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when i was a kid i worked for a welding repair shop part time the owner would always stop a run away diesel by taking a rag and holding it over the intake to choke the engine off, well he did until he had one really running full blast and it sucked 10 or 12 rags into the intake before choking...

yes the ROPS is there to snag tree limbs and drop them on me, i spent my youth mowing hay in the hills of East Texas, nothing will make your @$$ pucker better than going over the crest of a steep hill driving on a pile of cut grass with a sickle running in part of your exit path.

no doubt, error #1 was leaving the limb in the first place. #2 not cutting it off on the several incidents where i hit it but no damage. #3 forgetting about it while cruising thru dragging the box blade. I promptly fixed all of that on this one and any other limb that i could find. I have...

ain't that the truth, but shhh the CFO is looking.

MB cars had that tech back in the 80s

property is mostly gentle slope but i have hi-way frontage with a steep embankment to mow as well as a pond that i dig out when the water dries out in it, coupled with the huge PITA that folding that ROPS is i just leave it up, also i sometimes get carried away with pulling up trees with the FEL...

time for a wheely bar?

shhh! still trying to talk the CFO into an AC cab.

this is the reason i avoided a cab tractor (too many trees on my property) and this would have cost me a large pile of $s. but on second thought it would have been safer. that gives me an idea, honey see i need a cab tractor, and with a cab you know i need AC, yea her response will be pay more...

that probably would have killed me as the limb would have hit me in the head. needles to say i ran my cordless chainsaw out of juice after this, i knew better but just too lazy.

sorry I do not follow why do i need to connect the seatbelt if i'm not using it?

nope, Ninja tree, stealthy

doing a little grading with the box blade over a path i have graded multiple times before without issue and then a tree jumps out and grabs the rops broke off and landed on me in the tractor. I was lucky, it hit me in the back and not the head and only took out the LH turn signal. It could have...

I read that as the left port on the tractor fel control valve is the pressure in port and they are telling you to install the new valve between the pump and the fel valve. there is also the to tank output and as i understand it that output is not always used.

in the stock config, the left fitting is either the return of the power beyond or the supply.

you can access it on the valve for the FEL compare the photo to your stock hose layout

negative! an time i put fuel in this thing i really appreciate the fuel tank location. would not trade it for any other location, just need to find another way to retain the fuel cap.

as an update I have a little more insight into the fuel cap issue, the strap loops from the side of the tank up to the cap and brush hangs the loop and then catapults the top of the fuel cap into the brush. My strap is now broken where it wraps around the top of the cap. Im looking to find a way...

what RPM are you operating at? mine is fine at 1500 or above and some times too fast at 2000 rpm, well it moves faster than the mental speed of the operator anyway. the flow rate of the 5145 is in the mid 8s so no slouch, but that is at rated rpm not idle.

good lord, do you even use your tractor? its too shinny, please rub some dirt on it

I do not believe you are correct (if i understand your post) with the open center all of the fluid is bypassing all of the time until a valve diverts the fluid to a use. as to the 8gpm max flow i have a hard time using more than 2 functions at a time because of dexterity and attention span not...

there are two options that i know of: 1. the factory 2nd remote kit. 2. a diverter block where you can have as many outlets as you have space for but only use 1 at a time. the stock control lever controls the remote and you have a switch to select which remote outlet you want to use. you can...

"I'll be keeping my eye out for a hydraulic leak at the FEL" you will want to keep your eye away from any FEL leak, believe me it will let you know that it is there.

the wheels are reversible, the FEL is rated for 3100 at the pins to full height and about 5400 breakout so it will be between those at mid lift, so you should be fine as long as you are not lifting to 10'. the factory joystick is prewired for a diverter but the W.R. long kit includes a new...

i'm going for the Popeye look

be interesting to see as i'm currently going free willy with my cap. after chasing my cap under the tractor a few times i have decided that free range is not the proper state for a fuel cap.

dealer only covered my WR long valve for 1 year.

