Recent content by matt-m

Thanks yeah part of the mission will be to go where the rental unit can't so need to be able to carry in

New toy - WC68

Finished install on top and tilt. Parts list: Agristore side (15-20") and top (18-26") link cylinders, Summit open center 3 valve monoblock, bushings and longer pins for side link, locally sourced fittings and made to order hoses, steel plate for mounting using preexisting holes in ROPS...

Thanks guys. Disclaimer that my projects usually have something that’s not ‘necessary’ or ‘normal’ but the O.C.D. / sense of aesthetics takes over. The posts are screwed on to 4x4 exterior grade post brackets and those brackets are center bolted down using threaded j-hook concrete anchors. The...

Needed an excuse to build something no oops I mean a place to store implements more out of the weather / help free up space in the barn.

If it helps your peace of mind I've used my FEL extensively (bucket, grapple, forks) frequently at or near max capacity and have had the FEL on and off dozens of times with no issues. After ~100 hrs I don't see any signs of adverse wear or deformation on any of the FEL attachment / clamping points.

9 pointer earlier this morning

Hair cut day

Not sure what's different ?? I've had the loader on and off dozens of times and plenty of bucket, grapple, and pallet work with no issues with the loader arm support mechanism.

Trail maintenance

I also encourage the clay bar step. It's kind of wild what it will pick up. Here's a recent example from a section of a freshly washed 'clean' hood. Doing this before the orbital helps reduce rubbing abrasives around in the paint.

going through 3 cups a day right now

A real *hayday* for the pasture critters

My loader is off at the moment but comparing orientation I think your link arm is on wrong end of connection bolt. These views are as if looking out from the tractor.

I can relate - this 15 gal setup I pieced together is serving me well. Used for spot spray or broadcast over the pond depending on pto and bypass pressure control valve settings.