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Re: Dave\'s Wood Shelter Flyer, There is a great book on pole construction called "Practical Pole Building Construction" by Leigh Seddon. It actually has a plan for a shed very similar to yours. Shows how to place your girts and rafters, and has a table to show minimum safe grit sizes and...

Re: Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show Terry, Wow, Guess everything is working out. I decided to call the company and see if there were problems with getting orders out. I talked to the owner and he said that he was having no problems and if I ordered them that day (Mon, 24 May)...

Jim, you described exactly they way I was going to set the poles. They are pressure treated. I will now set it up so that the floor slab will float independent of the poles. Like to thank everybody for the help. Always good to have a few other people chime in when you have some doubts. Please...

I am getting ready to build a 16 x24 pole barn. I was planning on setting the poles with concrete collars and was also going to pour a 4" concrete slab in conjuction with the collars. I heard someplace that the slab should be independent of the collars and not be in contact with the poles...

Jim, you got one of the burrowing cats too? Here is mine in her stealth mode....

Congrats on the tractor, I know you will enjoy it. Post pictures when you get them.

Poppa, I hear you brother. I cringe everytime I see a post about "bulldozing 3 acres of trees". Especially when they have to mow that 3 acres, but we live in a different world. On my land, the grass is sparse and the cows and antelope make sure that it will never need mowing. The land is...

Here is my tooth bar, which I just installed yesterday. Plan on using it today or tomorrow. Got it from http://markhamwelding.com/. It is a nice, heavy, sturdy bar and they custom make the bar to fit your bucket. My bar cost $215 plus shipping, which was $70 (freight collect) and I picked it up...

I posted this picture of this device that sits on my tractor in another thread, but I will post it here too. It does a hell of a job on mice.

I can't really help you in your choice of tractors, but what I would like to know is what kind of trees are you taking out? Seems like a waste to bury and burn them. They might have some value in the hardwood market...but I don't really know much about the business of trees in that part of the...

Re: Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show </font><font color="blue" class="small">( Please, I don't want anyone not order from them because of my experience. It may be just a fluke. -Terry )</font> Terry, I don't think anybody would base their decision to buy from this company based...

Re: Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show Moon, I heard that the company I got my tooth bar from also makes forks. I have not confirmed that fact yet, but if that is the case, I am going to order my forks from them. Their tooth bar (which I got yesterday) is excellent. Heavy duty...

Danny, I am impressed with their whole situation. from service to product. I have looked at all of the welds and they look top notch and the fit was almost perfect. Of course, I have not put the bar to the test yet, but is seems to be built very well. Somebody here said that Markham also...

It's a beauty..such a nice color of orange too. By the way, did you get a tooth bar and did you find out the actual weight of that toy...er..I mean serious piece of equipment? I know you had concerns about those things. Congrats on the new tractor. I know you will enjoy it.

Hey, Markham has forks too. I just got a tooth bar from them. It is really nice and heavy. I had them put 8 teeth on it. The flat bar I was referring to is the design that Markham's uses. 1 flat bar attaches to all the teeth and the teeth themselves hook over the cutting edge of the bucket. On...

Re: BX2200 won\'t start Here is a little device that sits on my tractor that controls the mice problem pretty well....

Ok, one more picture of good hygiene...

Here is what a clean set of Markham Welding teeth look like. From ordered to install was only 5 days...of course I have a few extra teeth... I paid $215 for the 60" bar. Shipping was $70. Had to pick them up at the truck terminal or pay an extra $30 to have them delivered to a residence, which...

Well, here it is...my new Markham Welding tooth bar. 60" bar with 8 teeth and only 5 days from ordering to installed. $285....Let's put this baby to work...yeeehaaa.

Shu, You ever decide on the tooth bar. I got mine today and attached it. Was real easy, 2 bolts. Only 5 days from ordering to installed. See my other posting in this thread. Attached a photo of the installed 8 tooth bar.

Re: Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show B7500, Have you called them yet or heard from them?

Re: Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show I can understand a company being stacked up with orders and not getting the product out right away, but no word about the order can be a little unnerving. What really concerns me is the fact that one has to make several calls to get somebody to...

Shu, I live on the other tip of Texas....Old El Paso, anyway, here is one more rock on your tooth bar pile. I just ordered an 8 tooth bar from http://markhamwelding.com/ (attached a stock picture of the 7 tooth). They make them to size and they bolt in. You will need the inside measurement of...

Guess us boys in the southwest forget that snow load stuff. Have to worry about wind loads here, but that is a different animal all together. thanks for the education.

F-22 What kind of welds are on the teeth (stick, Mig, Tig)and where did you get the teeth. Not familar with Fabco. I think it is time to learn to weld....look out world. So, how fast does your tractor go....

