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Kubota RCK72R-F36 rear discharge mower deck in excellent condition. Fits Kubota F series front mowers including F2880, F3080, F3680, F2680, F2690, F3990, F3710 and more. I'm the original owner and this was serviced regularly. Approximately 300 mowing hours. Comes with owner's manual and rear...

No problem. I was able to download one for free with the My Kubota App. Never knew it existed but it's pretty cool.

Thanks but I already checked there and unfortunately they don't have anything for the M6060/M7060.

Has anyone ever purchased a manual from Kubotaprints.com ? I'm looking for the operator manual for the M7060 I just purchased (private sale). They're linked to Kubota's website and offer manuals available for download or print. I'd like to know if their printed version is similar to an...

I run studded OFA EKO chains. They offer amazing traction on all surfaces, including ice. They're designed to run loose so there's no need for tensioners and they're easy to install. I got mine fron Austin Farm Enterprises in Bainbridge, NY. 729627

I recently found 3 gallon cases of T5 at our local BJ's for $30, or $10/gallon. I bought all 10 cases they had in stock. I normally run T6 15w-40 but couldn't turn down a deal like that. It turns out someone had priced them incorrectly, the sale price plus another 50% off at the register.

I fixed a small pin hole on the bottom of an old Evinrude gas tank with JB weld and it's holding up just fine. Just sand it and clean it up good and put a glob of JB epoxy over the hole. For regular gas cans I really like the plastic "utility jugs" they sell at TSC. They will hold 6 gallons...

I use a strong dose of seafoam (1 bottle per gallon of gas/oil mix) to decarb 2-stroke outboards. It's crazy how much black goo leaks out the exhaust afterwards. The stuff works great to break up and liquify the carbon.

I've got a Generac with a Honda GX390 engine and CAT pump that's over 20 years old and still works like new. All I've ever done to it is keep the oils changed in the engine and pump and a new spark plug at one point.

My Duramax was using oil, around a quart every 5k miles, when I was running Mobil TDT 5w-40. I switched to Rotella T6 5w-40 and it stopped using oil completely. I've never tried it in any of my tractors since the Rotella works better in my truck, and it's just easier to run the same oil in...

Oh, and I'd definitely stay away from Fram for any filters. You'd be further ahead to just not change it at all versus replacing it with a Fram.

You can use aftermarket filters for the engine oil but I'd only use Kubota filters for the hydraulics and HST. They may cross reference to another brand but you'll likely run into problems. I tried to use a cross referenced NAPA Gold (WIX) filter once to replace the HST filter, since I didn't...

You'd be further ahead to just look for people selling their heating oil, which is the same as off road diesel. Around me people are getting rid of their fuel oil fired furnaces and boilers. It does go quick though so you have to check ads daily. I recently scored 168 gallons of fuel oil for...

On one of our camping trips we needed an extra section of sewer hose to make the connection. Luckily I opened the box at Walmart before purchasing. Someone had returned a used sewer hose. It even had remnants of toilet paper stuck to the end. I wonder how many of these items get returned as...

We've had our Speed Queen washer for about 12 years now and it's still going strong. There's parts availability too since Speed Queen builds most of the commercial models for laundromats. They are pricey but they're built like a tank. If you're in the market for a simple, no frills washing...

We've become a throw away society. Companies build appliances (and most everything else) to hopefully last long enough to get through the warranty period. When they fail the parts to fix them sometimes cost nearly as much as a new one or they're unavailable, so it's more cost effective to just...

A heating oil tank with a 120 volt pump and filter is what I use and it works great. It holds 250 gallons. In northern states used tanks go for next to nothing and are sometimes nearly new. Even a new tank and pump would be much less than $2k.

Just giving this a bump to see if there's any interest. I've managed to find two 72" SD decks within a five hour drive from me but they were both sold before I could snatch them up, within a couple days of the listing. Used decks for F series tractors seem to be very few and far between, and...

Even though they had to drill my well 200 ft to get 8+ gal/min flow I'm fortunate to have very good quality water. We don't have to soften it and it tastes great right from the tap. My wood boiler in the barn creates "free" hot water 6 months out of the year, so I try to do most of my heavy...

I just run hot water through a standard 3500 psi pressure washer and it melts away the old nasty grease. I've done it this way for years and it works great. Best to detach the loader from the tractor to prevent grease from slinging all over. Regrease the loader bushings immediately after to...

