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    Video of Kioti Tractor manufacturing

    Ah, the old GM plant in Shreveport. ELIO Motors scammed A LOT of people out of reservation down payments with the commuter car that never was. ELIO was going to use part of the old GM campus for manufacturing. CT
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    2 wheel tractor dead man switches - what is your preference?

    Have a 1978 Troy Bilt Horse tiller. Not a safety device on it. Wife refuses to use it. CT
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    Preserving diesel fuel in transfer tank

    "Am I being overly paranoid?" I think maybe. If transfer tank is clean and you have a filter on it after the pump, I'd send it! CT
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    power tool recommendation

    I have had this for many years. Have had 0 issues. Has a CAT pump and Yamaha engine. Yamaha PW3028 Yamaha PW3028 Pressure Washer CT
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    10’ Western Heavyweight conversion to Tractor front 3 point hitch ?

    I have seen them in MO and OH before. Never seen one here... CT
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    Why no Ecoboost in the F250?

    Have a 1984 C10 Silverado with 140,000'ish miles. 6.2L N/A, OD Auto trans, 2wd, 25+mpg. Just do not get in a hurry and it isn't set up to tow heavy. CT
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    Why no Ecoboost in the F250?

    The 6.0L Vortec doesn't have the DOD and the associated lifter issue. Always on all 8 cyl. CT
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    Why no Ecoboost in the F250?

    Sharp truck! Mine is black also. I am still driving a 2013 GMC DenaliHD 6.0L Z71. Just turned 150k miles, mostly trouble free. Replaced radiator recently and still on the OEM brake pads. No desire to own an emissions era diesel. 360hp/380tq is adequate for anything I hook up to. CT
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    Finding a reasonably priced 6V tractor battery?

    Tractor Supply Co has 6v battery for $109.99 last week when I was there. CT
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    zero-turn mower, turning around w/o wrecking the grass

    It is a skill to learn. Have to think like a differential in an axle. When turning, have to slightly reverse one side while other side is turning forward. I can go back and forth turning 180 at each end and not scuff the turf. Have had 2 different ZTR and have used several others in the past...
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    Finding a reasonably priced 6V tractor battery?

    Will require adjusting the voltage regulator to about 9 volts. Or just use an 8 volt Battery Tender maintainer if it is a occasionally used tractor (which I'm sure a JD M is). CT
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    Finding a reasonably priced 6V tractor battery?

    Also, GOOD #2-1/0 welding lead copper cables. Parts house #4 cables do not work well on 6v. CT
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    Finding a reasonably priced 6V tractor battery?

    "8 volt battery? You gotta be kidding. If 6 volt is rare then 8 volt is in the Smithsonian." 8 volt batteries are common. CT
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    Put a vertical exhaust stack on my CUT

    I see a good sized tree branch that you do not notice will "adjust this for you. It really needs some support near the canopy. My LS P7010C has a vertical stack that runs up by the cab. Has a support in a rubber grommet for vibration and movement. 800+ hours and its still in one piece. Otherwise...
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    Finding a reasonably priced 6V tractor battery?

    Saw one yesterday. One. CT
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    Finding a reasonably priced 6V tractor battery?

    Saw one at TSC yesterday. Think it was about $130-$150. Batteries are expensive, period. CT
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    Why no Ecoboost in the F250?

    Have a 2103 GMC, 6.0L, 3.73, Crew, Z71 4x4. It will pull almost anything. It likes RPMs when towing. It can drop into 2nd at 60mph tach over 4000. Not concerned a bit. ECU will not rev engine to the point of damaging itself. They do not provide the best fuel economy though. I usually average...
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    TRACTOR SLUNG PTO SHAFT!!! - PICS.

    LS P7010C has 540, 750, 1000, ground drive PTO options. I mow with a 10' Kodiak 2 spindle in 750 at about 1400-1600 rpm. Can go through about anything in M 1-4. CT
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    UTV Winch?

    I have thought about mounting a 8k-12k winch on the front of my P7010C. Battery is right up front. Have had a few times I have got in a bind and it would have recovered itself. Can also use it for recovering other things too. CT
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    Yellow Jacket Nests While Bush hogging, whats your plan?

    This. One of main reasons I went cab tractor. I have watched bald faced bumble bees attacking the glass more than once. Yellow Jackets... Not as concerned. CT
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    First electric tractor ride

    They work. For niche applications. I have an electric, lifted cart. Limited range vs gas and I have to carry a generator to recharge when remote hunting. We have a fleet of about 20 electric fork lifts, indoors, no emissions. But require a battery pack changeout between shifts. Takes 2 battery...
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    First electric tractor ride

    They have a 70 HP model for $74,999. No loader. CT
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    My Place: a CAT, Mahindra, and Ducks

    Looks like my pond. At least I was able to spray the water weeds, then bush hog them down. Has been raining here some. This week is supposed to "bring on the noise!" Raining heavily right now. CT
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    how many GPM is needed

    Some PTO pumps also have a thru shaft. This PTO extension allows use of a PTO implement while leaving the pump in place, permanently. Example, PTO pump to run a loader. Need to power an implement off the PTO and use the loader. It's a clumsy way of doing things, but works. CT
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    I don't understand something.

