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  1. nybirdman

    Tractor Pricing Guide

    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...
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    Latest grab by auto manufactures

    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...
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    No Kubota loaders?

    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.
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    HST repair again?

    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...
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    Handy little pump

    https://aax-us-iad.amazon.com/x/c/Ql9g-Z6Mm5RqbDU9r0Tb0ysAAAGBSK9jmgEAAAH0Acum5AE/https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html?ie=UTF8&adId=A07064241GF7WQL4Q2GPK&qualifier=1654781862&id=5607095421877905&widgetName=sd_onsite_desktop&url=/dp/B010GNM7H4/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_330?psc...
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    This year's Hatch

    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...
  7. nybirdman

    Major repair to my L4240 Kubota

    Just found out while brush-hogging,noticed a hydraulic leak under the tractor;that little loose plug that tells you have a seal gone.Big repair ,have to split the tractor.1350 hours and a 2009 model. O well,been trouble free to this point.
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    Kubota keys

    FYI for anyone in need of a key for Kubota tractors;looked on Amazon and find that I can purchase five keys for $12 that will fit "ANY" cabbed Kubota':from a B2650-M135.Can we say lack of security!Keep up your insurance!
  9. nybirdman

    Instacart

    Seeing the way things are now we just tried Instacart (for groceries).Wife does the shopping normally but concerned about going into the stores.A little delivery fee+tip(we are 7 miles from store).More than happy with the service.Stay home and be safe!
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    HIgh speed internet

    Finally got a high speed internet hook-up in our area(fiber-optics).Amazing for sure;started on dial-up got over the air a few years ago(1.5mpbs down 0.5up) not bad and usable.Fiber-optics is 25mpbs down and 20 up). Just got a Amazon FireStick today;along with Amazon Prime opens a whole...
  11. nybirdman

    L6060/M7060/M471 Kubotas

    Thinking about trading my L4240 HSTC for one of the above mentioned.Purchased the L4240 new and it only has 1200 hours on it.I would like a little more power and weight but not sure on giving up HST.The L6060 seems to be the same tractor but with more power so not a big jump;to go with the M...
  12. nybirdman

    Three point sprayer

    Looking to purchase one in the spring;about 50-60 gallon unit. Recommendations?Roller pump ?I assume they run off the rear PTO(don't want electric),is a drive shaft included?
  13. nybirdman

    Third function to the rear

    We acquired a grain drill this spring;I don't have any rear hydraulics but do have a third function on the front to run my bucket thumb and snow plow.Your read about people running their rear hydraulics to the front;I did the opposite. Just a temporary set-up(only going to use for a couple...
  14. nybirdman

    Looking for adjustable lift arms

    For a Kubota L3300(1997),my BIL's.Looking for the type used on the Grand L's;slotted with a pin.My son has a set on his L3000 that are painted blue so assume New Holland? His has the turn buckle type now;not fun.
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    Change in diesel fuel?

    Our busiest time is spring food plot prep;this year we have noticed on both of our tractors(32&44 H.P.) an increase in fuel use.I first put it off to left over "winter" fuel but the uptick in consumption has continued.Has there been a change in diesel formulations? Granted we are small time...
  16. nybirdman

    top link location

    My Kubota has three locations for the connection of the top link of the three point;never needed to try moving until recently. I was trying to gain a little height for a big two bottom plow.Not finding anything in the manual;have three choices;so what if any advantage to moving it.
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    International Grain drill

    We lucked out and found and International Grain drill T10 which is a 18 row drill.Needs some work but usable as is . We are in the process of adding a few missing parts,seed tubes,hydraulics and adding a jack. Hoping to use it to plant our food plots,corn,sorgum,cow-peas ect.We sold a two...
  18. nybirdman

    Battery Tender Connections

    My tractor starts well with the block heater plugged in but I would like to connect a battery tender.Tractor sits out-side and calling for "more"-20*F temps. My tractor battery only has the top round post;doesn't have the side connectors or 1/4" stud on top like my boat batteries. I have...
  19. nybirdman

    New mailbox

    Decided to replace my 30+ year old mail-box;left the post as is.I have a couple neighbors with JD boxes(and they don't own anything),this ought to "torque em".
  20. nybirdman

    Finaly got a contractor to clear

    As stated;I have been 7-8 years trying to find a clearing contractor to help with my land.I had found several but I guess they are independent and didn't need the work.Only had one look at the job(he was hired) and I am happy with the work he did. We have two tractors with bush-hogs but this...
  21. nybirdman

    How to;video upload

    Not having any luck trying to upload a video.
  22. nybirdman

    Got snow?

