What did you do to or on your Kubota today?
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I NEED a side by side to move my ass all over my property!
I NEEEEED one of them side by sides to move my fat butt all over my property
can someone tell me if they will EVER “normalize” in price again???Sorry for the double post…my iPhone went crazy there for a minute…
Definitely Timber rattler. We called 'em Saddlebacks because their markings are shaped like a saddle. Eastern diamondbacks don't get but about half the size of a Timber/Saddleback. Been around 'em all my life. Buried more than one dog that got too close to one, and more than one rattler that erred and showed themselves in our yard. A pair of rubber boots probably saved my life once. Just noticing a different coloration in some leaves did twice, in one afternoon.
When I was a kid, I lived out in the sticks, and if I had on a shirt or shoes, I was probably on my way to church. But 10 times out of 9, I had a .22 rifle with me on any given day. We kept hunting dogs, and in the summers, we'd let 'em roam during the day, but we always put 'em up at night to keep them from getting into trouble. I'd go out in the woods plinking around with the .22, and the dogs would come to me, and I'd take 'em home to feed 'em and put 'em up for the night. I happened to notice a pile of leaves that looked odd, and then saw the rattles, 5.5 footer was sleeping with his head under his body, so I popped him, reloaded and then split his head with the next round. 16 rattles and a button. I grabbed that one by the tail, and walked about 20 yards and found his missus, but she wasn't sleeping. She was 6 feet, and was coiled about to strike if I took one more step. But I saw her first, and won. Split her head with the .22 as well. 2 new rattles, no sound. Figured I'd take both home to show my mom and step-dad. I walked another 20 yards, and common sense kicked in and made me realize that EITHER of those snakes could have killed me, and I got physically ill, because there I was, shorts, no shirt, no shoes, and 2 miles away from home. I finally got it back together, and started dragging the snakes home. I had to cross a small stream that ran cold all summer, and when the business ends of those snakes hit that cold water, both convulsed and hit me in the back of the legs. I was slapping my knees out of my face trying to get away from them, yet knowing full well BOTH were quite dead. I NEVER went in the woods with shorts nor bare footed again.
Timber rattler males take care of their rattles, and give a very distinct warning. Even if you've never heard it, there's no mistaking that sound of pure evil. The females, though, do NOT take care of their rattles, and break them off, so you may or you may not get a warning from a female rattler. Worse yet, the females blend in with fallen leaves better too, because they tend to be more brownish than grey, and typically are larger than the males and have more venom. They're bad business when disturbed. The largest timber rattler I've seen was more than 7 feet. Hard to measure them when dead because they stretch a bit. Seemed like our front yard was some sort of crossing for them. I don't know how many we killed in the yard.
I'll give king snakes and rat snakes a pass because they catch a lotta critters I don't want around, including venomous snakes in the case of the king snakes. I had a 5-foot king in my yard last year that was very docile and would let me pick it up. It got used to me being around, and me it, but the Missus don't like Nope Ropes at all, of any kind. But I brought the big king snake up on the deck and let her touch him a few times and all was good. Next day, we found him out in the yard swallowing a copperhead. She named him SSSSSSSStephen.
We call them (Timber Rattlers) a 'Canebrake Rattler' here.
Seldom get over 6' but all of them are THICK snakes.
You wouldn't want to get tagged by one.
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ve9aa
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TG1860, BX2380 -backblade, bx2830 snowblower, fel, weight box,pallet forks,etc
Snowblowed my driveway again with the BX2380/BX2830 combo....twice in 2 days. Tomorrow looks like a likely candidate as well.
Wind was blowing pretty hard, so if I took a picture, this is what it would've looked like:
(I'm serious)
Wind was blowing pretty hard, so if I took a picture, this is what it would've looked like:
(I'm serious)
I use my grapples to hold logs of the ground for cutting them at waist height all the time such a back saver.
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mcmxi
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***Current*** M6060HDC, MX6000HSTC & GL7000 ***Sold*** MX6000HST & BX25DLB
More snow removal this morning in 5F weather. There was close to 6" on the ground and we've already had more snow this winter than we had the entire winter last year. It's days like this when the comfort of a cab is really appreciated, particularly when the snow is very light and powdery such that it blows all over the place. A rear windshield wiper is a must have.
Getting started.
Plowing the lower driveway.
Upper driveway and parking areas done.
Short video of the snow blower in action, and clearly my struggle trying to back up the tractor while taking video footage out of the rear window!
I really like the sound of the tractor and blower working together.
Getting started.
Plowing the lower driveway.
Upper driveway and parking areas done.
Short video of the snow blower in action, and clearly my struggle trying to back up the tractor while taking video footage out of the rear window!
I really like the sound of the tractor and blower working together.
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Removed umpteen warning stickers - untold malady and mayhem immediately ensued
PortTackFarm
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L3560 LE (ROP's) w/ LA805 FEL, LP RCF 2072, BB2572 and WoodMaxx WM-8H
Not to start another debate on "safety", just curious why one would feel the need to spend time removing the stickers when they can just be ignored if one's of the opinion they aren't helpful or needed? I'm of the opinion it's your tractor and you can do what you want, but seems like a lot of effort for minimal benefit it any.
It's not to bad just watching it on my computer while you're cleaning it up at your place just keep it over there I hate snowMore snow removal this morning in 5F weather. There was close to 6" on the ground and we've already had more snow this winter than we had the entire winter last year. It's days like this when the comfort of a cab is really appreciated, particularly when the snow is very light and powdery such that it blows all over the place. A rear windshield wiper is a must have.
Getting started.
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Plowing the lower driveway.
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Upper driveway and parking areas done.
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Short video of the snow blower in action, and clearly my struggle trying to back up the tractor while taking video footage out of the rear window!
You have just committed a federal felony, that is worse than tearing off the labels on your pillows and mattress. I will see if we can get enough members on here to raise the amount of bail money that you are going to need just to get out of jail. Then there is the legal team that you are going to need. Unfortunately for you, Clarance Darrow has passed away, so you will have to seek out your own dream team of lawyers to defend you. I suggest that you start with Gerald Leonard Spence. He is a semi-retired American trial lawyer. He is a member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. Spence has never lost a criminal case before a jury either as a prosecutor or a defense attorney and has not lost a civil case since 1969. Good luck my friend, and if you wind up in jail, I will ask my wife to bake you some cookies to accompany you on the trip up the river.
OntheRidge
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Kubota L47 TLB, Homestead 55" grapple, LP 1684 rear blade, WR Long 84" snowplow
You're getting your money's worth this winter. We're on the mild side for another week. The little bit we got melted over the weekend.More snow removal this morning in 5F weather. There was close to 6" on the ground and we've already had more snow this winter than we had the entire winter last year. It's days like this when the comfort of a cab is really appreciated, particularly when the snow is very light and powdery such that it blows all over the place. A rear windshield wiper is a must have.
Getting started.
View attachment 92456
Plowing the lower driveway.
View attachment 92458
Upper driveway and parking areas done.
View attachment 92457
Short video of the snow blower in action, and clearly my struggle trying to back up the tractor while taking video footage out of the rear window!
Picked-up my new set, of studded chains for tractor, will now have to spend a few hours installing.
Had Trygg previously, these Walco Twinway 6 look very similar, and we’re $1000 less. We’ll see how they hold up?
Had Trygg previously, these Walco Twinway 6 look very similar, and we’re $1000 less. We’ll see how they hold up?
ve9aa
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TG1860, BX2380 -backblade, bx2830 snowblower, fel, weight box,pallet forks,etc
Snowblowed - - again - - - -3 times in 3 days. 4-6" of heavy wet snow each time.
Lovin' my light setup ! It's almost like daytime around me, 30' in all directions.
Can't see it in these pictures too well but I also have a programmable beacon light on top (orange and white) that is stroboscopic-like and annoying as he77. (they'll see me comin')
Lovin' my light setup ! It's almost like daytime around me, 30' in all directions.
Can't see it in these pictures too well but I also have a programmable beacon light on top (orange and white) that is stroboscopic-like and annoying as he77. (they'll see me comin')