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    Looking again at my options in NZ. And weirdly, I see that the Grand-L in NZ (the 40 series is still current for us) supports a MMM...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Cheap, Lightweight forks for L2501.
    I have these. https://www.implementsdirect.co.nz/collections/pallet-forks/products/deleks-3-pt-adjustable-pallet-forks-300kg That's NZ...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Tie downs B2601.
    D-ring on the towbar for the rear. D rings on two random bolt holes on the front. Ratchet straps through both, and if the loader is on...
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    He did note he had the issue both before and after. But no knowing what fluids and filters it had when he bought it. If it was the...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Is there chart somewhere.....
    From a rear weight viewpoint, I'd say same as any rear implement. They're heavier than a standard flail (the arm and hydraulics), and...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Rear PTO.
    Hmm. That is almost exactly what a safety switch cutout does. If I get off the seat it starts to stutter, if I sit down again it keeps...
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    Mum has the smallest Takeuchi - 1.6T. I'd expect it to massively outdig an MX BH, probably easily run a stump grinder, and they can be...
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    The old fella down the road always says to me "getting old really sucks." My stock answer is "it's better than the alternative."
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    PaulL replied to the thread 15W40 or 5W40.
    My read is that 5w-40 does everything 15w-40 does and then some. So there's no downside to running 5w-40 other than it probably costs...
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    PaulL replied to the thread Rear PTO.
    When you say the tractor stalls - does it definitely stall as opposed to cut out (i.e. does it bog down then stop, or does it stop cold...
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    I'd let the dealer talk me into an MX. If the way he talked me into it was with a nice discount. :-) An MX is a lot of tractor. The...
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    Yeah, the no engine braking is weird. And it sounds complex and breakable.
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    Thanks @D2Cat. I talked to Mum yesterday, to ask about some fencing gear I know she has and doesn't want - when I visit she keeps...
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    If I was replacing the B2601, I'd definitely go Kubota. But if I'm keeping the B2601 as a loader tractor, and just buying a vintage...
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    Lots of good thoughts. Thanks crew. Answers and thoughts: The soil is much harder, with a fair amount of stone in it. It has a...