    On the news tonight;60 miles South of us between Watertown and Syracuse.........59 inches and still coming down.Been there done that..........they can have it.So much snow they are telling the snowmobilers to stay away. Check out Redfield,NY snowfall on the news.
  23. nybirdman

    B2650 HSDC

    Our village is looking to purchase a new "side-walk" tractor and must be less than 60" and front snow-blower capable. Also will see mower duty in the summer.Just checking if any-one has this particular tractor(B2650 HSTC).Not interested in other brands.Have heard of some problems with the...
  24. nybirdman

    The girls score big(deer)

    Well the girls already scored;189lb. nine point(DIL) and granddaughter(15yrs.old) 176lb.six point.This in very upstate NY. Both shot at about 170 yards with a .243(of all things).Hand-loaded with 100gr.Accubonds.
  25. nybirdman

    Amazon "spoof"

    Maybe not the right term but;I deal with Amazon.com quite a bit,I recently got an email that "looked"like it was from them but worded funny.Asked to change my password and update my information.I did not bite;Amazon shoppers beware.
  26. nybirdman

    Air Conditioner quit

    On my L4240 HSTC.Sure is hot with-out it.Anyway was about done brush-hogging any way.Popped the hood blew out the radiator(s) noticed that the belt was off the compressor.Easy job or so I thought.Three hours later I finally removed the muffler to access the tensioner.Hint;the idler bolt needs to...
  27. nybirdman

    New front tire time

    On my L4240 HSTC,seven years,one thousand hours and a lot of paved road.Factory was 8.3x16 R1's.,replaced with 8x16 R1 ,Carlisle 6 ply.Back tires are still fine.I had a fair amount of thread left but the side walls were cracking and leaking.
  28. nybirdman

    Where to buy LED lights for John Deere Tractor

    Superbright LED's or Ridgid.Both good quality.Have used both on our tractors & boat.
  29. nybirdman

    Another computer problem

    I have Windows 7 and using Internet Explorer;I am trying to access a web site.Welcome to www.nysdec.org - Search Results for "nysdec.org" which is New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.I need some forms for my business from them. I have accessed in the past;currently their...
  30. nybirdman

    2016 Viking

    Just had my 2016 Yamaha Viking delivered;my third new Yamaha.We have had very good luck with them over the years.This machine should prove to be a good compromise for work and play.Mostly work though;hauling birds ,people,feed,dogs and pheasant manure! My 2006 Rhino had 4,000 miles mostly done...
  31. nybirdman

    Can't upload pictures

    I have uploaded quite few in the past;can't now for some reason.Anyone know what going on with this?
  32. nybirdman

    Loffness Front Snow Blower for sale

    My BIL has a front mounted,rear PTO driven,6ft,double auger snow blower for sale.35-80 HP tractor required.Only has a max of 170 hours use.Sub-frame,gear box,PTO shaft electric Shute control included.Purchase with a L3300 Kubota that only had 170 hours on it.Requires FEL to be removed.Located in...
  33. nybirdman

    Help deleteing uploaded pictures

    How do I delete pictures that I have uploaded to TBN?
  34. nybirdman

    Food Plot reward

    This is why I have a tractor and put in food plots every year.Lots of pictures of turkeys,does and fawns and small bucks also. This guy is 200#+
  35. nybirdman

    Contractors in Northern NY

    Looking for a contractor for Northern NY;St.Lawrence co.P.M me if you know of someone in this area.
  36. nybirdman

    First Yamaha Rhino failure

    And I am "NOT" complaining.Finaly replaced the original battery on my 2006 450 Yamaha Rhino.It didn't leave me but was getting weak for sure. The machine was purchased new and currently has 3900+miles on it.On my third set of tires(road rider) and other than oil/filter and air filter and one...
  37. nybirdman

