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When should I use a flail mower (with standard hammers or blades) Vs. a MMM finish mower on an expensive orchard/field on a hill? The property is approximately 3 acres with an Asian pear orchard in the middle. I ask the question after I purchased both units.... I have a 60" MMM an a 64" Flail...

At 180 hours I switched from standard to synthetic Mobile One oil and now have lots of black smoke. I am up to about 205 hours and it seems to be getting worse. The performance is unchanged-excellent-it just smokes like crazy. Any time it is under a load it smokes. I have never had this happen...

OK-looks like I am in the home stretch..If the L3940 can take my hill it looks like I will go Orange 4 in a row. Is the following reasonable: The following is paraphrase in close but not exact form and numbers I have just received. I want to follow the forum rules and also be nice to the...

Every time I am about to go Green, Orange comes back with an unbelievable deal. I was about to go with a JD3520, HST, 300CX with R4s for $25k. I now have 2 Kubota dealers going for L3940, HST, with R4s, LA 724 + 72" bucket for $26k. The web reviews say the 3520 is not super stable on steep...

I have always wanted a JD 955 and may have a good chance to get one at (hopefully) a good price. At least that is what I think so far?The 955s are always expensive and when I had my first chance to buy one it was a rental return with 800 tough hours for $12k. In 2002 I probably should have...

I have seen an offer to sell a 'great shape' B1550 with 900 hours including a MMM 58" deck. No FEL. It has been used for mowing only and has been stored in a garage. The people want $6500 for it. From talking to an expert he has said they are about right on the price, tilting a little to the...

What will the impact of the elections have on attachment pricing? I was thinking about buying another rototiller better fit to my new B7800 but think it may be wise to wait a week or so? I have a great price on this years' model. Estimated pricing will go from $2200 to $3000 next year. I think...

I have a Kubota B7800 + FEL with an Agric CR 50 rototiller. My first rototiller was a FirstChoice 1066 and I loved it. Like a dope I sold it with my last tractor-and boy do I miss it! Can't get them any more... Unfortunately I have been less then impressed by the Agric product. I just don't...

I am on my never ending quest to find a replacement for the JD-955 w/FEL. My goal is 28-32 HP @ PTO, HST, with 2000-2500 GWV not incl FEL. The 955 nailed this spec. What does the forum think is the closest replacement for the 955? I live on a very steep hill so the 955 was perfect for me. If...

I am coming up to the 50 hour service on my B7800. I had the mechanics break loose all the filters before they delivered the tractor to me so I won't have to go through that experience again (painted on filters...) I was going to take off the FEL and go for it. Anything I should know up front...

I just received delivery of my new B7800 with 60” MMM. The problem I can foresee is the discharge chute is metal. Plastic is better. The discharge chute on the MMM on the BX1850 was plastic. It worked great. I think the 60” is excellent but I know I am going to tear that discharge chute up. I...

While I am waiting for delivery of my new B7800, presently, with all the attachments, alterations, and other goodies, my salesman starts to tell me about the next gen B7800. They will be the 3400s or something like that. They will be 3 cylinders (good thing) and weigh more. Don't get me...

I have seen a 72" finish deck for sale that will fit my B7800, but honestly have no idea how to get it from one end of the country to the other. Private transaction. Does anyone have any ideas how to reduce freight costs? Right now it is high. This would be a B-T-B transfere. I think it may be...

Just for thrills-what does the forum think is the biggest selling tractor in USA? I seriously doubt Kubota would ever release this kind of info-but it would be lots of fun to know!

I am presently evaluating a Bush Hog Squealer 60” rotary mower as well as a Land Pride 18 series version Both have slip clutches. I will be using on a Kubota B7800 on frequently mowed pasture grass. The Bush Hog is about $200 less expensive. Roughly $1300 vs $1100. Does anyone have experience...

I am trying out a B-7800. Great tractor. I really like the overall feel. Also seems very tried and bullet proof. Only complaint-and probably not that big -is that the vibration on the deck is pretty intense. Any body ever use silicon or some other method to reduce vibration? Is this just...

Does anyone have any thoughts one way or the other? I have a good price on a B7800, HST, FEL, 4WD , R4s ($14.5k) but I do not know if I should go up one more knotch? Is the B3030 worth the price difference? Thanks.

I received an offer for $14.5 for a B7800, HST, R4s with ROPS and FEL. Is this reasonable? Thank you.

First post in the Deere community! I would like to see what the forum members think is the best replacement for JD-955? Actually a 955 would be great, but can’t find a good one. Everyone seems to want to keep theirs! I have owned several JDs and Kubota machines; I will probably go Green on my...

Problem with BX-1850 and BX-2350. Kubota knows they have a design flaw. The area where the rear fender attaches to the main deck-outside in to first bolt-flexes and will crack. I have a crack that is about 12” in length that covers the entire distance. Kubota knows about this and is...

Please suggest width and make rototiller. I purchased a second smaller Kubota (Mini-me!) for my orchard and decided to buy a rototiller to go with it. The BX1850 has about 14 HP at the PTO. My soil is sandy loam and pretty soft. Even with my very steep hill the L3010 can till going up hill...

Does anyone know of a small sprayer unit for a BX1850? Preferably run off the PTO? I have a small orchard and 25-35 gallons or organic fertilizer, etc. is all I need. I have a L3010 but it shows no mercy on pear trees if they dare to get in his way. I'd love to keep it around $700 or so...

I need a sanity check on a BX1850 with a 54” MMM and front brush guard. $8900 with one year no finance charges. Is this in the ball park? It seems like buying my L3010 was a lot easier...this one I really have to do my home work on! Thank you!

