This means the poor craftsman blames his tools for a poor outcome on the work. A craftsman (or farmer or land owner, etc) has every right to find a tool frustrating and difficult to use, and also every right to demand a better tool. I helped a friend with some woodworking once... They'd bought the cheapest table saw available and the fence didn't self-square. So every time I moved the fence, I had to re-square it to the blade manually. Then, when locking it down, it'd sometimes move. There comes a point when it's not worth the time and effort to fight a bad tool.
Very good ! For me the first rule of hooking easily to a three point hitch is to pay attention to where and how you unhook! Level open ground is a key. For the post hole digger, a chain hanging from a good tree limb is a very good option. I would hang mine by gearbox so auger was just clear of ground on a level spot. This allows unit to float and I have hooked up by myself many times. Two tall posts with a good crossbeam also works. Never owned snowblower, backhoe, quick attach hitch or belly mower. Did keep a 6 foot steel fence post , pipe or wood post handy to adjust implements during hitching. Better for me than trying to push/ pull units by hand. Again, how one unhooks makes major difference on reattachment . Good subject.
I love my rear mount snowblower... the local dealer talked me out of the front mount so I'd always have my bucket... After 10 years I still agree it was a good choice.
Although drilling into hard ground can sometimes be a problem, I have found that having 2 different size bits definitely helps. It's like drilling a pilot hole first, then come back with the larger bit. Secondly, I put my auger on my tractor by myself without any problem at all. Under the shed I store it in, I drilled a hole in the ground. Then, when I get ready to disconnect the auger, I lower the bit into the hole. That way the auger stands upright after I disconnect it.
@@mattfleming86 That "idea" was 3 yrs. ago. Since then, I have come up with a better idea that doesn't require leaving the bit in the ground. I had a outdoor swing (you know the kind. It was padded with a canvas top over it and seats 2 or 3 people). The seat finally succumbed to the elements so I removed it and used the frame. I hang the auger from the hook at the top and attached a chain from either side to hold it straight. The bit itself sets on a concrete pad. It's a little hard to describe, but it works even better than drilling a hole to set the bit in.
I like that you guys aren’t afraid to tell people about products you sell that people don’t like, even if it might hurt your business. It makes you seem more honest.
I suppose you've never let out a few cuss words here and there working with tractor equipment. And it's safe to assume that all the pencils in your house do not have eraser's on them either do they.
@@ubertocreote3198 I'd imagine, farmers that dont cuss aren't farmers, they're investors. But there's a huge cross section of indiduals that aren't capable of doing the work and can't learn it either. And not due to intelligence or lack of try. Many just aren't mechanically inclined. Then you get on it and change hats to Mr. Green zJeans the plant master. And later you put on your veterinarian hat. And then your financial advisor hat. And your bull got out and your asshole neighbor is seeing, so lawyer hats next. Really is a huge set of skills that you MUST have to survive...
As a 3rd generation grain farmer.... I admire and enjoy my neighbors who didn’t grow up farming but like to dabble in it. One of my neighbors is a CPA and another a dentist. They both like to piddle around on their 20+ acres putting in food plots, maintaining gravel etc.. I have helped them several times... pulling them out of a wet field, setting up an implement, instructing on how to use certain equipment, warning them of risks etc... It’s all second nature to me because I grew up around it. My dentist neighbor met me at his office last Sunday when a limb sprung and hit me in the mouth. No need to deride others, we all have our talents and we all need each other.
@@jphickory522 : Agree, to a point. There are PLENTY of not-so-great people that we (society) don't need around, but unfortunately must learn to deal with. I get a kick out of "play farmers" that have a wealthy professional career doing something completely different. No faster way to waste all your money, especially if you didn't grow up a farmer, or are just clueless to farming. That said, they're usually very well off financially, so they can afford the constant losses that they typically incur. Many also do it for the tax breaks that they receive. A buddy of mine is a home remodeling contractor. He started his farm originally, simply to evade as much taxes as he legally can. Smart man.
Yeah, yeah, we get it. If folks aren't industrial farming, they aught to just not even farm. Heck, if they can't afford to buy at least 10K acres and several million dollars worth of equipment, they shouldn't even look at a tractor.
I'm not a farmer. I don't know why it seems you are insinuating a person is just a 'wanna-b-farmer' bc they buy a tractor. I think maybe you could more accurately say some tractor manufacturers are 'wanna-b-tractor builders'. I am a caretaker of a property. My boss man, the property owner bought a Branson tractor. Primarily for cutting over 40 acres of grass. The cutting deck will no longer raise or lower. I've googled, read websites & watched videos - and repeatedly end up finding out there IS an issue with these 3-point decks just as described in this video as #3 of the 5 most common problems. Btw - don't suggest the knob under the seat. I've turned it every which way & the deck will not raise. I watched THAT video too - called 'the most misunderstood part' . . . I'm just learning to drive & use the tractor. I'm pretty good with the front arms & grapples, picking up stuff, pushing up fire piles. But there are SO MANY LEVERS, PEDALS, & SHIFTERS . . . it all seems ridiculous . . . When I was a kid, both my grandpas had tractors . . . each one had a steering wheel, a gas pedal, & a brake . . . I'm all for the AC cab, attachments, and so forth - but is it too much to ask for pure simplicity of engineering?
lol yeah i bet 99 percent of those that voted on this list were weekend wannabe farmers that have a tractor for a big toy. those of us that use them on a regular basis would rather have the worst implement in the world than have to do it by hand.
When I was in High-school back in the 70's I had a PHD in hooking up regular 3 point hitches by my lonesome ... being young and able to mount and dismount the tractor very many times may have helped ... (especially on uneven ground) secret is Wood Wedges and don't get in a hurry
Moreover, if your Joe office and you bought a piece a land to be Joe Farmer, get ready to bust a knuckle . Nature and precision, what it ought to be, but it ain't, no matter how pretty it starts out looking. Ha
I have alotta fence farms here , like you say. I barely see any critters but they have tons of fences. Top dollar equipment too. Its all a big tax writeoff for em.
I can see why an after market backhoe would cause breakage and damage, but my Kubota BX25D backhoe that comes stock is awesome and I have had no troubles with it (and I've used the hell out of it). Also, I did have an auger initially, and the guy who ran me through the installation gave me a tip on how to mount/unmount it: first off, once you have it mounted, dig a hole and THEN unmount it. He recommended that you actually store the thing in the ground! That way, when you go to use it, you back up, hook it up, then use the PTO to put it out and begin using it -- that worked great
I have a big piece of pipe mounted to a skid to keep mine in same idea but it lets me store it in the back of barn easier it makes a great shelf for dust
When I bought my 1025r I wanted the iMatch quick hitch and it’s the best. Lot of my attachments are quick n easy. Just need to take your time and get to know your machine and it’s quirks.
I tell you what, I have a County Line that I've dug hundreds of holes with. Yes, it bounces sometimes, no it's not perfect, but for ~$700 would I trade it back for shovel? Ha! NO!
There are times when the answer to that is "yes" believe it or not. I have one of those three-point post hole diggers. I also have a 6" hand auger and a San Angelo bar. I use both. The lower half of my property has deep soil with few rocks. Down there you can't beat it. The upper side has very many large flat rocks in it. So... digging holes on the upper side of the property -- I use the hand auger and the bar. If you've ever had the post hole digger thread itself around the edge of a 4" thick piece of stone 3 feet or so wide you'll know some frustration. PTO, on my tractor at least, doesn't go backward... which means disassembling the digger to get the auger off, then backing it out of the hole with a pipe wrench. At which point you are back to using the San Angelo Bar... In sum, appropriate tool for the job reduces frustration and yes, on the upper half of my property I would dig 20 holes by hand. (and have done).
