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The L4240 is the first tractor I had with hydro steering. The first two Kubotae had power steering. I thought it wouldn't work well on the L4240 but it's fine. When mowing long runs I often put my hand ( or a thumb) on the wheel wherever it's handy. At the turn I grab the spinner and use it...

I wouldn't be without one. HOWEVER if you don't have power steering and hit something with a front tire it can whack your hand hard before you know what's happening. Had that happen with the little Ford.

I like that. One of the YouTubers I watch uses what they call "weldable primer".

Not too concerned about the general painting and appearance. My concern was that water/salt gets between the existing and the new layers and causes rust jacking. I can't figure out how I'd seal where the two pieces of metal meet at the 10 hole locations. By having only the top (new) plate...

The hole is tapped and has an Allen setscrew (machine bushing) that the hardware store had with a bore that fits the GR 8 bolt really close. Won't be using the Allen screw. I'm thinking about redoing the top plate to make it stronger. My first thought was to just complete the repair as...

First, I have no familiarity with that machine, but agree with whatsupdoc that a safety switch is worth a look. Most of these tractors don't like being moved while the seat is (or seems to be) empty. My guess is that the tractor believes you're not seated and shuts off.

I'd put a plow on that cabbed L5740.

I used a 3-point dirt scoop on my Ford 1210 in the early 90's to make a 300' swale along the West side of our place. It did require straddling the ditch, but it worked OK by starting at the lower end and working uphill with the cutting edge towards the tractor. Later the scoop was my...

Had lotsa time to ponder things that need done and the probable order of them. FINALLY had a chance to do a little work on the blade today. One picture shows the pin that broke below the surface of the plate. I wasn't sure exactly what might be inside the rectangular column but assumed the...

OK, finally opened my camera Christmas present yesterday when I needed to see back under the dishwasher. Very good image HOWEVER, I'm not able to figure out how to access the side camera. There is what looks like an LED light and camera on the side. Is there a secret code?? The Chinglish...

Daren's story reminded me of something that happened around 1969 or so. I was a newbie electrichicken working for a small 4-man residential contractor. At the end of a very cold workday I was about to head home when a service call came in and the boss asked if I'd go along and help with a...

Years ago the company had a VW Rabbit diesel for a cheap runner. I used it one day to go for lunch. It was THE most gutless vehicle I ever drove. It had less power than a new Chevette I test drove. The salesman was a friend who rode along. When I mentioned the lack of power he said "you...

Years ago one of the car shows on TV had a tour of a wiper factory. They tested wipers on all sorts of messes. To clean the glass between tests they used Bon Ami.

Funny that you mention trailers. I built a small utility trailer in 1989 when my "company truck" was a Bronco II. Following the Bronco II they gave me different Chevy 1500's, SUV's and Ford F150 to use. Upon retirement in 2021 they sold me the Trailblazer for $1,200 and it was going to be a...

Back when I bought a Power Wagon in '73 I had a couple people ask if it could be driven for any distance at highway speeds because of the 4WD. Around here in '73 a pickup with 4WD wasn't the norm. Now most of the new trucks ARE 4WD. Almost all pickups from yesteryear were 1/2 ton, 8' bed and...