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On the surface this is going to sound stupid-- but if you want to move the sand quickly to a pile or even a long windrow(s)-- use a pickup-mounted snow plow. I haven't done it but have talked to fellow contractors who in a pinch have had to use a snow plow to move dirt. I have a v-plow that inverts forward that would scoop and push the sand. Once it's piled or windrowed get or rent a bobcat and a buddy's dump truck --just make sure it will raise high enough to clear the truck sides.

Removing sand from horse arena
Operating and Attachments
Replies 20 Post by Jeff Earthwerks Unli

What would I expect to pay for a 7500 with HST, loader and backhoe?

B7500 - experiences
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by RichardTC

NPT, is common now, but Wittworth (British Pipe) was common. A lot of auto brake tube is still Whittworth thread but now metric or SAE wrench sizes.
Was a little confused the other day as I went to replace a greese nipple on my old MF. The 1/4" and 5/16" did not fit but the metric 7 did. Suspect odd WW, but a new one fit.

Oil Sender Leak
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Peters

The solution I believe is venting. The composite headlites on your car have capped vents that prevent--or rather--vent the moisture. I haven't had the problem with my TC33D but when I do I will drill a 1/16" hole from behind. To keep dust from getting in there a breathable cover such as band-aid over the hole seems like it would work.

Instrument Panel Fogging
New Holland Tractors
Replies 19 Post by Jeff Earthwerks Unli

If you know someone who works for Ford you can buy it for dealer-cost including NH attachments, and even NH attachments costing over $1000 after the sale. I saved about $3000 on my '02 33D.

New Holland vs Deere-what model and price
New Holland Tractors
Replies 26 Post by Jeff Earthwerks Unli

I'm a contractor with a 33D and a 6' box with ripper teeth. The key is 4WD and two front weights. A potential customer told me "only a dozer" would cut down his hard-packed Michigan clay front yard. Long story short-- I dropped the ripper teeth about 3 inches and was able to pull right through. Got the job too.

Will TC29 handle 6 box blade
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Jeff Earthwerks Unli

Are you buying or selling? For grins and giggles you might want to find out what the dealer cost is (using a Ford employee discount). With that discount I paid the same for a new one as they wanted for one a year old.

Price for 2001 TC45D w 150 hs
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Jeff Earthwerks Unli

Tom, there are a lot of great ideas here I have a few additional thoughts and comments for you. Guessing from your title I would say you are in NJ. Lets say you are doing 600 feet at 4 feet wide 2,400 sq ft total. First do you have to be perfectly level? You want a smooth path but can you follow the natural contour of the ground? In other words can the path meander up and down a little as long is frendly to those who might be walking inparied? This means only minimal tilling would be needed only to make a smooth surface. I can't see doing major excavation if it can be avoided. If you have to many rocks I would fill rather than till. You only need to be smooth enough to stone on top of. So unless you have bolders this would work. It would also be easer to go around anything large rather than breaking your equipment. We are talking a path not a sidewalk.

I would hand rake the area and tamp with a foot tamper before spreading stone so that minimal product is lost in the sub soil. The best stone type product for NJ and for those heels and wheel chairs would be 3/8 crushed stone or what they call quarry blend (3/8 to dust). Quarry blend woud tamp to a nice smooth surface and still be porrus. Asphalt millings would also work well tamped. It would be nice to end up with a 2 1/2 to 3" thick finished product. Any surface dust would be taken of with a good rain or wash down. I would pull in fill (top soil) to the edges do a little seeding and keep the path clear of weeds with a little Round-up. Pressure treated 2x4's set vertically and pinned with rebar make a reasonably priced edging if the buget allows.

Path Walkway Construction
Tractor Projects
Replies 13 Post by Bvan

I have new TC33D with super steer and AWD/FWD. In the "AWD" mode the front wheels automatically engage into four-wheel-drive mode when they sense slipping compared to the rear wheels; no spilpping and they disengage. This is handy when mowing so it doesn't tear up the lawn when turning. On pavement it doesn't allow the wheels to bind or "jack" when turning (you'll know when it's in FWD 'cause it will leave tire marks on the pavement an indication there is is resistance i.e. tire wear) I was pulling a drag on a large lawn and found that when making sharp turns it tended to engage the the front axle causing unwanted oversteer. If I let off it would correct itself and steer properly.

With only 20 hours on it the starter had to be replaced! And the dealer wants to charge me for a service call to replace it. Anyone had this problem and does NH Customer Service get involved??

