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    Potential problems with Kubota BX2660

    I am wondering if anyone has had any good or bad experiences with a Kubota BX2660.
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    How to tell when the Winter to Summer diesel fuel switch happens

    I have a very inexperienced diesel tractor owner question. I live in Southwest Michigan. How do I tell when Summer (or Winter) diesel fuel is selling at my local gas station? I recently asked the clerk at the register and she had no idea what I was asking?
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    Optimal idle speed for operating a 4550 under light load

    I have a question on optimal idle speed for operating a 4550 under light load. I have a tier four 4550 and am asking because of my very limited understanding of the diesel, hydraulics, and catalytic converter operation. There is a decal on the tractor, and statements in my owner manual, that...
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    Diesel Fuel Question

    I need some operating a diesel tractor wisdom. I own a Tier 4 Mahindra 4550. I've had it for 4 years. This tractor is the only diesel anything I have ever owned or operated. So, even after 4 years I am still needing to learn some basics. Being isolated this winter with not much else to do I...
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    Mahindra 4550 Question

    I have owned my 4550 for several years. It was built in 2014. I was going over my owners manual Tractor Storage Precautions and it says I should drain the water inside the fuel tank using the Drain Plug (page 104 Sr no. 3) . Here is my problem: The owners manual does not show me the...
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    Need Advice on Adding Exaust Extension

    I am looking for some wisdom (or advice) on installing an exhaust pipe extension on my Mahindra 4550. I have very little experience with diesel tractors so I would appreciate some learning from folks who know something about the Mahindra's mCRD technology. On 2/22/19 Hamiltonville farm posted...
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    PTO Safety Question/Experiences

    I have a question about safety practices for connecting equipment to my tractor PTO drive. I have a 2014 Mahindra 4550 4WD. The PTO is mechanically activated. I need to depress the clutch, move the PTO lever to the on position (which some times requires a bit of effort and futzing), then let...
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    Oil & Fuel  Experiences with cleaning 4540/4550 transmission strainer

    I am fast approaching 50 hrs on my Mahindra 4550 and I am interested in any experiences others might have had with cleaning the transmission strainer. My Operators Manual Routine Service Schedule (4540/4550) says that at 50 hours I must clean the transmission strainer. However, given where...
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    4550 Instrument Cluster Condensation

    I have a new 4550 4wd manufactured in 2014. It has been great so far with a few things that needed tweaking. We continue to have problems with condensation on the inside of the instrument cluster cover. I attached a photo. The whole instrument cluster unit has been replaced and it still...
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