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After ten years and two tractors + bush-hogs and renting a 100 HP with and eight ft.bush-hog;I finally rented a SS with a FECON head+operator.He did more and better in four days than I had in ten years. Money well spent.Maintain with tractors now.

When in the market for a tractor;looked at New Holland,John Deere and Kubota(what was available at the time) purchased Kubota. Since that first;purchased a second (new) tractor plus 10K worth of implements from the same dealer. They have been out-standing for warranty and service.I have zero...

Also needs to be dry;wet and you will have a mess.

Have one and have never taken it off since owning the tractor.Only draw-back is back dragging,have a snow-plow for winter use.

As with many here;started with an open station and now have a cab. Lots of good reason for and very few against. In my case my son has a open station available,he hates my cabbed tractor;but at his work he uses multiple cabbed machines.

I have both;2016 Yamaha Viking and a 2020 Yamaha Kodiak.Same engine. Plus for the side/side;can carry 3 people safely,box carries more and easier. Atv is smaller and more maneuverable.

I am in dairy country;there used to be about 27 family farms milking 50-100 cows.Now there are three left milking 1K-2K each.Just no money for the small guy any-more. Even the Amish got out of milking;they only did 25-50 by hand. The big guys spend money like water on land and equipment.

Green's Machine Thumb,had mine for ten years or so.Only weights 80# and is removeable.

John Deere makes an hydraulic die,can buy online for about $15.Last forever.Very good idea to use it,just found a leak in the snow I would never have seen with the clear oil.

Surprise! there are not any. A little advice from a user/owner;at least my observations.Geared towards diesel,up to 75 HP,100 acres ,your average home-owner,small operation. Buying new is expensive but you have a dealer,warranty and their mechanics to fall back on to. Buying used,as least...

The 3350 was a problem child for Kubota,I would stay clear of that one.

I still have a land line number thru my internet provider,we also have cell phones. Number was retained for my business. Fiber optic phone+internet is less expensive than what we had previously.

Northern N.Y.,we get real winters here.I cut and burned wood for myself and my parents,30 cords per year on our property.Wood itself was free ,the rest not! I replaced my wood stove with a Vermont Casting propane unit(38K) ,primary is forced air oil.That was 25 years ago and don't regret at...

I had Direct TV and now streaming when high speed internet became available. Mine is 25mps down load,minimum in my experience. Direct TV was $200+ mo.My internet is $110,subscribe to YouTube TV@$72.00. Close to a wash but have the internet for the computer anyway.Still cheaper. Lots of...

Any local law regarding open burning?Your idea looks o.k.,maybe line with fire brick.

Until you get a high speed internet connection,Dtv is your only choice

As soon as we got an high speed internet we dropped Direct TV(20+years). Amazon Firestick is the way to go,lots of free programs.I subscribe to Youtube TV and will most if not all you want. Way less than Direct TV.

If your tractor is 4wd ,mixing tires generally not a good idea,R4 also use different rims.

Welded for 40 years,never smoked and no breathing problems at all;never wore a mask of any kind. Worst to weld is galvanized material,it will kill you if you are not careful.Up wind and lots of ventilation. About 1/2 the time we were out-doors(pipe-welder).

Love Labradors,between me and my kids had six over 30 years.Still think they are great but current health problems keep me from owning another. Switched to German-shorthairs and had an English Pointer for 15-1/2 years. We own an uplands preserve and see about every bird dog breed out...

Check your air pressure.Change to industrials involves new rims also,pretty expensive.Poor performace in snow and mud also.

Central NY measures snow by the foot.Check out Tug Hill.Average 300in/yr.

Right now is snowing and blowing,not regretting snow plowing in the least. Cabs have their place.I have only broken off a couple of cab lights in ten years. My son has an open station ,gear drive and wouldn't have anything else.Each their own.

Used PS for 20+years,treat all fuel ,year round.Never a problem.Cheap insurance.