    Loffness Front Snow Blower for sale

    Located in Northern New York(St.Lawrence co.),6ft.? rear PTO driven front mounted Loffness snow blower. Purchased with a L3300 Kubota with only 172 hours so the blower had very little use.Electric shute control,hyraulic lift.FEL must be removed. All mounting hardware,gear box,universals ect...
  38. nybirdman

    Bargin Kubota

    We just added the third Kubota to our family.My brother-in-law has been looking for a tractor and found a gem.$12,000 1997 Kubota L3300 4WD, GST,garage kept one owner with 172 hours on the clock. Included;Front mounted Lofness snow blower(to be sold),unused 5ft.Landpride bush-hog,Kubota 480...
  39. nybirdman

    Value of a John Deere 790 (about a 2001)

    Had a family member stumble across this cherry JD 790+FEL with 176 hours.Garage kept and looks new.Owner has passed and his wife is looking to sell.We would like to make a fair offer for both parties. Our first offer was $10,000.She said the paid $17,000 when new. We are not a big fan of...
  40. nybirdman

    April 8 snow

    We were "blessed" with two inches of heavy wet snow yesterday,April 8,2015.Unreal winter;it was just beginning to dry out.Up to 50 degrees tomorrow so it will be gone soon. Don't know exactly but we must have received 120"+ this year.At least there will be no drought.
  41. nybirdman

    logging winch build

    We are considering building a PTO powered logging winch;similar to Farmi,ect.Does anyone know a source for the clutch that we would be using.We have the capabilities of building the rest.
  42. nybirdman

    Direct TV "Genie"

    My wife had been after me to add a second Direct TV receiver;I finally gave in.I have no connection to Direct Tv other than being a long time customer. I should have done this before this long cold winter;anyway adding a second receiver,Genie and DVR is quite an eye opener.I also had to add...
  43. nybirdman

    Virus problem recently

    While on this site recently my anti-virus has stopped numerous attempts:never have seen this on TBN. Administrators ?
  44. nybirdman

    1023E vs BX2370

    A friend is looking at these two models,both with MMM and front snow blower and FEL.He told me he was quoted $2,000 more for the Kubota.I am a Kubota guy I quess having owned three of them but all a lot larger than either of these sub-compacts. Both dealers are very good,I have dealt with...
  45. nybirdman

    storm Nov.18,2014

    Missed us so far but Western NY state(Buffalo area) is getting pounded.....6ft.or more.Just south of us in St.Lawrence Co.has two-three ft. so far and it's still coming down. Hope every-one was ready for this early storm.
  46. nybirdman

    side by side diesel tractor?

    Just saw this on Craig's List.,never heard of one.Based on a Cub Cadet.I would guess homemade and done well.No price.
  47. nybirdman

    Tree Shear build

    Another tool I didn't know existed or needed until I saw one on TBN. I had some 4" & 3" tubing, a little scrap angle so I decided to go ahead with a new project. I have a young friend with a complete fab shop,plasma cutter,torch,mig welder ect.I can weld but don't have the cutting...
  48. nybirdman

    Dodged a bullet

    I have been purchasing a lot of diesel for the tractor lately,with bush-hogging/land clearing in full spring. I use five gallon cans and purchase 15-20 gallons at a time.What I just read my local station had their "diesel" tank refilled with "gasoline" and messed a number of vehicles.They also...
  49. nybirdman

    Broke my new cutter

    With just about five hours on my new Landpride LCR2072 managed to break one of the blades.My fault hit a rock. It snapped about a foot off of one of the blades,made quite a racket and serious vibration.Dealer to pick up soon. I don't believe it will be covered under warranty but we will see...
  50. nybirdman

    2014 Silverado purchased

    Recently traded my 2013 Z71,4 WD,extended cab for the new 2014 model Silverado.Equipted very similar.My 2013 only had 5500 miles on it but was taken by the new interior of the 2014's.Lots of improvement on the new truck quieter ride,better mileage(same 5.3 displacement) direct injected,rear...
  51. nybirdman

    Massey Harris two row planter

    Crops are in for this year but picked up a Massey Harris two row,ground driven planter.Would like to know a source for a manual and parts if available.It seems to be in fair condition,as always the fertilizer buckets are bad and need one drive chain.Thanks for any information.
  52. nybirdman

    Hydraulic fluid dye?

