CB/Amateur Radio In RTV?

dimanche 28 février 2021

We were considering getting involved in local search team efforts when a child or elderly person is missing or some other search needs to be performed. One of the things you should have is a citizen band radio or a ham radio with the appropriate license. My question is has anyone equipped their rig with a two way radio and if so, what antenna did you choose?

I selected the heavy plastic roof which does not lend itself to a magnetic mount so real curious how you might have mounted your...

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CB/Amateur Radio In RTV?

Stripping a NH68 for spare parts, what to keep?

Picked up a NH68 of unknown working condition dirt cheap($150) at an auction. Just needed a few parts for my working one.

Plan is to take off anything I might need later on and scrap the rest. Any particular pieces to keep?

I'm keeping all the PTO stuff, the tine bar, forks and tracks. The little tubes the strings go through, the wagon hitch, bale chute, tongue jack, plunger stop, and the needles. I'd like to get the wood slides out and see how they look. How do you get in there to get the slides off? Do you take the plunger off?

 

Worthwhile to keep the gear boxes?, how much work to get the out? Suppose I should grab the entire knotter assembly too.



Stripping a NH68 for spare parts, what to keep?

Brand of disk to buy

Did some disk work this weekend. I used a Hay King 12' 32 disk belonging to my cousin. It did a good job and I will be purchasing something for my place. If any of you use a disk in the 12'-15' range is there a particular brand I should be looking at or are they pretty much all the  same?

 

BTW...82 degrees today. A long way from 12 !



Brand of disk to buy

Deere 467 bale size and shape monitor readings

Deere 467- another question, my baler is empty, the monitor shows two bars on the left side and 23". Do i need to recalibrate the bale sensors? The left side originally had 8 bars and the right had 4 and it read 23.5. I pushed on the belts near the sensor and got the right to go to zero and the left is is showing two bars and now it shows 23". Again this is all new to me, just trying to figure this thing out.

I thought i was supposed to see zero bars and the size should read ---------- when empty. Thanks for your alls knowledge.

Deere 467 bale size and shape monitor readings

2008 RTV 1100 can't get in 4WD

I just replaced all of the front end drive parts on my 2008 RTV 1100, the differential case was cracked and lots of noise coming from up front, now it wont go into 4WD, it was always hard to go in and out of 4WD before, but now it wont at all. anybody know what's up with this?


2008 RTV 1100 can't get in 4WD

backup beeper or reverse lights

Who has the Kubota backup beeper or reverse lights on their machine.
Im looking for the bracket design and mounting location for the momentary switch.My plans are taking off the toggle switch from my reverse lights and adding it to a momentary switch to the come on when you shift it into reveres and go off when in nutral or any foreward gear.Any suggestions would be very helpful as my thinking process has gone to hell lately.
Thanks in advance


Have a great day

Mark


backup beeper or reverse lights

single rolling harrow vs double vs packer

I currently have a wing fold packer that I pull behind my soil finisher.  I works ok, but the rolling harrows appear to do a better job leveling.  So, I am thinking about buying one (used), but not sure which is better, single roller or double.  Anyone have experience with either?   I have read that some of the earlier double rollers will eat bearings.

 

Also, my ground is sandy loam, with ROCKS.  Or am I better off staying with my packer?

Thanks,

Kurt



single rolling harrow vs double vs packer

lol, look what I bought :-)

samedi 27 février 2021

It's a Norwood HD36 portable sawmill. Have so many projects going on that I decided to make my own lumber vs buying it from Lowes.


lol, look what I bought :-)

RTV 1100 diesel 32093 oil filter alternatives?

After discovering that the oil in my neighbors RTV-1100 has not been changed since January of '15, I am looking for an alternative to the oem filter. While we are at this, how many quarts should I expect to refill with? My guess would be around 3 quarts of 10w 30 correct?
I have been able to find an alternative for my Grasshopper 721D.
What do you all use?

Don


RTV 1100 diesel 32093 oil filter alternatives?

Rear Light Suggestions

I'm looking for an easy to install rear light for backing up my X1120D. Suggestions?


Rear Light Suggestions

A bridge to somewhere

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A bridge to somewhere

Homemade stationary bale bundler

Anyone ever build one or know of one? I already rebale small squares from round and was thinking of building a hydraulic bundler that I could squeeze the bundle and tie with poly strapping. I've found a market for all I can make but they want bundles. I only plan on doing around 5000 bales so it's not worth bale baron. Thanks

Homemade stationary bale bundler

options for using a winch (for winching) on an RTV with plow

Hi folks - I have an RTV x1100c with a curtis plow - mounts via 2" receiver hitch -- has hydraulic angle & electric linear actuator lift.

I also have a winch (tucked under the brush guard). I want to able to winch stuff without disconnecting the plow. What are my options -- I was thinking of some pulley-based arm that extends up at an angle over the plow with brush guard suppor support. FYI - this photo shows the plow before I mounted CAMSO tracks:) Thanks,
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options for using a winch (for winching) on an RTV with plow

John Deere 348- Value and what to look for?

vendredi 26 février 2021

There’s a 348 coming up for auction near us. We don’t know the year, but it’s serial number is E00348X988174. It has a green colored pickup, but the old style decals, and looks to be in decent shape from the photos. We’re going to go look at it tomorrow or Sunday- what should we look for, and does anyone have an idea of a rough valuation?

