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I would like to do some grading work on a sloped area of my lot that is mostly clay and won't grow grass. I want to work in some top soil and manure and a box blade seems like the best implement to use. Local rental place has a Bush Hog BBX65. I'm wondering if my small BX1860 can handle it...

Here's what I did. Army ammo box mounted on the safety sign post. Might not be great if you filled it with chain, but works fine for a few tools, gloves, cell phone, etc.

Thank you for the replies. Given the mental image of a task requiring a "big bloody mallet," I think I'll let well enough be and just spread the 3pt arms when I attach the implement. Thanks for the collective wisdom that it's possible to turn pins inward, just unnecessary and probably would...

I have a back blade with 3pt pins that are so far apart I have to lengthen my 3pt arms almost as far as they will go to mount the blade. I noticed at Rural King tonight that almost all their implements have pins facing inward, not outward like my blade. Here is a pic I snapped at Rural King...

Amazing how much forks add to the capacity of the bucket when moving bulky or awkward loads. Wooden forks worked well for cleaning up debris after cutting a couple of scraggly pine trees.

I got the idea to build DIY forks from someone online (sorry to not give proper credit but I don't remember where I saw it, I don't think it was TBN). I have been surprised just how handy and sturdy they are. Obviously not the answer for heavy duty use, pallets, etc., but I believe they are...

Getting the splines aligned is a pain - a three-handed job. Trying to "eyeball" the alignment while holding both ends of the connection while ALSO trying to employ the third hand (elbow, knee) to find the magic spot where there is just enough pressure that the male end will slip into the female...

Thanks to the OP and to those who contributed to the discussion. I viewed the Paul Short video tdibratt mentioned and went with the "expansion fit" vs screws. Same basic process as OP described. Very simple. I had my Battery Tender plug tucked into the compartment under the hood latch. Now...

There was some chatter in another thread about the wisdom of using antifreeze as tire ballast because of the potential danger to dogs or other animals in the event of a leak. Rather than hijack a thread I thought I would start a new one. My question is, why do manufacturers not add an...

There have been a few threads comparing the pros and cons of lending a helping hand with tractors/equipment. General consensus seems to be we're glad to help unless we feel like we're taken for granted or otherwise being taken advantage of. I usually plow my neighbor's drive when I do my own...

I really wanted to install a block heater on my BX1860 but, due to clearance issues (i.e., muffler too close to freeze plug), the dealer-provided heater is one that goes in the lower radiator hose. Since I could find no photos online, and very little information, I thought somebody might...

Thanks s219 and daves1708. There is only 3/8" or so between the muffler and the front freeze plug. I can't see any way to move or re-route the muffler. I'll reserve denting the muffler with a hammer as a last resort. :) I see threaded ports on other BXs, but I don't think I have one. (D722...

I tried unsuccessfully to install a block heater in my BX1860. Ordered this part (70000-73595) Removed muffler (muffler crosses front of engine, very close to engine block), took out the freeze plug at front of engine and installed the heater. Easy-peasy, I thought, no problems! Then I...

Bought a Kubota BX1860 last summer and got a Ratchet Rake Snow Edge with it. Have been anxious to try it out and, although Jonas didn't hammer east KY like it did the east coast, we got about 8" of snow - a good snow for us. Finally got to play in the snow! In general the Snow Edge does...

The temp gauge on my G1900 has not worked since I bought it second hand. Never moves off the bottom peg. Cleaned all the grounds I can find, replaced all 3 fuses, and replaced the temp sender. No improvement. Fuel gauge, status lights, and hour meter work fine. If I ground the temp sender...

I was having a problem with Kubota starter intermittently failing--turn key, it clicked but didn't spin the starter--worse in the cold it seemed. Tried all the usual checks: battery, wiring, ignition switch, etc. and couldn't find a problem. Could whack it a few times with a rubber mallet and...

I have a glow plug dash light malfunctioning. Flickers, then goes off while key is in the "heat" position. I used a multimeter to verify that glow plugs do receive 12v while the key is in the heat position, regardless of whether or not the dash light is on. However, I did notice that when I...

