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I recently picked up a 2007 Can-am Outlander Max XT - the 2UP machine. Purchased from an older gentleman who seems to have cared for it well. He said he serviced it last two years ago so I should be doing it now. As I understand it the machine has engine oil, differential oil, oil filter...

Been quite some time since I was on here. I need some rural living advice. I've got a 1/2 acre pond. Told it used to be 12 feet. I measured it, it is 7 now. Weeds growing like you wouldn't believe. My cattle have not been helpful. They don't go in the pond but I should have fenced it off...

My trusty Massey 255 with the larger Perkins diesel engine won't start after the long and cold winter. This was the first winter it was parked outside (could not help it) and I typically start it every couple months in the winter to let it warm up and the battery charge. This year I didn't...

Always scary coming to TBN as I end up spending $ with the advise you guys give me. Usually end up saving some too so it evens out ;-) A couple years ago I asked for some advice on TBN about guns. Since that time I've been hooked; have 8 now. Next thing you know, I've taken up hunting. Took...

Been an awful long time since I have been here. Hope you guys have been well. Broke my first auger shear bolt on my Meteor Pull Type blower. I believe it is a 75" blower. When I first got the blower a couple years ago, I was a good boy and stocked up on three or four of each size shear...

I have about 20 acres of pasture which while generally in decent shape, is in need of some TLC via over seeding. I have cattle on it and I'd like to add some treefoil into the mix along with a mix of seeds just to increase the density a bit. I purchased a Herd seeder at auction a couple years...

Good day friends. I haven't been on here in a while. I hope that this experience I have had will save someone else the hazard. I purchased my Meteor 75" pull type snowblower with my Kubota M7040. As luck would have it I never got to use the blower last year as we had such a mild winter...

I've got to dig 3 or 4 holes and figured I'd find a place that rented a 3pt mounted post hole digger. No such luck at all! Do the rest of you guys have places around that will rent such equipment?

I feed my cows hay in my barnyard and riding ring in the winter as I treat these as sacrifice areas so that my fields are not ruined. I also store manure nearby. I'm told the soil under is sandy but with years of manure deposited there, they are retaining a lot of water. They also rut up bad...

I got my M7040 back from my dealer after it's 50 hr service. I would normally do it myself but wanted them to deal with a hyd fluid leak from the loaded at the junction in the center of the loader. They got the service done and the leak seems to be fine (o ring). Unfortunately, I immediately...

I warmed up my M7040 for the requisite amount of time. It has been cold here - about -12 degrees C. I tried unsuccessfully to pull the lever to engage 4WD. The lever just did not move. After about 20 min of driving I was eventually able to pull the lever with a fair amount of force...

I am pondering doing my safety certification for non restricted and restricted firearms so that I can have a gun around the farm. I have not felt the absolute need for one but think it might be worthwhile to have around for a few reasons: - Emergency euthanasia of an animal if the vet cannot...

I'm far from being a handy guy so I appreciate any input here before embarking on this repair. The top portion of my brand new blower chute got a bit damaged. I got my tractor stuck with the blower attached in mud. A friend helped me get out. We first detached the blower and he lifted it out...

Not too long ago I was complanning that the side link arms did not go low enough. I fixed that by adjusting the side link rod length and moving them to the inner hole on the side link arms. So now the arms go down almost to ground level. Of course I find myself with the opposite problem. When...

I have an incredibly muddy area where my manure pile is. Overall my property is in a valley and wet but the topsoil is black black organic stuff and deep since manure has been stored in this area for eons. I was able to go in and dump manure fine but then I also have a pile of gravel in this...

I'm away for a few days and found a remote control switch that another member here setup to use for a block heater. I've found one of these on ebay from someone who will ship to Canada (only one available) but it appears to only have a two pronged female outlet. I don't recall if the block...

Really unfortunate but I'm about ready to give up on the Pat's that was built for my M7040. I got a Meteor 74" drive forward blower delivered yesterday and I was surprised to find that the thing is simply not firmly planted on the ground but has a tendency to lean back with minimal force...

Might be a bit of a silly question but I'm trying to figure out how much I should let my tractor idle before it simply gets to be a waste of fuel with no benefit. Tomorrow is my day to spread manure and I will have both my Kubota M7040 going (doing the loading job) and my MF 255 (doing the...

Today was the first time I tried to hook on a 3PT implement. I was surprised to see that the lower links didn't go nearly as close to the ground as my L3400s did. Heck they were almost 10" off the ground at their lowest position. Almost had a hard time hooking up my box blade! Looking at...

Just got my new Pats CAT2 slide in hooks on my M7040. I've got to go get some bushings for my CAT 1 implements (which is basically all of them). Something I didn't think of is: The bushings for CAT 2 to 1 that I can seem to find on the internet all seem to be some standard length (1 3/8" or 1...

I decided to try my old hydraulic top link from my L3400 on the new tractor. When I got to putting the hose on the couplers, I was surprised to see no spring loaded collar to push back to get the couplers on or release the couplers. The manual says just to push the hose in and ensure it is...

I love putting a way a clean tractor but it is just not practical to powerwash it everytime I use it. Today I was moving around manure and so there is a lot sticking inside the bucket and outside on the QA coupler. Working in the same thing tomorrow as well so I figure I'll wash it off once...

I will likely look to put on something bigger but in the meanwhile the tractor came with a toolbox sitting on the cab floor. I believe it mounts somewhere as it has holes in the bottom - and I don't recall reading it in the manual - might have missed it.

I just got my Kubota M7040 cab delivered and am wondering what the correct size jack and jack stands is to have around for it.

I got my new Kubota M7040 hydraulic shuttle / cab delivered on Tuesday and have only had a chance to play with it tonight. I've attached a few quickly taken photos from the day it was delivered. The LP rotary cutter, hay forks and spear were delivered with it. I'm waiting on the snowblower...

I am trying to take my Pats off my tractor as it gets traded in tomorrow. Each has a shaft that goes into the ball on the arms and the shaft is held there by a cotter pin and a spring pin. I tried to take the cotter pin off one to no avail. One part twisted right off and no amount of hammering...

I'm getting a Kubota M7040 soon and would like to order a Pats QH to fit it. The tractor is advertised as Cat 1/2 - can take Cat 2 attachments. All my attachments are Cat 1 and I have been carefully ensuring that I can use them. I expect they will all have to be bushed up to Cat 2 however. I...

I went to test drive a TN4030 at a local New Holland dealer yesterday and found out that they are picking up Mahindra as a second brand to sell for CUTS. I'm thrilled to hear this because the lesser known brands like Kioti and Mahindra have not gotten much traction around here. Most dealers...

After a fair amount of back and forth, today I finally bit the bullet and signed the deal for a new Kubota M7040. Here is the whole package: Tractor: M7040 with cab and hydraulic shuttle, rear wiper, rear and side defrost. AM FM CD, 2 rear remotes, rear cast wheels, air seat Kubota M20 loader...

I have finally bit the bullet and my new Kubota M7040 HDC will be delivered in the second week of October. The tractor has cast iron rims which the dealer estimates add 700 lb to the rear (both wheels). No one here has heard of ballasting with anything other that Calcium Chloride and I've...

I'm convinced that there has got to be a way to adjust the seat height downwards/tilt it forward so that my feet can be flat on the floor when sitting down. I've been waiting for the manual but it is not here yet. Anyone know?

As pointed out by MtnViewRanch and slowzuki in another thread I need to be careful about ground engaging cat 1 implements on these much larger tractors. I have a Woods HB72 that is heavier duty than the normal box blades. Woods rates it for 40-70 engine HP. I don't use it very much -...

I am somewhat close to pulling the trigger on a Kubota M7040. Given I have a Kubota now, I'm very comfortable with the brand. I happened upon some posts in the forum on NH 4030s and have decided that it is worth checking them out before I make a final call. The main thing that sent me down...

The dealer I am working with is suggesting a Land Pride RCR 1872 rotary cutter for this tractor. This just covers the rear width (probably smaller by an inch or so). All my pasture mowing tends to be quite light. My pastures are REALLY well maintained as I practise rotational grazing. I go...

I've been a convert for fluid filled tires when I got my L3400's tires filled with Calcium Chloride. The ride was stabilized and the rear did not feel light any more when I went to work with the FEL. I am looking at a Kubota M7040 now which is equipped with cast iron wheels. The dealer tells...

On my test drive of a M7040 I found that I had a real tough time moving between Hi and Lo and vice versa. The tractor was stopped when I was doing this and I put the shuttle lever in neutral. I believe I even had the gear leaver in neutral for this. There did not seem to be enough distance...

I apologize if this is is a basic question but as some of you know I am strongly considering a Kubota M series with the hydraulic shuttle. When I am out bush hogging with a tractor that is non hydro and have my PTO going with the engine speed set appropriately for PTO 540 RPMs, when I come to...

I've finally narrowed down which dealer I am going to be dealing with. I had a great visit at a local dealer today who took a lot of time with me to understand my needs and to make suggestions. I test drove a L5740 and M7040 side by side on his lot so that I could compare. I won't get into...

In Canada we have the option of getting the Kubota M20 loader instead of the LA on the M tractors like the M7040. I was at a dealer today who equips all of his M tractors with the M loaders. He said they were made by ALO in Denmark or Sweden. It is a beefy looking loader. LA 1153 specs: (V)...

I've been a tad intimidated with it being so different from my modern Kubota HST tractor. Today I decided to switch my bush hog over to it so I could spend sometime getting comfortable. After some pushing and shoving since I don't have a Pat's QH on it and no hydraulic toplink to make...

I talked to a dealer today who is pricing out an outfit for me - GL4740 or bigger tractor. I'm going to look into trading in my 68" Meteor blower and I am considering the pull type. My driveway is not very big - about 400 feet, and I have no particular neck problems to report. Some day though...

I have a 300 gallon diesel tank that I fill about 100 gallons. Lasts me about a year. I don't have any sort of gauge on it or easy way to tell its level. Anyone have any ideas on how to retro fit something to tell me how full it is? I doubt I am the only person with this problem. Most farm...

After reading some posts about people getting hurt getting stuck in a PTO shaft or driveline, I remembered that I have bypassed the operator presence safety switch. It was meant to be a temporary fix which unfortunately remained. The problem I had was then when I got off the seat at any time...

I have a bit of a dilemma. With my purchase of a new used MF 255 I have now officially reached the point where all my equipment cannot fit into my shop. I kept trying to convince myself that if I reorganized I might manage it. Does not look good. One of my manure spreader (NI 210) or the MF...

I talked myself into the 5 extra ponies from the L4240 to the L4740 and I'm bouncing around how much value there is in going to the L5240. The dimensions between the two seem nearly the same. I'm inclined not to go for the extra 5hp and save the money as they both will take the same size...

While the older M5040 used to be offered in ROPS and CAB models here, the new M5140 that replaced it is available in a CAB model in the USA but only ROPS in Canada. I'm considering a M6040 as a result but I thought the M5140/M5040 would have been just fine since what I was looking for over the...

In some of the tractors I am looking at it is an option and not there by default. I don't really plow but I do have a cultivator that I have used a few times in the past. I don't plan on ground engaging work but guess it might make sense to just get it now? What do you guys think?

Can't find the year on the tractor. The serial number is 9428085. It is made in the USA. Anyone know a way to find out?

If you read one if my previous threads you know that I was lined up to be picking up a slightly used JD 4520. I'm sorry to say that is not to be and unfortunately can't go into the reason why at this time. I've decided to begin evaluating new machines from dealers this time around and am...

Finally it is being delivered today! Looking forward to my second tractor. I've only driven a manual tractor once before. The owners manual is on the way in the mail. If someone can give me a few pointers on the basics I'd appreciate it! I expect: - Clutch to start - Select gear - Release...

