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Small displacement high HP/ TQ gas engines are here to stay and Im all for it. I was a "V8 or nothing" guy for years, until I drove the Ecoboost F-150's when they came out. Now I own one and it pulls my trailers far and away better than my older V8 F-150 could ever dream of and it hardly works...

Winterdeere is right, I was misunderstanding the issue. My bad

Pull the throttle and push it down.

They are all made under the Stelantis name, Ram is just a brand of it. They all use the same OEM's for parts and for assembly.

Sure they do, some are more prone to it than others. Anyone with half a brain would check the hitch if they tow often as that is usually the first place to rust. Dont make excuses for poor maintenance and inspection, especially in the rust belt. She got lucky, could have dumped that trailer...

Those GM's like to rust, especially in Michigan. She is very lucky.

Now that is a snug fit!!

The CC's dont determine pro or not, its about power to weight ratio where pro saws normally shine. Plus build quality and performance. The Stihl 194 is the closest in comparison to the Echo but to me felt clunky and much heavier than the 2511 and from guys Ive talked to that have run both...

Mine is a steel tank right behind the seat, protected by the ROPS. What are you worried about?

Finally got the stuff to service my ZTR transmissions. Only about 250 hours overdue 😬

Learn to steer with one hand! I worry more about dust in my beer though.

I agree but its really about parts. A full service dealer will always beat a box store for parts as well as having someone with technical knowledge of the product. Ive spent hours over the years talking with my dealers about technical stuff that has been extremely valuable. Go ask some sales...

They have a couple options it looks like but this will get you in the ballpark. 12" 1/4 Pitch Bar, Chain, Clutch Drum Kit, Fits Echo Cs-2511T, Cs-2511P

Im a Stihl guy, but I couldn't pass on the Echo after I looked at it. Ill find the Stihl bar and chain kit I bought and link it to you, it came with a new drive gear/ clutch bell. Well worth the upgrade. It is my go to saw now, even for light ground work.

That's not a top handle climbing saw

I was set on the 194 myself but the ergonomics weren't great and it was heavy for its size. I was able to handle both the 194t and the Echo 2511t side by side and it was an easy decision from there.

It depends on your uses but I just installed one on my CX and im already a huge fan of it. For loader work its not the best but for mots other stuff I love it, especially the on and off the tractor type work. Its been a fuel saver for me.

Dont get hung up on suspension, in the high end consumer and low end commercial the addition of suspension seats/ platforms usually means they skimp in other areas, especially engine and HST's. Exmark, Hustler, Scag, Ferris and other good manufacturers all offer nice home owner and light...

Find an Echo 2511T, awesome little saw, lightest in its clase and handles great. Only negative was the bar/ chain it comes with. 3/8" pitch is too much for it. I swapped to a Stihl 1/4" picco bar/ chain and its much better.

Linked pedal

Hustler makes a flip up deck ZTR as well

Get a unit with a good fabricated and deep deck, ZT2800 HST's at minimum and the Kawasaki engines are the best hands down until you get up in the high HP commercial units. Also the bigger the tires the better and make sure the seat is comfortable.

It’s all stainless and seems well put together. Works good

This is the one I got, I payed $70 for it though.

When I was still working in a machine shop we had to have foundations installed to set two huge CNC mills on. The contractors used deisel powered skid steers and stuff in the shop, made us all sick. I would have loved for them to be electric then! 🤣

Ive burned some really big piles of wood with the help of some backpack blowers and a walk behind. I borrowed a couple from friends too. Set them up in a circle around the pile, use a cinder block to keep the tubes in place and set the throttle lock. Then some diesel and used motor oil to get...

Yeah, that is one of those things I wish I had purchased a long time ago! The carb looked like brand new when it came out, even took most of the corrosion off of the aluminum.

I bought this Toro Super Recycler off Facebook for $40. New blade, drive belt, filter plug and threw the carb in the ultrasonic cleaner and now it’s running like new. $600 mower new!

