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Exact same engine, turbo & trans as the newer F3710 replacement.

Old Thread I know for the InnerWeb police lol is this bigger drive sprocket you mention inside the CreekView Pulverizer gearbox ?

The PowerReverser option is worth its weight in Gold 😻 No way I’d own a gear jammer for my poultry houses or mowing applications.

I know this is an old thread :LOL: Did you figure out your intermittent noise ? My ZD1511 made this bad growling noise at times & the center blade bolt was loose. Blade was Slipping in thick grass.

Is a Kubota F3690 the model of a new mower over there ? Here in USA the new F3710 replaced the older F3990. I too mow very steep banks here on my farm currently with a ZD1511 ONLY when bone dry.

I took the pins & PTO shaft loose so I could see how easily the deck folds up for service. Definitely not easy & quick as my ZD but doable

Looks like the sidewall brand of eBay tires don’t match OEM. The tread is different.

Didn’t see any listed there

Anybody ?

I agree with all that & my 72 needs more than 30 HP in thick grass on hills. I was meaning the frame size of ZD1511 would handle 6” more on each side. Kubota use to offer a 100” batwing deck on the F similar to the 96 Exmark & 104” Hustler zeros but they dropped it & im sure it was a slow...

But Hustler & Exmark offer wide cuts Not side discharge I admit. A ZD1511 frame would handle a 12” wider swath deck weight. I mentioned b4 that I mowed for several years with a 110 inch single deck rear finishing mower @ 4.5 without scalping as you mentioned. Worked great but...

I drove 60 miles today to an Orange dealer to try out a F3710 in the parking lot. It doesn’t do a 2pt U turn (I don’t spin around tearing up grass like kids) like my Zero as I don’t mow in circles. But I knew an 8ft long unit wouldn’t with the extra tailswing but it did way better than a...

I tried the rear discharge once. My thick grass windrowed so bad I said never again. But that’s the only choice we have with wide multiple decks. Gosh why can’t Kubota offer an 84 inch cut single deck with side discharge

Most people abuse the heck out of lawnmowers & neglect them. No way Id buy a high hour unit w/o knowing the previous owner.

Is John Thomas still posting here on F series ?

$8900. It’s listed here on marketplace & wife has it on FB too. Six78 98six 322six call or text

Great. This is why I stay away from hi hour eqpt.

Speaking of, was your used F that had to be split apart : cost a war pension to fix ?

Thanks it cuts fantastic.

It’s funny the OP has only posted twice on his own thread :oops:

I would think the the tractor end has two adjustment holes for the pin.

IF the tractor end is threaded : you’d have to take one end apart & unthread it equally then it would lengthen Letting the hitch arms come in closer to accept his mower in pic. IF tractor end isn’t threaded then it would have to swivel freely for the opposite end to unthread. I’m...

16” truck rim offset & bolt pattern wouldn’t be correct. Too much trouble. I just need a complete tire & wheel setup & ready to bolt on quickly so I’m right back to mowing while daylight is slipping away.

I’m sure my tire pressure probably got low & with a 2200lb mower (with fluid filled tires) on a steep hillside : the lower tire rolls off the rim. The bad part is I’m a long ways from the barn & you’re not driving it back there for repair with a flat tire. Time Consuming & Very...

No problem. Kubota evidently has proprietary / patent rights to this 16” tire size because the dealer was the only place to buy it last summer when my bead busted in pic. im sure aftermarket companies will start making them when those copyright deals play out.

I’d have switch to 12” rim diameter like the old ZD331 to run those tires. Mine are also fluid filled. Which I don’t want to buy 4 rims for my two ZD1511 machines.

Junk !!!

Cheesy 4ply is the only thing that’s available & I blow them off the rim mowing my steep bank horizontally. Then I’m dead in the water. Thankfully I’ve got a second mower in the shed as backup.

I like these spin on filters you guys have plumbed in (y) I run a 10micron 3qt spin on filter with hydroZorb membrane for moisture on my 550gal tank. Both mowers & 3 tractors gets filled from this tank weekly. This setup was EXPENSIVE but I hadn’t replaced a fuel filter on any 5 units in...

Apparently not. I can’t even find anyone in North Georgia running a F series 72 inch mower 😩 For me to try one out :LOL:

I thought someone may have spent the $$ for a set of the latest greatest fad TWEELS 🤠 Mike text or call six78 98six 322six

Here’s some different angles from older pix back when I bush hogged it. I only zero it now.

