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Another thing that can be handy is to bolt a garden cart bed or a large plywood box to a set of carry-all forks and create sort of a pick-up bed for the three point hitch.

You can even make a simple dump feature by rigging some casters under the rear lip, lowering, detaching the top link, raising the lift arms and driving a short distance.

Small utility trailor for use with tractor
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 16 Post by DRankin

IMHO, I think you're trying to kill flys with a nuclear bomb.

The rule of thumb for cutting grass is simple mathematics if you boil it down to the basics. The cutting capacity, in acres per hour, of a given tool works like this. There is 43,560 sq. ft. in an acre, and 5,280 ft. in a mile. With those two items you work backwards from there. If the average cutting speed is about 5 mph, that is 26,400 linear feet per hour, if the cutter is 5 feet wide, that is 132,000 square feet per hour or 3 acres per hour. If you increase the cutter to only 6 feet in width you achieve a 20% increase in production, 7 feet would be a 40% increase or 4.2 acres per hour. While you would only achieve about 80% efficiency on average, it would still be just over 2.5 hours work, not including trimming to cut 9 acres assuming it is ALL grass, no buildings, driveways, etc. You talk about a horse barn, and so I must assume with the house, barn, driveways, etc., you probably dont have more than about 7 acres to cut maximum.

If speed is that critical in the operation I wouldn't think about a batwing, they are designed for wide open ares with minimal obstructions such as trees, buildings, etc., to manuever around, I think you need either a 72" MMM, if putting the deck on & off is necessary I would suggest a 3pth mower or a dedicated grass machine, such as a Ferris Pro-cut with a 72" deck, it should do the job even faster still.

Based on my experience, somebody with a bit of experience with on the Ferris could cut that place in under 2 hours, for what that's worth.

Best of luck.

Gang Batwing Mowers and TC45D Questions
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 4 Post by Murf

Does kubota use this intake/Fan system on all of their tractors ?

Overheated 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 36 Post by Misenplace

Fortunately I am just outside cricketville. It is an every summer thing, some years worse than others. These are the same critters that nearly drove the Mormons out 150 years ago.

But I do live in the Miller Moth path. Last year was one of the worst on record. They seek shady shelter during the day and if you are not sealed up and screened in tight you can easily get 500 in the house. One of my outbuildings had several thousand critters in it last year. As Tom described, you get the biggest shop vac you can find and start sucking.

I have seen films from Iceland or Norway where a town was overrun by several million mice. Given a choice, I would rather have moths.

Some of it is in the eye of the beholder, 3 million mice in one place is called a plague. 3 million fish in one place is called a salmon run.

Crickets crickets everywhere
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 23 Post by DRankin

Thankyou Willie H, I bought The B7500 new about 3 weeks ago and love the orange.I have a question regarding the B7500,there is no support for the top link(3 point hitch)to hold it up out of the way, when not in use.I have noticed in the photos of the B2410 there is a panel that fits between the tail lights with a clip to hold the top link when not in use.
Could I fit this panel to my B7500?
Regards Bob

Question Re B7500 and B2410 And thanks to Willie H
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Rob-Fisher

I have been looking at the BX22 (difficult to get) and have an opportunity to buy a used B1750HST 4WD with loader and Mid Mower. Machine is in excellent condition (225 hours). I would look to put a BH on the 1750 if I purchase. Does anyone have any comments on the B1750? Is the lower HP a big factor? What should I expect to pay for a backhoe?

Thanks

BX22 vs B1750HST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by madcow

Urbanfarmer,

I paid $11550.50 for my B7800, $2,700 for the LA402 loader. That works out to $14,250.50 for the tractor and loader, so unless your price includes tax, it seems a little high.
I believe the B7800 would be a good fit for you, I am happy with mine so far (had it one week now). I got the mid mount mower, which is handier for mowing in close quarters. The rear mount is much cheaper, (72" Mid mount cost me $2,525), and also quite a bit easier to install/remove.

Kubota B7800 Price and needed attachments
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Jelliott

I run my computer business out of a efficency in Miami located on the same property as my home, it just made sense to include the extra KW and go to a larger unit to power everything.

I M Orange and then some
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by botics

Congrats on getting a great machine. Most mechanical things can fail. Those that are defective generally due when new. I'm sure they'll get the bugs out and get you working that road material again soon.

New 790
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Misenplace

How often are you going to change the tranny fluid/filter if you dont hit the hours ? I am just wondering as I am pretty sure I will have to change mine sooner than the hours due to age. But mine is much smaller without a hitch filter or mmm.

Just about finished with the 50 hour break-in service
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Misenplace

Mark, my comment about the shaft being disconnected is a safety concern only.

