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I have a 2004 lk3054xs TLB 500 hours. I love my machine. I knew some models had aluminum hydraulic pumps that failed but yours probably would’ve failed a long time ago off that was the case.

Definately run it through its paces prior to leaving dealer lot

Totally agree on your oil change idea. Better safe than sorry.

2016, 56k miles. Honestly a bit disappointed that they needed to be replaced so soon. The truck gets light, regular use. I guess either my expectations are too high or is true that some things aren’t built like they used to be. Also interesting how much plastic, maybe a must have? Thanks again? Joel

Weird can’t attach a photo from phone

Well no surprise I post f250 question on a tractor forum and get more responses than if I had posted on Ford forum.[emoji16] thanks all!! Pic of new locking hub. Circled what broke on old which left gears in hub on axle. I PB Blasted then drove around. The locking gear popped out a bit and...

Hi all, certain someone here has dealt with this on a tow vehicle or can help regardless. Sorry again for posting to this forum. Manual locking hub plastic broke as I tried to replace the locking hub. Any idea how to get the gears out? I’m planning on drilling and trying to get out that way...

Michiganiron continues value add posts only a dealer can contribute. One reason why I buy all my parts and accessories from them,

For me my box blade extends just beyond my rear wheels. Works well for me. Can be a big pull as they load up with material. Joel

Mine also has sight glass in the casting. I aim for middle. Always assumed middle. Manual states proper amount. LOL

Joel over a ton. 50 40lb bags.

One thing I really like about my Kioti lk3054xs is the four point backhoe Mount. Tight to the tractor and tied into the frame.

Hi guys, I’ve not personally had to fix but seen similar posts. I can provide pics of repair manual if you don’t already have

Check with Michigan Iron, they can help. I don’t think universal.

Interesting spot for a leak. Did you pull apart, Teflon tape and put back together?. Did you crush it with something? As others have stated, take it off and bring to shop. I found a local hydraulic place one time and the put together a new hose for me

Get the parts manual from the dealer or at least the relevant pages Have dealer send you the seals as noted in parts manual Definitely does not look like a spot for O-rings based on pics as noted previously Parts manual should answer your questions For what it is worth I know on my backhoe I...

This sounds very similar to my kioti lk3054xs TLB.

Should be listed in loader manual? My backhoe manual lists the various backhoe bucket weights. I’ve not checked my loader manual though

I had 5 ft, in nh I was spitting rocks out the side of basketballs. Be sure to have good slip clutch!

Weird as it didn’t look stripped.?? I get if it pulled off of the splined shaft. But this didn’t look stripped.

For future consideration I’ve had my negative battery cable rot from inside out. Running rough is interesting. Does it change with outside temp?

From what I can see in various posts this is not hard to repair/rebuild the pump at home. If the common model year I understand the pump gears are readily available

When I start in cold I cycle glow plugs then when I start tractor I flip key back and power glow plugs, helps to smooth out faster. Although 30 seconds is a long time regardless Maybe compression? Joel

I seem to remember others having similar problem. Remind me to check mine

Enjoy some seat time and wrenching. Joel

Yikes, crazy what Covid is doing to deliver dates of everything and supply chain. Looking forward to the days when buyers have some leverage again. I’m delaying all non essential large purchases for as long as possible. I’ll not pay through the teeth unless absolutely necessary. And these waits...

Tough to be loyal when dealers seem to randomly come and go. With my cars I buy where I can get best price and get serviced locally under warranty. Do my own work post warranty.

Very nicely done you should be happy and very proud of yourself!! Time to do the “I fixed it dance”. Invaluable experience for sure. I added LED lights to my ROPS, way better than bulbs!!! Super bright and little power draw.

For my nimco the sizes were a bit odd and took me a while to find the right size and compound and durometer.

Right guess is the three point bouncing I hear about not sure which machines though?

Backhoe Control Valve https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/index.php?threads/Backhoe-Control-Valve.405581/

Search for the word Nimco and you’ll find the post

I’ve replaced every seal in my spool valves more than once in my backhoe. Search and you’ll find threads on the topic. Don’t use factory replacements. I’m sure there’s a Manual as I have for mine.

