holes aren't universal. If they were, Piranha, EA, etc, wouldn't need to ask for precise measurements. This LS part is also reversible, with a new cutting edge on the back side, so...
  60. JCoastie

    LS MT240E

    I edited and added a pic to the previous post. Yes, bolts were included.
  61. JCoastie

    LS MT240E

    yes, 66" bucket, yes factory holes In 2020, the PN was 40381448 and the cost was $246 it's mounted in this pic, been on since day 1.
  62. JCoastie

    SSQA Spade?

    would this work for you? https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/bucket-and-accessories/stump-buckets/economy-series-stump-bucket/124126.html
  63. JCoastie

    LS MT240E

    I have the factory bolt on cutting edge on mine, I like it. Congrats.
  64. JCoastie

    Seat time withdrawal?

    Yup! I have fully acclimated to the south now from many years in NH, NY and AK. When it's in the 40s and breezy now, I don't want to be outside on a tractor. It took about 12 years to get to that point, neighbors thought I was crazy, now I get it lol
  65. JCoastie

    Status of Everything Attachments

    lolol my ??ears?? eyes lol
  66. JCoastie

    3/4” or 1” cordless impacts

    The facts don't support the higher (measured) torque argument, all brands marketing lies about it, but I fully understand the battery issue, I'm tied into a lesser brand myself. Started 25+ years ago when that's what I could afford and just stuck with it. Dewalt is definitely the upper tier...
  67. JCoastie

    3/4” or 1” cordless impacts

    DeWalt torque wrenches are known to be bucking broncos, if it's a real issue, you might want to invest in a smoother brand, that means pretty much any other brand lol DeWalt wrenches are kinda like a Harley, more vibration and sound with no gain in output https://www.youtube.com/@TorqueTestChannel
  68. JCoastie

    Status of Everything Attachments

    I don't have any EA products, but I was very intrigued by their box blade scarifier adjustment design. I hate the knuckle busting pins that I currently have. The EA design seemed good in theory, I'm hoping others pick up on that design.
  69. JCoastie

    Tilt trailer

    Diamond C has them between 16 and 30 foot, goosenecks and all, up to 24k#, you never said what you were after ... Oh well.
  70. JCoastie

    Buying Advice Tier V emission standards soon for new diesel engine tractors?

    Oh, it's coming .... https://dailycaller.com/2024/02/09/tread-blue-state-coming-tires/ https://www.epa.gov/verified-diesel-tech/smartway-verified-list-low-rolling-resistance-lrr-new-and-retread-tire
  71. JCoastie

    How to measure hydraulic pressure?

    Your tractor should loader have quick connects on it (judging by old google images pics), and that's your best option, get a matching quick connect, you don't want to open and screw anything into your hydraulic port. Disconnect a quick connect to your loader (just need 1) replace it with the...
  72. JCoastie

    How to measure hydraulic pressure?

    @markedenfield I had similar questions. Here is what I did https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/measure-hydraulic-pressure-at-any-fitting.471582/ Was pretty simple really,the cost was $38 from amazon, I have 1/2 fittings, you might have a different size. Parts...
  73. JCoastie

    Tilt trailer

    I had heard that some owners had issues with tilts not tilting for people who had an implement on the back. I asked the dealer if I could take the trailer 2 miles to my house to try my tractor on it ... Hard no. I asked them if I could bring my tractor in and try it, that was a soft no. I told...
  74. JCoastie

    Tilt trailer

    I certainly like my 18' tilt over the dovetail I had previously. So much easier and safer feeling loading/unloading.
  75. JCoastie

    Need a grapple for my tractor... help me spend some money. :)

    I can carry a pretty decent size pile of brush. Some smaller stuff does fall through the tines, so there is a little cleanup along the route when done. Biggest issue I have is picking up multiple logs. I can always get 2 big ones, but I can't always get 3 in there. If a big log gets in the...
  76. JCoastie

    Rototilling price per hour

    with a more capable tractor, think 35-40hp not 14hp, I'd think $100/hr with 2hr min (for travel/haul) would be fair. If you are close and aren't hauling, flat $100hr no min. With 14hp, I'm thinking $50-$75/hr
  77. JCoastie

    Buying Advice Tier V emission standards soon for new diesel engine tractors?

