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[QUOTE=candoarms;154540] During these past 8 years, world-wide oil consumption has increased by a substantial margin.This fact, alone, would account for about half of the increase in price of a barrel of oil.The other (roughly) half of the increase can be accounted for with the drop in value of our purchasing power......a worthless U.S. Dollar.[/QUOTE]

That's not correct either.

Global oil consumption has been almost perfectly steady at about 4.1 barrels per person, per year (give or take 0.25 barrels per year) since 1971. The population has been rising though, and that means total consumption did too, at a rate of about 1.275% a year in an exponential manner.

You also cannot take a single currency like the Euro and say this is what happened. For example, since 2001 the US$ has only lost about 3% when compared to the Japanese Yen, and about 28% compared to the British Pound.

Can you explain your math please, how could a 40% drop in the value of the dollar account for half of a 500% increase in the price of oil? 40% = 250%? I don't think so.

Finally, again, I say, the price is QUOTED in US $, it is NOT FIXED to the US $. There is a world of difference.

If a Russian speaks English it doesn't mean he stops being Russian.

Best of luck.

Dollar Drops Further -- Oil Prices Soaring
Everything and Anything
Replies 29 Post by Murf

I used to have an apiary. (Wasn't addicted to honey, but enjoyed mentioning that I owned 100,000 head of livestock.) My bees didn't care what color I was wearing -- without the smoker, if they felt like stinging they'd sting.

Whatever you get, ensure the loader and hoe are designed for that model, mounted, and working. These are not DIY attachments. Make sure the hoe will dig as deep as you need. I think you'd want "ag" tire tread, with liquid in the rears.

Mahindra Kioti Brason and Cub Cadet Comparison Review
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 30 Post by auerbach

Thank you all for your help. We will keep looking around.

Agracat 2720
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 8 Post by kentucky

[QUOTE=offroadin;154526] Wow That sounds great.That is a totaly differnt report from those who bought the new Jinmas/Chinees tractors.They say they problem right out of the box.I am looking forward to working with mine.I have trees to clear and a large hole to fill in.Five acres to bush hog and level.It is good to know one more person out there with the same modle.If you ever need help with parts the guy that is selling me one also has run one for two years now and says he can get parts for them. [/QUOTE]

Is the one you're getting a diesel model?

Is it 4-wheel or 2-wheel?

The 4-wheel is pretty critical. With the tractor being so light, the 4-wheel traction makes up for the weight.

MT3201FD Mitsubishi Tractor
Mitsubishi
Replies 18 Post by jk3700

MMMs don't transfer like rear attachments, but if you have access to both machines you could measure the relevant dimensions.

belly mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by auerbach

My Stihl saw wants .5 mm. These days, most plugs are factory gapped for the most common application.

stihl fs 76 weed trimmer
Shop Tools
Replies 2 Post by auerbach

Taufik, our ties are set by professional railway crews, so I don't think others would have the information you seek. You would have to get it from Shibaura.

Shibaura Tie Tamping
Shibaura
Replies 2 Post by auerbach

I'm trying to replace a broken clutch on a 2002 6x4 gas gator and need to know how to take off the old primary clutch. Any help?

How do you remove primary clutch
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 2 Post by EvanRCook

It is noisy! Be sure to check your bearings etc.

JD 261 Finish Mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Oldsam

I have an old JD 261 Groomer and the bolts holding the 3 blades turn counter clockwise to remove. Carefull, these are metric, not 3/4 US.

blade removal JD 261 grooming mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 7 Post by Oldsam

Hambrospiper,

It's rather ironic, in this case, that Yanmar may have stained its name and reputation by aligning itself with a sometimes, and often questionable product made under the Cub Cadet label.

Cub Cadet has a rather shady reputation here in the U.S. This is in part due to the many short-term marketing agreements they've had with many various manufacturers over the years.

Quite frankly, many of the products previously produced under the Cub Cadet name weren't very good.

This new agreement, with Yanmar, appears to be a very long-term relationship. Yanmar has invested billions of dollars in the new manufacturing plants in Georgia. If I'm not mistaken, Yanmar intends to produce over 100,000 diesel engines for the U.S. market, from just one of its plants, this year alone. Some of those engines will end up going into the Cub Cadet line of compact tractors. The balance will be installed in construction equipment, such as tow-along air compressors, excavators, electrical generators, etc.

