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Posted: 1/2/2017 7:16:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
I would not put a loader on it myself. That front axle wasn't necessarily designed for it, and plus I think they look silly on those old tractors  I tend to agree. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 8:32:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
I would not put a loader on it myself. That front axle wasn't necessarily designed for it, and plus I think they look silly on those old tractors The one pictured is a factory produced loader and sold by A-C alongside the tractors. Farm tractors are not really meant for loaders in general, they are harder on any of them than not having a loader. Especially when people start playing bulldozer. The steering components bear the brunt of the increased stress. But make note how tiny the buckets are on the older ones, most tractors of that vintage don't have power steering so it kinda works itself out. You don't move much because you can't steer if you... and you have the tiny bucket too. |
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Posted: 1/2/2017 9:36:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 85_Ranger4x4:
The one pictured is a factory produced loader and sold by A-C alongside the tractors. Farm tractors are not really meant for loaders in general, they are harder on any of them than not having a loader. Especially when people start playing bulldozer. The steering components bear the brunt of the increased stress. But make note how tiny the buckets are on the older ones, most tractors of that vintage don't have power steering so it kinda works itself out. You don't move much because you can't steer if you... and you have the tiny bucket too. That's why I said "not necessarily designed for it" 
I know the pictured one is factory, and I've seen many that aren't. Still wouldn't put one on
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Posted: 1/2/2017 11:36:08 PM EDT
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Flashback to...September I think lol Sucks cutting this field with a 7ft bushhog lol
Then there was this two or so years ago......took me a whole day to do a quarter of that field.... 
....with this tractor 
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Posted: 1/2/2017 11:54:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
I would not put a loader on it myself. That front axle wasn't necessarily designed for it, and plus I think they look silly on those old tractors Silly, yeah. But they are really useful. |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 12:14:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Silly, yeah. But they are really useful. Same concept of putting a bucket on a lull which was designed for fork use only? 
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Posted: 1/3/2017 12:23:20 AM EDT
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I dunno.
While I want my dad's tractor, and want it in working order, I would like for it to be useful for something other than driving in parades. (I honestly have no interest in that.) The loader and/or a blade would be useful to me. Not much else would be at my present location. So the alternative is spending the money to build a roof for it, and having it sit under that roof for the next 20-30 years. Not sure that alternative makes much sense. |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 3:10:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Flashback to...September I think lol Sucks cutting this field with a 7ft bushhog lol https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10354222_10201704488613677_1914837827296653709_n.jpg?oh=182589dc84283e5b64988d53394b6708&oe=58D7C56A Then there was this two or so years ago......took me a whole day to do a quarter of that field.... https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/599635_4680299585164_955336607_n.jpg?oh=14f967885e85d2dd24b4aa6001fe07bc&oe=58ECA5ED ....with this tractor https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/1157740_4670637183610_245364912_n.jpg?oh=7acb6bccbdde943ac84e89926d5a3f87&oe=58E7FAE3 You sound like me talking about mowing the 7 acres or so of horse pasture with my 4ft sickle on the Cub...  I can usually knock out more than a few podcasts that way at least. I wonder what my grandpa did before there were Bluetooth headphones?
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IA, USA
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Posted: 1/3/2017 1:07:08 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 85_Ranger4x4]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
That's why I said "not necessarily designed for it"
I know the pictured one is factory, and I've seen many that aren't. Still wouldn't put one on ' I was talking tractors in general, not necessarily old ones. They all take a beating if used hard with a loader. They are designed to pull stuff, not be a payloader. Steering linkage (mainly tie rods) axle knees, spindles, steering gearbox, axle pivots/wishbone, frame rails, frame rail bolts, wheel bearings/hubs... they all bear the brunt of a loader. An old tractor with a small bucket would save itself from some of that because you can't lift as much (and they still beat the ever living tar out of cleaning a barn lot with a pitchfork) Growing up we used a '48 JD B with a Horn loader to clean up the piles the horses and sheep turned large round bales into. Worked great for that. Before I got my acreage I used to go to shows, tractor rides and plow days to give my tractor something to do. There should be clubs in your area that do different events too. I also used mine to push snow which is kind of a regional thing... |
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Posted: 1/3/2017 5:20:12 PM EDT
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I wonder what my grandpa did before there were Bluetooth headphones? A man can get lost in his own thoughts sometimes. 
You now know why he said "WHAT" a lot when you talked to him, too.
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Posted: 1/3/2017 10:46:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gopher:
A man can get lost in his own thoughts sometimes.
You now know why he said "WHAT" a lot when you talked to him, too. Amazingly, his hearing was sharp as hell right up to the end, unlike my combat engineer ears. I think he just understood the value of a quality muffler.
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Posted: 1/3/2017 11:26:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By optimus:
Amazingly, his hearing was sharp as hell right up to the end, unlike my combat engineer ears. I think he just understood the value of a quality muffler.I don't like mufflers.......if I can't hear the turbo whistling it must not be running right lol |
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Posted: 1/4/2017 9:17:19 PM EDT
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Moved a load of hay last Friday.. that was fun. Barn hill was covered in ice, so moving my equipment out wasn't so bad. Backing a wagon
in the barn, and then pulling said wagon out loaded with 3 tons of hay got really interesting. I managed to keep everything straight and avoid running through a shed, so it all worked out. I'll get pictures next time. |
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Posted: 1/5/2017 12:02:02 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Its_The_Kid]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By optimus:
You sound like me talking about mowing the 7 acres or so of horse pasture with my 4ft sickle on the Cub... I can usually knock out more than a few podcasts that way at least. I wonder what my grandpa did before there were Bluetooth headphones? Literally it takes me, if I start at 7am, till around 2:30-3pm to finish it....without stopping to eat. I had started on it late the day before and cut till around 9 that night, so I resumed the next morning. This isn't counting the two other smaller pastures next to it and the now newly drained and planted ditch they just reclaimed. So they basically doubled this field in size lol Oh...then theres there was this idea one day to make cutting said field easier.......................tractor wants none of that mower lol 
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Posted: 1/5/2017 2:12:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Literally it takes me, if I start at 7am, till around 2:30-3pm to finish it....without stopping to eat. I had started on it late the day before and cut till around 9 that night, so I resumed the next morning. This isn't counting the two other smaller pastures next to it and the now newly drained and planted ditch they just reclaimed. So they basically doubled this field in size lol Oh...then theres there was this idea one day to make cutting said field easier.......................tractor wants none of that mower lol https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11206107_10203047749034348_2825029029309752103_n.jpg?oh=fae6bd56375263a8f4b26a7a815c1031&oe=58DF931D Is that mower too big for your tractor? (I've run sickle mowers. Never bushhogs.) |
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Posted: 1/5/2017 11:38:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Gopher]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Is that mower too big for your tractor? (I've run sickle mowers. Never bushhogs.) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Originally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Literally it takes me, if I start at 7am, till around 2:30-3pm to finish it....without stopping to eat. I had started on it late the day before and cut till around 9 that night, so I resumed the next morning. This isn't counting the two other smaller pastures next to it and the now newly drained and planted ditch they just reclaimed. So they basically doubled this field in size lol Oh...then theres there was this idea one day to make cutting said field easier.......................tractor wants none of that mower lol https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11206107_10203047749034348_2825029029309752103_n.jpg?oh=fae6bd56375263a8f4b26a7a815c1031&oe=58DF931D Is that mower too big for your tractor? (I've run sickle mowers. Never bushhogs.) More than likely not enough horsepower to make it cut efficiently. It will not provide enough blade speed to cut is it chokes the mower down which chokes the motor down. It might crawl around in first or second gear, maybe. Do you want cut width or ground speed? You can't have both.
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Posted: 1/5/2017 11:56:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Its_The_Kid]
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Tractor has ass for its size.....just not enough. The mower isn't set for the big one so the only other thing that will pick it up and run it (Oliver 1850) needs the brass fitting put in the fuel lines since they are shot to shit. Don't get me wrong the for will turn it up and run low range 3rd with it.....but she starts to get toasty and for a high hour tractor like that with no rebuild what so ever to the engine internals.......it's no bueno getting it hot
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Posted: 1/6/2017 12:00:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Tractor has ass for its size.....just not enough. The mower isn't set for the big one so the only other thing that will pick it up and run it (Oliver 1850) needs the brass fitting put in the fuel lines since they are shot to shit. Don't get me wrong the for will turn it up and run low range 3rd with it.....but she starts to get toasty and for a high hour tractor like that with no rebuild what so ever to the engine internals.......it's no bueno getting it hot "She's got ass for her size...." Huh...I like that. I might have to steal that.
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Posted: 1/6/2017 1:18:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Tractor has ass for its size.....just not enough. The mower isn't set for the big one so the only other thing that will pick it up and run it (Oliver 1850) needs the brass fitting put in the fuel lines since they are shot to shit. Don't get me wrong the for will turn it up and run low range 3rd with it.....but she starts to get toasty and for a high hour tractor like that with no rebuild what so ever to the engine internals.......it's no bueno getting it hot Radiator clean? Unless you are way overloading it shouldn't get hot. Should run cooler if anything. The only kinda tired one in my herd is the B, but they are so stinking overcooled it is a feat just to get the needle to move in the summer... with a 6' shredder and weeds up to the hood. And on this 5* day shredding weeds in the heat actually sounds kind of fun.
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Posted: 1/6/2017 1:36:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Its_The_Kid]
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Has a new rad in it and gets blown out after each use, mowers rated for 110+ horse, tractor only makes 82...maybe just a bit more cause the pumps turned up. Though it wasn't my call to hook to it and go so can't blame me for it crapping out lol
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Posted: 1/9/2017 5:50:40 PM EDT
[Last Edit: loon_138]
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Finally can join this thread! Just brought home my new-to-me Massey!
Actually, not new per say, I've logged many hours on it in my youth on my parents farm, but just inherited it, and brought it to mine. In the shop warming up now, then on to fit an old pto snowblower to it. Hoping we get a decent snowfall soon! |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 6:08:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loon_138:
Finally can join this thread! Just brought home my new-to-me Massey! http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/IMG_20170108_144946023_zpsbx0omr4r.jpg http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/IMG_20170108_144933859_zpsuik0bbwn.jpg Actually, not new per say, I've logged many hours on it in my youth on my parents farm, but just inherited it, and brought it to mine. In the shop warming up now, then on to fit an old pto snowblower to it. Hoping we get a decent snowfall soon! That's awesome! Another "family" tractor. 
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Posted: 1/9/2017 6:31:04 PM EDT
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Congrates
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Posted: 1/9/2017 6:41:31 PM EDT
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Just curious...we've done it on countless occasions but i don't know how well known the procedure is really.
Has anyone ever "pinned" a cracked block and put it back together? So far we've pinned two 8N's, a Fergy 35, A Farmall Cub that still won't cooperate with us, and an MF Forklift......that needs to just be set on fire and done away with. |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 8:33:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loon_138:
Finally can join this thread! Just brought home my new-to-me Massey! http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/IMG_20170108_144946023_zpsbx0omr4r.jpg http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/IMG_20170108_144933859_zpsuik0bbwn.jpg Actually, not new per say, I've logged many hours on it in my youth on my parents farm, but just inherited it, and brought it to mine. In the shop warming up now, then on to fit an old pto snowblower to it. Hoping we get a decent snowfall soon! Very nice, how many hours on her? |
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Posted: 1/9/2017 8:34:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Just curious...we've done it on countless occasions but i don't know how well known the procedure is really. Has anyone ever "pinned" a cracked block and put it back together? So far we've pinned two 8N's, a Fergy 35, A Farmall Cub that still won't cooperate with us, and an MF Forklift......that needs to just be set on fire and done away with. Never an engine...several hydrolic push rods though 
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Posted: 1/9/2017 9:47:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: loon_138]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Very nice, how many hours on her? Thanks. I wish I knew but the meters looked like this for as long as I can remember :
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Posted: 1/9/2017 9:48:13 PM EDT
[Last Edit: loon_138]
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Dbl tap
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Posted: 1/9/2017 11:27:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sea2summit:
Never an engine...several hydrolic push rods though That sounds like a headache lol |
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Posted: 1/10/2017 7:41:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loon_138:
Thanks. I wish I knew but the meters looked like this for as long as I can remember :
http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/loon_138/IMG_20170109_190900422_zps9s6lc8sk.jpg Perfect
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Posted: 1/10/2017 7:43:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
That sounds like a headache lol When you're 40 air miles from the nearest road on a machine you drove in during the winter on a frozen river and you break one your options are limited
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Posted: 1/10/2017 10:59:15 PM EDT
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Got some snow, and the snowblower worked. Was a little windy, but got it done
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Posted: 1/12/2017 12:35:26 PM EDT
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I've pretty much guaranteed we won't have any accumulation of frozen precipitation for the rest of the season. Got a set of 4 link ladders from TireChain.com in yesterday & put them on the 3038e today. No modifications were needed, they seemed to fit pretty good. Probably don't need the tensioners I ordered with the chains, but put them on anyway. It was in the 60's & all the last snowfall is pretty much gone (makes putting chains on much less an ordeal than 10 degrees & a high wind).
