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Thanks for sharing. Had 84.4tons of driveway gravel delivered today so thinking topNtilt would have been be nice. Thru the winding wooded driveway the dump truck can only leave piles to spread in some spots. Land plane requires less adjustment than a yardbox thankfully. Thinking the remote...

I have switched to TLB models for the farm. M59 and B26. They are built heavier, better FEL and better backhoes. 80% of time ours are in 3pt mode. Mowing and tillage. Consider a L39 or L45? If I were still doing hay or major ground engagement tools I would still have an large ag tractor...

That tractor is pretty enough to make you look good! Enjoy!!

I no longer see the link and picture of Messicks BX sway bars. Maybe PaPow was talking about my homemade set in the picture title? $200 for a set is not too bad for the convenience, strength and ease of using. Also makes spacing Pat’s quick hitch ends much easier for quick hook up.

I do too. Turbo Diesel Register local club had a tour of City Diesel, local regional diesel repair shop. Showing and telling us problems and how the best way to prevent problems. Lubricates from loss of sulfur, raises cetane for better combustion and coalesces water for removal by filtration...

Thanks for sharing. We had to space the rears on 2wd tractors for safety on hills. 4wd, particularly 4 wheel braking helped a lot. 2” rear wheel spacers on the B26 made significant improvement with finish mowing chores.

Out on the M59 today with land plane. The intella panel is telling you the HST pedal is not in neutral and will not start. Follow rScotty technique. Check for debris or mud above and below. Be a good time to spray lubricant on the various shafts and linkage joints. Might be the switch but...

My truck gets put into 4wd from turning into driveway till leaving, 200Kmiles. Driveway 0.5 mile so has ~20K off-road miles in 25 years. Wife’s car awd. Tractors almost always in 4wd. 450’ elevation change just on my property. 60” rain last year. 4wd required to live in paradise.

It just not having tolerance for the bearing but also need ledge to seat the outer race. Then preload the bearings. Not easy without a spindle and hub. Bushing are more forgiving like others have suggested. Steel tube and steel stem works on bush hog and finishing mowers. With all the back and...

What I did to improve caster wheel shafts from bending and wearing out was to use 3500# trailer axle stubs and hubs. Got 4 kits with all parts on eBay for $110. Going into our six season with a 20year mower. Easy to weld stub to wheel yoke. Made plate bolt hub. Double tapper roller bearings have...

M59 diff lock step. Switching from Ag tractors with R1 tires to the M59 with R4 tires use the diff lock more often. Heavy loader work a factor too. Going to be an welcome option particularly with muddy shoes. B26 step. Easy fabrication design. The inside shaft collar landing on the lever...

My wife helping. She thinks the B26 is her tractor which is fine. She puts 40-50hrs a year mostly mowing. There are a couple places that need 4x4 with differential lock. Finished the step pad for the B26. Using a short piece 5/8” rod to position two shaft collars made fabrication easy. Like...

You can’t go wrong with Paul Short’s inspirational modifications. Different models offer different design requirements to suit the operator. Added a L bracket to add mechanical strength from rotation. After a little round file work it clicks in place and stays put before tightening the...

There are special tools to make it easier to remove and install tooth pins. Particularly on inside teeth. I’ve never used the special tools. Used Punches, heavy hammers, vise grips, homemade tool and frustration to service the few teeth I have replaced. There are several types of tooth...

They should come that way. Don’t see any advantage to the turnbuckle style. Modified my own pin style sway bars to fit B and M series for not much less. Now just need a gear leveling box.

That’s real nice! Going to be useful and enjoyable.

My 4’ bush hog brand cutter has a slip clutch to help protect the tractor. Kind of important in low horsepower implements of this type if set up properly. Absolutely required on the bigger cutters.

The differential lock lever on the Kubota’s are rather simple compared to other tractors or equipment. Coupled with often muddy shoes a little lacking. When needing to engage one is usually preoccupied with competing operations or hazards. Spent hours thinking about different ways to improve...

Enjoyed the video and commentary. Dabble in blacksmithing and fabrication. Added many different hooks. Glad to know of a made-in-USA supplier now. Recent addition.

Don’t think my tractors have ever been that clean. Good pictures.

That should make a considerable difference in stability. Interesting what you think of reduced turning radius and clearance around trees. Not sure why they don’t put adjustable wheels on the TLBs. The TLB wheels don’t look heavier except for guards around the valve stems.

Ramp and railing pieces at powder coater. Fabric and 12 tons of 1/2” stone placed. Trying our best to wear the pup out before the rain. Yard a muddy mess from the tractor work.

Can carry all of this with a 6” square tube based holder on side of tractor. Bolt on. Provides armor to protect lower hydraulics too. Doesn’t hinder the FEL or 3pt attachments. Change tools according to the job.

Best idea or types of hooks for backhoe buckets? Hole or slots in the side cutters for Clevis or chain? Finally got around to welding a 3/8” chain hook like has been on several older buckets I’ve had. Don’t use much but very handy sometimes. Base welded a little ways up on the wear strip.

BIL made a grill guard from the quarry screen drop.

Quarry screen is some tough stuff and comes in different mesh size. Much stronger than expanded metal. Found my piece at the scrapyard too. Grapple lots of brush and trees.

