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Posted: 5/9/2020 10:10:02 PM EDT
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 Mowed some peas today. |
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Posted: 5/9/2020 10:24:12 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/10/2020 2:55:37 AM EDT
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@Merlin
Pls show some good pics of your rifle mount on your Kubota. I’m thinking of making something like that. Thx! |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 6:43:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrkSide06: Got my first ever tractor dropped off today. Picking up a rotary and finish mower next week to put behind it and get to work. Kioti CK3510 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/427538/IMG_1778_jpg-1407420.JPG Congrats! Welcome to the club. 
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Posted: 5/10/2020 6:44:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By highstepper: @Merlin Pls show some good pics of your rifle mount on your Kubota. I'm thinking of making something like that. Thx! |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 8:36:28 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By highstepper: @Merlin Pls show some good pics of your rifle mount on your Kubota. I'm thinking of making something like that. Thx! Originally Posted By kill-9: @highstepper and @kill-9, Already been done in this thread: At +68 pages, it should be no biggie to find them!  Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers!!!!!       If you want some more detail of a specific location LMK. Thanks for looking! |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 9:23:31 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: @highstepper and @kill-9, Already been done in this thread: At +68 pages, it should be no biggie to find them! Happy Mother's Day to all the Mothers!!!!! https://i.imgur.com/HKt6tCX.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Hyq5PPT.jpg https://i.imgur.com/0pgBqbJ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/DCSkyzQ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Ph1eHXh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/KWyHHry.jpg If you want some more detail of a specific location LMK. Thanks for looking! @Merlin What's being repaired in front of the tractor on blocks? |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 9:38:22 AM EDT
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In two of the pics, the red object is my LMC box blade. It appears that's when I was tightening the blade bolts down. It was easier to lift it with the FEL and turn it over to work on it.
One of the pics shows my now defunct land leveler that I was building. I never finished it because the design was flawed from the start (i.e. only 6' wide).  The good news is that I'm getting this one in a couple weeks:  |
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Posted: 5/10/2020 9:40:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: In two of the pics, the red object is my LMC box blade. It appears that's when I was tightening the blade bolts down. It was easier to lift it with the FEL and turn it over to work on it. One of the pics shows my now defunct land leveler that I was building. I never finished it because the design was flawed from the start (i.e. only 6' wide). The good news is that I'm getting this one in a couple weeks: https://cdn3.volusion.com/wf72e.9ho5t/v/vspfiles/photos/ETA-LAND-LEVELER-WS-2-18T.jpg?v-cache=1582522382 Sweet! |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 9:07:32 PM EDT
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Had a lot of old dirt piles that had grown up. Bush hogged what I could but then just started at it with the FEL. Going to be slow going and definitely need a box blade and scraper blade before I can wrap it up.
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Posted: 5/11/2020 11:37:47 PM EDT
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Today we made some modifications to our JD 7330 loader bucket
 .We wanted to be able to use this tractor/loader to move rye bales cut from our cover crop. A little “engineering” and welding, and we came up with this quick detach bale spike .   Also made a place to store it for ease of switching:  |
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Posted: 5/11/2020 11:45:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dalynchmob: Today we made some modifications to our JD 7330 loader bucket .We wanted to be able to use this tractor/loader to move rye bales cut from our cover crop. A little "engineering" and welding, and we came up with this quick detach bale spike .https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884750238_ca3801ea6f_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885271341_bd386ad9c5_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885604582_17be75b4a4_k.jpg Also made a place to store it for ease of switching: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884751988_f2dc189089_k.jpg Especially the stow mount. Should be factory option! |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 9:24:39 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dalynchmob: Today we made some modifications to our JD 7330 loader bucket .We wanted to be able to use this tractor/loader to move rye bales cut from our cover crop. A little “engineering” and welding, and we came up with this quick detach bale spike .https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884750238_ca3801ea6f_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885271341_bd386ad9c5_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885604582_17be75b4a4_k.jpg Also made a place to store it for ease of switching: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884751988_f2dc189089_k.jpg Great idea with the storage rack! I really need a spear, probably going to modify my forks though because I'm not sure my tractor would lift one infront of my bucket
