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My son has a friend that owns a Car Wrapping Business in NC, and is making a killing on wrapping these things!!! It's true the stainless doesn't hold up well, and buyers are having them wrapping right after they buy them. He's getting around $6500 a pop!!!

The final step in getting this completed is to reroute the dipstick tube. I figured it had to be between the muffler and the valve cover. I cut the bracket leaving about 1/2" of it on the tube. I figured I could weld onto that instead of the tube. Once I got the tube shaped so it was...

Thanks! There's no question a hydraulic winch on a tractor is the way to go for heavy work!!!

Thanks!

Thanks for the kind words! My guess is COST. Without the cab, there is very little electrical load. Really just a basic lighting system...head lights, tail lights, directions and hazards. Not sure if they are still used. I have to stop by the dealer next week so I'll ask and report back.

I decided to purchase and install the 40 Amp Alternator Upgrade Kit (B7324) in my 2006 B3030. I recently sold my Jeep which had a winch that I used to pull equipment out of my basement, nothing weighing more than probably 400-500 lbs. I decided to install a Badlands ZXR 5000 winch on the...

Yes...they are expensive to have installed. I believe mine ran me around $11K in materials, and many hours. Fortunately because I was able to go over the existing roof, I wasn't pressed for time. Would have been a different story if I had to strip it.

Yup...can't beat a metal roof! I decided to go metal after my second Architect roof was failing. The third one was going to be my last!!!!! I research and decided to go with a company called EDCO. I used their "Arrowline Slate Steel Roofing". Another deciding factor was it's recommended to be...

I remember when the B3350 was released. It was the "replacement" model to my B3030. The emissions was a huge problem for a few years. It took a while, but Kubota did get it fixed. I hadn't heard about the "Lifetime Emissions Warranty". Is it only valid for the "original" owner, or does it stay...

Tractor Data gave lots of specs for the attachments, but no weight for the loader or backhoe.

THANK YOU!!!! I tried searching a bunch of different ways and couldn't find it.

Hey everyone, I have a B3030 with a LA403 and BH75, and I'm looking to get the total weight to spec a new trailer. I know the tractor alone is roughly 1900#, and the LA403 with the bucket is just under 500#, but I can find the weight of the BH75 anywhere. I was thinking 700-800# would be a safe...

lennyzx11... Here's the pictures you asked for...

It's really best to pull it up and dispose of it. I use a sweeper. Don't have a picture of it, but here's a link to it...50" Ohio Steel Lawn Sweeper Does a great job and is quick! In the past I'd mow and collect it in a jumbo aluminum catcher from Accelerator Industries, Accelerator Industries...

After building this 6' Dethatcher last fall, it was too aggressive for the yard lawn. Works great for the field and such, so I decided to build a toned-down version to use with the zero-turn. Here's the HD one I built first with the removable 3 pt hitch setup using a standard 2" receiver...

I have a long fence/guide that I mounted in the drill press vise which supports the pipe. I took a 4" bolt and cut the head and threads off to make a pin to stick in the first hole I cut. I have a magnetic angle gauge that I put on the bolt to ensure I was level. I guess I didn't take a picture...

If you want to get creative, build a "Universal 3-PT Mount", and then the custom portion for the spray tank. I built a York Rake a couple years ago with a fixed 3-PT mount. The mount was the time consuming part to fab. Then I decided to build a heavy duty dethatcher and went with a design that...

I built a rake a couple years ago and it's one of the best implements I have! I just used a 1" Grade 8 bolt for the pivot and haven't had any problems. I decided to only have a 15* left and right swing. I really didn't see myself using it angled all that much. I build guide wheels because...

Doing the "SNOW THING"! With another 12-18" tomorrow...PLAY TIME!!!

Santa showed up "EARLY" last Saturday... Merry Christmas to me!!! :D

I like the clevis style. You can weld all four sides on the mount. Used all the time on HD Jeep bumpers for recovery. I have them on my rock crawler bumpers.