The 3pt Woods finish mower does extreme service every year for over twenty years. Leaves a nice cut on the lawn. One belt, bunches of blades and regular service. Trims close that we don’t have to weed eater much. Nice to be able to back under overhangs or ditches you couldn’t reach with a mmm...

Thanks. Wanting the ramp to compliment the deck railing also.

Marriage of old and new. Told these wagon wheels are about 1880? Most of my driveway was a wagon trail and one of the few places to cross the Clinch river. Travelers could imbibe in spirits passing by Poison Hallow spring where we get our water. From our deck we watch the spirits of the past...

In the test fit position had a few light snows and hard frosts. Traction is good not painted yet. Expanded metal rolled flat and tread plate. Kind on paws and bare feet. Steps get icy too. If after powder coat too slick will paint with sand in the mix. Original 270 year old cabin with some...

One of the best retirement jobs we did was to add a deck all along the back of the house. 48’ long, 13-14’ wide, mostly covered. Don’t like wood outside steps so bought steel and concrete used stair section from hotel demolition to install. Time changes plans. Had to spend time caregiving...

Bought a slightly used Vestal fork lift boom for cheaper than scrap steel. Much rated higher than the tractor lift. Been handy around the farm. With log grapple attached at end can reach and grab small logs or tree tops without getting off the tractor. Find quickly being able to switch from...

B26 HD bucket. Use the receiver hitch more for attachments than trailer hitches. Bale spear, barbed wire unroller, vise, platform for sprayer, etc.

Picture from L48 sales brochure, 2013 copyright Can see and understand the swing pin lock. Don’t see how you engage the boom lock pin from the seat. Same brochure has the B26 and L39 models with the new curved backhoe booms and hook locks.

Messicks diagram shows a locking pin for the boom. Goes thru the boom and operator frame. Not as handy as a hooking type. I’m sure they could probably order one but any good bolt or shaft near that size should work. The swing lock on my M59 was missing. Made one.

Finished building. Done a little grade work after photos. Be interesting how well the galvanized steel framing will last the environment.

I see I messed up and didn’t post this pic with the original topic.

The spring house was crushed from tornado tree damage this summer. The spring was the water source and refrigerator for the 1000acre land grant over 250 years ago. It was rebuilt ~80 years ago with mostly white oak, rock and concrete. Currently supplies water to three houses and farm. Have done...

Your right the B26 are tough machines. See you have been using many hours by the tooth wear. That would be tough repair. Might consider reinforcing the new bucket before putting into service. When looking at the wholegoods price options noted the quick attach buckets we’re heavier weight...

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M59 KSR.

Some of B-ag tractors may have better 3pt hitch hardware than my B26. Short arms and weak turnbuckles made for poor service and time consuming adjustments. Pat’s Quick hitch fits my older equipment fine and the added length is nice. Pin sway bars and gear leveling box.

Bought this NOS off eBay for $47. 210psi precharge on one bulb. The other bulb has plastic mounting cover over stamped info. Quicke is a Denmark brand loader manufacturer? My idea is to use this on a Kubota B26 loader. Anyone tried this on a scut? Used this brand of accessory?

Safely carrying chain and tools on tractor attachments are used everyday. Good idea with the feed buckets.

Test 2. Grubbed out storm damaged trees, stumps and debris along the spring and creek. Transporting 1/4 mile to brush pile. The KSR worked flawlessly. One of the best modifications I’ve ever done. Carrying loads is so smooth. The gauge confirms cushioning of pressure spikes. Weight scale...

I bought a KSR NOS kit on eBay for $200 for LA-1953-2253 loaders. A little bigger capacity than my TL-1350. Only used accumulators and one bracket. The rest custom to fit my tractor. About $150 in valves, fittings, hose and gauge. Unit sits well protected on top the 3rd function cover...

Recently retrofitted a Kubota Soft Ride (KSR) system to fit a M59 loader. Nice upgrade and would highly recommend this option if available. Greatly reduces stress while carrying loads. Added a permanent pressure gauge at the same time. Anyone else monitoring their loader lift pressure during...

Worn tires on Kubota M59, 1100hrs were slipping in mud and pasture. Grooved with carving chain on side grinder. Noticeable improvement. Ran them for a couple of years before replacing with extra deep lug, 12ply for loader work. B26 fronts grooved with heated tire groover. Helps mowing wet...

Test 1 Grabbed a load of firewood logs. 1480psi static. Bounced with KSR off up to 2150psi Bounced with KSR on up to 1650psi Drove around barn lot with load trying to bounce. KSR off, 1500-2230psi KSR on, 1100-1650psi. Noted about 2” of cushioning of the load. Notably smoother, improved...

Unit installed on tractor. Tucked in nicely and should be well protected. Have to get a line and tee to the tractor loader. It’s a U bend much like the curl and backhoe stick hoses. I’ll get the hydraulic shop’s advice. Might need a swivel fitting? From the driver’s seat. Can operate the ball...

Modified one of the KSR OEM brackets to support the accumulators on top the 3rd function cover guard. Supported by three existing bolts. Assembled to bracket. Needle valve for flow control option. Don’t know if needed but needed a couple of inches height to put the ball valve in easy access.

The B26 is a significant improvement over my B20 in many areas. More hp and almost 50% more FEL lift capacity. Scary strong at times. Plenty for it’s size. Have to some kind of implement on back to use the FEL. I would have had the dealer check and made sure it was setup right before monkeying...