The first pic looking up bank on page 7 gives you a better perception of the steepness. The bank is a good 30’ taller than the barbwire fence at the bottom.

I agree it doesn’t look steep but ZD1511 will not climb it with my 195lbs in seat all the way back & no weights up front. It rares the front tires off the ground. Sliding seat all the way forward hanging my boots out over the front helps tremendously lol

Bank looks TAME in pix

I hadn’t figured out how to post a short vid

Zoom in on the set screw bolt that locks weights down tight with jamb nut. There is also a 3/4 pin all the way thru the weights & bracket at the bottom. The weight is on the axle & tires : NOT the machine. No extra weight on the axle pivot bearings. The same as fluid filled tires. The axle...

I sold a Befco C70-110 rear finishing mower cat1 3pt lift type. 110 inch cut with free swinging blades. Heavy machine. I mowed at 4.5 inches to reduce scalping. I had to fluid fill the front tires on my JD 4720 4wd to run the Big Befco.

Anybody looking for a MX10 in the SouthEast ? It’s listed over in the marketplace. North Georgia

4 weights today : mowed 4hrs on rolling hills. It Did great. I’ll put it back on the steep bank in a few days.

I can’t use tweels as I have to have rears completely fluid filled for traction on my steep banks. These 16” rim cheesy thin 4ply short sidewalls won’t hold up a diesel engine mowing horizontally on steep banks. Takes max pressure especially fluid filled

It made it tamer feeling keeping the front tires planted on the ground hitting holes making deck bounce. I don’t go so fast to make the heavy 72 deck bounce much tho. I know all my rough spots as I’ve been mowing here since 1996 :LOL:

Would you sale the rear 26x12-16 tires & wheels that came on your ZD1211 ?

Finally got around to adding 2 suitcase weights. It Helped but I need 2 more which I have 6, to keep front end on the ground while mowing my steep bank. Each side will accept 3. With 2 weights I still had to slide the seat all the way forward on the steeper areas so I’ll be adding 2 more...

The F3990 / F3710 front axle width doesn’t look as wide as the rear ZD1211 / ZD151 axle ? Outside tire measurements

It’s too steep in so many areas I can’t mow it up & down. I’ve got front axle suitcase weights but hadn’t used them yet

Sideways traction mowing horizontally is where I need more traction. My fluid filled turf tires gets plenty of traction climbing & going down as long as I stay STRAIGHT. The 4cyl turbo is super heavy on rear axle.

Good Info HD I probably need to mow with one first before pursuing one. I don’t like the front deck wheels running on my rough ground & I don’t need front deck : I just need 4wd when grass is thick & damp on this 60x800ft steep bank. Plus it’ll be a backup mower if my ZD1511 breaks down. My...

Why do you think this : For rough ground, tail swing, ride ??

I absolutely love my ZD1511 72 SD but wanting a F 4WD strictly for my steep bank. I can mow it horizontally with Zero IF it’s bone dry. I just wished Kubota offered a 84” side discharge Option F or ZD either one for my tamer rolling hills. Those 9ft & wider decks just don’t work...

Do you use the slower turtle range much ? Like in deep grass or steep banks ?

I bought this 3pt hitch lift type MX10 cutter brand new. Used very little. Low hours. Approximately 2200lbs going off memory ? Works great. Always kept inside out of sun & weather. I went up to batwing & zero mower. $8900 pick up in North Georgia No trades Call Mike six78 98six...

This mower is at a chicken farm (y)

Don’t have to have new but not over 75-150hrs :LOL: A poultry farmer owner Operator don’t have time to be making repairs on equipment 😩

3100hrs I’m OUT LOL

I gotta go try one out asap & find out for myself

I’ve used @gonnasellit bushing spec mod for several years flawless too on my ZD1511 72 SD. The old pro deck blades with more lift on wings really distributes HEAVY Clippings way better than the wider flatter stock ACS blades Thank You Sir (y)

Does F3990 & F3710 both have two speed gearbox ?

IF that Hustler was a diesel it may be ok but I’m out on RD deck clippings. That Lastec mower in link would be clapped out with 1550hrs :LOL:

I cut at 3.75 - 4 inches. 7ft single deck wrks best for my application action. I’ve tried 6 7 & 9ft single deck rear finishing mowers

5-6 acres of that 20 is bush hogged with a 15ft batwing twice a month + 8-9hrs weekly on a 72 inch Zero cutting the remaining 14 acres.