John Deere 348- Value and what to look for?

Tire Sealant Recommendations

I used to own an old Ford 9N that I constantly got flats from mesquite thorns for the ten years it took to finally rid my grass runway of them. I used “Slime” in the inner-tubes but it ruined the wheel-rims causing severe rust and before I could sell that little tractor I had to buy new wheels for it because the originals were so honey-combed and holed they were scarey.

I now have this little RV-X900 and run it on the ranch where mesquite thorns are still a problem and this last weekend...

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Tire Sealant Recommendations

Indoor Lighting Types and the effects on Hay Storage

Good Afternoon, I am looking for the hands-on experts to weigh in on the yellowing/browning of Hay stored inside a building.  There is a new barn build using LED lighting and the owner has experienced exterior discoloration of the bales...interior is still green.

 

Any experience with this would be appreciated .



Indoor Lighting Types and the effects on Hay Storage

New Kubota Owner - L3301

Been meaning to post this for awhile. I picked my new Kubota L3301 up on July 29th. I was torn between that and the LX3310. Even though the spec'd pretty close, the L is a substantially larger tractor with a much beefier loader and outweighed the LX by about 900 pounds, I was a bit worried about fitting in the barn. They were priced within spitting distance of each other. Ultimately my wife said to get the larger tractor.

So here is it. It has the LA525 loader with the SSQA 66" bucket. As...

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New Kubota Owner - L3301

winter starting a ts100???

I have a 2002 Ts100 and i don't understand how to use the thermostart feature. when you turn the key backwards the light on the dash comes on indicating that the thermostart is engaged. do i hold the key in the rear spring loaded position or let it return and wait for the light to go out before i start the diesel.:pat:


winter starting a ts100???

Agratronix DHT-1 - Anyone Use One?

jeudi 25 février 2021

Any one use the Agratronix DHT-1 hand held probe moisture meter? I’d be using it on square bales once stacked in the barn as a reference check. Already have a Agratronix BH-2 in JD colors on the baler.

Thanks!
Bill

Agratronix DHT-1 - Anyone Use One?

Replacing the centre drive shaft on an RTV 900

Hello all, new member here with a new to me 2008 RTV. I've had a read around here and it looks like there's plenty of helpful people here who know what they're talking about. The UTV needs a bit of TLC - as well as performing a full service I am replacing the rear axle bearings and UJs as they are completely trashed. Plenty of info and guides out there for that.

My other job is to replace the centre drive shaft as the CV/UJs here are also trashed. This has the (I think newer style) 1 piece...

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Replacing the centre drive shaft on an RTV 900

XUV835 Differences

So still haven't decided what I am ever going to do. I don't want another Polaris because they and my local dealer put a bad taste in my mouth after my last purchase.

I REALLY want an RTV-X1100C. But with their low top speed none of my atv friends will want to ride with me. So looking at the Gator's also.

So what is the differences between the XUV835 M and R's with heat and air conditioning? Is it just cloth versus yellow interior and the R has LED headlights?

Or is there any other big...

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XUV835 Differences

Utv

I have a Polaris 570 ranger that I bought new 6 years ago. I use it on the farm 7 days a week do a little pressure riding with it I when I park at the grand kids drive it. A pretty much goes nonstop. It has been trouble free and I'm thinking about replacing it with a new unit. One thing I really liked about it is the suspension was really good and it could do about 48 mile per hour on the road.... . I should probably just go buy another new one right like it ,but I'm going to ask Does anyone have A 3 seater utility ATV other than Polaris that they really like a lot.

Utv

PA Members

Anybody near Schellsburg, PA. May be interested in hiring somebody to look at a corn planter. The ad description is poor to say the least and the price is intriguing.

 

 http://classifieds.rennug.com/classifieds/viewad.cgi?adindex=5350125



PA Members

RTV HST Pressure test gauges

mercredi 24 février 2021

Hello all. I am new to the forum and have recently purchased a 2005 RTV 900. I would like make sure my pressures are within spec on the HST. Does anyone know what size threads or what size adapters I need for all the different ports. I can't justify spending the money on the Kubota test kit. I have seen several kits online but do not know if the adapters will fit into the RTVs ports.


RTV HST Pressure test gauges

Chat

Is chat not working or did I get put in timeout?   Beautiful day here today, 67 and sunny.  Haven’t seen that for a while.  Ground still pretty frozen under the surface.



Chat

Guidance Systems

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on one of these. I don't need much, just spraying pulling a fertilizer buggy and mount to the 4 wheeler to do some light seeding. Pretty much settled on a TeeJet Matrix 430 but also looking at a Raven Cruiser 2 which I  think has been replaced with the CR7. Thoughts Apricated.

 

 

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Guidance Systems

Things to look for when buying a used Bale Bandit?