The B26 with the rear discharge finish mower going reverse is an excellent leaf blower/mulcher for the yard and gravel driveway. Only problem is having to drive in plume of dust. Doesn’t work near as well going forward. Decided to wash off using a garden hose and brush with wash and wax...

In addition to the grill guard reinforcement, the hinged bonnet protector has deflected many hits. Great idea and the only factory option like that I’ve seen that fit the M59. Handy tool shelf when folded forward when servicing the tractor. Would test my fabrication skills to make something...

Got this leveling box thru Weaver’s tractor. Used part of the sway bar end for upper mount.

I run a 4’ bush hog brand rotary cutter. HD for a HD tractor. It has a slip clutch just like the big ones that I like. Width is inside the rear tires. Rear tires are ballasted and 2” extension to help on my hilly ground and strong FEL. Great little trail maintenance machine. When I comes to...

5x5” square tubing and ammo box on B26. Holds chainsaw, chain, long handle tools, hand tools, pins etc.

Some hooks are better for straps, rope or cable. Lots of hitch attachments.

Scrap pile slip clutch. Thick brass washer/plate and some plate and washers cut from 1/4” UHMW sheet stock. 45# Cummins valve spring. Provides drag tension much like a fishing reel to prevent bird nesting.

BIL noted the lack of a vent on the rear of his tractor rear axle near dipstick and threaded fill port. My tractors have a rubber or plastic crooked neck to vent the hydraulic reservoir. Checked with local Kubota dealer service department and they could not find one. Ask their mechanic and he...

Grill guard first Have a heavy skidsteer grapple on M59. Impressed with EA wicked grapple on B26.

From the Kubota KRS kit only used the accumulators, one loader tube bracket and maybe eventually the control panel for a upper bracket. From the hydraulic shop adapter nipples for the accumulators, tee, needle valve, ball valve and fitting for JIC-8 hydraulic line that will tee into bottom of...

Weld bench Plasma cutting bench. 10” adjustable feet allow matching other benches. Like benches higher and have foam mats.

Cheap scrap pile tool, chain, chainsaw, gas/oil holder. Additional skid plates help protect tractor hydraulics too. Took time and effort up front but saves so much time and much safer now.

My little spring house (9’x21’) got smashed by tree limbs from recent storm. Trying to find a contractor to rebuild has been hard. Too big, too little, too busy, too Covid, too.... Insurance has estimated $6K. My only quote was $30K using pressure treated lumber. It was rebuilt 70 years ago...

Electric tire groover eBay $60-80. Chainsaw disk for carving wood on grinder works too. $20-45. Tire groover allows you to sipe the tread also. Suppose to help snow and ice. Any extra edges help. Have not tired this yet. R4 rubber is harder and longer lasting than R1. Had well worn R4...

Can always groove R4. Helps with snow and lawn.

Like many I use my tractor grapples often to help keep up my property. Recent EF0 tornado bounced around and left us much tree damage. Several piles and over 100 trips to one gully. Lots of trees and tree tops that need to be cut up into manageable pieces. A lot of cut, clear and repeat. When...

Messicks’s grapple feedback pressure from misuse video is good information. I’m guilty of grapple abuse. While the hydraulic systems are protected by relief valves from the hydraulic pump pressure, They aren’t protected with closed valves and external forces on the cylinders...I think, not...

Box blades require lots of adjustments to be most effective. The turnbuckle adjusters for stabilization and leveling on the TLB are not good. Have experience with B20, B26 and M59. B26 mods Modified the pin stabilizers and added the leveling box. Use the same pin stabilizers on the M59 so...

Adjustable friction brake. Can unhitch and have a handle I can pull on the ground for tight spots.

When you find a anvil make a good stand. Often the most over looked and under appreciated shop tool. A chunk of wood on concrete floor is poor. A timber 6’ in the ground better. The anvil is not suppose to move when struck. This one is made from 8x16x0.31” steel tube. Inside filled with 8’ of...

Kubota 44hp turbo diesel loves to swim. Down by the pond 4x4 tractors and trucks get stuck in the greasy mud. This doesn’t slow down.

Valve lock is what I think he was referring to. Easy to push in to lock whilst operating.

Often covered topic. I made a bar clamp to couple the QDs. Don’t have to use it much but handy when I do. Doesn’t take much force, just more than I can do now. Works 100% of the time. eBay has similar clamp idea. I connect the ends together on the attachment when storing. Cycling the...

That on top of 20’ deep gully.

For safety and speed it would be hard to beat a 3pt pto name brand logging winch. 12,000# Warn industrial winch was faster than 12,000# mile marker. The mile marker 2 speed quicker to recover cable on high. Your gpm may vary. My old Dodge power wagon pto winches were scary strong and...

The EA land leveler has saved me lots of time and gravel. Adjust once, drop and go. Have grader blade and box blade too. Building a road or ditching hard to beat a grader blade. Moving material hard to beat a box blade except you already have a FEL. All tools have have their specialty. One con...

Tying some topics together concerning grills. With the grill off to install brush guard screens would be a good time to install a good tie down point. Hooks, D-ring, receiver hitch or whatever. The front axle is a poor choice for routine trailering. Front bumper protects and pushes down brush...

