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Ken, dynamite was my plan for the first dam destruction. It would have provided a good show. The friend who "commented" on my fabrication job thought he had a licensed explosives expert lined up. But it was not to be. The guy was lying about his expertise. So it was back to the backhoe plan. At least Wisconsin is pretty liberal about what it will let you do to get rid of beavers on your own property.
Dave

Kubota 2 Beavers 1
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 12 Post by shortmagnum

Like anything else it is mostly a quality issue. For homeowner landscaping, it often doen't make sense to get implements at the upper end. It isn't hard to put a Landpride tool next to a KingKutter tool, and see the difference in quality. Yet I have several KingKuttter implements and have beat the you-know-what out of them, and have never had a problem.

You need to look at the quality, and you don't need to look very closely to see the difference. For a chunk of iron like a box blade, you can probably get away with something on the lower end. When you get into decks and post hole diggers, you may want to step up. The gearboxes, bearings, and alignment of the moving parts starts to make a difference.

Weight it probably the most important consideration for 3pt grading implements. Take a good look at a high end implement, and compare it to the lower end. If you have good mass, and can live with the fabrication quality, for residential use, you can stay low end. If it needs to rotate, and safety becaomes an issue, get the good stuff.

There are enough dealers and manufacturers around that comparison shopping is pretty easy. The internet makes it quick. You'll be able to fugure out if you are getting hosed.

Quality Tractor Implements
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by beagle

Archdean, A very nice neat building you should be proud of.<br>
Dave

New addition for my new Tractor
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 51 Post by shortmagnum

In any event I will never do it to mine. Even though the extra stress may be minimal in the big picture, I want as little burden as possible on that little front X for the long run.

The extra stability is fairly marginal is any case since the front pivots, most of the stability comes from the rear, which should always be run at the widest feasible setting IMO.

2210 front wheel reversal
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by DennoAce

I'm still interested. That sucks. Maybe it's time to mention that it may have been damaged on delivery and that the repair should consist of a new tractor.

Extremely disappointed in Deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 38 Post by kwschumm

Last I read (on a differant site) ocaj11 purchased a DK 55 with loader and canopy.<br>
Seemed real pleased with it.

DK50c Question
Kioti Tractors
Replies 4 Post by DK35vince

Not to put down your idea, but IMO those heaters should only be used if you have to (i.e. an air-cooled diesel). These heaters tend to "cook" the oil, especially (obviously) the oil laying right around where the heater is placed. Much worse is those awful dipstick heaters, which have all the heat going to an even smaller surface area. These REALLY fry the oil.

Block Heater installation Yanmar 3 cylinder
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by DennoAce

Just universal hyd oil is fine. You do not want to put 80-90W in your hyd system, you will be in big trouble then.

Jubilee trans hyd oil
Antique Tractors
Replies 5 Post by oneace

I have State Farm too, and they said I had a $2k cap on 'posessions' so the tractor wouldn't be covered adequately enough. Including all the implements, I went for $20k for $270/yr. Not excited about it, but I did a bit of shopping around and couldn't do better.

-Brian

Insurance Question on Small Tractor
Everything and Anything
Replies 26 Post by n88wrl

Got the KKII 48" tiller this morning... unloaded it with the front loader, unpacked it, added the grease and oil. The TSC guy said 2QTs was enough oil to do the initial service. I bought 3QTs and that was barely enough.

You guys weren't kiddin about the paint. I dropped on end of the long chain on it and a piece of paint the size of a quarter popped off. There was no primer under the paint. But that may be good... I'm gonna try to scrape most of that yellow off the re-paint it JD green.

One of my big concerns was having it be compatible w/ JD's I-match system. Well after attaching JD's I-match bushings to the lower pins and doing a "test pick-up." I noticed that the upper attach point was keeping the lower pins from resting on the I-match hitch. So a litte rat tail file work elongated the upper hole by 3/16" installed a 5/8" bolt with the appropiate bushings and BAM I-match compatible... that makes me very happy.

I don't know if the drive shaft normally needs cut to length, but with the I-match system, PTO shaft length was perfect.

I tilled a test patch about 20 feet long... I was so worried that the 4110 wouldn't have enough umph... Well Hell that tractor barely know it's running the tiller. I'm gonna like this thing alot... The tiller in one pass made the grass covered dirt look like beautifully tilled soil.

2 attachment best buys for the "outdoorsy" type homeowner front loader and tiller.

Ok lastly... I haven't seen the dreaded "Made in Red China" sticker/stamp anywhere yet. The only parts I could see with a origin ID was the PTO shaft (Italy) and the tines (spain.) The side gear box is an "Omni Gear" gear box... I did a search and best I can tell...they're an Asian company.

Anywho... sorry to blabber on... Again thanks for all your help.

Tillers And I thought choosing a tractor was tough
Operating and Attachments
Replies 19 Post by cherymax

I've been to NorthernTool.com. However, my Kubota dealer says only Kubota manufactures seats that will fit the BX2200.. I'm just wondering if anyone can confirm or deny that. Thanks for the reply though...

Replacement seats for BX2200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by mbking22

I heard they were the 3 Rd. largest tractor manufacturer!

Mahindra are they good review
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 8 Post by lbrown59

Clutch completely disengaged, nothing interefering with the seat interlock. There are a lot of safety interlocks that can be a little fussy at times. If you have not forgotten anything for start up, you may want to move everything once just to make sure there isn't a stuck interlock switch.

Have you tested the battery, or assuming it's ok because the lights come on. This isn't always a good indication the battery is ok. If you haven't already, test the battery. Then check the fuse.

These are just a few suggestions. Check the simple stuff first, then move on.

my kubota wont start
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by beagle

Older lady is pretty PC Murf. Can't you just call her an old woman? :)

Thanks for the joke.

Joke o the day
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 73 Post by shortmagnum

I used the software on this site. Worked fine, posted 10 pictures in 20 minutes. Thanks for the response.

Posting Pictures
Website Operations Howto
Replies 4 Post by beagle

You don't have a lot to work with but anything over a couple of hundred should be good for you.

MF-10
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Art White

For the nine acres a BX could deal with it and a BX23 could give you everything you need to work on your property including the hoe. You would have to up to the B-7800 to get to a 72" mower to increase your free time. I've often found that most people go into sticker shock later when trying to buy attachments and often don't buy later but sometimes trade units in for what they want later regreating they did not do it sooner.

New at this first time buyer needs advice
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by Art White

My NH TZ24DA came with a small tool box mounted behind the seat, check out my picture #8. Brian, I too like you PVC box, that was a good idea.

How to add Tractor Tool box
Tractor Projects
Replies 15 Post by kyvette

Thanks for the info Murf.

twisted landscape maintenance
Garden and Landscape
Replies 6 Post by TomG

If the clutch is a mechanical type, check for adequate free travel at the top of the pedal. If the tractor is in 4wd, try it in 2wd or try backing it up a bit.

Gear shifting
Kioti Tractors
Replies 9 Post by TomG