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Following back up on this... I had an issue 2 weeks ago where I caught a wire from my backhoe thumb while driving through the woods...realized my 3rd function didn't work as well. Found a 5A fuse blown in the fuse panel and fixed the thumb wiring. Guess what? The Intellipanel works again! ac

I DO have the service manual somewhere. Maybe there are diagnostic tests. Good idea!

Hard to tell if the panel is "working". Tach works, everything seems to work, just can't switch the display mode.

All of a sudden the Display Mode and Travel Speed buttons aren't working on my L45. Anyone have any suggestions for diagnostics? I see 3 wires in the connector to the switch. Are they just simple momentary switches grounding?

Has anyone tried some of these cheap valves available on Amazon? $110 for a tandem remote valve setup seems pretty crazy cheap... Magister Hydraulic Directional Control Valve 13 GPM with 2 Spools Monoblock 4-Way Tandem Center: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Another example of what the chute rotate has me confused. Here's another for sale, notice how the chute rotate appears installed differently?

I'm looking to get a blower for my L45. I found this one a few hours from home. Anything stick out to anyone before I make the trek? Thanks!

This season the 23hp Kawasake FH680V on my Ferris zero turn has been acting up. It starts easily, and runs decently...normally. Often, mid mowing it will begin to start "cutting out" and running irregularly making significantly less power. It will "clear" itself and generally resume running...

I usually keep my box blade on the rear of my machine all winter as it is the heaviest implement I own and provides good ballast when I use my 8' snow plow and pallet forks to move firewood. This past storm I realized maybe it could be used for snow removal? I have a few areas I'd love to be...

This winter my loader control stick seems to be freezing up when the machine sits. The joystick appears to actuate the valve through a few push/pull cables. Any suggestions to remedy the situation?

Has anyone actually done this? I set out to do my 400 hour service on my L45 yesterday, found in the manual that I was supposed clean the spark arrestor at 250 hours! I couldn't get the pipe plug out of the exhaust for the life of me. I sprayed it with Kroil, I ran the engine trying to heat...

So last year I installed a diverter on my curl circuit on my L45 to control my snowplow and front grapple. The system "works" but with some issues of course: 1. I can only use double acting cylinders. 2. One direction is slow as molasses as the regen sucks. I used a set of skid steer flat...

I set out to ballast the rear tires on my Kubota L45. The rear tires are 15-19.5. According to most ballasting charts I found, they should hold 29 gallons. I started pumping and put 30 gallons in each figuring I'd drain out the extra gallon once I pulled the hose to know I was at the valve...

What is the secret to plowing with a tractor that keeps the front wheels engaged? I put the loader in "float" when using my SSQA plow and the front end has a tendency to climb and render the front tires useless. Is there some magic procedure/position I'm not understanding? ac

I'm getting ready to do a diverter install on my Kubota L45. I plan to break into the bucket curl. I'm stumbling on 2 fittings. Here is what my curl function looks like at the loader valve: I'd like to replace those fittings with JIC elbows. Does that look like -8 ORB? I should be able...

I'm looking to make my Kubota L45 more useful for removing snow from my 1/4 mile paved drive. My drive goes up and down twice so a total of 4 quick but steep hills (2 up, 2 down). I have a Fisher plow that I normally run on my pickup, but having a backup option is always nice. I've seen guys...

A somewhat local dealer has a land pride bb2572 for sale he will take 800 for. I think it's an older model since it doesn't have the side gussets, but it has a hinged rear blade. Paint looks good. 7 scarifiers. Good deal? Will it pair to my kubota l45 well? Thanks AC

Anyone running chains on the rear of an l45? I just want to confirm they will clear before hitting the submit button on the order. ac

I know it has been talked about before, but I can't find a real reasoning or resolution to the Kubota backhoe swing issues. I was using my L45 this morning to move and cut logs for firewood. Suddenly the backhoe swing stopped working in the "left" direction. Right worked fine but there was no...