    That's cute. 100 degrees, dust and bees. No thank you. CT
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    I don't understand something.

    I have 800 hrs in 8 years on a 72hp cab tractor. Mainly mowing 50 acres and road maintenance. CT
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    Bush Hogging 8 acres - pricing?

    When he starts his truck until he parks his truck. That's how I would charge if by the hour. CT
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    Bush Hogging 8 acres - pricing?

    This. I run a 72 hp tractor and a 10 foot cutter. I use Google Earth to draw out the area to get acreage. Estimate how many trees and such to trim around. The shape of the area. Is it square or many point rows. Then knowing my acre/hr/overhead, bid flat rate. Fresh or sharpened blades will...
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    Bush Hogging 8 acres - pricing?

    I do not do any mowing jobs more than about 10 mile out. I also road the equipment. Enough to keep me busy. CT
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    Boomer47 front tires locked up

    LS P7010C and JD 6420 will too. Have to jump on them fairly firm, actuated by the brake light switch. Assist in braking. With MFWD engaged, both axles are tied together, the rear brakes then also brake the front wheels.
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    Planting a 150 ft row of bushes. What is the best attachment to use?

    This looks like a nightmare... To plant 150 feet of "bushes" in. CT
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    Planting a 150 ft row of bushes. What is the best attachment to use?

    Definition of "expensive"? What is your time worth? 150 feet of "bushes" doesn't sound cheap either. Plants are expensive, IMHO. Tractor Supply Co sells them. $600 for County Line powerhead, $200 for 12" auger. Will last a lifetime, then some. I have the County Line powerhead with 6", 9", 12"...
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    Boomer47 front tires locked up

    This is what I was expecting it to look like. My LS P7010C axle is similar, just 2 as big. Takes about 4 gallons of gear oil to service. CT
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    New Tractor manufacturer

    Self leveling doesn't work like that. It keeps the angle consistent while raising and lowering. It is awesome. Auto leveling? Have not seen that on a tractor. CT
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    Latest grab by auto manufactures

    I had to Google this. Checks out. Sneaky bastards! CT
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    Latest grab by auto manufactures

    One of my favorite movies of all time! CT
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    Latest grab by auto manufactures

    Wife's 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a cap-less fill. And was a source of multiple trips, under warranty to the dealer. Would get a minor or major EVAP CEL. Remote start will not work with CEL on... CT
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    Latest grab by auto manufactures

    I remote start almost daily in the summer. Amazing how much cooler it is inside a black truck when you start it from the other side of the parking lot. CT
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    Latest grab by auto manufactures

    Almost everyday. CT
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    Propane Tank Back Blade Build

    I am impressed. Did not know what to expect while reading the description. You have more blade than traction. Which can be good at times! Very nice fabrication work. CT
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    grease gun

    $160 bare tool for Ryobi. It is very well built and makes me want to use a grease gun again. CT
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    I hate grass raking! How can i avoid it? do i need a new tractor?

    We upsized mowers. 18hp 44" Snapper to a 25hp 54" Bad Boy. Went from 4 hours to 2 hours. 4-5 acres we cut as "yard". Wife likes to mow. CT
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    Looking to buy my first tractor

    Like my Allis Chalmers 180. Big straight 6 will drink 5 gal/hr when working. CT
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    Anyone ever "delete" the dpf on a tractor?

    In some states, they will pull you over if you just have a gooseneck with a tractor or hay. Commercial or not. Scales, emissions, whole deal. Personally I've never been stopped. I do not run diesel trucks, but have ran heavy. CT
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    Anyone ever "delete" the dpf on a tractor?

    Good old Commifornia. CT
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    Buying backhoe for CK2610 vs Renting Mini Excavator

    With enough traction and balls, it can pull a pan. A CUT isn't going to pull a pan. I can make a JD 6420 spin all tires with a 4 yard Reynolds pan. CT
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    Buying backhoe for CK2610 vs Renting Mini Excavator

    These work. Have shaved many a hill and built many a levee with a Reynolds 4 yard pan. How much HP/weight tractor do you have? Old school 50-60 HP row crop tractor is 1st gear hammer down. 110hp 4x4 tractor will spin all 4 if dig too deep. Moves a lot of dirt. CT
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    Looking to buy my first tractor

    For that acreage, I'd step this to 60-75 hp. Budget is small. LS is solid brand. On our farm we have LS, IH, JD, Ford, Case. CT
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    Anyone ever "delete" the dpf on a tractor?

