OOPS its stronger than that.

[NewGuyInNewEngland]

how much does Rim Guard cost? I have heard ppl having good luck fighting flats when adding tire sealant (like slime) to rimguard. I want to ballast our 2810, but I need it to resist tiny punctures (cactus needles mainly). Which the current sealant is taking care of nicely.

Texan4life: Can 't say how this will work for fighting small puntures, but for what it's worth, I have a tire shop nearby that services a lot of private owner's tractors locally. He sent his guy to fill my rear tires on my 5035 with beet juice, of all things! Was about 60+ gallons per tire (but don't quote me) and he charge me $450 cash. I believe he said it would add about 1200+ lbs (again, don't quote me) to the rear of the tractor. I'm pretty sure I saved some money there and God forbid, if you ever have a leak/flat, the beet juice is non toxic so don't worry about the EPA coming after you.
Either way, it's a good idea for both traction and safety. I scared myself a couple of times moving heavy processed gravel around my steep driveway with a bit of a pitch to it and the rear got a bit "light". Solid as a rock now.
Cheers

 

[EMB5530]

Wow this tractor can put it to the ground. I have found the next weak spot in my ripper/subsoiler and it's a good one this time. Oh well I think I will just start from scratch and build it all around heavier. On a good note I was pulling out 5-7 inch dia. roots with it so not too bad.

Also found that the Kodiak heavy duty box blades have a breaking point while popping out a couple trees. I broke the two further back bolts that come from the top link down to the box(Not ramming stuff just butting up against and lifting 3pt while pulling) but I am darn impressed w/ the strength of this machine it really puts the power to the ground as compared to a skid steer.

This makes clearing along the fence fun. I just need to build my attachments heavier than I thought.(Never figured on bending steel that thick:thumbsup

On a good note the blade I reinforced is working nicely but now I am thinking I should have gone ahead and made it wider and just bought a 7 or 8 foot cutting bit for it. Oh well something to look forward to buying or building in the future.:drool:

 

[idaho2]

EMB5530,

As stated in my earlier post everything I have for my 5530 is HD or XHD. I have used my Bison 242 96" back blade with hydraulics to shear 8" pine trees below ground surface. :thumbsup: But now I have to contend with the roots if I plow in that area of the land.

Idaho2

 

[EMB5530]

EMB5530,

As stated in my earlier post everything I have for my 5530 is HD or XHD. I have used my Bison 242 96" back blade with hydraulics to shear 8" pine trees below ground surface. :thumbsup: But now I have to contend with the roots if I plow in that area of the land.

Idaho2

Pine trees have nothing on Osage Orange. Its the difference between hardwood and softwood. Thats the reason I take my ripper and run it through the roots b4 trying to remove the tree as you will simply not split/break it off at the ground it comes w/ roots and all. My friend, I would be willing to bet you would have a hard time not bending anything not built w/ extra reinforcement(more than factory) if you have ever encountered this type of tree. I have added more strength to one blade b/c of this and am now planning on reinforcing my entire fleet of implements to handle the extra abuse from my(Proudly Said)heavy duty machine. But I have 2 pine trees that need to be removed on my property and I'll get back to you after I take the two out. Maybe they do compare to hedge(Osage Orange). Truth be told though, I had an easier time getting the hedge out w/ my tractor than I have when I borrowed an 853 bobcat which surprised me. Have to keep digging and digging to get them out w/ a skid steer. Earlier today I took a friend of mine, whom has farmed his entire life, around the property(just walking around b s ing and enjoying a couple of beers in the nice weather) and he asked who I knew w/ a small dozer until, in front of one of the larger trees he saw 4 deep tire marks(the implement breaker):ashamed:. Then he just looked at me, smiled and said lets see your new toy that you think is a dozer (hadn't seen my tractor yet as we had not seen each other since Oct.).

 

[idaho2]

EMB5530,

After reading about the Osage Orange I'll stick with the Pines. Those things are nasty from what I read. I now also see why you have a tire puncture concern. You're right no comparison with the Pines.

idaho2