can you post a photo of the fuel cap tag line, had a similar issue where the black top of the cap came off and broke the plastic retaining strap. I searched thru the brush and found the top of my cap and it went back on like new but that retaining strap is a constant issue.

on the 5100 series there is no way to get to it after it gets dirty except to unbolt the hood latch from underneath.

my latest hydraulic leak was on the 3rd function hoses that are the intercepted OEM lines under the battery tray, the dealer did not tidy up the hoses when installing the 3rd function and left them where they could get pinched under the edge of the tray. the stock roughting of the hoses has them...

you are the crazy one lol

50hour service is not bad, the oil filter is painted on and you have to remove the guard, the hydraulic filter is easy to remove with a filter wrench from the side. the hydraulic screen is a little more work, but dealing with the 12 gal of hydraulic fluid is the difficult part, so if you are...

lol i know Kubota MX or nothing lol

as others have stated weight determines what you can do and HP determines how fast you can do it, I love my Mahindra 5145 but it is about the largest mahindra CUT you can get, i find that in my 11acrs of brush and trees that the turning maneuverability in the trees in not that big of a deal with...

i went the other direction, I raised the doors to 10' lol nice work.

yea the 5145 is around 8' with the rops up

I have been occupied with another project lately. has anyone bought one lately? it looks like the price has jumped up a lot.

the rops folds down low so the seat is higher then the folded rops, so if you can walk into the space without bending over you are good, with that said the rops is a PITA to fold/unfold so i avoid doing it. BTW if you have not conversed with him, i would add Arrow to the list of resources on...

tooth bar will not be much help on this and with it shorter than the bucket you increase the chances of the dreaded bucket smiley face. wait B7210 is the the model with the B1640 loader? 970 lbs of breakout force? you are kidding yourself or you do not plan to complete this task for a few...

ok so a heads up, the dealer installed my 3rd function onto my 5145, i always thought the hoses ran in a bad place and after crimping one repeatedly it wore a hole and fluid ever where, turns out that the hoses as it comes from the factory are tucked up out of the way under the battery box...

a/c and windshield wipers lol, no snow shovel lol

kobalt 1200ftlb cordless impact and 8 point impact socket here I'm lazy. and living north of the snow line is a decision, uhh a bad one IMO lol.

thanks Andy but cold is not my issue, i make it a point not to be lol

what is the better fluid you are going to?

skid plates sounds like a good addition, where can i get some or some ideas on how to build me some? inquiring minds want to know lol i was planning on getting some of the spiral hose protector to install on this area, but there are a lot of other hoses hanging down. the only thing i do not...

no response from the manufacturer, it has been fine since except for my other self inflicted pain. keep in mind i typically put the grapple root rake into the dirt and just drive over everything until i build up enough to stop me them close the grapple and pick it up. i sometimes end up running...

the hoses powering the fel run under the right side of the tractor and are exposed down low, it appears that I ran over something while pushing brush that pinched the hose against the loader frame and put a small hole in it. It just drips while the fel is not in use but sprays under the tractor...

well since i busted a hose over the weekend mine got drained for me lol

it is not the welding heat that is the issue it is the resistance of the wire in combination with the thermal insulating/conduction of the insulation. welders are not as big of an issue do to the fact that most do not support 100% duty cycle (duty cycle for a welder is the percentage of time in...

heat dissipation is the issue and the termination lugs have to stand up to the heat transfer as well as the junction between the conductor and the lug. in this case the insulation on the wire is just fine at 75C and will stand up to the current flow but the lug will overheat and become a high...

lol all cool man, it is really funny because i was wracking my brain on where i had heard the part about not needing to change the hydro fluid (other than my dealer) and i just found this. btw i plan on changing mine in the near future.

are there 2 Arrows on here? or am i losing my mind? guess who posted this No, a 5 gallon bucket of Mahindra hydro oil is $129. They may have topped it off however but check the level yourself to see if it is up to snuff. Also, check the fluid level in the front axle if they didn't do it. You...

the lift rating is at the pins and at full lift, it is much more up to 4ft

for this ramp you would form it up and then fill the interior with dirt pack it and only leave 4" for concrete at top and sides.

