Recent content by Smokeydog

Never underestimate what a determined man can do with a small machine.

Not particularly for the OP’s application but I had to drill some 5/8” holes in a TLB subframe to mount an attachment bracket. Frame about 1/2” thick. Not reachable using a drill and would have required extensive disassembly. Used pneumatic impact wrench with extensions and universal joint to...

Durafit on both tractors with good experience.

It’s a specialty tool that doesn’t get much use…yet. Used with forks and man basket to reach for some farm building maintenance. Don’t like or couldn’t use ladders. That particular job(s) were worth the investment. Plans to also use auger or Danuser Intimdator to reach where the FEL can’t...

Got us a 2021 little truck for the farm, Honda Ridgeline. Researching care found this Honda product for protecting wiring harness from getting chewed up. https://images.app.goo.gl/Hu6XCPEKWxEwGFtC9 Has layer of capsaicin to make chewing unpleasant. Many uses on the farm.

Saw 2012 L48, 256hrs, $35K, Gainesville Ga on market place. Not sure about the year as M59 started about 2008. Great piece of old iron, little plastic and pre emission.

Had one of the first B20s. HD loader and small front tires getting flats were an issue. Asked local Bobcat dealer owner about foam in tires. To complicate things there is different types of foam with different results and followed their advice of foam installer. Because of the cost usually want...

Yes, that will work. Subsoiling allows more water to soak into the soil and retain moisture longer. One of best soil improvements you can do that returns the best bang for the buck. Soil scientists say we don’t do it enough.

Putting Purple Martin houses.

Added bumper to help protect front axle. 3x6x24” tube. 1” D-ring for low point attachment.

That looks like the paddle switch for rotation to backhoe mode. One thing it does is to defeat the seat presence switch so the PTO will operate when off the tractor. Like for chipper or generator use. The seat presence switch is directly underneath the seat. Being loose might have been the...

I like TLBs, the real TLBs like B26, L39,L45/47, M59/62. Heavier, stronger better operator platforms, stronger more integrated backhoes. The B26 swings well above its hp rating. Common rental even from Home Depot. Might consider renting one for the weekend to se if it might be for you...

Suspect seat presence switch first. Moving around on slopes could trigger it. Plastic seat bottoms, age and hillside farm aren’t good for seat switch life on our farm. Neither is needing to stand to see with some FEL operations. They get replaced with weatherproof rubber switch to make an...

Might try to straighten. Gearwrench indexing pry bars help with that type of work. New line not too expensive to replace and be a sure fix. Good catch on the leak.

There are many advantages and disadvantages to the different tire types. Listing the sizes you have and what you need would be helpful in finding what you want. Dealers often have tire packages might do deal swap with like-new tires. Owners wanting to swap an option too.