Recent content by nsmitchell

I run a Wallenstein BX-42 on my L1-38 (45 hp) and it does a good job on anything up to 4".

Last year's calf I think.

You have a great idea there. I have been thinking about building something similar to haul whole logs out to the trailer. What were the issues with the one you are using now. It seems robust enough. I should think that a 20' limbed log would not have much more drag than a 2 bottom plow or 6'...

If you go to You Tube you will find many videos of tractors, including some fairly small Kubotas, running the BX 42. just picked up a used one for the reasons mentioned above: simple to operate and direct drive. Still way too much snow to hook up to my tractor yet but eagerly awaiting warmer...

http://padheater.com/ I am going to install this type of heater. I am currently working up in Northwest Territories and all of the equipment operators and vehicles use these. When you go out to start your truck the vehicle is already at operating temp. I know farmers who install these on...

That cab sure looks like a good idea on a day like that.

I was considering attaching one of the stick on electric tank heaters, 250W or so, and can only find ones made by Titan in Ontario. Has anyone used these or similar heaters. The boys up north here in NWT swear by them but not sure if they's do it for an L1-38. Any thoughts or experience.

No injuries. Just stuff but mostly the digital photos are missed. I did some cutting this weekend and found PTO speed 2 and 2000 rpm did the trick. She kicked around a bit but did a nice job along the trails with stuff up to 3" in diameter. Couple of times she bogged down a bit but I would just...

Thanks for the info. Sorry for getting back late but was robbed and just getting our new computer back up and running. The second part of my question was what the other ratio were so I could run at a lower RpM. Any ideas?

I have a L1-38 with the 4 speed PTO. I want to run a rough cut mower that operates at 540 rpm. The question is what gear is the 540 PTO rpm on the tach set for and what are the gear ratios of the 4 gears. My concern is that the tach indicates I need 2700 engine rpm to get 540. That's pretty high...

The weight will not be on the axle but on the tires.

Do teenagers listen to their parents? LOL

I've been running jet fuel for years in all of my tractors and those of my neighbours. I mix it 1 part jet to 2 parts regular diesel or less. The additives in the jet fuel make it very suitable for winter operation ( -46 C earlier this week). I get the fuel for free from aircraft that have their...

I have one on my L1-38 and it does a good job when the ground is not frozen. I managed to dig a 4 x4 hole for an outhouse in about 10 minutes. It cane with my tractor already installed and I have not yet removed it or the winter. You can download pdf copies of the specs and operator manuals at...

Dropped in for manuals from Edmonton Kubota and they're printing them off. All three for under $80. Good deal. Couldn't convince them to give me the soft copy but I'll scan and put on a CD eventually for all. Found the manuals for my Wallenstein backhoe on their site for free and in color. Good...