BTW, this is what was around over the weekend: 
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Posted: 1/12/2017 12:49:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish:
I've pretty much guaranteed we won't have any accumulation of frozen precipitation for the rest of the season. Got a set of 4 link ladders from TireChain.com in yesterday & put them on the 3038e today. No modifications were needed, they seemed to fit pretty good. Probably don't need the tensioners I ordered with the chains, but put them on anyway. It was in the 60's & all the last snowfall is pretty much gone (makes putting chains on much less an ordeal than 10 degrees & a high wind). http://www.skhowell.com/images/3038e-chains-5.jpg http://www.skhowell.com/images/3038e-chains-4.jpg http://www.skhowell.com/images/3038e-chains-1.jpg BTW, this is what was around over the weekend: http://www.skhowell.com/images/JAN7-snow-3.jpg http://www.skhowell.com/images/JAN7-snow-5.jpg http://www.skhowell.com/images/JAN7-snow-9.jpg Nick How do you like the 3038e? We're supposed to close on a place in 2 weeks and bought the current owner's 2012 3038e. I know he had to have the front right hub repaired last year. |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 1:59:11 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ytka:
How do you like the 3038e? We're supposed to close on a place in 2 weeks and bought the current owner's 2012 3038e. I know he had to have the front right hub repaired last year. No complaints. Ours is a 2010, it has been a good dependable no frills tractor. It has seen a lot of use in field mowing with a 5' rotary cutter and fel work moving wood, rocks & gravel, and lesser amounts running tiller, post hole digger and ground engaging implements. The only repair work needed to date has been a hydraulic filter mount I had to replace after I managed to snap off the threaded nipple while trying to remove a stuck filter. If yours does not already have loaded rears, consider getting them filled. The engine is strong and you will want the extra weight to improve traction, especially with R4s. Nick |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 3:39:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish:
No complaints. Ours is a 2010, it has been a good dependable no frills tractor. It has seen a lot of use in field mowing with a 5' rotary cutter and fel work moving wood, rocks & gravel, and lesser amounts running tiller, post hole digger and ground engaging implements. The only repair work needed to date has been a hydraulic filter mount I had to replace after I managed to snap off the threaded nipple while trying to remove a stuck filter. If yours does not already have loaded rears, consider getting them filled. The engine is strong and you will want the extra weight to improve traction, especially with R4s. Nick Thanks I don't know if he has loaded the rear tires, so I'll check. I do know that it has fairly aggressive tires if that's what you mean by R4's. This will be my first tractor, do you know what I'd need to be able to add a root grapple in place of the bucket? I'm guessing I would need the skid-steer style quick detach adapter, but I really don't know. |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 4:29:35 PM EDT
[Last Edit: nikdfish]
[#37]
R4 is an industrial type tire, like on a forklift or skidsteer, tread is broad elements. My 3038e has R4s in the picutures. R1 is agricultural, typically tall & skinny with extremely prominent tread. An R4 is much better at carrying weight & best if doing FEL work. If yours has the 305 loader, the bucket is a quick attach that goes on & off easy (everything else stays put). There are vendors who sell grapples that will work on that format. The trick is hooking up the grapple hydraulics. The 3038e is an economy model & does not have hydraulic controls outside of those associated with the 305 unless added as an option. You can get a John Deere add-on kit for rear hydraulics or a 3rd party version. The JD parts kit is about $850, also figure 1-2 hours for the dealer to install at their current shop rate ($150/hr?). An alternative is an electric diverter valve kit that lets a switch provide alternative outputs for a current control via a solenoid valve. That is a third party option only.
Nick ETA: check out GreenTractorTalk.com & TractorByNet.com for good advice on tractor issues from a broad spectrum of users. |
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Posted: 1/12/2017 4:46:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By loon_138:
Finally can join this thread! Just brought home my new-to-me Massey! Actually, not new per say, I've logged many hours on it in my youth on my parents farm, but just inherited it, and brought it to mine. In the shop warming up now, then on to fit an old pto snowblower to it. Hoping we get a decent snowfall soon! The rebar framed cow killer is a nice touch. I know a few guys with 135's. They seem like pretty good ole tractors. |
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Posted: 1/13/2017 11:03:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ColtRifle]
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I know this isn't what I used the tractor FOR but I did rebuild the bucket cylinders. Very easy job. If you have leaky cylinders….go for it.
The tractor before starting the repair 
Showing the leaks 
To remove the cylinders I just had to remove these bolts and slide the pin out. 