Looks good! My solution... With 2 skids... it worked really well on the gravel!

SORRY...Couldn't resist! :)

I have a 6' long table I made for my drill press years ago for a woodworking project that supported the pipe. There's a piece of 2x4 in the middle that secures it in the drill press vice. I ran a length of blue painter's tape on the pipe and marked my 8" spacing. I then drilled one 5/16" hole...

Latest project was a Dethatcher/Rake... Posted details in Built-It Forum.

So after building a York Rake which has been a great addition! I decided to build a Dethatcher/Rack. The 3 point hitch frame is the same basic design I used for the york rake. I had all the materials available so it was pretty quick to assemble. Next was to find the tines I wanted to use. I...

Hey Guys... Here's page "G-40" regarding the "Bleed the System". It's simply a mater of starting the engine and running for 30 seconds. When I changed mine I had more than 3/4 of a tank of fuel so it hadn't been run dry.

Are you having issues starting the tractor after changing the filter? I've changed mine twice and haven't had any issues. When the fuel bowl is removed the fuel flow is stopped. Once the filter and bowl have been reinstalled the bowl should refill with fuel. When I replaced mine I always...

Power till to mix up the soil. Rough grade with the bucket, then finish grading with a York Rake. Optionally you can use a Harley Rake after that to fluff it up. Finish by hand with a landscape rake to remove small rocks and such. This past spring I had 90 yards of screen loam to work, the...

R3 turfs on pavement and gravel work just fine up here using a bucket. Should be a non-issue with a snowblower up front! Lots of snow up here and have never been stuck! If you're using a bucket, "skids" make a big difference on gravel preventing the bucket from digging in. Could be made to...

As others have said...gauge wheels make a huge difference. They will keep the implement from wanting to "dig in". I built a rake and the wheels make it easy to grade most materials. A few passes and you're good to go. You've done a good job...it'll just be easier/quicker with the wheel! If...

I bought a Lincoln MIG 180 a few years ago for a Jeep build I did with my son. It's been a great machine and well worth the money! And when you own a tractor they can pay for themselves pretty quickly... The new HF Vulcan MIGMax looks nice, but for a little more you can purchase a name...

I keep my BH75 on a dolly most of the time. I use 3 ratchet straps (2 bucket, 1 legs) to keep it in position before I release the pressure. This way when I want to put it on I just wheel it up over the frame hooks, hook up the hydraulic lines, remove the straps and lift it into place. Install...

Yes...why?

Metal Brake used to form skids. Set of bucket skids for Wintertime fun! York Rack for Summertime fun!

Congratulations on the NEW TOY!!! Let's see....Aerator, Rear Finish Mower and York Rake. And of course the BH when needed! Aerator came with the tractor, bought the mower...made the rake! Aerator without the weights on it. Agri Supply mower. York Rake. BH75...

I'm in total agreement. The turfs have been excellent in snow. Up here I've been out in 12+ inches at a time and have never had any issues. On the steeper end of the driveway I just push the snow down. The turfs are also easy on the lawn. That was an important requirement when looking for the...

I have a 2014 Bad Boy ZT Elite I purchased new. It has just over 300 hours and I had to replace all the spindle bearings last weekend. There were areas in the field where the grass was thin and dirt/dust was kicked up. I guess that's the problem with sealed bearings. They were easy enough to...

We can have some fairly large storms up here dumping a couple feet of snow. The bucket is the best tool for "moving" snow. Like a plow, the challenge is getting that first pass cut. As others have said, a rear blade/bucket combo works well. With gravel you do have to worry about the FEL digging...

I was looking at the 424 before finding my B3030. It's a nice tractor and I think you'll be fine with the 2 range HST. They way it's split, it is comparable to the Kubota, (see the images below). The only time I use the low range is for pulling and digging into heavy material. 90% of the time...

I also purchased an Agimate 72" rear mower. It's been great so far. Shipping to MA was right around $280 IIRC.

