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  1. ModMech

    Mowing  Can-O-Worms......

    My question to the list is pretty simple. What tractors have a suspended mid-mount mower deck and/or does that depend on the deck? Reason: We currently own a Kubota B2410 HST with an RCK-54 floating deck (rides on wheels) and I HATE the way it cuts and eats wheels. We are purchasing a...
  2. ModMech

    How to murder sub-terrainian rodents!

    Use your tractor! I found an old piece of silicone hose (rubber will melt, don't use it) that *just* fits into the exhaust pipe on our tractor. Insert the other end into the hole the rodent made in your yard or field and let the tractor run for a couple hours. You could also use a generator...
  3. ModMech

    DIY Three Point Hitch adjustment

    While performing fall/winter maintenance I took a few minutes to throw a couple videos of how to check and adjust the three point lift and sway control on a compact tractor on Youtube. Suffice it to say, make sure the TRACTOR is level (rim height, forward lift arm pivot height, etc) before...
  4. ModMech

    Automatic Chicken door

    While it is not strictly tractor related, it begs the question: are chicken tractors, tractors? I recently completed an upgrade to our chicken habitat, their coop door is now FULLY AUTOMATIC! As there may be some members who could benefit, I have included photos below showing the general idea...
  5. ModMech

    Trailer tire thread

    I just posted a thread in the "tires" section, some good pre-purchase information provided. I also learned why "ST" tires tend to fail at low miles, they are old! http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/tires/348640-some-good-information-regarding-trailer.html#post4301102
  6. ModMech

    Tire Selection  Some good information regarding trailer tires

    I have seen a great number of posts and questions regarding the "need" to use "ST" type tires on trailers, sometimes it is made as a "service suggestion". While looking for new front tires for our tractor, I stumbled upon some reference materials that might help clarify the discussion of "ST"...
  7. ModMech

    New "toy".. and brief product review; Miller Classic Series autoshade

    When I decided to begin rebuilding my treasure trove of welding and fabricating tools, the first step was to make sure I had appropriate safety gear. Having located a good used welder in a local CL ad, it was time to look for a new welding helmet/shield. :cool2: I had an old (like 20 year old)...
  8. ModMech

    I have R1s for sale!

    Hope this does not offend the UBB gods, but the system refuses to allow me to post in the for sale - private party ad section. We have two nearly new R1s for our B2410 (fits LOTS of other makes and models including a number of Deere models, although the wrong color :) ) for sale in the...
  9. ModMech

    Comparison  B24/27/2910 Loader confusion

    As a few here will recall, we own an older B2410 without a loader. While we NEED a larger tractor, the finances will not allow such at this time, so I have been looking for a NOS or take-off that will fit our tractor. I have also been looking to see if I can find a B24/27/2910 FS with a loader...
  10. ModMech

    Comparison  Baseline criterian

    My wife and I have been searching for a "new" tractor, one larger than our B2410, which is primarily a LARGE lawn tractor, but a CUT none-the-less. We thought about adding a loader, but we still do not have the weight (traction), stability or PTO HP that we really need for a single tractor. A...
  11. ModMech

    Stihl MS290 review

    :thumbsup: pretty much says it all! Bought a new saw from the local dealer, they went over everything from starting to daily inspections and what to look out for (sawdust in vents etc). Bought it with a case, spare chain and the initial lube in small bottles. The operator's guide offered some...
  12. ModMech

    Disapointed with KTC

    :mad: I realize the big manufacturers must get hundreds of communications per day and that people respond to them and mistakes can be made but........ Our B2410, like MANY other KTC products, has the dreaded "dead steering" disease when the fluid gets hot. This is a known and well documented...
  13. ModMech

    sickle mower adjustments

    I am asking for advice, we recently purchassed a very nice older JD #39 sickle and have mouted it to our B2410. Yes, it is a little small but it works! We did not get an OM with it and the local dealer was unable to offer any advice because most hay operations have switched to disc mowers...
  14. ModMech

    Looking for on-line manuals?????

    Looking for manuals????? Look what I discovered and forgive me if this is already well known, it was new to me. Listing of Attachment (and tractor) manuals posted on line: Index of Manuals Needless to say, I have been busy reading.
  15. ModMech

    Sickle Bar  New JD#39!

    I just SCORED a good JD#39 sickle mower. Got it mounted to the tractor (yup, B2410) and it works! I can lift and carry the mower ok, it's not unstable or tippy at all but in transport position the front end is a little light, but no worse than with the tiller :) Can anyone help me? He didn't...
  16. ModMech

    Decent baler comparison

    I found this thanks to GOOGLE, it's a few years old, but the data seems sound. Compares a number (20+) of balers, round and square in actual testing. Balers and Baler Attachments Enjoy!
  17. ModMech

    Comparison  Baler comps

    I found this thanks to GOOGLE, it's a few years old, but the data seems sound. Compares a number (20+) of balers, round and square in actual testing. http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/eng3050#98
  18. ModMech

    Planer/Moulder brought from Mpls.,Mn to Austin,Tx

    We may be making the trip from Canton (West of Tyler) to Mpls before (or at) Christmas.
  19. ModMech

    Price Check  New tire package!

    I just snagged two NEW GY R1 11.2 x 16 rear tires for our B2410. We have had problems with traction while using the tiller with the turf tires the machine came with. A few months ago my bride asked if we could change to R1s, because we use the machine for mowing (turf and field) more than for...
  20. ModMech

    Looking for hay Equipment advice

    As some may recall, we own a small farm near Canton, TX. We are having troubles getting our field of good quality hay harvested on shares, even $1/bale is out of the question! So, we are thinking that if we buy our own equipment, we might not actually make a profit, but at least we'll keep our...
  21. ModMech

    Buying Advice  FEL for B2410

    For those that have this or a similar model, what FEL did you get and how do you like it? We are SERIOUSLY looking at a FEL for our B2410 and our options are: 1) New (OEM or other) FEL on older B2410 2) New FEL on new Tractor (would go a little larager) with MMM 3) Buy a used FEL (lots of...
  22. ModMech

    Buying Advice  JD 710

    Any one have experience with this model? Found one fs locally, weight, power and price are all attractive for our small operation. Would be the "go to" tractor for baling 10Ac in high quality hay.
  23. ModMech

    Mowing  Sickle or rotary cutter?

    From what I understand, a rotary cutter will mow a LOT fater (2x-3x and maybe more) than a sickle but you also need a tractor with 3x to 4x the HP for a rotary cutter. For 10Ac if "hay", having a B2410, could we get by with a 9' sickle? I see walk-behind, self-propelled 3' sickles with 10HP...
  24. ModMech

    Hitch/Ripper/Log lifter By JohnG

    I just completed fabrication of our combination Trailer hitch, Soil Ripper (ditch drainage improver), Log Lifter based loosely on various designs seen on TBN. All is need to do now is wait for slightly warmer days and apply my primer and paint before it is 100% completed. Details: Based on a...
  25. ModMech

    Kubota B2410 transmission problem

    My B2410 rather suddenly developed a serious transmission issue and I would appreciate any advice offered. More often than not, when you release the HST pedal (hydro controls) traveling in Forward or Reverse, the pedal does not return to "N". At the same time I began to notice a "buck" in the...
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