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I did a search but didn't find the problem I'm having with a M7040HD-1. When turning on the ignition, the dash warning lights are fine but the center rectangle (with the hours etc.) is very dim and unreadable. When the key is turned to the start position the starter tries to turn over but...

See if you have a Ritchie Bros. Auction in your area. I have purchased several fork frames from them for making custom implements. They sell both new and used. Used Heavy Equipment for Sale | Heavy Equipment Auctions | Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers An example:

Do these photos relate to the OP? The OEM frame was cut off, a tool bar welded to the front of the disk, and this A-frame mounted.

There are LOTS of threads on just this subject. Check the very bottom of this page for links to just some of them. If you have a standard duty bucket, you might consider welding a heavy 3" angle iron across the top of the bucket with the top of the angle iron parallel with the bucket bottom...

After the skidder gets straightened (or replaced) and welded back on, you may consider hardfacing the ground contact area. The skidder gets thin from wear and is displaced much easier. Hardfacing in a crosshatch (#) pattern has reduced the wear in several of my implements. Tillers especially...

3/8" chain and ratcheting chain binders at all four corners is my go-to setup. Never had anything get loose. Those ratcheting chain binders are easy to use and put a real stretch on the chain! Harbor Freight is a good place to get 3/8" chain, especially when it goes on coupon or when you have a...

The weight carrier for the front and the log carrier were homemade with forklift frames bought at Ritchie Bros. Auction. The log grapple on the front of the carrier is for small trees. I also have a momma size and a papa size grapple. It makes the tractor look like a narwhal but it sure make...

The QA is a bit hard to see from the seat for sure. Just make sure the angle of the QA plates match the rear bucket angle, or a little bit more. Then inch forward as the FEL is slowly lifted. Line up by looking at the center of the bucket. You'll get it. As TripleR implies, you'll soon be...

I helped take out a large eucalyptus orchard for a neighbor. I wouldn't even think about using scarifiers on my 3PH for taking out the roots (and stumps) and I have a fairly heavy-duty BB. Using it would lead to tractor damage, BB damage, or both. Here is another option that I also wouldn't...

Isn't that a complete PIA!!!! It turns the disc into a tire! And then there is the fun of getting the mess off with a digging bar. Mine used to do the same thing. Of course, the mount that holds the bearings cleaned those sections off. Sooooo...I took some old lawn mower blades, fabbed a...

I'm not sure that the 3PH on the M-series tractors have adjustments like shown on your L-series hitch. Or, I maybe I'm full of bull****. (Well, that's a given.) I'll check this morning. It is not shown in the OP's photo of his MX. Edit: Based on the description by the OP below and my M7040...

In my case, with a box blade, the blade needs to be used with a short top link to keep the blade from engaging the ground. Without a blade, I'd agree that a longer top link would dig aggressively and lower the scarifier frame closer to the ground. I have a tool bar set-up that does just that...

I agree with the idea of taking off the implement and measuring the 3PH balls to the ground. Before you do that, measure the distance from the balls to the ground with the implement at full depth in the ground. The difference is how much digging room is left. From the photo, it appears that...

I know this will sound petty, but you might consider putting the bent part of the washer on the bottom when the lynch pin is put through the top. That way the bail can fully close. Having it slightly sprung can be asking for trouble. Having the bent part on the bottom also allows the Pat's to...

Try this. The OEM Pat's can be modified by using one washer. The others are from parts. Also, the OEM Pat's seem to hold better if the lynch pin is inserted in the non-bent end. The ring is more secure. One more thing, the black lynch pins from Tractor Supply are VERY strong compared to the...

I agree that such an implement (or a box blade with scarifiers) does an excellent job of breaking up soil. BUT...It has to be bare soil or very shortly mowed foliage that does not have a lot of surface clutter. These tend to load up with debris, lift the 3PH, and slide over the surface. And I...

I'm guessing that you want something like this: There is no way to get it with a one-pass discing and a one-pass dragging. First, you have to get rid of the foliage debris. That can be done by discing, wait two weeks, disc again, then once again in a week. The next step is some sort of...

One way to evaluate a situation is to imagine the extreme case. If the vertical lift arms were attached all the out to where the attachment balls are located then the vertical lift arms would be at a severe angle. This severe angle would shorten the the distance from the top of the vertical...

Here is the procedure from the WSM:

I agree the 3PH on a M7040 does not lift high enough for my tastes either. But there are some things you can do. >There is a lift limiting linkage that can be adjusted so the 3PH will lift until the hydraulic pump goes into relief. Here is a photo of it. It is at the top of the left side lift...

