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I use the same line for lots of things, not just tractors, all toys in general.

I say something like "Honey, I'm getting a little bored with my life, maybe I'm having a mid-life crisis, maybe I need to find a mistress, either that or maybe a [fill in desired toy] would take my mind of it. What do you think?"

I think she knows I'm kidding because her usual answer is "When is it being delivered?"

At least I hope she knows I'm kidding, she's a damned good shot........ Hmmmmmm.

Best of luck.

OK How do you Justify your Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 33 Post by Murf

LBrown brings up a good point.

It's the old "sometimes ya' can't see the forest for the trees story"...

I was helping a neighbour the other morning with some firewood and he was complaining about the hassle (weight, spillage, etc.) with filling his tractor from 5 gallon cans. He was saying it might be time to get a tank & pump, because the 5 gal. cans were getting too heavy.

My suggestion made him laugh so hard he had to sit down.

Buy a second 5 gallon can, take them both to the store and fill each one only half full. Now each container weighs half as much, and since it is not full to the top getting the spout in the filler opening without spilling is fairly easy because you can tip the can so far over before the fuel reaches the spout.

We even took the thing one step (literally) further, he had some leftover P.T. lumber from a deck he had built and we whipped up a small stoop basically, a platform 3' x 3' two steps up off the ground. Now he has a stable place to stand that is easy to get up onto & down from instead of trying to balance on the front tire while refueling.

Wacky ideas are still free, even the ones that work...

Best of luck.

Diesel Fuel
New Holland Tractors
Replies 37 Post by Murf

Whats an MMM?

Anyway, I was reading comments about the crossbar. I kind of like it, it gives me something to grab onto when I get onto my Bota. I did make the mistake of taking the loader off with the hood open once and bent the stay rod, other than that it didnt do any damage, and as far as the fuel filler. I usually put a mechanics fender mat on the hood and rest the fuel can on that while I pour in the fuel, so the cross bar has never been an issue. I have a 2410, which looks about the same as the 2910 except for its size, just a tad smaller. When I bought it I got the FEL, R4 tires and a folding ROPS, delivered for $11974.73.

Kubota B7800 Price Check
Kubota Tractors
Replies 64 Post by taheide

Had a similar problem when my TC29 was delivered. I parked it in my garage and went to Vegas the next day. It failed to start upon my return so dealer came and repaired that problem. I noticed a spot of oil on the floor on the right side shortly after but could not find a leak. I found the leak when I went to use it, sprayed out a hydraulic fitting for the bucket curl cylinder. Check all the fittings for moisture. Don't do it with the machine running unless you have heavy gloves on.

New Kubota Dripping
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by cutter

lbrown59

I think I was also trying to keep in mind the gentlemens
budget as well..As for me I have yet to meet a budget
that I didnt exceed :) :) I feel I dont have enough engines to maintain already:) love those winterizations!

Ducati

Lawn Tractor Garden Tractor Compact or
Operating and Attachments
Replies 14 Post by Ducati996

I have a 4300 and the exact same thing happened. I bought the tractor used and when inspecting it discovered the corrosion on the oil cooler. I used it as a barganing point and touched up the grill and battery as described earlier.
Cheers AB

Check the battery compartment on your Deere 4000 series CUT REGULARLY
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by AnnBrush

Took delivery of my new TC45DA hydro w/FEL (w/quick couplers) last Saturday morning. It came from the dealer with a half tank of fuel and clean as a whistle. The salesman, who also was the guy who delivered the rig, gave me a brief, albiet thorough orientation, tossed me a couple of pins and a top link bolt, and left. I proceeded to hook-up a Ferguson double-bottom I borrowed and hit the field.<br>
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I only got a couple hours in before having to stop for other pursuits but was instantly gratified at how well and smoothly the tractor performed. I realized that by putting the hydro into low/low (turtle), and keeping the rpms in the 2000-2200 range, I could engage the cruise control and basically only have to steer. My pasture hasn't been worked for several years and the grass was thick, but we just purred along.<br>
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Sunday was a different story since it had rained overnight and was still raining lightly in the morning. We're about at the point in the Willamette Valley where we'll have more wet than dry days. However, I hopped on and picked up where I left off. As long as I had the two left wheels on unbroken grass, with the right wheels in the prior pass plow trough, she still just plugged along. There were maybe a few times, usually while turning, when the wheels started slipping but I just raised the plow a might and continued on, dropping it back immediately.<br>
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It's rained off and on since Sunday and I've been out for an hour or so the last three nights. There have been moments plowing on slope with the lights that I've wondered if I bit off more than I could chew, but never puckered up too much and by backing off on the pedal and turning the wheels and then reapplying power, I've recovered from all near misses without mishap.<br>
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I'm at nearly 9 hours on the meter, have coated the rig with dirt and clay and hosed it off each time. It feels tight, strong, and I couldn't be happier at this point with my selection of the Boomer.

New TC45DA and first impressions long
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by tinkman

My guess is that the key (no pun intended) to this whole situation is that Bob wants us to pretend his wife misplaced that key...

So he will probably have to pretend that he has her sweep out the shop for a few months, Then hope she does not see these posts implicating her or he will have to pretend he is sleeping in his nice warm bed while he is actually bunking out in his shop.

