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You are right Chief, but the for profit hospital's find it cheaper to add the cost of services for the uninsured to the insured as opposed to collecting it. Poor system for sure,but it is better than none.
This thread has gotten way off base,with my help as well.
The intention was a comment on where and why our jobs are
going.
I was hoping some more might pick up on a thought I was starting with Hardwood,and share some positive US company
stories of success.It seems easy to bitch and harder to look at the positive.

one theory on Jobs
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 64 Post by grinder

a friend of a friend. Just thought some of you ex-military might like them. I am not,just missed it.

Is a 68 quot Snowblower to large
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by grinder

Actually Im not SURE the engine needs to be pulled out. My info is from internet research only. I didnt recognize what the problem was until Friday evening so being the weekend, Im sorta limited right now. Monday will be the day I start talking to people face to face about it and find out what the true scope of my problem is. It does look like a bear of a job. That engine is really wedged in there. Theres, at most, 1/2" clearance between the pan and a huge crossmember under the pan. What Ive been reading is that the engine and tranny need to be seperated, the exhaust needs to be seperated, everything off the top of the engine needs to be pulled off, the engine needs to come completely off the mounts and hoisted up about 6" to 8". All but completely removing it. To top that off, everything under it has a liberal coating of rust, insuring that the job wont go easy.
I always work on my vehicles because I got tires of shop monkeys messing my junk up but Im not sure Im ready to tackle this, mainly because Im anticipating a month long marathon project in patience, grease, beatup knuckles and broken parts. Maybe Im getting old. I think Ill just work some overtime(ouch, that hurt) and pay someone to screw it up for me.
Im not a big fan of temporary fixes but something temporary may be in order until I can get this thing done right so I can keep the truck on the road.
The truck is definately worth fixing. I looked long and hard for it last year until I found exactly what I wanted (except for the rust). Its only got about 58000 miles on it and the only thing wrong with it is the rust coating on the bottom from spreading salt. I figured that down the road a few years the rust may become a problem, this is just sooner than I expected.
I would like to thank everyone for their input.

7 3 powerstroke oil pan rusted through
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 30 Post by bnrhuffman

The buckets come in two sizes: 10" and 12".

If the dealer can't help with the tooth bar I can give you some web links.

BX23 Backhoe Bucket and FEL
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by DRankin

98 HSD, 300 hours, MMM, rear plow blade - $5000<br>
Is that price as good as I think it is?

Kubota B7300
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by jeffd73

I have a 3165 that I just purchased and I am thinking about fabing a loader for it, but I dont know what kind of loads the mower will handle.

series 3165 thinking of a loader
Cub Cadet
Replies 3 Post by mudman

I was able to finance the whole deal at 0% for 36 months, but I was asked to put 25% down. The deal was 41K, however. I was ok with this and very ok with the 0% X 36.

0 0 financing offer question
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by muletrain

I am new to this site, but I have seen the recommendation several times to make a list of your needs, and start with the implements first. Then choose the tractor second which will handle the accessories. Expect that one tractor may not do it all. Instead of renting the big stuff,I found a lawn company for the grass and bought an L5030 for the ranch chores, which I enjoy much more than the lawn.

model sugestion
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by muletrain

I looked at a Kubota L245 DT today. The owner is asking $500 for it. It is in rough shape. It has a cracked head and he left the head off the engine leaving it open and exposed to the elements. As a result, I'm guessing the engine needs to be rebuilt. The steering box is shot, several gauges are broken, a fender is missing, it's got some surface rust and is in bad need of a paint job. He said the transmission works fine and the hydraulics look okay from what I can see. He said it's a 24 hp diesel 4WD. The tires look like they are in good shape (turf tires on back) and the seat is in good shape. I asked a friend and he said I should leave it where it's at. I would buy it and work on it but I have no idea how expensive doing an engine overhaul on a Kubota is. It sounds expensive though. My father-in-law and I could do the work ourselves. Any idea whether it's worth salvaging or is it good for parts?<br>
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Thanks,<br>
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Greg