I have almost the identical set-up;shoes don't help much until the ground is frozen. Just too much weight.I use a rear blade when things aren't frozen or the ATV. An edge guard(pipe) may help or gauge wheels.

Seeing that you are in snow country;I would advise the L6060 HSTC.Cab is a necessity.Rent a excavator as needed.

How long has your Yanmar dealer been in business?The Yanmar you are considering is 23.9 H.P. and a 2 range Hydro.The 3902 is bigger all around,3 range hydro but has emission controls.I would price out a comparable tractor;H.P./weight wise. Most buy too small the first time. Look at the YT235...

Another thing we do is bush-hog down any standing food plots before working.

I have all of the above;tiller after plowing works the best for me;also levels the ground.we do about 10 acres a year(21 years).We also cultipack after planting.

Recently a Central NY mechanic was fined $250,000 plus 5 year jail term for defeated diesel emissions.

Go to www.kubotausa.com and compare specs,did it quick and the L4802 is listed as a 2024 model,loaders are a little different. L766 vs L767.

All grounds are different,some easier than others.Mine is very rocky and shallow. I own;a single bottom($150 or so),roto-tiller,two sets of 2 bottom plows and a spring tooth cultivator. Tough for me to use the 2 bottoms;very rocky,my single bottom(potatoe plow) is a lot slower but works...

Don't waste your money;tried something similar years ago.Solar motion lights seem to work better;that with a electric fence.Also have a top net.

Our dogs are in the house at night

I have had gamebirds(pheasant) for 30+years,have about 1/2 acre under net. I have two strands of electric fence around the perimeter.This helps control the ground predators,hawks and owls are a real problem. We have fox,raccoons,possum,skucks,feral cats,coyotes ect. All you can do is...

I won't be investing in "pods"any more than a snowmobile;too limited of use for the cost. Neighbors have a set for their 1000cc Polaris but none for me.

Even in upstate N.Y.,our ATV and SxS see a lot more use year-round than snowmobiles. My son has a couple sleds,they see very limited use,I use the others daily.

Sounds like the HST "neutral" safety switch,service/inspect.

I have a full sized tractor and an ATV snow plow;given a choice I would go with the tractor(FEL mounted 8'),ATV is a lot smaller but fits in the tight spots. Tractor also has a 7' rear blade.

Pre 2012 is before emissions requirements

My son and I have two;perfect combo I.M.H.O,an L4240 HSTC and a geared open station L3000DT.

I live in Northern NY ,right on the border;so similar winters/summers. For winter you want cabbed for sure;may want to look at pre 2012 larger tractors and purchase a separate lawn mower . I use an 8ft.front and 7flt.rear on a Kubota L4240 HSTC and a Simplicty mower(there are alot cheaper...

Congrats on the new rig,I have a L4240 HSTC,sure is nice plowing in winter. I had a heavy wire mesh welded to the grill guard,after poking a hole in the front grill,just lucky missed the expensive stuff.Ihave the factory third function for the snow plow and Green's Machine thumb. Located not...

Safety switchs?Seat ,neutral ect.Start by putting in neutral,brake on,FEL down,PTO off.

Vermont means lots of snow for sure.For your first year you may want to try a REAR blade for starters,maybe a medium duty 7'. Look for a used truck plow to mount on your tractor "front" down the road. Cheapest way out.Lots of builds on this site.

I think your prices are pretty close;I don't reload shot-gun but rifle.Only because of availability and my choices for bullet. Can purchase;9mm,40 S&W and .223 cheaper than I can reload.

Bad idea;just run the air.

I have and use both a front plow and rear blade;for your use a good heavy medium duty rear blade should work.Get one with off set.Three point has no down pressure and will ride up when going forward,do NOT push back-wards(if you turn the blade around),no give and something expensive could break.

High range in a HYDRO is only for road travel not work.I have a cabbed 44 HP Kubota hydro that would easily do that work. I pull a two bottom plow,six ft.box blade,rear blade (7') and push an 8ft.snow plow. Grand L's have two speeds between ranges,I.E. medium low-high;this is where I do 90%...

