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    How much ballast and how -- "new" L5740

    The manual (for the loader) says, in bold, labeled !CAUTION: [for stability and safety] "ballast should be added to the rear of the tractor in the from of a 3-point counter weight and rear wheel ballast. The amount of ballast will depend on the application". On the same page, but not in...
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    How much ballast and how -- "new" L5740

    Hoping I didn't ask too controversial a question (who are you voting for, which church do you go to, is CaCl God's gift to traction or a curse?). Let me ask slightly different questions. 1) If you have wheel weights, to you actually take them on and off for different chores? My dad has a...
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    How much ballast and how -- "new" L5740

    I just got my L5740. Tires are loaded with CaCl, which I was told had leaked and been cleaned up. Turns out this was not the case--they are still leaking. I'm taking it to the tire place on Monday to get rim cleaned up and new tubes. Nobody here (within 50 miles) does "beet juice", and the...
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    Can an L5740 handle a (7 ft) IH-80 snowblower

    Thanks. I spent more than I was comfortable with for the tractor--if I can hold off on implementats for awhile that'd be great. I was planning on needing a snowblower, and a 6-footer would eventually be less awkward either way. It also seems like something breaks in the IH-80 every time I use...
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    Can an L5740 handle a (7 ft) IH-80 snowblower

    After the last couple of winters I'll take the heat. It gets cold here, and fall is way too short. I probably have till October (most years) before I worry about serious snow. February is the worst physically, but March just grinds on your soul. Most folks are planting gardens and we're still...
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    Can an L5740 handle a (7 ft) IH-80 snowblower

    Which blowers would be a good match for this tractor? Our snow normally isn't too heavy, but it can be deep at times. We do often get some heavy, wet snow in April. Needing to clear a 500 ft. driveway and a (guessing) 120x75 sq. ft. yard. I'm thinking ($) I need to stick with rear mounted for now.
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    You posted a link to you moving some snow back when your L5740 was new. Can you tell me about...

    You posted a link to you moving some snow back when your L5740 was new. Can you tell me about the snowblower you were using? I now have a "new" 5740 and am thinking I'll want to downsize from my IH-80 (7 ft.) blower. I'd like to get a solid 6-ft. blower if the tractor can handle it. I...
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    Can an L5740 handle a (7 ft) IH-80 snowblower

    Hi All, I just got an L5740 to replace a JD 3020 (and a Ford 4000). I've already got the IH-80 with the hydraulic spout and the 3020 did OK with it. Not great (reverse gear is too tall), but OK. The JD claims 70-ish PTO horsepower, but this one was gas (and obviously 50 years old). Surely...
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    2.5 gal YELLOW fuel can? (maybe Orange?)

    I'm guessing the spendy "spill proof" nozzles will only fit their cans? Somebody said they have a wider opening, so this is probably the case? I like, and am stealing, the "platform" on the loader arm idea but am having trouble wrapping my head around $35 plastic fuel cans. I also have lots of...