Any suggestions on a used no till for overseeding. Makes, Models Etc. Thanks
No Till Drill
Disc mower belts
Disc mower belts
RTV 1140 with a RTV 900 roof
In 2013 I bought a used windshield and soft side cab for the RTV 900. It came with a black plastic roof since the guy was replacing his plastic roof with a metal one. I envisioned making a canopy roof for my tractor with it.
That never happened.
So, I put it on the RTV 1140 today. It covers the front seat, not the back. Could not fasten it down to the rear bar as the holes do not line up with the bar. I cut out the back to sit down better but it is still higher in the back than it should be. Oh well Can't beat the cost. Free is good, and making use of something just sitting around in the pole barn is a big plus to me. :D
You can see the previous owner had banged up the front passenger corner of the top. minor damage but makes it look crooked.
That never happened.
So, I put it on the RTV 1140 today. It covers the front seat, not the back. Could not fasten it down to the rear bar as the holes do not line up with the bar. I cut out the back to sit down better but it is still higher in the back than it should be. Oh well Can't beat the cost. Free is good, and making use of something just sitting around in the pole barn is a big plus to me. :D
You can see the previous owner had banged up the front passenger corner of the top. minor damage but makes it look crooked.
RTV 1140 with a RTV 900 roof
Hay Quality Explain This One
I sold some rained on 2nd cutting alfalfa to a customer that was baled dry with no dew. Also sold him some really nice 4th cutting that was baled with a dew and had nice leaf retention. This is all large square 3x4 bales. Well his cows got out the other day and got into the hay. Guess which bale they ate? Conventional thinking would be the 4th with the leaf retention. Nope they ate the dry 2nd cutting and didnt touch the 4th. Well so much for trying to get him to pay more money for leaf retention. The cows preferred the junk feeder hay. None of the dairys or feedlots here will pay extra for alfalfa baled with leaf retention. They must have already figured this one out.
Hay Quality Explain This One
"King Angus"
We had steers at this weeks sale barn. We had what we thought were very nice 400-600 weight offerings. The Brangus blacks with less skin and ear got market highs ($1.81) Blacks with more ear and leather were a bit lower. Our straight Herefords got even less with a couple heifers batting clean-up. These cattle had all been 60 days weaned and well vacinated plus branded back in Feb. The auction sold a bunch of indian (range) cattle around .50 cents! Really hard for them to sell any stock that was not really nice. The Angus influence is what these selective buyers want and will buy, we are going to examine our program and adjust!
"King Angus"
BHT-1 or BHT-2 Baler Mounted Hay Moisture Tester
I am looking at getting a Agra Tronix BHT-1 or BHT-2 baler mounted hay moisture tester. I am planning on installing it in my small square baler. What is the difference between the two moisture testers . I was reading the BHT-2 has 2 sensor cables and the BHT-1 has only 1.Is there any other brand that I may want to look at. Thanks for the information
BHT-1 or BHT-2 Baler Mounted Hay Moisture Tester
John Deere 568 idler roller bearing replacement
vendredi 29 septembre 2017
John Deere 568 idler roller bearing replacement
Egret
This guy I have tried to catch a couple of times. He is just too skidish to let me get close. Today wasn’t too bad
Egret
New holland 499 won't pull hay through rollers
Hello I recently bought a 499 the previous owner could not get it to work in reed canary grass I tried it on cover crop ( oats conanla , radish, and turnips ) it would not pull the hay into the rollers at times,same as the guy before ,I have a friend that has had several of these and has never had any trouble like this , I measured his real and mine was as close to the rollers as it could go I set mine the same as his , also the stops for the roller tightness were removed on mine ( they were running as close as they could go ) I have the roller tension set about in the middle , the roller rubber is in good shape , I have not changed the reel speed or the tilt of the head , has any one else had this problem and if so how did you fix it .. I have not tried it since I changed the real , they are predicting rain for about 4 days , just what we do't need now. Thanks Bryan
New holland 499 won't pull hay through rollers
New Holland discbine's
New Holland discbine's
NH 66 with Wisconsin but has issues HELP!
We have a New Holland 66 square baler that everything works perfectly on except for the Wisconsin 2 cylinder engine that continuously gives us issues. I rebuilt the carb, cleaned the plugs, and it will run for 30 minutes or so before it dies. Then we pull the plugs which are black and fouled and repeat the process. Does anyone have any insight on a fix?
NH 66 with Wisconsin but has issues HELP!
Advice on share rental deal
So I have a decent sized hay customer that makes about 30 acres of their own hay and buys the rest of their needs off of me. They approached me a couple of weeks ago and said that they want to quit making their own hay to better use their staff in other areas. They would like me to propose a share deal to make the hay and then sell them my share. We do all cash rents, so this would be new to me, so I have some questions.
What is the typical share percentage if we make the hay and do all the management and fertilization?
What is the share if we split the fertilizer by the share percentage?
Their hay storage barn is in need of replacement and only works for small squares. They asked how the share would change if I hauled all the hay home, stored it, and hauled it back. This is all 3x3's and 10 miles away.
I am sure I have more questions, but can't think of them right now. Would like to figure out how to make this work, because whoever does the share deal haying will get the contract on the rest of the hay needs.
Thanks in advance for any advice,
Tim
Advice on share rental deal
Enclosure
Have a 1120 with Kubota roof and windshield. Looking to enclose the back and the sides for winter use. Could go with the Kubota rear panel and doors....but pretty pricey. Thoughts on aftermarket products?
Enclosure
Old Steam Engine
jeudi 28 septembre 2017
Not sure what this other than an old Steamer.
Old Steam Engine
Banvel in New Orchard Grass
Interesting thing happened to me this fall. Redid an orchard grass field, actually it started as mixed grass. Sprayed it with Gly Aug 2 and again Sept 4. Planted it on Sept 7 or 8. Got a flush of garlic in it. When wondering why the second Gly app did not wipe it out it occurred to me that the pattern I was seeing with the garlic was where I did not spray with Cimarron PLus in spring. Coop truck ran out in this field. So I guess where it was sprayed I arrested the garlic, where not sprayed, garlic.
Now if I spray with Banvel in early spring, will that hurt the new orchard grass or should I wait until after first cutting and use Cimarron again to clean up winter annuals?
Banvel in New Orchard Grass
Need help after army worms
Howdy Y'all
Thanks in advance for any advice. This is my first year to have alfalfa here in central Texas in the Brazos bottom with pivot irrigation. While we have had a steep learning curve and problems but this one is disheartening. After 20 " if rain after Harvey the field looked great coming out of a very dry August and I was looking forward to a cutting next week. Went out to water and the field looked like a disaster area. Army worms stripped almost every lief. We have sprayed but what now. Should we mow the pathetic stems and let it grow back or leave it alone? Should be able to get another cutting this fall if weather cooperates and no more infestations. Alfalfa is not a regular crop here so local advice is sparse. hopefully y'all can help.
Thanks, Bill
Need help after army worms
New Orchard grass stand for 2017
Drilled 16 ac of new orchard grass on 9/7. Ground had maximum moisture on plant to the point I was worried that even at the least down pressure, it was planted too deep. Most of it was up in less than ten days and the majority is now over 1.5 inches tall. Problem is, we have not had any moisture since 9/6 when the remnants of a hurricane went through and our moisture was slight at that. Now, no rainfall in the forecast through Oct 8 but 15-35 winds today and Saturday with low to non-measurable humidity. Dews have kept things going but it was dry as a bone this am. Worried that I will loose some of the stand due to desiccation if we get no rain before what is in the forecast and that is not guaranteed. My what a difference from the summer weather when we had all the rain we needed at just the right time. I had thought we would get some fourth cutting og but that evaporated with the lack of moisture. Bummed.
New Orchard grass stand for 2017
Elk Damage
They raise cob with our growing hay, hay stacks, fences and even injure cattle on occasion.
I thought I would start this thread to share our experiences as well as learn new techniques on reducing impacts.
I would ask members to limit posts to large grazing wildlife and perhaps bears as they also go after forages. I think that if someone wants to get into bird or rabbit damage that would fit better in it's own thread. The same makes sense with predator issues.
A technique that crosses over to the large grazers would certainly be an exception.
Thank you in advance
Three44s
Elk Damage
Soucy VS Camoplast T4S
Hey Guys, its been a while since I've been on here. I did search, it seems the Camoplast tracks are more popular, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with the Soucy tracks?
I scored a set pretty reasonable and have yet to install them. Long story short I can now get the Camoplast at wholesale pricing and am eligible to get a demo set cheaper yet. I was considering selling the Soucy and getting the camoplasts. The Soucy are definitely a more robust product, but thats also added weight. Does anyone have any experience with the Soucys? You tube videos are pretty scant as well.
