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    Enough HP?

    I have a nice old B6200HST with 15HP. I have been using a back blade to remove snow on my flat blacktop drive. I am looking at buying a used 52" 3PH blower. Owner states it worked very well on a 20HP Deere. If anyone out there has experience with a similar setup, I would appreciate hearing...
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    Kubota vs Challenger

    It was just a joke. When I click on the challenger link, I go to microsoft site that was featuring Xbox at the time. Anyone else same thing?
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    Kubota vs Challenger

    An Xbox 360 would be cheaper and more fun than a tractor.
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    cheng shin turf tires

    I am looking for replacement turf tires for my old Kubota. Specialtytirestore.com has the right sizes for a good price in the cheng shin brand. Does anyone have advice or experience with this vendor and/or this brand? Thanks.
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    used kubota parts

    Can anyone suggest a source for used Kubota parts? Thanks.
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    jet fuel in diesels?

    I work at an airport. Over the years, I have heard of people running diesel ground equipment on jet fuel. Can anyone comment on this practice?
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    shelf life

    Does oil have a limited shelf life? Is there a date code and/or expiration date on engine lubricating oil?
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    Rough Ground

    Okay, I got my 15HP 20 year old Kubota tractor, changed all the fluids, got a voltage regulator, and it runs great. I got my 4ft Bush hog "squealer" rough mower (used), sharpened the blades and attacked the weeds and tall grass on the back 2 acres of my lot. The field that looked so smooth under...
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    visitor status

    When I view my posts here at TBN, I am a visitor. Everyone else seems to be a member of some sort. How do you become a member?
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    Synthetic oil for an old tractor?

    Does anyone have an opinion on putting synthetic oil in a 15-20 yr old tractor that has probably had dino oil its whole life? GSXR1100?
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    B6200 not charging

    I have owned this tractor for about two weeks. Charge light on all the time, only battery voltage shows on multimeter when engine is running, "dynamo" has about 24 volts ac output across the two wires out of it. Is my regulator shot? As always, thanks for any help. I have owners manual, but have...
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    JD/ Kubota

    While waiting for a reply to my last post, I searched the John Deere site. The Hy-Gard oil is rated for Kubota use. If anyone thinks it is a bad choice, please post. Thanks
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    John Deere oil in a Kubota?

    I went to my local ag dealer today to get o-rings, filter, and fluid to service my new to me Kubota B6200HST-D. They sell John Deere and Kubota. On their advice, I bought JD Low Viscosity Hy- Gard oil for the hydrostatic transmission, part number TY22000. They do not stock Kubota oil, they use...
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    eBay/Craigslist  ebay item

    interesting item on ebay. item # 7522998236, titled "tractor". I dont know how to add a link to it but it is on page 7 of 7 if you search under tractor, then click on tractor and farm machinery.
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    buying new turf tires

    Can anyone suggest a good mail order source for tires? Or is local purchase better? How about brand preference? This concerns a small 4WD tractor. Thanks. You guys know everything (really).
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