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I bought a used GCK60-23BX grass catcher aka bagger for my BX25D. I have now learned that the 23BX means it is frame mounted amd the 26BX model is 3 point mounted. I didn't realize there was an option I assumed it was just a change they made at some point and depending on what year you bought it...

Bought a 2018 Kubota KX-040-4 with 1635 hours, cab, thumb, and 6 way blade. I'll share some maintenance and repairs and projects that I do with it, hopefully it will help someone thinking about geeting a similar machine. The man I bought it from used it for personal use on his land. He...

Anyone know much about the Kubota U45-3 Excavators? Found a 2011 model with 1800 hours, asking proce is 30,000, which seems high until I started looking, and it isn't too far off. It has an angle blade and hydraulic thumb. It is a little beat up but nothing too bad compared to others of similar...

Asking for my uncle: Anyone have experience with Skags or Kubota gas engines? 2014 72" Scag Turf Tiger with a 3 cylinder Kubota liquid cooled engine, 900 hours. Owner states it is down on power and believes it to be the distributor. Would like to hear others experiences before purchasing. I...

Starting a new thread for my new mower, a 2021 Kubota ZD1211 60" side discharge mower. It had 95 hours when I bought it. I'll share my experience here amd contrast to other machines I have or have used. My only modification I have planned so far is to add seat isolators. The ones I bought...

Can anyone provide a summary of changes to the ZD line of Kubota mowers from 2013ish on? I've narrowed my search down to a 60" ZD1211, ZD326, or ZD331. My understanding is that the deck changed when the 1211 and 1511 replaced previous versions, as well as better suspension seats and low...

A unicorn F series popped up on Facebook marketplace, it's tempting but I already have one :)

I am looking into buying a Kubota 700 series zero turn. I will use it on my property and hopefully get a few customers yards to take care over the summer. I have had a 2017 Z726X (25.5HP Kawasaki Carb FX801) and was happy with it, even though it was the loudest mower I have ever used... I am...

Made a video using my loader and piranha tooth bar. I plan on making another comparing no tooth var to tooth bar when moving loose material. The bar makes it harder to push into material, which makes sense. Anyways, just playing around with the gopro basically. :)

I have had a BX since 2008 and have always either pulled my 13' single axle with a drawbar on the 3 poi t or via a receiver hitch on my box blade. I made a video showing it and also loading some grass clippings. Maybe it'll help people in the future decode if they want to pull a trailer with a...

New video I made, trying out new editing software and using a gopro.

Was mowing along a few evenings ago, things were going well, made a pass and turned left and the steering only went about 75% as far to the left as usual, it actually steered about like my BX or a little worse. I tried it to the right and the same thing happened. I could feel the glide steer...

Took some video while cutting the backside of my new pond dam. Good stuff! I plan to cut it a few more times this season and then next spring I will disk it up and sprig it with bermuda grass. I enjoy making videos and I'm trying to grow my youtube channel so please check out my other videos...

I bought a slightly used Cyclone Rake Z10. My main reason for using it is to collect grass clippings and spread them out on bare spots to help rebuild the soil and spread seeds. I was a little skeptical at first, but I must say I am quite impressed after using it for a few hours. I had to make...

I am in Minneapolis on a work trip and took this video yesterday, figured some of you would be interested. Read the description for more details.

I found a 2016 ZD1211 60" side discharge with 450 hours on it in good condition and I'm trying to determine private party cash value. Oklahoma is the location. Also, are there any concerns with a 2016 model? My understanding is that this is the first year of this model, even though it was...

Well, the title says it all. I plan to share my story and experience with my F series. This is my first out front mower. Brought home on 3.31.23 Some of my mowing history: Kubota BX 60" MMM 2008 to present Kubota GR2120 2021 to present Kubota Z726X 60" zero-turn for two seasons (sold) I've...

Found this listed online at a Deere dealer in northern Indiana. I bought it for $5k plus tax so $5,350 out the door. F2880 (not sure what year) 2100ish hours, 72" side discharge, 4wd The story goes that a nearby park dept bought it new, they recently changed management and they have swapped...

