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I asked my local dealer why they use calcium chloride to fill tires and he said, "cause that's what we got". Because of the corrosive nature of calcium chloride, I am not satisfied with that response. I have heard of folks using an antifreeze/water mix to fill their tires, and am wondering if anyone has a successful "homebrewed" method of filling tires this way. Remove tire and lay flat? Remove valve stem and...? BTW, tractor dealer says calcium chloride is heavier per gallon, but at hundreds of dollars to fill 'em, I can go a long way on antifreeze if this proves to be a good alternative. Any input is appreciated.

Filling rear tractor tires with antifreeze
Parts and Repair
Replies 57 Post by Scott Kimmich

Does anyone have experience with "modified" tread patterns that are neither R-1 or R-4?? Goodyear has a dizzying array of choices, (check out their website) and some of them look as though they may be good for my specific application. I want to blow snow from my gravel road primarily, but don't want to tear it up in spring, summer, and fall. R-1's are too severe for gravel road work, R-4's aren't aggresive enough for grip on snow and ice in winter. Any input is appreciated.

Proper tread pattern choice
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Scott Kimmich

I found a tractor I'd like to buy, but I'm in Idaho, and it's in Ottawa, Ontario. What are my shipping options? They all seem pretty expensive, according to the research I've done so far. Anyone going to Idaho from Ottawa? I'd get it myself, but renting equipment big enough to haul a 3500 lb. tractor is a little pricey. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Shipping a tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Scott Kimmich

Our kind sponsor Carver equip. has an L4310 advertised for $15,850. This seems a very good price for such a "big" tractor. a) Is it in fact, a good price, and, b) what would the "performance matched" loader by kubota, cost for it?

loader price for an L4310
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Scott Kimmich

What would the "bluebook", or fair market value be for a MF 1045, 10-16 yrs old, 4wd, 9x3 trans, 1700 hrs, model 223 loader, cab with heater, 30 pto hp from a121 cu.in.engine?<br>

Checking Price on MF 1045
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Scott Kimmich

Help! Can someone give me an objective comparison of the 4 popular 25-30pto hp tractor brands. None of the dealers in my area seem very motivated to sell a tractor. They're all asking an arm and a leg for 'em. Guess they like the way they look on their lot. Is anyone motivated to sell their 50-750 hour late model tractor for a reasonable price?? Looking for a: Massey Ferguson 1240 or 1260, a Kubota, a John Deere 790, 4300 or 4400, or a New Holland 29 or 33 hp Boomer. Any help is greatly appreciated. Scott

25-30pto hp compact tractor wanted
Tractor Projects
Replies 6 Post by Scott Kimmich