Recent content by Ryan Browne

It might be worth checking the flywheel key to make sure it didn't shear allowing the timing to advance a little bit. I hear good things about echo red armor cleaning up carbon deposits.

Since the OP may not know, shuttle transmissions don't quite all operate the same. Some require a using the clutch to shift between forward and reverse and some don't. Each type of transmission has pros and cons. But, I stand by my assertion that for new-operator safety and for loader work, a...

I had a response typed out, but accidentally clicked a link on the bottom of the page, so now it's gone. I understand why some people are suggesting gears, but those are people who likely grew up running tractors doing ag work. If you want to have it do skid steer chores, hydrostatic is way...

Kinda hard to tell, is that hydrostatic or a maybe a shuttle transmission?

I know years ago they were the same as kioti, and made by a Korean company, Daedong. I believe that's still the case, but I'm not sure. I do know that at some point in the last ten years, bobcat had been selling tractors and then decided to stop and discontinued all their models. I'm not sure...

You need a PDF copy of the service manual for that machine? If so, let me know, I'll email you one. I have a tc29d, same machine with a little bit smaller engine. Mine has also been trouble free other than having to jump a safety switch or two. Unbelievable how much work it'll do on a tank of...

It's a well documented phenomenon that tractors shrink when you get them home. Just something to know when you sit on a machine on the dealer's lot. It'll feel big, but after an hour at home it won't feel that big anymore.

Beware of Mahindra or other brands like Branson, TYM, Kioti, etc. What inevitably happens is the dealer drops them for the next big budget brand and then you are stuck dealing with TractorBob or some other website trying to source parts. Thats if you do your own wrenching. My technician has a...

100% agree. Neither tractor or skid steer is suited for mowing the lawn. Though if you had to pick one, a tractor with industrial or turf tires would get the nod. And yes, I'm talking about fields, even with obstacles, not super heavy brush. A PTO driven mower is cheaper and more efficient at...

I 100% agree about a skid loader (especially with tracks) being a way better loader machine. My experience with my large frame compact tractor is that it's about 80% as good as a skid loader at 50% the price. For my loader/grading work anyway. But I have a really nice box blade and hydraulic top...

Personally I have only been around a couple. Like any brand, they have made great models and poor models. I believe they, more than some other brands, rebadge tractors made by other OEMs as Mahindra, so you have to dig a little to find what you're actually buying. I think it's super important to...

Weight. Weight. And weight. Also tire size, wheelbase, lift capacity front and back, hydraulic flow and optional hydraulic remotes.

I'd strongly suggest the MX series from Kubota. And since you're new to machines and will be operating on hills, whatever you buy should be hydrostatic. Also, I'd very much counsel you to skip the backhoe and use the money you save to either rent an excavator or hire an operator with a machine...

Well, hot damn. Now I know. Thanks!

I guess I'm not sure what you're getting at here Bill. I said the 590 is a great value. I said the 400 is hot. Didn't mention CCs at all. I guess I figure most guys aren't gonna import a saw, but you're right, I didn't mention that as an option. I did look at the OP's location to see if he was...