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This winter a couple of storms have got me thinking again about a front mount snow blower for the Kubota M59. We used to move snow with a back blade on the old JD, but I'm afraid my days of looking over my shoulder are done. Last time it took months to get my neck working right again. It's time...

Well, I've got a problem.This is a JD 310SG - one of those yellow construction loader/backhoes we see everywhere on construction sites. This machine is high hours, but has always started instantly in even the coldest weather - though I ease the wear by plugging in the block heater when it gets...

On the M59 with the backhoe mounted, Is there room to mount a PTO - driven pump on the PTO shaft? Does anyone here do that for water or remote hydraulics?

Wow! Look at what just came in the mail... This sure is timely. On another thread we were chatting about how to deal with costs today, and then this Steiner Tractor catalog shows up. "New Parts for Old Tractors" says it all. Just like the tractors it supports, the catalog itself is a fully...

I just bought some motor oil at NAPA to do an oil change - three gallons of Rotella T6 5w-40 Full Synthetic Heavy Duty Diesel in the blue gallon containers. When I opened them, I was kind of surprised that the containers didn't have the expected aluminum foil seal under the cap. I think the...

It's time for a new toy, er ... tool. I've been looking at borescopes for years now and the technology just keeps getting better. Does anyone use a borescope for mechanical work? What features do you like or not? Here is one that caught my eye. rScotty

I'm on my third hand chuck on an M18 Milwaukee 2604-20 1/2" cordless drill - trying to find one that works as well as the old hand chucks on previous Milwaukees. I don't use hammer mode. It's mostly used for light twist drills in wood or metal. The chuck that came on the drill wouldn't hold a...

We are working this year on enhancing the fire protection around our place. Thought I'd run a homemade copper sprinkler pipe under the outside eaves of the barn, block one end, and hook the other end to the well pump. It would be easy to make up, amost invisible and hopefully would keep the barn...

We have half a mile of eroded hillside right across the swift mountain creek. The slope looks like good dirt but is too steep to climb. It's only 20 yards away, but you can't get there safely. For a cover crop I scientifically chose whatever we harvested last year from our hay meadow, plus some...

Warranties seem to be a big reason why people buy new things. But just how useful is a tractor warranty anyway? Not all warranties are equal, or treated equally at all dealers. So what makes a good warranty and why have one? From a manufacturing viewpoint, warranties are a big money saver...

Hello, I'm looking for some advice. Our metal working workshop is in the barn, but the wood shop is on one end & the walls are wide open. I want to put some Roll Up steel that can be pulled down for protection from weather and fires. Only problem is I know absolutely nothing about them. I see...

I need some product that sets like concrete so we can repair some mouse holes in barn walls. It doesn't have to be flexible, but it would be nice if it came in a caulking tube to make it easier to use. Something like "Liquid Nails" adhesive but that hardens like Portland cement would be just...

OK. Here's a real poblem.....A friend lives on a property quite a way from us - over on the eastern foothills of the Rockies and situated next to a whole valley of sage and puckerbrush. Lots of small - and large - game of all kinds, and unfortunately lots of snakes too. She likes most critters...

I noticed that I cannot get past the last message posted to the thread "home shop lathe" in the "Build-it Yourself Forum. Why? How to fix?

It's time for a small shop crane, or something to help me lift things. It's just old age, but I can no longer lift the normal things in the shop. Time for some help. It needn't be all that strong. 500 lbs max would be fine, and 50 more common. But the shop is small and it needs to fold up and...

I know nothing about spraying cement and/or grass seed - except that we have some raw areas here in the mountains that could sure benefit from some slope stabiliztion. From the pictures of coastal and flood erosion I see, this might be useful for other areas too. So if anyone has any info I'm...

I've never really enjoyed crawling under a car or tractor to gravity drain the oil. Even if it goes right it is still a bit of a mess. So recently I've been wondering....Why not pump the old oil out the filler hole instead? Clean and simple - and easy to put the exact same amount back in. I...

The other day an odd thing happened as I was driving the M59 back to where it sleeps. I had been doing some backhoe crane work, & was just putting along at maybe 1800 RPM in high range with the dual speed (DS) lever in Hi. At a small incline I didn't change the foot pedal, pushed the dual...

We are thinking of making up a thread for all the TLB models - it would list them and have over 60 chars. SO I MADE UP THE TITLE ABOVE JUST TO SEE. IT HAS OVER 80 CHARS. I'll include the imaginary BX27 and M63 right here. Just to see if search works on those short model numbers. rScotty

We get roots in our basement French drain. There must be a break in there, but so far I've just been roto-rootering it when it backs up. Next step is to get a plumber's endoscope or inspection camera. Anything I should know? Length needs to be 75 feet. thanks, rScotty

Been getting the old JD530 back into shape. It has sat too long, and surprised me by starting and running like new. A few things yet to do including a brake shoe job - I've been putting that off for about 30 years now. Every time I do something with the 530 I am amazed at how these really were...

I wonder if there is some way to reduce the effort required to close the door on my 310SG. I replaced the door cylinder a few years ago and it just takes too much effort to pull it shut.

Our 1958 JD 530 is the typical 12 volt battery, distributor, and coil system seen on a lot of cars. trucks, and tractors of that era. While doing a light refurbishing and inspection of the ignition and the electrics I was having trouble finding the original specs. Then this moring I opened an...

It's amazing how mechanically lazy the our Kubota has made me. It just never needs anything; and so gets no love. And today it occurs to me that of every vehicle we have, the hard-working Kubota is the only one without a real temperature gauge. It does have a gauge, but instead of degrees it...

Who makes a good set of SSQA Pallet Forks for a 60 hp 4000 lb FEL tractor? I know it needs to be adjustable for width, but what else is important? New or Used ones would be OK. We like good old quality tools. thanks, rScotty

I see some posters replying to two or more messages. At least that is how it looks because there are multiple quotes at the top of the reply. How is that done? rScotty

Has anyone ever used a "top dresser" attachment? I heard from a landscaper that golf courses use them for spreading sand, seed, topsoil, and fertilizer onto existing grass. Don't think I've ever seen one.... rScotty

I need to repair some cement structures in my pond. It's going to involve attaching some clean cement blocks to some clean cement culvert - and then the whole thing will be put in the pond to stay. There won't be much stress on it, at least there won't be as long as the cement holds it all...

We have an acre or two area that is all flood plain sand and gravel. The plan here is to spread an inch or two of topsoil on it along with some grass seed. I've got a little hand push cart that spreads grass seed fairly well. Is there something similar to spread dry topsoil? Thanks, rScotty

I always figured that renting and maybe even buying from a rental yard made sense for the mechanically inclined guy wanting to save money. After all, most of the equipment is low hours and sort of maintained.....emphasis on "sort of". So last week some buddies rented a mini excavator for...

I've got a series of French Drains around the property constructed of 4"& 5" ID heavy wall PVC set in a foot of gravel which is then wrapped in geotextile. Pretty nice system. The problem is one section is getting clogged with fine roots. A big rental roto-rooter gets them out in moments, so a...

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I wonder how many Kubota Tier 3/interim 4 owners have done the 250 hr. maintenance on their mufflers? I haven't, but know I should try to stay up to date with the technical maintenance stuff that I don't understand. Basically the operator's manual says to first try method "A" which is unscrew...

One of my rear tires - 19.5Lx24 - takes a month or two, but will always end up about two psi less than the other. Then I fill it up and some months later it is lower again. But this morning I went out and that tire was FLAT. The tires are in good shape, tubeless, and wheels are good. I cannot...

OK, we did need some tractor parts - and wanted to get out and see the countryside for a few hours yesterday anyway. So that was all the excuse needed to take a nice afternoon trip to look in on some old tractor dealers we've bought from years ago. John Deere (green) and Kubota both. To my...

I just ran into some shortages getting parts for our old John Deere, and like a lot of us, it got me to wondering where this is going to lead. Right now the shortages are novel, but becoming more of a problem every day. That makes now a good time to discuss things. Some might say politics was a...

I've been meaning to ask for years now... What engine oil do you run in your Kubota with the EGR equipped Tier IV Interim engine? For the M series, that would be over 50 hp EGR equipped engines built between approximently 2007 and 2014. Examples are: M59, MX5100, M6040, M7040...plus others. I...

It's time to buy new metal cutting drill bits. Probably ought to get a set of fractionals, numbers, and letters to half inch. Who makes the best drill bits? Best price? Best durability? rScotty

I got a roll of 1" black nylon hose protector on Amazon: Electriduct 1" Nylon Protective Hose Sleeve - 25 Feet - Black - $30.00 Then whether I use OEM or have replacement hoses made locally, I simply slip a length of this nylon over the hose and zip tie it to the metal ends before reinstalling...

Since the last upgrade this Spring it has become the worst website for crashing that I have experienced in the last 20 years. Why can't it be fixed? No other website that I visit has that problem. It's only TBN. Worst website on the entire web. I had to reload it twice just to post this...

Does anyone else use an electric power washer on their tractor & implements? I been using a Craftsman electric motor driven power washer model CMEPW520 instead of the gasoline 5hp Husky which has so much pressure it can tear things up. The electric claims 2000 psi, but my guess (and my pressure...

Hmmm.... I'm an old guy - and always fixing things. In fact, fixing and eventually improving things as they wear out has has always been an enjoyable hobby at our house. So with a tool question I searched for a "Tools" Forum and was surprised there isn't one on TBN...Maybe this forum will do...

I'm wondering if any of Kubota's or any aftermarket backhoe buckets interchange between the various Kubota TLBs, Excavators, and Tractor mounted hoes? Is there an interchange guide? For instance, our M59 uses the BT1200 hoe and is equipped with Kubota's quick change bucket mount. The quick...

I'm out trying to move this heavy wet snow today and she just won't rev up. Tractor has almost 6000 hours with excellent maintenance. Everything sounds good and the gauges look good. Starts right up and drives fine, but it is like the last half of the throttle just isn't there. The local dealer...

Thought I'd post a few screen shots of what the TBN site looks like after the "housekeeping" this weekend. This is with all my computer and provider anti-advertisement filters have been turned on. rScotty

Might just be my screen. But it seems less legible today. rScotty

Pretty good snow storm today in the Rockies. Only a few inches buildup; the warm ground melted a lot of it before things cooled down. rScotty

I'd like to explore what people think about buying used versus new. Specifically new versus used tractors and implements. I'm under the impression that it used to be more common to buy things used than it is today, and I'm curious to hear if others think so and how it got that way. Just using...

I'm looking for recommendations on replacing our fence chargers. For many years we used Parmac brand fence chargers, but frankly they aren't the product they used to be. Specs are: 110v., not out in the weather, multiple good grounds all the way down into the water table, no weeds to chop...

It's was easy to make simple improvements to the Kubota seat. The original seat was low, tilted too far forward, and rode too stiff. It made for a jolting ride over small bumps, and bottomed out over large ones. The nice thing about the original seat is that being so simple makes it easy to...

