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Here in NY, E-10 has created issues in both the auto and marine industry. I won't get into the marine end of it except to say that now I drain my fuel tanks at the end of the season due to the possibility of phase separation.

The wife has a 2006 Outback and noticed a fuel economy drop of a mile or two. Normally she knocks off 29-30 MPG even with the corn fuel.

Ethanol another tax
Everything and Anything
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Very nice job Dennis! Murf, how do you get any work done?? :)

Tractorpoint Site Improvement Survey
Website Operations Howto
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I looked at the Toro two-cycle a couple of years ago for one of my sons. It is almost as large physically as the four cycle but assume it would weigh in less. Seems to me the dealer was retailing them for around $700.

I ended up with an Ariens only because they were sold out of most of the Toro models. Still feel that would have been a great machine. The one feature I would surely want is a positive lock axle that unlocks.

Walk behind 2 stage snowblowers
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
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I made it to tier three and then gave up.

ELF Snowball Fight
Just For Fun Off Topic
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Does a job on the paint doesn't it Harvey :(

Snowblower or Loader for todays Storm
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 28 Post by cutter

Better than most of what Hollywood puts out these days :)

Video
Just For Fun Off Topic
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Here is one you are sure to enjoy!

Christmas Spirit
Just For Fun Off Topic
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You topped my worst gift Murf! I bought mine one of the first big screen TVs for a wedding present. Bride is still here, TV was hit by lightning just after the five year warranty was up. Always wondered about that incident.

I'm smarter now. This year she gets some snow shoes and a diamond bracelet.

What are you buying your Spouse for Xmas
Just For Fun Off Topic
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The off-road is the same low sulfur stuff. You just get the dye and an additive now. The only place I know of to purchase that product around here would be an oil distributor. But, kerosene can be purchased at the local pump.

As far as the overheating is concerned, I have run my tractors day in and day out in well over 90 degree heat without an issue. One time I was not paying close attention to the screen on my JD 4100 and it overheated due to some cottonwood seeds. No damage but the red flashing idiot light came on.

Newbie advice between JD2305 BX2305 and GC2300
John Deere Tractors
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I tend to agree with Murf. I have owned two tractors with the industrial tires and they are great in the snow as long as you have the proper ballast as he mentioned.

One thing though, I do tend to go places that have gotten me into trouble with that rear mounted blower. The front bucket has saved me in that I can lift and push to free myself.

Putting chains on L35 for snowplowing
Kubota Tractors
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Good question. I have seen how they are shipped, pretty much in a crate, so they may leave the machine dry to avoid a spill, who knows. We need Art!

Many new vehicles now come direct from the factory with synthetic oil in the crankcase. I have let all of my tractors go no more than 50 hours before the first change and then change it again in 50 or less hours.

I asked my Dodge dealer about the Cummins in my truck and he stated to run it several thousand miles prior to the first change to let the rings seat. I am up around 4 or 5 thousand now so I plan on switching over. However, the Mobil and Amsoil websites claim there really is no reason not to go with the synthetic immediately. The old oil debate begins again :)....

What Oil To Use With Kubota
Parts and Repair
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Over the years I would have saved a ton of money hiring the snow removal rather than swapping equipment regularly to feed the machine addiction.

One thing that keeps me doing my own is that every spring it takes only a bit of raking on the edge of the driveway to put the stones back in place from my cleaning. But then I see other folks that have their sod plowed up onto the front porch. Sometimes by their own doing and other times by the plow jockeys. If you spread that over a 500' driveway like mine, that is a bunch of spring cleaning :) that I don't care to deal with.

3pt Snowblower Brands
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
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I would say that is most likely the reason commercial TLB's are constructed with a steel rail frame and the components are bolted to it rather than to each other to form the body of the tractor.

I have read about this type of thing occurring with the older model 555 Ford backhoes. I believe in the early 90's they switched to a frame/component type build. I have run many of the old Ford machines, even the converted farm tractor with a canvass cab, and never saw one break. We pounded the things over the road as well. Froze our butts in the winter :)

I have a 2120 new holland with a cracked block
New Holland Tractors
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It must have heard me talking about getting a Mac :)

Faster Website
Everything and Anything
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Pictures!!

Excavator finally home
Just For Fun Off Topic
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Wow! I can't believe my old thread is still banging away. I wish I had bought the Kubota, in fact I wish everything I own ran on oil.

Golf cart ATV or Gator type vehicle
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 127 Post by cutter

Looks as though we are all smart, rich addicts :)

Who TP people are
Just For Fun Off Topic
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Ditto what you said!

Thanksgiving
Just For Fun Off Topic
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The NRA just sent me a mailing to become a life member at a great discount. I missed a chance a number of years ago, I simply could not afford it, so I have remained an annual member. Now I may take them up on it, this may be the time to push the issue in the courts.

What surprises me is the number of people I know that own guns, hunt and don't belong, or even bother to vote in elections.

Supreme court to hear 2nd admendment
Everything and Anything
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I just took a look at them. IMHO I would rent a mini over owning that unit. I am not making any judgment as to quality but simply stating that I do not like the two seat arrangements and the climbing over the thing.

I did not put a hoe on my 2910 for that very reason. That and I wanted a bit more hoe :)

kelly backhoe
Loaders Back Hoes
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