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So like many, I am getting tired of getting cold and wet when blowing my drive. I have a 2011 MX5100 that I love and it痴 my second Kubota. I just received a quote for a hard cab for $4k FOB US. Adding a heater and lights will add another $600-700. Seems like a decent price albeit it痴 not like...

Decided to get out and clear the driveway around 3pm today and the tractor would not initially start. It had power and I had used it earlier in the day no troubles. I thought perhaps it was the kill switch stuck so I checked under the seat and it was operating okay and then checked some of the...

So I have decided to keep my MX5100 and take it with me to the USA. I have done a lot of research on what is required and have the proper docs for customs/homeland security to review. My one issue is that while the engine is EPA compliant and Kubota Japan nicely applied a label on the engine...

We are planning a move to our house on the Maine coast and while it does have an attached garage, it's not sized for my Kubota. I had a local contractor who built my attached garage last winter quote me a 32'x40' and a 24'x32' as I would love the former but with other projects to pay for, e.g...

We have plans to move from Ontario to Maine in the coming months and I have a dilemma. I love my tractor (Kubota MX5100) and would like to bring it along to our new place even though we will not have as much acreage. Unfortunately my Nissan Frontier is not up to the task of hauling it. My...

So I finally a completed garage and had always planned to move a pellet stove I have never used from my basement (it was never operated, just stored there). The obstacle though was moving it upstairs and out the door and I thought a decent dolly would do the job, yeah right! After strapping it...

What do you do with new trails that tend to be very muddy? Do you cover them with anything? I've been playing with the idea of purchasing a chipper and chipping all the hardwood branches to cover the trail that currently is mud/earth due to installing some tile drainage to reduce surface runoff...

Purchased it last Saturday and on Sunday split a couple face cords. Works well and am glad I finally own a splitter as I heat with wood and renting was getting really tiring. Also like I don't have another gas engine to maintain as I am not the best at doing that. Next item to buy is a...

I have an area that was in amongst a lot of trees and I have since thinned it out to increase the sunlight to the garden and hopefully reduce bugs a little. I removed all the stumps and some of the larger stones however the ground itself is very uneven and there are still some sugar maples that...

Came across a nearly new chipper locally and what thought was a Wallenstein turns out to be a reproduction. Something called Sunnyvale.com or something to that effect. I looked it over carefully and like I said almost identical and it runs real well being new. I'm nervous about buying it though...

Anyone make their own maple syrup? We are thinking of starting this year as we have a lot of large sugar maples on our property and a good number of them are close to the house and trail so fairly easy access. Just wondering how you evaporate, wood or propane? And if wood, how do you do it...

Anyone purchased one? I saw one thread where I believe someone did however it was an older thread and did not get a lot out of it. I'm considering buying a chipper as I have a lot of branches (2"-8") and such all over my property mainly hardwood with some poplar as well. I have rented a unit...

Okay it's a play on one of my all time favourite movies but I thought it was appropriate. I have a low spot on my property that is thick with trees of all kinds and unfortunately is essentially peat for the first 24" down. This makes for difficulty walking in the Spring until about late June...

So I picked up the Fiskars X27 (36") a couple weeks back as I could not take the plunge on a 3pt splitter for my tractor. This is the best maul I have ever used and I don't tire using it compared to my other one. Here's a few pics of the results: White birch White ash & Ironwood And a short...

I'm in the market to purchase a splitter and would like to understand how the hydraulics work (or what's needed) for a Kubota. I searched the hydraulics forum and saw a lot of threads about 3pt splitters but couldn't quite find the answer I was looking for. Specifically I have a BH92 so I have a...

I searched through threads concerning 3pt splitters and only found one reference to my question. I have a Kubota MX5100 with the BH92 and was wondering whether the rear remote for the BH is sufficient to run a 3pt splitter? I would think yes but also want to make sure I am not causing any...

So I have finally done it. I purchased a 3 bottom plough about a week or so ago from a local guy who resells old used farm machinery and other items. I was about to give up finding a used one as they are so hard to come by up here. One New Holland dealer told me to call the local metal scrap...

I've been opening an some area behind my house of trees and brush and now that it is complete, I need to consider drainage. A good part of the front of my property is on a gentle slope and a property (80+ acres) beside me also slopes down toward my property. This all ends up in the Spring making...

I need to clean up an area of about an acre or so that I have cleared, chipped the brush, etc. however there is still a of small branches around and I would like to clean this up. I believe a landscape rake is an ideal attachment, it doesn't make a lot of sense to me to buy, use it once and...

Just a short update on my first weekend with the new tractor. First things I noticed: - size...a lot longer than my B20 and have to watch the loader doesn't hit anything - power...plenty of it. I've only had it up to 1700 rpm's and it had no difficulty in digging up a stump from a 26" diameter...

