New to Me B 6000

[hobie]

My first tractor with a loader was a Wheel Horse D180. Loved having the loader, but afraid of others driving the antique with no brakes or power steering. Plus it has had a host of little issues, though the motor, and Hydraulics work great, I was fantasizing about something a little smaller, and more reliable when I stumbled on the little orange machine. My guess is they are of similar vintage, and overall condition, but the Kubota seems a better fit for my needs, and will actually take slightly less space in the crowded garage. I'd love to add power steering to it if I could get a simple kit, and wish it had a side discharge MMmower, a snow plow blade...The W H is faster at 18HP, but the little diesel seems very powerful for it's size, and is running very well too. It also has the 3 point hitch reverser so implements should be a little easier to find. Happy to be a member of the orange family. WH goes on sale soon.

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Best wishes.

 

[/pine]

My first tractor with a loader was a Wheel Horse D180. Loved having the loader, but afraid of others driving the antique with no brakes or power steering. Plus it has had a host of little issues, though the motor, and Hydraulics work great, I was fantasizing about something a little smaller, and more reliable when I stumbled on the little orange machine. My guess is they are of similar vintage, and overall condition, but the Kubota seems a better fit for my needs, and will actually take slightly less space in the crowded garage. I'd love to add power steering to it if I could get a simple kit, and wish it had a side discharge MMmower, a snow plow blade...The W H is faster at 18HP, but the little diesel seems very powerful for it's size, and is running very well too. It also has the 3 point hitch reverser so implements should be a little easier to find. Happy to be a member of the orange family. WH goes on sale soon.

Something to note if you're not already familiar... TractorData.com says the B6000 has a counter clock-wise PTO...FWIW...

TractorData.com Kubota B6000 tractor information

 

[Bob77064]

Congratulations

 

[hobie]

Thanks guys. /Pine, mine has the PTO Reverser to correct the counter clockwise PTO so no worry there.

 

[KubotainNH]

I have a B6100, that little diesel keeps on chugging. The other motor may be listed as more horsepower but the diesel probably has more torque. Welcome to orange and you can see my power steering setup by clicking the link in my signature.

 

[RobertN]

This thread could seriously use pictures

 

[Deano]

This thread could seriously use pictures

Why yes it does!!

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

:welcome: There's always room for one more.:thumbsup:

 

[hobie]

This thread could seriously use pictures

 

[RobertN]

Cool! Any idea what the brackets in the middle/lower bucket were for?

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[KubotainNH]

Those look like beefy front tires.

 

[hobie]

I have seen pics of others with tires like these, and wondered if they were larger than stock or not. The fronts do have dry rot, but are holding air. The back are in better shape. I don't have any idea about the bracket. Anybody else Know? I love that it fits on my 5X8 trailer + is a little more manageable than my Wheel Horse. I like Mike's power steering idea. That would be Great!

 

[hobie]

Well I haven't had a chance to use her yet, but am already in need of a hydraulic line for the FEL. Where should I get it? Doesn't seem to leek unless it's running, but I'd like to fix it next chance I get. Also I've never done that sort of repair, is it like brakes on a car where you have to bleed the system afterwards? Any advice/ instructions appreciated.

 

[RobertN]

My local NAPA makes hydraulic lines. So does the local tractor shop(Independent). I have bought lines from both. Just take the old one in, and they should be able to match it/make it.

 

[hobie]

Thanks Robert!