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It has been a long 13 months but the saga is coming to a close. We went to trial yesterday. Gary Houston was charged with Theft By Deception, a Class B felony. In the Limestone County Circuit Court he was found GUILTY! A sentencing and restitution hear will follow at a later date. He could possible do jail time or pay a fine, pay court costs, and pay me what he owes me. It would have been cheaper to have paid me the $1400.

Stolen Tractor
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 28 Post by Tractors4u

Most of the lesser-known brands are good workhorse (pardon the pun) tractors that will do all the basic tractor chores reliably for many years. They may not have all the gizmos, but then that just means there is less on them that can go wrong. And while they may be a bit rougher in fit and finish than tractors twice their price, if you’re buying for fit and finish go ahead and pay extra for it! I sell Task Master tractors and sell a new 4WD 26 hp tractor with a loader for $10,000 here in the Southeast. That’s about half what a big-name dealer down the road wants for the tractor alone.

No matter what the brand you’re going to be relying on the reputation and strength of your dealer. A reputable dealer is more likely to have done his homework and chosen to sell equipment that is a good value for your dollar. And this usually translates into good service and parts availability, including a local stockpile of commonly needed parts. You can’t stay in business long selling poor quality merchandise or giving poor service. Buying a Name-Brand tractor can be just as big a headache as a no-name brand if you can’t get local dealer support.

Workhorse tractor
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 7 Post by Tractordan

I've been told that most, if not all, compact Case and Cub Cadet diesel tractors (18 to 35 hp range) were made by Mitsubishi.

Mitsubishi Cub Mahindra etc
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 2 Post by Tractordan

Most Yanmar tractors have a serial number either stampped into the housing, or on a plate on the side of the transmission housing,on the left side of the tractor (as you're sitting on it) Some are right below the gearshift, others are toward the back of the tractor seemingly hidden behind the fender.

The Yanmar serial number usually begins with the model number. For instance a serial number that reads "YM3110 -xxxxx" would be a model 3110 tractor.

Yanmar tractor
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Tractordan

Size does matter. With a 4-foot rotary cutter behind an appropriately small-size tractor you can probably cut about an acre an hour. If you go up to a 6 or 7-foot mower on a larger tractor you can probably cut as much as two acres per hour. Time is money, so I’d go for the larger set up. My choice to pull a 6 or 7-foot mower would be a tractor in the range of 35 to 40 hp. That size tractor should also be plenty for your other chores.

The next thing to consider is whether or not you want a four-wheel drive tractor. My grandfather farmed for years with a two-wheel drive tractor and never had a problem. But lots of folks are going after four-wheel drive tractors these days because they believe that having four-wheel makes the tractor “act” as if it had more horsepower. They seem to think that means a somewhat smaller tractor and thus a smaller purchase price. But, I’m of the opinion that the premium price that the four-wheel drive adds offsets any savings in going down in actual horsepower. You’ve got to make this call after weighing all the opinions of others like me!

Next, you got to decide whether or not you want a new tractor. I’m a dealer and we carry both new tractors and factory-reconditioned tractors. There are of course pros and cons to each. New usually means they meet all the safety and emissions regs, and they come with longer and more comprehensive warranties. The reconditioned tractors are usually far less expensive, but may not have the whistles and bells the new ones have. Visit a reputable dealer that carries both, ask lots of questions, and drive several to get a feel for yourself.

Either way you decide to go, you’ll want to make sure parts and service are readily available. We carry new Task Master tractors, and sell reconditioned Yanmar and Mitsubishi brands, because we feel they are all top quality products and there is good parts/service availability. Prices are going to vary regionally, but based on what we’re selling tractors for here (Atlanta area) my new 4-wheel drive tractor with a rotary cutter would be just a bit over your budget, and my reconditioned tractors would be well under it.

Price and brand are ultimately subjective answers though. On these two points you’ll have to do your own homework!

What Tractor to Buy for 40 acres
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Tractordan

The screen is right behind the hyd. pump
its wrapped with magnets to trap sediment.
assemble it in reverse order
Ernie

no hyd lift
Shibaura
Replies 5 Post by TractorErnie

Sorry I sold the front wheels & tires last week
I still have the rest of it though.
www.ernies.net
Ernie
503-829-9170

Im parting out an MT1800-D
Mitsubishi
Replies 14 Post by TractorErnie

I assume you got a manual and want some easy to understand instructions.
Well here I go:
Drop the outriggers lightly, lay out the boom and put the bucket down on the ground lightly, pull the 2 pins at the rear of the subframe, pull forward about 10 inches, now bump the boom down to lower the front of the subframe several inches (to clear the hitch as you pull out), pop the hyd. lines and drive away. Should take about a minute to do.
You will learn others little personal tricks such as releiving pressure to ease reconnecting quicks etc. etc.

ck20 backhoe removal
Kioti Tractors
Replies 2 Post by bigtractor

Take a look at the Woods BB60 Standard duty. The KK uses the same cheap gearbox as Howse and all the others. The Woods gearbox has large oil galleys for lubing the lower bearing and is a chunk.
I sell the BB60 with a slip clutch for under $1000 and cannot keep them in stock.
You will like the smooth deck for not gathering trash, the 3 yr gearbox warr., and the extra deck throat allows debris to get on top the blades for better grinding and less wind-rowing. Also extra lift points for adjusting to your tractor.

