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    How many hours will a 17HP Kawasaki Industrial Engine run without major problems?

    I bought a new John Deere 265 back in, I believe, 1991. 5 Years ago I face plated the mowing deck with 1/4 inch plate and at that point I had just over 1400 hours on the old girl. My thought was I might get a couple more years out of it and since I have a commercial leaf vacuum system for it I...
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    Should I Run My Kubota With The Glow Plug Control Module Removed?

    I just ordered a replacement module from Messick's and ran the question past there parts man. He told me as long as the temperature is up and she starts it won't be a problem. It may be a little hard starting and she may smoke a little in the beginning just let her warm up. The control module...
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    Should I Run My Kubota With The Glow Plug Control Module Removed?

    I understand what you're saying Fallon and thanks for your reply. I don't have a wiring diagram but I assume the power is coming from the battery to the control module, then to the relay and on to the glow plugs. With that in mind, with the control module unplugged, the glow plugs have no power...
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    Should I Run My Kubota With The Glow Plug Control Module Removed?

    On my Kubota L35 TLB, the glow plug light is staying on. I called the local dealer and they didn't have a replacement glow plug control module in stock but they did have a new relay. I put the new relay in but the light stays on so I'm thinking the glow plug control module is shot. I'll have to...
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    Kubota L35 TLB, Safe Level Front Wheel Immersion In Lake?

    I live on a lake and I'm planning on using my Kubota L35 to launch and pull out boat trailers. I've installed a towing ball on the front bucket and I'm wondering if immersing the front wheel hubs will allow water to infiltrate the 4 wheel drive system in the front end and damage the bearings or...
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    Glow Plug Indicator Light Slow Going Off

    I own a 2001 Kubota L35 TLB. Lately I've noticed that the glow plug indicator light stays on much longer than it used to, maybe 3 to 5 minutes in warm weather (75 degrees). It never used to do this so I'm thinking either the glow plug or most likely some type of thermostat indicator is beginning...
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    Kubota GR2120

    I have a hill side lawn I've been mowing with an older John Deere 265 Garden Tractor. I mow about 2.5 acres around trees, gardens, etc. For the most part the old JD does a good job but there are some minor areas it won't go up when the grass is damp so I'm considering a 4 wheel or all wheel...
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    Steiner 430 Max With Kohler Engine?

    I'm thinking of going to look at a used Steiner with a Kohler 30hp, air cooled engine. I don't know the individual seller but according to the information the meter reads just over 100 hours. The machine is 4 years old. Years ago the better John Deere garden tractors had Kohler engines and my...
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    Replacement Battery Opinions Kubota L35

    My Kubota L35 is in need of a new battery. I have the battery type from the Operators Manual (75D26R-MF) but I was wondering about where to buy or what brands to go with or stay away from. Would any of the large auto suppliers have dependable industrial replacements or should I just go to a...
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    quick connect cutting edge attachment for backhoe bucket

    When grading ditches or cleaning up fine material, we use to tack weld a grader blade cutting edge on the teeth of an excavator bucket. This worked very well when grading slopes, ditches and areas where a grader or dozer couldn't get. It turned the excavation bucket into a straight edged...
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    Source For Quality Bucket Hooks?

    I'd like to find a source for guality weld or bolt on, 3/8 inch chain grab hooks. I'm going to mount some on my kubota L35 loader bucket and I'm very willing to spend extra for guality materials and workmanship. There's alot of junk being marketed out there and I'd like to avoid it. I know, I'm...
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    Back Blade Offset Function - Do You Use It?

    I'm researching a back blade for my 35hp, 4wd Kubota. I'm interested in the medium duty, model HBL by Woods/Gill. The unit weighs in at 528# for the 7ft model. The catalog says it offsets up to 45 degrees. It looks like the main beam swivels to various settings on draw bolts and is retained in...
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    Replacement Seat

    The seats on my Kubota L35 and my J.D. garden tractor are split. It's getting time to replace them and I'm thinking OEM or after market. I can buy after market for about 2/3 the cost of OEM. Any thoughts on quality or comments on brands to go with or stay away from? The main reason I'm asking...
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    Woods RB600 Rear Blade

    Does anyone have any information on one of these baldes? I located a used one and I'm trying to find some specifications. Having little to no luck on-line or on the Woods site. The owner says it's a 7ft blade but I have an idea it's 6ft. 1. Are they a light, medium or heavy duty blade. I'm...
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    Kubota L35 (35hp) and Woods RB72 Blade

    The Woods RB72 back blade is listed as a standard duty unit for 12-40 hp tractors. My Kubota L35 is 35hp and fits into the higher end of this range and I have a few questions: Is this blade too light duty for dirt work with my 4 wheel drive tractor? It's listed as 272lbs and I'm not sure if it...
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