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Holy crap, I haven't posted in here for a while.

Kubota has been really good to us. ~300 hours now and no issues (as it should be...damn near new). I did have a significant hail storm that did 4000.00+ dollars worth of damages to it. Bonnet, gauge cluster, all lights, and labor. KTAC covered everything except a 250.00 deductible. This has been the easiest part of all our 100,000.00+ hail damage claim. Can't wait for those premiums next year...
https://www.ktacinsuranceagency.com/

Some mods and new toys:

Can't remember if I purchased the box blade the last time I posted. Does a fine job.



Pat's easy hitch. Loving this little addition:



Even talked my neighbor into buying a Kubota. We went up in the Denver area and picked it up. That was a hefty load.

 

Oh doing pretty good. Has 96K miles on it now. Due for a replacement in 2026...maybe. I retire late next year so we will see if trucks aren't 135K dollars for a base model by then. If I install a built transmission it will stay. My trans temps stay pretty cool even at 25K GCWR. When I towed my neighbors tractor home, 89*F day, towing at 70-75mph my trans temp stayed at 170*.

I have done a "few" mods to help with that though...PPE pan and replacement cooler, trans tune, etc.

 

I will get rid of my Lexus as well next year. Insurance on that IS350 costs just as much as my truck. Just in time for teenagers to start driving. Insurance is ridiculous in Colorado. Can't wait to be eastbound and down saying FO to this state.

 

No kidding? My move is cost, but overall when Colorado moved the weapon ownership to 21 years old....sealed the deal.

I feel you man. Colorado is tough to get by and do well. You better have a combined income of 80.00+ per hour to make it in the Front Range.

 

I bet that is wonderful. Hopefully your family really enjoys the new life. How did the kids and cats take it?

 

I have to do something like your side shed for the kids vehicles due to the hail. I have 4 more years committed to CO. Once the wife hits 50 and can retire we can do whatever.

Very nice sir. Happy for you all.

 

Oh, forgot. I did a little fuel modification this spring. 62 gallon tank vs 36. I took my kids up to ND this summer to see their great grandma (turned 99) and we did 1100 miles before I fueled. Still had 9-10 gallons.

 

Didn't even notice it much. Now in the corners...yes sir. Combine that with the centramatics...Damn. Glad I have power steering with electric motor assistance.

I kid, not that bad. I can feel it in the corners though. I also upgraded to a AirDog 165 to handle my fueling needs. To be honest, I wouldn't mind upgrading the injectors a little and put a stealth 62 turbo on it.

Put some Kenda Klevers on the D-max for around 4K miles. Those had to come off. Balancing issues and started to get rather noisy. Worked well in the mud during springs break at the condo though in SW Colorado.



As you can see, this was about as good as it got.