satoh s650g

Looking for tachometer for S650g bison

Attachments bob when raised, I was dragging a disabled trencher out of a ditch with the 3 point hitch, lifting and dragging, and something gave, I have the sub control valve removed from the tractor and need advice on what needs repaired or a repair shop near Batesville Indiana, any help will be...

Hello friends. I'm new here and I have a couple of questions. I just bought 3.5 acres in Missouri and I'm looking at a 1985 Satoh S650G Bison. It has 6166 hours, inline 4, 3 point hitch, runs well according to the seller, and it's $2750. So, 1) is that a good deal? and 2) Is there a list of...

Bought a Satoh S650G the other day and while unloading it it ran low on fuel. Refueled with good gas and now it will just crank, fire, run a second and die. But then after about 10 tries of this it ran fine enough to load up a brush hog on a trailer. Shut it off and it did it again. Any help is...

Hey all. I picked up a early 1970's Satoh S650G tractor at the beginning of the year to use on my new property and quickly ended up having to rebuild the engine due to a bad rod bearing on the #1 cylinder. Normally I just document this kind of stuff on a forum and leave it at that, but I never...

Hey every1 the governor on my satoh has too many problems to bother fixing. And I don't want to replace it with another 50yr old used part. Other than just selling this tractor and getting something else. Is there a possibility of replacing the intake/carb with something more like a car set up...

I recently bought a Satoh S650G Bison tractor. It is running and the loader seems to work at least at a basic level. I changed most fluids. The tach is not working so I was going to start checking the cable first, but it seems to have “lead seal tag” on the governor end. Does anyone know why...

The NIKKI Carburetor on my Satoh S650G It has A loader on it and I am Missing My Tractor, anybody have any Input Suggestions on a carburetor Replacement would be much appreciated, I see valley Sales and Scheafers but are there any other options. Thank You for Any Input.

Hi Im new to the forum, Looking for a governor. Does anyone have one for sale? or know where I can find one? My tractor is excellent shape. It was running perfect before I cracked the case on the governor last week. Please email with any suggestions

Hi Im new to the forum. I have a 1975 Satoh S650G. In need of a new Governor. Does anyone have one they are looking to sell? Even a suggestion on where to find a new one. Please Message me if you have one.

tractor overheats sometimes some air bubble in radiator whats wrong

Hi all, I am looking at a couple of 650's and wondering about parts availability as well as any experience in the actual performance in use. I have an 8n that does fine pullin implements but I want to use a tiller and the 8 doesn't have a low enough gear ratio to do that. Also I could use some...

Hi I have a Satoh s650g bison and the motor froze due to rain coming in the stack. I am finding it hard to get it back together so I am considering parting it out. It has a great bucket loader and everything else is good. Where would I go to list these parts to get the most visibility? Thanks John

I have a 1975 Satoh S650 that I am selling/parting out. the tractor runs fine and is in very good condition (barn stored), it does need a carb rebuild. I also have a workshop manual (copied) and a spare motor (out of a Satoh Elk). if anyone is in need of spare parts/tractor, shoot me a PM.

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Just listed my tractor on CL, search for Satoh on Denver Craig's List. $3,000 cash FIRM. Satoh S650G Bison tractor. 26hp. 104 original hours. I bought it with 84 original hours. Owned by an old man in Texas that had a stroke, the tractor was stored in a barn for 10 years, the barn caved in, the...

Does anybody know a part number for the rod ends for the steering components on a s650g? I have one that is close to wore out.

Anybody have any parts tractors laying around?

Hi There, Just bought a Satoh 650 G Bison with a National loader off of craigslist for our little three acre farm. Needs some love for sure. Looking to do all of the tune up stuff and filters as well as replacing some dry rotted wiring. Throttle seems to be EXTREMELY sensitive! Not sure is this...

Hello, Thanks in advance for your input. I recently purchased a Satoh S650G and am finishing up a "light" restoration of the tractor and would like to know front end loader makers and model # that will fit a Satoh S650G. If you know of such manufacturers and model numbers that were made for...

