Sure Sign Of Spring!
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Topic: Sure Sign Of Spring!
Posted By: fwunder
Subject: Sure Sign Of Spring!
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 5:39pm
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Split and stack wood for next year, de-winterize the rPod and get the Gravely out! I imagine there is one or two here that have fond memories of the Gravely. Still, one of my favorite machines!  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
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Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:00pm
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I have seen them being used over the years, but never operated one myself. I have been using a 1971 Cub Cadet riding tractor since 1986. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:05pm
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Cub Cadet - yellow paint. I have always had red paint (Wheel Horse or Gravely) and green paint (Deere). Never Cub Cadet yellow, although I do remember they were always faster than my Wheel Horse! :) ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:33pm
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I need to get my 1986 Deere (which I've owned since 87) in for a new PTO before I can do any mowing. 28 years was enough for it. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:46pm
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Deere's are nice machines. I have a Deere x300 (17HP - not big box model) thinking about fabricating a hitch to drag pod around. I'm sure it would pull it. Stopping it could be a problem. Wonder if a 12v break controller could be rigged? ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 7:13am
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Still waiting for snow banks to melt and mud to dry up :( ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 10:20am
BTW Fred, in our valley we still call Gravelys, "man-killers".  If you are worried about the pod getting away from you, just pull the "break away" cable. On the level driveway we use a 445 Deere (22 hp) with a sturdy 2" receiver hitch on the 3-point to move our 'pod and it allows us to use a cargo carrier to move other "miscellaneous stuff" around home. Pod transport requires front weights if you want to steer without the mower or loader installed. If we have to move the 'pod over longer distances (or off the concrete) we use our JK Wrangler.------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 2:50pm
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Yeah, the Gravely is a brute. Just put new tires on it last year. It only has 180 hours on it and runs like a champ. Elderly neighbor gifted it to me. I found the sulky last year too. Brings back childhood memories and helps me keep a couple of acres of "woods" under control. Not much it won't chop through. As scary as it is, it's not as medieval as the old Toro sickle mower I got! Remember sickle mowers? I use the deere with a couple of different utility "clean-up" trailers and just ordered a Hitchin Post ( http://www.amazon.com/Good-Vibrations-170-Hitchin-Connector/dp/B003L77Z8Y ) for it. It will be fun to see if I can maneuver the pod around a bit with it. Figured I want to get the load as close to back axle as I can. Between tractor and my 200+ lbs (Arghhh), maybe I won't spin the wheels too bad. The break away cable close at hand is a good idea. Also, I think I'll put the Jack wheel for potential wheelies! Yes, I will post pictures if you promise not to laugh! ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 4:53pm
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No doubt about it, a Gravely is a work horse. My Deere has about 1250 hours on it, runs like new, I'm a stickler for maintenance. I find if I run the Deere off the concrete with the pod on the back, even with agricultural tires & diff lock, I dig holes trying to back uphill. When I try to pull uphill, I get wheelies. That's why we use the jeep off the concrete. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 5:40pm
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I have a 2" ball on my Deere (a 318), which I use to tow around my big utility trailer. I did move my heavier-than-the-pod popup with it but never the pod since it is so low. Didn't have any problem with wheelies or forward traction but it definitely pushed me around when I tried to stop. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 5:56pm
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You guys got bigger deere's than I do. Just got mine out of hibernation yesterday. New fluids and filters and ready to go. Turned 770 hours today. If I need something bigger, I just borrow neighbor's big Kubota. I do have bucket envy! My x300:  ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 6:46pm
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Our's are a little bigger, but your Deere is a lot younger! Front loaders are handy, but at this class of tractor they're just "motorized wheel barrows." I'd love to have a 1200 series, but I can't justify replacing my old 445. ------------- Old Dingo and/or Mrs. Dingo 181G 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2014 at 10:08pm
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Oh I'd love me some bucket action! In fact I'll need to rent a Bobcat soon to move some dirt around. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Hairy Podders
Date Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 12:22pm
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I remember sickle mowers! In fact I have a 4'sickle mower attachment for my Cub Cadet. It works great for mowing under pine trees. It can also be used vertically, so you can trim along hedgerows & lanes. I use it every fall. ------------- Darryl, Julie & Lindsey Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |