Search results

We have a 2018 GMC Terrain Diesel, it's the only year they offered the vehicle with the 1.6. Horsepower is listed at 137 hp or something like that. It's anemic on paper. But real world driving, it feels more powerful than the 250 hp gas turbo model, and doesn't hunt gears near as much. If you...

Lot more to towing than straight forward acceleration at full throttle. That is all your spreadsheet will show, and even then, you are assuming full HP at all times, which is not the case. I believe one of the reasons towing with a diesel is so nice is that the torque curve is low. Even if the...

Huh, I haven't noticed most of the issues you are saying with my Woodland mill. Maybe they've made improvements? Bought mine in 2020, it went together easily and it's been fairly trouble free. I'm sure I could have spent more money and had an improved mill, but like I mentioned in my first...

Agree with above. Get some heavy (4" or larger) box tube and use that. My mill is on the trailer from woodland mills, and it has very little resistance to twisting. Channel/angle won't resist the twist, and you'll spend more time trying to level it. If you don't mind some extra time leveling...

Seems there's a lot going on here. The overheating - I would not run this machine without a temperature gauge. Frankly, I wouldn't run any machine of this complexity and cost without a temp gauge. But that's especially true for one that has known cooling issues. Waiting for signs to show up is...

Hm, no reason to apologize, thank you for correcting me. They do all have closed center hydraulics though, correct? My bigger point was that the system pressure is controlled by the pump, not a relief valve. So running to the end of a function would load an open center system, but would not load...

Revving high doesn't take much fuel. Operating under power does. Operating under power while revving is what takes the most fuel. But high rpms with no load won't be enough to show you a fuel restriction. I'm not totally sure the fuel configuration on that machine, but in general you can test...

Read my first reply. I don't think what you are looking at is a bypass line. Typically a relief valve is included within the control valve. Not the cylinder. For clarity, I'm assuming you are talking about a line like this one pictured?

You are probably seeing the line to pressurize the upper part of the cylinder. Lots of cylinders run that in hard line attached to the cylinder itself. Makes it so the flex hoses only need to be routed to the base of the cylinder.

If I were testing this, I would connect the gauge directly to the quick coupler, and not let the fluid flow further to the pistons. If you get expected pressure, you can test again in a tee configuration. If you get low pressure only then, it would be internal leakage. From the tests you ran...

JD 300 uses a closed center hydraulic system, so there aren't any relief valves. If bogging when using hydraulics that's an engine power issue. You also said it's bogging when driving it, and the drive system is not powered by hydraulics, so again points to an engine power issue. You are on...

If you have any interest in driving to Southeastern Connecticut, I can show you mine. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Or if you have a buddy that has one, I think looking over one in person will be far more valuable to you than trying to describe online. I bought a 1992 Hitachi 120, with...

Lots of people get killed using tractors. Or riding motorcycles. Or cutting trees. Or hiking. Or driving a car. The world can be a dangerous place. Be thankful you've made it this far while continuing whatever dangerous activities you partake in. I think a deep sea expedition wouldn't be the...

I noticed on Mahindras website that the 3600 series no longer appears on the main page. In general, the models look stripped down compared to prior offerings, there is no Mpower series, 7000 series, etc. When you do a manual google search though, you can still find the 3600 and 7000 series...

I have not noticed that it works drastically different than my other saws. Maybe a bit stiffer. Did you trip the brake off the saw or on it?

Grow up. Feel free to use the ignore button the other direction if that's what you need to do. I generally like reading your input, this is beneath you.

I'd suggest you go back and re-read post #8. You know, the one where you said that other options are ok for little stumps, but you need something with balls. You further in post 11 suggest that an alternate design would take day and night on a large hardwood stump. I can tell you from my...

Contacting an arborist sounds like a good idea. Regardless of whether your tree is diseased or not, or whether it can be saved or not, a qualified arborist will be able to determine what is going on with it, and provide you an explanation. From there, you may have a choice to make as to...