I scored a set pretty reasonable and have yet to install them. Long story short I can now get the Camoplast at wholesale pricing and am eligible to get a demo set cheaper yet. I was considering selling the Soucy and getting the camoplasts. The Soucy are definitely a more robust product, but thats also added weight. Does anyone have any experience with the Soucys? You tube videos are pretty scant as well.
Soucy VS Camoplast T4S
Hook tines
Hook tines
Well got to try my 10,000 pound winch out
Doing right away inspections and the old cortroy gave way and down i went. Hour of curssing and rerigging and I was on my way again.
Well got to try my 10,000 pound winch out
Deere AMT (pre-Gator) - any good?
mardi 26 septembre 2017
This just appeared on Craigslist an hour east of me. Apparently its a small dump body with a single front wheel and four rear wheels driven.
http://ift.tt/2fPTMl3
Looking online all I could find for pre-Gators was posts from 15 years ago about their plastic bodies disintegrating but otherwise I got a good impression about reliability.
Is this worth going to look at?
http://ift.tt/2fPTMl3
Looking online all I could find for pre-Gators was posts from 15 years ago about their plastic bodies disintegrating but otherwise I got a good impression about reliability.
Is this worth going to look at?
Deere AMT (pre-Gator) - any good?
hay feeders
At 4.5 months we start sorting our calves in to bigger groups 12 to 18 in big pens. Like to free choice hay in rounds or 3x3,s. I never could find the right feeder for hay .A ring or line of slant bars they either can crawl threw or if you make the slots real small they cannot reach much you are always in forking it towards the bars. Maybe little animals and big bales don't mix? .
hay feeders
Reese 2400 HL drum mower
Found a Reese 2400 drum mower for sale locally. It's an 8 footer that the maker recommends 65hp min to run. Looking around the net I see folks claiming that's for tractor weight, not so much because of HP req'd. Anyone ever run one? It's the 8 footer, weighs about 1200 lbs. I'd be using a DB 990 with FEL on it, not sure it's big enough. Thoughts?
Reese 2400 HL drum mower
Satellite TV
lundi 25 septembre 2017
It is my only choice where I live. Direct TV or Dish Network. I took Direct TV because I had them once before, they were cheaper and had better channels for me. However I questioned them and told them of my disappointment of losing the Sattellite every time it rains. They assured me they have come a long ways but I will still have issues. They still have issues alright. Been waiting for the Voice to come on for over a week and you guessed it. As soon as the Voice came on I lost the Satellite. Rain was over an hour away.
For those that use Dish do you experience the same issues?
For those that use Dish do you experience the same issues?
Satellite TV
off topic NFL
if this is against the rules then mods can delete.
I think it is disrespectful of the NFL and its players to use the flag as a center for their protest. they should leave the country if they hate America so much.:elephantRear::tiphat:
I think it is disrespectful of the NFL and its players to use the flag as a center for their protest. they should leave the country if they hate America so much.:elephantRear::tiphat:
off topic NFL
New AGCO Large Square Baler (High Density)
Disclosure: I've known about this for a while now and have been periodically checking for a press release before I post about it here. It appears that day is today!
http://ift.tt/2wS97as
It's probably not a secret that AGCO wanted back the market share that Krone took with their high density balers. While the 2270XD was quickly pushed out as a stop-gap, it was obvious that a whole new platform was going to be needed to take back the crown. The Hesston factory appears to have gone back to a clean sheet of paper and designed up a next-generation platform to build their HD baler on. It does share some big similarities with the current production balers such as the packer and stuffer mechanism, but it appears everything else around it is all new. The big highlights:
-All new gearbox operating at 50 strokes-per-minute and 760kN (85 tons!). For reference, a XD operates at 460kN, max. I found a spec sheet and they're recommending 280+ hp for the packer version.
-A step-up gearbox on the tongue to keep the PTO from the tractor flat and also spin the flywheel/gearbox at 1500 rpm for more energy without a heavier flywheel. Krone currently does this, but at about 1200 rpm flywheel.
-Cam-clutch on the main gearbox instead of a shearbolt for protection.
-Still chain drive, like before. Still using Diamond chains.
-Per a spec sheet, standard with 620/55R-26.5 tandem tires. Optional 620/50R-22.5 or 710/50Rx26.5 tires. No single axle, due to the weight.
-All new pickup that has a floating top auger and pivots off the lower augers instead of the packer crank. That should get rid of pickups shaking from packer crank run-out. Tine-bar count also increases from 4 to 5.
-New knotters to handle the larger twine needed to support the higher loads. It appears they had to work with some twine manufacturers to develop a twine strong enough to support this baler. It appears they're sticking with 6 knotters and not going to 8.
-Bale chamber is now open-corner at the bottom, similar to Krone. This should help tremendously with dirt build-up that is seen in stover.
-New fiberglass shielding with a front nose cone that is similar to New Holland, opening up access around the front of the baler.
-Twine boxes open up like a gull-wing door. It's only about 20-30 degrees, but enough that you can at least physically get behind the boxes to service things like the hay dogs. You're still taking a dirt bath, however.
-Longer tongue to help duals clear the pickup and the tongue is replaceable.
-Hydraulic tank moved down to ground level (inside the tongue).
-All new software. I've had a chance to play with it a bit; there's going to be a learning curve as they changed the navigation a little, but it looks great and shows plenty of information. This includes displaying the plunger position to aid starting the baler.
Based on the numbers I've seen, this absolutely bests Krone's HD. Capacity wise they're pretty close to equal, but the AGCO baler beats it on bale weight with a good margin. That said, what I'm really looking forward to is seeing this trickle down into the rest of their line-up. The current balers have been in production since about 2006; I think it's high time for an update.
New AGCO Large Square Baler (High Density)
Interesting machinery auction
http://ift.tt/2yocE1n
Interesting machinery auction
What If...
dimanche 24 septembre 2017
What if Kubota kept the 25hp D1105 engine and mated it with a four speed manual transmission?
Of course, they would have to limit the speed somehow. But would anyone buy a four speed diesel Kubota?
I am not sure a manual transmission and clutch would have the same utility or descent control of the current configuration but it is, at the very least, an interesting prospect.
It would put the control for choosing the right gear in the hands of the operator and would significantly even out those hills and grades where the climbing speed drops significantly for some of us.
I would be among the first to take a test ride.
Of course, they would have to limit the speed somehow. But would anyone buy a four speed diesel Kubota?
I am not sure a manual transmission and clutch would have the same utility or descent control of the current configuration but it is, at the very least, an interesting prospect.
It would put the control for choosing the right gear in the hands of the operator and would significantly even out those hills and grades where the climbing speed drops significantly for some of us.
I would be among the first to take a test ride.
What If...
BX2200 starting problem
I am guessing ignition switch, but not sure. When I turn the key it doesn't fully power up the electric. The gauges move a little (not fully like usual) and when you turn to start it loses all electric and makes no sounds at all. It seems as though all of the dash switches have been going bad, as the turn signals and headlights have not been working.
BX2200 starting problem
Great Plains or Landpride NTS2511 No Till seeder
Has anybody used this type? It has the spiked roller in the front and a cast roller on the back. Fairly new. I think they came out last year. I can't find much info on line about them. Link to one below.
Great Plains or Landpride NTS2511 No Till seeder
It's time for a new disc mower
I am looking for a new 10 to 12 ft center pull disc mower. Does anyone have any knowledge about Pottinger mowers? I have access to most major brands and some smaller ones too. Thank you Bob
It's time for a new disc mower
Case ih lbx 332/NH BB940 error message
samedi 23 septembre 2017
Case ih lbx 332/NH BB940 error message
Krone easy cut tc 400
Krone easy cut tc 400
Krone easy cut TC 400
Krone easy cut TC 400
Hoelscher Accumulator
Hoelscher Accumulator
Lbx 332 error codes
Lbx 332 error codes
Coated seed
My question is with coated seed do I still need to plant the full seeding rate of live seed? With the orchard I would need to plant twice the amount I was planning on to get the same amount of live seed per acre. What is everyone's experience with coated seed and adjusting the seeding rate?
Hayden
Coated seed
Pequea TT6100
Pequea is a great company to buy equipment from. The other day while greasing I found that I had a broken finger on a coupler where it pivots and that the shafts were rubbing together. The shafts at the other 3 pivots still had paint on them. Called dealer and thought it was something the company rep may have an interest in looking at for future information. Was put on a conference call right then with Pequea service rep and found that the shaft issue should be resolved by moving some washers from one side or the other for run out, but what surprised me the most is they are going to cover the parts expense for the new coupler and take the old one back for testing. Not what I was expecting or looking for, just thought it might be something they may have an interest in before it got fixed this fall. This tedder is 1 year out of warranty with 3 seasons of use.
Pequea TT6100
Pre-cutting Balers.
Progressive Forage Grower on pre-cutting balers.
Regards, Mike
Pre-cutting Balers.
Approximate Value of these hay tools
vendredi 22 septembre 2017
Can you give us an idea of the value of these pieces?
