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    Stock headlights vs Cheap 36 Watt LED Lights

    Starting this thread as LED light addition is a popular project and there is always some question on what wattage lights to buy. I'm including a few recent night photos to give some comparison how much light the lower wattage lamps put out compared to the stock halogen headlights. The tractor...
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    Glow Plugs...

    Recording this info in the event it helps anyone down the line. Summary: Glow Plugs: 19077-65512, 19077-65511, 19077-65510, 1J860-65510, 1J860-65510, 1J860-65511, 1J860-65512 are all linked as similar using Kubota's Illustrated Parts and Messick's. GP price is different depending on PN...
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    Mowing Travel Speed: What range is everyone using?

    About a year ago, I purchased a used B3030 Cab tractor with 72" mid mower, FEL and front snowblower for my 77 year old Dad to replace his BX2200. The B3030 has 3 speed ranges while the BX2200 only had 2. According to the published travel speeds, High range on the BX2200 is very close to the...
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    Fuel Remaining after No bars showing

    For owners of L4740, L5040, L5240 and L5740 tractors. Recently ran my tractor until no bars were showing on the fuel gauge and was a bit anxious as I was 1.5 miles from home mowing a field. Ran the tractor about 15 minutes mowing and took about 10 mintues to get home after it first hit zero...
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    Tie-Rods: Poor Quality

    Noticed a good bit of play in the front right tire/wheel when going down the road and confirmed the tie-rod was bad by lifting the tire off the ground and moving the tire left and right. Ordered a new Tie-Rod for a bit over $110 with tax, so it must be some super deluxe part that will last into...
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    Hydraulic Coupler Rebuild or O-Ring Size

    Reference: Hydraulic Coupler HNV38NP Kubota PN: 7J417-66320 Two couplers have developed a leak after putting the FEL back on after sitting for the winter while the front snowblower was on. I believe the o-ring visible inside the coupler is the root cause. Does anyone know the o-ring size or...
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    Help - Snowblower Electric Chute Linkage

    Reference Snowblowers such as L2173, L2174, L2175, L2185, L2194 etc... with optional electric chute actuator L2179 Help: Looking for guidance on how the linkage shown in the attachments should be positioned with respect to the stationary Chute bracket and how tight the bolt should be torqued...
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    Question for owners of L4600, L3560 and L4060 w/Turf tires

    For those who own a L4600, L3560 or L4060 with 27x8.50-15 Turf tires. Could you tell me what brand/model and ply rating the front tires are? Why I am asking? Thinking of replacing the front tires on my L3130 and it uses the same size turf tires as the models listed above. I called the local...
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    Snowblower Wings Homemade

    Moving the 72" front mounted snowblower from the L3130 to the L4740 cab was easy enough, but unhappy how the blower barely covers the rear tracks of the R4's. Looked at purchasing wings from Kubota, but unfortunately the wings only add an additional 5" of overall width (2.5" per side) at a cost...
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    Block Heater Installation on B3030 Cab Tractor

    Installed Kubota Block Heater 7000-73274 on a B3030 Cab tractor and thought I would document in the event it helps anyone. The installation was very straight forward requiring minimal skills. Before attempting to remove the pipe plug, applied penetrating fluid to threads starting 24 hours in...
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    Toggle Switch Location and Power Source

    Looking for suggestions from the community. In the process of attaching a snowblower to a new-to-me L4740-3 Cab tractor. A DPDT toggle switch is needed to control chute deflection and was wondering if anyone had some good ideas where to mount the toggle switch and if a spare 12 volt supply is...
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    Cab work lights changed over to LED units

    Just thought I'd share with the group in the event it helps any one. Like some folks, I have been changing over most halogen applications to LED as I simply like the extra light output and coverage. Currently changing the front and rear Kubota cab work lights on a L4740 to LEDs. For the front...
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    Kubota B2782 Front Mounted Snowblower

    I am looking for a Kubota B2782 63" front mounted snowblower. The more complete the package to fit on a Kubota B3030 Cab the better, but I'm also willing to purchase this snowblower if it came from other B-Series tractors. Typically there are minimum of four items needed to make the snowblower...
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    Backhoe BH90 on L3940-3. Why not?

    I'm considering upgrading my tractor to a cab tractor, but hate to get rid of the BH90 backhoe I already have. According to what I have found using the Wholegoods documents from the last few years, only the BH92 is compatible with L3x40 cabs. While the BH90 will fit non- cab GL 40's, there...
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    G5200 (4200 or 3200) Fan Alternator Belt Replacement

    I am trying to repair an old G5200 Kubota Diesel with a fan/Alternator belt that is beyond its useful life. The problem is it looks like the lower (motor) pulley also drives the shaft to the hydrostatic transmission, so the belt is captured. Something has to come off, but what? Anybody have...
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    L2195 Shear Bolt, PN 70060-04440

    Can someone verify if the shear pin, PN 70060-04440 used in a L2195 snow blower is a conventional 5/16" grade 5 bolt or one with a reduced diameter to control the shear point. I called Messick's and they don't have any in stock to confirm the design and the closest one is located in TX and I'm...
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    First Modification of the Year: Air Horn Install

    Added a cheap air horn to the tractor today and thought I would share the experience. Bill of Materials: 1) 135 dB Super-Loud Air Horn from Harbor Freight (item#40134, $14.99) 12 Volt Super-Loud Air Horn 2) Momentary Switch purchased from Tractor Supply ($2.99) 3) Miscellaneous wire (12 and 18...
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    Home Made Front Fenders for L3130

    I was tired of getting covered with snow slush and water spray when out snow blowing, so I decided to make a set of front fenders. After contacting a few folks who tried installing them to pivot with the wheels, I decided to take the easier route and mount them stationary using the FEL...
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    Bolt Thread ID???

