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I have a B7610 with a RCK60-24B mid mount mower that's been used extensively for 17 yrs and is in need of an overhaul (the gauge wheels all look bad). A lightly used RCK60-27BA has come up on craigslist nearby. It looks exactly like mine but dimensions could be different. It was originally on a...

Other than price, how do you tell the Professional saws from the Homeowner versions. I've had much better luck with the Professional saws, but they are pricey. My Stihl MS261C, which I think is Professional, is light-years better/more reliable than my Homeowner MS250...which was always hard...

I've asked a local dealer to quote a 60.30 on a clean deal and need to know what's reasonable. I have an older 60.20 equivalent, but with work at two separate locations, feel a second 'hog would make things easier. Also will an L3902 handle a 60.30 ok? How about with the loader off? Bob

When at idle, the FEL will no longer lift the arms even when bucket is empty (bucket curl "seems" OK...but may not be). When I go to remove the FEL by lifting the front wheels off the floor, there is barely enough power to do it with either lift or bucket curl, even when revving the engine...

Looking at new trucks. Primarily F150s and F250s. Need to tow a Big Tex 10PI and want 4WD. Can spend up to around 36K. About a third of the towing will be the 10K trailer. The rest will be a 3K boat. I've got an econo-box for commuting and grocery getting, so don't need a 20mpg truck (it'd...

Hi, Been getting a lot of lake-effect snow and cold wind here lately. Keeping up requires about two hours of plowing daily. To limit my exposure to the elements, I've been pushing snow in high range with my B7610. I'm wondering if this has caused problems for anyone or if I'm setting myself...

Wondering if anyone has one of these. Looking at one for use around my many trees. Also wondering if 50HP (MX5000, Ford 4000) is enough to drive one. CV drive is an option. What are the advantages of this? Thanks. Bob Young

Just had new u-joints installed on the front axles of my old F150. The shop manager said they'd each come with a grease fitting installed on one of the joint end-caps. Crawled under to take a look and there is something there, but it's not the zerk fitting I was expecting. It looks like a...

While cleaning out my Dad's barn I came upon several unopened cases of S.A.E. 30 Moly Long Oil. The cans show API service classification of SD,SE,CC and CD. Also Mil. Specs. MIL-L-2104B, MIL-L-45199B, MIL-L-2104C, MIL-L-46152. It also shows specs. for Mack, Caterpillar, International...

Probably most have seen this; but no one should miss it. Good country fun: [url=http://pajamasmedia.com/instapundit/sweet-georgia-brown-with-tractor-accompaniment/]Instapundit Blog Archive SWEET GEORGIA BROWN, with tractor accompaniment. [youtube a1ThSi1wbqU nolink] (Via GearSlutz?/url]...

Between 3 separate properties, I have hundreds of pine trees. Mostly white pine but also some scotch and red pine. My Dad was a bug on planting these things and some he planted are over 30' tall with 15" trunks or more. I've got a few others that are much older and they're affected as well...

I like to use my L4300 and MX5000 without the FEL when Bush Hogging around trees. Much more maneuverable and less hazard to the trees. Trouble is the front gets a bit light when I raise the BH, especially when the BB720's on the back. Think I need at least a couple hundred lbs. up front. The...

Whenever I try to access Foxnews.com, I get an error pop-up saying "Internet Explorer cannot open the web site www.foxnews.com". This appears after the home page at foxnews has loaded. Everything looks normal, but nothing is active and you can't scroll. If I hit [OK] on the pop-up box, it...

Spent 3 days using my L4300 hauling white pine boughs to a burn pile. Ice stripped them off the trees last winter. Now the controls, fender tops, and about anywhere else I touched is smeared with pine tar. Does anyone have a trick or procedure for cleaning off the stuff? Seems like I saw one...

Courtesy of our intellectual elites: The Silent Scream of the Asparagus Maybe they'll institute a Bush Hog registry program before they ban them.

With 7 hours on the MX clock, I checked my loader bolts today. Actually, I thought one looked loose on the left side, but I couldn't get any more on it. Checked it's counterpart on the right side and got nearly a full turn on it. Same thing for another one next to it. Also found a little...

