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I’d check the actual brake pads themselves if you haven’t already. Make sure there’s nothing preventing the pads/brakes from physically engaging completely (debris or done). 2015 is not that old, but I don’t know how much it’s been used. And….to state the obvious, always secure the load.

Tall grass will do that with pretty much any mower. If I run into that, I just mow over that section three or four times in different directions to get it cut down sufficiently.

Since it seems that you done most of the mechanical changes, maybe it has to do with the deck shell itself. If the deck has large dents, or is caked with mud/debris underneath, the air flow may be affected enough to affect the air flow from the blades.

Darwin’s having trouble keeping up though……too many potential customers……

I’ve almost done that a few times with the same tree at my own house…….wakes you up pretty darn quick

I did this maybe six or so years ago. The woods had slowly encroached into the yard over the years. Lots of 3”-4” size trees. I cut them and their stumps as close to the ground as possible, then dumped dirt over the whole area. Worked great. Nothing grew out of the stumps. I mow over...

Do all of your other hydraulics work ok? I ask because maybe something in the oil change process is causing it.

On my MF1540 HST I check it with it off, but it really shouldn’t matter.

I have no electrical skills, but if that was happening to me, I’d get an electrician in pretty quick. Even if NYSEG came out, if the problem is something inside the house, they’d probably wouldn’t be able to fix it, but would have you hire someone. If they spot a dangerous condition inside...

Stocked up my water softener salt supply from HD today - same brand and quantity of salt, but it was about $10 cheaper than it was when I bought the same in June 2023. Nice to see something going down in price…..

Nothing screams “professional” like a diy truck bed mod….

We weren’t allowed to even bring anything resembling food into the living room when I was growing up. Nowadays, the living room is the defacto dining room.

Don’t know the answer, but on my MF1540 the 4wd mechanism at the front axle has a zerk in it that I keep greased, so maybe just make sure that yours is greased if you have a zerk. They can be hard to spot; sometimes have to feel around for them.

Did the same - foam filled all four tires years ago. Was worth the cost, in my opinion.

Going through the zero turn yesterday greasing it up, etc to start the season. One of the idler pulleys on the mower deck had broken and was sticking up. Dealer about 25 miles away had a bunch in stock, so ran over to get one. Decided to buy two to have a spare in case one of the other...

And dishes…..when I first moved out of my parents’ house, I think the two dishes I had were from a bank…..

I had a tiller years ago that I am pretty sure was only 4’ wide. Used it initially on a Kubota B7500 that I think had pretty much the same hp specs that you list. The Kubota handled it fine. I then bought more land (fields), and needed a brush hog. I traded in the Kubota for a MF1540...

When you say that the battery is fully charged, did you actually take a voltage reading (just to be absolutely sure). As Oldnslo says above, check all connections - wiggle them, etc. Are there safety switches on it? If there are, one of them may be defective (like a broken wire). That...

Can try tightening it; if that doesn’t fix it, then probably just replace it. Assumes the attachment points aren’t rusted through, of course.

Extend the bucket, grease it, move the bucket around, retract the bucket, grease it again, move the bucket around, leave it halfway extended, grease it again, move the bucket around. Rinse and repeat as necessary…..

When you know what this means….. FREEBIRD !!

Aren’t you still missing the bolt that holds the pin in? The hole is still empty in your last picture. The missing bolt is why the pin backed out to begin with. Check the bolts on sny other pins too to make sure they are tight

Determination and perseverance…….

Really shouldn’t matter, but I check it when it’s not running because I usually look at it when I’m walking around greasing stuff.

Like Roadworthy says, might be a clogged vented fuel cap. Next time it happens, remove the cap and try to start it.

I wouldn’t, just because that could confuse the whole issue. They might think it’s a “new” amended return. Just state as part of the facts that an amended return was filed, and just include proof of filing.

