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Hit 80 hours on the Kubota this weekend (I got it at 32 hours). My mother swears we're taking down trees one limb at a time. One of the maples out front shed an oversized limb from all the rain (And the late, heavy snow probably didn't help earlier this year) I've said it before, and I'll say...

Ah, finally this thread surfaces again! After using my Landpride SGC0660, I'll never be without a FEL and grapple again! It makes taking down trees and limbs a trivial undertaking. Only negative I have to say about it is that the grease zerks came out when I tried to grease it. No biggie...

Finally took down the ugly half-dead tree on the corner of the orchard (I haven't the slightest idea what it was, all I know is it was a broad leaf something) . Don't have any pictures as my buddy and I were in a rush however there was a serious appreciation of the grapple. Several times I would...

Friends and I were playing a card game with my parents. One of the cards was "Give us your best hog call." My friend made a game attempt, but compared to my mother who called hogs...I think the entire neighborhood heard her. Grandmother used a housebell to summon her kids, and later the...

I wish, on both accounts. That being said, it did give the hair I have left a certain luster and aroma.

It isn't? So I've been smearing hydro oil on my forehead for no reason?!?

An ex of my friend used to work at that Krispy Kreme...I maybe gained thirty pounds before they broke up. :ROFLMAO:

Played Hooky this past Friday to head up north to help my campground-owning friend cut up some trees that had fallen. 500i got a good workout. The best part was this was just a dice-up job, didn't get involved in moving the wood as he needed something to do this week. An ex-camper had...

"Man plans, God laughs." I keep that thought in the back of my head every day I get up. I'm on track to get to a place that I believe will last me for the rest of my natural days. I've acquired the equipment and am now working on the place. Every day gets me a little closer. The place might...

Apologies for the thread drift, but I was just looking at Trimax and I'm curious what you think of it? I mow quite a bit with a ZT and would like something to cover the more open areas with my tractor or am I overcomplicating things?

#3 for me. Ordered grapple 11/23 Potential Delivery date 4/24 Then all this happened, Charged back 2/24. Temporary Credit, EA is on the clock. Add me to the list of people who enjoyed their videos and explanations of how to use the tools. Currently in the process of purchasing a Landpride...

What an incredible thread! 10/10 pictures and research. Currently eating some of my grandmother's beef potpie, the kind of country cooking that will soon only be a memory. The sit around for half an hour afterwards and then "Well, let's get back to work!" meal. This thread has been a superb...

"Go buy your grandpa a pack of marlboros, tell'em I says it's okay!" Crazy thing is that worked. Of course, if I had tried that without the OK I would have gotten the literal short end of the stick! Word always would get back.

Easy fellas, There's no reason to be hostile here. Let's take it down a couple notches before we get this thread locked.

I like your backup mirror. Where did you happen to get one? Despite being a younger guy, my neck is still stiff from all the snowplowing lately. Thanks in advance!

Good Morning to all Snow warriors! Currently 32 degrees and still snowing. This stuff is HEAVY by comparison. Tractor struggled on the main push out from the barn, but got there in the end. Huh, that's not supposed to be there... Looks like I have an excuse for a grapple soon. Co-dominant...

This is second hand, so take it with a grain of salt. My grandfather and father hunted a large piece of property (200+ acres). The SxS was instrumental in getting my grandfather to and from the stand, as well as just out of the camp. I imagine he enjoyed hunting many more years than he would...

For those that don't know, I work for a large heavy truck dealership. I know salesmen who would skip their mothers own funeral to contact a customer. Especially if they know it's going to make or break a sale. The bosses over those salesmen would go apocalyptic if word got to them that a...

I've seen many things in my life, but I've never seen a D6 fly. I imagine it must have been quite the sight!

Many moons ago, I was a young intern at a data center. I had the privilege of watching this monster work. Easily the most nerve-wracking typing I've ever done. While watched closely by 4 people.

