BobInSD's latest activity
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BBobInSD replied to the thread Cold starts: what is your preferred RPM setting??.I noticed that. I was getting ready to ask for the bottom half of the chart. The chart for warming up the HST is similar. It bottoms...
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BBobInSD replied to the thread How crazy are you about topping off your tank?.I thought the tank on my tractor was vented? I'm not a diesel guy, but if it isn't it would be the first vehicle I ever owned that did...
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BBobInSD replied to the thread Proper Ballast Recommendations.Which is accomplished by "transferring forces from the front to the rear axle." But, as anybody who grew up before teeter-totters were...
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BThe owners manuals (tractor and/or loaders) should detail the amount a REAR ballast needed is you don't have to guess at it. In...
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BBobInSD replied to the thread How crazy are you about topping off your tank?.My fuel tanks are vented. My fuel cans are not. Wet outside air can enter the tank when warm and drop moisture as it cools. The fuel...
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BBobInSD replied to the thread How crazy are you about topping off your tank?.I normally wait until I can squeeze 5 gallons in. Last night I dumped in 3 gallons (of #1) since there's still some #2 in there and...
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BIf you are buying used you need to be both ready and patient. Last summer I decided on a BX like a friend of mine had. My thought was to...
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BBobInSD reacted to Bmyers's post in the thread Ballast Box vs. Suitcase Weights on Box Blade with
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The problem I see is I would end up knocked out cold when I asked my wife to sit in the chair to add extra weight to the tractor. :oops::p -
BBobInSD replied to the thread King Kutter Professional tiller.I have a King Kutter (not sure if it's "professional" or not). It does a fine job and has never given me any problems but I've only had...
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BBobInSD reacted to Dave Ogren's post in the thread Asking for advice on using a rental 3ph tiller for a first-time user with Like.
I tried to rent a rototiller in my area, there was no place to rent it from so I had to purchase one. I use a box blade first, gradually...
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BLooks like a keeper. I think I use my forks more than my bucket !
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BBobInSD reacted to Freeheeler's post in the thread It will LIFT 1900 but will it HOLD more? with Like.
... then it would end up being one of those "unproductive purchases". I hate those types of learning experiences.
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BBobInSD replied to the thread New L4060 LE add-ons.You'll be surprised at how useful the pallet forks will be. Depending on how much snow you get all at once, and how windy it is, you...
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BHST hands down if you are handling snow as well.
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BBobInSD reacted to GreensvilleJay's post in the thread Hydrostatic vs Geared Transmissions. with Like.
For snowblowing ( and rototilling) HST wins hands down over gears. You can quickly and easily adjust ground speed based upon the...