sell or trade in?
I'm seriously looking at stepping up a bit in tractor sizes. I have my eye set on a 5055D with a 512 loader and an RB 2084 rear blade. I have a 2011 model 3005 with the 300 loader that is nearly paid...
View Article2210 Front transaxle leaking through boot
Completed rebuilding the main drive universal joints 2 weeks ago. Ran machine up and down driveway in 2 and 4 wheel drive to verify smooth operation. Parked in garage. Two weeks later this morning I...
View ArticleFront ballast?
To compliment the "Rear Ballast" sticky, I thought we could toss around some ideas about front ballasting for us snow plow/blower users. If you do use a ballast box you are slinging weight way too far...
View ArticleWhat to put of snowblower chute?
I just used my frontier sb1154 for the first time. Even if I smoothed out my gravel driveway I still sometimes get into some gravel sand. What do u use to make the chute turn easier after a few times...
View ArticleFrontier box blade and 1026r Question
I am picking up a 5' Frontier Boxblade BB2060 this weekend and read somewhere that the top link on the 3 point hitch needs to be shorter 13" rather than the standard 19". Anyone have this combination...
View Article4720 with 8 foot push box rear 8 foot Grader
Works Great Tractor could use more weight Attached Images IMG_2583.jpg (1.06 MB)
View ArticleShop for trucks and doll house.
I may have posted these , so sorry if I did. If you have trucks and tractors you need a shop to put them in. Granddaughter then asked me when was I going to build her something so made the dollhouse ,...
View ArticleVidio on the John Deere 140
This was posted on WFM and so I copied it to here so you all can see, if you hadn't already.
View ArticleI found a cab for my 2720
I decided that the cab off one of my loaders would work nice for my 2720 . Should fit with a few mods :lol: Attached Images IMG-20131204-00187.jpg (353.6 KB)
View ArticleSelling fire wood on shares?
I do not burn wood. I also have not sold wood. From storms in 2011 and 2013 I have a lot wood to sell. I have limbed it and cut into logs 6 to 10 foot long and piled it up. I cut it small enough to...
View Article2000 series headlight bulb?
I pulled the bulb and googled the numbers on it but I didn't come up with a standard bulb that is a match. I would like to put in an LED bulb replacement to match the LED worklights I've added. anyone...
View ArticleFront Weight Bracket
Is it just me or does the intern that designed the optional weight bracket for this tractor need a punch in the face? First they didn't account for the raised lettering on the weights so I had to grind...
View ArticleJD 5055E - Information Please
I went down to the local JD dealer and talked with a salesman about the JD 5055e with the 553 loader, and I was wondering what others thought about this tractor. I currently own a 2 WD Massey Ferguson...
View ArticleTractor pull, big Deere vs 18 hp steam engine
Proven again...torque, weight and traction overcomes horsepower. Millars Tractor Spares - YouTube
View Article1025r Vibration on start up and shutdown
Hey guys, wondering if anyone else has this problem and if there is some kind of adhesive foam you could use to stop this. The hood and side covers are getting chafed due to the vibration and loose...
View ArticleDeere loader bucket to skid steer quick attach adaptor
Looking at buying a skid steer to help speed things up with the grading and seeding process. Does anyone know of a mfg that makes an adaptor plate to put on my 300cx and 420 loader frames that will...
View Article1026R 3 point hitch lever
I was using my 1026R to plow snow tonight. I noticed several times that the weight box was dragging the ground. I checked the lever & it was down. I first thought that I had been moving the lever...
View Article1026R 3 point hitch lever dropping
I was using my 1026R to plow snow tonight. I noticed several times that the weight box was dragging the ground. I checked the lever & it was down. I first thought that I had been moving the lever...
View Articlesmall idea = GREAT IDEA!
Put my "Horse Blinders" on the worklights tonight... Absolutely great! Horse Blinders If you are going to work at night with the ROPS worklights and plan on any turning around in the seat you have to...
View Article1026 Lighting question...
As anyone knows that reads my rants, I have a love hate relationship with JD's engineering staff. Here's the latest example of my "amazement": Tonight I installed a pair of Chris' "Horse Blinders"...
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