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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by six5crèéd, Jan 27, 2020.

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Do you mow in shorts?

  1. Mow, yes, weedeat, no

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  2. Mow and weedeat, yes

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  3. Pants all the way for me

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  1. Mar 23, 2024 at 12:51 PM
    Kbar

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    You can turn your prv up. Those hoses and seals are prolly rated over 3k but I don’t know much about the red or orange tractors.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2024 at 1:05 PM
    KRAMERICA

    KRAMERICA Old Man Mike

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    Yeah, that's an option on the Kioti. There are several videos on YT that show how to do it. I've not done it, as my hydro will outlift the counterbalance I currently have available now, so I don't need more. I have plans to build a proper 1200# counter weight box that will increase the what the tractor can lift. Once I have that, I might adjust the pump flow up a bit.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2024 at 1:47 PM
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    KR,

    my counterweight box is only #650lbs loaded, but then got another 350lbs total in the two back tires... puts it at about 1k of counterweight. That covers me at max lift pretty good.
     
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  4. Mar 23, 2024 at 1:51 PM
    Kbar

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    Better look to your manual more. 650 lbs is barely enough ballast for a scut. Loaded tires help but they’re not counterweight.
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2024 at 2:11 PM
    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    More tractor for less than what I paid for my Kubota
     
  6. Mar 23, 2024 at 2:33 PM
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    KRAMERICA Old Man Mike

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    My back tires are loaded with about 500# of beet juice, and my heaviest implement is the brush hog at about 700#. But the brush hog is very long and difficult to use in tight spaces. With the box blade which is about 350# I've still managed to lift the back off the ground. I want a build a box that will only add a couple feet to the back, but have more ballast than the brush hog. I figure 1200# will be more than sufficient to do the job. Given you only have brakes in the back I want to make sure the tires stay on the ground!
     
  7. Mar 23, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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    Like KR said... Most of my implements are between 500-700lbs. 650lbs hanging 2' behind me has been plenty for a ton in the bucket or on the forks. Still got hanger holds that could ad more weight if needed but cant really pick up anymore than that on the front anyway.

    Kioti & Kubo's are fairly rear heavy right out of the gate. Especially these newer models like we have.

    Roll around weight for me is about 4,850lbs.
     
  8. Mar 23, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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    Been through ballast plenty so I won’t be the disruptive one here. If it feels good, run it. My goal isn’t to be a know it all but spread awareness that a lot of people don’t have enough ballast when they think they do just because their tractor weighs x amount. Just being a friend here. Not trying to ruffle no one’s feathers. BTW scrap steel makes awesome ballast
    upload_2024-3-23_16-55-34.jpgupload_2024-3-23_16-56-53.jpgupload_2024-3-23_16-58-4.jpgupload_2024-3-23_16-58-29.jpg
     
  9. Mar 23, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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    Dunno where else to put this. Don’t see a shop thread so
    upload_2024-3-23_18-20-26.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-20-43.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-21-2.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-21-22.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-21-41.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-21-58.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-22-13.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-22-27.jpgupload_2024-3-23_18-22-38.jpg
     
  10. Mar 23, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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    KRAMERICA

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  14. Mar 23, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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    Hopefully the hint sticks.
     
  15. Mar 23, 2024 at 6:36 PM
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    Hint taken. Won’t bore you anymore
     
  16. Mar 23, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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    Well, to be technical, your submission is actually a welding project.

    It would fit just as well in this location.

    Just between us girls, it's gonna get the most attention in the thread we 1st posted.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/anything-welding.113957/
     
  17. Mar 23, 2024 at 7:25 PM
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    Thanks for the links. I’ll show myself to the door. Again I apologize for the disruption. Be safe
     
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  18. Mar 23, 2024 at 7:35 PM
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    RustyGreen A breaker point guy in a Bluetooth world

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    Come on over to the shop thread, we occasionally build stuff - and have some fun too. ;)
     
  19. Mar 23, 2024 at 7:58 PM
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    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Are you using a backhoe to dig those stumps out? Or the loader? Looks like I can rent a 9500lbs excavator for a weekend for $1100. Have 12 more big trees to cut down and then plan on digging them all out.
     
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  20. Mar 23, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Turned out really good!
     

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