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Thanks for the kind comments. It would be nice if spring arrives so I can "Play with my toys" again. J

Blower is the best way. Keeps the banks down to minimize drifting. The Original Tractor Cab company has wind break cabs that keep you out of the blowing snow. J

What brand works best for picking up leaves?? J

I wuill eliminate the trip and make it a hydraulic controlled bowl dump. J

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Thanks Paul. I already know Ron. (aux-hyd) J

72" and wider models are commercially available from several companies and sometimes on ebay-

Your operating description is pretty close. I am going to rebuild it to have a hydraulic dump rather than the latch. This particular scraper holds about 10 cu ft and could be larger. I am in the process of building a second, improved version.

Hydraulic flow is approx 4 - 4.5 GPM. Are the 3/8" QD's still needed?? Thanks, J

I have attached 2 simplified PDF's of a before and after. It requires mounting a new loader valve on the removeable loader and using three sets of 1/4" quick couplers when you remove the loader. The new loader valve would be joystick with a PB port. When you remove the loader, you recouple...

am looking for help in adding one or two additional hydraulic circuits on my JD 455. It has 2 included circuits which are used for the FEL near the center of the left side , which is 2 sets of quick connect ports, one of which is also used for the rear three point and center lift. The 3 point...

Happy and Prosperous new Year to all........

Or build one yourself. I pull this with a 2WD John deere 420 with ag tires.

I have changed most of the tractor rear tires to Turf Trax. See the picture for the tread design. Works great for plowing / blowing snow, in the garden, for dirt work and on the lawn. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, John

The 1/3rd scale Rumley has a model A front end narrowed with steel wheels from an old silo filler carraige. The rear end is cut down model A with the ring gear replaced with a 50 chain sprocket. The engine is a restored T&G, 1.5 HP McCormick Deering. A 'B' size v belt serves as the clutch and...