Recent content by Chaldaean

The bearings in the main axle tube looked okay. I could have re-used them, but replaced them since I don't plan to be in there again. Yeah, you are correct, the bevel gear housing is sealed with silicone and I did find problems. I tore into both sides and found debris and a bearing with a...

No idea. i got the tractor used with 800 hours from a farm in Kentucky (purchased through Barlow Farm Equipment), so I don't have complete history. I have not, but Kubota did redesign something. When ordering parts online, I have a choice between two designs based on tractor serial number. My...

moship, I'm still in the middle of the repair, but the quick news is that the teeth on the pinion and ring gears are damaged. The debris migrated into both (left/right sides) bevel gears and there is some collateral damage in those bearings (retainers damaged etc.). I have the whole front axle...

The front end started locking up this afternoon and intermittently comes to a halt. Here is a video to show behavior (tractor is in 2 wheel drive):Kubota B33 Front End Locking Up - YouTube It wanted to limp it back to the garage, but couldn't only manage to get it moved a few feet. I was...

Ductape, I also have a B3030HSDC and live in NH. My battery is getting tired and I'm wondering what sort of modifications are required to fit a 34R battery in a space intended for a 51R. Would you be willing to snap a few photos of your setup or provide some additional written detail? For...

I ordered the seal replacement kit for both bucket cylinders (around $35 per side) and opened up the cylinders. The seals looked a little worn, but I was surprised to find that the pistons on both sides were cracked (see image). So, I have two new pistons on order (again, about $35 per side)...

Found this; looks like the spools just pull out of the valve body. I assume I have to disconnect the control cables first. I'm wondering my "freeze" problem is in the cable/housing or in the valve.

I purchased this 2005 B3030HSDC with 800 hours from Barlows in December. The tractor has an LA403 FEL with the YW248 control valve. Issues: (1) FROZEN: When it was cold, the boom control seemed to be frozen. After running for 20 minutes or so, it would free up. I assume there is water...

Anyone have an opinion on Woods vs Land Pride rear mount snowblowers in terms of quality and function? They are roughly the same cost with hydraulic chute rotation and manual chute deflector (I figured I could add hydraulic or electric chute control later). Woods SB64S = $3350 Land...

I'm looking to purchase an F Series tractor to snowblow our gravel driveway in New Hampshire. I currently have a Jeep Wrangler with a plow, but this is getting old. I found a local F2560 with cab and snowblower (no mower deck) with 2500 hours for $7,500 and I'm wondering if it will fit in my...