F-22 Wow. I like those forks...very nice indeed. How are the forks attached to the bucket? I know I should be able to tell, but am not sure. Sure it is not Jet plane science...or maybe.... Oh, I see it now. you tighten that rear bolt against that hook like thing that is welded to the inside...

Re: Payne\'s Clamp on Bucket attachments a no show </font><font color="blue" class="small">( I ordered and received my set of forks. they are a little slow. I had to call severval times. If you get one of the employees, nothing seems to happen with your message. Talk to owner and he will give...

Woodya, Your question has way too may varibles to be answered very well. What kind of tractor do you have? What is the cutting edge on the bucket, bolted or welded? What kind of loads are you expecting to pick up with your forks? EZ attachment uses a full V design on their toothbar, have you...

I just purchased a 58" bolt on tooth bar for my LA402 loader. $285 delivered to a near by (1/2 mile) truck terminal. (saving $30 by picking it up there). I requested 8 teeth instead of 7 and the guy said no problem... $15 more. After shopping around for a few days I think it might be a pretty...

I made the mistake of getting the rear blade instead of the box blade...now I will soon be owning both. I too, would like to know more about hydraulic top links....

With all the hydraulics aside, I would like to know why you need an 18" hole, 48" deep? What kind of pole construction are you doing?

This really depends on which tooth bar you get and which forks you get. There are so many different combinations out there you won't know until you decide. For example, if you get a bolt on tooth bar, you can remove it when you want to use the forks, or you can get a tooth bar where the teeth...

Sorry, but this seems like a strange question. It's a tractor, it is made to do work. Yes, you have lots of dirt to move, but it is loose dirt and you have lots of time to do it. The question here should be "Will I be overworked?" Of course, if you are planning on doing this kind of work on...

This is an E-bay supplier for the teeth if you are a diy'er http://stores.ebay.com/G-E-T-Direct_W0QQsspagenameZl2QQtZkm

JeffRey30747 Man, that is a cool looking building. Did you get the plans from somewhere or just do them yourself?

Several books on the subject. Good one, with plans, is Practiacl Pole Building Construction, by Leigh Seddon.

fctadam, If you plan on towing often or far, get a bigger trailer. If you will have very limited travel time or distance, the 7000lb trailer (with brakes) will work okay.One great thing about TBN is all the things you can learn here in just a few minutes, both good and bad. Pulling trailers...

Greg, nice job, from the looks of the materials and quality of work, that building will stand through a major hurricane.

Poppa, I am not really sure what the problem is, it is a very slow leak. Pretty sure it is not a yucca. I have quite a few of those, but they are easy to see and avoid. I suspect a type of cactus that is very low growing and has about a 1" thorn. Good thing is the thorns are not very stiff, so...

Thanks RiverV...I sent the e-mail.

Thanks for the info, I am trying to find a dealer for the Arnco Superflex Soft Fill. Probably only have the front tires done for now. I was told that the r4 rear tires are very thick and probably won't need it, but like Henro, if the need arises and the cost is reasonable, I'm there.

Wow, that sounds ugly. But brings up a good question to ask when checking with installers. Thanks

My land in high desert and has some tough cactus like plants and I am thinking about having foam put into my front tires (R4) to make them flatless. I already have a slow leak in one of them with only 9 hours seat time. Any comments, experiences, thoughts? Also, would like to get an idea of...

I have looked at several tooth bars and would like to know if these 18 tooth bars have any major advantage over a 8 tooth or 7 tooth bar? I have not yet priced them, but the more teeth probably relates to more cost. Anybody use these types?

Hey, congrats on your B7800, hope you enjoy yours as much as I am enjoying mine. Wait until your wife drives the tractor. I showed my wife how to operate the FEL so she could help me with a small project and she is hooked. That tractor is in the family to stay. I noticed that you didn't put in...

Hey I got dirt on it. Just fine dust from the land, no mud. Land sits at 6000' elevation with an average rain fall of 12". Average humidity less than 10%. Perfect place for my hobby of astronomy, with a 360 degree view right down to the horizon, and no major light pollution (cities) for 100...

Avorancher, According to the BH set-up manual, there is a different set up for the B2400 and the B7800. I think your dealer did not change the set-up when he took it off of the 2400. According to the manual, your top frame bar (the one that goes from the top locking pin to the main BH frame...

That price seems somewhat high to me. I got my B7800 w/403 loader for $15,900. Bought it in Lubbock TX. You didn't really say where you are located or how far you will travel to pick up a better deal. Also, what kind of price did they want for the B7800? I suggest that you drive the HST before...

