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I just used the notify moderator button and found that there is a change. You can now tell the moderator what you are notifying them about in a small box that you type in. This sure will take the guess work out of moderating. Great new addition to the site... thanks ...

The plywood floor on my trailer has rotted away and this weekend, I fell through. It has reached that time that I need to put a new floor onto the trailer. Any suggestions? It is a open trailer with a single axle, no brakes. I use it for moving light stuff, but it is heavy duty enough to...

Do you wash your machine after fertilizing? I just finished fertilizing the lawns and decided that I would give the machine a quick wash down. I was surprised at all the places that the fertilizer had worked it way into. I wound up washing down the entire machine, including under the wheel...

The Attachments Forum doesn't seem to be attached to the system any longer. Here is the message that I get... </font><font color="blue" class="small">( SQL ERROR: Sat, Sep 17 2005 14:37:09 -0500 Database error only visible to forum administrators Warning: mysql_num_rows(): supplied argument...

While searching for another topic, I came across this article about dented oil filters. I find this interesting reading... web page Here is the web page for other articles of interest.

Just came back from the place that I have ordered my pellets and they now offer both a hardwood and softwood pellet. The brand is Energex. I have been using the Energex softwood pellet for a number of years and never knew about the hardwood pellet. Does anyone have any experience with the...

It\'s wet outside....... We are finally getting some rain in the Quiet Corner of CT. This is what the advertisements call the Northeast corner of the state. It has been so quiet that we haven't had rain in so long, that some people have forgotten what it is. The grass is brown and the...

Does anyone have a Cosmo Spreader as is advertised on the Tractor Supply Website. They have them on sale for $398.75. web page I need one in a hurry and I was wondering how good of a unit are these? Does anyone know what the country of origin is? Thanks Junk...

I thought that I had seen every e bay scam that was out there until a friend sent this one to me. Decide for yourself.... to the auction........

I have misplaced the instruction/owners manual for the GCK60BX grass catcher bagger system. I need the information on the location of where the baffle gets mounted on the inside of the 60" mower deck. If anyone can supply that information I would greatly appreciate it. A picture of what it...

I have come to the conclusion that Kubota as a company isn't as reputable as they once were. I have seen too many people that have had unresolved problems with Kubota products and the general feeling that all of them get is that Kubota just doesn't care. Manufacturing defects aren't fixed...

With all our members being stung by insects this fall, I have stayed away from watering the plants during the daytime. Last evening when I went down to where the Sedum plants are, I noticed that the bumble bees were still on the blossoms. This was about 11 PM and the outside temperature had...

I have had the cylinder, valve, and pump for about 15 years now, and have never gotten around to making a log splitter. Any suggestions for plans to make one. I would prefer a vertical splitter to a horizontal splitter. Easier to roll the logs under the ram, than lift them to the ram. I am...

Who said that you need dirt to grow flowers? A little water and fertilizer every once in a while and you have a cement flower garden...

This year, the Japanese Beetles have been worse than any past years that I can remember. They have decimated a few of my plants to the point that they have no leaves left on them. The beetle traps haven't worked very well either. Mike (PineRidge) suggest milky spore, but after checking the...

This post is only for the members of TBN that are considering buying a tractor and financing it.... All others please disregard As of September 1st, 2005 the residents of the Northeast will be able to get free credit reports on their computer or by mail. The address to go to is...

Please substitute any brand name below for what ever brand name that you would like to insert. The brand names have been left out to protect the innocent, as well as the guilty.. I have noticed that when a ABC tractor owner says something bad about his own brand, it is constructive criticism...

If the high price of gasoline is getting to you, don't think that it isn't getting to the station owners also. With the price of gasoline skyrocketing, they have to purchase new signage for the top of the pumps and for the lighted signs. A novel new solution to this age old problem has been...

OK.... now that I have your attention..... what are we going to do about the sticking hydro pedals? I know that mine still sticks and doesn't work smoothly, and I know that there are a lot of others out there that also have been having this problem. I also know that the dealers are slow to...

I have been working on a redesign of the loader valve on the first design BX tractors, so it will stay with the tractor when the loader is removed. The design that I am contemplating has the loader valve being relocated about 2" rearward, but it will remain at the same angle as original. The...

This is a King Hibiscus that I put in a few years ago. The Japanese beetles attack the leaves, but the plant still flowers. Forgot to put out the beetle traps this summer...

From the vegitable garden... This years crop....

Is there such a thing as a grey market BX tractor? I was told that the BX tractors were built in Georgia, USA. I was also told that the clamshell grass catcher is also manufactured, but not sold in the USA. Are BX tractors manufactured in any other countries? I have also seen a lot of...

To read the article please click this link to the web page. Sure glad that I keep all my money in my piggy bank...

Seems that this years crop is taller than any previous years...

What could have done this to a Dakota????????

Don't know about the rest of the country or the county, but around here the ground is so dry that plants that have been in the ground for 5 - 10 years are starting to fail from lack of water. I just laid out 1000 feet of 1" black plastic to get water to some of them that are in desperate need...

