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After several days?,thought fluid would be cooled down. Thanks for reply. JW5875

Parked the U25 with the bucket on the ground, a few days later it was a little off of the ground? I thought gravity would keep it on the ground. (No I didn't park it upside down) JW5875

Purchased a set from Coleman Equipment, Kubota part K7420. Listed for the KX018-4, U27-4. Fits my U25 perfectly!!

Thank You for the info!!! At age 73: I wake up every day Learn something new Make some on Smile l!!!!!!!!!! JW 5875

Reading maintenance section of manual illustration displays Rotating Gear for "House" as center grease fitting. Label on machine indicates top fitting? Others with a U25 have the same discrepancy? JW5875

Considering to change for new rubber tracks. current ones are ??iffy and don't want a breakdown unexpectedly. Looking at replacements and confused on track sizes. I think the Kubota original tracks are 300 x 52 x 80. Replacements list 300 X 52.5 X 80 and 300 x 53 x 80. Is this because of the...

Just got a Kubota U25 and looking to add pedals for steering. Using the levers is a little annoying. Is there a vendor who sells them? JW5875

I believe that I think that I found out the difference. The U 25 is old school diesel engine, the U 25 S is tier 4 compliant. JW5875

Just purchased a used 2015 Kubota U 25 1770 hrs.. Looking for info and was directed to the Kubota S series. Wondering if the S series is just a later production? JW5875

Well I have 100 hrs. on it now. Unit is strong and runs well BUT it is thirsty. Fuel consumption for it compared to the RTV 500 is really noticeable. Jw5875

Just received my RTV 520 in Camo with hard cab. Solid unit compared to my old 2008 RTV 500 with soft cab. However it is noisy inside the hard cab. Trans response is a lot better than the old 500. Breaking it in slowly! JW5875

Several tools available for clearing the grease channel. I just purchased a "Grease Buster" tool made in Ohio. JW5875

Found this on you tube and is a great way to clean out recessed areas around zerk fittings. A few squirts of WD40 afterwards makes the next greasing easier. JW5875

You-tube surfing and came across one. Interesting unit, has any one seen or used one? New price around $900. JW5875

Lost my bridge several times over the past 12 yrs. and decided to do a new design. Raised it and removed some rocks from under it for a better flow of high water. Bridge was originally on 4 - 17' x 10" x 5" x 3/8 beams with same dimensions of an 8" beam in the middle with a 17' span for the...

Seen this on Youtube ----- Need a big machine though! Removing stumps the COOL way! - YouTube JW5875

Engineering! Our favorite past time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Homemade skidding winch part 1 - YouTube JW5875

I had a Speedco quick hitch laying around collecting rust. A few beverages in the shop on a rainy night got the creative energy going. I mounted it on to a steel plate and fitted it to mount on my pin type quick attach. I use it for pushing snow banks over / back from plowing. At ground level...

Purchased one from fleebay to put on the old 038 mag. Hope it improves starting effort that would pull the regular handle out of your hand with some pain. Tried to start it last week and it kicked my butt when it was cold. Time to find electric start saws!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JW5875

Found a youtube vid of a guy making one. Kinda modified mine from his. Used 5/16 rod with a beam hanger from Home Depot for mounting the eyebolt. Drilled and tapped the cylinder bucket pin with just enough of thread to keep the bolt from going into the hole for the retainer bolt. I used a solid...

Just purchased one for the wife with 14" bar, she felt that her old Echo CS300 with 12" bar was in need of replacement (14 yrs.) Seemed a little heavier and lots of plastic!!!! She is going to Baptize it tomorrow. We have several bars / chains in 12" from the CS300 if she decides to downsize...

Well built this out of parts and pieces over the holiday's. Old Speedco quick hitch that I bought from TSC and really never used. It sat in the "Un-used "pile for several years, was going to sell it on CL or whatever. Several beverages made the old mind creative so I put the machines in the shop...

What keeps a hydraulic motor from "Free Turning" when the control is set in neutral? Is there a check valve built in or a brake? Curious mind! JW 5875

Purchased a set of replacement tines, I ordered the wrong ones. Called to correct the mistake and asked for a refund on the original purchase, or to give credit for the new order. Parts man Blake said to just use my card for a new order and the wrong one will be credited back to my card. I...

