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Peters, you have always been one of the people on this board whose opinion I admire and respect and I will continue to feel that way. I'm merely pointing out that any joke is going to offend someone. As a retired Trooper I'm familiar with the use of lethal force. Yes, in the JOKE it was OBVIOUSLY excessive and that's why it was funny. It was meant to be funny. I didn't make the joke up I merely passed it on just like the video that probably upsets some of Arab descent was just passed on. Without a sense of humor about some things we'd all lose our minds. I should add also that yes, I would consider anyone coming at me and my family with a knife a menace and evil. If he continued to come at me even after I produced a firearm and a recommendation to back off (Time permitting) I would also consider him quite stupid and eligible for the "Darwin Awards" just like you said of the guy in the video and deserving of whatever he got. You fire to stop the action. Until the action stopped, I'd be firing "Center Mass," not trying to find out what it was that got him to this point in his life. I've been talking about a joke all along. You've been talking about an actual case in Texas and comparing the two and finding fault with me. I'm sorry for the student in Texas but as I said, someone will always be offended by any joke, no matter the subject. Obviously what is funny to me isn't necessarily funny to you or vice versa. That's why they have Green, Red, Blue and Orange tractors (sorry if I omitted any colors), everybody is different. Peters, I repeat the first sentence above. Steve

german tech and arab brains
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 17 Post by Justus

I linked both the UK and Canadian dealers on the other post. The link to the US dealers is below.

bridge for Island
Garden and Landscape
Replies 102 Post by Peters

Ok, terrific. Thanks for the quick feedback. I will practice on some soft ground I don't care about. This is going to be very useful.

bucket float control
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by willisjw

This other girl tried to cut her boyfriends off, made a swipe at it and missed. YOU guessed it She was charged by the police with a MIssedawienner.

Definitely the wrong girl
Everything and Anything
Replies 12 Post by SG8NUC

I have cut numerous large trees pines, oaks, gums 50' and greater. I have pulled each and everyone, in tight areas, have had close calls and learned. The best method I found was a block and tackle and a right angle from the tree to be felled. Traction is a key. Pre load the nylon, a 25 to 30hp tractor on dirt will not break this line. THree strand Nylon line breaks at 6 to 7 thousand lbs. It will stretch and is very forgiving but will give you a rubber band effect and actualy pull you in the line of fire. Three strand Nylon line will stretch twice its length before breaking. When it breaks it will snap back and have the power to kill, anything on the end will inhance this effect. Plan out your escape route and make sure it is clear.

Be Safe
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by SG8NUC

BTW--I have a full, never installed set-up for a 2210 from IE for sale.

Top and Tilt by Terrain Contour Control
Operating and Attachments
Replies 25 Post by b8fish

Is there shale in your soil? Lots of boulders to dig and move? Will you be running drainage pipe over time? Want to dig up some 8 foot trees and transplant them? Then a weightier 30HP tractor as MisterMike suggests could be appropriate.

Size of Kubota
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by ncrunch32

AV8R
I am also in the process of building a house this spring. Am going with Geo Thermal heat. (ground to air) it would be worth checking out. Most of the people I have spoken to with this type of heat can heat and cool thier house for less than $500.00 a year.

Hot Water Heating
Home Improvement
Replies 37 Post by guest

What was said above is right on. But, here's my additional 2-cents.

When I prepare a hole for a grape vine cutting transplant, I dig about 15" dia x 3' (or a little more) deep. I've never moved mature grapes, but would think the same would apply. If you have clay soil (like I do), you should amend it, to achieve better drainage, "grape plants don't like wet toes". Cut back the foliage by about 2/3, so that the energy goes back into re-establishing the roots, and they should be fine.

Transplanting grapes
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by ScooterMagee

I have a Kubota L3430HSTC and am negotiating with my dealer on a Box Blade/Scraper. The Kubota branded one seems a little pricy, does anyone know who really makes this. I have also read where Woods, Midwest and Buhler make very strong box blades. I am getting a 72" one and will be converting a pasture into a lawn over the next couple of years, and will be maintaining a long rock driveway. Any comments or suggestions on the brands I have mentioned, and or some that I might be overlooking?

Thanks!

box blade
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by jong3430

That looks easy enough. Thanks for the pics. I hope the rattle snake isn`t part of the weight deal? Thanks again

Kubota wheel weights
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Ray

Thanks to everyone whom replied. I finally went with a Pioneer Stereo/CD with flip down face/XM Ready, XM Satellite receiver & Infinity Speakers. It is being installed as we speak, and, I took a suggestion from another thread and am having the rubber ducky antennae placed lying in the roof compartment as opposed to being attached to the glass. When it is all said and done I will have the following into it:
Stereo: $150
Satellite Receiver & connections: $70
Speakers: $65
Antennae: $20
Installation Labor (Dealer): $85
Total: $390

Not a huge savings over the Factory setup which was quoted at $550, but, I expect a much better system. Also, my dealer was really great to work with, especially when I suggested the antennae as he was unaware of setting it up as such, but thought it would make sense and prolong the life of it without trees scraping it from the cab.

Thanks to everyone again!

Kubota Cab Stereo
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by jong3430

I too have an engine heater on my 2210. I also plug it in about 20-30 minutes before use, but only in sub-freezing temperatures. I have found that using the glow plugs works quite well in weather 20 degrees F and above. I simply put the machine in gear (high or low range) with the throttle at the lowest idle position. Then turn the ignition key all the way as if you were going to start it and hold it for about 10 seconds. Now put the tractor back into neutral and start it up. The glow plug works very well for me in these slightly "warmer" temperatures.

Engine heater
John Deere Tractors
Replies 27 Post by 2210jd

I have the LK 3054 xs with the front loader and backhoe. I work it to death. It's great. It's like sitting on a mountain goat when you are clearing land that is full of pot holes and tree stumps. I have to admit that it gets stuck in the thick mud because I got the industrial tires instead of the farm type tires. The financing was cheap and I use it for everything. I would suggest getting the xs model for the extra hydralics, if you intend to abuse it like I do.

Kioti LK 3054 - Opinions Please
Kioti Tractors
Replies 18 Post by doug leidy

I have a john deere 3 pt scraper and sickle mower for sale. I am located in Kansas City Mo. If interested call 816-679-7661

John Deere scraper and sickle mower
Operating and Attachments
Replies 1 Post by Steve Baxter

?The YM195 & YM240 are basically the same tractor witha different engine bore. The YM1700 is the US version without a waterpump

Service Manual
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 4 Post by lsheaffer

Can't kill an old simplicity and if you come close there are plenty of parts. Who needs a 4x4 and diesel- right 77!

newbe introducing himself
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 11 Post by cthonestguy

Go chevy alot more reliable thats all i ever owned and never had any problems. My friend owns a 1998 ford f150 i own a 1974 chevy scottsdale that is all rusted out still more reiliable than the f150. That f150 usually breaks down atleast 2 times every 4 months the scottsdale only broke down 1 time since i bought it new and that was because i was being extremely hard on it.

ford versus chevy
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 63 Post by 77simplicity

I had the Monkey in the trunk some years now. I alway get a chuckle when I view it. I never saw it on television. You would think it would have won some award.

American Automotive Engineering
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 3 Post by Peters

We have a stainless steel sink undermounted with a granite counter. The sink has a lip all the way around the perimeter that is sandwiched between the plywood deck and the granite. If you go this route be sure to get a heavy gauge sink. There are stories of thin gauge sinks getting fatigue cracks and it would be a real pain to replace one that is mounted like this.

Under mounted sinks
Home Improvement
Replies 9 Post by kwschumm