Glad you got it figured out. I never cared for the auto throttle much since in most cases it runs a lot higher rpm than what is needed. I set the engine speed for how much power i need (or pto speed if mowing etc) and adjust ground speed with hst pedal.

Something doesn't seem right with your machine. I've never wished I had more power with my L5740 and it's only 17 more hp than yours on a slightly heavier tractor. It will easily run out of traction in medium high range before it loses power, even with studded chains on the rear. I can...

I just went out to the barn and measured the inside clearance on my L5740 with R4's set to the middle spacing and came up with 2.5" at the narrowest point. I run OFA EKO 9 European style studded chains with no clearance issues. I did swap out the two inside shackles with quick links since they...

There are various diesel additives designed to deal with water in fuel. Some work by settling the water out and some keep it in suspension so it will pass through the system. I prefer to have any water settle out of the fuel. As others have mentioned, the tiny bit of water (snow) that entered...

I've always done my own maintenance and repairs on everything I own, simply because I trust my own work better than having someone else do it. I also find it enjoyable and it saves me money. It helps having my own lift, although I don't use it for the tractors, and proper tools for the job...

I guess I'll be the odd ball since I love my Jonsered 2165 (65 cc). I've cut 12-15 cord of wood each year for the last 20 years with this saw and it's never let me down. Always starts easy with a couple pulls and runs flawlessly. All I've ever done as far as maintenance is replace the spark...

I run the OFA EKO 9 chains on the rear of my L5740 and they're excellent chains and provide very aggressive traction in all conditions. I purchased them from Lisco II in Bainbridge, NY 2-3 years ago, which appears to have transitioned recently to Austin Farm Supply. I've been thinking about...

Most heating oil tanks are around 250 gallon and the suppliers fill those around me (central NY) no problem.

I've never used studded tires on a tractor but I run them on our vehicles in the winter. It all depends on how much traction you need. Studs will keep you out of trouble in most icy conditions but they're no match for studded chains if you want the best traction. On icy hills my FWD Buick...

This short video shows the installation and proper tensioning for european style chains.

My chains came with a section of rope to tie to the chain and loop over the tire lugs, but I didn't bother using it. Some prefer to "drive" them on but I found it's easier to jack the rear up and rotate the tire by hand, so I can guide the chain on straight. With the recommended slack it...

I wish I had seen this thread back in '17 I would have told you to swap tires side to side for wider stance but you obviously got it figured out. I run OFA Eko studded chains and they're designed to be run loose, so you shouldn't need the bungees. You should be able to fit your fist behind the...

If you have hills and ice chains are needed. I run OFA EKO studded chains on my rear R4's and rarely need 4x4. I haul all my firewood out of the woods in the winter and have no issues with traction on glare ice or hard snow pack. Used conveyor belting from gravel pits works great to protect...

I found 1 lonely gallon of T4 at my local Walmart so I bought it. I went there for T6 for the truck and tractor but I run the T4 in my boat. I guess it'll sit on the shelf until fall. I noticed the 5 quart jugs of Mobil 1 synthetic increased in price $5. Prices are getting crazy.

Actually the shortages are what cause the hoarding in most cases, which prolongs the shortages. In the case of diesel oil, I've heard from multiple sources that there is a shortage of certain additives used in diesel engine oils. I just stopped in our local Walmart on my way home from work and...

You can also lift significantly more with the SSQA forks compared to forks that mount to your bucket since the load is positioned further back. I've had both and wouldn't go back to the clamp on bucket style.

I prefer T6 15w-40 in my 2003 Duramax simply because it stopped consuming oil. It never used very much to begin with, maybe half a quart every 5k miles, but the 15w-40 seems to have stopped this completely. This truck is not a daily driver but regularly tows a heavy 16,000 lb 5th wheel 3...

I don't see any benefit from running two filters in series. I also don't use a water block filter on my diesel tank. These filters are all pretty much a standard thread size so it should fit, but wouldn't hurt to check thread size. Any moisture in the tank should condense and fall to the...

I think you made the right decision. The only time I've been pleased with the cut is when my grass is very dry, like during a dry summer, so the clippings are minimal.

The only time I get a decent looking cut is if I mow extremely often, otherwise it clumps terrible coming out the back. I've tried gator blades but they made little to no difference. I've had plenty of other mowers before this, including a 3 point rear discharge, that left a nice looking lawn...