Can the front spindle housing(if thats what its called) be rebuilt with new bushings/bearings? I have an excessive amount of slack in mine. Part#'s 14 15 16 19 20 21 (see below) Thank you.

Has anybody rebuilt the govermor on the S650G Satoh before. Mine is starting to leak oil from around the seals now. The manual kinda shows the break down and how to do it, but it doesn't give any part numbers for the bearings and seals. Thanks.

looking to see what 3 point backhoe attachments would work well on this tractor. I would say I need a support under the tractor as well?

Hey All, I've searched and searched posts here and seem to come up empty on serial number answers for my tractor. I did find a link at Valley Power under technical data but I think I'm more confused now than when I started. If anyone can help me determine the year I'd be grateful...

I was using this tractor 3pt and loader worked fine parked it then nothing worked. I checked the obvious, fluid, leaks etc all was fine. So i check the block at the pump and sure enough it was stripped. Switched it out for lovejoy connectors and still nothing. New fluid and filter done . Any...

Satoh S650G runs but backfires through carb, and sometimes spews gas through the bent tube? Is it due to timing? Or just needs a carb rebuild, it will rev up and seems to run good minus the annoying backfire from the carb. I have ordered the electronic ignition, now i am wondering if I should...

Loader not working but 3 point does but its surging was low on fluid so I drained it and am cleaning screen now. could low fluid cause this? Or possible other problems? Just bought this got it running after sitting 3 years

I'm looking for a complete engine gasket set for my 1972 Satoh s650g engine. It has a 4 cylinder 25hp Mazda gas engine in it. Need help in to find where I can get the gasket set at. Thanks again.

I'm a owner of a 1972 Satoh S650G tractor that I've been restoring. I've just completed the paint job on the hood and fenders and would like to install some hood decals that came out stock on my tractor. If anybody knows where or who might have them please let me know. Thanks.

Hello, I'm trying to find some help with a carberator problem I am having with my S650G Satoh tractor. It has the 4 cyl. Mazda gas engine. Problem is: Tractor idles fine but when I try to throttle the engine up it just dies unless I pull the choke out, then it throttles up just fine. I've...

Hello I am a new owner of a satoh bison s650g. It needs some TLC but runs. Fuel pump leaks and can't find replacement parts. Can anyone help with this. I've read that some have replaced the manual pump with electric. I would like more info on how to do this. Any help with this tractor would be...

All, I've decided to part ways with my old tractor as I recently upgraded to a gently used 4x4/loader unit. CL link included below. If interested, please contact me through CL. Thanks! Satoh S650G Bison Tractor

Is it possible to set up a s650g with a dozer blade on the front?

Has anyone recently put a Kubota V2203 engine in a Satoh S650G

New to here but has anybody tried to put a Kubota V2203 in a Satoh S650G?

is there another mazda engine that is inter changeable with the 1.0L ? saw where some parts from a 1971 mazda 1200 pickup were interchangeable. saw on craigslist locally a 1.0L rotary engine from a 1977 mazda pickup for sale here....that engine was used several years in the RX series. is there...

I just bought a Satoh 650g and i was told it needed a head gasket. so i finally found the head gasket, installed it, adjusted the valves and put new plugs wire points condesnser etc. on..... Now that i got it back together when i try too start the engine it will backfire out the carb a little...

Hello folks, I have an Satoh S650G and noticed some oil leaking out at the bottom of the PTO shaft. I looked around on-line a bit and didn't find any help on replacing the seal, but from other tractor brands it looked to be a pretty straight forward job (removed the mounting plate, pull PTO...

I just acquired a tractor project. It is a Satoh S650G. It has a National front end loader on it (Model 16). I am not going to keep the loader. The bucket is rusted but the rest of it looks to be in good shape. The tractor has sat for a few years but it was in use regularly by the previous...

i am new and need a little help with my 1972 satoh s650g carb problem.i need to know if anyone knows what the float settings are and also there is a threaded hole between the bowl and the base of the carb,when its running gas drips out of this>is there something that goes there possibly vibrated...

im new to this forum but i need a little help.on a 1972 satoh s650g with a nikki carb does any one know what the float settings are ?also there is a threaded hole on the bottom of the bowl between the bowl and the base,and gas drips out while running has something vibrated out ?any help will be...

