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Disappointing search this year. Wanted to buy a new tractor WITH loader and backhoe. Researched Kioti, Kubota, and Bobcat. Finally decieded on a Bobcat CT-4540. Tried dealers all around. No one has any inventory or can promise any delivery date. Decided to try to find a DK- 4510 instead. Same...

Thinking of taking a look. Seller wants 20K for a 3400hr machine. Shuttle tranny. Any thoughts on this many hours? Supposedly machine is solid but that's something I'll have to check out.

Hi all, Don't know if this is the best place for this post but I'll give it a try. I'm looking for some recommendations from any of you that built or had built outbuildings from a kit. I'm looking to build, as economically as possible, an approximately 30X 40 building for just keeping my...

I've narrowed my ~40 hp tractor search to Kioti or Bobcat. There are 3 Kioti dealers within about 30 miles. Anyone have any experience with Joe Signs equipment in Oswego N.Y., Afton Power equipment in Afton N.Y., or Brian Konopinski power Eq. in Trucksville PA. They all seem to be rather small...

Anyone know for sure what the deal is with the Yanmar compact tractor warranty? I've been looking all over and only see the boldly advertised LIMITED 10 yr. powertrain warranty. Nothing indicated for a full tractor bumper to bumper warranty. Anyone know?

I'm considering a CT2040 TLB and was wondering if anyone has experience with some of the larger Bobcat dealers. Particularly those that service commercial equipment customers. Do you feel that you take a backseat. Have you been satisfied with service. I have the option to buy from a big dealer...

Hey fellas, I'm getting older and need to be fixing things less and getting more work done. so I'm gonna buy a new tractor in the 35-40 hp range to replace my NH1715. I've got the cash available but the 0% financing is quite attractive. The two closest dealers are Kubota and JD, so ideally the...

Hi all. got a question for you lumberjacks. I have a MS310 with the recommended 20" bar. I very occasionally need to down some pretty big trees. Currently I have a big black locust next to our cabin and I need it down. It's leaning in a good direction away from the building but it will take some...

Hi all, Anyone know what is involved in replacing the pto output shaft seal in a New Holland 1715. I have a moderately small leak that I've been ignoring for some time. Does the shaft just slide out, after removing the cover, to get to the seal or is it more involved. The 1520 and 1320 should be...

Hi all, Anyone know what is involved in replacing the seal in this bugger. Does the shaft just slide out to get to the seal or is it more involved. The 1520 and 1320 should be the same if you own one of them. Thanks up front for any info.

Hi guys. looking at a 2005 Kubota L39 TLB with GTS. Haven't seen it in person yet but it has 4K hrs. Seller says he has records and manuals. He wants 18K for it. What do you all think of the price assuming average wear and tear and cosmetics. Do you think I would be way off base if I offered 16K...

Having problem with and older Ryobi 790r string trimmer. Amazingly this trimmer has been trouble free for many years but this year have been having trouble keeping the engine running. I rebuilt the carburetor and have been trying to get the jets tuned right. This is an older model which has...

Considering this lawn tractor. Nice looking machine. Guy wants $2400. Whatdya think?

Hi all. Been cutting my 1/3 acre lawn for years with a Toro personal pace mower but a recent neuropathy problem with my feet necessitates a riding mower. I'm on a limited budget so I'm looking for a reliable machine for about $300-$600. About 8 years ago I found a 417-8 wheel horse for $300 that...

Hi all, Can any of you guys with this series tractor, tell me how to restrain my battery in my 1715. I never looked close at it when I got the tractor years ago and I now realize my battery is just sitting loose in the tray in front of the radiator. This is not good. Is there a battery hold...

I'm having some problems getting my 1715 started after splitting and doing a clutch repair. Since getting the tractor used, several years ago, I've always needed to use the glow plug warming for the first start no matter what the outdoor temp. Now that doesn't even work. I had to use ether to...

Hi all, I tried this over on the Ford /NH board with no takers. Thought I might have some luck here. I'm continuing the reassembly of my F/NH 1715 (It's a 15 series 3 cylinder diesel 27hp 4X4) after a crazy few months with clutch replacement and came to the instrument panel wiring harness and...

Hi all, Continuing the reassembly of my 1715 after a crazy few months with clutch replacement and came to the instrument panel wiring harness and noticed that a blue connector was just hanging loose. Odd thing was it had a jumper wire connected to one of the contacts but just hanging loose on...

Hi all, I tried this post over on the general forum with no luck so I hope I can find some help here. I've just got back to working on my 1715 tractor clutch (which has the same clutch as the 1520) after about 6 months of sitting. The thrust bearing was shot and since i was splitting the...

Hi all, I've just got back to working on my 1715 tractor after about 6 months of sitting. I had to replace the thrust bearing and since i was splitting the tractor I had the whole clutch sent out and rebuilt also last spring. Anyway I bolted up the tractor again and decided to check operation...

