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Check your local equipment rental. They should have a three point post hole digger and auger. You should be able to get 48" of depth without a problem. Be carefull. Should be a lot cheaper than buying the rig for one time use. The augers are really screws. If you lose control they will drill right in. Can be a bear to back out. Make sure you have extra shear pins.

Post Hole Digger
Operating and Attachments
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E-mail me. I may be able to help.

mitsubishi web site and dealer locator
Mitsubishi
Replies 8 Post by Steve Hansen

See if you can locate an independent operator with a good sized back hoe and dump truck. He can dig the dirt out with the back hoe, load it in the truck with the loader, and haul it to the location of your choice (or just off). If you have your stuff together he can dig any necessary footings or utility trenches while he is on site. This is not a big job for a man with the right rig. m2c

Digging into side of hill with a loader
Loaders Back Hoes
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I haul my IH 254 on a 12' long flatbed trailer. When I built the tailer I fabricated 3 special tiedown points. I made these out of 1/2" flatbottom "U" bolts from the farm store. Tow are welded on the front corners. The third is centered on the rear cross member of the trailer. This bolt runs through tubes welded to the crossbar and it is removable. I run two chains from the front tiedowns to the tractor chassis where they are secured to clevises. In the back, I run a chain with a turnbuckle from the tiedown to the upper 3-point mount on the tractor. This took a little fabricating but it was not very hard to do. Now, I simply drive on, connect the chains, tighten the turnbuckle, and drive off. Takes a couple of minutes. Worth it to me. I tow the tractor between my acreage and my house on a regular basis. Saves time and it is secure. I also fabricated some strap tiedowns along the sides of the trailer. I made these out of 1/2" bar stock and spacers but flat botton "U" bolts will work. I can secure a load of lumber and the straps will not rub on any sharp edges.

Trailer tie downs
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Steve Hansen

If you are going to use a finish mower in "pasturage" make sure you start out with the cutting heighth set as high as possible. You can always make subsequent passes at lowewer settings but a busted mower won't do you any good at all. Don't go anyplace that is overly rough and avoid ROCKS. If you can burn off your grass before spring green up so much the better. This will give you a chance to get a good look at the ground and clearly expose any ROCKS. Before you start, get the part number for the mandrel used on your mower deck. This is the bearing assembley that holds the blades on one end and the belt pully on the other. Also get the part number for the blades used on your mower deck. Go to the dealer and get prices for these parts. If you hit a ROCK you can plan on buying a new blade. If you hit a ROCK really hard you can plan on buying a mandrel. While you are at the dealer's price a rotary cutter.

Finish vs Rotary Cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by Steve Hansen

Get a tractor. Once you have one you will never understand how you got along without one. Good for all the things you cited and much more. Based on what you have described I would look for a used compact in the 25 hp range. You will want 4wd and a ROPS (roll over protection system). I have a little place in the hills. I use my tractor to keep the open areas mowed and to pull the deadfalls out of the woods. This year we used it for bringing deer back to camp. With proper anitfreeze, a thermostatically controlled block heater, and a trickle battery charger your tractor will always be ready when you are.

Should I buy a tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by Steve Hansen

For more information on laser controlled land leveling go to http://www.meilaser.com and click on products. I live in NE Arkansas and laser land leveling is a big industry here. The objective is to ensure that rice and cotton fields are flat and that all rain ware run off is minimized. Farmers want every drop to go to the crop.

help using boxscraper
Operating and Attachments
Replies 27 Post by Steve Hansen

My house sits on 1.7 wooded acres outside Jonesboro AR and I have 21 acres of Ozark woods and meadows an hour away. I have an IH 254 4wd that I trailer between both locations. I use the tractor to maintain roads, pull the fire wood trailer, hog the meadows, and finish mow. In the winter I spend several weekends at my country place picking up and hauling off rocks. I have a small trailer that I pull behind the tractor for this purpose. I have a boom pole, carry all, rotary cutter, finish mower, and I am looking a box blades and tillers.