I had to eventually join sections when digging a rectangular foundation for a new building. I also had to contend with an existing 12x12 shed that was coming down after the new building was complete. My BH bucket is 18" which is too wide to drive over so I used 2x10 and 2x12 pressure treated...

Can never have enough "BIG BOY TOYS"...SPEND THE :dollarsign::dollarsign: !!!

I needed to re-roof my house a few years ago. I had roofed it myself twice and swore I would not use fiberglass or asphalt again!!! We wanted a more traditional look than a standing seam roof so I had to hunt around awhile. Finally I found a company that produces a metal shingle that looks like...

You can get the original manuals here... Manuals Search | Land Pride Page 8 (printed page #) states that the tractor HP must be between 25 and 60 HP. With a 37 HP tractor and 29 at the PTO, you'd probably be fine as long as you're not cutting tall wet grass. I have a 30 HP tractor with 24 @ the...

I purchased a 2006 B3030 with 263 hours almost two years ago. Has a LA403 and BH75. Included a custom built plug aerator. It was garaged and in great shape. Paid $18K. Seeing it's newer, probably $20K would be a decent price.

I took deliver of my new 6' Agmate Rear Mower from Agri Supply this past Friday. First thing I did was to make sure everything was tight. Next I checked the gear box for oil, and had to add some. Last was to grease each spindle. The center and right spindles (looking from the rear) both took...

You'll be very happy with that tractor! Prices depend on what you're looking for. If you're handy and have a welder or access to a friend with one...you can make some nice implements for cheap! My latest build was a York Rake...

I made a pair of "SKi Tips/Skids" which keeps the blade from digging in. Have no issues pushing snow on gravel in float mode! EDIT...missed the "FEL mounted Plow Blade".

Looks like a lot of owners have come up with various designs...I did as well. I wasn't aware the Edge Tamers existed when I bought my tractor. I knew I needed to not dig up my gravel areas and was contemplating either a "Ski Tip" or a "Snow Blower Skid" design. I went the ski tip design as it...

I made my forks a little longer and then attached a 2x6 between them so I could handle 4x8 sheets of plywood length wise inserted into the bucket.

I have a Ruger SR9C with a Viridian CL5 I carry daily. No issues on the comfort side. I use a White Hat IWB holster which is molded for the CL5. It also incorporates a magnet so the ECR mode can be used. I wanted a WTSHTF weapon that would give me at an advantage in a stressful situation. Being...

The "Torx" or "Star" heads are awesome for wood with an impact driver...but ask any Jeep owner what they think about Torx used in metal applications and you'll hear "I hate them suckers"!!! In the course of rebuilding my 91 Wrangler every Trox I've pulled has been replaced with a hex head bolt...

The knobs on the BH 75 are just pressed on. My guess is the same for the 77.

YIKES...almost that time of year again...

OOPS...:mad: While digging a hole for a new tree...I thought I knew where my sprinkler lines ran! After a quick trip to HD... it's good as new again! :thumbsup:

I vote for the Landscape Rake with Guide Wheels! The guide wheels are key to getting a nice uniform spread. I used the bucket to initially move and spread it out. Back dragging in float mode works good but the final grading is done with the rake. I initially made one to spread out 120 yards of...

They look good! I just fabed a 4' pair using some C Channel I had laying around. I decided to use a strap to mount them.

You could always do what my grandparents did when they wanted to protect things...:laughing: Only kidding! Buckets are meant to be scratched...you'd never stay ahead of trying to keep paint on it!!!

I too agree with getting a separate mower. I purchased a Bad Boy ZT Elite. It's built like a tank and has been a great mower. We purchased it 3 years ago for a little over $5K. We got the 48" deck to maneuver around mulch beds and other obstacles. My wife does most of the lawn mowing and loves...

It's not a direct injection engine...

Living in MA you can always justify a tractor..."Honey...Farmer's Almanac says it's going to be a bad year for snow! I can't shovel 2 feet of that stuff anymore!!!!" I can honestly say my tractor is one of the best tools I own. I'm putting up a new storage building and I've used the tractor for...

