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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...

And based on the data found in the original post it seems that ATF is a better lubricant than all of the other "lubricants" mentions. So what's a better lubricant than ATF? Motor oil perhaps? Wonder what an acetone/motor oil combo would do for a fella? Who knows... maybe to a...

No cutter in my barn yet Simon... unfortunately. Unsure about which one would be best on the 3901. I don't recall the numbers when I was pricing mine. Just curious what the difference in cost for HST vs geared is running these days? Also wondering, have you driven either/both of these...

I was a tractor noob also and I went with the 3901 HST. The 39' is great with a 6 foot box blade since that's basically the width of the tractor. Any narrower a BB and it seems like you would have rear tire tracks (I run AG tires) on the outside edge of your bladed patch of ground. With a...

Interesting. So based on this logic, and since ATF isn't engineered to be a rust buster, then why not try applying a little acetone to a rusted bolt followed by spraying one of the rust busting sprays? I might have to try this...

I've often thought about doing the same. Got any pics of your son's solution?