R-pod Owners Forum : Sure Sign Of Spring! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Sure Sign Of Spring! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 03:51:42 +0000 Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:22:45 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4585 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Sure Sign Of Spring! : I remember sickle mowers! In fact... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44700#44700 Author: Hairy Podders
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Posted: 14 Apr 2014 at 12:22pm

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.]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:22:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44700#44700 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Oh I'd love me some bucket... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44686#44686 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 13 Apr 2014 at 10:08pm

Oh I'd love me some bucket action!  In fact I'll need to rent a Bobcat soon to move some dirt around.]]> Sun, 13 Apr 2014 22:08:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44686#44686 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Our's are a little bigger,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44661#44661 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 6:46pm

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.]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 18:46:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44661#44661 Sure Sign Of Spring! : You guys got bigger deere's... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44657#44657 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 5:56pm

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:


]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 17:56:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44657#44657 Sure Sign Of Spring! : I have a 2" ball on my Deere... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44655#44655 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4585
Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 5:40pm

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.]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 17:40:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44655#44655 Sure Sign Of Spring! : No doubt about it, a Gravely is... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44652#44652 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4585
Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 4:53pm

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.]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 16:53:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44652#44652 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Yeah, the Gravely is a brute.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44649#44649 Author: fwunder
Subject: 4585
Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 2:50pm

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!


]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 14:50:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44649#44649 Sure Sign Of Spring! : BTW Fred, in our valley we still... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44645#44645 Author: Old Dingo&Mrs.Dingo
Subject: 4585
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.]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 10:20:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44645#44645 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Still waiting for snow banks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44638#44638 Author: Leo B
Subject: 4585
Posted: 12 Apr 2014 at 7:13am

Still waiting for snow banks to melt and mud to dry up :(]]> Sat, 12 Apr 2014 07:13:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44638#44638 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Deere's are nice machines.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44625#44625 Author: fwunder
Subject: 4585
Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:46pm

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?




]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:46:42 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44625#44625 Sure Sign Of Spring! : I need to get my 1986 Deere (which... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44623#44623 Author: techntrek
Subject: 4585
Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:33pm

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.]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:33:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44623#44623 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Cub Cadet - yellow paint. I have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44621#44621 Author: fwunder
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Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:05pm

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! :)


]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:05:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44621#44621 Sure Sign Of Spring! : I have seen them being used over... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44620#44620 Author: Hairy Podders
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Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 6:00pm

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.]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2014 18:00:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44620#44620 Sure Sign Of Spring! : Split and stack wood for next... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=4585&PID=44618#44618 Author: fwunder
Subject: 4585
Posted: 11 Apr 2014 at 5:39pm

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!


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