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    New tires or tire chains?

    I agree with chains on the rear wheels thats all I use and I plow some fairly steep hills. Last couple of years we get a good coating of ice then covered with snow and the rear chains have saved me a few times. Not that difficult to install or remove. Do a search on the internet for tire chains...
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    A300 owners

    I have an A300 less than 50 hours it is fantastic, really great when you need to work on a finished lawn, then throw the switch and your in skid steer mode for the rough terrain. Does everything I want it to do. Emil
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    New Machine

    I ran it all day today up on the mountain in skid steer mode but the nice thing heading back home in all wheel steer crossing finshed lawns not a foot print as a matter of fact that is one of the reasons I got it cutting 5 acres of lawn and lots of turns you don't tear up the ground. But when...
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    New Machine

    Well, I did it, sold mt Gehl and bought a brand new A300 bob cat. It's sweet I really like flicking a switch to go from skid drive to all wheel drive If i knew how to post a picture I would post it. This is a great site lots of good information Emil
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    Selection and use of tire chains

    Ditto Tracks are better for mud, but chains rock on frosty snow packed or icy surfaces. A set on the rear (80 % of your weight is there) is all most people would need unless you want to lift hard and push hard at the same time. On snow pack, chains don't ride too bad because there is enough...
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    Hydraulic Pumps & Motors

    Thank You and Welcome contacts are always good to have Emil
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    Stump bucket

    Looking to purchase a stump bucket with universal hitch to fit my Gehl skid steer, will need it shipped to zip code 18660 any dealers out there, there is one listed on e-bay but of course Im looking for best price Thanks Emil
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    Gehl 5640 E wheels

    Thank You for the helpful information I did pull a wheel and the rims are reversible so this week-end I am going to change them all out. You gain about 1.5 inches on each wheel and your right about increased stability . All my farm tractors I always reverse the rims it really helps on slopes. I...
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    Gehl 5640 E wheels

    Does anyone know if the wheels are reversible on Gehl or do you have to buy wheel spacers. All I want to doo is get the wheels moved out by an inch or so to put some chains on ther tires Thanks Emil
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    gehl 5640e turbo

    Hey! i just took delivery of a brand new 5640E turbo today. Im new to the site so this is my first post, Im from Norteastern Pa. Good luck with your machine and perhaps we can have a few years of service without too much trouble. emil
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