Made a quick video, hopefully it is helpful to anyone considering a 3 point splitter. I picked this one up for $250. I added the "table" area at the back to keep logs from falling down. I added a control rod coming from the tractor hydraulic block to the area where you stand. This is a simple...

I hope this works!!! Thus will mount on the side of my grapple, slide it down over t-post, it will lean over and under the little guide pieces, and hopefully wedge in place when I lift up :)

My neighbor was cutting hay at night, on his first round he came up to the fence line and didn't see it until he was in it and started turning and slid into the ditch, was lucky it slid to the bottom and didn't rollover. The Johnson grass was so tall it was higher than the fence. If he would...

Not sure how to describe this, but my goal is to cut some of the very tall grass growing under a barb wire fence that I will be taking out. I like the idea of a bar that would stick out approximately 6 inches past the brush hog at an angle to grab grass under the fence and draw it into the brush...

Built this over the course of the last hour or so, wasn't planned but I just had some mulch delivered and this will help move a little extra each scoop. I used 14 guage material because that's what I had laying around. If I had expanded metal I would have used that for the upper part.

I bought a 2013 Kubota GR2120 this morning. I have been wanting one for several years. Will post more pictures soon!

Anyone who has a Kubota 40 series M has probably wished the 3 point control was further forward. When I bought the tractor I removed the right side armrest to make it easier to get to. The control, when in the raise position, is where your elbow is if you are sitting with your arms in a normal...

I'm late starting a thread. I started building a pond and will have the dam finished in a few days (with the help of some friends). I have used a range of equipment to perform the work and will post more about it when time allows. First brush cutting was done with my Kubota M5040 and later I...

Good morning! I purchased a 3 point log cylinder with a H U G E cylinder. It is roughly 40 years old and the person had no idea when the fluids were changed on any of their equipment. It was basically an estate sale situation. I am going to drain it the best I can, hook it up, then top off the...

Well, I came across a deal too good to pass up. Having this hauled to my place once the ground conditions are favorable. We are about to get 12 inches of snow and it will be a while before it meets. I need to clear a few trees and build at least one pond, maybe two, undecided at the moment...

I have an old swather that is wore out. I cut the hyd mounts off and welding it onto my box blade to raise and lower the rippers. Working on it right now, will post more pics later and a video too.

Hello. Does anyone have suggestions on a good forum for do-it-yourselfers to get advice related to constructing a home addition from the ground up? I am wanting to add two bedrooms, a two car garage, and a bathroom. I would feel much more comfortable building this stand-alone but having to tie...

I made a quick video of me pushing dirt with my Kubota M5040. There is something satisfying about this angle and watching the dirt roll in the bucket.

I made a quick video using my BX25D to spread gravel. I already have a base layer of what we call 2.5" crusher run. What I am spreading in the video is what we call "waste rock", a mix of fines and small gravel that is left over at the rock plants. It costs nearly half as much as the clean...

Built this this afternoon. Going to buy a few loads of sand and drag it around my yard. It is rough, very rough in spots.

I have mowed with a BX for 12 years and each spring lusted over a zero turn. I have always talked myself out of it because I love the getting extra use out of the BX as a mower. I have been keeping an eye on local ads for a zero turn (been looking at all brands, with a preference for Kubota...

Hello everyone, just wanted to share a new implement I purchased over the summer. It is (according to Google searches) an Orthman Soil Mover. I haven't taken measurements but the guy I bought it from said it should be about a 2.5 yard capacity. It works great and is a perfect match to my...

Buying a Shulte FX-107 7' pull type cutter tomorrow. I intend to post pictures and will let everyone know what I think about it. Just posting in case anyone is in the market for one. Here is a picture of it on the lot.

My friend has an old Farmall H with loader (factory loader I believe). It has sit in a barn for decades and we don't know the condition of the engine, didn't try to turn it over or anything. It has been sitting outside for a few months because it was moved to get an old hay truck out. Does...