Looking at the WM 68 on their website, it appears like this is a direct drive? So no belts or anything to increase the speed of the flywheel? If that's the case, I suspect that the air flow and knife speed on this unit is very low. So it makes sense it wouldn't take much sticky stuff to clog...

On my woodland 8H, I sometimes had problems clogging the chute when the chipper would bog down or the belts would slip. If the airflow was high, I never had an issue. I did have an issue on the edge of the flywheel, when chipping pine, where pitch and shavings would stick between the flywheel...

Could you provide a brief description of what you have going on?

For what it's worth, I have a buddy that cuts trees professionally that has a vermeer self driven grinder. It uses a 20ish HP gas motor. I've used those before, and they are fine for what they are. They will get the job done, but it doesn't come close to what my grinder will do now. And the...

I have a Woodland Mills grinder, and here is my experience. The grinder itself is rugged, the design is simple, and it is relatively cheap to purchase. I found that it did not work well for me out of the box. As you use a grinder, especially in my area of the northeast, you are inevitably...

Thanks TripleS. There are those of us that are following along with the progress, hoping you get a nice machine after all is said and done. It'll be some work but worth it in the end. As far as OEM vs aftermarket, I think with how new and valuable this machine is in other regards, it would pay...

I'd work with a machine shop you trust, and see what they have to say. If it was mine I'd probably replace all the liners and pistons, but first have the block checked to ensure it's square and not cracked. It's going to need enough that it's worth doing a complete overhaul IMO. Not sure where...

Exactly. With Cat (Excavator) controls the boom is push/pull right hand, and stick is push pull left hand. Backhoe (Deere) controls the boom is left hand, and stick is right hand. Swing is left/right on left hand for both, and bucket is left/right on right hand for both. Where it messes me up...

Yep I hear you on the weight. Having a second person helps, to be able to wiggle the pin while someone is making a fine adjustment. Otherwise you have to run back and forth to the controls. With some practice it's not bad, I'm sure it'll be easier the second time. Have fun with the machine! It...

Smooth cutting edge to go over the teeth for fine grading, a bit wider than the bucket. Just don't add a beard trimmer for it haha!

On mine, thankfully the hole lines up nicely when it's folded all the way back. Looking at yours, it seems like the thumb is floating compared to the stick, so I can see how that would be a pain. If that was my machine, I'd be welding additional tabs on the top of the thumb that would hit the...

I have a hitachi 120-2 with mechanical thumb and can flip the thumb in about 3 minutes. However, mine lines up exactly with the teeth, not in between them, so it's very easy to use the bucket to flip the weight of the thumb once it's unpinned. If I had to flip it on the machine you have...

When I regrade driveways, I generally start with box blade, and peel/mix the top layer. I go as deep as necessary to cut out any washout, potholes, and get a good mix of fines and stone if the fines have been washed away in spots. I find that the grass will float to the top during this process...

Spot on. Breakout is measured at the pivot pins. Curl has nothing to do with it. As to OP question, when I move 1 ton pallets of wood pellets, I can lift them off my gooseneck trailer, but there isn't a ton of capacity to spare. I have QA forks (attachment weighs a few hundred pounds), and my...

Looking at how far back the mower is tilted, I think you would benefit from a hydraulic top link. If you used the top link to tilt the mower forward before lifting, I bet you could get full height. I use my hydraulic top link all the time when bush hogging, and for many other implements as...

Did you pressurize with low pressure air prior to changing hoses? That's a pretty surefire way to show exactly where the problem is. If you already changed the hoses it's likely a moot point, but it would be nice to see if you had little bubbles coming out under low pressure, which would...

Yep that's opposite on curl. Your intuition is correct, you want the implement to move towards you when you move the lever towards you. On a single stick, dump is pushed to the right (away), curl in is to the left (towards you). Lift is pull back, and lower is pushed away, forwards and...

Look under the floor board by your left foot, from the side, on top of the tank you will see the fuel connections to the tank. Look close and see if you can tell if it's weeping there. Beyond that, I'd suggest pulling the tank and pressurizing from that point. It'll be a pain with the tire but...

