NH 2310 was brought home today.

[Kevin Elkin]

I've been in northern New England for a week now. Last friday I signed the papers for my tractor, then had to drive away with it sitting on my trailer. It was a sad experience, but sure gave me something to look forward to. I came back through Vermont today to pick it up and bring it home. There was only about an hour and a half of light left when I got home, but I unloaded the tractor and found several things to do with it. Some of which actually needed to be done. I loaded a couple of old appliances into the bucket so they can be hauled to the transfer station. Then I went over to the log pine, where I have a 22" dia., 12' white pine log that has been on the ground for a year. The log weight chart says green weight should be 1140 lb. I was a little disappointed to find the tractor couldn't get under the log and push it onto the pile the way my brother's Kubota 4610 would. I knew the hydraulics weren't in line, it just verifies the fact. Next, I tried ripping a steel post out of the ground with a choker chain. I think there is a big ball of concrete at the other end, because it never moved. Not really a fair match for the tractor. From there I moved a load of split and overly seasoned fire wood into the bucket and hauled it over to the front door. (The wood stove feels good tonight. There was snow in the air today, but nothing on the ground. Yet...) Over all I am thrilled with the tractor. It operates great, the bucket is plenty big, the controls have been laid out thoughtfully, and I am able to exit from port or starboard, which is fantastic. In reality, I would anyway, I just don't have to fight doing so with this tractor. It's as though someone was actually thinking! On the negative side, the seat kill switch is so sensitive it will cut the motor if you lift one butt cheek from the seat. What a drag. It will stay running if it has been placed in neutral and the parking brake has been engaged. I'll have to do something about that... I think I'm going to like the tractor really well. We're going to spend some time together tomorrow. Thanks for all the input from my last thread. I don't know how to read the wiring diagram, but I can see the wiresd under the seat for the switch. There are three of them. I'll figure something out. It sure would be nice to live without the daily effects of lawyers and litigation in our lives. Looking forward to hearing from folks. Thanks for your time.

 

[99SVT]

I've been in northern New England for a week now. Last friday I signed the papers for my tractor, then had to drive away with it sitting on my trailer. It was a sad experience, but sure gave me something to look forward to. I came back through Vermont today to pick it up and bring it home. There was only about an hour and a half of light left when I got home, but I unloaded the tractor and found several things to do with it. Some of which actually needed to be done. I loaded a couple of old appliances into the bucket so they can be hauled to the transfer station. Then I went over to the log pine, where I have a 22" dia., 12' white pine log that has been on the ground for a year. The log weight chart says green weight should be 1140 lb. I was a little disappointed to find the tractor couldn't get under the log and push it onto the pile the way my brother's Kubota 4610 would. I knew the hydraulics weren't in line, it just verifies the fact. Next, I tried ripping a steel post out of the ground with a choker chain. I think there is a big ball of concrete at the other end, because it never moved. Not really a fair match for the tractor. From there I moved a load of split and overly seasoned fire wood into the bucket and hauled it over to the front door. (The wood stove feels good tonight. There was snow in the air today, but nothing on the ground. Yet...) Over all I am thrilled with the tractor. It operates great, the bucket is plenty big, the controls have been laid out thoughtfully, and I am able to exit from port or starboard, which is fantastic. In reality, I would anyway, I just don't have to fight doing so with this tractor. It's as though someone was actually thinking! On the negative side, the seat kill switch is so sensitive it will cut the motor if you lift one butt cheek from the seat. What a drag. It will stay running if it has been placed in neutral and the parking brake has been engaged. I'll have to do something about that... I think I'm going to like the tractor really well. We're going to spend some time together tomorrow. Thanks for all the input from my last thread. I don't know how to read the wiring diagram, but I can see the wiresd under the seat for the switch. There are three of them. I'll figure something out. It sure would be nice to live without the daily effects of lawyers and litigation in our lives. Looking forward to hearing from folks. Thanks for your time.

on the seat kill switch, I cut the two wires running to the switch, and connected them together... no more kill switch.

 

[dave1949]

on the seat kill switch, I cut the two wires running to the switch, and connected them together... no more kill switch.

Me too, about the 3rd week I owned my tractor. At least, the PTO safety switch lets you know when you've bumped the lever with your leg, but I thought the seat switch was overkill. Seat belt was the first thing to go.

