Kubota L1501 Discussions

Here are the most recent L1501 topics from our community.
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    Kubota L1501 DT purchase

    I’m about to buy this tractor and four implements. Going to make sure it isn’t locked up. A suspicious rope tied to the steering wheel as if it was pulled to its resting place. What’s everyone...
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    Kubota L1501 front rim/wheel

    I have a Kubota L 1501/L 175 2wd that has a bad front rim (valve stem hole is corroded) , I am having no luck finding a replacement rim, please advise on best repair method. If i weld the valve...
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    Kubota L1501 overheats

    L 1501 tractor overheating, fresh oil, clean radiator, cannot find a cause.Please advise!
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    Tire Selection Kubota L1501 DT tires

    Hi, I am trying to find tires for my Kubota L1501DT grey market tractor. The size on the tire is 8.3/8-22, is this the same as American tire size 9.5/9/24? Will they fit my grey market rims? Has...
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    Loader Kubota L1501/L185 hydraulic add on

    i'm trying to find info on adding hydraulics to an older tractor. not a mechanic, so i need baby steps. I will continue my search but if anyone knows of a thread or two, or if you can advise a...
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    L1501 Kubota 650.00 cash

    I snagged this tractor up real quick The good: New radiator , new starter, engine runs like a top with a grunt over 1000 hrs. The bad: Horrible tranny leak , as you can easily see where it comes...
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    Kubota L1501 head bolt torque setting.

    Hi. Can anyone tell me what the torque setting is for Kubota L1501 head bolts? Thanks.
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    Kubota l1501

    Hello, I just purchase an L1501 and need to get some cheap implements, any idea as to where I can get used items at decent prices?
  9. big bubba

    radiator for L1501 (L7175)

    friend of mine has a garden tractor model L1501 (domestic L7175), needs new radiator, can't find any for less than $300. any after market ideas out there for that model? thanks! bb
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    Kubota L1501

    Just purchased a Kubota L1501 last weekend. Excellent condition. Want to learn all I can about it to keep it that way. Understand it is gray market tractor because no ROPS and 1501 instead of...
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    kubota L1501 diseal tractor

    is having a problem with getting my tractor stated, started is fine but is not getting fire to switch, need to know what i need to check to correct this in order to get my tractor to start.
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    kubota l1501

    As some of you know, my L 1501 tractor is a grey market beast, now the kubota dealers flatly refuse to discuss this tractor in any discourse, i ask, is there a way to tell what attatchments fit...
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    Buying Advice B6100 mower to L1501 tractor

    hi guys, hope your thanksgiving is lookin good. i need to know if a belly mower off a B6100 will fit my L1501 tractor, they both have front pto so i'm hoping so, i got a lead on a mower for 60...
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    Front-End Loader kubota L1501

    i have a kubota L1501 no live hydraulics, can it be fitted with a front end loader?, i was thinking i saw a hydraulic pump that attatched to the PTO coupling ,somewhere in a magazine, any ideas?
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    L1501 or L185 dipstick issue

    on the dipstick there appears to be a high and low mark (about an inch and a half apart) between these are some letters and numbers Ive never know what is L and H or add oil marks are on it...
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    3-Point Hitch Kubota L1501 3-point linkage

    I have a L1501 and the 3 point linkage has begun to struggle to lift. I have a 3' slasher on it and it won't lift while the tractor is idling. By reving the engine, the linkage will lift and hold...
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    Kubota L1501

    Hi I am new to this great forum I was wondering two things. Does anyone have an electronic copy of any manuals for the L1501 I have an oil leak from the inspection hole on the flywheel housing is...
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    oswald need information on L1501 pto settings

    need information on pto thre are two pto levers the first one 1 2 3 speed I understand but the second lever behind the trans shifter I dont understand it has 1 2 3 4 nutural hi & low? my owners...
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    FEL for L185 DT Kubota (L1501)

    We are putting together everything for a FEL build, it looks like we may get an older FEL that we will customfit to our tractor. Our question is this, the Hydraulic pump on there now is 3.7 gpm...
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    L1501 DT - adding FEL questions

    For the L1501 DT (L185 DT) I have the following questions: 1) I notice the hydraulic pump only pumps 3.7 gal per minute. SO, for anyone who has an FEL how well does that operate the loader...
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    Kubota L1501 DT - Hydro screen?

    We have seen the hydro screen mentioned several times, it appears to be located near the rear tire, etc. However, I cannot seem to find any mention of it in the L1501 DT parts manual? The...
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    Oil & Fuel Ran out of fuel Kubota L1501

    I did the stupid thing today by running out of diesel. I know I have to bleed the injectors but I thought some one would help me out. I have cracked the nut on top of both injectors and cranked...
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    L1501 parts/dealers

    Hey guys, my father and I bought a Kubota L1501 "gray series" tractor (unknowingly) and now are having a hard time finding parts/dealers. the local Kubota dealer is totally unsympathetic to our...
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    l1501 Kubota gear oil leak

    Hi My new to me L 1501 has a leak around the right rear tire. When I looked at it before purchase it looked fine but now that I have run it about an hour I see that gear oil is leaking. I think...
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    kubota L1501

    Hope someone can help. My father and I bought a Kubota L1501 "gray series" (unknowingly) and are learning the hard way about these "gray" tractors. We are having trouble locating a parts manual or...
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    dipstick level on l1501

    on the dipstick there appears to be a high and low mark (about an inch and a half apart) between these are some letters and numbers ( i think they are engine types) are these the low and full...
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    Oil & Fuel oil and fuel filter for l1500/l1501 in oz

    i rang coventry's today and asked if they had filters for the l175/l185 kubota just to see if they could get them, yeah mate was they reply got heaps. Went there and they are ryco z132(fuel) and...
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    Three Point not working on Kubota L1501 ac

    I have a problem with the electrical portion of the valve for the three point hitch. It has been switched over to a toggle switch versus the Japanese labeled knobs on the dash. Everything was...
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    L175/L185/L1501 for Bob T

    Hey Bob, here is that photo I said I'd send. It is of my L1501 which is a grey copy of our L185. Not sure if you guys got the L185. Does it look like your L175? Cheers <font color=blue>Neil...
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    L1501 ROPS

    Anyone fitted a ROPS to an L1501? Easy/Hard etc.?? Things to watch for ?? Neil R.
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    L1501 ROPS

    Anyone fitted a ROPS to an L1501? I can get one here and am just curious to see how easy/hard it was? Cheers PS - Scruffy, did I see a pic of yours ages ago with a ROPS? Neil R.
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    L1501 Tyres - Australia

    Anyone know where to get normal ag tyres for the rear of an L1501 to replce the standard paddlewheel tyres?? Neil R.
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    Kubota L1501

    I have had trouble with my L1501 pushing water out the overflow. I am concerned about it overheating but of course don't know what temp it is operating at with no block access for a probe and...
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    Kubota L1501

    I've been using a grey-market machine for about 3 years without any trouble at all. I was wondering if anyone who uses a 1500/1501 has tried to change over to turf tires.
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    Kubota L1501

    I've owned a grey-market tractor for 3 years and it is capable of much more than the work I use it for. It has given me excellent service. I am wondering if anyone who has a 1500 or 1501 has...
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