    Happening more and more, with more than just EV policy. Updated: Why California vehicle bans & Virginia policy matter to AFPM https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/mobilesources/pages/states.aspx You'll notice a common theme with those states lol Kind of like your state's SCOTUS case this...
  78. JCoastie

    Status of Everything Attachments

    Guess I never really thought about what that limit would be. I might call and find out what that limit is for my CC. Each card network and issuing bank sets its own time limits for filing a chargeback, but U.S. law sets a minimum time limit of 60 days. Most banks give cardholders 120 days to...
  79. JCoastie

    Need a grapple for my tractor... help me spend some money. :)

    Because you can dig into the ground with them (a bit) and rip out roots. Mine works really well for your posted use case.
  80. JCoastie

    Best steel for a grapple.

    take a look at Homestead Implements Grapples (I have one, it's great) they use AR450 steel, so you get the strength and weight reduction over standard steel. When I got mine in 2020, they used a mix of AR and non-AR steel. AR for the teeth, etc. I'm not exactly sure what they use where these...
  81. JCoastie

    Status of Everything Attachments

    I have their lesser version for Compact Tractors, it has been great, had it since 2020
  82. JCoastie

    Hydraulic flow numbers

    yeah, it's misleading for the uninformed like myself. The line shading makes it seem like speed and torque are related, and in this case, they aren't.
  83. JCoastie

    Adding teeth to a bucket

  84. JCoastie

    Anyone have a scale on their loader?

    You seem to have a lot of tractors, so you might me a commercial user, and in that case have at it! If you're a just a homestead guy, something like this might be useful to get into the ballpark. I might try this myself. @rScotty mentioned something similar in one of my posts a while back and I...
  85. JCoastie

    hydraulic hose?

    sounds like a pressure washer hose.
  86. JCoastie

    Need a grapple for my tractor... help me spend some money. :)

    yeah, with the recent EA debacle, I can see that. I don't know what the lead time is now, but when I bought my Homestead grapple 2+ years ago, it was about 2 months, and like EA, it's pre-pay.
  87. JCoastie

    Hydraulic flow numbers

    Plan finally came together. Out with the old: In with the new So much easier!
  88. JCoastie

    XR4150H Engine Failure

    damn, but thanks for the update
  89. JCoastie

    Need a grapple for my tractor... help me spend some money. :)

    I really like my homestead implements grapple, link in the post above. 60" is only 312 pounds
  90. JCoastie

    Bucket "sticking" when dumping (newer tractor)

    RPM sounds fine, just try dumping a little slower, don't need to be slow, just not max dump speed.
  91. JCoastie

    Bucket "sticking" when dumping (newer tractor)

    are you dumping fast at a lower engine RPM? Keep those RPMs up It might happen when full because the weight of the dirt causes the bucket to dump faster than the hydraulic system is pumping oil to the cylinders causing an air pocket and takes a few seconds to catch up.
  92. JCoastie

    XR4150H Engine Failure

    Definitely not normal, mine only does that once in a while. I put it on the charger last night, we'll see if that makes a difference. It is still the original battery, purchased in 2020, haven't looked for a sticker on the battery to see the actual age.
  93. JCoastie

    Lane Shark vs Skid Steer Brush Mower

    from a non skid steer owner and dreamer, the skid steer seems like the obvious choice. For my own edge limb encroachment, I keep contemplating a trailblazer-hd, I've looked at them online for a few years, but haven't purchased one. Seems like it might fit the bill. They now have a SSQA version...
  94. JCoastie

    XR4150H Engine Failure

    Is that what causes the dash to reset? Mine does that on occasion, it starts just fine, and then the dash will blank out and reset. I've been trying to catch it on video, but it only happens once in a while.
  95. JCoastie

    how to best prepare garden from grass covered sod and weed seeds

    seems like an awful lot of unnecessary work. My wife and I made a small garden a few years ago, we used unbroken ground covered in grass and weeds. It was winter (in the south) so we scraped a bit of the dormant grass to begin with. I rented a 5' tiller and tilled the area twice. My wife raked...
  96. JCoastie

    Air Compressor Performance

    They sure are nice!
  97. JCoastie

    Is Filter 1 out of business?

    good read .... https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/is-filter1-com-still-in-business-9-2022.360279
  98. JCoastie