Just checked on mine. Second primer pump got pretty firm, could not push it down for a third pump. Last I ran it was about a day ago.

There is a pressure control valve I believe on the common rail. It's not like old school diesels. Based on your symptoms I'd be surprised if it had anything to do with the high pressure side of the system. I'm assuming no check engine light?

There was a problem I was chasing that turned out to be the ignition switch, but I was convinced for a little bit that it was fuel related. I checked the lines by removing the rear tire on the tank side, unbolting the tank and sliding it out sideways, then disconnecting the lines at the tank and...

You changed fuel filters, which is a good first step. I could be wrong, but this sounds to me like a little bit of air in the fuel system. You would have a little fuel in the high pressure pump which would allow it to start, but then it will suck in air and lose high pressure and die. It sounds...

Mine lives in 4wd unless I'm travelling on the road in high range or turning tight and trying to not scrub up grass. In other words, it is in 4wd unless 2wd is needed. 4wd is safer also, when in 2wd you have no front brakes. With weight added on the front that can get dangerous.

You can figure it out by putting the shaft back on the machine, and then put the drawbar or hitch on, and see if the bend lines up. It might line up with the edge of the mower. Either way, should be able to figure it out by looking at where the bend is in relation to something that can apply...

When I bought my mahindra, I wanted HST, and I wanted the heaviest machine that I could get. I use it primarily for loader work. That led me to the 3550. It is immensely stable with appropriate counterweight, with large tires and heavy castings. Since you don't require HST, that opens up the...

I would bet money this happened. No way that shaft bent from torque. It got hung up on something. As someone else said, if you did hit something and locked up so hard that the shaft had to give, it would have twisted it. Not bent it like that. The only way that can happen is from sideways force...

Try Maine Tractor Crossing. He buys older machines and has a lot of parts on hand. I added a PTO to an old John Deere using parts from him. Not sure about the international shipping, but you can check with him.

I have a platform up over the gooseneck of my trailer, and regularly carry implements up the ramps to place them on that platform. The heaviest one is probably the land plane at somewhere around 1300 pounds, hanging sometimes off the front edge of a bucket, so a fair amount of weight way out...

Let us know how this works out. I would recommend a computer for a couple reasons - one is to figure out the travel and make quick adjustments if needed. You can figure out whether you have the right piston, etc. The second is to calculate the clamping force. It's pretty easy to do in software...

Sure some of it is flung away, when the saw is running at full throttle. But there are times between cuts that none will be flung away and it will drip down, and there is also spray that occurs where the chain hits the roller guide, that will go in all directions. But if you've found what...

Most of the time I find that a bar nose fails because it's been pinched. The bent metal around the sprocket causes it to fail. If you use high quality bar oil, some of it will make its way into that bearing. Not much, but it doesn't take much. There's a school of thought that continually...

I'd use a box blade with rippers in combination with the loader. You can use the rippers to loosen material, then move it with the loader or drag it with the box. Separate any organic material from the material you use to fill. I concur with those that have emphasized compaction. Whether the...

He has a 5th wheel though, not a GN, they connect differently. It's not quite as simple for something permanent. The advice to try lifting it first is good. Should be able to use the top lip of the bucket to lift on the plate, then push on the kingpin.

Not sure that's going to work out great with your size machine. You'll need to lift, and push, so pin weight is only part of what you need to overcome. At least if it's on flat ground, I don't think you'll be in serious danger of hurting anything, I'd be extremely cautious around hills. I lift...

Unless his post was edited, I don't understand this reply. He said he was happy with his purchase, and felt it was the best value for him. I don't see anywhere in here he said any manufacturer is the greatest or the worst, and I didn't read where he said something that was hearsay that he passed...

3600 are entirely mahindra machines. 2600 are TYM machines with mahindra motor. 3600 are heavier and more rugged with generally better fit/finish, but cost more than 2600 series.

My excavator is better, and has stronger bite, but I have built walls with my grapple. With stones much heavier than 250 pounds at times. You bite it with the corner, set it in place, then release. A wider double lid grapple would be worse than my narrow single lid for that particular purpose...

