Recent content by PlanMan

Looking for help here - After brush hogging for about an hour I took about a 10 minute break with the tractor shut off. When I started the tractor again, the mower would not raise when the tractor was idling, but did raise very slowly when engine speed was at full speed. I experienced this...

Well it's that time of year again so I thought I would post some pics of my humble B7200 and the front blade I use. Couldn't spring for the Kubota blade, frame, hydraulics, so I bought this blade @ Gander Mountain, about $240, and welded some new brackets on that I made. The added brackets...

I recently changed the my transmission / hydraulic fluid and replaced it with the 12.7 qts. indicated in my owners manual. However, the fluid level is now at the top of the hole where the dip stick goes in, way above the full mark, which I am assuming was caused by some trapped oil. Before I...

Could someone direct as to where I could find the history of my tractor? Year, in-service date, etc.? Serial Number is B7200D60403 Thanks in advance.

I have a B7200 with FEL, with 325 hrs. on it. I bought it from a trusted individual last year and have put 75 hrs. on it without any problems. The previous owner was a retired mechanic who kept the machine serviced well. Yesterday after starting it and letting it warm, I went to raise my...

Thought I would share my experience for safety's sake: I bought a used Kubota with low hrs. and was changing all fluids/filters etc. The tractor was not overly hot, I pulled it out of the garage & let it idle in the driveway for about 10 minutes. While removing the drain plug on the front...