Hi all, Found these in the crud at the bottom of my 1715 compact clutch housing. Anyone know the origin?

Hi all, So I'm putting the clutch job on my 1715 compact back together, and I go to install the thrust bearing and I can't remember for sure which face of the bearing goes toward the clutch. The diagram in the manual suggests that my memory is wrong. Does anyone know if the smooth face of the...

Hey all doing my first clutch and wondering if these bearings ( mine is a 1995 Ford NH 1715 compact) get any kind of lubrication before installing. Thanks!

Hi all, Replacing the clutch on Ford/NH 1715 compact tractor and am having trouble removing the pilot bearing. I don't own a blind hole puller so I thought I'd try the hydraulic grease trick. Didn't work. The grease blew out the flimsy outside bearing retainer. I've looked online for a blind...

Has anyone ever used one of the cheaper clutch assemblies (disc, pressure plate, pilot and throwout bearings and arbor tool) sold on ebay for about $150-$200. Wondering if these clutch parts for older tractors are all made at the same place but just sold at different prices. Looking to hear...

Hi all. I'm splitting my NH 1715 to replace the clutch. Manual says to remove suction tube from tractor. I looked at the parts diagram and it shows the tube mounted in the filter housing with an o-ring. I just want to make sure I don't screw anything up. I've disconnected the pump end and...

So I'm taking apart the 1715 to replace the clutch and the last piece before splitting, is the hydraulic suction tube. The manual gives no details so, should I remove the tube from the filter housing (there seems to be some play there and i suspect the tube is sealed in place with an o ring) or...

Well I'm going to try my hand at tearing down my NH 1715 and put in a new clutch. This is all new to me but I've got my camera to take pictures along the way. I'm way interested in using an aftermarket clutch kit over the NH for money reasons (thats also why I'm going to tackle this myself)...

Hi all, I hope this forum gets the most views for my question so here goes. I've had my NH 1715 with a rhino 2408 loader for about 4 yrs now and have never had the FEL off. So now I have to replace the clutch on the tractor and have to get the FEL off first. The owners manual for the 2408...

Has anyone ever gotten a oversize load permit in PA for a non-commercial trailer. I'm wondering how much of a PITA it is. I just bought an old 10 ft (9.5 ft) pull disc for my tractor and have to transport it on my utility trailer upstate. The only way I can fit it on securely is straight on...

I've got a NH 1715 that I bought used several years ago. When I engage the clutch there is a significant increase in noise and vibration. When I let it out, either in gear or in neutral, the vibration and noise goes away. It seems like I've always had some noise like described but its seems...

Hi all, I need some advice on maintaining the ditches on my gravel road. As you can see from the pictures the extraordinary downpours we had this past fall have eroded my ditches extensively. This is a steep road on the side of a hill of hemlocks. We have culverts diverting the ditch water...

The original spark plug indicated for my WH lawn tractor with the Kohler KT17QS engine is the Champion RV15YC. All the plugs I'm seeing are either RV15YC4 or RV15YC6. From my understanding the last number only has to do with the gap of the plug and therefore I could use either of these plugs...

Hi all, I tried this in the general parts forum but got no response so will try here. I haven't had to replace any 3 point parts on my NH 1715 until now, so i don't know whats out there. I bought a new rear blade for the tractor and it required an adjustment on the 3 point stabilizer chains...

Hi all, Haven't had to replace any 3 point parts on my NH 1715 until now, so i don't know whats out there. I bought a new rear blade for the tractor and it required an adjustment on the 3 point stabilizer chains but the turnbuckles are frozen solid on both sides. Twisted and cracked the metal...

Hi all, I've got a decision to make. I've got a NH 1715 I use for many chores occasionally at my part time cabin. So it doesn't get a lot of use during the year. Snow removal on my 3/4 mile hilly gravel driveway is important 2 or 3 times a year with significant snow. I've just replaced my...

Hi, I have no Ag experience but would like to prepare an old field/pasture for a 3-5 acre wildlife food plot. The area has obviously been worked befor but not since I bought the property 5 years ago. Consists now of some kind of tall grasses, goldenrod, Some pigweed, some patches of wild...

Hi all, I'm a real newbe to tractor ownership. I recently bought my first tractor a used NH 1715 4X4. It seemed fine when I loaded it and unloaded it. After sitting for about 4 weeks, I started it up and had trouble getting it in gear. I can get it into low first and second but it...

Hi, I am wondering if anyone cuts fields with their ATV. I have a somewhat hilly 5 acres of goldenrod, milkweed, small saplings , etc., that needs to be cut once or twice a year. The terrain is a liitle steep for the tractor but a 4X4 atv would not be a problem. I just am concerned with the...

Hi all, I'm a brand newbe. I've been reading the forum here for a few months and have now decided to participate. I bought a 38 acre property last fall with a 3/4 mile driveway and need to by a tractor to maintain it. It has a nasty switchback that must be plowed in the winter and I'm...