Just cleared 300 hours while digging a trench today. The "Service Inspect" light came on. I'm sure I need to change the engine oil...what else? Of course I greased everything before digging the trench. ac

Does anyone know if the L45 has a factory aux power connector somewhere? I need to add some power for a solenoid valve. My original plan was to setup a relay off the battery, but then I thought maybe Kubota left a present for me somewhere. ac

This might sound funny, but I want to build a motocross track. I keep seeing my Kubota TLB and thinking it should "help" me. Step 1 is to turn the "grass" into "dirt". I have a track laid out, I keep riding it, but I can't get the grass down to a nice dirt track just slipping across on the...

I'm working on adding some rear remotes to my Kubota L45. I'm seeking some opinions on where to mount the valves and the quick disconnects. I got a chance to explore a few spots this afternoon. Here are what I have come up with on my own: Any advice/opinions? ac

Has anyone done a diverter install on either an L39 or L45 to run a grapple? If so, I'd really appreciate some tips/tricks/pics. I'm going to tackle an install. I've been having some trouble figuring out where to mount the valve. The curl lines are really well protected and the loader valve...

I'm trying to determine if the mechanical thumb designed for the BH92 will fit my machine. So far I have determined that the pin diameters are the same. I just need 2 more dimensions and I will be good to go: 1. Overall width of the coupler (bushing to bushing) at the front bucket pin. 2...

I recently got a gift from my tree guy buddy. He dropped of 7 loads of locust logs. Unfortunately he was in a rush so they were dumped rather than knuckle boomed neatly. I'm looking at my tractor trying to figure out how it could help me process this wood. I have a Kubota L45. The most...

Is this a normal Harley Rake? I thought the drums were spikey?

I was rolling down the road a few days ago and saw a trailer hauler moving a bunch of boat trailers. One of the trailers in the stack stuck out to my eyes. It was a very fancy trailer, clearly custom ordered. It had fancy rims like all of the fancy guys run on the new diesels. 18" 8-lugs on...

Is it ok to use the float detent to lower a raises bucket and stop the lowering by returning the stick to neutral? ac

My L45 is ~72" wide. With all the snow we have been getting in the Northeast I have been looking for a snowblower. I'd like to go 72" to cover my tracks. Can my machine handle that? ac

I recently got a log splitter from a buddy that hadn't been used for 5+ years and sat outside. It is a 13-ton MTD "Split-it". Model number: 240-610-000. With a new air filter and spark plug, as well as fresh oil, the Briggs fired to life and purrs like a kitten. I threw a log on the beam and...

I'm looking at my L45 and I would really "like" a thumb. Of course the Kubota kit is $1k+ for the valve part and $1500+ for the actual thumb. I want to focus on the valve side for now as I am pretty sure I can get the thumb side covered with some steel and a plasma cutter. Kubota adds to the...

I'm getting ready to make a mother-load order from surpluscenter.com for hydraulic components to outfit my Kubota L45 once and for all. I want to add the following: 3rd Function. I'm figuring I need the following: Solenoid valve Surplus Center - 12 VDC 10 GPM OC DA SOLENOID VALVE Subplate...

I just finished helping a buddy repair B2400 HSD/4WD that was split in half by the previous owner. We got it all working, but while playing around in the yard we realized the loader doesn't have "float". Is that correct or is the loader valve another area we need to work on? The control stick...

Does anyone know where I could find technical drawings or even a CAD model of a hydraulic cylinder that would be suitable for use on a grapple? I'm working on designing a grapple in Pro/Engineer and I really want to be able to put the cylinder in my model to check for range of motion and to...

I want to do something to maintain the nightmare growing along both sides of my paved driveway. I have an overgrowth of brush. Clearly I need to chop it all down, but I need help coming up with a method that is easy and convenient to perform each year or suggestions to change the landscape...

I am moderately looking for a York style rake. There has been a Land Pride for sale by me for quite some time. It's a 6' rake with guide wheels. He started at $900 and is down to $850. It looks to be in decent shape, it isn't ALL rust like most I seem to find. What's it really worth? Is...