This followed me home yesterday: 2008 M5040 -- 475 hours -- One owner, shop kept -- Hyd Shuttle -- SSQA -- Filled rears -- Homemade grapple My 4 year old boy is in some of the pics, of course he has to look like a goof ball when I take the picture! I don't care to have my photo taken either...

Hello hello! We are going from 6.5 acres of land to 45 soon, and you all know what that means! New tractor! I have a great Kubota dealer nearby and would like to continue to do business with them. However, a new large frame M series tractor is out of my budget. I have been looking at used M...

I have been using the same mower deck since about 2008 or 2009... Two of the gauge wheels are original and I replaced two of them about 6 years ago. The factory Kubota ones have the grease zert in the plastic wheel and they pop out easily when trying to remove the grease gun tip. I have...

I built this out of scrap I had sitting around. I didn't have any 2" square tubing to make a receiver hitch but I will get a piece the next time I am in the city. I have it bolted to another receiver just for a test. To use, tilt the trash can back and sit the front on the upper lip at the...

I have a Kubota BX-25D and have never been happy with the ride. I also use it to mow 3 acres. Bought this: Amazon.com: Maxpower 1253� Seat Suspension Only for Riding Mowers and Tractors: Patio, Lawn & Garden This is the same suspension option on the Kubota Kommander ZTR mowers. See if your...

Messicks posted a great video here: Kubota BX Series Genealogy - YouTube Check out other videos on their website, good stuff. They found the perfect person to make these videos, what a neat job!

My father in law cut up some old trailer house frames and used them as borders for his garden. They are 12" tall I-beams and should be there for many decades. The corners have angle iron welded on the inside so grass can't sneak in there... Not the best pictures since the sun was sitting:

I am thinking about buying one of these (we call all string trimmers "weed-eaters" around here): This would compliment my Stihl FS 130. It is great but a little cumbersome for quickly trimming around the house. Lowes is having a special right now where if you buy the trimmer for $299 (comes...

Has anyone seen or thought about having a serrated edge (front of back) on the ripper tooth? This way when you get to a big root that can't just be pulled out, you place the cutting edge along the root and push down with the full weight of the machine a few times, cutting the root. You wouldn't...

I prefer the Deere style "twin touch" pedals. I don't prefer them enough to buy a green machine but if I could put together my own, it would have them. Has anyone seriously looked into re-designing the BX pedals to mimic this? I don't think I'm qualified to design and build such a system so I'd...

After nearly seven years of use (and abuse), I traded my BX2350, that I bought new in April 2008, in for a BX25D. There was nothing wrong with my machine, I just decided it was time for a backhoe. I kept my mid mount mower and will still mow with my new BX. To see pictures of my new 25D, view...

I stumbled across a good video on Youtube. I have no idea if the person that made the video is a member here, but I doubt it since he rented the BX. Enjoy:

I traded in my BX2350 that I bought new in 2009 on a new BX25D-1. I used it for the first time today. I dug a 20" trench 90' long for my propane line. I also buried what was left of a brush pile I had burned and a few other small things.

I was quoted $18,800 for a new BX25D-1 at my local dealer here in Oklahoma. I called another dealer 30 miles away and they wanted $19,500 for the same setup. Basically a 25D with three point arms and mower lift arms ready to go. I am waiting on them to give me a trade in quote on my BX2350...

Corn harvest is under way here in central Oklahoma. I am very good friends with a local farm family and have helped them with harvest the last few days. They just got in a new Deere S680 combine and we got it setup Saturday. It is quite a machine with a 473HP 13.5L twin turbo diesel and 40' 16...

I ran a bad boy mower with a Grammer air ride seat the other day... WOW!!! I want the same seat for my BX2350. Anyone know if it will work? I have tools and a welder, I can make some sort of adapter if needed. Here is one for sale on eBay: http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=181453698203

I'm thinking about buying a new Z125S 54" from my local dealer. I was quoted $5,779 plus tax. I did not specify cash or credit. Is this the going rate?

I just stumbled upon an ad for these on another website: Brochure here: http://www.altoz.com/content/pdf/altoz_brochure.pdf Promo video here (cheesy): Altoz Zero-Turn Mowers - YouTube Website here: ALTOZ | Precision Mowers I love the styling. I can't wait to find out what the cost is.

