Hour Meter Question

[Adam23]

Does the hour meter count accuralty no matter what the RPM's are set at. What I mean is my old tractor (Yanmar) would only count correctly on the meter if you were running the RPM's at 2600. The slower you ran the tractor, the slower the meter counted. I assume that the Kubota's meter's count accuratly no matter the RPM, but just thought that I would ask.

 

[chucko]

my bx is elec. so it will even count if the key is on without the motor running

 

[john_bud]

Higher quality meters work as you say - they count RPM's not seconds.

Lower quality meters work as you would like - counting seconds, even with the engine off as long as the key is on.

jb

 

[MarkV]

All depends on the tractor model. My older B21’s meter is RPM based and my newer L39 is electric based.

MarkV

 

[Youare]

I believe my L3000DT hour meter counts hours based on PTO speed which would be RPM's. I tried to use the engine hour meter once to gauge what time I had to be home. I was using the tractor at less much less than PTO RPM's and was a bit late getting home to the wife and her plans.

Randy

 

[Bird]

My 1995 B7100 had the electric clock (as mentioned above, it was running any time the key was turned on) and my 1999 B2710 had the RPM related meter. I don't really know how Kubota decides which type to use on which models.

 

[Adam23]

Well I guess I am going to have to run a couple of tests. You would think that it would count acuratly anytime that it senses the engine running. Maybe it is one of those things kinda like cellphone reception - it just has not been able to catch up to modern technology!

 

[lp333]

Does the hour meter count accuralty no matter what the RPM's are set at...

Well, it would seem to depend in part on the model and the year of your Kubota.

The earlier and least expensive B models (i.e. B7100, B6100, B5100, B9200, B8200, B7200, B6200, B1550, B1550, B1750, B2150 ... at least those tractors that actually had an hour meter) had an electric meter that started to count as soon as the key was turned on. These meters did not require the motor to be running in order to advance.

In my limited experience, the same is true for all of the earlier BX models including the BX22 and BX23. However, that changed around 2006 with the introduction of the multifunction LCD dash panels. For example, on the newer models with the LCD hour meters, such as the BX24, the engine must now be running in order for the hour meter to advance.

 

[04Fatboy]

Well, it would seem to depend in part on the model and the year of your Kubota.

The earlier and least expensive B models (i.e. B7100, B6100, B5100, B9200, B8200, B7200, B6200, B1550, B1550, B1750, B2150 ... at least those tractors that actually had an hour meter) had an electric meter that started to count as soon as the key was turned on. These meters did not require the motor to be running in order to advance.

In my limited experience, the same is true for all of the earlier BX models including the BX22 and BX23. However, that changed around 2006 with the introduction of the multifunction LCD dash panels. For example, on the newer models with the LCD hour meters, such as the BX24, the engine must now be running in order for the hour meter to advance.

I just want to clarify my B6200 the Tach and hour meter are run off a cable from the motor not electric. (just replaced it )

 

[cheesehead]

The Intellipanel on my L3130 is true clock hours and is independent of engine speed. In other words, an engine hour is the same at 1300 RPMs and 2500 RPMs and equals one hour on my watch.

 

[johnk]

I never really checked mine. Is that in the manual anywhere or was it a trial and error or very close watch on your part? Just curious.

 

[Bird]

John, I don't recall the manual explaining the difference in the two kinds of hourmeter or proofmeter. I just learned about mine by observation.

 

[lp333]

I never really checked mine. Is that in the manual anywhere ...

Kubota is has never been everly generous in providing interesting details to owners. A case in point is the fact that Kubota changed the type of hour meter when it replaced the older BX22/BX23 models with the redesigned BX24. If you take a look at the respective BX tractor manuals you will find no mention of this significant design change. I suspect that few if any dealers would actually be aware of this change if you were to ask them.

 

[johnk]

Bird,
I was replying to Cheesehead because he has a 3130 like me. You have a 7800 which may be different. I was hoping the 3130 went by the rpms more than the actual time.

 

[coldkubota]

The earlier and least expensive B models (i.e. B7100, B6100, B5100, B9200, B8200, B7200, B6200, B1550, B1550, B1750, B2150 ... at least those tractors that actually had an hour meter) had an electric meter that started to count as soon as the key was turned on. These meters did not require the motor to be running in order to advance.

Correction. I own a B1550 and have the manual which includes the B1750 and 2150. They all have mechanical ie. cable driven RPM Gauges. Just had to replace mine at 1250 hrs

 

[MarkV]

I never really checked mine. Is that in the manual anywhere or was it a trial and error or very close watch on your part? Just curious.

John any of the Kubota痴 with the new electronic display panels will be actual hours rather than PTO hours.

MarkV

 

[number two]

I used to have the B1750. It accumulated hours based on use,not time-i.e. PTO hours. That's a real drag that any newer electronic dash tractor is merely an engine clock. Progress!

 

[TalonDancer]

I'm happy that my L3240 has an "engine clock" not a "engine rev counter".

I use the hour meter to help me gauge when to lube my FEL and Back-hoe (every 10 hr). I use both at fairly low RPM. So an "engine rev counter" would under estimate my usage. Of course, my "engine clock" over estimates usage, So I have to discount it a bit or just lube more often than necessary. FWIW I'd rather be safe, than sorry.

Note to self: Try engaging the PTO to see if even turns You may find a use for it someday

Talon Dancer

 

[RobJ]

I'm happy that my L3240 has an "engine clock" not a "engine rev counter".

I use the hour meter to help me gauge when to lube my FEL and Back-hoe (every 10 hr). I use both at fairly low RPM. So an "engine rev counter" would under estimate my usage. Of course, my "engine clock" over estimates usage, So I have to discount it a bit or just lube more often than necessary. FWIW I'd rather be safe, than sorry.

Note to self: Try engaging the PTO to see if even turns You may find a use for it someday

Talon Dancer

Totally agree. Rev counter sounds like nothing more than a modified speedometer. You can still load the engine hard at 1300 rpms, so why register half the run time? Eventually I'll add an electric meter to mine.