Have owned 400-450 Kawasaki and Yamaha,both had low ranges and CTV transmissions.Absolutely no problems.Will do what ever you need,own 700cc machines now and don't notice much difference in low end power. Yamaha has the best 4WD system and transmission in the business IMHO. Honda has great...

I have a back up camera,about useless with the sun glare(it's not a cheap one either).At night it works o.k. Found the same problem with my outside mirrors,just push them back with the doors. Maybe try an interior car type mirror.

Jump on that for sure;we purchased two similar sized Kubotas(L3000DT+L3300) a few years ago,nice sized tractors for most home-owner types.Price is in line with today's market.

For the average owner,maybe 100 hours per year that means you change oils every 2-1/2 years:what are you really saving?

Battery operated fuel pump,saves lifting those heavy cans.

Plows for roads,buckets/pushers for parking lots.Depends where you are plowing.I have an 8flt.SS mounted FEL plow for my needs.

That's what the mid mount is for,that and maybe a broom.Call your closest dealer to confirm.

After the pressure switch will work;before?what is going to turn the pump on?

Don't forget the over-running clutch for the mowers,8N,9N

GMC Acadia,3rd row and when folded will hold two dog boxes.Chevy Traverse even a little bigger,longer wheel base."Get the V6 before they are gone.

We are on our second GMC Acadia(purchased new) both with the 3.6 V6.Excellent vehicle and decent gas mileage:28 mpg highway.I have owned quite a few over the years including 3 Subaru's(great also).

You should notify your dealer;if something shows later.I had a couple warranty repairs and my dealer was excellent(no cost,not even transportation). I have a cabbed L4240 and only use SUDT,no undo noises.

Owned ATV/UTV since 1980's,all the major Japanese manufacturers.Currently have a Yamaha Viking and a Kodiak,purchased 4 Yamahas new. Would recommend Yamaha or Kawasaki UTV's.

Find a local welding shop to copy yours.

Tried a dozer,fail.It did the job but removed the top soil and then you still have piles of brush to deal with.Hire a Skid Steer and a Mulcher type head.Use your tractor to "maintain".

tooth bar will help considerably.

check:www.tractorhouse.com for similar,implements at maybe 1/2 of new.

Congrats on the new rig,we are just out-side Ogdensburg on Black Lake.We like our Kubotas also.

I learned my lesson on 4wd a long time ago;it doesn't cost that much more and is invaluable when you need it. We run Yamaha's (2 Vikings,Rhino)+ a Grizzley and a Kodiak.Owned all the major Japanese brands and they are good.I personally don't care for Honda's electric shift(cold weather bothers...

I put a Green's Machine's thumb on my L4240 bucket+tooth-bar.Reinforce the top of the bucket,I made mine a bolt on/off if needed. Had the third function already for my snow plow. Next best thing to a full grapple,not quite the opening but a lot cheaper.Best thing I have added to mine.

Remember "wireless" means they transmit wirelessly;you still have to power the screen and camera. Purchased a decent one;find it about useless,washes out in the sun(cab tractor).

I know my local Kubota dealer told me that he has to order the whole years worth of inventory,so his lot is full in the spring.

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Back-ups are good for sure;first thing I would add would be a generator. My son has an out-side wood boiler and inside fuel oil boiler.I would lean towards propane if installing new. I have a Vermont Castings propane stove for additional heat and back-up(no power required)and a PTO generator...

At least in our area;dairy country;I would look for a 70-100 hp used machine with FEL.Why: that size;too big for most home-owners and too small for most farmers. Buy a "name brand" with a fairly local dealer.

Just make sure your slip clutch is working and till away.Plow with a middle buster first. My farm is 150 years old,I used to pick rocks,watse of time.I have miles of rock fences that previous owners picked(with horses). We till ten acres of food plots a year.

