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  1. paulwestski

    L4240 3RD Function Install

    Thought I'd start a new post for the update on the 3rd function install on my L4240. Well I finally got it all installed and it is a much cleaner installation than the factory setup. I found some space underneath the seat for the solenoid valve. Just needed to fabricate a mounting plate for...
  2. paulwestski

    Kubota Factory BH 92 Hydraulic Thumb Cylinder Dimensions

    I need some measurements please. Someone with a factory Kubota BH92 hydraulic thumb, could you please measure the hydraulic cylinder for me?? I currently have the mechanical thumb that I wish to convert to hydraulic. So I'll need the cylinder diameter, overall length closed and overall length...
  3. paulwestski

    Hydraulic wrench set on sale Half price

    I was brought to my attention from a fellow Tractor by net member that Northern tool has their hydraulic wrench set on sale for half price. $20.00 for the set. I may buy a second set to keep in the barn. Northern Industrial Tools SAE Angle Wrenches — 14-Pc. Set | Angle Box Wrenches| Northern...
  4. paulwestski

    Need a measurement, L4240 Loader control handle shaft diameter

    Like the title says Need a measurement for a L4240 Loader control handle shaft diameter. The measurement needs to be off of a NON third function Kubota. When my L4240 was delivered I forgot to measure the loader control handle shaft diameter. Worst thing, it was on my list of things to do and...
  5. paulwestski

    Out with the old In with the new

    Messick's delivered my new L4240 today. Took away the L3800 The L4240 is equipped with open station, HST+, Loader, Quick attach, Back hoe, three rear remotes, T&T, R4s beet filled rears, set of filters, WSM, Parts manual What a difference in machines. Neil Messick was fantastic to work with...
  6. paulwestski

    Financing  Kubota 0/0/60 financing

    Are there any rumors if Kubota will extend the 0% \ 0 down payment \ 60 month financing in July 2013 I've an upgrade on order but it won't be ready and I won't be back in town to take delivery until July. Worse case I could sign the paperwork now.......and take delivery in July, but I'd like to...
  7. paulwestski

    Loader  True Third Function- factory or do it myself

    The Kubota L4240 that i have on order should be ready for delivery in a few weeks. I'm on the fence whether to source the parts myself for the third function or just order the Kubota kit. I'm very comfortable installing either myself. I added four remotes to my L3800. Designed and fabricated...
  8. paulwestski

    New L4240 Ordered

    Ordered one of last few l4240s left on the east coast. HST+, Filled R4s, loader, Backhoe with mechanical thumb, Three rear remotes, Top and Tilt. It'll take about three or four weeks before delivery. Trading in my test tractor unless one you folks would like to buy it? L3800 HST, Loader, SSQA...
  9. paulwestski

    Help I need a measurement

    I just ordered a root grapple for my Kubota L3800. I've previously installed a four spool valve to run my rear remotes and any other hydraulics that I may add. Unfortunately the tractor is 200 miles away at the mountain property and I can't measure the length of hoses required to plumb the...
  10. paulwestski

    Need subsoiler dimensions/angles

    Almost done fabricating my subsoiler just need some dimensions for the shank. How thick, wide and long is the main vertical shank on your subsoiler? At what angle is the tooth mounted to the vertical shank? And yes I will post photos when done.
  11. paulwestski

    L3800 Turn Signal Operation

    I noticed last night when parking the tractor when either of the turn signals are turned on the opposite turn signal lights up steady... this doesn't seem right to me. Also noticed the brake lights don't work....I assume there are brake lights?? Going to get the operators manual out of the...
  12. paulwestski

    3-Point Hitch  Top & Tilt and Rear Remotes Installed

    Finished up my rear remote and top and tilt install on my new Kubota L3800 this week. The spool valve and hoses are from Surplus center. I went with a four spool Wolverine valve. All of my fittings were purchased from Discount Hydraulic Hose, they're close enough to me that standard ground...
  13. paulwestski

    BH77 Hydraulic Quick Disconnects Size

    Anyone with a BH77 know what size the hydraulic quick disconnects are....3/8", 1/2" ??
  14. paulwestski

    L3400 BH77 & Rear Remotes

    Question for someone with a BH77 or any hydraulics gurus. I want to put two or three rear remotes on my L3400 that I'm waiting on delivery. Once the backhoe is removed in theory I could quick connect the supply and return for the rear remotes to where the backhoe quick connects...does that make...
  15. paulwestski

    50 Hour Service

    Since Kubota recommends only changing the hydraulic filters and not the fluid. Can a wet dry vac attached to the hydraulic fill opening and turned on keep from loosing any hydraulic fluid while removing the filters? The tractor is a L3400HST
  16. paulwestski

    Polish Engineering At It's Finest

    I had my 8' x 20' shipping container delivered and of course the tractor trailer couldn't make it up the mountain road to the property so I had to use the Cat 953 loader to carry it up the road. I rigged it from the end and added two chains from the top far corners back to the loader bucket...
  17. paulwestski

    New member

    Hello New member here. Just ordered my first tractor to use at my mountain property.
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