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Sounds like a fun weekend ahead! Can the Mrs. drive and you ride shotgun or can't your ankle be jarred around for a while yet?

New XUV comes today
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 4 Post by yooperpete

Here in Michigan all of the Z425 and Z445's are sold out until mid June. The 4 wheel steer unit X324 with 48" deck has a 9" turning radius and sells for about $4399.00 plus tax. So, that comes close to a zero turn!

What zero turn radius to buy
Garden and Landscape
Replies 15 Post by yooperpete

I have a Super C in need of restoration. It has good sheet metal and fenders, etc. but needs tires. Mine has a homemade category II 3 point hitch on it but have the standard horseshoe shaped drawbar also. It could use an engine rebuild.

To give you an idea of value, I've been offered $1,000.00 for it. I've seen them advertized locally up to about $2,500.00 in semi-restored condition. One that is totally immaculate is about $3,500.00.

Value of a Super C
Antique Tractors
Replies 10 Post by yooperpete

If you have a metal shop and are handy, you can make the dump trailer into a dump wagon. Think I've just came up with a new product idea!!! What do you guys think? Is somebody doing this already?

If you make up a rigid front axle with a pair of wheels and a tongue and place a ball at the center of the correct height so the trailer's tongue is level, you can couple your trailer to it at will just like hooking up to your truck. The tongue needs to be rigid side to side to pivot the entire tire and axle assembly when turning but will also need to be rigid up and down so the wheels don't slide out or rock out from underneath.

Instead of a typical clevis on a wagon tongue connection, you will also need a ball connection so that when going up and down over hills and valleys it will float. On your tractor I'd recommend the Bad River hitch adapter to connect the wagon tongue to. You will also need to use the safety chain feature that is exclusive to this design so your 3 point hitch doesn't move up under a negative tonque weight condition.

Looking for 2 ton dump wagon
Operating and Attachments
Replies 21 Post by yooperpete

Murf made a good suggestion. Another suggestion is, it would make a nice piece of "Hillbillie Art". The seat or hood can be converted into a flower pot(s) for petunia's or weeds!

Ideas for what to do with spare riding mower
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 13 Post by yooperpete

Sorry, I can't directly help you with your question. I have my dad's old 1965-68 MF135. It is a gas model with 4200hours. As far as I know the engine has not been rebuilt yet. We got it back in '82. It ain't pretty, its first home was tough on her, think we recued it. The loader is sprung slightly, the grille it smashed out, paint faded and the backhoe has had shafts ripped off from abuse. A gear tooth from high range also got busted out, so we just use low range. One rear rim rusted out from calcium chloride rusting through.

We haven't used it much lately, but starts every time. The only thing I don't like is the clutch. Pedal movement is vertical rather than horizontal like on old Farmalls. I'm jerky on starts.

So from my input, I'd say the model you're looking at should be reliable. Most people don't use a tractor as much as you would think. That's why hours are low and people get rid of them from lack of use rather than from problems.

massey ferguson 1030
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

I have a flexible rubber hydraulic hose coming out of my Cadet 1862 & 1864 blocks with a swivel at the block that I thought was from the factory. Got both tractors used but they have the identical setup. When you are done, they rotate up and lay real nice inside the frame. In my older models 782's, it is not a problem to get at them.<br>
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So, deep sockets, regular sockets nor a box wrench fit?

PLUG ~~~ UGH
Garden Tractors
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

$Many people have complained about Cub Cadet quality in recent years. The 2100 is their intermediate level of machine. I agree that their 1000 series entry level units are bad but don't know about the newer 2000 and 3000 models. I have 6 of the older models and have never had a problem with the hydro in either of them. Needless to say, sorry about the outcome. One of my units has 1900 hours on it without an engine rebuild and all have been torture tested by my renters. That particular one was rolled over in a ditch, bent the hood, broke the grille and hour meter gage glass but managed to lay on top of and pinch the assXXXX driver fracturing a few ribs. (The tractor got even with him for the abuse). Did the hydro run out of oil? The only time I came close to having a tranny problem is when a renter broke the hydro line and kept driving while oil was spraying out the side of the mower. (A couple units have power steering and with this particular one, he ran into a tree breaking off the power steering anchor point and severing the hydraulic line causing the spurting of oil). Usually the Cadet hydro trannies are considered bullet proof and are used by guys in lawn tractor pulling contests at county fairs, etc. I was at a county fair last summer where a guy had hooked a GM 3.1L V-6 to his Cadet tractor. He said he used a stock Cadet Hydro!$ Cub Cadet is Junk
Garden Tractors
Replies 11 Post by yooperpete

In a local newspaper I saw a Ford 3 point 7ft. Sickle bar mower for sale with an asking price of $475.00. Hope that may help to establish a pricing starting point.

