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sidewalk cleaning
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 3 Post by frank

I don't think I've seen so much bull**** as I've seen in some of the replies to R Biggs. I can't believe some of you guys are getting on his case because he wants to save a few hundred dollars. The dealer isn't going to give him a tractor at $200 less than he paid for it so why should R Biggs pay $200 more at the dealer than he needs to. The dealer is not a charity and neither is he. He might have given the other dealer a chance to match or better the best price he had but he is under no obligation to put the dealer's kids through college. As for the dealer, he is pretty short sighted. Tractors are like cars, there is not that much profit in the original purchase price because of competition, the real steady money and profit is to be made on service. That could turn out to be the most expensive oil and filter that dealer never sold because I don't think the guy is going to be buying much from that dealer any time soon.

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Replies 16 Post by frank

I've got a Kubota B2400 hydo with a 5' Befco, 3-pt hitch, rear discharge finishing mower. It works great and I've no complaints at all except that I can only cut my 2-1/2 acre yard once a week. The problem is that as fast as the grass grows, it really needs cutting every 4/5 days. So when I get round to it, the grass is a little longer that I would like and the mower leaves windrows of grass lying on the ground that look ugly and don't do the lawn much good either. Dispersion of the grass clippings is a lot better if I slow down to a crawl but it's too hot in Texas at this time of year to take any longer than necessary to get the job done. What I'd like your opinion on is this : Is it better to get a mulching kit for the Befco mower and hope that helps get better dispersion of the cuttings (or will that only slow the jobs down even further) or is there somone who makes a grass catcher or rake that can be added to the rear discharge mower to pick up the cuttings. I've got a lawn sweep that was used on an old John Deere lawn tractor that will sweep the stuff up but the holding capacity is so small that it gets to be a real chore to use.<br>I'd be grateful for any help or advice that you guys can give me.

Grass Catcher or Mulching Kit for a 3-pt Rear Discharge Mower
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Replies 1 Post by frank taylor

I need some help..I have been looking for a compact tractor...a guy has a JD 970-4wd-73

He lives near me and he has used it for a business...he is moving and wants to sell it....I need Help... "> John Deere 970 need help in buying
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Frank Combs

I have a chance to buy a guys John Deere 970-4wd-front end loader-2 box blades- 500 hrs--4cyl-for 16,500....good deal or what? 6mos.left on warrantee

John Deere 970 good deal or what
Hinomoto
Replies 1 Post by Frank Combs

I have a chance to buy a guys John Deere 970-4wd-front end loader-2 box blades- 500 hrs--4cyl-for 16,500....good deal por what?

John Deere 970 good deal or what
Hinomoto
Replies 1 Post by Frank Combs

No doubt you will get plenty of replies on this one. I don't know too much about the TC21 or the Ford as there aren't any dealers close to me. The price for the Ford doesn't sound too bad to me for a tractor at this end of the market but some of the other guys will have a much better idea of a fair price than I do. I looked at the Kubota and Deere when I was shopping just a short time ago and they are both excellent machines. A couple of things to bear in mind when talking about the JD 4100 : 1) If your dad will ever need a backhoe for any reason, you'll have to go someplace else because JD doesn't make one for the 4100. 2) Get a guarantee on the delivery because 6 weeks to 6 months isn't unheard of at the moment. Other than that, there isn't a whole lot to choose between them. There are differences ofcourse but they are relatively minor and it depends on what your dad likes as far as pedal positioning, etc. <br>Unless you can get an increadible deal someplace it'll probably boil down to your particular color preference and the dealer at the end of the day. Don't underestimate the value of a good dealer. If he's really helpful, it may be worth a few dollars more to do business with him 'cos he can save you a lot of aggrivation and frustration over the life of the tractor. <br>I personally chose the Kubota B2400 mainly because of the delivery on the JD4100 (a couple more horses over the B2100 for a few dollars more) and have been very happy with it. It's done everything I've wanted of it.<br>If you don't have too many trees and stuff to mow around, I'd consider a rear mounted mower instead of the belly mower. It'll do the job every bit as well and will save you a few hundred dollars.