I have the lock and lube and the lock inflate, both are awesome. Highly recommend

You're really reaching here. Is a Crown Victoria a truck? What about an old Cadillac? You're only requirement you listed is body on frame, so what is it? All the older cars that were body on frame are trucks now? Or are you just too stubborn to admit you're wrong?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Trucks" and "Lorry" redirect here. For other uses, see Truck (disambiguation) and Lorry (disambiguation). A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport freight, carry specialized payloads, or perform other utilitarian work. Trucks vary greatly...

By definition you're incorrect. My opinion of what a truck is to me is subjective of course, a full frame plus all that is listed below and I would say rear wheel drive or four wheel drive, not front wheel drive. But at its basic definition the Ridgeline surely would fall into the truck...

I have pics of my kids running the log splitter. Id post it but the safety Karens would cry. lol

Except they are not, I had one, on the title it said station wagon.. By that logic every car with a full frame was also a truck then right?

Ha! I do love the people that call their SUV's trucks, especially when they drive a small unibody crossover.

I love that little truck! If I had the property to justify it I would have one!

Eh, Im on the side of it not being a truck, more like a minivan with a bed. That being said I cant hate on them too much, they have their place and have nice features. In its size class though its easily outdone by the rest of the midsized trucks in almost every way as far as capability but...

Anything can damage your FEL if used improperly

Haha Danger Ranger!

It’s a Kubota, put your bifocals on.

You guys will love it! Congrats! One word of advice, get a balast box or some sort of ballast to hang on the 3 point for loader work. Makes a huge difference.

My dealer recommended I change the fluid too at 50 hours even though the manual said not to. I’m glad I did, I was already under there pulling filters so draining the fluid wasn’t anymore difficult and now I’m good for a while. Also the hydro whine has quieted a bit with the new fluid.

Are the baffles removable?

Although nothing is made to last like it used to be there are some good brands out there still. When I replaced my kitchen appliances I chose a local appliance shop that also services what they sell and they only sell what can be serviced. Their input also aligned with what I had found in my...

These are very good blades, I run these exclusively on my Exmark. But a good high lift blade should work good also.

It depends, when I taught my kids to use mine I just lowered the engine speed until they got used to it. ZTR’s are very intuitive to use and mine took to it very quickly. I don’t know what the weight requirement is for the seat safety but mine is still intact and both of them could keep the...

What’s the deck look like under it? Is it baffled? Could it possible have a mulch kit installed?

Cripple fight!!!

What controls cant he reach? He has the two controls in his hands. My kids drive my ZTR, my tractor, golfcart, mini bike and my truck around my property. This safety police BS gets tiring, some of us learned to do things at an early age and are better off for it and Id wager my kids are in...

Have you checked the deck level? The manual should have suggested settings for pitch front to back. My Exmark likes the front of the deck pitched about 1/4" lower in the front. When measuring be sure your tires are at proper PSI then add the equivalent to your body weight on the seat. Deck...

Holy thread revival! 🤣 I too have a 3400 PSI Simpson that works very well, has the GC Honda engine on it. I will say the fist one I bought blew up immediately although I dont blame Simpson for that, I blame Honda. Either way the replacement has been great for several years now.

Picked up the linked pedal kit for my CX, now to install it!

I looked at the CS for about a millisecond before deciding on the CX that was next to it on the lot. Unless I was going to use it to mow my lawn I couldn't see a reason to go with the CS over the CX. Ive had my CX now almost a year and I have put about 70 hours on it and it has not stopped...

The trailer came with steel ramps, they slide under the chassis when not in use.

Good find on that truck and great body style!

Oh for sure! I used it on another project last year, just the delivery cost of material made up the cost of the trailer.

Mission accomplished! Was able to score some field stone from a farm but it was a bit of a haul to get it. 200 miles for the required trips, 100 of them with the tractor in it. Sure pulled nice, load balance is perfect!

Needs some TLC but she works!

Ha great story. I do agree a good patina can really compliment on object, however this summer I plan to paint over the patina on this trailer. 🤣

It has a nice patina! 😂

Yeah no…. I wouldn’t risk that

Mine had 4 but they were rusted out so I replaced them and added two in between

Yes, I have 6 tie down points and it’s strapped in.

Loaded my CX on my dump trailer for the first time and I’d say this is a snug fit! Not even 1/2” to spare!! 😂 Gotta say, sure pulls nice though! Glad I picked this trailer up off a buddy last year, it’s really useful.