@@stuffthatworks7867 ok, I see. Never had the luxury of a post hole digger. Hard to imagine I’d voluntarily dig by hand if I didn’t have to, but yeah, that makes sense.
The closest I have seen of a 3-pt snow blower on the rear of a tractor that doesn't hurt your neck is Kubota F series mower tractors. They resemble the BX series if you put the seat in the opposite direction and flipped the trans.
There is one great auger out there and it’s the Belton brand with the hydraulic cylinder pushing down. That helps to get down pressure and it’s also not as flimsy
Love my drive over deck. Gotta say the first couple times I put it on I was sick. There is no video that shows the right way. One night I dug in and figured it out. Massey 1725.
In case it helps you guys, we hang or post hole digger from a tree by chains. Then we can back the tractor up and adjust the three-point to fit up to the post hole digger. It makes it a lot easier than having to pick it up.
I will agree with everything except the mid mount mower. I finally got one after 30 years of 3pt mowing. I think the cut is awesome and no tail swing is what makes it great. Taken it on and off 10 times so far. It is not perfect but not any worse than a 3pt.
I love all my 1025r attachments. I have all of them mentioned except the post hole digger which I could understand the frustration. Aside from that I disagree with all the rest.
Quick hitch is the best thing ever ! I have both quick hitch of course 3 point and the ones that are just the Lil claws on the lower 3 point arms they are horrible compared to quick hitch imho
Very good video Neil. Had to laugh a couple times watching it, thinking "I can relate to that". I have people ask me frequently when they see my 3pt snow blower "Do you have to back up to use that?" I tell them yes, its not as hard to do as they think, and I like having the loader in combination with the blower.
Reversing is one of those things where it's only really hard until you start doing it regularly and start getting used to it. It's how i learned to reverse with trailers. Just do it and let it take it's time, and eventually you'll get at least decent at doing it.
I love 3 point quick hitches. One thing that I really like about them is they really help to keep hoses out of the pto. Really a peace of mind with how much hydraulic oil and hoses cost.
Hi Neil. Love your videos!! I bought my first and only tractor in January of 2019, a B2650 with a front loader and a rear mounted snowblower. The snowblower has full hydraulic controls. Where I live, we typically get 16 feet of snow per winter. After using walk behind snowblowers for over 40 years, including Hondas for the past 35 years, I can tell without any qualification that the little bit of ‘neck craning’, is an utter joy compared to snow whipping into your face. Plus, with the cameras now available, I might invest in one for when time ravages my body a wee bit more. And, for full disclosure, I live in a city with a house lot of 61 foot frontage. Before anyone chimes in asking why I have this, I am tired of having to work like a dog first thing in the morning to go to work and do it all over again when I come home and try to get into my driveway. Now, I can sit with comfort in my heated factory cab, clear the snow with ease. With 6 years to retirement, I think I can indulge myself a little!😁. Keep up the great work!! Thank you!
Update: I had my dealer install a Kubota camera system last November and after using it this past winter, it was the right decision and money well spent. Less craning around and vastly improved rear visibility at all times which provides for a more comfortable and less stressful operator experience.
I totally agree with the belly attached mower deck. I had a 3 point hitch finish mower and used it one year and sol;d it. I bought a zero turn mower that will mow two-three time faster.
I think some of it has to do with proper equipment maintenance and deck alignment with the quick connect system...not sure but would seem that way, not rich enough to be able to afford a tractor but from what I have seen maintenance and proper alignment would be the key in that system working properly.
That's because green got it right and it's one of their strongest marketing tools when pushing SCUT's out the door. Kubota has been behind JD for years on the drive over deck, so what do you know, an orange dealer talks crap about JD'S biggest selling point. Surprise, Surprise!!! Insert sarcastic eye roll...
I have a kioti 2410, they suck. Never buy one, even if you get a good deal. I've had to rebuild my hydraulic cylinders, fabricate a new hydraulic control mount and I'm about to rebuild my front end. Every part that needed to be replace had to be ordered from Korea or some storehouse somewhere. It gets stuck in mud and sand and I can't get a dually tire kit for it. They are made from the worst "steel" if you can call it that, and metal fatigue is imminent from the first use. Sorry kioti, you suck.
Chadrach William any tractor can get stuck in the mud and sand believe me its not the brand its the operator and I have had my share of getting my green tractor stuck many times its part of operating the machine.
@@bradcoddington1679 you must be an extremely professional operator, I just had to abandon my tractor in the sand because I have no idea what I'm doing.
I'm looking at compact tractors now and priced some CS series Kiotis. They seem pretty decent. A little cost savings but not much. Thanks for the feedback. It confirms I'll move on. Their front snowblower was super pricey though. 7k compared to 2500. Even the JD were cheaper. Kubota were the most expensive here in Canada.
I’ve got a massey 1705 with the drive over 60” deck and I love it. Hooks up easy every time and I’m constantly taking it on and off from mowing to dirtwork
‘Quick hitch’ my arse, nothing quick about them!! If you have an attachment that is too heavy to move by ur self, u must reverse quite accurately.. My old fiat 1979 has extendable lift arms, easy as to hook up.. John Deere have hook type, u must be absolutely square , and the distance between the lift must be set.. Designed by someone that sits at a desk all day!!
Gotta say i love my quickhitch. I can change between my blade, rake, and bushhog in seconds. You just have to have matching equipment. If your using a bunch of different brands I guess it could be an issue.
Most people have no idea how tractors work and quick hitches are the only way to go especially for home owners and situations where you would swap equipment very often. ya get what ya pay for and this especially rings true in this day and age I grew up using these and my neighbor had these all set up and it took a bit of tuning but man when ya got that shit set right it's insane how much more productive one can be
I don't see any cons except if you're not careful your knees might start bending backwards if it launches a log back at you because of the huge force it produces. We've got a 17t (that's metric tonne) vertical splitter with added 1t PTO driven cable log puller and it eats anything for breakfast. I've done 3ft+ diameter 1.5ft tall oak logs with it without problems. Capacity up to 3ft+ height of logs with mechanical standup lift.
About the drive over deck . I have a 1025R JD that is a lot better system than Kubota. I made little adjustment one time and now work very well. I like it as I take out the mower to go in the forest within 1 minute in the garage or outside on the grass. So I love this feature. it made 2 years that I have this tractor.
Wow, you had to expect a lot of comments here. Those who can’t look behind and drive should leave it to someone who can. When the non tractor driver is using farm implements that require skill, some skill is required. I can see the frustration in the post hole digger and attaching some implements. That’s just reality. A simple set up is good. Both the blower and post hole digger are the simplest setups available. Keep it simple for transferring the most power and decrease breakage. Maybe the high expectations are not on the machine but the dealer expects too much from the home user.
I think a front buck and rear backhoe are annoying for a "garden tractor" because no matter how big of one you get for your tractor, you always want one bigger. Super handy at times (mainly front bucket) but perpetually wanting a larger/more powerful size is annoying
After seeing the first 2 (number 5 and 4) I was thinking those are great attachments for skidsteers. Then I thought man good thing I own a skid steer and tractor lol...
