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Negative.. Ford ESPP Extended warranties are sold through Ford's authorized franchised dealerships just like new Ford vehicle sales.. Flood Ford, Grainger, etc. are able to sell the ESPP warranty at a discounted price due to their extreme (online) sales volume. Most recently, Grainger (which...

Avoid all 3rd party warranties like those shown on TV, they are problematic and a money grab. If you want a Ford extended warranty, purchase the genuine Ford ESPP warranty from Grainger, Flood Ford, etc.. They are honored by all Ford dealerships in the U.S.. Grainger generally sells them for...

Don't forget, "please change the filter element if it's broken or there's too many dirt" .

The Kubota KX018-4 has been around for over a decade. It's zero-tailswing cousin the U17-5 was announced early 2025 and appears on the Kubota site. Any intel on when the KX018-5 will be announced/available? ..

Using a wide, tilt, grading bucket...... A Rhinox HD 36” smooth grading bucket designed for a KX018 is advertised to weigh 95.2 lbs (excluding the tilt assembly) https://rhinox-group.us/products/kubota-quick-attach-kx018-4-ditch-cleaning-bucket-36-inch Here’s a U17 (slightly less capacity...

Has anyone used an Amulet HK01-3 PowerClamp hydraulic thumb with a 9" trench bucket on a Kubota KX018/U16 (or other) Mini-Ex? I'm wondering if it will work with the narrow trench bucket on a new Kubota KX018 (or U17), how the thumb tines interface with the bucket, and how it works when using...

Has anyone used an Amulet HK01-3 PowerClamp hydraulic thumb with a 9" trench bucket on a Kubota KX018/U16 (or other) Mini-Ex? I'm wondering if it will work with the narrow trench bucket on a new Kubota KX018 (or U17), how the thumb tines interface with the bucket, and how it works when using...

Land Pride SGC0554 claw grapple (and Land Pride 3rd function valve) worked perfectly on my BX23S, 180 lbs...... Purchase and service via your Kubota dealership. .

Huh? I'm purchasing a new KX018 and need a quality hydraulic thumb for it. Kubota doesn't offer a thumb as an option on the KX018..... . .

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I'm looking for a thumb for a new Kubota KX018 Mini-Ex. The OX thumb is made in the USA, uses the bucket pin for its pivot, and is complete with hoses.. Anyone have experience with it or suggestions for a better thumb or one to stay away from? thanks

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What is considered the best, reasonably priced thumb for a new KX018? While I haven't seen one in person it appears that the Amulet POWERBRUTE mounts to a long bar which is then welded to the stick as no factory mounting point exists on the KX018 like with larger machines. Would a thumb that...

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Who manufactures quality, reasonably priced accessory buckets for a KX018? I believe a 9" trenching/stump bucket is the smallest that will cover the mount, and a ripper tooth would be nice as well. thanks... .