Here is some more info.. my uncle owned the tractor. He bought it new from the dealer years ago. He always used it hard. He would let me borrow it anytime I need to do work around my property. In the early years the tractors hydraulics were very strong. I never had issues digging or picking...
I have a L2500 kubota that was given to my by a family member. Just prior to me getting it the hydraulic steering went out and the steering was hard to turn. At that point the bucket would still respond to movement. Several days later the hydraulics completely went out and fluid started...