Just to say howdy

[idaho2]

EMB5530,

Nov '08 5530 4wd Turbo
ML266 FEL
2 Remotes
Bison Back Blade NVH 242 XHD
Grill Guard
Boom Pole
Delivered 200miles
26,700

idaho2

 

[EMB5530]

starting to bite my nails now getting excited for my new equipment to show up.:drool:

Cant wait till friday

 

[bindian]

starting to bite my nails now getting excited for my new equipment to show up.:drool:

Cant wait till friday

Congradulations Eric.:thumbsup: You will have to post numerous photos.
hugs, Brandi

 

[EMB5530]

Dealer called today
Said:
Tractor should be shipped (from Texas) Wednesday, and arrive(Kansas) Thursday.
Dual rem, Block&Hydro heat installed Friday. Hopefull I can pick it up Saturday.
Think I would like to do more dealing w/him
I have a 2001 KTM SX 250 and since I,ve been married rode it once
(married since 2006). Id like to see if he would take it in on trade toward mower or box blade.
He deals in lots of smaller 2 stroke equip and the bike is plush.
I dunno
We'll see what happens.
Crossing fingers:licking:

 

[bindian]

Dealer called today
Said:
Tractor should be shipped (from Texas) Wednesday, and arrive(Kansas) Thursday.
Dual rem, Block&Hydro heat installed Friday. Hopefull I can pick it up Saturday.
Think I would like to do more dealing w/him
I have a 2001 KTM SX 250 and since I,ve been married rode it once
(married since 2006). Id like to see if he would take it in on trade toward mower or box blade.
He deals in lots of smaller 2 stroke equip and the bike is plush.
I dunno
We'll see what happens.
Crossing fingers:licking:

Get a canopy if you can. You won't regret it.
hugs, Brandi

 

[EMB5530]

Get a canopy if you can. You won't regret it.
hugs, Brandi

Im still young and dumb
I like mowin w/o shirt out in the sun

PS Really a bad idea when ya got a lot of hedge/osage orange. Looks like I played "patty cake" w/ a sticker bush
But like I said Im young and dumb
Thank you for the sugestion

Also I was curious:
Have you used a backhoe tractor(like come from the factory backhoe)?
How does it compare to the attachment for the Mahindras?
I am used to using a Bobcat 331 mini-ex and I know that a hoe on a tractor(even the factory built ones) is not as efficent but would I be better off/less dissapointed w/ finding a used hoe instead of buying a 10 grand attachment.
Also I was wondering does it seem like your mahindra has enough weight or does the hoe just drag the tractor around. Does it seem like you need spikes on the pads?
Thanks for the reply with your knowledge and experience.

Eric

 

[bindian]

Im still young and dumb
I like mowin w/o shirt out in the sun

PS Really a bad idea when ya got a lot of hedge/osage orange. Looks like I played "patty cake" w/ a sticker bush
But like I said Im young and dumb
Thank you for the sugestion

Also I was curious:
Have you used a backhoe tractor(like come from the factory backhoe)?
How does it compare to the attachment for the Mahindras?
I am used to using a Bobcat 331 mini-ex and I know that a hoe on a tractor(even the factory built ones) is not as efficent but would I be better off/less dissapointed w/ finding a used hoe instead of buying a 10 grand attachment.
Also I was wondering does it seem like your mahindra has enough weight or does the hoe just drag the tractor around. Does it seem like you need spikes on the pads?
Thanks for the reply with your knowledge and experience.

Eric

Eric,
I have not been on a full size Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB). But have rented a Kubota TLB and a Bobcat 331. The Kubota was smaller than my Mahinda and the Bobcat331 works about the same as my backhoe. The Bobcat is slow to move. My Mahindra has enough weight, but a good backhoe can move any TLB, mine included.

A TLB is the best in one machine. Two machines, I would go with a mini excavator and a skid steer loader, but it depends on what your wanna do. Two machine, two drivers, and two trips, unless you have a large enough trailer. The mini excavator can dig more faster around objects and the skid steer loader can move around objects faster than my 6520 4WD with the backhoe and loader, but for one machine....I choose my Big RED Beast.
hugs, Brandi

 

[EMB5530]

Eric,
I have not been on a full size Tractor Loader Backhoe (TLB). But have rented a Kubota TLB and a Bobcat 331. The Kubota was smaller than my Mahinda and the Bobcat331 works about the same as my backhoe. The Bobcat is slow to move. My Mahindra has enough weight, but a good backhoe can move any TLB, mine included.

