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i have a friend that has a 35 hp Kubota that we ran a hydraulic splitter off of the tractor hydraulics, there were three of us and we fed the thing as fast as it would cycle, and kept up with it ok, one fella running the valve and the other two feeding and stacking the wood, all three of us were busy. apparently these splitters are slower than the gas powered ones but i dont think they are that slow, but it all depends on how much wood you have to split, you also do not have to maintain the gas engine that you would use only occasionally. the cost of a gas powered splitter is at least $1000, thetractor powered ones about $350-$400 in this part of the country. i guess you pays your money and ya takes your choice.

good luck,

al

Log splitters
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by al

in Pa. you are supposed to report and pay sales tax on out of state purchases to the pa dept of revenue, this includes mail order etc from out of state.

al

Should State Tax be paid on out-of-state tractor purchases PA to NY
Parts and Repair
Replies 5 Post by al

I live in upstate New York. I am looking to purchase a TC 29D w/ 4W Dr,
Ag tires and hydrostatic trans. I would also like to included a 7308 loader. I went over to my local dealer and he is quoting me a price for the above package of $17,700. After reading some of the prices in this thread, I feel that this
price is very high. Anybody with any experience on a price in the great northeast for a similar package? Sounds like I'm being asked to pay the shot to send the dealer's kids to college! Aleit, the salesman has some room for "movement". What say?

TC29SLIVE
New Holland Tractors
Replies 25 Post by Al

i use my loader, but i guess you could chain it to your three point lift arms to get it up in the air, remember to put blocks under it when you are working on it , they are heavier than a dead preacher. you could probabley use a three point boom pole on the thing to lift it, i have a carry all, you could lift it with that easily using your three point hitch.

good luck
al

servicing belly mower
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by al

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

MEG, Eaton does manufacture the hydrostatic transmission for the 4X00s.

Compact Tractors JD vs Kubota
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Al

Ron, just a added note. My dealer quoted me a price of $6465 plus tax, installed. It included the JD48 hoe, the mounting assy, 12" bucket and power beyond additional hydraulics. The qoutes I got on the Woods 7500 with a subframe mount were right in the same price range.
Go with the JD48, it's a heavier unit. Another compariable hoe is the Bradco 408 but I'm not sure what the mounting system is like.

JD 48 BACKHOE VS WOODS 7500
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 3 Post by Al

All I can say is that you guys are some of the lucky ones to have dealers that stand behind their products after the sale. I just got off the phone with JD Customer Service and was told that the dealer is the one that's suppose to advocate to the Area Service Rep my problem with the scuffing. If the dealer doesn't feel that what I do with my tractor should require me to make tight turns then he won't present my warranty claim to the Rep. That's ludicrous !!
It's like telling me that there's nothing wrong with my tractor if I don't make any tight turns. I paid $20K for a tractor to be told to go only in a straight forward direction. HELP

Scuffing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Al

I HAVE A SUPER TOMAHAWK MADE BY TROYBUILT, TOWS BEHIND A LAWN TRACTOR, WE BOUGHT THE BIGGEST ONE MADE, EATS ANYTHING YOU CAN STUFF INTO IT, HAS DIFFERENT SIZE GRATES FOR FINE TO COARSE MATERIALS. GOOD MACHINE FOR MAKING MULCH FOR THE GARDEN, WILL FEED AS FAST AS YOU CAN PUT THE MATERIAL IN.

ALEX

chipper
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by al

Chris, you're absolutely correct, the 47 and 48 are the same as the 762H and 862H marketed by Bush Hog. The only difference between the two lines is the mounting. I got an email from the product manager at Bush Hog explaining that Deere had the patent on the mounting so they couldn't sell it directly.
For everyone who hasn't seen the Deere Rockshaft Assist mounting, go to your dealer and see it. There's no comparable subframe or 3pt hitch mount like it
from the other short lines.

Backhoes JD and Bush Hog
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 10 Post by Al

i have had a NH 1520, 23hp, for about 4 years i cut about 7 acres with it no problem, can do this in about 4 hrs or less,it has a 5 ft belly mower. hou will still need to trim with a hand mower, if this is any help.

al

Looking for a Compact diesel to mow 9 acres
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by al

there is a good link from a site on generators called THE JUICE PAGE they link you to chevron which has a great deal of information about gas and diesel storage.

al

diesel fuel
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by al

i have looked at the kelly backhoes, they seem to be light duty units, not near as heavy as the manufacturer units i saw , the price is not as much either so i guess it depends on your needs, i would not buy one if i was to use it every day, bur for occasional use it woould be ok.

al

Kelley bckhoes
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by al

Check out www.arrowforklift.com

Pallet forks for front end loaders
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Al

Chuck, thanks for the detailed synopsis on your experiences in installing your new axle. Would like to know if you used a hoist to raise and lower your tractor onto the axle or how you managed. Best of luck. Al

John Deere Scuffing
John Deere Tractors
Replies 54 Post by Al

I'm glad to hear that some of you have already received your new axles.
It gives me reassurance that John Deere is addressing this issue.
Hopefully everyone will eventually receive full satisfaction through their
warranty coverage, belly mower or not and John Deere will again recapture
our trust,loyalty and future patronage.

Old Style Axle Update
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Al

i have been mowing in four wheel drive since i bought my NH 1520, doesent seem to hurt it much, keeps the wheel spin down and doesnt turf up the yard.

good luck

al

Mowing In 4WD
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by al

i have a NH 1520 23hp hydrodrive i have not had any any attachments i could not run, 5ft bush hog, post hole digger, 60" finish mower, loader , 5ft rototiller, 25 kw pto generator,5 ft back blade all work well with my tractor, it just a matter as to how fast do you want to mow-dig-till-load-generate-plow, i can cut 5 acres of grass in about 2 1/2 hrs, so it depends on how much you need to get done and how quickly you need to get it done. you never use the loader and an implement at the same time.

TC18 TC21
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by al

i have tried what you are suggesting without luck, i have a NH 1520 with loader could not pull them out, so i just brush hogged them, works much faster, lift the mower all the way up and back into the brush and drop the mower on the piles of brush, clears them out fast, if you want to pull them out you may need a smal dozer to do that. that is what the farmers use around here, "if you dont brush hog in the spring, you will chainsaw in the fall". so they say.

good luck

al

Clearing trees
Tractor Projects
Replies 16 Post by al

great tool, i have planted 300 trees and about 40 rose bushes with mine , i have a worksaver brand and a 12" auger,digs like crazy, i had to purchase a new set of teeth as wore the first set out, the people at worksaver were easy to deal with.

you can screw it into the ground so make sure to lift the auger when you are about 2 feet into the hole.

i have a NH 1520 with 19 pto hp runs the digger easily in the worst soil , heavy clay with lots of rock, glacial till. i keep a heavy pry bar handy to break up the occasional large rock that stops the drilling. great tool, i have planted 100 trees in three hours alone.

the post hole digger is considered the most dangerous of the 3 pt attachments, never let anyone within 25 feet of the unit while operating it. this thing can throw a very large rock a very long distance. never operate this implement from any where but the drivers seat and do not dismount unless the tractor motor is off.

be safe and have fun,

al

Auger for planting trees
Operating and Attachments
Replies 6 Post by al