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Posted: 5/12/2020 10:56:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dalynchmob: Today we made some modifications to our JD 7330 loader bucket .We wanted to be able to use this tractor/loader to move rye bales cut from our cover crop. A little “engineering” and welding, and we came up with this quick detach bale spike .https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884750238_ca3801ea6f_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885271341_bd386ad9c5_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885604582_17be75b4a4_k.jpg Also made a place to store it for ease of switching: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884751988_f2dc189089_k.jpg Nice fix! If the sqaure stock was alittle higher you could store universal forks in there. Slide in from either end. |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 11:23:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dalynchmob: Today we made some modifications to our JD 7330 loader bucket .We wanted to be able to use this tractor/loader to move rye bales cut from our cover crop. A little “engineering” and welding, and we came up with this quick detach bale spike .https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884750238_ca3801ea6f_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885271341_bd386ad9c5_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49885604582_17be75b4a4_k.jpg Also made a place to store it for ease of switching: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49884751988_f2dc189089_k.jpg I like that! That would be handy when you need to move just one or two bales and don't want to travel to switch to the spear. You will need a second one to keep the bales from rotating. Or you could mount two and have a double spear. |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 12:46:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryGot my first ever tractor dropped off today. Picking up a rotary and finish mower next week to put behind it and get to work. Quote HistoryGot my first ever tractor dropped off today. Picking up a rotary and finish mower next week to put behind it and get to work. Kioti CK3510 https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/427538/IMG_1778_jpg-1407420.JPG Let me know if you have any questions. |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 4:51:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By dtrosch: Let me know if you have any questions. Looks like a nice setup there. No questions yet but I'm sure there will be some. Borrowed a bush hog from the neighbor while I'm waiting to go pick mine up and still on the hunt for a box blade and grader blade. Contemplating ordering the grader blade from everything attachments so I can get the exact one I want. Going to pick up a bush hog and finish mower tomorrow. |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 6:10:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrkSide06: Looks like a nice setup there. No questions yet but I'm sure there will be some. Borrowed a bush hog from the neighbor while I'm waiting to go pick mine up and still on the hunt for a box blade and grader blade. Contemplating ordering the grader blade from everything attachments so I can get the exact one I want. Going to pick up a bush hog and finish mower tomorrow. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrkSide06: Originally Posted By dtrosch: Let me know if you have any questions. Looks like a nice setup there. No questions yet but I'm sure there will be some. Borrowed a bush hog from the neighbor while I'm waiting to go pick mine up and still on the hunt for a box blade and grader blade. Contemplating ordering the grader blade from everything attachments so I can get the exact one I want. Going to pick up a bush hog and finish mower tomorrow. I wouldn't if I were you. Seriously. You think BRD is bad. Buying one these:   Caused me to buy this:  Ok seriously: Note the first picture and the Agri-Supply $130 Quick Hitch. The very first time I used the QH was on my EA grader blade. This post took longer to write than it did to hook up the grader blade. Think about that. Back up, line up, lift up. Done. |
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Posted: 5/12/2020 6:30:33 PM EDT
[Last Edit: DrkSide06]
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@Merlin I already know the tractor disease is going to be more expensive for me than BRD. Hadn't looked at a quick hitch as I had heard compatibility issues with them but I guess I need to.
Biggest thing for me in the rear blade is the offset feature and most of the used ones that I am seeing don't have that. Hence the probability of ponying up for a new one. Edit: Looks like the Agrisupply QH is $130 and is the same as the HF QH that is $110 but I can pick the HF one up locally. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 12:19:22 AM EDT
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We raked, baled, and wrapped our rye bales today. We hired someone to do the baling and wrapping since we’re not equipped to do it ourselves.
We used our 4430 with loader mounted bale spears and the 7330, previously posted, to load bales and move them to get wrapped. It was a good day to do it, and everything went smooth. Pics: JD 4250, pulling a Vermeer 604 Pro baler (both pieces not ours)  On the move with a bale in the JD 7330  My FIL running the JD 4430   Here are a couple short videos from today: Raking, baling, loading  Baling Rye Wrapping bales  Wrapping Rye Bales Hopefully (now with the rye taken care of) in the morning I can knockout the last 60 ac of corn I’ve been waiting to plant before it rains. Then, barring any replant, be done planting for 2020 .
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Posted: 5/13/2020 8:31:42 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By DrkSide06: @Merlin I already know the tractor disease is going to be more expensive for me than BRD. Hadn't looked at a quick hitch as I had heard compatibility issues with them but I guess I need to. Biggest thing for me in the rear blade is the offset feature and most of the used ones that I am seeing don't have that. Hence the probability of ponying up for a new one. Edit: Looks like the Agrisupply QH is $130 and is the same as the HF QH that is $110 but I can pick the HF one up locally. AS QH top hook:  AS QH, note the clearance of the top hook:  HF QH:  Note that the AS version's top hook sticks out the rear a bit further. A bunch of YT videos on the HF top hook clearance problems. Good luck! |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 8:58:14 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Foxtrot08]
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If you’re unsure of your equipments compatibility with quick hitches, there is always this option too.
http://www.pats3pointhitchsystem.com/page/7229 You still have to put the top link on, but makes the hard part significantly easier hooking up. It’s also lower profile/lighter weight if weight is concern at all. My log splitter was an old JI case piece that the previous owner put a valve body on it and welded a 3pt hitch to it. So it’s not to quick hitch specs at all. Same with my little pto chipper I inherited from my dad. Not heavily used items in my collection (I really only use my weight box) but none the less I took it into consideration when buying a quick hitch system. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 9:41:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: I wouldn't if I were you. Seriously. You think BRD is bad. Buying one these: https://i.imgur.com/0PGHhk8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/u4lEsr8.jpg Caused me to buy this: https://cdn3.volusion.com/wf72e.9ho5t/v/vspfiles/photos/ETA-LAND-LEVELER-WS-2-18.jpg?v-cache=1579863627 Ok seriously: Note the first picture and the Agri-Supply $130 Quick Hitch. The very first time I used the QH was on my EA grader blade. This post took longer to write than it did to hook up the grader blade. Think about that. Back up, line up, lift up. Done. That first pic - is that your rear end with the sexy top-n-tilt? Looking to add one to my l3800. I have a 3rd function valve I added for the grapple (Summit), so looking for an efficient arrangement to add a TNT. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 9:50:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kallnojoy: @merlin That first pic - is that your rear end with the sexy top-n-tilt? Looking to add one to my l3800. I have a 3rd function valve I added for the grapple (Summit), so looking for an efficient arrangement to add a TNT. Yep. Bought the three spool valve (one float) from Bailey's Hydraulics, made the double-acting quick disconnect mount, bought the QDs, bought both cylinders and modified the tilt cylinder and did the install. Did the 3rd function at the same time. I then took it to the local farm store and had all the plumbing installed. That turned out to be a huge mistake. and  I tried to support the local farm store but this time it bit me in the ass. They're out of business now. Third function and RRs work good now.I'm in the process of adding an angle cylinder to my EA 8' grader blade. I installed 3 RRs, so along with TNT, I still have one RR to use. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 12:00:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Merlin: Yep. Bought the three spool valve (one float) from Bailey's Hydraulics, made the double-acting quick disconnect mount, bought the QDs, bought both cylinders and modified the tilt cylinder and did the install. Did the 3rd function at the same time. I then took it to the local farm store and had all the plumbing installed. That turned out to be a huge mistake. and I tried to support the local farm store but this time it bit me in the ass. They're out of business now. Third function and RRs work good now.I'm in the process of adding an angle cylinder to my EA 8' grader blade. I installed 3 RRs, so along with TNT, I still have one RR to use. Thanks - I'll check out the Bailey's offering. My chipper is a PITA to mount on my QH - I think a TNT would be just the ticket. That, and your note about the HF QH top hook - that may be a big part of my problem! Great stuff in this thread! |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 1:00:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Foxtrot08: If you’re unsure of your equipments compatibility with quick hitches, there is always this option too. http://www.pats3pointhitchsystem.com/page/7229 You still have to put the top link on, but makes the hard part significantly easier hooking up. It’s also lower profile/lighter weight if weight is concern at all. My log splitter was an old JI case piece that the previous owner put a valve body on it and welded a 3pt hitch to it. So it’s not to quick hitch specs at all. Same with my little pto chipper I inherited from my dad. Not heavily used items in my collection (I really only use my weight box) but none the less I took it into consideration when buying a quick hitch system. @Foxtrot08 So you don't use a quick hitch at all or just not with those 2 pieces? I like the idea of a 'universal' quick hitch solution, even if it means the top link remains manual. Looks like Pat's would be universal[ish]. I have a Hodge-poge of implements. Not certain what is quick hitch compatible. Thanks |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 1:06:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: @Foxtrot08 So you don't use a quick hitch at all or just not with those 2 pieces? I like the idea of a 'universal' quick hitch solution, even if it means the top link remains manual. Looks like Pat's would be universal[ish]. I have a Hodge-poge of implements. Not certain what is quick hitch compatible. Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: If you’re unsure of your equipments compatibility with quick hitches, there is always this option too. http://www.pats3pointhitchsystem.com/page/7229 You still have to put the top link on, but makes the hard part significantly easier hooking up. It’s also lower profile/lighter weight if weight is concern at all. My log splitter was an old JI case piece that the previous owner put a valve body on it and welded a 3pt hitch to it. So it’s not to quick hitch specs at all. Same with my little pto chipper I inherited from my dad. Not heavily used items in my collection (I really only use my weight box) but none the less I took it into consideration when buying a quick hitch system. @Foxtrot08 So you don't use a quick hitch at all or just not with those 2 pieces? I like the idea of a 'universal' quick hitch solution, even if it means the top link remains manual. Looks like Pat's would be universal[ish]. I have a Hodge-poge of implements. Not certain what is quick hitch compatible. Thanks I use the pats set up on my tractor. I just sometimes have to take the cross support out. Which is just two pins. But it makes it real easy to hook up the lift arms. The top link is easy after the lift arms are hooked. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 1:29:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: @Foxtrot08 So you don't use a quick hitch at all or just not with those 2 pieces? I like the idea of a 'universal' quick hitch solution, even if it means the top link remains manual. Looks like Pat's would be universal[ish]. I have a Hodge-poge of implements. Not certain what is quick hitch compatible. Thanks Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: If you're unsure of your equipments compatibility with quick hitches, there is always this option too. http://www.pats3pointhitchsystem.com/page/7229 You still have to put the top link on, but makes the hard part significantly easier hooking up. It's also lower profile/lighter weight if weight is concern at all. My log splitter was an old JI case piece that the previous owner put a valve body on it and welded a 3pt hitch to it. So it's not to quick hitch specs at all. Same with my little pto chipper I inherited from my dad. Not heavily used items in my collection (I really only use my weight box) but none the less I took it into consideration when buying a quick hitch system. @Foxtrot08 So you don't use a quick hitch at all or just not with those 2 pieces? I like the idea of a 'universal' quick hitch solution, even if it means the top link remains manual. Looks like Pat's would be universal[ish]. I have a Hodge-poge of implements. Not certain what is quick hitch compatible. Thanks This guy talks about the pluses ad minuses of a Quick Hitch. Basically, once you have all your implements QH-compatible, you're golden. Until then, it's a PITA. This is why the biggest advice I give to new or prospective tractor owners is to ensure all your 3ph implements are QH-compatible. I had the time, material and welders to make my implements QH-compatible. Otherwise it wouldn't have been worth it. BTW, don't watch Tractor Mike's review of that top link adapter at around 4:00 or so; it's painful to watch and it's not necessary to buy or use that adapter if you get your stuff QH-compatible. Good luck.  The Pros and Cons of a Quick Hitch |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 1:33:12 PM EDT
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 Bath day for the big girl. We’ve been hauling all the big equipment into the shop for service since truck services are a bit slow. D6 just got loaded up to go home. |
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Posted: 5/13/2020 6:19:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: sgt_seti]
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I got my first tractor in early April. Instead of a box blade, I bought a tiller and rear forks to move round bales.