Never too early to think about winter! Was just looking at Will's winter pictures from last year. I might upgrade my current 68" blower - Walco Meteor to a 74" or so model. The Meteor has been fine so far. Never had any snow sticking or anything like that. The only complaint I had with it...

I was surprised to hear the experience RockGod had with John Deere's SSQA adapter but I can't tell if it was the bucket he was using or or the adapter. Just wondering if anyone else here is using or has used John Deere's own SSQA adapter with a SSQA bucket or other attachments.

I'm purchasing a 120 some hour old 2007 JD 4520. The current owner has had it for one year and has only put a few hours (1-5) on it in the last year that he has owned it. He says he had the dealer he purchased from change the fluids and filters before shipping it to him. Unfortunately he...

I'm not sure I can justify the nice Stihl I saw on their website (about 700 bucks). I need to clear the occasional 2"-3" limb in spots so as not to damage my cab. The lights on the sunshade on my current tractor have taking a bit of a beating. I can either rent a pole saw once a year (about...

I've become addicted to my hydraulic top link on my current Kubota and won't be able to live without one. Wondering if any of you are using one and what the size of the top link you are using is. My two choices are Haytools (formerly CCM) or Surplus center. Haytools has a Cat 1 21-32" with a...

I was a bit surprised to see that the 2007 4520 I put a deposit on did not have either. Perhaps it is because it is from the Southern states. I imagine I should get a wiper installed fror snow? I don't recall seeing a defroster option. Current owner pointed out he's never had a problem with it...

I am about ready to pull the trigger on a cabbed 2007 JD 4520 eHydro with 120 some hours. It is in absolute mint condition. I was planning on going over this weekend to give the owner a deposit to hold until I can free up the cash to get it picked up. The JD comes with: 400x loader with JD...

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Looks like I'm going to be upgrading to a larger tractor - from a L3400 Kubota to a JD 4520 - from 5' width to I think 6'. I expect I could keep my 68" Meteor blower and 5' Woods bush-hog but not covering the rear with the woods is a pain along fence lines. I had forgotten how expensive...

After loading the tires with Calcium on my L3400 Kubota (open station) I was a tire loading convert and wondered why I operated it without. I usually use additional 3PT ballast but there is the odd time when it is convenient to operate without it. Will the cab add enough weight to the tractor...

If anyone has been pricing out new L3400s in Canada, can you let me know what you are being quoted for cash prices please. I might be putting mine up for sale and want to know what to list it at. I've got remotes, sunshade, QA, worklights, toothbar and a hydraulic top link (if it does not...

I might be selling my Kubota and purchasing a JD 4520. My Kubota has a SSQA and the two compatible attachments other than my bucket are pallet forks and a hay spear. I don't really envision getting anything else but really one never really can future proof enough. The JD is a used machine and...

I'm coming from the Kubota world and I get a bit confused in the JD world when talking remotes in the rear. I'd appreciate if you could help educate me on what I really need. There is a very good chance that I will be selling my Kubota and purchasing a slightly used 2006 JD4520. My machine...

Could anyone in the know tell me what sort of changes have been done to this series of tractor - in particular 4520 from 2006 on to now? What was the first year of production for this design? There was a used 2006 4520 in this area and I'm wondering if there is any real difference in the...

I'm not the most mechanically adept guy but I have been learning out of necessity over the past few years. The spindle housing on the mower deck on my riding mower cracked and so I am replacing it. There are a couple of bearings that need to go in it. One of them fits very loosely - no...

I've been secretly (wrt my wife) pondering upgrading to a cab tractor with more loader capability. I don't REALLY need it. I bundle up to blow the snow and my driveway is not particularly long. I can lift the 4x5 bales with my Kubota although 6"-1ft more of loader height would be perfect...

Hi there: I have a nice MF 255 diesel that is being prepared to be sent to me. It has the larger Perkins diesel engine. It has ~2500 hours and seems to be in excellent shape! Can't wait! It's going to be a second tractor on my hobby farm and will primarily be used to pull a manure spreader...

I've been keeping an eye out on what is available used around here as I hate paying sales taxes. A 50 some hr L3940HSTC caught my attention the other day with the LA724 loader and remotes. Based on my analysis I had sorta decided that a L4240 HSTC was the sweet spot for me between size, HP and...

I have previously stacked 4x5s 3 high with my little L3400 - although only 2 high was comfortable. Can someone with a L4240 tell me how high you can stack 5x5s or 4x5s. Should I comfortably be able to expect 3 high.

My primary tractor around the farm is a L3400 which generally serves me quite well. I've got 13 head of cattle now with calves. 10 or so acres of pasture and lots of manure that tends to accumulate which I like to spread in the fall. I have a New Idea 210 spreader which my 34 hp handles like...

I expect that the type of tire makes a difference in overall height but I am not sure I can find specs that state the difference for each tire. I have a L3400 with R4s - no cab. Trying to find out how much more height a L4740 would be with a cab but with R1s. Listed specs on the website say...

Been a while since I've been on but I have been lurking :-) My wife and I are currently on a 27 acre equestrian property with 8-10 acres in pasture which we use our small hobby herd (13 animals now) of Galloway cattle. We are enjoying the breeding program and would like some room to expand the...

Just finished a whole big service on my L3400 including draining the coolant. My manual claims that the capacity is ~6L. After draining completely several times (had the cooling system cleaner in there and then a few flushes with just water), it took only 3L each time to fill up to the top...

TBN is where I come when it is time to make a difficult decision. This one is related to trucks and transportation. The Mrs and I sat down and took a very keen look at our finances to try to see where we could cut down on expenses. It has become painfully clear month after month that we are...

My friend down the street got what seems to be a pretty good deal to me on one. $5k for a tractor with a loader and a brand new post hole digger. About 3800 hours. Starts up really nicely. I've only ever driven an HST tractor or a simple manual which had one lever - thats it. Would...

I've got a NI 212 used spreader that I picked up in a private sale. It worked like a charm. I'm going to be doing some more spreading tomorrow. I've done the normal greasing and so on. Just wondering if there is anything else the rest of you guys do to keep the apron chain and the rest of it...

