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I'm giving some strong consideration to getting a gray market Yanmar. Due to storage reasons, I would need a mid-mount belly mower rather than a back mount finish mower. Apparently in Japan this isn't too common because I haven't seen any in my search. Is it possible to mount a mid mount belly mower on a Yanmar or is it not a good idea?

Belly mower
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Gary D

I suppose any tractor has it's limitations and it appears that the Cubs' are ones I can live with. I have found a guy who is currently restoring a '52 and will include a new Woods deck and snow plow for about 4500.00. From all I've gathered, this is a very fair price considering the complete restoration, the deck AND shipping to my house. It eill be done in spring of '03 and I can't wait. One more winter of walk behind snow blowing!

Thank you for all your thoughts and honest comments.

Have a great day!
Gary

Farmall Cub Capabilities Limitations
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by Gary D

OK, here's the breakdown of the Lakeview mix seed I have been using:

57% Perenial Rye
23% Annual Rye
12% Kentucky Blue
5% Creeping Red Fescue

of course there is the always interesting 2% "inert matter", whatever that is!

Thanks for all the thoughts, I'm enjoying reading them!
Gary D

Hardy Grasses
Garden and Landscape
Replies 15 Post by Gary D

I readily admit this isn't rocket science but I'm looking for some direction as to how to roast the best darn sweet corn on a fire. (The wife wants to host the first annual "Corn Roast" later this summer and I want this stuff to be mouth watering.) Anyway, here is my plan right now...please advise me if you'd do anything different. Soak corn in H2O for :30. Peel down and take out silks, re-wrap. Put in alum. foil and cook on hot coals/fire for 20-30 min.

There has to be something else to it besides this. Anyone have any nifty ideas to make it just "unforgettable" corn?

Of course I'll be using the best sweet corn in the world...right here in Northwestern PA!

Thanks folks,
Gary D

Roasting Corn
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 8 Post by Gary D

Mick, I just talked to friend of mine and he might have a 955 available. It has 110 hrs., turf tires, snowblower (front), mid-deck, and hard cab. He says it is the nicest one you will find. The owner wants $20,000. for the package. Gary D.

955 price check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Gary D.

Another thing to consider besides viscosity in multi-weights is carbon deposits above the top ring. The new multi-weights with the CG-4/SH rating have to reduce upper piston carbon deposits by about half. This gets important as the top ring in the new diesel engines gets closer to the top of the piston. The straight weights that I have seen don't meet the CG-4 spec. Also the new oils are supposed to absorb more contaminents , put them in the oil pan and keep them there for proper disposal when changing oil. My $.02. Gary D.

multigrade oil
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by Gary D.

I have been looking at a Hardy (China) compact 25hp diesel tractor with front-end loader. I will be using it to mow 24 acres and for some snow removal with the bucket. My reservations are the reliability of the tractor, availability of parts, warranty service, etc. I know of no one who has any experience with these tractors. Would I be better off purchasing a used tractor that is of a brand more commonly recognized?Can anyone help me out?

China Hardy Diesel
Tractor Projects
Replies 4 Post by Gary Durr