apply penetrating epoxy from total boat between the layers then screw together, then cover it all with more penetrating epoxy. wears like steel will never rot and makes the plywood into a solid part with no movement between layers. concrete is better but this will outlast you and the pressure...

nice technique but here is a better one, steer more to the left lol. glad it worked out for you

if you could see me you would see a blank look an my face. to be clear i have no idea what that commit was about?

anyone looking for a used 5145 here is a marketplace deal on a very low hour with accessories...

search for what "guy doing tractor maintenance on the internet"?

lol could not agree more my trucks are 2008 390k miles and 2009 236k miles, and underneath they look like new (well almost compared to anything that is driven in your area) btw I do not hesitate to go off road at the drop of a hat.

i still love snow, for 3 days, it snows one day you have 2 days to play in it (weekends are best) and 4th day it vanishes without the slush. note that in no part of the above do i need to dig my truck out to go to work, as a mater of fact if it snows that much down here they shut down everything...

I made it a point in my life to never live where i was subject to have to dig my truck out in order to go to work or home.

yea freeze protection to me down here means put a shovel of dirt on it. sorry for your issues and it sucks to have to remove a perfectly good building (other than the issues you are having).

for small stuff 1"-2" i use the root rake on my grapple to push and clear them fast and then take the grapple using the curl function to lever anything that does not clear out of the ground. the larger ones i push over at 5' above the ground then hook the root ball with the root rake and then...

yes things are much cheaper here and there is also the benefit of NO SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!

dealer quoted me 500 to do the entire service, but i had just gotten the tractor back from a warranty repair where they left the bolts in the front axel portal hubs finger tight, which i found after using the tractor for a few days from the puddle of oil on the ground. it could have been a real...

I get you and will replace my hydraulic oil at the next opportunity, but i do not agree with you assessment about water in the oil. the only defence against water accumulating in the oil is running it and getting it hot, if the first 50hrs of operation did not do that then it will not for the...

roll over bar

got mine from the dealer and did the service myself.

in my plan minor movement of the rack with roof attached is less likely to disturb the roof than if it was independent.

for me personally i do not want this storage attached to anything or around anything because i tend to overdo it and push stuff thru my storage or back up into something while im distracted so my plan is free standing so i only tear up the rack worst case

they are a lot cheaper on facebook market place around here (used)

roundup is your friend, for my lower stuff i prefer to just set them on a free wood pallet or the ground for some things (box blade etc)

very interesting are you having any issues with tearing up the rack with the FEL? what are you using for the posts and beams?

for FEL implements getting them up in the air so you can see them helps a lot with attaching them so for me all of my FEL stuff will be high.

yes that is pallet racks and what we have been talking about

i'm planning to install in the open with access to both sides so yes it will be tied down, do not see it as an option, i just had the wind take down a huge tree in my yard so yea.

i'm planning on attaching a roof to mine so it will be secured to the beams, if that was directed at me.

IMO here in texas the rain is not as big of a deal as the sun and stuff sitting in contact with the dirt. BTW looking at you photo made me miss the pines lol

one problem is what is behind the rack if you back it up to a wall my guess is that within a year you will have put at least 3 holes in your wall, that is how it would work for me anyway. for me i plan on putting some footers to support the uprights and leave the rest of the ground bare, place...

cost here in texas are running $90 per upright and 25 per beam wire shelfs are 25 each

pallet racks are specifically made to deal with numbskulls driving forklifts so should work well for a home owner in this application. I'm looking to do the same thing in my case i'm planning to install 2 back to back with a tin roof on just to keep most of the sun off as well as the rain. the...

