Recent content by NvRudder

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    Drilling and Tapping my ROPS for LED Lights.."OH The Madness"

    https://www.boltonhooks.com/rops-clamp-and-square-tube-clamps/ https://www.boltonhooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Lightbar-on-Tube.jpg No muss, no fuss...
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    Who owns a L2501/2502

    2501 DT here in Northern Nevada...awesome machine, totally pleased. Getting ready to do my "50 Hour" Maintenance items this weekend... Congrats on your 2502!
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    Daily Chuckle

    Alternate version: You're not fat, you're just short for your weight!
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    Just bought...

    Forgot to add a couple more items: -Request your Product Delivery Inspection sheet (PDI) -Tractor Mike's New Tractor Activities list...
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    Just bought...

    Congrats on the new family addition! Items to add to all the good suggestions above: Bolt-on Bucket Cutting edge...easy to bend factory welded-on one Bucket chain hooks and shackles Yellow fuel container...I use a 5 Gal. Tuff-Jug w/Ripper Cap for diesel Inner Air Filter cartridge I also added...
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    Driver of Boat Trailering Nightmare Pleads Guilty

    That made me chuckle (a lot...)...but with all the injuries, including fatalities...need to be a bit reflective. As I said...my wife drives through that intersection twice per day...kids do too when going to Reno...so I thank my lucky starts that our numbers weren't up that day... I do...
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    Driver of Boat Trailering Nightmare Pleads Guilty

    Hoping none of us have to experience what this guy did...Tough to read through the list of violations...just was lucky my wife and kids who used that intersection daily were spared. Prayers to those who lost family members...
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    Transportation trailer recommendations for a B6000D

    Won't that make it tough to see where your going?:LOL:
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    BH92 Welding at cylinders falling apart

    Remove the hose, remove the 90 degree fitting, install flush-type pipe plug. Grind/file/sand to remove the corrosion...primer & paint (multiple coats) so the welded port is protected from the elements... Reinstall fitting and hose...good to go!
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    Who has R14 tires?

    My L2501DT (delivered Nov '21) has R14 wheelsets that are not adjustable... Did use it in very deep snow with rear snow blower this winter...traction was great. Honestly don't think I need spacers & chains.
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    KTI 12v Single-acting Hydraulic Pump for sale

    PRICE REDUCED KTI 12v Single acting hydraulic pump for sale. It came off a new Diamond C dump trailer after adding a front hydraulic jack and double-acting pump. It was only on the trailer for about a week...hardly used. 8 Quart reservoir 3200 psi, 3.2 gpm includes Remote $250 $150 (local...
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    Fuel prices

    Just talked to my dad...he filled up his Duramax today in Central Calif...Flying J...$6.49/gal!
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    New L2501 on the way, any advice as far as what to be on the lookout for?

    Congrats on your purchase! Had mine for a few months, great tractor...you will appreciate all it can do for you! My $.02 on tractor-related recommendations: Get the Work Shop Manual...(as others have said) Get your Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) Checklist from the Dealer and review each item...
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    Custom Light Switch Panel

    Good job! I struggled to find a worklight Switch mounting location also...ended up using the existing hole on the FEL Control level valve mount...
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    Just got price of l2501

    Tough times to be buying almost anything new... I got a fair quote and bought my 2501 from my small, longtime, local Dealer here in Northern NV...about $500 below Build Your Own/MSRP.