Bad connection on negative cable to frame will do same thing. Put voltmeter on, turn key, voltage dropped to nothing. In my case negative battery cable. The cable in the end corroded from inside out. Search posts and you’ll see this as a common theme particularly with age of your machine.

Remove the ground cable from frame. Use sand paper and clean up the frame and cable to be sure you have clean connection between frame and cable. I’ve had that problem numerous times. Finally replaced cable. Your machine is that age.

Nicely done. I can’t dig two feet without hitting 10 of those. That is some awesome looking soil!!

Odd it will stall with brakes and not under load with no tire spin. Rims spinning in tire sounds like it would explain it. Any other reason why brakes would stall machine and load would not. Wouldn’t relief valve kick in regardless to avoid stall?

Good luck with the machine. 30 seconds sounds like fuel delivery to me. Right to make dealer’s problem not yours

With regards to flow and pressure, pressure can also be limited by motor, in other words if lucky, motor stalls prior to failure. In this case with big hydraulic cyls 2500 psi is plenty of pressure to destroy the tractor. And if you didn’t increase relief valve you’ll not exceed 2500 psi...

My LK3054XS is frame mount and I really like the design and super strong And tight to the machine. Level ground helpful as stated I crib mine when off the machine. Joel

I’d be super concerned about front axle, bearings, cv joints, etc. big money once broken. Not to be a Debbie downer but fork lifts have their place as you know and SCUTS have their place.

Excellent point on the valve body having no internal seals on the spools. Just inbetween the sections and top and bottom of spools. I’ve replaced every top and bottom seal on all spools. In my case I’ll was making to atmosphere and polling in bottom cups and actuating the cyl once enough oil...

Thanks all, good info Vance. I’ll likely be checking mine this winter. Did on wife’s crv, wasn’t difficult. Just a bit of patience. Did on my 50cc scooter as well.

One of the great things about the people on this forum is they may give you a ribbing on occasion but will always answer your question and provide advice in the process.[emoji16]

Hmmm, could be a couple things. Seals in cyl for sure or seals in valve body. I’ve replaced both in my backhoe. I wish they sold seal kits for the cylinders.

Excellent idea on the credit card bit. Not sure they take as payment but would be great way to at least send a more meaningful warning shot. Super frustrating

Unusual to see Kubota less than another. super quality machines for sure.

When buying cars and offered incentive with financing I’ll finance make one payment then pay off with no prepayment penalty. Ironic that sellers have no interest in cash sales (no pun intended).

I had an earlier b6000E. The old kubotas are indestructible. Just check on parts availability.

Honestly I’d just go with another brand. Ridiculous this crap about I won’t service what I don’t sell. Then you shouldn’t be able to hang brand shingle, simple as that. Looking forward to post COVID and post free money and buyer leverage coming back. They’ll be eager for the sales and work...

Can also help to post pics of your bits in question. For me my how is locked with pins. In order to get my boom pin in and out I literally need to push against a tree to get pin free. Maybe newer machines have latches now versus pins.

Not chrome, but I’ve replaced a number of seals and O-rings

Better than new!! I need the same done! I need to find a great upholsterer

I’d start with dealer. I spent a ton of time trying to source seals through Alibaba and eBay and Banggood and the like and just ended up at dealer. Some seals are a fraction of the dealer cost while others are similarly priced.

I’ve found uses for my trenching bucket. Easier digging depending on what your doing also use with my thumb for lifting stuff

I bolted on my cutting edge so I could more easily reverse and replace. Drilling the holes in the bucket was fun. Thankful for my 1/2 inch heavy duty drill with side handle and drill doctor!

Thanks guys, I took hard look at agri and their’s look just like my original. I’ll check out eBay.

3/4inch shanked woods box blade Bought replacement teeth on amazon, super light duty. Looking for source for heavy duty teeth Much appreciated Joel

Like others have said I’d trace from bat to switch then from switch so on and so forth. Also, I’d check on batt voltage when you turn the key My gremlins have all been the negative ground including ground wire to frame and even bad ground wire itself. Corroded within.

I would think if using the loader provided the fraction of an inch required and nothing is loose then I’d be comfortable with that. As long as nothing changes with use.

