Recent content by zippyslug31

As with the OP, I have a 77 w/ mechanical... do you have any pics or further description of this mod? I'm really interested in seeing if it would be an option for us 77 owners. Side note and this being said, I do have to say that even the mech thumb is such a huge help! Anybody on the fence...

Seems a bit sketchy to start tapping fittings (used solely for draining) into such a high pressure system.

Re: Woos splitter for backhoe thumb? Pretty interesting idea. Don't dedicated wood splitters generate a LOT more hydraulic pressure than a BH does? I really don't know myself, but I'd imagine that would be the first concern. And, as I've been told before, for the cost of a wood chipper it...

I'll be the first to admit my limited experience with backhoes (only a little over 1 year). But on my tractor, I find it's dramatically MORE stable if I raise the rear off the ground a little bit. If I try to dig with no use of the outriggers and/or FEL, the give in the tires causes way more...

??? Not to sound snarky, but how much did you think it was going to run and how much was your tractor? These things are specialty machines and not cheap. I did the 50 hr myself using OEM filters, fluids, etc... I think it still set me back a couple hundred. OEM stuff adds up pretty fast. If...

I actually picked up one of those small Harbor Freight manual jobs, along with the flex hose add-on. So far, so good but I wouldn't depend on it for heavy use. Side note, it does help to break the adjustable tip free and open it to connect, and then twist it close around the zerk. This extra...

Yeah I don't have much moisture to worry about; officially I'm in what is classified as "high desert" so it's pretty arid. Glad my pics helped. Also if it helps further, if you look closely you can see where I'm supporting my "feet" of the poles with PT 2x10 boards cut to length. Just a...

Good work on the research! Thanks for posting the link; will have to consider that for my needs, too. FWIW, since you mentioned the ground anchors, here's how I did mine. I have wind to contend with and I didn't want it blowing around so I concreted 4X4 in each corner and used ratchet straps...

I was thinking exactly the same thing; wish that was on option, or maybe something one could buy separately. I'd be really surprised if they want to cannibalize one of their kits by giving you another door. Let us know what they say if you ask. When I put up my second one, I almost put that...

I'm probably mis-remembering, but doesn't the hoe require the hydraulics of the HST?

FWIW regarding features, there is quite a difference between their carport and garage products, thus the price difference. The extra $$$ for the full garage is money well spent, IMHO but of course it really comes down to what a person's needs are. If you want full protection from the weather...

Maybe I missed it, but are we talking a manual or HST? If HST check hydro levels... just guessing here.

Do you live near a Harbor Freight? If so, pick up one of their portable garages. Use one of those 20% off coupons and get it for under $150. I have two (one houses my tractor) and I've been pleasantly surprised by their build quality. I also covered mine with an additional roof using a...

Couldn't agree more. I'll be the first to admit that I'm really glad I ended up with an "auto"... and I'm a guy who loves manual transmission cars (all 3 of the ones I drive are manuals!). It's only a bonus that my wife doesn't hesitate to jump behind the wheel... largely due to the HST (she...

Howdy Mud, and welcome...