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  1. Elliott in GA

    Grapple questions

    Even if you are correct (the calculator site I used did show 7%), 18% potentially reduced by the additional welding (real life production welding by humans) makes the improvement small or speculative.
  2. Elliott in GA

    Grapple questions

    FWIW, choose the design you like best for your application, but do not mistakenly believe some features have some substantial impact on performance. For example - gusseting, it may not make any real difference in strength. If a grapple tine is 4 inches long and the gusset is 1/4 inch, the tine...
  3. Elliott in GA

    Bush hog gear box cover

    OK - I misunderstood. Although it is not the easiest, I do not have any real issues with the cone; in fact, I will be slipping my PTO clutch the next time I am at our property. I do it every spring. Good luck finding the other shield.
  4. Elliott in GA

    Bush hog gear box cover

    OK - you want the Land Pride Cone https://www.messicks.com/parts/landpride/837-101c Land Pride Parts Diagram - see pages 16-17 https://cdn-assets.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/312-849p.pdf
  5. Elliott in GA

    Bush hog gear box cover

    Is this what you are looking for? It is the top plate/cover on the gear box; you will need to confirm it fits. https://www.messicks.com/parts/landpride/0.209.1300.00
  6. Elliott in GA

    Brand new implement rust and bent

    No - it is like having a scratch on a shovel. If you use the product as intended, you will have some level of damage/blemish accumulating as you use it. Using a grapple as intended will cause a variety of superficial and sometimes greater damage/wear. BTW, EA sold their grapples for years...
  7. Elliott in GA

    Brand new implement rust and bent

    My post was in response to your suggestion that the dealer sold the OP some sort of cheap/non-suitable grapple. The OP has a BX; it is the Kubota/Land Pride matched grapple for a BX. The grapple is already more than strong enough for proper use with the loader/hydraulic system. Having a...
  8. Elliott in GA

    Brand new implement rust and bent

    The OP has a BX; it is the Kubota/Land Pride matched grapple for a BX. The grapple is already more than strong enough for proper use with the loader/hydraulic system. Having a stronger grapple (or a box blade or a .....) for a BX is of no value.
  9. Elliott in GA

    Brand new implement rust and bent

    I certainly would not worry about the minor imperfections. I have used my Land Pride SGC 0654 grapple for over three years, and it has held up extremely well. I have used it to pop out rocks, carry logs/brush/large rocks/smaller telephone poles and transport the remains of an old hog parlor...
  10. Elliott in GA

    New Lx2610 Paint question

    The question was whether Tractor Supply sells something other than their house brand; the quality of their house brand being questioned by some. I have not used any touch up paint yet, but I plan to apply some to the hook areas of my quick hitch. These are friction/contact points, and any...
  11. Elliott in GA

    New Lx2610 Paint question

    Tractor Supply sells Rust-Oleum spray paint and canned paint in Kubota Orange. It is stocked in stores, and it can be ordered on their website.
  12. Elliott in GA

    Multimeter question

    You would select the 50 VDC, and then read the scale for your voltage. However, your meter's scale may not be precise enough (tough to tell from a photo) to give much useful information. Add to that, the resting voltage of a battery is not the best indicator of the battery's true health. You...
  13. Elliott in GA

    New Lx2610 rust

    Whenever I mention The Must For Rust, it is suggested to just buy phosphoric acid (a primary ingredient), and you could. However, you might have to mix/cut your phosphoric acid to make it as easy to handle as The Must For Rust, and the same applies to potential damage to other surfaces...
  14. Elliott in GA

    New Lx2610 rust

    A simple solution for surface rust is The Must For Rust, it is cheap and effective. Spray or brush it on the rusty area, and it will remove the rust. It may take a couple of applications, but no further effort is required. You just leave it, and it will not harm other surfaces/paint. It...
  15. Elliott in GA

    Newbie

    Choose your tractor size and HP carefully; it can be a costly mistake (to upgrade later). That said, I have been extremely satisfied with my 25 HP tractor, and I cannot image needing/wanting to upgrade in the future. In less than 3 years (the tractor is at our property 250 miles away in North...
  16. Elliott in GA

    Kubota MX5100 Nightmare!

    You need to calculate your damages. If you are planning to sue in Ohio (your listed location), the Small Claims Court limit is $6,000. If $6K or less will make you whole, Small Claims Court might be your best route; your only costs will be filing/service fees (probably around $150)...
  17. Elliott in GA

    Land Pride Hitch

    FWIW, the QH 10 has been discontinued by Land Pride, but they still seem to be available for sale. https://www.landpride.com/products/932/qh10%20series%20quick-hitches%20-%20discontinued I have been very pleased with my QH 10.
  18. Elliott in GA

    GPS Tracker

    FWIW, this is what I do for my tractor on our property 250 miles away. First, the driveway gate at the road is always closed and locked (probably the most important step). Second, the tractor and all implements are chained down with normal locks (it just takes more time). Third, the tractor's...
  19. Elliott in GA

    Anyone know of a good rack system for holding small tools?

    https://www.artillian.com/product-category/rops-attachments/rops-mount-bar-attachments/ No personal experience, but lots of choices from a company with a good reputation (from what I have seen).
  20. Elliott in GA

    Woodland Mills WC-68 or WoodMaxx TM-8H or WoodMaxx WM-8H

    If you do decide to buy one, there is an error in the manual. It talks about greasing the rotary anvil (the rotating cylinder) using its zerk. They changed to sealed bearings - no greasing required. The fly wheel bearings still require greasing every 300 hours of use and the PTO shaft every...