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I used to know a guy who was stationed at a base in Antartica when he was in the service. I don't remember any of the exact temps. etc. he told about, but it seems a day above -30 was like summer there. I haven't noticed any real estate ads for development property down there. Keep warm. Frank.

-17 degrees F
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 77 Post by hardwood

I was reading this thread and thinking about the differnt ideas when I remembered that when I was a young lad I used to go visit my Aunt & Uncle's farm. On this farm he had a gasoline tank in the side yard by the driveway and on this gasoline tank he had a pump and on this pump it had a hand crank - eee iii eee iii ooo.

So I looked at both Grainger's and Northern Tool and they have all types of pumps - manual, 12 volt DC, & 120 volt AC. The link is below to Grainger's so you can get an idea.

In fact I'm thinking of building one myself with a hand operated pump. My wife will use the tractor sometimes but, if it needs more fuel she has to wait for me to get home. Like Murf said - anythings better than holding 5 gallons at eye level (at least my wife's eye level) and waiting to see what drains first.

Any ideas where I might be able to get a metal can with the normal drum bungs. I'm looking for something in the 10 to 15 gallon range. I'm leary of the blue plastic ones - don't know if they meet the safety requirements like the approved fuel cans(red, blue, & yellow)do.

Thanks

A Question for the Murf Meister
Parts and Repair
Replies 16 Post by NHDaveD

I found the installation manual yesterday.... so that can be transmitted too....

JD4100 Hydraulics
John Deere Tractors
Replies 24 Post by DRankin

"Straight Synthetic Hydraulic Fluids - is a general term applied to such products as Pydraul, Lindol, Cellulubes 90, 150, 180, 220, etc"

This has to be the key to understanding the warning. You won't find such fluids in the corner auto parts or tractor supply store.

Concern about Synthetics and O-Rings
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by DRankin

Nice unit that gives good performance. Is it a GST or DT model?

Kubota L2850
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Art White

You might want to look at the Sims or Curtis cabs unless the air condioning is mandatory. They both offer the soft and hard side with several options including heat. The doors are removable for breezy summer operation. The BH 90 is worth the extra effort.

3430HST With Cab and Backhoe
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Art White

Anyone with opinions on these new holland skid loaders?<br>
I see the engine difference between 160 and 170 is only 10 horse. There is not that much difference between these two from what I see in specs. What is the difference between lift cap. to max. pounds and the sae operating weight? The lift cap.s are only 10 pounds of difference, but the sae is 265# difference. The 265 makes a big difference. <br>
I am going to buy a skidsteer full cab heat and maybe air.<br>
Need to balance the difference between the 180 and 170. also.<br>
Any options you would say are a MUST have would be appreciated.<br>
(I looked for a skid steer catagory but did not find it so I thought this would be the next best choice.)<br>
All you guys saved my butt when I bought my new tractor, I am asking for your help again. More info I can provide as you need it.<br>
Thanks alot

160 170 or 180
New Holland Tractors
Replies 15 Post by brokenarrow

found like 5 nest in the snowmobile clubs tucker, when we moved that out next they moved into my tractor. The funny thing is one of those little rascals thought the best place to hide was under a tire, no he is in the big cheese heaven. Has anyone tried one of those electronic devices that is suppose to chase them away [ no not my daughters stereo ]

Mice
Parts and Repair
Replies 39 Post by steve4300

I AM SHOCKED!!!!!!
I have a 2004 F-150 super cab 4wd and I LOVE THAT TRUCK. It is the most comfortable and smooth riding truck Ive ever been in. Its also the nicest looking truck ive ever seen. Now I dont know what your talkin about neveragain but im 6ft tall 180 pounds and im just fine with the f150. I like the way Toby Keith put it "I AM A FORD TRUCK MAN THATS ALL I DRIVE"

Worst Puchase Ever 2004 Ford F150
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 26 Post by jd60kid

Well, a quick survey of tractor specs shows that some use a separate pump for power steering and another pump for the 3-pt and auxiliary valves. Others have just one pump. I do not know about the JD 4310.

If I were to take the Kubota L3130, specs show it to have 2 pumps with the PS pump rated at 4.9 gpm and the implement pump rated 8.3 GPM. A total would be 13.2 GPM, also listed in the specs. That total is a useless number in that no reasonable person would think that more than 8.3 GPM would be available to any implement. Something close to 8.3 GPM should be available to any implements, I would think.

