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Someone mentioned lubricity, and I think it is worth thinking about. When winter diesel starts being mixed, it is basically Arctic #1 and standard #2 at a "correct ratio." Arctic #1 is mostly kerosene. Advantage is that is won't gel or wax; disadvantage is very little lubrication. Power...

That's not how his system works. He turns his key one click like he stated and the glow system will heat until the computer determines there is enough heat in the cylinders to start and run cleanly. Then the light goes out. On the B-series, you have to hold the key against pressure and the light...

I had very good luck with an Odyssey brand battery. I used this in an older Range Rover and a winch. Quite pricey up front, but a great battery. I currently have an Optima in my GMC 1-ton dump. So far, so good. I've gotten great life from factory Motorcraft batteries found in Fords. And, the...

I work my B2920 "hard" in the summer mowing up and down on the face of a dam that is extremely steep and cutting 12+" of grass at wide open throttle - above PTO line on the tach. On hot summer days, I've had the gauge reach the red plenty of times and have to idle it cool it down. But this is...

Well...nice Volvo either way. The Chinese ownership bothers me, but I like it being made in the US! Enjoy the car and the tractor.

I'm not sure the lighter oil will change things much. My L4310 had 15w40 oil in it last winter AND started normally. It is a 2002 and had the original battery (replaced it this past summer finally). No block heater, no battery tender. Makes me think maybe your battery was / is bad. Slow...

I think the picture is deceptive. The arms are spread wide to accommodate the box, but they can't lift high enough to damage the fenders.

I use a back blade extensively for snow removal. Mine is a 6-foot blade, King Cutter from Tractor Supply. Nothing special, but made in the US. I used it on both my B2920 and my MX4800. On a small tractor like a BX or even a B, I would go for nothing more than a 5-footer. My 6-foot blade, once...

My MX has automatic glow plugs like your L3901 and with temps in the 20's to 30's, they stay on maybe 5-7 seconds. But the tractor cranks over just as quickly as it did in the summer. My tractor has 70 hours on it. The first service has not been done. I'm headed to the dealer later today to...

Nice tractor. These BX machines are amazing. I'm liking the Volvo S90 in the background, too. Note that your ballast box completely blocks your tail lights and flashers.

Interesting. I've applied the diff lock with my rear wheels spinning countless times on three different tractors...none have broken. Heck, the diff lock doesn't even engage without some spinning.

Agree, I like loading the tires. 550lbs of Ballast Star in each of the rear tires of my MX4800; still leaves air in the top for a suspension of sorts. My B2920 also has loaded rears; pretty small tires but still adds maybe 120lbs in each side.

Using SCR reduces the need for a lot of EGR and improves fuel economy. I think the biggest problem with modern aftertreatment systems is the DPF, depending upon how it is executed. For example, Ford uses exhaust-stroke diesel injection in the cylinders. This can cause some engine oil dilution...

Interesting post, marchanna. I would note that compression ratios on modern, common-rail diesels are actually less than they used to be. For example, my 2017 Ford 6.7L Powerstroke truck is only 16:1. I would also note EGR was being used on diesel engines dating back to the mid-2000's when low...

I don't what you are saying. I run Ford 6.7 diesel pickups. When I first started out, I used to religiously buy Ford Motorcraft PM-22 additive. It was a cetane boost and lubricity additive. Listening to folks on the Internet made me think I'd ruin a high-pressure pump or my truck wouldn't run...

Nah, I don't totally buy that. I live in the northeast-US. Every diesel station I've ever gone to has a cetane rating of 40. I've owned 4 diesel heavy duty pickups over the years and none of them has ever run poorly because of 40-cetane fuel. The manufacturers are well aware that 40 is what is...

I use a 60 gallon transfer tank in my pickup for refueling - it is filtered, but I don't add additives. My 275 gallon tank in my basement is just for the furnace...why would you ever treat it? I'd be careful with anything labeled "water dispersant" on it, if you have a diesel engine with a...

I would point out that Kenda has a very good reputation in the bicycle world...but American product is better than Taiwan product, so I'm with you there. That said, these Carlisle tires look like they don't have a lot of tread on them and might wear fast. I always used to prefer R4...

I agree - no harm to the machine by adding a little width. But I would also check overall diameter of the old and new tires. If they are different, using 4x4 forces the fronts to slip and puts a lot of stress on the drivetrain.

Hmm...I run no additives, haven't for years...no issues. Why are people running additives? (Aside from anti-gel in winter)