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Post by Freeborn on Jun 21, 2019 7:05:10 GMT -6
The one thing a tractor does for you is it gives you huge capacity upside compared to an ATV. It opens lots more possibilities if you want them.
I had a first with the tractor this past weekend, I cleared a spot for an enclosed Stand and instead of clearing all the down trees by hand I used the loader as a battering ram to shove all the trees/brush off the area. Work so good I can see why Foggy enjoys it. I can also see I need something to protect the radiator.
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Post by batman on Jun 21, 2019 7:36:04 GMT -6
I can also so I need something to protect the radiator. Just dump in a half can of pepper or they sell replacements on craigslist for $100.
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Post by daydreamer on Jun 21, 2019 7:43:42 GMT -6
I can also so I need something to protect the radiator. Just dump in a half can of pepper or they sell replacements on craigslist for $100. I thought my dad was the only one that new about the pepper trick in the radiator! Couldn't believe it the first time he suggested it to my bro in law until it worked!
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Post by kooch on Jun 21, 2019 7:51:23 GMT -6
New VS Used
I bought a 2013 Durango with 30K miles on it, looked clean as could be. I drove it for about 6 months before I went and bought my ATV trailer. On my way more from the trailer joint, the vehicle went into limp mode, and dashboard lit up. It only ever happened under a little bit of load. The empty ATV trailer was enough to do it. I couldn't go more than 40MPH. It took the mechanics (a string of them including the dealership) 5 or 6 trips to figure it out. And, they broke a few other things trying to fix it. It runs great now.
I wonder if the person that traded the vehicle in to the dealer knew this was a problem and dumped the thing, or not?
I decided to buy a new ATV and just deal with overpaying a little bit. A little more peace of mind. Like I said before, I shouldn't have bought such a big machine. But I don't regret that I bought it new.
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Post by batman on Jun 21, 2019 8:03:16 GMT -6
Tractor sits outside. Rubber may be original. Seat is metal. Steering wheel some sort of cracked plastic. Mice don't hide anywhere and chew wires. FertilZer can't wreck it.
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 21, 2019 8:04:24 GMT -6
Take care when pushing brush with a bucket, it doesn't take much to push a stick past the radiator and into you. For more permanent radiator repairs I like to use JB weld.
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 21, 2019 8:06:36 GMT -6
Tractor sits outside. Rubber may be original. Seat is metal. Steering wheel some sort of cracked plastic. Mice don't hide anywhere and chew wires. FertilZer can't wreck it. I'd have to put out a marker flag to know where to dig with the excavator to find it when the soil dried out.
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Post by batman on Jun 21, 2019 8:08:55 GMT -6
Maybe you should get a 6 wheel Argo instead. Had one of those as well. Pretty bullet proof from my perspective. Never got stuck.
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 21, 2019 8:11:06 GMT -6
SD, I have friends who put large enough tires on their 4 wheelers that they can cruise streams and float the deep spots. When I say "float" I mean the wheeler doesn't sink completely. Sounds like your place could use something like that.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 21, 2019 8:11:56 GMT -6
^ Think about it. That tractor Batman is promoting is about 75+ years old. Amazing the hoses and belts and wires and stuff hold together over all that time. And they really didnt have the best materials available in those times. And someone paid about $500 for it brand new. Lots of bang for those bucks over the years. Same goes for a MODERN compact tractor. Good for 40+ years and the cost of owning over those many years is not that much. If you want your money back......folks stand in line to buy good merchandise. I like stuff that is reliable as I dont want to fix on old chit when you have limited time to spend. ......gotta keep working on my handicap. FORE! Although I do keep my tractor in a mouse-proof building. It's all good.
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 21, 2019 8:13:25 GMT -6
Maybe you should get a 6 wheel Argo instead. Had one of those as well. Pretty bullet proof from my perspective. Never got stuck. My dad just looked at those things. We with something else as the reviews were that they weren't as good on dry land as a 4 wheeler or sided by side, and on water they weren't as good as a boat. Only real use for them was if you lived where land and water were basically the same. Is that an accurate assessment?
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Post by Foggy on Jun 21, 2019 8:16:12 GMT -6
Maybe you should get a 6 wheel Argo instead. Had one of those as well. Pretty bullet proof from my perspective. Never got stuck. I have a friend that owns an ARGO. I think his has 4 wheels on each side? Anyway....one day he drives me into the Minnesota river.....with some pretty strong current. Damn thing was a few inches out of the water......and I thought it would turtle any minute. Was glad to get back on dry land. I dont think I want to do another ride in the river......but it sure did got thru the swamps and mud and chit. Noisy operation for a deer property tho.
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Post by sd51555 on Jun 21, 2019 8:21:57 GMT -6
SD, I have friends who put large enough tires on their 4 wheelers that they can cruise streams and float the deep spots. When I say "float" I mean the wheeler doesn't sink completely. Sounds like your place could use something like that. Learning how to do a wet property has been a process. I went through lots of mindsets, and thankfully didn't crack. 1. This property is a POS swamp. 2. I need to tile this whole property. 3. I need to raise up my work trail. 4. I can't do anything until August. and the current... 5. I have no business out there in May anyway. Half day ditching project to get plot to grow (so I hope). If I lighten up my equipment, I can do what I need to do June 1st. Still don't have any use for grid power. Won't be able to do it with bulky, heavy, or lengthy equipment with skinny tires. That'd be like trying to slice a tomato with a chainsaw.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 21, 2019 8:42:47 GMT -6
^ When you go shopping for wheelers.....get one with big tires. I drive my Kawa 400 thru swamps and wet ground.....and I cannot remember ever getting it stuck. Tho I once burried my Honda UTV in a bog up on the Old Grade. Took over 1/2 day to retrieve that dude. That was pre-winch days. never got it stuck again.
Speaking of winches......I almost never use the winch on my wheeler. See little purpose in owning one. Buy a decent come-along winch if you worry about burying your wheeler....and you will be better equipped than with a winch.....IMO. After once burying my tractor to the belly.....I bought a Mazdam portable HD logging winch as insurance for that ever happening again. So far it has not happed.
Edit: ^ I take that back. Forgot about the original purpose of that winch....lifting the snow plow. DUH! Good for that.....and I suppose if you buy a front flail mower you will need a winch to lift it.
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Post by batman on Jun 21, 2019 10:25:15 GMT -6
Argo is where land is swampy. Like SD’s place. You’d wear out tires like a skid steer and zero suspension on high ground.
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