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If you feel brave enough or know an electrician who can do this for you (preferably), measure the true amperage draw at the main panel ,(DON'T OPEN THE MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL IF YOU HAVE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE.IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO SOMEONE WHO IS UNFAMILIAR WITH ELECTRICITY), for each breaker of the appliances you wish to operate on generator, typically this is done with a "hook on" amp meter(make sure the appliance is on when measuring!)This will give you a true amperage of what the appliance is drawing. After you add all your appliances together you will want to tack on about 25% for power factor and surge. More times than not people either extreemly oversize or undersize their generators. The want adds are full of year old generators that are either too big or too small for people's needs. My advise is to find an electrician friend to help you out or someone who is comfortable with opening up an electrical panel, it may save you $$$ in the long run and get you the right size generator the first time. Yeah , most peoples needs are around the 6,000-8,000 watt range, but guessing is not very cost effective. Hope this info helps.
Peter - NH

Back-up power
Home Improvement
Replies 30 Post by pmbdabavs

Recently I had a gauranteed buyer for my JD 855 with attachments and was ready to buy an NH 40d w/fel & finish mower but as luck would have it the transmission let go in the wife's car and I ended up buying a new one for her. (I couldn't convince her we needed a tractor more than a car for her.) A minor set back yet again. My buyer for the JD (a family member who is taking me to the cleaners on the $$) is willing to wait until next fall (Sept/Oct) to buy the tractor. My question is; I liked the New Holland tractors for many reasons but also because they had the least amount of electronics. I really want to buy brand new and not used but I am concerned that if I wait until next season they will also go electronic like John Deere and now it looks like Kubota is on their way with the new Grand L series. I prefer to work on my tractors with a wratchet instead of a laptop. Does any one have any info if NH plans to add electronics to their new models? Thanks for your help.

Peter - New England

Electronic Gismo s
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by pmbdabavs

I have a John Deere 855 976 hrs w/hydro, turf tires, 4wd, power steering, loader, backhoe & 72" belly mower (mid mount) for sale posted in the CTB want adds. The belly mower has the anti-scalp roller package. I live in Candia, NH if your interested.

Used John Deere 650
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by pmbdabavs

I have 9 Acres and currently have my 24 hp John Deere in the ctb classifieds for the same reason. The smaller tractors seam to be more suited for the weekend warrior who does light landscaping work. For them a 20-25 hp tractor is the ideal machine. For pulling stumps and clearing land a bigger machine appears to be the choice. I am currently looking at the NH 35 - 40 hp. Good luck.

Going to sell my BX22
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by pmbdabavs

I just went with a modular constructed home last year. The base construction of the modular home I went with was very good - 2x6 construction, real plywood, tyvek, etc. But their base windows, kitchen cabinets and vanities are low grade. By time I upgraded the windows, kitchen and bathrooms to a level that will last, I was up to $115/ sq ft, this is with nothing fancy on the floors. The only thing you benifit with a modular is that the interior comes complete. You still have to do utility connection, boiler, and pathing at building section connections. If you can do these things your self and the local building inspector will let you, you save yourself from chasing subcontractors. Good Luck.

New home construction
Home Improvement
Replies 8 Post by pmbdabavs

I currently own a 1994 John Deere 855 with loader/backhoe & 72" belly mower. The tractor is 24hp diesel with turf tires and hydrostatic drive. I am the second owner and it has 970 hrs total. The overall condition of the tractor is excellent although it appears the previous owner had it re-painted.I have it listed in the CTB and other addvertising classifieds for $19,900. The tractor is located in New Hampshire. I was wondering if my price is reasonable.
Also, I am looking to upgrade to a 35 hp hydro machine with a loader and finish mower to start. Right now I'm leaning towards the New Holland with John Deere as a runner up. I'm not sure I want to be one of the guinea pigs with the new JD hydros. But then again I just read about the NH fan blade dilema. Any suggestions? My tractor use is mainly for home use.

John Deere 855 tractor - loader backhoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by pmbdabavs