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I've had the same ongoing battle with the pocket gophers, with little success. I�ve been able to keep them out of my "good" lawn, but my acre of alfalfa field, garden, orchard and vineyard is another story. Persistent flooding of the new and existing tunnels, seems to keep them in check, but doesn�t even come close to eliminating them.

If you find something that works, let me know. I've tried about everything.

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Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 44 Post by ScooterMagee

What's been stated about the 1/4" valve is true in our case, but to a lesser extent. I have gotten used to the action of the valve, and also installed a position indicator so we know where the 3-pt is at all times. With time you get used to the valve, but it isn't position control. With either valve, adjusting the height of an implement to clear objects would take some fussing around, position control or not. I'm not sure the valve type has much to do with that problem.

You should be a ware that there is another major difference between the 7800/2910 and the 30 series tractors. The PTO engagement on the 30 series tractors is hydraulic, therefore the pto can be engaged and disengaged without clutching. Since the tractor is hydrostatic and the pto's are hydraulic, there really isn't a lot of use for a clutch. Being able to engage and disenage pto's on the fly is a nice feature, maybe even nicer than the position control. You don't have this feature on the 2910 either.

We have the 7800, although modified, it has been a great machine for us and always ready to work.

upgrade 7800 vs 2630 or 3030
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by beagle

Doc, if the ground is very flat, and the driveway well maintained there is little need for a crown.

I do not however understand how it can create a mess though, please explain it a little.

The problem is that inevitably wheel tracks will appear in a travelled road, then water starts to run in those tracks, ALONG the road, instead of sideways & OFF of the road. This will cause erosion.

I have seen good-sized sections of roadway completely washed away by surprisingly light rains, especially right around the time of snow melt in the spring.

Best of luck.

Road and driveway maintenance
Garden and Landscape
Replies 32 Post by Murf

Murf,

I have a new l4430 that I would like to mount a front blade on for snow removal. Kubota wants close to 4 grand for their setup. Are you saying that you use a standard truck snowplow blade and adapt it to your kubota somehow? If so, how is it done and what is the overall cost? Do you set it up with Hyrdraulic lift and angling capabilities as well?

Thanks,

John

SNOW PLOW MANUFACTURES AND SIZE
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 18 Post by adamshatch

Oh....and the mow quality is fantastic with the 60" MMM as well.

Ready to buy CUT need advice
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by Gatorbait

Grinder,
I would say it depends on what you are using and doing. If you are using a vehical on the road it would differ from my approach. Here in N. Wisc. on most years we will get some 30-40 below weather. The last couple years havent had as much. I use a 50-50 blend of #1 and #2 diesel fuel which I get in 6 gallon cans. Also, my 2 tractors are in my wood shed, which is always about 10-20 degrees warmer.
I also rarely would have a reason to use my tractors when that cold. If I do, I run my salamander heater for a couple hours before starting. Have never put any additive in, but I dont need to use them(only rarely).
Your situation is probably different, but just wanted to give you my approach.
doc

cold weather fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 17 Post by 091755

I've eaten hydrophonicly grown tomatoes from a green house that gets warm water from a powerplant. They tasted ok to me, but it was also midwinter in Minnesota. Still real hard to beat a homegrown vine ripened tomato. Frank.

Tomatoes grpwiog in greenhouse
Garden and Landscape
Replies 3 Post by hardwood

Murf and Yoop did a nice job of explaining the differences. Personnally, dirt is easier. If dirt is sloppy with moisture, you can wait for it to dry out. With snow, you have no option. If it's heavy and wet, you have got to get it removed.

About 2 winters ago, they predicted a big storm, but we'd only get 1"-2" of the stuff where I live. We actually got the full brunt. Over 13" of heavy wet snow. The old 2wd tractor I had turned that slop into ice as soon as you spun a tire on it. It was bad. I got the tractor stuck on the uphill slope of the driveway because it had turned to ice. I was ready to shove the tractor into the yard and wait for spring. Ugly ugly mess. But on the positive side, it convinced the wife to let me get a new tractor with MFWD. That MFWD makes a huge difference in handling the wet sloppy snow.

Personally, I like the snow. It covers the dry brown dead look of winter. But I do admit that sometimes I don't like it when I am outside at 4:30 am at 0 degrees F or colder with a 30+ mph wind clearing snow. But dang, it wakes you up and gets the blood flowing!

