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OK, I am sorry if I posted this in attachments also. This may have been a better spot. I got this when I went to pick up a newer wagon a couple years ago...saw it in the weeds and threw it on top of the main wagon for a few more bucks. Now I am finally getting around to fixing it. I am not...

I got this when I went to pick up a newer wagon a couple years ago...saw it in the weeds and threw it on top of the main wagon for a few more bucks. Now I am finally getting around to fixing it. I am not looking for original...just running! I may use it to haul kids around on hay rides (less...

OK, I know that sounds crazy at first. But I have a unique situation. On the "low" side of my barn I want to drain the gutters over to the other side and into a creek (legal here since it is rain water). What I want to do is drop the gutters into 4-6" pipe and go underground then up a bit to...

I found a 10 foot disc locally. It is a Long 958. It is sadlly missing it's hydraulic cyclinder and I don't think my 3x8 will fit-I think it needs one with a longer throw. It looks like a very heavily made disc, but does have some wear on it. No welds or obviously missing parts or damage...

OK, so I have searched here a lot and have some ideas but still would welcome advice. I always get great advice on TBN. I am looking for a tractor to do general ground engaging field work, brush hogging and may do hay with square bailer in the next few years (likely no more than 25 acres in...

OK, so I have not updated my barn project...here's why. I went to the Building Dept. before I started building to check on what I needed to do. They said I do NOT need them since I live in a township and am building an AG building. I would need them for electric and to get that permit when I...

Just thought someone may be interested in these...or a few go in on them. 6 buckets. Looks like all are 51 inch. No, this is not me selling but it looks like it could be tempting... Peter Lot of 6 New John Deere 51" Material Buckets - eBay (item 400007427710 end time Jan-06-09 13:44:14 PST)

Ok, so I know we all deal with this...but it is still frustrating. When I first moved here I lost as many boxes as days in the week. Then I carefully painted a regular mailbox like an American Flag. Well, believe it or not it actully lasted over a year! Yes, it took some small blows and...

Yes, I took the risk...I poured concrete last thursday in northeast ohio...brrr. It got cold that night (17 degrees to be exact). The concrete was poured in a semi sealed building. It was poured on R-10 reflective foil/foam on gravel with poly underneath. It has wire mesh/WWR and radiant...

I have a 430 loader that now doesn't load! For the last week or so the lift cylinders will not lift or push down (as when using loader to stabilize backhoe). Problem is this has been intermittent. Often it is a problem when first starting the tractor--then if I cycle the SCV many times it...

I have a 4300 and the power beyond for the backhoe. The hydraulic connections bolt behind and rise above the orange hydraulic fill plug. That plug is a real bear to get on and off. Does anyone know of an extention tool to help? I have thought of just making my own with a metal rod. Put a...

Just a funny occurrence. I was moving part of my gravel drive to better allow a turn-around at the top and finish some landscaping walls and steps to my home. My wonderful 6 year old son allerted me to the fact that a killdeer had made its nest in the drive and had 4 eggs. NO WAY am I going...

I am sure a lot of you know this already. I have been buying mostly tax free at TSC/etc for a while. But I recently bought the trusses for the barn I am building and I got those tax free since they are for agricultural/farm use. Today I went to Home Depot to order a lot of lumber/foam...

FINALLY..."Congress" has approved the budget for my barn on the new land. We are building a 36 x64 (inside dimension) barn. Cement foundation since it is on a slope. 10' first floor, and second floor with Gambrell attic/box trusses. I will stick frame the walls with 2x6 and OSB on outside...

This is my stupid action to share so others don't do this! I was burying a 8" drain line under my drive and cut the electric to my house. I new where the line was, thought I was being careful, and had already worked around the gas line on the other side with no problem. But I never expected...

OK, OK we've heard this before.....Does anyone have a manual for this unit that they would be willing to sell or copy (is that legal?) I have bought a parts book and "predelivery instruction" from ebay already. What I need is a users manual. I have a lot of questions on how to get the best...

I am looking at two of these available and would appreciate any insight\suggestions: 1. A 1949 (guy thinks 1947 but #s say '49) McCormick Deering era Cub with sickle bar and belly mower. runs OK, oozes a little fluid here and there, was rebuilt with aluminum pistons per him in about 1980...