    We have two Kubota's and find the hydraulic fluid almost impossible to see on the dip sticks.I thought I had read somewhere that JD made a dye(red) to add.Does anyone know if this is true and is it readily available at a JD dealer?
  53. nybirdman

    Consider Simplicity

    Just went thru the buying process of a friend of a Simplicity Broadmoor and came away very impressed.I own a comparable JD at least in size and original purchase price.All the little details were amazing.Power lift deck,oil drain extension,very heavy duty deck,steel hood with wear plates on...
  54. nybirdman

    Not so lucky operator

    LiveLeak.com - Not lucky day for the tractor man
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    cross over relief for snow plow

    I think I need to put a cross over relief on my FEL mounted snow plow.Anyone have a parts number and pipeing diagram.It is an old Curtis truck plow ,fairly new cylinders&hoses.
  56. nybirdman

    One horse power wood splitter

    LiveLeak.com - One horsepower chainsaw
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    Any one want to practice their snow removal

    Watching the news for Central NY,between Watertown and Syracuse up to six feet of snow and still coming down this afternoon.Lake Effect snow-fall ,unreal if you have never seen it.Rt.81 ,the main corridor north and south thru NY has been closed for two days so far.State of emergency for...
  58. nybirdman

    Stolen Kubota in Northern NY

    State police seek information about stolen tractor from Nicholville Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 6:18 am New York State Police say they have information that an unsuspecting buyer in Vermont may have purchased a tractor stolen from Nicholville last month. The 1988-1990 Kubota tractor is...
  59. nybirdman

    Ice storm 2013 in Northern NY

    Well we have lucked out so far,have not lost power.30,000 just south of us without.We have about 1-1/4" of ice on top of a couple inches of snow.Just spent a couple hours plowing.....unreal.7000lb tractor and a 8ft.front blade and couldn't push it.Only way I could move snow/ice was to break it...
  60. nybirdman

    Looking at a L3000

    As stated looking at a L3000,4wd,Fel and R1 tires.Hours are at 1100 ,one owner.Priced at 10,000 dollars.We currently have a L4240 HSTC and previous L3130.We have had good luck with Kubota;this one will be our primary "woods" machine.All looks good and everything works as advertised.Will post...
  61. nybirdman

    Busy month of May

    Spring has broke in the north country;May has been very busy.Gardens to work up,ten acres of food plots(almost done),we did a 125 bird Chukar hunt May 19 on the preserve for the local dog club.I just hatched 225 pheasant with 1100 eggs in incubators at the moment.Of course still have to take...
  62. nybirdman

    2013 Silverado

    As a retiree from GM.Over the years I have purchased about 20 new GM trucks my last in 2005,yes a long time ago but the truck only has 31,000 miles on it currently.A third vehicle and used for my business mostly.Got the itch to check out the new (2013) 4WD Extended Cab models.Firstly the ride...
  63. nybirdman

    L4240 grill guard

    AFTER punching a hole in my lower grill and battery on my L4240;I decided to give it a little protection.Any-one with a grapple my want to consider doing this.I was lucky that I missed the radiator.
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    Kubota out lifts three deere

    Well just a tease,should read Kubota lifts three deer!Wonderfull wk. of hunting in northern Ny.The three bucks shot;seven point 180 lbs by my son-in-law,I shot a eigtht point 180lbs and my son this morning shot 190lb. ten point(the one his wife missed last wk.) Of course he is in the dog house...
  65. nybirdman

    Rabid Raccoon

    I was just out at 11:00 a.m. tending to one of my tree stands.Heard some strange noises and couldn't figure out what it was.Luckily I was on the ladder of the stand and noticed a medium sized raccoon at the bottom.Anytime you see a raccoon during the day something is wrong with it,either...
  66. nybirdman

    L4240 wouldn't start!