I was looking at the B3350 last year until I stumbled upon a 06 B3030 with 241 hours. Excellent shape and couldn't pass it up for $18K. Included a custom made professional aerator, Kubota ballast box and 600 pounds of weights. Good deals are far and few between...I was looking for over a year...

Decided to swap out the original HF 20 ton press jack with the HF 20 ton air jack. It was on sale and I had a 20% coupon so I couldn't pass it up. Also added in an inline oil feed. Makes using the metal brake so much faster! :thumbsup:

Like most have said you definitely want a 220V machine. My Lincoln MIG 180 has been great. 90% of the time I'm welding with gas. Had to use flux core a few times outside. It was initially purchased for a Jeep build I did with my son. It's also build some nice add ons for the tractor! York...

It could be modified with a vertical mount for the scraper blade. Being 6" wide it really keeps the blade "floating" on the surface of the gravel without digging in. I used my HF 20 ton press and a brake I made to do the bends. I originally bought the press for a Jeep build I did with my son...

I have a large gravel area and fabed up some bucket skids/skis. They really keep the blade from cutting into the gravel. We've had some big storms here the last couple years and haven't had any issues moving 2' of the white stuff.

:thumbsup: First time trying it out. How does that old saying go...A Family That Shoots Together, Stays Together! :D

Bed frames...did you say bed frames... hahahahahaha I never throw away anything! I keep a "Scraps Bucket"...you never know when you'll need that little piece of something!

Needed to build a set of pallet forks to lift some plywood for a new building. I wanted to load the plywood in the long way to get the it up higher to unload. Fortunately I got a 20' piece of 6" C-Channel from work that had been laying around since our new building was build 6 years ago. I had...

I was going to weld up a dolly but had a couple of small HD dollies hanging around. Tied them together and built up an elevated section to rest the hoe frame on. Works great and makes moving it around easy!

Very true. I first started welding when I decided to build a Jeep Wrangler with my son to teach him how to work on vehicles. My feeling is "Common Sense" is something that's developed using your hands and brain to solve problems...which IMHO is lacking in our "Millennials". :( ...too much social...

WOW...That is one IMPRESSIVE rake!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup: I just built one mainly for spreading loam and working subsoil. Not anywhere near the build quality of that monster. Got lots of ideas from the fine folks here that had taken on the same project. Just need to extend my wheels back a...

Well I really needed a landscape rake and didn't feel like dropping a grand or more into one. I had 40 yards of loam to move and spread out, with another 40 being delivered today. I knew it would be a necessity! After looking at a few builds here and pictures from different manufactures...

Here's what I use. I had the backhoe off this past weekend to aerate the yard. I have the wood about 1/2" below the bottom of the frame. Just so you can wheel it under. There's a narrow piece that's within the outriggers that's up close to the underside of the backhoe. It's a little hard to see...

I have a 2006 B3030 I bought late last summer. It has the seat shown on the left. I think you'll probably have to buy something universal and adapt it. Probably have to go with something like this and adapt it...

I needed one for the wife to mow with. Ended up with a BAD BOY ZT ELITE. Looked at the JDs but this was a much nicer machine for the money, built like a tank too. I can stand on one side of the deck and it doesn't even flinch. The local dealer was great to work with. Went with the 48" deck...

Here's how my rod is adjusted...

Nothing specific to an actual length measurement. Based on what I found in the WSM, I think you'd set the rod length to the "middle position", based on the length of the threaded section. Then follow the steps for adjusting the "free play" in the second image in the previous post. I don't think...

Can't get to the tractor to take a look but here's what I could find in the Factory Workshop Manual...

I have wheels on mine and it makes all the difference in the world! All are swivel for maneuverability. I also made a brake which is great for fabing parts. Can't beat the price when it's on sale and then use a 20% off coupon to boot. :thumbsup: Here's a picture of my son learning to do some...

:laughing: Axle...I think you're reading TOO MUCH into it!!! Who said anything about 50-50 on everything. :confused: When it comes to "TOYS"...my wife will be the first to admit, as Trumps says, "I WIN...WIN...WIN"! :laughing: A few BIG BOY TOYS...