I have 3 broken on my 6' rake. Tractor Supply does not carry the King Kutter line any more. Suggestions to find replacement rake tines? JW5875

Flee Bay has a bunch listed for around $10.00 that are on disc, pdf format. Ordered one for my 2008 RTV 500. Waiting to see if it is the complete manual on disc!!! JW5875

Two years ago I bought one from a neighbor next to as new as you can get. He cut's firewood for a living and said that it was too small for his needs (he used it for a day). Paid $500.00, receipt. manual, tools, and 20" bar with extra "Yellow" chain. I have used it sparingly as my Echo CS440 is...

On CL Pgh, Pa. Ratchet Rake 5Ft. Good Deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JW 5875

New education on sharpening chains for me, trying to keep chains up to par, found out that when the top plate reach 50% of length, time to replace the chain and don't waste your time trying to sharpen it, setting depth gauges etc. At 50%, it does not have the side or top clearance specs no more...

OK, I just got done applying F.F. on my truck frame. What is a good product to clean out the spray gun / bottle / funnel etc.? Thanx, Jw5875

Looking at either a Stihl or Echo brand power head with power broom attachment. Use for returning gravel from grass to driveway after winter plowing. Who has and uses one? And brush or paddle for grass? Any info / opinions appreciated. Back to plowing!!!!!!!! JW5875

Trying to make a custom brush guard for the front. I tried several different bolts in the 4 holes. 1 takes the bolt (metric) and the other 3 are hard to start in with same bolt. Paint, weld slag on nuts? So, part number 01774-61225 " Flange Bolt," are all 4 the same and does any one know the...

What current model equals the Stihl 038 Mag? It seems that Stihl makes saws now in cc's below or above their previous models. JW 5875

Stihl 038 Magnum -"Made in Brazil" on case, 20" bar, 32" bar with fair chains. Saw runs O.K. Leaks oil after shut down. Is this a freak (Made in Brazil) and what is it at fair value? This saw is coming up at real estate auction. Thanks, JW5875

Well here I am 8 days later still waiting for my new machine. Had contact with Mark about the shipping etc., seems that UPS has gone to using a 3 legged mule that walk backwards for delivery's from the west coast. If you see that mule with my welder turn him around to walk forward, don't want...

Pro's / Con's? I am considering a purchase for one. I am a serious hobby, repair person that would like a machine like this with the multi purpose capability. JW5875

Well I have a project that requires me to build weld up on a shaft where the bearing race surface is. Been contemplating this for quite awhile as to needing one for previous projects. Started out looking on E-Bay for a gear motor (Oriental Gear Motors), found one with speed control for $49.00...

I need a release gear for a 5 ton hydraulic floor jack, this is the concave one that is on the valve on the jack (12 Tooth). Any ideas etc. to find one? Thanks, JW5875

Recently stopped by a Kubota Dealer in Winchester, Va. to pick up some UDT. I got the last of their regular UDT. Sales person told me that Kubota is going to only sell its "Super UDT" and it may have some synthetics in it. JW5875

I have a Kohler 10 hp single cylinder 4 cycle motor that I want to check the rpm. I know there was a thread posted ????? Thanks, jw875

Does Olga drink beer and eat cheese? A native Wisconsin thing!!!!!!!! Oh! the five acres of flat land?? Is she making a race track? Just had to post to a strange "Post" jw5875

I am considering to add to my "Toy Box" a plasma cutter and considering a Miller, either a 375 or 625. I do mostly small stuff (sheet metal) and the 375 looks good -- but as they say "Go bigger" for a dollar more! Looking at the one time that I should have went "Bigger". Question is...

O.K. spent the weekend looking in Cabellas and Gander mountain stores for an old fashioned gun rack, like you use to see in the back of pick-up truck windows in the 80's. Political correctness seems to have made these obsolete!!!! Any how, looking towards the old WW2 / Korean Jeep vintage gun...

Local repair shop purchased some 510 DC+ aluminum welding rods made by Chronatron. Do these really work ? jw5875v

I need the metric thread for the bolt holes that hold the grille guard on the RTV 500? Looked up Kubota parts and all they have is a part Number, nothing on the threads. JW5875

Just purchased 6 of these Strobes N' More. Two for the tractor, two for the plow truck and two for the RTV. In the process I decided to build a rack for the RTV from 3/4" pipe, it fits in the square corners of the RTV bed. For now only going to build the forward bed part (Headache Rack)...

I ordered 6 of these. Two for the tractor, two for the Plow Truck, and two for the RTV 500. Strobes N' More They are bright and the Company ships pronto! Beware of a Company "LED Outfitters" not a good consumer rating. Enjoy their video and my pics. (Darn Reflectors have to light up Blahhh)...