    Think the Glider Kit loop hole is closing. Also, believe that California has/is making it illegal to operate pre-emissions commercial vehicles. CT
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    I hate grass raking! How can i avoid it? do i need a new tractor?

    Zero Turn with open fab deck. Best solution. CT
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    LS or Kubota

    Worse case scenario. A truck and a trailer. I'm out of warranty now, never had to use warranty while it was active. If needed, I have a 20' trailer, a winch and a 2500HD truck and I would trailer it 35 miles. CT
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    Grapple Recommendations

    I do not doubt the grapple's strength. The video showcasing the grapple is nauseating. Who publishes a promotional video using a +$100k farm tractor as a poorly used bulldozer. Thought this was Whistlin Diesel at first. CT
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    cannot remove PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR — RESOLVED!!!

    I haven't seen this picture in over 20 years. Huge far side fan. CT
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    What would these 2 parts be called?

    Grind it out and reweld. Looks like the weld was cold to start with. New pin, washer on fastener end and use a cotter key. CT
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    Top Brands

    Mid mount mowers can be a PITA. Zero Turn will be faster and maybe even a better quality cut. CT
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    Top Brands

    I vote for LS. 8 years and 800 hours of trouble free operation. CT
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    TRACTOR SLUNG PTO SHAFT!!! - PICS.

    My Rhino 172 is setup like that. Sheared many of grade 8, 1/2" bolts between the slip clutch and gearbox. It has a circlip, snap ring, something. It never did anything but spin on the shaft when bolt would break. CT
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    Grapple Recommendations

    My 72" grapple looks almost identical to this Tomahawk grapple. Tomahawk 2 Cylinder Bought it new at an auction. Only had a made in USA sticker and no guards around the cylinders. The profile and design look spot on. CT
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    Grapple Recommendations

    I can snap a picture when I get home of mine. It is about 72" and has 2 cylinders and 2 grippers. Bought it new at an auction probably over 10 years ago. It is not the heaviest, but have not bent it yet. Think it cost me about $1300. Was setup for skidsteer and has skiidsteer hydraulic...
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    LS or Kubota

    BUT IT IS NOT ORANGE !!! :mad::mad::mad:😤😡🤬🥵 Kidding of course! That is a nice looking machine. You should have no regrets it is BLUE and says LS. Had our LSP7010C going on 8 years and 800 hours. Get it dirty! CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Interested to see how the R14 tires preform on a larger tractor. They look mean! Personally I have no use for R4 tires for farm/acreage usage. They absolutely suck in soft ground and mud. I have stuck a 30 hp more than once with R4 tires. Also they suck for pulling ground engaging implements...
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    Joining LS Club

    You need a few more remote valves back there! Did you plumb this? CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Yes. Basically everything but range shifter and shuttle shifter are on the right side. Ergonomics of the LS cab was a deciding factor to buy an LS. CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    3rd function is nice. Keeps it all on the joystick. I had thought of adding 3rd function kit myself. Was $1000 in parts alone. Though what little I use the grapple compared to everything else, I just used a remote. Have about $200 in hoses and fittings. Have not had a need to use more than 2...
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    New (used) AGCO Challenger Farm Tractor

    10 hp more on the shaft than gross power? Under rated at 135 hp? Test was an error? CT
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    Finally.... LS scan tool!

    In the "pull down" menu, it list P7010. P7010 is a mechanical injection, EGR engine. No ECU. No DEF. No Regen. I am aware of no electronic control modules on a P7010. What would this device do for a P7010 owner? Unless I do not know the in's and out's of my tractor and missed something. CT
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    Joining LS Club

    Congratulations! Same story back in 2014 when I was shopping P7010C. Tractors, no loaders. Regional LS Rep found one in Biloxi or Gulfport MS and had it shipped to my dealer in Many, LA. It was the only P7010C available new in the country at the time with a loader. CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Kodiak 10' HD cutter. American made. Old blades. Will put new blades on before next cut. These have found some concrete. Have edged them a few times. Deer CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    How to clean oil cooler, ac condenser and radiator on a P7010C. Fold grill guard forward and open hood. Locate the 4 hand bolts that secure lower body. Next remove 1 hand bolt holding condenser and loosen other 2. Slide plate out of the way. Unhook pressure switch harness. Now slide...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    I have a 72" brush grapple with pinchers (like a crab or crawfish). Added these several years ago. When you have 3 remotes, you do not have to add a 3rd function to your loader. Skidsteer hydraulic connectors came with grapple (1 pair). My father bought one too. He wanted to use pioneer ag...
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    I did it. Roast and discuss my choice. (sharing experience + numbers for others)

