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Reginald, I'd be interested in your opinion once you have used it for a while. I refuse to admit that I'm getting older or fatter, it's just that these things get heavier and more awkward as I mature and it's like all these things ... I'm really interested in it for my wife. Yea ... right.

Quick hitch by Freedom Hitch
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Replies 24 Post by Frank R Taylor

Just bought an L1501. It included a 4' box blade, bush-hog, disk, and a new 8' x 16' dual axle trailor for $5,400. Fair deal??? Also, anyone know where I can get a maintenance manual??? Any other 1501 owners out there...Thanks for any response...

Kubota 1501
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by frank henry

They don't give them away that's for sure but they are cheaper and easier than the alternative - back breaking manual labor (or labour if your from Pakistan). I can't believe they are all that much less expensive in Pakistan unless they are assembled there from imported parts. Besides, you may have noticed from the postings on this board that for a lot of people compact tractors may not be entirely necessary for their "work" but they are a lot of fun.

Dealers Cost On Deere 455 L G tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Frank R Taylor

Like Mike and Steve I also use 10,000 lb straps with ratchet tighteners although I don't use axle straps. (I may use them after this post though). I use 3 straps. I hook one through the spacer bar on the loader, one through and around the loader frame and one around the back axle. All are tied and tightened to the frame of the trailer or to anchor points along the side to prevent the tractor movinf forwards, sideways or backwards once it is tied down. You just have to be careful of any sharp corners and use scrap carpet on any severe bends to prevent the straps from being nicked. Keep them clean and use them carefully and they will last for years. I just find them a lot more convenient and easier to use than chain.

Trailer tie downs
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Frank R Taylor

I couldn't agree more with the other postings. Get a good used tractor if you can find one and use the saved cash to buy more truck. You won't regret it. I had to replace the transmission on a gas Ford 1/2 ton 4x4 Supercab twice and I just used it for towing the tractor from the house to the farm and back. I got a new crew cab 1 ton dually 4x4 with the Powerstroke diesel and it's a hauling son-of-a-gun. I absolutely love it though I think the 3/4 ton would probably have been enough. I keep the 1/2 ton for running errands and stuff around town. We don't get much snow in East Texas but I think plowing would be pretty hard on the 1/2 ton as well.

New or Used Compact Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Frank R Taylor

I think you'll find that John Deere probably recommends a 4' box scraper on this size machine. My experience has all been with a 4' scraper but maybe some of the other guys have tried a 5' on this model but I can see it being hard work for the 4100. I'm not familiar with this particular scraper but the price seems very good. I paid $400+ for mine but it's heavy, heavy duty. Does it look strong enough to do the work you want to do?

4 or 5 Box scaper for 4100
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Replies 13 Post by Frank R Taylor

Sounds like a great match. You'll be surprised just what you can achieve with the little beauty. You didn't mention if it had hyrostatic transmission and 4-wheel drive, both of which would be a benefit in a tractor of this size. Last year I looked at the B2100 but decided on the B2400 (a few more horses for a few more dollars). With a rear mount finishing mower and a Kubota FEL, I paid just over $17,000 so your price doesn't look all that bad considering the belly mower is more expensive and provided the tractor has hydro and 4WD.
There was along discussion on this board about a year ago on the virtues of belly mowers vs. rear mount mowers. I don't know if those threads are still available but it basically boiled down to the rear mount being slightly cheaper, easier to take off and put on (if you need to), easier to mow under trees and banks etc. by backing into it, less manoeverable in mowing around objects, doesn't affect ground clearance of the tractor, doesn't interfere with FEL use and mounting (don't think this is a problem with the B2100), etc, etc .... all the common sense stuff. Having used both, I don't think there is any real difference in performance. Some people feel the belly mower is easier to use, especially on hilly stuff and cutting along fence lines where you don't have to get a crick in your neck looking back all the time. It's really a matter of personal preference but I think from reading the posts last year that the majority of people who use this board prefer the rear discharge, rear mount mower (by a small majority).
Have fun, you'll enjoy working with it.

Loking at a first purchase - B2100
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Replies 3 Post by Frank R Taylor

I couldn't agree with Doug more about the hydro and 4-wheel drive. I think they are a boon in tractors of this size. I think you might be able to get by with something slightly smaller than Doug's though, say something like a JD4200 or a Kubota 2710 or equivalent. What are you going to be doing with a back hoe? I have a Kubota B2400 that I use around the house and 10 acres of pasture and my big vegetable garden. I also trailer it to the 155 acre farm although I have ag tractors there. I have been very pleased with it ... magic little machine. I use the FEL and box blade at the farm to do construction work in places that I couldn't get to with the bigger tractors. Used, good condition tractors of this type aren't that much cheaper than new ones in my area and difficult to find so you're pretty limited for choice. Good luck and enjoy. As for telling the wife, if she's anything like mine you'll have to push her off the seat to be able to use it yourself. She loves moving stuff with the FEL ... the most awesome, expensive wheelbarrow she's ever had.