A TLB is the best in one machine. Two machines, I would go with a mini excavator and a skid steer loader, but it depends on what your wanna do. Two machine, two drivers, and two trips, unless you have a large enough trailer. The mini excavator can dig more faster around objects and the skid steer loader can move around objects faster than my 6520 4WD with the backhoe and loader, but for one machine....I choose my Big RED Beast.
hugs, Brandi

Cool thanks for the input
It sounds like the backhoe is a good investment then. I just didnt know if it was more of a "yea I might use it once in a while and can deal w/ the limitations" but it sounds like it can be used just as well as a TLB.
Well maybe I drive a thousand or so miles and come borrow yours hehe!:laughing: Just kiddin.
But thank ya for the input.
Now if only I could find where I left that ten grand?:laughing:

 

[bindian]

Cool thanks for the input
It sounds like the backhoe is a good investment then. I just didnt know if it was more of a "yea I might use it once in a while and can deal w/ the limitations" but it sounds like it can be used just as well as a TLB.
Well maybe I drive a thousand or so miles and come borrow yours hehe!:laughing: Just kiddin.
But thank ya for the input.
Now if only I could find where I left that ten grand?:laughing:

Eric,
I want an excavator also. I had a job in June I could have done in half the time with an excavator. But the tractor loader backhoe is the all around utility machine. Backhoes are worth the money and useful for things you never think about. In the attached photo the backhoe is holding the engine forward while a mount is removed while removing the head to remove a broken spark plug.
hugs, Brandi

 

[EMB5530]

Arrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggg the remotes are not showing up on time for install.
Now Im gonna have to wait till next week before I can go get my shinny new tool of mass distraction

OH THE HUMANITY hehehe

So many things around the house I wanna get done
and the new loader would be the key tool
I guess I will invest a bit more sweat equity till then.

 

[EMB5530]

And its put off again.....
Still waitin on some of the parts for the dual remotes(dealer says he has the valve but not the levers and hoses)
he said if I wanted to pick it up this Saturday I could but I cant see going and borrowing a trailer(38 miles round trip)and then picking up the tractor(120 miles round trip) taking the trailer back and then eventually having to take the tractor back and pick it up again.
I have many things I would like to do w/ it that I have been putting off b/c a loader would make it 100x easier but it looks like if I keep putting them off Im gonna be doing it in winter weather...
Oh well what can ya do. He cant make the parts majically appear

Well just had to let it out before going nuts.:confused2:
Patients young patiwog

 

[idaho2]

EMB5530,

Before you have your 5530 delivered make sure your remotes and connections will be covered for any leaks after you have taken delivery. My two remotes were also installed by my dealer. I did have a leak and brought it to the attention of my dealer and it became a major leak as time went by to the point where a nut came loose. Tried to secure it my self but no room to manuver a wrench. Called him up and they came on site to take care of the problem. I assisted the mechanic and it is a job which calls for metric wrenches and the entire seat must be removed to get to the hydraulic line connections to properly secure the lines. Just a word of advice when having non factory installed remotes.

idaho2

 

[EMB5530]

EMB5530,

Before you have your 5530 delivered make sure your remotes and connections will be covered for any leaks after you have taken delivery. My two remotes were also installed by my dealer. I did have a leak and brought it to the attention of my dealer and it became a major leak as time went by to the point where a nut came loose. Tried to secure it my self but no room to manuver a wrench. Called him up and they came on site to take care of the problem. I assisted the mechanic and it is a job which calls for metric wrenches and the entire seat must be removed to get to the hydraulic line connections to properly secure the lines. Just a word of advice when having non factory installed remotes.

idaho2

Thanks for the advice:thumbsup:
All experiences and info are very welcome.

 

[EMB5530]

Just started cleaning fence line and fixin fence man it would be handy if I had a loader w/ some forks to move brush piles(osage orange) around.
It might be a little easier and less painful (hands look like ive been practicing acupuncture):laughing:

Hopefully it will be ready next week:licking:

Really be nice to borrow my cousins tree sheer.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Drop me a line when you are ready for your top and tilt hydraulics.

 

[EMB5530]

Drop me a line when you are ready for your top and tilt hydraulics.

Definately:thumbsup: