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  1. jas67

    G1800/G1900/G2000/G5200/G6200 RC48-G20 mower guide wheel replacement

    The guide wheels and shafts on the RC48-G20 on my G1800 are completely shot, do to previous owner(s) lack of greasing them. One of the rubber wheels is chewed up too, since the pin holding it on came out while I was backing up and it ended up under the deck while the blades where spinning...
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    GR2120/GR2020

    I was just on Kubota's website, and see they are now selling a GR2120/GR2020. I wonder if they've finally fixed all the problems with the GR2x00 and GR2x10 models?
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    Operating weight vs. trailinging weight

    I want to rent a Bobcat MT52. The specs show "operating weight" of around 2500 lbs. Is this what it weights empty, or to use an equivalent term for trucks, its GVW (weight with the loader at full capacity). I ask this, because although I have an F350 that can tow plenty, the only trailer...
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    Tires  Where to get 6 or 8 ply Turfs in 23x8.50x12

    I put turfs on my B7610 this year, and am VERY happy with their performance in snow vs. the R4's. I haven't had to put the chains on yet this winter. The R4's were useless. Anyway, I got the turfs (already mounted on Kubota wheels) used, and the fronts are only 4 ply. I had my first...
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    ront angle blade, plowing snow with small (Kubota B-series) tractor

    I posted this over the Kubota forum, but it actually applies to any small tractor. The B7610 is about 1300# w/o FEL, and mine, as equipped with FEL and loaded turfs is about 2000#. That, of course, would drop to 1600# + the front plow if I went with a tractor-mounted plow (which would...
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    Front angle blade, plowing snow with B7610 (B7510,B2410, B2400, B2100, etc)

    I have a B7610 (which is the same basic tractor as the B2410, B7510, B2400, B2100, B1700, B7500, B7410, B7400, etc), and currently use a 5' back blade (too short, need a 6' to cover my tracks with the turfs set wide) for accumulations under 6", and resort to the Woods SB60 blower for anything...
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    Pressure treated 4x4's in the ground -- what to treat them with to make 'em last?

    Since I haven't be able to source locust 4x4's locally, and I need to get this fence done, I'm going to use pressure treated pine 4x4's. Is there anything that I can put on these to make 'em last longer in the ground (like some kinda of tar or something)? Thanks, Jay
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    Off Road Diesel -- where to buy in Central PA

    With diesel prices on the rise again, I want to start buying off-road diesel for my tractors. Anyone on here live in the Hershey/Palmyra/Annville area and know where I can buy off-road diesel (other than delivery, which usually requires 100 gal or more purchased at once). I did find two...
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    6-volt batteries -- what "grou" is 9x6.5x8.5h ?

    One of the batteries on my Crown 20MT walkie-stacker forklift has a shorted cell. The batteries have been week anyway, so I think I might replace all four. The previous owner told me he put "6 volt tractor batteries" in it. I'm trying to find information on what "group" size this is...
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    Edger attachment for gas-powered string trimmer vs. walk-behind edger

    I have a trimmer that the following edger attachment will work with: Amazon.com: Poulan PP1000E 7-Inch Pro Lawn Edger Attachment: Patio, Lawn & Garden Are these worth it? Or will I wish I had one of these: Amazon.com: McLane 101 5.5 GT Gas Powered 4-7-Inch Wheel Lawn Edger: Patio, Lawn &...
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    Winter vs. spring felling of trees (sap, seasoning, longevity, etc)

    I have heard/read that it is best to fell trees in the winter, as there is less sap in the wood. I assume this makes it season faster. Specifically, I have a black walnut tree that my wife, and my neighbor both want cut down. I wanted to do it a month or so ago, but the ground was...
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    Locust Fence Posts 4X4 (not for split rail) -- where to get

    I need to build a section of picket fence, and want to use locust 4x4's for the corners and gate posts. The only locust posts I can find are for split-rail fence (which is exactly what I used for the split rail fence I put up 2 years ago). Locust posts will last 3-4X as long as...
  13. jas67

    Truck cap hoist for removal/installation and storage

    I thought others here might find this useful. I wanted a way to easily get my truck cap on and off by myself, which also a way to store it without taking up more floor space. Here was my solution: Click on the pictures to see larger: I already had the winch from a previous project...
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    MTD/Troybilt/Husquevarna/Lehr/Sears trimmers that take attachments

    I recently purchased a Lehr ST025DS propane-powered 4 stroke trimmer. Nice machine -- nice to not have to choke on 2-cycle exhaust while running it. Amazon.com: LEHR ST025DS 25cc Propane Powered 4-Stroke Detachable Straight-Shaft Eco Trimmer: Patio, Lawn & Garden This is the model with the...
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    4-cycle trimmers -- is it safe to run upside down

    I just purchased a LEHR ST025DS 25cc Propane Powered 4-Stroke Detachable Straight-Shaft Trimmer. This model can take various attachments, including a pole-trimmer saw. Now, I know that aside from lighter weight, one of the reasons that chainsaws use two stroke engines, is because they can be...
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    Lehr Propane Trimmer w/ detachable shaft -- what attachments fit?

