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Kubotas at play. Er, I mean work!

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

  1. JCMC

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    Finished cutting the load I got back in March. Have I said lately that I love my forks! What a back saver!
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    They sure are nice!
     
  3. Spencer

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    Thats alot of rounds!! Looks like fun and time to get out the splitter!!
     
  4. Maina

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    Rock farming today. I had to roll one and it balanced on edge when I stopped so I left it for now. I was able to just lift the other with it chained to the bucket. It’s the second one over the bank in the second picture. Lots of landscaping to do... E628F611-F52D-42AB-9F70-79714DC69840.jpeg 48ABF8D4-F32B-4A7C-8A8C-13ED8F394E22.jpeg
     
  5. Jack Straw

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    That’s awesome! For some reason I am always finding jobs that require a tractor to do it! :rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol::rofl: :lol:
     
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    That's a heavy one!
     
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  7. Warner

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    I was talking with a guy at work the other day about the amount of rocks I have on my property. He told me people pay money for rocks. I asked him to send them my way I’ll give them all they like. Haven’t seen anybody yet.:rofl: :lol:
     
  8. Haftacut

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    Got a lot of jobs I’m saving for when I get a tractor:D
     
  9. Jack Straw

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    They are a lot of fun!
     
  10. Canadian border VT

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    Rent one for a week or 2
     
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    Instead of getting one or so I don’t have to wait on some of the projects I would like to do?:rofl: :lol:
     
  12. Chaz

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    Well, renting one can let you know what size you need to purchase
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    Too small, you may get frustrated
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    Too large, your just spending extra money.
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  13. Canadian border VT

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    Rent different sizes see what size works for your property then the too big ones does big jobs while you got it!!
     
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    That’s a good point. Why buy the big one for just a job or two! Thanks for the advice. I’m sure I’ll be coming back for more as the time nears:salute:
     
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    I have a list of answers to this question....I will keep them to myself mainly because I can't afford a tractor!! lol
     
  16. Canadian border VT

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    I agree!! But let’s say you only got 3/4 of an acre a 100hp would be just a little overkill ;)

    also don’t be like my neighbor and go from 35 to 55 to 75 hp in John Deere full cab cause I need a lil bigger!! Every 3 years. :bug:
     
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    I have 10 acres...that is only 10 hp per acre, looks like I will need a bigger one!! LOL
     
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    brush hoging ? then at lest 30 plus hp seen 20hp units with 4ft mowers , personal experience 25 hp 6ft finish mower I'm a little shy hp wise in the tall stuff. tilling depending on the tiller size same deal. but something in the 40-50hp class can get most everything done with in reason. Hydro static drive is nice for a l0t of back and forth stuff- trade off on hp to pto hp wise though. some units are gear drive with a power shift function in a range where you do not need to clutch between forward or reverse. Bunch of the new stuff have CV trannies now - jury still out on those.
     
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    CV trannies? I haven’t heard of that in tractors, I gotta do some research.
     
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    Commonly called hydro static speed in forward or reverse depends on how hard you step on pedals..