We generate a tremendous amount of brush. 140 acre Tennessee foothills farm with about 40 acres cleared. 1/2 mile driveway thru the woods with miles of other trails. Much brush from keeping the roads, pastures and fields cleared. Have done some burn piles. Getting harder with permits and...

B26 remote OEM. ROPS was already drilled on this side to attach bracket right below sticker warning do not drill or weld to ROPS. Sheet metal shield on side and top. Don’t know if meant to protect the operator or quick disconnects? Heat shield? Hydraulics get pretty hot when operating...

One of the best modifications I did to the Kubota B26. Brake on warning light too. Helps keep the peace between my wife and I using the tractor.

Weaver's Compact Tractor Parts & Compact Tractor Salvage I’ve bought 3pt hitch stuff from them. Didn’t like the OEM turnbuckle sway control checks and level control. Sometimes get lucky on eBay.

EA 54” double lid wicked root rake grapple on Kubota B26 is about perfect for our farm. Handles brush, trees, firewood, rocks and easy to see and use. It has some back brush bars that help contain brush and protect your tractor. Whatever you choose additional grill protection is a must.

The lev-O-Gauge on the dash will not read accurate unless vertical. I put mine on the ROPS.

Good drawing to show you where the plugs are but hard to access the rear plugs (2). The hydraulic filter change every 400 hours with the UDT change. HST filter change every 200 hours.

Just trying to get some patient history to better diagnose the problem. No worries . Hopefully you can see how to check transmission fluid level from the operator’s manual. Flat surface, lower implement and engine off. Important! if using the bt820 backhoe, flat service and set backhoe as...

Think ratchet rakes and piranha bars really enhances brush operations for compact tractors. Have a piranha bar on my M59, 5’ bucket. Better digging on hard ground and can clear brush and understory trees better and faster than a grapple. Can’t beat a grapple for carrying off brush or handling...

Interested how folks are cleaning their spark arrester mufflers Owners manual says every 250 hours. 2016 B26 has a simple cone screen attached to the tailpipe with one screw. Cleaned it a couple of times. The screen being about 20-30% plugged. The screen was an option (~$70) and I guess was...

5” of rain in a couple of hours last evening. Good gully washer. 20-25 miles any direction no rain. Very little washout in 0.5 mile main driveway, 0.3 secondary and miles of dirt. Creek waterfall sounds good from the back porch. Land plane has made more difference in the last 3 years than...

Re: What痴 causing this drip? That will work. Nice! One inch D-ring [ATTACH]661543[/ATTACH Receiver hitch for hook.

The hydraulic filter on the right side is a course filter/screen suction side to pump. Filter housing bolted to side of tank. Can’t change without loosing a lot of oil but the change interval is 400hrs just like the super UDT oil. The HST filter is fine polishing filter located on left side...

Danuser Intimdator. Dig, rip, grab and go. Piranha bar works pretty good too. Either one engage about 6” from ground and drive forward pulls the tree out much better than just the loader will lift.

Horse drawn wagon wheels were large because large wheels reduce rolling resistance. Have seen horse drawn logging arches with 6’ steel wheels. Reason for steel wheels was the needed for strength on the hill sides in Tellico Tennessee. Patterned my porch railing from those wheels. 16” truck...

Replaced the pump suction line with new a improved Kubota version. Suction line external from the hydraulic filter outlet to the suction side of pump. Rubber elbow kind of buried is the problem. Note only the slightest oil/dirt film. Never enough to spot the floor. Note the cracks in elbow...

Used a portable welding table for years before building a cutting table. 911motorsports top, wash tub, homemade stand. 8” threaded feet adjusts height if needed. Cutting over water dustless and nearly smokeless. Without water contains dust. Helps to keep me and the shop cleaner.

Did the first 400 hour change of front axle UDT oil. Surprised how dark and the fine metallic sheen of the old oil. Hope the gears have polished their contact patches. Put back 5qts Lucas 75W-90 synthetic gear oil. See how it does for the next 400 hours. Can tell the difference in gear sounds...

Bought my backhoe used was missing the swing lock pin. With a 7/8” bolt for a pin and scrap pile metal for handle made this. Lot of force to shear a pin that size.

Chips the dross right off, one hand and little if any marks. Never saw one till the flea market from an old welder. Thought it might have been homemade but no. They are rare and still made. How much and how tight the dross is tells you how you met the cutting parameters, cutters settings...

Needed more grill guard protection for brush, tree, dirt and stump work I tackle. With help of TBN members made improvements. The bonnet protector hinged to front guard was an option no longer available. Luckily found a NOS from Messicks. Had to source some of the hinge hardware also, no big...

Have that same level on my 27 year old airstream RV trailer. Yes it’s a steel ball in the big tube. The graduation marks are how many inches of blocks to go under the tires to make it level side to side. Inches drop/rise per 8’. Small center bubble level front to back. Have lev-o-gauges on...

Wrong approach? Have a clamp-on receiver too but prefer the welded one so far. Use the bucket receiver hitch on the B20 (23 years), B26 (4years) to move trailers with 100s yards of compost/mulch, cords of wood with pintle and ball hitches. Can load a trailer with counter weight implements on...

Can really get into tight places pushing a trailer. Military trailer works good for bucket receiver hitch on both B20 and B26. Also move log splitter. If your B21 has a ssqa a FEL hitch mount plate might be a option for your car hauler. Titan makes a bucket bottom clamp on receiver I picked up...