Dave

 

[jinman]

Then I went over to the log pine, where I have a 22" dia., 12' white pine log that has been on the ground for a year. The log weight chart says green weight should be 1140 lb. I was a little disappointed to find the tractor couldn't get under the log and push it onto the pile the way my brother's Kubota 4610 would. I knew the hydraulics weren't in line, it just verifies the fact.

You should have been able to manhandle that 1140 lb log. The 4610's loader might be a little stronger, but not so much that you'd notice on that log. I think it's your not being used to the tractor or possibly the hydraulic pressure is low.

I'm attaching a photo without much comment except to say that cutting wires is always my last resort. Jumpers are much easier and can be removed almost instantly as needed.

BTW: Congratulations! I hope you really like your tractor.

 

[nickel plate]

Me too, about the 3rd week I owned my tractor. At least, the PTO safety switch lets you know when you've bumped the lever with your leg, but I thought the seat switch was overkill. Seat belt was the first thing to go.

Dave

I always try to practice "to each his own" but why did you remove the seat belt?

 

[dave1949]

Nickel Plate -

I took off the seat belt because I was never using it, so I figured I may as well take it and keep it clean.

Maybe that is foolish, but my thought is that should I get into a rollover situation, at least half the time I might be able to jump off the tractor rather than roll with it belted in. I'd rather jump than chance that.

I have places where I mow that the ROP won't go under the trees, so it is usually folded down. For wildlife reasons, I don't want to take off the lower limbs. About twice a summer, I have my glasses stolen by a tree, usually a nefarious white pine and I have to hunt them while hoping I didn't run over them yet. Of course, I can't see much while I hunting my glasses.

Accidents can happen, but I am pretty cautious about slopes, speed, heavy loader up high, etc. I am the only person who runs the tractor inspite of trying to teach my wife the basics

Jinman - Very nice jumper, you don't have to comment when you are right

Dave.

 

[Stonehaller]

Next, I tried ripping a steel post out of the ground with a choker chain. I think there is a big ball of concrete at the other end, because it never moved.

I have pulled out several 3" steel post cemented into the ground. You need to push on the post with the tractor to loosen it in the ground before you can pull them out with the loader.

Also, I have lifted green maple logs at least a large as your white pin with my DX45. Better have the relief valve setting checked.

 

[Kevin Elkin]

I did not try pushing the post before I lifted. The thought occured to me, but I didn't act on it. I'll try it again. How does one go about checking the relief valve setting? I don't even know what a relief valve is, but I am capable of learning. Any guidance would be great. Your DX 45 has the same hydraulics as my tractor, and a maple log is a lot heavier (1,584 lb for a soft maple, 1,140 for a white pine). It seemed like the tractor would have lifted it to me also, but I tried for at least twenty minutes. She flatly refused. Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[Kevin Elkin]

Jinman, your comment about hydraulic pressure being low sounds like the same thing Stonehaller was referencing. Is that correct? Also, your comment about the wiring and "jumpers". It looks like you were working with two wires. My tractor has three wires for the seat switch. Is the principle the same? Is the "jumper" something you can buy at the local auto parts store. It looks simple, but I've never done anything with wiring before.

I do really like the tractor so far. I ran it for a while today, moving fire wood. I feel a little guilty, not using a wheel barrow, but I'll get over it soon. It is a lot faster, and a whole lot easier. If you work at it a little you can stuff a lot of wood in the bucket. I tend to be greedy, so it was some impressive loads that were moved. The tractor is very comfortable, thoughtfully laid out and rolls a lot better over rough ground than my old wheel barrow. My legs aren't sore. Nice change. Next week I will use it on my first job site. It will be nice to see her earn her keep. It's a luxury to have a tractor here at the house, but will be a God-send on the job. I'm pretty excited, and my back is too. Thanks for your comments Jinman.

By the way, how did you get the tractor out from your picture? I've gotten trucks and equipment stuck before, but I must admit, my skills haven't quite taken me to that level yet. It's nice to know other people have bad days at work once in a while too.

 

[LarryD]

Well what is a loader on a tractor but a VERY expensive wheelbarrow. I tell the wife I'm going out to use the $15K wheelbarrow.

I don't think jinman is stuck in his avatar photo, he detailed his pond dig in a previous thread and I think he was just going in to fill his wheelbarrow.