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    New tractor with 37 hours *updated*

    I can't see how a dealer can sell you a tractor with 37 hours on it as new with a straight face. I hope you got a good discount on it as well. At minimum the 50 hour service should be free. I just bought a used BX from a dealer, it had 3 hours on it. Yes THREE. They also have a few others...
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    So you've seen big trees.....

    Imagine getting your saw pinched by that tree....
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    BX Series Tractor Only - Front vs Rear weight?

    Wow... some extravagant and some dangerous suggestions. Hook the trailer up to tow vehicle. Drive BX onto the trailer front end first as far forward as you can go. Measure the height of the trailer deck from the ground. Now back onto the trailer, measure the height of the trailer deck again...
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    Insurance Increases

    I'm not going to belabor the point, in fact I think the whole thing went right over your head, let me re-phrase it so you might be able to understand the hypocrisy I was pointing out: 1. You don't need to have car insurance in VA. 2. If you have the OPTIONAL insurance... YOU MUST have...
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    Insurance Increases

    Wrong, you DO NOT NEED TO HAVE INSURANCE to be legal driving in VA. You're also wrong about being on the hook. That person is liable for the $30k. If they pay it or not is another thing. Regardless, its hypocritical to require me to have uninsured coverage when drivers are not required to...
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    Insurance Increases

    Keep hearing it over and over. And now a lot of insurance companies want you to replace your roof or water heater at a certain age. Honestly your roof should be pro-rated based on its age, too many people just get a free roof every 10 years thanks to the storm chasers. My favorite is Virginia...
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    Crazies out there!

    I was there Sunday and overheard a guy talking, to I guess , his wife on the phone as he's walking in: "This is the last time I'm going in here until the holidays are over." He wasn't wrong.
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    Fr8star Shipping Review

    Hopefully this is in the right place. After looking around locally for a "deal" on a BX since the latter part of summer, I had to broaden my search area. Frankly the local dealers and individual sellers in the NoVA/DC area are very proud of their machines, especially the individual sellers. I...
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    Processing wood

    Shomedata, I love your thinking on the most efficient way to get it done, I try to be as efficient as possible. I love the idea of chopping the trees down to 80" lengths and then racking them for a while. My tree guy dropped almost 30 dead trees (mostly large oaks, a few pines) early this...
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    Processing wood

    I'd love a grapple and bigger wagon, my current cart has been working a hard life. It's so funny looking back, when we first moved here I thought getting a 15 cu ft. yard cart was extravagant, I wasn't sure I'd get a lot of use out of it but I wanted it as the wheel barrow was a lot of work...
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    Processing wood

    Good tips! I’ve been around my neighbors Kub enough to notice things get hairy very quickly when the bucket is high in the air. I’ve been last second ballast a few times too. On the short list are some hooks for the loader, going to be nice on those 20”+ rounds as I’ve been doing my best to...
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    Transfer Switch for Generator Power in Outages

    Interlock is the way to go if you have the room to put it in your panel. The generlink idea is cool but the utility companies don’t seem to like them anymore. I can’t get mine to install one at the new place, they say they don’t do them anymore and to get a whole house generator from their...
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    Processing wood

    Hi all, long time lurker, new poster and new owner of a BX1880. Living in the woods I either pay to haul wood away or burn it to keep warm. I bought the BX mostly for groundskeeping duties but would like to use it to help me process firewood. I’ve been making do with a riding mower l, trailer...
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    Need legal advice on how to sue Tractor Supply for "predatory advertising"

    Congrats, a lot of fun and fun to mod. A CVT really wakes them up.
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    Thoughts on Paint Maintenance and Tires

    If you have a good cleaner wax, that will usually wake up tired paint, Mother's makes one I really like and its available everywhere. Klasse AIO is one that seems to work miracles on tired paint but you'll have to resort to Amazon, Ebay or a detailing place to find it. As always, do a little...
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    Leave engine running?

    I leave it running, I always wanted to be a big rig driver but my family looked down on that. Same way I leave my car running while I get gas or anytime I'm around it. It makes me feel like I drive a big rig. Sarcasm aside, no way do I leave it running, I don't want to breathe fumes while I'm...
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    Giving Up on Buying a New Kubota

    Frustrating for sure OP. There are still tons of lingering issues with buying anything other than general consumer goods, at least you can get TP now. I'd share how frustrating it is buying a used one and the delusion people are under as far as prices, but that's probably for another thread.