I tipped my Kubota!

kcfarm · Nov 19, 2011

I tipped my Kubota mx5100 today!

I was moving dirt on level ground, but lifted a load that was too heavy, too high, and over I went.

First off, will my Kubota insurance cover any costs in having someone tip the tractor back? I was going to call my dealer on Monday to see if they offer that service. I'm pretty sure there is not other damage. I'll just have to check all the fluids and make sure there is no oil in the cylinders above the pistons.

How does one upright a tractor anyways? Would you just attach a chain to a secure location on the tractor and pull it back upright?

Thanks for any help!

k0ua · Nov 19, 2011

We sure hope you are ok, and secondly your tractor is OK, You already know not to crank the engine without proper check out. Check battery for cracking/spillage, Best to take it out, and look under it for seepage. Its a hard lesson, and I am sorry you had to learn it. Proper ballast, never lift the loader when it has a load unless you are stopped like loading a dump truck or something, always always carry a load as low as possible. But you already know these things. I only post them for the sake of others. I would let the wrecker driver decide where to attach, Most of them have a lot of experience and a lot of common sense about such things. I believe the Kubota insurance will pay off, but there is still the deductable for you. Again I sure hope you are all ok, as any damage to the machine can be fixed pretty easily.

James K0UA

5030 · Nov 19, 2011

I'd call a local towing company and have them come out and right it. Your average tow truck can right the tractor plus the wrecker operator will know where to hook the cablem and what to do.

Should be less than 100 bucks for the job.

The do go over easily and quickly. I've had my 105 tipsy before. Gives one a queasy feeling in the gut......

Craig Clayton · Nov 19, 2011

I stood my 26 Hp Kubota on end once, I was going up a small hill with a heavy load of dirt in the rear bucket ( trip load 30 ) and it stood straight up. As it slowly was happening I pulled the emergency pull knob as I rolled out the rear seat. In my case I just pushed in the clutch slowly until the front wheels were back on the ground, got back on and from then on I was more aware of how easy it is to roll a tractor.

Craig Clayton

kcfarm · Nov 19, 2011

I'm fine. Not a scratch. Just feel stupid. I knew all the rules, but it just went over. A little surprised it went over so easy. I did have no ballast in the back. I usually have my 1,000# bush hog mover in back, but not this time.

kcfarm · Nov 19, 2011

Anyone know what the typical deductable is for the Kubota insurance?

Thanks.

k0ua · Nov 19, 2011

$250 and it does cover "upsets" or rollovers.

http://ktacinsuranceagency.com/

James K0UA

creekbend · Nov 19, 2011

Very glad to hear that you weren't injured physically. Take care.:tractor:

Shooter45 · Nov 19, 2011

Did it go over frontwards or to the side?
Glad to hear you are ok.

escavader · Nov 19, 2011

Dont try to start it .Let it sit for a day or so to let the oil run back.You can damage an engine bad from what ive read here on TBN,

troutsqueezer · Nov 19, 2011

Curious as well....did you tip it by turning too fast?

Bob77064 · Nov 19, 2011

Glad to hear that you are OK, sorry to hear about your teactor.

kcfarm · Nov 20, 2011

It tipped to the side. It's hard to explain how it happened. But once it started tipping I probably went the wrong direction on the FEL and made it worse. I have had it tipsy before, but always was able to recover easily since the load was low. This time I lifted the load high to dump on a high pile and got into trouble. The ground was level, but I think the front left tire went up the pile of dirt as I was raising the FEL to dump.

chopped · Nov 20, 2011

maybe your are or it wouldnt have helped in this case but all my tractors ive set the wheels as wide as possible..It really makes a differnce..

Fordman1981 · Nov 20, 2011

Do you have your tires filled with fluid?

horsinaround · Nov 20, 2011

whenever you have a load that is near the limits of what you can do always keep it "low and slow". Keep the bucked only about six inches off the ground. If it starts to go over, drop the load. It will usually right itself. Things happen really fast. Keeping it really low also helps as it doesn't have room to go over, The bucket will hit the ground before it can go over.

Glad you are ok.
Don't let your tractor lay on it's side.
Get it upright as soon as possible.
If you can't, then see if you can get the battery out of it. A battery that leaks will cause a long lasting mess. If it has leaked, wash it with liberal amounts of baking soda and water.

PHILIP8N · Nov 20, 2011

I would have had that thing on 4 wheels by now with another tractor or a pickup truck. Those combustion chambers may be full by now. How about some pictures. Philip.

Redneck in training · Nov 20, 2011

My thinking is that the load in your bucket was heavier on one side. That way it was easy to become unstable even on small side angle. I figured that it is safer to drive up the pile rather than lift the bucket to high.
Regarding the engine: My guess is that oil in the cylinders is possible but not likely. I would put a socket on the crankshaft and turn it with ratchet to be safe. If it turns two turns or more it is safe to start. If it gets stuck remove glow plugs and crank it with starter. Put the glow plugs back and you are ready to go.

WayneB · Nov 20, 2011

Glad to hear you were okay. I did a similar thing in June although my tractor did not tip over I was thrown off from the seat and landed on my right shoulder. Ended up tearing two tendons and ripping a third. Has the should operation in October am still in the sling for a few more weeks and rehab until maybe February and with any luck by then I might have 90 + % use of the arm.

The lesson if there is one, keep the darn bucket down at all times with a load in it! LOL As for your tractor once it is up-righted I go along with letting it rest for a period of time before you try starting it. Follow your dealers instructions.

Wayne