I have my Kubota L3400, back blade and a GMC 3/4 ton with a 8 ft plow that I use for my road and do a few elderly neighbors. Seems time and time again I get stopped between plowing by people wanting to know how much I would charge to "Dig them out" and do their driveway. Really don't want to do...

Has anyone tried these? 12 volt Yellow Flashing Strobe Light for many uses - eBay (item 130446276152 end time Dec-19-10 17:11:04 PST) jw5875

I have a set of Western angle cylinders from a snow plow that I am going to put on my Back-Blade for "Snow Dragging" (Reverse Blade). Pondering about "Cushioning Valves" for them? (Control Block for plows have these built in) I will be using the circuit for the closing/opening of the W.R.Long...

O K, Where did you mount yours? JW5875

Look at ATI pin type quick attach. Cheapest way for just ordinary tractor bucket changes. 3 minute3 to change from bucket to root rake grapple for me. jw5875

Who carries these in NW Pa.? I need #s 800601004 and 800601005 JW5875

I just had an 18 = 1 gearbox given to me with the PTO shaft. Gent stated that is is from a portable saw mill? Give me some ideas for a winter project!!

I wonder if this would work on tree stumps? YouTube - Vail Products Rip-N-Pin jw5875

I purchased the ATI "Pin Type" Quick attach for my LA 463 Loader. works great, no welding or making bucket adapters etc. that you have to do with the Skid Steer Q A setup. Saved a whole bunch of money and labor! All that you need is extra one inch pins for your extra attachments. JW5875

I have had one for several years and it is the handiest "Tool" to have. The only thing that bothers me is that some times lifting heavy large rocks, logs etc., the bucket will creep open and the load will fall out. So I keep hitting the (close) relay to keep the pressure on. My question? Can I...

Several years ago there was a post showing a pic of a small blade held on to the bucket with a chain and turnbuckle bolts. the purpose was to be able to use the bucket/blade combo to smooth the bottom of a trench and to assist in back filling it. Does anyone recall this? Thanks jw5875

Who has a used one for sale in NW Pa. jw5875

Only 30 hrs. Checked for mud, dirt etc. seems the the return springs on the rear brakes are not letting the cams to return ??????? Parking brake may need adjustment? It rolls free when you push it by hand, but you can hear the rear brakes "dragging". At low speed while driving forward or...

Trying to find the thread about the fellow TBN'r who adapted the 3 pt quick hitch to the front bucket and used the back blade on it for moving snow banks. Part of thread "I weld junk metal" etc. Thanks, jw5875

My dealer called to inform me that Kubota Corp. is asking owners to bring in their RTV 500 for an installation of a shield to protect the engine from water coming in on top of it. Don't know if this was missed at the factory, or now added protection for early machines. Had mine done, takes...

I m planning to have the bed of my RTV 500 sprayed with the "Rino Hardline" product. Has anyone else had this done to their RTV? I think that it will be better than the standard bedliner that Kubota lists (trying to find a price on one). jw5875

I just purchased a Kubota RTV 500 and I am trying to find accessories/price on line. It seems that this machine is too new for accessories, all I find are items for the RTV 900 & 1100. I had it out 1st day t'ill dark, only downside, needs dash and back-up lights...

Here are pics of my L3400 with Woods BH80 and W R Long Grapple. Got to put everything to work this weekend removing a few tree stumps etc. JW5875

I am deciding to buy one, any recommendations? Thanks, jw5875

One on each loader arm, what are they used for? jw5875

Here's pic's of re-enforced Kubota top plate for 3-pt hoes etc. jw5875

I just made arrangement for the replacement of the cushioning valve on my L3400 gear trans tractor. e-mails to Kubota and dealer helped. Kubota will furnish valve, I pay Labor. (Tractor is out of Warrantee 5 mo's). I described that this is an issue that will haunt Kubota for future sales of...

I just did my 100 hr. service on my L3400 gear drive. Air filter was sure dirty, but my real surprise was how much the fan belt had stretched --- Wow!!!! I could turn the alternator pulley by hand before I made adjustment. Kubota manual state's to only change the oil at 100 hrs. I changed the...