    Haven't used the tractor in a week or so,been to dry and hot to do much.I decided to do a little roto-tilling in the garden with my pto tiller.Odd the tractor wouldn't turn over.This tractor starts in minus 20 degrees no problem.While:( looking things over I noticed a hole in my front grill,I...
  67. nybirdman

    Very near miss

    I normally don't brush-hog this time of the year(June-July) because of all the young wildlife.I decided to do some of the atv/utv trails and around my growing food plots.Almost made a big mistake.....had a deer fawn jump from just under my left front tire,one more revolution and I would have run...
  68. nybirdman

    Over-hot JD

    Unfortunate neighbor had this happen to him last wk.Reminds me to buy another fire extinguisher!
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    where to purchase "O" rings

    I blew an "O" ring on my hydraulic thumb,couldn't find the right one local. Where can I purchase over the net.? Snap Tite(female) 1/2" B72C
  70. nybirdman

    2006 TC 30

    Going to go look at a TC30 with a loader and 310hours.It is 4wd and gear shift.Anything we should be looking for?Any issues with this tractor.
  71. nybirdman

    Piebald

    Bet you thought it was going to be a deer.Never heard of a piebald moose,I have seen pictures of albino moose.
  72. nybirdman

    Pilated Woodpecker

    Caught this fellow in the back yard.A good 15 inches long.Feb.26,2012
  73. nybirdman

    Fisher video

    PICT0166 (2)fisher2.avi - YouTube Got this short video of a Fisher this month(Feb.2012) Located in northern NY
  74. nybirdman

    Stilh 180c chain

    I purchased this saw a couple years ago,minimum use,runs great.Recently purchased a Oregon chain for it.Right size ect.When I installed the chain,saw wouldn't turn(overcome the clutch).way too tight...not the bar ajustment had it real loose..still couldn't turn.Acts like the bar...
  75. nybirdman

    Ice Storm 2012

    Well we just got grid power back on after 26 hours...temps have been at about zero.Don't know how any-one could cope without a generator.Set up my PTO generator on my L4240 Kubota.At PTO speeds I was burning about a gallon per hour,10K big enough to run our whole house and detached garage. I...
  76. nybirdman

    DIESEL STABIL

    I didn't know they made this product.I have had good luck with their gas Stabil so I thought I would try it.My tractor sits from Sept.until we get snow. Of course this year,no snow to speak of,so its still sitting and waiting..I always use PowerService in my fuel also.It was priced at...
  77. nybirdman

    What a meal

    The wife's off on one of her shopping trips so I had to fend for myself tonite. No so bad I really like to cook.The meal was venison steak,onions,peppers and home-made french fries.In the middle of the meal I realized that none of it came from the store..I got lucky enough to harvest a deer,grew...
  78. nybirdman

    New York deer hunting

    things starting to heat up:my son just shot a nice seven point(137lbs),his wife shot a six(137lbs),I shot a eight(181lbs.)All November bucks,rut is coming on strong in St. Lawrence co.:thumbsup:
  79. nybirdman

    Engage 4wd

    I have owned my tractor for three years(L4240 HSTC) and previously a L3130 HST.Both 4 WD.Recently have been haveing a problem engageing the 4WD lever.Talk about a "Duh" moment....while reading the manual it states that the clutch must be depressed to engage 4WD.Needless to say I have never done...
  80. nybirdman

    image resizer

    Can any-one recommend for windows 7....thanks
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    Fuel use question

    My two nephews work for a large dairy operation,do mostly field work.This year the owner did a spot buy for 50,000 gallons of diesel hoping to last until July. Running the same tractor,with the same equipment,in the same fields they are only getting 1/2 of the run time they were last...
  82. nybirdman

    JD 825XUV

    My brohter-in -law just purchased one of these..havn't seen it yet.Any-one that owns one....how are they holding up& problems? I have a Rhino..it's been flaw-less..2,000 miles so far.
  83. nybirdman

    1841 Ford 4wd

    Recently saw a picture of this tractor for sale:1958 model.Just curious as to how rare this tractor is.Looked pretty nice,the only thing it appeared to have turf like tires on the front and Ag's on the back.Price was $6800.
  84. nybirdman

    WHOOPS

    Local DPW worker,looks like quite a slope.Kubota?:confused2:
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    Used two bottom plows upstate NY

    With all the rain nothings is getting done around here.So out for a ride yesterday in the pouring rain and found a small privately owned implement dealer.This guy has a few used ag tractors and a few small implements. These are located in St.Lawrence co. upstate NY. When it stops raining....I...
  86. nybirdman