Big fan of Yamaha,owned a Grizzley,Rhino,currently a Kodiak and Viking.My son has a Grizzley with 5K hard miles on it. About trouble free on all,my son's had his CV joints go recently on his Grizzley(he used to use it like a tractor).I put about 1K per year on my machines.

They are called Grey Market tractors;may not meet pollution standards for U.S. if over 26 HP. Parts also May be a problem.

I owned three Subaru's with good luck;in the family now are a 2019,2022 and a 2023(daughter and granddaughters).Wife liked the new Acadia's better or we would still own one.

I believe GM still makes regular cab with an eight ft.box,aka work truck.

After 20 years with a gas STILH(still works) I purchased an Echo battery unit and haven't used the Stilh since.About an hours use and I am done;have two batteries if needed.

You don't want any smaller than a 6',I have one that is used with a L4240. Hard part is the PTO ,not the three point.Service the slip clutch every spring.

I have battery Echo chainsaw and trimmer,both work very well.The chainsaw about an hour on one battery,havn't found anything it wouldn't cut.It is fairly heavy.

Owned maybe 20+ GM trucks over the years ,used to trade every two years before I retired. The best is always the current,2017 Silverado with 19k miles,4wd drive extended cab.Only owned one Ford pick-up (1971).

Any diesel utv is going to be heavy,slow and not very off road worthy IMHO.And expensive. Try a gas model,cheaper,faster lots better off road. I have owned all the Japanese manufacturers,currently own a Yamaha Viking and Kodiak(same 700cc gas motor),we have had very good luck with a total of...

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Any of the Japanese bikes,we have three Yamahas.Purchased 4 Yamaha's new,have owned Kawasaki,Honda,Suzuki.My Kawasaki was 22 years old when I sold it for 1/3 of the "new" price. Honda's with the electric shift have a parasitic draw(runs the battery down) and they don't like our cold...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/255308239347?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338590836&toolid=10044&customid=fb1ae7ec8e1d136f4b2d83e42a04a4b3 We have three Yamaha single cylinders,hard to believe it would cost $7K to rebuild one.

Remember anything over 25 HP is going to have the pollution controls. Lots of choices within these two in,frame size,loader capacity,number of cylinders,weight. Availability is another concern.

Calling for 7-10 inches of snow TODAY,come on spring.

Others have tried and failed;use the Kubota stuff.

A little learning curve with the box blade but the right tool for the job;must be dry.

As the owner of a Grand L,buy that L5240 before some one else does,it will go fast.Had mine for 12 years(L4240HSTC) and a friend has the same (L4740 HSTC). The loader is powerfull,and the tractor nimble.Can't beat a cab for snow removal.

Those models are sub-compact and very limited.I would advise a true compact;I.E. Kubota L,LX or B series or similar.Do not buy with-out a loader. Under 25HP don't have the pollution controls(new),older higher HP before 2014 shouldn't have it either.

I worked as a pipe welder/fitter for 42 years.Used all types of machines and materials.Nothing wrong with gaining a little knowledge. I would start you with a stick welder:AC/DC 220 volt machine and lots of scrap mild steel.Keep your rods "dry",a simple bulb in a box will do. I also taught...

668494 My people mover,bird placer,manure spreader and all around machine. I have a uplands hunting preserve.

I have a Fimco 15gallon ATV sprayer,about 12 years.Replaced the boomless part of it with a six ft.boom,the pump once.Works well for a couple day a year tool. Make sure to rinse after use,and wear personal protection.

I have had a Bush Hog branded tiller for 19 years and three tractors and it has held up well in our rocky soil.Broke the drive chain a couple years ago(repair link ,simple fix).Lots of acres done. I service the slip clutch every year. I think it's 63".

Or find an HST tractor that your back-hoe fits.Sell yours less back-hoe.Make take a different sub-frame but cheaper than a conversion.

