New set of keys

[lzicc]

I ordered a set of keys from Colemans for my BX22. when I got them, they look like blanks. The key part is flat a little longer than my original. Do I have to get them cut? I was under the impression that all Kubota keys were the same so I thought they would come already cut.

 

[TripleR]

I have gone to two different Kubota dealers to get extra keys and one John Deere and been able to get replacement keys just by providing the model number.

 

[C6rider]

When they picked mine up for service last year they said hold onto your key. When it came back it had another key in it. I called them and they said don't worry about it, they're all the same. 2008 BX24.

 

[nostep]

My brother-in-law, who is a concrete contractor, was checking out my new (old) B6100DT. He pulled the keys from his pocket and started my Kubota with a Gehl skid-steer key. They match perfectly.

 

[canbug]

When I misplaced my keys, I just went to the local dealer and he sold me a new set right over the counter. BX 24.

Tim

 

[TripleR]

When I misplaced my keys, I just went to the local dealer and he sold me a new set right over the counter. BX 24.

Tim

Same here; kinda scary how easy it would be for someone to steal one of these.

 

[newbury]

I ordered a set of keys from Colemans for my BX22. when I got them, they look like blanks. The key part is flat a little longer than my original. Do I have to get them cut? I was under the impression that all Kubota keys were the same so I thought they would come already cut.

did you try them before posting?

 

[radioman]

Same here; kinda scary how easy it would be for someone to steal one of these.

I was wondering the same thing. whats the point of having keys if they all are the same ? Other then preventing youngsters from accidentally starting it.

 

[kevinj]

I was wondering the same thing. whats the point of having keys if they all are the same ? Other then preventing youngsters from accidentally starting it.

That is about it. Back in equipment hauling days all I needed was about 6 keys to start any Kubota, Deere, Cat, Case, IHC that I encountered.

 

[lzicc]

I have to try them. I have the keys at home and the Kubota is at another place. The key shaft just looks very big and is flat. I'm gonna try them next time I go up where it is at.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

You want to see something scary, go on ebay and look at the key sets they are selling from 30 and 50 to over 100 keys just for equipment. Makes you want to put another switch on and LoJack and tie a hungry dog to your tractor.

David Kb7uns

 

[phyxer]

Ya'll do realize just how easy it is to "hot wire" heavy equipment don't ya? In case you haven't heard, keys and locks just keep honest people honest......they do not deter criminals

Troy

 

[rdsaustintx]

I had to post this from another thread. Still cracks me up.

One morning before the coffee kicked in, I noticed something looked odd with my dashboard. I had used the barn keys to start tractor. It's just a simple, small Master lock on the barn. I was really surprised that it worked!

 

[ShenandoahJoe]

I figure the main deterrent to thieves is not the key, it's the getaway speed.

 

[chucko]

Guy down the road from me had a bigger boata from work and forgot the keys. My keys did not fit it but with a wire from a testlight we had it running in lstt than 10 min... He and his boss that was there were both shocked at how easy it was

 

[TripleR]

Ya'll do realize just how easy it is to "hot wire" heavy equipment don't ya? In case you haven't heard, keys and locks just keep honest people honest......they do not deter criminals

Troy

Sure do; had to do one of my larger tractors that way a couple of times. The older ones are a little easier and you can do it with nothing more than a strip of metal, screwdriver, pliers, etc.

 

[chucko]

Sure do; had to do one of my larger tractors that way a couple of times. The older ones are a little easier and you can do it with nothing more than a strip of metal, screwdriver, pliers, etc.

This was a new one and the wires just woul unplug from the key. Then it was a simple matter of a jumper wire