Hi, I am a new member from North Carolina and I am looking for a new or used Satoh S650G Front Hub. Any help that you could give me would be really appreciated. Thanks!

I am looking for a Satoh S650G Front Hub. Can anyone advise me where I could find one (new or used)? Thank you for your help

Hi, I just bought a Satoh S650G tractor with a loader. It seems to run great, but nothing works on the "everything" gauge. Some of the wiring on the tractor looks like it's been messed with. I am looking for an operator's manual and a repair manual. So far what I've found are very expensive...

MY GOVERNOR WENT ON MY 1979 S650G SATOH BISON TRACTOR. I FOUND TWO NEW ONES FOR 610-670 DOLLARS. TOO MUCH FOR ME...ANYONE KNOW WHERE TO FIND A CHEAPER ONE...NEW OR USED? THANKS!!! -THE BASKETNAZI

:anyone: (I'm new to computer's too :confused2:, so here I go again~) We're in dire need of finding one (better yet - two) front tires and/or a tube or two for these 550 by 15 tires. I'm sure we can't afford NEW ones, so 'better' than we have' will be a blessing! Ours are old, cracked & not...

hello, got a 650g a week ago, new coil, conds, wires, plugs, points, now i got fire to plugs, thought she would start, nothing, sprayed starting fluid down carb, nothing, thought wires were crossed, but if you do cross them, i get backfire, put them right and nothing, compression is good...

Well, it appears that I have cracked the steering box at the end of my steering column. When it gets cold out, the wheel freezes and will not turn. For year I have put a salomander heat to blow on the tractor, then it thaws out and work fine. I think it must have gotten more and more water in...

someone with a s650 g satoh please tell me what engages the pto? i just dont no thanks bob

Ok guys im new to this so hears the deal i thought my satoh was late i have done some research and discovered it was early model the clutch works fine the pto does not spin fast enough for nothing and i can stop it by hand the pedal on the right side when i pushed down it stuck down been...

Howdy from Mancos, CO! Trying to get the Satoh S650G Bison going that came with the property. Could use a manual. Have the info posted from jgreen302, but still shy some things need to know. Looking forward to spring, particularly if the tractor is running! Eric

Hello all, I live in Colorado, on a two acre property. I am a retired electrical engineer and enjoy all sorts of DIY projects. I purchased a Satoh S650G "Bison" tractor used a couple of years ago. The tractor came with a front end loader (FEL) and several 3 point attachments. I since have added...

Where is the hydraulic strainer located? I have the owners manual and maintenance manual. neither tells where the strainer is. It looks like it might be the bolt that holds suction line to the case, is this correct? :confused:

I have a Satoh S650G with a National Loader. I just replaced some seals on a couple cylinders and replaced a couple Hyd lines that were shot. Now when I start the tractor it is making a squealing noise by the pump which is located at the front of the motor. It sounds to me like it has lost...

I have a Satoh S650G with a National Loader. I just had a couple of the cylinders rebuilt on the loader and changed out a few bad hyd hoses, and now with everything back together it sounds like a loud whining noise around the hyd pump and under the right side of the seat where the lines come...

I am trying to find seal kits for a the cylinders on a National Loader that is on a Satoh S650G. Any help in finding a supplier would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hey all. I am now in the market for a utility tractor (I think) and wanted to know some thoughts around the Satoh s650g. I'm wondering what kind of work I can do with this 25 HP tractor. I don't want to get too much tractor, but I want to make sure I get enough. I need to pull a finish mower...

Hi everyone, I have a 72' s650g bison that runs great. It leaks a little from the rear hydrolic seal and a little oil. The steering is loose. I just got a Power King so I dont need this anymore. If anyone in interested in buying this shoot me an offer, I am open to trades so let me know what you...

Hi All, I have owned an Satoh S650G for a couple years now, and recently a new problem has showed up. It runs OK but at time, especially when the load get lighter (i.e. going down a small hill) the RPMs start to soar, and get up to 3000+. Throtteling all the way down doesn't always help and...