Now look at a "budget" L Kubota, like the L2500. It has one pump and it is rated at 7.2 GPM. When you said that some of your Deere's pump output is always routed through the power steering, I tried to find some indication of this for this Kubota. I found nothing in the specs, but I DID find that the factory loader specs for this tractor list loader speed ratings of about 10% less if the tractor has PS. That means about 6.5 GPM is available for implements.
So do you think 0.7 GPM is always roted thru the PS?

I can tell you, two pumps really make a difference.

who makes the a good back hoe
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 24 Post by dfkrug

That's a funny story about the X5. Keep 'em comin'.

Big wheels with skinny tires
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 25 Post by dfkrug

Also watch for metric shingles. Its no big deal as long as you measure the shingle before you start and use that measurment for any lines. I assumed my shingles were standard and found out the hard way to know what your working with before you start. I just assumed they were the same as usual.

Roofing Question
Home Improvement
Replies 4 Post by brokenarrow

Av8
What would be the difference between a outside water spicket off your house and a water spicket attached to the garage? You could always have it pointed OUTSIDE on the garage wall for inspection with a shut off inside the heated garage. (Hey if down the road the darn thing turns around and is pointed inside oh well) Just think about how nice it would be to have that water there and ready anytime you need it. (sorry buddy, had to throw that in) LOL.

Water to the garage
Home Improvement
Replies 17 Post by brokenarrow

Well lbrown59
That was my neighbor; he was very upset after paying for a survey and found out that many of his neighbors on the other side of him had built sheds, swing sets and above ground pools on his property and not just a foot or two, the shed was twenty five feet on his property, And these people were ticked off that he sent them a letter to remove the items in question. So he started to install a 800 foot long fence between him and them, well after about 750 feet we found out you can stand on the ground but your tractor can sink very quickly and since he had the post hole auger on the tractor and not the back hoe he could not move, I my self don�t in the swamp w/o the back hoe on. The best part to this whole story is, he laughed when I got my BX23 because it was so small, well he does not laugh any more, when I have pictures of pulling him out.

snow removal tips wanted - bx23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 36 Post by botamac

dont forget the expansion/contraction of the hydraulic fluid as the temperature rises and falls during use and the added volume in a tank acts as a heat sink ,however the body of the tractor is a larger tank and heat sink .

Backhoe Help Please
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by JAZAK5

Yeah they will trade. The .B are a little more expensive but well worth the price. The power they are putting out is very nice.

TC D 40 Clutch failed due to corrosion
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by oneace

I am going to the World Ag Expo in a few weeks just to see the new LG Montanas. It seems to me that if they can offer a 34 hp HST tractor with loader for <$16K and have the reliablily of some of the other Koreans (e.g. Kioti), then they may have a winner on their hands.

Now the only question is servicing dealers. All of the current dealers in the US can sell nationwide, apparently. I wonder what they do for local warranty service when the dealer is in Missouri and the buyer is in CA?

If anyone gets one of these, please post here!

montana tractors
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 8 Post by dfkrug

Discussion, followed by negotiation and compromise might be the path to take.

Make sure she understands why your reasoning - then listen to hers. Make sure that you understand why she thinks it's important.

Then move on to negotiation, followed by compromise, followed by you going on a trip.

Good luck!

Disagreement with Wife
Everything and Anything
Replies 30 Post by LAXCummins

JDFAN, pic 4 is from a test unit that some of our techs brought back to the building due to it's failure to function. It was clear the motor control board (located in the bottom of the washer) had fried. When they opened up the board cover, they found the snake wedged in there. It had found a warm place to spend the winter. Then it shorted itself across the board. Fried control board and fried snake. It was about 18-24 inches long.

It's not from my incident. I still have no snake body. The mice seem to have stopped getting in since I plugged up the hole.

HELP Snake in the house
Parts and Repair
Replies 32 Post by Iowafun

Murf,

I will gladly defer to your "extensive 'seat of the pants' research". Since the 10 bucks or so is much cheaper than any damage to the engine or fuel system I'll make the switch. What Power Service formula or dare I say color bottle do you recommend? I hope the bottle colors are the same in New Hampshire as they are in Ontario. ;o)

Would you say that it would be alright to use the Stanadyne I have during the other 3 seasons?

Thanks,
Dave

Fuel Additive
Parts and Repair
Replies 38 Post by NHDaveD