Hi everyone, I'm going to be looking at a used bandit 100 in the near future, what are some things to for, common wear points, common problem points ect. I have no experience with the bandit, any input would be appreciated. 



Things to look for when buying a used Bale Bandit?

Kubota or Kuhn rotary rake?

Looking to buy new 15' (4.5m) single rotary rake. I like the kuhn, have always had one and have had good luck with them. Same dealer also carries kubota which is as i understand is another brand they bought into and labeled kubota. It looks well built though a bit lighter. Im raking almost all dry hay, or haylage ( all below 25% moisture) so no heavy silage. Im leaning toward the kubota after talking with the salesman who said they have had almost no trouble at all with the kubota rakes, been selling them 6+ years now. The kuhn is definitely heavier built but $18500, whereas the equivalent kubota is $12000. Anyone have any experience with the newer kubota rakes?



Kubota or Kuhn rotary rake?

Big snap ring

mardi 23 février 2021

I have about a 3&1/2 inch super heavy duty internal snap ring to remove and re install. I have it loose it will spin in the groove but I cannot pull it together enough with any of the snap ring pliers I have. I do have what is considered a heavy duty snap ring pliers but it won't do it.. Any tips!

Big snap ring

Hay Crop Rotation on Same quarter of land

lundi 22 février 2021

Hello,

 

New to the forum and new to producing my own hay crop and would appreciate any help. So, I recently purchased a quarter of land back in 2017. This will be my 5th year farming it for a hay crop. The previous 4 seedings all consisted of oats or barley. I am looking for a better rotation to improve soil health and control weeds which were quite bad last year. This is my only piece of farm-able land so I am pretty limited on what I can do. The quarter is usually fall grazed as well. I need a consistent hay crop(weather permitting) each year and I am just not quite sure what is all out there for forage options. Must be beef cattle and sheep friendly forages. At this time I don't want to tie the land up with an Alfalfa and I cant take the chance of a lost production year for alfalfa to grow let alone the initial cost. A fall cover crop is not out of the question either. I am located in central/western North Dakota.  I am open to any help and suggestions. Thank You



Hay Crop Rotation on Same quarter of land

RTV900 Oil Pressure Gauge & Voltmeter

Has anyone installed an oil pressure gauge and a voltmeter on a RTV900 or RTV 1100? I really miss having these.
Peter


RTV900 Oil Pressure Gauge & Voltmeter

Brush Crusher

dimanche 21 février 2021

Hey Y'all,

Does anyone here have any experience with the Brush Crusher by Westendorf?

http://www.loaders.com/aspx/Product/Default.aspx

I'm really interested, but thought I'd check in with you fine folks here before I ordered.

Any info is appreciated!

Mobilus


Brush Crusher

Kioti dk45s 3 point hitch arms won’t go down

Hello, I recently bought a 2008 kioti dk45s with a woods backhoe mounted to it. (Works great) I took the backhoe off and tried to lower the 3 point arms and they don’t seem to go down. I’ve check the speed control it seems to do nothing. What am I missing here? All levers move like they should. When I bought the tractor it didn’t come with any of the 3 point hitch arms or anything else. Previous owner only used the backhoe and didn’t have any of the 3 point arms. Is there a simple hydraulic...

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Kioti dk45s 3 point hitch arms won’t go down

Battery Emergency cut-off installed

After reading several threads here about possible fires on RTVs - I elected to install a quick release main battery disconnect on my RTV900 in the event of the unthinkable. If a wiring short occurs you can quick and easily flip this arm on this unit to disconnect the battery neg terminal immediately and hopefully contain the damage. Installs in 5 min - just take off the cable on the negative post and put this in place. The negative cable now is installed in the adjacent post and makes...

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Battery Emergency cut-off installed

RTV900 - Fuel gauge/sensor issue - solved

Got a 2007 RTV900 that the fuel gauge was erratic. Kept indicating that the tank was full when it was not. Gauge would read empty with the key off but immediately go to full when key on. It also moved back and forth sometimes at idle. Suspected the fuel sensor after reading several posts here but decided to check all connections. Disconnected the two wires on the sending unit top - cleaned contacts with a wire brush and a shot of "Dexoit" contact cleaner - - put all back together and...

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RTV900 - Fuel gauge/sensor issue - solved

Fertilizer and Hay Flavor

Sometimes you hear of a customer who’s horse won’t eat the hay and others will say their horse eats it all - no waste. Knock on wood, our hay has been on the good taste and no waste side of the spectrum.

We heavily fertilize to maximize our yield, a lot of folks around us either fertilize very little or not at all.

Question is - does ample fertilize make for good flavored, tasty hay? I’m thinking it must in that a healthy plant probably tastes better than one starving, just like corn fed beef surly would taste better than one who’s ribs are showing due to low inputs?

Just curious your hay experience - fertilizer vs flavor.