IMO get the FEL they are MUCH cheaper to buy with the tractor than add later and they are a life saver in your situation. you will not believe you even thought about not getting one after having one for a wile.

all good points but you passed over the leasing option (he leases the pasture out) and gets payed and does not have to pay long term. been around a lot of property running a hay bailer where the land owner just got a 1/2 cut of the hay also, just haying it every year will keep them looking good...

you do not mention where you are so take everything with a grain of salt, and i have not read all the responses so maybe someone else has stated this but. if you just want the fields to look good and not interested in working them i would suggest no tractor for now is a good option. look around...

i have no experience with that one i use EFI-live but have heard that you can pick up a chinese clone of the tech2 on ebay for under $500 and it does everything (more complicated to learn i would think)

yes it is and water starts getting back in as soon as you open the bottle to pour it in the tractor, your defence it to get the fluid hot and boil off the water in the fluid. nothing new there and i get mine hot enough to burn it off on a regular basis. i'm not to worried about that issue but...

my stuff normally suffers from multiple personalities disorder

good to know but i would expect the filter to clean up any filings that changing the fluid would catch, and water which is only going to come out by heating the fluid and gets back in from sitting should not be an issue, had not thought of the cheap fluid. I will change that at next opportunity.

the 50 hour is not that big of a deal to do yourself, I skipped the replacement of the hydraulic oil, just replaced the filter, it was an easy job and save me a lot of time/$. my dealer told me he had never seen a hydraulic screen clogged at the 50 so i skipped that also.

now that is why you cant have nice things. been there done that, but no one was hurt and the tractor can be fixed

porta power is your friend

I understand your decision and applaud it, always know your limits and respect them. but where i'm at, my dealer has no problem with servicing them and parts are not an issue. I also intend to keep mine forever so resale is not a consideration for me although they resale like hotcakes here.

but it does not hurt, i get the idea that a captive customer can be forced to buy something that is substandard, but the fact that Mahindra sell as many tractors as they do puts them in a different league than say a Summit (i know that Summit is made by a larger company) not that there is...

I love my LSs but they would not make a good tractor engine IMO

yes but some of us do

hell i've been there several times and I still don't know where it is lol

as a replacement for o-ring?

yes i have noted that also the price goes up immediately but is slow to come back down.

with them check to price very closely, i had a chance to help my neighbor put one up before i made my decision and I did not like the end result of the kit. in the end i liked the installed building better than the DIY kit and the cost was about the same. I did not like the segmented...

I just went this at the first of the year, i looked into DIY kits, steel pipe and tin DIY, red iron turn key, and carport style turn key as well as stick framed DIY. for the price i went with a turn key carport style building and i'm working on finishing out the inside. diy kits are almost the...

lol my father is the same way my sister talked him into a kubota ZTM and he cannot stop telling me how much better it is.

yes i had a privilege childhood ours had electric start and was a riding mower. dependable thing, my father ended up fabing up a replacement mower deck after the original rusted to the point that we could not patch it and the tractor lived on for quit a few years. i still remember seeing it...

I am unaware of any Mahindra model with a Yanmar engine in it, not saying that they do not exist but just do not know of any. do you have any specific models for reference. i can only find daedong, mitsu, and Mahindra.

Mahindra made a lot of its engines in the past even putting some in tractors made by others and sold as Mahindra. i would not be surprised if this is true but fail to understand the significance of it? I do think that there was some bad blood between TYM and Mahindra and the 2600 series is going...

reminds me of buying a boat from an individual, he had a stack of receipts from a local marina that among other things indicated that the trailer brakes had ben reworked in the last 6 months, the boat was in a stall so we could look at the trailer really close we found that the brake lines were...

do not know what to tell you, your market is just not tracking like my local market, who knows.

i have never tracked the auction houses

in 2022 i could not find anything used and now we are covered up in listings by owner i have not been tracking dealers, and last year at this time prices were going up.

i'm referring to used market by owner and here there has been a huge increase in the number of listings on facebook and CL and the asking prices have reduced by about the percentage i listed. was i off topic?

not around here the prices have reduced about 30% (guesstimate)

that would be a push bar lol

yes it would have been better for them to offer something that was competitive with the Mahindra, i do not expect the dealer to sell me something at less than their cost, we all need to make a living, but it is not my fault that JD was not price competitive with the competition or that the...

