Tractors, Mowers, Chippers, Trailers, Chainsaws, Generators, Driveway Erosion Control, ETC.

Post this in another thread the other day and forgot to come here. Put some LEDs on my tractor. No big deal. But I had an idea I thought was worth sharing. I used one of the Harbor Freight free magnet bars to mount the rear, so it can be hand-held/relocated as needed. I added an expanded metal grille guard after pics.

Costs: lights $13; switch $9; coiled cord was $20 because I chose hospital grade for durability; misc (wire+tubing, rivnuts, etc) approx $10.

 

Do you park it under cover? Reason I ask is that I added some LED aux lights to mine as well, but I didn't use a sealed switch and ended up having to replace it after like 3 months because I used the tractor in the rain and then the switch contacts corroded.

 

Probably a long shot, but does anyone have a dead/junk gear type hydraulic pump? Looks like the one in the picture. I am trying to find a pressure relief spring. Used on a Wagner front end loader. Two of the fingers were missing when I pulled my pump apart.

 

These are the ones I used. I now have them on both my trucks, and my tractor. Can't beat'em for the money.

https://tinyurl.com/rqlc9la

 

Yes, it is a garage queen. But, I got a waterproof switch just in case.

https://tinyurl.com/sfbtz9g

 

That looks like a really nice tractor. Looks about the same size as mine GL3130 (32hp).

It's amazing what a tractor can do. I have pushed mine really hard over the last 10 years(800hrs), and it just comes back for more. The power is unbelievable. I have 14 acres, partially wooded and a 5 acre hay field. I really couldn't see owning my property without a tractor.

BTW, that chain on my bucket is one really solid upgrade. I just roll bucket forward, hook that chain to logs around which I have wrapped another chain, and curl and lift. I highly recommend that mod.

The side hooks come in handy too.

 

BTW, man toys.... I have a Harley, a Jeep, and two 1st gen Tacomas. If I were broke, all of them would go before my tractor!

 

Even the small ones make a huge difference. I've only got around 3 acres, but my little 18hp units have made things SOOO much easier over the years.

 

25hp is plenty for most of us unless you are moving trees. Also, good mid-weight so it doesn't trash the lawn. You got R4 tires, which helps with that too. Good looking tractor.

 

If you haven't already found this site, you may want to check it out:

https://www.orangetractortalks.com/

 

I’ve had my Ford 4630 for 3 1/2 years and only put 75 hours on it

Its a 1993 model and has 1,200 hours on it.