If you are able to weld, these weld-ons have worked well on four of my tractors. 3/8" also works with 5/16". Weld On Grab Hooks | Truck n Tow.com Suggestions: >Mount two or three across the top of the bucket. DO NOT mount them outside of the FEL arms to avoid tip-over. Mounting them all on a...

How about from the old days when you were Corriher Implement Co.? I have a nice blue aerator from those bygone times.

Why, sure. Just pull back on the lift lever and it "auto" lifts. That is what this thread is about, isn't it?

I'll go with the Mott crowd as well. Here is (was) mine in the middle of rebuilding. However, note that the pulley arrangement is on the opposite side of the OP's.

I posted this once but it didn't get through somehow. Below is what Shield Arc sent. TBN won't post anything over 1 MB (1000 KB). If you see something on here that I missed and is less than 1 MB, I'll post it. Let me know.

Have to agree with jeff9366. Your best bet is to break down the mechanism and give it a good cleaning. Then grease it at all pivot points, whether there is a Zerk or not. Then reassemble and grease the Zerks (is so equipped) every couple of uses. I broke down an old Ford 101 and the grease...

It should do just fine. My M7040 handles it without a hiccup. But it takes all 70 HP in wheel high grass. You may want to run it in a lower gear since it is a HSTC. Just play it by ear.

Also, what is the power source for the sprayer? PTO, self-contained gas engine, electric? A PTO pump would make the biggest difference in tractor selection. It seems that you need to determine the sprayer and then determine the tractor. A sprayer should have a manual to describe how much PTO...

It is a bit difficult to see, but a chain is attached at the post at center/top of the blade. A ratchet load binder was used to go over the roller and, by tightening it, the tongue was raised. Before it got too high a chain was hung on the front of the tongue. When the tongue was at the height...

I think what jenkinsph meant about stump holes is that the hole generally has non-packed soil. So you'll be driving along and suddenly your tractor is sitting on its floorboards. 4WD is no help at that point. Please don't ask me how I know about such things. ;) Getting a landplane on loan, or...

A box blade with scarifiers will do an amazing job of working the soil. It will load up a lot less than a landscape rake and will almost "disc" the land similar to a chisel plow. If you set the scaifiers right and the tilt is right then the box blade will do a fair job of leveling, also. With...

Search TBN for "Ballast". Some of the guys have clever and cheap solutions. A Carry-All is a good choice if that is your preference. Trouble is, it is forks out the front and forks out the back. Loooooong. You'll think of creative uses for the forks. Be sure to share.

While at Tractor Supply, check out the black lynch pins. Those are super strong pins. I've not had one ever come loose but the zinc plated yellow ones have come off a couple of times. Just don't get your finger caught in one while testing it. Another trick is to put a large, properly fitting...

Good ideas posted so far. BUT...don't put hooks outside of the FEL boom arms!!!!! It is a way to tweak your loader arms when lifting something heavy from one side. Not to mention the possibility of tipping the tractor. Even though the normal grab hooks are not designed to weld on, they work...

The Pat's slide in replacement for the telescoping arms can't be telescoped. It removes that feature. I had them. The standard clamp-on Pat's apparently work fine on the telescoping arms from other people's posts on the issue. Of course, it extends the lower lift arms about 4" - 5", or so. The...

I got my 101 parts from a John Deere dealer. They had to be special ordered but one of their catalogs had them. Below is a photo of MY 101. (Hardfacing on landslides added.) Also a photo from the manual and parts dimensions. As jeff9366 mentions, this is just one example of what may be out...

Consider these (in addition to the forks): A boom, bare fork frame, front weights, log carrier for stacking / loading / bucking. Not pictured is a mounting plate, which can be welded to just about anything to make it attachable to the FEL. There are others attachments as well. Check a Ritchie...

Although you didn't ask me:

I have one of each, well, close. See my avatar and signature. (Note: The M59 and L48 are almost identical in size.)

Quite some time ago I indicated that I'd post my homemade BX2200 fan protector at the next hydraulic change. Instead of searching for the very old thread, here is a new one. In fact, I'm not sure this is the website. (This info will be copied/pasted to the other forum that I visit.) The device...

Boy, going through the posts and searching the Internet sure has conflicting advice on using 7018 for cast iron! An old Mott flail mower that I sold to my neighbor had a Zerk guard on the roller snap at the single mounting hole. It is about 6" long and 2" wide. The break looks to be the...

Did a search but came up with nothing. How does one delete photos from the "Manage Attachments" files. Some are old and outdated and I'd like to clean them out so I don't have to go through pages and pages of "now where is that photo I need" issues. Is it even possible? Thanks.

