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I've been thinking about getting a CTL or wheeled skid steer, specifically a JCB 270. The appeal of JCB is the side entrance door. I've owned/operated front entrance SS loaders and have no interest in getting another one. I'm having a hard time finding positive reviews of JCB products in...

I'm looking for a root ripper for my Kubota L47 it has a BT1000b backhoe and pin on bucket. Any suggestions?

It was in the low 80s today and I'm driving down the road pretty much flat out. I look at the temp gauge and it's in the red. There is a down hill slope ahead so I put the transmission in neutral. I coast for about 15-20 seconds and I watch the temp drop quickly to normal. All fluids are up and...

I was under my L47 and noticed two cable assemblies hanging down. Since they are capped I figure they didn't become unplugged and must be for some accessory that I don't have. There was a metal bracket nearby that was unused so I stuck the cables in it to keep them from hanging. I don't think...

I'm thinking about a soft cab. So far I've found two for the L47. Does anyone have experience with them? Are the windshields glass? I'd appreciate your advice.

I just replaced my old rigid frame Ferris 1000Z with a new Ferris 2200, 52 inch deck. I like the mower I hate the Carlisle turf tires it came with. Traction is terrible, I leave skid marks just slowing down! Because of the 52 inch deck they mount narrower tires than those on a 61. The factory...

I was doing my weekly mow yesterday when I went to reverse direction the drive to the left wheel quit. It felt like something was binding. When I moved the left side control lever the engine would load up but the wheel wouldn't turn. After checking for an obstruction underneath the machine I...

After almost driving a stick through my grill while grappling brush, I decided that my brush guard could use some improvement. A few members posted photos of their machines and I basically borrowed ideas from them. I used a 2ft sq. piece of 3/4x 9 ga expanded metal.

I just brought home my BT1000B backhoe and I'm getting ready to install it on my L47. Looking through the owners manual that came with the backhoe, I discovered this ballast warning. "While BT1000B backhoe is installed on the tractor, liquid ballast in the rear tires should be removed." My...

I'm getting a BT1000B backhoe for my L47TL and I'm trying to decide on a do all bucket for it. I expect that I'll be mostly digging out small stumps, planting trees/bushes, some trenching for culverts, water and electric lines cleaning out ditch banks , that sort of thing. I don't plan on doing...

I just bought a L47TL and so far I'm pretty happy with my purchase. On thing that I wish Kubota did differently was the design and/or location of the hydrostatic control pedal. I have arthritis in my right hip and I find it difficult to operate the pedal for any length of time. I presume that...

Since 90% of the work I do is loader work I've been thinking of selling my tractor and getting a skid steer. I used to own a S130 Bobcat but because of the very short wheelbase it proved to be unstable on any kind of slope. The other big downside for me was the inability to get off the machine...

I have Cat 1 implements and a Cat 2 tractor. I want to use a Cat 1 quick hitch. The problem I'm running into is that my lift arms are too large to fit into the opening provided on some quick hitches. The ball ends on my tractor are 1 3/4 wide and 3 inches high. If you have a SpeeCo hitch...

I've been looking at a LSXR4145 so I can make the change to hydro drive. I was impressed with the LS. The only thing that concerns me is the resale market. I talked to a few of my friends/neighbors and they never even heard of LS. Most of the newer tractors in my area consist of Massy, NH...

I stopped at my local LS dealer today and looked at a XR4040H that was on the lot. I also asked about a XR4046H and was told that it was discontinued. When I got home I looked on the web site and couldn't find either model. Has LS dropped the XR4000 series?

For a while I've had an intermittent problem with my tractor not starting. It's happening more frequently now. Most of the time it will start right up, other times it will crank over fine, but act like the fuel shut off solenoid is deactivated. When it won't start, I've checked and found power...

I intend on getting a glass windshield and roof for my RTV900. Kubota makes both steel and plastic roofs. Any opinions on which is better and why? Noise, durability? It needs to be compatible with a soft enclosure/doors, etc. that I may add later. This vehicle is used primarily for work. Thanks.

I started to look into a snowplow setup for my RTV900. I notice that most of them use a winch to lift the blade. My machine isn't equipped with a winch, but it does have hydraulics. (Dump bed). Does anyone know of a factory hydraulic lift plow? I was thinking about getting a Denali plow and...

A couple of months ago my 2011 5055e just stopped running and wouldn't restart. I checked at the injection pump and found no power. After looking at the fuses and not finding anything wrong, I removed the mounting bolts from the fuse panel in order to see if a wire had come loose. When I moved...