Mulching blades still windRowed BAD with ZD1211 72 rear discharge Deck when grass was thick. I tried everything possible to make the RD deck work because I liked it well.

I mow about 20acres. Rats takes over on a poultry farm IF u let grass get tall enough for hay. I’ve tried it all in 28yrs lol

Those would be great in a big smooth open area but too wide of swath for my application. Plus I wouldn’t want another rear discharge deck

As expensive as these mower are & very few homeowners need this caliber of a mower : I’m betting a dealer somewhere is sitting on one. I agree with you tho on new prices being out of control. How many hours did your mower have when you bought it ? I won’t buy a mower or tractor with high...

I mowed for many years with a 110 inch Befco single deck rear finishing mower @ 4.5 inches behind a 66hp JD tractor W/O scalping. My place isn’t flat at all but after 29yrs of mowing it : I’ve got all the hi spots shaved off. The key is mowing 3.5 + inches to avoid scalping imo. Those 96...

I hadn’t been on a F series to know the controls. Are both models mentioned a hydraulic lift deck ? I would think so as the ZD12 15 & 1611 are. This is a MUST for my application crossing ditches & gravel driveways here on my 30 acres.

I meant cheap as in a couple thousand off on a new leftover F3990. I can buy a new F3710 for $29k I just need to find out the difference between the two models ? Wheels & Dash are different colors by pix. Specs looks identical on both machines.

I don’t think they’re available in 26x12-16 I think a 4wd & my ZD1511 would be a perfect combo for my application.

I’m wondering if any dealers has a leftover F3990 for cheap ….

My banks are about 50ft up them. I mow down the steeper section & mow up the tamer section. I mow the remaining 600’ long section horizontally but it’s sketchy :oops: Sliding sometimes. It’s dangerous if damp but i manage :LOL:

I do love both my ZD1511 but need a 4wd in places. These zero do pretty well with fluid filled rears for traction & front weights to keep front end on the ground.

Will both machines come out of 4wd ? Both are basically same HP I think. I think I’ve got one of my ZD1511 sold & wanting a 4wd for steep banks. I don’t necessarily like the front deck running on the ground because I have rough farm Ground. Regens are no issue as I mow 3-6hrs at a...

Same here. I need a 84” cut single deck Zero with 40hp

Depends on how many hills you mow & how thick grass is. You know what to expect. I can’t stand a mower bogging Down or having to creep in thick grass. I sold my ZD1211 & upgraded to a ZD1511. Best move I ever made. I love the TORQUE of the 4cyl turbo. Regens are no issue at...

U need wheels too tho going from Ag down to shorter R4 tires.

RjC Do you still have the OEM check valves in place ?

Anybody else have input on tanks drawing equally ?

Does anybody know how much a complete set of 19.5-24 & 12.5/80-18 New R4 tires & wheels would cost from JD ?

U can’t beat the transmission assy in these ZD mowers. Way stronger & better than lil pumps at each wheel like all others has

You Shoulda bought a M series JD :ROFLMAO:

Yea I’m out on Modern Ag

@rockinbbar find you a Bush Hog 2212 Beefiest 12ft you’ll find

Well did you go rescue it ?

@walker450 I’d definitely buy the 95hr 1211 unit over the clapped out high hour mower. The 1211 3cyl & 1511 4cyl Turbo with 72 deck has a much wider front axle than the older 331 3cyl.

I owned a 1211 72 & it was fine as long as I kept my farm hills mowed weekly & on time. Otherwise it bogged. Fine mower tho (y) I sold the 1211 & bought a 1511 72 & I couldn’t be happier. It’s a fantastic machine with good power thanks to the Turbo 4cyl Torque : although I wished it had a...

Very good ideas (y) Dman I now see what you’re saying about the Hex SHOULDER that you weld in the stump jumper & totally agree. My Bush Hog 2815 has pinched blade bolts but I like the Hex Shoulder Bolts much better on my JD MX10

But without the pinch when the bolt gets the least bit loose : the bolt spins. A bolt with the pinch can’t spin at all : tight OR loose.

