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I've been using my RB72 rear blade for snow removal for 7 years without a problem until this year. The bolt that is used to pivot the blade broke right where the threads enter the nut. I was able to extract the broken piece and install a new bolt. Can someone tell me the torque specs for the...

I was using my brothers L48 TLB today for the 1st time. The backhoe didn't seem to have as much power as I expected. There is a diagram that shows a directional valve lever position. In is for the backhoe and out is for the 3 point hitch. Is the valve located below the seat? They call it a...

I had my 3rd hydraulic hose break on my bh75 the other day. It's very expensive with the cost of the hose at $45 and the super udt at $88 for 3.5 gallons. I inspected the rest of the hoses, and found one with some pinch marks, but it isn't leaking yet. I sprayed all of the hoses with pam used...

Hi, I just broke a hydraulic hose inside the boom on my bh75 backhoe. The hose runs inside the boom and there is no way to reach the fitting to replace the hose. Do I have to remove the boom cylinder? Thanks, Doug

Just got my rear blade back from the welder. He welded on a set of guage wheels. At the lowest setting, the blade is a bit higher than I expected. What is the optimum blade height for snow removal on a gravel driveway?

I received my Markham tooth bar after a 3 week wait. I washed the bucket in preparation for the tooth bar installation. I attempted to install it and as you might have already guessed by the title... the tooth bar was too long. I quickly ordered another one from Markham with the correct length...

I just completed my 50 hour service. I spent a little extra on the Super UDT and I'm glad I did. When I shift between H/M/L it isn't finiky like before. I also changed the front axle case oil even though the manual says 300 hrs. The hydraulic oil looked dirty with many particles in the bottom of...

Hi, My bh75 boom is stuck. It seems to have gone past the mechanical stops toward the seat. I can't move the boom anymore. See pic. -Doug

My b2630 struggled to lift this one.. pic1 pic2 pic3 pic4 pic5

Hi, Can someone please tell me if the la403 FEL has a float position? Thanks, Doug

Hi, I recently purchased a kubota b2630 with a la403 loader and a bh75 backhoe. Can someone please recommend the proper rpm's for using the loader, backhoe, and just driving around. I have heard it's not good to lug the engine, but thats not very specific. I currently have around 10 hrs on the...

Hi, I just purchased a Kubota B2630 with a LA403 FEL and a BH75 backhoe. Can anyone please tell me how much the mentioned attachments weigh. I have searched, but can't locate this info. Thanks, Doug