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I have a 3525 that will run great until the fuel in the tank gets below the pump return line. Then it starts missing and sputtering as it is sucking air. I am going to change the line(DUH) but before I do, I thought I would throw it out there in case some one has seen this before. I do not smell...

I have been fighting with this 3325 for a while. It was missing, sputtering and blowing white smoke at times.....but then it would clear up and run fine. I noticed it seemed to do it more when I was on hills so I thought maybe trash in the fuel tank and/or water. I had added Diesel Service and...

The problem started some time back when when I was cutting at steep angles on hills. It would start missing and puffing some smoke. As soon as I got on level ground and revved it some it would clear up. I just got to cutting this year with the last of the fuel I had over the winter. It got worse...

I left my near new post hole digger out for a couple of years. It was greased and I left left the shaft elevated off the ground. Never the less, It welded itself together with rust. I soaked it in Kroil, chained one end to a tree and chained the other end to my tractor. Broke a 1/4" logging...

There are RK stores in Clarksville TN, several in east TN, will they ever come to Nashville, TN?

I have a 3325 and love it. One problem I have is the seat is so low and even with it back and up it still sits real low. Does any one know of a way without dropping 300 bucks on a way to raise the seat up. I'm a 5'10" 275 pounder and even with the tensioner all the way up I bottom the seat all...

I was studying the manual on my tractor when I looked at the specification page more closely. It lists the fluid quantities in Gallons...then beside it there are quarts listed. But the numbers didn't make sense. So it finally dawned on me that they just divided the gallons by 4 even the air...

Anyone have experience with adding a brush guard and ballast to a 3325/3525 or 4500 series? Have to brush cut up hill on some parts and front end is floating.

I picked up a 3325 and everything works great. I have never had a tractor with DC before and I read the manual about it. I think I understand the use part but my question is onthe position control and draft control levers being...well...kinda stuck together. They were so tight together I thought...

Purchased a 2007 Mahindra 3325 from Artec Tractor in Alabama. Only has 344 hours and is in great shape. Jason at Artec is a great guy so if you live in central Alabama keep him in mind. Anyways, I know I won't be able to get a a FEL(not that I'm aware of anyways) and it doesn't have a live pto...

Where can you find the newer model crate tractors? What are the 35hp Jimna's going for?

I have been working with this Ford 1920. It is a powerful little tractor but this one is a 2wd w/Ag's. I filled the rears with water to the top of the rims(right below the valve stem) and that helped. It is very stable on the side hills that I mow but going down the steeper ones it starts...

I was brush cutting today with a Ford 1920 and I noticed that the 3PH arms were getting jumpy and slow when I was raising them. I checked the fluid level and added a gallon of hydraulic fluid but that seemed to have no effect. I do not have a front loader. By the end of the day it 3ph was...

I picked up a Ford model 1920 2WD w/o a loader. It is in pretty bad shape so I am going to spend some time fixing it up. One problem is all the turnbuckles are rusted and I broke one trying to loosen it up. I am hoping tractor supply has some. The engine starts smoothly and runs strong but there...

I may have to sell this tractor as I am cutting back after closing a business. I am curious where the new CT227's are selling with incentives? I have to figure out what I might be able to sell this one at. It only has a couple hundred hours, loaded rear tires and has been garage kept. Still has...

I was brush cutting today, it was hotter than the gates of Hades BTW, I was stopping every hour to clean the grill, temp gauge never went more than 2 dots over normal. Anyways, after about five hours mowing it just lost RPM and nearly stalled. I was not cutting at the time but turning on cut...

Previous threads on this issue http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/bobcat-tractors/165728-attacking-power-problem-ct225.html http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kioti-owning-operating/170325-how-increase-hydrostatic-transmission-relief.html Haven't posted in a while on this issue. Just wanted...

I recently parted with my LK3054(old model). I had rebuilt the engine when I first got several years ago and and some of the parts were double shipped. Since I no longer have the tractor I am finally willing to sell them off. Here is what I have, Head Gasket Timing Cover Gasket Front Seal Oil...

Bobcat of Nashville is about a mile from this location. I hope they are on higher ground. This is about the worst flood I have ever seen in this area. It is called Mill Creek. YouTube - Flooding on I-24

Problem 1. I call it a traction issue as I have a new Bobcat CT225 with loaded R4's and a HST transmission. As many may know, this is the same basic tractor as the Kioti CK27HST. I am having a power issue since new and I am looking for comparative opinions. One is that I can put the tractor with...