Which tractor
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Replies 3 Post by Frank R Taylor

There's no doubt that you can cut your pasture with a finishing mower but you are using a pretty expensive tool to do it. Top of the line, rear discharge finishing mowers will run about $2000 at a guess. A light duty bush hog wil cost in the region of $500 to $600. What I did in your position was to get a slightly cheaper, but still good, aftermarker rear discharge finishing mower and a medium duty rotary shredder for about the same price as a belly mower or a Cadillac rear grooming mower. I thought it was a case getting the best tools for the job. Just my two cents worth.

Finish vs Rotary Cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by Frank R Taylor

Last year when I was in the market for a new machine, I finally decided on orange. It was mainly because of the dealer and availability at the time. By the way, my loader comes off and on in 2 minutes or less without tools. Randy must have been looking at an old, old Kubota. I don't think that there is realistically all that much difference between the different makes. It all depends on how comfortable you feel when working with it and the dealership itself. As Murf said, it may be worth paying a "few" dollars more for the tractor if the dealer is really good. Travelling time to the dealership is a minor consideration with any of these tractors provided you can do the required maintenace yourself. It takes about as long to load it on to the trailer and tie it down as it does to get to the dealership. My only advice would be to get one that will not only do what you need to do now but also anything you may want to do in the future .... make sure it's big enough. I'd also recommend hydrostatic and 4-wheel drive on these smaller tractors. Make your decision, put your money down and have a ball.

OK be nice green vs blue vs orange
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Replies 12 Post by Frank R Taylor

I couldn't agree more with Bird Senter. Sometimes it makes sense to pay for the extra quality and sometimes it just wastes money. It's important that you identify just what you will be doing with the equipment (and what you will possibly ever do with it) and make the decision based on that. I don't have any experience with aftermarket FEL's, mine came with the Kubota, but all my other stuff is aftermarket and to date I have been very pleased. My shredder is pretty light duty (and cheap) but I mow 10 acres of grass and weeds with it 3/4 times a year and I have no 2" saplings to cut. I have access to ag equipment for that if it becomes necessary. My boxblade is heavy duty because when I do use it, it gets worked pretty hard. My 5' rear grooming mower is a Befco and for cutting the 2-1/2 acre lawn it does a great job, again no complaints. It's the same with tractors. We all like the bells and whistles but if you never use a feature on the machine then you have wasted money that you could have spent on buying more or better implements. In short, there is nothing wrong with after market equipment, it's sometimes a lot better, if it matches your needs. I know it's tough making these decisions but we've all been there. Spend the time and do your research and have a ball. Compact tractors are the most fun you can legally have with your clothes on and a lot more fun than motorbikes or sports cars. Been there too.

Implement Brands
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Replies 7 Post by Frank R Taylor

A college instructor on turf management told us that to wait a couple of weeks or so between the application of lime and fertilizer. The lime will "lock-up" the nutrients in the fertilizer. I am in the transition zone between warm and cool season grasses. I use K31 fescue until established (i.e. killed ALL the bermuda) and then over seed with a turf fescue (thinner leaf, darker green). Good luck, Greg

Planting a Lawn
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Replies 12 Post by Greg franklin

I didn't realize it had only been a year. This board has saved me so much time and frustration, not to mention money. I've never had any bad advice from the rest of the posters. You deserve a pat on the back for all the hard work you've put into making it a success. BTW, hobby farming, landscaping and turf management get my vote.

CTB Anniversary
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Replies 29 Post by frank

I have a chance to by a friends 1997 JD 970-(4wd)590hrs-440 loader<br>woods 72" finish mower-seeder-8ft Box scraper-5ft box scraper<br>7ft. grader blade ---1995 24ft 11,000 gvw trailer(fair shape)<br>$16,000 Please let me know have until monday.

JD 970-Is this a fair price
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Frank

Man, I love it. Don't let them talk you out of it. Let us know what happens.

New ride for the ice
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 8 Post by Frank

I have just purchased a JD 4300 and it has a SCV safety lock that is different than the one shown in the manual. The SCV lockout on my tractor is a vertical slot with 3 notches. The bottom slot is locked, the top is unlocked and the middle shows a picture of a book so I assume it means check the manual. Of course the manual shows the old style so it isn t much help. Stopped by the dealer today but he didn t have an answer either. We looked at a 4200 on his lot that also had the new type SCV lock. Anybody out there have the answer?Thanks,<br>Frank

New design Selective Control Valve Saftery Lock
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Frank in Maine

I possess a generator and a mid-size tractor. Does anyone know of a source for a gear box to connect the generator to the PTO ?

3 Pt PTO generators
Shop Tools
Replies 63 Post by Frank

You should be able to do about $1,500 better. I paid about $16,000 for all you have except rear blade plus I bought foldable ROPS and box blade.

JD 4200 Price Check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Frank

Thanks for all the advice and ideas. I think I've got a gameplan now. The farm/logging winch looks like a great idea and I'm following through on it. I think I'll put a front-end loader on the big, new tractor and run the compact with the FEL and the tiller. Still might need a stump grider though. It'll take time but we'll get it done. Once again, thanks for the help.

What Impliments Do I Need - Help
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Replies 7 Post by Frank

The 4200 hydro does not have enough weight to stop its wheels from spinning when it cannot pull a load and never stalls from a lack of power. If someone thinks that the 4200 is underpowered at the wheels (not the PTO), they need to learn how to operate the tractor.

JD 4200 power vs weight
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Frank