    You stuck it well, friend. Had LS P7010C for 8 years, never stuck. Last year, stuck it 2x. About like you did. Required another tractor of equal size to get me out. CT
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    I did it. Roast and discuss my choice. (sharing experience + numbers for others)

    I have the 10 ft HD, 2 spindle. Bought it used and have used it to cut hundreds of acres. Very, very good finish when properly setup. CT
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    Mowing Steep Hills

    I saw these at HD. Looked solid. CT
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    Buying Advice First Tractor

    First tractor was a 1962 Farmall 504 diesel. I put a new Koyker loader on it in 2008? Still have that tractor. CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Very nice. The modern version of the P7010C with power shuttle. I almost bought the P7040CPS back in 2014. Did not really need 97hp tractor, but the power shuttle would have been nice. Keep us updated once you take delivery. CT
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    LS or Kubota

    Usually 0% financing has the interest rolled into the purchase price. Nothing is free. Bought LS P7010C in 2014. Used my bank, commercial loan, like 5%. Still came in about $10,000 cheaper than a Kubota M7040 cab with loader. LS has 3 remotes. Kubota was about $1000 per remote, dealer...
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    LS or Kubota

    Mine has 20 speeds... and a clutch! P7010C Transmission CT
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    LS or Kubota

    Sicily Island, Louisiana This is where most LS tractors are final assembled. Tires and wheels are domestic. They are mounted and installed as part of assembly process. Also some LS tractors are shipped without loaders attached. The loaders are installed in Sicily Island as well. At least this...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    What are you taking delivery of? CT
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    Radiator airflow

    Does your AC condenser slide out? The AC condenser on my P7010C is on a track and the hoses have a loop in them. Remove 4 hand bolts to remove lower fairing then loosen 2 hand bolts to slide a plate over. Then unplug the pressure switch connector and the condenser slides all the way out. Can...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Correct, my thoughts also. It appeared over tightened from day 1. It has foam where it sits on brace and where straps go. Thinking 8 years and 780 hours of over compression. Split was at rear strap location, inboard lower corner. I only snugged straps enough to hold tank in position. CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Have I mentioned I really, really like this 10' cutter? Needed to service cutter. Backing into brush and trees bent tailwheel forks. Also a hub had lost it's bearings. New forks. One 1". One 3/4". Both need to be 1". Strange times in the supply chains. Welded gussets on both sides of...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Fuel tank replacement. Tank developed a split. Replacement tank was $754. Never empty when you need to work on a fuel tank. Found a grease fitting I didn't know existed. Greased it. Now clutch pedal does not squeek anymore! 777.7 hours Back in service! CT
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    Battery life expectancy - Manufactured 2014 LS G3038?

    Wife's AGM in her Jeep Grand Cherokee lasted 8 years. It is under the passenger seat, in the cab. CT
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    Mowing Fed Up w/ BX Drive-Over Deck. Making a Change.

    Add a new shed to the shopping list. CT
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    LS or Kubota

    Agreed. My LS P7010C can lift a pallet of Redi-Mix out of truck or trailer. 80 LB x 42 = 3360 LB + pallet... I believe the 3500 LB rating. CT
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    Battery life expectancy - Manufactured 2014 LS G3038?

    Update. Changed 2013 battery in LS P7010C few weeks ago. Would be happy if new one last half as long. CT
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    feeling stumped--advice needed

    Can confirm. Bought a used mini ex. Burned piles. Then dug holes, burned stumps and roots in pits. Covered pits when done. LOT OF WORK CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    I got WAY behind with this thread. Photobucket blocked pictures for a while and I gave up on forums. Now many forums allow you to upload directly, makes it easy to post pics! 773 hours. 0 issues since the Rat incident. Tractor is a beast. Just mowed about 15 acres or so with 10' 3pt cutter in...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    It has been one of the most dependable purchases I have ever made. 773 hours. CT
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    conflicting advice on using bucket with rotary cutter

    I do this when I mow for a new customer in a new field. CT
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    LS or Kubota

    Or Pontiac? Or Saturn? Deere has been around 150+ years. Farmers have to bootleg Russian software to work on them. CT
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    conflicting advice on using bucket with rotary cutter

    I usually have pallet forks or grapple on when mowing. Bucket rarely. Though pallet forks suck when trying to push out of mud. When cutting hay usually have nothing or a bale spear. CT
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Update. Fuel tank developed a split. Weeping diesel. New tank ordered. $750 with TAX. Will document the tank replacement once I receive it. CT
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    LS or Kubota

    Noticed a fuel leak on my LS P7010C. Split in fuel tank. 770 hrs and 8 years old. Called dealer I bought it from 30+ miles away, not the local ding dong. Part is ordered, it is in stock in NC and should have it next week. Pretty solid service IMHO. Tank is about $750. Price sucks, but equipment...
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    LS or Kubota

    LS lift capacity is usually higher than any competitor in its power/weight class. CT
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    LS or Kubota