4110 Ignition Key
John Deere Tractors
Replies 15 Post by reason201

Jonesiera,

I am purchasing an ATV and it comes with a 2500lb Warn winch. I would think that the charging system on the CUT has more capacity than the ATV. I know the CUT has a higher capacity battery than the ATV. Mounting might be your biggest challenge, keeping it out of the way of other item attachment points.

Good Luck,

Winch on 4110
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by reason201

Sorry, let's try this again

4200 VXD with 31 HP Gas $17565
60" Deck (flip up style) $ 2625
48" SLip Scoop $ 1120
New set of Duals $ 750
Total-----------------------------
$22060

I will sell everything for $16000

The tractor is brand new les 29 hours on it. It is two months old so it still has 22 months warranty on it.

Thinking about selling my 4200VXD
Articulated Tractors
Replies 13 Post by pequeajim

Hi BK:

I have a Ventrac 4200 like new with 29 hours on it.
3 year old 60" flip up mower deck in very good condition
3 year old slip scoop
New Set of duals

New, all of this would go for

4200 VXD with 31 HP Gas $17565
60" Deck (flip up style) $ 2625
48" SLip Scoop $ 1120
New set of Duals $ 750
Total-----------------------------
$22060

I will sell everything for $16000

The tractor is brand new les 29 hours on it. It is two months old so it still has 22 months warranty on it.

The Duals are brand new

The deck and scoop are about three years old and in great shape.

I am selling because I need a tractor with a bit more FEL capability.

Ventrac 4200
Articulated Tractors
Replies 9 Post by pequeajim

Ardician, if you have a drawbar of the type that goes between the two lower arms, use that AND the fixed drawbar beneath the PTO.

The way to do it is to put a chain around the log base and forwards to the lower drawbar such that the tractor end of the log is just behind the upper drawbar and there is very little slack in the chain. Nowput either the leftover chain, or a second chain, between the end of the log and the upper drawbar with the 3pth down low nearly touching the log. Theen you lift the 3pth a LITTLE bit and lift the lead edge of the log up off the ground just slightly, but the actual forward pull will still be from the lower drawbar.

Since the lower drawbar is below the centerline of the axle, any sudden increase in the load from the log will NOT tend to lift the front of the tractor.

USe EXTREME caution when pulling anything with the tractor, even more so a log or other object like that. A downhill could cause the log to rear-end you. The second chain to the upper drawbar should do a lot to prevent it. Also be sure that any 'spectators' are WELL away from the work area, a log can and WILL roll sideways suddenly if that is the path of least resistance.

Best of luck.

Pulling logs with my JD4310
Operating and Attachments
Replies 28 Post by Murf

What tractor are you using for the 6' deck? I know my bota had the power to spin up those big blades with ease, but I felt a bit uneasy with it. I dont want to go to a 4' one since the tractor is wider than that. I was considering drilling new holes down further, but then the top link wouldnt work with my quick hitch, and trying to assemble the mount was a real pain trying to twist the bars that run to the rear of the deck to the inside since I needed to make the width of the mount smaller to fit into the quickhitch. I was able to mount it, and everything lined up perfectly, but had no height adjustment.

5 rough cut mower for B2410
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 7 Post by taheide

Thanks all for the info, believe I can swing it. Now I'm wondering if modifying the wiring, etc. will affect the warranty. I'll ask the dealer.

Compact Tractor Lights on ROPS
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by survriggs

Thanks for the reply Hardwood. It would seem that the rotary cutter width is the key issue with respect to tractor capacity and not the weight. (within reason) Steel prices have really pushed up costs lately. I wanted the heaviest duty possible rotary cutter. The best price I have found on an MX5 is $1600 locally. The Woods 6000 or the 600 Brush Bull as well as the Bush Hog 305 seems to be some good choices as well. I still have to get an up close look at them. I would imagain the Woods 6000 is over $2,000. I'll post more when I figure out what I decide to go with.

Opinions on JD MX5 mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 27 Post by Chief

I'll be buying a FEL for my 4110 in a year or so when finances allow. I trailer my tractor between between my VA property and my SC home, but I have to leave all my attachments locked up at my property since they won't fit on my trailer.<br>
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My question is: how easy and how long does it take to attach and detach the FEL?

Ease of FEL attachment on 4110
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by aemiller

Is a Woods 5000 the same as the Bearcat 70554. They sure look the same and have similar specs. Want to buy one but no dealers in my area stock them. Any info would be helpful.

woods 5000
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by PUTTPUTT

showed me 1st hand how much of a slope the tractor would handle both sideways and straight up and down.
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How much slope was that?

How can you tell the angle or degree of a slope?

Where is the parking brake on my Kubota
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by lbrown59

the 3-point hitch on my JD 955 compact won't go down after the engine is warm, even with the weight of a 72" belly mower on it. once the machine has cooled down it will drop normally.I've changed the hyd.fluid and tried adjusting the flow control valve. The JD dealer has no idea what's wrong. Can anyone help?

3-point hitch
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by robert-h

Kubota BX 23
4 weeks old
51 hours.
No problems.
Turned out to be more tractor than I expected.
Haven't tried the dealers service - don't have an opinion about that YET.

New Tractor Survey
Everything and Anything
Replies 54 Post by lbrown59