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Robert,
Take this as you will, but I tend to agree with the prior postings. I understand your pain, Just finished paying someone to dig a trench about the same distance as you. Naturally, I closed it myself. However, I do wish that I would have thought to run the wires through plastic conduit. But the electric company & electrician had things wrapped up before I had a chance. Take this as you choose, but like my father always said. "If we don't have the time or money to do it right the first time, how do we manage to afford the time and money the second time?" Whole lotta truth to that statement.. I'm not saying your taking a short cut, nor do I know what your using it for, but 18" sounds pretty shallow to me.

Trenching with middle buster plow
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by MichaelSnyder

OK,I got one mounted to the chipper with some fuss to get it aligned properly.It wasn't that bad but a helper would speed things along some.Only problem I had was that I had to lengthen the pto shaft. The hitch sets the impliment back about 5 in.Now it works fine.now a question,since the chipper is farther back and is heavy anyway, I'm wondering about about stress on hyd during transport.the tractor manual says to lock the 3pt hitch in the raised position and move the position control to down position,but it dosn't explain how to do it.Not asking for specifics because my brand is unmentionable on this board,but is this a comon practice,and if so how is it usually accomplished?Thanks!

Quick hitch by Freedom Hitch
Operating and Attachments
Replies 24 Post by Reginald W. Lamson

We have turf's on the entire fleet, the pro's definitely outweigh the con's (even for R4's or Industrials) for us, even doing loader work. As for the tracks from R1's, I hadn't thought of them as art, but my office does need painting, that gives my a great idea, thanks Roger.....

Turf or Ag Tires
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Murf

As a 755 owner and one day whating to tade for a new tractor, I'm starting to learn more about blue, unless jd get's there ---- together I will we force to anther brand. My 2cents

Deere fan close to going blue
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by DanaT

I have a JD4100, and it is a dandy size for mowing. With loader, this unit can be had for under $14,000. It will only handle a 4 foot bushhog though, so you'll have to judge for yourself if this is OK. It will do anything you mentioned, just takes longer than the larger units. Also for around the same money, you can get a JD790, which is 10 more HP than the JD4100, but is only available with gear tranny.

Looking for a Tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Jim Youtz

That price sounds reasonable. Last month I was quoted a price on the same tractor ( but only with 2wd, gear model) for about the same as your price. I ended up going with a JD4100 since JD had a special factory incentives deal of $9999 for the months of Jan.-Feb.

New Holland TC-18
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jim Youtz

I priced a JD4300 4wd with hydro, Industrial tires, 5'brush hog, 5' box blade, 430 loader with the standard bucket, foldable ROPS, for $18,780. Sales tax will be another $1,000+. You can do the math. I hope this helps.

JD 4300 price check
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Eddie Watkins

I haul my IH 254 on a 12' long flatbed trailer. When I built the tailer I fabricated 3 special tiedown points. I made these out of 1/2" flatbottom "U" bolts from the farm store. Tow are welded on the front corners. The third is centered on the rear cross member of the trailer. This bolt runs through tubes welded to the crossbar and it is removable. I run two chains from the front tiedowns to the tractor chassis where they are secured to clevises. In the back, I run a chain with a turnbuckle from the tiedown to the upper 3-point mount on the tractor. This took a little fabricating but it was not very hard to do. Now, I simply drive on, connect the chains, tighten the turnbuckle, and drive off. Takes a couple of minutes. Worth it to me. I tow the tractor between my acreage and my house on a regular basis. Saves time and it is secure. I also fabricated some strap tiedowns along the sides of the trailer. I made these out of 1/2" bar stock and spacers but flat botton "U" bolts will work. I can secure a load of lumber and the straps will not rub on any sharp edges.

Trailer tie downs
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Steve Hansen

Doug, The JD 261 has two anti-scalp rollers. One in front/center and one underneath/center. You can also order a front set of castoring gauge wheels that bolt on each side. The part # for the kit is BM16230. With this setup you would be hard pressed to scalp. (even if you hit one of Toms groundhogs) Cheers.
Don.

