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Any advice on how to best store a post hole digger? I'm looking for a way to store it that allows for easy attaching. Attaching other implements is easy compared to this one. Should I be concerned about protecting it from weather? Thanks in advance for your help. JonB

Storing Post Hole Digger
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by JonB

Today I experimented with the post hole digger. With the auger 3 feet into the ground and the engine at operating speed, the 3PH wouldn't raise the auger. I walked back and added my physical help and it slowly came up. Apparently the dirt on the auger weighed enough to keep it down. The next hole this didn't happen as I kept bringing the auger up and "unloading" the dirt before it became too heavy. Does this sound reasonble, or is my 3PH under performing? The tractor is a JD 4100, the post hole digger a Bush Hog 2102 with down pressure. I've never had a lick of problems with the 3PH otherwise, it lifts other implements weighing around 6-700 lbs without trouble. Thanks in advance for your help.

3PH Lift Capacity
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by JonB

The minimopar web page on oil is very good.
Its a must see for readers of this thread.

Synthetic Oil vs Petroleum and Filter Quality
Parts and Repair
Replies 91 Post by Nuclear_Weapon7

Make sure you research this model thoroughly. Grey market tractors that are as new as this one are very rare. If that is the right model number, it may be that new. I thought the later model Isekis had a 3 digit model number though. The newer ones can be hard to get parts for unless they are a crossover to an American equivelent, in this case, one of the Massey compacts. If the seller tells you it is a Massey cross, make them prove it. I have been selling the greys for almost 4 years now and have seen people buy tractors that they thought were crossovers, only to be disappointed.

iseki 2160
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by Brent

I will be ordering a Woods 7500 backhoe in January. I noticed several discussion on PTO pump vs tractor hydr. Does the hoe provide better perfromance with the PTO pump. If the tractor had enough hydr. to power the backhoe what are the advantes (if any) of buying the PTO pump.

Just going through the decision process. Should I order the PTO pump?

JD790 Woods 7500 Price Mount
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 14 Post by Bill C

Oil filters differ greatly in their ability to protect components, and that ability is related to the design specifications, and manufacturing tolerances specified. All meals cooked in your kitchen do not taste the same based on the ingredients you use, and the care taken to make the meal.
In a filter, the filtration media can differ greatly without looking different with the naked eye. Also, a car engine burning gasoline, and a diesel engine burning, well, diesel give an oil filter completely different things to take out of the oil. Also, a hydrostatic transmission has different needs than an old gear pump meant to run one simple hydraulic cylinder as was the case even 15 years ago. Remember that when oil is cold it does not all get filtered and is bypassed around the filtration media within the filter. A good filter will have a device that reduces as much as possible a "backwash" that pulls the stuff you have already filtered out of the oil and puts it back into circulation. Of all the filters not to cheat on, I would suggest looking at the hydraulic system. Good luck with filters, Wade

NH TC21 and Oil Filter Quality
Parts and Repair
Replies 23 Post by wade

Try the following URL. It lists all of the available ROPS

ROPS
Mitsubishi
Replies 5 Post by Carl in VA

I just thought I should respond to the question , or statement, that real men shift gears. I am with a case construction dealer in Minnesota and have extensive experience with hydrostatic transmissions. The current hydrostatic drives used on many pieces of equipment are both reliable, and cold weather hardy. I have seen skid loaders transferring 56 hp to the driveline work without failure consistently to 6500 hours. I have seen high hour units in 2 shift per day garbage transfer stations at aver 13,000(thirteen thousand) hrs still running strong. These systems use a pump and drive motor that run in forced lubrication, and of course filtered oil 100% of the time. Because you can change the flow of oil in these systems without changing engine speed, your travel speed in infinitely adjustable from zero movement at FULL engine output. This allows you to match the travel speed to the attachment power demands. In some tractors, the pto is linked to the main transmission clutch so that when you push in the clutch to slow your travel speed, say to let your snowblower catch up to the Michigan snow, your pto disengages as well causing quite a plugged mess. A "live" pto is not affected by the transmission clutch. John Deere and Cat are building hydrostatic bulldozers, the JD line has only hydrostatics well over the 100 hp range.
The cold weather problems you will encounter amount to thick oil trying to be used in the drivesystem without proper warm-up, usually 3-7 minutes if parked outside without a hydraulic tank warmer much like you would use for the oil and antifreeze in your car.
In the event of system contamination, the hydrostatic drive will be more expensive to repair, but how often do you get sand in your car engine, the results would be similar.
I hope that you get a tractor that you need, and enjoy and remember that if a dealer cannot answer technical questions, they probably are not the one for you.

Good Luck,
wade
P.S. I know that this is long, but even at this there is a lot that I left out.