1. New Holland 56 ground driven rake. Teeth and guards are good. Tires are fair.
2. New Holland 477 Haybine. Average condition. Probably needs tires.
Both are shedded
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Approximate Value of these hay tools
MF Hesston 2946 round baler
jeudi 21 septembre 2017
They want $33,000. This is considerably cheaper than the Krone and actually less than a new NH 460 Roll Belt.
One of the best things is it has a 2yr warranty while the other brands only 1 year.
So what do you guys think? Good deal?
MF Hesston 2946 round baler
BNSF 7018 and 5110
When I was a kid I was intrigued by Trains. When my daughters gave me a camera and told me to do some photography I first started with moving trains.
There is roughly or almost 8900 horsepower here with the two engines. And there maybe one more engine at the back.
There is roughly or almost 8900 horsepower here with the two engines. And there maybe one more engine at the back.
BNSF 7018 and 5110
RTV Side Mirrors are important
Especially to me.
I'm used to them on the RTV 900. Very handy. I bought a center rear view mirror for the RTV 1140 and it works okay, especially for watching passengers and any load in the bed.
But for backing in tight spots side mirrors help me out most. I can see exactly where my rear corner is. Anyway I'm used to that on the 900, and did not have them on the 1140. Last weekend I moved the 1140 to my main garage and was backing it out ...and banged into my Toyota 4Runner. Arrggg
A $450 repair to fix my stew-pid careless wreck into my own vehicle. I was watching the front end making sure I missed the flower bed when I hear the crunch. Crap.
I feel lucky to be getting if fixed for $450. Some shops would have charged 800+.
Here is a pick of the damage.
I'm used to them on the RTV 900. Very handy. I bought a center rear view mirror for the RTV 1140 and it works okay, especially for watching passengers and any load in the bed.
But for backing in tight spots side mirrors help me out most. I can see exactly where my rear corner is. Anyway I'm used to that on the 900, and did not have them on the 1140. Last weekend I moved the 1140 to my main garage and was backing it out ...and banged into my Toyota 4Runner. Arrggg
A $450 repair to fix my stew-pid careless wreck into my own vehicle. I was watching the front end making sure I missed the flower bed when I hear the crunch. Crap.
I feel lucky to be getting if fixed for $450. Some shops would have charged 800+.
Here is a pick of the damage.
RTV Side Mirrors are important
Draper swather heads with conditioners
Draper swather heads with conditioners
Controlling algae in stock tank
mercredi 20 septembre 2017
We finally have got our stock tank going. It turned out being a two year project; tapped into the drain line that drains our alfalfa field two years ago, last year we set the tire tank, and this year we finally got the submersible pump and solar panels in. We have a two one hundred watt solar panels, and two one hundred amp hour battery backup. The intent is to have it pump 24/7 to keep the tank from freezing up in the winter. As this is the first time dealing with solar it has been a learning process. It is looking like we are going to have to add some solar panel; at this point we can't produce enough power to keep the pump running and recharge the batteries, so may add two more panels, and we have been thinking of adding in a 400 watt wind turbine.
So now that we have the tank in place we have algae growing in the tank and I would like to be able to control it. I hate to add in chemical because with the tank constantly changing water it would just get washed out. Does anyone have any ideas. If I put a couple of gold fish in the tank, do you think they would survive the winter.
Battery bank is in the box behind the solar panels, I used an 1 3/4 solid core door with 2" of foam insulation. I sized it so that I could get three batteries in the box. I think that should keep them from freezing.
We ended up having to change the discharge of the water above the tank, as when the pump shuts off with the water
We tied into the drain line on November 17 two years ago. Needless to say it was not real warm to be in that water. We started trying to keep the water out of our boots, but ended up in water up our waist. I was never so glad to get out of that water. We had a pump but it did not work all that well. I am glad to see it in, and the cows seem to like the clean water.
Controlling algae in stock tank
Earlage
Earlage
Crap hay overwinter - mix with new?
I have done both. If it's pretty heavy, I worry about winter kill and do my best to get it off. But, if there's only enough that the new grass is already growing through it, I've left it.
'Course the boss complains that the old hay messes up the new bales and makes buyers think the hay got rained on. I'm a bit less concerned with a few strands of the old hay mixed in - cause it's normally super dry! Not the most nutritious.... But, it ain't gonna mold!
Anybody else have concerns that last years "crap hay" makes the new crop less marketable?
Crap hay overwinter - mix with new?
PZ fanex 500 tedder
mardi 19 septembre 2017
I clipped a fencepost with the far left basket. As a result the two left baskets were out of time. I have dropped and retimed the baskets. When I attempted to fold for transport, the universal joints were out of sinc and would not fold. I don't know how to resolve this. Does anyone know where to get a service manual? Seems to be impossible to find online.
PZ fanex 500 tedder
RTV 900 Engine
I am new to this site. My 2006 RTV is in need of a used engine. Can anyone help?
RTV 900 Engine
Hay Perservative - I'm a Beliver.....
Very concerned about the bales heating - even with the acid. Was unable to check the bales for 2 full days and did so just a few minutes ago. The bales are completely cold! Simply amazing! No heat or musty smell and really the acid vinagar smell has diminished a lot.
This hay preservative is a game changer.
Wrestled with how to mount the nozzles when I installed the system. The JD square baler design's auger often stands the hay up on the back side of the pick-up throat just before the packer fork grabs it (nice tall charge of hay going into the bale chamber and IMHO accounts for much of the brick like bales inherent to a JD baler) and sometimes the throat of the pick-up will fill up with hay on the plunger side half way across it - again, very good for the packer fork to take a full charge of hay to be baled. Problem is - when you have a wad of hay bunching, how do you evenly apply preservative? To remedy this, I mounted the two nozzles on the pick-up guard (for lack of a better name) and pointed them downward at a slight angle onto the tines/tine guards. It works great as when the pick-up tines grab the hay, it is broken loose - the windrow fractured and greatly opens the interior if the windrow to the acid. Coverage is outstanding IMHO.
Two nozzles cover most of width of the pick-up given the spray pattern and distance to the hay. This is sort of a poor man's automation in terms of varying the acid application. Each nozzle is set for 4 lbs acid per ton of hay on this day. If I get into a wider/heavier windrow, more acid is applied as the hay fills up the windrow width. Anything not hitting the hay goes goes onto the down slope of the pick-up guards and some of it between them and to the ground. No pooling of acid anywhere. There is an on/off switch for when we don't need the acid, i.e. exiting the windrows on a turn. This scheme wastes some acid, but is many times cheaper than an automated system, which wouldn't pencil out for our hay volumes. As I said, poor man's automation.
Thought I'd share - YMMV
Bill
Hay Perservative - I'm a Beliver.....
Alfalfa Small Squares - Who Buys Them????
Who these days has a need for straight alfalfa small square bales of hay? Is there that much demand - even with horse folks?
Around here, cheap hay rules in many ways and a straight bale of alfalfa is the highest priced of small square bales. I should think for dairy, round bales of alfalfa or large squares would be the market vs small squares?
Who's feeding straight alfalfa in volume with small square bales and why?
Just curious.
Thanks!
Bill
Alfalfa Small Squares - Who Buys Them????
Redbook.
Now available in pocket size for 2018 on October 2. From Growing TN.
Regards, Mike
Redbook.
overheating!
My RTV 1100 is overheating. I had routine maintenance done at the dealer's and then it sat in the garage for a long time. Last Saturday when I went dove hunting it overheated. I noticed when I lifted the hood that there was a strong smell... of mice. Could mice have made a nest somewhere in the cooling system? The front radiators were both hot, so the coolant must be circulating. I looked for the fan but didn't see it. Could it be in that enclosure behind the radiators? I checked the air filter and it's clean--no mice there. The radiators are all plumb full, even the one on the side. By the way, I wasn't the only one that noticed the smell of mice. When I opened the door there was a good-sized rat snake coiled on the driver's seat. He jumped out with little persuasion necessary. I don't mind having him in the garage...
I am not mechanically inclined. How hard is it to remove (and to replace afterwards) that pan that I think encloses the fan? I would like to take the whole dang thing to the dealer, but I don't have a trailer wide enough to load the RTV on and every time I need to borrow one from a friend. But he's using it to move to a different location.
I am not mechanically inclined. How hard is it to remove (and to replace afterwards) that pan that I think encloses the fan? I would like to take the whole dang thing to the dealer, but I don't have a trailer wide enough to load the RTV on and every time I need to borrow one from a friend. But he's using it to move to a different location.
overheating!
Which entry level Guidance gps
Topcon is about $500 cheaper.
My preference is the topcon at the moment.
Any feedback on either?