Joe Georgia when you have the ability to own both a skid steer and a tractor then I call that extremely spoiled! Yes, I was extremely spoiled at one time so I am qualified to make that statement, lol. But now I can only dream about the days that I was spoiled and try to once again make that a reality. A man really does not understand what he has when he owns both until the day comes when he no longer has unlimited access to both anymore, lol
Sounds like you asked about garden tractor implements.... Quick hitches, cat.1 and 2 are difficult because nothing in cat. 1 or 2 is made the same.. Cat. 3, they are the only way to hook up!! Safest too, because the operator never has to leave the seat!! 3 point back hoe... Once again, cat. 1 and 2... LOL!!! Cat. 3 hold up well and I've never seen any tractor damage caused by one... But it is a pain in the butt sitting outside that nice warm dry cab... And having to climb down to swap seats to move. 3 point post hole diggers... Where do I start? LOL. Actually work well with two or three people.. little body weight helps😎 I do prefer the hydraulic one I built for the skid steer! Not only digs a deeper hole, but having reverse is great when you screw into a big root or a rock!! Post pounder on the skid steer works great too😎 As for the snow blower, once again.. work great on a skid steer, hydraulic drive it and go!! The drive over mower...... Ya, I seen that once! 30' flail, 450 horse Deere with a disc.... Little dust, working too close together.... I'm sure you can see where this is going.... LOL.... Left a good mark on the mower, (didn't mess it up mechanically) Did a number on the big Deere!!! Bent rim, ripped tire, crushed the oil pan, broke a couple of connecting rods.., Sorry, but I couldn't resist😎😁 All true though..
I like my Woods quick attach, but the one implement that it will not pick up, due to interference from the structure of the implement, is my Woods back blade. Go figure....
If you put a hydraulic top link on your tractor you will LOVE the quick hitch and almost never take it off! I have 7 attachments that go on my quick hitch but wouldn't work without the hyd, top link cylinder. You guys at the dealerships should be selling those like mad! Put one on and try it for yourself!
I one time looked into tractors with drive overs and the specific tractor I was interested in was not able to fit a drive over deck. Also I found out that there are a lot of advantages of 3 point hitch mowers that swing off the side as long as your careful not to bend it getting stuck on a tree or something because it can mow over areas that you cannot drive the tractor over.
Never seen a snowblower like that. What we usually got here in Finland is rear mounted but we pull it forward instead of backing up and pushing it. No neck problems.
I agree, I live in the US and have the same type of snowblower as you but I'm one of the few. I would never buy one where you have to drive in reverse the whole time.
I would think the quick hitch would be much easier than struggling trying to get pins into mis-aligned holes in old equipment. Plus changing implements would be quicker I'd think, I guess it all depends on how much you use the quick hitch and the equipment as to the pain it is to use. You'd think in all these years of tractor and implement building there would be an industry standard measurement for a 3-point hitch by now...then again if that were the case every implement could work on any tractor keeping the proprietariness (ooh look new word LOL) out of the pricing equation.
@@danmorris6387 wallow it out and line with green pipe and a cap. Tap for drain and drop a bit of gravel first, then pipe. Should work. Corner of equipment she'd better yet. Don't forget a piece of something stiff to cap it when empty...that liability word is rolling over my eyes like a slot machine again
@@Dimomult : Yup, and more importantly is education & constant refresher reinforcements to STAY AWAY from operating PTO shafts at all times! I'm thankful my grandfather drilled it into me as a young lad. The medic courses in college, and some of the terrible "accidents" I've seen really are an eye opener as well. You can never be too careful around moving equipment & powershafts.
I have B.X 25 the only complaint I have if have big feet you can get up twist only issue had is hydraulic line to long Chavez through should be under warranty,As for mower deck only complaint is the caster should swivel nobody cuts in straight line I will be making mine swivel as the others to damaged..It would be nice to have lights in r.o.p.s
I've got a new l2501. What hydraulic fluid should I buy? Something from Tsc or wal mart or is kubota any better for the price? I have a grapple and I'm clearing about 12 acres of privet hedge. I swap from bucket to Grapple a good bit so I lose a little each time but not much. I did lose several ounces today because they put the lines on the Grapple backwards apparently. The bottom button opened and top closed and I didn't like that so I swapped them on the Grapple itself. Is that OK?
They plan for that loss. You can probably do it 100 times before it would matter. I just pick up an extra quart of the Kubota fluid, mixing brands of hydraulic fluids is never good. You will hear performance improvements from kubota's fluids in hydrostatic tractors.
I'd draw a distinction between a drive over deck, and a deck that tries to auto attach. I think the B2601 deck you can drive over, but you still attach it by hand like normal. That'd suit me just fine, I don't like dragging the deck out from under, but quite happy to attach the mid PTO shaft myself.
I don't mind putting on and using my rear mount snow blower, yes it can be hard on the neck but it allows me to mount a front blade for pushing snow and it is better at the start of the snow season to push the wet early season snow rather than blow it on soft ground , you throw a lot of gravel in the early season till the ground freezes. That's when the blade is best.
Don't have a blade, I can see the benefits for the reasons you mention. I do put a loader on the front though as snow blowers can only be lifted so high.
I love my quick hitch. Granted my attachments are compatible. But it's nice, especially with things like a box blade and grading blade. Things you don't have to hook up a PTO or hydraulics. Don't even need to leave the cab. And it's quick enough to pop off for a post hole digger.
True story, my leg was almost torn off by a 3pt post-hole digger. in East-Central Colorado there is little top soil and a lot of clay and rock so my dad told me to use a T-post as a cheater bar and hang on it to get the auger to bite. The auger caught the ankle of my jeans and swung me around, thankfully my jeans tore off Daisy Duke style and I kept both legs. We stopped working for that day and went home, i'm not sure if we ever told Mama
A hydraulic cylinder on one of the lift arms (instead of the link) makes a 3pt auger a dream to use. Especially if you weld on some brackets to hang tractor weights on and attach a level to the gearbox.
mounting my 3 ph post hole digger is simple. I use a chain hoist hanging from a shed rafter or roof joist and hang the fully assembled digger in the air so I can back up to the digger and adjust it using the chain hoist to line it up on the pins. works really well and allows me to attach digger by myself.
I do a similar thing. The auger is stored hanging by a chain permanently attached to beam overhead. The storage height for the auger about midway up on the lift, although the height isn't critical, just needs to be somwhere in middle 2/3 or so of 3 pt movement. Back up anywhere close to it, extend & connect the telescoping lower links (myJD 2440 & 2755 tractors have these fitted), connect top link and PTO, move 3 pt lift lever up to lift auger a bit, unhook chain and drive away. Reverse the process for removal and storage. It's all very easy when the chain is holding the weight of the unit. It would be a bit more difficult with fixed lift arms as on most compacts, but I think still ok as the auger is dangling, effortless to move around.
As someone that is brand new to tractors, I find the 3 point hitch system to be awkward and frustrating. Change in industry is always a huge undertaking, but it’s overdue for a much improved design.
Being new to tractors you haven’t learned that industry “improvements” make things worse. The 3pt hitch is stupid simple and extremely versatile. Just leave it alone. The only modification I recommend is replacing one of the lift arm links with a hydraulic cylinder for easy attachment and implement adjustment.
athhud Everything gets better and EASIER over time. It’s just the way humans design things. It’s our laziness that drives innovation. Think of the ball hitch on a truck. It works, but loading and unloading a trailer takes disconnecting multiple items and cranking a jack by hand. I GUARANTEE you that in the near future, trucks will back themselves up to a trailer, lower or raise the truck as needed, and lock into a newly designed hitch that has all locks and wiring in one. You won’t need to do anything.