Thanks!
Bill

Fertilizer and Hay Flavor

Inline Small Squares and Tall Windrows

samedi 20 février 2021

This last year, we ran one baler in our small square straw production- a New Holland 276. We used to run a Massey Ferguson 124 before that, and that's all we've ever run for small squares. We need to get a second small square for the coming year- we're wanting to put up a lot more straw, and even do some rounds. But, that's for another topic

 

It's hard to find machinery out here at all. Of the last five pieces of equipment we bought, four were trucked in from the midwest. Well, transporting a small square baler isn't exactly cheap.... unless it's an inline. We're looking at a couple balers coming up for auction out here, but if those don't work out, we may be forced to order a baler from out of state. Which brings us to the dilemma....

 

We bale straw that comes from two John Deere combines with 30 foot headers. They leave a big windrow. In 2019, we had to split the windrows in half to be able to bale them. The crop wasn't good this last year, so we were able to go slow enough to bale a whole windrow, but just barely.

 

My father and I both aren't sure about windrow height with an inline though- his gut feeling is that the windrow is too tall, would hit the front of the tractor, catch, and not work well at all. I think it would clear the tractor (The round baler guys have to clear it somehow), but I'm worried about it not clearing the hitch assembly.

 

We have two tractors, the shortest of which is an Oliver 1800A with 18.4-34 tires on the back. Do you guys think an inline could work well for us, or do you think it has bad idea written all over it?



Inline Small Squares and Tall Windrows

New to me Deere 467 net question

I just picked up a 467. I’m working on going through it before spring and noticed the back roller in front of the net wrap box is covered with net. I pulled it out and cut it all off. What causes this? I want to make sure I fix anything that needs work before spring. This is my first Deere baler and first with net. I’m not new to rounds but all mine previous had been twine. Thanks!

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New to me Deere 467 net question

John Deere 212

vendredi 19 février 2021

John Deere 212 is a highly preferred model. John Deere 212 is easy to maintain and durable. There is no shortage of John Deere 212 spare parts.



John Deere 212

John Deere

John Deere is one of the world’s most recognized names in agriculture. John Deere manufactures many agricultural land vehicles. The company not only produces the ubiquitous fields but tractors and other farming equipment as well.



John Deere

How do you make a cat a barn cat?

I've tried twice. Wife ends up babying it and takes it in house. Then all they do is want back in house. So, I presume you put em in the barn and never ever let them in the house. Is it simple as that? Do you give them much attention, petting them and such or do you avoid them as much as possible? I need a barn cat. But mine is currently sitting on the back of my wife's recliner rocker looking out the window. LOL A major FAIL.


How do you make a cat a barn cat?

Rubber box edge covers

I have a factory spray in bedliner , love it . I didn't like the top edge where the liner comes up an over the sides all the way around . Very abrasive when leaning over the side and rear of the bed . I went to local farm supply store , bought some 1" inside diameter heavy rubber hose and some 1 1/4" inside diameter hose . With a straight slit down the hose I was able to wrap around the top rail . I used some small black screws through the top and slightly embedded the heads into the rubber...

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Rubber box edge covers

CS2220 - Anyone have any first hand experience with it?

jeudi 18 février 2021

Hi folks I am thinking about getting a new tractor having gone from a Kioti CS2410 -> Kubota BX25D -> Kubota B3200 -> JD 1035R..

I just found I needed more power so went up to the B3200. I then got rid of it and got the JD and hated it.

So I in the market again and I see Kioti's new CS2220 is newly designed for 2020 and has a heavier lift capacity on the loader than the previous CS2210. Also comes with SSQA which I wanted.

I don't have a large parcel and would be used mainly for cutting...

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CS2220 - Anyone have any first hand experience with it?

Tractor with forks that will lift pallets

What size Kubota would I need to lift 2500lb pallets?


Tractor with forks that will lift pallets

Mice In Pole Barn

Hoping someone on this forum had found a way to keep these little buggers out of your barn.

A few weeks ago, my Wife fired up the RTV and a field mouse ran up her leg and under the dash. After making all the racket and commotion we could, the mouse did not show his mug again. We then towed the vehicle 130 miles to the dealer for service.

I immediately put down large sticky traps.

When we arrived this weekend, one mouse was KIA in the trap. The other traps were clean.

I got on the...

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Mice In Pole Barn

Massey 1372 Discbine

I am looking at one of these. Can anyone tell me the good and bad of them. Thanks



Massey 1372 Discbine

Strange Instrument Cluster Problem RTV1100

mardi 16 février 2021

Machine is a 2012 RTV1100

Was messing around trying to get the taillights working.

Not sure what happened, but now the instrument cluster lights do not work, when the key is turned to run the speedometer sweeps to full speed and then back to 0mph, and the speedometer does not work when the machine is moving.

Any ideas? This is driving me crazy and I really don't want to buy a $750 instrument cluster!


Strange Instrument Cluster Problem RTV1100

Hard doors

I have a 2004 RTV 900 with OEM roof and windshield. I found some hard doors from a 2009. Do these just bolt on? I am sure I can get the hinges and latch hardware from dealer. Is there anything else that I need to make these work? These are the OEM doors.

Thanks for the help!
James


Hard doors

Wave of the Future?

