Kubota B6100E

[1930]

Hello, I just picked up the tractor last night, Ive done a search on this forum to read any prior posts but search function as Im using it dosent seem to filter my specific tracor.

I know nothing about tractors, never owned one. Are these good tractors? How do they rank when compared to the bigger names?

Supposedly it was cared for and kept inside, frame and running gear look that way.

I bought it so that I could get some help clearing some land I own.

I am needing to haul wood and I am hoping there is a trailer that will somehow bolt to the tractor. It has a mower attachment on it now, I know nothing about that, dont even know how it disconnects.

Ill post some crappy pictures that were taken late last night in the rain.

How hard will it be to find implements and what might be avail that you guys can suggest in my land clearing?

I have 5 acres here in FL that I am working to put my retirement home on. At this point it is wooded but not densely or heavily.

Thanks

I have alot of questions as well, hopefully someone can take the time to answer within this thread. Seems like alot of people on these online forums have a problem with alot of threads

 

[1930]

It says in the operator manual to start but dosent say how long I should wait, on diesel trucks Id wait till lamp turned off but this lamp dosent seem to turn off?

 

[Thomas]

:welcome: to TBN.
Congrats on great find. :thumbsup:
Interesting front ballast but I am sure you could do better.
Attachment such as rake or blade should be problem,mowers front loader you may have to search a bit.
Towing trailer should be draw bar of sort...male or female end for pin.

tractordata.com has info.

 

[newbury]

It says in the operator manual to start but dosent say how long I should wait, on diesel trucks Id wait till lamp turned off but this lamp dosent seem to turn off?

In Florida at this time of year just give it a few seconds.
Did you run it before you got it?
Also fill out things like your location.

 

[diesel85]

It doesn't turn off like on *most* diesel trucks. The much newer machines do, but not the older ones. Even my '02 BX2200 you need to count.

Also, don't run them for more than 30 seconds if it's above 70F. It ain't good for them, you might wind up burning them out. Besides, if you need to glow it at 70F or higher, check your compression.

I don't need to glow mine when the temperature is above 40F or higher. Every engine is different!

On my machine, when it's 30F, I typically glow it for 7 seconds. When it's -30F, I glow it for 35 seconds. Always starts first shot. Though at -30F the first minute or two sounds like I just woke a beast up from the dead with all the popping, but she'll run. lol

 

[longshot47]

On my machine, when it's 30F, I typically glow it for 7 seconds. When it's -30F, I glow it for 35 seconds. Always starts first shot. Though at -30F the first minute or two sounds like I just woke a beast up from the dead with all the popping, but she'll run. lol[/QUOTE]

I too, have used the '7 tick' startup procedure [except when engine hot] without a miss. Though it seems a little odd, my 6100 does not shut down by way of the key, but rather, by the throttle. The ignition light, however, remains on until I turn the key off.
The 6100 is a solid and durable little worker. I cut with a 48" MMM and, with chains [over turfs] and a 4" rear blade, have moved snow pretty well. Lack of power steering is one of the few complaints, which can be minimized somewhat with the addition of a spinner.
Good luck

 

[1930]

Thanks, can someone here tell me how to get a trailer hooked to this thing without jerry rigging something. Heres some more pics

Ill buy what it takes assuming its still avail and again Id prefer to get what correct rather than making something work

 

[1930]

Also when I turn the key to the left to glow plug it the oil light is what comes on, it seems that maybe my glow plug indicator is busted and maybe someone re-wired it? How can I fix this or are parts made from unobtanium for these old tractors?

 

[KennyV]

Looks like you need to get a fixed drawbar, looks like yours is missing.
that is the best and easiest place to mount a trailer with a ball or a pin.
watch this video clip to see what it is... The Drawbar - YouTube

 

[1930]

This guy 81' Kubota B61E - YouTube shows his oil light coming on too when he warms up his glow plugs

 

[1930]

Looks like you need to get a fixed drawbar, looks like yours is missing.
that is the best and easiest place to mount a trailer with a ball or a pin.
watch this video clip to see what it is... The Drawbar - YouTube

This helped and thanks, where can I get a genuine set-up? I see aftermarket bars on E-bay but Id like to have genuine assy

 

[1930]

Is there anyplace or anyone that has parts for sale for these. Looking on e-bay I see some engine parts

 

[KennyV]

This is a perfect example of why it can be helpful to have your location in your profile... at least your state, that way someone in your area can stand a chance of knowing where you could find Local tractor salvages...
Like Most tractor components for older tractors, Used is just as good as New, you are much more likely to find good used pieces for great prices... Another thing to do is 'Google' Kubota tractor salvages... KennyV

 

[1930]

This is a perfect example of why it can be helpful to have your location in your profile... at least your state, that way someone in your area can stand a chance of knowing where you could find Local tractor salvages...
Like Most tractor components for older tractors, Used is just as good as New, you are much more likely to find good used pieces for great prices... Another thing to do is 'Google' Kubota tractor salvages... KennyV

Ive gone to my profile page and I see no way to change or add any information about myself. I am in Florida

 

[WVBill]

Hello 1930 - I used to have a Kubota B6100DT about the same vintage as yours. Your pictures look very familiar.

To answer your question about getting a "genuine" set up for the draw-bar, there is no such thing as far as I know. A draw bar is an "attachment" and so any manufacturer's attachments that are CAT1 (That's basically a size specification) will fit and work on your B6100E. There is no reason go get Kubota attachments. You can get drawbars and other attachments at places like Tractor Supply, you local tractor dealer or on line.

As to specific parts for your tractor (filters, switches, etc) check out Messicks on line: Kubota B61 Parts

As to the glow plug - my light came on as soon as I put the switch in the pre-heat position - which I held for max 30 seconds in winter - maybe 10 seconds otherwise. My oil pressure light came on within seconds of engine start. As I recall there was a warning in the manual that said if it doesn't come on in 5 seconds after start - shut the engine down.

 

[KennyV]

Get a Kubota "FIXED drawbar", NOT a "3point lift, bar"... there are many ways to do the same task, generally several wrong ways, usually Only one right way. Stick with the right way and you can avoid finding out why there are several wrong ways to do something.
The bar that mounts between the 2 lifting arms on a tractor 3point is Not a 'Fixed Drawbar'. Dont use it as one and you will Not need to know the various reasons why you shouldn't.
As to editing your Profile, go to the Top of any page
Click on 'My Profile'.
Click the 'About Me'. tab
and then Edit what ever line you want.
Click 'save' when you are finished.
KennyV

 

[WVBill]

KennyV is right - to pull a trailer you need a Cat1 "Fixed Drawbar"

...................
FIXED DRAWBAR ................ 3Point lift Bar

A fixed drawbar has extensions to the toplink that prevents it from rotating between the 3 point lift arms.

 

[KennyV]

The Fixed drawbar I am referring to is shown in the video clip I included in the #9 post to this thread...
You are correct that the combination lower and upper attachment is an improvement over the regular 3Point lift bar... But it still is Not a good substitute for the Tractor Fixed Draw bar.
When you attach anything to the 3Point there are inherent dangers to the operator and equipment that will not become apparent until it is too late. That is why it is best to use the Fixed Drawbar for it's intended application keeping the bar Under the rear axle at all times.

 

[1930]

The Fixed drawbar I am referring to is shown in the video clip I included in the #9 post to this thread...
You are correct that the combination lower and upper attachment is an improvement over the regular 3Point lift bar... But it still is Not a good substitute for the Tractor Fixed Draw bar.
When you attach anything to the 3Point there are inherent dangers to the operator and equipment that will not become apparent until it is too late. That is why it is best to use the Fixed Drawbar for it's intended application keeping the bar Under the rear axle at all times.

I watched that video, my set-up isnt exactly like his. I will get what you say, I agree cause I read what you mention in the manual and others have said it as well. I google Kabota fixed drawbar and I am shown many different options and Im not sure that any of them are correct for my exact set-up.

This is what I have at this point, a well used place to attach a fixed drawbar.

Can you suggest one that will fit properly no doubt about it or do I need to take some measurements?

Ill need hardware as well.

 

[1930]

Get a Kubota "FIXED drawbar", NOT a "3point lift, bar"... there are many ways to do the same task, generally several wrong ways, usually Only one right way. Stick with the right way and you can avoid finding out why there are several wrong ways to do something.
The bar that mounts between the 2 lifting arms on a tractor 3point is Not a 'Fixed Drawbar'. Dont use it as one and you will Not need to know the various reasons why you shouldn't.
As to editing your Profile, go to the Top of any page
Click on 'My Profile'.
Click the 'About Me'. tab
and then Edit what ever line you want.
Click 'save' when you are finished.
KennyV

I did all of this before, what I didnt know that I needed to do was click on the pencil and it would allow me to edit the information.

I think its done now