    LS Bought P7010C in 2014. Rode it for 7 hours this weekend pulling 10' cutter. 774 hrs on the clock. CT
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    Need Help Avoiding Turning too Sharp with E12 Batwing Mower

    One of the reasons I went with a 10' 3pt mower instead of a 10' pull type or 12' batwing. Also cost... Yes, 3pt was much more cost friendly. 72 HP tractor, mow at 5-8 mph when terrain allows. Do not wear my seatbelt in a cab tractor. I cut 30-40 acres several times a year plus some contract...
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    Zero turn mower advice

    Put 750 hours on a 44" Snapper 350Z. Selling it, out grew it. Had HydraGear pumps and Parker drive motors, Kohler engine. Was taking wife 4+ hours to cut 4ish acres of lawn. This season bought a Bad Boy MZ Magnum 54" from Tractor Supply Company for $3999.99 +T. So far it does everything my wife...
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    Post emissions used tractors.

    2013 LS P7010C Mechanical injected, turbo 4 cyl and a muffler. Hope it is the last tractor I ever buy. In no way do I want to deal with a post-emissions diesel. I have refused to get a diesel truck. A gasoline HD truck pulls everything I need pulled. CT
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    Why not sugar water in tires instead of beet juice?

    When I fill tires, I put the valve stem at 11 o'clock. Straight up 12 o'clock to check pressure. CT
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    Why not sugar water in tires instead of beet juice?

    13 lbs to the gallon. CT
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    Why isn't anyone talking about the Deutz Fahr 5080d?

    I ran a Deutz 100hp air cooled 6 cylinder for a few summers haying. Loud was an understatement! Edit. Deutz D 10006 Tractor Data D 10006 (link) CT
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    Why not sugar water in tires instead of beet juice?

    Louisiana. 1 tractor loaded with pure, H2O, tubes. 1 tractor loaded with pure, H20, tubeless. CT
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    Scout by... Volkswagen ?!?!?!? Electric, no less.

    I love this site. I wish that they wouldn't have succumbed to political correctness. "Nice Price or Crack Pipe" sounded better than "Nice Price or No Dice"... CT
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    Would You Loan It Out?

    Appears she is the brains of the operation... CT
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    Would You Loan It Out?

    I'm going to be blunt. Last year, you agreed to till his garden for a price. He stiffed you. That defined his character. This year, you agreed to loan him an expensive to buy, expensive to fix piece of equipment. He sill has it. You sir are an idiot... I do some tractor work for hire. Mainly...
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    Fix'n to get a Tiller

    I run cotton picker spindle 00 grease in most of my gear boxes. CT
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    Front axle gear oil

    4 gallons of 80W-90. Traveller's brand from TSC went in my P7010C at 740 hrs. CT
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    Tiller kick-stand....

    I was thinking about a 72"-84" tiller just yesterday! Looks like KK is in the running now! CT
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    Bucket Cutting edge added

    My bucket is bowed on my P7010C. 72 hp tractor. I have thought about some think like this. If not just to reinforce and straighten it out. CT
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    Princess Auto 60 " Landscape rake

    I have one similar. Think it came from Tractor Supply. CT
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    Seat operator present safety switch, Do not lift a cheek....

    No seat switch on P7010C. Haven't ever been in a cab tractor with a seat switch. I would jumped that out 1st time it shut down when I didn't want it to. CT
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    Gravity Farm Diesel Tank, is it worth getting one.

    This^ I bought a 105 gallon L shaped tank with 12v pump at an auction for $200. CT
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    My Place: a CAT, Mahindra, and Ducks

    I was reading this in the earlier hours of the day. My context clues were not on point! Though using your tractor as a gauge, I knew it was at least 7'. :cool: Natchitoches, LA CT
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    Sawmills, sawmill buildings, drying sheds, and kilns... show your pictures!

    Are those TJI Joist for your rafters in the first picture? CT
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    What did you do on or to your LS Tractor today?

    Picked up a load of limbs with pallet forks and burned the pile. CT
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    Joining the Big Show

    I second this. Have a grey market Komatsu PC38UU. Rats got in and chewed up all the safety solenoid wiring on the valves. Had to do some rewiring to get the hydraulics to work again. Now it is down again. Starter possibly. Hope it isn't hydro locked. Will not turn over, just stalls out. Could...
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    My Place: a CAT, Mahindra, and Ducks

    I have that same landplane, but in brown (bought it at a Kubota/Land Pride dealer). Is your 7' or 8'? Hard to tell in the pic. Mine is the 7'. Wish I had an 8' CT
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    Gravity Farm Diesel Tank, is it worth getting one.