Why did the industry change from push button PTO yokes to the new style. I'm referring to the ones that you need to pull the color back as you push in the opposite direction?

I'm being very optimistic here, but I wondering if an economy PTO option could be added to My 2011 5055e? What I'm looking to accomplish , is to run a PTO generator at lower engine speed. A 10KW generator doesn't require 48 HP from the PTO to run it. The other option would be gearing up the...

I have a 2007 RTV900W6 and I was reading some older posts about installing a coast valve kit. Coast Valve Kit for Kubota RTV 900 / RTV 1100 / RTV 1140: SideBySideStuff.com It sounds like an improvement to me. My question is; Has anyone installed a coast valve and caused damage to the...

I had a stump bucket for several years. It worked well on my skidsteer, but my tractor's loader wasn't as powerful. I was looking at Wildkat attachments site, and I noticed this spade. #37 Spade Bucket | MS Attachments Although it's not listed online, they make the same bucket with a grapple...

Most of the time my JD 553 loader works in a normal manner. Sometimes it will stick in a slow raise position. I found two ways that I can make it stick. (1) Put a load in the bucket, and while lowering the loader arms, stop abruptly. Now if I raise the bucket slowly, I can remove my hand from...

Has anyone installed a "Combination Ball Socket" on their 3PH lift arms? I have a category 2 three point hitch, and implements that take both cat. 1 and 2. I don't like the JD system of installing bushings. The replacement ball and socket I was looking at features a cross drilled ball for cat...

A friend gave me a Dexter 3500# trailer axle with the spindle broken off. Using it and some other scraps I built this boom pole. Total cost, about $10.00 Best, Bill

I'm thinking of getting this John Deere Tractor Canopy, John Deere Tractor Canopies, John deere Tractor Sunshades, John deere tractor roofs, JD Tractor sunshade, Canopies John deere, Sunshades John Deere made from fiberglass canopy. According to the listing it has a liner with sound absorption...

I'm was thinking about putting a remote camera in my barn, just so I can check on the animals, from my house. We have had a few problems with theft in the area, so I'm thinking that I might be better off with a recording system with several cameras, while I'm at it. Anyone have any experence...

I presently have a L3240 w/la724 loader. I would like to go up in FEL capacity to over 2000#. Limited funds reduce the choices quite a bit. I would like a utility size tractor rather than a CUT. I'm thinking about a 2WD M5640SU. I was wondering if anyone had one of these tractors with a loader...

I have a Kubota 3240 W/ 724 loader. It has about 15 hrs. on it. I needed to lift a Zero Turn mower. The mower weighs around 1100#. I was lifting it with chains attached to the bucket. I couldn't lift the mower at all. The Hyd just bypassed. I removed the bucket and repeated the lift. I was able...

Has anyone built a hay bale unroller? I did a search and didn't come up with much. Thanks, Bill

A friend called me today about his 1977 Ford 4100. The alt. warning light had been on, so he replaced the alternator. No change. I'm going to try to help him figure out the problem. Does any know about this system? Internal or external regulator? I haven't looked at it yet so you know what I...

How much are you paying for an installed Rear Hyd. Remote, at your Kubota dealer?

Anyone using wheel weights on their L3800? Besides, loading the tires, I was wondering if wheel weights would be worthwhile. They are a little pricey.:( Are there any aftermarket mfg. or would this be a Kubota only item? I intend on building a 3PH counter weight, for most loader work...

I have a six foot Bush Hog Squealer. I was wondering if it will be too heavy for a L3800. I am only mowing light pasture, so I wouldn't think HP would be an issue, just the weight. Opinions? Bill

I have a 16LA loader. I'm not impressed with the support leg design. When I bought the tractor the bracket that supports the leg was bent. I straightened it out, but I'm sure that won't last long. The leg itself seems OK. I could beef up the bracket. Hopefully that would solve the problem...

My friend has a new to him TN75D. I was following him in my PU truck the other day, and noticed that the 3 point hitch would raise and lower about 10 or 12 inches (at the end of the arms). He said he had not moved the control lever, and there wasn't any weight on the hitch. It did this several...

I have owned my TC40D less than a month. These are a few things I have learned from you members in this short time. You can hydro lock the engine by adding oil to quickly. Always remove the dip stick to provide a vent. This alone was most valuable info. The common block and radiator drain...

Are any members using a quick attach conversion built by Wildcat Attachments? How does it compare to ATI or other units?

This is my first time posting on any forum. I have a non working cruise control, on a TC40D. I checked for power at the magnet, and everything checks OK. It looks like I need to replace the magnet. Does anyone know what the procedure is?