Last month I posted a thread asking for opinions on what would be best for clearing side hills of small trees and brush. Link to the original thread: https://www.forumsforums.com/thread...hog-on-an-excavator-or-on-a-skid-steer.98089/ I had the rented John Deere 35G excavator delivered on Thursday. And I have to admit. I'm in love. This thing is so awesome. Super duper awesome. It was able to clear the area in question in... Read more ..read more

I’ve operated a 9N, never a 8N. I’m hearing the 8N is the way to go for the 4 speed and PTO positioning. I’m looking for either to use solely for a 5’ bush hog. Input requested or a recommended frugal alternative. There’s a lot of Fords out there reasonable ..read more

Needed a new battery for the Ventrac lawn tractor. Figured it would be about $65, give or take a bit. My lawn tractor takes a fairly large battery, but still, it's basically a lawn tractor. With TAX and a credit for core-trade in on my old battery, price was $208. WTF, I thought the gubmint said this "inflation" was only 'transitory' and would not last ..read more

We've been having a banner year for growing grass around here. Lots of rain to keep it wet and growing with some sunshine mixed in. So what happens? Looks like a relay or sensor switch of some type crapped out The little tractor has an electric switch to engage the PTO. I flip the switch and you can hear something TRY to engage, but it doesn't actually engage. Of course, the local shop has a 2 week wait to get it repaired. I tried everything I know how to do, other than... Read more ..read more

Hello, I also have a beloved u48-4 mini-excavator, I left it in the garage for 1-2 weeks, after which when I turned it on the display no longer lights up, when I took it down I tested it at an electrician and this good , I get current to the socket but it doesn't light up, does anyone know what could be wrong with it ..read more

I have a MF 65 tractor with a rear mounted 3 point snow blower. It runs very well off the pto but my neck and back are suggesting that a front mounted blower would be much more comfortable and efficient. Obviously this 1958 tractor has neither a front mounted pto nor enough hydrAlice power to push a snowblower. I do have a loader mounted on the front that would be perfect to mount a front blower. I have seen a few self powered blowers that would fit my situation. Does anyone have experience... Read more ..read more

Ford TW20 Tractor wheel is having a hard time turning. The hydraulic fluid level is not low. Any possible solutions you can help me with ..read more

I ran across a website and thought you guys might find some interesting parts you might need. Then I thought I would share my links because some of you might be interested in some of them. It might be good to start a list of useful websites for parts and supplies. Please add others as you can. If we get enough good sites, maybe the mods will even make this a 'sticky' so it can be referenced easily? Maybe someone who restores cars/trucks (DARGO?) would want to start up a similar thread in... Read more ..read more

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Gave my neighbor a hand on his 5120 Case tractor , the parking brake was worn out , which entails splitting the machine , trans /diff come out, in order to get at it. The brake assembly is mounted on the diff pinion gear ,so a lot of trans parts comes off to change it. Going back in was a pain in the %%%##@@@,as you are lining up three splined shafts, but it's bolted back together ,just have to put the rest of the stuff on.......... snows coming... Read more ..read more