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Greetings BenEAmonette

There are 165 hours on it. Shed kept. Fanatic about oil, tranny fluid and filters. Busted right front light cover from branch. Some dings on bucket but overall excellent. King Kutter finish mower and rear blade. Why? You wanna buy it?
Tracer

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John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by tracer

2ndhandlion
Last year I thought I still needed more lime on my small food plot out back (as it turned out the new soil test I got this year now reads 6.9 ph LOL) Anyway I did not want to try a pull spreader again (it is fruitless to do that) So I had a great (or I thought a great ) idea. I loaded up my bucket with bags of ag lime and headed out to the plot. I had my bro-in-law drive my tractor backwards I opened up 4 bags at a time and left them on the edge. As he crept backwards I walked behind the front of the tractor digging into the lime with my arms and hands and throwing the lime as far as I could with a sweeping motion.
Yes it worked just fine. I broadcast about a ton on lime on that 3/4 acre plot in about 30 min. I looked like the pilsbury dough boy when I was finished. Covered head to toe with lime. Yes it was about 90 degrees out also so it stuck very nicely to myself. Although what I did worked, and for the small acreage I had to do it was NOT worth having it done for me especially since the lime trucks require a full load (14 ton atleast). I would not think about anything larger than an acre by hand though unless I was really in a bind.
Mike
Like I said, good luck hope things work out for you and let us know what you end up using?
Tom

3pt or ATV spreader
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by brokenarrow

I think a Deere 990 (40 hp) would fill the new postion nicely. A Kioti DK45 would be another nice choice. You could make due less hp and size but I think the 990 would pretty much cover the bases. VERY reliable machine and bullet proof design. Lot of tractor for the money with both machines.

Newbie Which model to buy Question
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Chief

The issue is the condition of the ditch : <<Not The Mowing Of The Ditch Or the mowing of the Right Of Way>>

It is excessively deep ranging anywhere from 1 to 3 feet deeper than it ought to be in places.
The excessive depth has resulted in the side walls of the ditch caving in on both sides of it.
I've lost 3 or 4 feet of my front lawn in spots where the ditch has caved in.

I applied for a permit to install a 40 foot culvert 60 feet below the present 40 foot drive way in an effort to reduce the hazard of entering and exiting the highway at the dangerous present blind drive way and to achieve a shorter more direct approach driveway to the garage that I built closer to the house than the distance the old drive is from the house.

The state would not issue me a permit for the 40 foot of driveway culvert unless I linked the new culvert to the old culvert by repairing the 60 feet of ditch between them and installing 60 feet of culvert to connect them.

This appears like a ploy to get me to take on their responsibilities at my expense.
If I do this on the 60 feet It would result in great benefits to the state.
1*There would no longer be a ditch for them to have to mow along.
2*No ditch no more maintenance for the state.
3* No more expenses for the state for repairs on the ditch as this would shift that responsibility over onto me.
Pretty nice free gift to the state and free up keep and repairs for them forever.
How sweet A deal for the state.

I've lived here for 39 years and the state has always taken care of the ditch.

My question is why all of A sudden is it now my responsibility to not only repair the 60 feet of ditch between the old and new culverts but on top of that upgrade the ditch by installing 60 feet of culvert in the ditch?
Let's see buy the state 60 feet of culvert $375
Give them 10 truck loads of dirt to cover the culvert $500 Give them free use of my BX 23 $225.
Darn nice 1100 dollar gift from me to the state don't you think?
The 1100 don't cover the cost for the dirt and the use of my tractor on the 40 foot repair of the ditch for the driveway culvert.

As I see it the only obligation to me is the cost of the 40 feet of culvert for the new driveway the cost of the fill dirt over the 40 feet of covert and the operating cost of my tractor while installing the 40 foot culvert.

Somehow I get the feeling the state is trying to take me for a ride.

STATE HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAYS
Garden and Landscape
Replies 8 Post by lbrown59

Hi,
I've seen them both and purchased the 2300 with fel,mmm, & a Woods bh. The 2300 is slightly larger than Kubota with a liitle more power. I received a better price on 2300 and in general liked it a little better. I will say I looke at all the brands and my choice came down to Kubota or Massey due to their frame and large 4 wheel hubs on front axle. Good Luck choosing! p.s. fel's are great!

Should I buy a GC2300 or a BX2230
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 13 Post by tompet

Hello everyone and thank you so far for your help. I thought I was ready to start 'dealing' when I decided on a 4210. When I approached my local dealer (and according to JD new into) the 4210 is not longer. It has been replaced by a new series (3210 I think) which has more hp and hydro flow. These new changes and cost have put me over my limit.