    Air Compressor Performance

    Everytime I think I want a larger capacity and quieter compressor setup, I am reminded by the long run/fill times, and stick with my 4.5gal, 3.5hp loud Porter Cable Job Boss, which only takes a minute to fill.
  99. JCoastie

    fitting type

    Got the adapters, they were #6, just traded the flat face connectors that were not useful to me. Win for all.
  100. JCoastie

    fitting type

    Thanks, headed to a local hydraulic shop this afternoon, hopefully they can fix me up.
  101. JCoastie

    fitting type

    New auger arrived today with flat face couplings. I need to change them to AG 1/2 NPT poppet type. What type are these so I know what adapter I need? My 1/2 NTP quick connects screw on loosely, so it is 1/2" but what type is it?
  102. JCoastie

    Small Flail Mower: Betsco vs. Woodmaxx

    Any specific reason you want to mow it with a flail instead of a zero turn now that it's been mulched?
  103. JCoastie

    Vegetation hard freeze protection

    we did lights and both plastic and a frost blanket held in place with a frame and bricks. The frost blanket ripped in the wind, the plastic survived, but the plants didn't. It was the first extended freeze we've had in the 13 years we've been here. It was below freezing for more than 24 hours...
  104. JCoastie

    Vegetation hard freeze protection

    we tried the xmas lights here in AL last year when we had extended freezing temps in the mid to upper 20s. It didn't work, garden vegatables still froze. It helped for quick freezes, but nothing extended.
  105. JCoastie

    Hydraulic flow numbers

    @Smokeydog Just earth/dirt augers for me here, not really any rocks. I'll grab 4 foot, 6, 9 & 12 inch augers, and will probably just mainly use 9 and 12. Might grab a larger one for trees the wife wants to plant, this is just around the homestead, not for commercial use on my end. I ordered a...
  106. JCoastie

    Subsoiler with pipelayer

    I have a Homestead grapple and like it, but the price for that subsoiler seems crazy!
  107. JCoastie

    Hydraulic flow numbers

    Just a follow-up. Placed the order today for the larger, higher torque, slower RPM auger. (2DSS w/SSQA) Digga rep said the theoretical RPM should be about 33 with my setup. Thanks for all the knowledge and advice.
  108. JCoastie

    Couldn't find that, an error occurred

    still happening
  109. JCoastie

    LS MT3 3pt quit working

    check the knob under the seat 840930
  110. JCoastie

    No forward or reverse

    Happens to me all the time, my shorts always grab the lever. Happens to me when I hop off, and probably happens at least 50% of the time.
  111. JCoastie

    transfer pump cross contamination

    that's kind of what I was thinking. I'd imagine it will be less than a tablespoon mixed with 5+ gallons.
  112. JCoastie

    transfer pump cross contamination

    that is an option I didn't think of
  113. JCoastie

    transfer pump cross contamination

    I use a harbor freight battery operated stick transfer pump to fill my diesel tractor and my gas zero turn and gas SxS. I have no issues going between diesel and gas. The transfer stick is also designed for oil, and I think I might use it to pump 'new' hydraulic fluid. I'd imagine since the...
  114. JCoastie

    auger flighting

    No, my patience is too small to deal with a PTO auger.
  115. JCoastie

    Tooth bar?

    I'd imagine you'll do OK with the 4" stumps, the 10" is probably more time and effort then it's worth with a tooth bar like that.
  116. JCoastie

    Tooth bar?

    This tree stump? Or this tree stump? What is your specific goal?
  117. JCoastie

    auger flighting

    Along those same lines ... getting rid of the dirt ... I am looking at models with the Digga 1DSS or 2DSS. The 1DSS is rated for tractors 6-16GPM of hydraulic flow The 2DSS is rated for tractors 10-26 GPM of hydraulic flow. My tractor has just a hint over 8GPM for implements and at ~2500PSI...
  118. JCoastie

    Hydraulic Pioneer Couplers - tape/fluid or no tape/fluid?