Well, what lowered the boom for me was calling and getting "voicemail full." That made my decision easy. CC refund was easy, don't even think it took me 20 minutes and I could almost understand the agent's accent. it's in their court now. Much rather would have had the grapple than this...

I'll ride it out till the expected delivery date of March. I also reached out concerning the status of my order. If I don't hear any communication from them, or see something otherwise, they can take it up with my CC company. I've had no reason to believe anything would have changed or this...

Well Rich, let's hope ours ship. It would be a real shame if they go under, I know there's a lawsuit going around about their new factory. Perhaps maybe they just stretched a little too far?

I know too many people who came a little too close to a chain to not wear chaps. Sure, they're not cheap, but neither is 100+ stitches in the ER. Cheap insurance comparatively.

I found This guy recently on my recommended page. Funny as all get out and certainly makes me appreciate the ground we have here rather than on the Emerald Isle.

How about Sweet tea vodka? Is she into that? Although, If I bring that, the place we're at better not mind me passed out on the lawn. A couple of glasses of that is all it takes to put me down.

I've spent quite a bit of time in much more unsavory parts of the internet, and by that I mean forums where unless you were breaking the law, it was no holds barred. What it really boiled down to was when there was umbrage it came down to two people having a verbal tennis match while the rest...

That's how she goes sometimes. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Here's hoping this week goes better for you!

That I'll have to look into. Rather see them be used than turned into ash.

The other day, I took advantage of the rainy weather to haul five bucket loads of cardboard boxes down to the garden to turn into ash. It seems like every other day another cardboard box shows up. My mother claims to be breaking them down to recycle them...however I simply found the broken down...

I ordered mine in December and believe a March-ish date is the ETA for mine. I've also noticed they've had trouble with emails lately. If you log in to their website you should be able to see your order and I assume it would change from "processing" to "shipped".

My college experience was far from what's been described in this thread. I was fortunate enough to have my parents cover my cost, of which I am forever grateful. However, I definitely was not living high on the hog. Many a time I scraped by eating plain rice out of a rice cooker in my dorm...

First dog in my memory is a low slung black and white mutt we called Zeke that was part beagle part everything else. She had many misadventures in a long, well lived life. When my parents were first married, Dad bought an old beater Ford F-150 that was mud brown. After purchasing Zeke, she...

Woke up this morning to 3-5 inches of light fluffy stuff covering the land, currently 25f. Put my "Gonna be late" email out to work and set to plowing, 30 seconds of glow plugs and tractor fired right up. I'm certainly getting better with the blade, much more grass and driveway stayed where...

I'll explain why I chose to spend more and wait for an EA grapple: Shortly before I was born, my father purchased a compact tractor and several implements when they moved onto the property they currently reside on. I'm now 31 years old, cut my teeth on that little tractor and the implements...

There were a few jarring experiences. This tractor has a lot more down pressure than the one I'm used to. Found that there's a "float" type range on the three point hitch. I know it's not good for it, but learning experiences rarely come free.

I would like to apologize. Despite me putting the blade on, it still snowed. The nerve. First time out with this tractor, I'm impressed. Much more grunt in the push. Surprised there's still any driveway/grass beside the driveway left. Still getting used to the three point hitch lift controls...

Don't worry. I'm leaving work early today to put the blade on. Once I do that, it will do nothing but rain. I guarantee it.

Forecast is calling for "Plowable snow" this weekend. I've learned not to get my hopes up, but...I can always hope right?

Underrated post. Smile, nod, say "have a nice day." Let the attorney be the bad guy. Of course, I'm fortunate to have three of them as immediate family.

A buddy of mine reached out on Thursday, asking if the splitter and I were free for a whole day of work this past Saturday. An old boss of his had asked for help getting some wood put up for the winter. I rarely have plans, and the Rugged made needed a proper workout since I replaced the main...

Then it becomes hers and you just found an excuse for a bigger one. The couple that tractors together stays together! :)

Do you guys deal with Mile-a-Minute weed? (Not Kudzu, sorry southerners) That stuff got several mature wild cherry trees before we finally managed to mow enough of it back regularly enough.