Picked up a new 5’ box blade for my CX

I bought the tractor for my use but since I have it neighbors and friends have asked for favors. I usually just do it because I enjoy my seat time and we all take care of each other. Its nice to know though that if SHTF I have my tractor, lawn equipment, saws and hand tools that can all make me...

The truck itself weighs about 22k and can pull around 15k and of course the payload is 10k. They actually aren’t that slow, we use the one that I was driving in the pic I posted to pull a 14k pound Vietnam era riverboat and it can very easily maintain 65 MPH doing that.

I bought new straps and bolt on clevises for my dump trailer. Gotta haul my tractor up north this week.

I currently have two style, the Sure can with the spout that pivots from the bottom of the can which is handy as I can set the can on the tank, bend the spout into the filler neck and just hold the handle down. The other is one of the other push button style cans, that one is ok but I much...

Its not a belief, they are simple and measurable facts.

Man I hated these birds when I was hunting, sounded like they were framing a house all day! 😂. They are awesome to see though and I do get them at my feeder pretty regularly. They like the suet cakes and the peanuts in the seed blend I buy.

Saws were built different back then, they didn't have different segments in offerings or price ranges. There are huge differences in todays pro saws vs the home and ranch saws that offer a lower price point for people that dont need a pro saw. I own two pro saws from two different brands and I...

The 3/8” bar and chain that came on this saw was way too much for it. This is a very common mod that lets this thing rip. It’s a 1/4” picco bar and chain setup. Night and day difference in performance.

Im a big fan of Stihl saws but the Echo 2511T is an awesome little saw. With a couple mods it rips and its super light, I grab this more than my bigger 261 now.

Yeah, they get the job done. 😂

Its about control, that's all it is. Fear makes it easier to control the masses, cant have fear without an enemy.

I work very closely with OEM's on the manufacturing side and I can confirm that the big 3 that I deal with are in fact pulling back the riens so to speak on the EV stuff. My companies forecast on EV's show the same across the industry. Its not going away by any stretch but they certainly did...

This is sad to see. Good reminder for us though that these things are dangerous!

Aww, Im so sad.

None of this will register with him, don’t waste your time. Reason and logic are lost on him.

Just bypass it and forget about it.

Hmm, don’t you think a National fleet company that probably own at least a few more than two EV’s would know better than you?

It’s very basic yet easy to use. The pad mount slides off easily and the pad comes off easily as well for washing. The robot knows when the mop is installed all will automatically turn on the flow of cleaning solution. It doesn’t raise or lower but I have all hardwood flooring so I don’t mind...

Here, fixed it for you.

I checked one of these saws out at Blaine’s today, seemed cool and I like the top handle design, but damn is it heavy and it didn’t even have a battery in it. My Echo top handle weighs 3 pounds less! One of these days I will pick up a cordless saw to play with but I don’t think this one will...

I might burn $50 in gas a day but I also drive anywhere between 250-500 miles a day which is way above the national average, so your $50-$100 a day number is a stretch to try to justify your point.

I know if I wanted to I could install a charger myself if I had an EV, but since the fleet company was supplying the car as well as the home charger they had their requirements and that was that. My office is my home and I travel the entire northern half of Michigan so there would have been no...

I have the Q7 Max.

Ok, you can keep repeating the same thing but it doesn’t make it correct. Also, you know 240v is different than 250 AMPS right? I have 100 amp service, I would have to have another line run from the road and my entire panel replaced. I’ll give you the number for my fleet company and you can...

They used to be great, had mine for 10 years and not a single problem. They did cheapen them up with house brand engines and cheaper transmissions in recent years though to keep costs down. Still nice machines but not as robust as they used to be. They don’t like mud though 😂

I’ve become a big fan of the capless filler necks on my truck and car

I have had a couple. First was an self emptying Shark and it was just ok, the app kind of sucked but it worked fine for a couple years until it stopped connecting to my network and I had to trash it. I have a RoboRock auto empty now and I love it, much better app and the robot cleans much...

I recently saw one of the Quest V series demo units, now that is a well built electric machine. What Exmark are you looking at out of curiosity?