Does anyone know where I can get replacement glass lens for my work light on my L45? I apparently broke one this morning while brush hogging (stupid trees). Kubota seems to sell the light...but of course that is $60! PN 32791-75300 How about a drop in LED replacement? ac

So I brought my L45 out this morning to move a trailer, and I went to swing the backhoe "left" and I get NOTHING. Right seems to work fine, but left doesn't move. I did some diagnostics: 1. When the valve is in neutral I cannot push the hoe left or right by hand. 2. When the valve is in...

Lauren, Having to swap quick releases would add even MORE to the cost. I have been trying to determine which quick release I have and determine if it is the "right" one for the Kubota thumb. I THINK Kubota needs the K7966 quick release for the thumb. I believe I have the K7770. I attached a...

My L45 did not come with a horn. I see it has a horn button in the steering wheel. Is the wiring in place to add the horn simply? ac

My hose reel in the shop recently stopped retracting so I figured I would pull it apart and see what was up. Sure enough, the main spring had come out of the groove on the center shaft allowing the reel to just freewheel. I tried putting the hook back into the groove and reassembling, but...

This morning we had some snow in North NJ. A pretty heavy pile, about 6-8". The first 4-6" were wet snow with ~1" of ice and then ~1" of pellets. I went to use the truck, but blew a hydraulic line on the angle cylinder about 1/2 way through. I figured, hey, I'll try the tractor. What a...

Both I and the tractor are OK. I was out operating my L45 doing some chores around the property. My property has quite a few hills so I make it a point to wear my seatbelt when I am operating. I was picking up one of my firewood racks, in a pretty bad spot on one of the hills (I'm not...

The L45 I just picked up has 206 hours on it. I am preparing to do the 200 hour service this week. It looks like the following are required: Engine oil/filter HST filter Grease Does anyone know how much oil the engine takes? I want to make sure I have enough Rotella T 5w40 on hand. I have...

I recently traded my L39 for an L45. I had installed a Kubota 3rd function kit on my L39. I was lucky enough to find it on Ebay for ~$500. Now I am looking to install a kit on my L45. The Kubota kit is $885. The WR Long kit is $837 from Everything Attachments. It looks like the hydraulic...

I am picking up a used L45 and I want to get to work over the winter on equipping it with some hydraulic goodies. 1. 3rd Function 2. Hydraulic Thumb 3. Rear Remotes Could someone that has an L45 with these options post some pictures of the various valves/switches/mounts/etc? I'd love to...

I have the opportunity to "upgrade" my L39 to an L45 at a rather attractive offer. My L39 has 680 hours and the L45 has 205. Both are equipped similarly, but my L39 has 3rd function hydraulics and a soft cab w/ heat. I'm seeking advice and words of wisdom from those who may have made the...

Chicken Coop?

I have been searching and I see a lot of guys have designed and produced their own root grapples. Does anyone have CAD drawings they would be willing to share? Any tips/pointers as I approach the design/fabrication? ac

I need some help valuing a tractor. I am trying to help out a friend of mine. Her husband passed away and left her with a Kubota L45 she would like to sell. Its ~3 years old and has ~200 hours. Pretty much 100% standard, but it has a few options: 1. Quick change backhoe bucket 2. Work lights...

Are there any concerns with wet-stacking? If the tractor is singing along at ~2550 rpm to maintain 540rpm at the PTO to maintain 60hz...this would be a BAD situation on a standalone diesel genset unless the generator is loaded at least 40% of capacity. Is this "problem" non-existent on the...

I'm looking to re-side and re-configure my current barn a bit to make it more useful for me. Currently the structure is 24x24. The front has a man door dead center, with a set of hinged doors to the left that open 8' wide. I'd LOVE to rearrange the front access a bit. I want to keep the...

I took the L39 over to a buddy's house to help him run some leader drains and dig a dry well. I got done with 1 trench and started on the dry well. About 5' down and 6' x 4' and suddenly I was in a cloud of smoke with the smell of burnt hydraulic fluid! I limped the machine back onto the...

I was recently given a RedMax EBZ8050 to see if I can get it running. The blower will start, but it creates an instant James Bond smoke screen and has very little power. It seems to only run WOT. Plug is brand new. Thoughts/suggestions? ac

Well, somewhere brush-hogging today after REAL work my seat belt mount nut must have vibrated loose. Back by the garage after re-fueling, I seem to have driven over the seat belt and mounting bracket. Everything seems fine with the actual seatbelt mechanism, but the bracket is mangled. I...