Having an idea for a post but not having the vocabulary to express it without getting banned. Especially in this thread. I can only self-sensor so much when I'm worked up.

The Idiot "So C'mon you fine young fellers who've been beaten to the ground. There's self respect and a steady check in this refinery. Oh the streets aren't clean and there's nothing green, but the government dole will rot your soul back there in your hometown."

Just perused my local dealer's website this morning and noticed two repo'd Kubotas (An RTV with 4 hours and L3302 with 30 hours) Guess someone's eyes were bigger than their wallet. Merry Christmas! We're here to repossess your tractor. Man, that's not a job I would want! Perhaps the 0%...

That brought back some unpleasant memories, hardest phone call I had to make was to my dad when it happened to me. Glad he's okay, tell him it gets better, it doesn't look like it now, but it does get better.

We had several large lilac bushes that had become more like trees, so this fall they got the ax. In trying to remove the branches, I had utilized a 7' stretch of steel chain with hooks on the end. (Remember that, because I sure didn't) In the end, we get the branches tucked away in the scrub...

My friend had a simple stihl 2 in 1 file and I was very impressed with it. Just a few quick runs of the file and we went for a few tanks with no issues. Think it cost him 60 bucks as opposed to 124 here.

Shake Hands with Danger Ever since I first saw this, I hear that riff in my head whenever I do something dangerous. It usually makes me slow down and re-think what I'm doing. Can't beat old safety films for telling it like it is.

Think I'm going to have to side with Shooter on this one. If the chamber isn't empty and the bolt open, it's not safe. Leaving it outside is just asking for it to be knocked over when someone gets in a hurry. Makes me glad I only go predator hunting with a good friend of mine. A good range...

Here's one for all of you, that might remind you of your days of employment: Middle Managers. They whine endlessly about not having enough people, or the turn around time of getting new users set up, or that they have to submit tickets for access, or that it's raining, or sunny, or cold or...

I have one very simple rule when it comes to driving. "Drive like you have somewhere to be and would like to arrive alive." Stop doing ten under the limit taking in the country side, take a picture, it will last longer. Stop doing twenty over, or you'll find a nice big oak tree at the next...

I taught my grandmother to drive a zero turn by comparing it to the reins of a team. It was "Newfangled technology" before that, but now I catch her puttering around on her little Husqvarna zero turn clucking Gee and Haw like it listens. What's old is new again. Often I wonder what she thinks...

I've been using skids from work lately to build the new stacks I've started. Even if it only accomplishes the base task of keeping the wood off the ground I'll be a happy camper. Being able to move it with the forks is a bonus but not required. I think skids have come a long way from when I was...

Been a busy past few weekends, but finally all the wood that needed to be split for the coming spring heating season. Aunt and Grandma do a lot of the upkeep for the 100 year old cabin, so I like to take the one backbreaking chore away from them. Last weekend: Friend had three big white pines...

When I went to college, I found my place with a group of young men who thought similarly to me, who came from similar backgrounds to me. Out of the five of us, only two are left in the field we went to college in. For the other three, the call of the land was too strong. I'm sure if I had the...

Welcome to the 500i Army. My local Stihl dealer blew me off when I tried to order one, so I had to spend significantly more at a saw shop. But It's ported and I got it before that particular saw shop got famous. Wait till you sink it into some hardwood, you won't believe the difference it makes.

Here's hoping someone can learn from my pain: Dad and I hooked the splitter up for it's annual trip to the mountain. Got it all set up, started up and running. We're humming along and I reach for a piece just off the wedge that I know will need to be re-split (Didn't get a clean split, so...

Have you tried trail days? Well advertised days where people can come work on the trails? I know that's had success in B.C. Mountain Biker's creed is "No shovel, no ride." I'm sure you've already thought of the lockbox requesting donations at the trailhead for maintenance. But these days I'm...

