Recent content by Flintknapper

^^^^^ Agree with the above. Addtionally, reverse rotation requires a bit more PTO hp. OP would do well to buy a ruggedly built unit with some weight to it. There are chain drive and gear drive units as well, so a bit of research is in order if one wishes to be a 'smart/informed' buyer. A...

I don't know if this helps or not, but my soil conditions sound like they might be similar to yours. (Sandy Loam, dry with a VERY heavy mat of grass), virgin ground if you will. I run a 4' tiller behind my L2350DT (20 PTO hp) and if I go fairly slow, you can see the results in the video below...

Without benefit of pictures to go by, sounds as if some arrangement of a Middle Buster might do what you need.....if you plan to use your tractor. Otherwise, a small excavator would be my choice. Best of luck with it.

Never be without one, just my preference.

Yeah they love to stash things in the blower motor fan.

I have a '97 model 80 series and a '99 model 100 series Land Cruiser, so you are a man after my own heart. Hope you get the tractor engine issue resolved without too much trouble.

You get a A+ for perseverance! (y) I'd argue a parts 'cannon' was used though. Maybe something 'belt fed'. Good job.

As 'NIW' suggests above, go with a block heater. They are not difficult to install in most cases and will do a MUCH better job.

Two things actually, both on the same trip. While still engaged, we were living in Austin, Texas and going to visit her folks in Deep East Texas (a 5.5 hr drive away). We decided to take her Toyota Celica GT instead of my Bronco. It being a more economical vehicle in terms of fuel. It was...

Plain Old 'Countyline' rake from Tractor Supply has worked fine for me. If you need to actually 'move' gravel some distance it will do that too, depending on how you set the angle (with your top link). I drag driveway gravel all the time with mine.

I regularly burn brush piles. No burn permits required where I live but I do consult a burn ban map first. Just be certain you have a clear perimeter around the pile. Start the fire such that it burns into the wind (if present). A gallon of diesel in a small garden sprayer will allow you to...

^^^^^ It's 30 bucks at most. IF the O/P is that destitue I'll buy it for him or we can start a 'Go fund me' thing. He asked the question (Patch it or replace) got plenty of answers. Not sure how you'd 'patch' messed up braided wire. 'Hide it' yes, patch it no.

Exactly. That is why I struggle to understand the logic of those who profess 'waiting' until it fails' put forward? I undersand being 'frugal' in a farm setting (different than being just plain old cheap). But you KNOW the dang thing is going to break at the most inopertune time and place...