Front of leaking cylinder 
Disassembling the cylinder 
Removing the hydraulic rod 
Rod removed 
This is the rebuild kit 
Piston removed by removing the nut 
Piston end….the light color ring is the seal. It’s a pain to install 
Under the piston ring is a rubber o ring 
End cap with replacement O rings 
Seal installed inside the cap. It’s a tight fit. The seal is the light color ring inside 
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Posted: 1/13/2017 11:30:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ColtRifle:
I know this isn't what I used the tractor FOR but I did rebuild the bucket cylinders. Very easy job. If you have leaky cylinders….go for it. The tractor before starting the repair http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4649_zps12dxrtqb.jpg Showing the leaks http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4650_zpsrkggljic.jpg To remove the cylinders I just had to remove these bolts and slide the pin out. http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4651_zpseaxvu08o.jpg Front of leaking cylinder http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4653_zpssxcrdd5m.jpg Disassembling the cylinder http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4652_zpsjes043lv.jpg Removing the hydraulic rod http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4654_zpslzu8who3.jpg Rod removed http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4655_zpsd8oxb0pn.jpg This is the rebuild kit http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4657_zpscglapxy8.jpg Piston removed by removing the nut http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4658_zpsdheq0siy.jpg Piston end….the light color ring is the seal. It’s a pain to install http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4656_zpszjf9a4c7.jpg Under the piston ring is a rubber o ring http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4663_zpsoxot4m8a.jpg End cap with replacement O rings http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4659_zps64rd5yw8.jpg Seal installed inside the cap. It’s a tight fit. The seal is the light color ring inside http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w613/onlinepicaccount/100_4661_zpsnp3bv2y3.jpg I helped rebuild a tramper cylinder off of a cotton module builder for a farmer one time after he had a bright idea to retap his hydraulic tank for a fitting and didnt drain it......or make sure none of the metal got in there.......................actually re rebuilt it twice for him in the matter of a week |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 8:40:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PA452:
Interesting pics, thanks for posting. This^ I had never thought about rebuilding one. |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 12:09:08 PM EDT
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Used the 1025r to unload a "new" toy off the back of the pickup last night before the rain came...
(led light bar on the ROP was very handy :)) Nick |
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Posted: 1/14/2017 3:22:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By nikdfish:
Used the 1025r to unload a "new" toy off the back of the pickup last night before the rain came... http://www.skhowell.com/images/ac-225-s-01.jpg (led light bar on the ROP was very handy :)) Nick I hear that! Started keeping a pallet in the back of my truck just so I don't forget now days
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Posted: 1/14/2017 7:59:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ColtRifle]
[#47]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs:
Great write up! Did you have to use special ring pliers or anything to get that seal out/in? No special tools. Ideally I should have a spanner wrench to open the cylinder but the pipe wrench worked fine. Minor gouges on the cylinder but as you can see, the tractor isn't exactly new! I used a couple small flathead screwdrivers to remove the seals. The seals were all easy to install except for one of the boom cylinders. I had two seal kits for the boom cylinders but damaged one of them so had to use the other kit. Gonna have to order another kit. As a small side note, none of the local Kubota dealers had the kits in stock. Either way, the kits would have to be ordered. I will order the kit from Coleman's and have it by Tues or Wed next week. Lots of people believe in buying a tractor that has good local support and, while that probably made sense years ago, with the internet, I can have the right parts delivered to my house within a couple days....same speed that the dealer can get me the parts. And, where I live we have lots of Kubota dealers but none of the close ones stock a lot of parts. Maybe if you plan to use the dealership for repairs it might make sense but since I do all my own repairs, as long as I can get parts easily on line (no gray market tractors) I'd buy any decent brand tractor and not worry about local support. |
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Posted: 1/15/2017 10:52:50 AM EDT
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Soooooo.......is it odd that our 6610 looks to be ready handle some shit?
Then theres the 1850 with the 354 Perkins. Been mulling around the thought of askingt he bossman what he wants for it. Tractors in good condition for its age, its just been sitting for a few years since the brass fittings in the fuel lines are bad and she pours diesel when she sits, and wont start without a snort of crack in a can. 
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Posted: 1/15/2017 5:48:38 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Its_The_Kid:
Soooooo.......is it odd that our 6610 looks to be ready handle some shit? https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/10570515_10201389855428044_1984482667818725789_n.jpg?oh=bddea544764571fd7a786983d1c9cd51&oe=58D97E00 Do it! She's got a lot of life left in her. Then theres the 1850 with the 354 Perkins. Been mulling around the thought of askingt he bossman what he wants for it. Tractors in good condition for its age, its just been sitting for a few years since the brass fittings in the fuel lines are bad and she pours diesel when she sits, and wont start without a snort of crack in a can. https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/11219061_10202851383205325_3787336301251838368_n.jpg?oh=10e8de6bf99a6b5a6070affac6a55e88&oe=58DDF7F8 |
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Posted: 1/15/2017 6:19:49 PM EDT
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Rearranged the yard a little today.
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