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On some of our jobs the stuff they deliver to us is supect at best, how they get away with calling it diesel is beyond me. We got one batch delivered to us in Exuma that was so bad the engines would not start on it, you had to use additives to light them up.

We use a LOT of additives when we are away.

Other than the price consideration I don't think that you could realistically over-dose the little beast. I think the first problem you might run into would be raising the Cetane to the point where you had pre-detonation from the lowered flash-point. I also think it would take a LOT of additives to get it to that point.

I know that on one occasion they put 4 times the recommended dose (two employees each not aware of the other double-dosed it) into a batch of fuel. It wasn't even noticeable.

Best of luck.

Diesel Fuel Supplement
John Deere Tractors
Replies 39 Post by Murf

The guys farming my property use this implement (but a little bigger- sides fold up) just prior to planting in the spring. They go over it just once and then plant. The bar type wheel at the back is supposed to break/chop up the clumps. It doesn't do a bad job. If you till the ground at the correct moisture level, clumps aren't a real problem. It is not a perfect world so sometimes you need to till when conditions aren't quite right. The culti-packer really broke up the clumps years ago, but also packed the ground which in today's farming world is bad.

Years ago we tiled the land at 100 ft. intervals for irrigation where now we have gone in between to 50 ft. intervals. This allows the soil to drain faster and more evenly. Farmers usually have someone do a fly-by in the early spring and have pictures taken of the land; you can see the lines where the tile are and determine if they are working properly have have sufficient amounts of them.

Most farmers don't plow anymore either. They use an harrow instead. This one is slightly more heavy duty than the one pictured for going a little deeper. They want to get in and get out fast with as little soil compaction as possible. If you plow too deep, you turn over the best soil and deposit it underneath while also disturbing the weeds. The best soil is less than 6" deep. It is all different than when I grew up.

For doing feed plots and smaller acre types of things, a used cultipacker would be fine to break up the soil clumps. It is only necessary in clay loom soils. If you are just trying to level out the soil you can make a spike tooth drag to mount behind a disc. Most of the seeds don't care if the ground is a little uneven.

This spike tooth drag can be made from 2 1/2" pipe in 2 rows that are 18-24" apart. Connect the ends with some 1/8 or 3/16" thick x 2 1/2 flat stock. Drill holes in the pipe at even intervals about a foot apart and at a slant of about 20 degrees from vertical such that the holes are pointing down and toward the back. Find yourself a bunch of railroad spikes and drive them into the pre-drill holes. The second row should be staggered so they are midway between the first row. If you have lots of weeds they will get stuck on the spikes. You can drag this behind another implement by using some chain. This will level out the soil somewhat.

Perfecta harrow vs cultipactor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

Petushead,

Without resorting to childish outbursts, despite your disrespectful comments to me on earlier posts, I did a little browsing of your earlier posts. It was interesting.

On May 20th, well within the 2.5 months you mention, the worst thing you came up with about the Kubota was "My dad says he likes his tractor but deep down wishes now he had the 4310 guess we both will need to get use to the short comings on the Kubota. If anyone can figure out how to stop the noise on the joystick please speak up the dealer was no help at all.".

On July 16th, less than a week ago, you posted "Anyone know if adding plastic washers and "o" rings to the loader joystick will stop the noise?...". Again no mention of any "...wait 2 months for a part and then when that part does come in it is not complete...yes I am still waiting..going on 2.5 months now...".

What part is it your waiting for? Kubota gets us parts way up here in the frozen north in only a few days, EVERYTIME, even if it's coming from Japan.

Maybe you can also explain how "My problems with the Kubota are justified..." ? Because in your other posts you claimed the problems were all dealer related, in fact on May 20th you said "Kubota might make a dependable machine but when it comes to comfort and joy of use think the Deere beats um up.".

Remember, everything you post here goes into the searchable archives, you cannot hide from history or facts.

Best of luck.

My experiance with New Holland
New Holland Tractors
Replies 46 Post by Murf

Gateway
Upper Marlboro, MD

If I was closer I would have went with Antietam Tractor in Hagerstown. Price was a little less there and the folks there seemed to appreciate your being there. The Gateway operation doesn't exactly make you feel "warm and fuzzy", they seem more about business, ready to move on to the next deal. I went with Gateway because they were very close and willing to write up the deal to save me some cash.

Whatever you do don't let anyone try to hit you up for the KCC fee, there ain't not such thing, it is just padding for the dealers bottom line.