Agree with this. If you have any equipment repair shops around, doesn’t matter what brand, they may have a belt that matches. Tractor Supply sometimes has generic parts too.

My advice would be that you send a certified letter return receipt requested directly to the IRS. Just give a simple non-emotional explanation of the facts, and include any proof (copy of the page ftom the K-1). That will usually solve the issue. The problem is generally that the IRS...

Been there, done that, even with loaded rear tires. I usually try to have my brush hog hooked up when doing liader work; that provides enough stability for most work. Even with the brush hog on, I have learned to always keep a full bucket as low as possible.

Can’t answer about that specific blade, but when I had my manual rear blade, it was easy to manually adjust. For angling, just raise it, pull the pin, angle it, and put the pin it. For the attack angle, just shorten or lengthen the upper link. The more it weighs, the more muscle you just...

I’d be interested to see his DIY project that he’s using the lumber for once it’s done……

On the flip side, occasionally I will see an obituary of a high school classmate’s parent, and will think “geez…..I guess I’m not as old as I think”

The damn woodchuck that has hung around my house for four years is out of hibernation- saw it sunning itself on my front porch yesterday…

I’m always amazed at these types of things, and the amount of engineering that goes into them. The show “Modern Marvels” has alot of interesting episodes on large equipment and such.

When you’re swapping tires each season on your car, and after doing the second wheel, you start to attempt to justify stopping there…..thinking that it should work fine with two different kinds of tires on it……

….in perfect harmony…..

Zero Turns are great; you’ll love it. They do get stuck easily though, even in some only slightly muddy areas.

Back in the ‘70s, I worked as a teenager in a local convenience store. Associate was a lady in her late 50’s. Helped her one night when she needed gas put in her car. Asked her how much to put in; she said $10 or something, so I put in the exact amount she said. She was amazed that the...

Funny little clip here…..not a glass door, but the same thinking…. https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/s/fQTFHnxqXX

You are not alone…..I have done that too. I also mistakenly think store entrances are mostly automatic, so occasionally I find myself standing in front of a manual door for a split second waiting for it to open.

A small stupid thing I do with alarming frequency is, when I’m driving and have to move the sun visor around to block the sun, I’ll be careful to not push the garage door opener buttons so as to not accidentally open the garage door…..even though I may be a hundred miles away from the garage.

I actually leave the fan on all of the time that either the heat or a/c is running for the same reason as you. I only turn the fan off when I have the windows open on pleasant days.

I have two minisplits in two south facing bedrooms on the second floor. Those two rooms are on the opposite end if the house where the furnace and a/c is, so they are long runs. In the summer, those two rooms get the full sun all day long; the house a/c didn’t help much, and it made no...

My MF1540 is that way sometimes too. It just may be the nature of the beast….. It depends on your rpms too when you’re lifting. I think it was usually more “jerky” if the rpms were higher.

That’s what I use; haven’t had any pull out yet.

If you have a Tractor Supply around, they tend to have a good selection if the various pins and such.

Sure - no different than dirt. May be a chore if it’s frozen solid.

Depending on how large the gaps are, just buy some of this foam backing rod and stuff it in. Comes in different thickness. I use it around my sliding patio doors in the winter to seal off drafts; works great. I just push it in the frame, then pull it back out in the Spring

Similar tread here that touched on this issue ….might give you some ideas.. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/cameras-and-the-weather-and-the-placement-of-for-rev-lever.473946/#post-6734101

Probably the best thing to do is check with the neighbo to see if it happened to them, snd, if so, what they may have already done to try to fix it. Might be a brand new problem, of course, but it may save you some time if they’ve already done things to try to remedy it.

This thread shows up in a search in case it helps…..starting on page 12 re: removing a plug and then running it. No personal knowledge…. https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/2015-branson-3520h-dpf-issue.348538/page-12

https://solistractorusa.com/service/manual/

After I hook something up like my brush hog, I raise it up so that the mower is about the same height as my leg calf, the I lean against it to try to center it as best as I can and then put the pin in the arm hole. Then I go to the other side and wiggle it a bit and stick the pin in the other arm.