The other post about winning the lottery has been interesting, however, in reality, how is retirement treating you? Are you getting from your pension what you had been promised? Here is a good article to read before answering. read about pensions here......

I have no idea what this is, but it flies around at night and is able to stay in one place by keeping its wings moving quickly just like a hummingbird. It keeps going from one flower to another removing what appears to be the nectar of the flower. What is it???????

<font color="red">WARNING: </font> Chlorine is an oxidizer and will burn holes in your clothing if you spill any on yourself. Also, it can cause eye damage, so protective goggles are the order of the day. Keep it from getting on your skin, because prolonged exposure can cause harm. Don't...

While reading a post by GSXR I see this little box pop up under his signature line telling me what my ISP is and the version of Windows that I am running. I also realize that this is information that is only available for me to see, however, if the program that can figure out this information...

In this mornings mail I got a letter from the town advising me that they are starting condemnation proceedings to take my property by eminent domain. I just can't believe this is happening at a time in my life when I am just starting to feel comfortable in this place....... Seems that some...

The Lovely Mrs_Junkman has been nagging me to take the old car out of the garage. Now, anyone here that has ever seen even a picture of my garage, knows that this isn't an easy task. I started moving things around this morning and by 2 in the afternoon, the car was ready to be moved. Got the...

Do you believe that the new tractor low emissions engines are necessary to save the environment?

It is that time of the year again that the Day Lillie's come to bloom. Here are some pictures of some of them. Evey year I add a few to commemorate the pets that are buried below them.

I am looking to purchase a top quality 3 point hitch fertilizer spreader for my BX22. I have had it with poor quality units. Anyone know of top quality spreaders that will properly fit the BX series tractors??????? thanks ..... the original Junk....

A little birdie told me to post a link to this story. ....... view the story here, and keep clicking for the next page.... web page

That is the question..... The woman says that it is a weed..... I say did you plant it..... she answers, no, I don't think so.... I answer..... please don't think.... it gets you in trouble... the rest of the day is quite quiet now...

I am looking for others experiences with the front mounted sweeper that Kubota sells for the BX series tractors. How long does it take you to install it from the time you remove the loader till you have the sweeper operational???? What is your opinion of the type of performance that it...

Things around here are getting kind of dull with all the thread closings, and I am tractored out. For these reasons I have been thinking of taking up basket weaving. Any suggestions as to where to start? Please keep this non political or controversial because I don't want this thread closed...

I was just reading this news article that talks about the future of who will control the World Wide Web, commonly known as the Internet. The original agreement was to expire in 2006, however the Bush Administration has chosen to hold control for a longer period. Please read the article and...

This man in Texas saves a persons life when he is drowning and is arrested for interfering with police afterward for doing so. Read the article here. Sure would like to know the "rest of the story". Any of the TBN Texans read anything about this story??????

How do you deal with porcupines that you find around the house and in the garden? My old Weimeraner would kill them and then I would spend hours removing quills from his mouth along with the veterinarian. After the second time, he suggested that I find another veterinarian. Luckily for both...

As I had posted a while ago, I was having problems with my computer with a partially installed version of Print Shop software. I also was having some other miscellaneous problems that I was unable to resolve on my own and all the suggestions from TBN members didn't resolve them either. I then...

I was just doing some WWW surfing and came across this interesting law suit that was filed against people for what they have written in posts at an on-line website telling there opinion of a web based business. It can certainly put a chill on anyone that has had a bad experience telling anyone...

Take this on line IQ test if you dare. It shouldn't take more than 30 minutes. I don't know how accurite it is, but I found it challanging enough to keep going to the end. Take the free IQ test here.......

Someone went fishing and guess what they caught..... two on one hook...... or is it one on one hook..... or ???? This is why the guy broke his finger while fishing at PineRidge's pond. This is the part of the story that Mike didn't want to get out.

I\'m Working at Walmart...... Stop by and say hello.....

The wife brought home a 4 pound package of Epsom Salts and on the back it had more uses for it in the garden than for sprains and soaking in it. Has anyone any experience with Epsom Salts????? The package says to water with it, spread it on the lawn, in the flower and vegetable garden... Almost...

I got the following message back when i sent an email to a friend. I don't know what this means. I know that the email address is good... thanks </font><font color="blue" class="small">( The original message was received at Tue, 24 May 2005 11:47:39 -0600 (MDT) from...

I just noticed this new product from Power Service Products. Since the additive package in oils has been debated till it was beaten to a pulp, I figure this is another good way to put that additive package back into your oil. Anyone care to comment, positive, negative, neutral, or just condemn...

I just noticed that we have just passed the 19,000 membership at TBN. Doesn't seem that long ago that we were wondering who was going to be the 15,000 member. Any one care to hazard a guess what Month, day, hour, and minute that we will accept the 20,000 member?????