I had the identical auger and found that if you chained it to a pole or a fence it was easier to put on. The thing I really didn't like about it was that you had to be careful and not screw it into the ground and not be able to get it out. In soft dirt it will go screw itself right in and you can't lift it out because it's stuck and you can't turn it backwards. I know of cases where it happened. Gotta dig it out. I traded mine for a skid steer auger and never looked back.
I have a 6 ft snowblower mounted on a quick hitch on my L4701. Trust me, when you live on a mountain in British Columbia, Canada this setup is a lifesaver. I have no problem blowing in reverse when you have 3 ft of snow fall in just 24 hours!
I really like that post hole auger. I have figured out how to put it on with ease by my self, no special tools or hangers, and I am 66 years old. It's only problem is that there is no reverse direction on the PTO. So, if the bit burries in too deep, it is hard to extract.
When you lift the front of a 966 off the ground, you know the auger is stuck. When the rear of the 4020 comes off the ground, you know the bucket-mounted auger is stuck.
5. For the 3 point hitch snowblower, I'd say that installing a backup camera will make operation much less of a pain in the neck. 4. Given how rocky my soil is, I don't think a 3 point hitch auger would be useful. 3. I feel like I would rather buy/rent a mini excavator instead of using a 3 point hitch backhoe. At least I can drive and dig at the same time. Adding/removing them would be a PITA. 2. I'm on the fence whether to get a quick hitch...I guess I could modify my implements so they work right. 1. I use a 3 point hitch finish mower, which is faster to add/remove than any belly mower.
So people with a Kubota tractor, bought it for what purpose???? Since they hate every attachment. I recently purchased a 2019 kubota 2601 a few months ago with the drive over mower and the bucket, I have no complaints. I live my tractor! Bought it for mainly cutting my 3 acres.
RUclips video: "Kubota BX23s with Land Pride Post Hole Digger and Forks". Townline had no problem digging post with this tool single-handed. Looks OK to me. Beats using a post hole digger. Ain't doing that no more!
Here is one thing I've always hated about the quick hitch style. There is no standard. There is no way I can hook my john deere mower quick hitch with my kubota tractor. Every company has there own quick hitch style and it's very annoying buying the equipment from the same company all the time.
Got to be fair, i am in the uk and do not have any land, BUT, if i was in the USA and DID have some and wanted tractors and implements, it would be Messick's i would be going to...
My snow blower is front mount, a real pain to attach unless on perfectly level ground. However the rear ones shown here had sprockets & chains exposed to ice buildup, no way would I touch that model (we get 20 ft. per season). On the post hole digger, huge point missed is that in clay they will screw themselves into the ground in a heartbeat not to mention hitting roots and rocks and also hitting the target is better suited to having an assistant, seems to me front mounts would be better to keep an eye on. With the quick hitch, his point with incompatibilities is spot on but when they work they are great.
Ok kids, remember these items are mostly for compact tractors. Compact tractor owners are often lifestyleers. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but for a large percentage of them, they may not have the same mechanical aptitude as someone who's lively hood comes from the land or one that works with mechanical stuff constantly. A small issue may seem to be a big problem for the uninitiated..
At work we recently bought a Wood's RD990X Bush hog along with a quick hitch from Messicks. Had it unloaded, hooked it all up to our Kubota M7040D and cutting grass in a little over an hour. 👍 Two person job if you want to keep the aggravation level down. 😁 Thanks Messicks!!
99% of all issues with 3PH PHD's are operators not knowing how to use them. Go slow, and don't let the auger drill into the ground, and you'll be fine. GO SLOW, and let the tip CUT the dirt as it's designed to do. Last tip, GO SLOW WHEN USING A 3PH PHD FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I am tired of helping friends un-drill augers with pipe wrenches.
ANYONE WHO HATES THEIR ATTACHMENTS ARE WELCOME TO DROP THEM AT MY PLACE!!
LOL I WILL FIGURE A WAY TO TOLERATE THEM, LOL!!
SAME HERE
I'd have to have them drop their BX off at my place too LOL.
Just call me and I guess we can take it off your hands
I would get my ex wife to sit on the auger frame. She was so heavy it would drill through solid rock.
Didn't need a 20 foot joint of pipe for leverage? That's heavy.
Good one!
LOL. That is funny...
LAMO
XD.
You know what's even more frustrating? Shoveling snow, digging holes by hand and cutting grass with a push reel mower.
Most of the people in my area playing around with compact tractors look like they could benefit from a little manual labor lol.
Exactly!!!
You left out the biggest attachment problem; The operator. :)
Ah yes, the ole loose nut behind the wheel. We tend to cause most of our own problems.
The operator is genarally not an attatchment, they're more often a tool🤣
daddynichol52 the nut behind the steering wheel is certainly the cause of most problems.
I’ve explained that to folks who ask if it can be adjusted!
Would the "operator" be an attachment or an accessory??? lol
My father always said “ it’s a poor craftsman who blames his tools”.... sometimes a little thought and ingenuity goes along way
Or what my father always says its the Indian not the arrow
My old man used to say it's always the workman and never the tools
@@trevorgrampp6789 My old man never said much at all. No indians no huh
This means the poor craftsman blames his tools for a poor outcome on the work. A craftsman (or farmer or land owner, etc) has every right to find a tool frustrating and difficult to use, and also every right to demand a better tool. I helped a friend with some woodworking once... They'd bought the cheapest table saw available and the fence didn't self-square. So every time I moved the fence, I had to re-square it to the blade manually. Then, when locking it down, it'd sometimes move. There comes a point when it's not worth the time and effort to fight a bad tool.
Remember the Pyramids were built with hammers and chisels. Or aliens...
This dude looks like Mac from Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Very good !
For me the first rule of hooking easily to a three point hitch is to pay attention to where and how you unhook! Level open ground is a key.
For the post hole digger, a chain hanging from a good tree limb is a very good option. I would hang mine by gearbox so auger was just clear of ground on a level spot. This allows unit to float and I have hooked up by myself many times. Two tall posts with a good crossbeam also works.
Never owned snowblower, backhoe, quick attach hitch or belly mower.
Did keep a 6 foot steel fence post , pipe or wood post handy to adjust implements during hitching. Better for me than trying to push/ pull units by hand.
Again, how one unhooks makes major difference on reattachment .
Good subject.
Try a 12 row planter mounted on the 3 point. You won't complain about the small stuff anymore.
Fuss? Try digging, shoveling snow, making a post hole with out one of these.
I would love to know how many of the votes came from people who only play farming simulator...
I love my rear mount snowblower... the local dealer talked me out of the front mount so I'd always have my bucket... After 10 years I still agree it was a good choice.
Although drilling into hard ground can sometimes be a problem, I have found that having 2 different size bits definitely helps. It's like drilling a pilot hole first, then come back with the larger bit. Secondly, I put my auger on my tractor by myself without any problem at all. Under the shed I store it in, I drilled a hole in the ground. Then, when I get ready to disconnect the auger, I lower the bit into the hole. That way the auger stands upright after I disconnect it.
That’s a great idea!
I hang mine from a sturdy branch and just hook it up from there.
wow - I'm definitely following this advice.
Not gonna lie... if you are on somewhat dry ground that is an AWESOME idea.
@@mattfleming86 That "idea" was 3 yrs. ago. Since then, I have come up with a better idea that doesn't require leaving the bit in the ground. I had a outdoor swing (you know the kind. It was padded with a canvas top over it and seats 2 or 3 people). The seat finally succumbed to the elements so I removed it and used the frame. I hang the auger from the hook at the top and attached a chain from either side to hold it straight. The bit itself sets on a concrete pad. It's a little hard to describe, but it works even better than drilling a hole to set the bit in.
I like that you guys aren’t afraid to tell people about products you sell that people don’t like, even if it might hurt your business. It makes you seem more honest.
I’ve ordered hard to find parts from them several times, they are always that genuine and honest. They have been a pleasure to work with!
Using a tractor is work people. If you can't handle it hire it done.
I suppose you've never let out a few cuss words here and there working with tractor equipment. And it's safe to assume that all the pencils in your house do not have eraser's on them either do they.
@@ubertocreote3198 I'd imagine, farmers that dont cuss aren't farmers, they're investors. But there's a huge cross section of indiduals that aren't capable of doing the work and can't learn it either. And not due to intelligence or lack of try. Many just aren't mechanically inclined. Then you get on it and change hats to Mr. Green zJeans the plant master. And later you put on your veterinarian hat. And then your financial advisor hat. And your bull got out and your asshole neighbor is seeing, so lawyer hats next. Really is a huge set of skills that you MUST have to survive...
As a 3rd generation grain farmer.... I admire and enjoy my neighbors who didn’t grow up farming but like to dabble in it. One of my neighbors is a CPA and another a dentist. They both like to piddle around on their 20+ acres putting in food plots, maintaining gravel etc.. I have helped them several times... pulling them out of a wet field, setting up an implement, instructing on how to use certain equipment, warning them of risks etc... It’s all second nature to me because I grew up around it. My dentist neighbor met me at his office last Sunday when a limb sprung and hit me in the mouth. No need to deride others, we all have our talents and we all need each other.
@@jphickory522 : Agree, to a point. There are PLENTY of not-so-great people that we (society) don't need around, but unfortunately must learn to deal with.
I get a kick out of "play farmers" that have a wealthy professional career doing something completely different.
No faster way to waste all your money, especially if you didn't grow up a farmer, or are just clueless to farming. That said, they're usually very well off financially, so they can afford the constant losses that they typically incur.
Many also do it for the tax breaks that they receive. A buddy of mine is a home remodeling contractor. He started his farm originally, simply to evade as much taxes as he legally can.
Smart man.
He should have re labeled this: implements that wanna be farmers have trouble with.
Yeah, yeah, we get it. If folks aren't industrial farming, they aught to just not even farm. Heck, if they can't afford to buy at least 10K acres and several million dollars worth of equipment, they shouldn't even look at a tractor.
Yup. Lol. If you don’t industrial farm you’re not a farmer. Bull @#%%
Farmers don't use many of these implements to begin with.
I don’t wanna be a farmer but heck, just to have a small 40 acre plot to chill one would need a tractor
I'm not a farmer. I don't know why it seems you are insinuating a person is just a 'wanna-b-farmer' bc they buy a tractor. I think maybe you could more accurately say some tractor manufacturers are 'wanna-b-tractor builders'.
I am a caretaker of a property. My boss man, the property owner bought a Branson tractor. Primarily for cutting over 40 acres of grass.
The cutting deck will no longer raise or lower. I've googled, read websites & watched videos - and repeatedly end up finding out there IS an issue with these 3-point decks just as described in this video as #3 of the 5 most common problems.
Btw - don't suggest the knob under the seat. I've turned it every which way & the deck will not raise. I watched THAT video too - called 'the most misunderstood part' . . .
I'm just learning to drive & use the tractor. I'm pretty good with the front arms & grapples, picking up stuff, pushing up fire piles.
But there are SO MANY LEVERS, PEDALS, & SHIFTERS . . .
it all seems ridiculous . . .
When I was a kid, both my grandpas had tractors . . . each one had a steering wheel, a gas pedal, & a brake . . .
I'm all for the AC cab, attachments, and so forth - but is it too much to ask for pure simplicity of engineering?
lol yeah i bet 99 percent of those that voted on this list were weekend wannabe farmers that have a tractor for a big toy. those of us that use them on a regular basis would rather have the worst implement in the world than have to do it by hand.
When I was in High-school back in the 70's I had a PHD in hooking up regular 3 point hitches by my lonesome ... being young and able to mount and dismount the tractor very many times may have helped ... (especially on uneven ground) secret is Wood Wedges and don't get in a hurry
Mine is hanging in my pole barn. I just back up to it and hook it up. Easy that way. Couldn't imagine trying that if it's laying on the ground though.
Moreover, if your Joe office and you bought a piece a land to be Joe Farmer, get ready to bust a knuckle . Nature and precision, what it ought to be, but it ain't, no matter how pretty it starts out looking. Ha
I have alotta fence farms here , like you say.
I barely see any critters but they have tons of fences.
Top dollar equipment too.
Its all a big tax writeoff for em.
I can see why an after market backhoe would cause breakage and damage, but my Kubota BX25D backhoe that comes stock is awesome and I have had no troubles with it (and I've used the hell out of it).
Also, I did have an auger initially, and the guy who ran me through the installation gave me a tip on how to mount/unmount it: first off, once you have it mounted, dig a hole and THEN unmount it. He recommended that you actually store the thing in the ground! That way, when you go to use it, you back up, hook it up, then use the PTO to put it out and begin using it -- that worked great
I have a big piece of pipe mounted to a skid to keep mine in same idea but it lets me store it in the back of barn easier it makes a great shelf for dust
When I bought my 1025r I wanted the iMatch quick hitch and it’s the best. Lot of my attachments are quick n easy. Just need to take your time and get to know your machine and it’s quirks.
Ya said it right there. I feel the same way bout my JD 1025R, the attachments i have, & the Imatch.
See but if your looking for something Easier then get a ventrac
What group of people did you get your data from. These are my number one accessories.
Sooo... a post hole digger is more frustrating than digging 20 holes by hand? 🤨
Right! Lol
It can be. Especially if you're not getting the results with the money you paid for it.
I tell you what, I have a County Line that I've dug hundreds of holes with. Yes, it bounces sometimes, no it's not perfect, but for ~$700 would I trade it back for shovel? Ha! NO!
There are times when the answer to that is "yes" believe it or not. I have one of those three-point post hole diggers. I also have a 6" hand auger and a San Angelo bar. I use both. The lower half of my property has deep soil with few rocks. Down there you can't beat it. The upper side has very many large flat rocks in it. So... digging holes on the upper side of the property -- I use the hand auger and the bar. If you've ever had the post hole digger thread itself around the edge of a 4" thick piece of stone 3 feet or so wide you'll know some frustration. PTO, on my tractor at least, doesn't go backward... which means disassembling the digger to get the auger off, then backing it out of the hole with a pipe wrench. At which point you are back to using the San Angelo Bar... In sum, appropriate tool for the job reduces frustration and yes, on the upper half of my property I would dig 20 holes by hand. (and have done).
@@stuffthatworks7867 ok, I see. Never had the luxury of a post hole digger. Hard to imagine I’d voluntarily dig by hand if I didn’t have to, but yeah, that makes sense.
I'm in Canada , I have a snowblower for my compact . Hard on the neck but beats the hell out of shovelling .. LOL
Front mounts are great. My old Simplicoty Legacy XL had a front PTO with the snowblower. I loved that tractor.
I have an inverted 3 point hitch snowblower, just drive forward. You don't get snow in the face like you do with a front mount either.
