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Kubotas at play. Er, I mean work!

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Warner, Jan 20, 2018.

  1. RCBS

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    Proximity is nice. But...are they any good? That's the real question. ALL of them will be nice if you are signing papers, which ones still will be 10 years later when you have a problem? There are Echo & Husky dealers in my town that I drive past for a good half hour to get to better dealers. My Kubota Tractor has been to the dealer once in it's 20 year life. A valve needed replaced and I wasn't sure I had the info/tools to properly do the job. Read up on it a bit, best left to those more capable and knowledgeable.
     
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  2. Canadian border VT

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    Avatar is Bota and I also use a similar sized 2FFBFF68-9339-4B9B-8A4A-C0A589487F39.jpeg Deere .. Deere has cab with heat and AC
    Bota has more lift and bigger bucket
    Deere because of computer goes in more service

    favorite type of tractor here is … paid for they’re expensive
     
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    Huh....look at that. A wood stove!
     
  4. fuelrod

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    Come on Skeeter, everyone knows that the best thing about little deeres is that beautiful green paint. Put a scratch in one while actually working it.... then what's left? :D
    You'll never pull the my little pony float in the 4th of July town parade again so why risk it.
    (Lord I apologize for that):rofl: :lol:
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  5. SKEETER McCLUSKEY

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    159-1594206_tasmanian-devil-cartoon-drawing-clip-art-old-cartoon.jpg if i put a scratch in mine im trading it in.....
     
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  6. SKEETER McCLUSKEY

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    20230317_170321.jpg I messed up the decal with the pressure washer, so I'm thinking of tradin her in for a 66hp
     
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    Didn't have much money after buying the new log splitter...and have a really long driveway...and sub driveways..so I bought this little 78" yard tuff drag from tsc. Pulling it behind the bx2380 in 2wd...I bet my old big red 3 wheeler will pull it to . All angle iron...and rods welded to the front for scarifiers. All stuff I can weld..modify..and improve if I need too. This thing actually works darn good. I'm impressed! And the driveway was wet. I look forward to trying it on a dry day too. I'm gonna weld on a few angles to keep the block in place better. Other than that...im super happy !
    I was gonna get a landplane...but this will work till I wear it down to a nubb !
    P.s...always used my dad's l3940 with power rake to fit the driveway all these years...but wanted my own thing.
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    Might consider getting a chain link fence drag too.
    I'll be adding some top limestone over the top of this too when I can afford it. But for now..ill squeak by !
     
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  8. Chud

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    Yup that’s a beater trade it
     
  9. FarmerJ

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    Better scrap that thing…

    damaged loader like that is a dangerous hazard. Never know when it will fail.
     
  10. fuelrod

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    Now you're talking :thumbs:
    I've noticed that apparently orange paint holds the decals on very well. :whistle::D
     
  11. SKEETER McCLUSKEY

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    Omg.....
     
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  12. fuelrod

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    Does 66hp put you in the next frame size up?
    I know how heavy some of those chippers are!
     
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    No but it will put me in the largest compact without drinking any orange koolaid
     
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    I gotta change my avitar...
     
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    For those who don’t know, the Saab in this picture brings up the Vermont factor by 10 fold.

    :cool:
     
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    What's that?? ;)
     
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    My grandfather sold them in Montpelier for years
    Still got 1 on the road
     
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    I had a 5400 Deere, iirc 60 hp but enough "beef" to make it work. Don't they still have a 5000 series and even a (e) in that line to le$$en the damage?
     
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    That is awesome! One of our VT neighbors has a family member who still rocks a Saab wagon that’s in really good shape.
     
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