    I use Teflon tape and have not seen any issues whether on water, air or hydraulics.
  119. JCoastie

    New Holland Hydraulics

    https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/tn75d-pdf-operating-workshop-manuals-link-to-download.401643/
  120. JCoastie

    3 point lift

    happened to me, did you check the knob under the seat? Mine moved itself one time and the 3pt was locked up. Weirdest thing!
  121. JCoastie

    stowing chain on my LS

    Nice, I took a little different route. I removed the tiny toolbox from the bracket on the right side, and ordered a second bracket for the left side, then installed larger tool boxes. One for tools, and one for chain. Added back 2 magnetic cup holders. Has been working well for me. I'm...
  122. JCoastie

    Regen delete kit

    I do have an ODBII reader, and it does seem to work reasonably well on the tractor, though neither that or the dealership $2k system along with the factory rep seem to think there is a problem with hourly regens.
  123. JCoastie

    Working toward refund from TMY, hoping to move to LS...question on which HP and any concerns about your MT series

    Seems like you are eyeing a tractor with plenty of size and weight for your listed needs, so that's good. I seem to be in the minority where my tractor suffers from excessive regeneration cycles, other than that, it has been great.
  124. JCoastie

    auger flighting

    yeah, will probably be going with the homestead implements model which uses a digga motor, which I think is really Eaton motors right? I have Homestead's grapple as well. I do wonder about the ironcraft brand with the eterra motor. Seems that may be the cheaper brands to stay away from?
  125. JCoastie

    Regen delete kit

    the problem is that some tractors regen every 50 hours and some every 50 minutes. Trying to locate a problem and what may be the norm isn't really whining. Like cars, they seem to be becoming too complicated for the dealers to diagnose, or even really knew what is normal and what isn't.
  126. JCoastie

    auger flighting

    Rather than bump a 12yr old thread with the same name, I'll start a new one. I understand the difference between single and double helix flighting, but what about the distance between the twist? I am planning to get a FEL auger, and want to go up to a 12" bit. We live in a mostly clay soil...
  127. JCoastie

    Regen delete kit

    @garry1p welcome to the excessive regen club. Sucks you have to park it before it will actually go into regen. Mine usually starts within 30 seconds of the first light coming on while I'm using it. I started tracking my regens at 100 hours, I am on regen number 38. 485 hours on the tractor and...
  128. JCoastie

    Couldn't find that, an error occurred

    happening less, but still happening .... just now
  129. JCoastie

    You "Road" Your Tractor?

    Lucky here, we're pretty rural, and I've passed by cops on the road going the other way while waving, and they haven't cared .... yet. They certainly could, but so far have not. It's usually just me and the dogs out for a spin.
  130. JCoastie

    You "Road" Your Tractor?

    I thought asphalt was horrible to tractor tires? I've taken my compact tractor to a friends about a half mile each way a couple times, and didn't know if that would wear my R4s substantially more. I guess it really isn't an issue on occasion?
  131. JCoastie

    Reduced Torque with Lubricated Bolts

    https://threadstrong.us/products/m14x1-5-ford-f-150-wheel-lug-nuts-stainless-steel
  132. JCoastie

    Dealer XR4140 stalling

    I also use an ELM bluetooth reader with the torque app. Just because no codes show on the dash does not mean one is not stored in memory that can be read. Doesn't mean there is one though either though.
  133. JCoastie

    Lifting truss with FEL

    Pretty neat process you all have come up with. For these smaller operations, without a bunch of people walking the roof, how do you unhook the truss from the boom you have up in the air with the tractor in use? Like in the picture directly above?
  134. JCoastie

    Lifting truss with FEL

    mute your speakers
  135. JCoastie

    WR long third fuction

    Call WR Long and ask them about the threads. It's been a while, but when I called they picked right up and had answers to all my questions. https://www.wrlonginc.com/contact
  136. JCoastie

    Rope cinch

    Yup! Do a static load test with your full weight, but don't shock load it with a simulated fall.
  137. JCoastie

    Loader hoses rubbing paint on hood

    Joe, your local LS dealer should have a can of touch-up paint if you need it too, protect that metal before you shield it from further damage.
  138. JCoastie

    Loader hoses rubbing paint on hood

    Is the rubber fairly hard, or is it soft and wears through needing replacement every so often? I have been using these, they are hard and have a diamond plate texture, but I like the smooth texture of the one you posted. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004Y622
  139. JCoastie

