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You did it right. the offset of the tiller is to cover your tire tracks on one side. If the tiller is wider than the tractor then you could center it on the tractor but having the pto offset is very hard on the universal joints.

Woods Tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by havoctec

Built rite is a low density fiber board that has virtually no structural value. If you use built rite you will need to put in steel diagnal bracing between the built rite and the studs. You should also put plywood or osb in the corners. The only advantage to built rite is a little more r value but I would at other material for that purpose.

What do you have against osb? The manufacurers claim it is stronger than plywood. I'm not sure I believe that but it certainly has enough structural integrity for wall sheeting.

Sheeting on exterior walls
Home Improvement
Replies 13 Post by havoctec

You really should not let them reproduce and actually the best thing you could do is kill the adults too. Starlings are a non-native invasive species that compete heavily with native cavity nesting birds. It's a shame they are here at all.

Springtime birds gettin it on in my grill
Everything and Anything
Replies 12 Post by havoctec

Are you starting it by hand or does it have electric start?

hard to start
Antique Tractors
Replies 7 Post by havoctec

I do not have one to measure but I am reasonably sure your are right. I have a john deere 65" tiller and the overall width is about 71".

Frontier Tiller
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by havoctec

My charger quit working but i got it fixed last week so I don't really need anything now. Thanks for the offer.

18 volt drill
Home Improvement
Replies 3 Post by havoctec

Yes. That is the best way to seed grass. Since grass seed is so small it is very easy to cover it with to much soil for it to grow. It is best to loosen the soil first, spread seed, pack with roller.

Lawn Seeding
Garden and Landscape
Replies 15 Post by havoctec

The specs on a John Deere 4210,4310 and 4410 say that it is 53" wide so they would fit through the gate. However with such little clearance, you will most likely hit the gate at some point. Plus the attachments that fit those tractors would be to wide.
I think a JD 4115 ,49" wide)would do everything you are talking about. It is a little small so you wouldn't get the excavating work done in record time but you can get it done. The snow will not be a problem with either a blower or a blade.
Your biggest issue would be service or do you have JD dealers there?

Tractor size
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 8 Post by havoctec

No, I wouldn't say you are missing something, I'd say JD is.

That does not surprise me.

Do you know if JD or some other manufaturer used banjo fittings on thier older model ag. tractors? If so, you may be able to find them at a salvage yard.

Power-Beyond unused leftover banjo hydraulic lines
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by havoctec

First, wind will be an issue with any snowblower. No such thing a overpowering the wind. A cab is the best option for blowing snow.
Why won't a front blade work? A hydraulic angling blade would be the fastest way to clear 500' of drive.

Do people like 3pth snowblowers
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 8 Post by havoctec

091755
I disagree with your assesment on the kk being the same as the JD. I do believe they will both get the job done without any noticable difference. The only thinik I would be concerned with is longevity. The quality of the parts on the KK are just not at the same standard as the JD or several other brands that compre in price to the JD. Form, fit and finish are all better in the JD. Now I am not sure that they will last longer but a freind of mine has one and he has worn out two sets of tines without any trouble. If king cutters bearings, gears and gear boxes are of lesser quality, they will not last as long. I do not know if that is the case.
I was thinkig about buying a KK but I got lucky and picked up a 65" JD for $1600.

KK tiller sale
Operating and Attachments
Replies 30 Post by havoctec

Another problem with electric fencing, if you use the standard wire, is that the deer do not see it will run right through it. If you go with electric fencing I would recomend using the yellow nylon tape fencing. Ten feet is needed to ensure they can't jump it but six feet would deter a lot of deer from jumping the fence.
I read a study that someone did (can't remember who or where) on keeping deer out of an area. They had bait stations set up so deer were used to going to that part of there property. They put up a solid fence 3 1/2 or 4' tall and the deer would not jump it. It seems that if deer cannot see what is on the other side of a fence, they will not jump over it. So you could try that.

There is also a product called plot saver sold by biologic that is suposed to keep deer out of food plots until they are mature. I have no experience with it so I can't say how well it works.

Do electric fences keep out deer
Parts and Repair
Replies 11 Post by havoctec

A new tractor with 4wd is definately the way to go. However, if you will have to wait several years whaile you save up money for the new tractor, then get a loader for your 2wd. While it will not be the perfect set up, you will still be able to get a lot of work done with it.

2wd with loader
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 15 Post by havoctec

Just talked to a plumber friend of mine this weekend about the air lines he has in his shed. I noticed they were pex and asked him about it. He said a lot of the guys he works with use it for thier air lines and that is waht is run in the company shop. I bielive he said it was rated for 300 psi but not to sure about that number. I think that is the way I would go. No worry about corrosion with that stuff.

Buried air line
Home Improvement
Replies 15 Post by havoctec

Iowa
Most gopher tunnels are 6-18' deep so if the subsoiler goes that deep it will destroy that part of the tunnel but it will not get rid of the gopher. It will just dig a new tunnel.

Is a box blade good for trail making
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by havoctec

Sounds like you should be in good shape if your neighbor is willing to help you out. That would be the least frustorating for you. People here wnat to help and usually have some good advise but it is usually very difficult to explain procedures through writing alone.

Don't give up on your welding quest!

Is it ever to late
Parts and Repair
Replies 36 Post by havoctec

I can get a JD 665 heavy duty tiller from my dealer for $1595. They have it on consignment so there is no warenty but it has never been used (Paint still on the tines). Good buy or should I turn and run??

JD 665 tiller price
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by havoctec

Is it there yet? If so I'm sure your driving it around!! Let us know how it goes.

BX1500 coming Friday
Kubota Tractors
Replies 27 Post by havoctec

Glad to hear you are enjoying your new tool. I think we have all experienced that satisifaction.
I've always wanted to try it on something like a D9 cat!!

Knocking down brush and small trees
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by havoctec

For off road use I would sugest 4 wheel drive. You may give up a little manuverabilty but there is no comparison in traction.

Brand: Honda gets my vote. Second would be either Kawasaki, Suzuki or Yamaha. I don't think I would own any of the other brands.

Those choices are based on reliability. I know some people will argue with this but overall reliability follows the order of my brand choices. That does not mean a honda will never break down. All mechanical equipment is destined to fail at some point. However your odds of getting there and back are best on a Honda.

I don't like honda,s drum brakes, lower ground clearance and they tend to ride rougher than others.

Polaris
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 19 Post by havoctec