You did it safely and what you described safe for your machine. Conditions do change with weather, time of year, limbs, saplings, holes, machinery, etc. ROPS up and seatbelt on? Probably groundhogs not gopher. Groundhogs have much bigger holes to worry about. That’s where bigger tractors with...

Don’t see the practicality for such a small crane to motor around but it could be done. Hard to beat a long lever. Be good to also keep the manual operation also. Large chain sprocket on hoist and small on separate shaft on base. All components available surpluscenter.com. Can drive the...

You did good! Not only getting the tree down safely but also respectful for all the advice. Using the tractor as a anchor and pulling with the come along was safer than pulling with the tractor with that rigging. You might consider 50-100’ of 3/8” winch cable to have on hand for the next...

While my brother in-law was bush hogging lost clutch. Making passes pushed in the clutch to roll back a bit and lost clutch. No noise and everything else works. Intelapanel says the gst transmission goes thru the gears. No forward or backward travel. No pto. He had just changed UDT and filters...

Tool I use to tighten the bucket pallet forks. The short thick wall tubing top of the hammer head fits the bar handle top of the clamping bolt. Rotates to always have a good angle on the tightening bolt. The extra leverage secures them better. Have the option to chain them down too but have...

Just every once in a while I can make a weld that looks that good. Nice work. Hooks are handy. The bigger ones are 3ton weld on lifting hooks from Amazon, $20. Good for straps, rings and rope. I have used angle iron to box that rolled top lip of the bucket to prevent bending. Doesn’t take...

Coming up on 400 hour service. B26, 2016 model. Noted some external leakage at fill plug and dipstick after mowing for several hours at a time. Not much but enough to attract dirt. A friend with an earlier B26 had a worse problem caused by rubber elbow on the suction side of pump. Air was being...

With the ag fittings always used rags and had to hit the ball to relieve pressure. Use brake cleaner to clean the females and dust covers. Always a mess. Flat face are much cleaner and easier to keep clean. Harder to relive pressure. Connecting lines together when off tractor helps. Made the...

Stainless Steel Keck Clip Metal Lab Clamp Pinch Clip Glass Ball Clamp Laboratory Tools Spherical Joint Glassware Clip(12#) Stainless Steel Keck Clip Metal Lab Clamp Pinch Clip Glass Ball Clamp Laboratory Tools Spherical Joint Glassware Clip(12#) - - Amazon.com Used these in the laboratory...

Use the clamp to squeeze the fittings together. Doesn’t take much force just more than I can do by hand sometimes. Make sure the flat face couplers are aligned, squeeze gently and wiggle if you feel any resistance. There is a similar clamp made by a guy on eBay. Like how clean and easy to...

I bought a Wait tool. Haven’t used it yet. Made my own clamp and use it at times. Often change implements and connect lines on the grapples and cycle the third function valves helps relive pressure. Having the grapple not sit in the sun helps. Sometimes you can’t so the reason for the tools.

I think it is a big improvement. Nice job. My M-series tractors had a “brake on” warning light. M59 has two different parking brakes and warning lights. Like you I had to make one for the B26. The bracket and hole for a rear motorcycle brake switch was already under the dash. It’s bright and...

Danuser Intimdator. Not only grips but can excavate roots around the trees. Helps keep fences, buildings and road sides clear. Well made piece of equipment. B26 works in tight spots. M59 the bigger.

5# 3A40B:C Bracket from Amazon ~$22. 2” square Ubolts required no drilling or cutting to attach to ROPS. Glad you are thinking of safety. With all the potential hazards from fuel, heat, dust, debris, mice, burn piles, welding, remote locations better to be prepared. Military or commercially...

Wife is mowing the yard and lower orchard now with the B26. More acreage, woods, grapple? I would get a little bigger tractor. Fun size and lots safer on the slopes. It replaced a B20 after 23 years. She’s happy, I’m happy. Best return on my investment.

Routinely work trees and brush. Didn’t ever see the stick that did the damage. Able to glue back together. Then made this. Added 125# of armor. Quarry grade screen is tough AR steel. Bumper with hooks and D-ring for tie down. Helps protect axle when bush hogging. Bonnet protecter hinges down...

Thanks for the pic. Hadn’t seen a M62 up close. Wonder how that works mowing fields? Or in the woods? Be careful, when you push over trees you could get root ball kick in the ole tailpipe;-) Carry a fire extinguisher.

Owners of L39 using Everything Attachments Wicked grapple? Up to 55hp. Or their heavier utility grapple for up to 75hp? L39 FEL is strong for its size.

Buying equipment without seeing it is a new experience with me too. Trust in the owner, dealer and transporter requires lots of pictures and communications. Only done it twice in several years. Comes with a lot of worry. Pristine and low price rarely come together. Your tractor was damaged at...

Excellent work by downsizingnow48. SurplusCenter.com has got plenty of my business. Good specifications and are quick to answer questions. Top quality hoses if you can use them. Agricenter top link dimensions don’t specify min/max length as center of holes but probably are. Good question to...

Plastic grill parts can cost more! Having bars or expanded metal on both the grapple and grill guard help. Have repaired tractor grills with perforated metal. Metal supermarket or scrapyard can get expanded metal too. Don’t forget to shield the lower space between the grill guard and grill...

