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Is there any modern tractor that doesn't use proprietary systems? We have 2 John Deere tractors- a 790 and a 5065E- and they are utterly reliable. If I were shopping new, I'd look real close at a Deutz Fahr 4065E. Lots of tractor for the money.

Kauffman offers two different bed thicknesses. I haven't had any paint fall off of my trailers. It chips, which any paint will do, but nothing is peeling or falling off.

I owned a 16', and I am on my second Kaufman gooseneck trailer. They are a good value. I've had no issue with any of the 3. We used the dump trailer to move horse manure, and sold it because my dad prefers a dump truck (shorter for maneuvering). I sold the first gooseneck when we bought a...

I'll measure and calculate today- I think that you have found the culprit. They use the tractor moderately. They have about 13 acres of mountainous pasture that they bush hog. I'd guess that they put 20 or 30 hours a year on the tractor, up to this point. They take any advice that I give them...

The tires are BKT's- rears are TR-117's, and the fronts are TR-144's. The tread blocks on the front are a 1/4" deeper than the rear ones. I haven't measured rolling circumference, yet.

I'll do that in the morning. The front tread blocks are real tall- more than half way to rice paddy status.

Thank you, Greensville. I plan to monkey with tire pressures to see if I can get the right ratio.

They are R1 ags. Math has never been my strong suit- how do I calculate the rolling circumference ratio?

My neighbor has an L2350. It is low hour (883), and it above average shape. He and his wife bought it recently, and are getting acquainted with the tractor. When the tractor is shifted into 4WD, the driveline tightens up within moving a foot or two. You can feel it- it won't free roll. Lift the...

I voted no. This isn't a democracy. The forum has an owner, who can do whatever they want- including appointing moderators. We do not have a right to expect or demand. We have a right to stay or leave.

Ventracs and Steiners are expensive, but steep terrain is where they shine. I've been mowing with my tractor for years, on steep, mountainous terrain. It's ok, and I know how to do it safely. I bought a Steiner last year for the fun of it (a much older one; I bought it because I've wanted one...

Or remembering which side the filter is on before flipping...

To chase a rabbit for a second, are these engines sleeved? Can an in-frame rebuild be done?

I suspect that your 3 point is fine, and the shed was too much. You've got to look at more than the lift capacity, or the weight of the shed. Distance from the lift arms greatly affects the lift capacity. You have the fork frame, the forks, and the placement on the forks- that adds up to a...

That's what I use. I like it.

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Hydraulic/hydrostatic steering.

Ironically, Kubota orange paint was a great match for touching up spots on my Bad Boy ZT.

I don't believe that there were any noteworthy issues with any of the MX tractors. If I were buying, the year wouldn't be a consideration for me, rather I would focus on condition and value.

I've seen some reports/photos of the dipper tube on the backhoe tearing. I had a Bad Boy zero turn, which was a great machine mechanically. However, I was not impressed with the powdercoating. At every sharp angle and hole, the finish was peeling off. I took exceptional care of mine, including...