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  1. davatk

    RCK 60 30b MMM gauge wheels

    Greetings all. Just wondering if anyone has found these wheels or a good alternative at a reasonable price. Part number K5763-42132 Messicks and Colemans want $54 each ! Just seems way overpriced for a 6" diameter wheel. Thanks for any assistance !
  2. davatk

    Oil & Fuel  B2630 Fuel tank collapsed/imploded

    Greetings all. Been a while since I posted - so I guess thats a good thing, at least from a mechanical standpoint...anyhow... I had a very strang problem today. The tractor stopped running, and acted like it was out of fuel. However the guage showed about a quarter tank. I noticed the sight...
  3. davatk

    B2630 Maximum RPM

    Can anyone comment on the maximu RPM they can attain with their B2630 ? I noticed that mine doesn't seem to go any higher than the rated PTO speed (2800), but I seem to remembe last year that it would go higher than that. Any comparison from other B2630 owners would be appreciated. Thanks !
  4. davatk

    High Lift Blades for RCK60-30B

    Greetings all. I'm looking to replace my stock blades with a set of High Lift. Has anyone done this on the RCK60-30B, and if so what was the part number ? (Kubotat #) Also I've heard some good & bad comment on the gator high lift blades. Anyone had success with those ? Thanks in advance !
  5. davatk

    B2630 Front Axle Fluid Capacity

    Anyone know how much fluid the front axel on a B2630 holds ? I am gonna change it and re-fill with some 80W90 but can't find the capacity anywhere in the manual. :confused:
  6. davatk

    B2630 50 Hours Service Time

    Well, its been a long summer - and my - not so new anymore - B2630 is ready for it's 50 hour service - although it may be slightly past that mark... :) Anyhow just looking for any tips anyone might have as I plan to do it myself. From what I can tell from the manual I will need to do the...
  7. davatk

    Congrats to JOHN THOMAS Member of the Month !!

    Well deserved ! Especially since the name of this site begins with "TractorBy" ! :laughing: Thanks for all the advice and tractor stories John. May you provide many more ! :thumbsup:
  8. davatk

    B7510 PTO Shift fork replacment

    Anyone ever had to have the PTO shift fork replaced and know how difficult it is ? I'm looking at a b7510 with low hours, however the owner says the MID PTO doesn't work any more (his wife engaged mid pto with RPM's to high). Said local kubota dealer said about $1,000 to fix. Just wondering if...
  9. davatk

    Trailering Tips

    Well I finally made it down to Barlow country and picked up my trailer last Friday. It is a 16' Gatormade Utilty with rear gate. I really like it alot and it pulls very well. :thumbsup: When I went to load my B2630 w/ FEL, and bushhog, lo and behold it was a bit to long for the trailer. I...
  10. davatk

    That darn parking brake

    Am I the only one who keeps forgetting to release the parking brake on their 'Bota ? I was about 30-45 mins into bushhogging the other day and went to hit my brake and saw the brake lever pop up. :ashamed::eek: Anyone ever wear their brake out by forgetting to release it ?
  11. davatk

    B2630 Pic

    Well, nice day in VA today, got a lot of seat time. Mowing, rock and brush clearing, bush hogging. Even did a little unexpected rock splitting while bush hogging. :shocked::eek::confused2: Couple of dings now in my brand new blades. Anyhow, thought I'd snap a couple of backyard pics of the...
  12. davatk

    Change that Gear Lube

    Thought I'd share this with the gang. I recently purchased a 2002 KK rotary cutter and wondered if I should change the gear lube (and how to do it without hangin it upside down since I saw no drain plug...). Anyhow I used the gravity feed method to drain it using a small piece of hose and only...
  13. davatk

    Rotary Cutter Paint Job

    Ok, so here's what I did today. Painted my Red King Kutter (used) rotary cutter Kubota Orange. Used TSC's "New Kubota Orange" in spray cans. Took about 4 cans plus a can and half of black. Before and after pics attached.
  14. davatk

    Calling all Barlow Equipment Fence Riders

    Ok guys. I have a 16' trailer to be delivered in northwest VA, Brady is just waiting for another sale close by. So, anyone who lives along the I-81 corridor, or I-66 corridor, now would be a good time to pull the trigger !! :thumbsup::D They are going to bring it up, when they make a delivery...
  15. davatk

    Front Wheel Drive in reverse ?

    Hey guys. I noticed when I was backing up a steep bank the other day that when I lost traction the front wheels were the only ones spinning. Actually only one was spining. Is that normal for the Kubota 4WD tractors ? (I only had it in 2WD at the time). :confused:
  16. davatk

    Rotary Cutter questions

    Hello all. I purchased a used King Kutter 5' rotary cutter this weekend. Was in pretty good shape, just a little surface rust, and blades could use sharpening or possibly replacing. The surface rust doesn't bother me, cause I plan to paint the entire thing Kubota Orange anyway. :D I mounted...
  17. davatk

    Trailer for B2630 w/ FEL (or B Series in General)

    Hello all, Looking at trailers again. I was wondering what might be the smallest trailer that would be recommended to haul a B2630 (or any B series) with FEL and possibly a rear implement such as a blade. I understand I should definitely have a tandem axle with electric brakes. I have been...
  18. davatk

    Is this a defective seat ? Pic attached.