I dont disagree, plenty of cheapo ICE stuff for sure. But for comparison sake I payed just under $4,000 (it was 10 years ago so I know it costs more now) for my 52" Exmark Quest with a heavy gauge steel fabricated deck (not the thin stamped deck), stout steel frame with good size tires and a...

Ha ha! Sometimes you just have to say "yes dear" 🤣

The build quality is what turns me off to most of the battery yard equipment. Non serviceable electronics, no parts availability or dealer service networks. They are throw away units, I see nothing but waste. Sure my ICE equipment burns gas but I'd wager my Exmark residential ZTR will still be...

Not even remotely comparable.

That's a ton of money for a cheaply built plastic riddled ZTR! You could get into a high end residential or entry level commercial gas unit for that kind of money and it will likely last decades longer than that EGO. Your money though, waste it as you see fit.

They are not non issues considering the fleet company was to install the charging station and had that requirement. It was mandatory. As for the fire hazard, its obviously a consideration seeing how a huge fleet management company that deals with thousands of vehicles a year has recommended not...

This is funny. The company I work for provides our vehicles and they offered the Tesla Model 3 up for us this past year, since I was due for a new car I went and test drove one and they are really cool cars so I decided to order one, until the fleet company called me and listed all the...

Ha! I do the same, although it may help a little. One of the machine shops I worked at about 20 years ago had a small forklift and I would often have to stand on the back to pick heavy loads of steel off the steel truck. My 220 lbs kept the back wheels on the ground usually. Im sure OSHA...

Rear ballast was something I learned I needed very early on when I had a butt puckering moment while working down a slope. I bought a cheap steel ballast box off Amazon and filled it with concrete. I won’t do loader work without it anymore. Makes a world of difference.

The 5.3 used to be a very good engine, the latest iterations are not as great. As for the Ford/ GM collaboration, the 10R80 they made was based on the very reliable Ford 6R80 six speed. GM struggled for several years prior to build a good transmission for their 1500’s. Even the Allison in the...

The GM 6L80 is complete junk, lucky if they last 100K. It is so bad that they finally went to Ford and is now using their version of the Ford 10 speed. Every person I know that has a GM 1500 or Suburban/ Tahoe has had to have a transmission replaced around 100K. Not to mention the 5.3 and 6.2...

Pretty tough to repair an engine that jumped time and died in the middle of the road at 3 am (chevy), or a head gasket on the side of the highway 250 miles from home (subaru), or an engine with a hole in the block while I was at work (X wifes car, another chevy) with my kids in it 20 miles from...

I dont know, Ive owned 2 F-150's and a few Rangers and not once ever did any of them leave me stranded. Cant say that about the GM, Chrysler and Subaru vehicles Ive had though.

Great point. I have a Stihl Kombi unit with the pole saw attachment and besides its intended use its awesome for limbing and trimming at ground level, especially when I need to reach into bushy trees or brush. Saves on my back too.

I used to just wing it but I've gotten smarter as I've gotten older so PPE has become mandatory for me. I wear a hardhat with face shield when needed, always have chaps and leather steel toe boots plus ear pro and gloves. First aid kit is always in my truck and my combat live saver experience...

Nah, keep it open. Its good entertainment on a slow day in the office.

Ha! Big boys? Nothing you have said is anywhere near technical, logical OR accurate! Carry on though, we are all enjoying the laughs we're getting from reading your nonsense.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!! Omg OP, you cant be serious! You do you man, the rest of use that have some sense will change our oil.

This is why everyone who plans to tow with their truck needs to know its capacities. At least on my F-150 its listed very clearly on the hitch what the hitch is rated for with and without a WDH. Then you need to stay within the hitch rating AND total payload of the truck. Pictures like that...

Nice! Once you go zero turn you will never go back to a tractor! Learn how to do the Y turn so you dont turf the grass on turns.

Of course, it needs to be within the rating of the truck. Kind of common sense, or it should be.

Tongue weight is your friend, not your enemy. Either run airbags (or a WDH if the tongue weight will exceed the non WDH rating) or buy a truck that can handle the weight without dragging its bumper.

I really like this idea

Yeah, fluid and filters are cheap, Ill never understand that rational either.

