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my L5740 started with a small exhaust leak on the front cylinder after BH this summer I am in the process of removing it to replace the gaskets. its turninginto more of a job than I thought due to egr cooler and turbo inlet. the manifold is pretty rusty any else had problems with exhaust leaks?

Recently my loader is not holding the bucket position. I find the bucket fully dumped within a few hrs of shutting it down. Lift and curl feel fine when operating and i can see no leaks on the cylinders or hoses or connections. Fluid is correct level and no contaminants I am thinking there must...

Recently my loader is not holding the bucket position. I find the bucket fully dumped within a few hrs of shutting it down. Lift and curl feel fine when operating and i can see no leaks on the cylinders or hoses or connections. Fluid is correct level and no contaminants I am thinking there...

I over bought in 2011 L5740 with the idea I would get back into my small SQ hay operation it never happened and the hay equipment has been sold. I know have a Kubota L5740 with loader beet jiuce loaded R4 and 150 hrs I only use it for 6 acre pasture clipping with 6 ft RC I do use it to lift...

We have a cabin that is near a lake in Tn only three full time residence in the area the rest are seasonal use. We keep it locked up tight and have had no issues so far. We had three dusk to dawn lights around the house, (1)one by the drive,(2) one in the back yard and (3) one off in the...

I just realized my 07 GMC Duramax is still on the factory batteries. No problems as of yet. While I seldom use the truck anymore, I want to plan for replacements. If I went to a gm replacement can I expect the same life.

just picked up my new to me boat...... I had only glanced at the connector and saw it was flat so I thought no problem....hooked it up me 4wire boat 5wire,,,,only had 25 miles to transport. got gas in the boat and found seat cushion had blown out and back tracked to storage lot to find...

I put all three horses out on their favorite pasture Sunday morn just like always. They all ran through the gate and took off. They all like this pasture and seem to play around a lot more when in it. Wife noticed the oldest one seemed to be really enjoying himself as he was chasing the...

We took the Ranger to the north cumberland wma for its first trail ride. We stayed on the easy trails for the most part as we were traveling alone and didnt want to chance getting stuck and relying on the winch to get un stuck. We drove about 30 miles total and completly enjoyed ourselves. The...

I was in the local goodyear yesterday having a tire repaired looking through a Snow mobile mag when I saw a 25 % coupon for harbour freight and on the opposite page they had the 3500 lb winch for a super coupon price of 79.99. i went to HF later that day but didnt have the coupon and they...

In the planning stages for a floating boat dock @ my place on Norris Lake. PT wood framing over encapsulated floats. 10x26 single slip with a 12x32 sun deck all told about 575 sq feet decking. I have run the numbers for either #1 grade PT 2x6's or Premium Grade 5/4 decking vs the...

Picked up 55 gal barrel that had locomotive diesel engine oil in it. I cut the top off one to use as a burn barrel there is a bit of oil remaining inside. The other I want to use for Diesel use with my pump Besides turning it over for a week to drain the remaining oil What are my options to...

Hello With the recent heavy wet snow my blower (woods 6215 mower with grasshopper blower) was useless as it clogged no matter what I did. I got out the L5740 Kubota and made short work of it. I dislike using the tractor cause I always leave scrap marks on the blacktop coating. What have...

Hello All I just purchased a used Lincoln ac/dc 225 with long leads, 60lbs of 6011 rods and a 25 ft ext cord. I am not a welder just a diy'er who got tired of using my neighbors ac225 Cant pretty weld but I can make my repairs work. I didnt think much about it when I tried it out a the PO...

Just want to post this as a reminder to everyone to be safe while operating. My 84yr old neighbor was bushhogging with his MH 50 when he got off the tractor to move a rock and the tractor rolled and ran over him. Thankfully he had shut down the mower! He is out of surgury with two broken...

Currently Wifey and i are looking at lake front property in East Tn 225 miles from our main home . I have found a nice lake front lot that has a old cabin on it now. Definetly a tear down situation. The homes on either side are old and in disrepair but usable vacation homes. One was recently...

going to look at a 3 pt log splitter seller says it has no labels or name brand only a reference to 2500 psi. Any ideas on a fair price assuming good condition and operation? To be used on my L5740 using the loader connections I only split wood for camping trips. I have no details other...

Anyone have any information on kubota engines in commercial operation? Specifically how many hours can we expect from our engines given good maintence practices? My L5740 uses a V2403 engine where else is this engine used?

Took a few shots of my tractors working together yesterday replacing a few wood fence posts. Kubota L5740 and 1963 MF 35 Delux

looking for advise to renovate my current Horse pasture. Given the lack of rain it has all but died off. i have purchased enough hay to get me by this year, and the horse are in the dry lot I usually fertlize every other year so its scheduled for the spring 2013 Should I run a subsoiler to...

Came in last night and found this guy crawling on my sidewalk.. It is in a better place now I reacted like any snake fearing man would have....

Hey gents my L5740 has the 3 pt all the way up and will not go down. The lever is connected under the seat area. I hve no draft control or rear hyd outlets. I was too hot do much other than look today but anyone have any ideas

Looking at a used 3 pt PHD non hydralic assist Says its a 1975 mf PHD comes with two augers and pto shaft. All looks used but good shape no welds etc. Asking price is 375.00 Just trying to decide if its a good enough deal to make an offer on. I dont use a phd much and have always borrowed a...

