Recent content by Geoz67

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    How good is alternate energy?

    Our family lives in Tasmania and we're currently building on a 20ha block - hence the L4300 and the U17, I have no idea how we would do all the work without those tools. ;) Tassie doesn't get as hot as the rest of Australia but being in the NE of the state our climate is warmer and dryer than...
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    Picture of your tractor on your trailer

    Here is my 20yo L4300DT the day I brought it home. The tractor now lives in the shed and rarely gets to ride on the trailer.
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    Now that I have a Kubota mini EX....I wish there was a forum for it!

    I agree I have the same frustration. Interestingly the most information I found was on a mountain bike forum, they use the mini excavators to build trails. I’m planning to build a pump track and a jump line once we’re done with the main earth works.
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    Propulsion Question: Mini EX vs Tractor

    The U17 is pretty small and only has a manual throttle, no auto speed or other options. However, it tows nicely behind the car on a medium sized trailer.
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    Propulsion Question: Mini EX vs Tractor

    I have a U17 and it uses hydraulic oil (ISO 46). It has a tiny 900 cc 3 cylinder engine and as it was said before the engine basically only drives the hydraulic pump. Propulsion is also via hydraulically driven motors. I would take the ex over a back hoe any day, I just move around a lot while...
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    OK, So I do not need a new tractor! But a excavator? Maybe...HELP!

    I have a Kubota U17 and it's amazing how many jobs that machine can do around our farm. I have no idea how we would keep on top of things without it. I bought it used and it appears a simple enough piece of equipment to keep in working order as long as the maintenance is done property. Sometimes...