Diamond on the right and polishing wheel on the left. Only extra step I did was a few passes on a leather strop. Super quick and the polishing wheel is great for in between sharpening to get the edge back quick.

I know this isn’t tractor related but I know a lot of guys here like to cook so I thought I’d share something I wish I had years ago! I finally bit the bullet for a quality knife sharpener. This thing is legit and creates a beautiful edge on my knives. Highly recommend! Tormek T1.

I had an 05 with the 5.4 3 valve and it was very reliable, that truck never left me walking. I did the timing set at 120k as a preventative measure but it was absolutely spotless inside the engine and all the timing components were still fine. That engine wasn't perfect, phaser knock was common...

That will exclude any new thread though.

I would also like to do that.

I dont need to take a poll, all you need to do it look at the new/used truck market. If brown and white interiors on trucks were popular you simply would see them on the lots more. There is a reason most cars on the lots have dark interiors, its not hard to figure out why.

Its because the vast majority dont like light interiors, they dont age well and show dirt too easily. But looks are subjective of course.

Sweet! I have this available to me if I need it. :)

2015 F-150 Lariat 4x4, 3.5 EcoBoost 4x4. Was my daily until I took a new job that provides a company car, now my truck is my weekend warrior. Usually a trailer hooked to it. Used to tow a large travel trailer with it, now its my dump trailer or enclosed cargo trailer. This truck is an...

Yikes! That would make a grown man cry!

Its my understanding that the only way a "box store" can sell Stihl is that they have a Stihl trained service center. It used to be that same way with the pro Husqvarna stuff but now Im seeing them in the big box stores too along side their Poulan rebranded junk.

This one hurts. As a vet he was one of my favorites, his unapologetic patriotism and support for our country and our military was endearing to me. Eff cancer!!!!

Yeah, the side start is great.

So did the person get banned? :unsure:

Landline? Whats that? 🤣 Havent had one for at least 15 years

I have no idea who you all are talking about but after moderating a handful of forums myself, a troll like you describe were usually easy to decide to ban. Mods dont get paid and its all voluntary so having to babysit an individual and clean up threads all the time gets tedious. Its then that...

I wonder if its a state requirement or something they want? I didn't have to have anything like that.

They could, but they wont. There are SO many skilled trades jobs available that pay really really well and most employers will pay for apprenticeships to learn the trade but it takes drive and work ethic, of which many younger people and people my age are afraid of. (Im a millennial, I think...

When I was looking at the local equipment rental places they were much higher. I happened to be at the dealer I bought my tractor from and I mentioned wishing I had a mini x and he said they rented them out, had no idea they did that. He did cut me a break since it was a holiday weekend and...

Yes, $550 total with fuel and delivery/ pickup. No idea the size, its in the pictures above. I told them what I intended to use it for and they sized it appropriately.

$1,000 a day? That's insane. I paid $550 for 4 days! Shop around.

I looked at the Summit before I decided on my Kioti. They are feature packed for sure, looked like a nice machine, Im sure you will get many years of fun/ service out of it!

I rented this mini X this past summer and it was a breeze to operate. I loved every minute I had to use it, dug out my ditch, set in culverts and dug out 3 big stumps in the back with it. I was sad when they picked it up. :cry: I had no previous experience with a mini x, I would say it may...

I dont understand why the hate for Youtube here. I could care less if they are making money or not, Youtube has saved me literally thousands of dollars thanks to people that put together very details "how to" videos. I am very capable and highly mechanically inclined but I have no shame at all...

When I received my Kioti from the dealer they had inflated the loaded tires to the recommended PSI listed in the manual.

I had LVP installed a couple years ago through most of my home and I hate it. I went too cheap on the flooring I selected and it has cracked in a couple areas and I also hate the non beveled edges as the flooring is now raised up along almost every joint. Im going to replace it myself again...

That is awesome!

Not land clearing but this was some redneck engineering here. Moved three of these this way, worked really well.

Curious to see why you think the lubricity test isn't applicable to bar and chain oil as it is there to provide a barrier of lubrication between the bar and chain just as engine oil does for engine components. As he said multiple times in the video his cutting tests are subjective and the...