I finally tried out this seeder I picked up at an auction last year. Spread fertilizer over my pasture really well. Towards the end the seeder stopped spinning. I assumed I had sheared a bolt. After quite a bit of examination, it behaves like I have sheared a bolt. The PTO moves but does...

I'm finally doing my SSQA conversion. I'm purchasing from a local operation and he stocks Standard Duty 2000 lb capacity and heavier 3700 capacity. Former has 42" tines and latter 48". Cap and tine size of the standard are fine for me but the big difference is that the Standard duty tines...

I'll bet I know the answer ... but I have to ask anyway. My L3400 did not come with a QA adapter. Dealer I purchased from did not know one was available. Of course one is and will run me ~500$ now, + ~$125 for a QA plate for my bucket + some time in the workshop doing a welding project which...

I am working on taking the propeller shaft off my tractor to replace my oil pan. It is attached to the tractor with two bushings. The last time I had it off I greased it really well but it is still a son of a gun to slide it off. A lot off hammering with a chisel. There must be a more...

It is finally about time for an oil change. Last time I pulled the pan to retap the oil drain bolts and ended up reusing the oil pan gasket. For the last 50 hrs or so I have lived with a small leak from the interface of the oil pan to the engine block as a result :-(. That's the last time...

My L3400 is 3 years old now at 189 hrs. I'm getting read to do the 200hr service. Two years ago at 50 hrs I changed all the fluids and since then I've been doing whatever was recommended in the manual every 50 hrs. I'm pondering changing the HST fluid and filters and the front axle fluid at...

Just finished up a landscaping project - previous owners did not have much of a front garden. I got a chance to lift some big rocks as part of the project - and place them exactly where the Mrs wanted in the garden. My L3400 performed admirably - as it has with everything I have ever thrown at...

I've got about 30 hrs to go for my next scheduled oil change. I had planned to replace the leaky oil pan gasket (another story) when I did that. However it is driving me INSANE! It's not leaking much - just bugging me. I was wondering if there is any reason I can't drain the oil I have in now...

I'm sure that this is a silly question but I'm pretty new to trucks and towing. I've got an eye out for a manure spreader (single axle not big) and want to be in a position to two one home if I pick one up at an auction. Have a Ford F150. Do I just need a standard ball mount without the ball...

In the local classifieds I found the following spreaders. Seems like people are starting to dig through their equipment and get rid of stuff now that spring is here. Only a week ago I didn't find much. MF 110 $1500 NH512 ~200 bushell $1200 IH550 219 bushell $2000 - owner says it is...

I'm attending an auction in early May that has among other things I am interested in a New Idea manure spreader advertised. I don't know which model and what shape it is. Guess I'll have to go by what I see. Any idea what parts supply is like for New Idea manure spreaders these days? I...

A recent repair job that caused me to drop my oil pan introduced me to the world of spring pins. I had to undo the propeller shaft to get the oil pan off. Much of the headache with said shaft were the three spring pins that needed to be tapped out and back in again when removing /...

Going to finally get my 150 hr service done this weekend after fixing that oil pan tonight. I realized that the coolant needs to be changed on a time basis rather than hrs. My tractor is 3 years old and I hadn't changed it yet. I don't have my manual with me but I'd like to pick up the...

I just pulled my oil pan from my L3400 and was over to borrow something from my neighbour when he pointed out normally one replaces gaskets when you take things on your engine apart. He suggested that alternatively I could use some 'gasket goo' and re-use the gasket. Not having much experience...

Not quite sure how I managed to do this but my worst nightmare has come to pass. I was working on getting my 150 hr service done today - basically oil and filter change. I've done two before - how hard can this be to screw up? Apparently not too hard! I losen the bolts, drain the oil, go to...

Not directly tractor related but I trust you guys and value your opinion. I've pondered getting a truck off and on. I don't specifically have a need for a truck on a day to day basis but the odd thing does come up when you have a hobby farm and it would be nice to have one when you need it...

I used switched over to a synthetic at my 100 hr oil change and used Valvoline 0W-40. Unfortunately the TSC store that I purchased it at is too far away and I don't make it around that area often. My local Canadian tire store carries Shell Rotella 0W-40. I have heard of others using a Rotella...

How reasonable is it to expect that I will be able to move a backhoe I buy now for my Kubota L3400 to a future tractor (e.g. Grand L3540) which will definitely require a different sub-frame? I've pondered buying a backhoe but then think that I will lose money if I sell my tractor with the...

Every so often I see a 3 pt backhoe on sale at an auction etc and I wonder how difficult it would be to fabricate one. Last spring at an equipment auction, a TaylorWay backhoe sold for $3400. The reviews on them don't seem to be half bad - particularly given the little use it would have on my...

I was going to get chains in the past but there really is hardly any spacing between the tire and the fender with the R4s. I spent a bit of time in a ditch the other day (a story for another time perhaps!) and managed to get myself out with some loader kung fu. While I was doing that, I...

I've done some modifications to my Woods box blade and I am trying to find a match for the Woods pumpkin colour paint. I heard someone saying that his dealer carried cans from Woods. I haven't heard back from anyone at Woods yet and I've never seen anything like this around here. There are...

I am on my third gun. The second was a good gun from Napa but I dropped it and the plastic T shaped handle at the end of the plunger broke so I can't pull the plunger back comfortably. No parts available of course. Decided to buy an air powered one from Napa. I've spent about an hour with...

Figured its worth a shot to see if one of you guys had heard of this welder. I've been looking into getting a mig and found this locally for sale. It is supposedly in good operating condition. Owner does not know how old it is but best guess is 15 to 20 years. He's looking for $800 - which...

I guess one of the good reasons for ordering equipment in your tractor colour is that it is not hard to find a colour match if you modify the implement. I'm doing some work on my box blade and can't seem to match to the Woods pumpkin orangeish colour of the box blade. Any one else successfully...