B7800 Mid PTO Rear PTO operation
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Art White

I'm guessing the loader came with the hydraulics and instructions specific for the tractor.<br>
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Bleeding air from components in most tractor hydraulic systems isn't much of a problem. Air is pushed through to the reservoir where it bubbles out of the oil before it's pumped again. Generally you just connect the lines, start the tractor, move the bucket and cylinder to the limits of their travels in each direction. Cycling in each direction is a good idea. Cycling is just holding a valve open at the end of the loader's travel for a few seconds after it stops and the relief valve opens. If the cylinders aren't charged with oil they will charge from the tractor reservoir, so the oil level has to be topped up when finished. Oil levels are usually checked with everything fully retracted.<br>
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If you are using either tape or liquid sealer on threaded fittings, it's only used on the upper third of the threads. Otherwise it may be exposed to the oil stream, break off and obstruct the system. Routing of the hoses should be done carefully if there are no instructions. Improperly routed hose can become pinched in moving parts. Hoses that are too long, have sharp bends or the wrong angle fittings can fail due to excessive vibration and flexing.<br>

bleeding
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 2 Post by TomG

Jeff's comment is probably true. The 6' box on my Ford is a bit marginal. I included the empty loader weight in my 3,000 lbs. The rear stance of my ford probably is right on 5' with R1's but with turfs it tracks a few inches wider then 5', so I have to have a 6' box. However, with the extra width I can work small drainage ditches without driving in them. I can also make shallow excavations such as a 6'x12'x1' trench for a raised leeching pit. The dimensions were given by a health inspector. Unless the blade is outside the tires I'd have to drive with a tire against the trench wall. A 5' box would leave pretty wide tops on the crowns of my 14" drives. Cutting fairly wide grades into side hills that are level (eg. for a trailer) takes less fussing with a wider blade.

There's all sorts of reasons that a wider blade is handy but managing traction also takes fussing and time. The extra fussing needed for a 6' blade on a tractor much smaller than mine probably wouldn't be worth it.

In selecting implement widths, the first priority is the match between implement and tractor. There also is the match between an implement and the work to be considered. For example, I have a 5' snow blower. A 6' blower probably would take me more time than my 5' one. A 6' blower would also take me three passes to clear the 14' drives and I'd probably have to go to a lower gear than I use for my 5' blower in heavy snows.

Largest size landscaping box for B7800
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by TomG

Matman,

Sounds like you were in the same boat as me! I now hve 80 hours on my TC29 and still have not been able to stop it. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me. Have fun on your new machine.

Mike

TC29D Ownership
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by mcsd126

Water storage is good.

You have gotten me thinking that it would make sense to have more standby water. If I just rearrange the tanks I have I can have another 335 gallons standing by in addition to the 190 gallons on or about the Official Homeowners Fire Engine, aka the Deere 4100.

My well pump can produce 12-13 GPM, but if I have standby tanks I can refill my tractor tanks at 24 GPM using the PTO pump.

I know. I know. I am probably urinating into the prevailing breeze. But to paraphrase a line from The Wild Bunch, It beats the hell out of standing there with my thumb up my a-- and a bag full of holes in my hand.

Living in the Fire Zone
Parts and Repair
Replies 52 Post by DRankin

Anybody used the roadmaster active suspension system? I have a late model chevy 1/2 ton service van that is overloaded and unbalanced. I installed air shocks which helped with the ride (swaying, etc.), but I need something to increase the load bearing capacity and level the vehicle back to original.

These look like a gret alternative to helper springs, but I'd like to hear from some people that have used them for this or similar purpose.

http://www.activesuspension.com/

Roadmaster Active Suspension
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 3 Post by DeTwang

This does not happen on my 2002 TC45.

Parking brake problem
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by AC5ZO

Mark
My API say's CC or CD so it's off to WalMart I go to buy about 5 of them
Thanks Larry
P.S I'm currently using Amsoil 15w40
it has seemed good so far (2 yrs)of use
but I also don't like their "tatics" they will not let people sell it on EBay which was were I got it for a good price

Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid
Parts and Repair
Replies 83 Post by larry

If I had to guess I would say that the majority of plumbing systems could deliver 4 gpm. Our house can do 4 gpm but I think the restriction is in the hose bibs. Code here requires funky freeze proof bibs with vacuum breakers which seem to restrict flow. We get more than 5 gpm out of our tub faucets. Old plumbing systems often have restrictions that would prevent delivery of 4 gpm, and well flows can slow down in dry season too. Here they allow new wells to go in that deliver as little as 3 gpm.

Best Pressure Washer for Father s Day
Home Improvement
Replies 62 Post by kwschumm

Anybody know anything good or bad about the Kioti dealer in Post Falls, ID.

Thanks

Bill

Dealer
Kioti Tractors
Replies 1 Post by dutchhenry