M59 Discussion Thread

haybaler9 · Mar 15, 2011

I'm a fan of Kubota oil. It upsets me when dealers put in different oil. I would be comfortable putting in an oil that specifically states it meets kubotas super udt specs on the pail, but the dealer should just stick with Kubota. If you think John deere oil is better, go buy a John Deere tractor.

haybaler9 · Mar 15, 2011

Gonna pick up my new (used) M59 from the dealer this week. They just changed all fluids/filters. Can't wait to see what this machine can do.

Charlesaf3 · Mar 15, 2011

Let's see how this works - trying the android app.

Could someone please measure the width of the rear tires for me? I am away from the tractor for months, and want to make sure I get a trailer that fits

haybaler9 · Mar 15, 2011

It's supposed to be 75"

Charlesaf3 · Mar 15, 2011

yeah, but if that's the number on the spec sheet, I know it's wrong. I've never figured out where that spec sheet number came from. If someone measured it for you, on the other hand, it sounds kind of plausible...

ManAtArms · Mar 16, 2011

I get 75.5 or 76"

ManAtArms · Mar 16, 2011

Hey Charles,

How do you like the ATi preseeder....how does it compare to a harley rake?

-Mark

Charlesaf3 · Mar 17, 2011

Thanks.

I like the preseeder a lot. It pretty much is a Harley rake to all intents and puposes. Running it off the front QA is great.

Rockhound is also good - have both. If I only had to have one... harley rake is better for bulldozing type prep, rockhound is better for finish, rock removal, and minimal topsoil. Hope that helps

doelake · Mar 17, 2011

For those of you with questions about fluids for your Kubota, there is a website (OrangeTractorTalks | Kubota Tractor Tips, Classifieds, Specifications and Discussion) with manufacturer videos and techs on line to discuss any questions you may have from the manufacturer's perspective.

MessickFarmEqu · Mar 17, 2011

doelake said:
manufacturer videos and techs on line to discuss any questions you may have from the manufacturer's perspective.

FYI, they have no connection to Kubota corporate, or even a dealer. They are an independant repair shop.

doelake · Mar 17, 2011

MessickFarmEqu said:
FYI, they have no connection to Kubota corporate, or even a dealer. They are an independant repair shop.

Actually, if you search the home page videos, credit is given to Deen Implement, a Kubota dealer in Texas. I guess "Doc Kubota" is listed as an official host for the dealer representing Kubota. I notice Messick Farm Eqip. is also listed on the website.
Just gives equipment operators like me another place to have questions answered

OrangeTractorTalks · Apr 3, 2011

MessickFarmEqu said:
FYI, they have no connection to Kubota corporate, or even a dealer. They are an independant repair shop.

Which means we can say whatever we want about either!

We do have our fair share of Kubota techs from various dealerships that frequent the site and offer their 2 cents - something that we all very much appreciate.

rScotty · Apr 14, 2011

Well, it had to happen to one of us. I ran the M59 out of fuel. Just back from vacation and turned the fuel tap the wrong way...

A fuller description on the new thread:
"Ran it Out of Fuel" on this Kubota forum.

How about it....has anyone dealt with this on the M59? Any hints?
Thanks, rScotty

Charlesaf3 · Apr 14, 2011

No, I just can't believe I haven't done it yet. Have come far too close. What do you mean by "fuel tap"?

ManAtArms · Apr 15, 2011

rScotty,

I think the procedure to get her started again will be the same one as changing the fuel filter. Just open the bleed vent thumb screw and let her run with for 30 seconds or so then close the vent and you should be good to go. Check in the manual under the procedure for changing the fuel filter.

Let us know how it goes.

-Mark

ManAtArms · Apr 15, 2011

Charlesaf3 said:
No, I just can't believe I haven't done it yet. Have come far too close. What do you mean by "fuel tap"?

I think he means the petcock on the fuel filter housing assembly.

rScotty · Apr 15, 2011

ManAtArms said:
I think he means the petcock on the fuel filter housing assembly.

Yes. That's what I mean by "fuel tap". I should refer to it as the petcock on the forward face of the fuel filter housing. (hmm....why not face it out where we can see it instead of forward?).

Thanks to Kubota, the fuel filter assembly has clearly marked "on" and "off" positions for the petcock handle cast right into the aluminum housing. It's my problem that I never can remember which end of the petcock handle is supposed to point at the "on or off" printed on the casting@!!. Is it the lever end or the pointed end of the handle? And if I could remember which way to turn, it still wants a flashlight or mirror to see the markings clearly....

Dear Kubota: "Why not face the fuel petcock outwards where we can see and handle it conveniently?"

...which reminds me that used to ride a BMW motorcycle on which the petcock did face out but nontheless worked backwards from any other petcock in the world.....whichever way backwards is.....anyway, I now blame my confusion on that experience.

Cold, windy, & snowy today. I'll work on it later this weekend.
rScotty

Charlesaf3 · Apr 15, 2011

ManAtArms said:
rScotty,

I think the procedure to get her started again will be the same one as changing the fuel filter. Just open the bleed vent thumb screw and let her run with for 30 seconds or so then close the vent and you should be good to go. Check in the manual under the procedure for changing the fuel filter.

Let us know how it goes.

-Mark

I'd be really interested to know if this works. Sounds simple...

Charlesaf3 · Apr 15, 2011

rScotty said:
Yes. That's what I mean by "fuel tap". I should refer to it as the petcock on the forward face of the fuel filter housing. (hmm....why not face it out where we can see it instead of forward?).

Thanks to Kubota, the fuel filter assembly has clearly marked "on" and "off" positions for the petcock handle cast right into the aluminum housing. It's my problem that I never can remember which end of the petcock handle is supposed to point at the "on or off" printed on the casting@!!. Is it the lever end or the pointed end of the handle? And if I could remember which way to turn, it still wants a flashlight or mirror to see the markings clearly....

Dear Kubota: "Why not face the fuel petcock outwards where we can see and handle it conveniently?"

...which reminds me that used to ride a BMW motorcycle on which the petcock did face out but nontheless worked backwards from any other petcock in the world.....whichever way backwards is.....anyway, I now blame my confusion on that experience.

Cold, windy, & snowy today. I'll work on it later this weekend.
rScotty

Why adjust the petcock? Security?

rScotty · Apr 16, 2011

Charlesaf3 said:
Why adjust the petcock? Security?

Yes, I turned it off when I went on vacation. Partly for security and partly just trying to be a good, caring Kubota owner.

The problem was that I hadn't really turned it off; I only thought that I had. So I dutifully checked that chore off the "to do for vacation" list before we left. And then when we got back I made sure to turn the petcock back the other way before starting the motor....which meant that I was actually turning the petcock off because it had never had been really turned at all before I left....and well ....shucks.... what can I say....?

All in all, I think it's wisest for me to leave the petcock alone from now on. And I've probably developed a greater empathy for what my students have to contend with.
rScotty