we agree on a lot of that but the parallel is that the 70s auto industry also had there heads in the sand and did not catch on that the cars they had disdain for started having appeal to the changing us market (for various reasons). to day i see the same attitude in JD and Kubota and i fully...

anyone that thinks a dealer is your best friend is kidding themselves a dealer (cars, tractors, boats tiddlywinks etc) is out to put money in their pocket, and some times policies are put in place that are short sighted in order to max out profit too day and to heck with tomorrow (like the one...

carful, the the Rainbow coalition is watching you

around here Mahindra has more presence than LS, Koti, Bad boy, TYM, Branson. not on par with JD or Kubota, but closing in on NH and Massy. at the end of the day i plan to be buried by my Mahindra digging the hole so i do not care, the tractor was an investment in my happiness and has payed many...

did you check the float positions? also my WR long kit has the 3rd function opening with the up button, sounds like your dealer wired both backwards, did you check to make sure the tractor is not upside down LOL.

try this https://www.mahindrausa.com/--owners-login

the operators manual can be downloaded from Mahindra

if they are the wires from the buttons on the joystick, this will confirm it as well as identify which is the up and which is the down. or do you want me to elaborate on the procedure? I'm assuming that the OP has some DIY experience, I could be wrong. anyway not trying to be a smart @$$ as to...

put a continuity tester between one of the wires and ground, then push the buttons, that will tell you what you want to know. edit between the 2 wires in each set not ground and the wires

i use my grapple and push them into a pile then burn when burn ban is over, it works very well, i come back every few months and take out any pop ups. grapple takes care of the brushy area at the same time.

I would call the dealer, i have not had that problem so no help but that is why you have a warranty.

now that puts Mini into the Mini tractor lol

yea i hear you I tried to fire the butler also but just like you my wife said "no way Jose" until death do us part. I spent a lot of my young life astride of a Bolins riding lawn tractor, but our yard was flat (Houston area) and the deck never came off the tractor (come to think of it I do not...

lol my procedure is to walk up to the ZTM check the oil, check the tires, do a visual to make sure my wife did not leave me with a mess. Step on, sit down, turn key and enjoy some time running in circles and getting dust all over me. Note that in none of the above do i get even close to crawling...

i'm right there with you lol

you are forgetting that that tractor is made by a different manufacturer and the tractor CAN bus is not a standard like the mandated car standard where a code by law has to match between all cars. that list is a good start but i would not put to much faith in it to be accurate. but it is better...

buy a ZTM and ditch the mid mounted mower?

I agree with what you said but laughing at myself because i just talked myself into installing 3/0 for my service, it was a PITA, had to borrow a set of ratcheting cutters to cut it and forget about bending it neatly

welcome Ken and we are neighbors, I'm in Orange Grove, if you need something just shout. very funny a friend of mine just sold his property in Bluntzer with a 2615 and a pile of attachments, small world, Diamond B in Corpus Christi is a local dealer if you need parts, Clay is the manager and is...

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i guess i'm confused about your point? are you objecting that i gave advice that exceeded the min requirements for this specific equipment? for the record i acknowledge that the min requirements for this equipment are as low as #14 wire for specific conditions (that i have no way of knowing for...

hold on, you are aware that #10 wire is larger and carries more current than #14 right?

and my point is that that spec is met and exceeded by my advice and i have already given my reasoning behind my advice, can he possibly get by with less yes but there are limitations on that spec page did you get that? also note my advice factors in an allowance for higher duty cycle equipment.

max is correct the min conductor size is less than the amps of the cb required to run the machine due to duty cycle of the unit. it is a welder receptacle and if something else is plugged in the owner needs to re-evaluate the install. I would still not do it this way unless i was very certain...

so the point you are making is that the min circuit conductor size is less than what i stated? Granted on this specific unit that is true, I would still run #10 and a 30 amp breaker you could go down on the conductor size but this is an extension to an existing service that has some VD to it...

actually it would trip faster under a fault condition and be the same otherwise, as others have stated other than making it fit and cost considerations, no problem, in fact it is sometimes required to meet voltage drop requirements.