Don't need auto steer and will use it for spraying and spreading
Which entry level Guidance gps
Front Case oil change
lundi 18 septembre 2017
Well, today was the day. I jacked up the front end on the 2011 RTV 900xt and started the dreaded job... Changing the oil is pretty easy but getting the front tires back on - baa humm bug .... the oem tires have very deep lug insets. True , the knuckle cases can be changed with the tires on , but I needed to give a good cleaning and fluid film coating to the area and wanted to check for any problems.
I washed the areas and after it was dry I started..... I learned back in the old days of the first RTV ( 2005) to make sure all of the dried mud was removed from around the drain plug and make sure the area around the top of the center case was nice and clean too.. If any debris is near there, it will fall just as soon as you get ready to pour the oil in..
I also couldn't find my homemade funnel extension so made another see picture. It is so easy to fill the center case with it ! Just premeasure your oil and make sure that the extension hose will go into the threaded filler hole - see picture.. So easy !! I cut off a piece of never used plastic hose from a coil of landscape water line I had laying around- it worked fine and is flexible too.
I finally got the tires started back on, by sticking paper in the shallow socket and turning the lug bolts by hand with an extension to start the threads. (too tight for fingers to hold the bolts..) bordercollie
I washed the areas and after it was dry I started..... I learned back in the old days of the first RTV ( 2005) to make sure all of the dried mud was removed from around the drain plug and make sure the area around the top of the center case was nice and clean too.. If any debris is near there, it will fall just as soon as you get ready to pour the oil in..
I also couldn't find my homemade funnel extension so made another see picture. It is so easy to fill the center case with it ! Just premeasure your oil and make sure that the extension hose will go into the threaded filler hole - see picture.. So easy !! I cut off a piece of never used plastic hose from a coil of landscape water line I had laying around- it worked fine and is flexible too.
I finally got the tires started back on, by sticking paper in the shallow socket and turning the lug bolts by hand with an extension to start the threads. (too tight for fingers to hold the bolts..) bordercollie
Front Case oil change
Wiring diagram for New Holland BR series lights?
Does someone have a wiring diagram for the New Holland BR series tail and SMV lights? In particular what the module on the hitch does? Tried out my Euro tractor on a baler tonight to test the NA outlet and the lights on the baler were doing weird stuff. It could be a ground problem in the lights but it could be the hitch module is going bad.
Wiring diagram for New Holland BR series lights?
Nh 660 baler auto wrap not getting tight bales
Nh 660 baler auto wrap not getting tight bales
Oat Hay
I am considering planting maybe five acres in oats for hay. About 20 miles from the ocean with mild winters to bale next May or early June I think. Have been told if baled at right time makes great hay for cows and also horses to mix with coastal in feeding the horses, well my nephew who raises horses said it was. Looking for thoughts on this. Have been told to bale when in the milking stage which "I THINK" (which means may not be near correct) the seed is still soft with milky juice when pinched between thumb nail and finger.
Oat Hay
New X900
Took delivery last Friday of a new X900. I traded a 2013 JG Gator 625i and this is a much nicer machine in every respect.
I do have a request for help though. I'm mobility challenged and have a hard time getting in and out of it as it's just a little higher than the Gator. I use it exclusively for checking our property and some brush hauling.
Now for my question. Has anyone installed or know of a step (like on a tractor) that can be added to help with getting in/out?
Thanks,
Gregg
I do have a request for help though. I'm mobility challenged and have a hard time getting in and out of it as it's just a little higher than the Gator. I use it exclusively for checking our property and some brush hauling.
Now for my question. Has anyone installed or know of a step (like on a tractor) that can be added to help with getting in/out?
Thanks,
Gregg
New X900
Agco On Mowing And Conditioning Hay.
Presented by Massey Ferguson.
Regards, Mike
Agco On Mowing And Conditioning Hay.
Killing RR alfalfa
Hayden
Killing RR alfalfa
MF 1840
I have an 1840 baler that seems to go through hay dog springs (4) this year. Anyone know if this is unusual? Thanks
MF 1840
NH 7330
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NH 7330
Krone Bellima Baler
Anyone ever use one? Its a 4x5 and can do silage as well and is met wrap.
Krone Bellima Baler
Kuhn gmd 600 II HD disc mower
samedi 16 septembre 2017
Kuhn gmd 600 II HD disc mower
Self propelled haybine
Self propelled haybine
MF 1839 baler
MF 1839 baler
Have you driven more than one RTV? Did you notice any differences?
I had only driven one RTV until recently when I bought an 09 1140. So now I've driven an 06 RTV 900 and the 09 RTV 1140. Both have a little over 800 hours on them.
Differences are the 09 has softer more comfortable seats, drives smoother, shifts easier and is quieter.
One difference that concerns me, when starting off in the 09 it revs a little before kicking into gear and start moving. The 06 starts right out as soon as I'm giving it gas.
Anyone else notice differences in different model years of the RTV's?
Differences are the 09 has softer more comfortable seats, drives smoother, shifts easier and is quieter.
One difference that concerns me, when starting off in the 09 it revs a little before kicking into gear and start moving. The 06 starts right out as soon as I'm giving it gas.
Anyone else notice differences in different model years of the RTV's?
Have you driven more than one RTV? Did you notice any differences?
X900 heater installation
Hello to all. I am planning on putting a soft side cab on our new X900 so we can use it during winter. It gets kinda cold here in Alberta so one of the options I was thinking about was putting in a heater.
I am looking for any advice or experiences that anyone has had, what brand of heater did you use, where is the best place to plumb water lines.
Thanks to all.
I am looking for any advice or experiences that anyone has had, what brand of heater did you use, where is the best place to plumb water lines.
Thanks to all.
X900 heater installation
9600 vs 9000 Plastic Twine - What's The Difference?
vendredi 15 septembre 2017
I've seen 9000 and 7200 sisal and plastic twine in many brands and knot strengths. I've never seen a bale of 9600 twine. Is this a plastic only twine? Is the the diameter smaller than 9000 or a larger spool to account for the 9600 footage? Suitable for a square baler or made for a round baler?
Also never heard of Cordexagri and the Balecord brand. Might need to get out a little more often...😉
9000 vs 9600 plastic twine - what's the difference?
Thanks!
Bill
9600 vs 9000 Plastic Twine - What's The Difference?
Kuhn Accumulator and-or Bale Basket Bale Tension Question
Is the hydro or air tension of any value since you have to back-off tension due to the slope the bales must travel to the top of before going over?
I assume some tension is required applied to the bale case via springs/cranks or hydro/air systems for either if these accumulators.
Trying to understand bale density variability vs the tension with respect to the slope of the accumulator/basket as one moves around the field.
Thanks!
Bill
Kuhn Accumulator and-or Bale Basket Bale Tension Question
Flail Choppers
I plan on purchasing a new flail chopper. I've looked at the New Holland Model 38 Crop Chopper, Deere 972 Flail Chopper and the Hiniker 5710... which is of a very interesting design. I've pretty well convinced myself that no flail chopper is going to throw forage into the back of a 20' self feeding wagon and certainly not a used Deere 16a or 38 New Holland. The new Model 38 has some improvements in the paddle area which may get more distance... similar to my Fox 844 which is on it's last legs. However anyone out there ever do a recent study of these models and came away with a decision??? Thanks
Flail Choppers
Second and Third Cuttings and Tedding
Our last second cutting, it was somewhat thin, but clumps here and there - so we gently tedded. I feel much of the shorter leafs made it down into the stubble and we lost some noticeable yield. I suppose I could run my rake and baler tines in the dirt and get everything, but don't really want to go there.
Anyone not Ted these later cuttings with the goal in mind of not loosing yield?
Thanks!
Bill
Second and Third Cuttings and Tedding
grass buildup on the end of disc mower
jeudi 14 septembre 2017
Thanks,
grass buildup on the end of disc mower
Tractor with forks that will lift pallets
What size Kubota would I need to lift 2500lb pallets?
Tractor with forks that will lift pallets
Timothy seed price
Timothy seed price
Hay rake transport speed
1)I can have it hauled for me,
2) Pull it with my pickup (what is the fastest you would travel?), or
3) haul it with my flatbed gooseneck.
Hay rake transport speed
JBS CEO Batista Arrested.
But will they prosecute him or let him buy his way out.....which is usually how things go in SA.
Regards, Mike
JBS CEO Batista Arrested.
Liberty beans
Liberty beans
Questions on custom rate charges for hay baling.
My dad and I are kicking around the idea of getting into customer small square and round baling work in our area. I'm using the custom rate charts that PA posted for 2016 as my baseline and have created a spreadsheet to combine the different operations (mowing, raking, baling) and have added in pickup/stacking as well. During this, I came up with a couple questions.
1) How much for moving round bales? I'm not sure if I want to just move them to the edge of the field, to their barn or offer the options at two different costs. Any opinions of this?
