I like how you think, just not sure the budget allows for that
What did you do to or on your Kubota today?
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I did go with a dead blow hammer (it’s orange and won’t rust) and did some serious work with it to get the tab into the arm.
I have a 5' bar and find it a huge help for inching implements around into alignment.
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all i did today with the tractor was empty the horse poop out of the bucket from last nite and bring the horse water troughs for a clean and refilled them with the 275gallon water tank carried by the kubots
This is true.
Most of my neighbors have multiple tractors for that very reason. One will stay on driveway duty, other might mow.
I got to experience this for a little over a year or so. Then sold our first ole girl to one of said neighbors.
Sorry I been MIA. Just haven't done any tractor stuff lately.
My neighbor's dogs dug a massive cavern under the stone patio and asked me to fill it in. A couple years ago she asked me to dig up a pile of dirt that was left from previous owner making it difficult to mow. So I used the material from here to fill in under the patio and I needed fill so I took the rest haha.
I got it seeded and used what little straw I had left haha. It was a job on a budget so I didn't get too fancy.
I also smoothed out the area in front of the garage too. I'm gonna be digging it up and replacing the base as it's getting muddy sometimes but this looks better for now. I wanted to do it now before it got dry, much better when it rained recently for doing driveway work!
Anyways that was my day. I have to say it was a pretty good day. Some sun shine, not too hot. But any day is a good when you're sitting on the tractor doing some work and making noise in the neighborhood
My neighbor's dogs dug a massive cavern under the stone patio and asked me to fill it in. A couple years ago she asked me to dig up a pile of dirt that was left from previous owner making it difficult to mow. So I used the material from here to fill in under the patio and I needed fill so I took the rest haha.
I got it seeded and used what little straw I had left haha. It was a job on a budget so I didn't get too fancy.
I also smoothed out the area in front of the garage too. I'm gonna be digging it up and replacing the base as it's getting muddy sometimes but this looks better for now. I wanted to do it now before it got dry, much better when it rained recently for doing driveway work!
Anyways that was my day. I have to say it was a pretty good day. Some sun shine, not too hot. But any day is a good when you're sitting on the tractor doing some work and making noise in the neighborhood
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Who wouldn't want five, ten or even twenty tractors, but two tractors is certainly a good start and makes life a lot easier. I never underestimate the value of convenience. In my small world, there's a tendency to use something more often when it's easier to do so.
As an example, before I ran 220V power to the garage, I used to wrestle with the clothes dryer to gain access to the outlet behind it, run an extension from the dryer oulet through a window and out to the garage, and connect a second extension in order to do any welding or plasma work. Once done I had to reverse that process. It was such a pain that I'd tend to wait until enough work piled up to make the hassle worthwhile.
After I trenched from the house to the garage, installed conduit, ran 6-gauge wire, installed a breaker box and outlets, I now leave the welders plugged in and a 30 second welding job doesn't get put off. I find that I do a lot more welding these days and enjoy it more since it's not an Olympic event getting power to the garage. Yep, the power of convenience! (pun intended).
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I agree with the snarky guy on this forum that recommends a pair and a spare for tractors and EDC
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He hasn't been on here much. Maybe he is finally using them?I agree with the snarky guy on this forum that recommends a pair and a spare for tractors and EDC
Picked up the new washer tonight at Best Buy.
I put the pallet forks on and used a plastic pallet, butt it up against the tailgate on the truck with just a slight angle so I can slide it right off the truck and it worked perfectly. Then I brought it to my basement door and leveled the pallet out with the same level as the threshold so I could slide it right into the house. If I had a hand truck it would've been even easier.
Work smarter not harder they say
Definitely a lot more easier than doing it by hand. Last time it was a pain in the butt. They're just so awkward to move.
I put the pallet forks on and used a plastic pallet, butt it up against the tailgate on the truck with just a slight angle so I can slide it right off the truck and it worked perfectly. Then I brought it to my basement door and leveled the pallet out with the same level as the threshold so I could slide it right into the house. If I had a hand truck it would've been even easier.
Work smarter not harder they say
Definitely a lot more easier than doing it by hand. Last time it was a pain in the butt. They're just so awkward to move.
I'm getting ready to order an L3302 or L3902 and am putting together my purchase list and "wish list". Not sure which list the quick hitch should go on. Sounds like a useful addition but not sure if it is justified at this point. I will mostly be switching between a rotary cutter and box blade on the rear PTO.
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Like anything, there will be some that swear by a QH, and others that won't deal with them.
Either position is fine with me.
I bought my QH for $80 many years ago from Harbor Freight. Looked remarkedly familiar to several other "brand" models they wanted $3-400 for......
If buying new implements, many are now QH compliant. However, some are not and something to look into. Older implements likely may not be, but often can be modified to fit.
If you now have PTO-driven implements, the QH lengthens the needed PTO shaft length 3-4". Depending on the length of the current PTO shaft, that may/may not be problematic.
Many of the QH's have hooks that are Category 3 in size (large diameter). Your implements will likely have Cat 1 pins (smaller diameter). May require use of a bushing on the pin to properly fit the QH hook. Bushings can be had for a few dollars. I have bushings on all the pins I want them on.
Some pins I don't bother, as they don't need the connection to be "tight." Good example is a Carry-All I use all summer. All I do with it is lift. Doesn't need bushings.
My Box Blade does have bushings, as it engages the ground and has much more torque on it.
Can easily make them if so inclined.
Greased the SA10 PHD and took it of for the bucket. Was going to use the loader to lift the mower to clean the deck and swap the blades. So far, the weather isn't cooperating.
So I got the new washing machine installed today..only took 8 hours. Problem after problem but got it finished. The washing machine has Wi-Fi and smart home connectivity and I named it Kubota because it's a front loader 
after finishing this project last week, been using the bucket to rake crap up to dump out in the field. Then put the forks back on, put on a pallet, then went around trimming trees. Can get 4 feet higher to cut branches. I bring a ladder to use to get up on the pallet. Works pretty slick.
8 hours? Wow ...So I got the new washing machine installed today..only took 8 hours. Problem after problem but got it finished. The washing machine has Wi-Fi and smart home connectivity and I named it Kubota because it's a front loader
Since you named it Kubota: when will you spray it orange?