Hey Guys, my s650g has an engine knock at 1800rpm that makes her sound like a diesel.....Would you guys please take the time to check out this video of sound and visual and tell me what you feel this knock is? We feel it's either a rod bearing or wrist pin, but really would like your input See...

My Satoh S650G hydraulic's on the 3 point hitch is moving very slow (it is taking 20 seconds to respond after the hydraulic lift lever is fully engaged) What is the problem and how can I speed it up? I added hyd. oil after pulling the filter screen to see if it was plugged (it was reasonably...

My father and I just purchased a Satoh S650G Tractor. It needs some work, but nothing we can't handle. I have a couple questions. 1)Where can I find parts for this model 2)I fired it up the other night, and after it got good and warm the exhaust leading up to the muffler was cherry red, is...

I recently bought a Satoh s650g tractor and have a stupid question, but it is bothering me. When I turn the headlights on the second setting after the guage light (i assume low beams) turns on the left light only (sitting on the tractor) and the third setting (i assume high beams) turns on the...

I recently bought a Satoh s650g tractor and have a stupid question, but it is bothering me. When I turn the headlights on the second setting after the guage light (i assume low beams) turns on the left light (sitting on the tractor) and the third setting (i assume high beams). Is this the way...

I have an older Satoh tractor with an oil bath air cleaner, not sure what year. I have had a problem recently where the tractor will not idle without stalling and seems to miss. I have to raise the rpm's to keep it running. I recently purchased the points, condensor, cap, and rotor from Napa...

I recently purchased a Satoh S650G. The brakes work fair. By this, I mean the pedal must be be depressed all the way before they stop the tractor. Can somebody help me? Is there an adjustment? What type of brakes does this tractor have? What is the difference between wet and dry brakes? It is a...

Hi folks I'm new to this. I want to say this forum is a goldmine! Thanks all.I've had a s650g for about 10 years and I'm doing the first tune up. I got part nos from here. Replaced everything only to find out the coil was bad. Replaced coil with one that needed an external resistor. with the...

CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING THE FLOAT ON THE CARBURETOR FOR A SATOH S650G? IT IS A NIKKI 21002 CARBURETOR WITH THE VACUMNN PORT ON THE SIDE.

Was using my S650G to clear snow yesterday and suddenly lost all hydraulic function (after about 20 minutes of use). It has a front end loader which I was using to clear the snow. When I went to empty a bucket full of snow the loader just stopped responding to the controls while it was hanging...

I am trying to find a carb kit for my tractor, can you help

Hi I'm looking for a carburetor kit for a Satoh S650G (Early 1980's). A fellow works person and I have searched high and low for a carb kit for this since yesterday and have yet to even come close. The numbers that our customer has given us for the carb is 21002, it's a Nikki carb. I figured...

hi i have a satoh bison tractor i am trying to find out what it has for a motor? mazda? how can i tell? i was told if it is red and white it has a mazda motor ? is this true? mazda pb100 987 cc 4cyl gas or a mazda ta/tb 1169 cc 4cyl gas thanks randy

hi i have a satoh bison tractor i found out today that it has a mazda motor? how do i tell if it does? and there is 2 motors it could be? it is a red and white in color older it is a 25 hp gas motor thanks randy

Hi new to this site. so far, i have found it very informative. im looking for upper and lower radiator hose for Satoh S650G, any help would be greatly appreciated thanks Butch

Im trying to HELP my fiancee with HER Satoh. Shes owned this tractor for 4 yrs and she just bought a BRAND NEW Bush Hog to go behind it. I got it all hooked up for her and the PTO kicks butt as far as turning the blades BUT,,,The 3 pt hitch WONT raise NOR lower the bush hog more than an inch or...

Recently my family purchased a farm with a Satoh S650G Bison tractor in poor maintenance. With no real knowledge of who what or how, I searched the internet and came upon Tractorbynet.com and found a lot of usefull information. My research on all this took 8 or more hours of searching through...

Anyone have one or know if there is anything compatible I can buy at a local auto parts store. I tried to install a mechanical guage but could not get it to thread into the place the original was. Thanks.