I recently purchased a Kubota MX5100 and part of the reason was to start plowing and discing a field of about 4-5 acres. I'm looking at a two furrow plow (2/12) however prior to purchasing new, I'm considering used but how does one know which plow will 'fit' ones tractor? For example, there is...

It was delivered today. Unfortunately they forgot the BB and I'm currently awaiting delivery for that anytime now. Yes I know pictures are required and so far have only taken this one: It will take some time to get used to it compared to my trusty B20. This one is a lot bigger and so long! I...

So I was expecting delivery of my MX5100 yesterday and all looked good up until Wednesday afternoon. I called the dealer around 1pm to confirm everything was still on schedule and was told it was. Then around 3:30pm, I get a call from the salesperson that the backhoe has been delayed delivery...

Anyone install them on their Kubota? Looking for pictures/ideas as I'm taking delivery of a MX5100 at the end of the week and I do a good amount of work in the woods so there are rocks, etc. all over the place. I want to protect the underside of the tractor as much as possible. Tks.

So Monday is the day I sign for my MX5100 with BH96, R4's, toothbar and Bushhog MBX72 BB. I've sold my B20 and should have the MX by Friday. Can't wait, should be an interesting day and I'll be sure to take some pics then. Edited to note that I forgot to add it will also have QA.

Okay for those who have a lot more experience than I have, I would appreciate any input. I am planning to upgrade my tractor to facilitate some farming tasks that I have planned for my property. I have 9 acres that used to be plowed by a neighbour several years ago and has been idle now for 3-4...

Just curious whether anyone who has a KX121 can provide me with some answers I'm looking for. I'm currently making a trail through a low part of my property and the ground is mostly peat and it's current dry. I have been using my B20 to pull stumps and rough out the trail but thought renting a...

So I went back for the second time to the trail I cut last August-September through a low area of our property. This area is very thick with red maple, cedar, poplar, green ash, balsam, etc. and it cuts our 82 acres almost in half so I really want to get a trail through. The area that I cut has...

Yes, the movie is excellent, one of my favs. The reason for this post though it to see whether there are any engineers and/or possibly architects on board who have any experience with bridges. This is a long shot but we found a property that is of interest and it made up of the following: 12...

I'm seriously considering purchasing a MX5100 with BH92 and will need to transport it approx. 9hrs. I have found the weight as follows: MX5100 3620lbs --> I'm assuming this is dry? BH92 1800lbs LA844 ???? Also looking at a LP BB as well which is just under 700lbs. What is unfortunate...

I have a lead on a 2011 MX5100 which is the model I have been planning to upgrade to since the Spring. It has only 134 hours on it and was used solely to pull a wagon/trailer at a garden centre. They are asking $18,500 CAD or about $19,000 USD however it does not have a loader. I've asked the...

We have been in our house for just over a year and we want to open up the area behind the house to help reduce the bugs in the summer and have a more productive vegetable garden. I have been going back and forth on the best way to clear approximately 1/2 acre of trees, the majority of which are...

I'm in the market for a small dozer for work on my property. I'm only at the initial stages of looking and have a dozer operator who will help me choose so that I don't buy a clunker. One question I have comes from a local dozer for sale. It's a Cat D4H and it's a 'high track' (sp?) which I only...

Here are some pics of the damage a branch did when it slid up under my tractor and into my radiator fan. New fan installed. Now I need to get a price on a radiator as I'm not so sure this one can be fixed. I'll still take it to the local radiator shop but I'm not holding out hope. This...

I'm increasing the trail system I have on my property and last year I got lazy and hired a local guy with a dozer to come in and clear our a trail to the back of my property. Unfortunately the area I wanted him to focus on was a low lying area that I had concerns he would get stuck in, he said...

So I sheared off three of my blades on my fan when a branch came up under and jammed in behind my radiator. Has anyone replaced one of these on their own? What is the effort? I'm leaning towards having a local garage do it as it involves taking out the radiator which I did do several years back...

My seat which is ten years old cracked a while back and now that crack is a cavern and has spread everywhere. Has anyone replaced a Kubota seat from TSC? I am not buying from my Kubota dealer as it's a ripoff and based on the quality of the one he put on when I bought my B20 from him, it's not...

I know there are a number of members who have the MX5100 and I am currently targeting the MX4700 just because it's near the top I want to spend. I know the differences between the two are: - 4 extra hp - turbo - adjustable 3pt arms Is there anything else that is different? The cost for the...

Just wondering whether anyone has purchased from Carriere & Poirier in Alfred, Ontario? If yes, how is the service there? Already posted in the 'Canada' section and thought there may be more Canucks here. Tks.

Simple question and am curious. Other than commercial TLB's, no buckets that I have seen on Kubota's have holes for bolt-on toothbars. Do you guys drill through the bucket yourselves or do you have your dealer do it?