My MF1540 hst range lever would pop out of range years ago. Had it into the dealer one time for something else and asked them to check it out; in about a minute he tightened something towards the bottom of the range lever and it’s been good since. Not sure if the range lever is the same on a...

This may be an extremely simplistic suggestion, but maybe the battery is simply bad enough to not work properly (but good enough for cranking, etc). Try a brand new battery, check the connections, etc. Even if that ends up not being the issue, at least it’s been ruled out.

Remove the bolts, lift the cover, add a gasket, lower the cover, reinstall the bolts……

I putthree AGM batteryin two trucks and a car in 2017. All three batteries are still going strong. The two trucks were used for plowing. One also had a short somewhere that drained the battery probably four ot five times. Recharged it each time with a Noco Genius snd have never had an...

That’s what I would do - change out just the filter(s) unless you think the fluid is contaminated or really old. Doesn’t hurt to change the fluid, of course - just an unnecessary expense.

When grocery shopping, and something you want has a “sale” sign on it like “buy two, save $2”, and as you ring the first one up, a discount of $1 shows up on the register (so you get the discount on each one; not required to buy two to get the discount). So while the sign is technically correct...

Fuel restriction somewhere probably. When it happens, take off the fuel tank cap and see what happens; vent may be clogged. Check the fuel filter to make sure it’s clean. Those are the two simple things I’d check first.

Yup….. I don’t do gaming, so wasn’t sure. Honestly though, you never know - someone out there in this world could actually be doing something like that.

A quick search shows that that clip is from a gaming video….

Make sure that your continuous hydraulics switch is off if you have one. On my ASV skidsteer, if I leave that switch on (it’s used for the snowblower), the skidsteer will act like it’s dead. Luckily I’ve done it enough times now that I know what is going on as soon as it happens.

Can you just take your deck belt off and measure it to look for a matching belt (not necessarily Bobcat)? Or take it to a supply shop to match it to a replacement (ie: to match any groove depth, etc).

I’m on well water with a bladder tank and water softener, but I have an on-demand water heater. Occasionally (not all the time) when I start the shower in the morning (in a second floor bathroom), I’ll get a very quick shot of air. Not extremely noticeable, but I can hear it. I always have...

The only problem with a blower is that it could be really slow on a quarter mile run. It depends, of course, on the type of snow - powder vs wet snow. The wetter and heavier the snow, the slower it will be. The main benefit of a good snowblower is its ability to move the snow farther away...

I can’t help with your specific questions, but when I had a plow on my truck, I frequented a snowplow forum alot, and there were many similar questions whereby the most common solution was that one of the male pins in a connector was missing or bent and not making contact. Your question kind of...

Not sure if the answer is in this thread…. X https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/replying-to-multiple-messages.450792/page-2#post-6270568

Manual calls for grade 2

It doesn’t help; anything you put on (other than paint) is gone in the first few minutes of use. The hammer is the simple and easy solution.

FWIW, I didn’t have a problem with the fan freezing up on me until probably 7 or 8 years after I had it. It’s possible that, over time, either because of the original paint wearing off, or maybe a slight change in tolerances, the freezing up of the fan just starts happening. Who...

Just a thought, but if you have any club cadet dealers/repair shops around, physically go there with your old gasket or the specs to see if they have it, as they probably have to deal with this too on occasion. It wouldn’t show up on an internet search, because they probably don’t generally...

Two possible issues: 1. Shear pins you are using may be the wrong grade (too weak). Check the manual to see what grade they shoukd be. 2. The slight moisture that builds up around the fan that shoots the snow up through the chute while it’s running (melting particles of snow due to friction...

I have an ad blocker too, but it evidently has no effect on the YT ads (on my phone, at least)

I figure that probably 95% of the first time posters who ask a question just simply never return to see if they had a response, which is probably the case with the guy you pm’d.

Concrete is fine; won’t affect the tines. I left mine outside and lowered it onto pieces of wood just so it wouldn’t settle into the dirt.

Check your battery. Under 50 degrees is not very cold, so there shouldn’t be any gelling or other cold weather related issues. All of your fluids clean and full (oil, fuels, hydraulic)?

The learning curve is very short, especially if you’re already familiar with operating equipment (in terms of being careful, respecting the power of hydraulics, etc). I actually bought a used large one (Hitach EX-60UR) (about 6.5 tons weight) around 2008, used it for about ten years, then sold...

I just assume many are just handyman/scrappers that people pay to remove junk.

Does the cab have its own model number that you can google?

Previously, I would occasionally get that error when trying to log in (use an updated Iphone). I logged in today without getting that error. However, when browsing a forum, the screen darked a bit a few times, as though the Iphone was power saving by reducing the screen brightness. The...

It actually happens when I try to login in too. Happens every day now. Usually if I try again in about ten minutes, I don’t get the error again.

Something like this is what I was trying to describe. Get two pairs and keep them in your cab. When it’s time to hook something up, attach one pair to the tractor ssqa, and the other pair to your implement at the same location. Should help you line it up. When it’s hooked up, pull them...

Look at the specs on your existing battery. Should be a label on top with the info. Generally, I try to get a replacement battery with the highest cca’s I can find in the correct size. NAPA usually has a wide selection of batteries if you have one close by. Tractor Supply generally has a...

If the camera is desired for the ssqa, one thought for a simplistic system is like the old “tennis ball on a magnetic mount” used when backing up to hook up a trailer Could duct tape four long fluorescent fiber glass snow stakes to four magnets. Put two on the implement at the outer edge of...

I don’t have a dipstick for hydraulic oil in any of my equipment. You’ll have to use the site glass. The glass may be fine; it may be that there’s just not enough fluid in it to raise it to where you can see it. Based on what you described, I’d put in a little under 4 gallons, then maybe...

I’d double check the quick connects on the loader; disconnect, then reconnect.

Warm weather should ungel it, but I don’t know if the filter work as well (I’ve always just put a new filter in).

Take a look at the fuel filter; if it’s cloudy, it’s probably gelled. If that’s the case, put in a new filter and something lime Power Service 911 (red bottle).

Echoing the posters above; good dealer service. Sometimes with new equipment, stuff like that will happen right at the beginning, but it gets fixed, and then is problem free for the next twenty years……

I figure that if someone took the time to make a video that ultimately helps me out, that I can put up with the extra “fluff” in it. Usually once you get past the ads, you can easily fast forward and rewind to find the section that is pertinent. I guess the only exception is when the...

When it sputters and dies, are you able to start it again right away? I didn’t see in your list of things that you have done that you replaced the fuel filter. If you have not already put a new fuel filter in, you should do that.

Like Oosik says, you will get used to it/get the hang of it. It’s tougher in the winter to get in and out because you’re wearing boots, winter coats, heavy pants, gloves , etc. I use a skidsteer with a cab; that requires alot of contortion to climb in. Regarding the front camera, what...

No personal knowledge, but a google search showed these two pics, if they are any help.

If a problem that you’re having is that the blade floats up with deep snow, and doesn’t scrape down far enough even with multiple passes, there are two things to try. 1 - angle the blade down a bit more by shortening the top link 2 - add weight somehow to the blade (like strapping cinder...

There was like a 30’ or so circle in one spot that was always wet; green thick grass grew over it. Seem to have ample water supply here, so there may be an underground source keeping it that wet. I just figure it’s best to engage the locker for ten seconds than spend two hours getting...

May sound simplistic, but is there definitely fuel in the tank?