You want a grapple in my opinion. Backhoe isn't the greatest for transport even if you can hold the stone, and your bucket and jaws aren't large enough for anything irregularly shaped. Having the attachment on the loader also allows you to watch forward as you are working, which is more...

Has he made any threats? Get a professional survey. Get the cops involved. Hire a company to move the fence. Tell the cops that the company will be moving the fence. If landowner disagrees with the survey, he's within his rights to get his own survey. Video record any interactions with the...

Is the right of way for a private road, leading to other properties? I would think that whoever is being affected by the narrowing of the road would be in the best position to pursue this. I'm no lawyer, but I'd be skeptical that the entire HOA could be held liable for an issue that would...

We bought some property in connecticut, about a mile from us. We bought a polaris ranger, used, for 7k. It will go places that no truck would be able to, especially crawling over rocks and roots. It also does better in the mud, and is far more nimble in the woods. Visibility is also much better...

I'm not completely sure I understand the question. The chart you are showing lists allowable capacities when using threaded rod as a hanger, and contain significant safety factors compared to what would actually fail. Given various vibrations, dynamic load, material variations, etc, safety...

I agree with this. My 50 hp tractor would run circles around anything the OP is looking to buy, and the assumption of no lost cost isn't necessarily valid. Plus there's the chance of damage plus maintenance costs, and it sounds like there's a list of implements that will be needed (box blade...

The lower the hole on the tractor, the more it will tip the implement towards the tractor when lifted. So for clearance, lowest hole will lift the implement the highest, at the back of the implement. It will tip it as it lifts, which is not a real downside for most implements, but might not...

I'd look at Woodland Mills also. I used to have a Woodmaxx 8H, it was an alright chipper for what it was. I sold it when I purchased a Bandit 90. None of the chippers you linked to have a powered infeed, which might be limiting unless all that you have to chip is very straight. Comparing the...

I have a couple questions for those that have owned Skid Steers, both tracked and wheel. What do you think the cost of maintenance of the drives (tires and tracks) is, compared to a tractor? I just did track chains on my excavator and the cost was significant just for parts. I know that's a...

Do you know the maximum size log you'd want to lift into a trailer? For reference, if it's helpful - here are some logs I have lifted with my machine, rated at 2700 to full height, and 5100 breakout. The white oak log is 9 foot long, something around 4 foot at the one end, and maybe 32" at the...

My only point is that there are numerous differences between the two machines that would make one fit better for an individual, beyond lift capacity. Where I live, I am often moving rocks or logs when I mow, or grabbing briars off of stone walls with the grapple to then mow them with the...

OP, when comparing spec sheets for lifting at ground level, and breakout forces, one of the reasons that this will be difficult to do is that SS and tractor loaders use different geometry for lifting. Independent of whether the cylinders are larger, you can see in SS geometry that the load stays...

That's not what breakout means. Breakout is the force at the pin at ground level, when using the loader lift cylinders. That force generally decreases as height increases, due to geometry. It's why manufacturers often give both. Breakout matters when you're trying to lift out of a pile, or pick...

I had an issue with my 3550 with the key switch, which would allow crank, but intermittent start - because it would lose power to the middle pin when you rotated the key further to the start position. So sometimes right as you let go to stop cranking, it would fire up as it made contact again...

Having both is ideal. If you were to only pick one, box blade is probably more versatile. But it is a little harder to use and get really good results. For your application you might be able to get away with just the land plane, but it depends on the actual material. If money is an issue and you...

If none of your rock is big (larger than an inch, maybe 2), the land plane will do a decent job mixing the material. You want to re-mix the fines and the stone, then spread out that mix into the final shape of the driveway. Where I find the land plane struggles is when the rock gets too large...

I have both. Box blade is better for gouging and mixing the material. Land plane is better for the final few passes. I have scarifiers on both of them. If it's real hard packed, I start with the land plane scarifiers (implement is heavier), then switch to box blade, do my rough grading and...

