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    Reusing parts after a fire, #2, everything else

    As I mentioned in an earlier post, my MX6000 burned in the recent CZU Complex fire. I am wondering about salvaging parts from it, especially solid metal parts like the wheels, engine block, three point hitch components, etc. Does anyone have any real world experience to share on this topic...
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    Reusing parts after a fire, #1, the loader

    Guys, unfortunately my Kubota MX6000 burned in the recent CZU Lightening Complex fire near Santa Cruz, CA. The loader was effected, obviously, but does not appear to have been badly damaged. It is covered in soot and the hoses appear pretty degraded, but all of the pieces are intact, nothing...
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    Winch: Hydraulic vs. PTO?

    I want to install a winch on my Kubota MX6000, to be used primarily for skidding logs. I have remote hydraulics in both the front and the rear - the front circuit, which is rated at 9.5 gpm at 2560 PSI seems plenty powerful enough to drive a fairly big hydraulic winch (certainly something in the...
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    Paint/coating for a bare metal attachment?

    Did a quick search, didn't see anything. I am looking for recommendations for a paint or coating product to use on a bare steel attachment that I have just finished welding up (log arch). The steel that I used is new - and I cleaned it well prior to assembly. I would like a very high adhesion...
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    Rubber, meet road... (which attachments to buy??)

    Putting in my order tomorrow morning for a Kubota MX6000. My first tractor. I think I am clear on the attachments that I need, but not at all clear on whose version of each to buy. So I would love any thoughts or feedback or pointers to reviews, which I have not found many of... (why is the...
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