HELP Need advice on JD 4100 vs Kubota B2100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Frank Taylor

Looked at JD 4100 and Kubota B2100 very hard in East Texas. The JD dealer quoted 6 weeks delivery but was honest enough to say it could be

I know JD must be squirming at the lost revenue but nobody can expect a customer to wait 6 months for delivery ....that's totally rediculous. We have the dollars to spend and that gives us the power to influence manufacturers. I hope JD gets the message but it's too late for me, I'll just have get used to the new paint job.
Maybe it's just me that has no patience but if I had to wait 6 months on a Ford, I would be driving Chevy P/U as well and that would really hurt. Must be me 'cos I ride a Suzuki too - couldn't wait 1-1/2 years for a Harley either. "> DEERE 4000 Series Availability amp Delivery Dates
John Deere Tractors
Replies 34 Post by Frank taylor

I'm sorry, but a

It's time we customers realized that we have the dollars and therefore we have the power. "> 4200 HST delivery delay
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Replies 11 Post by Frank Taylor

Just make very sure that you don't want a hydro before you commit to a standard transmission. For my uses, especially loader work, I would not want anything but a hydro. I bought a collar shift and returned it after one weekend and had a hydro put on order. I simply need to change speeds and reverse too often for a standard. Just make sure you test drive each and get a feel for what you're buying.

JD4200 Hydro or JD4300 Collarshift
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Frank

I can't give you a direct answer but I can tell you that the sulfur content of the off-road fuel (colored red) is higher than is permitted for highway use. My Deere book says if sulfur content is higher than 0.5%, reduce the service interval by 50%. Well, I plan on doing that anyway (because of the relatively few hours I put on my tractor). I checked with the terminal where the fuel is distributed and the last time they tested the off-road diesel, the sulfur content was somewhere around 0.18% (my best recollection). Anyway, I use it and feel relatively safe in doing so. Off-road is not #1 or #2 and it costs about twenty-five cents less per gallon because highway taxes are not charged.

High Sulfur Diesel Fuel -hurt engines
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Frank

MLS is right. I just got a Kubota 2400 and the belly mower was approximately $2700. I opted for a Befco 60

Rear Discharge Mowers with mulching option
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Frank R Taylor

Are you sure you only have 4 gears. You probably have an 8 speed. There should be a high/Low lever somewhere on your tractor. I have a L2500 and the lever is on the left side. My Kubota's fist 4 gears are all very low. Every tractor I have ever used had High and Low gears. Hope this helps.

L2850 Not moving so fast - Newbie Question
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Replies 5 Post by Frank

I have a 4200 with the same problem. I have suspected that the pressure required is heavy for safety (read liability) purposes. With the kind of pressure that's required, it's hard to say that the pedal was inadvertantly pushed or depressed. That's why cruise control is not an option but standard equipment. Hard to say that your foot slipped off the brake and accidentally floored the forward or reverse hydro pedal. My guess.

Hyrdostatic drive pedal is heavy - requires heavy foot pressure to mai
Mitsubishi
Replies 8 Post by Frank

Does anyone have a source for spares for a 5' FMC Sidewinder Rotary Mower. I've lost the

I don't know if I have explained this very well but without it, every time the mowewr comes off the ground, the wheel can drop about 2" to the top of the "A" frame. The bolt that is supposed to hold the "cap" and wheel in place will stop the wheel dropping out through the frame but not for long if it gets beaten up like that. Can't source parts locally so I may end up having to try to make something that will work.
I'm hoping that some of you knowledgable people out there can help.
Thanks "> Spares for FMC Sidewinder Rotary Mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 1 Post by Frank R Taylor

I forget. The one they had in stock had turf tires. Perhaps it was because it would have cost too much to buy all new tires and wheels which I understand would have been required. As a matter of fact, they still may have that 870 with the turf tires.

When did dealers know of 4300 4400 series
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Frank

Mike, I have to assume that the manufacturer knows what it's talking about (that's why I bought the tractor from them (Deere) not someone else). It would not surprise me that the Deere hydro does not have a problem with break-in garbage as some other manufacturer's tractors might have. Perhaps Deere requires the hydro manufacturer to do something that some others do not. Perhaps they have a better filtration system. If Deere says a change of filters and fluid is not needed for 500 hours, I'm not going to cut their recommendation by 90% to throw money away. And, unless the service is actually needed, you have just flushed your money down the drain. If they want the engine oil changed at 50 hours, why don't we do it at five hours instead? It's the same principle.

Change hydraulic fluid at 50 hrs
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Frank

Just read the comment that diesel, both off and on-road,

Kerosene vs Diesel
Parts and Repair
Replies 14 Post by Frank

One was 31 the other 28.

Titan R4 Tires amp Splitting on Treads
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by Frank

I have used a landscape rake for the last three weekends on two acres for probably a total of twenty hours. I used it primarily to clear up rocks and limbs on land that was clear cut and the stumps bulldozed. It did a great job but it takes a lot of time and patience. The more you use it, the smoother and better the property gets (rocky and hard clay soil). Feel free to e-mail if you have any specific questions.

landscape rake
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Replies 5 Post by Frank