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    PaulL replied to the thread Newbie questions.
    To have fronts that worn I'd expect it's been used with a loader, even if the loader's not on it now. I wouldn't buy a machine without a...
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    PaulL replied to the thread L3710 Value?.
    I didn't think L series machines (other than grand-L) had a mid PTO?
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    PaulL replied to the thread What is Messick's Smoking.
    Ah. Well that I can support. If you have junk fluid mostly filling it, then yeah, may as well replace. And I agree with OldHokie that...
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    PaulL replied to the thread What is Messick's Smoking.
    I'm not as fussed as some at keeping brand name fluid in. A little bit of non-SUDT isn't going to matter, I wouldn't change my whole...
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    They're not a complex machine, the Chinese are pretty good at making machines. Main issue I can see is if the steel on the grinder isn't...
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    PaulL replied to the thread BX to a B.
    Two ways to go. You can get an adapter to basically put an SSQA on the 3ph. I think that's overly complex. Or you can just work out...
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    You must be super happy. Pictures when it arrives. I bought my B2601 knowing I can get a backhoe later, which is one good reason to go...
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    PaulL replied to the thread L vs LX.
    Yes and no. The block/displacement, yes. Not certain it has all the same internals, it's different than those high HP engines in having...
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    PaulL replied to the thread L vs LX.
    Grand-L is not the same thing as standard L, as you know. It seems the OP is looking at the L mostly because it's the same price as the...
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    PaulL replied to the thread BX to a B.
    I converted my 3ph forks to attach to my loader. Going the other way - converting loader forks to 3ph - should be easier.
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    PaulL replied to the thread BX to a B.
    For purely lift capacity, the answer sometimes is to be more cunning. You can use your tractor to pull a rope on a pulley system. You...
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    PaulL replied to the thread L vs LX.
    If you don't have a specific reasons to get an LX, then get the L. It's more tractor for your money However, if you need something only...
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    PaulL reacted to BBFarmer's post in the thread Barn trophy? with Like Like.
    Got mine in our off season. Had nothing to do for weeks. Finally I'm like screw this I'm gonna atleast go check the mail or something. LOL
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    PaulL replied to the thread What is Messick's Smoking.
    Yeah, I'll second that. I get all my fluids from my local dealer. They have what I need in stock, and it's surprisingly competitive. And...
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    PaulL replied to the thread What is Messick's Smoking.
    Yeah, a lot of companies think that if they just pass through shipping costs, job done, all fair. But who you pick for shipping also...