you can install a 50a outlet on any size wire you want, the circuit breaker needs to be 50a or less, the load has to be less than the wire size but nothing stopping you from installing upgraded components as long as they meet/exceed the requirements.

cords are considered manufactures wiring and falls under different jurisdiction, usually UL.

are both receptacles rated for the amperage of the circuit? the compressor can be directly connected. NEC 430.24 covers the load calculation. this is out of the 2017 NEC but is still the same in the 23. the NFPA has in their wisdom to not allow PDFs of the newer codes (they were losing money...

that is interesting, did not read that but then again we are not sizing a service we are sizing a feeder and the specified current draw is exactly what is used for that calculation.

yes demount the tire and drain it.

i was told by the dealer last year that they have not been getting any 3600's for a wile, Arrow will probably have better info.

pulled a page from the owners manual 24 amps on 240 volt so that is 80% of a 30amp circuit breaker so you will need a 30 amp CB and #10 wire unless it is a really long run.

then it sounds like you have a good handle on it good luck with the new shop, there is nothing like having a place to go and get things done where no one has borrowed that one tool that you have to have to finish your project that you now have to spend 2 hours asking everyone have they seen it...

actually the NEC is very stringent on demand load calculations, if it is not listed equipment you have to figure it at 100% in a lot of cases so we work hard to try to fit a piece of equipment into a known load profile to get a demand factor. There are 240 volt receptacles and you are allowed to...

in the end you will most likely find that the first cost of the tractor is forgotten but a tractor that is not comfortable to use or cannot do what you need will be a constant source of frustration.

i had the same problem with 400 amp panels and ended up doing a 200a service for the shop, later i will look at upgrading my house service to 400 amp and sub feeding my shop. the charges to up grade my 200 amp to 400a on the existing service was 1/2 the cost of a new 200a service from my utility...

most likely you are correct and 100 amps for the shop with 200a - shop load for the house will be fine but it depends on what you are running at the same time as well as what is going on in the house at the same time. someone using the stove/ oven while some one is taking a shower can draw a lot...

posts in the ground in my area don't rot, the termites eat them, even treated posts. I have a lot of old fence posts that i'm replacing right now. i looked at pole barn construction but it is tuff in my area to keep the treatments for below grade wood up to be 100% sure that the termites will...

320 amp is 400amp breaker times the 80% factor so 400 X .8 = 320 most circuit breakers are only rated for 80% continuous unless you pay extra.

depends on a lot of things, a separate meter cost $$$ and the reoccurring bills add up also, I pulled a separate service to mine but that was more due to the obstacles in the way, it would have been cheaper for me to upgrade my service to 400amp and sub feed a 200 to the shop.

mine is not that way but as others have indicated it is an easy fix.

I found that having a company install a 30X60 12 ft eave carport style building with 3 10X10 roll up doors and a man door on a concrete slab was the best option for me, I had a concrete contractor install a 4 - 5" thick slab (5" under the planned 2 post lift) for 12k and the building installed...

lol who's on first?

just keep in mind the one thing that the 51 series is not is light, you can stick it and stick it gooooood.

i will check into that

got any photos of what you mean? sounds interesting.

thanks, i will look into that

congrats now get some dirt on it, the photos will hurt my eyes otherwise

Arrow, please look at the post from ZarkHillbilly that he was referring to and yes the subject was the 45 series, which led to my post. and by the way i was saying the same thing as you in that the 51 series is not like the 45 series, except for maybe the engine. I agree with everything you...

you are aware that the 45 series and the 51 series are nothing alike?

not even close to working for me it would be a muddy bug / twig filled mess first sip.

that is what i have been doing but the online places were giving me crazy stupid prices like i said before. one of the local suppliers gave me a high but not crazy number the other day so i'm a little more comfortable now. and i can do 24' sticks i have a trailer and pallet forks for the tractor...

yes i have and will continue, but none have come up even within 200 miles. as to the flat part i'm prepared to add adjusting bolts to the underside to post construction level it. planning on doing round holes for fixturing.

what you say about Beer applies to me also! OH you said Flat!

what is that?

yep that is the ticket, no more grit or bugs in my drink

not true in my experience same equipment and has worked well for me.

huh? my 525E came from lowes for a great price, was assembled good enough and has served me well for 2 years of hard use including my wife running over a 50 pound block of pavement that turned a blade into a boomerang. i have not had to take it in for warranty service but was directed by a...

yea that was what i was finding but the local steel supplier gave me a high but non-crazy quote.

congrats

Go BIG or Go home lol

can I play too?