As you said...they should all be that way!!! Some Kubotas have that...my B3030 was a 30 minute job. Didn't even have to drain it. Just a "quick swap" of the heater for the plug, and lost maybe a cup of fluid.

The "QUEEN" in the THRONE!!! It's not a BAD THING! Based on your needs, you should be getting a CUT that the better half should be able to handle. Take her along for the adventure. The HST really makes it easy for her to drive. :thumbsup: She has no desire to mess with the back hoe...yet!

Well we ended up with just about a foot of heavy wet snow. I decided to wait until this morning to cleanup...good decision as the overnight temps dropped into the teens and dried the snow out somewhat. :thumbsup: Sure was pretty out though!!!

I keep my clothes on...and always wear my hat! Well at least my hat!!!

Congratulations on the new tractor and homestead! I bought a 2006 B3030 a few months ago and it's been one of the best toys I've ever bought. I really like the house. It reminds me of mine which I build 28 years ago. It has the double roof lines like yours but I added dormers on the lower section.

I made myself a brake as well to handle flatbar. Was doing some fabrication on a Jeep project with my son and needed to bend some stock. Works great with an inexpensive HF 20 Ton Press.

I picked up my first tractor a few months ago and intend to use it to move snow. My first major project with the tractor was to dig a monolithic slab foundation. The "float mode" was great for back grading once all the cement work was done. However I accidentally moved forward with the bucket...

Wyobuckaroo...You've got the right idea! I bought a Harbor Freight 20 Ton Press on sale and used a 20% coupon, paid less than $200. Here's what I made for a press and it works pretty well. Here's a link to a press on eBay someone posted just a couple days ago. Really nice unit!!! Supreme...

Just checked them out and looks like the same "Ski" concept I have. They look like a quality product. Only issue I see with them is I have an edge blade bolted on my bucket so they wouldn't fit. I was wondering if the 6" I made would be wide enough...seem so as the Tamers are a lot narrower and...

That looks really nice for the money!:thumbsup: I made one a few years back to use with a Harbor Freight 20 Ton Press when I needed to do some fabrication on my Jeep. Just used it to bend some 1/4" to make a couple skids for my bucket. Bucket skids... Bending some 1/4" plate... My son...

I'm not sure if the BX block has a threaded plug hole for the block heater like the B series, but if it does it's a simple job! If it does all you need is a 17 mm Allen socket to remove the plug. I had the heater ready with Teflon tape and simply switched them, loosing maybe a 1/4 cup of fluid...

I just picked up a tractor a few months ago and I plan to use it to move snow, but was a little concerned about tearing up the gravel area in the parking area off the driveway . I figured I'd make something along the lines of the skids on a snowblower and mount them to the bucket. I first...

Curious as to what "lower" fill port there is for the engine. I recently changed mine and added oil through the "Oil Fill Port" on the valve cover. That's how it's shown in the Owners Manual and the WSM.

This site has been awesome and just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!! :turkey: Enjoy family and travel safe!

Hey Hoe... I dug the slab with the 3030. The foundation is 18'x24'. I dug down around 3 feet around the footing area 16" wide and about 2.5 feet over the entire center area. I had it dug out in a weekend. I made a ramp in a 6' wide area in the center of the 24' length so I could get in and out...

I pick one up a few months ago with only 242 hours on it. It was a "home owners" tractor and was well cared for. It's my first tractor and I'm spoiled! I've already put it to good use getting my monolithic slab in. GREAT tractor!!! Installed a block heater this weekend. Figured for short money...

As others have said can't beat a Horz bandsaw. I've cut everything from 1/4" 3" square stock to rebar for a building I just formed and had the mono slab poured this week. I grabbed one at HF on sale and used a 20% off coupon. Paid around $200...great deal.