    Ls XR4046 DPF Limp Mode and Diagnostic Software

    After I put the ODBII scanner on it last week, I noticed how dirty the connector was, so I ordered a cap. Cleaned the connector and installed the cap today. What should be a $2 piece of plastic is really $7 and yes, I know I could use a piece of electrical tape or something lol Hopefully the...
  140. JCoastie

    Attachment for managing cleared woods

    Looks like my yard, the best and quickest option we have found is a good zero turn mower, hands down, we have 6 acres. We did use a landscape rake to pile up a lot of the mulcher shreddings, and now just mow it. This is one of a few mulch piles we have, and we are 2 years post mulch, things...
  141. JCoastie

    Mighty Mule gate opener

    not from the brief search I did, just a lot of people complaining about the MMS100 in all sorts of ways for all sorts of reasons.
  142. JCoastie

    Mighty Mule gate opener

    I have a ghost controls gate opener. I used a wifi relay/switch with it. Looks like the exact model I used a few years ago, has been discontinued, it is it similar to THIS and it's less than $20, but you'll need to wire it in. I use one relay in inching mode to open the gate, which then closes...
  143. JCoastie

    My view

    too funny lol
  144. JCoastie

    Mobile GUI username display

    Android 13/Chrome 119 The username on the original post is normal, but if the OP replies within their own thread, the username gets all jacked up in just the reply, with 1 character per line i.e. JCoastie turns into J C o a s t i e images below, and it is repeatable with different usernames...
  145. JCoastie

    Unknown flashing indicator on JD 3720

    specifically it is an "hour glass" icon, common representation of time on all manner things.
  146. JCoastie

    slightly twisted bucket arms.

    Had something similar myself, pics and info in this thread Did I bust something on the loader hydraulics? After checking everything I could, loosening, re-tightening, etc. the fix for me was getting fed-up enough to apply the same opposite pressure that caused it in the first place. Not that I...
  147. JCoastie

    Loader hoses rubbing paint on hood

    Had the same from the 3rd function hoses on my MT240, I just zip-tied them better, and it got them away from the hood. They rubbed before, now, plenty of room. At the same time, I traced out the lines and added colored zip ties to replace the colored paper from the factory that had come off...
  148. JCoastie

    Generator PTO generator weather proofing

    Looks real nice, that's a very beefy container you found! FYI, by "hertz meter" and "steady hertz" you really mean "frequency" it's like nails on a chalkboard to me lol Frequency meter, and steady frequency, both are measured in hertz in this case, a frequency of 60Hz, 60 cycles per second.
  149. JCoastie

    Ls XR4046 DPF Limp Mode and Diagnostic Software

    manual regen process video on YT, not me, just a video. Use after you clear your codes.
  150. JCoastie

    Ls XR4046 DPF Limp Mode and Diagnostic Software

    I've actually wanted to plug my ODBII reader into the tractor for a while just to test before it was actually needed. Here are my results. I had 1 code stored in it, and it cleared just fine. The code opened on the Web and would be my exact issue since I have excessive regen problems. You...
  151. JCoastie

    Ls XR4046 DPF Limp Mode and Diagnostic Software

    do you already have an ODBII adapter? I've been meaning to mess around with mine, but while the codes text might be different, I bet the "clear codes" option is the same. Try a software freebie Torque Lite (OBD2 & Car) - Apps on Google Play and an $11 tool. Both work great on cars, have not...
  152. JCoastie

    LS MT235e won't start

    it should give a different symptom, but since you have mentioned everything else.... Toggle the PTO switch a time or two, just in case.
  153. JCoastie

    Couldn't find that, an error occurred

    I have seen this error several times over the last month, and it seems to be happening more frequently lately. Maybe once every day or two. It lasts just a couple minutes, then goes back to normal.
  154. JCoastie

    Heavy oil leak – possible it's the filter?

    Same here, I had been told to always look for the gasket to be left behind when changing a filter, but had never seen one in person in decades of changing oil... But the first time I changed my main hydraulic filter, the gasket was off the filter and stuck to the housing. Weird!
  155. JCoastie

    Home Fuel pump?

    Vevor is hit or miss, for the most part they are a reseller of Chinese stuff. I have a chamber vac from them, and it works great and about a third the cost of similar units, they'll replace it if it fails within a year, but there is no parts or service. That's the thing with Vevor, it's a once...
  156. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    This makes no sense to me. If you don't use it in the car, how are they gonna see your finger!!!
  157. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    The main grill guard frame was factory, the expanded metal was added to it along with the clevis mount.
  158. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    Same here, Dogs, Wife and Neighbors, in that order lol
  159. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    We mark a fair amount of things that need attention with flags, and I needed a decent space to store them. Blue=holes to fill, green=stuff to grind, red=ants to kill, white=anything else to grab our attention. I also often need a little trash/parts bucket, and I had been struggling with where to...
  160. JCoastie

    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    I've been wanting to install a horn for quite some time, today was the day. Dropped the grapple, and into the garage to figure things out. First thing was to prop the loader out of the way, this worked really well. Looking inside the hood, there is a nice strong bracket that the latch...
  161. JCoastie

    Hydraulic Top Link Hose Lengths

    Would you guys mind posting a pic of your setups with those lengths? I'm not happy with the 2 x 36" hoses on my MT240 setup, I'd like to do something different. Also, are BSP fittings common to hydraulic shops, or places like NAPA where you get hoses made, or should I find some BSP to NTP...
  162. JCoastie

    Tree cutting accident

    Talk to your local power company, the 'may' take issue trees down for you for free. They do around here, I had them out earlier this week for a dead pine.
  163. JCoastie

    LED Electrical question on my JD?

    it'll drive you nuts seeing that all the time. See if you can find the same bulb # with an internal resistor, it'll just advertise that is compatible and not throw codes. Your tractor is looking for resistance from the old style bulb to sense it is not blown, and LEDs don't have that internal...
  164. JCoastie

    HST foot pedal

    I had that, looked underneath and found the dealership zip-tied the 3rd function hydraulic line to the reverse mechanism, and that affected both forward and reverse, unbelievable!
  165. JCoastie

    Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

    Saw this today; I have family who are police and said they wouldn't pull this guy over to check, but this looks sketchy to me.
  166. JCoastie

    Issue with installing dual rear remote on XG3135

    Following it out, kinda lol That flex line runs to one side of my 3rd function valve, and the other side does run back to the rear valve under the seat, so taking the 3rd function out of circuit, I'd imagine the answer would be yes. you can just make out the other end of the flex line fitting...
  167. JCoastie

    Issue with installing dual rear remote on XG3135

    no, the flex hose runs to my 3rd function valve. My rear remotes are all hard pipe (4), a little hard to see here, one shot of where they terminate under the seat, and another where you can kind of follow them start to finish.
  168. JCoastie

    PTO Shaft Cover safety chain attachment options?

    Thanks for that! I was thinking hose clamp, but I wanted something that was breakable/sacrificial, didn't think about a zip-tie. Done deal, thanks!
  169. JCoastie

    Issue with installing dual rear remote on XG3135

    I have the dual rear remotes but no backhoe, and my block looks like this. You can see the needed relief valve on the top.
  170. JCoastie

    Issue with installing dual rear remote on XG3135

    that springy thing sure looks like the relief valve to me, and probably why you have no pressure anywhere. It's the one labeled 2 in the bottom picture here from my MT240 manual 827066
  171. JCoastie

    Should limited hyd. top link range be biased to longer or shorter?

    2 pages already, wow. I installed some Pat's EZ Hitch adapters, at the same time I installed a hydraulic top link. I measured and the Pats moved the pins back 4 inches, so I bought a longer top link than my stock one. I found that is isn't a 1:1 ratio regarding the top link, and I could barely...
  172. JCoastie

    PTO Shaft Cover safety chain attachment options?

    Had a failure that busted the little plastic mounts that the PTO cover safety chains mount to. Anyone have unique options that they have used to secure the safety chains back to the cover? Pictures would be great if available.
  173. JCoastie

    WG24 stump grinder

    make sure when you lube it up, don't forget to check the locking pin on the slip clutch like I did. Lubed it up, and 6 or 7 trees later, had to do an emergency stop as the PTO shaft came off and was spinning. Doesn't look like anything significant is damaged, i.e. spline teeth, no clue where the...
  174. JCoastie

    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    item came today, ordered through amazon, but it was shipped right from titan. Fedex freight didn't even bother to call, it was due tomorrow, not today and they just dropped it at my gate. UPS came in for a delivery and told me it was sitting out there by the road. Other than that, it arrived...
  175. JCoastie

    hydraulic trouble we can’t get the filter out on the

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007QVB71C
  176. JCoastie

    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    Yup, just like airplanes pushing back to have an "on time departure" statistic and then sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours!
  177. JCoastie