Just came from the local garbage company's oil recycling site. Had 30 gallons of oil in 5 gallon containers. They rejected two of the containers that were filled with hydraulic fluid. One guy said that it was "too clean". The person in charge called the office and asked about transmission...

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Does anyone know the grease fitting size for a Kubota Zerk? The research I've done indicates it is 8MM x 1.25 but would like verification. Also, is the size universal across the Kubota line? My three tractors (M7040, L48, BX2200) and a neighbor's L5240 all need a zerk or two (or three)...

Interesting reading about the recent roofing thread in SF Bay Area. My place is about 90 miles away. Anyway... The house is 35 years old and has a concrete tile roof. There is no underlayment, nothing between the tiles and the sheetrock ceiling except insulation. You can look up and see...

My wife finds the OEM seat on the BX2200 uncomfortable for her back condition. The vinyl has also begun to crack and deteriorate. A new one might make a good holiday gift. So I'm looking for the Kubota brand improved seat for BX models, and maybe B models, that is supposed to be more...

After hijacking a different thread I thought that a new thread on the subject would be prudent. Attached are photos of what I believe is a home-made land leveler that was purchased for $50 from eBay. It is operated by attaching to a standard drawbar on the 3PH of a 70 HP tractor. The amount of...

Motivated by another thread on TBN, how would one go about welding this tie rod attachment point back together? Is replacement the preferred option?

Anyone know what happened to OTT (Orange Tractor Talk)? The site has been shut down for a couple of days now.

A friend has a L3650 and the clutch seems to be slipping from his description. It has 1200 hrs and the clutch has never been touched. He said that he checked the WSM and it had all of the parts, etc. but no specific instructions on how to adjust the clutch. Does anyone have a diagram or method...

Just did the BX2200 steering hoses after one split and puked hydraulic oil. Replaced the two to the rear. After searching TBN there was some help but more information is needed. >The pair of hoses to the rear cost $180 at the local Napa. They made them from scratch. >The originals are single...

Does anyone own a Howse rotary cutter mower model 8100C or 8102C? ("2" is dual wheel and "C" just means chains). My dealer says his book shows that it is a dual blade/3 gearbox and costs $4000+. I had him double check it. $4K seem like a bit much for a single gearbox but three may justify the...

Everlast Power Plasma 70 quick review. December 2010. The unit arrived two business days after ordered. The box and contents were immaculate. Nothing out of place, no damage. It is a fairly heavy. I'd guess around 60 - 70 pounds. No shoulder carry strap on this machine. It makes the PowerArc...

Need a stick farm welder with at least 200A DC, 220V, for repairs, fabrication, hardfacing. The Lincoln AC/DC 240/120A just won't run 3/16" Stoody 31 hardface rod very well on DC. Don't need TIG or MIG for what is done around here. Don't like to buy used. Looking at: 1. Lincoln Idealarc 250...

OK, my first post on this problem died a "zero reply" death so maybe this basic question will get somewhere.:p For those M owners with a "hydraulic shuttle shift", does the tractor move a bit when the lever is shifted into F or R while the transmission (gear shift) is in neutral? My M7040...

There is a lot of good knowledge on TBN about the hydraulic clutch system (hydraulic synchro shuttle) but nothing about a particular issue my M7040 is experiencing. When manually using the clutch pedal for slipping the clutch the clutch will all of a sudden grab and engage with a jerk. Is there...

A difference of opinion has been raised about how hour meters record the hours. Is it: (A) actual clock hours that the engine is running or is it (B) based on a hours at a certain RPM called a Tach Timer? Could there be a (C)? In the RPM/Tach Timer logging situation, for example, if 3000...

Searched, read, searched some more and have come up empty. Just bought a Ford 101, 14", 3-bottom plow that needs parts. Moldboard stamped 104409. Specifically, shares (points) and shins are needed. Found LH shins at Agri Supply but don't know the difference between LH and RH. If it is the...

The guy I sold my L3650 to 4 months ago called today to say the right front steering knuckle had snapped off where rod attaches to the housing. In looking at it, there was a clean break where the bolt on the rod attaches to the hub. It will cost $1200 to fix. I don't recall hitting the tire or...

Well, my wife tried out the FEL on the L48 and now wants one for "her" BX2200. I have searched this forum, Googled, and Binged coming up with the following as possibilities. Koyker 120 Woods LS72 Kubota LA211 The LA211 seems to always be attached to something and Kubota doesn't make them...

My L48, purchased w/1100 hours on it, seems to have hydraulic issues and I'd like some feedback from those more experienced with the model and with hydraulics. 1. Overnight, the BH main lift arm will leak down so the bucket sits on the ground in the morning. The dealer says it is normal and...