 Attached FileFuture implements include pallet forks, post-hole digger, PTO trash pump (assuming I can find one), maybe PTO generator, manure spreader, and probably lots more. Just don't tell my wife yet. She wants a swimming pool now. I've moved a bale, leveled some ground, drug a log (the first of many) to the burn pile, picked up a few buckets of rocks to use for landscaping, and even tilled a little. This 12' x 32' test patch took about 10 minutes and went to 6" deep. I later added 4 buckets of manure from the loafing shed to the patch and tilled it in, too.  Attached FileI have so much more to do and am looking forward to it now. Of course, now I have to sell the old tumblebug, old trailer, clean out the barn for storing implements, build dollies, etc., etc. Ah, the work we do to make life easier. Edited to move photos from photobucket |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 8:02:37 AM EDT
[Last Edit: kill-9]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smokedoff: If you've never had one, your life's about to change Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By smokedoff: Originally Posted By kill-9: We just sent our JD tractor to have a root grapple installed. It should be back by the end of the week.  If you've never had one, your life's about to change Wow, you've got that right! The tractor arrived back at our place Tuesday afternoon. I spent Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday on the tractor, either mowing or clearing brush. The grapple makes short work of clearing the edges of fields. If I can keep from breaking the tractor, our farm is going to look entirely different by the end of summer. ETA: I'll add pics later. |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 12:41:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kill-9: Wow, you've got that right! The tractor arrived back at our place Tuesday afternoon. I spent Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday on the tractor, either mowing or clearing brush. The grapple makes short work of clearing the edges of fields. If I can keep from breaking the tractor, our farm is going to look entirely different by the end of summer. ETA: I'll add pics later. It's not if you will break something it's when you will break something. Especially with a loader involved. Burnt clutches are really common.
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Posted: 5/14/2020 1:33:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sparkyD: It's not if you will break something it's when you will break something. Especially with a loader involved. Burnt clutches are really common. @sparkyD Why burnt clutches? Is it any different than using a clutch in a vehicle? |
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Posted: 5/14/2020 8:28:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: @sparkyD Why burnt clutches? Is it any different than using a clutch in a vehicle? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: Originally Posted By sparkyD: It's not if you will break something it's when you will break something. Especially with a loader involved. Burnt clutches are really common. @sparkyD Why burnt clutches? Is it any different than using a clutch in a vehicle? People try to use the loader as a bulldozer especially with a dry clutch and next thing you know you smoke a clutch. It's not quite as bad with a wet clutch or hydra stat but it can still occur when pushing stuff outside the weight range of the tractor. Plus people have a tendency to ride the clutches more as they learn to use the loader. Kinda like clutching a truck with a heavy load on a hill. |
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Posted: 5/15/2020 12:39:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Foxtrot08: I use the pats set up on my tractor. I just sometimes have to take the cross support out. Which is just two pins. But it makes it real easy to hook up the lift arms. The top link is easy after the lift arms are hooked. @Foxtrot08 I'm a tractor novice [maybe 100 hours total time on them] but it is the bottom two that give me headaches to be sure. Sounds like Pats works for you and since it is a more adaptable solution I think this will be the route I'll go. |
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Posted: 5/15/2020 12:45:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: @Foxtrot08 I'm a tractor novice [maybe 100 hours total time on them] but it is the bottom two that give me headaches to be sure. Sounds like Pats works for you and since it is a more adaptable solution I think this will be the route I'll go. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: Originally Posted By Foxtrot08: I use the pats set up on my tractor. I just sometimes have to take the cross support out. Which is just two pins. But it makes it real easy to hook up the lift arms. The top link is easy after the lift arms are hooked. @Foxtrot08 I'm a tractor novice [maybe 100 hours total time on them] but it is the bottom two that give me headaches to be sure. Sounds like Pats works for you and since it is a more adaptable solution I think this will be the route I'll go. Yeah pats with the cross support makes it really easy. The only item I have that it doesn’t work great with us the log splitter. The cross support gets in the way. So I leave it on but the pins out of it. Hook the arms up, then pop the cross support off before I lift it up. Otherwise it would bend the cross support with the way it is. Then just spin out the top link and done. Not as fast as a true quick hitch, which is 30 seconds. But this cuts down fighting with 3pt hitch arms. Back up to it, make sure the cross support is at the right distance, hook the bottom up, then do your top link. Yeah you gotta get off the tractor. But it’s definitely less back breaking. |
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Posted: 5/15/2020 2:00:16 PM EDT
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I've concluded to get Pat's. It is more adaptable to any situation.
I've watched youtube videos [5 of them] since my last post and these 3 were the most helpful [but any one of them is enough to explain the tool] By watching 5, I concluded that most that have used Pat's think it is superior to a QH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Rvq4w_2XQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Rsdr-wz4f4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaiIurbrejs |
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Posted: 5/16/2020 8:06:26 PM EDT
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It was a good day on the farm. I used my JD 110 to push an old house down before setting it on fire, and then my Case 75A to bush hog one of the fields. Had my helper with me too.