In northern NY;I found if you surround with concrete;the frost will jack the post up.We just built two pole barns with6x6's in the ground. concrete pad on the bottom,4' plastic sleeve(Home Depot) around the post 1ft.above ground level,back fill with dirt.Looks good so far.

I store 15-20 gallons of treated diesel in an unheated shed;never had a problem in our frigid climate.-25F degrees the other day.I try to keep the tractor full at all times,battery tender always and block heater before use.

An 8N will need an :over-running: clutch to run a bush hog safely.

Havning grown up with 8N and 9N's,upgrade for sure.The newer 25HP 4WD ,loader ,power steering ect.World of difference and much safer. You shoud be able to sell the old machine fairly easy,around $2500 if in decent condition.

I have a 8' FEL mounted and it works well,that with a 7' rear blade,this on a L4240 HSTC.In your case a rear blade alone may suffice. Mine is an old Curtis truck plow that I added to SS plate,already had the third function so have power angle.Cheapest way out and chain float.

Worked at height most of working life;I would hire that job done. Weigh the cost of the repair to a "possible"hopital bill. In my younger days I free climbed as high as 140 ft.with NO safety equipment,them days are long gone.

Any disc a 30 HP tractor could pull would be about useless unless its sand.Disc are a secondary tool.A small single or two bottom plow first. Brush hog as short as possible or burn first.

I had that same surgery in 2020,L3,4,5;metal rods+bone graft.Not easy but necessary.Couldn't hardly walk before surgery,got put off by a couple months because of Covid.Now at least I am good for about an hour's walk or work.I think more damage was done because it was delayed. My surgeon had...

I highly doubt it;same with tires+hydraulic hoses ect.But to their specification.Same as the auto business.

I would go to a propane unit that doesn't require electricity to provide heat;it will be your back-up.Pellet stoves require some-one to clean and feed them(40 lb.bags) and store the pellets.

We recently built two,24x30 and 30x40'.This is up North near the Canadian border so we have to deal with frost.We dug 4' holes with a post hole digger(14") poured a 2" pad on bottom,used a plastic sleave around post(Home Depot) and back-filled with dirt(not concrete).Buildings have not moved and...

On mine I have have to set the can on a 2' step ladder (the hose doesn't reach),yes 2.2 gal per minute and auto shut off.Still a lot better than lifting a 5gal.can.Enough lift to fill no problem.

Battery powered pump,best thing ever.Use it for tractor,mower,atv.

Had both done in 2020,no problem.My surgeon does 10 a day when operating.I still need glasses for a stigmatism.;so I went for the single focus.

Great caliber,7MM/08:family has three of them.Model 7 Remington,Savage and a Winchester. Since this will be a "life-time" gun,adjustable stock for sure ,I really like the Tika;their actions are like butter.

I plowed for years with an ATV,and still have one(2020 Yamaha),it's my back-up and light snow removal tool.Tractor with a front and rear blades do the heavy work. ATV is way better than a shovel.

I don't know about hours but I put 1k miles a year on each of my two machines.Easy miles no mud bogging.Traded a Rhino with 4k miles and it was perfect;only traded to upgrade. MY BIL has a 1998 Honda Foreman with 13K rough miles(five teenagers when he bought it).

My dealer(Kubota) about 70 miles round trip has never charged me for warranty work period,pick up included.At least three times over the years. The do charge for service calls,but reasonable;I think it was $75.00,

I have one on my plow;never adjusted it and it worked fine from the factory.Note:doesn't help if the plow is fully angled and you hit something with the full angled side.I.E.,if fully angled right and you hit something with the right(short) side it won't help.Ask me how I know!

It may vary by state:I have an "Inland Marine"policy on my tractor and related equipment;covers fire/theft on "my"property. Cost is $157 per year and not covered by home owners.

That looks a little "hairy",no room for mistakes.

I have had birds(pheasant,quail,chukars) for 40 years,my father before that;we never added heat in winter,they just don't need it. chickens will stop laying. Ever hear of a "down"jacket?