    How loud is that Lincoln with a Cherry Bomb on it? CT
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    Riding mower vs BX

    We shall see how it holds up. We mow about 4 acres weekly. Fairly flat land, though rough in places. Wife chose this one. I was going to go Kubota. She like it. Retiring our Snapper 350Z. 780 hrs. Deck has needed some welding, but still cuts. Though it had independent Hydragear pumps and Parker...
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    Riding mower vs BX

    Using a CUT with a MMM sounds like a horrible idea compared to a ZRT or Garden Tractor mower. CT
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    Riding mower vs BX

    Bought a 54" MZ Magnum Bad Boy from TSC for $3999.99 with a 25 hp Kohler 7000 series engine. Cuts fast and clean. Even 12" tall rough grass at a decent clip. CT
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    Mice got me!

    This happened to my 2014 LS P7010C not too long after I bought it. Had it parked outside at the time. Chewed one of the injector return lines. Dealer found the part. It was the entire return manifold, about $580 at the time. Went to parts house, got some FI fuel line and clamps, fixed it for...
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    Don’t buy mahindra

    OP has been a member since Feb 2004... CT
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    Battery powered chainsaw

    I have gas and battery saws. CT
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    Battery powered chainsaw

    Personally have the 18V, 12" Brushless Ryobi. Can fill the bed of a side by side up 2x with a 9ah battery. CT
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    Battery powered chainsaw

    Ryobi. 18 volt. 12". Brushless. With a 9ah battery it will cut for a while. CT
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    I need some input on roll around tool boxes

    Bought one of these to use in the shop for general mechanic work. Socket set, end wrenches, hammers, air tools, ect. CT
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    Bush Hog

    I understood it well. Can I borrow your Klein's to cut this wire? CT
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    Bush Hog

    Like the Midwest calls carbonated beverages a Pop. Westerners, soda. Southerners, Coke. CT
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    Hydraulic limb saw project.

    That looks awkward AF... CT
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    Trailer tires…what the…

    I have had some that look like that just blow the belt out sitting. I run radials on my RV travel trailer. Bias ply on all other trailers (4 of them). CT
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    Buying crushed rock -- new MSHA rules?

    Its heavy, very dense. Easy to exceed tow ratings and equipment capacity. Most people do not even know what trailer brakes are, much less use them. Requires being tarped, otherwise creates safety issues spilling onto highway or hitting other vehicles. I can go on. CT
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    To those with cattle

    Makes sense. Wyoming. I saw irrigation in Colorado. In Louisiana we just get 70" of rain annually. Hurricane if we are lucky! CT
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    How often should you grease a tractor for light duty?

    Sound and common sense. That's how I do it and haven't blown any seals. CT
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    Buying crushed rock -- new MSHA rules?

    I buy 20 tons at a time from about 10 miles away. Cost about $100/load for trucking. I then use cab tractor with the air on to move and spread. No way I'd have rock dumped into the bed of any truck I own. Not even the 1979 C20. CT
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    High fuel cost and wood

    I have heard that like 85% of Mexico's fuel is imported from the USA. Also heard that the Mexican government stripped the taxes from the fuel to help the consumers (citizens) from paying more for fuel than necessary. Haven't verified this, but heard on talk radio this week. CT
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    High fuel cost and wood

    I paid $420/cord last year. It was delivered and while I thought it was steep, I just pointed where I wanted it stacked. Not my idea of a fun weekend to cut up, split and stack a cord of wood. CT
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    Ditching job

    Heard this on the news yesterday. CT
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    Trailer tires…what the…

    I do the same. None of my tires are over 5 years old, ever. Many see it as waste. I haven't changed a tire on the side of road in 2 decades. CT
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    High fuel cost and wood

    <$1000 for complete system online. Completely DYI installation. If you are even somewhat handy. 1 3" hole through the wall. CT
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    Grease Gun Recommendations

    Good tools aren't cheap. Good tools make work more efficient and enjoyable. 26 grease fittings on my loader with a lever or pistol grip sucks. CT
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    Grease Gun Recommendations

    Ryobi. Cordless grease gun. If you have Ryobi tools. Bare Tool - Ryobi Grease Gun Bought my father a Dewalt cordless grease gun. He loves it. CT
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    Just Used One of These Welders

    We have shifted to Fronius from Lincoln and ESAB at work. High volume manufacturing. I have personally integrated 12, 500 amp Fronius power supplies into equipment. 8 are burning 0.52" and 4 burning 0.45" wire. Controlling them over Ethernet via a PLC. 500 amp multi-process power supplies, think...
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    Welding Hooks to a front end loader

    Have welding machine, have hooks... Send it! CT
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    Is sub compact big enough?