Kubota L245 DT
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Greg

Patrick your problem sounds like a serious case of dealer-itis. The probability of a single customer getting four consecutive lemons from the factory - is very very low. I'd be more inclined to say the problems you describe came from shoddy assembly work at the dealership. <br>
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As for the 2wd/4wd lever, roll a front wheel an inch or two in both directions -- to create a mild rocking action - while applying pressure to the lever. If that works, thinner oil in the transmission/transfer case should eventually loosen up a "sticky" lever<br>
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//greg//

some info on lenar tractors
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 96 Post by greg_g

I am new to this, can a rear finish mower be ofset to make trimming around trees easier?

Finish mower ofset
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by Hettric

Do we get to guess? Are you supplying the beer to get us in the right mood?
My guess is that the 3 pt was designed originally for plowing (Furgusen). The 3 pt transfers pulling resistance from the back to the front in the form of weight. In the past if you hit a solid object plowing the tractor quickly walked up and landed on you. The top control arm in compression and the rock shafts allow you to pull the rig up when you hit a rock.
Nice story? OK what is the real story?

After A Couple of Dos Exxis
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 14 Post by Peters

Both lines were being sold in 99 as I recall. I was around in 98 and 99.

New Holland TC33D Tractor Frame broke in Half
New Holland Tractors
Replies 241 Post by Peters

Well I guess I would need some more information before I could recomnend action.

These type of problems can be difficult to find. A friend has a GM truck with a Duramax and 6 speed. The transmission keeps loosing the front bearing. It is on the third round and as it is 4x it costs a lot to repair. He is fighting with GM now.

Did they replace the whole engine both times or did they just replace the block and rebuild with the non broken parts? Is it gear or hydro?

Faulty Boomer 1630 product Help
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Peters

I got the same exact canned response from JD when asking the same question. I was surprised since there were people on this web site that said they had access to that information.

How can you tell when your tractor was manufactured
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by ncrunch32

all i have to say is check out the link these are the best on the market at this time

3 point hitch backhoe question
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by oneace

every one has to remember that a warrenty is a warrenty wether it is a car or a tractor when its over that is it that is also why there are extended warrenties avalible. As the guy that works on both new holland and kubota there are draw back to each. heres one example of kubota look where the stearing linkage is in front of the axle one for nh is they do not offer a cab on any compacts, YET though it is coming. one plus for kubota is that they make every drive line componet them selves. one for nh is they are the lowest in price for most other compareable tractors of the big three. it is al in prefference.

kUBOTA VS NEW HOLLAND
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by oneace

i misrepresented my self earlyer the price diff. between the tc 35 and the 40 is about $1800, and the 40 to 45 is about $1300 sorry for any confusion. as i said before im a mechanic not a salesman

JD 4210 or TC35D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 63 Post by oneace

Thanks guys. Will check drift down distance over a set time period then see what the dealer has to say.

JD 790 419 FEL- Bucket dropping
John Deere Tractors
Replies 54 Post by jklmnugent

454,<br>
I don't think you'll be 'easily' digging into compacted shale/dirt piles. I have a L3130HST w/723 and heavy duty 72" bucket (no toothbar). Old piles with solid materials mixed in (rocks, stones, short roots&wood) require breaking down the pile so the material is loose. Even then you may not always get a 'full rounded bucket'. On freshly dumped 3" screened fill it works great. CUTS do have some limitations. You don't want the lighter but bigger 'materials bucket'. I recommend setting your rear wheels to the widest listed in your manual and maximum rear ballast. My info shows L3130 with R4's 57.7 inches, so you would need a 72" bucket to get a 'full width' of tractor cut. <br>
Watch your load, with a full bucket it is easy to have material fall over the backside of the bucket if raised too high at full rollback, especially if the working area is at all uneven. Go slowly, your technique wiil improve and you'll be suprised how much material you can move with a 3130. <br>
As for brush cutting, my dealer recommended the 60" medium-duty BushHog or Woods BrushBull, at approx. $1175.<br>
Hope this helps.<br>
bliz

3130 Options Opinions
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by blizzard