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  1. Elliott in GA

    Gravel driveway

    Crusher, Crusher Run, Crusher Gravel and other names - they all refer to a mixture of gravel and sand-like dust. It is very stable, and it resists erosion well. Quarry process stone—also known as crusher run—is another good option for the top level of a driveway or walkway. Composed of a blend...
  2. Elliott in GA

    3rd function kit and grapple

    My dealer installed a WR Long 3rd function valve kit prior to delivering the tractor. WR Long is a widely used/respected supplier.
  3. Elliott in GA

    Gravel driveway

    As some of the others have indicated, all you NEED is a Box Blade and many, many tons of crusher gravel. I flattened/leveled/covered with crusher a 35 x 35 site for a pavilion style metal shed, dressed my driveway with crusher and one other small job - all with the FEL and a box blade - and...
  4. Elliott in GA

    Newbie What and How to level this?

    I have probably spread close to 40 tons of Crusher gravel with my loader and box blade over three projects: 35 x35 foot site (flattened and leveled), 15 x 30 foot service yard area of private RV site (filled and smoothed) and reconditioned gravel driveway (filled and smoothed). Although not as...
  5. Elliott in GA

    Newbie What and How to level this?

    Where is the fun in that? :)
  6. Elliott in GA

    Newbie What and How to level this?

    I leveled a 35 x 35 foot area for a pavilion style shed to be installed; it was 1.5 to 1 foot high on one end. I used my LX2610SU with its loader and a box blade, and I used a rotary self-leveling Bosch laser to determine level. It was not that difficult to get close. After getting close, I...
  7. Elliott in GA

    Plagued by inventory

    I was fortunate; my dealer had 2 LX2610 SUs in stock with loaders. The dealer also had all of implements/attachments I wanted: LP Grapple, LP Rotary cutter, LP Finish mower, LP Spreader, LP Quick Hitch and a Dirt Dog Box blade (LP would have been a month or two). He did have to order/install a...
  8. Elliott in GA

    Torque wrench

    You might want to look at Tekton - 95% made in Taiwan (70) or the US (25). They are reasonably priced, and Home Depot carries them. The 50-250 lbs. Torque 1/2 inch drive wrench is $60. https://www.tekton.com/about-us
  9. Elliott in GA

    KTAC vs Erie Tractor Insurance

    And a question: I hear about KTAC in these forums. My dealer didn’t mention it to me. Don’t know why but I didn’t finance so maybe that’s why? Anyway I have no knowledge of the KTAC policy. Sounds like good coverage on the physical damage for the tractor, but does it provide any coverage at all...
  10. Elliott in GA

    LX2601 - Float? finer loader adjustments?

    Lower the bucket to just above the ground, and push through quickly. With a little practice, you will be able to do it. Also, practice at idle speed with an empty bucket; it will make the FEL respond more slowly.
  11. Elliott in GA

    LX2601 - Float? finer loader adjustments?

    You just push the loader stick through the detent; you will feel the very mild pop followed by no resistance in the stick. On the float, you need to push through the detent quickly, or the loader will bottom out and lift the tractor's front wheels off the ground. Of course, you do do not want...
  12. Elliott in GA

    LX2601 - Float? finer loader adjustments?

    There is float after the forward (down) detent, and there is another detent on the right (dump) to reach speed dump. They all have it.
  13. Elliott in GA

    LA535 Loader 54 vs 60" Bucket

    I just have the standard bucket - no tooth bar. I did not have any problems digging into the hard clay; the area also has some rocks. My bucket is unscathed. However, it had rained often the week before I was working the site, but the site is on a well drained hill. I do not expect to have...
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    LA535 Loader 54 vs 60" Bucket

    FWIW, the Messick's video only shows about 850 lbs. to full height (w/ standard bucket and quick coupler). I would think that you could exceed lift capacity with either bucket, but it would be easier/more likely with the big bucket working with gravel/stone. My estimate of the load with...
  15. Elliott in GA

    LA535 Loader 54 vs 60" Bucket

    Based on the above specs for the bucket, a 54 inch bucket is holding about 700 pounds when filled with gravel (crusher - gravel and sand). I just leveled a 35 x 35 foot site with the FEL and box blade; I then spread and leveled 18 tons of crusher over the site (30 by 30 foot pavilion style shed...
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    Correct operating RPM. for LX or compact tractors in general.

    Well I grew up on a farm, but I had not used a tractor in over 40 years. I took delivery of the Kubota on 5 MAR. I leveled the site in about 4 hours on 6 MAR; it was fairly level with a rise in the back of 1 to 1.5 feet. The gravel truck dropped the 18 tons (crusher) on the site on 8 MAR, and...
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    Correct operating RPM. for LX or compact tractors in general.

    I have an LX 2610 SU. Like you there is no is no DPF, you do not have to worry about Regen or accumulating soot quickly at low RPMs. The peak of your tractor's torque will occur at the 540 PTO RPM mark - about 2400 engine RPM for our tractors. Obviously use 540 PTO RPMs for PTO driven...