Recent content by LCWELL

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    hp to run 84 inch landpride side discharge mower?

    38 engine hp and 6' BushHog AirTunnel here. PTO hp around 31 I think. When mowing tall, thick, wet grass I use the full 540 pto rpm and burn a lot of fuel. But man will this thing pick up and throw some grass. Sounds like a Piper Cub following me around. If you're going to be mowing deep...
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    SHOP MANUAL Grand L30 Series

    Manuals shipped quickly and received in the condition advertised. Pleasure doing business with you OT.
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    SHOP MANUAL Grand L30 Series

    Still available? PM sent
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    Rotary or Flail mower..

    Wire, no worries about a little wire when your used to dealing with Kudzu. But it's no cakewalk getting it out of a rotary either.I think I've even used a torch.
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    Rotary or Flail mower..

    Correct, with the mower set all the way left it won't quite cover the left tire track. Mowing with offset takes some getting use to but it has advantages too,like when mowing fenceline. As mentioned I got mine used. It looked well used on the outside but it appears the blades hadn't been...
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    Rotary or Flail mower..

    Answers to questions in no particular order. The 6’ Caroni is adjustable between a little offset and a lot of offset. I bought mine well used. When cutting thicker stuff I do it the same as I do with a rotary. I’ll back over the big stuff first. Mostly to protect the tractor. I don’t want to...
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    Rotary or Flail mower..

    I haven't hooked up my 6' bushhog since I got a 6' flail last spring. The flail is a joy to use especially around trees and on rough ground imho. My tractor is similar to yours (L3830HST). My flail http://www.agrisupply.com/caroni-flail-mower/p/30837/ would be considered a "medium" duty I...
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    3rd function valve

    Lots of options out there. Prince 6X844, $189.25 MSRP at Grainger, worked for me.
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    L3800 HST & 285 Bush Hog

    Consider the weight too. Will you be cutting 2" stuff? Are you getting a GOOD deal on a 285? The lighter duty Squealer series 5' cutter weighed 270 lbs less. the 285 is a heavy duty beast. My 650 lb 6' squealer seems nicely matched to my L3830. With the bucket removed the front end is light. I...
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    Bucket Grapple

    Complete grapple is less expensive, if the weight is ok. http://www.wildkatattachments.com/grapple.html
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    Third function valve l3830

    Prince 6X844 at Grainger MSRP $189.25-much less purchased through work. I haven’t found an electric solenoid setup for less than $700. The pressure is adjustable from 1000-3000 psi-preset at 1500. A trip to TSC for 3 ready made hoses and a handful of fittings and we’re grappling happily along...
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    L3830 fel

    L3830 with LA723 here and no complaints. Curls 'til a back wheel lifts and lifts more than the bucket will hold. My L3830/LA723 being abused: http://s539.photobucket.com/user/FLINCHIST/media/MOV00464_zpsaf08b3b1.mp4.html