Thanks for the replies, Dave, Looking4new, and Scotty. I agree that the Lawn & Garden area might be a better place to post, but am not sure how to move a thread once posted. Dave, the oil isn't overfilled. I have some aerosol brake cleaner and will use that to clean it up and try to pinpoint...

I noticed today an oil leak on my Kubota G1900 garden tractor. (Gotta love temps in the 70s on Christmas Even in KY!) I jacked up the front end and followed the leak to what appears to be the area where the drive shaft exits the motor. I tried to upload a pic, but for some reason I am unable...

Thanks, s219. As I mentioned before my father cut the stone and installed it for us; he died three years ago so it's a bit sentimental. We also have a rear patio and retaining wall made from limestone from the same quarry. My father provided the stone and a Scottish dry-lay mason and his crew...

I have a sandstone walkway that was cut from a large single slab of stone (my father quarried stone and installed this for us 12 years ago). It broke into 3 pieces during transport and over the years the cracks had widened so I wanted to try to slide the pieces tighter. The stone is about 4"...

Thanks for the feedback, guys. I'm pretty happy with how the project turned out. Here are some additional pictures of the switch box. The "switch" is actually just a toggle lever that engages a regular light switch mounted in the box. I know it's an AC switch in a DC application, but at this...

Took advantage of having my son in for Thanksgiving (he's a welder) and mounted a couple of bucket hooks on my BX. A pretty simple modification, but I sure appreciate when folks on this forum post step-by-step instructions so I hope this might be helpful to others. My favorite part of the...

Getting ready for snow and decided to follow the lead of others on this forum and install auxiliary lighting on my BX. Found the factory-installed auxiliary power wires under the seat. Ordered 4 18-watt LED lamps from Amazon. After reviewing several other folks' installs, I decided to go...

Hi adventure bob. Here is a pic of the starter on my G1900. I believe this should help with the wiring/orientation questions. If you need other views or information let me know. The "other" wire you see connected to the hot terminal is an aftermarket temp gauge; I ran to the starter to get...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Man, who'da thunk I'd find such good marital advice on a tractor forum?! :) I'm thinking Leejohn is a genius and Mike has way more money than I do. BigBoyToys, that is a nice looking retaining wall and lawn, and it looks even better with your wife maintaining...

So, I've been a pretend tractor guy for a while now with my Kubota G1900 garden tractor (really just a killer diesel lawn mower) and have just acquired a BX 1860. I know that's still a pretend tractor to many of you, but I am thrilled. My wife, on the other hand, seems only capable of feigning...

I had a small leak in my fuel injector pump and read that self-repair of these units is impossible, or at least strongly discouraged. Having a brother that is a good mechanic and can bail me out of most of the messes I create, I figured I would give it a shot. My repair was to a 3 cylinder...

I recently acquired a second G1900S. Love the G1900 and bought the second one sight unseen as a parts mower; turns out, it's a fine machine also so now I'm using it and giving it some attention rather than just parking it until I need to rob parts (or until I sell them both and move up to a BX...

I'm in KY and recently bought a garden tractor (Kubota G1900) from FL. Shipped through Fastenal for $200. Tractor had to be attached to pallet, covered with tarp, and fluids drained. Was delivered in one week. The local Fastenal store used their forklift to place the pallet on my trailer so...

Cleaning my mower deck (Kubota g1900) is always a pain. Ramps nor jack gets it high enough that I can access the deck so I always end up "scraping blind" in a few spots. Picked up a hoist and it does the trick! My question is, will elevating the front end like this do the tractor any harm...

Thanks for the good responses. Ryan, you're right, the lawn sure doesn't need mowing in late November! I've just recently acquired the G1900 and have been testing it out. My issue wasn't lack of power, the tractor has power to spare; my concern was traction and the deck wheels cutting into...

Hello. Recently acquired a G1900 4WS with a 60" deck. I love the tractor--in great shape and runs and operates smooth--but was disappointed in the traction on my wooded, hilly lot. Granted, it was pretty wet when I tried to mow on a warm day after some really cold days (=pretty moist...

I've been lurking and learning from many of you (thanks!) and am now writing my first post. While reasonably handy, I am anything but a mechanic. I have a new to me Kubota G1900 4WS garden tractor. 917 hours and in great shape. 60" mower and 48" snow blade. When starting, it needs a boost...