I have owned all(not Polaris) the major brands;last four have been Yamahas;currently have a Kodiak and a Viking.Previous Rhino and :Grizzley.All were very good machines;I put on maybe 2-3K per year both for pleasure and business.

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After having beef for 20+years;my advise Sell them all.Too many head-achs.You have to feed them,keep them fenced in(you are liable),keep them healthy.I would never have a bull again,way too dangerous. Ours went down the road many years ago.Beef is cheap at the store compared to raising a...

I have used it for many years,buy from a JD dealer or order on line.Make sure to advise your dealer/mechanic that you used it.They thought I had put in automatic trans oil!

they like electric fence post too.

Keep it,you will never fine one cheaper.The Grand L's are pretty nimble and plenty of power.

I would think a snow plow set-up would work.

Snow pushers are for parking lots,IMHO.A rear blade is alot better and a FEL snow plow the best.Used this combination for 12 years and we average maybe 100in/yr.

I have used the JD dye for years for the same reasons,just tell the dealer if they do any service.They had thought I had put automatic trans fluid in it!Helps to find any leaks also.

My $36k tractor (Kubota) was delivered with the fuel full,my $7k lawn mower(from a different dealer) was NOT.A friend also purchased the same mower from the same dealer and his had no fuel either.Poor business practices in my book.

What happens when you can get through with a V plow?I would thing it would take a lot of weight and speed to work well. If your straight blade is "flopping"you need stiffer springs or it's a fixed down and not floating.All truck plows float on a chain;I built mine the same and it works well.

About all you can do for now,I would advise your dealer.Hope it works out.

Just looked at a new Ram pick up;they have a similar "scam"as GM,you purchase heated seats,remote start ect and in three months it won't work unless you subscribe to their service @$15 a month. NOT doing it!

A friend just purchased the same truck(same color);it's his second Colorado;the other was a 2017.He likes them.The new 2023 are going to be crew cab,short box,turbo 4 cylinders ONLY.Did away with the V6 and diesel.

I can see a problem;FEL's are designed to push,not pull,no spring relief.There must be a reason they are not more common.

I own two 25/06,40 years;always have hand loaded Noslers,either the partion or Accubond.115 or 120 grain with great success on deer.I think Federal uses this bullet or Nosler ammo themselves.

I would contact your dealer and make them aware;but pretty hard to prove that it wasn't shipped with both.

Try Echo;have their chainsaw and trimmer;they replaced my Stihl gas stuff.I am done before they are.

Just add refrigerant per instructions on can.

I always use OEM,not worth the risk to save a couple bucks on a yearly service.

Congrats on the new rig;lots of us have purchased too small to start. I went from 32 HP to 44 HP and wishing for 70 HP.

I have a 2021 700 Kodiak and a 2016 Viking;both machines have been very good.They are my third and fourth new Yamahas.I have owned Honda,Suzuki,Kawasaki also;good luck with all.

Another example

Had a stump bucket for a very short time on a 7K tractor;about useless I.M.H.O;quickly sold it to a fellow with a skid steer.

We have owned 8N and 9N's,easy to get hurt on one;gear drive and have to push in clutch.Got rid of them and went to HST tractors which are much safer,IMHO and have roll bars. We had a neighbor killed on one trying to pull out a stuck pick-up loaded with wood.Flipped over backwards and pinned...

Do some more research before purchasing.I talked to the Subaru dealership,it will be on all their models,I would assume GM will do the same. Note;I retired from GM(UAW) and follow all the auto news.I have a 2017 and 2018 GM both with (non-active) OnStar and the remote and heated seats...

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That is how is Used to be,changeing for the worse.You will lose it all in the 2023 models;if you don't pay. I have owned 30+ GM vehicles and maybe my last.

That's it :1500 dollars for the First three years and then you pay more to keep it.They used to give you Onstar for a couple months hoping that you will renew. Recently talked to a Subaru dealer and they are doing the same,just tacking it on the MSRP;again for three years then you pay...

