Kubota accessorizing?

[bp fick]

Wheel weights or tire ballast help hold the rear end down when using the FEL. But, one still needs counter weight on the 3 pt, of some kind, to lever weight off the front axle. The rear axle being the fulcrum. I've been reading some of our guys' stuff. There are some real physics minded engineers who post here.


Ah yes, implements. Without them, what is a tractor, really?

 

[crbr]

Fair enough everyone. I was wondering if there was anything that simply everyone wanted to have!

I am going to be putting in some fruit trees, working forest trails, maintaining driveway, and chipping everything in sight!

I have a buddy that can help with lights. I want to fill the tires. I will probably get a back blade for snow removal and a York rake for driveway and trail work. Finally, a chipper will be key.

Would a tooth bar be helpful for my trail maintenance?

If anyone has other ideas they are all appreciated.

For me, a toothbar is a necessity for unearthing.

Load the rears with Rim Guard. I am not sure what the cost is but it's just almost a must to load the rears, with or without a loader. I mow in a steep embankemnt and depend on the loaded wheel weight to hold me steady. Otherwise, I'd not get on the embankment.

I have the B7800 and it serves all of my rural needs of mowing and what-nots. The loader is a very useful tool.

 

[magicheater]

Would a tooth bar be helpful for my trail maintenance?

If anyone has other ideas they are all appreciated.

Watch this and look at the others to see what is possible with your B7800! I am loving mine, the L4350 is getting a bit jealous I think. Just tilled up a couple of food plots for a hunter, he was pretty happy!

 

[Grandad4]

Here's another vote for a toothbar on the FEL. Maybe not quite as cool as the Loader Buddy, but it increases the effectiveness of the loader for dirt work by a factor of two, at least, and it's not that expensive.

For your driveway and trail maintenance, the box blade may be a less costly alternative to a York rake. As mentioned before, it is a good weight on the rear for ballast, and it's good for leveling and removing potholes in gravel road, trail, etc. It does take some practice getting it adjusted properly, and it's not as good for snow clearing work vs. a regular back blade.

If you plan to use the tractor to accumulate/move material to feed the chipper, something like that Loader Buddy, or a grapple would be very useful. I make do with some clamp on pallet forks, but they have been very effective moving logs and brush.

Best of luck... and put up some pics when you get that tractor!

 

[easygo]

That loader buddy seems like a good tool if you have a number of acres to clear of rock and small trees but it sure is expensive. I would say a quality tooth bar is more versatile for your need. I used a York rake for maintaining my driveway but it only works well when the gravel is at least slightly loose and not too wet. All in all it worked OK but I had no other use for is so I sold it. There are lots of threads about box blade use. See if it would fit your overall need better. The rear blade works good for snow and leveling loose material. The chipper is plane fun. Hard work but fun.

 

[TDVT]

+1 on the toothbar. It made a big difference on my L3400.

 

[ndb1202]

Hello,
I have a m59 kubota which i had back tires loaded with a material that prevents flats completely solid. the next wk i ran over a small stump which punctured the tire, if i had filled it with liquid i would have been stuck in the woods! cost was much higher around 1500.00 for all four tires.
Also the wallenstien bx62 wood chipper has made short time of trail clearing for me.
Good luck