Just a curiosity question: In my area, it's variable sized round bales as opposed to large squares. What was the deciding factor for you? What customers want/trucking/stacking ease? Loving the thread and the pictures, keep it up!

When I was a younger man, A friend had an old Dodge Caravan from the early 2000's that was dearly loved. But, like all early 2000s Dodge Caravans, the van was in a constant state of distress. This time I was following him in my truck to get the rotors looked at. We were maybe 2 miles from the...

Had a limb come down while mowing this weekend...hardly a bucket full. We have several trees that are on death's door. Just need to take them down honestly, hopefully once it stops being in the 80s.

I'm trying to imagine the sound that would make. Either way, I'd check the seat after hitting something like that.

I'm finally ready to break in the new snowboard I bought on special as an impulse buy last year. Didn't get to the mountains on account of work, but now that I have sufficient vacation days it's another story. Also, now that I have a tractor with an FEL and a 72 inch blade, I doubt we'll get...

Don't know what your budget is, but this is the one in my signature: RuggedSplit 737-30-RE Log Splitter: 37-Ton, Raven 420cc, Log Lift, 30" Stroke Other than putting it together (Which was a bit of a pain, but easy enough with a buddy and a couple of nights after work) It's more expensive...

When I was landscaping several years ago, fall cleanups were a dreaded time. We used a truck mounted Billy Goat lawn vac with a 5 hp gas engine. Blew in into the back of what we called "The Conestoga" a hooped 1 ton truck bed. When it worked, it was a monster. When it didn't, it was a bear...

I'm gonna need a link to that shirt so that I can purchase one. :D

This morning I noticed two browser takeover ads, one linked to here (Added Xs to kill the link) I will flush my browser cashe to see if that resolves the issue, but wanted to bring it to the administrator's attention...

So you were crawling out of the bar or...? I need more information on this one. :D

You and me both friend. :D

As a 30 year old man in the current commodification heckscape that is modern dating apps, I always found these stories interesting. For example: My paternal grandfather met my grandmother on a blind date because he had a car, apparently she was pretty standoffish to him at first because she...

My father struggled for years with the MMM under the Ford that I list prominently in my signature. (First tractors never leave your memory) When I was old enough it was always "Alright come help me put this mower back on." It was much grunting, blocks of wood and words I wasn't supposed to know...

"10000 dollars I know what I got." You got dementia and a rustbucket you old coot. I see this happening much more often with firearms. They buy something direct from the factory, put their own "special" gunsmif spin on it and try to sell for a 120% markup. Then they whine that no young people...

When I had my first big boy IT job, I was singled out as the country bumpkin. One of my coworkers asked me why farmers spread cow poop on the fields rather than, and I quote, "Putting it in the sewer where it belongs." I didn't last long at that place. In relation to OP: If you're doing...

I'd recommend these guys: RIPSAW 271 PA based saw shop, I have their 500i and let me tell you. It screams, they do great work. But, if you like tinkering with it, buy the one from the dealer.

That's fair, I have a .308 as well. It is a can't beat round for availability, price and sheer variety. It's been a staple for years for a reason. Don't think anything will dethrone it anytime soon. I rarely get out for deer season, but maintain my collection mainly for varmints, coyotes and...

I enjoy my .17HMR, considering my .22LR is on permanent loan to my friend's veteran father. .17HMR does get pushed around a lot by wind, but I've found that when it does hit, it doesn't over-penetrate and doesn't make an absolute mess, just scoop the critter up and into the hole it goes. I use...

I like it, good groups off the bench at 100 yards. Paired it with a Arken Optic (EPL4 I believe) Plus, you can pick up 250 rounds of the ammo for under 100 bucks. Shooter Error was the cause of last nights kerfuffle.

Missed a groundhog at 67yds yesterday with the .17HMR (Savage 93R17) Now the excuse: It was a difficult off hand shot, had to lean over the porch railing. Should have taken the time to brace against it. Oh well, if I have to miss, I'd rather miss clean than wound the poor bugger. Back to the...

