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Hi KenB-- I read this on someones web page...Not exactly a professional <br>opinion or statement. He had a photo lifting a septic system distribution box <br>cover with his backhoe. The caption mentioned

backhoe is not a good idea...". Seems like he was far more experienced with
tractors and the like than me (it doesn't take much!) so I thought I would
ask the experts. I am planning to build a log home and misc. log structures
and was thinking I could use the backhoe to lift logs up to maybe 6-8' or so.
These would be long (maybe 28') logs, so balance would be a concern. Weight
would vary...with 2000 lbs or so being the max. I've been thinking the purchase
of a full size backhoe might be great for me...I have empty land at this point.
I attended an auction last weekend in my area (Finger Lakes area in NY State)
where 2WD backhoes (FORD 555) sold for about $6500...with some 4000 hours
or so. I wasn't there to bid that time, but I thought perhaps at the next
auction... "> Lifting with a Backhoe
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Replies 7 Post by Bruce

I've done some grading with a box scraper, and now have the areas I'm working on draining nicely. The only problem is, now I've got dirt clods (hundreds of them) scattered across the surface. What's the best way to bust these up so the lawn won't be lumpy?<br>I've got a 33 hp JD1050 with loader. My only inplements are the box blade and a very nice finishing mower. Surfing around the web, it looks like a pulverizer is what I need, but can I improvise? What do you folks use?<br>Brian

busting up clay clumps
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Replies 4 Post by Brian

i bought a set of versateeth, very heavy duty, worked well for scooping brush, <br>they are fit into a frame that mountes inside your bucket , drill two 3/4

Loader Teeth
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Replies 7 Post by al

Tom,<br>I'm using a post hole digger on my JD 650 with 14.5 pto hp, and a 10

think this set-up is similar to your b7300. It's worked great for me. I'm digging
in a clay soil without a lot of rocks, but pretty gummy when wet. I've found that
if I dig to the limit of my 3-pt (36"+) and shut off the pto, sometimes the
hitch has trouble pulling the auger out of the ground. Two things help- first,
pull the auger out several times on the way down and let the dirt fly off.
Second, keep the pto turning while lifting the auger back up- that way the dirt
column in the auger doesn't re-attach itself to the edge of the hole. On the
final clean-out, however, it seems more efficient to shut off the pto, lift the
auger out of the hole, then give it a quick spin to clean off the dirt- it'll
fly out a foot or so and not back in the hole. The digger I have is from
Northern Tool Supply (www.northern-online.com) "> post hole digger for b7300 kubota
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Replies 5 Post by Gene Zierdt

Can I use a Harley (or other power rake) on a Deere 955<br>If so what size<br>Also what about a backhoe (bradco etc?)<br>Thanks<br>Mark

can I use a power rake like harley on a JD955
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Replies 1 Post by Mark

I heard a while back that Ford bought the small diesel truck division of Cummins. Can anyone confirm this. If this is true then Ford will be selling Cummins engines to put in Dodge trucks or maybe they won't sell to Dodge. ???

Ford buys Cummins
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Replies 5 Post by Harold

I have a demo 4100 coming on Friday. To show the wife, I have already decided.<br>My dealer also uses a 4100 hydro to mow his grass. He has the R4 Ind tires for <br>loader/tilling work, and recommended a set of front turf tires/rims for mowing.<br>He gave me a price of $270 for a set of front turf tires/rims. I will probably<br>convince him to throw them in with the deal if I, or should I say when I purchae<br>the 4100. I agree with everyone's view of the rear light. $30 is well worth the <br>money. Don't forget, YOUR time is worth something as well!! I will probably <br>mount 2 lights on the ROPS. 1 or both capable of facing forward or to the rear.<br>The stock Altenator is only 20Amps(MAX)= [20A x .707(RMS)=14.14Amps(Constant pull)].<br>The upgradable 35Amp Version will set you back $370. <br>Solving for power Electrical Power(Watts)=Voltage(V) x Current(A), yields <br>[55 Watt bulb divided by 12V=+/-4.58Amps]. Remember, Paper only presents a perfect world, <br>reality tells us that a

with a 4100 & loader combination. I would however be careful if you are considering
liquid for the rear tires, if you plan to mow with the unit. The JD manual calls for 6 wheel
weights (60lbs a piece) plus the ballast box with at least 750lbs of weight for proper ballasting of the tractor
while using a loader. Liquid in the tires will be cheaper than cast weights, but you may be sorry.
Removing cast weights for treading lightly is easier to remove than the liquid.
"> COMMENTS ON THE JD4100 WITH 410 LOADER
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Replies 12 Post by MichaelSnyder

Thanks for the comnments. I should have mentioned this is with nothing on the arms, and mostly with the engine running, hot or cold the arms drop.<br>--->Paul<br>

b7100 3-point
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Replies 5 Post by paul

I've been looking at purchasing a compact tractor for several months. I have looked at Deere, Kubota, and the NH Boomers. All of them seem OK, but I am leaning towards the Boomer. Just seems like a little nicer set up. Regardless, the question is how big should I go? I have a 3 acre house lot with what will be ~1.5 acres of lawn and the balance thin woods which need mowing a few times a year. I have lots of landscaping to do. I have a 200' stone driveway to maintain and plow. eventually I will pave it. I also have ~20 acres of woods that I would like to cut trails through. In addition to this, my sister lives close and has 2 acers of mowing, and light loader work that could be done there. The kubota and deeere dealers said the B1700 or 4100 would be fine. The NH dealer suggested TC25D. Please Help....