    I have a 72 hp cab utility tractor with a 3500 lb capacity loader. Sometimes its too small! Having personally used SCUT through 300+ hp row crop tractors, I would suggest the 35-50 hp range tractor for you. CT
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    Feeling

    Years ago bought a 100 gallon "L" shaped tank. The one that goes in a truck bed with the crossbed tool box over it. Converted it to portable. 2, 4x4 skids on bottom. Use forks to place on a trailer. Go to town and fill. Bring it back home and place it under shed. Has a 12 volt pump that I clip...
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    Feeling

    Like the camera! CT
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    Smoothing Clear Cut Land

    I'm aware location and methods effect price. We had about 35-40 acres clear-cut. Think it was +80 loads of logs. After logging I hired a contractor with 1 excavator and 2 dozers. They grubbed everything and piled. Took about 2 weeks, by the hour, came out to about $400/acre. CT
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    Smoothing Clear Cut Land

    It was about 40 acres of clearcut. They grubbed and piled in about 2 weeks. CT
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    Tires condition

    For OTR tires it is sound advise for safety and sanity. For off-road use, do as you please. I do not like tubes. Cannot slime a tube. Cannot plug a tube. I quit breaking tires down myself years ago. So much wasted time. Have had good results from Asian Truck and Trailer Tires. I'm in Louisiana...
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    PTO Wobble

    Most likely the plastic safety sleeve. I have a 10' Kodiak 2 spindle cutter/mower I bought used. PTO shaft is slightly bent. I just send it. If it were worse, I'd replace or chuck it in a lathe and straighten. CT
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    Tires condition

    Surprised they hold air. Check date code. Over 5 years, replace regardless of tread. CT
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    MX5400. What brush cutter size? 60" or 72"?

    Rule of thumb is MINIMUM 5 PTO HP per foot of cutter. 53 engine HP/46.5 PTO HP. Math says 9.3FT. Granted, this is minimum HP required. 5FT cutter is way too small. 6FT would be good for field and woody stuff. Personally I would chainsaw anything over 2" diameter. Period. Regardless of cutter...
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    Smoothing Clear Cut Land

    WOW. 2009 I paid $400/acre for an excavator to grub stumps and a 2 dozer to pile them. CT
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    Who actually makes the tractor and whose engine and transmission does it carry?

    Our LS P7010C has an Iveco (Italian) engine. Pretty sure rest of the drivetrain is built/designed by LS. CT
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    Ditching job

    I have a 9000 lb machine with a 24" and wouldn't attempt more than digging up a stump. CT
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    Compact Tractor Dealers Ignore Two-thirds of Their Potential Website Customers, Industry Survey Shows

    Same story here. Bought my tractor from dealer 30 miles away because he worked with me. The dealer I drive by everyday is 4 miles away. I have not bought ANYTHING from local dealer since 2014. CT
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    Looking for used 50-70hp, pre-emissions tractor. JD?

    Not a Kubota. I bought a LS P7010C in 2014. 72HP, mechanical shuttle, mechanical direct injection turbo engine w/o any emissions. 750 hours without any major issues. It is heavy and has a very strong loader (+3500lb lift capacity). Filling tires is a requirement to use the loader at full...
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    Do you take it to the dealer for maintenance or do it yourself.

    I do my own maintenance. I just completed Tractor Fluid (15 gallons) and front axle (4 gallons) service on my LS P7010C. Also replaced both hydraulic filters, both engine air filters and cabin air filters. Was first time I had changed hydraulic oil filters. Found one of them had sucked in what...
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    Can NOT get trailer lights to work

    I have seen purple on backup lights on RV before... CT
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    Battery life expectancy - Manufactured 2014 LS G3038?

    Still +8 years is impressive in my book! CT
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    Battery life expectancy - Manufactured 2014 LS G3038?

    Our P7010C was purchased in 2014. Still original G31 battery in it. It is spinning a little slower too. Impressed that it lasted this long! S Korean MFG battery. CT
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    Free loader?

    I thought all LS came with a loader? CT
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    DPF Regeneration driving me crazy...

    Hence why I jumped on my LS P7010C in 2014. Interim Tier 4. Mechanical DI, no emissions. CT
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    DPFs, EGRs, DEF, etc...

    Why I bought our LS P7010C over other tractors of similar spec. Mechanical direct injection, turbo, muffler... Last of the Interim Tier 4 engines. Hope it is the last tractor I need. P7010C Engine Detail CT
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    Resolving self leveling dislike

    I have no issues with my self leveling loader. I can scoop and carry a 100% full bucket. Bale spear not an issue. Would not buy a tractor without a self leveling loader with skid steer attachment. 2013 LS P7010C
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    Bad news big repair

    Throwing my $0.02 in the hat. Leave everything intact. Disconnect GP load from relay. Wire this to another solenoid or relay with a momentary push button. OR Disconnect signal ground wire from GP relay. Use a momentary PB to ground relay coil. (Easiest IMHO) Both will work. CT
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    Kubota or mahindra

    LS has a very nice, quiet cab. 2014 P7010C with 740 trouble free hours. Though 72 hp may be more than you need. CT
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    Pete 335

    Not a Pete, 6x4, manual transmission... What else checks the OP's boxes with this truck? CT
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    Grapple style preference

    I have one like, #1. Probably had it about 10 years. CT
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    Alternative to EA 55 Inch Wicked Root Rake Grapple ?

