Recent content by bbxlr8

Wipe it down, squirt of WD40 or similar, and a then shot of grease...? I keep a multipack handy!

Carefully sneak up on Max for me. Usually, check again after the next cycle, but I have come to realize that I have an ocd problem with the number of vehicles and engines that I maintain. I always want to know whether it uses any in-between changes or on very long trips. Is this in danger of...

Now THAT is saying something!

Interesting - I've never seen that before and wouldn't call even it an implement or attachment due to the heavy amount of modifications involved, including relocating the rear. I would consider it a permanent install, making the tractor a 1 trick pony. Hope you got it very cheap, especially if...

Looked at a bunch and was going to do the Lorex as above. Tried a stopgap as a "tester" with LaView equipment and they are shockingly very good! Started with a couple of their lightbulb cameras and added a multiple set of their F1Pro cameras. Use microSD local cards that you can access...

nice job! Horse or livestock stall mats work great as starting material also - relatively cheap but harder to cut

Same Y & set up here in PA. First thing, you have had it enough to know what "normal" looks & feels like. I'm more hours but have only noted that a few times ex) is full bucket under load up hill. Edit - it is not blue Not much to add, but per Jim, note gear & petal position. I have a lot of...

Per RWS, i went for this as the "just right for me" combo for manuvering in woods vs cap (& budget). I move a LOT of dirt/rock and judicious massive trees w grapple cut into 12' lengths... The pump and loader on these is the same through the 39 (at least my year) Again, maybe check the...

Have the R14s in mixed woods, northern environment (PA not MI) and am over lawn/finish cut grass with no ill effects unless soaked or sharp turns. They are great all around, but I have a plow for snow duty... IMO, consider sticking with the L2501 unless you can get great deals on purchase and...

The yellowjackets are really bad here in mid-eastern PA this year. I got hit several times 2 weeks ago weekwacking and I swear I was being stabbed with a red-hot needle. It lasted at the same intensity for about 5 hours, which has never happened to me before (no swelling or other symptoms...

Been there, done that on my old F@rd here in the land of boulders that "creep" out of the earth. My 2-cent solution is a massive crescent wrench from my grandfather, combined with judicious use of a sledge. Also, the gauge on my deck is very thick, and I usually do it while the deck is off...

Soo, you are up against time now and worried JIC because it's expensive. (not a dig at all...) IMO it's 11 hours in and 11 months to go. I would use it hard now because that 2-year mark is firm. i.e. you want to find out IF there is anything major wrong in this window (low probability).

Welcome as well- I say check it over and just start using it! These things sit around for all sorts of reasons and are very tough. Great tractor. BTW if you are handy, doing the 50 hr service yourself is a great way to get familiar.

Following & suspect you need to be lucky as well. I'm on a budget and use a 9" plus the BH if I can work around it. Will be interesting to see it that tunnel boring tip type can do the job. This is my problem on my land here in PA - Glacially deposited boulders typically from softball to...

Not sure what you have or had, but pro-level chain is full chisel and will tend to kick back more. Consumer chain is more safety-oriented for that very reason It gives nice big chips and fast cuts when sharp. It's all I use on my big H. saw with 24" blade. Check the numbers on your new chain...