I bought some 12v magnetic mount LED lights to stick on top of my skidsteer cab. They work great; can angle or move them wherever I want. The skidsteer has built in front and rear lights, but nothing on the sides, so it was hard to see how close I was to things on the side. Kind of like...

Just a guess, but probably for adding a rear plug’n play light from Mahindra, just because of the unique connection (versus just a capped off wire).

I know….they are two different ways of filling a tire. Was explaining the second method. Good to have an open mind sometimes…..

Probably could have, but was just playing it safe.

I got one of those little battery powered puck lights to stick on the ceiling of my skidsteer. Works pretty good for what it costs. Just press it to turn on and off. Can get them just about anywhere

I foamed filled both the fronts and rears on my MF1540 around 2007. No issues. Added weight, plus I can drive over anything……no flats or bead separation issues to worry about

No knowledge myself, but a google search comes up with this: https://issuu.com/xieqiancai75963/docs/new_holland_tn60da_tractor_service_repair_manual

Not mine….from an internet search. Says he got the switch from Hella.

Check to see if your fuel filter is cloudy. If it is, your filter is probably gelled. Enough fuel would pass through to run the engine, but not enough to rev it much.

Just a homeowner, not a mechanic, but everything I’ve ever used has been a 540 pto. I always run pto equipment at the max when in use, which is about 2500 rpm; basically just short of the red line on your tach. That’s especially true for a snowblower, because it won’t thtow well and the...

My MF1540 fuel filter would gel up easily; telltale sign of gelling issue is that it will run fine at idle because of the slower fuel delivery, but as you throttle it up, the fuel flow past the gelled filter can’t keep up. Like you, I started using PowerService to prevent the gelling; I...

Sounds like you both batteries you were trying were used, but re-charged. Batteries can be an enigma, especially when temps are colder than normal. If it were me, I’d buy a brand new battery tomorrow and see if that fixes everything. Worst case, you have an extra battery (or return it).

I had some wet spots in my field that would never dry up, so when brush hogging, I would step on the differential lock as I was coming up to it so that the rears were locked by the time I got into it.

Long shot, but since you’ve checked the cables, make sure all of your safety switches are not set and preventing it from working. Wiggle the shifter and leave it in neutral, make sure the pto is off, etc. Safety switch wiring may have broke somewhere. Since you’ve had sporadic electricity...

I do this (put disposable gloves on first) with regular non-heated gloves; it helps tremendously.

Had to replace the battery in my whole house generator this morning…..this thread made me cautious,so I put any screws, bolts, fuses, etc in a small plastic food container with a snap on lid while I was working……success!

Check the alternator belt first; make sure it’s not slipping. With the engine off, check the battery voltage- should be roughly 12.5 or 12.6 Then start the engine and check yhe battery voltage again - should be roughly 13.6 to 14.6. If the voltage doesn’t change (go up) while the engine is...

I get my diesel in 5 gallon containers; I put some Silver PS in each container before I fill it up, so it’s always already mixed in. I do that year round. Keep the Red 911 PS bottles available just in case I need it, but never have. The only equipment I’ve ever had gelling issues with is...

Bucket is the best choice. I have a blower on an enclosed skidsteer, and it is a pain to use in wet snow. I have the blower off now and just use the bucket; much quicker and less stressful. I have my tractor as a back up. Use to plow with a truck until about three years ago. Could...

I’d add oil to the full mark. It’s measuring what’s in there now. The level shouldn’t change if you put the backhoe back on. I like to check the level on a regular basis, because it helps to detect slow leaks, especially in implements.

I tried killing weeds and grass around my inground pool one year using one of those large propane torches that you attach to a 25lb propane canister. It burned the tops just fine, but not the roots, so everything ultimately grew back. I’d think you’d have the same results with steam - unless...

no specific knowledge, but if it were me, I’d disconnect and then reconnect the quick connect hydraulic lines to the loader. Hopefully that will be a simple fix.