I'm ready to take on my first implement modification project having gotten to the point where I think I can weld well enough to do something simple. My box blade is the kind that has a hinged rear blade and I want to set it up so that the rear blade could be fixed optionally. Others have noted...

No pictures here but I thought I'd post my successful experience. Finally acquired a welder after contracting out a couple of small jobs. Just got tired of not being able to do the little thing I needed to get welded myself. I was trying to keep the $$ down. I picked up (after some advice...

I guess my bush hog does have a shear bolt and it does shear after all First bolt in 3 years. The manual calls for a 1/2 NC x 3" Grade 2 bolt. All the normal places up here - TSC, Princess Auto only have Grade 5 bolts. Is there some secret place that sells grade 2 bolts? Didn't think I'd...

I've had my hydraulic top link off the tractor for a couple weeks now as I've been working on harrowing - harrow hooks up to draw bar. \ I have connected and disconnected the hydraulic top link to the remotes at least two dozen times with no trouble at all. I have the Parker Pioneer QDs...

I've finally got setup for welding with the advice of many of you here. Realised that I really need a quick easy way to cut some 1/4"-3/8" stock so that I can start joining things now that I've spent several hours running beads. Can't find much on sale around here. My choices are (all 14"...

Well you guys got me onto learning about welding so I might as well ask here as well as WeldTalk. Got me a Hobart AC/DC Lx235 stickmate and I plan on starting to experiment with it. It came with 6011, 7014 and 7018 rods. They've been in one of those enclosed rod holders for about 2 years now...

I'm not writing one but I'm hoping that starting this thread will do so by answering some basic questions I have about box blade use. These might sound silly to you but I really do need help - so bear with me. I bought a Woods HB72 box blade. Nice solid thing. I had an unmaintained driveway...

Who would have thunk it but this city boy is now thinking about picking up a welder! I finally spent a few hours working on my driveway project today. After I put the tractor away I noticed that the assembly that hooks on the guage wheels to my landscape rake has a weld that is coming apart...

Finally got to try out my brand new box blade with my brand new top and tilt. It was awesome. My neighbour came over for demo of the TnT and as I was showing it to him I heard the dreaded sound of a leak on one of my rear tires. I was loosing air and liquid from a valve stem. No clue how...

I'm about to extend my driveway a bit and would also like to put a fresh load of gravel on the existing drive. Any thoughts on what kind of gravel I should be asking for to be delivered?

I tend to expand my new tools as I run into something I need. I have no metal working equipment other than a little file. I need to grind down the swivel eye of a hydraulic top link that I recently bought from CCM to make it a few mm smaller. Long story - it used to JUST fit the OEM top...

At some point I plan on taking on a landscaping project on my front yard. It's about an acre in size. Not planning on doing anything terribly fancy here. The front of the house has a decrepid 2 ft x 30 ft flower bed. I plan to dig it deeper and make it wider and reshape it. The middle of...

Can someone write in and tell me how happy they are with this box blade please. I've been waiting for months to get in the Woods box blade I ordered. I was expecting the GB72 which was quite a bit cheaper. Dealer just dropped off the HB72. It is a great looking box blade and I'm going to...

After much research, and a LOT of help from many of you at TBN, I've successfully installed a 4 spool valve and TnT cylinders from CCM. For starters, let me again than the many of those who have helped me with this, including but not limited to: MadReferee, wushaw, WayneCountyHose, Kenndy and...

I'm in the process of installing a 4 spool valve with only plans to use two of the spools for now for top and tilt cylinders. Trying to decide if I should even bother with getting QDs for the work ports that are going to be used for the top and tilt cylinders. I don't plan to disconnect them...

Finished up mounting my valve today and hooking up the hoses and fittings. One of my hoses is a bit on the small side and I've had to route it in a manner such that there is a risk that it might at some point touch the valve. It's not touching the valve right now but I'd hate to bet against it...

I was at the local hydraulics shop getting my fittings and hoses for my new remote valve. I got a real shock when he priced out quick disconnects for me. $29 per female quick disconnect! About $55-$60 for a set - female and male. They were shiny and silver and beautiful looking and had a...

When I was mucking around looking for a good location to mount my Prince SV stack valave, my wife who was helping me, was wondering whether or not I'd be painting the valve to match the tractor. I couldn't give her a good reason as to why the valve couldn't be painted but I thought I'd check...

I'm going to be finding a local welding shop to make a bracket for me. The valve is heck of a lot heavier than I thought it would be - 4 work sections. I think that UPS listed it as 35 lb! Any suggestions on what thickness of metal a bracket should be made of? I was going to bolt a...

I picked up a Prince stack valve with 4 work sections from Surplus Center. Got it delivered today so I put it together. Found out that my 1/2" torque wrench won't work - need a 3/8 to get sockets to fit the tie-rod nuts. Question 1: Do I absolutely need to torque these nuts? The...

I am installing a Prince SV stackable valve, with 4 spools on my Kubota L3400. The work ports are SAE 8 i.e ORB 8 and are located on the top of the valve. I was planning on having 90 degree elbow fittings on my work ports and then attaching one end of a QD to each of the work ports. For...

I have a 68" Meteor with a hand crank. I am installing remotes on my tractor and was wondering what might be requried to change my blower over to have a hydraulic chute rotator. If you have a Meteor with a hydraulic chute rotator, can you post a picture to give me a idea of how I might be...

Just getting ready to order a hydraulic top link. I have a Pats. the factory top link has been working fine. It's length is 16" min and 27.5" maximum. I'm guessing that the best CCM fit is the Cat 1- 18-26.5"? What have the rest of you got? Does it work well for size with a box blade?

I'm looking for some advice on what to look for in an air compressor for hobby use. I'm not really much of a DIYer but have started doing more maintenance type chores around the house and farm myself. My planned use is primarily an impact wrench, filling the odd tire that is low on air, a...

On my L3400 front axle housing there is a grease nipple and a breather plug. The breather plug is a wierd 4 corner bolt rather than a normal hex one. You are supposed to remove the breather and pump in grease until it flows out of the breather. Being a newbie, last spring on the 50 hr service...