I own a L3010 and want to use a sub compact tractor or high end garden tractor to edge around the orchard as well as my front yard. I am trying out a GR 2100 and am not in awe. I live on a very steep hill and can not see paying $7000 for a lawn tractor that may get blown apart in my orchard...

I am looking to replace my John Deere 318 with a new Lawn Tractor. Does anyone have recommendations for a commercial grade lawn tractor with a 48” or 50” mower deck? Is my budget too low? I would like to know what people think of the Kubota, but if other brands are high quality I would like to...

I am looking at purchasing either a Stihl HT75 or HT 100 (fixed shaft 2.5 HP pole saw) or a Husquvarna 326P4. The Husky is less expensive and lighter-and I have never owned one before, my experience with Stihl is excellent. I will be trimming or pruning 15 pear trees. Any thoughts? I look...

Last year I paid off my L3010 and I was expecting to receive a statement of ownership, title, or something from Kubota. I thought I had read in an earlier post that they would send an ownership document of some type? All I received from Kubota was a note indicating that the loan was paid off and...

Why do tractors and attachments use leaded paint? Why does the paint tend to fade faster then regular auto paint? Question has been bugging me. Thank you!

How do people that know-clean up commercial lawn mowers? Seems like a stupid question, but I just bought a really good lawn mower and would like to know if simply spraying the equipment off with a low pressure hose and clearing off the obvious crud then trowel drying is adequate? I would...

I have a JD-318 and a Kubota L3010, but I also have an orchard and the lawn mowers I have owned have driven me nuts! I had a JD 14 series something that had a great Kawasaki engine and trans but very unfortunately had a cast Al. deck. By the time I was through with it, after 4 or 5 years, about...

Anyone know where I can get some Kubota stickers for my new (slightly used that is) pick up? For some reason they seem hard to find or I am not searching in the right spot. Thank you!

I was going to purchase a larger rotary mower but decided that there is nothing wrong with my 60” Land Pride except the shear pin is driving me nuts. How big a job is it and how much cost should I reasonably expect incur in putting a clutch on the Land Pride rotary mower? I appreciate your input!

I was putting in some raised beds and ‘tilling up my hot pepper plot when I hit a root of some type. It stopped the rototiller and smoke came up from around the gear box. I have a First Choice RT10-66 roto tiller with a clutch. I disengaged the driveline and stopped the tractor for a few...

Hi everyone, My Kubota dealer sells UDT for $36 /5 gallon container so I decided to do the first 50 hours service on my L3010 w/HST myself. I did purchase the shop manual, (still waiting for delivery…) but I do not think this is that big a deal. Other then have a couple of 5 gallon buckets and...

It has been the rainiest spring in over 50 years in Willamette Valley of Oregon (Portland area). I can only polish my Kubota so may times! I brought it into my garage because it was getting cold down in the field(50 degrees). Besides, I have a stereo and TV in the garage so it will not get...

I would like to know how may people fait when the read this question? The Kubota trans fluid is outrageously priced compared to JD or Chevron. Where I live in Oregon it really never gets below 30 degrees when I use my L3010 to any stressful levels. Can I use JD trans fluid in my Kubota? I don’t...

Does anyone have the procedure down for adjusting a 50” mower deck for a JD318? I think the center blade is scalping the grass so I am looking for the proper way to adjust the deck. I have never seen any instructions and do not know where to find them? I look forward to advice from anyone who...

First Choice vs. LP \'tiller I have finally made the decision to go with the First Choice RTO 10-66. I was comparing it against the Land Pride RTA-2555 series rototiller. Land pride is a great unit. I own the rotary mower and love it. The RTA-2555s are also built like a tank. I was able to...

Can anyone recommend a source for John Deere mower blades? I have a 50” mower deck for my 318 and believe there must be a less expensive source then the dealer? I live out here in Oregon. Thank you!

The one thing I have learned about a L3010 is NEVER board from the driver’s side right. It is to easy to step on the power pedal. It is also too tempting to do so with the grab handle there. Does anyone know of aftermarket replacements for the grab handle where I can substitute it with a cup...

I am a Kubota guy who has always loved NH machines and will buy one eventually. If only to look at. They are beautiful machines! But the reason I am posting this message is because I went over to look at my local NH dealer's stock and while I will not buy a NH (This time!) I fully intend to...

This deal looks too good to be true. Maybe the owner stumped his toe on this unit? Is there anything I should know about this model? So far everything that has come up has been very positive.I need advice or confirmation on the purchase of a Land Pride RTA2555 rototiller. I was looking at every...

First Choice vs. King Kutter is not a really great match up. King Kutter makes good stuff but I think a better challenge is against Land Pride. I am going to purchase a rototiller 48-60” for a Kubota L3010 in January 2003. I have a Land Pride rotary mower and it has performed flawlessly. The...

I have a new L3010 and have maintained it meticulously. I have noticed very small ~.100” diameter pits coming out of the fender next to the PTO engagement lever-actually about 5 inches NW of the lever if in the “1” position. I have also noticed small-pitted metal areas on several parts of the...

I used the TBN forum to get all the information I needed to purchase my CUT so I thought I would ask everyone’s advice on grass trimmers? I burnt up a John Deere 030S and have just about killed the Echo 24 so I am looking at purchasing a heavy duty commercial grade trimmer for overgrown vetch...

Attaching a KK \'tiller Has anyone had any driveline problem hooking the KK ‘tillers to the Kubota? Did you have to cut the drive shaft? My dealer told me one of the most common, and expensive repairs he makes is due to drive shafts on 'tillers not being cut to the correct length. Being an...