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I just picked up a used "Performance Built" (Lowes) 13 ton wood splitter. No wear on it, it's been sitting in the back of a guys workshop for years, unused (he bought it as a backup)(he said). Fluids are as clean as new. Started right up, ram actuates and returns. Drove it home, put in a 6"...

Well somebody at Kubota should be ashamed. The itty-bitty depth preset knob for the 3-pt. lever on the L3200/3800 is, to put it gently, a JOKE. They might as well have left it off as it's not usable without a pair of pliers. No, I do NOT have weak hands; quite the opposite. I removed the tiny...

Makes sense, but has anyone here tried it? STP Any suggestions on what not to do to my new tractor

I'm in the middle of grading and prepping an area for planting grass. I have some very nice screened topsoil that I want to spread over this prepped area so the grass seed has good soil to grow in. Because this ground slopes to a new trench for drainage, I'm concerned about this topsoil...

We lost him 5 years ago, today. His name was Charles, but everyone called him Chas, or Chazzy. A car killed him when he tried to cross the street. She was texting. He was 16, I was 44. I'm so much older now. Much older. Here's to sons, and to the love and joy they bring to our lives.

Did a little playing on it today, to be sure everything worked, to check that the backhoe mounts up, and to check for the DREADED JERKY HITCH. First, I'm really diggin' this hydro thing. I wish I had gone HST 7 years ago. Live and loin. Second, the ride with these turfs and suspended seat is...

I have several trailers that often need to be moved around on my property. I've gotten tired of using my pickup truck for this purpose, so I bolted this stabilizer/receiver to a drawbar so I can use the tractor instead: Ballard Fabrication Please note that this assembly is "Tucker approved".

This is rephrasing the question from my other thread: Regarding L3200 HST power and loader work.... L3200HST OWNERS: how much weight do you carry and do you find yourself wanting more power? I'll be mounting a Woods BH80-X backhoe onto either an L3200 or L3800 for doing clearing/dirt work...

At this point I believe I have decided on trading up to an L3200, HST. My main uses will be clearing and digging work, ie., FEL digging and hauling, dragging my 6' boxblade and rake, pulling a middle buster, using my backhoe. I will also be mowing with a 5' finish mower, which doesn't worry me...

I've found posts stating that the 3016 and 3616 are made by Mitsubishi. Does anyone know if the 4010 is also a Mitsubishi?

It seems to me that the Boomer 30 has some excellent features, but the detail that catches my eye is the easy access on the right side. My L2800 loader control really hampers entry and egress from the right. When I have the tractor near trees, a building, a trench, or whatever, having only one...

I don't know your warranty details, but somebody should have taken care of you better. I've had Titans on the back of my L2800 for six years now and aside from some wear, they're holding up fine. You might consider small claims court to get more out of the raw deal.

If you were going to be doing regular finish mowing, what's the max weight you'd want your machine to be? Assume normal varied (wet and dry) conditions, running turfs, rear mower and no loader. My concern is impact on the lawn, ie., tire marks.

The LA463 and LA524 are very similar in specs so I suspect there will not be a noticeable difference between the two in actual use. Since the LA463 fits the new machines and is so close in specs to the LA524, I'm not sure why Kubota introduced the 524. Can anyone comment on this? A Kubota...

I looked at and sat on a Mahindra 4010-HST last night. Dealer was closed, so I didn't get a chance to run it. Had some really good stuff; suspended seat, tilt wheel, QD loader bucket, easy egress from both sides, comfortable layout and controls. The loader, hydro, lift and PTO capabilities all...

Or him, or her, whichever you prefer. I'm on the hunt to replace my L2800. It's time for HST and a live PTO. Was outside today, moving big piles of branches to the burn pit when I was struck at just how tough, effective and reliable this tractor has been. Always ran strong, sounded...

Ok, so I'm back to work these days and have decided that at age 50 I don't care for doing FEL/boxblade work or mowing with a non-synchro shuttle trans and trans driven PTO. I'm looking to get a machine in the same weight and HP range, with a live PTO and HST, that will also handle my BH80-X...

That's the question. Does anyone know if the 463 loader and sub frame-mounted backhoe from my L2800 will bolt onto a new L3200 or L3800? I want HST and a live PTO for easier lawn mowing and dirt work. Kubota's 0%/60 is attractive and this seems like a good time to make a change.

My rear tires are loaded with methanol. The @800lbs of extra weight is something of a mixed blessing; it adds some stability when digging and some traction too, but definitely leaves noticeable tire depressions in finished lawns. Customers don't like deep tire tracks their lawns. Neither does my...

Hi gang, A newly developed issue.... My L2800 (260 hours) will no longer simply start and continue running; I have to hold the key in the start position (starter engaged, engine running) for 5-10 seconds before the engine will continue idling on it's own. Any ideas on where I should "start"...