I am now back to looking more closely at the 4115. No dealer nearby seems too anxious to find me a 4210, their eager to push the latest. Now back to the 4115.....when I made further inquiries I found that this fall (maybe late summer) the 4115 is being replaced.

Is this typical of JD to keep changing series/models? Seems like the ink is barely dried and their changing again.

My search continues......I am now thinking about waiting for the 4115 replacement out of frustration in trying to make an informed decision.

Any other suggestions?
Thanks

Help please 4110 4115 or bigger
John Deere Tractors
Replies 25 Post by tweigold

thanks for the info, I'll give it a shot tomorrow....

T

fuel petcock tc33d won t turn
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by jellybelly

Broken-- Just got a funny picture in my head on your idea: Lift the FEL to lower the ROPS and then hit the header on the barn door with the FEL instead of the ROPS. LOL

ROPS
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by AV8R

I have the Deere 4410 with a Deere 72" 7 Iron MMM. The 4410 is 35 hp with about 28 to 29 at the pto. In heavier grass like I am now cutting (definitely NOT the norm) it takes every bit of that pto hp. to run the MMM. The eHydro REALLY makes operation VERY instinctive and user friendly although I have my doubts about how well the eHydro will hold up over a 20 year period which is the VERY minimum I would expect a tractor such as this to last. The eHydro is a shoe in for snow blowing. You gotta go with what the budget can accomodate but if you can swing it; I would strongly suggest the CK30 or CK30HST. 30 hp is a real nice size.

HP to Finish Mower Size
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 30 Post by Chief

We have not had the problems that you have had either. So you must have really had a lemon.

KUBOTA GAVE ME A FULL REFUND
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 6 Post by oneace

I have used the following on a 2210, Woods M4 (48"), Rural King Wallace brand (48"), Mowhawk 42" and John Deere 413 on a 2210. Of the units, I would not again purchase a Wallace brand, poor blade tip speed and gives a terrible cut, next would be the Mowhawk (heck I will sell it) is a good unit, but I wanted to cover the wheels and feel the Woods M4 and 413 are a good fit. The only think I don't like about the 413 is weight, it's HEAVY.

Rotary Cutter for JD 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by jd2210

Ncrunch, you are smart to set back and see what happens. From what you say this could escalate into something really serious. Violence begets violence. It's not worth risking jail time or making your wife a widow.

However, I do like Broken's suggestion about the girl friend calling the wife.

Vandalism or Civil Matter
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 55 Post by kyvette

My L3010 has an air filter alarm lite on the dashboard panel. I changed the filter, light is still on. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,<br>

kubota l3010 air filter alarm
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by jmbamboo

My Kubota B7610 ROPS can be aligned so that it threads easily. However getting it in the right spot can be a challenge. The trick is to take a permanent marker and draw a line after it is attached so that all you have to do is match up the lines and you are set.<br>
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On the Deere if the holes are the wrong size that is another issue.

hillside and dtractor size plus pics
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by DennisCTB

Sorry, I don't know anything about this machine. I was just taking a stab in the dark.

Bad Ebay Purchase 1500D
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 19 Post by kwschumm

Tractor coming home today. Checked all the electronics and still no solid answer. I'll be working the hell out of it starting this PM. We'll see what happens.

3520 Update
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by denoon

One thing to consider is the resale on the kubota unit will be much higher. Also kubota has three year power train warranty not sure about the fergy.

Massey Ferguson GC2300 sub-compact
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 12 Post by PARTSPRO

If it is posible to get several loads of rock free top soil, that would be your best option. Spread the top soil for the seed bed of your new lawn. For the rough established lawn, spread the new top soil in the low spots. Then you can overseed or let the existing grass fill back in on its own.

grass preparation advice
Garden and Landscape
Replies 3 Post by havoctec

The paint shop near me is owned by a painter and his wife, arthritis set in and he had to find another way to make a living.

He has a bunch of 2' x 2' white posterboard sheets. If you're not sure about a particular colour he will mix up a few ounces of it, paint the card and you can then take it home and see it in the room and lighting you propose for it.

It sure makes it easy picking colours.

The painting itself is still a PITA though, LOL.

Best of luck.

color challenged PAINTING
Home Improvement
Replies 4 Post by Murf

Be sure you used DIESEL rated (CF or better) oil. Usually 15w40 but I suppose now days you can get it in a 10w30.

REmember these engines are old technology, todays lighter oils are designed for closer tolerance fitting parts in moder engines and reduced drag for better fuel milage. heavier oil cushions parts better...IMHO.

JM180 oil pressure meter or pump
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 9 Post by chipuren