When I was much younger, I moved a sea ray 185 boat with an LT166 lawn tractor. Up a hill. Worked fine. Probably wouldn't try that today. I pull my gooseneck dump trailer with my Mahindra 3550. Tractor weight, about 6000+ depending on what's on the front. Trailer weight, 5000-12000 give or...

I bet there was pressure in the hose, and that led to the difficulty in connecting. When I take my backhoe off, I move all functions with the engine off until the implement is settled. If you do end up with pressure, with AG couplers you can just tap the nipple of the coupler on a hard clean...

Sometimes the relief is plumbed back straight to the sump.

3650 is the same basic machine as a 3550, which is what I have. You can find some info (good and bad) on my machine throughout prior threads. If you have any specific questions that I can help with, let me know. Looks like a nice machine, I think you got a great deal.

If lifting, forks will allow you to lift more. But for rolling, they are not my implement of choice. Question - since you own the machine, and have the rocks nearby, why don't you go try moving some of them? You can try lifting some that you can get to fit into the bucket, and try rolling the...

It weighs 6300 on the scale with nothing on the back, and no implement on the front (just the loader arms). So, when i run a 2k pound counterweight, and 700 pound bucket, it's right around 9k. It'll vary a little bit depending on what's on it. Looking at the pictures you're posting, I would be...

You can roll some massive ones. Lifting them is harder. I think rolling with the loader would be more effective than trying to drag them. For reference my machine is 50 hp, probably about 9K pounds (without the rock). I can lift them up to about 4K pounds I think. Not very high though. I can...

We ended up purchasing a Hitachi 120-2. After talking to some people, we think it's a better fit for our purposes. Easier to repair, easier to move, and can always hire out if there's something that more weight is needed. Which should be rare.

We are looking at purchasing a nearby property with 1200 feet of right of way, that needs driveway installed. After the driveway, we'll be constructing an outbuilding or two, and a home. I am hoping to do a chunk of the work ourselves to potentially save some cost. Property is wooded, and...

We're looking to purchase a piece of property right up the street from our current house, with the intention of building another house and moving there someday. In the shorter term, it would be advantageous to construct a shop or two, and use those to help in the home construction. Our zoning...

Simple reason why it's self contained. If you want to swap the implement to another tractor, you can. Regardless of that tractor's hydraulic setup, flow, or HP.

It's rated to 2700 pounds full height, 5100 breakout or something like that. It's close to the machine's capabilities for stability, even with a heavy counterweight. I have had logs on there, going downhill, where the back end lifted up even with the backhoe at full extension. It does lose some...

My 3550 is 6300 pounds with the loader arms, no bucket, and nothing on the back. So, depending on how it's configured, it can weigh anywhere from that number up to about 9k pounds. The bucket that comes with it is too small in my opinion, I built one that I think is better suited for most...

With what you are describing, I'm wondering if something like the Kubota M62 would be the best fit for you. I have a Mahindra 3550 which works well for what I do, and I think it does better in mud than the kubota would, due primarily to tire size. But the backhoe (I have a 75B) is not as...

Upon further review I'm not sure your machine has that second filter. Mine is a 3550, it's possible they added that filter when they changed the engine to Tier 4. I found a photo of the spot it's installed on mine, on a 5035 that was for sale, and there was nothing there. I'm really wondering...

I'm not sure on the 5035, but my 3550 (common rail) had an issue with the tank cap not properly venting. It caused the tank to collapse a couple times. One time was fixed under warranty, the second time, I blew it back up with compressed air and modified the cap so it breathes better. Mahindra...

For my purposes, I went with basically the largest/heaviest machine I could tow with a pickup truck, and also has a hydrostatic transmission. For my uses, the hydro is far superior to a shuttle shift. I think the loader capacity is pretty good in the real world, provided you have something...

After the last issue with my machine (front hub), I went and looked at the MX kubotas. I was ready to trade mine in. I found that for me, the fit and finish seemed worse than my tractor. In addition, it was harder to see over the hood, the machine was lighter, and some other disadvantages. I...

