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Runs With Scissors

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Hello all, I've been lurking for quite some time so a quick intro is in order.

Got my first tractor about 8 months ago, so I only have about 80 hours of total tractor time.

My biggest regret about buying it is that I didn't buy it 30 years ago!!!

I can't believe how much fun "Tractor'n" is. It has opened up a whole new and fun world to me.

Although, it is difficult to tell which I like more, working with it, or working on it ( i.e. modifying it) either one puts a smile on my face.

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rc51stierhoff

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Nice use of a jack being respectful of stored energy under the raised loader…Welcome.
 
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Runs With Scissors

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Nice use of a jack being respectful of stored energy under the raised loader…Welcome.
Yea, hate to have that thing landing on my skull.

But have no fear, I do lots of other dumb stuff to make up for it. LOL
 
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johnjk

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Welcome. Lots of good info here. Looks like you have a wide selection of toys, er attachments for your Orange.
 

Runs With Scissors

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Welcome. Lots of good info here. Looks like you have a wide selection of toys, er attachments for your Orange.
LOL.... My wife says that the sales guy "saw you coming from a mile away".

I just couldn't pass up 84 months at 0 percent.
 
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JeremyBX2200

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Hello all, I've been lurking for quite some time so a quick intro is in order.

Got my first tractor about 8 months ago, so I only have about 80 hours of total tractor time.

My biggest regret about buying it is that I didn't buy it 30 years ago!!!

I can't believe how much fun "Tractor'n" is. It has opened up a whole new and fun world to me.

Although, it is difficult to tell which I like more, working with it, or working on it ( i.e. modifying it) either one puts a smile on my face.

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Welcome. I hear you about it opening up a whole new fun world...as well as the wishing you got it years ago.

I got my BX about 3 years ago. One of the best purchases I have made. Saves time and my back. Amazing what I can get done with it.

Prior to the BX I had a regular rider. IT definitely wasn't up to the task.
 

ve9aa

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Welcome from NB, Canada

always wanted a B or LX, but my garage is literally too small.

(love the use of the jackpost as well)
 

Rdrcr

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LOL.... My wife says that the sales guy "saw me coming from a mile away".
You ain’t the only one, lol

Welcome to the forum and congrats on the purchase! The L2501 is an amazing tractor with TONS of potential!

Mike
 

fried1765

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LOL.... My wife says that the sales guy "saw you coming from a mile away".

I just couldn't pass up 84 months at 0 percent.
Me thinks your wife is correct!
Please let me know where else I might borrow at 0 percent for 84 months.
I am thinking about buying a new Mercedes. :giggle:
 

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welcome...and a big congrats!
 

mcmxi

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Nice use of a jack being respectful of stored energy under the raised loader…Welcome.
I use a heavy section of angle iron on one of the loader rams to reduce the likelihood of having a loader or bucket come down on my when working around the front of the tractors. But that jack is a good idea.
 

rc51stierhoff

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I use a heavy section of angle iron on one of the loader rams to reduce the likelihood of having a loader or bucket come down on my when working around the front of the tractors. But that jack is a good idea.
Ever seen these? I’d like to see a set…not free but neither is a copay…look pretty simple/effective.

 

mcmxi

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Ever seen these? I’d like to see a set…not free but neither is a copay…look pretty simple/effective.

I haven't seen those but they're really nice and more secure than a piece of scrap angle! I think Kioti tractors come with safety guards from the factory that are similar to that.
 

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Welcome and farkle away!
Never heard the term farkle used until I got back into riding motorcycles. Does the tractor community use it as well? Guess you just did, so yes.
And to the OP, welcome. Wish I would have bought mine sooner as well. Enjoy!