    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    same when I bought from Homestead Implements a while back, payment 100% immediately then ship 2 months later. It felt less risky and dirty when you used to pay when the product shipped.
  178. JCoastie

    EA Root Grapple won’t close

    I guess my suggestion would be to eliminate either the grapple or the tractor out of the equation. I'd probably get a bucket and safely release the pressure manually from the grapple quick connectors, and see if the lids closed. Depending on the design, you might need someone to try to press the...
  179. JCoastie

    Pit Sand ?

    Had a load (22-24 yards) of pit sand delivered, and have been using it to fill holes. Seems to be working well, it is straight sand, no rocks, or other debris, pretty happy with it, and the dogs absolutely love it.
  180. JCoastie

    Forks Titan Attachments customer service

    Started a thread about this exact same thing the other day: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/titan-stump-bucket-sale-not-so-much.471698/ Crazy, how they make YOU responsible for their shipment! I ordered the same exact part from them, but through amazon for cheaper, so I can deal...
  181. JCoastie

    Farm fencing - augers vs post pounders

    @goeduck what are the details of your setup? tractor GPM flow and auger requirements? Also, what diameter holes were you drilling? Curious for a future purchase myself on just a small compact tractor.
  182. JCoastie

    measure hydraulic pressure at any fitting?

    Jealous of that capacity, mine is about 2k#. On occasion (more than I'd like due to wife's changing weekend ideas) I carry a pallet of blocks and/or bricks around the yard. On a few occasions, it's more than I can handle, and definitely depends on how they are loaded. Ideally low and flat on the...
  183. JCoastie

    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    wow.. They want another 18%+ for that, so an additional ~35% to the bill
  184. JCoastie

    measure hydraulic pressure at any fitting?

    gauges arrived today, as expected, same pressure from rear remotes and 3rd function. (y) Little bit of parallax from the 3rd function image, but they are same viewed head on. Set perfect from the factory. And I see a crack in the newest hose on the tractor, a Tractor Supply hose for the...
  185. JCoastie

    Stuck in the pond

    dang, in deep!
  186. JCoastie

    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    This seems crazy too, they are not liable if the delivery is stolen in transit, not even getting to your property. This is just crazy, you need to pay additional for that too.
  187. JCoastie

    Titan Stump Bucket Sale - not so much

    I've been looking at stump buckets for a while, just for general use and to have on hand, nothing in particular. Finally see a sale pop up on the palletforks.com titan site. $570 down from $650, cool, figured I'd order it. Now I've not ordered from them before, so I'm not sure if this is normal...
  188. JCoastie

    measure hydraulic pressure at any fitting?

    No clue how the 3pt works, does it have an internal cylinder? When you change the hydraulic fluid, should the 3pt be up or down to have the most fluid in the reservoir while draining? Just saw a picture of a very big tractor that had 2 external hydraulic cylinders and with those, the 3pt would...
  189. JCoastie

    Loosening hydraulic fitting

    amazon of course https://www.amazon.com/s?k=2+inch+wrench&crid=2WJQYFO0HWJUG&sprefix=2+inch+wrench,aps,184&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 and jumbo sets https://www.amazon.com/s?k=jumbo+wrench+set&crid=3R48OQINBO58W&sprefix=jumbo+wrench%2Caps%2C147&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_12 I'd imagine people who's job...
  190. JCoastie

    Farm fencing - augers vs post pounders

    def dark humor, I chuckled but felt bad about it lol
  191. JCoastie

    LS Tractor Oil, Gas, & Air Filter Information

    It is a photo illusion or is the wix filter diameter a good bit smaller? The main body seems the same, but the mating surface looks a lot smaller in the picture, might be because the stock is closer to the lens. Defiantly shorter which could account for the weight difference.
  192. JCoastie

    Loosening hydraulic fitting

    good deal, 2 crescents for the win, same thing I did (y)
  193. JCoastie

    measure hydraulic pressure at any fitting?

    when all else fails, rtfm lol
  194. JCoastie

    measure hydraulic pressure at any fitting?

    found a quick video
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