I’d go with dealer. Then bring to auto shop and use as template to get spares

Yes time for fuel filter change [emoji16]

Personally I’d not be alarmed Loader designed for up and down strength not side to side. That amount of play does not look like it would in any way impair the loader. If you feel as though significantly more play than other brackets could always all dealer for replacement bracket. Possible...

[emoji20] Sorry it’s all I have.

Let me know if you need something different

I’ll look also. I have shop manual lk3054XS

Maya!! Omg I love her work! An amazing woman! I can listen to her recite her work for hours. She’s missed big time. Read about her, I’m thinking she wouldn’t lose much sleep over a cracked valve or anything else for that matter. She overcame and became a legend. Awesome quote, thanks for...

Hoping you don’t bail, this is a great forum and would be cool if you stayed around long enough to play forward the help others have given you. No need to take your anger out on the forum Will be good when your machine is fixed Be safe and respect the machine and all will be good Joel

That sucks!! Good before they left!

For my machine the hydraulic oil lubricates rearend and brakes. Only oils I have are engine oil (10w40 diesel rated)front end (diff and axles) 80/90 and hydraulic (general purpose whatever is least expensive).

Interesting, coobie has 5.5k posts and you’ve got 45. From what I can see every one of your posts is a post asking for some sort of help. I’m just guessing when I say 80% plus of coobie’s posts are offering users some sort of help or answers. Ironically coobie is offering some sound advice...

Totally get your point. For me I try to avoid issues if I can find them. My only point was I’d rather a non emission machine than an emissions machine. Sort of like avoiding a Ford Fiesta automatic with the dual clutch trans which seems to have been nothing but trouble so I got a manual...

If me I’d avoid a regen machine like the plague. Seems like when there’s issues it is with regen. I’m happy I’ve got an old machine without the emissions.

How did you do that? I’m guessing there’s other damage as well.

I did same with huge pipe wrench and pipe on the wrench. I ended up getting seals from dealer. Next time I’ll price at local hydro shop. I’ve had bad luck with cyl seals and Nimco valve body seals. I’ll likely replace entire cyls next time. The o-rings I get from aftermarket. Much cheaper!!

I’m impressed you updated the post! Nice to see a machine running and working for so long.

Tough to tell from video. Do you have the aluminum pump? Do you have pressure? Do hydraulics work? Wonder if pump is going bad? Any external leak? Did you check fluid level? I know the aluminum pumps were prone to failure. You can check with a magnet.

Personally I’d try to avoid the emissions ladened machines. Seems like the majority of problems I read about have the word “regen” mentioned a ton of times. I’m happy to have my simple, straight forward diesel. Heat up my glow plugs, start her up and run until time to fillerup and repeat. My...

Looking to cover my lk3054xs with backhoe Thanks Joel

Hi all, had a scratch in rod and ruined seal. I'm looking to replace the Dust seal and the other two seals within the head that the scratch likely mucked up. The manual has the seals as 35x43x5/6.5 for the dust seal, which I think I found on Alibaba. I'm now looking for the Rubber and...

Wishing all a happy, healthy and safe 2020. Here’s to a year full of digging holes, cutting stuff and moving stuff around! Enjoy, Joel

My KB2376 backhoe

Hi all, I've got a slow leak where my front driveshaft goes into the front axle assembly (pumpkin), looking for thoughts / advice on replacing the seal. I think I ordered the seal a while back, need to go through my parts box. Big Job / small job? How much do I need to tear down, etc.? I've go...

I must always use and the machine at least mine is designed that way. Summer I use for 25-30 seconds and winter over a minute. Here’s my owner’s manual

Here are the small o-rings

Hi all I’ve got some b6000 parts for sale would like to sell entire lot together if possible Looking for good home Not sure where to post? I’m on my phone and can’t find a for sale forum although I thought there is one? Drop me a note if interested Engine block (crank sheared) Oil pump...

Cranking and still no fire. Can you tell me what this valve does?

Hi all, Turned petcock to off, removed bowl, filter and spring. Cleaned the bowl, replaced filter and spring. Put bowl back on tractor. Turned petcock to air, started tractor, let run for 20-30 seconds, fuel was filling bowl very slowly. Tractor stalled before fuel bowl filled. Let tractor sit...

Hi all, First, hello, been a long time. OK, here we go. Started tractor no problem 2 nights ago, ran for an hour as I dropped hoe and hooked up snowblower. Shut her down. Next night, after 2 feet of snow, I turn key back and glow plugs, turn key and not even a click, nothing, then no glow plugs...

the white o-rings that seal the spool valves turn to jelly. I致e replaced them all and more than once for some. replacements cost ridiculous money. i just replaced today on dipper stick and used a 15.54x2.62x20.78 stock is 15.95x2.25x20.45 i've not been able to find stock size anywhere and the...

I all I posted similar on Kioti forum My dipper stick is rising on its own The joystick, concurrently moves on its own. It will get to the point where it is fully engaged and motor lugs and loader looses power as dipper ram has hit stop but joystick is in full up position and I'm hitting relief...

I need some o-rings for my backhoe (Kioti 2376), is there a way to figure out the size of an o-ring so I can find generic o-rings? In some cases Kioti does not sell or list part number for some of the O-rings I need, rather an entire "sub assembly" totaling hundreds of dollars, when all I need...

Moving snow last night. After about 20 minutes or so my loader loses power and will not lift. I get off machine thinking my pump gave up the ghost. Then looked for leaks. Then tried the backhoe. Realized the dipper stick, joystick was stuck forward wedged up under the backhoe seat. I pushed it...

Hi all, Been a while. I have a leak in the control valve on my backhoe. I can see oil dripping off the spool cap on the bottom of the work section body for the left stabilizer. I can't tell if the leak is in between the sections or the cap itself? Any experience with leaks in that area? I've...

Ok, I've got the valve body out of the machine, punching out the pin to get the assembly apart was fun. Any advice on how to pull apart the valve to get to the o-ring? Not sure how it all comes apart? My manual and parts book is of little help. Thanks, Joel

HI guys, I've got the KB2376, first use of the spring and she sprung a leak. I've attached pictures, the leak is coming straight up from the control pin on the left side of the pictures. Must be some shaft seals down in there. Ill pull top plate off today and see what I find. Any advice? Does...

Hi Guys, Finally got a new (old) Kioti Hauler. A 1994 Ford F600 Dump with a 7.0 gas V-8. Just drove her home and the engine light came on and off intermitently. Can you help me? I'm trying to first figure out how to determine what was setting the light off? Looked under the dash and could not...

Boy killed by dad's plow: Kevin Capponi acidentally killed his young son with a snow plow Read more: Boy killed by dad's plow: Kevin Capponi acidentally killed his young son with a snow plow Tragic stuff. Heart breaking. We all need to be allert all the time when operating any sort of...

Hi all, I find myself looking for various seals for various applications. Other than the manufacturer of the item being fixed (sometime item is so old they don't carry parts anymore), do you have any suggestions as to where I can find seals? Typically shaft seals, for things like gearboxes with...

Vt. police: Man angry about arrest used tractor like monster truck to crush 7 cop vehicles - Yahoo! News Crushed police cars.

Hi all, Looking to purchase a used schulte blower Does not have pto shaft, chute rotation set up nor three point frame Can anyone tell me if the shaft is 1-3/8 21 spline? I counted 21 but did not have caliper with me to measure Can I use an adapter to standard 6 spline an then use my tiller...

I've been on generator since saturday 10/29/2011 early evening. Woken up Sunday 10/30 at 4:00am by the soud of first floor CO detector going off, we sleep on second floor. I jump up and wake up the boss and mini-boss. They are OK. I run downstairs, open all windows (30 degrees F out)...

Well, Rose the Hamster went to the big running wheel in the sky yesterday (or there abouts). Did call for some Kioti seat time though. Thank goodness she wasn't an elephant or bigger. Joel

Hi all, I need to excavate a foundation for a modular home. Will be 4 foot frost wall, going down 4 foot, with footing and then foundation wall up to 2 or so feet above grade, center will not be dug as will be a crawl space filled with crushed stone (maybe poor, not sure). There are a number...

I pulled the Tecumseh which had weak spark replaced points condenser still weak spark I have engine on bench and will get around to sorting out someday In the meantime I dropped in a new hf 6.5 ohv motor Starts easy and runs strong I really like this little tractor and I've got the deck and...