Spied a few leftovers on an equipment lot today. Has anyone had any experience with them? Care to report on what you found to be good, bad, or ugly? Also, what do these units usually sell for? Thanks. Bob

Look what arrived today: http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o189/555JM/IMG_0105a.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o189/555JM/IMG_0106a.jpg http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o189/555JM/IMG_0108a.jpg A replacement for the old JD and probably one of the Fords. It'll also keep the farm...

The last few days, photo clips (or videos??) of nearly naked women have been showing up on the screens of several sites I visit, including Tractorbynet. They're not the normal pop-ups; I have the pop-up blocker turned on. They appear where you'd normally see advertisements, have a hot-pink...

Here in west/central NY, cheapest gasoline is $3.229 a gallon; road diesel is $3.629 a gallon. New Yorkers usually get ripped worse than most for fuel. What prices are you seeing in your area? Bob

Trying to get a grasp on what the differences are both in terms of cost and capability. Don't want to find I could've gotten something much better for a few bucks more. So far: Both appear to have about the same engine except *5103 is turbocharged, 5105 isn't *5105 is rated for 5 more HP...

My B7610 has these. They're inside the lower lift arms and, at the tractor end, are anchored on the same centerline as the lift arms. The way they're attached at the tractor end insures they only carry tension loads, not compression. I'm probably off base on this but I like 'em...or at least...

Looked at a couple of the 5x03s at a dealer recently. Both had their tachs marked in two places for PTO operation: -1700 RPM was marked 'E-PTO' as I recall -2400 RPM was marked 'PTO' Didn't know E-PTO was available on the x03 models. Is it an option? Looked at the control layout for quite...

Every year about this time, I get disgusted with my old 2WD classic Gator. It's a good runner and in good shape but, near helpless in snow. I'd like to use it to get firewood out of the woods but, on the days I like to cut, there's usually 2" to 4" of wet soggy snow on the ground and the thing...

Just wondering what the thoughts are about making this choice. I've noticed the deluxe tractors with all the bells and whistles are usually rather pricey but still very popular. For the money, you could come close to buying a new basic tractor of the same HP plus a second, smaller, used...

This is probably a stupid question; but where's the differential for the Kubota front axle? There's no pumpkin there that I can see. I just assumed there was a ring gear, pinion and spider gears up there, but there's no room for them in the axle housing. Can't believe I just stumbled onto...

Well, I goofed again. ASSumed and you know what that leads to. Picked up a new BB60C today to replace a 30 year old Woods M5 Dixiecutter that was sold a few weeks ago. One of the reasons I went Woods instead of KK or Bush Hog is the blade quick change feature that I liked so much on the M5...

This is addressed primarily to full-time Ag Operators. I'd like to hear your philosophies/experience on when a tractor or implement is due to be retired from regular service. Do you wait for it to become unreliable to the point where productivity takes a hit or do you pre-emptively take the...

Need to know the correct float setting for this carburetor....the measurement plus from where-to-where the measurement is taken. Would also like to know the suggested initial setting of the idle mixture screw. Went to work on getting my sidelined 2000 running. Found that my Dad had replaced...

Hi all, I'm looking for a plastic measuring container/bottle graduated in ounces that can be used for measuring out diesel fuel additive and 2-cycle oil. It would help if the graduations were clearly legible (so the reading glasses aren't always needed) and go down as low as one ounce. I had...

This happened a few years ago and did not result in an overturn, but it did raise a couple of questions. I was plowing with the Ford 4000 and had a 2x14 bottom plow on the 3PH. At the time I was near the edge of the field, going up a slight grade and passing a big maple tree. Suddenly the...

Was reassembling the 3ph on the L4300 after removing the backhoe this morning. Gave all the pins a coating of grease. After I was through, I wondered if that was such a great idea. Sure it lubricates, but if it attracts dirt and holds it in the joint as an abrasive, it'll do as much harm as...

