@@VicsYard thank you! Yes that tractor has a lot of power. It’s been a great machine.

@@JoshHovis do you have the reverse lever on the left-hand near steering wheel? If so can you do that at higher RPM?

@@VicsYard yes there is a forward and reverse lever to the left up by the steering wheel. You can use it at high rpm but you have to have the clutch engaged in order to shift from forward to reverse and vice versus, and I always come to a complete stop before switching from forward to reverse to keep the wear on the machine down of course. Another nice feature is that it has synchronized gears so you can shift through the 4 low gears in low range and the 4 high gears in high range just like you would in a truck or car with a stick shift. You cannot shift from high to low ranges while moving. It has a throttle pedal and the right so it is very easy to shift gears if need be. It’s just a great tractor that is very easy and fun to drive and run and has a lot of power to get tasks done.

I often do run the spill pile multiple times. There’s a lot of factors though like how damp the soil is that I run. I personally don’t want the run the dirt from the other side because I want the material to be screening away from my machine. Thanks

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I wouldn’t want the debris to be falling towards me or my machines, so no I never did that.

I have not plowed without coulters on it. In the big picture I’m sure whether the coulters are on or not the ground will get turned over. I think the coulters keep the sod cut before the plow share lifts and turns the ground giving it a cleaner edge. Other than that, the end result of preparing the ground for seed can be accomplished with or without. We have some areas we use a rototiller instead of the plows and the end result is very comparable. One other thing that comes to mind is if the ground is tilled or plowed every year or so I’m sure it will turn fairly easily either with or without the coulters on. If it is an area that has been let go for a while the coulters might help the machine a bit breaking through the sod. Hope this helps. I’m sure either way you’ll get it done. Thanks and good luck

Yes, the front coulter did have the potential to interfere. There is an adjustment. I just loosened the bolt and adjusted it down further so the front coulter was a little lower and now it is good to go, so when it is raised up it won’t or can’t make contact with the tractor. That’s a good observation on your part. Luckily I noticed it right away and made the adjustment before I raised it the whole way and did any potential damage. Good luck with your set up. Thanks

Well no comparison, an excavator is going to be a lot faster and more efficient . I'm not sure how many feet in a day. I use that backhoe alot and have no regrets in the additional cost. There are limitations, but when I need it, it's very convenient. Good luck

Thank you. It works well for me. I’m sure there is a better way to make one than what I have done. Although I still have to tap on the screen to shake off some debris every now and then, and if it was a lesser angle I’m positive there would be more need for that. I appreciate your point though.

@@JoshHovis I am building one now @ 30* is that close to what you’re is ?

I believe the thumb on my machine was manufactured by Kioti. When I purchased the tractor and backhoe, the dealer installed the thumb. It is a 2019 and I have read that was the first year Kioti made their own thumb. I hope this helps. Thanks

I do not know this information off the top of my head but I'll see if I can find out and let you know

The rear tires are filled for ballast.

Should be enough. Thanks for info.

I understand that completely. When I built this, lumber was no where near the price that it is now. Thanks and good luck

We've been really impressed with this tractor. It has ample power for the 3 bottom. Really enjoy the synchronized transmission for getting around the property also. Congratulations on your 585. Hopefully you have the same experience we've had.

@@JoshHovis We have a 585 which we have used for 20 years with no issues. Nice machine for chore work and we use it to cultivate / side dress snap beans and sweet corn. It also works well for PTO work.

I have not had any issues with pulling a 2 bottom with this tractor. With a manual transmission you would actually have more power than I do with a hydrostatic transmission. I think you'd be fine with a 2 bottom. Of course it depends on how Rocky your soil is. If you are plowing super rocky soil you could always get a single bottom...it will just take you longer. Good luck

@@JoshHovis Thanks! I appreciate your insight.

Thank you B S

👍 nice!

Thank you for your time and invaluable insight!

Thank you!

It didn't crack. I have pretty good luck with that Aspen. But thanks

It’s a 35hp Kioti. Good luck with your decision