FYI 

Bill Gates's Plan to Destroy Animal Agriculture | National Review

 

 



Wave of the Future?

Make my tires spin

My 2012 rtv1100 will not spin the tires when plowing snow, or pulling a heavy load. It has been that way since new. I was pushing heavy snow this morning with a boss 6’6” plow and decided i need to do something to make tranny stop “slipping” so much. I don’t need cutting edge adjustment, just a little better!

Anyone know how?


Make my tires spin

Need Stand for my Miter saw?

lundi 15 février 2021

I have dewalt miter saw now i am looking for good stand for this miter saw?

i searched in Amazon.com but these stand are very expensive, Need suggestions?

 

Dewalt-12-Inch-Sliding-Compound-Miter-Sa

 

 

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Need Stand for my Miter saw?

315 NH resources

All - I am going through a NH 315 Twine baler  with a 70 kicker.

 

Need to go through plunger, replace some chains, and replace a bunch of bearings in the thrower.

 

I have the owners manuals for both, are there any detailed "shop" or "service" manuals out there?

 

Cheers,

 

Eric



315 NH resources

cold starting issue

I have had my 2008 rtv900 since 2011 and it has been flawless------except for very cold weather starting. When the temperature hits about 15 degrees or below, the engine will crank over just fine but will not start. This has been happening since I bought the vehicle and just showed it ugly head again this morning. It is -1degree.
When the weather warms up it will start up just fine. It runs perfectly when it does start. I am guessing that the fuel shutoff solenoid is the culprit, but it is...

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cold starting issue

Well...it’s finally a Cold Day in Hell.

There’s a classic old poem “Hell In Texas” ... written by someone in a former-century when it was fun to make-fun about the best place to live in the world.... BUT... it finally got seriously COLD this week. The coldest I’d ever witnessed in my 70+ years here in central Tx was about 17-F...and that only rarely, maybe every 4 or 5 years.

In the past I’d read about the guys online here that discussed ad nauseam which Anti-Gel additive to use...and after the umpteenth discussion-thread on that...

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Well...it’s finally a Cold Day in Hell.

Hay mow floor

dimanche 14 février 2021

My one lambing barn needs a new hay mow floor, Grandpa built the barn in 1953. They used 1x8 as floor boards, and they are getting a little soft in spots. Either that or I’m getting heavier. Anyway, what would be wrong with using 3/4” OSB instead? Or any other ideas?

Hay mow floor

bx2200 in on position sometimes fuel will turn on sometimes it won't and turn to warm glow plug dies completely????

I have a bx2200 when I turn the the ignition to on position sometimes the fuel pump will sometimes it will not but as soon as I turn to warm glow plugs power cuts out completely. battery is fully charged and working properly pulled it and used it to start my other tractor then charged it back up to full power. Ground is good pulled and checked with multimeter bent twist all that good stuff and showed perfect whole time. what do ya think I should check next. I did check fuses and replaced for...

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bx2200 in on position sometimes fuel will turn on sometimes it won't and turn to warm glow plug dies completely????

Gouging or helping people out

To go along with prices changing in 24 hours was looking in the farm & garden section of CL yesterday morning, now we had a very dry summer last year and from what I've been told there's a serious shortage of hay, so anyway ad in CL has hay from NY at a bargain price of 18 per bale and you have to buy 1000 bales at a time. So I'm thinking that must be a trailer load on some sort of wicked awesome hay trailer or pretty small bales for your 18000 bucks. Maybe I'm just used to cheap hay prices around here but kinda seems like gouging people to me. What do ya'll think?



Gouging or helping people out

Good online supplier Vermeer parts

Looking for a dealer with a good online parts department for Vermeer parts. Any suggestions out there? Thinking Messicks but with Vermeer.

Good online supplier Vermeer parts

RTV - Front Hydraulic Power Unit Question

I have been away for a week. I had my RTV-X100C sitting outside in sub-zero temperatures the entire time. It took a bit to get started this morning. After leaving it running for a bit, I engaged the PTO without issue. However, the hydraulics for the front broom (K-Connect) were very slow due to being so cold. I was able to move the brush up a little and then the front hydraulics failed to move at all. I let her warm up in my heated garage for a couple of hours and went back to try it again...

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RTV - Front Hydraulic Power Unit Question

Bumpy Ride

I have noticed that the ride in my RTV is slightly bumpy at low speeds on flat hard surfaces, more noticeable now driving on frozen ground than in the summer on soft turf, very noticible backing the unit out of the garage with a concrete floor, and driving in reverse.

my thinking is it’s the tires I have the off-road factory tires, and my thoughts the bumpy ride is all due to the ‘knobbyness’ of the tires.

anyone else notice this? Would I be correct in assuming my tires are the cause or...

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Bumpy Ride

How long can cattle survive without drinking water in freezing temps?

How do range cattle in the Northwestern states get water in the Winter when the temperature is below freezing? 

Thanks,Jim



How long can cattle survive without drinking water in freezing temps?