    According to the Ace Hardware site, MTD attachments (which also means Troybilt) fit. What about Poulan? Amazon as a Poulan PP5000P Pro Pole Pruner String Trimmer Attachment, Amazon.com: Poulan PP5000P Pro Pole Pruner String Trimmer Attachment: Home Improvement For $69. Will this fit...
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    Monster 40" Storm Predicted for Mid-Atlantic for March 7

    OK; now that I got your attention, it the prediction of a local 65 year old man that supposedly has a pretty good track record with weather predictions: Rumors of Monster Storm Spread|abc27 News
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating  Another Noreaster snow storm -- this time New England

    For those of you in New England that have been envious of the Mid-Atlantic snow storms, now it's your turn. Parts of upstate New York, and New England could get up to 30 inches.
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    Forklift hydraulics: do they use double pilot check valves?

    I just purchased a Crown 20MT walkie-stacker/straddle lift type fork lift. I finally used it this weekend to put all my off-season implements up on pallet racks -- really freed up some floor space! Anyway, I noticed that one of the hoses is quite chafed from getting pinched in an area that...
  20. jas67

    3PH Snowblower at greater than 540 RPM PTO?

    I recently purchased a Woods SB60 60" 3PH snow blower. It worked great in these recent Mid-Atlantic snow storms. I was, however a little disappointed in how far it blows the snow. My 24in/10HP Simplicity walk-behind 2-stage snow blower throws it over twice as far. This was very...
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating  SNOW! Seat time before dawn on a saturday.

    My wife is a nurse, who happens to work today (and needs to leave by 6am), so I was up at 4:45, and in the seat by 5 (no cab, had to drink coffee first). We got about 12-14" overnight here near Hershey, PA, and looking at the radar history online, you don't have to go very far south and east...
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    Electric motor (5HP) on gas log splitter?

    I am considering trying to devise a way to add a 5HP electric motor (true 5PH, you know, one that draws 23A from a 230V circuit, not the so-called 5PH that can plug into a 115V socket). I would like to make a quick-connect base-mount, and pump mount, so I can swap between gas and electric...
  23. jas67

    Yanmar (Chinese) Clone generators -- where to get a key?

    I have two nearly generators with Chinese-made clones of the Yanmar L70 engine (CF-178) (both purchased used). One is a Titan 5500, the other an ETQ (Eastern Tool and Equipment). Here is a link to the ETQ one): ETQ Diesel Generator DG4LE The previous owner of the ETQ lost the key, but the...
  24. jas67

    Where to get turf tires/wheels for B2410/B7510/B7610 cheaply?

    When I needed turfs for my B7100, I was fortunate enough to find a set of unused rear turf tires/wheels that were old stock removed from a a new B7300 that was changed over to ags or R4's. I got them for less than 1/2 what it would have cost to buy the news through the Kubota dealer. As...
  25. jas67

    Kubota G2000 Front Blade on G1800/G1900

    By G2000, I'm not referring to the G2000 Garden Tractor, but rather the G2000 Front Blade, which according to the table on Kubota's web site: Kubota Tractor Corporation - Prior Tractor Models Is the 48" blade for the G3200/G4200/G5200/G6200 tractors. The G2001 is the "48 inch light duty"...
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    7.3L Powerstroke or 5.9L Cummins with over 200k miles -- still lots of life, or not?

    I'm looking to buy a truck to tow a 24 to 28 camper (not yet purchased) up to 8000 lbs. I will also use this to tow other loads in the 2000-5000 lb range, such as my B7610, and 2400 lb. pallets of wood pellets. I really like the idea of a turbo diesel, esp. for the longer camping trips...
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    B7610 remotes (also applys to B7510) with pictures.