I found a John Deere 350 sickle bar mower with a 7' bar for sale locally. The seller wants $1500 obo. Is this a good sickle? I want something that can do extreme angles as I have this fantasy of using it to prune the brush along the side of my driveway. Is this size acceptable for my L39? ac

Since the season is upon us (well, really I'm about 2 weeks late for Northern NJ) I got the friendly reminder from my instrument panel today: CLEAN YOUR RADIATOR SCREEN! Found the L39 a bit warm in the temp gauge. Sure enough, the protective radiator screen was COVERED with grass and other fun...

I found this machine for sale locally, but we can't identify it before going to look at it. Anyone recognize it? The paint scheme is JD, but we are pretty sure it is NOT a JD. I see a lot of blue hiding, that makes me thing Ford or NH? Seller says it is a 3 cyl diesel and 4wd. Thanks! jd2...

Found out this weekend that I could really use some chains for my L39 as I was trying to move logs around in the woods. Everything was great until the snow packed down and I was sliding all over. I tried to search, but I couldn't find anything definitive. Are there any chains that fit the...

A neighbor has a 2.5 ton Army truck (the venerable "Deuce and a half"). He came home with a 10' plow for it last night. This translates into a hydraulic assignment for me since I successfully put a 3rd function on my Kubota. What we have: Truck: 24V system, but there is an auxilary 12V system...

A buddy mentioned finding a hydraulic motor in a house he was cleaning out. I mentioned I like hydraulic things for my tractor so he said "here" :thumbsup: Can anyone help ID what he stumbled on? ac

Brought home a full pallet of water softener salt in the pickup. 49ea 50lb bags plus the pallet. Figured I would give it a go with my L39 and the very light pallet forks I built for it. Attempt 1: FAIL. Loader tapped out and wouldn't do anything. Pulled 10 bags off (500lbs) and VOILA! We...

Facing my 2nd week-long power outage this year, I am looking at getting a PTO Genset for my L39. My main concern is how many GPH (gallons per hour) the machine will burn at 2550rpm to run the pto at 540rpm. Does anyone know where to find this information? Anyone know from experience? ac

A pair of these came up for sale locally. One is in decent shape (according to the ad) and the other is "for parts". Is this a good setup? Will it cut depression and close to vertical? ac

Does an auger exist that will dig (cut/pound/whatever) through shale? I set out this morning to do 30 fence posts on the property for some new goat fence we were hoping to put up. I borrowed a friend's Dingo (Toro branded tracked mini-skid steer) equipped with a 6", 9" and 12" auger selection...

I am looking to get a hydraulic auger setup for my bucket. I have 11.1 gpm available at my 3rd function. Land Pride offers 2 variants: HD25 and HD35 Specs: HD25 Flow: 5-12 GPM Torque: 700 ft-lbs HD35 Flow: 10-25 GPM Torque: 1605 ft-lbs Which one should I go for? Will the HD35 actually be...

I have a large fencing project coming up on the property and I think I can use it to buy an auger setup. I feel I want hydraulic for the ability to reverse and the lack of shear bolts to deal with. I have a 3rd function that gets me ~11gpm so I think I can run an auger. Anyone have experience...

Can anyone ID the grapple in the attachment? I am hoping it will work well on my Kubota L39. Lifting capacity on my machine is about 2200lbs. ac

I am finishing up my 3rd function install on my Kubota L39 and it is time to decide on a coupling standard. I currently have a grapple bucket from a skid steer that I believe has 3/4" flush face couplers. Is this "typical" on skid steers? Since I have to buy couplings to either match the...

I am a hobby goat farmer on ~13 acres. We on the top of a ridge pretty much on solid shale. When I scoop in with the backhoe on my Kubota L39 I get " discs" of shale. It is pretty crumbly. I would like to greatly expand my current fenced area to get my goats my pasture and possibly add some...