Hay Price is Only Good for 24 Hrs

samedi 13 février 2021

Well I know we have beat the It's Unfair thing to death, but I was just thinking how nice it would be if hay producers could do the same thing as all their suppliers do.  Last week, ordered a firepit from my local metal supplier that I get my steel from for farm use.  Quotes a price, 40% higher than one done for me several years ago with the statement -Due to the Volatility in the Market, Quotes Good For 24 Hrs Only.  Now it's not quite that bad with fertilizer, lime, and seed but still often less than a 30 day market.  Fuel is what it is on any given day.  The steel used for the firepit was purchased long ago, and that price was what it was.  I get it if the material, or product you are trying to buy is coming from the future with an unknown price but this seems really unfair.  Oh, yeah, had to pay up front before they would make it. 

 

So, just thinking-  your hay customer calls for 500 bales and you say,

 

well it's $4,000.00 due up front and you have 24 hours to pay or the price could go up.  After you pay, I'll figure out when I can get it to you.  Wonder how long you would be in business. :D



Hay Price is Only Good for 24 Hrs

Case ih RBX 562 baler good or junk?

vendredi 12 février 2021

Looking for a round baler and ran across a case 562 are they any good? It’s a twine only but it’ll work for me. I like the idea of a 5x6 bale makes feeding cattle easy. Is it possible to convert it from 1000 to 540? I don’t have 1000 and don’t want to invest into that kit.

Case ih RBX 562 baler good or junk?

MF 1030 no power to Glow Plug's

Hi, hoping for guidance, I have a 1030 that has now power to the Glow Plugs and I am not sure how the MF's are set up. I can't seem to locate a relay or module that would control the time on for the plugs. Does anyone know how it works or where the controller is located on the tractor?


MF 1030 no power to Glow Plug's

Indicator Light for Differential Lock on RTV

mercredi 10 février 2021

Has anyone designed an indicator light that reminds you that your diff lock is on?

I have only had to use my diff lock a few times but I am trying to avoid the dreaded "grenade effect" to the rear end or trans.

It should be possible to rig an arm-actuated switch that is clamped to the diff lock pedal. But before start, I wanted to see if its been done.

Thanks - Tony


Indicator Light for Differential Lock on RTV

'12 RTV 1100 fuel tank issues.

Ladies and Gents:
I am trying to help my elderly neighbor get his RTV back up and running. It appears that the fuel tank is suffering from algae in the bottom. We have swapped fuel filters twice. The first time a year ago, it would idle rough at times, and occasionally stall. The new filter seemed to help.
Now, we are on round 2. Replacing the filter a second time had no effect. Currently, I have drained the tank, and can see what looks like algae or other foreign matter near the pickup in...

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'12 RTV 1100 fuel tank issues.

kubota baler questions

Hello everyone, sorta happy new year.  Starting to think about the upcoming hay season.  I am running a Br 740 NH RB and a 7060 NH RB.  Both are older but still going.  Several of my neighbors have gone to the the BV 4160 Kubota balers using net wrap.  They are raving about them of course.  I have been thinking of moving up to a net wrap also and would consider a newer used one $15000.00 budget.  I would look at a Kubota myself, but was wondering if they are better then a newer baler from New Holland.  My chief concerns about the Kubota are maintenance related.  There is a lot more sheet metal covering the working parts of the baler, making access and especially bearing replacement look tough.  Also there seems to be a lot difference in parts and design then what I am accustomed to on my NH balers.  I will say their edge wrapped net bales look prettier,  but most net wrapped bales look nicer then string wrap.  Most of my hay is consumed on site, but I do sell some and that is one of the reasons to do some net wrapping.  I probably forgot a few other things to consider, but that is it for the moment.  Advice appreciated.



kubota baler questions

Tach for RTV900?

Has anyone installed a tachometer on a RTV900? It seems like it would be a nice addition.
Peter


Tach for RTV900?

Round Balers - Fixed vs. Variable Chambers (Krone Comprima F155)

I am trying to figure out if I can upgrade to a net-wrap baler this spring. I am currently running a New Holland 644 with auto-wrap that I picked up a few years back. It is nice to be able to hook it up to any tractor and go (no monitor, control box, etc.), but I run out of barn room and know I'm losing money on hay left outside that is just wrapped in twine. I sell everything I bale right now, but have plans to add some cattle in the next few years and would like to be able make silage hay, too.  I've got a couple of Krone Comprima F155 balers near me for sale with low bale counts. I know it is a semi-fixed chamber, but has anyone made a similar swap & are happy/unhappy with the results? 

 

  I haven't been around any fixed chamber hay in 20+ years, but do they still have the compressed, star-shaped cores?  Folks that sell hay from fixed chamber balers, do you get any compliments or complaints from customers? Do they even notice or care??? 

 

Regarding the Comprima F155 in particular:

1. Does the expanding last 1' in diameter make it "look" more like a traditional bale?

2. Would a JD 5100E be enough HP (& weight) for a non-XC model? I've got a 4020 or AC190XT I could use, but I'd have to wire them up to be able to power the baler.

3. Any horror stories on parts/problems with Krone balers? I'm well familiar with Krone products (I run a Krone disc mower & tedder) and have always been happy with parts & support on these.  