Bought a new CT225 back in August, ever since I have had it it has been very weak. I did not want to go off half cocked so I have waited until spring and 50 hours to give it a chance to Break in. At 47 hours it is still without power so I took her into the dealer. BTW, the power issue is just...

I have got about 28 hours on this CT225 now, I realize that is not much but I have been able to make a few observations so far. Let me say that this is the fifth tractor I have worked on my property, which is a hilly spot of 15 or so acres just north of Nashville TN. These tractors were 1...

I was moving some dirt around with my new 20 hour CT225 and I forgot I had threw a can of blue spray paint behind the seat. I was using the paint to spray some steel plates out in my back field I use as a ding target sometime. Anyways, I hit a good bump and the seat rail punched a hole in the...

I have been doing a lot of brush cutting, mowing and dirt moving with my still new CT225 and 7TL loader. What I have noticed is that with the loader on I cannot do near the mowing/cutting than I can with the loader off, on any ground that is not level anyways. Even if I drop to low range it bogs...

I want ever to that again. I bought a 55 gallon drum and ten 1-gallon jugs of -20 WW fluid, and I had a fill valve from years ago when I did a lawn mower. First time I have done a tractor tire and that was a chore. The right one went well but I had a hard time keeping the drill pump primed. It...

The tractor w/o loader on Look what followed me home! I was brush cutting my back field and found this in my path. I would not have killed the poor thing but since it got under my brush cutter I could not help it. It was a big-un. Not sure if it is a rat snake or what? Here's the back field...

Anybody manage to break the cheap plastic fuel cap cover? I am going to be real gentle with that.

My CT225 has come in and is being prepped. I originally ordered it with R1's as I am not a big fan of R4's but I have decided to take the R4's that came on it. I asked them to fill them and I was told that Bobcat does not fill tires. The salesman suggested I take it to a COOP. Just curious as to...

LK3054 Clutch Problem? I picked up my 3054 today from my trailer park and the clutch has lost all of it's travel. It seems to have happened suddenly (over a period of 2 days) which is of a great concern to me and this clutch only has about 200 hrs on it. Normally, it engages from the top and the...

I picked up my 3054 today from my trailer park and the clutch has lost all of it's travel. It seems to have happened suddenly which of a great concern to me and this clutch only has about 200 hrs on it. Normally, it engages from the top and the first half of travel disengages the drive and the...

Called Bobcat Wednesday and found out the promo was ending Friday. Went by and got my order in on a CT225 w/loader at this super price. Kinda weird ordering a tractor I never even drove or sat on but since I have had a Kubota 3450 and 3010, I have also enjoyed my Kioti 3054 so much, I am going...

Talked with Bobcat today and they quoted me a preliminary price of $11,500 for a CT225 w/loader or $13,500 for the CT235 setup the same. This is after rebate. I will have to do some math but this is with an interest rate of 7.49%. I am wanting to compare to Kioti as I have a LK3054 right now but...

I am considering a backhoe attachment for my LK3054. I know the frame mounted units are better but how do they compare to the 3 PH models in price and performance. I bought a trailer park and the soil is real sandy. I need to replace a lot of the water and sewer lines, dig up some stumps, dig...

I am in the middle Tn area and I need a 5.5 TO 6' box blade. I am curious who makes the best one for the money. I had a Bush Hog before, very heavy duty, really more than I needed but I am really price shopping. TSC has the KK line but I have seen better deals in the past in comparison. Used...

I switched my wifes car over last month. It is a 01 Olds Aurora V6 with 75k. I decided to try the Walmart synthetic brand since several people here said it was ok. This car has a special oil filter so I had to order a AC filter from O'Reillys. I changed over right at 75k. I have been checking...

Just an FYI for anyone in middle TN looking for a tractor. I just saw a JD 4210 with Front loader, back hoe attachment, e-hydro, armour kit, R-4's and sunshade with 317 hours at Home Depot in Nashville. That is the one in Bellevue off of hwy 70. They had it at $15,400. I don't know much about...

I was in Walmart the other day. I saw the quart Rotella Synthetic for $15.44. First let me say I tried to search for this. I do not know how to do it anymore. I used to be able to narrow searches, forcing it to look for specific words by using and instead of or. I could not find that option and...

I just thought of something else I meant to ask. As I have stated on this board before, I am an electrically challenged American. I have a 95 model 3054, new battery, starts good. However, sometimes, after I have ran it a cople of hours and turn it off, when I go back to start it it acts like...