Just read GM,Subaru and others now are going to have a mandatory subscription for;heated seats,remote start ect.Can you imagine!Unreal.In GM's case you are forced to purchase OnStar,no choice rolled into the price. I was considering a trade,this may be enough for me(and a lot of others) not...

Happened to reach a salesman when I called for parts;asked about inventory and he said he had a few 50 HP tractors but no loaders(FELs) for them and didn't know when they would be available.Like everything else;hard to come by.

Have a L4240 HSTC with 1300 hours;one year ago, it developed the dreaded HST leak(bad seal) in transmission.Had it repaired(tractor must be split by the local dealer)six weeks down.Used it yesterday and appears it's gone again;small leak about a drop a minute. I have only put about 75 hours on...

I have a Fimco ,12' boom for my Atv works well but you must wear protection(Roundup type of spray) 15 gal.tank.Pumps are replaceable should be rinsed after use of glyphosate. Your case ,I would purchase one for the three point and go with a 25 gallon.

Tiller will just bounce off hard ground,box blade with scarifiers.

Depends on how big the plow is:L2250 is fairly small so no bigger than six ft.? I have had one for ten years(8') on a larger L4240 (7K) with no problems;third function for the angle.As long as the plow has a trip it will not hurt the FEL.

Cheaper(yes) as effective (I don't want to try).As often as the normal home-owner type would change fluids and filters;why risk it.

I didn't realize the price had gone up that much;purchased about six montha ago for $35 or so.Just find it handy.

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Just went thru the same on a friend's L4740,after a new(2) starters it was a bad ground.

It's a seller market for sure;can't get any products to sell;tractors ,cars ,trucks ,boats,atv ect.And they all are making a "lot of money"because of it. I.E. GM has raised the price of new trucks $5K in 2022 and still can sell every one they build( most are sold before they hit the lot)...

We built a pole barn three years ago and another this year;Home Depot sells a 6x6"(plastic) post protector at about $33.00 ea.;that is what we used+a concrete pad under post.We are in Northern NY so get a deep frost. Years ago I tried cementing in post and it was a big mistake.

It may be easier to find an old truck plow;7' is really not wide enough for your tractor.I was a welder/fabricator by trade and wouldn't try to fab an old rear blade. I.E. build it as short as possible.Mine works but is a little long(old truck plow($150.00).

Looks good;from someone who has raised birds for 35+years;put an Electric fence up around it(mine is 120v with a dusk and dawn timer).Keeps the nite "critters" away but safe for kids and dogs during the day.

We hatch about 1k pheasant every year(our 19th) ,a few bobwhite and chukar.This year's hatch is going pretty well,about 600 hatched so far;maybe 65%.We keep breeder birds and purchased 720 eggs from a hatchery in Pa. We bought eggs the last two years to get a jump on our weather(cold and wet...

Most used would be one of our bush-hogs(1k+ hours on our old Bush-Hog branded and about half that on the LandPride).Handiest is the Greed Machine's Thumb on the bucket. I have lots of attachments but most see limited(seasonal) use.

I fill mine when 1/2 empty,not taking a chance on running out.5 gallons seems to fill it;11 gallon tank.I burn about 1.5 gal./hr @ pto speed on my L4240.

I have had birds for close to forty years;my father before that.Like any hobby,if you break even you are doing well.

Also depends where you live;fill up with summer fuel then it turns cold?We have two similar sized(slightly bigger) I would bet we don't burn 100 gallons a year.Food plot prep,bush-hogging and snow removal.

Depends what's on the three point;tiller is a lot of vibration,rear blade the same,box blade not so much.I usually tighten with a wrench.

The buck-thorn that we have is very tough and deep rooted.I had about ten acres cleared with a SS and FECON head(this after ten years numerous tractors and bush-hogs).That worked well,we now maintain with the tractors. After clearing;we plowed up and put into food plots.

