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AprilApril 19th I found myself doing battle with the mud. The Cat Challenger 285B was out of commission since I was putting in new brakes. So since that is the ultra slow tractor we use for the transplanter we had to find something else to do. The field crew decided to get a jump on getting one...

My Kubota 4540A Backhoe needs some new seals (after 30 years) Most of the cylinders have not been redone. Both my local dealer and Messicks are unable to get the kits. Aside from taking the cylinders to a hydraulic shop, does anyone in the Tractorbynet community know where I might be able to buy...

I needed to remove the blades and the Clamp Crossbar that the blades attach to. The parts had all been on since 1990. I was able to remove the Clamp crossbar by putting threaded 1" rod in the holes of the crossbar and using a 24" pipe wrench turn the nuts to push the part off the main shaft.

Last year after 24 years our Kubota L4150 with about 2800 hours started to die occasionally from fuel starvation. I put it down to running the tank too low. This year it got worse. I had tried to look in the tank to no avail. I used a long grabber blindly with no effect. We could blow back from...

On our Challenger 285B (Equivalent to Massey Ferguson 1547) the loader valve sticks in the down position. It is apparent that the spring in the valve is broken. Does anyone know if I can replace a spring while rebuilding the loader control valve assembly or should I prepare myself mentally to...

I am looking for input on the best replacement seats for a couple of tractors. (Kubota L4150 and Challenger MT285B ) The covering tends to rip and then the foam gets wet. Serves those who sit down with harvest knives right, but I occasionally have to drive and get a wet seat. I had to replace...

Has anyone used a 17" wide rim for a 17.5 x24 R4 tire? I know the recommended size is !5" but is this combination possible?

I need plow coulters (entire assembly) for a two bottom 101 Any ideas ??