The pinched shoulder on the Bush Hog blade bolts are to keep it from turning when tightening or loosening the hex nut. My Befco mower had the same design as JCT & was doo doo imo because bolt would spin & wollar the shoulder on bolt & the hole out in stump jumper .

Your going to get blasted by the patrol police for reviving an old thread :ROFLMAO: IDC I’m just kidding.

Power Reverser switch assembly fixed my 5093E for flashing neutral light & beeping Not taking forward or reverse. The brass contacts inside switch were worn completely out. Drove me absolutely crazy until I figure it out.

I’ve always ran a Napa battery in all 7 of my JD I’ve owned. Fit perfect & lasted fine. OEM are fine too.

I filled my Daddy’s front R4 tires on his little JD 790 that he mows grass with. The Front tires wouldn’t steer on flat ground running a 60 inch RFM. Tore the grass up too. Now it’s planted, more stable & steers where he points it. Absolutely No extra Weight on front axle pivot pin.

IF you don’t have a FEL, it’s almost necessary to fill fronts IF you really USE your tractor. Better traction. Planted steering. Doesn’t scoot steering tires around. More stable on hills. Rides better. Heavy 3pt implement doesn’t unload front end. Doesn’t put ANY weight on front axle. Almost...

As mentioned if bolts are in both sides of round cross rod : no way can left & right cylinders work independently. That’s your problem if joystick valve isn’t sticking.

Flat Tire

Does it have a grease fitting ? Keep us posted if it stays tight

The brackets & all hardware was $380 with shipping. I’m not real sure on the 25lb suitcase weight yet as they haven’t came in. Id guess the brackets weighs 20lbs per side with bolts & pins. So that’ll help too. I have my rears fluid filled too & it makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE in Traction...

I got front axle weight brackets installed & still waiting on suitcase weights I hadn’t had time to wash the mower yet lol

I had to replace a tie Rod end on 4720 I use to have. It only had 400hrs & was extremely loose.

I’ve seen a aftermarket plug & play gadget to bypass regens on ZD1511 & F3990 but you have to remove or gut the DPF in exhaust somehow. https://4dpf.com/galleries/construction/kubota?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9eejguT28AIVyG1vBB2e2QUQEAAYASAAEgIRDPD_BwE The ZD1511 & F3990 uses diesel Fuel for regens ...

G8103 25lb Suitcase Weight Pic borrowed from InnerWeb I’ll get an assembled pic next week when weights comes in. I’m not running a rear grass catcher. I need to keep front wheels on the ground mowing up really steep banks around my farm. This isn’t subdivision lots lol

Front weight bracket for one side of front axle.

Do you have part # for weights ? And what do they weigh ?

Down towards the bottom where inside of JD bucket is curved is doubled walled on 4&5k series tractors.

Ive been running a Priefert LS7 for 15yrs & like it well. Love the offset of it. I’d like to try the CreekView

No on the drilling. My 2 other JD buckets have grd70 3/8 Clevis hooks welded to back bottom side of bucket

The back of JD OEM buckets are double walled

Thanks @Sportsman762 That looks like exactly what I’m after.

540E-PTO is only paired with the JD 12spd Power Reverser Trans Option which is also wet clutch. 540 Economy is the best thing ever & well worth the extra $$ with PR Trans. 1000 PTO is only available as an option in JD 5k series M & bigger. JD 9spd with 3cyl motors are all dry clutch...

What brand litter Pulverizer ? Poultry litter ?

Am I the only one that wants hooks down low on back of bucket much closer to the tractor ? so much better for lifting heavy objects imo

Anybody out there fabbed up some front axle weights ?

Is the F3990 still in production ? A dealer here in Georgia said the F3710 has taken its place.

I wonder what the OP @dwhipple99 here purchased & if he’s content with it now ? The JD 5E 3cyl are dry clutch on the 9spd transmissions. They will not take any abuse whatsoever. The 12spd power reverser is the trans to have with a 5E. If he bought a red or blue tractor & didn’t like it ...

Small tractors wouldn’t even have 2000psi if that. Sounds like it may have had moisture in the line : froze & partially cracked sometime b4 use

@DenisM what hp is the lil ZD10 ?

Bingo on the K pattern turn. I HATE to see kids spin around digging a hole with the inside tire :mad:

I borrowed this pic from internet. These looks homemade ? I can slide my seat all the way forward & hang my boots out over front axle & it makes a Huge Difference climbing my steep banks here on the farm.