Allis Chalmers sicklebar mower
Antique Tractors
Replies 9 Post by yooperpete

Be careful about shooting someone's dog even if it is loose and causing problems. I'd rather call animal control first and have them pay to get it out. In some areas it is more of a crime to shoot an animal than a person. If you take it out, no one else must know (ever)and bury it good! Needless to say, don't just wound it.

Coyote Hunting ~~~ Me
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 30 Post by yooperpete

I didn't know that! Learned something new myself.

I use Calcium Chloride in my MF135. It rusted through one rim in about 20 years. That is why most have gone a different route.

Filling tractor tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 22 Post by yooperpete

Sorry, but I read this post and had no clue to what you are talking about and what seemed to make you upset. JB, so I looked into your previous posts and saw that you are interested in widening you wheels and didn't get responses. I missed your original post. Sorry about that!<br>
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Some of the guys here may not agree with me about doing this, but this is what can be done. I don't think this will put much extra stress on the axles unless you do something extreme. <br>
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My dad did this when I was a kid and widened some rims on a large ag type tractor rear wheel that had a rim diameter of about 5 feet.<br>
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He cut the existing rim width along the rim O.D. in (2) pieces such that one cut was on the outboard side of where the rim is mounted so by adding a strip of material, he widen the tire/rim toward the outside not affecting fender clearance. He then added a piece of material which was about 2-3" in width and welded the 3 peices together giving him the desired width.<br>
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He did this by carefully scribing a line on the rim for the full circumference on the rim O.D. and keeping it parallel to the rim flange. He drilled a hole in the rim to get a spot to start with a recriprocating saw and carefully cut the rim along the scribed line.<br>
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He then measured the rim diameter with a tape measure and purchased a strip of steel the same thickness as the rim material and same length as the rim diameter and took it to a machine shop that had a rolling machine. He had the strip roll formed into the same diameter as the rim.<br>
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He made a jig to keep both halfs of the rim concentric to one another and also the flanges parallel while placing the strip between. He welded the sections together using a stitching pattern of about 3" at a time alternating from side to side and moving around the periphery. He eventually made these continous welds but moving around reduced/eliminated warpage.<br>
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That is allot of work and must be carefully done. The rim my dad modified was also quite thick due to it size. He stick welded it. I'm sure your rim is allot thinner and should be TIG or MIG welded if you decide to do so. If you are not a skilled fabricator, suggest going to a qualified machine shop to do this. I doubt if you can find an after market rim of the correct diameter and bolt pattern at the desired width. <br>
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My guess is you would first need to find an alternate tire width in the same diameter that you currently have. If the tire is about 3" wider you would want the rim widened about the same width. You can put a slightly wider tire on your existing rim. Going too much wider will give you a curved configuration on the O.D. Like with a turf tire you want a flat shape for ground contact.

wider wheels
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 4 Post by yooperpete

If you look in the archives, a lengthy discussion of this topic was about a year ago.

counter rotating tillers for tractors
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by yooperpete

I was talking from memory and it isn't so good any more. Both my plows have 16" coulters. My little plow is a Pittsburgh, don't know if that will help.<br>
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I have (3) older (Antiques) coulter discs laying around. A 16" round, 14 1/4" fluted and a 17" fluted.<br>
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The hole size you mention seems large while mine seem to have a 3 1/2" mounting bolt pattern.<br>
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If you have trouble finding what you need, I could always alter one on our waterjet machine to your specifications. Flute shapes are always different.

Coulter
Operating and Attachments
Replies 21 Post by yooperpete

Good to hear that things are going to schedule for you. Sometimes it is hard to figure out the problems. I'm sure the ankle is giving you problems but sometimes the remedy is worse than the ailment.

I often suffer from gout when I indulge in too much caffein from Pepsi and especially Dr. Pepper. I also have a passion for tripe (pickle cow stomach-old German delicacy) and excessive vinegar does me in. Too many adult beverages also kick it up. Another problem is arthritis. It usually triggers the worst between winter and spring months when it is damp out. Arizona is a possible cure for that. I also had a spur once that gave me lots of pain for months until one day it disappeared, all on its own. The human body sure is a mistery!