I figured there was nothing better to do in the middle of Hurricane Irene than to do the 600 hour service on my L39. At 606 hours it seemed like perfect timing. I got through EVERYTHING...but the brake adjustment. Both turn buckles will not budge. I backed off the lock nuts and tried to give...

I figured there was nothing better to do in the middle of Hurricane Irene than to do the 600 hour service on my L39. At 606 hours it seemed like perfect timing. I got through EVERYTHING...but the brake adjustment. Both turn buckles will not budge. I backed off the lock nuts and tried to give...

I have one steep hill on my property that I need to brush hog. I haven't mowed it in the past as this is the first year on the property. The hill is about a 25' climb across about 200'. The base is open and it necks down at the top to a part I don't think I can clear without high-centering...

I recently pulled the backhoe from my Kubota L39 to do some brush hogging. I placed it on my driveway. Over the course of a few days, the stabilizers have settled and some fluid has shown up on the ground. I can't find any specific leaks, but today I noticed that one of the plastic connector...

I just learned tonight while brush hogging that I can remove the key from the ignition in the "run" position while my tractor is running. I found out because somewhere along the line while hogging the key must have been pulled out by a tree branch or something. I went to shut the machine...

I did a quick search, and found some posts from about a year ago with guys just starting to use these: Dino Bags | Firewood Bag Any reviews a year later? How did they like winter? How was "unloading"? How truthful is the "reusable" claim? Thanks, ac

I am nearing in on the 600-hour service. It appears to me that changing the hydraulic filters is part of the service, but changing the fluid itself is not. From what the manual says, I am to drain the fluid and change the filters. I guess they expect that I will put the fluid back in? Has...

I went to do some brush hogging for the first time today...found hydraulic oil POURING from the grill area after about 10 mins. I guess this is the first time in quite a few hours I was running 3k rpm for any length of time. I found a pin hole in one of the hydraulic cooler lines. It appears...

New to the 3 point world. I picked up a rotary cutter on sale at Tractor Supply last week. I am going to attempt backhoe removal tomorrow and look into setting up the brush hog. One thing I did notice: the PTO driveshaft seems to be a fixed length. I was under the impression that PTO shafts...

I have been watching for a local sickle bar mower. A Kuhn FA 367/372 just popped up on the local craigslist for what I think might be a reasonable price. Anyone have any info/experience they could share about this model? ac

I am picking up a brush hog tonight so it is time to pull the backhoe from my L39 for the first time. The machine has ~600 hours on it and I doubt the hoe has ever been off. For some reason the task looks a bit ominous. Any tips/tricks from those experienced? ac

I moved into a new property and found this filter, BNIB sitting on a shelf in the garage. Anyone know what it is used on? ac

Found this flail for sale locally. Anyone know what brand/model/vintage? Any ideas for what it might be worth?

I recently bought a used L39. I LOVE it. It, of course, has the skid steer style quick attach. Me being my cheap self, goes and makes a set of pallet forks. A buddy gave me a fork lift carrier setup and a few hours with the torch and welder and they were mated directly to a skid steer quick...

I just picked up a used grapple bucket from a skid steer for use on my Kubota. I need to convert the grapple bucket hydraulics to match my Kubota. My Kubota has 2 male bulkhead fittings. The grapple bucket has one male/one female. They appear to be slightly different than the Kubota...

I am considering getting some hay equipment to support my herd of goats. I have a Kubota 39 with 3-pt hitch and ~30 pto hp. There is a John Deere 14T Hay Baler for sale local. Anyone have any experience/opinions on this? ac

I have about 2-3 acres of hay pasture at my new house. I also have a Kubota L39 with 3-point hitch and ~30hp pto. What is my best course of action to attack the hay? I do keep goats, so "using" it would be nice. ac

A buddy can get a 12x24 shed for free if we can figure out how to move it. We have access to 2 Kubotas: my L39 and another buddy's L45. Both have an array of chains and pallet forks available. We have access to a deckover trailer and we are researching the oversize load permits. The big...