I have two ZD1511 72 inch SD decks & love them. I had to have one reprogrammed to a newer calibration but hadn’t had any issues since. I think the ones that gives trouble is ones that l are only ran short periods of time. The 4cyl Turbo is so much smoother than the 3cyl & more torque.

Yes & that was 6yrs ago : it’d be double that now :eek:

I visited an Orange store the other day to buy a $275 tire for one of my ZD1511 :mad: (n) I asked the salesman about this new ZD1611 & he says they are still not out yet. He did tell me about the Ferris 48hp 72 inch Zero that they recently started selling. I lit up when he said 48hp lol But...

So so did this fix your problem ? Ive never had a blade slippage problem with RFM, ZD1211 or ZD1511 & im mowing 20acres of farm ground for the last 20yrs.

Must be a spammer lol

Question @riptides Do you engage / disengage PTO @ WOT ? I’ve always thought this was murder on an electric clutch.

I had a 4720 open station that kept running hot. Radiator wasn’t stopped up & blowing / washing it out didn’t help. I removed the thermostat & it ran normal from that day on.

Good deal. Is your blades .250 thick like stock thickness ?

Is your washers still concave so they’ll flatten out to clamp blades ?

You must have really let Grass get knee high to not see mentioned items :ROFLMAO: I’ve been in dozens of campgrounds from Florida to AlaskA & never seen any of that mess lol

98ft lbs on those small 10mm threads sure seems excessive :oops: Is ZD326/331 the same setup as ZD1211 in the pic illustration in post #5 ?

If the tires on 12” rims was the same height : they should work. I’ve heard Kubota went with the low pro sidewall 16” so mower wouldn’t bounce on rough ground causing blades to cut uneven Idk

I mow a very steep bank Horizontally on my farm. I’ve rolled one tire off the rim 3 separate times in the last two summers . Very scary ride until I get stopped. I know Kubota has a monopoly on these. Has anyone found anything with a 6or8ply sidewall ? The cheesy 4ply blew the...

Sounds like the 2 coned spring washers have flattened out OR you don’t have the components assembled correctly.

Me & a buddy tackled this job. Wasn’t too bad. The bearing in the water pump went out : noisy loose & leaking. Everything was accessed from right side of tractor with frt tires turned all the way to left for extra room. Basic metric hand tools & about 3hrs 👍

Has anybody had one leaking ? My 2018 5115M open station water pump is leaking at just over 500hrs & im wondering how bad of a job it’s going to be.

Keep us posted on your outcome

You’ll get scolded by ppl on here for reviving an old thread LOL I’m just kidding & don’t care : I do it too (y) I’m old school & not too InnerWeb savvy. Welcome aboard. I had to remove & discard the thermostat & it fixed my problem & kept the engine temp in the normal range mowing at...

I hadn’t ever changed it but all my fuel is filtered thru a $60 microsorb 3quart 10micron filter on my 550gal tank. This tractor has around 600hrs on it.

My 2013 5101E open station has this same inline metal filter up front at the cooler.

I have to tighten up my ZD1511 2r2 times per summer. 13mm best I remember.

The bigger ZD1211 & ZD1511 Diesels have an actual transmission instead of pumps at wheels. . Mine has been flawless for 3yrs with rears completely fluid filled.

I wouldn’t fluid fill any zero with hydraulic pump motors at wheels as it would probably kill them plus it robs power bad on small HP mowers climbing hills. But it makes a HUGE difference for traction, stability & ride imo

I’ve ran water & antifreeze mix in all of my farm tractor front & rear tires & both of my zero diesel mowers for years with no problems. Love it. I need to extra weight for traction & stability.

When you need an extra hand. I also use a single fork for digging up basketball to wheelbarrow sized rocks too

When I can get my wife or a helper to run my second 72 inch zero mower : we can get this place mowed in 4.5hrs & this is the BEST method I use 2815 batwing Bush Hog on my open field twice a month in addition to my weekly zero mowing

I mowed 20yrs with a 4700/4720 JD tractor with - 6ft then 7ft then a 9ft single deck rear finishing mowers. Smooth ride but took too much time turning around & didnt cut near as good as this Kubota Zero Plus I can trim so much closer with zero. The 72” zero doesn’t save any time but well...