    Does anyone know what size bolt and threads work in the tapped hole shown in the photo? Your looking at the support structure for a 723 FEL on a Grand L 30 Series tractor (L3130). The threads look to be fine pitch. I bought what I could at Lowes and Tractor Supply but their metric bolt...
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    B20 3-pt arms

    I thought a few weeks ago someone was looking for 3-pt arms for a B-Series TLB (B20). Someone is selling a set on Craigslist Harrisburg PA. I haven nothing to do with it... Just wanted to pass along in case someone might be looking for them.
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    Help with Snow Blower QA/Sub-Frame L-2180 on L-Series

    Would someone be so kind to verify my subframe is assembled correctly for use on a L3130? Some history on why I'm asking for help. The L-2180 quick attach (subframe) was purchased used and originally configured for a L4x30 tractor. Setting the length was easy enough to work on my shorter...
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    How much rear ballast on L3130 with LA723 loader?

    I have always left the backhoe on, but have a need to use the tractor without and thus need some rear ballast. Neither the FEL Operating Manual or Assembly Manual details the recommended weight when using a 3-pt ballast box. I have the opportunity to buy a used JD ballast box (with extensions)...
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    Help with BX2200 and Hydraulic Hose for FEL and Snow Blower Setup

    Background: I am trying to help my Dad out with his BX2200 to make it easier to swap out the FEL and front mounted snow blower. He originally purchased the BX2200 used with a mid-mounted mower deck and LA211 FEL. After some time he purchased a used Kubota front mounted snow blower, and the...
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    Rotary Cutter Selection Assistance

    I am looking to buy a rotary cutter (RC) for my tractor (see below) and would like advice from those with similar sized tractors. It will be used to clear/clean local trails and perhaps on my hunting property. Both places have brush, saplings and plenty of rocks. It will NOT be used to cut...
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    Older Woods Rotarty Cutter

    I'm looking to buy a used rotary cutter and just looked at an older (perhaps very old) Woods 60" cutter. The guy said he bought it 3 years ago from a dealer, but failed to tell me that it was used prior to that. That's OK, but I was expecting it to be much newer. There is no way of telling how...
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    Fuel Filters - Cost Difference

    I am only posting this as awareness for those purchasing fuel filters. When pulling up parts for my tractor on the popular web sites I noticed two fuel filters are called out. One is 3x more expensive. The good thing is the least expensive one appears to be the latest revision. Cross...
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    L2185 Snow Blower Works!

    I just wanted to update everyone who offered advice and assistance on installing a used L2185 72 snow blower on a L3130HST tractor. In a word the blower is awesome! After going in reverse for many years it is really nice snow blowing moving forward. The hydraulic chute rotation and electric...
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    Oil drain plug size?

    Can someone tell me what size threads the motor oil drain plugs are on L3x30 tractors? I want to pick up a couple of seal washers prior to the next oil change. I am probably going to switch from what looks like copper washers to ones with rubber o-rings built in. Currently there is a slow drip...
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    Need Help. Front Mount Snow Blower Question

    Those with front mounted snow blowers on L Series tractors. Reference L3130tractor and quick hitch L2180. Do you still have the Grill Guard attached when mounting the Quick Hitch? I have seen pictures with the grill guard in place, but on my tractor there is interference (see photo). My grill...
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    Help w/Fixed Driveline Shaft (mid PTO)

    I am in the process of mounting a used snow blower to my L3130 and need help with the fixed drive line shaft as shown in the attachment (item 4). Why? The used quick hitch and driveline came off of a L4330 which is physically longer than my L3130. The only difference between the quick...
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    Mid PTO Installation on L3130

    Reference: L3130 HST In the very near future I am going to be installing a mid PTO. The instructions look pretty straight forward, but I am wondering if anyone has any tips to make it easier or things to look out for? Any estimates on how much hydraulic fluid will come out? I want to make...
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    Switch Location?

    Switch Location for Electic Chute Deflector (Snow Blower) Reference Tractor: L3130 For those of you with the L2179 Electric Chute Deflector option on a front mounted snow blower, such as L2174A or L2185 snow blower. Can you provide pictures on where you mounted the switch, and if you had to do...
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    Help with L2180 Quick Hitch Assembly

    I recently purchased a new-to-me front mounted snow blower for my L3130 and I am just starting the process of uncrating and reassembling the blower assembly. 1. Can someone provide instructions on how the L2180 quick hitch connects to the tractor? I have never seen one attached to a tractor and...
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    Snowblower size on Grand 30 series

    I am considering purchasing a front snow blower for a L3130. There are two models listed. One is 60 inches wide and the other 72 wide. The tractor has turf tires and the overall width is just over 60 wide, so I thought a 72 wide unit would be the way to go. My local dealer insists 72 is too big...
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    L3130 w/Turf Tires - Chain clearance

    Before purchasing a set of chains for the winter, does anyone have any experience running chains on a L3130 with turf tires (355/80-20)? If so, is there enough clearance for the heavy duty chains that are typically made from 3/8" chain?
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