Recent content by BigG

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    White Fog from 18 wheeler…

    One of my Dura Maxes started blowing white "smoke". It ended up being a bad injector.
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    Trouble using posthole digger New to tractors. L185 and Danuser Digger F-8

    You may have purchased too large of a digger for your tractor. The problem begins with the size of your tractor. It is too low to the ground. This gives you a small amount of movement for the 3 point hitch. They do make PH diggers for smaller tractors but they are $$. I would dig what you can...
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    Tires tearing up the lawn, go wider?

    Perhaps you need to adjust the tire pressure which may lessen the damage to the lawn. I have had several different tractors across different lawns without damage unless I spin the tires tryin to scoop up some dirt or the like or pulling out a bush. Low speed and slight curves will help to...
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    Moving heavy trailer with BX

    This would keep the weight off the tractor. Use 4x4 low and stay off the slopes. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tow-Tuff-ATV-Weight-Distributing-Trailer-Dolly-800-lb-Capacity/677321011
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    Big Tex trailer

    There is no arch to the trailer. Brand new it was flat. I took it to a welding shop to get a winch mount built on it. When the welder stepped up on the trailer, he started laughing. He said he’s never seen a trailer flex so badly. I was loaded and hit a pothole that broke one spring And bent...
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    Big Tex trailer

    I have a Big Tex 14000 gooseneck. It has 350,000 plus miles on it. The flex has been a problem. I have had to replace the springs several times. The equalizers wear unevenly. Bearings do not last very long. And I am on my second set of axles. I will not buy another one. But it is paid for. I...
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    Today and Tomorrow's Work Force

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    Roll Call

    Roses are red violets are blue I want to be counted in the tally too
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    Advice on tractor for 7.5 acres - Mowing pasture and general use - L3902? What flail mower?

    I would look at this problem in this manner: Build a Kubota. Ag tires, loader with QA bucket, one set of wheel weights, HST L2502 = $27,000 L3902 = $32,700 $5700 difference is a lot of money for a machine that will not get used a great deal Using a mowing calculator. A 5 ft mower at 3mph for...
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    Cover for mini excavator

    Really you’re gonna be offended because somebody use capital letters in a written message. I can think of a lot more reasons to be offended then capital letters.
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    Chains

    I know this is comparing apples to oranges, but here goes. As a kid growing up, we had a Wheelhorse with turf tires on it. The turf tires are about worthless in southeastern, Ohio clay. Constantly spinning the tires even When Mowing. My brother bought me a set of tire chains. We put them on and...
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    L2501 not starting

    On my L2501 the PTO lever was moving but the lever at the gear box was not. A little bit of Fluid Film sprayed on both ends loosened it all up.
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    Need solution for erosion on drive slope into field

    Have you seen these? https://www.agriculturesolutions.com/agtec-heavy-duty-driveway-and-parking-grid-pavers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY0iYLLXqB9aQz_UQj0a_TFTJRxUSrLYKiqnslFPvTtUoxwDhMZLa-AaArAjEALw_wcB I would make a pad then soil cloth, lay blocks then fill with river rock.
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    Disc harrow shackle

    It would be the same as a Pintle hitch. It might wear faster if you were doing very large acreage. From your first picture you had 2 contact points at first. How many years did it last? Also the clevis could allow the ring to move up and down a little, as you cross the field, so the contact...
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    Disc harrow shackle

    We pulled an 8 foot disk with a clevis. Might be cheaper then a welding shop.