Has anyone else thought about making custom fenders for their BX? I got the idea after looking at picture of the Mahindra MAX. I like the look of the fenders on those, I think it makes it look more like a big tractor. I realize the tires are taller too which helps. See a picture here: Mahindra...

I know I know it is all my fault I guess I backed into something too hard. I have no idea when I done it but I noticed my right side three-point lift arm was bent really bad. I bought a new one and will be replacing it this week. Anyone done this before? Any advice before I tear into it...

About 30 minutes before dark last night my wife's great-uncle Troy was involved in an accident. He is 76 years old and was with two of his best friends who have all farmed together for decades. Troy and Billy went to the field as Jack was making the last few rounds planting corn with a 12-row...

I am kicking around ideas on how to build our new home debt-free. The best one I can come up with is to build the garage part of our new house first and finish it out inside like a house. We would live in it while we save for the house. When we have enough money to get the house "in the dry" I...

Something possesed me to shoot a video of this... thought I might as well share it! I cut down several cedar trees and pushed the brush into a pile. This little BX impresses me each time I use it, so I just wanted to video it. The first push is actually quite a bit of material. Not bad for my...

There was some discussion on geothermal heat pump systems in the "Propane Cost" thread... to avoid derailing that thread I decided to start a new one. We are building a new home this summer and I plan on using a geothermal heat pump system so this topic is of much interest. Here are some...

I finally decided to buy a smaller saw to compliment my trusty Stihl 039 20". I decided on the Pro model MS 261C-M. I have only ran 1 tank of fuel through it so far and I tried to somewhat take it easy on it to let it break in before making any long WOT cuts. Runs very smooth and is...

Bought some land and need two culverts to cross small drainage areas in the driveway. 18-24" diameter would be plenty. I've heard of people getting free hot water tanks and welding them together to make thier own culvert pipes. Anyone done this or know much about it? I have access to four...

I came across this picture in the LS "pictures only thread. Does anyone have any information on what the proper term for the tricycle conversion is? What company makes them? I am just curious because I would like to see more pictures and applications of this. I have been unsuccessful with google...

I love my BX2350. I built a small pad for a storage building in no time. I am not totally done but you get the idea:

I started working on a farm when I was 18 and my boss always wore a pair of pliers in a holder. After a while I realized how handy they were because I was always asking to use his. He bought me a holder and a pair of pliers and every since I always "wear my pliers" if I'm working outside...

I have a 2 acre clearing that I would like to get a very accurate elevation profile of so I can model it in 3D. I will be using the free Google Sketchup program. I want to virtually build my house, shop, and driveway before I actually build it. I want to do this myself to save money. I have...

A few weeks ago, my wife and I bought 6.5 acres that we are going to build a home on. I'll post pics and videos on this thread. I borrowed my father-in-laws Ford Utility tractor and brush hog to perform the initial clearing of small trees. I was able to take most small trees out with roots and...

An ad on Craigslist says "Cammond" 4' brush hog. Anyone know what it is? If so, is it a good one? Tried calling but no answer...

I purchased the material for $45 and welder these up a few days ago. Some of the pics were taken before I welded the vertical pieces that allow it to be bolted to the bucket. I used a hole that was pre-drilled from the factory in the bucket. These work very well. I only wish I had made them...

How does the speed control work on a 650H? I found a pdf saying it is infinitely variable ( http://www.deere.com/en_US/docs/construction/non_current_products/crawler_dozers/DKA650H0209.pdf ). The only joystick control dozer I have ran was a Deere 450J. You shifted through different ranges using...

Found a one year old Land Pride 42" counter rotating tiller on Craigslist for $950. This thing works great!!

Found this ad on Craigslist: ### KOBOTA 3 POINT TILLER I want a tiller for my BX2350 23HP Kubota. Can anyone tell me more info about it just by looking at the picture?? Is it actually a Kubota tiller and do you know of any problems with those models? It is about an hour drive to go look at it...