An interesting way to carry a knife. Probably more secure. I carry a little spring assist blade (4 inches or so) for boxes and the like, and a multi-tool if I know I'm going to be around machinery and the like. What you're carrying is more like a fixed blade hunting knife, or what I'd call a...

Welcome to the unsexy side of the Patriot Act that seemed like such a good idea. I did IT for a small (three branches when I left) Credit Union. If memory serves me correct, anything that looks like it could be construed to move money under the 10k limit is placed on a hold, especially if it's...

My Grandmother (88 but who's counting) is a farm girl (Grew up poor). Hated when grandpa would turn the A/C on. Since he passed two years ago, she'd rather leave all the windows in the house open and run a fan. She made it until the 4th of July this year before she broke down and turned it on...

Let me start by saying two things: 1.) I am by no means an expert 2.) I'm glad you lived to tell the tale. I don't think you bought the wrong tractor, more just a little gunshy after your near miss. However, if an alarm/inclionometer will set your mind at ease and get you back to work, then...

Mine makes an annual trip to the mountain (About forty miles round trip) down mostly country roads, top speed is never more than 45 miles an hour. I've never been stopped (So far). I wouldn't be trying to get on the highway with it, but short trips are fine. +1 for putting on a larger trailer...

I have one to add. Last night, we had what my maternal grandfather would have called a "guster" An intense but brief thunderstorm that brought down some limbs. I bust out the 270 as it's maybe 15 minutes of cutting....Saw won't start. Pull on it, pull on it. Well maybe the air filter is...

I work for a rather large heavy truck dealer. I just got done fixing something for the New Sales Director, while I was in his office, he was reaming a salesman out on the phone. I asked what the issue was. We're currently going through the ringer with some injector problems with our branded...

Thank you all for the advice. I'm new to dirt work not involving a shovel, so this is all very good information. I will measure the outside to outside rears tonight and take that going forward into my research.

Thanking you, Then the width would be 55 inches according to tractor data.

Noted and Adjusted. Good to know, considering this is mountain ground, roots would be endemic. I was thinking of getting the rears filled anyway just to do FEL work.

Ag tires on front and rear, 4 wheel drive and diff lock available as well. I should also mention that it's an HST. Wheel base according to tractor data is 63.3 inches, but I haven't measured mine.

Hello Friends, I have acquired a new to me L3901 that's already proved its worth with just the FEL. My friend as I've discussed previously has just finished constructing a house and now needs help with the finishing dirtwork. The ground is clay with rocks (specifically shale) To get to the...

Living in a rural area requires maintenance, (House, Tools, Tractors, Equipment, Landscaping) trees don't escape this maintenance. I love trees, I think they're great, beautiful things. However, you need to trim them, make sure they're healthy, not bothering their neighbors or taking over the...

Every time I run this saw, I feel justified in spending way too much for it...(Although having a friend with a backhoe and thumb certainly sped things up) After 20 minutes of cutting the saw "woke up" and really got down to business. Haven't ran anything else that even compares.

a tractor with a FEL. To quote another friend with one "It's a powered wheelbarrow that loads itself...and you can ride it!"

What's the saying? "When you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop digging." Your neighbor at the very least is tenacious.

I thought my friend's machinist brother was hard on equipment (Bent mower decks, shredded belts, Once he managed to flip a zero turn)...He's got nothing on this guy. Following for curiosity's sake.

IT is my day job. 95% of the phones/computers/electronics I work on can be fixed by restarting it. 4% of that can be fixed by letting it sit off overnight and trying it again in the morning. .5% need repair, and the other .5% just need to be brought near an IT guy to begin working again.

About 2k, but we got the stump out. I'm fairly confident it's still sitting up there. I should probably have it bronzed.

One time my buddies and I were doing some work on the hunting property. We've been pretty quiet on the walkie-talkie so Dad decides to hop in the side-by-side to come check up on us. (First mistake.) He comes over the hill to see us with a chain running from the rear blade on the ol Massey...