How Much Property Do You All Have
Tractor Projects
Replies 29 Post by Steve Hansen

Mike,

From a noise standpoint, the best place for an air compressor is outside. I don't know what your situation is, but if possible, I suggest you place a 4" to 6" slab about 3' square next to an outside shop wall. Put in 4 anchor bolts so you can secure the tank feet to the slab. Wire it up with watertight plastic conduit. Put a heavy duty switch in the citcuit at a convenient location inside. Around here (NE Arkansas), most folks let them sit exposed but you could also frame up a protective structure. My compressor is in my shop and it is not a problem. Then again, you could take your compressor motor and the compressor moror off the tank to carry it up to your attic. This is simple to do. If you elect to go with the attic location make sure the framming can support the concentrated load. You may have to live with some vibrations in your structure when it is running. Could be as bad or worse than having the compressor in the shop. Good luck lugging that thing.

Steve

air compressors and choices
Parts and Repair
Replies 15 Post by Steve Hansen

Mike,<br>Any reputable trailer hitch installer can wire up your brakes. You can also do it yourself. will need a controller (which includes the wiring diagram), wire, and 6 or 7 pin connectors for the tow vehicle and trailer. Hope you have a Class III/IV rated receiver hitch on your tow vehicle. If not, have one installed (or do-it-yourself). <br>E-mail me if you have any questions.<br>Steve

Trailer breaks-Electric
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by Steve Hansen

You can see a carry all at the TSC (Tractor Supply Company) site. Go to [http:www.tractorsupplyco.com]and click on

Forklift for 4100 3PH
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 5 Post by Steve Hansen

Looks loke you are into some serious logging. Have you considered building your ROPS as a cage to give added protection from falling tree limbs, branches, and the like? Something along the lines of what you see on a current model dozer. Think the big concern with home made ROPS systems is the quality of the materials and workmanship, particularly welds. I have been looking for an affordable ROPS for my IH 254 without success. I plan to build a cage type ROPS and a grille guard this winter.

Remember that Logging Winch
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 8 Post by Steve Hansen

Before you make a weight box consider using a box blade. You get weight and a useful tool.

3 Point Custom Weight Box
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Steve Hansen

Contact your county extension agent for advice specific to your location. He/she may be able to arrange a low cost or free soil test. If there is a farmer's coop in your area they may be able to give you advice and good prices on seed, lime, and fertilizer if required.

worn out pasture
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by Steve Hansen

Bob, Your rotary cutter should have a provision for

rotary cutter on uneven terrain
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Steve Hansen

Trade up. To my knowledge no one markets a kit to do this. In any case, parts and labor will be more than the difference between your current tractor and one set up the way you want.

Afertmarket FWD for JD 755
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Steve Hansen

Bob,<br>Your tractor should have limits on the lift control. When you are setting up you should adjust the bottom stom so that your mower has the right front attitude, about 1

attaching a rotary cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by Steve Hansen

Like Jeff, I have an IH 254. It came with a Woods 5' belly mower. I traded the belly mower in on a three point mower. I bush hog and finish mow and the belly mower tied the tractor up. I have had this tractor for three years now. Other than fuel, oil and filters I have not spent any money on it. The 234 is a lowboy version with the same engine in the 244. I saw one at a dealer in Southern Illinois last year. Turf tires and 5' 3 point mower. Think he was looking for $7,000. I think $5,000 for a tractor with belly mower and loader is a good price. Don't know anything about the Ford but if you need a loader and a mower you will not be able to get them for the price difference. Buy the package.

Ford 1000 and a IH 234 235
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 7 Post by Steve Hansen

Kevin,<br>My understanding is that the Northern 3 point splitter is priced without a control valve so that you can order the appropriate valve for your tractor's hydraulic system (open or closed). Northern also offers two models of PTO tractor pumps in the $321.99 to $329.99 range. If you run one of these you will also need a hydraulic flud tank and filter. The entire rig should be under a grand. The Temberwolf is a good looking rig.

Log Slitter for NH 1925
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Steve Hansen

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Mitsubishi Loader
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 4 Post by Steve Hansen