Kubota keys

[fried1765]

When everyone elses Kubota has the same key, and yours is different, that is precisely what makes that tactic so effective. Security, when it's what "everybody" does, is not nearly as effective.

I am confused!
So if a locksmith files my Kubota key down a bit, no one will be able to start my Kubota with a factory copy original key?

 

[MoKelly]

I am confused!
So if a locksmith files my Kubota key down a bit, no one will be able to start my Kubota with a factory copy original key?

Ha!

They won’t be able to start your tractor with the key you filed.

They can still start with the factory copy of the original key.

I get where you are going on the question. Good point.

MoKelly

 

[Chewwy]

I am confused!
So if a locksmith files my Kubota key down a bit, no one will be able to start my Kubota with a factory copy original key?

If the locksmith files your key a little bit, you may not be able to start it yourself. They might be able to rekey the switch to require a different key. I think is what your were meaning.

Like previous posters have stated, there are several other simpler methods to make theft harder. If the switch on my Kubota is indicative, it presents little if any barrier to tractor operation. There are only three wires that any halfway knowledgable thief could easily jumper.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Well filing down is a bit simple. But I'm sure a proficient locksmith could add or remove some tumbers ( hope that's the right term) from the keyway, and modify a kubota key so only the pair would work. I just say that because I'm not sure a kubota key is in the family of standard blanks.

Many tractors have so much plastic and if equiped with a FEL, are not that easy to jump start. Also, dragging a tractor with lowered FELonto a flatbed could be a challenge too.

The biggest question for starters is whether the Kubota keyway readily comes out. Since all keyways are the same, it may be riveted or pressed in there, rather than having a screw to retain it. It would not be the end of the world, but it would take more effort to remove it and figure out a new way to secure the keyway. And a locksmith probably wouldn't want to deal with that part of the task.

 

[4570Man]

Well filing down is a bit simple. But I'm sure a proficient locksmith could add or remove some tumbers ( hope that's the right term) from the keyway, and modify a kubota key so only the pair would work. I just say that because I'm not sure a kubota key is in the family of standard blanks.

Many tractors have so much plastic and if equiped with a FEL, are not that easy to jump start. Also, dragging a tractor with lowered FELonto a flatbed could be a challenge too.

The biggest question for starters is whether the Kubota keyway readily comes out. Since all keyways are the same, it may be riveted or pressed in there, rather than having a screw to retain it. It would not be the end of the world, but it would take more effort to remove it and figure out a new way to secure the keyway. And a locksmith probably wouldn't want to deal with that part of the task.

I’m not sure how filing the key is going to help anything. At best you’ve accomplished nothing. The factory key will still work and your probably won’t. You’d have to get a new key cylinder to to any good. If you wanted to try an on the cheap and easy approach you could cut the end of a key off and put the cutoff in the cylinder. Then only the cut key would work and the factory key won’t set all the way down.

 

[Peter 315]

I am confused!
So if a locksmith files my Kubota key down a bit, no one will be able to start my Kubota with a factory copy original key?

Our Kubota tractor........:laughing:

 

[fried1765]

Our Kubota tractor........:laughing:

Of course......my error !!!!
I still need to show you where the battery disconnect is.

 

[Industrial Toys]

YOU REKEY the cylinder. Modify it slightly in a manner that accomodates the modified key if that is what you have to work with. Having a similar blank would give you more options.

Like I took a bunch of new locksets to a locksmith. He took apart the keyways and re-pinned them (that's the word I was looking for) Now certain keys fit certain groups for certain buildings and a master key operates them all. All done with inexpensive off the shelf locks I bought at trade price.

 

[fried1765]

YOU REKEY the cylinder. Modify it slightly in a manner that accomodates the modified key if that is what you have to work with. Having a similar blank would give you more options.

Like I took a bunch of new locksets to a locksmith. He took apart the keyways and re-pinned them (that's the word I was looking for) Now certain keys fit certain groups for certain buildings and a master key operates them all. All done with inexpensive off the shelf locks I bought at trade price.

Can the Kubota lock cylinders be re-keyed by any locksmith?

 

[grsthegreat]

I rekey locksets myself. Have kwikset, Schlage and weslock rekey kits in my shop. Residential locksets are designed to be rekeyed... I really doubt a tractor lockset can be rekeyed. Who knows how their tumblers are secured.

I replaced the ignition in my kioti, and I believe it was totally sealed as I recall. I’ll need to go look at the old one sitting on the shelf