This machine gets great reviews and price seems good Multipurpose Machine My brother and I have no experience with milling or tooling but would like learn Does this look like a good first machine? Also what sort of bits or tooling would we need to do some basic processes like boring and...

Video from today, gives a feel for all the snow we've got. warning, it is 5 minutes long. Good seat time. Joel YouTube - Kioti Snow Removal.wmv

OK, looking forward to your guesses, I'm very close to done. Been thinking about this for a while, finaly thought of a way to get it done. Joel

Handled bucket after bucket of saturated snow like it was popcorn Nice to have a machine with such a strong loader I've found few things that fit in the bucket that I can't lift Really like my machine Joel

Maybe a tad off topic, but I'm sure there'll be some serious safety analysis as this new sport grows. YouTube - European Snail Sliding Finaly here in the US

I highly recommend Jon, he did an excellent job repairing my drive-shaft. Welded on a new yoke and spun balanced and installed new U-Joints, as good as new. Saved me big money over a new shaft. If needed, he could've fabricated me a new one for likely less than I'd have to pay at a bone yard...

Hi all While replacing my ujoint I bent the yoke on my axle I hate self inflicted wounds Used my shop press to remove the u joint bearing caps and applied to much pressure which bent the yoke even the hole for he bearing cap is no longer round I'll never get it bent back correctly I plan to...

HI all, I've got a boat trailer (sorry not tractor related) with P205/75-14 tires, they are basically new,but must have picked something up in one of them and totally flat now. I'm pulling today and depending on what is wrong I'd like to put a tube in. Can someone tell me the tube size for the...

Actually it is the tank neck that is stripped. it is plastic and was iffy when I bought the tractor a few years ago, now, I can not tighten the cap. Any ideas on how to keep the cap tight? Obviously trying to avoid replacing the entire tank, seems silly. Thanks, Joel

The boss told me to get rid of the piano today before we have new floors put in (original linoleum and carpet is 10 years old) so I figured this would be a good job for the backhoe. I could no believe how thick the cast iron framing was. Was touch and go for a while, but in the end the Kioti...

I've sold my 1986 F250 Kioti Hauler. Not totally happy about it, but just don't want to be driving to lake, towing boat, with the mini-boss in such an old vehicle, no AC does not help and no room for the boss is another negative. Will be sad to see it go mostly because it is a the one and only...

It is sunny and will be in the 50's today. I've got a nice new tiller and can't wait to hook her up and try her out. Great day to own a tractor. Joel

Geeze I need to schedule my vacation time and the tax return check should be hitting soon. This time I vote for a tailgate type cookout, where you cook what you brung. Bring your best fixins and we grill up a storm. I can do the pulled pork!!! Joel

Hi all I've got a wheel horse workhorse 700 I've got the mowing deck and snowblower she's got very weak spark and is terrible hard to start I've pulled the flywheel and replaced points and condensor and timed the motor still weak spark any advice is appreciated I can replace the coil next...

Is it possible to jump a glow plug? Can you use jump pack and hook negative to engine block and postive to the glow plug to get them hot? Thanks, Joel

I had to post this one, I'd not seen before. This guy is crazier than even some of us. And I worry about my 3/4 ton F250, pulling tri-axle with two axles of brakes and 6000lb tractor. Not even gonna start listing what could go wrong with this one, not to mention mirrors not wide enough to see...

I passed a guy today at a stop light, he's driving a harley, smoking a cigarette with a little girl on the back, she was between 8 and 10 years old. Always shocked when I see little children on the back of motorcycles. I just shake my head. Joel

FYI, been looking for a gift and found Northern Tool's 24v cordless impact wrench on sale for 99 bucks. It's 1/2 inch and includes 2 batteries and gets terrific reviews. Thought I'd call it out. The others I've looked at are about 3x's as much. The torque is not huge but should do the trick...

October 16th and it is snowing, this is crazy, this is about the earliest I can recall if it sticks to the ground at all. I was just out in the boat two weeks ago. Hey Deputy, I still haven't installed my coolant heater from last summer. :) I bet you haven't either..... Joel

Here's a picture of the Kioti Hauler back in action. She worked like a charm yesterday, went to a budies house to help with a walkway. I'll be using her next Saturday to bring the Kioti to the town's fall festival where I give tractor rides. Is this brand loyalty or what??? :) Joel

Here's a picture of my Kioti Hauler and tri-axle trailer. The trailer is an oldie but goodie, I can plop anything I want onto it (tilting Dove tail). Would'nt want to go 100's of miles with this rig, but works great for around town and back and forth to family and friends. Got brakes on two...