I know there are few that have the L4400 and two were purchased recently. My local dealer is trying to sell me the one he has on his lot to move inventory as my target was the MX4700 that he would have to order. What I would be losing between the tractors is loader capacity which based on his...

So I stopped by my local dealer last Friday and went for a test drive with the DK40SE with cab. I am bouncing between either a DK40SE/DK45SE or a Kubota MX4700. This was my takeaway from the test drive: Likes: - Loader control was in a good place and comfortable position vs others where you...

Such tasks as boulder/stone removal, stump removing, etc.? I currently have a Kubota B20 and am looking to upgrade however a 40hp+ tractor with a BH is expensive so I was wondering whether I could survive without one. I do have a lot of stones on my property and I have a number of stumps I need...

So I found myself a used Kubota tiller that I can use on my B20. The dealer is asking $700 and I am going back tomorrow to ensure it works okay. It has a slip clutch however I do not know whether it's a forward or reverse. I figure this would work well instead of a plow and disc, both of which...

So I continue to research which Kubota I plan on to upgrade to. Currently I have a '95 B20 and have looked at the L45, L4400+BH or MX4700+BH. I targeted the 40hp+ as I figured with the additional work I plan on performing on my property the extra power would come in handy. The following is what...

Not a tractor but still a learning experience. Personally I would NEVER drive a D6 on ice, yikes, that is a heavy machine. Man dies after bulldozer falls through ice - Yahoo! News

So my garage has been closed in for a while but I never started the soffitting and there is a reason for it. I hate soffit installation and have done it twice before with mediocre results. My garage is 24wx32l with a 12/12 pitch, galvalume roofing. Does anyone have advice on tools, websites...

I just had my B20 serviced as it was not starting all the time and really didn't like the cold weather. I replaced the battery and had a local mechanic look it over and as I suspected, the solenoid on the starter was going. So he replaced that and also replaced some wiring to the alternator as...

Okay, I have to ask not knowing Kioti's well enough and forgetting to ask the dealer when looking at the DK45SE. What is that metal rod on the loader for? I can see me getting that caught on something and bending causing who knows what damage.

Wow, I just cannot make a decision. I have been looking long and hard at the L45 however the price is intimidating. So I have looked at the L4400 and it's a really nice tractor. I was thinking of a package with loader and backhoe so that while it's similar to the L45, it's not the same machine...

So I finally got to visit my local Kioti dealer as I am shopping to replace my Kubota B20. I am considering both Kioti and Kubota and will be giving it careful thought over the next couple weeks. The salesman showed me the new cabs that just came in for the CK30's and it is impressive. They were...

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Just curious about where people store their portable generators other than an enclosed garage/shop. I did a search in the forums and did not see anything referenced. I am looking to build a 'shed' for my generator or some form of cover as it currently sits on the side of my house under some...

I have a 1995 B20 and am looking to trade in for something new. My B20 is strictly a 'hobby' tractor and it has done wonders for me including help build two homes, two driveways, trail making, snowblowing, tons of firewood retrieval, fencing...you name it, it has done an awesome job. There have...

I am considering purchasing a new tractor or perhaps a slightly used one. I currently have a Kubota B20 and have had it for 10 years and must say it's an awesome little machine. I have looked at the Kubota B26 and was wondering what is Kioti's equivalent? Also is there an equivalent to the...

Hi everyone. We have a Kipor generator that we purchased over a year ago (would never have bought it had I done more research). We have not used it much, mainly for powertools for work on the garage however it is intended for failover when power goes out. The electricians hooked us up when we...

Just curious for those who live in the Northern areas, how have you insulated your pole building after construction? I'm still building (see http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/projects/185719-new-garage-24x32.html) and will be installing the roof possibly this weekend. I do not plan to insulate...

So I finally got round to commencing on the garage and hopefully can finish before the snow flies. I am building a 24x32 garage pole method with attic trusses to provide a 12'x32' room upstairs. The piers are done as of a few days ago and the last two days I have installed the 6"x6" posts. The...

Just wanted to ask anyone out there that has a B26 and how it performs. I currently have a '95 B20 with approx. 1400hrs and it has been an awesome machine. I have been considering whether it makes sense based on the age/hrs that I trade in for a new or fairly new B26. Is there any major...

As per my first post minutes ago, one of my projects is to build a 24x32 garage. I was not planning to pour a floor initially as I want to get it built prior to the snow falling up here. My question is and I would love a picture if anyone has it, is how do you setup the building to allow to pour...

Hey everyone. This is my first post with my new login name as I had discovered this site many years ago for some great Kubota info. Now I have rediscovered it and have been consuming as much info as I can because I have a full plate of projects that are in the planning stage or I have started to...