I want to put together a list of good sources of JD 2-cylinder parts. Who is your favorite vintage parts house? On the old JD530, it's time for maintenance items like brake shoes and clutch springs....as well as just about every bushing on the whole machine. Plus a few more esoteric parts...

From back in Yanmar's early days. It complements California's post from back in 2013..... :-)

There are a couple of other places on the M59 Kubota - and maybe other models of Kubota as well - that can benefit from some innovative greasing. These are all sliding and pivoting joints that would work much better with periodic grease or oil, Kubota didn't make provisions for greasing them...

I've just "upgraded" my home computer -a Mac pro - to Apple's newish Catalina operating system.... Version 10.15.3. Previous upgrades didn't affect the way the computer worked online, but with this change about half the online sites that I visit result in the "spinning beachball" - which is the...

Hydraulic Hoses ought to last nearly forever, but often get damaged by simple stuff. At our place it's usually weathering damage, and of course sometimes abrasion. So I ordered some nylon hose sleeve and it came today. Looks like nice quality. Price for this size is about $1.00/ft. It is the...

Small trees grow so slowly here that any help we can give them is worthwhile. I was wondering what others use to prop up limbs of their fruit and small trees against the snow load? What do you use for poles? Right now I could use some poles about ten feet long to prop some branches against...

I ran across this page this morning and thought I'd post it. Some history: Back in the 1970s, the various compact tractor companies were vigorously competing on specsmanship, and one way they did that was by advertising FEL and 3pt lifting specs - but conveniently without mentioning just where...

I noticed that one of my front tires on the tractor has about a one inch split behind one of the tread blocks. Is there some kind of flexible tire goo I can put in there just to keep sand and gravel from working their way into the tire? rScotty

I was looking to see if the brush guard & hood protector parts for the Kubota's big TLB were available as accessories in Kubota's "Build it yourself" website (they aren't) .... when I noticed that the kits for adding steel wheel weights are still listed. Some people prefer wheel weights over...

I want to run a 110volt shallow well pump for garden and watering. Hoping to find a submersible like people use in deep cased wells, but this well is only 15 feet deep. Any recommendations on this type of 110Volt pump? rScotty

I have a shallow well I use for general watering. It's only about 15 feet deep and all the lines run downhill. I've been using a standard above ground 110v pump, but that requires periodic priming. Thinking of going to a submersible pump. Needs to fit a Std. 4" diameter shallow well pipe and run...

Does anyone know of a company that makes sun covers for tractor size tires? I'd like to help the tires last longer. rScotty

We've had the HST+ transmission for about ten or twelve years now on our tractor and think it is the best tranny I've ever used. And that got me to wondering how other people run theirs? Here's the things I was wondering about.. Do you run with the HST+ mode select in Manual, Stall Guard, or...

It's time to do some maintenance on our JD530. Nothing really wrong, but time to be doing brakes and clutch friction & springs and such. Maybe some body parts....couple of switches. I wondered if someone could recommend a good online parts source for the old Two Cylinder JDs? These are simple...

Does anyone else just enjoy looking through shop and repair manuals? Simply for the pure pleasure of of seeing how things are designed and explained? Hopefully I'm not alone in this,.... or am I?? Naw, couldn't be.... Anyway, coming to our house this week is a new (used) ebay copy of a shop...

Last month I posted in the Construction Machine forum here on TBN about a temperature gauge & F450 error code problem with our John Deere 310 TLB. The problem hasn't gone away, so I'm going to start by replacing the thermostat, fluid, a couple of hoses, temp sensor, and doing a general radiator...

Last month I posted about a temperature gauge & F450 error code problem with our John Deere 310 TLB. It's still doing it, so I'm going to start by replacing the thermostat, fluid, a couple of hoses, temp sensor, and doing a general radiator cleaning. Only problem is that getting the thermostat...

New, Used, and Extended Warranties. Who offers the best warranty today, and what changes will we see in the future? And just how negotiable are warranties anyway? Just to kick things off, here's what I remember about the warranty when we bought the M59 (Kubota) in 2007. It was pretty simple...

What's happening is that our JD 310SG backhoe runs fine and doesn't overheat. But during the warmup at idle after about 5 minutes the temperature gauge begins to climb rapidly to the top of the scale. That sets off alarms and throws service code F450. I'm told that code is for the temperature...

I was just sort of kicking some ideas around the other day and it occurred to me that although I know why I do it, I don't really know why other people do their own maintenance and repair work. It could be for completely different reasons & now I'm curious.. So.... so you work on your own...

I've got a near vertical hillside I need to do some erosion protection so that it doesn't slide down. The area isn't accessible to my tractor because of a deep, wet ravine. I can get to within about 20/30 feet of the hillside and was wondering if there was any way that I can spray or shoot...

Below is a real basic tutorial on how I attach photos to a message. TBN has a very sophisticated Attachment and File Upload Manager and it can be a bear to figure out the first time. So here is a very basic method; there are lots of nuances and tricks to be learned, but this will allow you to...

I need to know just how well minis and small excavators handle water and gravel in a creek. I see people using them in water, but never have used one much. I need to do some creek bank work, and the only way to get there is to enter the creek a few hundred yards down and go up it, moving larger...

Does anyone use a hand push lawn mower for small areas & trim? I'm curious to know what make or model is the very best one. Something small enough for a smallish woman to feel confident operating it. Price not so much a consideration as it is mostly for trim on slopes and no matter what...

Hello, I'm really confused by all the various models of Bransons. What is the difference betwen a 15/20/25 series machine with similar HP? Can someone unwind the various model designations for me? One thing that helps with other brands is that most have a website where I can "build my own...

