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    Ram 2500?

    I have a 2019 Ram 2500 with the 6.4L. We tow a 32’ fifth wheel camper and a 20’ equipment trailer. We love it. I installed an air bag kit from Timber Grove Enterprises, because it replaces the bumper stops and widens out of suspension stance.
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    Happy Block Heater Day!

    Obviously you have zero experience starting a diesel engine in cold weather. You claim to be a technician, but sounds like you have never left a heated building to out and start a diesel that won’t start because it is too cold. At -40, a diesel MAY start without heating, but it is going to be...
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    front axle on new tractor very low or no oil in it?

    So you are saying Dan that you never check any fluids in your tractors and cars over the lifetime of ownership? You trust that your dealer has properly serviced them when you buy them and then just run them for years without maintenance. 400 hours is a long time to go without checking your fluids.
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    Its almost that time for Spring mow!

    So you are another internet poster to scared to post their real location so they make one up.
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    front axle on new tractor very low or no oil in it?

    As the tractor owner, you share the blame if you waited 400 hours to check the fluid levels in your tractor. Yes, your dealer should have filled it up, but the minute it is in your possession, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure all fluids are at the proper level. You can say you aren’t...
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    L3830 cold weather hydraulic issues

    At the temperature we are having in New England right now, the only way you are going to get ALL the Ice out of it IF there is any, is to put it in a heated building for at least 24 hours. It takes a long time, long time to get all that steel heated up enough to completely melt out any ice.
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    New sound and stink coming from engine, what now?

    Smell will go away over time as it gets hot and burns off any remaining residue.
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    B3030 PTO, Neutral, Seat Safety Switches

    Glad to hear that it was simple. Thank You for coming back and sharing your results, it helps others in the future who have problems and search for answers in these threads.
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    Tonneau Cover Suggestions/Recommendations

    I have a roll up tonneau cover from Agri Cover on the last 3 trucks I have owned. It’s the one in the link below. I have had almost 40” of snow on them before when we had some big Nor’Easter’s, and they have held it fine. To me, they are worth there weight in gold to keep the snow out of the bed...
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    This weeks project

    Nice work! Are you still making new equipment or have you retired from that.
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    Old New Stock MX6000

    According to the Build Your Own feature on the Kubota website, a MX6000 with a Loader, standard tires, and no other added features is $48,889. So $31,000 is a huge savings.
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    SB1064 Shear Bolt Question

    Also, if you are looking at the owners manual to get your information, they aren’t updated as frequently, as production changes are made to the equipment.
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    Future tractor

    You will find that the B2301 with 17.5 PTO Hp with a 60” Blower and trying to blow 1-2 feet of snow lacking in power. It will work by going really slow, but I think you will regret it. I have a B2920, 21 PTO HP and a 60” front mounted snowblower. With 1-2 feet of snow, it works the tractor...
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    To KTAC or not KTAC

    Yeah, but he is whining about getting ripped off by someone at KTAC, so if he goes somewhere else and gets a quote he can compare the cost. Because KTAC covers operated stupidity, it’s going to cost more. Basically, you are up front for damages down the road.
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    Hydraulic fun

    Do you keep it in a heated building? If so going from a warm building to cold outside over and over again will create more condensation inside the tractor.