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GGus1957 replied to the thread Working in the NE woods with plenty of snow pack on M6800 skidding.When my winch was new it could pull the tractor sideways and quickly lift the opposite side rear tire up a foot or so if you weren't...
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GGus1957 reacted to NordTrac's post in the thread Working in the NE woods with plenty of snow pack on M6800 skidding with
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Had a couple of close calls myself today. Forestry winches are so powerful, they can jerk the tractor pretty bad when a log gets caught. -
GGus1957 replied to the thread Working in the NE woods with plenty of snow pack on M6800 skidding.Yup forgot to put it back up after refueling coming out of the barn.
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GGus1957 reacted to Bee-Positive's post in the thread Working in the NE woods with plenty of snow pack on M6800 skidding with Like.
Glad it didn't flip you over - on a sunny day - working alone - with the ROPS down.
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GGus1957 posted the thread Working in the NE woods with plenty of snow pack on M6800 skidding in Tractor Operating.Skidding out a 40ft Hemlock log coming down the hill and tried to turn onto the main road - log caught and thru tractor sideways over a...
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GGus1957 posted the thread 9.5 x 24 front tires under a FEL - are radial tires stronger / more rugged on a M6800 used in the woods? in Tires & Wheels.Hello, Looking for opinions on replacing from tires on M6800 21 years old. Recently a root broke the valve stem off and I had to have...
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GGus1957 replied to the thread 30 yr old FEL, cyls leaking, which route to take..?.Hello, What is the name of the shop and state? TY
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GGus1957 reacted to hedgerow's post in the thread 30 yr old FEL, cyls leaking, which route to take..? with Like.
I have a lot of hydraulic cylinder around this farm. I fix them as needed. When they start dripping oil they come off and go to the...
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GMurdoch's sells Buffalo skin gloves. I find them pretty good. If you don't have one nearby, you can order them online...
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GGus1957 reacted to Trash Panda's post in the thread Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type? with Like.
In a pinch, I’m not above tossing a canvas tarp over a unit, and blowing a salamander heater into the tent I have made. It ain’t right...
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GGus1957 reacted to North Idaho Wolfman's post in the thread Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type? with Like.
There is quick and there is right!
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GGus1957 replied to the thread Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type?.I've had a block heater in my M6800 since new 21 years ago and still works. My neighbor bought a new 30hp Kubota in the summer and...
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GGus1957 posted the thread Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type? in Service, Repair & Maintenance.Opinions on the best type of heater assist in cold temperature starting for a quick install. Magnetic or Oil Dip Stick for a new tractor?
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GGus1957 posted the thread M6800 new gear shift boot and extra rubber cover in Service, Repair & Maintenance.Hard to believe the rubber boot was $40.51 and the 2 spring clips are $12 each. 1 clip actually had a broken circular tab on it. I put...
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GGus1957 replied to the thread Rebuilding a hydraulic pump on a M6800?.It was 0F this am and 20F now starting to warm up to snow tomorrow up to 35F. Inside barn was 22F. I need to take it outside tomorrow...
