County did have free contour maps for both 30ft and 10ft, but the 10ft stops 2 parcels west of my parcel. 30ft (10mt really) is not bad, better than the 100 from USGS.

Mine is done. Weld on are about $500, but I need to measure the bucket first.

Dang, a once over and an oil change is costing almost $800. Hope they topped off the fluids at least.

Yep, grate on the bottom, let it breath and easier to clean out.

Did we just loose a few more pages?

Don't know how much area a welded thumb takes up, but if you ever want to use other attachments on the bucket stick make sure you will have room with a welded in place thumb.

Yep, don't want to limit any use of the bucket. Install vids all show spacing it off the bucket.

What do you guys think of a weld on thumb? About 1/2 the price and includes hoses, free shipping.

My stock setup has a quick release bucket which adds to the dedicated thumb cost.

Hard to hear, but it is there.

Nate I hate you. Last time we were at Sears point Kyle Bush stopped signing autographs as we walked up, then he won. (I don't like kyle, reminds me of stewart)

Kids weren't happy but got Stenhouse Jr's.

Heck, I thought you would be driving.

45hp and 7K, 6ft wide. As wide as the tractor to cover my tracts.

Actually I bet that is a federal DOT rule, tuck or not.

But like I said, who would check. We do want the prerangers safe, right?

Tractor should be out of the shop next week, just waiting on a horn button (I splurged)

Ordered a 3 point setup from kabota in sparks. I really like them they are giving me quotes with discounts already. They have Landpride box blades in stock. 6ft is $1000.

Been sorta looking for a thumb and forks. Not sure about the clamp on forks, anyone have those? Rather have quick release.

On the thumb. From kabota it is $900 for just the thumb. Sure the kit is double that. Got a quote from Toms Thumbs for about $1600 with hydro or $1000 for a weld up kit (with all pins and clips)I just supply hoses (I like).

Nice thing is the backhoe is setup for a thumb with plumbing and foot controls.

Napa should have conversion universals in stock. Pretty common really.

On the air bag issue, just add a shut off valve in line? Open and adjust as needed, close and bags are isolated.

Your the guy who would know too, had me going for a sec!

Axles and a lift?

Here’s another thought, maybe Don should drive within limits of suspension. 

Oh, I think the suspension will handle it just fine. Even with deep mulch beds.

I also think the airbags are a moot point with as little that will transfer unless it a LONG turn and the sway bar helps that too.

Nate, we are the BIGGER versions,,,,,

As good as it sounds, that is a lot of work and waiting,,,,,,,,,,,

Will have to look into the clutch or weights. Way to jerky getting it to move a little around here. I'll inspect the belt and drive surface too.

Few more pics not on the trailer. Oil looks really good but will change anyway.

Some of the tires these guys go with it crazy. I can see a 1-2 lift and tires later. 14s rims would be great and run regular mud tires.

You need PCV, just cut or run hoses. Some companies make bolt on hose fittings.

Not that it matters much, but our wells down her run 30-34/foot. I asked my neighbor who is in the pump business.

I'll take it!!

140x150, good size lot for a tract home.

A bad belt will surely cause it in one of those,  plus the older ones vibrate bad when they are new. ..both pistons travel together instead of opposing. Weird.

I saw that and though about the belt. Seems you can change weights in the clutch too for diff response. It seems a little loose right now.

Yep, pistons travel side by side, but fire opposite and it has a big balance shaft.

Nice grab. Hopefully mine goes on soon with new manifolds too.

That should hold back dirt and cars.

Think the filter was $65, not terrible. Oil was $120 for 5gal though (need 11) where I can get name brand for $50.