The following is a e mail that I got today. This is not a joke and fortunately not all the facts in the e mail are true. I have also posted the press release from the track. CT law doesn't allow for euthanizing Greyhounds used for racing. I don't know how many Greyhounds have been place, but...

If you have a fast connection to the web, this is definately worth viewing..... Especially with Memorial Day Coming.... Junk.... http://www.wtv-zone.com/Mary/PASSINGOFGENERATION.HTML

A friend installed Print Shop on my computer. Now, when starting the computer, it is looking for the disk to complete the installation. I no longer have the disk and he can't find it. I have done a search and deleted all the files that I can find to try to eliminate the program from trying to...

Yesterday, there was a thread about a 5 year old child being arrested and handcuffed. This morning the thread appears to be gone. Did I kill off another thread by posting to it?????

I live in a bad part of town.... house burglers and......

I have a antique car that the 2 way radio antenna was removed before I got it. The vehicle has a fiberglass roof and there is a depression in the roof where the antenna was located. At present, the only thing left is the small stub that is in the middle of the depression. I would like to...

For those that are not familiar with these, they are propane fueled devices that emit carbon dioxide to draw mosquitoes into a killing bag. Does anyone here have one and what are the difference between the different brands. What are your experiences and what do you like and dislike about the...

While on a trip yesterday, I took this picture. It was raining and at times, there were rapid downpours that required slowing to 30 MPH. This was taken in the rain at 65 MPH. Is this the next candidate for the Darwin Award??????

I called someone yesterday afternoon and he informed me that he doesn't use the telephone when there is a lightning storm in progress. Later that evening I got a e mail from his wife stating ........... </font><font color="blue" class="small">( Junk, I'm sorry but **** was struck by lightening...

Do synthetics reduce friction any better than a Dino oil?????

Wood\'s PHD Price..... I got a quote for a Woods Estate Series Post Hold Digger of $550 for the digger with a 9" auger. I have no reference point as to price. Is this a good price or not? Any other suggestions as to other brands?????? thanks, The Original Junk...

it\'s official Woke up this morning and it was raining and a very drab day, but the sun did shine a little for me. The Judge, The Honorable Horatio Merkin Curly declared that I was a free man to do as I please for the future. The Lovely Mrs. Junkman is now the Lovely Ex Mrs. Junkman. I got...

Does anyone have a front mounted Kubota weigh bar for the suitcase weights that could post a picture of it. I would like to make one for my tractor vs. buying the Kubota one at $85. I have a few pictures of them mounted on the BX, but none of them are taken close up. Thanks The Original Junk...

We have been plagued with these bugs hatching out every winter for 20+ years now. I don't know where they come from and once it gets warm, they are no longer found in the house. If you squash it, it stinks as bad as a skunk. I usually just pick them up and throw them into the toilet and...

Today, while assembling my new to me Kubota grass catcher (GCK60-BX) I learned of an inherent design flaw in the attachment of the Top Link Support Bracket (Pg.24 #4). I purchased this catcher used from a fellow TBN member on the West Coast and he dissembled it and shipped it to me. While...

I am heading out in the morning to pick up my new machine. Leaving at 4 AM, so I can be back here with it by dark. Hopefully I will post some pictures when I get back with it. Got a great price, so it is worth the road trip. Loaded the truck with the binders and if all goes well, I should...

With the way the wind is howling here in CT, I don't think that I would even want to get on the tractor this morning even if it had a cab. I am starting to think about snow like Mayor La Guardia thought of it..... "G-d put it there..... let G-d take it away!!!"..... Today clinches the...

I have a 200 amp main panel and want to add a 3 sub panels in various parts of the house to this main panel. My question is, can I add two 100 amp and one 60 amp sub panel without overloading the 200 amp panel? I know about the 4 wire isolated grounding situation that is also neccessary...

Don't know where the post went to that was discussing the removal of the oil filter with out the removal of the engine shroud. Here is the tool that I use to remove the oil filter without removing the engine shroud.

Here is the snow pile from the last storm as piled by my 8' snow plow.....

Thanks to TBN, Tom H who sold and packed this, and PineRidge, who arranged for the shipping to get it from the West Coast to the East Coast, I now have my own erector set to assemble.

In this eBay auction you will learn what the County of San Mateo, CA thinks of an employee's service after 10 years. Hard to imagine the expense that they go through to reward you.... Junk... to the auction......

I want to add a section to the rear remote valve on my Kubota BX. The valve on there now is a Kubota BX7322 double-acting. I have learned that this is a Parker MV3 valve and I got the spec page from Parker for the MV3 valves, but I have no idea of all the options to figure out what to order...

Finally an answer to the age old question of "What to do with old diesel fuel?".... This picture says it all..... an entrepreneur has come to the rescue. Better than Taco Bell......

It would be nice to have a hydraulics forum so all the hydraulic questions and answers were all kept in the same place. The same questions seem to be posted in all the different forums and it is difficult to keep track of them.... The Original Junk....