I agree and understand but when you are planning a 4X8 welding fixture table, you need the big pieces lol. I might think about 3/8s plate but that is not the scope of this conversation, my thinking is that i find the place that has the best value on a known commodity (4X8 1/2 inch) I can then...

is there an issue with using cold rolled that i'm not aware of? I thought cold rolled was more expensive than hot rolled and had some better dimensional tolerances?

Federal quoted me $600 with local pickup, i good with that but the metal depot and other internet prices are 50% more which is what i expected. yes i can use smaller pieces but was looking for a direct comparison to get a handle on what i'm looking at as to price. I was hesitant to call the...

That was what I was thinking but I have been getting some crazy numbers, like $1400 for a 4X8 1/2" A36 plate. so I'm looking for some comparable real numbers to educate my BS detector.

agreed, was not disputing that, just interpreting the Chinglish

Thanks AWSubie, I work in CC so very helpful.

to get them to paint it in your choice of color

What should i expect to pay for 1/2" A36 hot rolled steel and where to buy? any pointers of purchasing hobby qualities of steel and alumn?

you can get the coilovers preloaded with new springs for not a whole lot more money and avoid spring compressors

sorry for your loss, but one thing the thinking that diesel will not explode is partially false, if you get it superheated like dripping on the exhaust it will go up vigorously, not as bad as gasoline but you still want to be careful in that situation.

to start with if it is for the Farmtrac 360dtc then i hope you have some welding/fab skills or it will be a loooooooong time before you find a compatible used loader, that LS manufactured tractor takes the 5140M loader and i have honestly never seen one in the wild that is not on the tractor. if...

no experience with them but i avoid them due to high maintenance and wear on the tractor. if you have a business case for it that would be different. sorry no help here, i just like the sound of my keyboard clicking.

the tractor comes with a button setup on the joystick for a diverter valve but not a true 3rd function. The mahindra 3rd function kit (diverter valve) was not available when i bought mine and was much more expensive than installing the WR long kit. in order to install the WR long kit the...

my dealer charged me 1200 for the 3rd function, the wr long was 800+ so i let him do it.

it will be ok, Mahindra has been making that engine for a long time. There is a whole section in the service manual dedicated to maintaining the turbo. I personal avoided it because I'm on flat ground with a lot of trees so 12 foot rotary cutters are not in my future. I'm also used to working 35...

now on my JD ZTM my wife actually gets upset if I mow the yard, but one look at all the levers and 3 gear shifters and she said "not me!". I failed to mention that there is a reason that I did not get a HST lol.

I love my tractor even more today, 600 lbs and just me getting it out of the trailer.

Congrats, I know you will love the 5155.

take a rod and use a big hose clamp to attaché it to the cylinder leaving it just long enough to meet the end of the cylinder rod when it is level.

I found a hydraulic leak on my fel quick connect, turned out to be a pinched o-ring and easy to fix, also had an issue with the hood release and had to have the dealer fix it, turned out to be dirt in it.

porta power and a short ram, leave the side that is troublesome connected and disconnect the other side then use the short ram to bend it out a little

I hear you, but I still like my idea of a diverter valve and the SSQA cylinder permanently plumbed in. but to each his own.

i was referring to the idea of just plugging the the SSQA cylinder into the 3rd function and then unplugging it when using the 3rd function with the grapel and then plugging the SSQA male end into the female end to keep them clean, if you do that the 2 sides of the cylinder are connected and the...

just because the tactic will not work long term does not mean Amazon is not doing it.