Anyone have a list of JD310SG service codes and what they mean? My dash readout "Service Code F450" the other day. Here's the history: Good machine, regular maintenance, 6000 hrs. No problems. In cold weather I usually plug in the block heater on our JD310SG TLB before starting it. The motor...

The following quote on was posted today - I don't know if the numbers are right or not...they seem sort of large. But true or not, it certainly leaves the wrong impression. Let me explain why.... "ALTIITUDE - Tractors lose 3% of engine power output for every 1,000' altitude increase, over...

I grew up in a cabin that had a workbench along one wall of the sitting area. One leg of that workbench was a heavy pine post that went deep into the ground, and that leg had an elm or oak wooden post vise built right onto it. Very strong, real handy, and you could hang your jacket on the...

Last night I was looking at an old thread where vintage tractors were being compared to modern ones. And just before "thread drift" derailed the discussion, it seemed aimed toward just what had gotten better and maybe what had been overlooked. Someone said that one of the qualities that made...

I've been thinking about building a workshop & shed with a hydronically heated floor. Hot Water Heat. Anyone done this lately? What I'm thinking of doing is pouring a slab with the flexible piping right in the concrete. Open to recommendations of a good type/brand name for the pipe in the...

So I'm started wondering about making a list of universal tractor features that all tractors could use as original equipment. How about it, TBNers? Have you added some favorite feature to your tractor? The kinds of thing that would be OEM if the people designing tractors had ever actually...

[/SIZE][SIZE=4]​​I'm wondering how many of us have tried using a 3pt hitch on the front of their tractor? Most implements are reversible, so it is theoretically possible to run them from a 3pt hitch on the front of the tractor as the Europeans do. Pictures I've seen of European tractors used on...

What's up with my cab air in the 310? It suddenly quit working. The sight tube shows fluid and the compressor is turning. The blower works, but the air is outside temp. rScotty

This is sort of an oddity. I was going through my old technical bulletins from Yanmar from "back in the day", and came across one on front axle bolts. Frankly I've never heard of it being a problem, but it must have happened at least once. I looked at the old 165D I am trying to fix up, and the...

I just did the annual maintenance on our old 1958 vintage JD530 - the last of the famous JD B series. Checked the fluids, added gas, charged the battery and it started right up and settled down to idle. Ready to go to work. All the hydraulics work fine, no leaks. Power steering is a marvel. It's...

I'm an old time mechanical guy and have been helping friends with machinery purchases for decades now. Just this morning I was thinking about how the buying questions have changed as much or more than the tractors themselves. It used to be that questions centered around the reliability of some...

I can't attach photos any longer, and wonder if I have attached too many photos to too many messages over the years - and if so, what can be done about it. rScotty

Trying to help a newbie with a tractor decision and he is undecided between a cab or traditional open station. The tractor is to be 40 to 60 hp. with a front loader but doesn't need AC. Any brand, probably a new machine. We do get snow here, & sometimes heavy snow. The tractor is for year round...

Are there any experts in RO systems out there? I've got some questions and don't have the slightest idea where to go for answers. rScotty

In the photo forum, PILOON just posted something that got me to thinking..... I've also wondered about just how this difference in communication speed will add to the different was of looking at the world between rural and city populations. Take cell phones for example.....When I go to...

Just how many hour/years can we expect a tractor to last? Figure maintenance by the book or close to it, OEM parts, use a block heater in the winter, and work it hard but no abuse. I've heard lots of guesses, but I don't think I've ever seen any data or studies to back up the guesses. Maybe a...

Just how many hour/years can I expect my Kubota to last? Figure on doing maintenance by the book or close to it, OEM parts, use a block heater in the winter, and work it hard but no abuse. I've heard lots of guesses, but I don't think I've ever seen any data or studies to back up the guesses...

I'm wondering how many of us have our water tested and if so what you find.... and then what you do about it, if anything. I have our basic well water tested by sending a sample to the local A&M college testing lab every few years. I ask for what they call their "routine package" - which costs...

On 4 Wheel Drive and Tire Ratios, there has been a lot written about the advantages in matching the tire size with the internal Front/Rear gear ratios - especially for 4wd. It turns out that this Front to Rear ratio is easy to measure. It makes sense that in 2wd, Front to Rear tire size ratio...

Our Kubota has a 4 post canopy, and it sure looks like a windshield would fit easily enough. Does anyone make one? Here's picture from I don't know where, but it seems to show a windshield. rScotty

Originally Posted by richriddle The YM276D in the barn has great power steering for those folks talking about power steering. That's interesting. Do you have a picture of the power steering? I'd like to know what kind it is. rScotty --------------------- Back in the late 1970s and early...

Has anyone put an air-suspension seat on either the M59 or the M62? It would have to be one that swivels around to the backhoe position. This would be a really nice addition, but I'm getting lazy and would like to find one that fits without too much modification. thanks, rScotty

With winter coming, it's a good time to clean out the the thermostart reservoir and check the connections. Thermostart itself is kind of unique to Yanmars. It's a combination of a plastic reservoir, relay valve, and heating element all located on top of the intake manifold and activated by...

It's that time of the year, and maybe this will be the year I finally adapt a QA snowblower to the front of the M59. The project is still in the planning stage, and all I've got so far is a wish list. That includes finding a snowblower to fit the standard Kubota skidsteer QA - which will take...

Sometime this winter I'll again be working on the YM165D rebuild & got to wondering some things. First of all, my old Yanmar dealer always believed that the YM155 (green) and the YM165(red) were identical in every way except for color. Does anyone know if that is true or not? And I'm also...

I was looking over some information from ten or 15 years ago and saw where I was considering buying Yanmar's mini-TLB model CDL 40. I didn't do so; bought Kubota's M59 instead....a much larger machine. But I wonder if anyone does have a CDL 40 and if so, how is it doing? They sure looked like...

Hard to believe, but it's been almost ten years and 1000 hours since my we bought the M59. It's been an amazing machine. But not quite perfect.... it does work well, but in my opinion it has always burnt a little too much fuel and certainly makes way too much black smoke. I've thought about...

Everything checks out. Fan works, compressor seems fine, sight glass shows a normal charge. But the air it blows is not much cooler than outside. First thing I should probably check is if the heat exchanger and control valve are clean and not insulated with a ton of dirt, chaff, and dust...

Just wanted to point out that this is the third Sunday in a row where attempts to post are met with "DataBase Error". There has to be a clue here.... rScotty

Is there anyone else around who remembers when compact tractors were first introduced and there were Yanmar dealers in the USA? rScotty

We were discussing tillers the other day. Tillers tend to be made to match local conditions and they live a hard life. Easy serviceability is the key. Yanmar made several types in various configurations. The ones shown in these attachments are the heavier duty type made for small farming. These...

Nice tractor. Wish I'd bought one...actually I wish I'd bought one of each of the models! We are unlikely to see that level of technical excellence at such a low price again in our lifetimes. enjoy, rScotty

Here you go. This photo caused quite a stir in the mid 1980s, as did the attached list of where tractors were actually manufactured. That was a different era, and many values were different as well. rScotty

Here is a copy of the original sales flyer for the YM226 and YM276. Lots of good info in here, including photos of the mid 1980s models on the next to last page. enjoy! rScotty

I'm making a temporary tractor shelter and expect it will be a canvas tarp over a framework. I've made those in years past, but my tarp supplier has gone out of business. Any recommendations for a canvas tarp supplier? How to spec the tarp? Thickness, thread per inch, coating?? thanks, rScotty

I like to weld with the torch, and got to wondering just what metals can be successfully torch welded. I've got several torches, a lot a nozzles, inert gas (from the tig setup), and a variety of fluxes. What I'd be looking for is a good-looking and structurally usable weld. As good as could be...

I'm trying to get anything at all to grow on some stretches of bare sterile ground left by a recent flood. After removing most of the larger rocks, all that is left is sand and gravel. The flood killed all the trees in the valley, and as a result there are a lot of wood chips available. We...

Kubota makes nice tractors, but some things are just downright odd. Like most of us tractor guys, I normally get on the tractor from the left side. But not surprisingly every once in a while there's a reason to get on or off from the right. The problem is that just where most anyone would...

One of my old diesels has not been run at high RPM for many years and I want to clean it out. My thought is to clean it by running it for awhile stationary at some higher RPM and maybe with some sort of diesel cleaning additive in the fuel. Any thoughts on that? rScotty

It's that time of year again; time to mix some cold weather protection into the diesel fuel. Anyone got any favorites? rScotty

Hi! I was wondering if there is a forum for models of tractors and implements like those glued together plastic models of tractors we used to see at the hobby store? I even remember some models of implements....somewhere I can even remember seeing a model for a big old 12 bottom plow. And out...

[COLOR=#000000][FONT=Comic Sans MS]On another thread, mike69440 wrote about upgrading his FEL hydraulics, regeneration in the bucket curl circuit, and also made a brief reference to being careful while backdragging...

Looking into the Operator's Manual, I see that it is coming up on time to check the valve adjustment on the family Kubota. There's no hint of malfunction, so I suppose we could just ignore it for a few more years, but these are nice engines and no point in not at least checking to see that the...

Having a backhoe with a thumb has been a real eye-opener. A thumb really expands what a backhoe can do. I've been thinking about another type of attachment that would also add a lot to the things a backhoe can do - but I've never seen such a device. It would be some sort of spoon or fork...

Does anyone know the adjustment spec. that controls the loader bucket tilt? I'd sure like for the loader bucketto tilt back another inch or two....and not to do so much automatic untilt the bucket so as to cause it to spills part of a load as I lift the loader arms. I can see there's a rod that...

I'm going to look at one for a friend. Did the B8200 HST ever come with power steering? And if so, is it an external power cylinder or something internal to the steering box? thanks, rScotty

I'm looking at an older model of the B8200 HST 4WD for a friend. It looks good, cranks nicely, but doesn't run.No obvious leaks and from appearances was good machine before it sat for a decade or so. I don't think it has power steering unless it's internal. Tires are OK but are lug type and...

I've anyone else noticed that only the Linear Display Mode will allow me to advance through the pages of a threaded conversation? On my computer (Mac) the Hybrid and Threaded Modes will not advance past page 1. Successive page choices are shown at the top of the subject line, but when selected...

When following a thread, whether I select page 2 or "last page" the displayed thread simply returns to the first page again. Is anyone else experiencing this? I first noticed it over the weekend. thanks, rScotty

I'm looking for a rock bucket with a wider distance between the tines. The one I've got is 72" wide with a 3" spacing between tines and uses the standard skid steer quick attach to the loader arms that so many tractors have copied. And it's been real useful. But there's also a lot of use here...

Did you ever do that? And wonder what - if anything - happened? Well, me too. And it happened to me - again - last week. Temps here were 15 to 30F daytime and 0/15F at night. Some wind coupled with a couple feet of snow. Yep, it's winter. I plumb forgot that I'd plugged in the M59 block...

Our 2006 310SG basically works fine, but I'm kind of suspecting that the right-side dash switches are getting to be intermittant. It doesn't happen often, but last summer/fall I thought I saw out of the corner of my eye the instrument lights blink on/off a couple of times . Today I wasn't sure...

I've got a 2006 JD310SG w/powershift. It's the later serial number run. Pretty much a standard construction package machine with 5000 hrs. and no real problems. Works great. Today I changed the transmission oil and filter. Let it drain for an hour until empty. Looked like several gallons or...

Sometimes it's handy that my BH buckets have teeth, and sometimes it would do nicer work if the edge of the bucket was smooth. I wonder if there is anything out there that will fit over the BH bucket teeth and give it a smooth edge? thanks, rScotty

It's not a tractor, but I've got a garden hose caddy with tube type pneumatic tires - and they are always going flat. I can't find a reason for them to be going flat; but over the summer all 4 wheels will slowly lose their air. There's probably some sort of goo I could put into the tubes to...

I need to seed about 4 acres of hay land and don't know the first thing about seed drills or such. Here's the situation.... we had a few acres of hay in a little field with nice dense growth (mostly bromes). It was never seeded: it just volunteered due to years of broadcasting horse manure...

On a 15hp tractor I'm restoring there's a rip in the turf tire sidewall about a couple of inches long. The rip was put there by a backhoe when the tractor was plucked out of a flood. The tire is a Goodyear Terra Tire 29x12.00 - 15. Just a little thing, but wide. It's a tubeless and I don't know...

The first photo shows some details of the standard QA Backhoe Bucket attachment used on the US model M59s. Back in 2008 when we bought the tractor the QA was listed as an option, but I've never seen an M59 that didn't have it. I've heard some rumors that the Canadian QA is different, but haven't...

Has anyone written on Kubota models and company history? Do companies even have someone collating historical documents anymore? I' guessing JD had a history dept. once.......considering how much detailed material they've published they must have done so. Anyway, my wife mentioned she would...

I'm looking to buy a small vintage Yanmar (see Wanted to buy: small 4wd US Yanmar) and there is a YM186 that has come up for sale not too far away. Can someone remind me what the changes were between the 186 & 187 models? I think I remember something about a wheelbase change, powershift...

Well....miracles never cease. We had a flood and a it killed our little vintage Yanmar. Just today my wife was wishing we still had it. And after some discussion we've decided to get another. So.... We're in the market for a small 4wd Yanmar tractor and want to find a nice one from back in the...

When I reply to a topic my custom is to capitalize the word :"Kubota", just as I've done here. Previewing the Post shows no changes. But when I post the reply, the brand name comes out in red letters and the letter "K" is no longer capitalized - even when the word is used to start a sentence...

How fast do you have to run your Kubota's engine to blow snow? From videos it seems like some of them are really cranked up! Does that wear the engine? Any problems? Noise? Spinning a tractor motor at high revs for hours on end would be a big difference for me. Mostly I'm not running the PTO...

Hello ALL! SamofSweden started an interesting discussion in the thread "Kubota 7040 question" about Front to Rear tire sizes for 4wd tractors. It seems to me that the subject is one that affects all 4WD tractors, so I thought I'd start a new thread. Here's where we were at this...

I've always wondered why there are so few aftermarket accessories for tractors. There seems to be a good selection of universal mount implements - especially the ones with standard 3pt or loader mountings. But there isn't much offered for the tractors themselves. Here's where I start to wonder...

This is going to seem like a dumb question, but I can't figure out where the autoleveling bucket control is on my 310SG. I need to turn off the autoleveling feature for most jobs and can't find it mentioned in the ops manual. Any hints much appreciated. thanks, rScotty

Does anyone offer a tractor-mounted air compressor? rScotty

Does anyone have an air compressor mounted on their tractor? It sure would be handy around our place. Could be PTO, hydraulic, or 12V electric. thanks, rScotty

I think it might be called "comfort ride". It's an OEM option. Anyway, it must be a small 12 v an air compressor that raises and firms the seat when I press a button. But it leaks down overnight. Is that normal? rScotty

OK, we've finally got the tractor dug out after the flood and it's time to pull the injectors. But how does one pull an injector out? These seem to be well stuck and so are the studs that mount the hold-down ring, so I can't get a wrench on the body. The workshop manual doesn't give any hints...

I want to put a thumb on my JD310SG with extendahoe. Before I go out to the dealer, can anyone give me some idea of what questions to ask and what kind of expense to expect? It already has remote outlets mounted on the BH; they are controlled by a foot pedal and probably work, but I've not yet...

My buddy has some Ridgid tools he wants to sell. Compressors and things. They look good, but I don't know anything about them. Most of my stuff is SnapO or Milwaukee. Any opinions? rScotty

Any idea what's up with the hydraulic oil on this JD310SG? After running it for a month it works fine, and the level seemed about right in the sight glass when I got it....maybe a little high but not much. But it seems to be creeping up. Tonight I checked a couple hours after shutting it off and...

Anyone know an automotive crossover for the front and rear wiper blades on a JD310 cab? rScotty

Machine is a JD310SG. thanks, rScotty

How are funds usually transferred for out of area purchases where a tractor has to be shipped in from a private party? What are buyer/seller options to guarantee both buyer and seller are protected.....that the tractor actually gets shipped and is what it is said to be? thanks, rScotty

I guess it had to happen. After six years of working something finally broke on our M59. This machine is used for a lot of short chore work and has about 600 total hours. These tend to be hard hours but not high RPM hours. We don't idle much, tending to run with the Stall-Gard feature activated...

Hello all....if someone knows of a nice backhoe/loader like the JD or Cat please email me privately. Looking for a keeper with an extendahoe, 4x4, with cab, under 5000 hrs and in very nice condition. Figure something around a 1999 to 2006 model would be about right. And if anyone wants to...

I'm wondering what to look for in a replacement for the old auto darkening helmet. It's been awhile since I bought the last one. The old one was a top of the line Speedglas - like their modern 9100xx series but ten years old. It was the best available when new - but things have probably gotten...

Does anyone know of a manufacturer who offers an air suspension swivel seat that would fit the M59? Basic mounting looks easy enough; the cab floor is flat and made of a heavy enough plate of steel with plenty of safe places to drill and bolt to. In keeping with the smaller operator/cab area -...

I've been looking at getting a full size loader backhoe and pretty much settled on it being one of the standards...a Cat 416, Case 580, or JD310. All of these seem more or less similar. Need extendahoe, and some cab comforts like air seat and ride control, but they most seem to come that way in...

I'm working on a 5 acre site and looking at getting a used John Deere 310 to share the chores. Only trouble is that I'm pretty ignorant about commercial machines. Is there a website for commercial machines.... Or is this it? For example, what's the difference between a plain JD 310, a 310 SE...

It sure would be nice to slow down the hobby-horse bounce when I'm traveling down rough roads with a front bucket full of dirt. I'm told that commercial tractors have a "ride control" setting that allows the bucket to move a little and reduces the bounce. Apparently a bypass moves a portion of...

Maybe I'm missing the obvious, but I realized I don't know a way to upload files and reference documents so that links to them can be posted in a message. Is this possible? If so, will someone walk me through the simplest options? Oh....and it might require some experimental postings before I...

Well, it finally happened. The old JD 530 needs a repair. Runs just fine, but leaving a trail of gassy oil behind so I checked it and found that the crankcase was overflowing with gas in the oil! I swapped out the needle and float, changed the oil and filter, replaced the aftermarket manual...

We have a Kubota M59 and an old JD Ag with loader, but could use a heavier commercial backhoe/loader to help with the rebuilding from our flood last year. Only trouble is I don't know the machines that well. Can somebody help me compare the JD, Cat, and Case? The Case I kinda understand as...

I've been talking to Laurin Cabs about getting one of their cabs for my M59, but I'd need to actually see one before making such a large purchase. Those things are expensive! The company says they've sold a number in my area for use on JD110s - but none for the similar M59. Does anyone know of...

We've just had the mother of all floods here in Jamestown, Colorado, and I've got a ton of info on how an M59 works when doing real difficult work in gravel to boulders. I'll post some pictures, but right now internet access is still very limited. But I'm a long time contributor, looking at a...

We've just had the mother of all floods here in Jamestown, Colorado, and I'm looking at a massive cleanup. So what is the Best of the pressure washers? What features should I be looking for? I don't mind spending money on good tools, and this one will get a workout. Thanks, rScotty

I debated as to what to title this thread. The idea being that it would be nice to capture some of the things that only occur to an owner after years of ownership. The sorts of things that didn't go into the decision to buy, but which turned out to be unexpectedly important features. Let me...

I've just noticed that while reading the forums they display correctly on my computer (WinXP, 32 bit, 1280x1024). But when I hit reply to someone I have to use the slider bar at the bottom of the screen to see the entire width of the screen. I don't think it was always that way, but have been...

I've still got a question arising from having put one of those 3 gauge mini sets on our YM165d maybe 25 years back....This is the analog kind of gauges with little 1" clockface dials. Mounts under the dash. Total cost back then was definitely under $50. Luckily for me the gauge and mount came...

Some years back the dealer told me that the M59 had a standard QC hookup on the loader arms, and that in fact it was the same as Bobcat. Assuming that the hydraulic flow is in the ballpark, it ought to run most Bobcat front end implements. Do the other TLBs ....the B26, L39, and L45.... all...

I've been thinking more and more about Tier 4 motors and particulate emission.....which lead to wondering about the advantages of bypass filtering. Diesel oil quickly turns black and that is probably tiny unfiltered particles of carbon in the oil. Are they abrasive? Do they matter? Amsoil makes...

I've been thinking more and more about Kubota's Interm Tier 4 motors and the advantages of bypass filtering. Amsoil makes a kit that looks like it would fit the M59, but I wonder if anyone has used it? And what about doing the same to the hydraulic filter? rScotty

I'm looking for a PTO or hydraulically-driven water pump with good suction for cleaning a small farm pond. I've been told that a diaphragm type "trash pump" would work for sucking up the algae and dead leaves, but I've never used a diaphragm pump and don't know anything about the brands,features...

I haven't seen many postings from potential M59 buyers in the last year or so and was wondering why not? Anyway, I've had an M59 for about 4 years now, and was chatting with some other owners when the conversation turned to curiosity why our tractors weren't a whole lot more popular. I sure...

Does anyone have experience using implements on a front three point hitch? I've got a Kubota with a quick-detatchable FEL bucket and it came with a front three point conversion plate. I meant to mount a rock rake up there but haven't gotten around to doing it. Anyone else try this sort of...

Recently I've read a couple of threads where folks were undecided about whether to add a backhoe to their tractor purchase. Most people don't have a problem with the usefulness of 4wd or FEL, but backhoes seem to be a question. Maybe the experience we've had will help someone decide. Anyway...

I keep hearing that Yanmar is going to get back into the compact tractor market here in the US under their own name. Has anyone actually seen brand new models at a Yanmar dealership? If there's one around Denver, I've missed it. rScotty

Does anyone have an idea where we should post copies of old sales brochures, specs, and repair/parts manual info for our vintage Yanmars? I don't know of any such a place here on TractorByNet, but maybe I simply haven't looked in the right place. If there's a place here that would be...

Thought I'd post some photos showing the rock bucket in action. Lots of rocks around here. It helps to be able to sort the dirt from the rocks. A rock bucket with a couple of pipes on the tines can carry a ton of slash, too. rScotty

We were discussing thermosiphon heating on another forum. After doing some thinking and writing about an overheating problem, some of what we discussed might have some value here as well......enjoy, rScotty From a post by rScotty: The more I think about what we've discussed......the...

Well, today we are probably finishing with a thread where we beat the back hoe hydraulics on the M59 pretty much to death....it turns out that for three of the machines with mysterious BH hydraulic problems the solution was simply that the directional flow lever tends to vibrate out of position...

Yep, that 3pt lift problem was discussed in the thread: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2877548#post2877548 It looks like a couple of ingenious tractor owners are coming up with a decent workaround. And it leads naturally into questioning just how Kubota and other...

This problem just happened on our 2008 M59 with 340 easy hours. Most of it's use is to lend a hand moving dirt and rocks here on our mountain land.....along with plowing snow with the bucket in the winter. One operator, regular maintenance, and although it lives outside, it does get an old tarp...

I remember seeing scale models of a very few Yanmar tractors back when the tractors were being sold in the US. My dealer had a couple on the counter that he picked up when he went to sales meetings. Has anyone seen anything like that? It seems like several companies make models of everything JD...

I see people collecting toy tractors that are scale models of US and European tractors. In fact, I can't go to the JD dealer without seeing a whole display. Does anyone make models of the Kubotas? rScotty

>"QUOTE: Re: Kubota dealer is really starting to piss me off > I suspect it would get better exposure with a new thread entitled >"Jerky L series 3 point hitch fixed !" or something like that. Anyone >that has an L series tractor and sees that video is going to open >their eyes to be sure...

One of the best thing about having a tractor is the variety of ways it can be outfitted. rScotty

Much as it embarrasses me to admit this, I just ran my cherished M59 out of fuel. It happened like this: Just back from vacation, turned the fuel tap the wrong way, and let it idle while sizing up a downed tree for dissection. Then I heard it cough....knew immediately what was going...

Because part of the search command is overlain by an advertisement. I can type in part of my search words, but the advertisement prevents me from asking it to start searching. Is there a cure for this? It happens sometimes in various forums, and then for a while it won't happen. thanks, rScotty

I just got the oddest letter from someone calling themselves "KTAC Insurance Agency" yesterday. It's a mystery, because as far as I can make out some type of insurance that we didn't purchase has just either expired or been cancelled for non-payment of premium. This is the first I've heard...

I notice that my YM336D not only has a block heater for the motor, it also has a transmission oil heater that fits inside the screen filter. Most of you know the one I mean. It's the filter that we clean out by hand & that lives under the triangular cover. On the 336 it is back by the PTO and on...

Uh....Well, there's GOING TO BE a nice YM336D with a FEL for sale on Craigs list - Boulder, Colorado....if it ever posts on their server. I know this tractor. Or send me a private message. thanks, rScotty

Does anyone make a quick-attach front snowblower? I was just looking at the M59 and it seems a natural match what with the bobcat style of quick change FEL bucket attachment plus the accessory hydraulic lines for 20+ gal/min flow to the front. Is that enough flow to drive a snowblower? rScotty

OK...How do you measure the oil on your Kubota? With the dipstick forced/screwed all the way down, or with the rubber part at the top of the stick just resting on top of the dipstick hole? I can't find that answer anywhere in my operator or shop manual, but it must matter because the difference...

We were just talking on another thread about the "resistance to steering" of a fellow's Yanmar YM186D compact tractor with a loader. Somewhat belatedly it occurred to me that most of us owners know how difficult it is to steer a small any compact tractors with a loader. It's normally very, very...

I did some light work today and when I went to put the machine away the BH boom cylinder wouldn't retract far enough to engage the latch. It needed another couple of inches and just wouldn't respond. What's happening? rScotty

I decided to switch over to Super UDT at the 200 hour oil change. Wow! Was that expensive!! The Super UDT is an interesting oil - slightly lighter weight but it definitely foams more easily than what I drained out. Both oils are very clear. But the high price started me to wondering who makes...

Both of my older Yanmars (165 & 336) have roughly the same air cleaner - even though one is twice the HP of the other. It's the standard cyclonic dust collector mounted to a horizontal cannister with a paper element inside. The whole assembly sits alongside the hood on the "onside" of the...

On the M59 TLB the standard operator's manual covers the tractor and loader but not the backhoe. I've heard that backhoe manuals are now available, does anyone know of a download site? My question is about using the hydraulic thumb. To maintain grip on an object it seems to me that the bucket...

On the M59 TLB the standard operator's manual covers the tractor and loader but not the backhoe. I've heard that backhoe manuals are now available, does anyone know of a download site? My question is about using the hydraulic thumb. To maintain grip on an object it seems to me that the bucket...

It's not a problem to read old diesel engine oil level on any old dipstick. But trying to read clean transmission or hydraulic oil on their bright and shiny dipsticks can be difficult. It's hard to see clean transparent oil against a polished metal background. Here's a trick that worked for...

Our M59 machine maintenance is an ongoing effort. I like to turn the wrenches myself and tend to do a little bit each time I get around to it - with the result that a service can stretch over a period of 50 or more machine hours. That's OK; my service schedule is a bit more conservative than...