Hello to all. First time to post to the masses that are OrangeTractorTalks.
For the last 5-6 years I have been looking to buy a small tractor, but telling myself “Self, you don’t need a tractor, you just want one.” And Self would kinda mope a little, then grudgingly agree.
But now that I plan to build a house, and have to clear a space on my land to put said house, I jumped off and bought one. A L185DT w/ FEL and bush hog from the original owner. I am not sure of the make of the loader, but I’m almost positive the bush hog was home made. Owner had recently painted the whole tractor and attachments. Did a real good job, even got the data plates and stickers. He threw in a 1964 dual axle trailer to boot. The trailer for its age is in great shape (and Orange). I also purchased a Big Bee 60” finish mower. It is about 10 years old, but it is in good shape. Replaced the belt, the alemites and away we go.
Sorry for rambling, but I am just pickled tink at finding this tractor. So far everything on it seems to work fine and have nothing to complain about. I am getting the filters and fluids together and plan to do a service.
On to the question. The tractor has three PTO speeds. The attachments have no informational stickers. How do I know what PTO gear to run which attachment? I have been experimenting, but before I experiment something into a broken state, figured I’d ask the those in the know.
For the last 5-6 years I have been looking to buy a small tractor, but telling myself “Self, you don’t need a tractor, you just want one.” And Self would kinda mope a little, then grudgingly agree.
But now that I plan to build a house, and have to clear a space on my land to put said house, I jumped off and bought one. A L185DT w/ FEL and bush hog from the original owner. I am not sure of the make of the loader, but I’m almost positive the bush hog was home made. Owner had recently painted the whole tractor and attachments. Did a real good job, even got the data plates and stickers. He threw in a 1964 dual axle trailer to boot. The trailer for its age is in great shape (and Orange). I also purchased a Big Bee 60” finish mower. It is about 10 years old, but it is in good shape. Replaced the belt, the alemites and away we go.
Sorry for rambling, but I am just pickled tink at finding this tractor. So far everything on it seems to work fine and have nothing to complain about. I am getting the filters and fluids together and plan to do a service.
On to the question. The tractor has three PTO speeds. The attachments have no informational stickers. How do I know what PTO gear to run which attachment? I have been experimenting, but before I experiment something into a broken state, figured I’d ask the those in the know.