    Several years ago my father and I both bought new 60" grapples. Same grapple, made locally somewhere, no data tag. Skid steer attach, skid steer flat face couplers, twin cylinder grippers. They were at 2 different auctions in 2 different parishes (counties for the other 49 states). Paid about...
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    What痴 the highest hours LS tractor ?

    2014 P7010C about 700 hrs. Original battery. No issues yet. Looked at a P7040CPS? at an auction this spring. Had over 1000 hrs. Had a front axle problem... CT
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    Should I cab or not. Getting ready to buy

    Growing up on tractors without cabs or canopys was humbling. Have an open station Farmall 504. Bought a LS P7010C 7 years ago. Have had more than 1 time that bumblebees have swarmed cab while mowing. Bumblebees are bad news. The only negative of a cab is the initial purchase price difference...
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    Cab or no Cab

    I can honestly say the advantages of a cab far outweigh the disadvantages. They do require more care and upkeep. If you are the type of owner that just uses and abuses and doesn't believe in maintenance; then an open station is a better choice. A pole saw is a cab tractor owners friend. I grew...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Well I cannot use my P7010C yet, still very wet. I don't want to rut up the fields. So, I decided to replace the radio antenna that I managed to break off at about 6 hours on a tree limb. This is what was left of the OEM antenna. So I figured out how to open the roof to access the antenna...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Well, today I performed my 50hr service... Well part of it, at 58 hrs. Since its still so freaking wet I cannot bush hog, I figured I'll get ready for the new season to use my LS P7010C. Here is the oil change procedure. First you need a 12mm allen wrench or socket to get the drain plugs out...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Update: Operation Wood Rat Contacted dealer. Sent him some pictures. The "part" came in, he was as shocked as I was! This part, the low pressure injector return line was $537!:shocked: This was the only part of the assembly that was damaged. So I put my farming/maintenance...
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    Loader Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Well its been a while since I posted last. I only used the P7010C a few times over the winter to blade (dirt and rock, not snow) the drive and move some brush around. I went to use it to blade a neighbors drive. I went to start it up to chill the cab down and smelled diesel... Hummmm...
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    Loader  Living Document: CT's LS P7010C Adventures

    Hello TBN. I have been a lurker for a long time. I used to spend most of my time on Yesterday's Tractor forum, as most of my equipment is, well Yesterday. BUT, since I have moved into current times, I will be contributing more often on TBN. I'm going to try and make this a "Living Document." I...
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    2014 P7010C Speaker Size?

    What size speakers are in the 2014 P7010C "New Style" cab? I have a feeling they are going to need upgraded to 2-way or 3-way speakers. Maybe even a small powered sub behind the seat. Nothing wild, just something to enjoy some Classic Rock with while tractoring. I have not really checked out the...
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    Pulling the trigger: P7010C

    I have been going round and round for the past two weeks trying to get a deal going. I thought I wanted a XU5065CPS because of the hydro power shuttle. Instead the P7010C won out. I have listed some comparisons between the two that I observed. Your mileage may vary... I test drove a XU5065CPS...
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    Price Check  Anyone Priced 8' Twin Spindle Mowers?

    Anyone priced these lately? Rhino SE8A looks like a nice machine, I have a Rhino 172. I know its tough. Bush Hog 2008 seems nice as well. Both would be lift type, pulled by a 65hp LS XU5065CPS or my Allis Chalmers 180. Thanks, CT
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    Comparison  Owners of LS XU5065CPS or LS P7010C?

    Hello guys, Any owners of the XU5065CPS (65hp) or P7010C (72hp)? I am awaiting delivery of a XU5065CPS to demo. I have already sampled the P7010C. Right now the XU5065CPS is favored because of the Power Shuttle and the P7010C for the 3 range PTO (540, 750, 1000). The P7010C is only $2500...
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    Price Check  LS XU5065CPS and LS P7010C

    Guys, I have narrowed my new tractor purchase down to these two models. My dealer has a P7010C on the lot and has sold 5 of them in 4 weeks. He has only picked up one XU5065CPS and it sold the same day it was put out. Most of his sales volume is <40HP and >70HP so he doesn't stock many in that...
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    Hydraulic Auger Mount

    Brandi, You will be fine. My father has had his a little longer than me. He uses his on a Ford 6600 and MFWD JD 6430. See link TractorData.com John Deere 6430 tractor information He has not "Turned it into a pretzel yet! Though on the Ford 6600, he was doing something with a dead tree (trying...
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