They are nowhere near the height & width of my ZD1511 front tires & their not big enough for my rough farm ground so I have to go much slower

Are these solid deck tires the same height & width as stock ? I’m assuming the yokes wouldn’t accept a bigger tire idk

Id never buy a 2wd with my steep hills & banks lol I sure wished the F3990 was available with a 84” single deck & the old 100 inch bat wing version.

Are all F3990 4wd ? I didn’t ask dealer if his was

72 inch side discharge as stated lol

After Looking at the pic of the new ZD1611 : it appears to still have a turbo but NO WAY on the advertised MSRP

I love my ZD mowers but I agree. I won’t be paying their extreme inflated prices.

A Kubota dealer South of me has a new 2023 F3990 72 SD new in stock for $26,500

Looks like the ZD1611 lost (not listed) the turbo, don’t have any more power than my ZD1511 & went UP $20k in price !!! WoW That’s insane

If I could sell this second ZD1511 (I have two) & you were a little closer to Georgia : I’d definitely be interested in your machine :oops:

So your F3990 is a 4wd ? What year model ? I’ve always wanted to try one but scared of the F’s small deck wheels running on my rough farm ground.

Where are U located ? 4wd ? Cab is nice but I mowed with tractor & 6,7&9ft RFM for 20yrs before changing up to ZD1511 72 SD. BEST Move I ever made. But I need a 4wd mower for my steep banks.

I mowed half of my farm yesterday riding the 4cyl Turbo Zero 4.5hrs :oops: Non Stop I just like 4 more hours lol + a 3hr ride on JD 5115M with 15ft batwing

A chicken farmer can’t let grass get high or rats will take over :cry: I use to let my in-laws cut my field for hay but I got infested with rats. They ate all the insulation out from under the hood of my wife’s Jeep setting on the carport. So now I mow it all & the coyotes & hawks keeps...

I totally agree (y) I mow my open field with a Bush Hog 2815 Batwing Cutter every 3-4wks but 8-9hrs on ZD1511-72 weekly. WHEN I can get my wife on the second Zero : we can really cover some ground tag teaming with two 72 inch zeros

You sound like me mowing so much grass lol I’m old & also quit for lunch but have to go back at it afterwards.

Sounds about like a builder lol That one short swipe beside the tank is nothing compared to how much time it will save you :ROFLMAO:

The NH unit looks nice but I’d guess my 72” Zero would be faster the way I mow long stretches, turning around & mowing back. I don’t mow in circles unless grass gets so high that I have too so mower isn’t cutting processed clippings My old tractor mowing days took way too much time turning...

Cab tractors are too top heavy on my steep banks plus I can’t use them in my chicken houses lol

I loved rear discharge with tractor RFM but HATED the RD deck clumping with ZD1211-72RD (n) It mowed just as slick as a SD but when grass got hi on me : it left windrows / clumps & I tried absolutely EVERYTHING from mulching blades, removing baffles & rubber flaps etc It wasn’t too bad IF...

The JD 4720 66hp tractor & 110” Befco 110 inch RFM was good but scalped places mowing at 4.5 inch height. The ZD1511-72 isn’t saving me any time at all BUT it mows WAY SLICKER & I can trim WAY BETTER. I’m mowing 8.5-9hrs to mow it all. I normally mow 3-5hrs 2r3 times per week.

I used a 6 7 & 9ft RFM behind a JD 4700 & 4720 Tractor for many years but the Zero is the way to go around chicken houses, barns, ditches etc. I don’t have big open areas. 84-90 inch single deck is perfect

I sold my ZD1211 great machine btw but lacked power on my steep hills. I bought Two ZD1511-72 & absolutely love them but I need more power & an 84 inch single deck for my Hilly 18acre application. My farm ground is too rough for FD models tiny deck wheels running on the ground. i like the...

I’m glad @slus stepped UP to the bigger 60” deck (y) I tried to get my paw in-law to buy a 72 when he replaced a 60 : now he wished he’d stepped up. His lil 60 doesn’t stick out past the width of the ZD1211 tires Not allowing him to trim up rear close. I wished Kubota made a ZD 40+ HP...

I bought an FS250 Stihl a few years ago. It’s a bad sum buck. Actually too heavy to use very long lol.

I bought a ZD1211 72 rear discharge & loved it but it windrowed clippings when I couldn’t mow weekly. I stayed clean as a pin tho no dust or clippings on me at all. Now the radiator sucked up dry clippings BAD & would run hot if U didn’t keep screen dumped out every 2hrs. Maybe your F series...