    Here is the hydraulic top link: I also now have the B2910 type telescoping stabilizers (which were not on yet when I took these pictures). If you don't home remotes yet, here are some pictures that might help: Hydraulic block location (FEL will be connected here): The connection toward...
  28. jas67

    Snow  Snow blower for B7610(24hp/18PTO), 50" or 60"

    I have a 50" 3pt snow blower that I bought with my B7100HST, which is rated for 12HP at the PTO. I now have a B7610, which is rated for 18HP at the PTO (24HP at the engine). My question is, is it worth upgrading to a 60" snow blower if I find a good deal on one, or would I be best off with...
  29. jas67

    Firewood seasoning covered, uncovered, when?

    I'm kinda new at the whole firewood and wood stove thing. I cut and split about 6 cord of oak this past spring, and have it on racks that I made from pallets cut in half. Currently, it is all just sitting out by my fence, where it gets some sun and wind to facilitate seasoning...
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    Residental Grass Cutting Rates

    This is directed at those of you in the lawn business. What would be a reasonable rate for cutting 3/4 of an acre of residential lawn. How much more if it about 1/4 of it is 3 feet deep, and the rest of it is about 6" deep. No trimming needed, just cut. There are about 20 trees to go...
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    B7610 Hour meter on tach -- is it RPM based, or time based?

    I've only had my B7610 for a short time, but today, I noticed that I think the hour meter (which is in the tach) is based on RPM (which makes sense for maintenance), instead of clock time. I came from a B7100, which had no tach, so the hour meter was a basic hobbs-styled that just measured...
  32. jas67

    Battery repair -- epoxy or silcone caulking

    The battery hold down is missing on my Kubota G1800 garden tractor (came that way from the PO). It was held in with a rubber tarp strap that seamed to be doing the job, so I never bothered to get the proper hold down. The battery on this tractor sits right in front of the PTO pulley on the...
  33. jas67

    Chicken Tractor?

    In looking for tractor-related items on CL, I occasionally see ads for "Chicken Tractors." I know from googling the term that it is a chicken coup. What puzzles me, is the name. Why is it called a chicken tractor?
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    Lawn prep after tilling -- what is the best method?

    I am prepping a lawn area for seeding. I ran the tiller over it to till under all the old/dead vegetation that was there, and will also be using it to mix some mushroom soil into the clay/shale mix. I am also adjusting the grade a little for better drainage/runoff. I will of course...
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    Tiller  Yanmar RS1303 tiller, need, service/parts manual, or at least help getting it apart

    I was able to clear up the bind that I posted in another post. Cowboy357 said that he had a similar problem with his tiller (Iseki, also chain-driven), and that the chain was just rusted up. I freed it by rocking the tine shaft back and forth until I could rotate it the whole way through...
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    Tiller  Yanmar 3pt tiller -- using with Kubota B7610 (and other B-series)

    I just tried to mount the RS1303 on my B7610, and think I might need longer arms. My hydraulic top link doesn't go short enough to get it at the right angle, and it barely gets off the ground to move it. Plus, I can't get my slip clutch on and use the PTO shaft that came with it, as there...
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    Tiller  Grey Market Yanmar Tiller Dealer near S.Central PA?

    My newly-purchased Yanmar RS1303 probably has a major problem, so I may be in the market for another, or for parts for it. Are there any grey-market Yanmar dealers near South Central PA, or Northern MD (or even NJ)? Thanks, Jay
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    Tiller  Yanmar RS1303 tiller, help! Something is binding internally

    I guess I should have been more thorough when I bought my tiller. I knew, going into this, that it needed tines. I bought those, and am almost ready to start using the tiller. This morning, while replacing the tines, I discovered that it is binding internally at one point in the rotation...
  39. jas67

    B3200 FEL Quick Attach on LA352 (B7610/B2410)

    I've seen here that the B3200 FEL quick attach can be used on the B2920/B2620 (and B2320?). I'm assuming that the B2920 and B2620 are using the LA354 FEL. I have the LA352 FEL on my B7610, and was going to pay to have a QA of the same design made for it, but was wondering if the B3200 QA...
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    Turf tire size for B7610

    I just got a B7610 that has R4's. The rears are 12-16.5 (approx 33" outside dia.), and the fronts are 23x8.00x10 (aren't tire sizes confusing). I might be able to buy a set of 33x12x15 turf tires on wheels (same outside dia. as my R4's), but was wondering what size turfs come from the factor...
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    Oil & Fuel  Engine oil and coolant capacity -- older vs. newer models

    Is anyone else concerned about how little oil and coolant they put in these newer models? The 16 HP 750CC D750AH in my B7100 has a crankcase capacity of 4.1 qts., and coolant of 4.9 qts. The 24 HP 1100CC D1105 in my B7610 has a crankcase capacity of only 3.2 qts., and coolant of 4.0. The 18...
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    B7610 rear wheels & hubs are on "inside out"?

    I just purchased a B7610. The rear wheels and hubs are on "inside-out." By this, I mean the lugs are facing inward. What is the reason for doing this? It doesn't appear to give it a wider tread, as the tires are only about an inch from the fendors? Thanks, Jay
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    50 hour service question + manual needed for B7610

    I just purchased a B7610 w/ 127 hours on it. It is probable that the 50 hour service was never done. I'm definitely going to change the engine oil. Does the transmission oil get changed at 50, or 200 (like the normal change interval). Also, I need an owner's manual for the B7610...
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    B7610/B7510/B7410 (maybe B2410/B2710/B2910) remotes;tank connection fitting size/type

    I am adding rear remotes to my newly-purchased B7610. I am going to tee into the tank return connection for the FEL. It connects with a JIC-M8 fitting that threads into the side of the transmission. If this is an NPT fitting, it is likely either a 3/8, or 1/2, but I can't really see the...
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    Need help determining size of JIC connections

    I'm going to move my re-remote kit from my Kubota B7100 to my new (to me) Kubota B7610. The connections on the loader valve are JIC (I haven't crawled under to see what the other end of the hoses are, but I suspect JIC as well). Is there a chart somewhere online showing the dimensions of...
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    B7610 seat recall

    What's that deal with the recall of the seat used on the B7610, and can I still get a free or subsidized replacement? I just got an '05 B7610 with 127 hours on it (did the replacement need to be done before a certain time/hour?). Thanks, Jay
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    New (to me) B7610

    I just brought home my new (to me) B7610 w/ LA352FEL, Folding ROPS & R4s. It included a Kubota ballast box, a Woods PHD (not pictured), and a 5' rake . It is an '05, and has 127 hours on it. The only wear that shows is some scratches on the hood, and typical paint wear/rust on the bucket. I...
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    B7610 vs. B2400

    If all goes well, I'm going to be purchasing a B7610 tomorrow. I was looking at the specs from Kubota's web site, trying to determine the difference between the B7610 and the B2400, but I don't see any besides the quarter-inching 3PH vs. position control. Are there any other differences...
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    Pressure washer -- winterization?

    I know it is only June, but I just got my first pressure washer, and was wondering what should be done to winterize it? I know you aren't supposed to run it dry, but should I do that for a short time at the end of a run, and will this get all the water out? Or, do I need to get some sort of...
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    Pressure washer detergent -- is it worth using?

    I bought a used pressure washer. It is an older Huskey-branded 11HP briggs L-head powered unit. It works great, but the detergent valve is damaged. Is it worth using detergent with a pressure washer, or is it just as good, or better to just spray on bleach or other detergent...
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    GL4 and GL5 gear lube and bronze gears and bushings

    I decided to start a new thread here, as this issue affects more than just more old Troy Bilt Horse tiller. I have seen on this site, and several others that GL4 and GL5 gear lube should not be used in gearboxes with bronze gears or bushings. Some others say it is just the Synthetic stuff...
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    Troy Bilt Horse: transmission oil capacity

    How much oil does the transmission of the original (non-PTO model) Horse hold? I'm going to change the oil in mine, and want to know how much to buy. The manual just says to fill it until it comes out the hole that is in the side above the axle. Thanks, Jay
  53. jas67

    Old Troy Bilt Horse Parts -- good online source?

    I need a reversing disc, and belts for my old, 1970's Troy Bilt Horse tiller. It is the two-speed model that uses two belts. I also need some shims for the transmission main shaft to take up some of the end play ( axial movement, not side to side). Thanks, Jay
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    Troy Bilt Horse -- engine mount bar removal -- help!!

    I have an old (70's) Troy Bilt Horse tiller that I am trying to install a new engine on, but one of the engine mount bars (the two round bars that the engine slides up and down on for clutching the belts and the reverse disc). I need to get these out to get the engine mount off to change the...
  55. jas67

    Used Pressure Washer -- what to look out for?

    I'm looking at a used 11HP pressure washer this afternoon. I'm not sure of the brand of the unit, but it has an 11 HP B&S engine on it. Aside from just trying it out, and the usual things like looking at the engine oil, checking for leaks of engine oil, or water from the pump, what else...
  56. jas67

    Operatingin small horizontal shaft engines on slopes, and lubrication

    I just acquired an old 1970's Troy Bilt Horse that I'm soon going to repower (it was left outside with no spark plug, so the engine is seized). I need to break-up the soil on a bank that is about 3' high, and about a 30-40% grade, so that I can rake it and shape it properly (it is pretty lumpy...
  57. jas67

    Loader arm spacing for LA272,LA302,LA303,LA350,LA351,LA352 ?

    As stated in the previous thread, I'm shopping for B-series to upgrade from my B7100HST-D to get power steering, and a strong 3PH lift. I have a pin-on fork for the from FEL, which is a Woods DuAl 145 (the loader, not the fork). The loader arms are 36" apart (center-to-center). I was...
  58. jas67

    Troy Bilt Horse Re-power question

    I have a 1970's Troy Bilt Horse that I just acquired. It needs an engine. It still has the original Tecumseh HH60 (6 HP, cast iron block), but it at outside for an untold amount of time without a spark plug in it. Rather than deal with rehabbing the old HH60, I'd like to just put a new...
  59. jas67

    "Floating" deck guide wheels -- anyone make theirs bigger, or swivel?

    I have a G1800 with 4-wheel steering. My main complaint with it, is that the guide wheels dig into soft ground. Kubota decks are built like a battleship, and are quite heavy. This weight, combined with the relatively small contact surface of the guide wheels leads to ruts in the softer...
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    G1800/G1900 throttle linkage & kill solenoid -- picture please?

    My G1800 has a dead kill solenoid, so the previous owner rigged it so that moving the throttle lever the whole way slow shuts the engine off. There is a zip-tie connecting the kill lever to the governor control. Would someone with a G1800 or G1900 please take a nice detailed picture of what...
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    G1900 throttle linkage & kill solenoid -- picture please?

    My G1800 has a dead kill solenoid, so the previous owner rigged it so that moving the throttle lever the whole way slow shuts the engine off. There is a zip-tie connecting the kill lever to the governor control. Would someone with a G1800 or G1900 please take a nice detailed picture of what...
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    Tiller  Yanmar Tiller gearbox/chainbox lube -- what type, and how much?

    I just got a Yanmar RS1303 tiller. It needs new tines, and I have no idea when it was last serviced. Do English service manuals exist for these? How much, and what type of lube go in the gear box, and chain box? Also, I assume there are zerks for grease too, how many, and where? Thanks...
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    B1700/B2100/B2400/B1550/B1750/B2150 as an upgrade from B7100HST

    I'm contemplating upgrading from my B7100HST. My B7100HST is a late-model (I'm told by PO '98) with a Woods DuAl 145 quick-detach loader. I have brand-new turf tires and wheels on it, plus the original tall & narrow-style R1's. I love the B7100HST, but there are two things I feel it...
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    22,813 hours on a B21!

    Excerpt from a criagslist add for a B21: Hours 22,813 (THIS IS THE RIGHT HOURS). Wow! I thought anything over 4000 hours was high!
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    The one that got away :-(

    I have been kinda looking for an upgrade to my B7100HST (don't tell her). I have been needing more 3-point lift capability (then I could get 3-point mounts added to my pallet forks, which weigh 250 lbs -- over 1/2 the B7100's left capability) and would like power steering. I've been...
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    B7100HST 3 Point Hitch releif valve shims.

    Are these Kubota specific? My 3 Point Hitch relief valve kicks in at a little below 1500 PSI, but is rated for 1700 PSI. With its anemic 400 LB lift rating, the 3PH on this tractor needs every last little bit, so I want to get it back to rated pressure. Need I go to the dealer on this, or...
  67. jas67

    Hydraulic side-link needed for B7100

    Anyone out there fab up a hydraulic side-link for their B7100? If so, do you want to make another? What is your price? Thanks, Jay
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    My B7100HST now has remotes!

    TBN was an invaluable resource in this project. The control valve is currently attached to my ROPS with plywood ( easy prototyping material for me ). I'm going to make sure that I like it where I have it mounted, and then I'll get a permanent metal bracket made. I also need to tidy up the...
  69. jas67

    Compressed air-powered pressure washer

    Anyone try one of these:? Pressure Washer Gun Works/w Air Compressor/Garden Hose! - eBay (item 130296257012 end time Apr-05-09 06:01:00 PDT) I'm just looking for something that'll spray the dried mud off my tractor. Will this boost my household (well) hose pressure enough to do the job...
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    B7100 vs. B1700, B1550, B1750 3 Point Lift Capacity

    I have a B7100HST. It has a pretty low lift capacity on the three point hitch, compared with most of the other B-series that I know of. 400 lbs. As I consider upgrading it with power steering, I also am aware that some of these other models have similar (B1550), or more HP than my B7100...
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    Newbie hydraulic question

    I have a Cross two-spool loader valve that I'm using for my remotes. Burden Sales Surplus Center Item Detail Other than the work ports, which are obvious, there are ports labeled "P", "T", and "OUT". Am I correct to assume: P=Power, Pressure, or Pump T=Tank (low pressure return) Out = "OUT"...
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    B7100HST tank return -- what size/type fitting

    I'm adding remotes to my B7100HST. There is a large bolt next to the HST filter, is that the plug for the tank return hole? Type size/type fitting fits this, to connect a return hose? Tanks, Jay
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    FEL Power beyond w/o return to tank line (only two hoses)???

    My '98 Kubota B7100HST has a Woods DuAl 145 front end loader that I assume was installed by Messick's (the tractor has Messick's stickers on it). There are only two hydraulic lines to the loader, both connected to the hydraulic block that is inline with the hard hydraulic pressure line that...
  74. jas67

    G1800 (D662 engine) Glow Plug troubleshooting

    I tried to start my G1800 today for the first time since last fall. I just bought it last spring, and noticed as the weather got cooler, it took a long time (2-3 minutes) for the glow plugs to warm up enough to start. Well, this morning, 40 degrees, no start. I'm getting a little white...
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    Which engines will fit a YM1300D

    Search Keywords: 1300 1300D YM1300 YM1300D Hello Yanmar Fans, Please don't hate me because I drive Orange. I like Red & Green too. In fact, I have two air-cooled Yanmar engines, a 10HP L100AE that I'm going to power a log splitter with, and a 4HP L40AE that I'm going to power a small...
  76. jas67

    2 stage log splitter pump vs. engine size

    I purchased the following pump: 22 GPM/650PSI for the first stage Haldex Hydraulic Pump — 22 GPM, 2-Stage, Model# 1080035 | Pumps | Northern Tool + Equipment To upgrade my log splitter, which currently has an 8HP Briggs engine with an 8GPM pump. I have an "extra" 10 HP Yanmar...
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    Thread sealant for NPT hydraulic connections

    I'm finally adding remotes to my B7100HST! I ordered all the various hoses, fittings, a dual 4-way control valve, and a hydraulic top link from Surplus Center yesterday. My question is, what should I use for thread sealant on the NTP connections? Teflon tape? Pipe dope? Thanks, Jay
  78. jas67

    Selector valve for adding remotes

    It looks like I might be able to save a little money by using a dual selector valve instead of a dual spool power beyond valve to add remotes to my B7100HST. This would also solve the problem of where to mount the valve. Since the B7100HST only has 3GPM of hydraulic flow, I'm assuming that...
  79. jas67

    Small engines that don't get used often

    With the record (lack of) snowfall that we've had here in South Central PA (we got less than 1 foot total, and only had 2 snow events over 1 1/2 inches, my walk-behind snow blower didn't get used at all this year, and likely won't, as I just used the manual shovel for the areas that I couldn't...
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    G1800/G1900 front PTO RPM?

    Does anyone know at what RPM does the front PTO of the G1800/G1900 turn? I want to connect a two-stage hydraulic pump to mine to run a log splitter. The pump is designed for 3600 RPM, so I'll probably need a increase the speed with pulleys. It is a 28GPM/6GPM pump, and requires a 13 HP...
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    Forks  Pallet forks for Woods DuAl 145 (in place of bucket, not on bucket)

    I have a Kubota B7100 with a Woods DuAl 145 loader, and would like to put pallet forks on it for move small pallets of firewood. This is a pretty limited setup, as only has a lift capacity of about 700 lbs in the bucket, so I know I'll need to keep the loads small. I also know that...
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    Tractor-powered Log Splitter on B7100HST?

    Any comments on using the following on my B7100HST? Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices It is rated for a max pressure of 2500PSI. The B7100HST relief valve is set for 1500PSI. Will i still be able to split logs? I'd like to avoid having yet another small engine...
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    G1800S Belt Change (BX is probably the same) ????

    My G1800S has the engine in "backwards" like the BX, so the alternator/fan belt is around the driveshaft to the HST. I need to put a new alternator/fan belt on (the old one came off easily; it broke when my alternator seized up (see ). What is the easiest way to do this? Do I have to...
  84. jas67

    Kubota Alternator Rebuild (covers very many models)

    I'm adding this new thread to summarize my experience from the bearing failure in my alternator. Alternator Needed Alternator Needed The bearings in the alternator on my G1800S failed. A new one sells for over $200. I found one site that lists this as the same alternator for the...
  85. jas67

    Kubota Alternator needed, 15531-64017 or equivalent

    I can't win with this G1800. The fuel pump failed last week. During the first mowing after replacing that, now the alternator is seized up :mad::mad::mad: List price is a whopping $202 !:mad:!:mad:!:mad: Any pointers on where to get a rebuilt, or even a used one for a bit less? I found...
  86. jas67

    G1800 (D662) alternator needed

    I can't win with this G1800. The fuel pump failed last week. During the first mowing after replacing that, now the alternator is seized up :mad::mad::mad: List price is a whopping $202 !:mad:!:mad:!:mad: Any pointers on where to get a rebuilt, or even a used one for a bit less? I found...
  87. jas67

    Top-N-Tilt for B7100HST ???

    Does anyone make a Top-N-Tilt kit for the B7100HST, or do I need to go custom? Anyone got one for sale?
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    Oil & Fuel  Electric Fuel Pump Failure (G1800/G1900)

    It is possible to leave the key switch on my G1800 in the "ON" position when removing the key, which is what happened mistakenly when I took a break from mowing to eat dinner this evening ( the shutoff solenoid has never worked on this unit since I've owned it -- so it has a manual shutoff)...
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    G1800/G1900 -- how do you disengage the HST to tow it? Or, can you?

    The electric fuel pump on my G1800S died in the middle of my yard today. How does Kubota expect you to move these things when they're dead? I ended up using the B7100's three point hitch, buy connecting my trailer-towing adapter via a ball-mount with the ball removed with a large pin to...
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    Snow Equipment Owning/Operating  Turf or Ag tires for snow removal

    I have a B7100HST, and have both turf (filled) and ag (not yet filled, but I probably will if I use them again) wheels/tires for it. The turf are 29x12.5-15 rear with 20.5x8.0-10 fronts, while the ags, are the narrow 8-16 rears (31" in dia.), and 6-12 fronts (about 21.5 inches in dia). The...
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    Front end loader doesn't seem as strong as it should be, B7100HST/Woods DuAl 145

    I have a '98 B7100HST with a Woods DuAl 145 FEL. It acts as if the relief valve is releasing at too low a pressure. I can lift a full bucket of stone or dirt, but the breakaway force is lacking. When I push into a pile, and then lift, it just wines, and I need to back up a little to...
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    Rake  Power rake on a three point?

    I've seen the power rake attachments on bobcats. Do they make these to go on a three point on a tractor, or even hydro-drive for on the loader bucket. Even tougher, can I rent one? I know I can rent a skidloader with the power rake for $436/8hrs, maybe I can rent something for my tractor...
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    Kubota G1800S front wheels mattgr grass down so it doesn't cut

    I recently purchased a Kubota G1800S (4 wheel steer) with hopes of replacing my Simplicity Javelin Zero Turn mower. The ZTR has traction issues on my sloping property, but is otherwise a great machine. I has a nice even cut. The Kubota G1800S doesn't have the traction issues, and the 4...
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    Tiller  $300 Yanmar roto tillers

    I've seen several posts about getting Yanmar roto tillers (usually 42") for $300. Where can I get one for that price?
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    Gator blades on G1800S/RC48-G20S

    I have a G1800S with a RC48-G20S deck on it. I contacted Specialty Small Engine about getting gator blades, and they said that don't make them for that model. Has anyone out there with this deck gotten Gator blades from another model to fit? Thanks, jas67
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    HST overation at less than full RPM

    HST Operation not overation -- sorry, I can't edit the subject line.... With my recent B7100 HST purchase, I am new to HST's for operations other than mowing. On my G1800S, which of course, is HST, I run full RPM while mowing because it gives me the best results. Coming from a geared...
  97. jas67

    hand crank adjustable side link?

    I would like to be able to easily adjust the tilt or my box blade without having to add hydraulics for a top-n-tilt. Ford 8N's have a nice hand cranked gear drive adjustable side link. Does a similar item exist for Kubotas? Specifically, B7100? Thanks, jas67
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    Price Check  B7100 HST Price (late model)

    I'm considering purchasing a B7100 HST (as an upgrade to my 1980 gear-drive B7100). It is advertised as a 1998 model, and has about 450 hours on it. I didn't think they made the B7100 that recently? Does anyone know? It has a woods DuAl 145 FEL, a 60" MMM (mid mount mower), and a 48"...
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    How to convince wife that you need to keep your tractor

    I have a 1 acre property with a lot of tight spots to mow around, so a BX would not be a good machine to mow my property with. I currently have a Simplicity ZTR with a 44" deck, and a Kubota G1800S (4 wheel steering) with a 48" deck (and an older B7100 gear drive with FEL). I will sell...
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    B7100 turf wheel size

