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  1. Elliott in GA

    How much do you trust you kids?

    Not Legal advice - shape your future by your choices. To me, there are many fates worse than death - especially when your quality of life is low. Do not go to the nursing home; do not accept medical treatment. I have never understood how people can choose to put themselves or a relative...
  2. Elliott in GA

    How much do you trust you kids?

    I do not intend to short sell your knowledge, as I am sure you have looked into these matters. However, you are asking questions and have concerns that a lawyer could address to your satisfaction. Knowing the answers to your questions/concerns would probably result in you not having issues of...
  3. Elliott in GA

    How much do you trust you kids?

    Talk to an Estate Planning attorney; the initial consultation should be free. There are ways to accomplish your goals with little risk. FWIW, the Federal Unified Credit covers estates under $13 Million; so no federal tax.
  4. Elliott in GA

    tire ballast

    Methanol (windshield wiper antifreeze) is not the same a glycol (radiator antifreeze), and it probably is not as attractive to animals. However, it is a dangerous to them. If you want something safe and freeze proof, have them fill your tires with RV/Marine Potable Antifreeze. It will taste...
  5. Elliott in GA

    Limb circular hydraulic saw

    I thought this site was all about overkill. 😁😁 I would consider a PTO power pack to be able to run other things too - like a severe duty loader mounted rotary cutter and etc.😁😁
  6. Elliott in GA

    Limb circular hydraulic saw

    You could buy a PTO driven power pack to run the saw; you enough HP. Baumalite and others sell them https://online-order.baumalight.com/product/hydraulic-power-pack-en
  7. Elliott in GA

    Im new

    FWIW, I have R4s, and I have never had a problem in the Georgia clay or even digging up 10 tons of sand and gravel from a sand bar in a creek bed for my BIL. Heck, the hole/strip was filling up with water as I dug. However, I do have an LX SU, and it has the larger (large for its size) tires...
  8. Elliott in GA

    Im new

    FWIW, I have the SGC 0554 grapple, and I have used it for 3.5+ years with no damage. It is a lighter use grapple, but it is also a lighter weight grapple. You are talking about buying a smaller compact tractor, which comes with less robust loader than a bigger tractor. Putting a tougher...
  9. Elliott in GA

    Drilling and Tapping my ROPS for LED Lights.."OH The Madness"

    Well, there is definitely more to the story. If it happened in PA and PA law has not changed, PA has the same 2 year incontestability law as GA.
  10. Elliott in GA

    Drilling and Tapping my ROPS for LED Lights.."OH The Madness"

    Well, that is different in a couple of ways. First, it involves a highly regulated industry. Second, it is insurance through his employer for a death on the job. However even with those issues, there must be more to the story or the family failed to get good legal representation. EDIT: Of...
  11. Elliott in GA

    Drilling and Tapping my ROPS for LED Lights.."OH The Madness"

    FWIW, there are a number of legal issues that should inform your decision as to whether to alter your ROPS. These issues should be viewed in the context of the likelihood of drilling a few small holes in your ROPS causing a structural failure of the ROPS is very, very low. 1) Altering your ROPS...
  12. Elliott in GA

    Help figuring out what I need for my new property

    It really depends on what you are left with and what you want to do. Photos would help everyone. However, it is quite possible that you could maintain everything with smaller tractor with a rotary cutter, grapple, chipper and box blade. I have a 25HP tractor, and I do all of those things. I...
  13. Elliott in GA

    Help figuring out what I need for my new property

    Your friend was fortunate in being able to complete his tasks with a tractor, while only suffering occasional damage. Based on the OP's description of heavily wooded steep rocky slopes, it is probable that he will not be as lucky. Land clearing companies do not use tractors to any significant...
  14. Elliott in GA

    Help figuring out what I need for my new property

    The type of work (clearing acres of heavy brush on steep slopes in heavily wooded rocky areas) you are describing is not well suited to any tractor - regardless of size. I would suggest having a land clearing company or two visit and estimate the cost of what you want done. With those prices...
  15. Elliott in GA

    BX Tooth Bars

    Youtube video with various toothbars, including Heavy Hitch.
  16. Elliott in GA

    uncomfortable seat help

    In addition to using your seatbelt, you could try a seat cover. A tight fitting cover made from cordura /endura would prevent slipping. There are places that custom make seat covers. You might want to contact this company: https://durafitseatcovers.com/tractor-seat-covers/. I bought an...
  17. Elliott in GA

    Educate me on how to pick a grapple

    The FIRST thing to notice is that he is mis-using the grapple. He is putting loads on his loader and hydraulic system that will eventually damage both. If he had a stronger grapple, maybe the grapple would not have bent first, but it is just a matter of time until the loader/hydraulic system...
  18. Elliott in GA

    Bran New Here :20 minutes new

    I presume you already looked at the manual (you have to go to the pages for your model - it is in there. https://bushhog.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BHRotaryCuttersq36-sq84oldPM-03.pdf
  19. Elliott in GA

    National Park Service 4WD Only Trails. No AWD Allowed.

    Not all AWD systems are less than 4 wheel drive; of course, ground clearance is another issue.