DRAIN VALVE FOR L-39

[WALT]

I just completed the 400 hr. service for my L-39, and again dumped 2 gallons of old hydro fluid on the floor while changing it. A solution to this problem might be a drain valve installed in place of the drain plug. I was able to buy one for my 99 Ford F-250 7.3 Diesel. Changing the oil on the truck is now a easy & clean process.

An additional reason for a drain valve, is that Kubota specifies changing just the two hydro filters every 200 hrs. Because of the filter location, you must drain all the hydro fluid before changing the filters. Being able to drain the fluid into a clean container, by attaching a hose to the drain valve, would keep the fluid clean to reuse it, until the 400 hr. change.

I am looking for a vendor who sells a drain valve for the hydro drain plug. I cannot find the info for the drain plug that I have in my F-250.

Thanks:

WALT

 

[RobJ]

I never liked a drain valves..especially under a tractor/truck. If you had a Fumoto for the Ford they still hang down.

But how did you dump the oil? 2 gallons is a lot if you are just unscrewing the drain plug. If you kicked it over, a valve isn't going to help that much either. I make a mess to! :d I drain mine away from the house/yard. Just in case.

 

[Ob1kubota]

I just completed the 400 hr. service for my L-39, and again dumped 2 gallons of old hydro fluid on the floor while changing it. A solution to this problem might be a drain valve installed in place of the drain plug. I was able to buy one for my 99 Ford F-250 7.3 Diesel. Changing the oil on the truck is now a easy & clean process.

An additional reason for a drain valve, is that Kubota specifies changing just the two hydro filters every 200 hrs. Because of the filter location, you must drain all the hydro fluid before changing the filters. Being able to drain the fluid into a clean container, by attaching a hose to the drain valve, would keep the fluid clean to reuse it, until the 400 hr. change.

I am looking for a vendor who sells a drain valve for the hydro drain plug. I cannot find the info for the drain plug that I have in my F-250.

Thanks:

WALT

I have an L2600 and I know what you are talking about but the possibility of breaking a valve off accidently in the field is a very real fear that could drain your oil off quickly and I just wouldn't be willing to take that chance. Better rethink this one.

 

[WALT]

"But how did you dump the oil? 2 gallons is a lot if you are just unscrewing the drain plug. If you kicked it over, a valve isn't going to help that much either. I make a mess to! :d I drain mine away from the house/yard. Just in case."

The problem is that 10+ gal. draining out of a 7/8" port flows quick. With that quantity, I need multiple drain pans. (A 5 gal. bucket is too high) Being able to start/stop the flow with a valve would make it much easier & cleaner.

"I have an L2600 and I know what you are talking about but the possibility of breaking a valve off accidently in the field is a very real fear that could drain your oil off quickly and I just wouldn't be willing to take that chance. Better rethink this one."

I should have mentioned that I have a skidplate for the L-39. The valve would be protected.

WALT

 

[Ob1kubota]

My hydraulic oil is coming due for a change by fall. I'll think about this but in the mean time try it since the skidplate will protect it from field damage. Just because Kubota didn't do it from the factory doesn't mean it's not safe to do, let us know how it works out please.....