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Any thoughts? I was looking at the Kubota 7800 but decided to add a little weight; fear I'm losing a little manueverability around trees down the road. Thanks in advance for any comments, Ed )</font> I have a question. How will the extra weight help...

upper locking pin picture...think it shows how the upper lifting arm blocks removal of the pin

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( On the bottom links, I have 3 attachment holes and mine is hooked up to the middle hole in the BH. I've never tried any of the others. Can you tell me which hole is used for your 4690 BH? This may also explain why the BH is such a bear to install. I...

Not sure what FEL you are getting, but the LA402 with a 60" bucket weights in at 800 lbs according to my FEL manual. Adding up all the loaded tires and FEL, you are looking at something closer to 4000 lbs. Take that beauty to a local scale after you get it and see what it really weighs...I am...

Besides the stuff that actually gets work done (toothbar etc). My dealer gave me a magnetic insulted 1 quart drinking bottle that just sits on the fender...made by StukCup

Pete, Thanks for the info, looks like a winner to me. Don't think you could make one for much less. I like the safety feature, even if you do lock the ball.

This is just a picture of the backhoe for those who are interested.

Well, finally got that puppy and have attached some pictures. Even got it to the land and got about 9 hours of work done. Backhoe works great..

Hey, Mike, that's just not true. Sure, there are some radical environmentalists around JCA, You are right, I should have said radical instead of American, mostly because there is no political boundaries when it comes to radicals. Seems like the only voices heard are the voices of...

Seems like it is working. Kubota's seem to be popular. I bought one because I felt like it was the best tractor for the money. Of course, the only environment that American environmentalist want to see is one without humans. Long live the tractor!!!!!

dfeck, How right you are. A dealer will not sell you something if he is going to lose money and a dealer's reputation is just as important as price. When I first started to shop for a Kubota, the nearest dealer was 100 miles away, and he tried to sell me a used tractor for more than another...

Junkman, Are you speaking of all products or just the car business? I had read that the Japanese where the first to use this practice in the car industry, but hey, can't believe everything you read.

As for me and TBN, I was shopping grey market tractors and then came upon this net. I quickly realized that I had a lot of research to do...the result was my purchase of a new Kubota tractor.

Wow, glad I read this...think I just saved a couple of hundred bucks.....

I heard someone mention something about pallet movers for the a 3 point hitch. I see that King Kutter makes one, but don't know much else. Anybody have some comments on cost, other kinds, useability....etc...would appreciate any help.

Why would the same tractor cost a dealer in New England more than a dealer in Kansas? I saw someplace in a thread that shipping might be a factor, but I don't think so. Japanese Car Manufacturers started the trend of averaging the delivery cost so that dealers across the country got the same...

Kubota is a huge company with revenues topping $7 billion, but it appears that they actually lost money for 2003 to the tune of $66 million or -24 cents per share. That vs. their profit of $76 million in 2002...but the stock has almost doubled in price in the last 12 months. They do show an...

At the risk of being redundent ...sounds like a good deal. I paid $15,900 for B7800 w/402 FEL , no mmm. (guess that is a mower, right?) I did get a BH, blade, and PHD, but those cost me an extra $7700. Let us know how it goes.... BigMike

Congrats, Sandcrab, I too am an new owner of a B7800, but have not taken delivery yet (next week for sure, backhoe or not). Some believe after market attachments or non-brand attachments are as good or better than brand, and this may be true in many cases, but I think keeping with a brand FEL...

Sort of both. Closest dealer because I travel to Lubbock a few times a year and best price by far. There are closer dealers in New Mexico, but because Texas has tax exemption for farm or ranch equipment that is a built in 5% discount. Sort of funny how distance in the West is not as big a deal...

I forgot to take a picture when I was in the dealership, which is Western Implement in Lubbock, TX. That is a 350 mile drive for me, so I will make sure to get a picture when I pick my tractor up...but that could be late next week. The dealer did not have the backhoe at the time, so I decided to...

Re: What\'s the dumbest purchase you\'ve ever made? Wow, this could be a forum all to itself...but after thinking hard about my dumbest purchase I would have to say; My first wife......or was that her dumbest purchase....I get mixed up sometimes.... BigMike

Just bought my first tractor; A Kubota B7800HSD w/ LA402 loader. I also purchased a BL4690B backhoe, a rear blade, and a posthole digger. The tractor with the FEL cost $15,900. The whole package cost $23,500. I can hardly wait to take delivery and put that baby to work.

Well, I am new at this, just bought a B7800 and have not even taken delivery yet, but I went with the B7800 over the the L3400 because of the HST. I will be doing a lot of FEL work and that transmission will save me time and effort. Also, the wife can drive it more easily and safely (trust me...

Looking at a new L3000DT 4wd with a LB402 FEL. $14,490. Dealer will add a Bush Hog 762H backhoe for $6500. Have considered a Koyker backhoe instead of Bush Hog @ $4900. Any thoughts or comments on price or quality.