Decisions New Used Color Utility or Compact
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by wade

bill, I have found the best companion to a 3pt. tiller is a ground breaking implement, i.e., a plow or sub-soiler, middle-buster etc. Idea being to use the ground breaking implement down to the depth you wish to till. After breaking up or turning the soil the tiller will work with ease. I can bury my tiller after a couple of passes with this method in oklahoma hard clay soil. The sizing of ground engaging implements to tractor size and horsepower is important.

deep tilling
Operating and Attachments
Replies 17 Post by rm

Brent,gonna add my nickel, don't even think about a compact without 4wd. YOu'll not be happy. The Jd 870 in 4wd pulls as much as the 4500 ford in two wheel and the ford weighs twice as much. Iv'e been in situations where if wasn't for the four wheel, the tractor would still be there. The bucket is also invaluable. Got the JD buried in mud {turf tires} and the 4wd buried it deeper. Dropped the bucket and curled and pushed that little puppy out. Use the Jd for most every thing now. The thing is loaded with testosterone. bo

Kubota B7200 2WD vs 4WD and How Brakes Work
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by bo

Does anyone know how to adjust the two stage clutch in a Kioti LK3054 Tractor ?

Clutch Adjustment Kioti LK3054
Kioti Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Joel

I have been looking for a Kubota tractor in the L series, I'm not sure which one yet. I've heard that there was a regional meeting last month in my area (IL) & wonder if anyone knows if next year's models in this series will change? Do you expect a price increase? I'm new to tractor shopping & don't know when new stuff comes out. It seems to me this should be a good time to buy one off the lot-is true? I would appreciate any info out there. <br>Thanks!

Kubota Info
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by AL L

MDL, the 'physics' involved is merely that there is an inverse relationship between speed & efficiency, that is, the faster the machine travels the less efficient it is. MLS, again I think you have mistaken what I said. I stated "I do not think they are an inferior machine, just not suited to MY purposes." In fact I went on to say they are IMHO a good machine for the occasional user. As for the 'heat' issue, you're right the cold arctic air up here should help the situation...LOL! But then again, maybe we just have more snow that has to be plowed before we can get the dog team out of the driveway...BTW, Toronto is on a paralel with northern California......

Kubota or John Deere
Operating and Attachments
Replies 32 Post by Ted

That seems to be a very good deal. A gentelman in my area is selling his #7 and it has been used and he's asking $4000. The previous poster was right, RUN don't walk.

David

JD 7 Backhoe Pricing
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 7 Post by dsg

Can't argue with Jason on his stance with JD products. But I do prefer quality over quaulity - at the best price of course. ;-)

JD 70 Series vs JD 4000 Series What s going on
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 9 Post by Russ

Here's a trick we use on our fleet, some of you may wish to try. We have the problem of EXTREME dust conditions in our work (golf course construction primarily) so much so that the hydraulic filters and fluid is dirtier than the filter can handle, mostly extremely small particles of clay dust. My maintenance guy made up a 'portable' filter pack. It consists of a very large, highly efficient element on it's own base, a flex line with quick-connect fittings on the in & out fittings of the filter housing. The lines are then connected to the remotes during lunch or breaks and the valve left open, with the machine idling. This way we get the benefit of the best filter availble, the cleanest fluid possible and, hopefully, the most machine life span, without modifying our equipment, or using non-oem parts. Plus with staggered lunches & breaks we can ervice several machines every day with one set-up, and dont have to try fluid/filter changes in the field.

Hydraulic Filters
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Ted

Anyone out there know of any good magazines on Compact Tractors and their use?<br>I love this forum, compact tractors, and their use, and would like to receive a monthly magazine on the subject.Opinions? What's best?Thanks

Magazines on Compact Tractors
Tractor Projects
Replies 1 Post by Gareth

Got some info on the Brush Brute from JD dealer in Plattsburgh, NY. This is the unit that Ted described in an earlier post. It is basically a replacement for your bucket that consists of ~12" V-shaped teeth mounted on ~4" spacing. These look like serious teeth; manufacturer claims that trees up to 4" diameter can get pulled up roots and all (assuming you have enough hp, weight, and traction). I think the unit is made in Ontario by a company called D.D.Scissons Enterprises Limited; phone is (613)283-2082. BrushBrute comes in 4 models: BB52 is 52" wide for 20-40HP ($1325), BB76 is 76" wide for 30-75HP ($1595), BB54 is 54" wide heavy duty for 30-75HP ($1595), BB88 is 88" wide for 75HP+ ($1980). These prices were from Giroux Bros (518)561-3682. Sounds expensive, but this unit looks like it could do a lot of damage in a short time. Hope this helps.

brush removal
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by Jeff in NY (Jeff M.)

Yes, it is an 861. I was looking at the Owners Manual when I came up with 801, but the manual covers several models. Scott

Ford 801
Tractor Projects
Replies 4 Post by Scott in CA

I have just taken a Bradco 6ld in trade with frames off of a b 1550 kubota if interested please call 724-337-3700 ask for garrett or bob

Kubota B1550
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Garrett