We recently adopted this dog that was owned by an elderly man that dies of lung cancer. What we didn't realize is that he has a very bad habit that we have not been able to get under control. He is a great dog in all other ways, but when called he just doesn't come...... not even for dinner...

I was doing some checking today on my Kubota BX22 hydraulic system pressures. I found that the main pressure in the system was about 2300 PSI, however the auxiliary valve on the tractor was set to only 1500 PSI. I would like to know how to adjust this valve so it gets full pressure going to...

This is my dogs brother... I am starting to have second thoughts about his masculinity... No dog should have to go through this.....

I have had this picture for many years and have never been able to locate what state it is from. Does anyone here recognize this building. I have contacted a few towns named Dublin and they answer saying that it isn't there town. Thanks.....

No I am not talking about Mike, but about the rusty pot that I pictured in another post. If you would like to read that one, it is called Rust and Cast Iron. Today, I decided to take on the challenge of cleaning this pot since the weather was on the warm side. I started by spraying the pot...

Don't know if this is the right place to post this, but if it isn't, please move to where it belongs. When my computer starts up, there are a bunch of programs that I never use that are loaded. I have looked, but cannot find where I can pick and choose what programs I want to start when the...

Since the weather is getting warmer, it is getting closer to the time that I will need to purchase a post hole digger. Any recommendations? I have looked at the Woods 1110 and that is what the dealer recommended, but I have seen pictures of the 1130 mounted on the BX, even though the dealer...

I want to convert my landscape rake to being hydraulically operated from side to side. I measured the distance from where I want to mount the cylinder to the rake and the rake frame at a 45 degree angle and it is 24" between these two points. I want to be able to move either side 45 degrees by...

I am looking for recommendations of a generator to replace the existing one. My requirements are 8 to 12KW, 1800 RPM, diesel. No enclosure needed since it is going to be mounted in the garage and there is no need for a fuel tank since it has a diesel fuel pick up located in the garage. A...

I know that this subject has been kicked around many times before, and I am wondering what the latest development from Kubota is to repair this troublesome problem. Mine has just broken. Does anyone have the latest part numbers to order?????? thanks Junk....

I have a bag of Alfalfa pellets in the garage that I was thinking of putting out for the deer that travel across my land. I can see where they have been digging in the snow trying to recover the acorns that fell this past fall next to my driveway. I don't mind helping them survive the winter...

Would the owners of the Curtis cabs that fit the BX series of tractors please post there likes and dislikes of the cab and how it fits your tractor. Have you had any problems that had to be resolved, or were not able to be resolved? Close up pictures of the cab from both outside and inside...

I have found the BX2750 snowblower to be a great snow clearing machine, however if I put some down pressure on the blower, it makes a scrapping noise. I have observed that all of the paint in the back of the blower where the second stage impeller is located is completely worn away. My question...

Good By.. I\'m leaving... I\'m gone.......... Good By.. I'm leaving... I'm gone.... Good by Bird, MikePA, Cowboydoc, Henro, AndyM, PineRidge, Boustany, and all the others...... the time has come for me to leave. Time to move on to greener pastures. It has been real and it has been fun...

Do you ever get the feeling that when you make a post, that the thread will suddenly die? Do you believe that your posting to a thread is the kiss of death for it and it will be closed or even worse, deleted? Do your comments single handedly cause others to shudder and stop posting? Please...

Question about \"DuctwoRx\" What can you tell me about DuctwoRx? Do you have one and how well do they work? Cost? Where do you get them? Did you install it yourself???? Inquiring minds want to know........

How often do you change the oil in your BX? I know the book says to change it at the 50 & 100 hour points and then every 100 hours thereafter. It also says to change the oil filter every 200 hours. I have been changing oil and filter every 50 hours with Rotella Synthetic oil and a new Kubota...

Does your dog chew and you don't know what to do about it? Here is a solution.... sell what it chews.... e Bay Auction.........

Hydraulic Chute Rotator on the BX2750 Snowblower I have been bugged by my future father in law to get started on the hydraulic chute rotator on the BX2750 snowblower, so I decided to put some more time into it today. I had a piece of 1/4" plate 6" wide bent into a 90 degree angle and punched 2...

There are two different shear bolts used for the BX 2750 snowblower. They are not interchangeable and if you use the wrong one, it will lead to premature failure of other snowblower parts. The fan, that is the part at the back of the snowblower that pushes the snow out the chute takes a part #...

A lot of people that believe in synthetic oil seem to be promoting Amsoil, but I have never heard anyone mention the Royal Purple Oil. Does anyone have any experiance with it .... good or bad??? And for the final question.... is it really purple?????

Henro\'s type of woman.... A picture is worth a 1000 words or just a few beers.....

I have been using Rotella Synthetic 5W40 since my first oil change at 50 hours. Did it again at 100 hours. Now it is at 150 hours and it is very cold out in the garage. What are the opinions.... can it go till spring for its next oil change or should it be done now at the 150 mark?

Since anti-freeze lubricates the water pump, this is the right forum for this question. Seems that we have beat the Synthetic vs. Dino oil question to death, so here is another topic to drive to 35+ pages... What is the difference between the various types of anti-freeze? Are they all about...

Don't remember if I have shared this with you before, but I ran across it again tonight on my computer. I like a honest police department that doesn't try to hide behind catchy slogans.....

I believe that this is a picture of Gatorboy waiting at the front door of his home....

I am posting information that I received by e mail from Noria Corporation. If you would like to get onto their e mail list, follow this link. It is free and the information sometimes isn't relative to anything that I own, but many times it is educational and practical. One of this weeks tips...

At the monthly meeting of the CT/MA TBN meeting, we were discussing the dealers that we purchased tractors from and where they were located. One member (name removed) purchased his from a out of state dealer that claims to have sold over 300 tractors in the past year to residents of CT...

Please accept with no obligation, implied or implicit our best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible , low stress, non-addictive, gender neutral, celebration of the winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most enjoyable traditions of the religious persuasion of your...

not to open a can of worms.... look at picture...

Don\'t forget to say thanks..... With all the postings of pets that have passed away, this post brings particular tears to my eyes. A little more than a week ago, my veterinarian died suddenly. He was only 56 years old and the picture of health. He did everything that you are supposed to...

THIS IS SOME GOOD ADVICE! If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like: When loved ones come home, always run to greet them. Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy. When it's in your best...

‘Virgin Mary grilled cheese’ sells for $28,000 on e Bay..... $28,000 sandwich....... MSN News Article.......

For the first time ever, when viewing a page on TBN, a security warning pop up appeared. I close the program and it happened again. It only happens on the Customization Forum, and only on page 5. The last post before page 5 is by "JoeL4330" and the first line of the post is "Compacting...

Today when I returned the tractor (BX22) to the garage and reached down to turn it off, the key was missing. Got another key and found that the key will come out of the switch in the run position. Don't know if this is a common problem or just a fluke. Check your tractor.

Thanksgiving brings out the Indians & the Colonials.....

Exactly what is horse mat and where is it sold? Price? What width and lengths is it available???? How durable is it for a plowing edge??? thanks...

Henro told me a while ago that he got a Manufacturers Certificate of Origin from his selling dealer that came from Kubota. When I purchased my tractor, the dealer said that Kubota didn't offer them and the bill of sale from him was all that was needed. Being familiar with motor vehicles, I...

Here is the question to all the oil tester of TBN. How do you get the oil sample out of your engine to send to the oil testing laboratory? How do you know that it hasn't been contaminated in the process???? thanks.... The oil is oil Junkman..

Wrong number and stock tip on your answering machine? </font><font color="blue" class="small">( You come home after a long, honest day's work, stroll by your message machine, and see the light blinking. Did a loved one call with good news? Is there a friend calling to find out what you're...

I am no longer struggling with the moving of rocks. I have found a better way.

It is that time of the year..... Garry...... I will sneak the cat picture in when you are sleeping....

I removed the back hoe last week and it settled to the ground. The new rear remotes make it very easy to get it mounted again.....

A friend recommended "Spy Nuker 2004" (web page) and I downloaded it for their free spy ware scan. It found over 50 different hits, so I closed it, and decided to do a scan with my old stand by programs, Ad-Aware & SpyBot. To my surprise, the only thing that one of them found was the new...

Last Monday, I called Prince Direct to order a discontinued product that I had seen on the website. I was going to order it on Friday, but it was late in the day and the person that I spoke to told me to call back on Monday. On Monday, I was informed that they were no longer doing direct sales...

The picture says it all......

I am going to be adding a hydraulic motor to my snowblower to turn the chute. I was discussing this with a friend tonight and he said that when the chute reaches the end of its travel, that the motor will destroy the gear or some other part because it is too powerful. He suggested putting a...

I found this motor on the Surplus Center site and am thinking of using it for making the BX Snowblower chute turning mechanism hydraulically operated. Any thoughts why not to use this particular motor or design suggestions in making this conversion???? thanks.... Small Hydraulic Motor Picture...

I have a hydraulic valve that has an open center. I need a valve with a closed center. Is there an easy way to modify the valve or do I need to get additional parts from the valve manufacturer. I believe that the valve is made by Prince, but I haven't been able to find any part numbers on it...

I am doing an informal survey for something that I am thinking of developing. I need to know if you have chain hooks welded to the top of your loader bucket on your BX tractor. This only pertains to the BX series of tractors, so only that information will be of any use. If you do, and you can...

Do you remember when oil came in cans???? Do you remember this container, when oil was oil???

Friend just sent this.. I don't know where it came from or where it is going....

I found that at one time Kubota offered a hydraulic chute deflector for the BX2750 snowblower, or I assumed that they did because it is pictured in the Operators & Parts manual. I have since learned that Kubota has no references to this as being an available option. I decide that I would like...

Is there going to be a contest for when the 15,000 member joins??