I use a 50 hp skidsteer with a blower. The blower performance obviously depends on how wet the snow is. With normal to wetter snow, the first path using the full blower width I just have to go slower. After the first path is opened, I usually just use half of the blower width in order to...

I put the chains on in the Fall when it’s warm snd dry; just more comfortable. May not always need them, but then I don’t have to think or worry about if I should put them on or not when heavier snow is forecast.

My son would get condensation in his Ford Edge taillights lens in the winter; it wouldn’t go away until summer. If you can cover the gauge to prevent more water hitting it, but leave room for airflow, then maybe stick a small fan by it to direct even just a small air flow over it; that may dry...

If money is not an issue, get both. There will be occasions where the type of snowfall that you get (light, wet, drifting, etc) will dictate which one would be best to use. I used to plow with my F350 and a Western MVP, but also have a tracked skid steer with a blower. I would use the...

Or if there is an o ring there, maybe it did not get put back in when you replaced the filter last year (if you had to remove that part when you replaced the filter)

See if you can find the manuals for it in this link. Sometimes installation manuals are available. https://bercomac.com/services-and-support/owner-manual

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Maybe change whatever you are using for hearing protection first; might be quicker and cheaper. I use a padded headset (like headphones) that cover both ears in full - works very well for me on all of my equipment. It would probably work even better if I got newer ones with thicker...

Plus if you order from Omaha Steaks, you’ll be stuck with the styrofoam shipping container in your basement for the rest of your life…….

I’d start with just the fuel filter; that may solve the issue. Is it dying when you throttle up without putting it in gear? If it dies only after you put it in gear, there might be a safety switch somewhere that’s shutting it off.

Regarding the whole house generators, my Generac has a 15a fuse in the control panel. That fuse blew one time during a power outage, so the generator wouldn’t start. This was around midnight. Didn’t have a spare, but luckily found the same fuse in some electrical device around the...

In 1997, I lived in a development with public water and natural gas service. Had a storm that knocked out power for about a week over a large region. Still had running/hot water though; had a small 5,000 watt generator for lights and refrigerator. Was during the summer, so didn’t need...

For the whole house - furnace, water heater, generator……

Always better to be over prepared than not prepared at all. I always have the equipment ready to go (fueled up, etc), have a whole house propane generator on two 1,000 gallon tanks, and food and water. May only need it once every ten years, but you’ll thank yourself when it’s that time.

Use a booster on the battery to start it; if there is a noticeable difference in how it starts, then I’d put a new battery in.

This is an exploding parts diagram - small print, but sometimes they help to see if there’s something else in there that’s holding it in. https://store.germanbliss.com/Home/Assembly/kubota-bx2750a-s-no-2303678-and-up-parts-bx2750a-s-no-2303678-and-up-i00200-snowblower-assembly-bx2750a-parts

Instead of a rubber mallet, try a regular hammer. You don’t have to hit it hard - a couple of firm whacks may break it loose.

What I would do is take one of the O rings (assuming they are all the same size) with me to an auto parts store or a tractor dealer/shop and see if they have one to match it.

Just echoing the others above……that is normal. I just leave the little piles there and, as they build up, just push them back a little further or blow them away. The ground is still warm (I’m in the north east), so for a little while, any significant snow we get will basically have a layer...

I’ve never used a pull type 3pt blower, but if you lengthen the top link, that should raise up the front of the blower a bit. That should help somewhat with it digging in.

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How do you know that the battery is working fine? Are the dash lights coming on when you turn the key? I ask because a bad battery would be the first thing I would suspect/check If the battery is good, check for loose wires/cables, or maybe for a blown fuse.

I had done a quick internet search before I posted this, and the general consensus seems to be that the shields just help keep the brake components in better shape a little longer. I can’t see how it protects them all that much better though. I just thought it was odd that they did not...