The closest I have seen of a 3-pt snow blower on the rear of a tractor that doesn't hurt your neck is Kubota F series mower tractors. They resemble the BX series if you put the seat in the opposite direction and flipped the trans.
There is one great auger out there and it’s the Belton brand with the hydraulic cylinder pushing down. That helps to get down pressure and it’s also not as flimsy
Danuser has a down pressure kit too.
Love my drive over deck. Gotta say the first couple times I put it on I was sick. There is no video that shows the right way. One night I dug in and figured it out.
Massey 1725.
I mounted a large screen backup camera for the snow auger. Rarely have to turn my head around to see what is going on.
The main frustration with nearly all quick hitches, imho, is that they mount up to a Cat 1 three point, but require Cat 2 on the implement side.
In case it helps you guys, we hang or post hole digger from a tree by chains. Then we can back the tractor up and adjust the three-point to fit up to the post hole digger. It makes it a lot easier than having to pick it up.
I will agree with everything except the mid mount mower. I finally got one after 30 years of 3pt mowing. I think the cut is awesome and no tail swing is what makes it great. Taken it on and off 10 times so far. It is not perfect but not any worse than a 3pt.
I love all my 1025r attachments. I have all of them mentioned except the post hole digger which I could understand the frustration. Aside from that I disagree with all the rest.
Oh man I have a kubota tg1860 and that mower deck does not like to keep still and it's not even a drive over
I would imagine this has more to do with soft boiled wankers that own tractors these days than the implements themselves.
Thank god I'm just a wanker, I should be fine, fingers crossed to match my eyes.
The only attachment that doesn’t work on my JD quick hitch is my 500# 3 point hitch seed spreader. Other than that they all fit and work well
Quick hitch is the best thing ever ! I have both quick hitch of course 3 point and the ones that are just the Lil claws on the lower 3 point arms they are horrible compared to quick hitch imho
Very good video Neil. Had to laugh a couple times watching it, thinking "I can relate to that". I have people ask me frequently when they see my 3pt snow blower "Do you have to back up to use that?" I tell them yes, its not as hard to do as they think, and I like having the loader in combination with the blower.
Reversing is one of those things where it's only really hard until you start doing it regularly and start getting used to it. It's how i learned to reverse with trailers. Just do it and let it take it's time, and eventually you'll get at least decent at doing it.
3pt snowblower is used a lot because it's generally used in conjunction with a snow pusher or blade on the loader
I never met an attachment I didn't like.
I love 3 point quick hitches. One thing that I really like about them is they really help to keep hoses out of the pto. Really a peace of mind with how much hydraulic oil and hoses cost.
If your "tractor" can accept a drive over mower.... it is a lawn mower not a tractor.
Hi Neil. Love your videos!! I bought my first and only tractor in January of 2019, a B2650 with a front loader and a rear mounted snowblower. The snowblower has full hydraulic controls. Where I live, we typically get 16 feet of snow per winter. After using walk behind snowblowers for over 40 years, including Hondas for the past 35 years, I can tell without any qualification that the little bit of ‘neck craning’, is an utter joy compared to snow whipping into your face. Plus, with the cameras now available, I might invest in one for when time ravages my body a wee bit more. And, for full disclosure, I live in a city with a house lot of 61 foot frontage. Before anyone chimes in asking why I have this, I am tired of having to work like a dog first thing in the morning to go to work and do it all over again when I come home and try to get into my driveway. Now, I can sit with comfort in my heated factory cab, clear the snow with ease. With 6 years to retirement, I think I can indulge myself a little!😁. Keep up the great work!! Thank you!
Well Said.
Update: I had my dealer install a Kubota camera system last November and after using it this past winter, it was the right decision and money well spent. Less craning around and vastly improved rear visibility at all times which provides for a more comfortable and less stressful operator experience.
What? You don't have forward facing 3 point snowblowers over there? Everyone has them in Norway. Easy, just pulls behind the tractor
Kubota B6100 love the post hole auger. Hate when I hit rock in Missouri clay. Hate putting it on. Still better than digging it buy hand.
I totally agree with the belly attached mower deck. I had a 3 point hitch finish mower and used it one year and sol;d it. I bought a zero turn mower that will mow two-three time faster.
My GREEN drive over mower deck is 100% GTG; has been for going on 3 years now. : ^ )
I think some of it has to do with proper equipment maintenance and deck alignment with the quick connect system...not sure but would seem that way, not rich enough to be able to afford a tractor but from what I have seen maintenance and proper alignment would be the key in that system working properly.
That's because green got it right and it's one of their strongest marketing tools when pushing SCUT's out the door. Kubota has been behind JD for years on the drive over deck, so what do you know, an orange dealer talks crap about JD'S biggest selling point. Surprise, Surprise!!! Insert sarcastic eye roll...
I have a kioti 2410, they suck. Never buy one, even if you get a good deal. I've had to rebuild my hydraulic cylinders, fabricate a new hydraulic control mount and I'm about to rebuild my front end. Every part that needed to be replace had to be ordered from Korea or some storehouse somewhere. It gets stuck in mud and sand and I can't get a dually tire kit for it. They are made from the worst "steel" if you can call it that, and metal fatigue is imminent from the first use. Sorry kioti, you suck.
Chadrach William any tractor can get stuck in the mud and sand believe me its not the brand its the operator and I have had my share of getting my green tractor stuck many times its part of operating the machine.
@@bradcoddington1679 you must be an extremely professional operator, I just had to abandon my tractor in the sand because I have no idea what I'm doing.
I'm looking at compact tractors now and priced some CS series Kiotis. They seem pretty decent. A little cost savings but not much. Thanks for the feedback. It confirms I'll move on. Their front snowblower was super pricey though. 7k compared to 2500. Even the JD were cheaper. Kubota were the most expensive here in Canada.
I’ve got a massey 1705 with the drive over 60” deck and I love it. Hooks up easy every time and I’m constantly taking it on and off from mowing to dirtwork
‘Quick hitch’ my arse, nothing quick about them!!
If you have an attachment that is too heavy to move by ur self, u must reverse quite accurately..
My old fiat 1979 has extendable lift arms, easy as to hook up..
John Deere have hook type, u must be absolutely square , and the distance between the lift must be set..
Designed by someone that sits at a desk all day!!
Sounds like the operator .
Gotta say i love my quickhitch. I can change between my blade, rake, and bushhog in seconds. You just have to have matching equipment. If your using a bunch of different brands I guess it could be an issue.
Most people have no idea how tractors work and quick hitches are the only way to go especially for home owners and situations where you would swap equipment very often. ya get what ya pay for and this especially rings true in this day and age I grew up using these and my neighbor had these all set up and it took a bit of tuning but man when ya got that shit set right it's insane how much more productive one can be
Do a video about the pros and cons of tractor driven wood splitters and generators.
I don't see any cons except if you're not careful your knees might start bending backwards if it launches a log back at you because of the huge force it produces. We've got a 17t (that's metric tonne) vertical splitter with added 1t PTO driven cable log puller and it eats anything for breakfast. I've done 3ft+ diameter 1.5ft tall oak logs with it without problems. Capacity up to 3ft+ height of logs with mechanical standup lift.
About the drive over deck . I have a 1025R JD that is a lot better system than Kubota. I made little adjustment one time and now work very well. I like it as I take out the mower to go in the forest within 1 minute in the garage or outside on the grass. So I love this feature. it made 2 years that I have this tractor.
Wow, you had to expect a lot of comments here. Those who can’t look behind and drive should leave it to someone who can. When the non tractor driver is using farm implements that require skill, some skill is required. I can see the frustration in the post hole digger and attaching some implements. That’s just reality. A simple set up is good. Both the blower and post hole digger are the simplest setups available. Keep it simple for transferring the most power and decrease breakage. Maybe the high expectations are not on the machine but the dealer expects too much from the home user.
WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!! WE'RE NOT WORTHY!!!!! OH GREAT MASTER OF ALL THINGS MECHANICAL!!!!!!!!!
Your list only makes sense for operators that don't know what the hell they are doing and probably shouldn't be near a tractor in the first place.
I think a front buck and rear backhoe are annoying for a "garden tractor" because no matter how big of one you get for your tractor, you always want one bigger. Super handy at times (mainly front bucket) but perpetually wanting a larger/more powerful size is annoying
After seeing the first 2 (number 5 and 4) I was thinking those are great attachments for skidsteers. Then I thought man good thing I own a skid steer and tractor lol...
Joe Georgia when you have the ability to own both a skid steer and a tractor then I call that extremely spoiled! Yes, I was extremely spoiled at one time so I am qualified to make that statement, lol. But now I can only dream about the days that I was spoiled and try to once again make that a reality. A man really does not understand what he has when he owns both until the day comes when he no longer has unlimited access to both anymore, lol
Sounds like you asked about garden tractor implements....
Quick hitches, cat.1 and 2 are difficult because nothing in cat. 1 or 2 is made the same..
Cat. 3, they are the only way to hook up!! Safest too, because the operator never has to leave the seat!!
3 point back hoe... Once again, cat. 1 and 2... LOL!!!
Cat. 3 hold up well and I've never seen any tractor damage caused by one... But it is a pain in the butt sitting outside that nice warm dry cab... And having to climb down to swap seats to move.
3 point post hole diggers... Where do I start? LOL. Actually work well with two or three people.. little body weight helps😎
I do prefer the hydraulic one I built for the skid steer!
Not only digs a deeper hole, but having reverse is great when you screw into a big root or a rock!!
Post pounder on the skid steer works great too😎
As for the snow blower, once again.. work great on a skid steer, hydraulic drive it and go!!
The drive over mower...... Ya, I seen that once! 30' flail, 450 horse Deere with a disc.... Little dust, working too close together....
I'm sure you can see where this is going.... LOL....
Left a good mark on the mower, (didn't mess it up mechanically)
Did a number on the big Deere!!!
Bent rim, ripped tire, crushed the oil pan, broke a couple of connecting rods..,
Sorry, but I couldn't resist😎😁
All true though..
I like my Woods quick attach, but the one implement that it will not pick up, due to interference from the structure of the implement, is my Woods back blade. Go figure....
If you put a hydraulic top link on your tractor you will LOVE the quick hitch and almost never take it off! I have 7 attachments that go on my quick hitch but wouldn't work without the hyd, top link cylinder. You guys at the dealerships should be selling those like mad! Put one on and try it for yourself!
pat"s quick hitch way better than the ridged quick hitch
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Amen brother! For us small farmers, please start making all 3-point hitch implements quick hitch ready!!!!! Oh, how this drives me crazy!
I one time looked into tractors with drive overs and the specific tractor I was interested in was not able to fit a drive over deck. Also I found out that there are a lot of advantages of 3 point hitch mowers that swing off the side as long as your careful not to bend it getting stuck on a tree or something because it can mow over areas that you cannot drive the tractor over.
Thank you so much for these videos, Neil. I really wish we didn't live 1500 miles away. I'd buy a tractor from you!
Never seen a snowblower like that. What we usually got here in Finland is rear mounted but we pull it forward instead of backing up and pushing it. No neck problems.
I agree, I live in the US and have the same type of snowblower as you but I'm one of the few. I would never buy one where you have to drive in reverse the whole time.
Only way to go rear snow blower for sure (Grand L 3560) would never give up front bucket !!
@@davem4193 crazy I would never give up bucket (Grand L 3560) rear blower for sure ! Must not do much snow removal
For the auger issue ... being difficult to attach etc ... drill a shallow hole where you want to park it. Park it upright in the hole.
I would think the quick hitch would be much easier than struggling trying to get pins into mis-aligned holes in old equipment. Plus changing implements would be quicker I'd think, I guess it all depends on how much you use the quick hitch and the equipment as to the pain it is to use. You'd think in all these years of tractor and implement building there would be an industry standard measurement for a 3-point hitch by now...then again if that were the case every implement could work on any tractor keeping the proprietariness (ooh look new word LOL) out of the pricing equation.
Auger> First time using, drill a hole to park the Auger, set it in, unhook & drive away.
What about rust, sitting in the ground that much?
@@danmorris6387 wallow it out and line with green pipe and a cap. Tap for drain and drop a bit of gravel first, then pipe. Should work. Corner of equipment she'd better yet. Don't forget a piece of something stiff to cap it when empty...that liability word is rolling over my eyes like a slot machine again
@@willroland9811 great idea. Thanks
The worst attachment ever is a wooden leg. Be careful out there people 😉
I don't think they make them out of wood anymore, but I see where you're coming from. A P.T.O. shaft guard can be a life saver.
@@Dimomult : Yup, and more importantly is education & constant refresher reinforcements to STAY AWAY from operating PTO shafts at all times! I'm thankful my grandfather drilled it into me as a young lad. The medic courses in college, and some of the terrible "accidents" I've seen really are an eye opener as well. You can never be too careful around moving equipment & powershafts.
@@turbodiesel4709 if you want a refresher, search RUclips for P.T.O. shaft accidents. There are some shocking videos out there.
I have B.X 25 the only complaint I have if have big feet you can get up twist only issue had is hydraulic line to long Chavez through should be under warranty,As for mower deck only complaint is the caster should swivel nobody cuts in straight line I will be making mine swivel as the others to damaged..It would be nice to have lights in r.o.p.s
Probably people who don't know much about using a tractor probably not a farm boy
No doubt :-)
I've got a new l2501. What hydraulic fluid should I buy? Something from Tsc or wal mart or is kubota any better for the price? I have a grapple and I'm clearing about 12 acres of privet hedge. I swap from bucket to Grapple a good bit so I lose a little each time but not much. I did lose several ounces today because they put the lines on the Grapple backwards apparently. The bottom button opened and top closed and I didn't like that so I swapped them on the Grapple itself. Is that OK?
They plan for that loss. You can probably do it 100 times before it would matter. I just pick up an extra quart of the Kubota fluid, mixing brands of hydraulic fluids is never good. You will hear performance improvements from kubota's fluids in hydrostatic tractors.
@@MessicksEquip thanks I have a gear drive. So I guess I should get kubota at my hydraulic break in change
I'd draw a distinction between a drive over deck, and a deck that tries to auto attach. I think the B2601 deck you can drive over, but you still attach it by hand like normal. That'd suit me just fine, I don't like dragging the deck out from under, but quite happy to attach the mid PTO shaft myself.
I'd agree with you there.
I don't mind putting on and using my rear mount snow blower, yes it can be hard on the neck but it allows me to mount a front blade for pushing snow and it is better at the start of the snow season to push the wet early season snow rather than blow it on soft ground , you throw a lot of gravel in the early season till the ground freezes. That's when the blade is best.
Don't have a blade, I can see the benefits for the reasons you mention. I do put a loader on the front though as snow blowers can only be lifted so high.
