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Thanks for the suggestions - especially on the use of chain versus web belts. I was going to use the 2 inch belts but will return them for chain.

What size hi-test chain do you recommend? Do I use four shorter lengths? One from each tie down to the tractor. That seems like the safest in case of chain failure. Sounds like I should avoid of using the from axle and use the loader instead.

Anybody got a nice picture of what works for you??

Berland Meyer

Tieing Down a CUT Tractor
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 15 Post by bmeyer

Beagle,

Any pictures of that chain link fence roller you made to smooth out your top soil? It sounds like that's what I could use for a similar job.

B. Meyer

Lawn Seeding
Garden and Landscape
Replies 15 Post by bmeyer

I've finally spent enough money on tractors (JD2210) and implements (rake, BB, FEL, 52" tiller) and now my wife says I need to use them to fix the lawn!!<br>
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We are on some hard packed dirt (not soil) in the rear of the house. Mostly rotten granite/clay with lots of rocks.<br>
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I tilled the surface down about 2-3 inches yesterday. I used my landscape rake to smooth out the area and pick out the bigger rocks/roots. Then I spread 14 yards of good screened topsoil at about 4-6 inches over the whole area with the FEL and back dragged it.<br>
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Now I need to smooth out or level the topsoil. I know I could use a hand rake, but I'd rather play with the tractor. What implement works best for this task?<br>
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Years ago I used a small garden tractor and pulled an old piece of metal railing with weight on it for leveling a short grantie driveway. Can I just pull an piece of angle iron? Or and 2x8? Or a ____? I seem to have heard discussion on a "Harley Rake" for this. I could rent one but the job is pretty small.<br>
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What suggestions do you have for sreading this soil more evenily? Thanks for any help.<br>
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B. Meyer<br>

Need Help on top-dressing a lawn
Garden and Landscape
Replies 6 Post by bmeyer

Thanks, Yooper. I went looking at my local GoodYear store and got lucky. I found three matching used Marathon P205/75 R15 trailer tires with reasonable tread left. And to my surprise they found another trailer tire of the same size but from a different manufacturer as well. I'll get them all mounted with new valve stems for $90. I thought that was a fair deal.<br>
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Now a question on tying the tractor down to the trailer. I've seen people use chain and web belts. I have two long/strong web belts (2" wide) that I was hoping to use. Where is the best spot to run these belts. Do I just loop them over the axles? Do I use the rear frame hitch? Can I run them over an attached implement?<br>
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Any advice and/or pictures?<br>
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B. Meyer

Trailer Tires
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 13 Post by bmeyer

About 6 weeks ago I bought the Woods GTC 52 for my JD 2210. It works GREAT! Only thing I had to do was cut an inch off each side of the PTO shaft as it is too long.<br>
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The unit runs very quietly to my surprise. I never had one before and figured they'd make noise - not so. Weight is not a problem at all.<br>
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I've only tilled some heavy soil around the house so far. My big landscaping project begins in two weeks with a new lawn.<br>
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I'm very happy with the Woods quality and price (they make Frontier for JD I believe) - I paid $1300 for mine in Central Wisconsin.

Tiller for JD 2210 King Kutter TG-48 too big
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by bmeyer

Thanks Murf. I thought I was right, but it always pays to ask questions of the experts! Thanks.

Trailer for 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bmeyer

Thanks all. I bought a 60 JD rake on Friday. Had to pay $470 but I got what I wanted. Thanks for all the advice - it was helpful.

B. Meyer

Landscape Rake
John Deere Tractors
Replies 12 Post by bmeyer

Dennis, From a relatively newer member, I just want to say "THANKS" for your efforts in designing and maintaining this site. As a new CUT owner (purchased a JD 2210 last July) I've learned so much from this site. Murf, 2ndhandlion, KWShumm, Art White, Denwood, Brokenarrow, and all the others who contribute do a great job of helping "newbie" guys like me run our equipment safely. I read much more than I contribute, but that has helped me make a purchases like my Bad River Hitch and Woods Tiller. The site helped me install lights on the ROPS and modify my exhaust with a simple plumbing fitting.<br>
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Thanks for the countless hours you must spend on this site. It's excellent!<br>
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B. Meyer

TractorPoint Planned System Maintenance
Website Operations Howto
Replies 7 Post by bmeyer

I bought a Bad River Hitch as well (see pics). I'm very pleased. Easy on and off. Pricing was very fair I felt.