A buddy offered up a free 6x6 shed and I snatched it. Gave the home-made pallet fork setup a run for their money. Wound up having to tie it on. The L39 LOVED it. ac

I am in DESPERATE need of a rotary cutter for my property. I have a Kubota L39, with about 30hp at the PTO. I figure a 5' should fit well with my machine, right? Tractor Supply has the Countyline Rotary Cutter on sale this week for $900. Everything Attachments has quite a few offerings from...

Does anyone have the instructions or possibly a BOM or maybe even some install pics from the subject kit? Just got a kit, but got no instructions or anything. ac

A buddy of mine up the street is looking to get some asphalt millings from a local paving job to "pave" his 1/4 mile driveway. We were working out the best way to spread and level them after the dump trucks drop them. He is saying bull dozer, I am thinking there must be a way with the tractor...

Looking at adding a 3rd function to my L39. Is the Kubota kit good for running anything "continuously"? Such as a sweeper or an auger? The only specs I could find were 16.3gpm for the new L45. I can't find anything for the L39. ac

Anyone know what the Kubota 3rd function hydraulic kits go for? Any pics of the factory lever location/install? ac

I recently picked up a used tractor. The front end loader bucket is in rough shape due to spending its winters loading ice melt. I have been debating methods to remove the rust and give it some fresh paint. Reading a few threads on electrolysis has me intrigued. My main stumbling point is...

One of the front lights on the canopy of my L39 is out. Searching the parts books only leads to a Kubota part number. Does anyone know what bulb type it is so I can pick one up at lunch? ac

I recently picked up a used Kubota L39. It is about 5 years old. It has spent its life outside and had been used in the winter months to load salt and pile snow. Needless to say the inside of the bucket is in bad shape. There is a significant amount of rust and I want to attack it and do my...

I have a pretty long driveway (1/4) mile. It is relatively straight and flat in most areas. The trouble I have is a section that is about 100 yards. The land slopes up on both sides significantly. This becomes a problem when I plow snow in the winter as there is no space to put the snow on...

Has Kubota used multiple versions of the backhoe quick attach over the past few years? My buddy had an L39. He sold it recently and picked up an L45. He CLAIMS the buckets he had for his L39 quick attach won't fit the quick attach that came on the new L45. Any ideas other than he is clearly...

Has Kubota used multiple versions of the backhoe quick attach over the past few years? My buddy had an L39. He sold it recently and picked up an L45. He CLAIMS the buckets he had for his L39 quick attach won't fit the quick attach that came on the new L45. Any ideas other than he is clearly...

I get the opportunity to pick the bucket for my BT1000 on the L39 I am buying. What is the optimal size bucket? I am torn between a 12" and 18". I will be using the backhoe for "anything and everything" that comes up. Stumps/ditches/digging holes/loosening dirt/etc. 18" seems like a good...

Anyone have an L39 operator's manual in .pdf? I am going to look at a few this weekend, and I would love to be able to read the manual first so I don't look like a total toolbox. ac

I have been shopping for a used Kubota for close to 6 months at this point. I have consistently seen the EXACT SAME machines for sale at the SAME dealers for 6 months. Every time I inquire about the machines the dealers say "we are open for offers, but truly the machine is worth the asking...

I am continuing my research and searching for a tractor to buy come spring. I have poured over specs and reviews. I have read many times that the TLB series make great...TLBs! I know their hydraulics are much more capable. Their backhoes are much stronger. Their FELs are not quick release...

A buddy of mine is looking to trade in his L39. It is about 5 years old and has about 500 hours. It is in relatively decent shape. I think he has a soft cab for it and a heater box. What do you think it is worth on trade in? He said I could have it for the trade in value plus the sales tax...

I am looking for a CUT to use on 12 acres I just bought. The machine will be used to move snow, bush hog, dig holes, move dirt/gravel, dig some fence posts, and other random tractor duties. So far 2 used machines have popped up and caught my eyes. Both are going for ~$13k private party...

I am looking for a tractor. I just bought a ~12 acre slice of land. The land is partially wooded and has some decent slopes. Tractor Uses: 1. Clear snow from ~1/4 mile paved drive. 2. Brush hog ~3-4 acres to keep woods at bay. 3. General loader work. 4. Back hoe, not sure why, but I feel...