Rear Finish Mower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Don in Oregon

Does anyone know anything about a Befco BM-900 chipper. I have found a good used one. This is a pto, self feed model. Chris

Chippers - Who like what and why
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Replies 7 Post by Chris in IN

Hey....DINO...... The only way to go is NEW.....Last year I bought a New Toyota Tundra and a New JD4300 Hydro 4x4 and I love both of them. Toyota and John Deere have fine reputations and resale is great. By the way both my Tractor and Truck are GREEN. Hydro is so easy, a mineless operation, no changing of gears when you have other things to do. As I get older, I prefer machines that require less work to operate. Locate a good dealer by talking with other local tractor owners. Bite the bullet and go for what you really want. Remember Apple Pie, Toyota and JOHN DEERE. Ray Holland

New or Used Compact Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Ray Holland

I'm looking for a well built 60" or 72" rear tiller. I'm interested in doing some lawn reclaimation, (2 acres this year, maybe more next year). I have very heavy soil and will be tilling in a lot of compost, sand and cow manure. How's King Kutter? Any thoughts on technique? I'm not looking for a golf course, but would like to improve the drainage and give the kids and dogs a nice yard to play in. The house sits in the middle of a 20 acre hay field that has been neglected for a long time, (no manure, no turnover, etc). I expect to pick quite a few rocks, but it's the price you pay when you turn things over. I planted a cover crop of rye this fall, figured some green manure would help things out. Any feedback will be appreciated, thanks in advance. JT

Looking for a good tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 1 Post by JJT

I looked at the 4100, 4200 and 4300 and went with the 4300 hydro 4 wheel drive and love it. I do the same type of work with my tractor as you do with yours.. You will never be sorry if you bought the JD4300, just bite the bullet, buy what you really want. Ray

JD4100 vs JD790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Ray Holland

Has anyone been able to do any better than list price on tractor parts, if so who is the dealer and what kind of discount are you able to get? I'm interested in JD , however I'm sure ather brand owners would be interested in hearing on there tractor brand discount parts.

Parts prices
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Jim White

HI JIM!! JUST WONDERING IF YOU STILL HAVE THOSE ROTATILLERS FOR SALE? IF SO PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT JJJ66_99@YAHOO.COM. MY NAME IS JEFF. THANKS!!!

Deals on SOVEMA 3pt Tillers
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by JEFF

Another ? Would it be adviseable to also swap the fronts as one post suggested, when I swap the rear wheels? Has anyone done this?

3 pt hitch rubbing on R4 tires
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jim Youtz

Murf,
I'm sure you wouldn't hear complaints from the tractor manuf's about that Idea. Course it might not be the best for a guy like you. Instead of kids selling lemonade or delivering newspapers, they'd be out mowing everyone's yards for a couple a bucks. LOL.. :)

Tractors in USA are too expensive
Tractor Projects
Replies 22 Post by MichaelSnyder

I'm looking for an Owner's Manual for the B7200 (it's about 15 years old). I just purchased it: 17hp, FWD with a front Kubota bucket and a back box scraper. It came with a Shop Manual ... which I'm sure will come in handy for repairs, but right now this first time tractor owner needs some basic training in operations.

B7200 Owner s Manual needed
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Ken Gudger

I looked at a L2500 and a b2100, went with the JD790.
The problems with JD are to do with the early introduction of the 4100 and tire scuffing and turf tearing. I also know of some other minor bugs they had to work out. The newer models(current model you would be looking at), have these problems taken care of, but the would have to be followed up by the owners of 4100's. The 790 has no problems that I can think of. In six months my only complaint has been a missing strap to keep the hydro hoses from rubbing the front tire, took all of three seconds to fix this.

Funny thing for me to say, but if I had the money to spend at the time, I would have gone with the largest Kubota I could get. I always wanted a Kubota, I wanted to get away from JD. However, opposite of what others say, when I should up at the Kubota dealer with money ready to buy, they had nothing to compare to the JD790 . No such animal in Kubota to compare to a 30hp machine with a Loader for 14k. The closest thing is a B2100 with a loaders, and I was looking at a little whimppy 17HP PTO, total turn off. A L2500 was nice, and you are looking at the L3010, even nicer but $$$!

I also think that you better check some issues of part aval. I heard something about the power steering being a problem spot with Kutbota, but from what I see on this board, haven't seen this confirmed.

I love my 790, not because it is green, but becuase it is one heavy, well built work horse, and the B2100 was a big machine for that little diesel.

Good luck.

Deere 790 4300 vs Kubota L3010
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by SteveofNJ

<br> I am looking at the Long FarmTrac 60, a new tractor priced at $12,750. <br> Does any one have experience regarding performance, maintenace cost, and price<br> of these Tractors. I plan to use it primarily for bush hogging with a five foot bush hog.

Long FarmTrac 60 Information
Long
Replies 5 Post by Milton Moorer