I have a BH75 on a 2006 B3030 which I picked up recently. It only has 257 hours on it and I noticed the other day when I was greasing it that there was a little bit of hydraulic oil on the lower section on the Dipper Control Valve. Looks like it's the relief valve that extends down. Valve #3 in...

:eek: Looks like that model didn't have much of a fender to begin with... Yours looks a little "Crossed-Eyed" too! :laughing: As long as she runs and gets the job done!!! :thumbsup:

Looks like it will be the whole assembly!

I wanted some extra storage and bought a 26' "Truck Trailer" which had the axle assembly cut off. Cost me $1800 including delivery. I use one of these locks... Master Lock Magnum 2-1/2 in. Solid Body Padlock with 2 in. Shackle-M930XKADLHCCSEN - The Home Depot and haven't had any issue, not that...

I recently bought a 2006 B3030 and it has a split oil pan with dual drain plugs to accommodate the front driveshaft.

Here's the service maintenance schedule for my B3030. Should be the same for the 2650. 400 hours is considered a major one. 300 is another major for oil/filter changes in the HST and oil in the axle. I'd see if there is documentation showing what maintenance has been done on it.

I haven't seen a new 77 with a separate seat. I'd call your dealer and ask him if the 77 is available with a separate seat. If it is, the levers might be swapped out as part of the "hoe seat" option.

Looking at the hoe picture in your "Super B" post and comparing it to my BH75...it appears that the control levers for the 77 hoe are longer and angled back for the "swivel seat". On my 75 the control levers are straight up for use with the separate hoe seat. I don't think those angled one would...

You'll be much happier with a "B" size machine. You just have to be patient and keep looking. I recently picked up a nice 2006 B3030 with only 242 hours on it. It took me over a year to find it but they're out there...just not easy to find!

Welcome! We have a couple acres of "irrigated yard grass" to mow as well. We use a ZTR and it is perfect. Mows fast and obviously super maneuverable. My wife likes to do some of the yard work and the ZTR is perfect for her. I ended up buying a Bad Boy ZT Elite with a 48" deck. We have a number...

As others have mentioned the B3030 is the equivalent older model. I just picked up a 2006 a few weeks ago that was listed on craigslist. Single owner in great shape with only 242 hours. Got lucky as I had been searching for over a year. It included a Kubota ballast box, 400# of weights, canopy...

It's a "GUY THING"!!! :thumbsup: I just bought my first tractor as well. My wife didn't mind as she has her own "orange machine'!!! She enjoys mowing and doing yard work, however she's a little intimidated by the tractor. I figure once she gets a little time on it she'll do fine. Next...

Yea...shortly after purchasing a 91 YJ as a project vehicle to teach my son "automotive work", I picked up a Lincoln 180 MIG and need to do some fabrication. I bought the press and made the bender. It's been great! He's the one using the press. He learned a ton working on the Jeep and pretty...

I posted earlier regarding the HF saw and with the "Budget Limitation" the OP has in place, your options are limited and you have to spend your money wisely!!! As rlgustafson posted above...it's hard to beat $139 for the HF slider for occasional use and versatility. My overall philosophy on...

I'm sure this may sound stupid but I'll ask it anyways... Do the two backhoe control lever "Knobs" just screw on and off? I need to remove the top plate and slide it with the rubber boots off. I tried twisting them and the stupid things didn't budge. Thanks, Glenn

New tractor owner here. :D Just picked up a 2006 B3030 with only 241 hours this past weekend. Single owner (homeowner) who mainly used it for snow removal. It's in great shape and will be going through it this weekend checking all required 50 hour maintenance.

Thanks! I've been a long time member of a couple Jeep forums...and "Tractor ****" isn't any different than "Jeep ****"!!!! :D Gotta have the pictures! Hahahaha

Just joined and wanted to say "HEY" to everyone. I just purchased a 2006 Kubota B3030 with 241 hours. :D It has the L403 loader and B76 backhoe. Included in the deal was a Kubota ballast box, 400#s of weights, 3 PT hitch hardware and a custom made plug aerator. Unit is super clean and looks like...