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I have a JD4100 that I was always a little reluctant to drive along the road, always aware that, technically, it should be registered as a farm vehicle to be operated legally. And for the most part, I rarely drive it more than just a few houses down the road, or at most, around the block. But at the same time, I realize that in my 16 years as a police officer in the same suburban community, I've never once stopped anyone else for doing just that, nor would I. Guys (or gals, of course) driving down the side of the road on a tractor simply draw no attention. Why should they, if being operated in a reasonably intelligent manner? Of course, if you DO have an accident or cause one, then remember that actions have consequences! Even if not your fault, you'll still at the least get a ticket, not to mention liability issues with the other motorist's insurance company.

Operating tractor on roads
Tractor Projects
Replies 21 Post by Scott S.

Jim, Can you tell me what you give for your 1-14" plow? If my 4300 will pull a 2-14 I will have the other to sell.
Yard preperation- If you can rent a pulverizer to tear up your soon to be lawn it will level some at the same time. I bought one last fall and did several yards with it. I won't be tilling very often for seeding grass anymore.

4100 and ground engaging devices
John Deere Tractors
Replies 18 Post by DanaT

Dave, I believe I read that you have been dealing with Ryan. I am also in the market for a TC35D or TC40D Hydro,FEL,R4s (Without Super Steer) a rear mower and a box blade. Minus the implements I have been quoted $21200 for the tractor at this dealer. The SS was talked down as another maintenance item to avoid if possible but that may be based on what they want to move. Both tractors are a bit large for my 2.5 acres of lawn (hence the interest in SS) but I have a 7 acre field and another 25 acres of woods to play in so the larger unit is needed. Have you been able to get Ryan to move or have you talked to Capital? I hope to get a deal done as soon as possible (6 weeks at the outside).

New family member
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by SteveT

Gauge wheels on a rake are pretty helpful because of the short wheelbase of the tractor, and the position of the rake. The whole tractor can act like a see-saw that causes the rake to lift when the front wheels go into a dip, and vice versa. Gauge wheels can substantially reduce this effect.

Rollover vs Conventional Box Scraper
Operating and Attachments
Replies 30 Post by Dave M

I recommend that you do not put in the drains prior to building construction, unless you clear it with your building contractor. It is just one more thing to trip over, or run into, during construction.

Land Preparation
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 25 Post by Dave M

want to purchase a 21D or a 29D.Haven't decided which one yet. Can anyone help me find a great deal in ohio or western pa.If there are any dealers reading this, I plan on buying within 30 days,give me a yell.

new holland tractors-21d 29d
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by pat

It's me again! I've been blowing snow with my new 790 (quite impressive). Soon however it will be time to be thinking about buying a mower of some type. I think I'd like to have a belly mower. Does anyone know if there are any other brands (besides JD) that will fit the 790?

JD 790 Mower Question
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by Randy in IA

Yeah, Bird, we always called them brush hogs, too. Boy, was I confused when I started this thread. I wrote thatI was looking at the Bush Hog 285 and the SQ600, but really it was the SQ600 and the RZ60R, both of which are lightweight. I got a good look at the new JD MX5 this weekend and I definitely should be comparing it to the Landpride 2560 or the Bush Hog 285. The MX5 looks like a real nice unit, but since it just came out late last fall nobody in my part of the country has any experience with it yet. My local JD dealer has 6 of them in stock already, so I guess he plans on selling a lot of them.

Which Rotary Cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 8 Post by JeffM

I have a JD 955 with a JD 59 inch front mounted snowblower. It also fits the 855. This past December we had over 31 inches of snow (a record for any month here), and I really appreciated having the blower. No problems at all in moving the snow. The hydraulic chute rotation is very handy in placing the snow just where you want it. My only problem is that I blew some pea gravel from the edge of the road into the lawn. Will have to rake it out by hand this spring. Even so that is a small price to pay for the speed and ease of clearing deep snow.

JD855 and 3pt snowblower
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 2 Post by Jack in IL

IMHO (as an someone who has a fleet of 8-10 compacts working commercially) I would be VERY cautious, from the name it sounds like something intended for an automotive automatic transmission, which is a VERY different creature from the hydraulic system on your compact. You do not say whether your machine is Hydro. or Gear, but it does not really matter that much. The additive may contain friction reducing components that would have a very UN-desireable effect on things like clutches and brakes. Check directly with the manufacturer of 'Trans-X' and find out what their Tech's say FIRST, if it is not suitable, they may have another product that will work even better. Best of luck.

