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Lamborghini..Of Course! Maybe a Ferrari (these are real tractors folks. They were making tractors befor cars).
Just think he might have a few non standard features like a separate oil tank to create and oil slick or 3 pt lift arms that flip up the ends to expose 50mm guns. Possibly a flame thrower out the front beside where the 1000000 candle power headlights mount. Don't forget the wet bar in the cab.

Bond James Bond
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 13 Post by marklugo

BTW: Eicher were not Deutz designed. <br>
But just because you don't see an Deutz dealer or Eicher or Landini or Long or any other dealer on your local corner doesn't mean that they aren't out there. Caterpillar( as you should be aware) only limits itself to one or two dealerships per state or region. But everywhere you look there is a CAT. In other words, just because Eicher has a different dealer philosophy, doesn't mean that there isn't a significant number of new purchasers. BTW Deere and other companies are intending to lower the number of dealers to promote greater dealer profitability, thus ensuring their survival. Dealers go in and out of business. <br>
Whoever emailed you obviously did not see the other models available. As for what the international web-site publishes, it also puts in a disclaimer. Each tractor has power-steering and a two stage double clutch. Yes they have dry disk brakes. So does your car. Although a little less tough in design. <br>
Our larger tractors have syncro and shuttle. Most people looking to buy these tractors are using them for what they are suited for(btw 70% are sold w/ loaders), bushogging, landscaping and old fahioned pulling and plowing. Its funny though that cities and county governments are beginning to buy them. They use and abuse tractors more than any one else. They never seem to want 4wd for all that they do.<br>
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A lot has been said about the Yanmar greys. The majority of the popular models don't have 4wd, shuttle shift or anything more than 2 cylinders. Double Standard? At least Eichers are new and have saftey standards, official dealer network of around 70 dealers and have factory backing with technical support. All this with a warranty, Wow.<br>
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One reason you might not be hearing from Eicher Customers, is that they might actually be too busy using theirs to take time to get on the net and do this. TIC.

Mahindra pricing versus JD Kabota NH etc
Parts and Repair
Replies 49 Post by marklugo

I had to work at the images. It seemed to be a comprise between size and quality. Also I used photosuite 2000 to make the images. One image is scanned. All images were originally at 2.0 mp. I do use use a fuji finepix 2800 for the images. It uses a special pixel that isn't exactly square to improve quality. I believe they have a name like ccd pixel or something. I don't know if this translates back to the computer or not. They were barely under 28k something like 27.9

Mark Lugo Pics
Website Operations Howto
Replies 8 Post by marklugo

As a resident of GA, Let me speak. Georgia sales tax is only 5% with local option up to 2%. Income tax somewhat less than that on the state level. I have been to other areas and seen there taxes and the states show little for it.

With that said, we have some of the best roads in the nation, an international city which is strategically located in an coastal state. We have lower taxes and less restrictions. Unions are generally frowned upon, there is a sense of "don't tell me what to do." here. People are happy to work for companies under there own initiative. The quality of the product is much higher as a result. Infrastructure has been built for years and is up to date. (A not forgotten lesson taught by the Civil War)Sewers are new. Land is cheap. GA has power rates 15% less than the national average. etc. I don't think Michigan has any bids in to host any Olympics either. The climate is moderate and gas prices stay at the lowest levels in the nation. Cost of living is low as well. Who wouldn't want to live here. Admittedly, pay may be slightly lower, but with all these things going for it, it makes money go a whole lot farther. Yes we have our problems, but our budget struggles are relatively moderate compared to the higher taxed states in the north.

Don't forget that AGCO, the largest tractor company in the world is based here. JD has a tractor assembly plant in Augusta too.

Who are the Top 10 CUT Manufacturers
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by marklugo

You know, they do offer tractor saftey courses. When in college I almost finished the certification to do this. But life happened and couldn't finish. There is plenty of material available from the major manufacturers to operate the machinery safely. FFA's around the country offer training at night. Videos are available as well. This is not hard to find. I am suprised at some of the advice espoused here. I wouldn't stake my life on it.
Farming just happens to be the #1 most dangerous industry in the US. This is because of the dangers inherent in machinery operation. The only safe and internationally recommended way to run on slopes is up and down with roll bar installed and seatbelt on. Any other way, and your wife won't stand a chance in a lawsuit alleging poor design issues with the manufacturer after your death or dismemberment.

Freaked out about rollovers
Parts and Repair
Replies 68 Post by marklugo

Sparex is supplying tines for Yanmar tillers similar to this. This looks just like one I saw come off a container load of Yanmar tillers. The tines all seem to interchange as far as I know.

Tiller Gurus
Operating and Attachments
Replies 16 Post by marklugo

It was called a "Standard Diesel". This was the actual name, manufactured in England, some B-275 Internationals used the same engines. I believe most injection pumps were SIMMS. A few parts are still available through supliers like Sparex, and aftermarket supplier that supplies many dealerships with parts. Most parts are hard to find though. Don't even think about a starter unless you have a love of parting with your green money(if you are in a dollar based system.(U.S.)

