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  1. J

    My gutless wonder

    I mow in medium range on my B2601. I usually keep the grass height under 6 inches when mowing and have had no problems. I try and cut when the grass and yard are dry. Good luck.
  2. J

    RTV 1100 Overheating

    Try pressure washing the radiator.
  3. J

    “Barn Find”

    $3,000. Thats the most I would offer and only if I needed it. Good luck.
  4. J

    Seal Issues and Decisions

    if you really need a tractor and can afford it get a new one. I just spent 5 hours cleaning up a large tree that fell in my yard with my B2601 and pallet forks. I have never regretted buying the tractor. I had never owned a new tractor or one with a loader prior to this . I use it mostly for...
  5. J

    brush cutting old timber land

    Keep your cutter elevated and take a couple of passes lowering it as you go. This will provide better visibility and finer cuttings at the expense of more time and fuel. Make sure to wear long sleeves, gloves ,socks.... There might be lots of poison ivy and snakes involved as I learned the hard...
  6. J

    Chainsaw safety

    you should add some hearing protection.
  7. J

    1996 L3600

    put an AirTag on it.
  8. J

    How NOT to do a hydraulic oil change...

    I don't know if it is true but the Quickie oil change/Jiffy lube type places might accept used motor oil.
  9. J

    Four years in and looking at a tractor!

    I have a B2601 that I love. I got mine primarily for mowing and ordered it with turf tires, the rears being loaded. I don't think you would be disappointed. If you are a big person you might sit on it and make sure you are not cramped. I am 6'2'' and 210 pounds and its fine. Good luck.
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    Electric vehicles will be cheaper to produce than gas cars by 2027: report

    The whole Tesla phenomenon IS the "poster child" for vehicle manufacturing , distribution and service. Of course they "borrow" freely from the Chinese when needed. The major auto manufactures being publicly owned provide the data. Tesla like it or not is a dominant force globally.
  11. J

    New owner trying to figure out mowing needs

    20 acres of mowing is a lot. A bigger tractor and a duel spindle mower is what I would suggest. I am not sure how many cuttings would be required to "keep it pretty" there in Florida. We have 20 acres of pasture that is mowed periodically for the same reason. The farmer uses and ancient 60 HP...
  12. J

    Loaded package deal price check for L2501...

    I see no reference to the type of transmission. I would only consider purchasing a tractor with a hydrostatic transmission. The tractors with the manual transmissions are less expensive to begin with and less desirable in the aftermarket. Good luck
  13. J

    L2850 - Prepping for Brush Hogging

    I have found there is quite a bit of range in working tire pressure available. I keep mine inflated about 15% below the amount stated on the tire. This provides a softer ride and a slightly larger contact area. In my mind it feels "stickier" on the hills. My rear tires are also loaded. Make sure...
  14. J

    Does anyone have first hand knowledge of Hipcamp?

    I guy I know who owns a farm and had several yurts erected. He was providing fancy dinners along with the experience for $600 per night per couple during the summer. All sold out. These were city folk who behaved themselves from what I understand. I believe covid put an end to it. For that kind...
  15. J

    Everything Attachments - Bankrupt?

    A little bit of interest or even a lot on a delinquent tax bill is immaterial when considering the values involved. Arrerages are common in legal disputes. The smoke/fire thing seems misguided. These things can drag on for years sometimes.
  16. J

    What to do?

    It sounds like a need is being manufactured for an issue that doesn't exist by someone with nothing else to think about. This happens to me from time to time. I would do nothing if I were you. At 75 of age and having had lots of experience with this kind of thing you should be giving advice and...
  17. J

    Saw this on Marketplace

    Even if you replace the bolt on or readily/easily replaced pieces there will probably be pieces that will remain out of square so to speak. Like the frame ,maybe loader arms. I don't know how important that might be on a tractor. Probably not very. I think $5,000 for the tractor and upwards of...
  18. J

    My Dentist of 30 years sent me a letter.........

    Glacier National Park is a great place to visit when in Montana. I really liked Montana during my summer visit. Sparsely populated of you like that. Lots of mosquitoes. I stayed at a ranch owned by my cousin who lives in Miami. They made a bunch of money ,bought the most beautiful ranch and...