Hydraulic leaks
Parts and Repair
Replies 14 Post by Murf

Gary, last year I was talking about loader specs on this forum and one of the "boys" warned me about how misleading loader specs can be. Welcome to the club. Basically what they said was if you got a 35 hp tractor, 2500 psi hydraulic system, reasonable gpm capacity, and conventional loader geometry, then there isn't going to be a HUGE (like factor of 2) difference in loader capabilities. There will be a lot of confusion and intentional obfuscation in the specs, though. Case in point: the NH web site does indeed imply that a 16LA loader on a TC35D will lift 1800 lbs at the pivot point, but it doesn't say at what height. The sales brochure lift capacity spec for the 32 hp JD4300 with the 430 loader is 1258 lbs at the pivot point, but that is at max lift height. In the operators manual, the pivot point lift capacity of the 430/4300 combination at 1.5m (5 ft) is spec'ed at 1943 lbs, which is 8% more than the 1800 lbs stated for the 16LA on the bigger 35 hp tractor! So which one will lift more? Answer is that they are probably about equivalent, it depends where and how you measure. Similarly, a close look at the specs on the lift and dump heights will show that the main difference is due to the physical size/height of the tractor. So what is better: a bigger tractor with relatively low hp (TC35D) or a smaller tractor with relatively high hp (Kubota 2910)? It depends on what you want. By the way, JD helped a lot of this confusion along when their marketing people stated loader specs at the pivot point a couple years ago. Now NH is adding to the confusion with misleading specs. Let the buyer beware!

Help choosing between TC35D and L3010
New Holland Tractors
Replies 25 Post by JeffM

Does anyone know the number of the Kubota loader that would fit a L245DT.<br>My dealer doesn't have the info.<br>Thanks, Stacey

Loader for L245DT
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Stacey

Congradulations Gary! I'd love to come away with that deal. My local dealer in central New Hampshire gave me a number of $21200 for the same set-up and I see another post for the same dealer with the same Hard and Fixed quote. $1500 more for the TC40D set-up the same. I've read that I can do better out of state but can't deal with service that far away and feel I'll get hit real hard on any service through the jilted dealer. Still, 2K goes along way. That quote was on top of purchasing a Landpride 72" rear discharge rear finish mower @ $2095 and a Landpride 72" fixed blade box scraper @ $795. (Both of which seem to be higher than other posts I've seen though I don't know enough to compare brands. Where did you get your deal? Anyone give me some advice on Landpride implements?

Why no TC35 40 45 message forum
New Holland Tractors
Replies 19 Post by SteveT

I am trying to find the value of a Kubota L175 with less then 700 hours. Tractor is in good shape and includes a woods 5 foot rear finish mower, a 5 foot rear blade, front weights. All tires are chemical filled. I am looking to purchase tractor for my 80 year old father to tinker around the home with.<br>

Purchase Kubota L175
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Jim Sayers

That is an older Kubota tiller, a Model 100 (meaning 1 metre cutting width, that is how they were numbered) by the looks of it. I would start with the oldest (longest established) Kubota dealer in your area, they will probably have the old manuals lying around. Kubota will likely still have parts for them too, especially 'wear items' such as chain tensioners, teeth, etc. What parts do you need?

Trying to Identify a Tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Murf

Bob, there are some questions that need to be answered first, and they are; How much lawn are we talking about? What condition is it in now? Where are you located (Zone)? What are your soil conditions (PH, sand or clay, etc.)? I usually don't put in lawns in my business but have done enough to advise you to: power de-thatch the entire lawn, and roll an aerator (there are draft type for tractor towing) over the entire lawn after you have clearly flagged the spray heads. De-thatch and aerate in two directions, diagonally. I also advise you to top dress the problem areas with about an inch to two inches of PH balanced 30% sand content fine screened top soil before you seed. If your soil is hard packed in the problem areas, till in some cow dung or other clean organic matter, check the PH, and then top dress. If you have a large lawn, use a 3pt hitch pto powered spreader to seed. Use only premium seed that is right for your sun and soil conditions, hydroseeding is also a good way to go. I then lightly hand rake over the seeding and roll out using a water filled roller. We use salt marsh hay to cover the seeded area because it has little or no weed seeds normally found in lawns. Some guys like to use a starter fertilizer, I don't. Water, water, water. Water in the AM before sunrise for at least 3/4 hour, again at noon, and again at sunset. Soak, don't choke. This is critical to establishing and maintaining the seedlings. Finally, you might like to talk with the guys who do golf course greens maintenance in your area, these guys should have a wealth of knowledge and experience. A big lawn is a lot of work, good luck.

Overseeding
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Ted Kennedy

I tried making a short cut for you but it doesn't seem to be working.So heres the address.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=559961649

JIM

wanted loader for kubota b7100
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Jim Reichard

Hi,

I have just started price shopping tractors, I don't know what a Yanmar tractor should cost, but I am sure that it should be thousands cheaper than JD or Ford.

Pat

WTB Yanmar 1710d-2010d or equal size
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Pat Menichino

Randy, I also have a JD 790, 4wd. I bought it new from a dealer. It does not have anything in these holes. I don't have any indication of anything leaking out. I only have about 20 hours on the tractor. Keep us posted on what you find out. John.

Question for a JD 790 Owner
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by John Weaver

The trucks are 1970s vintage Chevrolet 4x4 K10 pickups. There are two - his and hers - my '70 is red and white, her '72 is green and white. The car is a '97 Toyota LC FJ80 which alternates in warm weather an old beat up motorcycle, a '67 R60 Earles style BMW.

Buying old vs new
Kubota Tractors
Replies 19 Post by Roger L.