Man I really wish I had a reason to buy a 500i, I look at them at the dealer all the time. My 261 is still enough to do everything I need right now though. Sweet saw!

I understand you wanting to use the tractor but you already have the better tool for the job. This is like using a sledgehammer to drive nails simply because you paid more for it than a framing hammer. My open station CX with filled tires will rut my yard if Im not careful, especially after a...

This is great to see. I for one have never had a Dewalt tool fail completely (had a hammer drill let out its smoke but its still works) and only one battery pack fail (after years of use) in all the years of using their 20V line. Hell I had my 20V impact driver slide off the roof of my garage...

Im not a fan of Echo saws but they killed it with that one.

That's why I said make sure they are fully charged then disconnect them. Ive got at least a half dozen batteries I store yearly too between my truck, cars, dump trailer, zero turn, tractor and everything else, only one I really need to disconnect though is my truck if I leave it sit a while...

My advise after using tenders for years at the expense of battery life is to not waste time with them. Make sure the battery is fully charged then disconnect it. If you're really worried about the cold bring them inside. Once I stopped with tenders my batteries lasted years longer and Ive never...

Some do, my 261 pro saw does but I never use it.

Check out the Echo 2511T for a climber, tiny little beast of a saw. I actually grab that more than my 261 most days now, love that saw.

Yeah, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X2BR5NR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1. I havent installed them yet but I tested them with a 12V battery, they function like they say. Love the strobes.

E-Free gas has been popping up at more and more stations near me so Ive switched from using regular gas with stabilizers to just using E- Free in my equipment. My truck however I run premium 93 octane E-10 because that's what the tune is written for, E-Free is 90 octane. Ethanol in vehicles...

Optima isn't what they used to be that's for sure, had a crazy expensive yellow top in my dune truck that was the worst battery I ever had, only lasted a year and a half. Had it replaced once under warranty, after a year it crapped out again and they wouldn't replace it again. Replaced it with...

To add to the comments above, yes picking the wrong machine for your needs or buying cheap is the source of most of the complaints Ive seen. Buy the deck width that is suitable for your yard, most tend to go too big when that can be counter intuitive sometimes. Box store brands tend to be...

We always kept the chains long enough to wrap around the binder then ziptied the chains to prevent them from popping. I did much prefer the ratchet style but we weren't allowed to use those for some reason.

Yess!! best shovel ever! Had one for years.

Ha! Dont feel bad, I have an Ariens single stage too for clearing my decks off. And that Deluxe will treat you well for a long time!

Oh for sure, it wasn't cheap! Thankfully mine was paid in full before they raised the prices even more.

Hey! This model is called the Kraken, its a special edition model they came out with a couple years ago. This will be my second winter with it and so far its a dream to use. Its based on the profesional models which come with a hydrostatic transmission, bigger impeller and bucket and the 420 cc...

This is my snow fighter, its a beast.

I hauled millions of pounds of random crap all over Iraq on a 40' flatbed. From pickup trucks, HMMWV's, other semi trucks, semi trailers, deuce and a half's, Russian military trucks and literal tons and tons of everything else they could fit on our trailers. Straps by FAR were more reliable...

What is your budget? There is a massive difference between the cheap homeowner models and the expensive commercial ones.

Yes this, or user error.

YES!!!! I just got one and man, what a time saver!

Nope, not once ever. Had a John Deere tractor before I got my Exmark and will NEVER go back to a tractor style mower again.

Yeah, a good blower was life changing! I used to battle my leaves from sun up to sun down in the fall, now I can do my yard in an hour or two with my commercial back pack blower. BTW a walk behind blower in addition to the back pack is another level up! (my boy helping is a big plus too!)

I follow a couple 1st amendment auditors on YouTube and it is shocking how little most people, including law enforcement know about our constitutionally protected rights. Some of these auditors are trying to get a reaction out of people and its obvious, however the government officials fall...

Didn't know CL still existed, quit using it years ago.

My dump trailer has tie downs welded to the floor.

I do. No pics of it but I haul my CX2510 in my 14 foot dump trailer behind my F-150. Works great.

