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Yeah, I was splitting and stacking firewood today with only a t-shirt on...and sweating! I just feel that we (northerners) will all pay for this good weather with wickedly cold temps. I hope I'm wrong. P.S.: bought a new wood splitter...what a labour saving device...and made in the USA (so the sticker says).

Getting ready for Snow
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 23 Post by bloggins

Take a look at the CASE DX25E or the New Holland Boomer equivalent. They are easy to use, excellent on fuel and very reliable. With the front-end loader (FEL) you can scoop the poop and clear snow with ease, it will tow the heaviest loads and has a strong 3 pt hitch w/PTO. The mid-mount mower (MMM) is robust and will cut fields that have been cleared of heavy brush/debris. I have 15 acres and I'm pleased. Good Luck!

Tractor or mower
Operating and Attachments
Replies 18 Post by bloggins

Like ART said, it depends on the type of wood you are cutting (the harder/more dense the wood the more it takes it out on the chain) and the amount of grit that gets into the chain when/if you cut the wood on soil. With practice you'll be able to judge when to stop cutting the felled tree before hitting soil (and I hope no rocks). As well how your saw is set up for feeding chain oil is important. I err on feeding just too much chain oil, the stuff is cheap so use it liberally. When they are dull, they won't cut well and can even leave scorch marks in the wood, because of all of the wasted friction. As for sharpening...I have 3 chains and get them sharpened for me at the same time (keep them in the old boxes, their is info for shapening on them). Again as ART said, the sharpening quality will vary, so when you find a good Sharpener (Sharpenist? Sharpenette?) stick with him/her.

How long should a chainsaw chain last
Garden and Landscape
Replies 21 Post by bloggins

Good choice in tractors, you won't be disappointed, it's got lots of power for its size.

Operating my tractor
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by bloggins

...STIHL!!!...the most reliable piece of equipment in my household!

I need a new 14 or 16 chain saw
Garden and Landscape
Replies 26 Post by bloggins

I had a 6-month membership with AMSOIL ($15) and put their product in the tractors engine, hydraulic unit, MMM box and front axle. I chose AMSOIL because I couldn't find any other alternative other than automotive synthetics in my area. Also AMSOIL delivered to my door within 2-days of placing the order! This past winter was a breeze with the synthetic hydraulic oil in the system. The FEL & 3-Pt performed well after start-up as if it was warmed-up. The quirky membership arrangement and group-hug newsletters are bizarre...I just want oil...not a society.

Amsoil Oil do you use it
Parts and Repair
Replies 31 Post by bloggins

Yes, the TZ25DA is a reliable and easy to use tractor. Make sure that you mount and unmount the loader on a flat level surface to avoid toppling the loader. Garden tractor on steroids...be careful, as these things are not toys and with the FEL can weigh as much as a sub-compact car and can overturn. At full throttle you'll have more than enough power with excellent fuel economy. Good purchase at a good price!

New Holland TZ25 DA - not feeling the love
New Holland Tractors
Replies 23 Post by bloggins

I have a softner and something was impeding the flow so much I couldn't take a shower, so I opened the softner by-pass valve and I got full pressure (indicating the softner was at fault). Closed the valve and ran two manual back-to-back regeneration cycles and suddenly I got full pressure back. I don't know what caused it but its running fine now.

Water softeners
Home Improvement
Replies 31 Post by bloggins

And when you do it yourself, you learn a whole lot about your machine and discover things not mentiond in your owners manual. Tackle one job at a time, so that you don't forget to replace fluids and drain plugs. The first fluid change will have really tight filters, nuts and seals to loosen, I'm not sure what they do at the factory but everything seems to exceed normal torque settings.

Kubota MX5000DT 50 Hour service
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by bloggins

Bon idea Murf...c'est un bon link. Here's a link (Alta Vista - Babel Fish) that I have used successfully for English to German, but yes it will make some phrases sound unusual but as long as the recipient is aware it was translated, they'll understand.

Translations
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 3 Post by bloggins

On Case/NH tractors there is a 12VDC 10 Amp power outlet under the seat. I hooked up two 55 watt Bosch driving lights to the ROPS (one facing forward and the other facing aft (behind). These lights were fabulous this past winter, I have no idea how one can operate without the extra lighting...it's a must have.