I am just curious about something. I have a 3054 and it has the TD1400 engine. The only thing I have to compare it to is the Kubota 3010 I used to have and my brothers L3450. I think the engine is rather noisy. I guess, I would have to say it seems noisier when it is not under a load. I don't...

Some of you may have seen this before but it is a new one on me. It may be junk..it may be great. But it is interesting. A full loader style bucket for the rear of a tractor. Could be a handy econimcal alternative to a FEL for those who really don't use one often...

Did anyone see the three new ads in the tractor classifieds? 2 Kubotas and a John Deere at prices like 3k. If it were real there would be no reason to advertise, you could stand on a street corner with a card board sign and sell in an hour, all three. Geez!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7619089808&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 What is this equivalent to? It a good looking setup.

I was going through Millersville, TN, just north of Nashville and I had a chance to stop and view some of the Mahindras up close. They are tanks for sure. I hope nobody minds, I snapped a few shots. I also spoke with the owner, Linda, and told her about this forum. We did discuss the idea of a...

While we are looking at LK3054\'s I have been meaning to post some pictures after I finished the rebuild on the engine. Loader is not on right now because I have more cutting to do.

I have been thinking of "my ideal" tractor and I have come to the conclusion that it is not being made. After studying I have in my head a smaller 4WD 00 series, built in India by Mahindra, 25-32 HP, wet sleeves-direct inject engine, 12 speed shuttle or hydro, wet brakes, 3k + weight but smaller...

Has anyone installed a tool box on a 3054? I am just curious. I am going to have to come up with something so why re-invent the wheel if somebody has already done it. Any ideas, uh, anybody?

I have been breaking in a newly rebuilt engine on my 3054. It starts great, runs strong and has "0" blow-by from the crank case. I have about 7 hrs on the engine now. The first hour or so I just drove it around. After that I started brushcutting between 2200 and 2500 rpm. My concern is that it...

Just browsing thru equipment trader online. I do not need nor can I afford this right now but .... wow... would this be fun to play with. 16500 and 802 hrs. If not much else is wrong this has to be a deal. http://adcache.equipmenttraderonline.com/9/0/5/82723505.htm

I replaced my air, fuel and oil filter on my 3054 when I rebuilt it. Of course I changed all the fluids also. All I did to the hydraulic filter was wash it out because it is a metal screen type filter. Are they supposed to be replaced? If so at how many hours?

I have a Great Bend GB260. I picked it up last year on a kioti LK3054. It works Ok but the dump cycle was really slow. I have been playing with the loader control and if I hold it in just the right place the loader dumps at what I would call normal speed but it is hard to hold it in that exact...

Now that I have this 3054 running and working well I am willing to invest in a new seat. If I am going to spend much time in the seat it might as well be comfy. Anyone know if TSC or someone sells a reasonbly priced replacement that will fit a Kioti LK3054?

I just got thru bragging about a rebuild on my LK3054 when a new problem has started. I have a stream of Hydrauilic fluid coming from the top of the steering column. During the engine rebuild I replaced the rubber bushing in the steering column but I could not get a new seal. The seal seemed ok...

Well I just finished putting a LK3054 back together . I was a little worried after all that work and effort I was going to hit a snag when I turned the key. There was no disappointment there, she fired up on the first crank . Running like a champ. I mowed the front yard with the finish mower...

I just ran across a 3505DI w/287 hrs. It looks clean and has plow, brush cutter, finish mower, 60" tiller and box scraper for $6000. I am tempted to buy it just to try and resell it. It is located way out in the country and I do not believe he has advertised it yet. I live close to Nashville so...

I currently have a small Kioti tractor. Previously had a Kubota L3010. In the future (after much study of all the brands and models on this board) I hope to find a good low hour 4500 4WD w/Ags. It looks like a great tractor and I hope I can find a good deal on one. I won't need to upgrade for a...

I have been posting about a overheating problem only to discover it was a head gasket. Saturday we pulled the head and it was worse than I expected. The cylinders were grooved fairly deep on the rear two cylinders and there was a spot on the head where the water had been passing. So I had to...

I purchased a used tractor and it had a Great Bend 260 loader with it. The tractor is a LK3054 Kioti and it has a 7.5gpm hydraulic pump. I had a Kubota L3010 with a LA482 loader prior to this one. My question is speed of operation. The GB260 is a lot slower than the one I had on the Kubota. The...

I finally got the diesel mechanic out to check out my overheating LK3054. As we had suspected it is a head gasket. It is leaking air into the radiator and a little water into one cylinder. It is a very small leak but a leak none the less. I got parts ordered this morning and they are shockingly...