The 17th is our annual fall festival. Will be my third consecutive year of giving hay rides with my tractor and little trailer. The kids have a great time. We have a costume parade, a pet costume contest, pies, live entertainment and all. The park is huge with a playground, plumbing and plenty...

This is a little (ok a lot) off topic but you guys will know the answer. Want to get a camper, really like the 1 ton conversion vans with toilet and sink and AC and all. Problem is they only have two seats with belts, driver and passenger. Is it possible to mount a third seat, with three point...

HI all, I've got replacement teeth for my box blade rippers, as the originals either broke or ripped off. The originals were crimp on and the replacement look to be pegged on. How should I go about attaching the new teeth? Thank you, Joel

I've been looking around at tillers, I've got rocky soil, therefore something strong with slip clutch is mandatory. Does anyone know if this tiller is a king kutter? I'm not planning on using a bunch, but need for it to work when I do use it. Any other suggestions at reasonably priced...

AS posted previously, when wet she'll not start, no spark, I've got a new coil and ignition module to install. Now, she's completely dead, no lights, no radio, no nothing. Battery is at 12v and even with that and jump pack, I've got nothing. Any ideas? Thanks, Joel

I replaced cap and rotor, thought I solved it, but nope. 1986 f250, 351 carburated. Any thoughts on what could be the cause are greatly appreciated. She turns over fine, and gets fuel, and has compression, starts great when dry out. Must be electrical of some sort. Any help is greatly...

Will be heading out tomorrow am on my annual trek to Rick's cookout. Amazing what some people will do to get a free hamburger and hotdog. Hope to see a bunch of you guys there. Joel

I'll be there, the boss even rearranged her schedule to "permit" the pilgrimage. I'm thinking Deputy, Island, excelerate, computer are bound to be there. The more the merrier. Amy, anything we should bring other than wallets? Joel

I pulled my rotted utility body of my GMC a couple of years ago and built a flatbed, gmc is now gone but not the utility body. I used it today as a firepit to burn brush from 5 trees I cut down a while back. I put in a kioti picture so I could technically post in this section. :) Great night...

I got my thumb mounted up tonight. Works great, I find it very handy for moving around all the rocks I've got and for holding trees when cutting firewood. Found this one on ebay, I purchased the 16 inch, a tad short but works great. Built heavy duty and came complete with pins. I don't know how...

Here's my first attempt at pallet forks. I tried to take different ideas I could see out there and combine. I went with the chain approach. I'm anxious to see how they work. The steel is C-Channel from pallet racking (ironic isn't it). I think the wall is thick enough and should hold up to...

I dug on this stump for about 3 hours, was at 5.5 - 6 feet when we called in the heavy artilery. A CAT 311, 26000 lb excavator. As you can see from the video the mini-boss ran the show as usual. In about 8 hours yesterday my brother and I dug out 5-7 stumps and cut all the trees up. I had my...

HI all, hope this is the correct forum, looking for some guidance on using a port a torch. Will use for cutting as I've got a DC stick welder for welding. Looking for help in how do I set the regulators, the instructions in the kit are very poor. Any help is appreciated, I've never used a...

I've been looking for a reasonably priced alternative and found it today. $18 shipped to my house. Hope you find usefull. Not good for diesel, but I'll be using on my gas generator, did not come with an hour meter. Joel PT16 Digital Tach/Hour Meter on ENM Company

TractorByNet.com Classifieds Item 508468384 - 2007 Kubota L 3940 W/Attachments Not sure how to formally report. I'm I'm wrong I'm a buyin. Thanks, Joel

Hey there boss wallace (Amy), when is the cookout scheduled for this year? I gotta put in for vacation at work and I want to be certain I schedule in cookout day. I vote for May - June time frame, before it gets super hot and early enough so we can all use the stuff that's bound to get...

Guys, sorry if I've posted in the wrong place but don't know where else to turn. There is some kind of balancer that attaches to the output shaft of my standard transmission. It has come loose. Can anyone tell me how I remove the driveshaft to get this piece off. I scoured the web and some...

I took the advice from another poster here and submitted my Kioti success story to Kioti on the their site a while back. Just got my nice new black hat and letter in the mail yesterday. Love my Kioti and love my Kioti hat. It'll be my special going out in public hat. Joel

I just did a couple of searches and did not come up with much, maybe not searching with the correct words. I'm thinking about posting on Craig's that I'll move other's equipment for a fee. Use my truck and trailer to move other's tractors and the like. Stay at or under 10K lbs on the loads...

A momentous event, I turned 200 hours today on my 2004 Kioti Lk 3054XS TLB. She starts great no matter what the temperature, she operates great and I'm very pleased with my purchase. The machine is the perfect size for my 3.5 acres of very rocky property. The loader lifts nice and high and is...

Here's the fleet, one that pushes a lot, one that lifts a lot and one that throws a lot. I was able to clear my enormous 250 foot driveway of an incredibly deep 12 inches of snow, in a blistering time of less than 3 hours, at the paultry cost of (including depreciation, fuel and maintenance)...

I've been looking long and hard for a proper storage place for my Kioti and other misc. stuff, snowblower, lawn tractor, leaf vac, etc. Any thoughts on a pole barn. I just struggle with paying for foundation work, big money where I'm at. Thanks, Joel

OK, again, not totally Kioti, but my Kioti did help clear the driveway / sledding path. Here's a link, I hope it works. YouTube - Quad Sledding Joel

I have a welder so welding on would not be a problem. Looking for recommended thumbs for my machine. I am thinking mechanical would be easier in the long run and I don't use all the time, so easy removal would be nice. I welded up a stationary mechanical thumb for my old Kubota and it worked...

Not much of a Kioti topic but thought I'd share. We had a big ice storm night before last. We lost power at about 11:30pm after a couple of loud transformer explosions. Many Many Many trees are down and power is out in the entire town. Some are saying we'll not have power back for at least a few...

HI all, I am ready to install my Katz inline heater, I figure lower radiator hose. Problem is the hose is not overly long and has some bends. Was hoping someone could post a picture of one installed on their LK 3054 or something as similar as possible. I hate to ruin a hose if I get it wrong...

Happy B-day tomorrow Rick and many more (as Amy is thinking, geesh not another one, thought he would've kicked the bucket well before this one). The cake can be mailed to my home address. Joel

Well I finaly found a truck that will plow my driveway and tow my Kioti. A sparkly 1986 Ford F250 with a 351 motor and fisher minute mount plow. Took a long time to find the right truck for me. I put between 1000 and 2000 miles per year on my full size, therefore spending any serious money just...

For the past two years I've given hay rides at our town's fall festival. Last year I used my old tractor, the "other" orange. This year I used my LK3054XS. As some may remember my Kioti Hauler (Chevy K2500) ran into some difficulties, I fixed and then sold. I tried to load my Kioti onto my 14...

Thinking about mounting a truck (8 foot or smaller) plow blade to my bucket. I've searched and seen at least one terrific post on mounting plow to bracket on loader arms, but not directly into bucket. I'm thinking it would be easy to tack in a couple of tabs to which I could pin a plow a frame...

Hi guys, question on diesel fuel additive. What additive would you recommend when diesel will sit or has sat for a while. For example, in a machine that has run sporatically over months or years? I am think that water, among other concerns, would need to be addressed. Thanks, Joel

Ok guys, I know this is not a GMC forum, but I also know you guys are smart and experienced in most things motorized. My GMC Kioti Hauler (K2500, 1993), is having brake light trouble. My brake lights only work when my right blinker is turned on. Does anyone have any ideas? I think my brake...

I pulled the bumper hitch (actually trailer removed the bumper hitch) and installed a class V hitch rated at 15000 pounds. I welded the end tabs nearest the rear to the frame for good measure. I'm going to dig a stump out for a buddy tomorrow so loaded up tonight. This is not maiden voyage...

