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All in good fun friend, all in good fun.

BTW, up here they call them "Goat Trucks" because there's one on the hood. LOL.

Now don't go mixing up Power Wagons in the conversation, we had one at our summer place for years, military surplus, complete with the big PTO driven winch. It didn't anywhere near resemble the later offerings labelled "Power Wagon" by those nice folks in Detroit. LOL.

Best of luck.

ford versus chevy
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 63 Post by Murf

Is there any larger agricultural fairs in the near future over there and is there any information on the net about those?<br>
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Erik, Sweden

Fairs
Everything and Anything
Replies 6 Post by commodore

I'm guessing that it is going to be difficult to find a used gearbox. One dealer told me that is the most common failure on the tillers and the cost of a new gear box is close to the price of the tillers.

You may want to look to see if a supplier will sell you one. That may be a cheaper way to go.

FL1270 Tiller
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by 543211

When I was about 7 or 8 my job was to work ground with a disk and then later with a spring tooth drag while my dad planted. I drove the IH 400. Naturally it didn't have power steering and the clutch had an awesome spring. I wasn't big enough to depress the clutch with my foot and couldn't steer it while sitting down. I would grab the steering wheel and pull myself forward to depress the clutch. When I wanted to release the clutch, I just let go of the steering wheel and slid back in the seat. The steering wheel shaft was horizontal, so I stood up to steer and used my entire body and hip to turn the steering wheel. So I never turned the wheel while stopping and starting and needed some room to accomplish this. My mother would stare out the kitchen window and watch everytime I turned around next to the ditch. The north ed of the farm bordered against a 15 ft. deep ditch.

About that age, I also drove the JD 55 combine. I couldn't figure out the vertical H shift pattern, so I would put the clutch in, Dad would put it in gear, he would run down the ladder and get to the truck when we drove down the lane back to the buildings. The lane had an electric fence on both sides giving me about 2 foot of clearance each side. When we got back to the barn, I'd hold the clutch in until dad got it out of gear. If you shut it off, it usually wouldn't start again without jumpers. It had a Hercules engine that was temperamental.

At about 10 years old, my job was to cultivate all the corn. My dad cultivated the sugar beets and beans. We each had IH super "C's". That worked out great. I got out of hoeing! Learned to drive straight and near objects at an early age.

When I was about 10-11, I got to drive the combine on the road while my dad followed in the truck from farm to farm. We had narrow roads and a wide header meaning that you had to drop the right side partially down the ditch when meeting cars. The last leg going toward home had that 15 ft. ditch. Once I got down too far with the right front and almost rolled it in, it kinda sucked me further down the ditch. I over corrected and with rear wheel steering the rear tires got more than half way down. That scared me bad that day!

When I was 14, got my farm drivers license allowing me to drive in the daylight hours between farms.

Memories of firsts
Everything and Anything
Replies 10 Post by yooperpete

Hi!

A friend of mine has bought a lot of things to his chevy trucks (�50s and �60s) in US and recieved it sometimes in just a few days with airfreight. So until now I have been in some ignorance that parts will not be a problem. But of course I must look through that.

I saw a JD 4115 for sale here last summer, one year old, around 50 hours of use. It was told they had had it while they builded a house. A frontblade and a toolcarryboard on 3ph was all in the deal, maybe they had sold more implements aside. Asked price? 285.000 SEK. I dont remember the rate at that time (I think around 8.50), but today with around 6.80 would that be well over 40.000$. Do you see my interest going over the ocean to buy? I will have a pleasant journey as a bonus.

Erik

Size tractor needed
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by commodore

For your size property, get yourself some exersize and buy a manual push-type broadcast spreader, you will have ultimate control on what gets fertilized and it won't take you more than a couple of hours to do the lot. Plus they are a lot cheaper (about $40) and you wont put any hours on the tractor. I do about 1.6 acre like that every year.

BX Broadcast Spreader
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by AnnBrush

I am probably seeking solutions that does not exist, but I am also aware of that. The problem is not the size of the gate. It is not easy to enlarge it, but still, it is not the main thing. I want a combination of very useful toys that can handle all things, let go some of them a bit lowpowered... The backhoe thing is that. If it takes a bit of time, no problem. The bigger stones will be left. The stones too big for the tractor, can be dug down a bit. The footprint of a commercial TLB or excavator is not an option in that part of the acrage, because of an earthheatconverter to the house.

Probably a better solution is to buy a good riding mower and a 30-40 years old utility tractor with loader, but that is not what I want. I read a thread about a guy here at tractorpoint that was also on the same track. Maybe not so much play for him as for me. But I want all those funny toys to have a pleasant time mowing, digging, moving dirt, moving snow and so on, since most of it is a must to be done. And for the bushes and trees the tractor of course has to be small, otherwise an 8520 would be completely OK... :)

I saw a JD 4115 for sale here last summer, one year old, around 50 hours of use. It was told they had had it while they builded a house. A frontblade and a toolcarryboard on 3ph was all in the deal, maybe they had sold more implements aside. Asked price? 285.000 SEK. I dont remember the rate at that time (I think around 8.50), but today with around 6.80 would that be well over 40.000$. Do you see my interest going over the ocean to buy? I will have a pleasant journey as a bonus.

A friend of mine has bought a lot of things to his chevy trucks (�50s and �60s) in US and recieved it sometimes in just a few days with airfreight. So until now I have been in some ignorance that parts will not be a problem. But of course I must look through that.

I apriciate your thoughts! So far 4115 seems to be the best green solution. What price difference makes 4110 to 4115? And what price range would tractor with sufficient hydraulics, blower, blade, MMM, loader, hoe be?