Just going to do my 100 hr in a few days. Manual says I should be cleaning the fuel filter in kerosene. My 100 hrs was obtained over 2 years. I'd rather not much with cleaning the fuel filter. What do you guys think - shoud I just replace the fuel filter? I'm going to be replacing the oil...

I originally ordered a rear blade for driveway work and some light grading around the property. I've since changed my mind and put a box blade on order. Trying to figure out if I should pick up the rear blade also. I use a snow blower for snow and am quite happy with that. Figure that the...

I've been using Moly based grease on my stuff. I can't seem to find it in bulk pails however and I've been thinking of switching to bulk. Moly is also kinda ugly black on my loader. Bit of a lame thing to complain about - it is grease after all! What do you guys think about just using...

I took the morning off work today and checked out the Canadian Farm Equipment show in Toronto at the International Centre. I was mostly interested in seeing the various brands of compact tractors side by side so to speak. Kubota had a pretty big presence with a number of models on the floor...

I find that the grease nipples on my L3400 Kubota's loader to be a real pain to get grease into from time to time. I've resorted to using a needle attachment on my grease gun for most of the zerks. Last night when using it on a particularly stubborn nipple, on one of the loader pins that holds...

As I have acquired implements I have found that even the bottom pin widths are not uniform. Mine range from around 25" to about 28". This is a tad irritating as it means that if I am switching from my snowblower to my bale spear or vice versa I have to get a wrench out and adjust the turn...

I hope someone that is more tool savy than I can answer these. I've decided to bite the bullet and get myself a 3/4" socket when I see one at a good price. What is the difference between 6pt and 12pt? Which would be better for working on the tractor / implements etc? I expect that I will have...

While I plan on most likely getting my hoses and fittings made at local hydraulic shop, here's a question that I am eager to get answered. If I am hooking up hydraulic fittings and hoses, do I need to use a sealant of some sort? Does this depend on what type of fitting in involved? For...

Chances are I'll get my remotes going much before I have the $ to get a backhoe but I can't figure out how the backhoe would plug in. My understanding is that if I was just installing a BH I would need a hose from the power beyond port of the loader valve to come back to the rear of the...

I've been pricing out some box blades recently. Both these blades look pretty good to me. I'm partial to Woods stuff. I have a Woods rotary cutter and I appreciate that they have always responded to any question I have posed via. email - very quickly. However, locally the best price I can...

Island or anyone else who might not mind - could you you measure the width of your DK40SE tractor from tire to tire. Trying to get an idea of whether one can get by with a 5ft bush hog (probably not) and a 5.5 ft snowblower (probably).

I'm still gathering up info for my project to add remotes to my L3400. I will be considering a BH in the next year or two so I want to ensure that I bear this in mind when I install remotes. The power beyond port of the loader is going to provide the pressure fluid to my remotes and the...

I've driven the DK35 but I've not seen the DK40SE and 45SE. Question to anyone who has seen them upclose. How different are they in design / build / fit and finish. Pretty much the same as the DK35 but with more hp or quite different ?

There are others here who have imported to Canada but in all their cases that I know of they picked up their tractors themselves. I'm interested in knowing what company you used for freight / brokerage and any details you can provide on the arrangement. Did you have to get a roll-off truck to...

I've got a L3400HST and I have pondered the many uses of a backhoe (after having been inspired by KiethInSpace and others projects here). Next spring I plan to work on some landscaping. One reason (along with $$) I have hesitated is that it is possible that I will look at going with one of...

I'm trying to compare how much work / cost it will be to put together components for an aftermarket 3 spool valve vs. the one that Kubota offers for the L3400. I'm looking at a 3 spool Prince SV stack valve (Item# 9SV-3-Y) with power beyond that others including MadRef have used here. The...

Anyone know what aftermarket conversion kits cost to convert a loader/bucket to QA? Back when I purchased my Kubota L3400 w. the LA473 loader a factor QA did not exist from Kubota. I'm trying to weigh going the QA route for a hay fork. Would go with a bucket hay fork but looks like I'll have...

I've been recently thinking of getting a sun-shade installed on my L3400. Got a price from the dealer and I'm pretty sure that I should be able to handle installation. However, I'd also like to get a front and rear worklight. They said the Kubota worklight kit was about $160 and contained...

I hadn't planned to mess with round bales. Was talking to one of my boarders who wants to keep two of her horses out in the winter. She says she uses round bales. She planned on just rolling them onto the pasture with some help. She claims the bales are medium size - about 800lb. I expect...

That is the last time I say "I'll do it later" when I see a loose bolt someplace. I lost the top link holder under the slow moving vehicle sign that holds the top link up when it is not in use. I don't use the top link when I am using my chain harrow for example. The Kubota dealer that I...

Going to look for a dealer around here that carries the Wells Ag co one as well. Just wondering how they compare in price if someone else has already done the comparison. I like the looks of both these.

Picked up a magazine today and saw an ad for a Cub Cadet / Yanmar CUT - 32 HP. Here is a link to the particular product. Just got me thinking... seems like the major brands (Kubota, Deere, NH) are getting a number of worthy competitors hungry for a piece of their market share. Kioti's got a...

I'm looking into getting an external over-running coupler. I've got a Kubota L3400. Looks like there are a few different sizes available and just thought I'd check here to ensure that I do order the right one. I *believe* what I need is a 1 3/8" female 6 spline in and 1 3/8" male 6 spline...

I've gotten this bug that has been going around - called the "upgrade bug" I've often thought that if I had to purchase again I would go bigger. I've got 26 acres - 14 in pasture rest is a forest that I don't do much in. 5 horses. I've got a L3400 Kubota which is just over a year old and has...

I have aboslutely no real *need* for a new tractor. My Kubota L3400 is only a year old with 57 hours and has been great. Some of you might know that I have been incredibly irritated with my dealer. Won't go into the details of that here. I had decided to look into a GL3540. Got some pricing...

