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Hmm I dont know why everyone dis's Ford. Right now I have 2 GM, a CV an F350 and an Explorer sitting in my driveway, all in good condition. As far as repairs go, nothing really out of the ordinary, A few suspension parts, and a fuel pump pretty much sums up the problems we have had with them. Granted Ford COULD have used better parts for the ball joints, but considering what VW has been having issues with, the Ford parts are having a better track record. The Explorer is OK, its not my type of vehicle, too small. I had a 97 V8 AWD, sucked gas like crazy, but held its own pulling a 7000lb horse trailer. Had an F150, never had an issue other than a faulty ground wire in the wiper motor which was covered under warranty. The only reason that was sold was I found an F350 Dually crew cab lariat powerstroke for a steal and traded it in on that. My wife has a 98 Explorer, and the only thing that has been replaced in over 113000 miles were the shocks and front rotors. As far as the other models they make, well cant comment on those since they are FWD and I will never own another FWD car after finding out the hard way just how hard it is to pull out of a spin in one of those once you lose all traction. I tend to like big cars and the Fords have never let me down. I cant say the same for GM, and Chrysler just doesnt do it for me.

SUV Body-on-frame or unibody
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 51 Post by taheide

Why would you want to take the chance and use a non-spec fluid? It may work......or it may cause some serious damage. Use the correct fluid.

JD 1070 Hydraulic fluid
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Chief

Just crank the steering to the stop and gun it, when the buggy starts dancing, you know where 4wd is :) I love how the Bota can fly in and out of 4WD, makes tight turning while manuvering with a load easier on soft soil.

4 wheel drive
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by taheide

Hmm Never thought to remove both covers, I just pulled the guard off because of clumping. I have only used it twice this year because of the drought. I havent seen any issues with the deck flexing, but I do agree that the cover rubs, but considering all the trees and bushes by me, I would rather have it rub than have something get snagged in the pulleys or belt and fly off and hit me or break something. I think this fall I may strip it and give it a decent coat of paint.

Finishing Mowers A-Z
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 5 Post by taheide

Thanks alot Dennis for all that info and to ALL others that have helped this "chicken little" out. Right now I have a hose running at full force at what I hope is their entrance. I took my 12 foot painters extension, duct taped the hose to it and walked out there and layed her where I belive the entrance is. It has been running for an hour now and soon I will be turning it off. If I am lucky I will have a good flood down there. I figure I will turn her on every night for an hour or two till the little buggers either vacate or drown. Atleast the new borns that are down there should drown. Tomarrow I will check her out in the daylight and see for sure how close the hose is to the opening. I have more guts during the day than at night and I know that should be reversed but the thought of blindly being slapped by them is worse than knowing it is coming.
I think I need to see a shrink, maybe hypnosis could help me over come this fear.
On a side note though, this weekend I had one of my buddies to my farm/hunting land (LOL) He was one that was behind me when I tilled up a ground hornets nest when I was in the enclosed cab. He is NOT affraid of anything that flies. I told him we should till up that half acre that I have been spraying with round up to prepaire it for next year. LOL, He told me there is NO way this late in the year he will run my tractor doing that! (that makes me feel better) He said if he could see the ground he would do it but since there is still standing dead vegitation and can not tell if any activity is around this field, there is no way he is going to be seat belted to the slow form of a electric chair. I agreed and decided to wait till after the first few frosts this fall.
185B with an enclosed cab is looking better and better! Now I just need to hit the lottery

Hornet help
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 30 Post by brokenarrow

I have not even done a such yet so I thought to ask before I spend the time.<br>
I have a massey-Fergusen post hole (3-point) auger. The tips are replacable, and by the looks of them I need to replace them bad! I would try and sharpen them but have found in the past that if you are off just a bit sometimes the impliment dont cut for crap. If I can find replacements I will sharpen the old ones for a spare.<br>
Anyone know of a site where you can find these tips?<br>
Thanks

post hole replacement tips
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by brokenarrow

hrlyeagle
If you contact American Jawa with the Model/SN they can tell you if it has been reported as stolen to them. They could also tell you what dealer originally sold it. If you P/M me with the info I can find out for you as well.
Happy Tractoring
Chipperman

