What did you do for your tractor today?

[CloverKnollFarms]

I have found that most large truck and equipment tire stores can source any tractor tires needed. And at a far cheaper price than tractor dealers.

Or Amazon/web at that point. Probably beating both.

 

[jyoutz]

Or Amazon/web at that point. Probably beating both.

Yeah, but the truck tire stores can mount and fill them.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Yeah, but the truck tire stores can mount and fill them.

Mine came from a local tire store that is no longer in business unfortunately. They were reasonably priced at the time but I don't know how much exactly.

 

[JRH02]

Helped a neighbor yesterday to try to get a double axle U-Haul cargo trailer out of the woods. It's been raining for a month and a half and the ground is fully saturated. He had expected I would just fire up the big LBH and save him. There's NO WAY I will take that machine off the hard pack in this steep canyon. It would sink and roll in a heartbeat. He couldn't shag the trailer with the land owners Kubota LBH - it was too light and in short time turned the ground into baby poo. If it was heavier it would've sunk (further) too.

Wrong time of the year to be off the road.... A complete failure for a tractor but the 6x4 and JD Buck were fine as long as they weren't trying to pull anything more than themselves. God created floatation tires for a reason!

 

[scootr]

Mine came from a local tire store that is no longer in business unfortunately. They were reasonably priced at the time but I don't know how much exactly.

"reasonably priced" now out of business. Probably couldn't pay the light bill.

 

[NoTrespassing]

"reasonably priced" now out of business. Probably couldn't pay the light bill.

A lot of competition in a small market.

 

[bdhsfz6]

I bought both my Kubotas their very own Noco Genius 10 Battery Maintainers. Currently on sale for < $100:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W3QT226?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_8&th=1

 

[scootr]

Great mod I did on the Kubota was install remote battery connections. Now when it needs a boost I have quick easy access.

 

[CloverKnollFarms]

Bought two of these. One for the Mustang, one for the tractor. $36

Limited-time deal: 1.75-Amp Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Smart Fully Automatic Battery Charger Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Battery Desulfator for Car, Lawn Mower, Motorcycle, Boat, Marine Lead Acid Batteries Amazon.com: 1.75-Amp Car Battery Charger, 6V and 12V Smart Fully Automatic Battery Charger Maintainer, Trickle Charger, Battery Desulfator for Car, Lawn Mower, Motorcycle, Boat, Marine Lead Acid Batteries : Automotive

 

[Alan46]

Great mod I did on the Kubota was install remote battery connections. Now when it needs a boost I have quick easy access.

That is a great idea!!!

 

[Torvy]

I let my tractor rest until temps warm up in a few days. Also, buying it a new chipper to 'play with' in a few weeks.

 

[scootr]

That is a great idea!!!

I have a portable jump start battery with 2 clamps. It's easy to clamp on and start... Tractor has a usb plug (and phone holder) the usb plug has a voltmeter in it (Amazon) I can see the battery voltage easily and know when it will need a charge or worse, a jump. But it's simple to do now.

 

[JRH02]

I keep telling myself I'm gonna buy a 'direct to battery' volt meter on the old Kubota. The 6x4 and the JD Buck ATV likewise. But I don't want a digital or LED light bar as they are too slow - I want a small analog where I can see the starter draw load to the battery. Something like a 3/4 x 1.5 rectangular face. Weatherproof of course.

I haven't found one yet that doesn't cost as much as a new shop.

 

[scootr]

I keep telling myself I'm gonna buy a 'direct to battery' volt meter on the old Kubota. The 6x4 and the JD Buck ATV likewise. But I don't want a digital or LED light bar as they are too slow - I want a small analog where I can see the starter draw load to the battery. Something like a 3/4 x 1.5 rectangular face. Weatherproof of course.

I haven't found one yet that doesn't cost as much as a new shop.

There are MANY cheap little waterproof digital voltmeters that will fit the bill. Just search Amazon and ensure you find a 2 wire waterproof meter in the voltage range needed. I've used these for years on golfcarts. One meter spent 6 yrs outdoors and still worked when I sold the cart. Be aware LED can be hard to read in direct sunlight. Here is what I put on my tractor.

 

[Alan46]

There are MANY cheap little waterproof digital voltmeters that will fit the bill. Just search Amazon and ensure you find a 2 wire waterproof meter in the voltage range needed. I've used these for years on golfcarts. One meter spent 6 yrs outdoors and still worked when I sold the cart. Be aware LED can be hard to read in direct sunlight. Here is what I put on my tractor.

I put one of those in my drag car years ago, what a great addition. I’m thinking about getting one for the Kioti, now that you mentioned it, thanks scootr.

 

[crazyjake8493]

It dawned on me that the soft cab from my Wheelhorse (which I no longer use to snowblow) would fit my Kioti, so I got to work fabricating some brackets to make the change. The wind really started picking up (50-60+ mph gusts today) but I should be able to finish tomorrow.

 

[Alan46]

I put one of those in my drag car years ago, what a great addition. I’m thinking about getting one for the Kioti, now that you mentioned it, thanks scootr.

 

[Alan46]

There are MANY cheap little waterproof digital voltmeters that will fit the bill. Just search Amazon and ensure you find a 2 wire waterproof meter in the voltage range needed. I've used these for years on golfcarts. One meter spent 6 yrs outdoors and still worked when I sold the cart. Be aware LED can be hard to read in direct sunlight. Here is what I put on my tractor.

I checked the price on Amazon, about ten dollars, checked out Napa at least three times that,WTF…..

 

[crazyjake8493]

Finished up yesterday's project - put the old soft cab from the Wheelhorse on the Kioti. Had to weld up some different brackets and cut a few inches off the rear legs. Fits great. The right side is wrinkled from being folded up in storage, hopefully it'll smooth out.

 

[tacticalturnip]

That fits real nice.