I want to install a power angle cylinder on my landscape rake. Any suggestions as to size of cylinder are appreciated. Also any pit falls to avoid? How do you measure to find the best cylinder for the application. The tractor is a Kubota BX22 with a 1800 PSI / 5 GPM pump output. Thanks...

My nut and bolt cabinet is getting quite thin on selection and it is about time that I refill it. The last time that I did this was a few years ago and the local company has now gone out of business. Is there a place that you can recommend that sells grade 5 & 8 hardware inexpensively. With...

I decided that Kubota engineers didn't have a clue as to what they were doing in the design of the rear remotes for the BX 22/23 tractors, so I decided that it was time to redesign the system as sold by Kubota. The Kubota kit # "BX7323 Hose Kit for all BX series Tractors with Front Loaders...

This picture came to me today in an e mail. I know nothing more than what is below... </font><font color="blue" class="small">( A lady found the fawn under her step (they think the doe might have been hit by a car) .. her Ridge Back dog is helping look after it. The family named the fawn...

I had previously posted about this and here is a link to the thread. if you would like to know what originally transpired. Today, I finally got around to installing the Kubota rear remotes. To say the least, the instructions were poor. Mounting the valve was the easy part. Once I got the...

Does anyone know what the working pressures are in a BX22 hydraulic system. I am in need of a cylinder for a project and the one that I have found is a 1500 PSI one. Don't want to blow it apart if the BX has a higher output. I have tried to find a cylinder that is rated for 2500 PSI, but they...

There has been an ongoing discussion if Kubota Super UDT can be substituted with other brands synthetic oils. What difference, other than cost, is there between brands, etc. What exactly does "UDT" stand for? I know that "UTF" is Universal Tractor Fluid. I also know that "Super UDT" is...

I just read about this tragedy this evening....... People just don't realize the danger that they put themselves in when they enter a trench. HUDSON, Mass. -- A homeowner died Thursday when the trench he was digging in front of his home collapsed, trapping him inside. You can read the whole...

If you have a water well one important item you should consider is a sediment filter before the water heater. When my oil fired water heater starts to heat the water, it sounds like there is someone in there banging on the side of the tank. I had no idea as to what was causing it and called...

I just got the following e mail from a friend and had to share this... once I got finished laughing. Has anyone here ever played with one of these ???????? </font><font color="blueclass=small">( Dear Friends, My wife Toni is fond of saying that my last words on this earth will be something...

In the manual that came with the Kubota BX snowblower, there is a page showing a hydraulic chute deflector. I was wondering if anyone has one of these mounted on their snowblower. According to Kubota, this chute deflector device was used on the B, F, & L snowblowers. The part number is...

I have been looking on e Bay and other places for used Kubota equipment and have found some items such as a snow blower. I paid about 50% of list for the snowblower and felt that was a good deal. I recently found another item, and the seller wants $1000 for an item that Tractorsmart will sell...

Getting close to that time of the year again. What brand of wood pellets do you use? Have you found much difference between brands? thanks.....

Today a branch snapped back in my face and scratched my left eye. Right now I am having double vision from it and lights have a halo around them. I will be going to the eye doctor tomorrow if I can get an appointment. I believe that I will have to take some time off from the computer as a...

A friend sent an e mail asking if I had any suggestions how to resolve a problem. I have posted the e mail below exactly as I received it so no information would be lost. Any suggestions how to resolve his delima would be appreciated. </font><font color="blue" class="small">( Any ideas...

I was recently asked this question....... "turf tires with chains or bar tires without chains"? My initial response is that if you have the turf tires, then get chains and you will go any place that bar tires will take you. I have bar tires filled with beet juice on my tractor and use a weight...

Just curious .... what are others using for engine oil in their BX tractors? I just switched from Mobil 1 to Rotella Synthetic. I change oil and filter every 50 hours.

I have known about a new Tractor Supply opening in Enfield CT for a while now, but no other information was available. Corporate Headquarters wouldn't even acknowledge the coming of the store. Today, I got the Tractor Supply e mail sale flier, and decided to try to get information as to when...

Today my BX22 passed the 100 hour mark and to celebrate, it started to drip hydro fluid from the middle of the tractor. I shut it down and started to look for the leak. It is coming from the small red vent at the top of the transmission and running down the case. I was using the tractor in...

OK guys, it isn't a tractor accident, but it is definitely worth viewing. Here is the history... Here is the link to the Snoops page if you don't think that this is real or want to view the video. When you get to the snopes page, go to the bottom and click on the camera icon where it says...

Why is it that when someone makes a link to "Yesterday's Tractors", that link will stay and not be removed by any of the moderators, however when I posted a link to a website that also has a few "forums" ( not that they have ever been used by the looks of it), it gets deleted? I am...

I just read this interesting article on MS-NBC news page about fraudulent e mails and how the crooks have become so good at fooling people that it is now become a major problem. They have a link to a test page where you can take the test to see if you will be fooled. I have seen many of the...

I have a large....... about 10' long (possibly longer, haven't measured it) propane tank on a property that I recently purchased. This tank is no longer used and the propane company that had originally supplied it, is no longer in business. How can it be disposed of??? Can it be filled with...

I have no idea of how it got there, or what to do to remove it, but I get a icon or what ever you would call it in my picture file that says "Thumbs". I have tried to delete it, but it keeps coming back. I know that it must be some sort of program, but since I don't use it, don't want it, and...

I purchased a set of gage wheels for the Howse 6' landscape rake and when they arrived, one wheel was bent. Closer examination of it, it seems that it was also mis manufactured. Northern, sent me a second set of wheels and when they arrived, there was a problem with them also. One wheel had a...

I have a problem with the landscape rake taking too deep a bit even with the wheels lowered as far as they can go. I was using it with the top link at its shortest distance, which allowed the rake to raise quite high. I then lengthen the top link and this allowed the rake to take a shallower...

When I open up TBN in the morning, I get the list of new posts highlighted in yellow. For some unknown reason, sometimes, I get a lot more of them. I even get those that I have read or even created as being new. I have cleared all my cookies numerous times and have never found a way to...

Chloe\'s final update..... I am saddened to report that Chloe died today in my arms just as we arrived at the veterinarians office. She was doing fine till Friday when she took a turn for the worse. Didn't seem any worse than any of her other set backs that she bounced back from in a day or...

This is just one of the many rocks that I have been moving this week. I have a friend here with an excavator uncovering the ledge and as he clears in front of the ledge, rocks magically appear out of no where. I think that Connecticut is more rocks than it is soil.. Picture 1

I am still trying to find a cab to fit the BX 22 and so far, I have only located one manufacturer. Laurin in Canada. Winter is coming and I know that it is going to be another cold one, so protection is definitely going to be needed.... thanks.... Laurin Cabs.......

I picked up the "used" BX snowblower this weekend, and it looks like new in all aspects. The seller said that it was only used once and then taken off the tractor and stored until I purchased it. There was only one scratch on the side and all the rest of the paint looks just like it did when...

I recently learned of a "used" BX snow blower in NJ, and I sent an e mail to the person selling it. Turns out that he was just listing it for his father who wasn't computer savvy. Got a telephone number and called to discuss the blower. Made a tentative offer on the blower and was told that...

I was wondering what holds the sub frame for the snow blower to the tractor frame? When you remove the sub frame, does anything stay on the tractor frame? I have located a sub frame that is used, but I want to make sure that all the pieces are there, and that none are still left on the...

As many of you know from the Photo forum, my dog had pups back in October 2003. The one pup that I was holding in my hand showing how small and cute they were, is still living with us. This is not by choice, but by necessity. While all the other pups were getting bigger, she was definitely...

I keep getting the same posts marked as "not read" as I would call the yellow band across a post title whenever I come back to TBN. I have even clicked "mark all threads read" and then clicked the confirmation icon. When I come back to the site a few hours later, a bunch of them are yellow...

I have been giving some thought to some new products that could be made for the BX series tractors, but like most inventors, I don't have the tools to implement my ideas. I don't have a way to cut steel and I don't own a welder. Even if I did, I wasn't very good at it in the past, so there is...

I can\'t make faces......picture sad face here... I am unable to use the faces (emoticons) at the bottom of a posting page in my text..... is it my computer or is it a TBN glitch???? (picture sad face here)

Do I dare mix vegetable oil into my diesel fuel?? I have been reading how some diesels are now running on vegetable oil in place of diesel. Some people here have said that running vegetable oil smells like fries (French vs. Freedom ). Can the two be mixed without disastrous results? Sure...

The following pictures come to me from a friend in Kansas. I don't know where they originate from, but I don't want to go swimming in that pond!!! Text of story below........ These pictures where taken at the pond behind someone's house. Their neighbor saw a ball bouncing around kind of...

Has anyone installed the rear remotes on a BX series tractor? I have the parts, but there is a glitch in the parts kit and Kubota is trying to figure it out. I can't believe that I am the first one to purchase this kit, but from the puzzled questioning by the Kubota technical people, I am...

Here is the first picture showing the size of the tree that was surrounded by the Hosta that I received. These are/were twin trees planted on a front lawn many years ago. The owner has declined any offers of help in removing the stump and intends to dig it out by hand. He is using a small...

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I have received PM's from other members asking me to contact them by e Mail, because they felt that the PM system wasn't secure. The gist of the comments have been that "the moderators can read this", or "the site administrators can read this". Is this true or is it safe to assume that all...

Has anyone found a Kubota dealer that will discount parts prices like the automobile dealers do? I have found that the dealers that I have asked for quotes for parts usually quote the list price or higher. Seems that they don't give any discounts on the parts. I have gone to the JD and Case...

BX 60\" Mower Deck Question.... What causes the MMM to go out of adjustment. I am careful with mine not to hit rocks and other obstructions. I noticed this last cut, that one side was lower than the other by a full inch when measured at the edge of the deck. I checked all mounting locations...

By the powers vested in me by my purchase of a Kubota, and in the Holiday spirit, I am declaring a general amnesty to all Kubota and Kubota BX bashers. This amnesty shall take effect immediately, however any future bashing will not be covered by this general amnesty. Have a safe and...

This evening I went to the tractorsmart site and downloaded and printed the parts manual for the 60" MMM. I then was going to do the same for the loader & backhoe parts manuals. On both of these manuals, there was only the front page and nothing more. Does anyone know if they have been...

If you mess with my tractor, the big bad dog is going to get you...

BX 60\" MMM - When is close too close???? The right side of the mower deck is very close to the tire when it is in the up position. When is close too close? It has always been this way. It cuts fine and it doesn't rub, but it sure is close. See all pictures...

Since I put the picture of my dog under my name about 6 or 7 months ago, I have noticed that there are a lot more of them being used. I was thinking that it would be nice to see all of them in one post with a brief bio of the dog. I will start the thread with my dog.... The picture is of...

I have noticed a distinct trend with some TBN Members. When they first come to the message forums with a problem, they will post feverishly about the problem looking for advise and some form of vindication, or reassurance of what they are doing or not doing. If that thread gets a lot of...

I just started to respond to another BX bashing thread, but for some reason it has vaporized between the time I typed and posted. Below is my response. The material requested is still needed because these people just won't give up. </font><font color="blue" class="small">( Is this just...

I was having a discussion with a friend today that is now 62 and he has said that it is better to wait till you are 65 to collect Social Security. I say that you will have to live to at least 70 before you will be ahead if you don't start at 62. My "guess" is that the difference between what...

I have a difficult time getting my BX out of either slow or fast with the shift lever. I have to pull on it and wiggle it before it will come out of gear sometimes. I also have had the same problem with the 4 wheel shifter lever also. Sometimes moving the machine a few feet in either forward...

I thought that after I purchased and planted the 3 trees last month that I would be finished planting trees for a while. My wife had other ideas and now wants me to plant trees all along the driveway. This presents a major problem, because the hill behind the driveway is covered with a lot of...

owning-ML-431004-ML- Moved to Kubota Owning/Operating forum at poster's request.

The Shell Oil Company recently issued a warning after three incidents in which mobile phones (cell phones) ignited fumes during fueling operations. In the first case, the phone was placed on the car's trunk lid during fueling; it rang and the ensuing fire destroyed the car and the gasoline...

It seems that this year we have a bumper crop of mosquitoes hatching. I have heard about the new mosquito magnets, but don't know of any one that has one. Anyone here have any experience with them? Price and brand will be helpful... thanks Junkman

I was at a flea market today and a guy had some Kubota marked front weights. There were two different kinds and I remember that one of them was marked 55 pounds. He was selling them for $10 each, but not knowing what they fit, I passed them up. I know that Kubota gets a lot for weights, but...

It is that time of the year again and I was wondering what most BX owners were using for grease on the mower deck spindles of their BX mower decks? Also, if you have the mower deck wheel modification by MowerAxle, what grease are you using on the mower deck axles? While we are in the grease...

I found this great gardening information site today and wanted to share it with others.. About half way down his page you will find an index with a host of good information. Give it a try.. it is free.. http://www.freeplants.com/

Don\'t be fooled by Microsoft Update eMail!!!! I received the following e mail this evening and the interesting thing about it, is there is a warning in the e mail not to trust it. I checked my computer by doing a Microsoft site update and found that there were no updates needed, so that leads...

There is a ticking sound coming from the transmission on my BX22 when the tractor is idling. I have noticed this both when it is in gear and not. Everything seems to work fine, with the exception of the fact that sometimes it is difficult to get it out of low range into high or high range into...

I have some trees on the property that I would like to relocate on the property. What is the correct way to dig up an established tree? They presently are about 10' to 14' in hight and have a diameter of about 3". Most are either Maple or Oak.

Some people have asked me to post pictures of the landscape rake when I go around to mounting it. After some long procrastination, I hooked it up today and gave it a try. Since I also have a York Branded landscape rake, I have a reference point as to the use. The York is easier to turn than...

The wife wanted some flowering trees, so off to the nursery we go this after noon. A couple hours later, I have 3 big trees on my trailer and my wallet looks like a limp noodle having the last $$'s wrung out of it. I have planted trees in the past, but on the way home, the wife shows me these...

copied from Kubota Canada Site. FYI only: TIPS FOR IDENTIFYING GRAY MARKET TRACTORS. * Model Number (refer to list - below ). * No safety or operation labels are written in English. * If an Operator Manual is provided, the model number on the face of the manual will differ from the model...

Marked \"all threads read\" and it still problems... I have been having a problem that when I come back to TBN, it shows threads that I have already read as being "unread". I just clicked "mark all threads read" and when I refresh the page, I find that it is still showing some threads that are...