Getting back to the elm. I once took one of the thinner 5/4 pieces and used it for a step on the front porch and found it to warp real bad from weather (heat and rain). Most of it has very little grain and is very light in color except when you get close to the tree's core, where it darkens dramatically. Reminds me of the varied colors in Hickory.

I think it has some good strength properties and is considerably lighter in weight than oak and ash. I've got about 3 dozen or more boards that aren't in the greatest shape and think turning them into firewood is a waste.

Good Luck and keep us posted.

Back to Mayo Clinic today
Everything and Anything
Replies 8 Post by yooperpete

If you have a number of them to pull, I'd suggest renting a dozer. I'd be concerned with using a backhoe and pushing it too hard causing some major damage to the tractor. I don't have the Deere model you're talking about but know if you use time and patience you can get them out.

I work around the periphery of the stump and break out the shallow root system a couple of feet from the stump and work my way around. Once complete, I start at the loosest point and begin to roll it over. That is a time consuming method of doing it, but it works without busting things.

It sure was nice in the old days when you could go to the local hardware and get a case of dynamite.

Pulling stumps w JD 447 backhoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by yooperpete

One of my friends from work found out this weekend how not to haul stuff. He was trying to haul a small payloader on a tandem trailer with his 1500 Silverado while having it strapped down with (2) 10,000 lb. straps.

He had several misconceptions. He thought the payloader only weighed about 12,000 lbs.

My thoughts are: I have yet to see a payloader that "light" yet. Never haul anything like that without connecting and using trailer brakes. Never use anything less than a 3/4 ton truck for stuff like that. Always use several big chains and load binders and a couple of straps for extra security if you are a rookie.

Ford says they can tow more than Chevy as was stated above because of a box frame. Ford also says you need two Chevies to tow 11,300 lb.

Anyhow they don't know for sure what went wrong first. They went up a very steep drive before getting on the highway. It(payloader) may have slipped back some shifting the load. They heard a hissing noise on the way up. Truck tires were spinning as they crested the steep drive.

At less than 30mph and driving about 1/8 mile on the highway, the trailer came around causing them to do a 360. The trailer flipped, ripped the bumper and hitch off, bent the truck frame, broke the pendle hitch and a trailer tire got flat somehow. A big tree stopped the truck from going down a shallow ravine. The payloader ended up down the (hill) ravine on its side about 15-20 yards down. No body got hurt and it only took two wreckers to pull it out.

My feeling is the truck manufacturer's are pushing too hard to outdue each other while using 1/2 ton trucks. People should be forced to have training before being allowed to pull heavy stuff down the road.

Tundra Ad misconceptions
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 33 Post by yooperpete

Your local Cub Cadet dealer should be able to get you info. If he also sells Woods products they should have a cross over of part number. Cadet just buys them from Woods and marks it up about 30-50%.

I have the 417 loader on my 7275 and can check if I have a parts manual. I work real closely with my Cadet/CNH dealer and could get the info for you if it doesn't work easily on your end.

Cub Cadet 7274 w 417 loader FEL parts question
Cub Cadet
Replies 2 Post by yooperpete

If you are mowing only one to two acres, I'd talk the tractor dealer into a discounted package price to also include a nice garden/lawn tractor with 48-50" deck. I'd think with the larger tractor, that would be overkill for mowing. Compare the cost of a MMM and mid-pto and it will pay for the lawn/garden tractor. You will find this little tractor usefull for lots more than mowing like pulling around a small trailer to haul stuff, roll and or aerate the lawn.<br>
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I have a 72" MMM and took it off once and never put it back on. It was too much hassle getting in and under trees and tight spots. Granted in open areas, it mows lots of grass fast. If you had 3-5 acres it would be a totally different story.<br>
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At times, I wish my tractor was a little larger, particularly with loader lift capacity. Mine is about 800 lbs. 1,200 to 1,500 lb. capacity would be nice for lifting landscape boulders and larger than 60" bucket to fill it with stuff like branches and limbs from trimming or when spreading bucket fulls of driveway stone.

considering a 3320 is this enough
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by yooperpete

KT covered it pretty good. You can use half-wings near the crops which stop the soil from undercutting roots and rolling soil over smothering them. You go deeper as you approach the center of the row. Do you have two or three rows of shank connections?

As the crops mature, adjust further away from the crops. Be carefull to drive straight and start straight so you don't run over the crop.

You don't want to work the ground when it is too wet. Your soil will get lumpy if you have any clay.

need information about use of cultivators
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete