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  1. K

    How to level a "humpy" driveway

    I don't have a problem with washboards. The humps are roughly 10-30' apart, just from things like imperfectly dropping and back-dragging new material -- so, for example, a dropped pile of material might have gotten dragged back 10-20ft but I stopped too soon or didn't have the right bucket angle...
  2. K

    How to level a "humpy" driveway

    OK so it sounds like I will be fine selling the tractor (again I love it, but have kept it more for emotional reasons and need the storage space for other tools). I just need to get more experience grading with the bucket. @KSSS if you can picture a beginner working down the driveway, it's "on...
  3. K

    How to level a "humpy" driveway

    awesome, thanks @JBrady ! Experience it is. I am sure I am over-thinking this, but the issue I have is that the tractor/CTL is riding the humps as it's trying to level, so my feeling is even if I had a box blade, if the equipment it's attached to is angling up and down with the humps, the blade...
  4. K

    How to level a "humpy" driveway

    As an inexperienced landowner/operator in a remote location, would an experienced operator please help me understand how to flatten / level / smooth our driveway, which I can only describe as "humpy"? I have a Kubota SVL75-2 compact track loader and a 1958 Ford 961 Powermaster tractor (which I...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Rocking/bouncing (and me being a novice) gave our ~1/3mi driveway a very 'humpy' grade. I am hoping I can smooth it out with the power rake once I have it here, since I'll have a 'longer wheelbase' to even things out. I just need more experience with grading!
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Oh that is good to know! I am now looking at acquiring some attachments from Jenkins (Long Prairie, MN): Skeleton Grapple (74") Brush Mower (6') Power Rake (6') We are working on expanding our open land somewhat for orchard/food forest, and I am going to try to cut some swales and berms...
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    Forest Homestead Attachments. Jenkins?

    Hi all! I operate a Kubota SVL75-2 on our heavily forested and topographically varied Northern MN homestead to manage gravel roads/trails, move snow, and generally keep things orderly. For attachments I have a 74" Kubota/Land Pride smooth bucket, 74" Kubota snowblower, and Virnig forks. We are...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Hi there, the SVL75-2 has been really great. I ended up with a "Kubota" snowblower, 74" smooth bucket, and Virnig forks. Everything extremely useful. I am never worried about slipping or sliding on the driveway, probably thanks in part to snow tracks. These tracks do dig up the grass so I did...
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    SVL75-2 + Snowblower rookie

    Hi all! A few rookie questions about operating our SVL75-2 with a Kubota snowblower. Firstly, I had the hydraulic lines disconnected (and had released the pressure before disconnecting by pushing in the connectors) and they leaked on the shop floor. Is there a standard practice to avoid this...
  10. K

    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Cool! I have been talking with the dealer about having winter tracks installed (the "OEM" Kubota 15.5" wide zigzags) but I am a little trepidatious. I'd end up with dirt bucket, snow bucket, and pallet forks at first, then look for a used snowblower next year. Definitely need stump/rock grapple...
  11. K

    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Awesome! So you've got a Cat with the ASV undercarriage. We have an old family lake place (1935 log cabin) near Moose Lake, so not too far from you. How do you like the machine now?
  12. K

    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Hey all - wow what a trip this year has been. We're still working on finishing our house - wow winter is coming - but I'm back to sorting this out. I am going to give away the old Toyota 4x4 plow truck (which has been awesome and cost us $0) and figure out what is next for this. Now that the...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    I don't really know, but I believe he uses it primarily in winter. We do get frequent storms, but I bet he gets that sorted within 2-3hr per event. In Spring/Summer we'd be talking relatively hard packed gravel and I don't know how much dirt work he does with it these days. I had another...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    Thanks all! couple things - Our 1958 Ford 961 Powermaster tractor is in great shape and has its original loader. So I really could use that for hogging. I know I could get a used PTO hog for a lot cheaper than one designed for skid steers. The loader has a trip bucket and needs a hydraulic...
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    Not-for-hire hauling of CTL's

    I am going to look into getting farm plates for my truck. I have re-read the MN DOT documentation numerous times, and according to my reading, I should be exempt from the CTL requirement as long as I am hauling *MY EQUIPMENT*, TO- OR FROM- MY "FARM" PROPERTY. The key is whether or not the DOT...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    @check our plow truck (1994 Toyota 4x4) is on its last legs so I'd plan on doing the plowing with this machine. That is why I am thinking of a snow blade. We have a big truck (F350) but it is a 4 door long box and not maneuverable enough to be a practical plow truck for our property. I like the...
  17. K

    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    thank you for your account @JBrady - that is an amazing story. I also believe God held your position. I have a back blade for our tractor so I think for running down the road for a grade it still should serve a purpose. But I know enough to know it's not the right tool to manage our ditches...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    right on @KSSS . Those tires look cool. What would you suggest as a wheeled unit that has an especially long wheelbase? Something that could be had <1000hr, less than 5 years old, 74hp? Even around the "yard" there are lots of hills, uneven terrain, etc. Something I could haul with an F-350 and...
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    Homestead Machine Recommendations Needed

    hey @old-iron-habit in case you know the area, we are up Drummond Grade straight North from Two Harbors. It was a railroad grade between Two Harbors and Tower until the 1930's. Lake Superior highlands, lots of gravel and rock amongst the moraines as opposed to the ledge rock closer to shore. We...
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    Not-for-hire hauling of CTL's

    thanks @old-iron-habit ! The other place we would haul to is on Hanging Horn Lake, and our mailing address is there Moose Lake (although we have no mailbox :) ). How much of a pain (in terms of cost and time) will it be for me to get a CDL? Our homestead is in Two Harbors so I guess I would be...
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