I've topped off tire pressure, installed new air filter, plugs and wires, but still getting less than 10 mpgs. I'm thinking next step might be a spoiler or belly pan. Maybe flush mount wipers or maybe only driving downhill. Open to any other ideas.

I've been able to use the new box blade I purchased at rick's at the cookout. This is one of the best ground engaging tools I've ever owned. Superb at rock farming, grading and leveling. Not much else to say, if you've ever considered one, I would not hesitate. My woods is excellent...

I've been wondering for some time, why aren't tractor transmissions hydraulic? Specifically, you've got a pump off the motor running a hydraulic motor (like a skagg or the like), with that motor tied to a transmission. Seems to me like the best of both worlds, infinate adjustability in speed...

With regards to Jim's recent post on backhoe valve body issues. Can someone tell me what exactly this means? Is this high pressure on the inlet side or is this back pressure on the return side of the valve body? Looking like Jim may be owed an appology, if nothing else you gotta admire his...

It's gotten to the point where all my co-workers are talking about the Wallace Tractor Festival and they have no idea what a tractor is. Even my AA speaks in terms of "Wallace's" and "Kioti". She's started a count down. Rick, I hope you've got some big dogs or something, there's a risk some...

Your help yesterday is greatly appreciated. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to help me. Even the Boss was thrilled when I got the Machine fired up and put away. Sincerely, Joel

I've been using the tractor all day. Start and stop, start and stop. Just hopped on to start and she went to crank, engaged the starter and then something must have shorted. It seemed as though the battery was dead. Would not turn over the starter motor. I turned key back to turn on glow plugs...

How much weight is too much weight for a 3/4 ton truck's trailer hitch, approximately 13000 lbs, that's how much is too much. I got extreemly lucky that this failure occured at the base of my driveway. I blocked the road for about 15 minutes and then pulled the entire rig up my drive with the...

I've got some frequent flier miles burning a hole in my pocket.

Hey guys looking for some advice on how to move some really big rocks. I can easily push them with my dozer, problem is I can't get behind them, they are against a hill. I can't lift them with the loader and I can't move them with the hoe. I've had someone tell me drilling them and then setting...

curl on bucket is strong, boom is strong (large bore), but the dipperstick does not seem to have the pulling force it should. Tough to judge though, any ideas on how to judge? Thanks, Joel

Want to put an additional cutting edge on my 1231 on my LK3054. Should I go with weld on or bolt on, I don't want to bend the stock cutting edge. If bolt on, any advice on drilling the holes other than have my drill doctor ready to go? Not putting tooth bar on as I do a lot of loader work off of...

See, I told the wife ("the boss") there were many reasons why we could not live without the Kioti. If it hadn't been for the loader there'd be no grillen this year. Just like we needed the dozer for clearing the snow off of the driveway (whole long story why the plow truck and the 12 hp...

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a heater for my 2004 LK3054XS TLB. Prior post states 1.5 inch interior diameter hose size on the lower hose. Can someone confirm, none of my manuals states and it looks smaller to me. I'll put my caliper on the outside but not certain on wall thickness. Thanks, Joel

Going to work on this later today, any advice. All other electrics appear to work, including flashers, and tail lights when head lights are on. But no brake lights, I'm gonna start first with switch under brake pedal, anyone who's had this problem, any advice is greatly appreciated. Neither...

Hi all, I've read through the postings on attaching chain hooks to my loader (Kioti LK3054xs TLB). I've got my 3 inch channel with 1/4 wall thickness and my weld one chain hook. Now I would like to know what you think I should use for rods and settings on my welder, I'm never quite sure what to...

Hi all, just a note to say hi. Just picked up my LK3054XS TLB last Saturday. Have operated for an hour or so and could not be happier. The transaction was smooth and the machine in great shape. 2004 with approximately 150 hours. I looked and looked and looked. Used Kubota B21, new Kubota B7510...

neither my lights nor my horn work. Can anyone give me a starting point on diagnosing? I've got the wiring diagram. One thing I'd like to figure out is how to test the dynamo (generator), it's got three wires off of it and the manual does a crappy job of telling me what each should be doing...

HI all, I am looking for a B6000 snow blower and the associated hardware to hook up to the tractor, Brackets, PTO, hydraulic lift, etc. Any thoughts on who may have one? thanks, Joel