    Ford-Ferguson with brush-hog

    We are in the process of dragging the old girl out of the barn and start using again.We are going to buy a new four ft.brush-hog for it.Now I know we need an over-riding clutch.....can this be used with a slip clutch on the hog?Or do we need to buy a brush hog with shear pins?Can we put the OR...
  87. nybirdman

    It's Back

    My L4240 Kubota was returned from a two week stay at the dealer.My problem was and is the FEL quits working after about an hour's running time. They can't find the problem.This started after THEY did the 400 hour service.Part of the service was to replace the joy-stick switch for the third...
  88. nybirdman

    kubota Service Representative

    Does any-one have a phone number for the rep for the North-East...New York State.Have a problem that the dealer can't resolve.
  89. nybirdman

    Kubota 854 loader problem

    I posted a while ago on a problem that I was having with my FEL,well its back ,never really left. Started with a dealer service,changed fluids&filters.I installed my FEL mounted snow plow,then the problem started.What happens is after about an hour of work the FEL will not lift or curl.I...
  90. nybirdman

    Loader hydraulic problem

    I had made a post earlier on a problem that I had(have) with the loader on my Kubota tractor.It is an L4240 with 854 loader.The problem started this winter when I put the FEL mounted snow-plow on,it is a 8ft.Curtis.The dealer had plumbed the third function two years ago.I have used the plow for...
  91. nybirdman

    854 Loader problem

    Just had my L4240 serviced(360hrs) dealer changed filters,replaced a defective third function valve.Plowed snow for about an hour returned home to refuel,got that done.......machine at idle.......wouldn't raise or lower the loader...what the ##########,raised engine speed..same deal,moved the...
  92. nybirdman

    Bobcat Utv's

    Anyone know who builds the Bobcat UTV's? Are they CTV transmissions? and most important..what do they use for motors..I know they offer gas and diesel. Don't really want one just curious.
  93. nybirdman

    elevated tree stand

    About finished with and elevated tree-stand,we have plenty of ladder and hang-on stands on our two farms.We wanted some place to go for the late season cold and snow,rain,but mostly some where safe and comfortable for the grand-kids. The stand is 11ft-10in. to the platform total...
  94. nybirdman

    Small game explosion

    We live in extreme upstate NY,on the Canadian border..I don't know what is going on this year but the numbers of small game...cotton-tail rabbits,fox,raccoon even wood-chucks are in record numbers this year.The only thing that is down are the turkeys..I am sure the coons and fox are the culprits...
  95. nybirdman

    Ford 661 workmaster

    I am in the market for a small tractor...have a cabbed Kubota...found this listed recently for $4,000...don't know the shape yet...just checking to see what any of the Ford guys know about this tractor.It is a 57 or 58 thanks
  96. nybirdman

    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating  Virginia snow

    By the news the mid Atlantic region got pounded.....Everybody over-worked with snow removal;I just found out that my son is headed there from upstate NY with a snow removal crew.At least a ten hour drive,they are bringing payloaders,skid-steers and dump trucks.
  97. nybirdman

    emergency use of kerosene

    I have kerosene in bulk(home heating)..I normaly buy fuel for the tractor at the pump,but in an emergency situation can I use straight kerosene with-out harming my 2008 tractor?Second question;what is a simple fuel transfer system ,short of a sifon.....drill motor with a small pump?I use about...
  98. nybirdman

    orchard clearing

    Started clearing an old apple orchard that had'nt been touched in 100 years. I had tried to hire a contractor with a skid-steer with a fecon head;no luck they jerked me around for two years.This would have been the way to do it because it does away with the brush piles.The orchard was over-taken...
  99. nybirdman

    potato harvest equiptment

    I am looking for a small potato harvestor,I am going to plant about one half of an acre:a bit much to dig by hand.Any-one have any ideas.I thought about a rock bucket for my tractor;that could do dual purpose,I have plenty of rocks to pick.
  100. nybirdman

    Snowblower  Erskine snowblower

    Any-one familar with the Erskine pull rear mount snowblower? Looks like a nice unit,hav'nt found a price on one yet.
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