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Sorry--this was posted in the wrong forum (DUH!) There is another copy of this in the IMPLEMENTS forum. Mike S.

Blade Sharpening
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by Mike S.

If the tractor does have a double clutch, you can successfully use it with a snowblower and not have it clogging up all the time. It does take some getting used to, however. An independent PTO is easier to use.

IH 254 compact tractor PTO question
Cub Cadet
Replies 3 Post by Michael

In addition to the tractor, I splurged and got a 5' rotary mower, a 5' King Kutter gear-driven tiller, a 6' blade, a one row cultivator, and a 15" middle-buster. I've had no problems with any of them. The tiller worked wonderfully--much better than being dragged around the 50'x30' garden my wife has me get ready each year. Instead of a half day of tilling, I had everything tilled and the rows laid out within an hour. I've also used the tiller on the 1/2 acre that I'm growing pumpkins and vegetables in--worked like a charm. The cultivator has come in somewhat handy though I wish my soil had a little less clay. The cultivator has a tendency to cultivate some pretty big chunks of soil. Guess I really should have spent that extra year getting the fields ready. I've used the blade to distribute rocks on my gravel drive. Doesn't work all that well--kind of wish I bought a box scraper. I settled on the blade cause it'll be my back up for snow removal.

TC29SLIVE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 25 Post by Michael

I have a JD420 loader and would like to buy a spare heavy duty 60" bucket to use with some bolt on tines. I checked with my JD dealer and was AMAZED at the price (over $600.00). Anyone out there know of an aftermarket bucket that is available for less cash? By the way...I don't mind having to paint it green myself....

FEL Bucket
John Deere Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Andy

I'm looking to get a tractor with a back hoe to remove tree stumps. How
long did it take to dig up one stump? I have about 10 acres of stumps to clear
and I'm wondering if the JD backhoes on a 4300-4500 tractor will do the job.

JD4400 owners journal
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by Dan McCarty

When I had a 318 the best for light work was the front blade, you could lock it in position so it would not trip the springs. with hyd power down the front end would raise off the ground, that much more weight on the blade, but weights & chains are sometimes needed. The 3 point blade doesn't have power down. I still have a set of chains if you need some.

Front Blade or Rear
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by DanaT

And I found that a company named Tisco does make the hydraulic top link, so if your tractor dealer sells their products, he could order one, but it's more expensive than just buying a cylinder and making your own (or having it made up).

Proper way to level ground
Garden and Landscape
Replies 11 Post by Bird Senter

You are in luck. The 232 shared the same engine with the Massey 210 and the Allis Chalmers 5020. The 232 is and older tractor the 1802. The 1802 had the same engine I believe as the Massey 1020.

Crossover to Massey
Hinomoto
Replies 4 Post by Brent Pepper

I have used 2 Cat 1 implements one is a Land Pride 72" rear blade. I have had no problem hitching it up. What is the pin to pin end distance on your implement? Let's compare.
-KJ-

Kubota BX2200 vs B7500 recomendations
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Kenneth E. Johnson

Two tricks here, first keep your fingers clear and the blade firmly clamped in a vice or something, secondly and most importantly, try to grind the same amount of metal from each blade so as to maintain the balance of the machine. Don't worry if it is not exact, but the closer the better. Best of luck.

Rotary Cutter Sharpening
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by Murf

I believe the jury is still out on Chinese tractors. I have talked to some who say they are OK and of course others who never seemed to have owned one who say they are not. I am waiting to see. I will say that I have visited with the owner of a Chinese tractor and was not impressed. It would not start (we did tinker with it and got it started, the starter switch was bad) and the hydraulics would not lift the 3 pt. They would operate the backhoe. However, the owner thought this was a great tractor. So again, wait and see.
Jerri

Northern Hydraulics Tractor
Tractor Projects
Replies 2 Post by Jerri Neese

I got a response very quickly after my post. The only problem for me was the cost of shipping but the price on the finish mower was very good. Even with shipping, it was a couple hundred dollars cheaper than buying locally. The poster is from easter farm machinery located in Canada.

Woods closeout sale
Operating and Attachments
Replies 16 Post by Scott

Try Curtis, http://www.curtisintl.com/ or Firebird, http://www.firebirdfiberglass.com. I have a Curtis, nice canopie, easy to install. Expect to pay $390 to $425.

Canopies
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by James Q. (Joe) Smith

The Kubota B2910 also comes with the telescoping lower arms...

3 Point Attachments Installation Woes
Tractor Projects
Replies 16 Post by John Shade

I just saw which thread I responded to a few minutes ago. What I actually bought was a TC33D w/SuperSteer, 7308 loader, R4's, arm rests, block heater for $16,500... I had been discussing different tractors over the past couple of months & I thought we were talking about the TC33D. I only have 10 hours on the unit, but so far, it is great...

New Holland price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 11 Post by John Shade

Just a quick thought from someone who has done tree work as a profession - topping, take downs, power line clearing, clear cutting, etc. Trees, in general, are fairly predictable but always unforgiving. Much of the time, you are working by intuition and previous experience and you can never see inside a piece of wood. If a person is working by guesswork or long range advice from people who may or may not be professionals there can very well be a disappointing end to a seemingly simple project. I'm not throwing off on anyone - just ask a tree man, logger or other professional in a related field and they will tell you that there is always an element of danger and the unknown that can come to you fast and at the most unexpected moments. You may get a lifetime of mistakes or only one. When in doubt, it is sometimes best to round up a professional - even if you are going to do the work yourself and only pay for the advice. Work safe - wear your saw chaps (I've seen them save a life), eye protection, etc. Good luck in the woods.

Pulling down trees
Tractor Projects
Replies 21 Post by Richard Harburn

JD 425 SOLD

John Deere 425
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Bill

In case anyone is interested, I borrowed a 5' Ford bush hog from my neighbor and the TC29D handled it easily. It is much less of a load than my 6' finish mower. I was cutting grass that was higher than the hood of the tractor and thick, and it was no problem. I was also able to mow up a very steep hill (steep enough that I had trouble keeping the front wheels on the ground!) and the tractor handled it with no problem. I didn't try it in brush, since it was a borrowed mower, but I'm sure I won't have any trouble.

What size bush hog to use with a TC29D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Danny Yerks

You can order all manuals (owner's, service, and parts) from your JD dealer.

WANTED 650 Owners Manual
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Joe Padavano

I asked my mechanic a similar question last week, and he told me that the "new" spec was 1/4" movement on the cylinder every minute. It the cylinder rod travel was less than 1/4" per minute the unit was within spec for new. For used, he indicated that about double that would still not affect operation.
However, if there is any visible leakage from the cylinder around the rod, he recommended repacking that immediately.

Big Eddy

7 Backhoe - leak down
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Big Eddy