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Read articles →A hobby-farm lifestyle episode that uses the LS XR3135 as a backdrop rather than its subject. The tractor gets a brief cold-start at 22°F (battery voltage noted) and a quick backhoe swap to a carry-all, but the real focus is mounting a Kolpin chainsaw carrier and fitting a budget TryLink bar and chain. Part 1 ends before any serious cutting. Best for viewers curious about the Kolpin mount or carry-all setup, not tractor evaluation.
Posted by the Ohio Hill Tops Hobby Farm channel, presenting as a hobby farmer sharing day-to-day chores and small equipment purchases on their own property.
Raise the outriggers to take weight off the tractor, back up to align, pull two pins, then disconnect the hydraulic lines, which takes about a minute and a half.
It started at 22 degrees with the battery reading 11.5 volts, and it started right up after letting the glow plugs warm up.
It uses U-bolts, a lock nut, and a swinging gate with durable padding to hold and secure the saw, with extra padding to reduce vibration.
Yes, it is advertised to fit Stihls, cost 23 dollars, and matched the same bar length though it was thicker with a wider 50 link chain.