2) How much for picking up and stacking small squares with my stacker wagon? At this point I'm going with $0.50 per bale, but I have nothing to base this on other than my gut (it's the number my dad picked, too). I would limit my work to setting the load off at their barn with no manual labor on my part... they would be in charge of getting the hay into their barn unless it was a situation where I could back in and set the stack off. Also, I wouldn't pick the bales up with my wagon unless I had done the baling.
3) What to charge for moving bales with my bale grab? I haven't even come up with a price for this yet, but was thinking this may be more of a per hour charge than per bale.
4) Should I have different rates for 1st cutting versus 2nd or later cuttings? My spreadsheet adjusts everything to a per acre charge by assuming a minimum number bales per acre. However, I've typically seen my lower per acre averages for 2nd and later cuttings.
I'm sure I've missed at least one question, but this is a start. I look forward to your responses and thank you in advance.
- Josh
Questions on custom rate charges for hay baling.
Good and bad of a Kuhn GA6622 rake?
There's a Kuhn GA6622 rotary rake coming up at an auction in a couple weeks and I was wondering if there was anything in particular I should look for when checking it out? I've only seen these things on the dealer lot and watching from the sidelines - never owned/run one. I've heard a lot of good things about rotary rakes, but haven't been willing to spend the money on one when I have a nice tandem rolabar rake setup at home that's all paid for.
I looked at it the other day and it seems to be in really good shape as compared to other rotary rakes I've seen at auctions. There weren't any bent safety bars, the curtains were in good shape, etc. The only problem spot I noticed was a couple of the tires were worn out (one was showing the threads).
I know it's probably going to go for more than I want to spend, but just in case I'd like to know if it's a good buy.
Thanks, Josh
Good and bad of a Kuhn GA6622 rake?
Self propelled baler
Jumping right on this, should've added a baleage wrapper to it and I would buy 2.
Self propelled baler
RTV-X1120D at 100 Miles
This is a little longer post - you might want to crack open a cold one or pour a hot one before diving into this
After more than a year of dreaming, planning and learning (thanks to this site), I finally purchased our 1120D and gave it to my Wife as a 30th anniversary gift back in June. Yeah, that actually worked.
But I wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped educate me on the good, bad and ugly about the Kubota RTV products. We are happy with the purchase and wanted to pass along an amateur review for those who are looking and may want to enter the market or upgrade from their existing unit. This information is based on about 100 miles and 17 hours experience. The unit was purchased from dealer stock with the revised axle housing but still in need of the seatbelt recall once the parts are available.
Tires: The ATV tires that came with the 1120 are pretty weak four ply. I see no quality problems with the tires, only that the vehicle will be worked hard in all kinds of terrain with no provision to carry a spare. And we know from experience that four ply tires get punctured easily. For now I will Slime the tires as I did our Honda Foreman which stopped the leaks until we bought 6 ply tires for it. On the RTV, we plan to add ITP Blackwaters soon, just haven't decided on size. Probably 26” so we don’t have to change rims or lift the unit. The stock tires lack the deep tread to motivate a 2100 lb machine in mud.
Rear wheel lock: A few times on wet grass and light mud, the single rear wheel (right I think) just spun. When I let off and then engaged the rear wheel lock, it pulled me right out most of the time.
Four wheel drive: A couple of times, the rear wheel lock wasn’t enough and the again after letting off, I engaged it and pulled right out. Even with 4wd, in the mud these tires would just spin and turn into doughnuts in the red clay here.
Ride: The ride is much easier on my Wife and I than the Foreman which of course, any fully independent suspension UTV would be. It feels solid and traverses uneven fields and hills with relative comfort. The RTV was delivered with the shocks set at the center setting.
Shifting: Stiff but improving; we’ve learned some of the little tricks. Like if you’re parked on a slight hill in gear with parking break on, when the gear shift sticks, remove the parking brake so you can actuate the pressure release with the brake pedal. Also, goosing the throttle frees the shifter when sticky. This has improved since we got it and I hope the improvement continues. The forum members did a good job preparing us for what this is like. Do not shift or attempt to change gears while moving. And if it doesn’t quite go into gear, wait for the revs to go down before moving the shifter again.
Parking Brake – Just like our Kubota BX2230, I am started moving several times with the parking brake on. While there is a red light on the RTV speedometer, there is also one for the seatbelts so I don’t mentally pay attention. An audible alert or an indicator like more within the operator’s line of sight would help.
Steering: Steering is very light and predictable off road. The tilt steering is very welcome when you are in/out, in/out while working in the field. In the few times we’ve been on blacktop, I wound it out to 20mph (with substantial pedal left) and you really have to pay attention and keep both hands on the wheel since you can’t actually feel the road. But it felt safe and controlled all times. One of the few times I did use the 3pt seat belt.
Dump Bed: The dump bed is solid but we had some vibration in the bed panels that seems to be working itself out. We lost several bed plugs but have resealed then with silicone. These plugs appear to be poorly made with very little side contact...only touches on the corners. With enough silicone, even my hat will stay in place. So we’re good for now. Kubota should consider a rubber flap for gap between bed and rear of cab. I know there is a company that makes an aftermarket item to extend the front bed wall 8-10” but that’s another couple hundo. So I plan to fabricate a flap out of discarded tires and some steel channel. One last thing – the dump action is very harsh. Probably what enables the bed to lift so much. After standing up picking pears from the back of the bed, I told my Wife to sit on the bed and I would gently raise it until she could slide off. Well it launched her off of that bed and landed on her feet about two feet away. Guys, learn from my mistake. (it was hilarious though).
Tailgate – Works very well but traps small pieces of gravel between the bed and gate and literally chewed the bedliner material up. Knowing that now, we have to pick out the nuggets before attempting to close the gate. Also, the latches work fine but a single release would have been excellent. Yes, it would have required some design and probably cost more. But full hands would appreciate it.
Front Brushguard/Bumper: While one of the bumper plugs fell out on the trailer home, it new one was purchased and siliconed. staying put now. The bumper is substantial and shoves the brush, trees and in-laws out of the way nicely. Very helpful with trail clearing.
Driver’s Grab Handle: OK, maybe it’s a pet peeve but I would appreciate a grab handle to ease entering the vehicle. But every UTV I’ve seen, including our neighbors Mule, are missing a driver’s side handle. There is an insurance/liability angle here I am sure. I added an aftermarket unit that attaches with velcro – it is OK but am considering welding the handle on.
Rear Hitch – If you plan to use the rear receiver, plan on buying an extension. The one I bought included a skid plate for the transmission. It was about $200 but much cheaper than a stump damaged tranny. Humble opinion is that it should come from factory with usable hitch length and the shield.
Cooling System: I worked the X1120 all day bush hogging a 6 acre field. I was in low gear and low-to moderate ground speed (3-5mph) We also take rides on our trails and nearby township gravel roads. While I have stayed away from top speed during break-in, there are substantial hills. The temp has never rose above midpoint on the gauge under any condition – so far.
Fuel Utilization: I wasn’t sure the fuel gauge was working at first – it did not move until we had driven it almost 30 miles. We had no personal experience with diesel fuel economy.
Refueling: Thanks to the outstanding resources on this forum, I was pointed toward some aftermarket spout kits that transform your gas cans back to the 1980s. I am so grateful for the tip because it saves my bad shoulder.
Roof: The one accessory we did get on delivery was the hard plastic roof. It has paid for itself after protecting my Wife and I on at least one occasion from what appears to be Canadian goose droppings.(Yeah, thanks Canada.) In addition, it protects me from trees that hang over in our field and knocks down the sun a little.
Headlights: The headlights are adequate and while there are upgraded LED bulbs you can get that will fry retinas, I think we will opt to augment with LED work lights instead of messing with the design.
Engine Power: The D-1105 appears to be a well-designed and powerful engine. For a diesel, its not terribly loud. We have not had to pull anything super heavy except the bush hog uphill. It did not even struggle. It would make this configuration nearly perfect if Kubota could make a PTO shaft model available. (Please?) I would trade this one in immediately.
Ground Speed: We knew going in that this wasn’t the Honda Pioneer 1000 that we also evaluated. We wanted a tank that would last us 20 years at least. One of our service roads is fairly steep downhill leading to a township road. If you miss the turn, there is a 30 foot holler. It would not end well. So in low gear if anything happens where you have to take your foot off, the unit stops. Don’t so this in high gear as it will slow down but keep rolling. When on level ground the effect of letting off in low gear is quite abrupt but high gear let off is a little less gut wrenching. My Wife feels much more secure with the Kubota set up.
Transmission Operation: On most of the township road hills, we slow to no less than 12-13mph. Good, hard, steady climb but definitely slower. I wonder why the transmission can’t kick down enough to keep momentum going up hills. I am sure Kubota tries to leverage the tractor drivetrain but a more responsive transmissions could give you’re a diesel with a 50MPH + top speed. Most of our time is spent in high gear. The only time I am in low is when we travel up that steep service road to a ridge top and any time we're on a long uphill grade.
Question: Does anyone have experience with a coast plug in a 2016 or later X1120?
Our planned accessories include:
Accessory switch box and harnesses
Safety strobes – for rear of unit, helps improve visibility.
Front LED work lights
Read LED work light
Winch Warn 4000 or better
Winch carrier receiver - to move from back to front
Side Racks for pruning equipment
Overall, we are very pleased with our purchase and thanks to the folks on this forum, it was an informed decision with no real surprises. I believe this unit will provide a good 20 years service if we take care of it.
It will primarily be used to support planting and maintenance operations for pawpaw, persimmons, various nut trees and to a lesser degree, apples, pears, peaches and plums.
Thanks again to everyone who helped us.
Tony and Pam
Ohio_PawPaw_Farmer
South Eastern Ohio
After more than a year of dreaming, planning and learning (thanks to this site), I finally purchased our 1120D and gave it to my Wife as a 30th anniversary gift back in June. Yeah, that actually worked.
But I wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped educate me on the good, bad and ugly about the Kubota RTV products. We are happy with the purchase and wanted to pass along an amateur review for those who are looking and may want to enter the market or upgrade from their existing unit. This information is based on about 100 miles and 17 hours experience. The unit was purchased from dealer stock with the revised axle housing but still in need of the seatbelt recall once the parts are available.
Tires: The ATV tires that came with the 1120 are pretty weak four ply. I see no quality problems with the tires, only that the vehicle will be worked hard in all kinds of terrain with no provision to carry a spare. And we know from experience that four ply tires get punctured easily. For now I will Slime the tires as I did our Honda Foreman which stopped the leaks until we bought 6 ply tires for it. On the RTV, we plan to add ITP Blackwaters soon, just haven't decided on size. Probably 26” so we don’t have to change rims or lift the unit. The stock tires lack the deep tread to motivate a 2100 lb machine in mud.
Rear wheel lock: A few times on wet grass and light mud, the single rear wheel (right I think) just spun. When I let off and then engaged the rear wheel lock, it pulled me right out most of the time.
Four wheel drive: A couple of times, the rear wheel lock wasn’t enough and the again after letting off, I engaged it and pulled right out. Even with 4wd, in the mud these tires would just spin and turn into doughnuts in the red clay here.
Ride: The ride is much easier on my Wife and I than the Foreman which of course, any fully independent suspension UTV would be. It feels solid and traverses uneven fields and hills with relative comfort. The RTV was delivered with the shocks set at the center setting.
Shifting: Stiff but improving; we’ve learned some of the little tricks. Like if you’re parked on a slight hill in gear with parking break on, when the gear shift sticks, remove the parking brake so you can actuate the pressure release with the brake pedal. Also, goosing the throttle frees the shifter when sticky. This has improved since we got it and I hope the improvement continues. The forum members did a good job preparing us for what this is like. Do not shift or attempt to change gears while moving. And if it doesn’t quite go into gear, wait for the revs to go down before moving the shifter again.
Parking Brake – Just like our Kubota BX2230, I am started moving several times with the parking brake on. While there is a red light on the RTV speedometer, there is also one for the seatbelts so I don’t mentally pay attention. An audible alert or an indicator like more within the operator’s line of sight would help.
Steering: Steering is very light and predictable off road. The tilt steering is very welcome when you are in/out, in/out while working in the field. In the few times we’ve been on blacktop, I wound it out to 20mph (with substantial pedal left) and you really have to pay attention and keep both hands on the wheel since you can’t actually feel the road. But it felt safe and controlled all times. One of the few times I did use the 3pt seat belt.
Dump Bed: The dump bed is solid but we had some vibration in the bed panels that seems to be working itself out. We lost several bed plugs but have resealed then with silicone. These plugs appear to be poorly made with very little side contact...only touches on the corners. With enough silicone, even my hat will stay in place. So we’re good for now. Kubota should consider a rubber flap for gap between bed and rear of cab. I know there is a company that makes an aftermarket item to extend the front bed wall 8-10” but that’s another couple hundo. So I plan to fabricate a flap out of discarded tires and some steel channel. One last thing – the dump action is very harsh. Probably what enables the bed to lift so much. After standing up picking pears from the back of the bed, I told my Wife to sit on the bed and I would gently raise it until she could slide off. Well it launched her off of that bed and landed on her feet about two feet away. Guys, learn from my mistake. (it was hilarious though).
Tailgate – Works very well but traps small pieces of gravel between the bed and gate and literally chewed the bedliner material up. Knowing that now, we have to pick out the nuggets before attempting to close the gate. Also, the latches work fine but a single release would have been excellent. Yes, it would have required some design and probably cost more. But full hands would appreciate it.
Front Brushguard/Bumper: While one of the bumper plugs fell out on the trailer home, it new one was purchased and siliconed. staying put now. The bumper is substantial and shoves the brush, trees and in-laws out of the way nicely. Very helpful with trail clearing.
Driver’s Grab Handle: OK, maybe it’s a pet peeve but I would appreciate a grab handle to ease entering the vehicle. But every UTV I’ve seen, including our neighbors Mule, are missing a driver’s side handle. There is an insurance/liability angle here I am sure. I added an aftermarket unit that attaches with velcro – it is OK but am considering welding the handle on.
Rear Hitch – If you plan to use the rear receiver, plan on buying an extension. The one I bought included a skid plate for the transmission. It was about $200 but much cheaper than a stump damaged tranny. Humble opinion is that it should come from factory with usable hitch length and the shield.
Cooling System: I worked the X1120 all day bush hogging a 6 acre field. I was in low gear and low-to moderate ground speed (3-5mph) We also take rides on our trails and nearby township gravel roads. While I have stayed away from top speed during break-in, there are substantial hills. The temp has never rose above midpoint on the gauge under any condition – so far.
Fuel Utilization: I wasn’t sure the fuel gauge was working at first – it did not move until we had driven it almost 30 miles. We had no personal experience with diesel fuel economy.
Refueling: Thanks to the outstanding resources on this forum, I was pointed toward some aftermarket spout kits that transform your gas cans back to the 1980s. I am so grateful for the tip because it saves my bad shoulder.
Roof: The one accessory we did get on delivery was the hard plastic roof. It has paid for itself after protecting my Wife and I on at least one occasion from what appears to be Canadian goose droppings.(Yeah, thanks Canada.) In addition, it protects me from trees that hang over in our field and knocks down the sun a little.
Headlights: The headlights are adequate and while there are upgraded LED bulbs you can get that will fry retinas, I think we will opt to augment with LED work lights instead of messing with the design.
Engine Power: The D-1105 appears to be a well-designed and powerful engine. For a diesel, its not terribly loud. We have not had to pull anything super heavy except the bush hog uphill. It did not even struggle. It would make this configuration nearly perfect if Kubota could make a PTO shaft model available. (Please?) I would trade this one in immediately.
Ground Speed: We knew going in that this wasn’t the Honda Pioneer 1000 that we also evaluated. We wanted a tank that would last us 20 years at least. One of our service roads is fairly steep downhill leading to a township road. If you miss the turn, there is a 30 foot holler. It would not end well. So in low gear if anything happens where you have to take your foot off, the unit stops. Don’t so this in high gear as it will slow down but keep rolling. When on level ground the effect of letting off in low gear is quite abrupt but high gear let off is a little less gut wrenching. My Wife feels much more secure with the Kubota set up.
Transmission Operation: On most of the township road hills, we slow to no less than 12-13mph. Good, hard, steady climb but definitely slower. I wonder why the transmission can’t kick down enough to keep momentum going up hills. I am sure Kubota tries to leverage the tractor drivetrain but a more responsive transmissions could give you’re a diesel with a 50MPH + top speed. Most of our time is spent in high gear. The only time I am in low is when we travel up that steep service road to a ridge top and any time we're on a long uphill grade.
Question: Does anyone have experience with a coast plug in a 2016 or later X1120?
Our planned accessories include:
Accessory switch box and harnesses
Safety strobes – for rear of unit, helps improve visibility.
Front LED work lights
Read LED work light
Winch Warn 4000 or better
Winch carrier receiver - to move from back to front
Side Racks for pruning equipment
Overall, we are very pleased with our purchase and thanks to the folks on this forum, it was an informed decision with no real surprises. I believe this unit will provide a good 20 years service if we take care of it.
It will primarily be used to support planting and maintenance operations for pawpaw, persimmons, various nut trees and to a lesser degree, apples, pears, peaches and plums.
Thanks again to everyone who helped us.
Tony and Pam
Ohio_PawPaw_Farmer
South Eastern Ohio
RTV-X1120D at 100 Miles
Disc mower problem
mardi 12 septembre 2017
Disc mower problem
8465 Auto
8465 Auto
Corn bales
Corn bales
Birdsfoot Trefoil
As frustrating as alfalfa has been this year I'm not sure why in the hell I'm wanting to plant another legume that is similar in dry down and leaf loss from what I have read🤔.