Hello, Just wondering if a S650G is still a good buy after all these years? How does it compare to say, a later Shibaura or other lesser known gray market? I can get these with a loader for the same price or less than a 20HP "less supported" gray (SL1603, etc). Diesel would be nice but the...

The church has a satoh s650g tractor and the hydraulics won't work. We believe that the pump went bad. It was working and then boom, nothing. Steering or lift won't work. does anyone have any ideas about the system, we do not have manual. thanks roy in pa everyday is a good day, some are just...

Had the opportunity to look at a S650G, 25HP with an FEL. Doesn't run currently. The owner said it needed carb work and that the accelerator pump went out. Apparently ran fine a month ago. $1,200. Tractor is Blue and White so was built in the early 80s. My requirements were that it have an...

Had the opportunity to look at a S650G, 25HP with an FEL. Doesn't run currently. The owner said it needed carb work and that the accelerator pump went out. Apparently ran fine a month ago. $1,200. When looking for a tractor, my requirements were that it have an FEL. The primary use will be...

will a s650g handle a 3 point hitch mounted post pounder? thanks for your help. cam

can anyone give me part numbers for distributor cap,rotor,points,condensor,wires for a s650g? thanks cam

recent buyer-just started plowin snow, tractor died. cranked fine, haven't had time to check for spark as I feel it's an ignition prob. she was idling fine while i was hooking up the plow, I thought I heard it backfiring. Any thoughts?

Re: Satoh S650G Tune-up Parts. Thanks to those who responded. I was able to acquire the parts I needed. Also got a bit more info. Hope it helps someone. Plugs, points and condenser verified...I purchased and installed...all is well. Did not buy distributer cap as rotor# was unavailable. Will...

I have recently aquired a S650G. It is only running on 2 cylinders (1&4). How do I know? When I unplug the plug wires it makes no difference in the way it is running. My plugs are firing. Also the plugs will not tighten up on these cylinders. I probably need to take off the head and have...

I have a Satoh S650G Bison that bogs down everytime I try to cut the grass. I use a 5' King Kutter (brand new, and greased up good). The tractor runs good but spits and sputters a little so I changed the plugs, but that did not help. It will also only run if it is fully choked. I put fresh...

Anybody know where I can get ag type tires and wheels to fit my 650 I have turf type now.

tryed to start it today but nothing. battery is new.when i turn the key nothing happens, no turning of the starter but lights work. tried jumping the starter and it just spins but doesnt engage. it has been quite cold here lately so checked block and antifreeze but its good. i justed used the...

I need 2 rear wheel replacements and a new (used) seat. Anyone know where I can get them? masatoh

hi all, new to this site and glad i found it, just bought a s650g for light duty's around our farm. i knew it was a bit of an (odball) tractor when i bought it, but figured it would serve it's purpose around our place and bought it from a friend who used it for the same purposes at his place...

ok my first post here so be gentle, i just purchased a satoh s650g and have spent serveral hours playing with it i dont have any manuals or books as yet, and my question is what is the pedal under my right heel for, the one on the same side as the brakes? next question is there a repalcement...

From pervious information on this forum I ask for a fram ph13 oil filter at my NAPA parts store. I was ordering a number of things and got home to find a fram oil filter marked 1060 its longer but looks the same otherwise. Can I use it does it replace an earlier filter number.

Recently overhauled and runs fine until too rich mixture fouls plugs. Carb dissasembled several times float adjusted air mix adjusted. I've been working on this for 6 months. Good spark, adj plug gap new plugs. Has anyone found another small one barrel that will adapt? Has anyone found a diesel...

My Satoh is running rough, missing, trying to backfire and tries to cut out. I have replaced the points, cap, rotor and plug wires and set the timing. This started about three weeks ago when cutting the grass. It ran fine then it heated up and started to run rough, back fired especially under...

I have a 1970 ish S650G that is only running on two cylinders when the plug wires are plug in completely. And runs on all four when two of the wires are just sitting on the end of the plug. This leads me to believe I have the wrong spark plugs in the tractor. Currently I have NKG B8ES plugs...