In the Implement Limitations section of the Operator's Manual, what is the listed Max. weight and cutting width for a Rotary-Cutter type Mower? The dealer has an M4800SU 4WD that looks interesting, but it has to be able to handle 1200# mower. Thanks. Bob

I see TC is pushing it's non sleeved (Parent Bore) engines as an improvement over sleeved engines. They identify "improved rigidity" as a feature. Of course virtually every iron block automobile gas engine made is non-sleeved so this isn't exactly earth shaking technology even if it does have...

While looking at the Intellipanel on the Kubota site, I realized that the only analog guage is the tachometer. Am I missing something? Is there a fuel gauge or a temperature gauge hidden somewhere? Do they put the fuel quantity and temperature on the digital display? If it's digital, does...

Finally got to see the new Woods BH90-X mounted on my L4300 today. Was surprised to see how far it hung out the back and how close to the ground it was. Didn't see a departure angle listed on the website specs but ASSumed it was around 18 degrees...as that's what Kubota lists for its older...

The question is whether there are any operating techniques that can be used to reduce the strain on an HST when doing ground engagement work. I'm in the process of converting a quarter acre of former thicket and rock/trash pile into lawn for the neighbor. Started the job with the gear L4300...

Thanks to whoever posted about filling the mower spindles with grease on the Kubota RCK60-24B MMM. It took 100 strokes on the grease gun to get grease to ooze out of the above-blade witness hole of the Left spindle. Center and Right spindles were happy with about 20 strokes. I didn't know...

Hi, Thinking I might want a new HPX for use on my farm; the true 4x4 and a lift would be useful. But before pricing one, I'd like to get some idea of what the Gator I have is worth. My Dad bought it new in the late 80s or early 90s. It's a 4x2 with no options and has a 10HP Kawasaki engine...

...does the new L40 series look funny? From the front, the things look like they're pi**ed off about something. I've already got enough attitude for two or three people; don't need a tractor getting into the act. Speaking of P-O'd, I imagine the owner will go down that road when it's time to...

Hi, I tow my equipment on a tandem axle 20 ft. 10K lb. Big Tex Pipe trailer. On rough/uneven roads and over expansion joints it sometimes gets to rocking pretty good. I think this is due to the mass of the tailgate at the back and the pipes up front. Loading tongue heavy helps but doesn't...

Say you were putting together a TLB primarily for backhoe work on a farm....not going with a "serious construction" type TLB like a Kubota L39 or L48. You've settled on a 9' aftermarket hoe and now need something to hang it on. Maybe you are considering a new tractor or already have a couple...

Need to know what the transport length of a BX23 is (complete with FEL and BH). Could it be moved on a U-Haul auto transport which has a max. wheelbase limitation of 133"? Thanks. Bob

I find that when filling my tank using the Mr. Funnel, that there's always about 1/3 of a cup of diesel at the bottom of the funnel that won't drain when I finish pouring. The way the funnel is made, this appears unavoidable. Can this undrained fuel be poured in the tank? I've avoided doing...

Seems like it would be popular. The L3400HST and L2800HST are big favorites. Wonder what it would take to get Kubota to consider this? I suppose an L4400HST would badly erode sales of the 40+ HP HST Grand L's. With the L4400's high power to weight ratio, an L4400HST would be one agile...

Recently bought a new KK 72" tiller and am waiting for Spring to give it a workout. One field I'd like to till up (about 5 acres) is mostly on a hillside. Normally, it gets plowed across the slope instead of up-and-down. The reason for this, of course, is to prevent the erosion that would...

Came across this on another forum. Thought some here would be interested. It's in English. Scroll down for some good photos. Update On Recovered T-34 Tank With German Markings

Last week I took delivery of a King Kutter L-48-40-XB Kutter from the local TSC. They had special ordered it for me after the last one on the lot had been sold. Got the thing assembled over the weekend and tried using it to mulch up the leaves on the lawn. Actually did pretty well behind the...

Hi, The Northern Tool Catalog lists an XB Carryall frame that's sized for SubCut tractors. Looks like it would work well for carrying firewood on my B7610 if I built a wooden bed on it. However, the catalog states it is compatible with Cat 0 3 pt. hitch...as are the rest of the XB implements...

