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  1. HappyTopster

    Dipping toes in the world of Welding

    It seem tractor ownership and welding are one of those combinations that just makes so much sense. From adding hooks, brackets, making repairs, the benefits are endless. I’ve watched a couple neighbors use welders and it so dang useful. We moved to the country ~5 yrs ago so the whole “woods...
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    Securing factory warranty when buying from private seller

    Assuming tractor is less than 6yrs old, what questions should the buyer ask the seller early on? Then what steps should be taken during transaction and afterward to assume warranty benefits? Thank you! Chris
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    Barn trophy?

    I see quite a few 3-5 yr old tractors with <50 hrs on FB market. Any caveats? Is it easy to manipulate the hour meter? I know in general it’s not good for machinery to sit unused. How do you assess if a tractor has issues from dis-use? Thanks
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    Newbie in Western Carolina

    Glad to stumble across this forum. I’m currently in search mode. We have 3 acres in Nantahala Forest region of WNC above 3,000 ft. About 1 acre unlevel grass I mow w/48” ZTR with knobbier tires which actually almost works. No sliding and minimal turf damage if it’s dry and I’m careful. Standard...