I'm just throwing this out there since I've never liked the rear discharge deck. I have an F3080 that I've had since new in 2015 which currently has 300 engine hours. I also use this for snow removal and other tasks so I'm estimating hours on the mower deck to be around 200, give or take. The...

It's been a couple years now with the BKT Skid Power front tires and they were well worth the money for the upgrade. My front end floats much better on soft ground, and these tires don't squat like the originals with a heavy load in the bucket. I used to rut the hell out of my yard if I needed...

Found a similar situation when we arrived home from a camping trip towing our 5th wheel. Thankfully the tire didn't let go on the road. If the bulge had been on the inside the leaf spring would have cut the tire. I immediately replaced all 4 tires.

This shows how the Snow Wolf tilts side to side. I regret selling this one.

I have a Kubota L5740 with R4 tires that I use for clearing snow on a 400' long gravel drive and hauling firewood out of the woods in the winter, and I've come to the conclusion that I should get some chains for better winter traction. I generally don't have any issues when clearing the...

I've been researching tire sizes over the years trying to find a front R4 tire to fix the front to rear lag ratio present on this model (and several others) as they come from the factory with the 10-16.5 front and 17.5L-24 R4 tires. There is a -.43% lag condition with the factory R4's, which is...

Just thought I'd share my latest Craigslist find. I've always used a trailer to haul my firewood out of the woods but this 3 point carrier is pretty slick! I had to beef up the factory mounting brackets and also boxed in the frame where the lower pins bolt through (welded in after pic was...

Does anyone have any pics of how the snow plow mounts on the F series? I have an F3080 and I'm currently using a homemade snow pusher mounted to the lift arms, but I have a used snow plow that I'd like to use instead, and I think it really should be mounted back to the frame or axle, and just...

So I need to replace the steel line in the middle pic that runs between the loader valve block (last pic) and the top of the transmission case (1st pic). I took the line off last night and stopped in at Napa today to see if they had some banjo fittings so I could make my own, but unfortunately...

Good morning, I'm looking for advice from anyone who has a backhoe mounted to their L5740 cab tractor. I have the third function on the loader and one rear remote, installed by the dealer. I spent last evening looking things over, and it looks like the hydraulic pressure comes off the pump at...

Thinking of buying a new mower now that my tractor is close to being paid off. I see on the Kubota website the Fxx80 models are still listed, along with the newer 90 series. I'm not really interested in an F3990, which costs nearly $5k more, and is 4 cyl vs 3, which probably burns more fuel...

Has anyone done an EGR delete on a L5240/L5740? I can't seem to find any information on this. It seems like it would be pretty simple, just a plate to block off the exhaust from going into the EGR cooler. There are kits available for all the newer diesel pickups and Volkswagen TDI's. Blowing...

I know this is a little late, since I actually took delivery of my new tractor back on the 5th, but I thought I'd share some pictures. I ended up getting the L5740 HSTC with the LA854 loader, QA bucket, third function valve on loader, R4 tires (rears loaded), one rear remote (probably more in...

I have a new L5740 on the way and I am planning on running 12-16.5 R4 tires on the front. To keep the correct drive ratio, I will need to run either 16.9-24 or 19.5L-24's on the rear. I'd like to get the whole wheel/ire combo from Kubota and swap out my stock wheels/tires at the dealer. I...

Well, I went from looking at used equipment to purchasing a new machine. I couldn't pass up Kubota's 0% 5 year financing and full warranty, so I ordered a new L5740 HSTC to replace my L3710. I will post pics when I get her home. I've found a used 8' Fisher plow pretty cheap that I'm looking...

I was looking at a used L5030 to purchase but have since found a lightly used L5740 for sale in my area. The only drawback is the 5740 has R1 tires, which I'm not really fond of. I'm selling my L3710 with R4's to my brother, and he would rather have R1's. These two tractors take the same size...

I currently have an L3710 HST and could use a little more hp and a cab. I was going to put an aftermarket cab on it and have decided to look into upgrading to a higher hp model with cab. I have a 7' Lorenz 3 pt blower and a 400' driveway, which drifts really bad. I also mow about 5 acres of...

I'm looking at purchasing a used Laurin cab off a 1998 L3300 to go on my L3710 HST. I contacted Laurin Cabs directly, and they would not tell me if it would physically fit my tractor, saying that because the cab is ROPS certified, they could only recommend putting it on the model it was...