I have a question that is more a curiosity at this point instead of a problem. I took the fuel filter out of this LK3054 last saturday (it was a mess by the way) and had to order a new filter holder. I put the old one back on until it comes in. I started the tractor and as I was backing out of...

I think I have figured out part of my over heating problem. I got it hot and (carefully) removed the cap. The water is not circulating. Last saturday I changed the t-stat, radiator cap and cleaned the radiator inside and out but the temperature was still fluctuating rapidly. It was doing better...

I am wondering if anyone has changed the thermostat in a 3054. My tractor seems to runn a lot hotter at idle and under a load but cools down when running unloaded. I am going to replace radiator cap, flush system and so on Saturday. Dummy me forgot to order a t-stat . Called the closest dealer...

ok, I have a 1995 lk3054. I have found the sight glass for the front end and the transmission. I still cannot find one for the rear differential. Someone have an idea (or pics) of where it is or how do you check the oil? It has it's on oil port where you add oil.

I finally got a chance to work on the used LK3054 I bought 2 weeks ago. Got a new battery and she starts right up. Changed the oil and used a napa 51182 filter. Seems ok. I did take the GB 260 loader off but I think I am missing a stand or something. I took a chain and tied it to a ceiling joist...

I'm the one that just bought the used LK3054. I was wondering about 2 things. 1. How much does it cost to add a BH attachment that I see so many 3054 owners have? 2. Can I put one of the newer 10gpm hydraulic pumps for the 3054xs on my older 95 model tractor? I am curious because of some work I...

WHAT WOULD BE THE RECOMMENDED BATTERY FOR A LK3054? CCA AND PHYSICAL SIZE?

I have a Kioti LK3054 that has a Great Bend 260 Loader. I just bought the tractor last week and I have no manuals. I am trying to figure out how to properly remove the loader so I can go over the engine and check things out. In particular I want to check the battery because it is cranking very...

Finally got the used LK3054 home . Didn't have much time last night to play. First observations were interesting. The tractor is a lot more cramped than my 3010 was. Power is good though. I still had the 60" KK mower attached so I took a few swipes at my back hillside and it never bogged down...

I have just bought a used LK3054. I believe it is a mid 90's model. Does anyone know how to tell? It is in good shape. The throttle lever is loose and will not hold the RPM's up. I think I can fix that easily enough. It has a Great Bend 260 loader, R1 tires and a new King Kutter RF-60 rear mower...

I stopped by a new Kioti dealer today in Springfield TN. Just wanted to see a Kioti and find out who the owners were since this used to be a Kubota dealer and it is where I purchased my 3010. Anyways, I looked at a DK35 and noticed the drag links were very similiar to mine except the arms were...

I just found 2 small paint bubbles on the right fender of my 3010. When I touch them they flaked off and had rust under them. They are small (maybe a 1/16 inch) but you can also see they are trying to spread. Tractor is 2 years old. The rust came from the inside out. It had no been hit or dinged...

I purchased a L3010 2 years ago. I got R4's thinking they be good enough for my very steep hills. After the wet spring we have had in TN I think I would like to have a set of AG's. The question, is it feasible to try and trade of a set of R4s for R1s. My tires are loaded and are very heavy. I...

I have a L3010 and I have been doing a lot of bush hogging this spring. I have also been doing a lot of spinning . I have a lot of steep hills and we have had a lot of rain here in middle TN, hence the grass is growing overtime. I have been thinking about offering to swap a like new set of R4's...

I have been having a problem with tire balance on my car. I have had them balanced several times only to have the vibrations move up and down the speed scale. I realize it is probably a bad tire (Continentals) but I bought the car used and they came on it. They are new though. As a rule it...

Well, something got my right front today. I was bush hogging and went to turn when I realized it was flat. Became unseated too by the time I got her back to the garage. Strange thing was when I took it to the tire shop they reinflated the tire we couldn't find a leak. But by the time I got it...

My brother has a Kubota L3450 DT w/ LA650A Loader. I have not been able to find any info on this model or loader. It comes with support bars for the loader but he is not sure how to remove it. Anybody know about this model?

Trying to get a pool in. Between the installers screwups and the rain it is taking a while. Got into some mud had to give her a bath. She is a L3010 GST R4's, LA482 w/Tbar, Land Pride FDR2572 Finish Mower.

I recently purchased a new L3010 GST, FEL, R4's Folding ROPS. Love the tractor but I'm now, after 35hrs, starting to think I should have bought the HST. I didn't get a chance to drive both models and I only have myself to blame because I did most of my study after the purchase. The salesman...