Help on FWD vs 4WD
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Jeff Earthwerks Unli

I'm no carpenter but I'm sure that you would need some form of transitional cap between the vertical siding and the new material. In the case of the Hardiplank, the rest of the application is overlapped much like wooden siding. James Hardie, the company has a website, www.jameshardie.com that will give you more detail. And by the way, I don't work for Hardie, I just like to see a great product get the notice it deserves. Good Luck

ratty barn siding
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 5 Post by farmhouse

hey mrethics -- have you seen the mid-mount blade for the X-4xx/5xx's? It's like what road graders have. I already committed to the front blade, but inquirying minds want to know.
jim

Front Blade for JD 4400
John Deere Tractors
Replies 16 Post by Jim on Timberridge

Cutter, I'm not sure of your location but by the postings I would say not in the South. However, I'm building a barn at the present time and I'm having the plumber put in an outdoor shower. It may never get hot enough in your location but I used to live in Fairfield County in Connecticut and we had some of those days where one would have been nice. I'm certainly going to use one in East Texas.

New barn
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 57 Post by farmhouse

When i mow with a LP FDR25-84 or the 54" deck on a X595, the dirt and grass clippings combine to build-up on the deck underside. Sometimes it gets very thick, and impedes the exit chute; it gets almost brick-like hard. Other times grass clumps will build up and eventually spit out. I suspect the moisture in the crud will also rust the deck out eventually.
So i've seen a graphite coating at dealers and TSC/F&F type stores. Some types are just a graphite powder+binder, others have the graphite in a suspension of acrylic that is supposed to adhere better. The labels claim benefits for plow blades, etc. Can anyone comment on whether this stuff works for mowers to improve the out-flow of clippings?
jim

Undercoating on mower decks
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 22 Post by Jim on Timberridge

I'm getting the above attachments made by Howse as part of a package with a Kioti LK3054. Are they OK or should I try to negotiate for another manufacturer?

Howse mower and box scraper
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 6 Post by farmhouse

I own a new 4110 which I ordered with a power beyond kit. I have a rear mount snowblower to put on it with a hydraulic shoot rotator. My question is what type of control valve do I use? Open center or closed center. The dealer says the 4110's are open center, which to me means when the SCV is in the resting position the hydraulic pump in pumping fluid through the valve freely. I don't understand how the fluid gets to the power beyond port? Can anyone help me understand the system?

JD4110 Hydraulics
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by johnson445

I had wondered about that semi-synthetic N/H oil myself. The dealer told me the same thing about the hydraulic oil I changed to and the only thing I could differentiate between the OEM and the new product was the fact that it is multi-vis. It did prevent the cold weather symptoms however. I plan on switching the Kubota over to full synthetic at 100 hours, which will probably be this fall. I believe the break-in should be complete by then.

Synthetic Oil Shell Rotella
Parts and Repair
Replies 78 Post by cutter

Got my First Choice finish mower. Went together easily, assembly took approx 1 hour. Mower is well constructed and has a nice solid powdercoat finish. My first try cutting down 4-6 inch lawn grass went fantastic. The rear discharge mower easily and evenly distributed the clippings. The air tires rode easily over my rough lawn. Ran it with a 26hp Iseki TU220. Would be happy to order one for anyone interested.

First Choice finish mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 1 Post by nickstractors

Thanks for the info. I'm not sure what he does with the extra mismatched tires but now that you mention it he said some buyers purchase extra wheels and tires so they can have a full set of both. That may be just a marketing ploy to get buyers to get an extra set of wheels and tires. The reason I liked the setup was to avoid the possibility of tearing up the lawn with bar tires and still have the traction of the rear for wet grass. We do have some small hills to mow but they wouldn't require the 4 wheel drive when a little wet. If it's soft enough to need 4 wheel drive it's way to wet to mow. Really the only time we will need the 4 wheel drive might be to plow a little snow but it would be nice knowing you had it if you needed it.

As far as the PTO, no he didn't use the clutch. I knew there had to be something he wasn't doing right. We are supposed to talk to him later this week so I'll let him know that he had better read the owners manual. In the mean time I going to check around for other local dealers. We're located in southeastern Ohio so if anyone has any suggestions it might help .

Thanks again.

BX2200 Tires
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by Dwight

DOH!!!!!!!!! Thanks :)

3 pt won t lower
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by MikeB

Denny, I sell used equipment in Northern California. With all the attachments, especially the hoe, the price is very reasonable. This comment assumes it is in good condition of course. I would suspect you could buy it and use it for years and turn around and sell it for what you have invested. That is one of the great things about tractors. The 950 is a nice size tractor. Best of luck on your decision.

Going out on a limb jd 950
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by DavesTractor