Swapped out tires on my 2019 Ford Explorer today. Noticed that the two rear brakes did not have the dust shields on them, but both front dust shields were installed. I had all four wheel bearings replaced about a month ago. Prior to the new wheel bearings getting installed, I know that...

Similar to EdGooding above, on my 1540, I have a lever to the left of my seat to move the pto in and out of neutral. Make sure that lever is not in neutral. To actually engage the pto, I use the push/turn button on the dash. Don’t know if your model is like that.

I don’t have to jack up the tractor, but I do need to jack up my zero turn to change the oil. I jack it up and then set it down on several 6x6 (might be 8x8) blocks of wood that I keep handy. Very stable.

Same here…..

No harm in calling them and explaining nicely what you’ve discovered and see what the response is. The “best” thing would be you could find another new (or low hours) one from 2019 somewhere and see what they’re selling for. That will give you an idea if you paid full price or a discounted...

Make sure that your settings on Safari allow for pop ups. That’s may be why the DMV site doesn’t seem to be working.

Not that problem specifically, but with those symptoms, I’d check for loose wiring or dirty grounds

Are you running the throttle too low? Rev it up a bit and see if that increases the dump speed. Also check the fluid level.

I used to spray WD40 on the ball and the hitch; that solved all of my “stuck hitch” problems.

Alot of times I will throttle down a bit in order to have smoother/more controlled bucket movements. Nothing wrong with having to adjust the throttle regularly when doing bucket work.

Check connections, grounds, fuses…….

I second this…after it’s soaked for a day, tapping it with a hammer may help break it free too

News reporters doing a live report at a site with heavy equipment and calling them “bull dozers”, even though they’re not……loaders, backhoes, skidsteers, etc.

I doubt that you’ll find a plow blade that can be swapped between a truck and a tractor. The truck will need the mount that will hold whatever brand of plow it is (such as Western, Fisher, Boss, etc). The tractor would have to have the same type of hardware (receivers). Then there is also...

Check your airbox/filter in case rodents chewed up your filter and the pieces ended up getting sucked in.

I was talking about the black corrugated plastic type piping, which should be much cheaper than the metal culvert

I had a small drainage stream going through one of my fields in a spot I need to drive past. . Drys out in the dry summer periods. I bought a 12’ long section of 2’ (I think) drainage pipe, fit it into the stream bed, and covered it with dirt. Was about 15 years ago at least, and it...

You have to try to plan for the worst case plowing scenario, and get whatever would handle that. Might be more cost up front, but when you’re in the middle of that worst case scenario, you’ll be thanking yourself. Example - I’m in the northeast (central NY). If we are about to get hit with...

I can’t answer your questions, but I always try to see if it’s something simple first. If it were me, I’d try a known good battery first before trying anything else. You never know……

I see stuff along the interstates occasionally - little piles of tires or mattresses and stuff like that. I figure the person pulled over in the middle of the night like their vehicle was disabled and quickly unloaded their junk then took off.

Not familiar with Toolcats, but I use a skidsteer with a heated cab for snow removal. I just rig up/plug in a small, strong portable fan to keep the windows from fogging up.

TV stations that have constant commercials about themselves and their news……the only viewers that see them are the ones already watching that station. Nobody who isn’t watching will see it, so what’s the point…..

Tracked skidsteer……doesn’t mess up the law at all. Actually used to snowblow paths through the lawn and fields with it for walking the dog.

As an add on to the above post, I used to use an open station tractor with a 3 pt blower. Very cold, wet, and slow. In 2009, I bought a skidsteer with an enclosed heated cab and a blower. It’s great. That would be my recommendation for snow removal. I do my driveway and my neighbor’s -...

I think probably most of us with tractors/equipment have “been there/done that”……. That kind of mud is like driving on ice. As long as you have another vehicle and tow strap like you did, then it’s just an issue of taking the time to pull it out. If you had had more weight on your 3 pt (and...

Does the engine die on its own? If so, does it sputter to a stop?