    Got a replacment seat shipped to me to replace the older style on my B2630. This thing has ripples in it toward the front (and on the top edges as well). I think it is defective, but just wanted to make sure that its not some new "space age" design or something. Have a look and see what you...
  19. davatk

    Dropped spout in the Gas Tank

    Ok, talk about a bonehead move. :thumbdown: Got me one of those fancy yellow diesel containers from TSC the other day, went to use it the first time to fill the tank on my B2630, lo an behold the plastic spout popped off and is now somewhere in my gas tank. I can't see it floating anywhere - it...
  20. davatk

    Brush Hog/Rotary Cutter for B2630

    Hi guys. Was wondering if anyone has a Brush Hog or Rotary Cutter for their B2630 or similar sized tractor. Anyhow, I'm looking for somthing to do some light bush hogging on mainly pasture land. Wondered what might be a good size, and brand name. I saw some at TSC in the $700 dollar range I...
  21. davatk

    New Tractor Pics - Where are they ?

    Ok, I know I've seen at least 4 or 5 references to guys pulling the trigger recently on new tractors, but we aren't seeng any pics. Com'n guys - Where are the PICS ?!! :D
  22. davatk

    Mowing with a RCK60-30B MMM

    Just though I'd post a pic of the yard right after I mowed with my new MMM. Granted my yard hasn't gotten to that lush green stage yet but I am pleased with the cut the the RCK60-30B provides. :thumbsup:
  23. davatk

    Can't get FEL hoses to connect

    After having my FEL off of my B2630 and sitting in the garage for about a week, I went to re-connect it today, and was unable to get 2 of the hoses (Red & Blue) to connect. It appears as if the nipple, on the hose side is frozen up - maybe excess pressure ? Anyhow, I did tap on it a bit with a...
  24. davatk

    Adjustments and mowing with RCK60-30B

    Looking for some advice from experienced MMM people. I recently purchased a B2630 and MMM (RCK60-30B). My first mowing job, although fast, did not look that great. Before mowing, I adjusted all the wheels to what I thought would set it to a 2" height cut, which is what I normally mow my yard...
  25. davatk

    Do you detail your Tractor ?

    After doing some mowing today with the new tractor, figured I'd knock the dust off of it, and got kinda carried away. Next thing I know I was in full detail mode. See for yourself. :D
  26. davatk

    B2630 Barlow Delivery

    Hello all. As advertised, my B2630 w/ FEL, MMM and blade arrived this morning via Barlows delivery. Donald arrived right on time - 8 AM sharp and delivery went very smoothly. Enjoy the pics !! :D:D
  27. davatk

    Tractor on the Way

    So, sometime early tomorrow morning I should have my new B2630 w/ FEL, MMM and rear blade. Barlow truck is enroute. Pics will follow. :D Wonder if I'll sleep tonite ? :confused::confused:
  28. davatk

    B3030HSDC

    I ran across a nice B3030HSDC fairly close to me. Anyone have an idea what this is worth ? I think it is a 2007. Has about 240 hours. Comes with rear blade and 72" Mid Mount Mower. Cab has heat, AC and AM/FM/CD. Pics attached. How much is it worth ? Thanks !
  29. davatk

    Dealer Woes

    Hello all. You may have read some of my other posts regarding a disturbing experience I had with a dealer recently trying to purchase a Kubota tractor. I was wondering if it would be appropriate to detail my experience in order to warn others, and if so, is it ethical to use the dealer's name ...
  30. davatk

    Trailer Recommendations and prices for B series

    Hello all. I may soon be in the market to purchase a trailer to haul around my B series (2630) tractor. I will probably only need it to transport the tractor 15-20 miles once in a while, so I won't be needing anything fancy. Just wondering what some of you guys are using, for instance, wood...
  31. davatk

    Kubota Loader Buckets the same - LA504 & LA403 ?

    Hello, I am wondering if the Kubota LA504 and LA403 use the same FEL bucket ? Looking at a price list that shows the breakdown for the units, the "Factory Number" for the 54" is K352B56 for both the LA403 and LA504 and the Suggested retail is the same for both. However they also show and Order...
  32. davatk

    What to do ? Purchase or go elsewhere ?

    Ok, so here's the scoop. Made a deal over the phone with a local dealer about 2 weeks ago. Price of tractor and attachments were confirmed on multiple occasions. Called back last week to confirm a delivery date of this Friday and dealer said all was on track. Today, I get a call from dealer...
  33. davatk

    Rear Blade for B Series

    More advice needed, Hi all, Would like some advice on rear scraper blades. I will be wanting to purchase one between now and next fall for my B2630. Would like recommendatons on blades, lengths (5 or 6 foot ?) and good durable models. It will be used primarily for pushing snow, maybe a...
  34. davatk

    Moving round bales with B Series Tractors

    Hello all, Would like some advice on what implements I could purchase to move round bales with a B2630. Specifically, something to attach to the front end loader and 3 point hitch. I won't be doing a lot of this, but would be nice to be able to lift some bales to stack them 2 high, and to be...
  35. davatk

    B3200 recommendations & pricing

    Hello All, I am getting ready to possibly pull the trigger on a B3200 w/ FEL. One dealer says he has one still in the crate that he thought he could make a very good deal on. He seemed to think it was a year 2008 but I'm not sure the B3200 was even out at that time ?? Anyhow I'd be...
  36. davatk

    Mowing  B7800 vs B3200 mowing decks

    I was wondering if someone could answer this question for me. Does anyone know, or does someone know how to find out if an RCK60-27B mower (for the B2910/B7800) will fit onto a B3200 ? I know they officialy list the RCK60-27BA for that model, however since the B3200 is so similar to the B7800...
  37. davatk

    Mid Mount Mowers on B7800/B2910/B2920

    New guy here.. :) Does anyone know if RCK60-27B mid-mount mower (for the B7800, B2910 ) fit on a B2920 ? The B2920 docs call for a RCK60-29B, but the prior 2910 model used the 27B, and I thought (hope) they might be cross compatible. Anyone know the answer to this ? Thanks in advance, Dave...
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