I've been half-heartedly looking for a snowblower for my Kubota B7610 (24HP/18 PTO HP). A local dealer has a leftover Pronovost Puma 72 that he's willing to sell me for $1450. At 6 foot, it's way bigger than the 54" to 60" blower I was looking for. He didn't have any other models in stock...

Checked the rear axle housing on my Kubota B7610 today and found it was non-magnetic; so I assume it's made of aluminum. Not sure if I like that. Aluminum axle housings are the stuff of lawn tractors and ATVs. Paying what I did for the B7610, I expected iron. In the Ag tractors I'm...

When operating a PTO powered implement, such as a mower, where engine RPM is kept fairly high and assuming the same ground speed in each case; which will result in lowest HST temperatures: 1)Operating in low range with the pedal floored 2)Operating in high range with the pedal slightly...

I bought a stick-shift '03 Neon late in 2002 and have 30K miles on it. I was a Ford guy and this was my first Chrysler product. I love the car and, other than fixing it up after hitting a deer, it's given me zero problems, good performance and excellent mileage. Besides that, it's more fun to...

I've had the CCM hydraulic toplink on my L4300 several months now and think it's great. Just started using it with my new Woods 65" Boxblade and noticed a problem. When I go to extend the toplink while holding the BB off the ground with the 3pt. hitch, I hear a deep vibrating groan that can be...

I'm hoping to buy a 3pt. mounted Snow Blower for my new B7610 HSD (24HP) late this summer or in the fall. I'm looking for suggestions as to what models have worked well for others with tractors in this power class and an idea of what I'll have to pay. The snow here sometimes gets deep and...

I expect to take delivery of a B-series Kubota CUT in the next several days. It will take over the mowing tasks that were previously handled by my JD210 (38" deck) and JD214 (46" deck). I'll be putting both JDs up for sale along with a snowblower that fits either tractor. Both machines are in...

I've got a B7610 coming with the RCK60-24B Mid Mount Mower deck. Does this mower come with a mulcher attachment or must it be ordered seperately? The salesman looked and couldn't find anything. The mower's a side discharge so I imagine blocking the discharge is all that's needed for mulching...

My dealer has quoted a BX24 at $15500 or $17100 with 60" MM Mower. Have been reviewing the specs and think the BX will be somewhat limited for work down the road. That got me thinking about an HST B7800 with FEL and Backhoe and mid PTO...sort of a super BX24. Seems like it would be alot more...

Is anyone using thier BX1500 with a snowblower or rototiller? If so, what equipment are you using and how well does it perform? For that matter, what MM Mower sizes work with this little beast...seems like 48" would be about the limit. I'm thinking primarily about a rear-mounted 3-pt...

My Kubota L4300 has three holes; top, middle and bottom; where the 3-pt hitch toplink can be attached. I have position control only. The manual has little information on how to choose the proper hole, but there is a table that gives some guidance on tillage attachments. The middle and bottom...

Reviewing the L4300 manual, I notice that the first step for changing the hydraulic oil filter is to drain all the transmission oil; over 10 gallons. If you're going to be CHANGING the transmission oil (400 hrs.), that's fine; but if it's only a filter change (200 hrs.) the 10 gallons plus of...

My old Ag tractors are protected with permanent antifreeze. As things currently stand, none of them see much use over a year; maybe 20 or 30 hours tops. Rather than drain and refill with fresh anti-freeze every 2 years, I've taken to adding cooling system rust inhibitors periodically. It's...

I've inherited a small square baler that may date from the '50s or '60s. It's red with a grey takeup deck and prominent Ford decals. The Ford dataplate gives: Series: I4-80 Component: 504-I and a serial number. Other than the Ford logos, there's no other markings. Paint is original. The...

The tractor manufacturers make a big deal about having a 'flat deck' operator area. I notice that JD brags that the deluxe 5x25 series has a 'flat deck' while the poor-boy 5x03s and 5x05s are both straddle mount. Even better, supposedly, is flat deck with no shifters between the legs. Most...