Glad he is going to be o.k.,we used to have a 8N and9N,almost got hurt a number of times.Someone must have changed the start from factory.

On new ground;brush-hog,spray,PLOW then till.

There is no "blue book" for tractors as far as I know;look up similar on www.tractorhouse.com,equiptment trader.com ect.Attachments maybe 50-60% of new if in good shape. Used prices are up right now. Just type in your model for sale in google search.Varys somewhat for areas.

1362lbs.at the pins

Kubota factory loaders are in kilos;so 2.2x the number on the loader.

Normal steel pipe is schedule 40,schedule 80 is heavy and stronger. I would check lift capacity of your load(assume about 1200lb) so you want a lighter grapple;I would assume.Don't know any advantage to two cylinders. I have moved a lot of brush and logs with a single cylinder.

I do mine every spring;you did it correctly.

We are doing the same exact thing;old barn was built in 1885.We hope to save about 1/2 of it.This one is 30x60'.Building a new pole barn 30x40'.

Bought an adpaper;found the 18v drill drains the 20v pretty quickly but better than buying 18v batteries.

I owned a L3130 HSt and currently an L4240 both have been good;the older 50;s series is suppose to be good also.Don't over-look the smaller "L"series ,we have two in the family.

That a nice machine for sure and a decent price;depends what kind of hay(size) they do make small square balers.Lift capacity may be light for large rounds.

With the clamp on type you can bend your bucket;I purchased a new set of 2k/42" SSQA for $600.

The newer Lithium batteries are not affected by the cold,the old nicads are.Oddly you are not supposed to store them fully charged.

After a lot of research I purchased a Echo 58volt chainsaw;later a string trimmer.A little heavy but works very well for me.I don't cut fire-wood any-more just clean ups.Lots of power and 16" bar.

My son has one a JD at work;noisy and no air conditioning.No way near a factory cab.A friend put one on a L7800 Kubota,same thing. Need to take the doors off in summer.

I had 10 acres or so cleared(buckthorn) with a SS and Fecon head;expensive but it worked great.We didn't spray but worked up and put in food plots.Mow in the spring. Saved any "good" trees.

I have had a Green's Machine Thumb for ten years or so;that with a tooth-bar make a decent "poor man's grapple".Doesn't open as far as a full grapple but weighs less.Best thing I ever purchased for my tractor.Still need the third function(I also use mine for a snow-plow).

Living in upstate NY ,I have been accused of being Canadian a few times;nothing wrong with the way they speak.It also varies from providence to providence;East to West. Grew up just a mile from the border and listened to Canadian T.V.and radio.When things were better we use to run over for...

And ,how long the dealer has been in business.My Kubota dealer is great and is in the third generation as a dealer.Have seen a lot of start-up and failures locally.

Definitely use the Kubota branded fluids and add the John Deere hydraulic dye(so you can see it).

Good choice and a lucky find.I have a similar L4240HSTC.

Try www.messics.com ,,they are a big online dealer.

Went to my local GM and Subaru dealers today;nothing new that isn't already sold!Salesman that I know told me their making "lots" of money,go figure.Fair numbers of used but the prices are like a new one.

I have had lots of cameras over the years;have 5 Brownings and 3 cell based TactaCams.Highly recommend either.Cell based send pictures in 2 minutes.Black flash and hang high ,aim down.

On my old JD I would "pull"" to put in neutral.

My build two years ago;24x32x12' with 6/12 trusses,five windows ,man-door,12/10' over head door,metal roof and sides ,poles on 8' centers;Amish labor $2500 ,totaled $13k,no concrete. Note;engineered trusses and regular lumber(not Amish). We did the site work and drilled the holes,un-loaded the...

I usually trade every two years or so,not right now for sure.Only have 16,800 miles on this one. Another note;even with all the "shortages" record profits by the car companies.

Also pull from the draw bar and not the three point(no down pressure).

TacTacam cell based camera;I receive pictures in two minutes from 3/4 mile away.