ZD1211 as mentioned (y);) Fluid fill the rear tires for traction & ride. Find you a real low hour used unit & Don't settle for anything less :ROFLMAO: I’ve bought 3 72inch ZD’s with Kubotas 0% lol

@Kmicah40 glad you’re fixed. Was the blown fuse in the fuse box with all the others ?

What year model is your 4700 E Hydro ? I had a 2001 4700 & it was 12spd power reverser trans. I had a 2012 4720 E Hydro that worked GREAT for mowing grass in B range . I sold both moving up to 5k series tractors in 2015.

Where was this neutral safety switch located on your 5085E ?

The new $100 (with shipping) magnetic seat switch fixed my 5115M taking gear w/o using clutch pedal. I didn’t realize how little I used the clutch pedal until it started flashing the Neutral light every time I’d switch directions with power reverser lever. Note : my Elc PTO would still...

I’m getting your 2820.31 code in my dash

Going to have to replace this magnetic seat switch. It being bypassed quit wrkn

Any ideas out there ?

Headlamp switches are notorious for problems with age

@JD3520Turbo did you call motosports tech about some adaptors ?

We were saying 8on8” BC is what comes on a 5k series rear. Adaptors will have to be at least a 2” thick spacers so they’ll have threaded holes deep enough to accept 16mm or 20mm bolts holding on the 8 lug wheels. You’ll have to have them custom made. Call Lenny at motosports tech I...

8 lug rear on JD 5k series have a 8” bolt circle I’m pretty sure. 20mm diameter bolts

Lenny out in Nevada at MotoSports Tech made me some 8lug rear steel spacers for my JD 5k series . I’m sure he could custom make you a set.

Your 55 is a 3cyl. Completely different animal than the 4cyl with cold start sensor.

@hozjob Where was this faulty sensor located on the tractor ?

I’ve been having no power issues with my 5101E open station. I replaced battery. Then a month later : same thing no dash lights = Nothing. Turned out to be a bad connection at positive battery terminal 🤬 And it wasn’t loose.

Lifting HEAVY objects needs to be closer to the tractor plus it’ll lift higher from down their on bottom. Imo. Each application it different. I lift more than I’m chaining in the bucket.

They are locked down tight with the 1” bolts. No swivel.

I’ve got a HD rock bucket that sees all the dirty work :ROFLMAO:

I’ve got weld on chain hooks on backs of all my JD global buckets. I didn’t want to weld hooks on my grapple bucket incase I ever installed a grapple later on down the road. So I cut one ear off 3/8 chain Clevis hooks welded them to 3pt hitch swivel balls with 1” bore & bolted them to the...

This tractor will take F&R fine Without using the clutch for 5-8mins after first cranked - then eventually the N (neutral) lamp in dash will start flashing requiring you to use the clutch pedal every shift :mad: (n) :cry:

My magnetic seat switch originally failed is why I bypassed it by wiring the 2 wires together 7 months ago. My PTO is working fine now. I’ll check into this ECU module.

Well this 5115M quit taking gear again UNLESS you use the clutch every single time you use the PowerReverser lever forward or reverse . Bypassing the seat switch worked great for 7months. SO ANNOYING: I’m Impatient when things don’t work properly.

I got the neutral light flashing & the beeper sounding every time mine wouldn’t take gear. Sometimes it was reverse & sometimes forward & sometimes neither. I ASSumed my lever was OK since it’d beep & flash the lights but it was the PowerReverser Elc switch assembly bad

The implement mfg told me the old gearbox sped the pump up … idk. I assumed it slowed the pump down since it was so much Slower at idle than the new pump w/o the gearbox. Two totally different style pumps I know but both are almost identical gpm & psi rating. The reservoir tank holds 30gals...

Yes the original 10yo pump was worn out had been rebuilt once & was pouring fluid bad out of input seal getting fluid scalding hot. It was awful weak too choking down & stalling in deep litter. The original pump having that gearbox says 2.85:1 gear reduction. It must have slowed the pump way...

Anybody have any knowledge of these ? The new prince type pump runs my poultry caking machine way faster at the same PTO rpm. Like TOO FAST. I’m sure I’ll have to run it at a slower rpm. Both are rated at 2300psi 540 PTO rpm. Borrowed InnerWeb pix