Neat toys and it seems like you have your work cut out for you. I have the same JD tractor. Mine is now about 6 years old with only about 300 hours. I almost killed myself before I took it back to the dealer to get liquid put into the back tires.

I'm not familiar with iron ore for pond building. Does it hold water OK?

If I had that Komatsu, I would probably never shut it off.

Another old goat on her, Cisco, is doing just about the same thing you are doing but he is West of the D/FW metroplex.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP