Recent content by rba901

Thanks for the re-assurance, I have now signed on the dotted line to try one, hopefully have it delivered late next.

G'Day All, After some pros and cons of the two Kubota zero turn options I am looking at. Thinking about the Z412KW-48 or the ZG222-48, the ZG is roughly 25% more dollars in Australia compared to the z400 series. The three major differences I am being told about the machines shaft driven mower...

If your fencing is okay, some sheep could be a simple solution.

Hi All, My brother-in-law has just been told he has a transmission problem with his GR2120. He has been told it will cost $AUD 5,000 for a new one and roughly $AUD 2,000 for fitting the new transmission. The mower is 6 years old with 350 hours, it has been well serviced. He has asked if I can...

Welcome Haff, I love the backhoe on my machine, seriously for my purposes the machine would only half or even less valuable if I did not have one. Recent usages have included digging a 100 yard trench for running pipe work from water tanks to our house for bush fire protection (as you will...

G'Day All, Any input appreciated to give me some direction. Whilst re-enforcing my bushfire containment line I had the hydraulics fail, not great timing but with some good advise via the forums I have replaced the coupling that connects into the hydraulic pump. When I went to start the...

G'Day All, I need some help understanding the best and most economic option for replacing a hose that has sprung a leak. It is a hose associated with the FEL, it is 24 inches long with a straight fitting at each end. Am I best to find a Kubota dealer and get the factory item, or is one of...

G'Day All, I am looking for some advice on what post hole digger I should buy. I am looking at either the medium duty and the heavy duty from an Aussie supplier called Hayes, Medium duty with 12" Auger - Hayes Products - Tractor Attachments and Implements Looking at a few others on the market...

Hi All, Being new to tractor ownership I need some help in understanding what I should do when buying a second hand machine (hopefully picking up a Kubota L35 tomorrow). The tractor has 1250hrs, very original condition, it been left outside with last owner, thus looks a bit weather in the...

Good Day I am on the point of purchasing a L35 for some landscaping work around the house. I need some help understanding the different types of backhoes I have seen on these machines and maybe this is just something different for the L35逞ｴ sold in Australia. The backhoe on the machine I am...

G'Day All, I need some help with the approach I should take in ending up with a reliable and capable backhoe. A good part of my problem is my budget, I'm allowing for somewhere between AUD$10,000 - 15,000. Small second hand Kubota's seem to fetch around the AUD$20,000 -25,000. The purpose of...

GDay All, I am new to acreage ownership having recently moved to 8 acres just outside Sydney. I've started off with a basic Cub Cadet to keep the lawn under control. Now the fun stuff that I going to need some help with. I am keen to buy an old tractor and get some attachments to help digging...