Joel

B21 price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by candoarms

Kenny---I got nuthin'

Wood Rotary Cutter Oil leak Question
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 22 Post by earthwrks

So far I have tilled my garden, my neighbor's, and a small food plot (3 inches). It has worked great, absolutely no signs of overworked. I like that it is wide enough to cover the rear wheel tracks. Here's the specs:

Farmtrac North America

MODEL RTM 60
Working Width (in.) - 60
Working Depth (in.) - 7
Blades per Flange - 6
Total Number of Blades - 42
Deck Material Thickness (mm/appr. Gauge) - 4/8
Side Drive - Gear
Driveline Protection - Slip Clutch
Hitch - Cat 0/Cat I
PTO Shaft Series - 04
PTO Power Required (HP) - 15-35
Optimum PTO Speed (RPM) - 540
Rotor Speed (RPM) - 253
Rotor Flange Diameter (in.) - 6.3
Rotor Flange Thickness (in.) - 0.39
Approximate Weight with PTO (lbs) - 490

BX 23 Tiller Problem Help
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by KenQuat

[QUOTE=bczech;154494] Articat, I have gotten quotes from just over $15,000 to $13,250.I am now trying to be sure that everyone is quoting on the same features.If so some of these dealers are really making a huge profit.Nevertheless thanks again I am glad to see that you are happy with your JD2305. [/QUOTE]

Could be correct. Could be difference in price to dealership due to size of dealership. Could be age of it being pruchased before a price increase or such. Could be option differences. Some may not be easy to spot. kt

John Deere 2305
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kthompson

Gebush,

I don't own a BX tractor, and never have. However, I've been reading through the various tractor discussion boards for nearly five years, and have read very few reports of any problems with the BX tractors.

There isn't much to worry about in the future. Once they get your machine up and running, you probably won't have any more problems with it.

Joel

BX2350 PTO problem
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by candoarms

Do not have a FEL but do run compact tractor even with field work and loader tires with no water in tires. It is 4 wh and have at times had to use that to pull sprayer or trailer. Do run a larger tractor for disking and such with filled tires. Pleased with both set ups.

If the tractor were going to be used totally for pulling on dirt I would fill my tires. If you are going to use a side mounted cutter I would fill my tires.

Without removing the tire from the tractor and getting the valve stem where it would totally drain do not think you can remove all liquid from the tire. Half filled not sure, but they say about 25% filled is a no no for when driving. Have no experience there. If you have air compressor it is possible for you to fill the tires at least with water. Anti freeze can be added if need be. At same time there are tire dealerships that work on tractor tires who will fill them on the tractor at your shop if you have water for a reasonable price. BTW, when you need tire repair, price them coming to you. Here the price difference is well worth it. Esp if you have loaded tires. You need to know if you have tubeless tires or not for repairs reasons also. Tubeless you had possibly plug a nail hole yourself, tube type and you will need help.

Something I did not notice being discussed was wheel weights. Not sure if Kioti offers weighted rims or wheel weights. If they only have the steel rim, you may need the tires filled.

IF and A BIG IF, you will be doing any width changes to your tractor which requires changing the tires around, filled tires are dangerous as the liquid weight of course shifts very quickly.

I agree with Auerbach, makes no sense how it would take load off of the front tires by having rear weight. Also agree with I think it was you that the further back the weight is (3 pth compared to the tires) the greater affect the same pound has for the FEL.

Do you have any idea the weight of what you plan to move will be? I am thinking you were using for clearing a barn. If that is it, just how much does the load weigh? Or will you be also moving a full bucket of wet dirt?

It does not matter the set up you end up weights or no weights, you should keep the FEL low for moving. That way if you happen onto a tip situation it will tip only to where the bucket touches and not turn you and tractor over. Boy as I typed that, the image of some one driving a slope sideways with the bucket raised hit me, dangerous. kt

tires and weights
Kioti Tractors
Replies 11 Post by kthompson

For PM try clicking on his name in large letters beside his message. It brings up his info and link there for Private Message. As far as I know anyone has that option. I could be wrong. kt

PS, it is worth the price of admission, err membership.

cub cadet yanmar
Cub Cadet
Replies 11 Post by kthompson

go to www.vanoostrum.com (Nova Scotia)

Brushbrute
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by JSCHOFLD

As for four doors, have had two Avalanches, 3/4 ton and 1/2 ton and both were exceptional trucks. The ability to turn them into something that can haul 8' items very quickly even surprised me the first time I did it. Ridgeline is too small....just my personal opinion after looking at both of them 2500 was a great hauler here in the mountains of Colorado!

Chevy Colorado four door s
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 23 Post by JSCHOFLD

I have the above tractor which I purchased second hand last year. It now needs to be serviced and the instruction book I received pages 62 and 63 were stuck together. I need the fuild capacities for oil, transmission fuild, how to service hydraulic system, etc. Can any one help me

S373D Beaver III
Mitsubishi
Replies 1 Post by JoeBetten