Dave

Price Check and Model Comp 7800 vrs 2910
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by dpdee13

Thats good to hear. Thanks Dave!

Pricing slid steer quick connect pallet forks
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by grassgod

Dunno about your calculations, but it seems to me the further back the weight is the more it will tend to unload when traversing bumps. Wheel weights or loaded tires would minimize this.

4110 John deere
John Deere Tractors
Replies 28 Post by kwschumm

Hinomoto E-18 = Massey Ferguson 205 1979 - 1984

hinomoto E 18
Hinomoto
Replies 2 Post by paulclarkvb

Hinomoto C174 = Allis Chalmers 5015 1982 - 1985
Hinomoto C174 = Deutz Allis DA5215 1987 - 1989
Hinomoto C174 = Simplicity 9518 1981 - 1983

c174 hinimoto
Hinomoto
Replies 6 Post by paulclarkvb

Hinomoto E-18 = Massey Ferguson 205 1979 - 1984

hinomoto E 18
Hinomoto
Replies 4 Post by paulclarkvb

Hinomoto E280 = Massey Ferguson 220 Built 1979 - 1984

Massey Ferguson 220 Hinonoto
Hinomoto
Replies 2 Post by paulclarkvb

My mid mower is leaking gear oil onto and below the mower deck, I know it is an oil seal problem, I have disassmbled the gearbox from deck and I see one oil seal between the gearbox pulley and the deck housing, but is their also a seal at the gearbox between it and the pulley? Any help would be appreciated or a parts diagram. thanks

kubota mid mower RCK60-24b
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by judesson

True True...

I been thinking from Murfs last post on the Use R1 R4s( the gumbo) if I scrap out that black muck and fill with dirt fill a bit higher so can make a little drainage trench to keep it drier. Now I need to find stone or fill...

Tire Chains Revisited
Parts and Repair
Replies 43 Post by bmlekki

You might also look into the lathes sold by Grizzly. They're all Chinese made so will probably be about the same quality. I haven't bought any of their metal working machines yet but have had very good luck with their heavy woodworking equipment.

Smithy brand machines
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by shortmagnum

I've seen them at 7500 and all the way up to 9500 but condition means a lot. A used tractor to one person will become anothers NEW tractor some day so condition does count!

1997 B2400 with 351 fel
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Art White

With the market developing the way that it is I don't think that it will take to long and things will be more consolidated and a website just for tractors under the 60 horsepower mark would be introduced. There are so many types of dealers as well as customers it would be a major challange to put the market together.

Website for Used Kubota and Deere
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Art White

OT Tim, but wheel width is adjustable on the 2425. Obviously folks working hillsides want wide, but those working row crops or in flat wooded areas may configure for narrow. The rear can be set up in four widths depending upon how/where rims and spokes are mounted. The front should generally be left at its normal width to protect the drive and steering mechanisms, especially if/when there's a FEL mounted. See http://www.johnstractor.homestead.com/WideStanceJM.html

//greg//

FarmPro
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 8 Post by greg_g

I haven't seen to many switches and relays for five bucks but it sounds like a good concept.

CADET 2135 ELECTRIC BLADE PTO
Cub Cadet
Replies 5 Post by Art White

Peter,
I recently purchased a TZ24DA which now has 21 hours. It's an excellent mowing tractor, I got the 60" MMM and the HST. I do not have a FEL, so no help there. I did borrow a 5' box blade and played around with it in the garden. I didn't get the rippers. However, I was able to grade without a problem. The tractor handled the box blade very well, but I didn't load up the box blade to capacity and the soil was somewhat loose.

This tractor weighs only 1300 lbs and with the 60" mower you can add another 260 lbs. If your primary use is to mow this tractor is an excellent choice. If your primary use is to load and move material, I would suggest you look at the TC line, as these tractors are heavier and have more lifting capacity.

Hopes this helps.

Boomer Subcompacts
New Holland Tractors
Replies 9 Post by kyvette

do you do all your own spraying?

PLOTS1
Operating and Attachments
Replies 22 Post by plots1

trezone, it is recommended by most manufacturers not to run synthethic oils until after the break-in period of the engine. Not that familiar with Yanmar Models to know if your tractor is new, but if it is a new machine, you probably shouldn't run synthetics until after the first, and some prefer second oil change (100hrs).

Synthetic oils
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 4 Post by beagle