And for a few bucks more can get her in JD green, orange, red, blue.

A good point also is I order parts for Woods mowers all the time that are 10-20-30 plus years old with no problem.

Now if you want a hoss the med. duty is awesome equivilant to others heavy duty.

Just my 2 cents worth,

Dave

Shopping For a Rotary Cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 19 Post by bigtractor

I install both OEM and the Woods on new units. I must admit Woods actually fits better with less adjustment, comes with the correct plumbing, and is better built.

My 2 cents worth,
Dave

Woods vs Kubota Loaders
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 23 Post by bigtractor

I agree...I thought 10,000, tops. Probably more like 8, but given the incredible demand in this price range....

Value question
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by nudetractor

I'm looking for a well-priced 3054 with FEL and maybe Backhoe (not sure due to cost). Anybody got one that is low hours? That or up to 45 hp would be great! New but old (not the new CK style) welcome from dealers as well. call: 269-758-3480. Thanks!

3054xs TLB
Kioti Tractors
Replies 10 Post by nudetractor

I just purchased a Kubota L3130HST with a 723A FEL. I also ordered the quick attach/detach for the bucket. During my first hour of operation, I found the HST tranny to be a little difficult at times to change gears, such as going from L TO M TO H. Is it normal to have to nudge the tractor a bit to get the tranny to slip into the next gear?<br>
With this being my first Kubota and Diesel tractor, I'd appreciate any tips or information from you L3130HST owners or others that will make my tractor experience enjoyable. Thanks in Advance ---- Jim

L3130 HST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by tractorjim

OK that light ... hang on going to run out in the yard and check a DK 45..............OK it is the coolant level they are very sensitive look at the water jug and heck add some so it is above sensor for sure. I get them here with the light on out of the boxand they take alittle to satisfy. Oh the glow plug light looks like a dud with weird hair.

DK45 dash light
Kioti Tractors
Replies 13 Post by bigtractor

What we all have to remember is that all tractors (Chinese or not) are purchased by distributor or dealers that agree to support them after the sale. You can always tell when this is not happening when there is a big complainer. When Patrick called me the only thing he could tell me (besides that he is building a website to bad mouth Lenar and convince people not to buy them) was that the person that sold the tractor "was out of business." Well, that figures, sure does seem unprofessional to sell someone Ag equipment and then relenquish all responsibility after the sale. That doesn't make sense to me. What he also didn't tell you all is that one of his major problems with the Lenar tractor happened because of mis-use, in that a non-approved loader was mounted to the tractor without a mounting system to protect the bell housing! (Does that fall on the quality of the tractor or the person selling and using the tractor?) I am getting pretty tired of hearing all of these complainers when it comes to import tractors. If they don't know how to support them, then don't sell them, if you don't know how to use them, then don't buy one, you can always go spend $18,000+ on a major brand and just maybe you won't have any problems.......or will you? And by the way Lenar Tractors has agreed to help Patrick with the problems that have came about, yet he started with the bad mouthing and rhetoric before he even approached us. I guess it takes a non-professional dealer to sell tractors to a non-professional end-user.

some info on lenar tractors
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 96 Post by Ben (USA Distributor

When we install a loader we grind out the holes check for match in the bores as often they are off and they have a paint build-up in them and in some cases grind down the pins a bit. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

If upon installation the dealer hammered the pins in you are in for a fightin match to get them out.

If and when you get them out do not hammer them back in, do some sizing.

"it ain't a perfect world"
Dave

Removing FEL from CK20
Kioti Tractors
Replies 3 Post by bigtractor

I have an FX235-D
Its my mowing tractor and sprayer
It always starts & runs good
And it doesnt know what a rainy day is !
Ernie

yanmar fx235
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by TractorErnie

Yep I get finish mowers with no owners manual. The mid mounts come with one. Never seen a box blade or rake manual except for Woods who mounts a carrier on the equip. to hold it.

Dave

manuals
Kioti Tractors
Replies 6 Post by bigtractor

I was thinking about purchasing a TC35 tractor. Do you mind if I ask what you paid? I've seen lots of information on Tarheel Tractor but I was a little afraid to purchase over the internet. Thanks

TARHEEL TRACTOR
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by t2sjtractor

Hi. I just received a quote on a 4WD 12 x 12 Synchro shuttle shift transmission New Holland TC35A Tractor with 16 LA loader with quick release bucket. The quote is $19,300. I'm new to this so I was wondering if anyone new if this is a good price. Any advice is appreciated. They also quoted a 6 foot box blade at $475 and a 6 foot rotary cutter at $775.<br>
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Thanks!

TC35A Price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 1 Post by t2sjtractor