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I would like to do some grading work on a sloped area of my lot that is mostly clay and won't grow grass. I want to work in some top soil and manure and a box blade seems like the best implement to use. Local rental place has a Bush Hog BBX65. I'm wondering if my small BX1860 can handle it...

I have a back blade with 3pt pins that are so far apart I have to lengthen my 3pt arms almost as far as they will go to mount the blade. I noticed at Rural King tonight that almost all their implements have pins facing inward, not outward like my blade. Here is a pic I snapped at Rural King...

I got the idea to build DIY forks from someone online (sorry to not give proper credit but I don't remember where I saw it, I don't think it was TBN). I have been surprised just how handy and sturdy they are. Obviously not the answer for heavy duty use, pallets, etc., but I believe they are...

There was some chatter in another thread about the wisdom of using antifreeze as tire ballast because of the potential danger to dogs or other animals in the event of a leak. Rather than hijack a thread I thought I would start a new one. My question is, why do manufacturers not add an...

There have been a few threads comparing the pros and cons of lending a helping hand with tractors/equipment. General consensus seems to be we're glad to help unless we feel like we're taken for granted or otherwise being taken advantage of. I usually plow my neighbor's drive when I do my own...

I really wanted to install a block heater on my BX1860 but, due to clearance issues (i.e., muffler too close to freeze plug), the dealer-provided heater is one that goes in the lower radiator hose. Since I could find no photos online, and very little information, I thought somebody might...

I tried unsuccessfully to install a block heater in my BX1860. Ordered this part (70000-73595) Removed muffler (muffler crosses front of engine, very close to engine block), took out the freeze plug at front of engine and installed the heater. Easy-peasy, I thought, no problems! Then I...

Bought a Kubota BX1860 last summer and got a Ratchet Rake Snow Edge with it. Have been anxious to try it out and, although Jonas didn't hammer east KY like it did the east coast, we got about 8" of snow - a good snow for us. Finally got to play in the snow! In general the Snow Edge does...

The temp gauge on my G1900 has not worked since I bought it second hand. Never moves off the bottom peg. Cleaned all the grounds I can find, replaced all 3 fuses, and replaced the temp sender. No improvement. Fuel gauge, status lights, and hour meter work fine. If I ground the temp sender...

I was having a problem with Kubota starter intermittently failing--turn key, it clicked but didn't spin the starter--worse in the cold it seemed. Tried all the usual checks: battery, wiring, ignition switch, etc. and couldn't find a problem. Could whack it a few times with a rubber mallet and...

I have a glow plug dash light malfunctioning. Flickers, then goes off while key is in the "heat" position. I used a multimeter to verify that glow plugs do receive 12v while the key is in the heat position, regardless of whether or not the dash light is on. However, I did notice that when I...

I noticed today an oil leak on my Kubota G1900 garden tractor. (Gotta love temps in the 70s on Christmas Even in KY!) I jacked up the front end and followed the leak to what appears to be the area where the drive shaft exits the motor. I tried to upload a pic, but for some reason I am unable...

I have a sandstone walkway that was cut from a large single slab of stone (my father quarried stone and installed this for us 12 years ago). It broke into 3 pieces during transport and over the years the cracks had widened so I wanted to try to slide the pieces tighter. The stone is about 4"...

Took advantage of having my son in for Thanksgiving (he's a welder) and mounted a couple of bucket hooks on my BX. A pretty simple modification, but I sure appreciate when folks on this forum post step-by-step instructions so I hope this might be helpful to others. My favorite part of the...

Getting ready for snow and decided to follow the lead of others on this forum and install auxiliary lighting on my BX. Found the factory-installed auxiliary power wires under the seat. Ordered 4 18-watt LED lamps from Amazon. After reviewing several other folks' installs, I decided to go...

So, I've been a pretend tractor guy for a while now with my Kubota G1900 garden tractor (really just a killer diesel lawn mower) and have just acquired a BX 1860. I know that's still a pretend tractor to many of you, but I am thrilled. My wife, on the other hand, seems only capable of feigning...

I had a small leak in my fuel injector pump and read that self-repair of these units is impossible, or at least strongly discouraged. Having a brother that is a good mechanic and can bail me out of most of the messes I create, I figured I would give it a shot. My repair was to a 3 cylinder...

I recently acquired a second G1900S. Love the G1900 and bought the second one sight unseen as a parts mower; turns out, it's a fine machine also so now I'm using it and giving it some attention rather than just parking it until I need to rob parts (or until I sell them both and move up to a BX...

I'm in KY and recently bought a garden tractor (Kubota G1900) from FL. Shipped through Fastenal for $200. Tractor had to be attached to pallet, covered with tarp, and fluids drained. Was delivered in one week. The local Fastenal store used their forklift to place the pallet on my trailer so...

Cleaning my mower deck (Kubota g1900) is always a pain. Ramps nor jack gets it high enough that I can access the deck so I always end up "scraping blind" in a few spots. Picked up a hoist and it does the trick! My question is, will elevating the front end like this do the tractor any harm...

Hello. Recently acquired a G1900 4WS with a 60" deck. I love the tractor--in great shape and runs and operates smooth--but was disappointed in the traction on my wooded, hilly lot. Granted, it was pretty wet when I tried to mow on a warm day after some really cold days (=pretty moist...

I've been lurking and learning from many of you (thanks!) and am now writing my first post. While reasonably handy, I am anything but a mechanic. I have a new to me Kubota G1900 4WS garden tractor. 917 hours and in great shape. 60" mower and 48" snow blade. When starting, it needs a boost...