Hayden
Birdsfoot Trefoil
IH 47 advice?
Hello all!
We are going Thursday to look at this IH47. It would only be used for small acreage & they are asking $1000. My local farm group is telling me it is not worth that amount & it is hard to find parts. Any suggestions or advice? This will be our first baler as we are relatively new to farming, so thank you and sorry for any dumb questions!
-Alex
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Anyone in cooler climates still trying?
lundi 11 septembre 2017
I am, but having much luck. Ground is bordering on mud.
It rains quite a bit. Heavy dew wears off about 11. Sun is useless after 4. What little sun we get.
Have quite a few fields left.
Anyone in cooler climates still trying?
Bluegrass Stockyards Lexington Ky Grand Opening
Bluegrass Stockyards Lexington Ky Grand Opening
5 acre homestead in Ohio
Hi Everyone -
I recently purchased a flat 5 acre parcel that is currently being farmed in central ohio. No trees. We are building our home 250 feet from the country road and will have a gravel drive for the next several years.
I plan to mow as much as 3.5 acres with an acre of wildflowers/prairie grass planted on an acre and the half acre pond taking up the rest of it. And we'll keep a small garden.
The only tractor experience I have is on a riding lawn mower. I hear one of two things. 1.) Get a sub-compact tractor with front end loader, mowing deck and snow blade. or 2.) get a zero turn and a quad with snow blade.
My concerns are 1.) if I can mow the 3.5 acres in an 1.5 hours I don't want to prolong the mowing to 3 hour by making the wrong machine selection, 2.) how much am I really going to use a front end loader? 3.) How effective is a sub-compact tractor going to be at snow removal?
I'm figuring a budget in the $10k-$15k range, regardless of sub-compact or zero turn w/ a used quad.
So which machine serves me best knowing that I have a 5 acre flat plot to maintain that is currently being farmed?
Thanks in advance!
I recently purchased a flat 5 acre parcel that is currently being farmed in central ohio. No trees. We are building our home 250 feet from the country road and will have a gravel drive for the next several years.
I plan to mow as much as 3.5 acres with an acre of wildflowers/prairie grass planted on an acre and the half acre pond taking up the rest of it. And we'll keep a small garden.
The only tractor experience I have is on a riding lawn mower. I hear one of two things. 1.) Get a sub-compact tractor with front end loader, mowing deck and snow blade. or 2.) get a zero turn and a quad with snow blade.
My concerns are 1.) if I can mow the 3.5 acres in an 1.5 hours I don't want to prolong the mowing to 3 hour by making the wrong machine selection, 2.) how much am I really going to use a front end loader? 3.) How effective is a sub-compact tractor going to be at snow removal?
I'm figuring a budget in the $10k-$15k range, regardless of sub-compact or zero turn w/ a used quad.
So which machine serves me best knowing that I have a 5 acre flat plot to maintain that is currently being farmed?
Thanks in advance!
5 acre homestead in Ohio
Newbie needing help 900 rtv
dimanche 10 septembre 2017
Needing body parts hood ,fenders front grille,gauges, sticker that goes around the gauges, rear mud flap fenders, complete bed.
Where do we get these parts ? Great running tt but all this was busted up or missing
Where do we get these parts ? Great running tt but all this was busted up or missing
Newbie needing help 900 rtv
Milk replacer
I guess what I'm asking is where can I get the replacer bulk before they put in a bag with a label and the raping commences.
20 ton per month I would think would qualify as "bulk". It's be worth the drive but I can find zero information other than what it's selling for in Chicago and what the feed store charges.
Milk replacer
Deteriorating Hay
samedi 9 septembre 2017
Here in northern New England, it was a very wet spring & early summer. There weren't very many dry days in a row, however the grass was getting so long it just had to be mowed & baled, come what may. With impending rain, I rolled and wrapped grass/clover that wasn't quite dry but, with insufficient moisture for ensiling. When I unwrapped a bale (from June), it was not moldy or spoiled, however, within a couple of days, it started to heat up and smell acrid. In the winter, this wouldn't be an issue since I could feed it out before it deteriorated much, but now my stock are still on pasture and, consequently, do not need much supplemental forage. So as not to waste the feed, I have been unwinding the bale up in the mow and spreading it out in "windrows" to allow air to circulate which seems to help. Anyone have any better ideas to prevent or delay the deterioration of this hay? Thanks.
Deteriorating Hay
Front axle fill BX2230
Hi everyone,
I need to know if the axle dipstick should be screwed in or just set on bottom of threads to check proper level. My owners manual doesn't specify.
Thank you
I need to know if the axle dipstick should be screwed in or just set on bottom of threads to check proper level. My owners manual doesn't specify.
Thank you
Front axle fill BX2230
Hesston / Massey / Case Small Sq Inline Knife Shim Kit?
vendredi 8 septembre 2017
Does anyone make a knife shim kit for these balers? It be nice to have a full kit selection of shims. Looks like the OEMs just sell them individually.
Hesston / Massey / Case Small Sq Inline Knife Shim Kit?
2012 SITREX RT-5200-H HayTedder (?)
I found this used tedder and looks good in appearance, since it was stored in a shed. Is this a decent tedder?
We have 40ac coastal bermuda grass and sandy loam soil (3 or 4 cuttings a year).
Thanks in advance for all comments!
2012 SITREX RT-5200-H HayTedder (?)
New Holland 7080 ROUND BALER PARTS LIST?
I had a bearing go out on my BR 7080, and I cant find a parts list on the internet. Does anyone know were I could find a parts list on the internet, for 12.24 section of the parts book.
New Holland 7080 ROUND BALER PARTS LIST?
Rough Bremuda Field.
What would be the best way to smooth up a rough bermuda field? The stand is almost 30 years old and over the course of time it has become fairly rough. I really don't want to destroy the stand, however i'm pretty tired of bouncing over it too.
Rough Bremuda Field.
SP discmower with flail conditioner?
SP discmower with flail conditioner?
Installing Skid Plate/Hitch Extension on 1120D
As you RTVX owners already know, the all-important receiver hitch is somewhat recessed under the transmission rendering it useless to some of us.
UTV Hitchworks has fabricated a piece that provides skid plate protection for the trans and extends the receiver to a useable position.
One note - that company recently started stamping its name in these pieces and I did not like that. I don't mind helping out a small outfit but it was just a little much.
Fortunately, I found one at my dealer that still has the manufacturer's sticker rather than the name stamped in the steel.
It was about $200 and I saw one banged up on ebay for $100 but I went for the new one.
I have attached the assembly pictures - it could not have been easier, just four bolts and I am very pleased with the outcome. One note - as you are inserting the hitch pin into the extension, it may be necessary for lift the piece up and down until the holes line up. So hold off tightening everything until last.
Among it other missions, our RTV will be used to pull a DR bush hog to keep that keeps our trails and meadows clear. The trails were wide enough for the Foreman but looks like we have some widening to do this winter for the RTV.
I hope this helps someone.
UTV Hitchworks has fabricated a piece that provides skid plate protection for the trans and extends the receiver to a useable position.
One note - that company recently started stamping its name in these pieces and I did not like that. I don't mind helping out a small outfit but it was just a little much.
Fortunately, I found one at my dealer that still has the manufacturer's sticker rather than the name stamped in the steel.
It was about $200 and I saw one banged up on ebay for $100 but I went for the new one.
I have attached the assembly pictures - it could not have been easier, just four bolts and I am very pleased with the outcome. One note - as you are inserting the hitch pin into the extension, it may be necessary for lift the piece up and down until the holes line up. So hold off tightening everything until last.
Among it other missions, our RTV will be used to pull a DR bush hog to keep that keeps our trails and meadows clear. The trails were wide enough for the Foreman but looks like we have some widening to do this winter for the RTV.
I hope this helps someone.
Installing Skid Plate/Hitch Extension on 1120D
Kuhn hay accumulater
jeudi 7 septembre 2017
Kuhn hay accumulater
568 JD Baler Issue
I have a 2014 John Deere 568 round baler that has been causing me a problem.
Every once and a while when I lower the gate after completing and ejecting a finished bale, the bale door OPEN sign stays on the right side of the monitor and a STOP sign appears directly above it, while an alarm goes off. Also on the opposite side of the monitor a image that represents NEAR FULL (a picture of a round bale) appears.
You would think that I am attempting to shut the gate on top of a bale, only the gate has shut completely
I raise and lower the gate several times and all the warnings go away and the DOOR SHUT image appears as normal and away I go.
I just finished baling 30 bales and it happened 3 times this afternoon.
Any ideas???
568 JD Baler Issue
Lab raised meat?
A group is rasing money to produce meat with not animals being killed, calling it "clean meat".
Wonder if they will be hay buyers?
Lab raised meat?
