Lets talk tractors...

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by LATB

I remember humping hay, picking beans and corn, and cleaning horse stalls. Never complained once. And we were lucky to get paid a few bucks. Truth is I would have done it for free I loved the work.

I could have stuck with it but went the construction route.

I went the Engineering route, never dreaming that I would ever see another bale of hay in my lifetime.

And, yet, here I am.

[ToolMaker]

Originally Posted by Tikiman

I went the Engineering route, never dreaming that I would ever see another bale of hay in my lifetime.

And, yet, here I am.

Nothing wrong with hard labor as long as the body holds up.

These days I let the tractor do most of the work.

[Olustee bus]

In the thread about your getting the property, I suggested using goats to clear the brush. Here is an example of what they can do. YOu can rent them.

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1305877656613324

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Olustee bus

In the thread about your getting the property, I suggested using goats to clear the brush. Here is an example of what they can do. YOu can rent them.

https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=1305877656613324

Not sure if that would work on my property. I have mostly pine branches and debris from tree harvesting.

[Olustee bus]

Originally Posted by LATB

Not sure if that would work on my property. I have mostly pine branches and debris from tree harvesting.

Probably not. Then I suggest matches and something to dig a big hole.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Olustee bus

Probably not. Then I suggest matches and something to dig a big hole.

I may burn some. I do have a local guy with a pit nearby who will haul debris for me. Will go that route unless it gets too costly.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by ToolMaker

The hard top is the balls!
Best thing I ever added, period!

I also included 4 work lights on the corners, just under it.

Originally Posted by LATB

Requested today. He believes he has it in stock. Apparently a low inventory part, I'll know next week.

I see the OEM canopy has light cutouts in the mold. Pretty cool.

Confirmed today that I’m getting the canopy and it’s in the deal at no additional cost to me.

[Sea Six]

You can have what’s left of mine for spare parts. No charge

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Sea Six

You can have what’s left of mine for spare parts. No charge

Salesman reminded me to fold down the ROPS with the canopy attached if I get into low hanging trees/brush.

[LATB]

Finally picked up the green machine yesterday. Had it working this morning up at our small farm. I spent about 4 hours on it doing some cleanup and getting used to it.

Powerful little tractor it is. And the JD shop did an excellent job rigging the 3rd function for the grapple. The grapple is awesome.

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[dvarapala]

Originally Posted by LATB

Finally picked up the green machine yesterday. Had it working this morning up at our small farm. I spent about 4 hours on it doing some cleanup and getting used to it.

Powerful little tractor it is. And the JD shop did an excellent job rigging the 3rd function for the grapple. The grapple is awesome.

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[Tpatt]

Looks good Lars. Just be careful and good luck with living your dream.

[Big bob]

Rule 101 drop your hydrolic implements when not in use.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by dvarapala

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[LATB]

Originally Posted by Tpatt

Looks good Lars. Just be careful and good luck with living your dream.

Thanks
It’s a lot of work ahead but I actually like hard work. Maybe it’ll keep me young.

[LATB]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Rule 101 drop your hydrolic implements when not in use.

You are correct.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Big bob

Rule 101 drop your hydrolic implements when not in use.

If they are already down on the ground, they won't suddenly drop.

As with ALL mechanical devices, always keep flesh away from any danger/ interference or moving parts. It has no soul or feelings and doesn't care if it maims or hurts you.

[Big bob]

I had an uncle with a 8n ford that got to wait 2 days to be found he was lucky.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Big bob

I had an uncle with a 8n ford that got to wait 2 days to be found he was lucky.

Neighbor flipped his over backwards attempting to put out a root ball (stump) from a tree. I came up the road and all I saw was an upside down tractor. I ran up and luckily NOBODY was trapped underneath.

Definitely a pucker moment.

[Big bob]

Also the PTO will remove arms and legs instantly mind any lose clothing.