I've been a member here for about two years now. Learned a whole bunch on this forum and it helped guide my L3400 purchase last year. On the whole I've been quite happy with the tractor. Unfortunately, due to very real errors that were made on the part of the dealer I purchased from, I have...

Just got off the phone with a tire guy from around here. I called to ask what he would charge to ballast the tires on my Kubota L3400. The quote was high (as all things are around here) - $500 for the two tires which includes tubes and the service call. He said that he usually fills with...

I was telling my buddy at work that I'm thinking about adding a remote hydraulic valve on my tractor. I had to explain to him what that meant. He thought I was trying to "pimp my tractor" out. This was the use of hydraulics he was aware of. I think that this is the worst use of hydraulics I...

I am reasearching adding a three spool remote valve to my Kubota L3400 rated at ~7GPM Plan to use two spools for TnT and one for who knows what. I know that I need an open centered valve with power beyond which is designed to control dual acting cylinders. Figured I am better off with a...

One thing that the bare bones L3400 is missing is a toolbox. It got tiring not having a spot to put the odd clevis, pins etc. I had planned on the dealer doing this when I sent it in for a 50 hr service but I ended up doing the service myself. I mustered up the courage to drill some holes in...

Not knowing much about grease I've been just using all purpose stuff. I've been told that Moly based grease is much better to use. Thats that I've picked up for now. I did encounter some others at the store. Any experience with these products and how they compare to Moly grease? Are they...

If I can successfully do a 50 hour service on my L3400 then ANYONE can. I'll start off by sincerly thanking all those who have responded to my numerous posts. I can't tell you how much I have appreciated the time you have taken to help me. Thought I'd write up the tale of my success and some...

It is very possible that my lack of mechanical knowledge is hiding an obvious answer here. I've been thinking about adding a torque wrench to my arsenal to retorque wheels and such. Most of the torque wrenches I've seen are reasonably long - for the necessary leverage I imagine. However, when...

I wander over to a local dealer to pick up all the fluids / filters I need for the 50 hr change on my L3400. I have a copy of the page from the manual that tells me how much of what I need. I ask for Super UDT, he says "you mean UDT". Apparently they don't even carry SUDT and never have he...

Called the dealer to ensure filters/fluids were in stock for my 50 hour service. Asked him if the shop manual for the L3400 was in stock too as I'd like to pick it up. It's like he's never heard of the thing or ever sold it before. He says it will have to be reprinted by Kubota and will be no...

The owners manual says that I should fill in gear oil until it runs out from the side overflow plug. So I start filling and filling and filling... no overflow. I check the level just peeking into it and it is definately higher than the overflow plug ... yet I get no overflow. Can anyone with...

I might end up doing the service myself if the dealer won't do the CAM fix. You TBNers have helped raise my confidence. Before I get started I want to make sure I make a trip and get all the tools I will need. Can you make sure I get this right. I figure I might as well spend the extra money...

I know it is the middle of the summer - hardly a time to ask about snowblowers. I have a L3400 right now and a 68" Meteor snowblower. I'd say that the blower is about 6 to 8" wider than my tractor with industrial tires. I have a dealer pricing out an upgrade to one of the Grand L and I wanted...

I've got a Kubota L3400 that is at 50 hrs now and I am struggling with where to get it serviced now and in the future. For reasons I won't go into I have decided not to use the dealer I purchased from. I was planning on using another Kubota dealer in the area that is about the same distance...

I'm not particularly handy in any sense of the word so please bear with this embarrasingly simple question. I've bought a grease gun - lever type manual - to grease the various fittings on my tractor - particularly around the loader. For about 50 % of them, I align the gun, squeeze and things...

I only found out about draft control from one of the folks here. Anyone know if it can be added to a tractor that didn't come with it? I have a Kubota L3400 that does not have it out of the factory. If it is possible, any clue what it would cost?

Hi all: I'm shopping for a 6 or 7ft S tine cultivator to use to work up the soil in my outdoor riding ring from time to time. I have seen ones with and without guage wheels. Any thoughts on whether the wheels will matter much on this implement?

I found this spreader in classifieds. Unfortunatley it is about 2.5 hrs away from me and I don't have a truck to tow it back here with. I think I might be able to work something out with the seller though. It looks good in the pictures I think and I would verify what the seller says the...

I've got a Kubota L3400 - about 30hp at the PTO and I'm shopping for a used older spreader to spread horse manure. I have about 14 acres in pasture and my land is flat. Supply around here for older spreaders is not bad. I often see New Holland, MF, Schultz, International, New Idea spreaders...

I've been thinking about adding another attachment to my arsenal. The catch is that I probably will only be able to buy one more attachment for a while so I want to make the best decision. So far I have - 5ft woods bb60 bush hog, snowblower, 8.5 ft chain harrow. I have a 300 ft gravel...

I bit the bullet and had the dealer that sold me a blower (just got it yesterday!) source me some chains for my L3400. We went to put them on and found very little clearance between the rear tire and fender. After the chains went on there was barely any clearance left at all!. So little that...

Can't understand why I waited this long to get it. I tried a land pride Quick Hitch and found that it did not fit my ballast box and the top frame obscured my view of the bottom hooks (I'm only 5'6"). Finally bit the bullet this week and ordered a Pat's and I am overjoyed with it on my...

Found out that Kubota does not offer a factory remote kit for my L3400. Mad pointed out in another thread that Kubota also does not have a top-n-tilt kit for my tractor. I know very little to nothing about hydraulics so please bear with my dumb questions: 1. I'm guessing there are others out...

Did not quite expect tire chains to cost about $300!. My tires are not loaded on my L3400. I have industrial tires and plan on blowing the snow on my gravel drive this winter with a rear attached blower. How important do you guys think tire chains are with 4WD? Would I be better off spending...

Was just looking up the service schedule in my manual. 50hr is still a few hours away but I wanted to see if this is stuff I could do myself or if I had to pay for the dealer to take it away. I expected at least an oil change would be required at the 50 hr interval but the manual basically...