Branson vs Century
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 39 Post by chipperman

wait till almost dark and spray carberator cleaner or brake cleaner at the nest., best instant bug killer I ever ran into

Hornet help
Everything and Anything
Replies 32 Post by lamarbur

Im getting diesel fuel in my engine oil, anyone no why and how to fix.

satoh 630D-4wd diesel fuel in engine oil
Mitsubishi
Replies 3 Post by wdm630

When one part of the system works fine then it might be isolated to the three point hitch system. What you might want to start checking is the control valve for the hitch and it's linkages.

b2100 3 point hitch not working
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Art White

You should have no trouble with this but your dealer might only stock them with the valve so ask him to order you one that way. Don't forget the grille gaurd.

Used BX
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Art White

I just bought at kubota G6200 Diesel, it has low hours and looks to be in good condition. Is there anything I should do right away to this tractor to stay ahead of the repair game, Tks Wayne

INfo on G6200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Kubota-man

Mike; Being you had the tractor stuck to the point of the rear box lifting the rear wheels off the ground reminds me of a similar situation that I had a few years ago with a Case farm tractor. First, are there any exposed 3pt. linkages under the tractor that could be jammed with mud? I wasn't quite that lucky. When I got it figured out the internal linkage that controls the 3pt. was streched and broken when the hitch got pushed above it's upper limit. I hope this isn't your situation, but if it is be sure you can piece back together any broken internal parts so that none of them end up in your transmission gears. Best of luck. Frank.

3pt not working
Hinomoto
Replies 4 Post by hardwood

I am looking for a grill for a MT2501D, would the one on yours fit? I think they are all the same

Im parting out an MT1800-D
Mitsubishi
Replies 14 Post by pauly153

You could build a ramp out of earth and cinder blocks.

David

Can the BX23 load a 3 4 ton pickup
Kubota Tractors
Replies 16 Post by dsg

The cooler should be right in front of the radiator.

hot tranny
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by oneace

Both Curtis and Sims make soft sided cabs.

winter cab
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by oneace

I, too, strongly considered the Legacy XL last year when I was buying "up". I had good luck with smaller (23 hp)Simplicity lawn tractors and the Dealer was/is very good.

I chose to to move to a sub-compact (JD2210) and have never been sorry. In fact, to my surprise, I bought mine for less than the Simplicity would have cost me equiped the same! And, I got a better trade offer on my old machine (though I sold it outright). My JD dealer has been great and the unit has performed well.

I looked at Kubota and NH as well. All were fine machines with good dealers in my area. If I were you I'd continue to look at Kubota (or JD, NH). I think you'll be more pleased rubbing elbows with the guys who run the really big stuff than having your unit sitting amongst other lawn mowers for waiting for service.

When I was looking I used this site to clear my head. The advice I got here was excellent. Beagle, AV8R, Hardwood, and others offer sound advice I've found.

B. Meyer

Kubota or Simplicity
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 7 Post by bmeyer

Hi, I live in Califon next to you. If you are buying at Havers, they are mostly a lawnmower Garden shop. I don't know what kind of Diesel service you can expect from them. Maybe you will be surprised and be happy, they just made me nervous when I was there a couple of times, also they stumbled over pricing and what needed to be on the tractor, of course overcharging, so they were pretty steep on price. <br>
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The Powerco Kubota Dealership in Clinton has changed their sales strategy from no negotiation to " what do I need to do to sell". I would try them on a BX or B if were you.<br>
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If you want to buy out of state, I bought at Histands Kubota in Doyleston, PA. They have got an excellent shop, long term experience on Diesels, and everything was in A 1 shape for delivery.<br>
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I found Deere dealers in this area to be sparse and very pricey.

2210 Replacement
John Deere Tractors
Replies 22 Post by DennisCTB

I have not had a problem so far. If I'm going to dig in virgin caliche that is very hard, I make a pass first with the scrifiers all the way down.

NH TC33DA FEL bolt-on cutting edge
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by dieselpusher