Getting a break from a bushhogging job today thanks to rain and want to vent a little. Thought I'd let you guys, who hog/mow 2 to 4 acres an hour, know that I envy you. On this job it's more like hours per acre. I think it's going to come out all right, but barely. I'm into about 15 acres...

Here I am again with another rate question. This time it's about what I can expect to pay to have a trench dug for a water line....and whether it makes sense to buy a backhoe for my L4300 and tackle it myself. My Dad lives on the outskirts of town and just outside the water district. His well...

Could someone please post a link to the recent discussions on determining a rate for custom bush hogging? I've tried search and can't seem to come up with the right combination of words. I get too distracted with other topics if I just browse the forums. The neighbor has around 20 acres he...

My '04 L4300 has independent hydraulic PTO. I've been using it to run a Woods Brush Bull 720. The combination seems to work rather well in the brush I have, but the BB 720 is clearly near the upper end of what the tractor can handle. When I disengage the PTO at operating RPM, the Brush Bull...

Didn't want to hijack the excellent thread on slopes started by 2nstonge, so decided start my own. Will setting the rear tires out at their widest setting help significantly when operating on slopes? Do most of you who operate on serious slopes routinely have the rears set out to their maximum...

How slow must the tractor be moving to use a tiller? My L4300 lists a speed of 1.1mph in first gear. I assume that's at the engine RPM rated for 540 PTO RPM. Is this slow enough? My soil is mostly sandy loam with a liberal sprinkling of small to softball size cobblestones along with an...

This is NOT a Pataki rant! I seem to recall from my days as a Johnnypopper pilot, that all the gasoline powered tractors I operated had operator throttles that controlled a governor setting. You would set a no load engine speed with with the hand throttle and then the governor would manage...

Can anyone recommend a book to help with some simple projects? I need to improve a couple of gravel/crushed stone driveways and put in a couple more. Also need to provide drainage for pond that overflows one of the driveways. Would like to do it right the first time. The landscaping books...

I've read that the correct way to bulldoze with an FEL is with the bucket level and full. It's designed for this and doesn't put excessive force on the bucket cylinders. However, this hasn't been effective for me as my bucket trys to ride up over what I'm trying to push and leaves alot behind...

Bought a 4 1/2" sealed beam worklight for the L4300 today. It's a 12 volt unit with a GE L4611 sealed beam lamp. Nothing on or in the box indicates the lamp amperage or wattage requirement. The ohmmeter shows cold filament resistance at 0.5 ohms. This can't be correct as an operating...

In the process of purchasing a Kubota L4300 (3000# & 119" long) with FEL(???#) and Woods Med. Duty 6' Bush Hog (1100#). Have got two pieces of property to maintain about 12 miles apart. Want to purchase a trailer capable of moving tractor, FEL, and rear blade or tractor and bush hog between...

Anyone have any experience with this? Looks like just the thing to get limbs and branches out of the way after felling a tree. Don't have a price yet, but it looks simpler and lighter than the Horst Welding Utility Grapple I'm considering for an LA682 loader. www.weslor.com

I need a sickle bar mower for mowing around trees. The local NH dealer recommended a Rossi BF-210. I'd never heard of Rossi equipment and Googled it up. Google had only 3 or 4 references and only one of those was in English. It's a nice compact 3pt. hitch model that's made in Italy. But...

Visited my local NH/Kubota dealer this week to see if I could get a good price on a 4WD NH TC40 with loader. Salesman steered me toward a new Kubota L4300 with LA682 loader. Due to sales incentives, the price seemed quite attractive. The L4300 seems more basic than the TC40, but I can live...

Used TC30 - What\'s it worth? Have been looking at CUT's for the last coupla years; going back and forth between orange & blue and hydro & gear. Was planning to buy a couple of years out (2006-2007). Had come close to settling on a new Hydro TC30 with FEL as the base unit if I were to buy...

Have located a few 3415's on the web that are low time, only a few years old and in my price range. Think one might make a good replacement for my 3 cyl. gas Ford 2000 from the late 60's. The application would be bush-hogging and light haying (60# square bales - pulling baler or haybine) on a...