Recent content by The Bob

I'm certainly no expert, but do have an M6800, sounds like you still have air in fuel lines. Did you open the air vent cock? Also make sure the fuel cock is in the open position. My WSM says to pump the fuel pump knob on top the fuel filter, it should start to build some resistance, also says...

Thanks, I think I will try to set up a call and see how that goes. As one friend said a couple of months back, if a deal is too good to be true, it probably is! I will let you guys know how this one plays out! Thanks again.

They are asking $2500. The cheapest I can find on tractorhouse is around $7000, and that's without the backhoe and FEL. Still researching, hoping this is not a scam....just got an email from them. The BX is at a military depot in SD, free shipping to an army base closest to me, with delivery to...

I have stumbled across a REALLY good deal on a BX23 with 16 hours on it, and a backhoe and front loader and MMM. Just curious about the backhoe, which is primarily why I would buy it. I have about 1/4 mile of driveway that needs to have ditches either dug on both sides, or at least cleaned out...

Yes, told them to fill the tires too, of course at my expense! Deciding now between a 6' Bush Hog vs. a 7'. Thinking I will go with the 6 foot as it will fit on my trailer, don't think a 7 foot will. That gives me a pretty good hog for getting into the tight areas, and if needed can transport to...

Update, called the "local" dealer that had the M6800 with the LA1002 loader and hydraulic shuttle, made an offer contingent upon new tires all the way around. They called back and accepted the offer. So now I will have more questions as I move forward and begin to get some experience with it...

Update, I drove the Koyker equipped tractor today, really nice. BUT, it has the manual shuttle shift on the column, meaning it has to be clutched to go from forward to reverse and back. The M4700 I had prior was manual shift, and not even on the column. The other M6800 I am looking at has the...

I've been looking for a tractor, have narrowed the search down to two M6800 tractors. One has a Koyker 310 FEL, the other has a LA1002 FEL. I am leaning towards the model with the Koyker because of the lift capacity and marginally better rear tires. Both have new front tires, and close to the...

I am looking at a M8540 with about 650 hours on it, at a good price from a local wheeler/dealer. Almost too good of a price, about $5K below a local dealer for the same model with twice the hours on it. My question is, when the PTO is engaged below 1000 rpm, there is a noticeable noise coming...

I've only seen the M4900 personally. It had good tires, one set of remotes, and the service records with it. Mechanically sound, cosmetically not so much. But good advice on the "take my time". Our local dealer didn't have any good used tractors so I was thinking they were rare. Don't think...

New to forum, so bear with me. Just purchased 100 acres, about 60 to 70 acres are cleared and would make good hay. The remainder is either rough with rocks, or needs clearing. The 60 to 70 of good grass is fairly steep. Plan on using the tractor for mowing the 30 to 40 of rough land, and...