Wash the Tractor?

[murphy1244]

Thanks for all the replies. I think I will clean her up tomorrow before I do the 50 hr service. If I use the pressure washer, I will keep it away from "sensitive" parts and re-grease where needed.
Thanks again

That should be fine, I always?? blow the tractor down after brush hogging. End of the year or when needed I use a low power electric washer. Do not open the hood and shoot the relays. Use your head and you should be allright.

 

[Turbys_1700]

Every year I pressure wash the tractor down. I keep the wand at a distance that will not destroy the paint. I'll also wash her down after bush hogging if it is extremely dirty.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Every time I stop by my Kubota dealer, they are power washing some tractor or piece of equipment. They power wash before repair or service. And this is no wimpy power washer.

 

[k0ua]

Just remember on your DK45SE, there are a lot of electrics. Including a lot of electrical connectors. Use caution with the pressure washer. Several members have done a thorough pressure washing, and regretted it.. Use your head. Pressure washing the mud off of the bucket and loader and axles and wheels would be fine. Washing the engine/firewall not a good idea. Also don't forget the modules and connectors under drivers side floorboard area.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I got my B26 washed last night for free from the rain. I had left it at a neighbors where I was digging out a big ole oak stump. That is the first wash job it's had in a while. I usually hose off the mud from tires and frame after working it using a garden hose. I do need to do a soap hand wash to get some of the splattered grease off the hood some day. At least it isn't likely to rust where the grease sets.

 

[pmsmechanic]

If I'm in town and not in a hurry then I take the tractor to the car wash. If I don't have time then it can stay dirty till the next time.

 

[Gary in NJ]

Vacuum with a shop vac, then hose it down. If I'm doing maintenance and there's a lot of curd where I need to work, then I'll use a pressure washer, but I keep the tip at a very safe distance.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Blow everything off with the air compressor, then out comes the hose, soapy water, sponge, rinse, wipe down just like a car. It is nothing more than a slow version of a car. I treat it like one.

 

[fieldman12]

I blow mine off with the back pack blower when doing tillage and mowing. About once a year I wash with a water hose and sometimes a power washer. I then give them a good coat of wax and wipe everything down. These tractors cost more than allot of automobiles anymore and work allot harder. I like them to look good when going to the field. I get allot of compliments on all my equipment and my pickup. My car on the other hand lets just say it looks rough. It's not a mans real toy. LOL

 

[oosik]

Just the garden hose and nozzle. I have a high pressure washer but as previously stated - I don't want to force dirt, dust etc where it shouldn't be. Garden hose does a plenty good enough job of removing mud, dust etc. Beside - just one tiny slip with the pressure washer can cause expensive damage. I don't mind a little dust - I would not like to see water inside any of the gauges.