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It sounds like you want a backyard do everything machine.... I'd get myself a brand new Kubota B26 TLB. They are sort of like a tractor...

Glad to see someone with mechanical ability looking for an older tractor. Yes, $20K should buy a nice one. BTW, your land looks...

I'd sure check that hose, or better yet just replace it with one having the internal spring. The other place that can cause overheating...

I finally found my hose leak by power washing the area, quickly drying it with rags, and then following the occasional drip up to the...

For any diesel compression test, be sure to use a Diesel Compression Gauge - it sounds like you have one. A diesel gauge normally goes...

It all depends on the angle of the blade and the dirt. With the blade not angled and with both end caps mounted I think it would work...

Agree with Dodge Man. They do run on the hot side. I've owned 4 Kubotas and maintained 2 more. Every one of the BX ran almost to the...

It is time to to replace the hydraulic hose to the factory thumb on our M59. Any hints gratefully accepted. Does anyone know the...

If you drop down a gear in the tall grass will the tractor still get hot? I don't like to run my tractor hot; not enough margin for error.

I did the same thing and for most of same reasons. A backhoe is very handy for lots of chores and if used reasonably & with a sub-frame...

The mechanic may well be right. Your tractor is certainly showing the expected symptoms of overheating. I would have made the same...

Our Milwaukee M18 Fuel brushless drill is a decent tool, but this one came with a weak chuck. I eventually bought it an expensive Rohm...

I've bought older well-cared for machinery all my life, so that is my bias. And althogh I won't do major work, I do enjoy doing some...

I've on my third electric power washer. The one that finally lasted - and still does - is from Home Depot. 2300 psi/1.2 GPM Ryobi. has...

I realize that. Here's a picture of our 8 foot Big Rhino blade by Servis. It has similar reinforcement, and was rated at 90 hp. Very...