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  1. Ricn

    Battery Chargers

    Don't see a good place for this so trying it here. My two old $19.95 automatic Sears battery chargers have finally failed me after 30 plus years, But the ones I see on-line look like something from out space. Help, I need good suggestions for replacement as we use them often. The Sears units...
  2. Ricn

    L2501 1st hicup

    My 2016 Kubota, the L2501 has been great, no issues at all until yesterday. Went into the shop to fire it up but noticed diesel underneith, quite a puddle. Further inspection showed fuel leaking around the filter so off it came and the leak stopped, little flapper up there you know, closes off...
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    new ecavator trailer

    Been asked lots I know, but thinking we need a new tilt type trailer to haul a Kubota Kx-040 excavator. 14000lb trailer will do the job but many are built so minimally I won't buy them and paint is always lousy too. Any thoughts on something built heavy duty with longer lasting finish? pj seems...
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    New exvavator this week

    My Son has been looking for a new-used KX40 with 6way blade, thumb, cab with heat and a/c for quite a spell. His U-35 and mine as well, are open station with a top so cold in the winter. One of my Sons customers had purchased this one new this year for the farm and having only 16hrs use. We got...
  5. Ricn

    cutivator help

    What can the experts tell me about this old cultivator? my Son brought it to me along with an old Ford 8N and other attachments he got for free when buying a used Kubota excavator from a Widow Lady close by. I don't need the stuff but he wanted somewhere to park it so our farm is the dumping...
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    Forks  lifting forks

    I have one of the lower priced quick attach forklits getting lots of different uses for it. Just wanted to give a good and useful tool plug to anyone thinking of getting one. Today, I used mine to pull 30 or so steel posts up, relocated 3 large and heavy flower pots for the Wife, then picked...
  7. Ricn

    Toro SS-5000 any good?

    My neighbors one mile away are selling out, he has a Toro SS-5000 for 2K. I think it's 4-5 yrs old and in good shape, not abused. Anyone know about these mowers?
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    Disking up an old field

    Having bought my neighbors 8 acre field, one that adjoins my own, I:d like to disk it up and replant in pasture grass. This field had one horse for maybe 5 years but that was 20 years ago and has sat since in other than being mowed.. My tractor is 30hp but I don't own a disk. I could buy a new...
  9. Ricn

    LX 280 issues

    My LX280 has been a good mower, the Kawasacki engine fires right up every time spring or otherwise but is now having belt issues at 210 hrs on the meter. The bottom belt has shredded twice this summer but I can't see why, any help on this would be much appreciated.
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    John deereLT180

    Hope this question is ok to post here, not buying new I just need some advise on this model rider mower. My old Scott, made by JD, model 2046 has been terrific for 20 years but is starting to have serious engine issues so thinking to buy another rider. My neighbor is moving away and has offered...
  11. Ricn

    sub compact for mowing

    Please don't flame me for another new thread but having thoughts now of what I REALLY want. Had started a new thread the other day about getting a new JD rider mower but after some thought have decided I'd prefer a small SCUT, maybe the Kubota bx1880 with 48 inch mid mount rather than the much...
  12. Ricn

    JOHN DDRE RIDING MOWER PURCHASE

    Looking for suggestions from the experts: So my 18 year old Scott mower from Home Depot has finally bit the dust. 18 years of trouble free mowing but the engine is shot now so; I need advice on a new JD with a quality transaxle, thinking X series but which one? Mowing an acre now plus lots of...
  13. Ricn

    Flail mower noise

    Good Morning to all. my Post concerns a Woodmaxx 60 inch flail mower bought new in 2017. So here goes my question. Have the Woodmaxx 60 inch flail mower and to date has worked great, no issues so far I know of. So, my Son was here yesterday and in his opinion, my mower is quite noisy. He is...
  14. Ricn

    Spreaders

    Thinking I'd like a 3 point spreader for my L2501 series Kubota. I'd like it to spread Lime, moss killer and grass seed, other things if needed but what I don't know. My question for those knowing of such things is; what brand and model if possible will meet the needs and be reliable for...
  15. Ricn

    KUBOTA FILTER REPLACEMENT

    If this question should be asked somewhere else please direct me. Should I save some cost buying filters other than from my dealer, prices there are really high when comparing to Internet sales. Are there quality filters on the Net and if so, who should I buy from for Kubota equpment. Thanks...
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    Pat's quick hitch

    As I have several rear mounted tools for my L2501 Kubota have been thinking to get Pat's quick hitch in cat 1 type. I see TBN sells these for $157.00 less stabilizer arm that adds $25.00 to the cost. Is this stabilizer necessary and do all those having Pat's quick hitch recommend one? I will be...
  17. Ricn

    dragging my driveway

    Looking for some ideas specific to my situation on dragging/smoothing up gravel. I have an L series Kubota so hope there is something that will do what we need done. Our situation is this; we have about 2000 ft of driveway mostly going uphill with a couple easy corners. Over the years, we have...
  18. Ricn

    Kubota rear hydraulics

    As I struggle with the search function, maybe you guys can make suggestions for me. Both my neighbor and I have 2016 Kubota tractors; mine is the 2501, his the 3301; both are HST with FEL and Box Blades. We would now like having rear hydraulics on both units and mostly for use with box blades...
  19. Ricn

    buying new riders

    Removed my text, wrong forum for what I was asking Ricn
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    3-point rake question

    I need a Cat-1, 3 point rake for my L series Kubota; can you guys recommend one that will last? How about the tines, do they break easily? Never using one before so have no experience. Will they take fist size rocks without breaking if using low gear? Thanks for the suggests and education. Ricn
  21. Ricn

    Bought a new tractor today

    After months of looking and driving Kubota, NH, Kioti, Mahindra and Massy, we settled on the L2501 HST just today. The tractor will have quick disconnect loader and bucket, lifting forks, the better sun shade, heavy duty model Land Pride box blade, rear hydraulics, brush hog later on and...
  22. Ricn

    CK2610

    If anyone is interested in the new CK2610, thought I'd share my experience today looking at one. After looking at several other brands the Kioti really has my interest more and more... Spent several hours today looking at Kioti and my second trip to the local dealer who is doing well selling...
  23. Ricn

    Jogn Deere 4200

    If this thread should be posted under JD only, please let me know. - I ran into a JD 4200 4x4 W/FL the other day and was thinking you guys might know something about them like values, issues they have, general stuff etc. This unit has 500 hrs and looks to have been well maintained and no abuse...
  24. Ricn

    Kubota L3800 4x4 HST W/loader

    For some, buying new tractors can be like wanting an old sports car of our youth. My old tractors can still do the work but never having anything with HST until buying my JD lawn mower, I now want a tractor with it as well. I know after reading this site for months I can get good opinions either...
  25. Ricn

    Bought a new Kubota

    Surprise! Not a tractor but did buy our place a new U-25 Excavator with bucket thumb. As to the price; our local dealer means more to us than saving a few bucks chasing around pitting one dealer against another as the local guys are going to get our business anyway, been there done that with...
  26. Ricn

    Sub compact tractors, new to me

    Owning two very old tractors and one old crawler, I have thought of buying a sub compact to be used for small jobs, moving dirt or just anything I need moved within the bucket lift limits of course! Besides hauling, I'll do some field mowing in tight spaces around trees, along fences, buildings...
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    new member

    New member here.
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