Have two tractors with that same switch. B26 placement is such it is easily turned off/on by your right leg. M59 has better clearance. Still the switch is plastic and kind of flimsy compared to other switches like the hazards or lights. See metal, 16mm, led indicator, waterproof similar...

Piercing the back of the bucket adds a lot of strength. Use the receiver more for barbed wire dispenser, bale spear, vise, sprayer platform as much as trailers.

You found a poorly engineered problem of lower horsepower tractors. Larger tractors have better visual indication of the parking brake actuators and a brake on warning lamp. The parking brake on the B20 absolutely sucks and was hardly ever used. B26 made improvements but my wife did the same...

Loader control is smooth. Have not lubricated. Do ~3x/year wash or blow the dust and mud off. Now I have 100# of skid plates and tool holder bolted in front of that loader valve cover. Just changed the oil and cleaned the fuel filter this morning. That bonnet protector is a sweet tool service...

While working on M59 a few days ago noted oil spray on the side. The dipstick was missing. Probably got dislodged during some recent brush moving. Looked for it but no go. Had the dealer order one and within a day got it. $ouch$ In >50 years and dozens of tractors this is only the 2nd time...

First picture was before showing gaps between the tractor ssqa, grapple and wedge pin. Sorry for lack of explanation. After 3/8” plates, shim welded in. Now tight in the right places.

Made two 1/4” plates. Using a small pry bar able to see 3/8” would be better. Made two 3/8” plates. Cut the hole 3/8” narrower for the wedge pin so it would make contact with about 3/8”-1/2” spring compression. Welded in new plates. Added some 1/4” plate gussets for added strength to the bottom...

Using skid steer grapple I bought about 25 years ago on a M59. There seems to be excessive play in the mounting. Can’t see damage on the tractor or grapple side. Don’t note excessive wear. At the shop I could slide 1/4” plates between the lower tractor hitch and grapple tab. I also could put a...

Past several years the sheet metal belt guards mounting holes were fatigue cracking. One hole completely gone. Two top holes on two guards. From some scrap 1/4” plate cut some pieces to weld on top. Cut the hole/slot with the plasma cutter using 911motorsports.com templates. Perfect match...

Agree carrying a chainsaw on a tractor is handy. Also the Husqvarna has/oil container is the best combo available. Often need other tools too. Bolt on solution has ground skid plates to help protect hydraulic lines. <$100 in materials.

Nice build! Added a hitch receiver when strengthening the 3pt hitch. Haven’t used it to pull a trailer yet. Might have to put a hitch on the land plane because it’s the implement of choice.

Our furry friends are active. As previously stated had an air cleaner box stuffed full acorns last fall. Mice or ground squirrels? Finally put some 1/2” SS screen on the intakes. Used leather hole puncher to make some holes to lock screens in place. B26 M59 Spread open plastic plenum to fit...

Been playing around grooving R4 tires to improve traction. See little road travel. Improved lawn/Pasture traction. Used both wood carving disk on grinder and tire groover. Have tilt gauges on tractors.

Modifying clamps to hold down have been handy. This design can take full clamp pressure.

Best Regards to breadtrk. Hope you weather the storm and stay healthy. Army trailer has been a real gem. $500. Can use it behind the truck on the road to get mulch from the sawmill. Use it on the farm with the tractor to position and place mulch and compost easily. Carry firewood. Has surge...

Details on fabrication under general topics, customization. Share with my orange friends. Several ground defense plates added. Gas and oil for chainsaw. Container also carries saw wrench, round and flat files, sharpening guide, extra chain, and two wedges. Multi tool hammer wrench...

Paint mostly dry.... finally. Loaded up! Gas and oil for chainsaw. Container also carries saw wrench, round and flat files, sharpening guide, extra chain, and two wedges. Multi tool hammer wrench. Large felling wedge. 2- 5’ lifting choker chains. 20’ chain. 25’ chain. 125’ 3/8” cable...

Mounted today. No modifications to tractor and bolted on with 5 bolts. By slightly tilting the six inch tube back can accommodate the chainsaw either above or behind the tube. Thanks dieselcrawler for the input. Helps carry the saw inside the ROPS without encroaching on the operator area.

My paint job is bad, big orange bad! The weather and my skills are a major contributor to the quality. It is my first time using this Rust-oleum product. It is half the cost of Kubota brand which I have used before. To be fair I regularly use rust-oleum high performance paints and other colors...

Welding finished. In paint shop, outside in the driveway. Husqvarna orange from Lowe’s matches Kubota pretty good. Just takes forever for paint to harden in this weather.

Got the parts welded. Now to weld to two big ones together. One can of paint done. The ground defense plates were not in the original scope but helpful preventing damage. Hooks are for buckets, snatchbock, cable, and loops for cant hook or other tools. Envision carrying tooling for...

On several buckets I have reinforced the top and installed a 2” receiver tube hitch. For the spear welded 2” square bar, plates to spear collar. I like the solid tapered spears. Moved lots of hay that way. Hitch handy for lots of attachments too. Buy bar and hitch tubes on Amazon. Had a...

Where I have had failures is when I have pushed with the rear blade and bent the 3pt hitch. Now have extra supports going from the top hitch to back, extra support from the scarifier mounting bar to back plate. Lots easier to reinforce before bending. Side panels wear quick so have reinforced...

Kubota R-series commercial articulated loaders had carriage mounted backhoes that would allow the backhoes to shift side to side. Kinda like side shift on on a forklift. Also had upright stabilizer pads. It allowed digging next to a wall. They still make the loader but not sure on the backhoe...

Got fuel/oil container holder tacked and checked for fit. Had to spread the top bars a little for a custom snug fit. Drove around with it clamped up and everything seemed to work OK. Took apart again. Another ground defense plate and brace for the bottom to weld. More welding for the tube...

Just beware of aftermarket 3rd valve setups may not handle or provide for the M59 flow. Bought a Kubota 3rd valve kit for the B26. Was going to install as a winter project. That fall bought a M59 and bought another 3rd valve kit. Similar to the B26 except everything bigger. Studied the...

Better weather allowed for some fab time. Cut a 3/8” wedge off the bottom of the tube to tilt the tube back to allow for clearance to be able to scabbard the chainsaw either above or to the side of the tube. The chainsaw to the side brings it more onboard and protected by the loader upright...

Just bought another vehicle mount for a 5# fire extinguisher to upgrade the camper. $21.52 delivered from amazon. Adjustable to get a tight fit. Sturdy steel construction. Prices vary so watched till it dropped. These work well on my two tractors that see hard use.

Wrapped the flat topped fenders with aluminum tread plate to carry saw, chain, gas, oil and tools. Those old M tractors are great, heavy built work machines!

With our farm the use of tractor, chainsaw and chain together very often thus the need to safely carry. First gen saw/chain holder with Kubota B26. 5x5” steel tube, 1/2” bottom welded to loader upright. Note alignment of tube to loader frame for clearance issues. Can clamp saw up to access...

Bought a used M59 about three years ago. Idea was to replace my aging ag tractors and backhoe. No end to the comparison between R1 and R4 tires. Complicated by the tremendous lift strength of the FEL. 1000 hours had worn the fronts. I first grooved the worn tires to improve traction in mud and...

Another weekend to work on this project. Some job scope creep is adding some features. Ground defense guards, fuel/oil container mount, bucket hook, etc. Checked the bolt up one last time before welding tube to base.

Kubota B26 bucket hooks and receiver hitch.

Had a little time to test fit and adjusting parts for best fit and function. Taking time to think before final welding. The bash plate to help protect the front hydraulic lines worked out. Might weld a plate, fin, to the bottom plate to better protect lower sheet metal guard? It’s about a 6.5”...

GG you are exactly right. An open container is a magnet for debris in the woods or bush hogging. The 6” tube has three 1” half circle drain holes where it will be welded to the base plate. The pneumatic radiator cleaning wand hopefully can blow out stuff that collects inside. Making another...

Time spent fitting the lower mounting parts. Usually I would weld instead of using bolts. With all the hydraulic lines and maybe needing access later making the attachment bolt on and removable. 3/4” bolts, notching and heavy plates for when trees or stumps might challenge the attachment...

Gleaned lots of good ideas from this site. Building what hopefully works for me given skills and materials around most farm shops. Going to document as it evolves. Comments welcome. Plan is to attach a steel tube to the loader upright. 6x6x26.5” drop from scrapyard. Chain hook and drain holes...

Having a hitch mounted crane has come in handy. The base allows additional jacks to stabilize. Particularly the older I get. Modified a -$200 truck crane from Northern Tool.

Vehicle mount from Amazon. Nice heavy steel made for easy mounting. Kidde 408-368064 Fire Extinguisher Bracket, 5 lb. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N4ZZBYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xkFdEbKN3QV39 For a 5# fire extinguisher. Installed with 3 square U-bolts. No drilling or cutting. Made rubber...

Scrap pile swing lock pin. Carrying chainsaw on M59. Saw wedges in there nicely and stays put. Last night wind and rain storm left limbs and one pretty good size tree “widow maker” across the driveway. Awesome M59 could safely break an 8” maple to bring the ash top down. Then haul if off...

I ran hoses from a rear remote for a 3rd function loader valve on a M5030. Carefully priced components to do the job at Royal Brass. At the last minute added the protective nylon fabric sheath. Paying my jaw dropped, they charged me $70 for the sleeve! I think it was 20’. Anyway made for a good...

A little strengthening to box blade sure helps. Welding the 3pt frame, extra bars from scarifier box back to the main blade, hitch tab gussets, and top of hitch to back blade. Adding a receiver hitch is handy too. Doesn’t cost much and lots easier than fixing a mangled mess. The extra weight...

3ton Indusco hooks, 3/8” chain hooks and 2” receiver welded to top of bucket. 3/4” weld on ring with reinforced gussets. [ATTACH]633990[/ATTACH 1” ring and 3/8” hooks welded to bumper guard. The dynamic forces on hooks when moving/pulling with the tractor can easily exceed lift capacity.

After looking for three years finally found a used BT1200 backhoe attachment for my M59. Delivered yesterday. Heavy rascal. Would been a hard lift for a smaller tractor. Has thumb without quick attach bucket. A few bumps and bruises but good low hour shape. Have to install couplers on my tractor...

Modified the base of this 2 ton truck crane to work in hitch receivers and allow extra jacks to support/level. Made it where I can easily break it down into three pieces to move. Can load anvils in back of truck or lift heavy stuff onto benches in shop. It came with a nice roller thrust bearing...

Some good information shared on Shawn Woods. Ordered several traps to try.

B26 handy as a pocket on a shirt.

My stuff tends to be higher and use HAYAUCHI 3-Ext. Polesaw 6.3m (21') https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014CC4WK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vL67DbEE4HNVY Manual but doesn’t take many strokes to go thru a 4” limb. Sharper than a serpent’s tooth. Same blade for 12 years. Working on a chainsaw polesaw for...

Would be a nice photo op for a wicked grapple ;-)...if you need some testing and advertising?!? Own a 55” WG for a smaller tractor and love it!

High quality 5# abc metal handle fire extinguisher, heavy metal vehicle mount (sold separately) required for the operating environment and square U-bolts cost about $100 from Amazon. After a year holding up well on both tractors. Cheap insurance. One tool I hope I never have to use.

Just the top hinged section is the bonnet cover. The grill is custom reinforced with 100# of steel mesh, tubing and plate. Grappling trees is challenging work. Working on a hydraulic pole chainsaw for the FEL so the added protection will help. Receiver hitch on grapple for pole saw.

Fire extinguishers should be standard equipment. The only chance in a few seconds to prevent a small fire from becoming a major problem.

Used the B26 and rear finish mower to blow leaves and chop up leaves on a 1/2 mile driveway. Noted black exhaust smoke when under load. At the shop stopped to check air cleaner. Packed with small acorns around the filter. Luckily no damage. Tied new dryer sheets in engine compartments of the...

Hydraulic Quick Coupler Connect Under Pressure Clamp XBoom Coupler QC-Mate 12-in | eBay Found this on eBay Made this years ago.

Found and installed a bonnet cover option. Offers improved brush and spillover protection.

First bought a pair of eBay to fit a M series Kubota. Had to grind some of the parts for clearance to fit M59 but worked well. Bought another pair for the B26. Had to modify by cutting down and welding tabs to fit. So much easier to operate and stronger than turnbuckles. Try Kubota, Weavers...

Tried before to get an option for the M59 front grill armor, a bonnet cover. Was told by local dealer they were no longer available. Thanks to a knowledgeable TBN contributor (rScotty) tried again thru Messicks. They had one, maybe the last one, at one of their stores. $230 +$30 shipping. It...

Made this tool to make flat face connections. Connecting the grapple ends when storing and cycling the valves works 80-90% of the time by hand. The other times a little help is needed.

The piranha bar sure is a cost effective way to clear brush. Faster than a grapple. Right weather pulls out all the roots with minimum ground disturbance. Not as good at carrying debris. Then spray. 2-4-D is good as it kills broadleaf but not grass. Receiver hitch carrier secures the tank...

See maybe an occlusion. Wonder if the m59 loaders are made in the US like the other tractors being that they are integral with the tlbs? Think the backhoes are made in Georgia??

Good point on the grease. Have to check compatibility of the main two I use on farm equipment. Photo shows a broken lower ssqa pin, upper used pin and new pin. Replaced all 4 lift pins on the ssqa assembly. The broken one broke at the grease groove. Used pins showed wear...

We have tried lots of different tractors and machines over 50 years on our hillside 140ac farm. Best lawn mower is our B26 with a 6’ finish mower. Trims close enough we don’t use a trim mower or weed eater. 1.5” rear wheel spacers and ballast give a solid feel on the slopes. Loader much...

Noted a broken lower bucket pin while greasing the tractor. 1183hrs. Half the pin that has the grease zerk was gone. Several of the pins close to the bucket have considerable slop. Previous owner wasn’t friends with a grease gun. Question is there better sources for pins/bushings other than Kubota?

What I have is Russian olive. The Danuser Intimdator grapple works great. I can pull roots without breaking off the tops. Works great for multiflora rose and hedge privet too. Uses not just the loader lifting power but the tractor force driving forward or back. Excavator teeth up front for...

50cal box attached to ROPS bolts. Extra plate inside the box helps stiffen the mounting thru the side of box. Tractor without tool boxes is like pants without pockets.

Vehicle mount on Kubota B26. Good protection from limbs. Same mount and placement on M59.

My railing does not meet that code. Does it need to?, no. Depends on where you live and what codes you have to comply with. Lawyers will say babies will crawl 2 miles thru the woods just to climb on the deck and try to go thru the railing to their peril. I don’t need to live behind bars or...

2x5” steel tube top rail. Nice place to park a drink or plate. Wheel rim 3.5”x 3/8” flat bar. 5/8” spokes, 1x2 tune bottom. Sixteen lags, olyloks , per section. Powder coated. Super strong.

B26 with Danuser Intimdator Log chain and chainsaw holder M59 grill guard

There have been good discussions on HST operations, fluids, noise and filters. Has anyone installed a temperature gauge? Best placement for the temperature probe? Love the operation of both M59 and B26 tractors. Probably don’t let them warm up enough in cold weather before use. Concern of...

When an anvil is on something solid it greatly reduces the amount of effort. Metal moves instead of anvil and increased rebound reduces effort to lift hammer. Polyurethane sealant/adhesive (Vulkem 116) between anvil and stand quietens anvil. Similar base for leg vise. Jack with dolly wheel...

Stand is 8x16” tube filled with scrap, sharps and fines mixed with cement grout. Weighs 800# without anvil.

B26 hitch upgrade. Pat’s quick hitch, telescoping sway bars, leveling box.