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I just bought a RTV 900 worksite.I have a horse farm in Scarborough,Maine.As a first time buyer, I gained a lot of knowledge from the owners on this site. First, I swapped tires and the dealer put the BX agricultural bar tires on it. Traction "no problem". Have air cleaner relocate on order. Looking to buy a winch. Warn's new XT30 is first on my list. I like it because of wirerless remote. Costs the same as wired remote from Kubota. Any opinions?
 
Welcome to the Forum !!!</P>


Were happy you joined, we have all learned from this site, one way or another !!! Everyone has a helping hand !!</P>


Enjoy the Ride !!! [:D]</P>


Got to name your machine</P>


[Y] Try to post a pic for everybody to see your new machine !!! </P>


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Hey EZ,</P>


Tires are always a big topic around here. I'll be curious to see how the BX tires make out in mud and snow. What size are they and did the dealer mount them on the RTV rims? I'm in a really wet area so the regular aftermarket aggresive tires don't work for me because they rut up any damp area after a few passes. </P>


What kind of hayburners do you raise? My last horse was an Arabian stallion endurance racer. Great horse and a real gentleman for a stallion - especially with the mares. I lost him to a weird colic that resulted from him eating a walnut husk. Horses can find more trouble than ateenager with a 12 pack. </P>


Have fun!</P>
 
Again, welcome to the forum and congrats on your new RTV.

Got any pics of those tires? Are they the 26x12x12?
 
Yes, they are 26x12x12. Traction in snow is awsume! The BX tractor rims fit the RTV perfect with correct offset and no clearance problems. Also they're Orange, Great Look. I will do a picture soon.A foot and one-half of packed snow was no problem. Ran in 2-wheel untill stuck, applied locker and pushed on, still had 4x4 in reserve. Didn't go to far before turning around, just like a kid with a new toy, I didn't even have a shovel with me! Next time I'll bring a shovel and really get into trouble.
 
Sorry Doggman to hear about your arabian stallion's untimely demise. I have some tbs, some appys and two warmbloods. I have a lovely tb stallion 16 hands and dark bay. He has an amazingly gentle personality. Most people wouldn't know he was a stallion unless they checked. I had a half arab pinto mare who lived to be 37 years old. She was a great horse.</P>


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Welcome to the forum ezchair. I am north of you in Winslow. I will comment on your winch question in your other thread.</P>


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Welcome EZ Chair. Horses are great to have around especially if you need to find out if you left any gates open. We have 2 . One of those is partially blind and jumpy since he can't see well (Sport). The other is an "old has been" about 28. (Buck).I don't ride them just feed them when the nieces don't.What did you feed the 37 yr old? We've been using Equine Senior and Buck seems to be holding his own but still looks thin.When they see the RTV coming down the lane they come to the gate hoping for some time on the rye. Again welcome and sorry but I know nothing about winches.Bordercollie[&][&]
 
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During this cold snap, is your dogs seems like they like it more ? Around here, my Blue Healer ( Taila ) she runs much, but since this cold weather has really set in. She hasn't quit running around. Believe she loves this, sures make here more " spunky " ~~~</P>


The other dogs, ( Rat Terriers ) love it also, all but ( Bit ), she's so tiny, we brought her inside and let her stay warm by the heaters. Mrs. Two Guns is crazy over 'ole Bit ~~~~~</P>
 
Hi bordercollie, You are right on the gates, if they are open, they're out. If they're closed, break the fence, thus the excuse for my wife for the RTV! The 37 year old has passed on, my 35 year old, going on 10 stays very healthy on "Hay Strecher". We make a mush as her teeth are her only issue. The mush put the weight back on mine. If you keep the weight on they will last a long time. Its usually the teeth that causes the weight loss late in life. Hay Strecher is mostly alfalfa pellets, water makes them like oatmealor grits (I think, we don't have grits in Maine). I too have a "Moon-blind" App, she's 20. We have 10 in all.Love them all.
 
Hi Two Guns and EZchair, The collies just love the cold. They are fairly long haired and we keep the vent closed in the utility room or they will get hot during the winter.. They love hanging their heads out in the cold air as they ride.We really get attached to these pups don't we.Just rattle the keybowl and they're ready to go!Millie loves herding the cow/bulls but is afraid of noises. Yet she will bite a 1600lb bull on the nose. Belle tries but sometimes get in the way.She remains my loyal RTV rider and nevers wonders off as long as the RTV isaround. She is a real RTV potato. EZChair , thanks for the info on the horses. That sounds like a good plan and description. I will have to try this.( I'm not into grits either even though I'm raised in the south. Bordercollie[&][&]
 
You guys are right about the dogs having MORE energy............We use Anatolian and Pyrenes for livestock guard dogs 2 per pasture............Anyway.........running in circles around you, front paws extended bowing...."play with me".........sitting on a log to relax and enjoy them just finds them making leaps over you...............they can't sit still and get their deep massage which usually brings them back to earth..............Anyway..........God is sooooo GOOD..........Dennis
 
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