Thought I would start this thread documenting the overhaul of my 63 MF35 deluxe which will be for sale after its done. The problem was it started smoking a little bit. found I had water in the oil. On teardown nothing was real evident, plugs looked all the same and compression was good. Engine...

I was at our local Krogers and discovered we had enough points for 1.00 off per gallon. expired 2/29 Went home loaded up the 55 gal barrel, 3, 5 gal gas cans and headed to town. Used my 1.00 discount for diesel 3.59-1.00=2.59 per gall ended up with .40 off for gasoline 3.79-.40=3.39...

I know it all depends on the type of ground, location and crops but what does farm land rent for in your area? 1) rent per acre? 2) shares 1/3 1/2 etc gross per acre. interest rates and prices have me wondering if I can purchase a 100-200 acres farm land with a good bit tillable and make a go...

Anyone know where a grand L5740 service manual is available for download... I have a parts manual for the tractor and loader aong with a -1 and -3 owners manual. wanting to complete the set.

Thinking about going to a consigment auction tomorrow. They have several KK II tillers new in the crate some 48's an one 60 with PTO's I know the ebay prices are 1500-1700 What would you expect for these at a farm auction? Also there is a caroni 72 in tiller but not new used What is a good...

My wife and I are thinking about having a child together. Im 48 she is 42 We have both been married before and she has a 13 yr daughter who I consider my own (birth father dead). I had no children We have been together for 4.5 yrs and married for 2.5 we have bumps along the way but both of us...

MF 35 FEL 2wd loaded R1 did some work today that I had always done with my old mf 35 cleaning my horse lot . I back drag all the old hay and manure into piles then push these pile into one. I have always been amazed at my MF 35's ability to move in this mucky mess I used it like loader and dozer...

I wanted to pass along my 13 yr old daughter's sucess in this past weekend's Ohio youth deer gun season. Its her first animal taken! its a memory that will be with us forever. We spent quality time getting ready and practicing and she had it come together for a great shot.

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I have a pretty good heavy duty tandam 16 ft trailer with 1 brake axle. My tractor/fel and mower will not fit. Is it feasble to add a 4 ft tail to it to make it long enoug? Properly sized and welded. Should i relocate the axles rearward for this? The "Tail will only hold the mower not really...

Brought home my new L5740 9/1/11 I have a FEL on order to be installed. On the way home I came across a used 6ft Rotary cutter, picked that up too :thumbsup: Spent a little time Fri mowing the tops off the weeds nothing heavy as we are needing rain bad. Also towed a 12x12 3 sided shed I built...

I have found a new 2008 L5740 open station comes with full warranty offered 20K they accepted they have agreed to change all fluids/filters and new battery. what about it go for it ???

I have found a 2004 L3130 HST with FEL on CL semi locally will drive to see it tomorrow. It comes with 5 ft rotary, scraper blade, boom pole and 7 ft RFM Owner says 550 hrs mostly mowing with RFM says it like new pics look good I just wonder if a 3130 will satisify me in the size and power...

I just talked to a used equipment dealer about a nice used low hr machine, he couldnt tell me anything about it because he just bought it at auction told me to take the sn to a dealership for more info. Got me to thinking maybe I could go straight to the auction myself and get the same...

Hello Just wondering if any mx5100 owners have pulled a mower/conditioner (haybine) or any disc mower? I imagine a small sq baler is no problem any one do any small rounds? I still trying to talk myself into one after working on the old MF this past week. Trying to find the right balanced...

Hello I have a 1963 mf 35 deluxe continental gas motor. I was bushhog mowing my pastures when I started having irratic rpms. Seems like it would come and go I finished mowing and now I have a issue with erratic operation of the govenor. My IT book says to look for binding linkage which I did...

Hello Trying to find a institution that loans money on used tractors. My regular bank said no because I am not a commercial user. Credit score/debt ratio is not a problem I own my home but do not want to take a second or refinace. Where do you guys go to buy all these tractors. If i cannot...

Hello What to do ...I have found a very nice 2005 jd 5203 2wd 512 loader with >250 hrs no problems or issues at all . The problem is financing a used unit vs the 0 percent for a little more expensive new 5055. the 5203 does not have a rear scv but I can add that for 900.00 Should I make a...

Hello all Local JD dealer has a newer mf231 sn 5681H07047 listed with 170 hrs and a koyker 160 loader. Whats the scoop on these tractors ? are the the newer model of the MF35/MF135 line? Seems to be a exact copy of my 1963 MF35. Is the reliability of the new 231's silmiar to the old...

Has anyone experienced issues with the final drives? Dont know what to call it but its not a Planetary like the M series. I guess my question is " is the Kubota final drive heavy duty enough for heavy use on the euipment" why didnt they use planetary drives? Is the MX a real utility...

Hello Over in the kubota forum there is a well respected dealer in Ky who makes awesome deals on kubota products, so much that people will buy and pay shipping beating the local price by enough alot. That said I still would like to support my local dealers if its possible, my local JD dealer...

I am researching a replacement tractor to last me the remainder of my life currently 46 I am comparing a 5045e to 4320 cut I am sure either tractor would do my typical tractor chores. rough cut mowing, grading, loader wk around my 10 ac funny farm. But I wonder if the CUT with electronics...

hello everyone, I am considering replacing my 1963 MF 35 Special with Davis Loader. Current tractor has power steering, live PTO,loader, I live on 10 acres in SW ohio that is mixed with house,barn, fenced pasture The mf 35 has served me well, I have done everything from post holes, grading...