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I have just put my Steiner to use in a new and unique application as a "torch" tractor to light off prairie grass on one of my steep slopes for the annual spring burn. I placed the propane tank in the slip scoop on the tractor and held the flame thrower in one hand as I drove along igniting the grass. It was much faster than my past practice of walking and carrying the tank. I don't recommend this unless you have experience in burning prairie grass. It can start a major conflagration.

Articulated Tractor Topic Now Available
Articulated Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Jack in IL

I was just wondering what opinions there are on the use of used antifreeze for ballast in tires?

Bruce Lahmayer

Filling rear tractor tires with antifreeze
Parts and Repair
Replies 57 Post by Bruce Lahmayer

The hoses are just switched from the right side over to the left side on the 4 tubes attached to the loader arms. The fittings are already in place to make this very easy. It is done this same way on the 420 loader I have mounted on my JD 955. You do need to order the mounting brackets for a 990. They are not the same as used on the 4000 series.

New JD 990 model
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jack in IL

I ended up buying the 790 and got it with everything listed in the subject plus the R4 industrial tires for the $14,995 price, delivered to my house (dealer is about 16 miles away). I bought a used posthole digger the same day and put about 3 hours on it the first two days I had it doing dirt work and digging postholes. So far everything has worked as well or better than expected.

Good luck all.

Todd

790 Pricing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Toddh

Apologies, noticed a typo. in my original response. Opening bids were $14,000 not $15,000. Best deal is $13,900--found a good dealer and feel it's fair so quit 'shopping', just deciding between 2710 and the 7500. Good luck.

B 7500 prices
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by M. Sullivan

C.L., you need to say what that diesel engine is. Is the fuel filter full? Some have a bolt you can loose until fuel runs out to fill the fuel filter (like my B7100 Kubota), and there was another bleeder bolt at the injection pump. On some, but not all, diesel engines, you have to loosen the line at each injector, turn the engine over with the starter until all the air is expelled and only fuel comes out, tighten it back down, then go to the next injector (next cylinder) and do the same thing until you've bled each one. Be sure the kill switch is activated so the engine doesn't try to start while you're doing this. On some engines that means closing the throttle lever all the way, on others that means pulling out a kill switch, etc. Hope this helps, but I'd really need more information to say for sure.

diesel motor out of fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by Bird Senter

I cleaned the screen with wd40.

Hydraulic screen - holes don t line up
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by JJT

Men, I stand corrected, never tore up any anvils but maybe the new setup is for me. Will see my dealer this week. Do they replace just the housing or the gears or as one assembly.

John Deere Scuffing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 54 Post by Chuck Westerfield

Just bought an ISEKI, Model TX 1410. Any opinion of this model or a link to order Manuals? Do you know what year this tractor is? We were told early 80's, but it only has 425 hours on it. Seems to be in real good shape, runs good, only a little rust that can be fixed. We paid $3,000. Have no idea if that was a good price or not. Thanks for any input.

iseki 2160
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by Nancy Lemons

Scott; Ive found that backing up over brush with a bushhog will throw limbs through an tire, I know , expensive education!!!

Cuting 1-2 quot pines with Landpride rotary cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 14 Post by Ron Jankavs

I'd recommend the ym1610d. It has a water pump, powershift transmission, & is newer. I'm not big on pricing tractors I haven't seen. Consider quality of the tractor, will dealer repair the tractor if it breaks down 3 years from now, & will he supply parts. Prices also vary by region. The price is reasonable for my area.

Yanmar tractors
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 10 Post by lsheaffer

I have a JD 54" mid-deck mower for my 4100 which I bought new 2 months ago from a JD dealer for $1500. Paid about $100 extra to get the muching kit. If you want to go with another manufacturer, I know that Woods (http/www.woodsonline.com) makes them to fit the 4100. I don't know if they are any cheaper.

JDeere belly mower for 4100
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Jim Youtz

An articulated tractor steers by a hinge centrally located between the front and rear axles. The front and rear wheels are the same diameter and both axles pull. This is the concept also used on full-sized four wheel drive tractors that usually range from 250 to well over 400 hp. It is a useful concept for turf tractors because the mower deck is placed out front. In addition to providing better mowing visibility it allows for a much lower center of gravity of the tractor. Thus articulated 4WD turf tractors can operate safely on much steeper slopes than typical compact tractors. The most common articulated 4WD turf tractors are manufactured by Steiner (www.steinerturf.com) and Venture Products (www.venturepro.com).

Who else out there is using and Articulated Tractor
Articulated Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jack in IL

Trade-secret time.....as a landscaper doing mostly golf course work, we use a very highly technical devise for this task....... a side-delivery hay rake from the 1950's ..... cost me all of about $150 and does 8' wide path at a time. Either that or get de-thatching blades for your mower, they are cheap, but they out the thatch too much. Best of luck.

de-thatcher
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by Murf

Jim I ordered a 47 backhoe for my 4400 this week. Are there any tips you or anyone else could share on mounting, unmounting & use that could be shared? I have never used a backhoe. Thanks Chris.

Model 47 Backhoe Power Loss
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 6 Post by Chris in IN

Dave, Have you checked out the articulated four wheel drives? They are excellent, maneuverable mowing machines. They can reach over the water's edge, under fences, trees, etc. Venture Products even has a new offset 72" deck that enhances mowing parallel with the water's edge. See web site: "venturepro.com"

What Kind of Tractor To Buy
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by G in Ohio

Good question and good answers...I too am a JD4100 owner and never regretted it, yet to have any problems and going on 200 hours of very hard use. The Kubota 2710 came out after my purchase; I would have had a much more difficult decision if it was available then and Carver Eqpt has some really good deals...it would have been tougher. But as others said, your local dealer is important in the long run. Its good to know that parts and service is close by when any problem comes up and your half way through your work. And problems will eventually be there, any mechanical device will need servicing in some way eventually.

Kubota B2100 vs Cub 7200 vs JD 4100
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Greg Karson

Jim
By any chance do you have or can get a belly mower for the Deere 4100? I believe the 60" is the standard size or a 54" if available. I presume this deck is different than the decks for the 750, 850, etc?
Let me know.
Thank you

Kub JD mid-mowers 4 sale
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by Greg Karson

Howse...not good at all. If your use will be very infrequent, like once per season, then maybe the Howse brand will suffice otherwise it is like buying the Tiawan or China brand of tools...gauranteed to break. The welds are poorly made and skimping is the rule not the exception. I have a 4ft rotary deck and used it 2 or 3 times. Threw a U joint out the very first time and tore off a skid plate on the front corner the second time. I suspect the steel quality is also very low compared to JDeere or Tuffline brands. I will not buy again.

How good is Hawse Equipment
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by Greg Karson

Not much difference. According to the literature, the 855 has 4 more HP - which it achieves by bore and stroke in spite of a slightly lower compression ratio. It weighs 100 lbs more, is about 5" longer, and takes a slightly wider rear tire....

Price Check JD 755 855
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Roger L.