Wood's BH 80 w/ PTO Pump, 16 " bucket, 4 Pt. subframe with Thumb $7200.00 Pick up only / self install. I think it's a deal !!!! JW 5875

Planning to add a BH 75 to my L3400. How much more UDT will I have to add or is the fluid part of the purchase? jw8575

Fair price for BH 75 buckets, new , used or trade?? jw5875

On 4 -15 - 07 "Taxa-clause Day", I plan to purchase a BH 75 for my L 3400. Trying to decide on the 12" or 16". (or both ?) Hoe will be used mostly for for rock and stump removal. I have been shopping the Western, Pa. (Pgh - Erie) for quotes. Suggestions for both from all TBN'rs...

Hi to All! Somewhere in my past I had to re-excite a generator that had sat in storage for several years. The process involved using several 75 watt? light bulbs hooked in series and I don't remember if I had two male plugs, one to plug into a 120 A.C. outlet and the other back into the...

Hey! If you have one, could you post some pics with it in operation. jw5875

Considering to purchase a a BH75 for my L3400. Is there a reference to the upgrades that were made as to new cylinder Dia. or serial number range?? jw5875

I am considering to purchase a BH75 for my L3400, the quote from one dealer was $7300.00 + -, installed. My questions are: 1. Is this a reasonable price? 2. Is there a way to see if this unit has the new "Upgraded" dipper stick cylinder (diameter or serial number range)? Back to plowing snow...

Here are some pics / ideas on places to put extra work lights for under the front end loader, root rake grapple and for rear attachments. Hopefully the "Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem Police" won't write me a ticket for inverting it!!!!!! Also are pics of the hydraulic valve and control, and how to...

Someone posted this site awhile back and I Bookmarked it. For Newbe's, it may answer your questions early and save that posting time etc. Also "Howthingswork.com" has an animation showing basic hydraulics. Basic Hydraulics Later...

Awhile back, someone posted with pics on how they made a set of light guards and mounted them with lights on the front tractor frame sides aligned with the front wheels. It was saved in my bookmarks, but somehow was changed. I have been doing a forum search but can't find it, does this jog...

O.K. Who can claim to have the oldest Kubota? (Any Mode) Or one with the most hours !!!!!!!!!!!!! jw5875l

After many hours of thought and research, found the perfect place to put a piece of Schedule 40 PVC with a cap on the bottom. Piece is 24" long and the ties are temp, going to get large hose clamps. No drilling into the Rops. May put another on the other side for ...

Here's my pix of new unit! Pictures

I see that there are two extra spaces in the fuse block, is the hot wire "Bussed in" to these and how do you insert a connection into the back for a new circuit? Or is this another Kubota dealer item? jw5875

Suddenly my top link cylinder makes a "Chattering" noise with hesitation when I lower it with the box blade connected. Checked fluid levels, possibly air in the system???? or ???? Perhaps "Mad Ref" has the answer!!! jw5875

There are days that the door should be closed as to to keep some people out i.e "Hey can I borrow your ------ because I'm just down the road broke down and I'll bring it back" or "Can I use this for a few days"? Well the door was open and since it was a fairly nice day, I decided to take one...

L3400 with \"Goodies\" Alas! Hark! Completed the installation of the heavy duty top link plate and installed the I.E. top and Tilt. Used the box blade to make repairs to the road (1200 ft.). Next plans are to mount lighting under frame to see under bucket. Posts shown here are very neat...

I made an online purchase 2 days ago, got a return message confirming order was made. I tried to get a tracking number both by email and on phone left message. So far no reply???? Any ideas? jw5875

Are the threads for the hydraulic lines metric or American? With the ROPS having American and the L3400 chassis metric????? Thanks, JW 8575

Heavy duty toplink bracket ordered from Carver Equip. Great people to deal with!! jw5875 "I sent a Love letter to my English teacher; she sent it back corrected" The Late Rodney Dangerfield

Can some one come up with the part number for the "Heavy Duty Top Link Bracket" for the L 3400? The dealers I have tried to order from can't find the number from either the tractor or backhoe model numbers. Many Thanx...

Hey Guys, I need the Kubota part # for the "Heavy Duty Top Link Bracket" for my L3400 (11 1/2 hrs). After reading the "Horror Threads" I tried to order one from different dealers and they are confused as to either the tractor model# or the backhoe model#??? for this "Phantom part". I am...

I need the following measurements: Length of the top link extended / retracted, length of the solid side arm and the diameter of the pin that goes into the top of the side arm on the right side. My L3400 is 100+ miles away along with the manuals etc. I hope to get some seat time this weekend...

Does anyone know what manuf. and model no. they used for their system? May build my own system for my Kubota L3400. Thanks, Jim

Are they still in business? I have tried both e-mail and phone. Any info about them appreciated. Thanks, Jim W.