I've decided to bite the bullet and buy a snowblower this year. I have a Kubota L3400. The price difference between the manual crank and hydraulic chute is $250. I don't have remotes but I am wondering that if I want to get them in the future, I probably shouldn't delay much and get the...

What size of a snow blower do guys think is appropriate for my machine. 5.5 foot would cover the back tires with probably 3 inches extra on both ends. I'm trying to figure out if I should just stick to the 5.5 foot or go with a 6 foot. Would a 6.5 foot be too big if the odd used one comes up...

Fall is starting to set in. I've had a blast with my Kubota L3400 that I bought this year with advice from others here. Last winter when we didn't have the tractor we paid someone $400 to clear our driveway. Worked out well. Now I have the tractor but no snowblower. A new blower would...

I am about to bite the bullet on this machine. I started off looking for something at the low end - 100 series JD, Crafstman or the Husqvarna YT1942T. After some research, I have decided that I am indeed going to be better off spending some more money upfront for a better machine. I need this...

I've only just started using the PTO on my L3400 and I have to say that the overrunning clutch really freaks me out. I drop my rpms to about 1.5k before I clutch and disengage the PTO, and I find that when I do that I hear rachetting from some where before I depress the clutch. This is what...

I decided to take a peek at what Sears has to offer. I've got 1.5 acres and not a ton to spend so I am looking at all my options. I encountered a 16.5 HP tractor that Craftsman offers , powered by a Honda engine - don't know exactly which engine. Bear in mind the prices are CDN $. This is...

I feel incredibly silly for asking this but obviously I have had some trouble figuring it out on my own. I fired up my rotary cutter today for the first time. Shortly after, it was evident that ther was a problem because unless the 3pt hitch kept the front of the cutter very close to the...

I have about 1.5 acres of lawn to care for. My new Kubota CUT takes care of the other 25 :-). We have only about 20 weeks or so of grass cutting so I figure about 30 hours per year. Since the bota drained out my chequing account, I'm being very price sensitive on the lawn tractor purchase...

I have to admit I am completely confused about the many different types of attachments one finds for tillage. I suspect that there is many a new tractor / land owner like me that is in this boat. Can anybody point me in the right direction where I might find information regarding why one would...

I'm thinking about getting a drag type chain harrow to drag over my pastures this spring. Figure I will use it a couple times a year or so - particularly in the spring to loosen the soil a bit. I got two quotes CDN $ 6' 6" width $ 533.00 8' 8" width $ 671.00 I'm on a budget...

I asked my dealer to order me a Worksaver cat 1 quick hitch and he said that he had the land pride one in stock and could make me a great deal on it. Has any one tried the LP one - any problems with it? I've only heard good things about their other stuff so I'm inclined to go with it.

I've been back and forth on getting a rear blade for my new Kubota. I approached my dealer and figured the Woods RB72 was the right size. He suggests that I can comfortably go with the RB84 as an angled RB72 will only just cover the tractor's wheels. Any thoughts on whether the 84 will be...

Can you help me understand exactly what is a live continous PTO with an overrunning clutch. This is what I understand - correct me as necessary: - I need to clutch to start the tractor. I don't really know why but know that it wont start unless I do :-). - I need to clutch when I engage the...

I'm going to call the local tire guy tomorrow to get a quote for filling my rear tires. I have heard of at least two options for getting them filled: 1. Antifreeze 2. Calcium Chloride. The dealer I purchased from said that he could get 2 done with his tire guy but I decided not to at the...

My dear wife has talked me into looking into building dollies for 3pt hitch attachments (all two of them!) instead of buying a quick hitch as I had planned. Her logic is hard to refute I think. We have a whole bunch of pallets that we inherited on the property - would be nice to put them to...

I checked with my dealer before delivery and I was told by him that the known issue with the 3pt valve that caused jerkiness had been fixed on my machine at the factory. I'm not sure I remember how smooth the lift was when I had the rotary cutter attached but I just put the ballast box on...

Pat\'s easy change on Kubota L3400? Anyone have this setup on their L3400? I'm considering it vs a Worksaver QH. Was it a pain to install? Did you need a new toplink for your L3400?

It looks darn near identical. Northern Tool Quick Hitch Anyone know?

I finally got it delivered today. It's been a blast to play around with. L3400HST, FEL, Woods BrushBull 60 Rotary Cutter, Horst Welding toothbar, Kubota ballast box. Tons of thanks to all of you who have given me help in making my decision - particularly to those of you who talked me into a...

I'm awaiting eagerly the delivery of my L3400 on Tuesday. In the meanwhile I keep having thoughts of - should I get this, should I get that whie the tractor is still being setup. I'm getting the loader and a Woods 5ft bush hog. I was wondering if I ought to look into getting the rear tires...

Anyone compare Pat\'s system to other Quick hitches Any one have experience with both, the Pat's system and other available quick hitches - Speeco, Landpride etc. etc.? How do they compare? I don't plan on changing implements that often so I certainly don't mind getting off the tractor to do...

I am off to the dealer tomorow to sign paperwork for my Kubota L3400 which is going to be delivered next week. I'm getting a Woods bush hog with it and was wondering if I should bite the bullet and get a rear blade at this time as well. I need either a rear blade or a snowblower by next winter...

I'm quite new to this so I don't really have an idea of what implements would be necessary for pasture maintenance and manure management. I have 16 acres of flat pasture. My Kubota L3400 and Woods 60" rotary cutter are on the way. I have a fair amount of manure left over by the previous...

I know nothing about this so I apologize if this is a silly question. My L3400 is on the way with the factory FEL and bucket. I am told that the bucket is not quick attach and there isn't a QA option from the factory. I don't yet have any need for something other than a bucket but might...

Just finalized a deal on a Kubota L3400HST w. FEL and BB60 Woods rotary cutter. I'm about at the end of my budget but I was wondering if I ought to scrape together a bit more and get a toothbar installed before delivery. I've been quoted $550 cdn which doesn't sound unreasonble. How about...