Moving snow versue dirt
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by Iowafun

I say to consider what your PRIMARY uses of the tractor will be. If mowing in basically straight lines, then the P/R will be fine. But if you need to mow around a bunch of obstacles like trees, outbuildings, etc, then the hydro would be more flexible.

If you are primarily doing heavier loader work, then the P/R may be better. I'm got a 4310 hydro and have not lacked for power with the loader. But the hydro is awesome for mowing. It's also easy for my wife to use and any guests I have. In fact, it's so nice easy, my guests often volunteer to mow for me.

Look at you application and then decide. Tight spaces - hydro. More open, hard implement work - P/R.

3120 ehydro or 3320 Pwr Reverser
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Iowafun

I guess some of us grunts have learned to enjoy what we are able to get our hands on (LOL).

The factory cabs are certainly nice units, but for starting without one, these aftermarket cabs are pretty nice. The biggest advantage the factory cabs have is visibility. The visibility is so much better in those units, it takes some getting used to in the aftermarket cabs.

Winter will return...probably sonner than later.

Cab on the 7810
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by beagle

ROFLMAO, this reminds me of the story about the little boy who was asked if he knew the difference between "enough" and "sufficient". He replied that he certainly did.

"When my Mom dishes me some ice cream it's 'sufficient', when I serve myself I get 'enough'......"

Best of luck.

B3400 and Allied 8FT Snowblower
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Murf

Lee, not to sound too harsh here, but I personally think the dealer went at least the extra mile, it doesn't sound like a warranty issue to me.

In 30+ years of snow removal I've never heard of, or seen a skid plate for a snow plow.

Chalk it up to being part of the more vertical area of the learning curve.

We maintain many, many miles of private gravel roads, one of the first things we do at the start of every season is a road patrol. We dig out rocks that have surfaced, mark culverts or other obstacles and look for trees or branches ready to come down in a big storm.

Best of luck.

berlon snowplows
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 9 Post by Murf

Where can I find this block to bolt on my compact model 1601

Hydrylic valve block
Mitsubishi
Replies 1 Post by Rich Pierce

I am looking at a Task Master Trooper 425A tractor. It is built in China for the US market. Has anyone had experience with this manufacturer?

Task Master Tractor Purchase
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 5 Post by Adobes

The price I've gotten so far is around $23500 - the 15% discountto $20000. Recently heard if you belong to the AQHA John Deere would give an extra discount. 10% down no interest no payment program from Deere is good through Feb 27. Still looking for input and prices on grass drills.
TIA

John Deere 3720 price
John Deere Tractors
Replies 22 Post by Loren

The american bolts are as Billy stated. However, I have seen bolts with 2 marks on them indicating a grade 4 bolt. Normally they start at three marks indicating a grade 5 bolt. They can then have 4 marks for grade 6, 5 marks for grade 7 and 6 marks for grade 8. Nuts with dashes around the flat area that contacts the parts held together are hard nuts, grade 8 I think. Nuts that have an indentation on three of the flats that a wrench would touch are locking nuts.

Ask a Stupid Question -- Shear Pins Special
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by Carldarnell

I received an email from our company that one of our employees online experience with The Crab Place was terrible and has gone horrible. I wouldn't doubt that the person you spoke with was the owner Greg Cain himself. It got to a point that Mr. Cain has threatened our employee via email. The case was brought to FBI's attention since Mr. Cain's conduct was not only derogatory but an ASSAULT THREAT, a federal crime. The Online order transpired in October this year. I visited The Crab Place website and I am getting a page error. Something must have gone down.

You reap what you sow
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 4 Post by You are not Alone

Im working on this Kubota D-850 motor and its not charging , there are three wires coming out of the alternator , how can i check to see if the problem is in the alternator or the regulator , any help would be apretiated , thamk-you, ang

d-850 alternator
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by big ang

Think I want to get four in one multi purpose bucket. Asked dealer about if I should have separate joystick for this application or one joystick for all functions on front bucket. Dealer was unsure, any help appreciated.

L48TL-SG L48TLB-SG
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by paul

You covered all the bases.

Thanks

Jinma users - help me decide
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 32 Post by WTracy