I recently switched to a Woods BH80-X backhoe to my L2800, and the hoe works just fine. I hoped I'd be satisfied with just that change, but I'm not. HST would be a huge improvement for the dirt work I do, a stronger FEL would be great and an independent PTO would make mowing and other work a lot...

I am looking for general opinions on this machine, which is made by Iseki. It's a 44hp hydro with an fel, and the one I found is in like new condition.

I once had a manufacturers website on my favorites list who made a sharp edged ripper attachment for backhoe buckets (the link is gone - victim of crashosis). The stump I started digging today has some roots 3-4" in diameter 24" out from the stump, and although I'd eventually get it done...

I had my tires filled with methanol the other day and now I see a plug repair that's oozing. This stuff wasn't cheap, and I want to fix this asap. I assume that if i keep the tire rotated with the plug facing upward I could replace it somehow, but with what, and how?

My neighbors across the street have a nice piece of property. They keep horses and cows, and cut hay. Today I saw his New Holland Haybine stuck where the field meets the road, in a foot of muck. His son towed him out with their John Deere 2020, which is a favorite of mine. Ahh, life is good!

The original plan was to size up to a Kioti DK45 HST with a BH90-X, but an extra family car came first. Instead I bought a BH80-X and had it mounted (and the rear tires filled) on my L2800, and as you can see, it's a digger! It's red because Neil Messick made me a good deal - it was on his lot...

I've shown this elsewhere on the forum recently, but thought I'd post it officially in the correct forum. 18' of flat deck, +2' of dovetail, 10,000lbs. rated. I'm extremely happy with how it tows with L2800 (with loader and hoe), 6' boxblade on the trailer, and the rake in the truck bed. With a...

I have no experience with either (except the walk behind type), but pictures I've seen posted of the disc harrow in action show nicely turned and chopped earth. When would you prefer one over the other? Would a disc harrow be suitable for lawn prep or augmenting soil?

There have been several occasions where I have had to skid trees across a property and cut them up, and in the past I've simply used chain . My friend has the opportunity to clear a fair number of big (60-80') trees off someones yard and I'd like to use my tractor to help (and obtain alot of...

I stopped at a TYM dealer, who had a 330 hst on the lot. This tractor was built as well as any I've tried and I enjoyed test driving it. I'm amazed that the brand isn't more well known. I'm going back to check out a 400.

The Woods looks like an awesome bh, but a several questions come to mind. 1) Do the 3-pt. arms have to be removed to attach either bh? 2) The Woods has a stabilzer spread of 100", the Kioti 76.8". The Woods wins, right? I dunno, many's the time I had to cozy the bh up close to the house and...

My backhoe (BushHog BH650) just doesn't dig deep enough or strongly enough for my needs (it's a 6-1/2' hoe). It's mounted on a BushHog subframe, which may be the only one that's been made for an L2800. I need to increase my digging abilities, and am considering just getting a larger tractor and...

As I mentioned in another thread, I'm looking at a DK45 and want to put an 8-1/2' backhoe on it. The dealer has both Kioti and Rhino backhoes to offer, with the Rhino being +$500. He says the strength numbers are a little better for the Rhino, but he himself likes the Kioti. Anybody have...

In addition to dirt work, I'd like to offer either rototilling or brush hogging for part-time income. As I only want to spring for one of those implements (for now), and live in eastern Pa, (about 1 hour north of Philly) I'd like to know which service is more in demand/profitable?

I'm interested in having a deeper digging, stronger backhoe, and am looking hard at a new DK35 hydro. Since I'm going to start doing side work, I don't want to sell myself short on either pto or hydro power, but the DK45 is about as big as I want to go. I rode a DK35 yesterday, and liked it...

...$19,395. Add $7,200 for 448 hoe dealer is suggesting. I need more digging ability than what my BH 650 and L2800 are giving me. I have to expose about 75' of my foundation, run new drainage, and finish quite a bit of earthmoving/shaping to handle a wet property. I also would like to start my...

Ok, in my last thread I described breaking the bucket rod on my Bush Hog BH650 backhoe. I just got the new rod, lower pin, and seal kit ($300!) and am ready to rebuild the cylinder. The cap came off fairliy easily with a pipe wrench, but there's a burly split ring behind that holding everything...

I'm considering selling my L2800 (see signature) and replacing it with a bigger machine. I do some side work and would like to dig with at least an 8' backhoe, and have hydro for dirt work. However, I also need to tow it with my '05 Dodge Cummins 2500. I realize that dealer support is important...

The situation; the bucket cylinder rod snapped on my Bush Hog BH650, and punched a hole in the top of the dipper arm. After removing the damaged cylinder, I ordered the new rod and a cylinder seal kit, as well as a new lower pin. Question 1: How hard is it to rebuild a cylinder, and what are...