I own a 2014 3550, I believe the 3540 is the same basic machine, with slightly lower engine power. I think that the loader capability, and overall tractor capability will be a huge upgrade over what are you using now, especially for loader work like lifting logs onto the mill. Breakout force is...

830 hours - 4 years old. I noticed gear oil on my front tire after parking overnight. Drove it a few hundred feet, and parked again, and it started dripping much faster. I had recently read the thread on a 4025 wheel coming off entirely, so I lifted the front end to check it out before going any...

I am looking at picking up a new stick welder. Leaning toward the Everlast 300st due to adjustable controls for start and arc force. Any disadvantages to the 300st vs the 200st besides a higher price?

I am looking at upgrading my Hobart 230 - looking for something with a bit better spray capability. The miller 252 would do what I need, but I'm intrigued by the idea of pulse welding, and the options that the jump up to the 350P would bring. However, with the increased capabilities come an...

I run a 2000 pound concrete block. These can often be purchased from a local concrete supplier. I think I paid $20 for this one. Building the frame around it is pretty simple. If you wanted to turn it sideways it would not protrude as far, but would apply less force. I do not find it difficult...

Yes, I have one. I bought it this past summer - installed it myself. In general I like it. Like I mentioned, the adjustment of the boom relief valve made a big difference. From the factory, they were all set at around 3k psi. If you tried to set the boom at one position, and use the other...

We have been heating exclusively with wood for the past number of years, we have not used the hydronic system at all. I am working to revamp it a bit - and I'm replacing the original (General Motors) boiler, with a Liberty Slant Fin (LD-30P I believe) I bought secondhand. I have some questions...

Here are a couple pictures of the underside of the deck. The blades are actually only 2.5" from touching. I was checking out the brand new Landpride mowers at a local dealership the other day, comparing the design to mine. I asked for some pricing on them - seems to be around 2500 plus tax for...

I bought a 6' bushhog off of craigslist a couple months ago. It is a small-name brand manufactured in pennsylvania. In general it seems to be pretty well built, with channel steel for side structure, and 2.5" box tubing for frame rails above the deck. I've run a few styles of blades with it -...

My in laws recently purchased a property in northeast CT, that was previously used for pasture. It's around 10 acres of fairly open field. I have not seen the property in person yet, but my understanding is that it is in fairly decent shape, not many rocks or stumps. I do not believe that it has...

Picture 1: you see the screws labeled as "11" - those screws are test ports for the forward and reverse control circuits. You may be able to apply compressed air to those ports. I did not try that when I had my machine, and if you have leakage, that may indicate a valve problem not necessarily...

I have an AAM 11.5 in my duramax pickup. I've been sled pulling some recently, and want to beef things up before something breaks. One rare, but possible failure is spinning the center section around the axle tubes. They are held together with some plug welds and a press fit from the factory...

I bought a 3550 last spring, shortly after they were introduced. In general I've been happy with the performance of the machine, but there have been a couple issues that have been present since it was new, with no news on a permanent fix. I dropped off my machine at the dealer on July 14 for a...

I wanted a box blade a little heavier than what I could get at tractor supply, and wasn't happy with the price on the heavy ones. I used 3/8" mild steel for the box, and a piece of 4" by 1/4" wall box tubing for the crossbar. It went together very quickly, I had all the parts sheared by my...

I'm building a new bucket for my Mahindra. The stock bucket was too small, and I wasn't completely happy with any of the options for prebuilt buckets I found. Saved some money by building my own, and I believe I'm getting a much better final product. The structural material is Hardox 450, I...

I have a 3550 (Tier 4 5035), and I've been using it to operate a cordwood saw over the past few weeks. Every once in a while, while taking an aggressive bite, it will slow down the PTO, without seeming to slow down the engine much. Anyone here with a HST that is able to stall their PTO without...

I have around 140 hours on my 3550. It just went into limp mode for high fuel rail pressure (50 occurrences) for the 2nd time. The first time the dealer reset the count, and it ran fine for 50 hours or so. When it goes into limp mode it blinks the check engine light and severely limits the power...