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Posted: 5/16/2020 8:47:38 PM EDT
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Headed to my daughter and son in laws house to trench a drain away from the house for the sump pump and a downspout. It was a nice day for a 4 mile ride. Ran the tile into the hole and filled it with rocks.
 Attached File Attached FileWent home from there and put the driveway grader on to clean up the driveway a bit Grader Then I used the tractor to mark rows in the garden. Works out to be a nice width.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 5:57:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthM8: If one drew a line between MN Millennial Farmer and Larsen farms, you'd find me about right in the middle. Here's MN MFr in the field with the 8RX as I drove past about a week ago. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/215362/20200421_160214_jpg-1401986.JPG Finished planting corn and beans on Sunday. Now we play the mother nature game and her frost later this week. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/215362/20200503_142010_jpg-1401987.JPGhttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/215362/20200503_104542_jpg-1401988.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/215362/20200503_104532_jpg-1401991.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/215362/20200503_094411_jpg-1401994.JPG |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 7:25:45 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By winddummy82: What's the average size farm up there? Many are around 1,000-1,200 with the BTOs about 5,000. |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 8:22:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthM8: 454 acres according to 2017 census. Many are around 1,000-1,200 with the BTOs about 5,000. |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 9:26:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthM8: 454 acres according to 2017 census. Many are around 1,000-1,200 with the BTOs about 5,000. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By StealthM8: Originally Posted By winddummy82: What's the average size farm up there? Many are around 1,000-1,200 with the BTOs about 5,000. Useless fun story. I bought a 2007 389 peterbilt from a farmer in Kansas. He was a “little farm” about an hour outside of Kansas City. He had 7000 acres. His neighbor was a big farmer. He had 26,000 acres. Nice truck, C15 cat. Interesting mix of owner/operator spec and fleet spec. Nice guy. He was all big Deere. |
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Posted: 5/17/2020 11:00:08 PM EDT
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[#44]
Here's a video showing the problem with the interference with the HF QH's top hook and what he did to solve it. As i said earlier, a lot of HF QH buyers, just buy the AS top hook and call it good. This is why I bought the AS version to begin with.
Sort of a long video, but the first half discusses the meat of the matter.  The Hidden Costs Behind Harbor Freight Cat 1 Quick Hitch |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 6:52:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By winddummy82: All beans and field corn?  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 8:12:51 AM EDT
[#46]
Helped some family members build a hoop barn yesterday.
5055 being used as a torch cart (torching "fish mouths" on a level line to make a saddle for the rail pipe):  Attached File5300 with the man lift:  Attached FileHoops and cross members installed:  Attached FileThere was just enough wind that we couldn't pull the tarp over it, so that will have to wait til next weekend. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 8:25:33 AM EDT
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@Buckshot4U
Did you build your man lift? I was thinking of making one out of a IBC frame. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 8:48:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: @Buckshot4U Did you build your man lift? I was thinking of making one out of a IBC frame. My first version was a 2x6 under the FEL frame cross tube; you can partially see it here:  One of my next project is to make a version of this to lock the lift cylinders directly:  There's lots of stories of hydraulics or hydraulic lines suddenly failing and the FEL - along with whatever is in it - dropping like a rock. Despite the possible negatives, I still think it's far easier than climbing a ladder to work (you still have to use a ladder to reach the work platform). You can put all your tools and materials and let the tractor lift it; you're not trying to carry it up a ladder. Plus, you have far more room and it's much stable than trying to work off a ladder. I'll take working off a work platform at height any day of the week. Good luck. |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:19:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Buckshot4U: Helped some family members build a hoop barn yesterday. 5055 being used as a torch cart (torching "fish mouths" on a level line to make a saddle for the rail pipe): https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243487/IMG_2327_JPG-1421452.JPG 5300 with the man lift: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243487/IMG_2330_JPG-1421453.JPG Hoops and cross members installed: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/243487/IMG_2333_JPG-1421454.JPG There was just enough wind that we couldn't pull the tarp over it, so that will have to wait til next weekend. Was that a kit or who bent the steel? |
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Posted: 5/18/2020 9:32:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Deuskid: @Buckshot4U Did you build your man lift? I was thinking of making one out of a IBC frame. It is my uncle's and it was a homemade job. I really like Merlin's IBC cage. I was thinking about doing something similar, but my hay spears are too wide to fit in an IBC tote's pallet. I need to just go buy an IBC tote and modify it to work with my spear. |
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