I commend anyone that volunteers to serve this country, we need more kids like him more than ever. Kudos to him and God speed! SGT, US Army 03-09

Ha ha might have to take out a loan! That stuff is crazy expensive.

Ugh hopefully more pop up closer to you. I do live in a more rural area, maybe that makes a difference but I have 5 stations all within a few miles of me with 91 Rec Fuel now. Could be because Im also in a big boating area too, boaters dont run regular gas usually.

The good thing is around here there are more and more rec fule pumps popping up.

Today I ordered some works lights with strobes. I found out last week after the time change how useless my headlights are for FEL work. Got a set for each side of the ROP,s. Ill wire the strobes to work with my four ways for road travel. Also ordered a Speco quick hitch.

Boom Boom! Artillery! I did basic at Ft. Sill in 2003 I Joined the Army in 2003, drove all around Iraq and Kuwait for all of 2005 for OIF III hauling munitions from Sadam's favorite ammo dumps, supplies and a lot of random junk. Got out in 2009 I took the day off of work today to go help my...

Ha! Wish I had a dollar for every tap I've broken and removed. 20+ years in Tool and Die and CNC machining will get ya good at it. lol Sadly though, every situation is different and I have not had consistent luck with extractors. A good pick to get the broken tap and chips out of the hole...

Ha ha ha!! I really like this generator, I bought it to power my camper and its super quiet and has been very reliable. For the price I cannot complain.

It did! Figured some might get a laugh from it though. Redneck engineering! lol

Apparently we set a record for Halloween. 11.3" of snow, previous record was 6" in 1810!

Did an 18 hour maintenance run on my Predator 3500 inverter yesterday and today because of a power outage. lol

We got 10" of wet heavy snow in a couple hours yesterday, winter came early this year here in West Michigan. Hadn't even done the fall maintenance on my snowblowers yet! Still leaves on the trees which caused major issues all over the county with downed trees. Been without power for 18 hours so...

Im with Kenny, get the debris off the driveway and on to grass to improve the seal around the deck. Even with a vacuum you will get a ton of blowout on a hard surface.

Do you mind sharing it with me as well sir?

Im glad the dealer is going to take care of it but I would press them about the hours it had on it when you bought it. A lot can be done in 8 hours unless it was just sitting there idling or something and their story sounds like BS. All the tractors I looked at at my dealer had less than an...

I guess acceptable depends on how far you need to go on a daily basis. Towing I can get around 500 miles per tank with my F-150 and closer to 700 miles unloaded, I would say that is plenty for me. Lately since I have a company car for work my truck only gets used on the weekends and it usually...

Please excuse me for making a suggestion. How dare I!

Now get yourself a walk behind blower to go with that BR800 and you can move mountains of leaves!

You're reading this backwards.... Chrysler is rated at the bottom for quality, not he top. This is number of issues per 100 vehicles. Still, no way Ram and Dodge is on top though so I do question the validity of this as well.

Besides a the snowplow you mentioned ZTR's are in fact very capable of pulling attachments and in my experience do so much easier than Lawn Tractors as they attachments follow much closer to the path behind the ZTR, are easier to turn and maneuver with and in many cases (with exceptions of...

I have a CX2510 that I bought in May, already have 50 hours on it. For me the CK was too big and the CS was way too small so the CX fit perfect. I can use it on my lawn without tearing it up and its got enough capacity to get done what Ive needed it to get done. Great in tight areas and it...

I believe you're thinking of the 700 vs your 600 because the difference between the 800 and the 600 is huge. I had a 600, great blower but the 800 is far and away more powerful. The 700 wasn't much of an upgrade from the 600 though. As for power, currently the Echo 9010 is king but its very...

How many of the ones I mentioned have you owned? I put 50K on the Escape, 6k on the Bronco Sport and almost 10K on the Jeep. So far I have 5K on this Forester and I had almost 8K on the Outback so I have some miles in each for comparison. Also, you know the only one that has needed to visit the...

I drive fleet cars for work and I have a 2020 Forester now, had a 2023 Outback before it. I cant stand them, I wonder every time I get in this thing why people like them at all. For comparison sake I had a 2020 Ford Escape (totalled), 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (rental) and a 2023 Jeep Grand...