I have a 1500 and want to move the front axle forward if possible. I have 2WD so that part helps make it easier. I would move them about 6 or 8 inches forward so I can fit a finish mower that I already own. Does anyone know if this would overstress the point where the front axle support rails...

OK so I feel a little foolish here. But everyone here always helps so I figure I'll ask before I break something. I was changing my tranny fluid on a 1500. I removed the three bolts holding the "banjo" bolt cover to the back right of the tranny case. The cover comes off easily and I can see...

430 Loader bucket won\'t stay up. OK OK, I know the jokes may get goin here... My 430 Loader bucket (on a gear 4300) will tilt up/back but will not stay up even under its own empty weight. It will tip forward with pressure and hold up the tractor (e.g. when using backhoe). It will also still...

A guy in my area has a 6 foot Harley rake for sale and wants $2000 for it. It is a little older model and I think it was a "TR36" on the ID plate. It looks a bit used but in overall good condition and cared for. This one does not have the carbide tip roller but rather one with "slots" in...

OK, so I was about to remove my drag/draw bar with its welded plate on my YM1500 2WD....then... I loosened the 8 bolts on the under side to remove the mounting plate so I could weld a more custom (one that works better for me at least) draw bar. Then I started to get a bit of a leak of what...

I bought an old drag disc for $50 last year but needed one I could lift over areas I didn't want to disc...so I needed to convert it to a 3pt model. I kept the actual discs and shaft and got rid of the entire old rotted/rusted drag frame. I like a drag disc since it flexes and follows the land...

OK, OK, i know most recommend up to a 5 foot finish mower on a YM1500. BUT, has anyone run larger? I would love to use a rear mount 3pt 6 foot since I could also easily use it on my JD4300. There are also many more 6 foot used mowers out there for sale in my area. I am trying to fit a 5 foot...

I have a post in the "Yanmar" section regarding a midmount mower I got hold of....wondering if anyone here may recognize it or have info on how to use/install it under my tractor...or better yet an old manual! Mid Mower

I got this thing for a song and would love to make it work. It used to be on a Yanmar 1600D but I have a 1500. It is a John Deere mower model #H005J or H006J (or close to that..its hard to read). It is serial # 421122M best I can tell. I can cut/drill plates etc but do not know the basics of...

I needed to put turf tires on my Yanmar 1500 but the cost was becoming outragous. I found new rims and tires on Ebay for 1/6 of new and bought them...but they are a different bolt pattern (still 6-bolt but larger diameter bolt circle). Since they do fit my JD4300 I didn't want to weld and...

I went to the Sunpro websight to find some gauges to replace/backup the idiot lights on my YM 1500. Happily I found their triple gauge set (1 1/2" # CP 7997) in their "garage sale" section for only $9.99 (was $44.99). I e-mailed them and verified they are mechanical (not electrical senders)...

John Deere \"roughneck\" storage containers I just picked up a couple of those plastic storage containers (green with the John Deere Logo and name) at my local Wal-mart. No, I do not work for, own stock in, or have any special attachment to Wal-mart. But I did get a couple of these and...

I have a small Yanmar 1500 that runs well but looks bad. My wife (OK, me too) wants it painted so it looks new(er). I plan to take lots of photos, then dissasemble major parts (sheet metal, fuel tank, etc) so I can get a good result. Any suggestions before I start "re-inventing the wheel?"...

I am looking into have new rear rims made for my 1500 and mounting wide turf tires. I know Firestone makes a 9.5x22 but they are about $200/per and not that wide. I am still getting some estimates, but it appears as though Hey Wheel can make the rims for about $110 each and I can get wider...

I have a 1500 (2WD version) that I'll use to pull some gang mowers. I want to get a finish mower for some of the closer cutting needs. I have normal turf grass...not brush or weeds. I am looking for some experienced opinions on how big a mower I can go. I am sure a 4 foot would work but...

I hope this Yanmar 1500 I just got will pull some gang mowers! Anyone know where I can find a set of the 22inch rear rims. I plan to put some turf tires on them but may keep the rice tires for winter use. I found that Firestone makes a 9.5-22 turf tire but have had no luck searching the set...