stevebo-(Moderator) 8,041 #2101 Posted April 29, 2023 Mike, I went from about 35 down to 14. As of last week back up to 15🤷. I get thinning the heard as being hard to do. 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,883 #2102 Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Mowed with this one yesterday, was going to sell it last fall but after mowing yesterday I think I’ve fallen in love with it again 🙄 Thinning the herd is so difficult Nice cut Mike. I have a 42 RD that came on a 520H that I flipped. The new owner didn't want the RD, so put a 42 SD on for him. I may have to stick the RD on a tractor and see how it cuts. I only have hydros though and may have to attach a deflector to keep the clippings from being sucked up into the hydro fins. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #2103 Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Sparky said: …was going to sell it… but… I think I’ve fallen in love with it again 🙄 Thinning the herd is so difficult No kidding Mike!!! I am in that process but I feel like the guy you see in the movies that is forced to cut off part of one of his own fingers…it’s easy to think of a lot of reasons why you want to keep each one!😅😁😉 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,671 #2104 Posted April 29, 2023 Mama’s big RED back in his summer wardrobe☀️😎 4 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,591 #2105 Posted April 29, 2023 41 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Nice cut Mike. I have a 42 RD that came on a 520H that I flipped. The new owner didn't want the RD, so put a 42 SD on for him. I may have to stick the RD on a tractor and see how it cuts. I only have hydros though and may have to attach a deflector to keep the clippings from being sucked up into the hydro fins. It’s a nice cut if the grass is cut early before it gets too long. If I mow a few days too late or have to wait because of rain the RD deck gives a lousy cut. When that happens I break out the 42/SD 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 10,648 #2106 Posted April 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Sparky said: It’s a nice cut if the grass is cut early before it gets too long. If I mow a few days too late or have to wait because of rain the RD deck gives a lousy cut. When that happens I break out the 42/SD Must be nice having the luxury of storage to keep multiple mowers on hand! I refuse to store good equipment outdoors (and the executive committee has decreed “there will be no outbuildings”) so, having no more storage, I’m forced to thin before I can add. In my experience, the 42 RD really wants to spin fast to do the best cut--especially true if you are running with the recycler shell. I suspect the different airflow in the SDs helps the grass stand up even if it is a bit tall. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,591 #2107 Posted April 29, 2023 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Must be nice having the luxury of storage to keep multiple mowers on hand! I refuse to store good equipment outdoors (and the executive committee has decreed “there will be no outbuildings”) so, having no more storage, I’m forced to thin before I can add. In my experience, the 42 RD really wants to spin fast to do the best cut--especially true if you are running with the recycler shell. I suspect the different airflow in the SDs helps the grass stand up even if it is a bit tall. Between the garage’s and the shed I can just squeeze in 10 machines…and that’s how many I have now. I also don’t let any of them sit outside. I have one leaving next weekend so that’ll make things easier. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,235 #2108 Posted April 29, 2023 Had my two beasts out while getting the red Automatic ready for Zagray CT next weekend. 2 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,810 #2109 Posted April 30, 2023 4 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Had my two beasts out while getting the red Automatic ready for Zagray CT next weekend. I just noticed the 160 has had a reduction up front... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,850 #2110 Posted April 30, 2023 Just received about an inch of rain so I figured I was a good time to roll the lawn with the 418-C. I tried this last weekend but the roller axle broke. After some fabrication and welding I was back in business. I can’t complain though because I bought it in 1984 for 20 bucks and that was the first time I ever had a problem with it! 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,235 #2111 Posted May 1, 2023 4 hours ago, c-series don said: roller Ya done alright for the usage on that I guess. Neat lookin' roller. Any idea what year it is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,850 #2112 Posted May 1, 2023 @ebinmaine Other than very, I don’t know exactly how old it is. However I believe it was originally used as ballast on either the Nina, the Pinta, or the Santa Maria? 😂🤣 Also know the damn thing is very heavy! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,235 #2113 Posted May 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, c-series don said: @ebinmaine Other than very, I don’t know exactly how old it is. However I believe it was originally used as ballast on either the Nina, the Pinta, or the Santa Maria? 😂🤣 Also know the damn thing is very heavy! 4 hours ago, c-series don said: because I bought it in 1984 Likely "barn fresh". From '83 ... 18... 83... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,883 #2114 Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Likely "barn fresh". From '83 ...18 1683. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,829 #2115 Posted May 1, 2023 I should really roll mine. This is a roller that @dclarke built and give to Dan and I. Made from a propane cylinder I think and filled with sand which makes it a chore to move between his place and mine. Hi test pillow block bearings! 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt monte 115 #2117 Posted May 3, 2023 everything in working order. i have a 2nd B50 that i stripped down and is ready for media blasting. i will most likely paint everything and shelf it for a cozy winter build project. not sure what to do with 308 i put together last year. Cuts lawn nicely but for now its just a backup to the b50 that is daily lawn cutter. scored that on MP for $50 non running. Made a harness, rebuilt carb, green slimed the tires, changed fluids and i think changed choke. I cobbled together a deck. Maybe $150 in her and saved her from the scrap yard. been looking for months for a better deck on the cheap, no such luck. i like SD decks better. Oh well the hunt continues. funny the 312 is set up just for snow. Last summer i traded a 264-6 for the auger. Had to replace all the bearings. I was all set. Of course not any snow for us this year 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,591 #2118 Posted May 3, 2023 7 hours ago, matt monte said: i have a 2nd B50 Cuts lawn nicely but for now it’s just a backup to the b50 that is daily lawn cutter. scored that on MP for $50 non running. Whats a B50? Did you mean B80? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt monte 115 #2119 Posted May 4, 2023 ha yeah typo 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,810 #2120 Posted May 4, 2023 Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday... 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,591 #2121 Posted May 6, 2023 Loaded for show cruisin 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 10,810 #2122 Posted May 6, 2023 53 minutes ago, Sparky said: Loaded for show cruisin A trailer load of fun! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,823 #2123 Posted May 6, 2023 On 4/30/2023 at 11:11 PM, WHX?? said: I should really roll mine. This is a roller that @dclarke built and give to Dan and I. Made from a propane cylinder I think and filled with sandwhich makes it a chore to move between his place and mine. Hi test pillow block bearings! How does the sandwiches work 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjoemie himself 2,920 #2125 Posted May 6, 2023 10 hours ago, ebinmaine said: I mean.. I do know they host drift- and burnout events for cars, but tractors!? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
