Recent content by jimh406

Mine is ok, but I have a L2501HST. It should be easy enough to weld reinforcement though to stop the sag.

More like a SUV vs a pickup. They are completely different tools. There isn't anyone who can finish a gravel road with a box blade as fast as a grader/scraper, and a grader/scraper can't move as much dirt as fast as a box blade. Similarly, I can haul lumber on my SUV luggage rack, but the...

A grader/scraper is much easier to use. I would get one wide enough to cover your tracks. There are YouTube videos that show how easy they are to use. Other than leveling them and occasional adjustment to make sure the blades are making contact like you want, you just put them down and drive.

If you don't need a big truck and aren't a large human, consider the Ford Maverick. They have a hybrid version, and it has a good amount of payload.

Are you planning to back down the hill or up the hill?

I would mow the edges even if it's just a bit. I also would follow the existing slope. Do take your time with the box blade. If it's level, it should still cut enough to smooth the driveway. Don't use the rippers unless you have to. It will increase the amount of work you do to smooth it...

I have a 6 ft for my L2501HST, and it works fine. Which ever one you get, get a heavy one since you have the power.

From what I understand, most MMM use the PTO. Assuming you can weld, you could add brackets to the top of the mowing deck to hook to the top of the MMM. Then, possibly adapt the PTO shaft to connect to the rear PTO. I don't know what direction it turns though, so you might have to change the...

I think trying to fit a MMM to an old tractor is a bad idea. If you ever switched tractors, you'd have to switch all of the connectors. A finish mower could work on any tractor, so it's future proof.

Unless you are buying nonstandard QA implements, there is no reason to have adjustments.

I don't know about breaking in brakes but it seems like they would break in over time. Unless you are trying to do speed stops, I'm not seeing that it would matter early after changing shoes.

I wouldn’t use a carriage bolt because you can’t hold onto both sides to tighten or to loosen.

The loading of the tires will make the ride slightly worse, but also not that heavy on the small tires you have. If you found chains helped before, they will probably help on the tractor. R4s aren’t the best tires in snow.

I think it has a lot to do with how wet the grass is and how fast it dries on your deck. I remove the buildup from time to time off my riding lawnmower and pull behind, but not every time. I had a push mower that made it super easy. On that one, I rinsed it off frequently.

I'd call my dealer's service department. You shouldn't be having issues with a tractor you just bought.