Ideas on Mounting a 2 Receiver to Drawbar
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by bmeyer

I have a JD 2210. I bought a back blade at first for it, but didn't like the windrow of dirt that spilled off to the side. I swapped it for a box blade and LOVE it!. I use mine for maintaining trails on my property. It is a Frontier 48". The box blade pulls dirt with it and distributes it evenly. If you back up you can push to a certain extent as welll - just don't over do it. It also works pretty well as a counter weight for the loader. Gets the Deere I-Match quick hitch if you can. It makes hooking up breeze.

Box Blade Selection
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by bmeyer

I stopped at my Woods dealer and he suggested that when draining the oil simply pull the lower plug and roll the unit backwards to drain the oil. Anybody have experience with that method?

Tiller oil level
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by bmeyer

I bought one a year ago and paid $10,879 for 2210 w/FEL. I did not get the mower so you'll need to add that to the pricing you got.

I'm very pleased as I use it on my 5 acres. I move reasonable sized rocks and just bought a 52" Woods tiller. I also have a box blade and snowblower for it. It does everything I need it to do.

I'd buy it all over again.

JD 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bmeyer

Anyone have any experience with tandem trailers from the Tractor Supply Company (TSC)? They look good in the literature and I saw some single axle ones yesterday in Tomah, WI plus three bigger "Heavy Duty ones". They seem to be well built. <br>
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Am I wrong?

TSC Trailers
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 1 Post by bmeyer

Thanks! I thought it was the right thing to do. I've only run the tiller about 20 minutes so far but I've been impressed. It "found" a couple of bigger rocks and kicked them up easily. Now I know why they say to keep the back cover open in rocky soils - otherweise they just bang around inside the tiller.

I was really surprised at how quiet the tiller runs. My JD Snowblower attachment was very loud. But this implement is very quiet.

Now if it only stop snowing in Central Wisconsin!

Woods Tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by bmeyer

I picked up my Woods GTC 52 Tiller yesterday. So last night I had to trim the PTO Shaft. Despite the nervous sweat in my eyes, all went well.

I wound up cutting 2 inches off each piece. I could have cut more but saw no need to do that in case I move to another tractor some day.

I used my sawsall to trim the ends, then filed them clean. It worked perfectly.

The comments made here help as much or more than the Woods Manual.

THanks.

Adjusting tiller shaft
Operating and Attachments
Replies 15 Post by bmeyer

Thanks. I'll be looking at one today. I've decided that looking at trailers is a lot like looking at women. You might see great one, but you always have an "eye" for another model. LOL

Big Tex Trailers
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 6 Post by bmeyer

AKANAPA, Not having the sub soiler blabe is another reason I went with the XB models - it comes with both. It's too bad the regular version doesn't fit the I-Match hitch either. I'll try to get mine to work this weekend.

Sub-Soiler Error
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by bmeyer

Last summer I looked at the Legacy, NH, and JD. I was a three-time Simplicity owner prior to that. They always performed well, thus I considered them when I want something bigger. In the end I bought a JD2210.

I was surprised that the JD cost less than the Simplicity. The best price I could get from the Simplicity dealer on a Legacy w/FEL was $11,700 (+tax). I had purchased all my Simplicity products there as well as all other garden/lawn equipment. THus I expected a good deal.

However, my JD w/FEL ran $11,190 (+tax). I thought the JD was built better and had better dealer support. The PTO, Cat 1 hitch, Loader controls, and seating all were better in my mind. Somehow I liked being at the small end of the AG line rather than the top end of the garden line.

I encourage you to look hard at JD and Kubota.

Which to buy BX2200 Deer 2210 Simplicity XL - they re all about 15k
Kubota Tractors
Replies 25 Post by bmeyer

Thanks for the heads up on the loose bolts on the GTC52. I'll put a wrench on mine when it comes. Some of the KK buyers spoke about no fluid being in their tillers when they got them home. Was that the case on your Woods? Will I need to put some lube in it?

Woods GTC52 tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 13 Post by bmeyer

Look at the JD 2210.

Smallest and cheapest TLB for JD
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by bmeyer