Erik

Tractor size
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 8 Post by commodore

That sounds like a great system. Nothing like a big ass dog to scare teens straight.

Back in High School, I knew a junk yard owner who had a German Shepard for the junk yard. That dog never took his eyes off on you. You didn't try to pet it either. HE knew his job and did it well.

STEALING UPDATE
Everything and Anything
Replies 7 Post by Iowafun

Thank you for the detailed reply! It sounds like it is bit smaller than what I have (JD #7), assuming I'm converting your discriptions correctly with the JD owners manual. Plus the bucket is only 9", which means something else I'd have to find.

Thanks again,
Michael

Kuboata backhoe model 4520
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by moship

Matt, as with a lot things the 'natural' cures are not as powerful as the man-made stuff.

The proliferation of algae you talk about may, depending on the type, be the perfect feed for a school of fish. A lot of that same problem is caused by previous years algae decomposing at the bottom of the pond. This is why I said earlier that it is NOT an overnight fix.

We have had ponds in tough shape like yours that took several years to come around.

Basically you have to attack the problem on several fronts.

You need to physical reduce the amount of fertilizer in the water. In your case the pond is spring so that's easy, put a pump on the pond and pump water out into a ditch or such. With the old water will go the nutrients, and likely some algae, and it will be replaced by fresh clean water.

You need to add something to reduce the algae's ability to grow, barley straw, fish, ducks, or some combination will be likely needed depending on the size.

Finally, you need to consult with an expert who can look at your pond, test the water and advise you on how much of what is needed. This is usually available for free through your local extension office, or for a couple of hundred dollars from a private consultant. I usually recomend the private expert since the gov. people often tell you what the gov. would like to see you do, not what is best for you, in your circumstances.

Best of luck.

Swimming Pond Design
Garden and Landscape
Replies 20 Post by Murf

I did not find that the tiller pushed the tractor. That being said we have had some rain over the past week so the ground was moist or should I say not dry. TN clay soil also has that tendency to clump so it was hard to get a fine texture even though I went over it twice. I wouldn't think it would be a problem with I-match. The lower attachment points are adjustable.

Tiller for 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 18 Post by DJLX585

I have had my bx1500 since sept of 2004 approx.

I have used it to blow snow with the front mount snowblower (definitly a good buy over a rear mount) cut grass with the 54" deck, and move ground with the FEL.

I have never run out of power. When blowing snow the blower will eat the shear pin before it runs out of power. The 1500 is all the tractor you should ever need.

Where a 1830/2230 comes in handy is when using the FEL as they are slightly longer with bigger tires giving you a little more ground clearance in the woods. Any serious woods work needs another step above the bx series though.

Have fun with your purchase.

BX1500 coming Friday
Kubota Tractors
Replies 27 Post by apollo

Welcome to the 21st century in America.

See if there is a minimum amount they will deliver. There are lots of nice 50-70 gallon tanks designed to go in the back of pick-up trucks. They mount just as nicely to a pallet.

If that does not work out..... there are fuel additives. One I really like is 85 Plus.

Can t get high sulfer diesel
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by DRankin

Good to see you posting again Cutter! Another option for a spell checker is to just open up an email frame with your Outlook Express; cut and paste what you have typed for your post to the open email frame and click on spelling. Then cut and paste the spell checked text back to the TP posting frame.

Spell Checker
Website Operations Howto
Replies 12 Post by Chief

freezing hyd is a real problem,,dont over rule it

bx FEL is broken
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by jamese

The LS180 had the 2-speed option and the factory what I call OSHA light and horn package. That price included tax, desitnation NH credit fee, HD tires and low profile dirt bucket. Im in the process of trading-in the LS180 for a new '05 LS185.B. Long story short, (forgive me if my numbers are off) dealer gave me something like $19,500 for mine which had 320 hrs, 2-spd, full enclosed cab, and cab heat. They paid off mine off (owed $15,000 not $20,000 like I thought). NH decided to buy back mine rather than fix the noisey hydraulics and pitched in $4800 toward a new one. Dealer didn't gimme the deep discount "A-plan" discount price like I got last time when I bought the LS180 but was a fair discount something like $2800?? off list---too many numbers to remember. Glad it's nearly overwith! The LS185.B came in at around $38,000 with 2-spd, full enclosed cab, cab heat, hand controls, engine and hydraulic system heater, light and horn package, remote battery jumper posts, and a hydraulic quick attach system for the bucket. Includes sales tax, destination, NH credit fee, HD tires. Nothing down and includes $34 a month insurance for a payment of about $505 per month for 60 mos. Machine is suppose to be in mid-April .

Used price for 1999 TC33
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by earthwrks

I spoke to two more large JD service shops today to see if they had any scrap banjo lines laying around, but as I suspected, they just toss them and it is a pretty rare thing.

Nobody could ever remember a line failing, so the only time they see them is when they are adding a power-beyond, and then they just toss the extra lines.

They only do one of those for a 7xx / 9xx very rarely. So the odds of getting lucky with them are pretty remote, but I left a card with a request in case something comes along.

Power-Beyond unused leftover banjo hydraulic lines
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by tomrscott

There is another I read about, You take the sodium cleaner then swallow a small protected camera, sleep the night and when expelled the next day, you take it to Dr. for development. Might be the easiest yet.. So far they are all a pain in the ... JohnJ

Colonoscopy Tuesday how did your s go
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 32 Post by jwngej

I own a JD 4110 that can more or less do what you describe. It is a little small for the backhoe part ( although there is one available that will beat a spade.)

Size tractor needed
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by shinefeak

So far so good. I havent had any problems yet, but give it a few more hours. They replace the entire HVT system.

Maybe they got it.

GOT ME KUBOTIE BACK
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 5 Post by monkeyman