4cyl deisel MF 35
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 4 Post by marklugo

Turfs reduce ground pressure per sq inch but not necesarily improve the tractive ability of a tire. Although not an engineer, I will step out on a limb with the saw between the tree and me. A properly inflated R-1 is superior in traction in 90 % of the cases. Recently there has ben much discussion about sliding down hills in turns. This is a charachteristic of turfs, not ags. Lets put this in perspective. Race cars run slick tires on dry pavement to get more contact with the ground to provide traction. Would this work in real world conditions? One any one really put slicks on their car to drive day to day? No, they would prefer the checkered or v type patterns provided by most modern radial tires. This provides better traction on wet, and loose surfaces. Well this applies in the areas of tractors as well. On hard surfaces, you would see some improvement in an equal sized turf in traction but on skiddable surfaces, the advantage is lost and T-1's loose their appeal. The main use of turf tires began on golf courses many eons ago to prevent breakage and permanent damage to the crowns of the plants where all the undifferentiated tissue is. It was not to improve traction. In fact many courses did and still do add chains at various times to improve traction. A few smart salesmen had a few extra tires to sell and put them on tractors and advertised them as turf specials. The idea caught on because nobody wanted to be left behind on the band wagon. Are there legitimate uses for turfs? Yes, but their broad application to anything with a diesel engine with a three point hitch has been well over done. Try to recall what real farmers use as a rule of thumb.

pallet forks
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by marklugo

Most of the tillers have provisions for converting. You need to take a look at a Japan three point hitch tiller. The major difference is a top link provision. It can be done. However, methinks that your tiller may be one of those small ones that aren't designed to accomodate the abilities of the larger ones. In this case, having a welder as a best friend helps or knowing how to run one nets the same effect.

2-pt to 3-pt conversion
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by marklugo

Well,
the distributor for them is Ag Equipment USA (Mazzotti). We sell to those guys kiotidotcom. Need to know the pin size and distance between pins and open distance between pin bracket. Will be glad to measure for you.

small bucket
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 4 Post by marklugo

plots is right, you will need a bigger unit for this job. Otherwise expect a lot of broken parts and pieces that won't be covered under warranty.

Best implement for rolling up slash piles
Operating and Attachments
Replies 19 Post by marklugo

Control valve in lift is stuck or internal linkage has stuck. Is the pump "squeeling"

YM1500
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 5 Post by marklugo

Every time an obstacle is hit and the clutch slips, the books say that for it to continue to function properly, then you should readjust your clutch immediately by retorquing the pressure plate bolts. But what do books know?

Shear pin or slip clutch
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by marklugo

A farmer friend of mine (bless his heart he is guilty of never reading the fine print) bought some from a magazine and they sent it to him. It was advertised as some "government developed" supergrass. His front yard had always been a mess of weeds so he tilled it up. He showd me what it was and I snickered inside but told him I would do my best to help plant it. Well we got it planted and after keeping the chickens and geese and other critters off the lawn, it looked worse than a 50 dollar hair implant. Plugs at the end of the year had not grown together. Neither after year 2. Finally after year 3, they had finally manged to meet. But during this time, this grass had destroyed 3 pushowers and no telling how many blades. Finally after five years, it looks good but keeping a sharp blade on your mower is key or it will rip the grass to shreds. A good reelmower is really needed to do the job right. This was a N. GA climate. 250 miles south it grows slightly faster where I live now and makes a fine lawn, although a little bristly for my taste if you ever like to go out and sit and read under a favorite tree.

To Zoysia or not to Zoysia
Garden and Landscape
Replies 13 Post by marklugo

Well, if you tried the litter box thing, why didn't you try the cat? When I first moved where I live now, I could catch 3-4 mice a night in traps. They would eat into anything they could find, through floors, walls etc. And this place was new. Finally got tired of waking up to a loud SNAP everytime I settled down and getting up to get rid of a rodent and resetting the trap. I found an ad in the local penny pincher for free kittens. Went and got 2 of them. I told my wife these things were going to be yard cats. ( they had come from a wild lot of cats that had taken over a trailer park.) Got their rabies shot and turned them loose after about 3 months. No more cat food to buy. If fresh food was scarce, the cat(s) can live of the dogs food. No more rats. Of course finding their entrails scattered across the yard occasionally is disgusting but not nearly as upsetting as have a wiring harness eaten through. Also a good outdoor Jack Russell terrier trained might help as well if you absolutely don't like cats.

Those % mice
John Deere Tractors
Replies 21 Post by marklugo

A few inches makes a huge difference in center of gravity and stability. Front end loaders do affect this as well. Particulary traveling with the bucket raised any significant distance above the ground is a saftey no-no.

Tractor tipping
Parts and Repair
Replies 33 Post by marklugo

Usually rebates on tractors are dealer oriented and depending upon how close he shaved the price, it is usually his option to keep it, or he may have figured it into the price. Usually it is an incentive made to the dealer to move more product. A dealer generally decides where and who gets the rebate. It may be added to the salesman's paycheck.

400 rebate on 2210 tractor
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by marklugo

Usually the seal in these type of gear boxes is doubled. One seal on top of another and yes they are usually made like a thin metal disk that is stamped with a rubber seal vulcanized to the inside

Cutter noise JD 616
Operating and Attachments
Replies 14 Post by marklugo

Let's put this in perspective. One Tomahawk is 1.5 million dollars. An image for the world to see of a strong, determined leader taking an active role with his military...priceless. How does anyone count the PR that this has generated as anything but brilliant. It just adds to the image burned into the terrorists minds that we mean what we say and will put a boot in your... if you mess with us. Some would doubt if that is the image we should portray, but I would say that it blasphemes the meory of all those who have served and given their lives and appendages in service of this country not to continue a strong tradition of defense of freedom. War never has been PC as long as it has been around. But no one can doubt that correctly done, it has had a major impact upon keeping history on decent tract to ensure that there is a future for the freedom loving peoples of this world.

How bout the Commander in Chief on the USS
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 39 Post by marklugo

If your computer is set to erase cookies and images every time you log off, then you will have to resign in every time you come to the site to get your premium membership features. I found this out the hard way.

TractorPoint Premier Membership fee - Why
Website Operations Howto
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