Hesston 5580 round baler on farmall 560
mercredi 6 septembre 2017
Hesston 5580 round baler on farmall 560
Jd 2320 vs hesston 6600
The reason I am wanting one is for my small fields I run over so much hay to open up with my discbine and I don't get to utilise the speed anyway. Both of these machines are within 2 hrs of me I would like to hear experience with either thanks!!
Jd 2320 vs hesston 6600
Flail Choppers
I'm looking at used NH 38 and JD 16A flail/crop choppers. Which one is the better machine? What about parts availability and cost? Thanks
Flail Choppers
Demand for small bales
Demand for small bales
Trumpeter Swans
mardi 5 septembre 2017
Been watching these two all year. I was around when the six cygnets were hatched and took their first swim. The cygnets are all gone now but as in th
E past I suspect they will be back this winter. The two in the picture stay year around.
The second picture is with the Cygnets from last spring
E past I suspect they will be back this winter. The two in the picture stay year around.
The second picture is with the Cygnets from last spring
Trumpeter Swans
NH 644 Top Idler Loose
Finally got a chance to work on the 644 from my neighbor, and found that the top sledge idler is loose. The bearing seems to be ok, but the whole idler assembly is loose in the sledge frame. I followed mike10's guide and removed the idler hub, and can see where the recess in the sledge frame sidewall is now worn as is the shim washer between the idler and the sledge frame. I'm not going to use this baler much at all and don't really want to remove the sledge, so I'm hoping for a simpler fix. It is hard for me to tell what bottoms out on what, so I'm wondering if I should try and place a shim between the idler support and the outside of the sledge frame, or if I can just clean everything up well and by tightening the bolt it will drawn everything tight again?
NH 644 Top Idler Loose
Seeding alfalfa in old pasture
Hi guys,
Just found this site and you guys have a great wealth of information here. Hope you guys can help me out. I seeded about 160 acres of alfalfa this year into land that had been seeded in to grain for a long time. It's been doing fine except for the real dry spots and some weeds. I have about 70 acres of pasture that I want to seed to down to alfalfa and I'm not sure the best way to go about it. Some guys advise to break up the pasture (with a breaking disc, terra disc and harrows) now and seed in the spring. My concern with this is weeds seeds that will germinate. The pasture right now is mainly just native grass (they call it buffalo grass) but there are no weeds at all. I was thinking if I mowed this right down to the ground now and in the spring again, then i could just use a disc drill to seed right into the pasture and limit the amount of weeds that come up. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance.
Seeding alfalfa in old pasture
BC5070H #2 Twine Issue
I started having issues this year with #2 twine on the right hand knotter apparently slipping out of the twine holder on occasion. It seems to happen more frequently when I push the baler throughput but not always. The baler is two years old and has approximately 25,000 bales through it. The first year I could push it as hard as I wanted with no issues. The twine has a curl in the end so it appears as though it is trying to tie. I have increased the tension on the twine disc a couple of turns but am not sure how much I can safely increase it. Everything else seems to be in order. I had twine left over from last year and new twine from this year and it happened with both. The twine was Bridon and PolyExcel. Twine disk timing is correct. Any ideas on what to look at next?
IFF
BC5070H #2 Twine Issue
Snake Bite.
That are moving more than normal now.....looking for overwinter sites.
Regards, Mike
Snake Bite.
NH RB450 Silage Baler trash buildup on top of belts
Hello all,
I just want to first say that the knowledge of haying equipment on this forum is great. Better than the manual in a lot of cases.
That being said, I bought a new RB450 round baler, silage special with crop cutter earlier this summer and have been frustrated by a couple of nagging problems.
-One being the netwrap not extending to the edge of the bale (mostly left side only). I have adjusted the baffle plate and brake tension per the manual and it has certainly helped but I still get a mis-wrapped bale probably 10% of the time. I am going to readjust the baffle plate per Mike10's 'how to guide' and see if that works better.
-The second problem seems to be more challenging. This baler is getting all kinds of loose material (hay) buildup in the top area of the belts, near the follower roll and just below the main rubber drive roll. There is always buildup with dry hay and straw but not really any negative effects. But when baling tougher silage types such as grass and sorghum, this becomes a real problem. When these chunks of material get loose and carried up into the drive rolls, everything comes to a halt. Usually ends up tripping the PTO clutch or belts slipping. And I'm talking enough buildup after only 4 or 5 bales to cause this. I have adjusted all of the scrapers tight on the rollers along with the baffle down on the tailgate roller tight to the belts. I enclosed a few photos of the mess that ends up in there.
I know the accessory manual shows a few different rollers that can be added for trash removal but the dealer says they are not familiar with which one might help.
Any suggestions on how to solve this problem or what to look at?
Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.
I am typically baling 1000 bales or so/year but probably >500 of them are wrapped green bales of various sorts so this thing needs to be able to work with silage bales. I traded in a Claas fixed chamber and I am really missing that machine right now but this NH really has a lot of good points if I can just get the bugs worked out of it.
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NH RB450 Silage Baler trash buildup on top of belts
Nh 660 baler auto wrap not cutting twine.
Nh 660 baler auto wrap not cutting twine.
hydro pull behind
lundi 4 septembre 2017
implements like a disc ,chisel,or box blade but with hydro lift ?
was thinking of a 4-5 foot box blade for the drive way ?
too much for a 1140?
was thinking of a 4-5 foot box blade for the drive way ?
too much for a 1140?
hydro pull behind
it's coming !!!!!
heard that there is a shipment of RTVX heading west out east coast facility
my dealer said the tracking numbers were down Friday and would let me know Tuesday (to Kansas) when it would be.
my 1140 was loaded June 25 out of Texas and never made it
needing to know what oil everyone is using ?
have a factory roof and would like to have a gun rack overhead ?
first round of filters will be on them for screwing around this long then crossing over to Wix
thinking 50 hour break-in will be more like 40 hours ? what do you think?
1 gallon of bota hydro oil to top off at filter change
any input would be appreciated !
getting a little wound up and a few brews
Mitch
my dealer said the tracking numbers were down Friday and would let me know Tuesday (to Kansas) when it would be.
my 1140 was loaded June 25 out of Texas and never made it
needing to know what oil everyone is using ?
have a factory roof and would like to have a gun rack overhead ?
first round of filters will be on them for screwing around this long then crossing over to Wix
thinking 50 hour break-in will be more like 40 hours ? what do you think?
1 gallon of bota hydro oil to top off at filter change
any input would be appreciated !
getting a little wound up and a few brews
Mitch
it's coming !!!!!
Stubble Height vs Tons Per Acre
Sooooo - I'm giving this field a closer cut and overseeding this fall.
I've been cutting as high as my trusty Hesston 1110 sickle mower conditioner will cut - 5 inches. Today, I took 2 inches out of the cut to give me a 3 inch high cut and the difference in just that 2 inch stubble height is amazing.
Any rule of thumb for 1 inch stubble height vs typical ton per acre?
Stubble Height vs Tons Per Acre
Overseeding
What would be better for overseeding a slit seeder or a no till drill? Thanks
Overseeding
Trouble with needle timing on my NH311
Ever since I've owned this baler (4 years) the timing marks haven't been lined up so I finally got around to trying to get the needle timing fixed. The timing marks were probably 1-1.5 inches off.
I did exactly what the manual says--
I removed the drive chain by loosening the idler pulley and lowering it.
Turned the flywheel in direction of travel ntil the crank was vertical and between the timing marks.
I confirmed the knotter clutch pawl was resting against the backstop on the knotter clutch. Then I pulled out on the needle yoke rod.
I turned the clutch gear until the timing marks were lined up. In the picture I was turning the one on the LEFT. It was difficult to keep it correctly in place when replacing the chain.
I reinstalled the chain and tightened it, then tripped the knotter and turned it through a complete cycle. After doing this, my timing marks were off by about an inch again (about where they were before). Pic is attached by how far they're off. What am I doing wrong here?
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Trouble with needle timing on my NH311
Fall pasture & hay field seeding
I'm making plans to do some fall cover crop planting in a very over grazed and poor ground pasture. Been talking with "reed" about my plans and looking for all the input I can get.
We are so dry here I decided to use the disc plow to loosen the top few inches to give the seed somewhere lay, I will be using a 3pt spreader to throw seed then cultipack..
Hope to be ready and have seed here next weekend and be ready in case we get some rain..
Area is about 7ac, very rocky, somewhat steep, and poor fertility.. Their isn't much other than Common Bermuda & crab grass..
Not sure what the seed place has or can get yet, will be calling tomorrow to see...
Plan -
Fescue
Rye grass- type ?
winter wheat
turnips - type ?
radish - type ?
black oats ?
winter peas ?
What else might I plant/ask for at the seed place, just looking to help the ground and have forage to give my hay stack a break..
I also will be able to fertilize and keep the horses & cows off for a while until things get established...
That block of granite weighs around 1K lbs..
And my stallion has to be with me and help...
Chris
Fall pasture & hay field seeding
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