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  1. Smilingreen

    Straight line winds or EF-1 Tornado?

    I spent the day on the CTL, exploding trees in the woods with the new brush cutter. Early this evening, my wife called on the phone and told me to get my donkey in the house, pronto. By the time I got up to the house, the bottom fell out of the clouds with a burst of rain. I hadn't been in...
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    Oh....Canada......

    https://www.protoolreviews.com/canada-ban-pistol-grip-power-tools/
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    Diesel Fuel Transfer Tanks

    Ok, who all has one and what manufacturers should I stay away from? I am leaning towards an aluminum tank with capacity between 90 gallons and 110 gallons. For you steel tank owners, what kind of issues do you have with rust forming inside of your tank? I have already ruled out the big box...
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    New RTV-X-CAB

    Well, I wonder how much this unit will cost? From all appearances, it is a RTVX1100C with some new colored plastic body panel inserts and a chance to get more modern wheels. Oh, and the sides of the bed fold down. Will it be worth the premium price...
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    Champion Generators

    Does anyone have a Champion generator that the inside cowling have broken into pieces and has long cracks in the plastics? I bought this 3100 watt unit new back in 2017. It has had very light use, maybe 30-35 hours on it. It has always ran perfectly and I love how quiet it is. But, this...
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    Still kicking the tires on a mini track loader

    My son-in-law has been bringing home different track loaders this fall. The first one he brought home was a CAT 289D3 with high flow. It had a mulching head on it. Well, in 48 hours that weekend, I put 19 hours on it cleaning up some of my woods paths and some of the forest floor. The 289D3...
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    X1100C UTV Hitchworks Hitch extender

    I don't know why I waited so long to order this. On the X models, the receiver hitch is located waaayyy up under the machine in the back. For you young whipper snappers, it's no big deal to just lay on the ground, pop in the pin on the receiver and jump right back up. I am finding now I have...
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    Looking at a heavy Duty Brush Mower

    I have been contemplating selling off my John Deere tractor and implements and buying a track loader with high flow hydraulics. I have a few acres of pasture land, but the majority of my farm is mature woods. A maintenance nightmare. This past weekend, I got ahold of a Cat 289D3 with a 60...
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    Hot enough for ya?

    The heat index has been crazy stupid the past couple of days. Yesterdays heat index in Middle Tennessee reached 119F yesterday afternoon. Stay inside if you can and if you can't, drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks out of the sun.
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    New source for RTV X1100C air filter

    Kubota prices for the HVAC filter is stupid expensive. Found a new drop in HVAC filter for $21.00...
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    RTV 2" receiver mounted broadcast spreader

    Here is my dilemma: I got fire ants. I need to broadcast some fire ant bait over about 7 acres of grassland. I have found a electric broadcast spreader with a 2" receiver mount with a variable speed electric motor for the impeller. I am going to mount it on the back of my Kubota RTV X1100C...
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    Who has a tach installed on your RTV?

    I have been thinking of installing a tachometer on my X1100C. Have any of you installed one on your RTV? If so, which type did you install? The Tiny Tach with the injector line sensor or an analog type gauge that uses a sensor strapped onto the alternator? How do you like them? Fairly...
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    The "NEW' 2024 RTV-X Model

    Welp......According to Messicks video, the RTV X900 and the RTV X1120 models are going away and will be replaced with: The 2024 RTV-X. (Marketing Genius! Never mind how confusing that name will be at the parts counter) Comes in all the usual colors, plus Sand color. Will use the RTV X1120...
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    Wavian Jerry Fuel Cans

    Not much discussion about these, I figured I would maybe attempt to revive it, since fuel cans seems to be a touchy subject. :) What type of fuel cans does everyone use? I used to buy what I could find locally, TSC, Auto parts store, etc. Those were the plastic 5 gallon cans, in red and...
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    I think I gelled by diesel fuel up

    I haven't run the 1100 since Monday, when we got our 9" of snow. Last night, we got an unforeseen low of -10F. The 1100 sat under the carport today, while our temps went to a balmy 22f for a high today. The wife wanted to get out and see the snow this evening when I got home from work. So...
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    Merry Christmas 2023

    I want to wish each and everyone on here a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May 2024 be a great year for everyone. From my farm to yours.......
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    Do any of you run supplements in your fuel?

    Quick question, does anyone run Power Service Winter Supplement & Cetane boost in your RTV's diesel fuel in the wintertime? I have never run it in my John Deere diesel, but I had an old Dodge 3500 one ton that had the Cummins in it and I would run that in it, as I had my diesel fuel gel up one...
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    Using A RTV on the road

    In my state, you can register a RTV for off highway use, which will allow you to drive it on any road that is maintained by the county. My plates just came in the mail today from the dealership. For Tennessee, it is registered as a Class 1 Off Highway Vehicle. I am still keeping the SMV sign...
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    EV lawn mowers: Fad or useful tool?

    They have now come out with battery powered ZTR lawn mowers. Anybody own one? How much grass can can one mow and how many high priced battery modules installed does it take to mow that much grass? Another issue plaguing EV, is battery fires. Just like EV cars, electric scooters, hover boards...
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    2023 RTV-X1100C prices from around the country.

    I just purchased a RTV-X100C this fall and was wondering what prices are at different dealers across the US. I am in middle Tennessee and purchased my new unit for $25,458. It is the Camo Version with the ATV tires on it. Anyone else purchase a new one, if so, what price did you pay for the...
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