 

Thanks,

Andy

 

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Round Balers - Fixed vs. Variable Chambers (Krone Comprima F155)

Where I've been

mardi 9 février 2021

I've been offline for a few weeks guys. We have had a crazy few weeks. First with the holidays and everything it was getting kind of busy and then Monica sprung it on me that she wanted a new truck, never being one to turn down the opportunity to get a new truck, I started looking, that turned into a nightmare trying to find what we wanted. I bought it finally on Dec. 12 and picked it up on the 14th. Then my daughter decided she wanted a new truck. We drove to Dayton and bought hers on Dec...

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Where I've been

Anybody try these grass kits for a 575 NH baler

  Has anybody tried these grass kits that New Holland has available one is a grass hay feeder kit #9861696 I see where it might help in short hay and the other one a left hand feeder wedge #9849260 says it works in medium to large windrows,I cant see how it will help unless it restricts some of the hay going into the chamber I hate to spend the money and not work HERE Mike 10 have yall installed any up there? All we have here is grass hay no alfalfa. Ford had a kit that went into the bottom of the feeder floor so the rotor could catch it better and move it to the other side better never heard anything about them. Hope somebody has seen these work



Anybody try these grass kits for a 575 NH baler

Orchard Grass in Virginia??? HLR, Intensiv, vs Crown Royale

lundi 8 février 2021

Picked up a new hay lease in the Louisa/Gordonsville, VA area - approx 10 acre parcel that was planted in soybean two years ago, harvested, and never replanted It is my intention to spray the existing weeds and no-till orchard grass/oat mix in the next few weeks, as soon as the field dries. The primary use of this parcel will be square bales for horse customers. 

 

I am looking for a LATER MATURING orchard grass variety. The field is inherently wet, as are Virginia springs. Looking for everyone's input and experience with the following varieties....  not only maturity, but yield, hardiness and persistence as well. 

 

Barenbrug "HLR" High Leaf Ratio

Barenbrug Intensiv 

Crown Royale 

 

As a side note, the soil test came back pretty good. Co-op has lime and fertilizer in the schedule. 

 

Thank you in advance!



Orchard Grass in Virginia??? HLR, Intensiv, vs Crown Royale

X900 Work Light Install

I've already over-thought this 6 ways from Sunday, so bear with me... my goal was to install a rear-mounted worklight to facilitate moving irrigation water in my hayfield during the summer, which happens frequently at night. I ordered a spiffy Nilight 18042-C 20" light bar from Amazon, along with Nilight's heavy duty 12AWG pre-made harness with switch and relay.


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X900 Work Light Install

MF 1839 Reverse Auger Kit

dimanche 7 février 2021

Has anyone fitted a reverse auger kit to their 1839 baler pickup ?  If so did it make a difference in long grass and straw ? And was it worth the money , time and effort ? Anyone got any photos of the kit and prices ? Thanks 



MF 1839 Reverse Auger Kit

The Flyers

NooseAndChair.jpg



The little boy put on his clothes for the cold and then told his father:
"Ok dad I'm ready"
His Dad, the pastor, said: "Ready for what?"
"Dad, it's time to go outside and distribute our flyers."
Dad replied: "Son, it's very cold outside and it's drizzling."
The child looked surprised at his father and said: "But dad, people need to know about God even on rainy days."
Dad replied, "Son, I'm not going outside in this weather."
With despair, the child said...

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The Flyers

No Crank B7800

I went out one morning to start my tractor turn key switch on charge light came on and oil pressure light came on and turned key to heat glow plugs glow plug light came on let it heat for probably 1/2 min turned key to start nothing happened when i let go of key switch charge light never came back on and still hasn't and it never started of key switch since i have replaced key switch and a electronic box that the wire that sends voltage to starter through the electronic box key switch is...

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No Crank B7800

Looking at big m 420

I am looking to upgrade my r450 with a big m 420.  Any body have any advice?  I am tired of trying to move the 450 down the road.  I crazy with all the bikers.  

 

Looking at low hour used 1000k or less what are some things to look out for? 

 

Joe



Looking at big m 420

Toe in , or , toe out

samedi 6 février 2021

I was reading the manual and when it comes to the toe in , it says the measurement on the front should be less than on the back slightly . My friend that is a service manager at a multiple line dealer , and he says everything they set up has a 1/2" toe out . Very similar to what my machine is set at . 64.00 question ,
Which one is right when it comes to a x 1100 c ????


Toe in , or , toe out

RTV900 Exhaust Spark Arrestor Time Frame

I have a 2010 RTV900 with the internal spark arrestor on the end of the tail pipe the is removed by undoing the two socket head screws. The early models had the screen on the end of the tail pipe and the later ones had the internal ones that were cleaned by undoing the bolt on the bottom. What was the time frame for each of the spark arrestor types?

I just took the one out on mine and I don't think it have been cleaned recently as the bolts were seized and one broke off. I got the broken...