I recently purchased an '05 Dodge with a Cummins. Discussions at forums like dieselram.com and TDR contain many recommendations for using Power Service diesel treatment mixed with Marvel Mystery Oil. Most claim smoother running, better mileage (+1-2 mpg) and reduced wear and tear on injectors...

It's time to let you all know how well this tractor has served me. I was shopping for a machine to excavate 2 walls of my foundation, provide drainage for same, and perform numerous landscaping/improvement chores on my 2 acres. The plan was to buy the machine, complete the work (in whatever...

A reply to me in a previous post suggested a Montana tractor as a good machine. Their website indicates that they use Mitsubishi engines, but doesn't say where they are built or by whom. Anybody out there have one or know about them?

Befco 6\'BB...a match for L2800? I would check my Kubota manual, but it has grown legs. My dealer, who sold me my machine, says the L2800 should pull a 6'BB just fine, so I took it. I haven't tried it yet, but I seem to remember the manual limiting BB size to 5'. Any opinions?

Tested a DK35 yesterday and loved it. The dealer quoted me $26,200.00 for tractor w/FEL and Rhino 8.5' BH. Sound good?

To all and sundry (especially sundry!): After 1 year and 100 hours of operating my L2800 for digging and reshaping on my property, I am considering doing work on the side doing same, and upgrading to something a little stronger (bigger/stronger BH, FEL, 6' cutting implements). I am thinking...

As some may recall, when I bought my Kubota last summer there was a unacceptable delay in the delivery of the backhoe subframe. The dealer assured me that the tractors 3pt. hitch was plenty strong enough for the BrushHog 650 backhoe that was installed, and that I should not have any problems...

My local dealer has a used Woods RM59 3pt. mower. 59" cut, side discharge, with a vertical belt drive instead of a gearbox. He says that rear mowers used to be made that way and there is no performance difference compared to a gear driven unit, and that Woods still builds them. Aside from faded...

I don't know the difference between the two and like the price of the rotary mower better! I have 2 acres of not-golfcourse-quality grass to mow with my L2800. Is there a big difference the quality of the cut? How do they differ mechanically? Thanks.

I found a used Kubota snow plow (5') for sale at a neighboring farm. The guy said he paid $400 for it used, never used it and just wants to get his money back. It's made to mount to a skid loader. Does this price sound reasonable? Does anyone know of an adapter I could use to mount it to my...

I intend to get a welder in '05, and thought I might build my own boxblade if I could find plans. Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! Charley

BushHog doesn\'t seem to care I purchased my L2800 6/18/04. On that day my dealer said he needed a week to prep the machine and mount the BH, but it would be mounted to the 3pt. because the subframe had to be ordered from BushHog. He said that it was already built and needed to be marked with a...

Today I did my 50 hour UDT and filter change. Instead of using Kubota Super UDT I used Traveler brand UDT from Tractor Supply, because it was much cheaper and because someone here had posted that they use it all the time and like it. I immediately noticed that the power and response were...

Today I did my first oil change on my Kubota L2800. I replaced the factory fill with Kubota SAE 30, 6qts., purchased as 1 gallon and 2 single quarts. The oil in the first quart bottle was nearly colorless, with no noticeable odor and I thought, "Wow, this must be a quality product." Then to...

Does anyone know of where I can get info on substitute fluid filters for my Kubota L2800? I don't want to travel 1/2 hr to the dealer and pay too much if I can get a Purolator or some other brand as good as Kubota's at 1/2 the price.

Somewhere in our friendly forum I remember somebody saying that during engine break-in not to exceed 2000rpm. The ever helpful and sometimes poorly translated Kubota manual says not to run the machine at "high or excessive speeds", whatever that means, for the first 50hrs. At 13hrs I have...

My BushHog 650 has a very sensitive boom/swing lever. I have to move the lever extremely carefully and feather it at the end of the actions to keep the boom from quickly whipping around and up and down, causing the tractor to lurch and jump. The crowd and curl functions are slower and much...

I intend to change the engine oil in my new L2800 at 10, 50, 100 and every 100 hrs thereafter. At the first 100 hrs I'll switch to a synthetic. Having owned many cars, trucks, dirtbikes etc., many bought brand new, it's common sense to me to flush out metal from the break-in. I've seen the metal...

I recently took delivery of a new L2800 with an LA463 fel and a Bush Hog BH650 bh . The machine is well made and very strong (especially the loader) but I would like some feedback on the only two negatives I have observed so far: first, the engine vibrates noticeably more than the JD 790 (I...

Hi gang! Frequent reader, first-time poster. Just received my first real tractor, a Kubota L2800 w/463 loader and a BushHog BH650 backhoe. I purchased this machine to perform numerous chores around my tiny 2 acres. I have to excavate @ 40 feet worth of my foundation to waterproof it and run a...