Putting Aux Work Lights on a 4710
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by bloggins

I've upgraded to a gas (propane) range and its fantastic. You have total heat control and the stove top can be used during power outages. My range has an electric top element in the oven so that even though gas does all of the heating, the electric top element will brown nicely. With gas if you have a boil over, just switch off the gas and it stops immediately without having to move the pot.

Gas vs Electric range for cooking
Home Improvement
Replies 15 Post by bloggins

Brand & Model: CASE DZ25E w/FEL, 60"MMM, 60" rear blade, 3-pt tilt bucket & extra lighting. 60 hrs of mowing, heavy lifting and snow removal...all of it fun!

Problems or defects: Few small hydraulic leaks.

Were they resolved to your satisfaction: Yes.

Dealer satisfaction: Dealer showed up at my home with his mobile repair truck on the same day.

Would you buy this tractor again: Yes!

Comments: Lots of torque from the engine, it never strains at 3100 RPM. No problems starting in the winter, never used the block heater, and I run all synthetics. Good looking tractor too!

New Tractor Survey
Everything and Anything
Replies 54 Post by bloggins

I've got the CASE cousin and after 50 hrs no slop. But then again I've over greased the fittings with synthetic grease and I'm running synthetic hydraulic fluid, I'm hoping that this will prolong the life of the moving parts. I've used my FEL a lot for clearing forest trails, moving boulders, downed trees, hauling firewood, now snow...

12LA Loader SLOP 1in of movment normal
New Holland Tractors
Replies 5 Post by bloggins

I've got regular turf tires on my CASE DX25E (rear tires are filled (weighted)) and I plow with a 3-pt blade (FEL for the snow banks). I took the advice from this web site and stayed with the turf tires for the winter and they (you guys out there) were right. The turf's are like Zamboni tires, they never slip or slide in snow or on ice. I did learn though that with a blade, the effectiveness of clearing snow is proportional to your speed. I.E.: keep the momentum going and it works a charm, slow down and it becomes an anchor. Installed ROPS working lights are priceless. Thanks TP for all of the good advice, keep it coming.

Industrial R4 versus R1 Ag Tires for Snow
John Deere Tractors
Replies 53 Post by bloggins

Too much tractor! Like driving a Lincoln Navigator in Bermuda.

Yet another choosing a Kubota tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by bloggins

Sorry, but we are talking about the most simplistic of engines...a one cylinder gasoline engine! Got spark...good, got fuel...good, got compression...good. Fresh gas, good... pull, swich/valves "on", presto...running engine...the Wright Bothers would be proud of you!!! Your BIO says "all things mechanical"! (Friendly Canadian losing at this point in frustration!).

How to Start Honda small engines
Parts and Repair
Replies 27 Post by bloggins

I 100% agree that changing fluids is the best preventive maintenance that you can do, even if the owners manual makes no mention of it. Gearboxes and diff's see a lot stress and metal particles are inevitable, but without any filtration, the particles continue to circulate...until the fluid is changed. I've gone all synthetic in driveline fluids.

Fluid replacement
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 13 Post by bloggins

Does your tractor have the NH Sensa-Trac 4WD? If so, maybe its engaging prematurely.

R4 tire tears scuffs turf lawn
Parts and Repair
Replies 31 Post by bloggins

OK, I feel that all of the discussion about lawn tractors is forgetting the obvious and that is the average owner of these tractors(?) owns less than a 1/4 acre lot with a driveway to match...I see them all the time (and chuckle). So sure, pay $2000 - $4000 for a tractor(?) with stamped steel axles, 6 watt automotive headlights and B&S air cooled engines...why not? So an MTD tractor(?) for $3000 lasts you 10 years, thats only $300/yr...a bargain, if your in the same residence after 10 yrs.. The (MTD's) aren't designed to last decades, nor does the average consumer want to keep an old lawn tractor. It would be like holding onto a Chrysler K-car or Ford Tempo...why?

Toro Tractors vs Box Store Tractors
Garden Tractors
Replies 7 Post by bloggins