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Murf, thanks for the input. First the property is located in SW Virginia and not too much of a frost heave problem. Now to the clay, I believe I am stuck with that and my thoughts were to mix lime or calcium cloride with the clay to form a soil cement. I will not be depending on vegetation for erosion control and plan to do my best to rid myself of these weeds. I will cut in some run outs, ditches with a french drain and gravel cover to drain off the road. Lastly, I will place about a 4" layer of crushed stone. I hope this sounds OK, if you have any other ideas, thanks in advance and thanks for your past help.
Jerri

Road Driveway Construction
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by Jerri Neese

unless there are two different rhino brands, it would not be possible to compare rhino to king kutter. i have a rhino tw72 cutter. king kutter does not sell anything to compare with it that i have seen. also, it is my understanding that there is no universal standard for gearbox rating (hp). the manufacturer can label them what ever he wants.

What about TSC implements
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Replies 10 Post by william

Scott, thanks for remembering us JD4000 series owners on this board.
Roger's statements reflect exactly my experience and sentiments about how Deere has been dealing with me and others.
JD's Customer Service standard operating procedures are appalling. The process of returning to the first line dealer to seek remedy to problems which are not in their authority only creates increased owner frustrations and gives Deere an added layer of disingenuous concern. That in effect is to only help to bolster Deere sales by trying to present to potentional customers Deere's personal service commitments with the injection of a human body, namely the dealer sales person. This circular response pattern of their SOP doesn't serve a positive purpose to the owner of a Deere product with a problem. If the dealer must get authority from the Area Service Rep to proceed with warranty issues, then the owner should seek resolutions to problems directly from the individual with the authority, the ASR.
I would like to see Deere pattern their Customer Service much like the Japanese car manufacturer Toyota. Their concern for my satisfaction is paramount even though the vehicle I purchased from them was only $14K out the door. The purchase price of my Deere tractor with implements was $8K more! Toyota understands that their reputation is very important to their bottom line.
As it stands, it appears that Deere isn't the least bit concerned about their reputation or the owners of their equipment. Their concerns are more founded that they gain new sales from unknowing consumers with their catchy marketing trademark "Nothing Runs Like a Deere."
Deere needs to realize the future stability of their company lies in positive owner satisfactions and not initial sales. Future purchases of equipment, services, parts and positive word of mouth communications from satisfied, proud owners of Deere products are what will insure the longevity of their company in todays highly competitive global marketplace.

meeting john deere augusta
John Deere Tractors
Replies 38 Post by Al

'Tip of the Day' for our friends from south of the border, when shopping in Canada, use your Interac Debit Card, this way you get the Bank's current cash conversion rates, not the Credit Card companies (Visa, M/C, etc.) rate, which can be VERY different. Also, applying for the GST rebate is simple, stop at Canada Customs BEFORE leaving Canada and they will give you a form and 'certify' that the goods did in fact leave Canada, you will then recieve a cheque in the mail for the amount of the tax, this also applies to the Provincial taxes. Secondly, yes SOME things are cheaper here, but check carefully, some US mass-produced items are less expensive still due to the 'economy of scale' factor. Once you have found a dealer in Canada you are comfortable with you can continue to deal with them in confidence by phone, most will happily do this and even arrange transport to your door State-side. If anyone is interested I would be happy to give some references of some dealers here that I know from personal experience to be great to deal with. Best of luck.

Prices in Canada
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Murf

Glen, while I don't have any Green tractors (a fleet of Orange & a couple large Blue & Red Ag. tractors) they ALL have the same problem in winter, Hydro. or Gear drive, THE COLD, fluids thicken, batteries lose power, etc. Best advice I can offer is this; 1)use a block heater, 2)use a battery heater (small electric blanket that you wrap around it), and most importantly, 3)let the machine run for a short time (5-10 min.) at 1200-1500 rpm before doing anything else, this will allow the engine and trans. to warm-up a little before you start to work them. Best of luck. P.S. 4 months today is New Year's eve.......LOL

JD 4100 in winter
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Murf

The deeper I dig into this decision, the more I am leaning towards the 2710. It's more money but more machine also. I think the 7500 could do the job but with the 2710, I'd feel more strongly about this. Appreciate the comments so far - Thanks!

Kubota B7500 - Questions before purchase
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by True Journey

Rob,

Good deal, glad I could help and sounds like you did all right....Happy tractoring.....Jerri :)

Iseki 3110
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jerri Neese

Rick, I guess that would be a Ford/New Holland and it's 43 engine hp and 35 PTO hp according to the link below that you might want to look at.

hp of a new holland model 2120
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Replies 3 Post by Bird Senter

Jack--I tried to do the same thing (swap my flawed 4400 for a newer one) with less than 100 hours and even offered to kick in an extra $1000, but I was told by my dealer that the JD area rep refused to cooperate and JD was not interested, so JD went ahead and put almost $9000 of repairs into my tractor and more repairs are needed. Mike S.

Dealing With Deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Mike S.

rick, what did you buy? i am happy with my nh35d w/16la loader. only have 15 hours so far.

A bunch of NH questions
New Holland Tractors
Replies 13 Post by william

Jerry, sounds like you are in luck on the fixes. And it appears that some of the other guys would gladly trade problems with you.

Problems with Kubota BX2200
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by Roger L.

i just purchased a 1985 B6100/4wd with a bellymower, rototiller and "flail"?? mower.<br>i am looking for the manuals for the tractor and equipment. What hp is the B6100??<br>how well does the rear "flail" mower work??? thanks, rick

B6100 and attachments
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by rick billings

I want to thank everyone who responded to my post. This is a great forum! I have been "reading the mail" for about 6 months and learned a lot. With regard to snow removal, I now know what my options are will do a little more research on blowers versus loader blades before making the plunge. Thanks to all!

Snowblower for JD755
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 9 Post by Bob Booher

I can help with the shop manual. Click on the link below:

Wanted for Kubota L2250
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by KenB

Near Reno, NV - $5000 takes 1978 Kubota B6100 compact tractor, 695hrs very good condition, 12HP 3 cyl diesel, 4WD w/ 3 forward & reverse each in HI/LO gear box, 3pt hitch and rear PTO. Has Kubota PTO 3pt rototiller w/ new tines and tractor recently serviced.

Kubota B6100 PTO Tiller
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by E Samuel Stegeman

Jim, I think in your case chains will be a big help. I live in central Indiana so our snow is not that bad. We do get some big drifts from across the county road at the entrance to our place and I seem to get through it OK, albeit a little slower. My new B2910 that was delivered yesterday has the R4 tires so I will definatly have more bite this winter. I will be interested in seeing how they do.

Tire Chains
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by Brad Sauter

Thomas, if you have a reasonable supply (even tanks) nearby just put the first section down (with a sand point on it) and then hook a pump to it, pump water down-hole for a few minutes which will erode the soil below the point, then push down with the loader or hoe and start the process all over again. We do this regularly, if it is not clay or rock, 25' should not take very long at all, if it is sand, I would say you should be able to do it in an hour or so, provided you have enough water. Besides this way the water does the hard work for you....Best of luck.

Pitcher Pump Water Well
Tractor Projects
Replies 8 Post by Murf

Glen, this board has a thread called "Horse Power to Horse Power" containing a technical discussion way over my head on a number of things, including direct and indirect injection. My take on the discussion is that direct is slightly more efficient/powerful, but indirect is quieter. You can find the thread under the 30 day index. I think it began around August 8. I'll try to post a link to the thread with this message--and hopefully will work. BTW, I also chose the 4100 because the others seemed too heavy and too big for the majority of my jobs. And if someone offered to give me a tiller, I'd accept. No questions asked. Best of luck. JonB

JD 4100 vs JD 790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by JonB

I purchased a JD 790 last spring and absolutely love it! I've got the JD 60" Belly Mover and the 70 Loader. I'm able to "mow around the house" and get a clean 1/2" cut, with no ruts from my turf tires. I also mow 12 acres of fields on a regular basis with out any problems. Good mowing in the tight spots is purely a function of speed..... I've got the 4wd, dual range / 4 speed transmission. The loader works fine for lightweight work. I don't have anything in the tires (e.g. saline solution) for weight, so heavy jobs with the loader are quite difficult...... the turf tires slip alot. I need more weight, better tires, or chains for the heavy work.

I paid $15,900 for this 790, which had 40 hours on it when I bought it. Based on my research last spring, I think I got a pretty fair deal.

John Deere 790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Henry McCreary

Kens, how could anyone be tired of tractor talk!! I have never tried to pull a lot of stumps, it isn't necessary in a pine forest....Well, I have pulled a few, but the way I do it is to put a chain on them and get a pull going with the front end loader or the three point hitch, and then attack the roots with my chain saw with a scrap "dirt bar and chain" on it. Even so it is a hard job. The guys who do it a lot get a backhoe. That works best, but a small one (like my small three point backhoe) is very slow at stumps. I have seen guys who jerk them out with a larger farm tractor...50+ HP and 8000+ lbs, but it sure is hard on the tractor and the tires.
For work like that, I always recommend that you hire it done. Even a small tracked machine will do this job without much effort. Then you can use your tractor for the enjoyable work. Don't worry, there will be plenty.
Fascinating about your having grown up in the Czech Republic... I won't preach on the virtues of Zetors to you then. But if I was looking to buy a farm utility tractor today I would start by looking at the JD 3010/3020 or 4010/4020 and then look at the imported Zetors from the last 20 years.
Any implement built since about the mid 1950s will interchange on any tractor. The mounting system (the three point or 3pt) is standard everywhere, and -with some rare exceptions- so is the PTO connection. Post hole diggers with an auger are just as universal as the rest of the stuff and run from a low of about $400+ dollars up to close to a thousand. Even 3pt backhoes interchange freely. It helps to think of the tractor as your mobile tool platform, and the implements as the tools. The most useful single tool is probably the front end loader.

What Tractor for 85 acres
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by Roger L.