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    Grapples for sale

    How much for a 48” but fitted with a lid like is on the 60”?
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    Light duty grapple question

    did a little upgrading to mine today, improved the functionality considerably. I might hold off on a new one for a while yet, until I can fully explore this improvement’s ability to outlast my abuse😁
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    Light duty grapple question

    I have a 48” root grapple - work for what it does, has disadvantages. Probably keep it and get a clam shell for general debris. Anyone have/used one like this: 250# 48”, rated for 40hp and below. $1300. I wouldn’t be abusing it. I understand how to operate within something’s limits, but I’m...
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    L4701 Grapple choice - SGC0660 or 1060

    Anybody have a 48” like this? 250#. I like the narrow grapples for general use and for getting around in the woods.
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    L4701 Grapple choice - SGC0660 or 1060

    Been looking at the Homestead root grapple - looks pretty good and right in the middle of the price range.
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    L4701 Grapple choice - SGC0660 or 1060

    Thanks - I can see that. I am leaning to getting the 1060, using it for a while to see if it alone can do all I want before I sell the L-type rock grapple. I was thinking this morning that the L-type does not do well for reaching in and grabbing a bunch of privet hedge and pulling it out of the...
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    L4701 Grapple choice - SGC0660 or 1060

    For use with my L4701, I currently have a L-type 48” "rock" grapple now, but it only has two large fingers on the top, and it is limited on opening and grabbing smaller things. Has done OK, but I have seen where a clam-shell type would be better in may cases for my everyday usage - just...
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    Upcoming 50 hr maintenance

    So it is about time for me to be considering what all I need to do for the 50 hr maintenance. I don't intend on hiring it done, and have all the tools and experience to do it myself I figure. I know oil/filter change is in order, as well as all filters. Synthetic or dino-juice? What else is a...
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    L3901 - what is the proper RPM for each job?

    How are you supposed to "break-in" a tractor if you can't run it at PTO rated rpm's - because on mine, that is more than 75% of WOT? Are you supposed to putter around the yard at half-throttle for a few weeks before you open it up and actually do work? I'm sorry, but that is a little ridiculous...
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    Fuel consumption

    I have not measured G/H yet, but from a day's usage mowing pasture, I can say the 47hp Bota uses more fuel that the 48hp MF it replaced. But Perkins diesels were known to be fuel sippers... I wouldn't trade back for the difference;)
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    Chin Strap & Grill Guard - Total Protection

    Yep, it is. I got mine on yesterday. UpNorthM8 - I am wondering how you’re gonna tilt the grill with it on the outside of the chin strap? Mine would not work without it being to the inside.
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    What's your L-series rear tire pressure?

    ballasted R4’s on 4701 at about 12# rear, 25# fronts air only. With that I still am a little too rounded but I haven’t dropped it any more. I’d guess I’m getting 90% tread contact on hard surface. Still rides a little rough for my full satisfaction but that’s just R4 for ya....they be stiff!
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    Cruise control - downside?

    I was about to say the downside is when you take out the fence because taking your foot off the treadle didn’t stop the tractor.....🤬
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    Ground speed estimation

    I looked and my manual says nothing about ground speed. So I swagged it on feel and didnt come out too bad, as I’ve sprayed these pastures multiple times and a tank went about as far as usual.
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    Ground speed estimation

    About to mix some pasture chemical and whack those buttercups! But this is the first time to spray with the Bota, and I have no idea on how to estimate ground speed so as to properly calculate gal/acre and properly mix the herbicide. My old MF had a convenient ground speed chart right on the...
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    Fuel filter

    Ha...found it!
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    Fuel filter

    Thanks - I know how the separator works. I’m used to seeing a filter attached to it. 👍
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    Fuel filter

    Well dang...I ain’t found it...I shall look again
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    Fuel filter

    Anybody install a spin-on fuel filter to a 4701 or similar? I’d like a little more than just the bowl....
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    Lift arm stabilizer question

    sorta like this? 😁. Problem solved. Functionally ugly, but so is the cutter.