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I am looking at these machines. Is it worth the extra to get the F3680? Seems to me that 30 HP is a gracious plenty, but open to input. What about Rear vs. Side discharge?

The crankshaft seal on the fan/waterpump end of a D1105-E engine that I have is leaking. I have purchased the seal. Does anyone know what way to turn the bolt that holds the pulley on the crankshaft? It is a big bolt and I know it will take some umph to move it. I might hit it with my air...

The crankshaft seal on the fan/waterpump end of a D1105-E engine that I have is leaking. I have purchased the seal. Does anyone know what way to turn the bolt that holds the pulley on the crankshaft? It is a big bolt and I know it will take some umph to move it. I might hit it with my air...

I am looking for those that have more experience than me with a manure crib. I need to improve what we do with our manure. Currently, we muck 12 - 18 stalls, then take it outside the barn, dump it in a designated area and then every six months or so, get rid of it, either by putting it into...

I am looking for input for those that have been down the road before me. I am building an indoor arena.... for riding horses in it. I am about to pull the trigger on the lights. I will put in T8 High Bay fluorescent fixtures. Should I get a lense to keep the dust out of them? The pro's...

I just got a CCM Hydraulic top link and put it on. Plugged it into the remotes and started up. The cylinder extends, but won't retract. I swap hoses in the remote ports and then it retracts, but won't extend. I have a Kubota L5740. Ideas? Where do I start? I guess I will call CCM in...

I have a "Reporter" driveway alert that worked just about perfect for 8 years. It died. I purchased the Chaimberlain replacement and put it in the same spot. It didn't work, missing probably 1/3 of the cars. It would get a car once, then miss it the next time. I worked with the supplier...

I have a RTV 900. I want to run a splitter off of it. It has the hydraulic remotes on the back. The output is slow using the standard hydraulics. The pump mounted on top of the transmission looks like a standard SAE A 2 bolt mount. Can I replace the existing pump with a standard two...

I am thinking about getting a little used diesel riding mower to power a log splitter. Kubota makes a G5200 and there is one for sale near me. It says it is a HST. Does anyone know if there is a hydraulic port on these that I can get pressure and sufficient flow off of to power a splitter...

I bought a used Curtis plow and converted it to a QA plate for my tractor. The plow was sitting outside for a long time and I suspect that the cylinders are rusted up, but have no way of knowing, other than hooking it up and letting it flow. My concern is that once that is done, if rusted, all...

I bought a Curtis snow plow and am mounting a QA plate to it for my tractor. The angle cylinders are frozen up. Any insight on repair or replace? I figure I can take them to a local hydraulic shop and have them rebuilt, or I can buy new ones, or I can just hook the hoses to them and see if...

I have a four horse trailer with 7000 lb. Dexter axles. I want to put aluminum wheels on it. Does anyone know if the Chevy 2500 wheels will fit? Are the wheels rated for the weight? The Dodge ones would work too, but I think the GM/Chevy ones would look better on a trailer. I can buy Alcoa...

I am doing the 50 hr. service on my Kubota L5740. The manual says to drain all the oil, then remove the filter. 50 hour service only requires replacing the filter and topping off the oil. Is draining the oil required to remove the filter... in other words if I take off the filter is all...

I recently got a L5740 and now have about 50 hours on it. The exhaust is turning the loader arms black. No surprise, as it is diesel, but I am disappointed that Kubota didn't make the turn down turn down more so it keeps things cleaner. Anyone else see this happening? Anyone else have a...

I just got a L5740 and have put about 30 hours on it. I have one complaint and want to know if I am the only one and what fixes folks have done. Every time I get in a bind where I really need to pull hard and step on the differential lock and then step on the go pedal I get too light on the...