How much tractor is enough
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Replies 7 Post by Mike

What is the address for the club you were trying to join? I would like to try to <br>join it if I can find it.<br>

Yanmar
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Replies 21 Post by Keith

I run a small Tractor Buisness in VA and here are some of my recomendations.<br>1. Check your local laws on weather you need a contrators license, they can be difficult to get.<br>2. You will need insurence. don't work without it, my insurance cost's just $600.00 a year.<br>3. Find a nich market, there are a million guys who mow lawns and every guy with a tractor does boxblade grading work. I do front loader work, Rototilling, and post holes (6

4. There are definetly great tax breaks for a small buisness.
5. The work will not be steady, spring and fall are the best
6. you wont get rich but it will pay for your tractor.
7. E-mail me if you any other questions. Tom "> yet another newbie
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Replies 8 Post by Tom

I'm in west-central Indiana -- dealer is in Terre Haute.<br>Now that the brush is starting to grow and the ground is somewhat dry -- I intend to <br>go ahead and take the 4300 w/ bush hog and box scraper this week whether the loader shows up<br>or not. I will suggest a 1:1 trade-up from the 420 to the 430 if he can get those!<br>ScottC

420 loader
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Replies 7 Post by ScottC

Don't you also need the power beyond kit when you install the rear spool? I know they serve two seperate functions and are independant of each other, but I think you need the PB when you install rear kit.<br>Might not hurt to check anyway. <br>Chris

extra dscv
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Replies 4 Post by guest

Double check that the engine is turning at the manufactures recomended <br>cranking speed. More importantly check that there is absolutly no fuel/air<br> leaks in either the primary or secondary fuel lines. My experience with <br>small diesels is limited to VW's and I have found that the smaller the <br>engine the more critical the tightnes of the fuel connections. May also <br>ensure that the valve and fuel timing are also correct. Yes and as the<br> others have suggested how many hours? Too many and too low of compresion<br>will also make for difficulty starting. As an experiment try cranking and <br>introduce a flame from a propane torch into the air intake if this starts <br>it easily the problem is in the glow plugs/wiring. Good luck George.

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Replies 6 Post by George

How many different options of attachments are there availible for a mid pto. What are they and what are they good for?

Mid pto front usage
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Replies 1 Post by Kevin

Northern Tools (aka Northern Hydraulics)<br>http://www.northern-online.com/<br>also had a 3 point cement mixer in one<br>of their recent catalogues. I think it was<br>between $800 and $900, of course at over 200 lbs,<br>there might also be a substantial shipping charge.<br>I don't know how many cubic feet it is, my guess is<br>about 5 to 6 cu ft. You shouldn't require many horse<br>power to run one of these as they run the 3.5 cu ft<br>units on about 3/4 hp electrics. I have seen a number of<br>3 pt cement mixers sold a various farm auctions, they all<br>appear to be about 5 to 6 cu ft., I haven't seen anything<br>appreciably larger. The last two that I saw at auction <br>went for around $600-$700 each, but they didn't have a<br>hydraulic tilt mechanism.

Cement Mixer for PTO and Three point
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Replies 4 Post by guest

Try:<br>http://www.agri-supply.com/catmain/2000006.htm<br>http://www.ssbtractor.com/page21.html#boompole<br>(Of course, if you aren't right next door, the freight on<br>farm implements can be considerable...)<br>Some have suggested using the boom from a post hole digger -<br>some even have a hook on them which appears to be for this <br>purpose. <br>I have a medium duty boom that I have attached to my Yanmar 155D-<br>unfortunately, the mechanical disadvantage of a weight out on the<br>end of a boom means that the limited capacity of the 155, the 3-point<br>won't lift very much. I was rather disappointed in its capacity,<br>but it is a rather small tractor. <br>I got mine from an auction yard that also sells various no-name<br>farm implements at considerably less than regular dealers. If <br>there is an auction yard in your area that specializes in farm<br>equipment, you might check with them.

Cherry Picker Gin Pole on a 3 point hook-up
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Replies 3 Post by Casey

What a revelation!!! I always taught that it took<br>2 people to hook up a 3 point, and I never got to drive the tractor!<br>I'm smarter now.<br>I get as close as I can and connect one of the lower arms. Then pull ahead or back<br>align the second. The upper link can then be aligned with liftin or lowering the<br>arms.<br>

3-pt hitch help - please
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Replies 12 Post by triplenet

I had the same questions. Another thought on the issue is tractor weight. If you have a 2000 pound tractor and you try to lift 1200 pounds with a front loader..... I would think you would end up on your nose.? Does the lift capacity vary with rear weights?

Front Loader comparisons
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Replies 7 Post by Mike

Dennis has good points, also check to see if your deck is one of the Kubota decks that has an updated tensioner/idler arm and pivot available. Pivot wear causes the idler to run out of parallel to the spindle pulleys, shortening belt life.

Kubota G5200 mower belt problem
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Replies 4 Post by guest