    Hello all, It's me again, still trying to source wheels and tires for my B7100. I have the rears, now I need the fronts. Through the help of this form, I know that I can use the Firestone Field & Turf G2 in a 21x8-10. So, I need wheels for these tires (I currently have the...
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    I bought a rear 3 point PTO snowblower for my B7100 (non-HST)

    I picked up an Inland SA48 PTO-driven 3-point snowblower (48") at an auction last night for $700 (good price)? My B7100 is not an HST, so I only have two speeds in reverse, and of course, when I push the clutch to stop, the blower will stop too. I can definitely see that using rear blower...
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    Tires  B7100 4-lug front wheels needed (10x8 for turf tires)

    It's me again with my wheel & tire sourcing problems for my early B7100. I found a set of brand-new rear turf tires and wheels (29x12.5-15) pulled from a B7300 (should fit ?!?!?), and with everyone's help here, now know about the Firestone Turf & Field G2 (21x8-10). Now, I just need to...
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    Tires  B7100 (and others) front turf tires, 20.5x8-10

    I have been informed by several tire vendors that this is a Kubota-special size for turf tires. It is a common trailer tire size (which would be fine for 2WD, I guess), but I have 4WD, and use it. I need to get tires for my B7100, and have found a set of rears, but can't find fronts, other...
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    PDF Parts, Service, and Operator's Manuals

    I have an early B7100, and a G1800-S. I'm looking for PDF's for Parts, Service, and Operator's manuals for both. PM me if you got 'em, or know where to get 'em. Thanks, jas67
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    B-219 loader on a B7100 HSD/HST or B7200 HST?

    I currently have a 1980 B7100 with a B-219 loader on it. I would like to "upgrade" to a hydrostatic drive (no hydro vs. gear debates please, I already started one debate on that (see this thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/123675-hst-vs-gear-drive.html) I...
  106. jas67

    More HST questions

    I have another question regarding the B7200 HST I'm considering. Does this tractor (or any other HST for that matter) have a clutch for the rear (and mid) PTO? My B7100 gear-drive uses the same clutch for the (tractor-drive) transmission, and for the rear PTO (no mid-PTO on the gear-drive...
  107. jas67

    HST vs. Gear Drive

    I have a 1980 B7100 w/ gear drive, and am considering purchasing B7200 with Hydrostatic Drive. Both units have front-end loaders. Have caveats should I be aware of with the hydrostatic drive? Are there any advantages to the gear drive over the hydrostatic? What differences are there...
  108. jas67

    B7200 HST vs. B7100 Gear Drive

    I have a 1980 B7100 w/ gear drive, and am considering purchasing B7200 with Hydrostatic Drive. Both units have front-end loaders. Have caveats should I be aware of with the hydrostatic drive? What differences are there between the B7200 and B7100 other than the different engine, and being...
  109. jas67

    G1800/G1900/G2000 Snowblower, and front PTO kit

    Looking at the following page: Kubota Tractor Corporation - Prior Tractor Models I see that there is a "PTO kit (front)", G2592, and a "PTO Kit (rear)", G2591. Is the front PTO kit required for a snowblower? I'd to add a snowblower to my G1800, but it may be cost prohibitive if I have to...
  110. jas67

    G1800 deck height gage

    Is the G1800 supposed to have a mower-deck height gage? According to: Specifications: KUBOTA LAWN & GARDEN TRACTOR Model:G1800/G1900 It is supposed to have a dial gage. My G1800 must be missing this gage? Can someone post a picture of the gage? Where can I get one? Thanks, Jay Snyder G1800...
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    G1800 G1900 Snowblower & 3-point availability

    I am contemplating the purchase of a G1800S. Are the snowblowers for these readily available? What model snowblowers will it support. Also, what about the 3-point hitch? The one that I'm looking at does not have the 3-point hitch, but I may want to add it. Thanks, Jay B7100 w/ FEL...
  112. jas67

    G1800/G1900 Four Wheel Steering

    I'm considering purchasing a G1800 or G1900 with four wheel steering. Are there any problems that I should know about with these models, particularly the four wheel steering? Thanks, Jay '80 B7100 w/ FEL.
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    G1800 -- what engines will fit it?

    There is a G1800 for sale locally with a cracked cylinder head. This model uses the D662 engine (16HP @ 3000 rpm). The G1900 uses the D722. Is the D722 the same, externally as the D662 (just with different bore/stroke)? In other words, can I mount a D722 into the G1800? What other...
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