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Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the caroni tiller or palladino tillers. Specifically, quality vs price, parts availability, etc. We have a kubota 7300.

Caroni and Palladino italian tillers
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by bruce kennedy

Are all of these hydraulic systems 2500 psi? That would make a difference over and above loader geometries.

loader and 3ph lifting capacities
New Holland Tractors
Replies 14 Post by JeffM

My JD4100 began to smoke excessively. The smoke was grey/blue and lasted for about 2 min. after a cold start. The dealer finally picked it up for a warranty repair after 2 telephone calls and a personal visit. The unit was stored in the dealers lot for just over 1 week before they ever looked at it. After several stressful telephone conversations they finally determined that all 3 injectors were bad. The tractor was at the dealership for another week waiting for parts. New parts are on back order so my rebuilt injectors are back in the tractor. I don't want rebuilt parts in my tractor that is still under warranty. The jury is still out about whether the problem was corrected because it requires a cold start for the problem to surface. My dealer is a known liar based on other documented exchanges. The whole point of this post is to alert others that the cheapest price at purchase time may not be the cheapest price in the long run. Know the dealers reputation before you spend your money. Keep in mind that a large dealer may not be the best way to go. My next tractor certainly will not be purchased at D&G Equipment and it may not be green.

JD4100 Smoking problem returned
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by Larry in MI.

OK, so you got frustrated, but let me get this right. You shopped online to get a good price which you convinced the dealer to match. Now how much would you have paid otherwise? Would you have know the difference? Sounds like you got both the good and the bad or in other words you had to invest some time to save. Maybe not that bad?

Woods Hoe Pricing
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 8 Post by Jerri Neese

I recently found myself in the same position. I shopped JD, Kubota and New Holland. For some reason, I really liked the NH but almost bought a JD. However, my wife found a great deal in the local paper and we got a '98 NH1730 (29hp w/200hrs), loader, bushhog and blade. I know deals are out there. Unfortunately, springtime is a bad time to find them. If you are patient and lucky, one may come your way. Everyone I have spoken to recommends staying away from the Longs - "they can be difficult to get parts for and tend to break". I have no experience with them, but trust the local farmers that do. I looked very hard at the Kioti's, but the $1000 wasn't worth it to me. They just don't have the reputation like the others and their controls are a little less user friendly.

Scott

Looking for Advice on Purchase
John Deere Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Scott Stewart

great tool, i have planted 300 trees and about 40 rose bushes with mine , i have a worksaver brand and a 12" auger,digs like crazy, i had to purchase a new set of teeth as wore the first set out, the people at worksaver were easy to deal with.

you can screw it into the ground so make sure to lift the auger when you are about 2 feet into the hole.

i have a NH 1520 with 19 pto hp runs the digger easily in the worst soil , heavy clay with lots of rock, glacial till. i keep a heavy pry bar handy to break up the occasional large rock that stops the drilling. great tool, i have planted 100 trees in three hours alone.

the post hole digger is considered the most dangerous of the 3 pt attachments, never let anyone within 25 feet of the unit while operating it. this thing can throw a very large rock a very long distance. never operate this implement from any where but the drivers seat and do not dismount unless the tractor motor is off.

be safe and have fun,

al

Auger for planting trees
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by al

The 650 is a two cylinder 14 hp (pto) tractor. I have a spec sheet on it and will get back to you with the recommended mower size. This tractor may be a little small for your 15ac.

JD650 capabilities
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Kevin K

Charles, you might try the following folks:

Red River Tractor, Inc.
Yanmar, Iseki, Mitsubishi, Hinomoto, Kubota
Ashley Tuttle
(662) 562-6622
(662) 562-6007
awt@gmi.net

Hopefully she can help.

Jerri

Iseki Overhaul kit
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by Jerri Neese

There is no problem with running full throttle as your dealer and your operators manual suggest. When mowing, set engine speed to keep blade tip speed up for clean cutting--usually 3/4 full throttle or more. In heavy going, full engine speed is best because that is where you get max power. When grading or using the slip scoop, use low range and set the throttle to provide smooth hydraulic response of both the hydrostat and the hydraulics--typically not full throttle. On modern diesel engines you don't have to worry about selecting a "proper" engine speed to protect the engine. Run it where it is needed to make the tractor smoothly perform the job at hand. In most applications, I run between 3/4 to full engine RPM and when mowing on hills I am always at full throttle.

Got my Ventrac now some questions
Articulated Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Jack in IL

I think I unhooked the governor spring on my dad's hand mower when I was a kid to get a little more RPM's out of it. Bird increased tension to do the same thing. I guess a governor could be set up either way. Guess I'd find the spring and try it out.

Keep in mind that governors on old hand mowers tend to be RPM limiting devices. These governors are not like tractor governors that match fuel delivery to load to maintain constant engine RPM. An RPM limiting governor is a safety device, and any change in adjustment should be done with operating safety in mind.

Of course, you may have a power rather than speed problem. Changing the way a governor works probably won't do much for the power. However, there are a couple of possibilities. First, you may not be getting full throttle because the mechanical linkage is out of adjustment. You might be able to see the carburetor butterfly valve by removing the air filter. With the hand throttle full open, the butterfly valve should be full open. If necessary, you could remove the carb and mark the full open butterfly position on the outside.

Second, the governor may be out of adjustment and preventing full throttle operation. This idea depends on how the governor and throttle linkages work together. In the case of my dad's mower, I could check by running the engine at less than full throttle and gently pushing a lever the governor spring connected to with a screwdriver. Doing the same thing at full throttle can check whether the governor is limiting RPM.

Third, the choke linkage may prevent full retraction of the choke valve, if so equipped

Mechanical Governor
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by TomG

A few years ago I purchased a Workersave post hole digger with a 12" auger mainly for the purpose of planting trees. There is a tree nursery within about 15 miles that sells 18"-24" pine/spruce trees that are dug with a shovel. The auger works beautifully for planting this size of tree. The 12" auger makes a nice hole and the dirt has been pulverized which makes planting easy. This year I just purchased an 18" auger (fits the worksaver) so I can plant larger trees. I planted 300 Black bills Spruce for a neighbor using this technique and we lost one tree.

Planting trees with post hole auger
Tractor Projects
Replies 1 Post by Terry Weivoda

I have a very similar need to yours on 3 acres. Except I also wanted to plow and rototill a large garden. I ended up with a JD 4100 and it is perfect for my needs. Very happy with the tractor. I have a 54" deck, 5' rear blade, 52" rototiller, one bottom plow, subsoiler and dirt scoop (poor man's loader). I think that the other tractors mentioned here are also good choices to be considered. I would also add the NH TC18 to the list. Make sure whatever you buy-get 4wd. It is a must in these smaller tractors (IMHO)

What Kind of Tractor To Buy
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by Jim Youtz

The 14 inch distance is measured perpendicular to the furrow wall over to the point of the plowshare. The rear of the landside (the vertical plate that slides along the furrow wall) should make a slight scratch in the wall at its rear. For plows of this size there is normally a means for horizontal adjustment of the hitch. With the right tractor wheels in the furrow with the inside of the rear tire just touching the furrow wall, loosen the adjustment bolts and slide the plow to the right (or left) until the point is 14 inches to the left of the furrow wall (or the inside of the right rear tire). Drive so that the right rear tire is snuggled up to the furrow wall even if this means the front tires are further out in the furrow. You may have to adjust tread settings to make all of this work. Typically, for a 1 bottom plow the tread setting will have to be in the narrowest position. The ideal situation is for the center of the plow bottom to be as close to the tractor centerline as practical. If it is very far off center, you will have to crab the steering wheels to attain a straight line of travel.

Moldboard Plow
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Jack in IL

I am looking at buying a small tractor with loader and finish mower for use on my yard and pasture. At the moment, I have one acre of yard and five acres of Argentine Bahia pasture. I live in S. Fla and have mostly sandy soil. I also have horses and need a loader for the manure pit, as well as for clearing scrubb from another two acres. I have about $6000-7000 to spend for a used tractor. Is this a reasonable amount, and how "used" is "too used"? How many engine hours are too many and how much does the age of the machine matter if it looks to be in good condition. I would appreciate any advice you can give me. <br>Thanks

First Time Used Tractor Buyer Needs Advice
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Richard Mock

Thanks for the info. I wanted to jack it up and try turning the wheels tonight but I didn't get home until late. I might not get a chance until the weekend to check it out. When I do, I'll post with the finding. I don't know if I want to get into the working of the differential. I use to be in the trucking business and did alot of that kind of thing. I'll probably just take it to somebody that knows what they are doing. The way I work, It will probably take me a couple of weeks working on the thing part time. Thanks again for the help.

Ford 1900 - Four Wheel Drive Doesn t Work
Parts and Repair
Replies 10 Post by Tom

Looked at Caroni Tillers at a AG show last fall and the dealer was selling 48" tillers new for $1,000.00. They seem like a rugged tiller but I don't know how getting parts would be if needed. I priced a new one just a couple weeks ago and it was $1,000.00 also. I ended up buying a King Kutter for $984.00 just because of the dealer and parts availability.

Caroni Tillers
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by Robert Schenk

Last Fall my JD dealer quoted me a price of $871.54 for that very kit. So it looks to me like the price is negotiable. I don't know the folks at that dealership, and don't buy there all that much. I was just a passerby who stopped in to test drive some of their new tractors. (Not JD, they also sell MF) It is a typical very large rural JD/MF dealership. They stock and sell most everything JD makes, but mostly big Ag equipment. I've noticed in the past that the non-Ag JD dealerships in some cities seem to charge more for some items.
No, I don't have a JD 650, but this PS unit more or less fits other small tractors and I am interested in doing an adaption. Considering the purpose, I would have bought it if the price had been more like $600. Of course if I owned a 650 without PS I'd have been a little more motivated.......

Pwr Steering wanted for JD 650
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Roger L.

will changing my rear tires from 11.2-24 to 12.4-24 create a lead-lag problem. thank you.

tire size change
Parts and Repair
Replies 2 Post by dave piper

Can anyone tell me if the turf tearing issue is limited to the 4wd only or is it also a problem with the 2wd?

Thanks

4x00 series front axel and vindication
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by Troy

David I just got the Japanese equivilent L 240. It was $6000 with loader and scraper. It was freshly painted and in great shape. 1300 hrs. My tractor has the hydraulic accessory valve. You might try Homestead Tractor for parts. They are on the internet!

questions about the kubota L260 tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Terry Caron