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RTV900 Exhaust Spark Arrestor Time Frame

2020 RTV100C rear bumper recommendation

Does anyone have a recommendation for a rear bumper recomendation for a 2020 RTV1100C?


2020 RTV100C rear bumper recommendation

Under seat insulation

Has anyone else checked service access that is under the seat storage tray on a x1100 ? I took out the tray , opened the access panel and,,,,, absolutely 0 insulation or any kind of noise barrier . Think I found out why it's so loud in an enclosed cab . I have some dynamat extreme and duraliner . With some time and some patience I hope to cover as much of the interior that I can get at . I have a noise meter app on my phone , don't know how accurate it is , I will take before , and some...

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Under seat insulation

Need advice

I want to buy a new car. Where can I find a good review?


Need advice

Replacement Axle or Shaft Source

vendredi 5 février 2021

I found this in my mailbox this morning and also an article from the same company on "what" you may need axle wise. Sometimes , it's a better value to buy the complete axle than buy the boots and piece meal it yourself. bordercollie

https://www.sidebysidestuff.com/lift-kits-wheel-spacers-kubota1.html
https://blog.sidebysidestuff.com/in-a-bind-what-utv-axle-is-right-for-you/


Replacement Axle or Shaft Source

my RTV 900 Journey

Hi to all! Thought I would start a thread on my ole RTV 900 with a few comments, accessories I have added and probably some questions along the way.
A little history..
I purchased 10 acres about 8 years ago, was previously used to raise race horses and I believe has been a pasture it's entire life. It had been let go for a while before I purchased it. Perimeter fence and a lot of cross fences were overgrown with honeysuckle and assorted trash trees and bushes. Started cleaning them up...

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my RTV 900 Journey

Hand Throttle Try Out

Hello From the "Heart of Dixie" Hope Everyone is Safe and Well, not to Mention WARM!! I installed the Hand Throttle last week and have been working on the 900 doing just Piddly (is that a Word) stuff, Re wiring Lights, adding the Badlands Winch (which I haven't tried yet) Hauling Scaly Bark Hickory Wood and Splitting it with a 27 Ton Splitter, giving this OLD Man a Work Out!!!
I decided I'd try the Hand Throttle this afternoon as I came home form the Woods, I pulled up to a Steep Bank that...

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Hand Throttle Try Out

New Holland 3010 remotes

I am looking at replacing the single spool valve on my New Holland 3010s with a double, however I have run into a problem with connecting the double spool valve (a generic one). All the resources I have been able to find indicate that there should be two connections to the tractor, one to the pump and one to the tank. The problem is that the original valve has three connections, one to the pump (yellow), one which I assume goes to the tank (blue), and one which also seems to go to the tank, but through (or next to) the flow regulator for the 3pt (red). I am guessing that this third line (the red one) is used to control the flow/ as a pressure relief for the original spool valve, and that with a generic open center (tractor data says nh 3010s is open center) double spool valve with a built in pressure relief valve, such this one, I can cap the third line (red) and just use the two other lines (connecting them to the P and T ports of the double valve). Is this correct?

Thank you as always,
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New Holland 3010 remotes

hard shifting

My new 2020 Kubota RTV 1100xc has 400 miles on it and shifts like a bear! How to fix? thanks, Paul


hard shifting

Reduction gearbox getting hot

Snowblower for a x 1100 C gearbox is overheating.
When I shut the machine down last night I noticed that the reduction box was very hot. Once it cool down I checked the oil it was fine. I know pretty much about gearboxes but not so much of a reduction boxes. I do not see anywhere in the drawing that would cause this to heat up. Anybody have any ideas?


Reduction gearbox getting hot

Massey DM255-P

mercredi 3 février 2021

Looks like these are relatively new to the market. Does anyone have any experience with these yet? Been thinking about one to replace the old 477. Thoughts? It would be my first go around with a disc mower, but I’m only doing about 25 acres of single cutting orchard grass. Trying to keep my expenses as low as possible and still make forward progress. 

https://www.masseyferguson.us/products/hay-and-forage/professional-series-disc-mowers.html

 



Massey DM255-P

br7060 tractor side wireing

Added a tractor, but want the option of using old one with the br7060 with Bale Command, so would anyone have a tractor side cable hanging in the shop you want to sell?  It would be a pain to change from one tractor to another, but I think NH wants around $750 for a new one.

Thanks,



br7060 tractor side wireing

JD 630 Recall

mardi 2 février 2021

Got a call from JD today about a recall for the 630. Going to order the part and send a tech out to install a ........................decal. 

 

I'm guessing safety. Maybe somebody figured a new way get hurt.



JD 630 Recall

X1100c Newbie

Just want to confirm with you veterans of x1100c if checking my antifreeze protection in the reserve tank is appropriate with the two radiators that i assume are in sequence?


X1100c Newbie

Fan temp switch/ sensor

lundi 1 février 2021

I'm in need of a fan temp sensor, the one beside the thermostat, that turns the fan on and off! The local kubota dealer wants $55 just for the sensor, thought there might be a substitute that would be cheaper. Any ideas? Oh 2006 rtv900 diesel


Fan temp switch/ sensor