I love my 20 year old Kubota drive over mower deck haha
I love my quick hitch. Granted my attachments are compatible. But it's nice, especially with things like a box blade and grading blade. Things you don't have to hook up a PTO or hydraulics. Don't even need to leave the cab.
And it's quick enough to pop off for a post hole digger.
Need a reverse lever pto on the post auger needs it bad in case it gets hung up, the only one I've seen was on a Long,
True story, my leg was almost torn off by a 3pt post-hole digger. in East-Central Colorado there is little top soil and a lot of clay and rock so my dad told me to use a T-post as a cheater bar and hang on it to get the auger to bite. The auger caught the ankle of my jeans and swung me around, thankfully my jeans tore off Daisy Duke style and I kept both legs. We stopped working for that day and went home, i'm not sure if we ever told Mama
Auger from JD I modified with an PTO hydraulic pump for reverse function and down force plus drill positioning. Perfect.
We solved the auger problem, 5 man team, with 4 bouncing on the arms
A hydraulic cylinder on one of the lift arms (instead of the link) makes a 3pt auger a dream to use. Especially if you weld on some brackets to hang tractor weights on and attach a level to the gearbox.
And you make a dismount hanger for the post hole digger that allows easy one man hookup.
mounting my 3 ph post hole digger is simple. I use a chain hoist hanging from a shed rafter or roof joist and hang the fully assembled digger in the air so I can back up to the digger and adjust it using the chain hoist to line it up on the pins. works really well and allows me to attach digger by myself.
I do a similar thing. The auger is stored hanging by a chain permanently attached to beam overhead. The storage height for the auger about midway up on the lift, although the height isn't critical, just needs to be somwhere in middle 2/3 or so of 3 pt movement. Back up anywhere close to it, extend & connect the telescoping lower links (myJD 2440 & 2755 tractors have these fitted), connect top link and PTO, move 3 pt lift lever up to lift auger a bit, unhook chain and drive away.
Reverse the process for removal and storage.
It's all very easy when the chain is holding the weight of the unit. It would be a bit more difficult with fixed lift arms as on most compacts, but I think still ok as the auger is dangling, effortless to move around.
@@glenbreaks5448 backyard engineering ingenuity is a wonderful thing - like the old saying "necessity is the mother of invention"
As someone that is brand new to tractors, I find the 3 point hitch system to be awkward and frustrating. Change in industry is always a huge undertaking, but it’s overdue for a much improved design.
Couldn’t agree more
Being new to tractors you haven’t learned that industry “improvements” make things worse. The 3pt hitch is stupid simple and extremely versatile. Just leave it alone. The only modification I recommend is replacing one of the lift arm links with a hydraulic cylinder for easy attachment and implement adjustment.
athhud Everything gets better and EASIER over time. It’s just the way humans design things. It’s our laziness that drives innovation.
Think of the ball hitch on a truck. It works, but loading and unloading a trailer takes disconnecting multiple items and cranking a jack by hand. I GUARANTEE you that in the near future, trucks will back themselves up to a trailer, lower or raise the truck as needed, and lock into a newly designed hitch that has all locks and wiring in one. You won’t need to do anything.
I had the identical auger and found that if you chained it to a pole or a fence it was easier to put on. The thing I really didn't like about it was that you had to be careful and not screw it into the ground and not be able to get it out. In soft dirt it will go screw itself right in and you can't lift it out because it's stuck and you can't turn it backwards. I know of cases where it happened. Gotta dig it out. I traded mine for a skid steer auger and never looked back.
The quick hitch is a definite POS. I'm not going to buy new equipment when my old equipment doesn't need replacing.
I have a 6 ft snowblower mounted on a quick hitch on my L4701. Trust me, when you live on a mountain in British Columbia, Canada this setup is a lifesaver. I have no problem blowing in reverse when you have 3 ft of snow fall in just 24 hours!
You might dislike the attachment but you will love the Orange tractor 😀
Not if you’ve ever used a green one...
@@athhud Yeah, just don't leave the Deere out in the sun or all the plastic will rot off.
You know what's the worst about those snow blowers? The snow.
I really like that post hole auger. I have figured out how to put it on with ease by my self, no special tools or hangers, and I am 66 years old. It's only problem is that there is no reverse direction on the PTO. So, if the bit burries in too deep, it is hard to extract.
When you lift the front of a 966 off the ground, you know the auger is stuck.
When the rear of the 4020 comes off the ground, you know the bucket-mounted auger is stuck.
5. For the 3 point hitch snowblower, I'd say that installing a backup camera will make operation much less of a pain in the neck.
4. Given how rocky my soil is, I don't think a 3 point hitch auger would be useful.
3. I feel like I would rather buy/rent a mini excavator instead of using a 3 point hitch backhoe. At least I can drive and dig at the same time. Adding/removing them would be a PITA.
2. I'm on the fence whether to get a quick hitch...I guess I could modify my implements so they work right.
1. I use a 3 point hitch finish mower, which is faster to add/remove than any belly mower.
I'm new school. I have never attached a 3 point implement without a QH. Love then darn thing.
3PT hitch backhoes are great as long as they are used on a tractor big enough.
Yeah those aren't even tractors. He's just showing oversized lawn mowers.
So people with a Kubota tractor, bought it for what purpose???? Since they hate every attachment. I recently purchased a 2019 kubota 2601 a few months ago with the drive over mower and the bucket, I have no complaints. I live my tractor! Bought it for mainly cutting my 3 acres.
RUclips video: "Kubota BX23s with Land Pride Post Hole Digger and Forks". Townline had no problem digging post with this tool single-handed. Looks OK to me. Beats using a post hole digger. Ain't doing that no more!
You have to be a real farmer and be ready to fabricate something to make it work
Here is one thing I've always hated about the quick hitch style. There is no standard. There is no way I can hook my john deere mower quick hitch with my kubota tractor. Every company has there own quick hitch style and it's very annoying buying the equipment from the same company all the time.
Got to be fair, i am in the uk and do not have any land, BUT, if i was in the USA and DID have some and wanted tractors and implements, it would be Messick's i would be going to...
My snow blower is front mount, a real pain to attach unless on perfectly level ground. However the rear ones shown here had sprockets & chains exposed to ice buildup, no way would I touch that model (we get 20 ft. per season). On the post hole digger, huge point missed is that in clay they will screw themselves into the ground in a heartbeat not to mention hitting roots and rocks and also hitting the target is better suited to having an assistant, seems to me front mounts would be better to keep an eye on. With the quick hitch, his point with incompatibilities is spot on but when they work they are great.
The quick hitch is GREAT! Just depends on how you use it and understand how it works.
Ok kids, remember these items are mostly for compact tractors.
Compact tractor owners are often lifestyleers. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but for a large percentage of them, they may not have the same mechanical aptitude as someone who's lively hood comes from the land or one that works with mechanical stuff constantly.
A small issue may seem to be a big problem for the uninitiated..
I vote to do a TOP five. thanks
At work we recently bought a Wood's RD990X Bush hog along with a quick hitch from Messicks. Had it unloaded, hooked it all up to our Kubota M7040D and cutting grass in a little over an hour. 👍
Two person job if you want to keep the aggravation level down. 😁
Thanks Messicks!!
99% of all issues with 3PH PHD's are operators not knowing how to use them. Go slow, and don't let the auger drill into the ground, and you'll be fine. GO SLOW, and let the tip CUT the dirt as it's designed to do. Last tip, GO SLOW WHEN USING A 3PH PHD FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I am tired of helping friends un-drill augers with pipe wrenches.