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I never tried replacing my existing bucket, but I need to dig a wire/water trench and would like to make a smaller mess. Is the main compatibility point the size pin holes? So as long as pin holes are the same, I am unlikely to need to make any modifications? Thanks

FYI, there is a group on FB called "Single Axle Dump Trucks", it's nice to follow to see what folks recommend there. I paused my search as until fall, as at this point I'd have no time for tinkering with it nor doing projects I want to do, plus car/truck market conditions for buyers are...

What gear ratio would you recommend. My use cases be 80% local hauling, like within a couple of miles...

Should I completely write-off any gas engines if I wanted to haul and tow at the same time (in the hills too).

I called, and even a commercial sized truck (e.g. F700), insurance is cheap (400-500) even if commercial sized, as long as it's labeled for personal use. This is in WV.

What are the upkeep challenges of the dumps, or is it the diesel?

Since my trips would be very local, I can tow, load, and come back for the trailer separately.. Thanks for the feedback.

I am starting to shop for a dump truck. You can usually find one not for much more than a dump trailer, and my Tacoma can't tow that much, and a dump truck is more manurable. I need it to be able to haul my Kubota L3430 (about 7k lb with backhoe, plus trailer) and a load (gravel, dirt, wood...

Similar to one I made for firewood, but less fancy as it's not right next the house Less than $1000.. half in roof metal sheets.

I am familiar with the notch. It wasn't an issue.

had to replace both fittings

Based on close virual inspection the model #'s are Faster 3FF 112 M (male) and 3FF 112 F (female/stuck) I got BobCat couplers today at local tractor supply 7246777 (male) and 7246790 (female).. about $50 ea.. (looks like about same price as link below) if I google either part, I get ISO 16028...

It's already oily from the hydraulic oil.. i dunno it needs more grease.. but I'll try this approach as well.

I had issue connecting too, but I could never figure out a pattern. Sometimes it would go in easily, sometimes no matter how much I tried to release the pressure, nothing would work.. My 3rd function is shared with the backhoe, I have to turn two valves (back and cab) in order to direct the flow...

Rotates freely. Does not feel gritty. Feels like something is holding onto it on the inside, not outside... like a pin, or whatever is at the tip.. may have to look closer at how bobcat style couplers actually work. I always clean them at least with a palm of my hand, and usually with a rag...

If you look at the pic closer, the coupler is half pulled out.. it seems to be stuck on something "inside" the the sleeve outside.

This has been tried and is typically done whenever I work with couplers. We use them for 1) hydraylic forks 2) grapple 3) plow

I always had trouble with these, but always with attaching (had to occasionally resort to clamps as I couldn't overcome pressure) Might be time to replace. Any pointers how to decouple?

Thanks for all your advice, and even illustration. I was trying to avoid having to run it from the cab given the battery is right there, but obviously didn't want camera plugged directly to the battery.. I do have a fuse box with 4 (suspect large amp) fuses in it right above the battery (took a...

Where do I look for those under the hood? Trial and error with voltmeter?

Where do you reommend I use for source of 12v for a wireless camera when ignition is on? L3430

I expected hoses between lever kits and some existing valves, but maybe I don't fully understand yet what these hook up to.

I got this late last year, opened up boxes, apparently it don't come with hoses.

I believe I did some greasing, and this went away.

I called tirechains.com today (where I got the chains in 16-17) and they said they do not recommend theirs "run loose"

Asphalt is mostly a luxury around here. I have to cross a county maintained asphalt road to go from one property to another, but that's about it. I guess chains also have more surface/digging power. But I am intrigued with trying studs.. maybe once I fix 4x4 I'll put them on front tires, as...

Can you comment further on chains vs studs on hills? I have Hills.. WV Mountain type of hills (up to 30%+).. I've seen you response in my other snow thread (have studded chains currently), but would like to understand your insight. I am guessing it's more likely studs get 'ripped out' on the...

I'd take off the rim, secure a piece of cardboard to the center, and make a paper template that you could scan or mail.

neighbor saved a trip and put trator back in service. Shall get permanent replacement and a spare when i go that way.

I had trouble lifting the chain that high.. I can jack up the tractor with outriggers, I did this time, and we "threw" the chains on than rotated for tightening.. I could try to roll them onto tire, I am sure somebody figure out how to do that easy. Will research the chain, but I am not sure...

Chains were awesome.. I plowed for 2.5 hours, including uphill on a ~20% incline with little trouble.. we got ~7 inches of snow, and it was getting heavy with "snow mix' creating a crust. After making a few stops to examine the chains/wheels as I started hearing a weird thud, I finally realized...

Old thread, but I finally did it.. In summary, I didn't have enough sidewall clearance to put the chains on, and the forum helped me determine that mine are adjustable.. Original Pic on how tire was mounted before today (from 5 yrs ago): I got by past few years with front chains (wasn't much...

Put about 5 hours on tractor since, mostly digging and backfilling with backhoe, but also transporting material with front loader. So far, no issues. I heard of very different outcomes with cars. Happy with my tractor being able to deal with my mistake.

It was this I also figured out how the mistake was made.. The small gas station where I get gas has 2 pumps, each pump has two outlets.. 1 of the pumps has diesel as 2nd, the other has non-ethanol gas as 2nd. I loaded up by diesel cans with non-ethanol gas, assuming it was diesel coming out of...

I don't think that's fair. The only idea I haven't touched yet is actually testing the fuel pump. All others I have either ruled out and provided feedback on, as well as found many others in other threads that I have referenced .. I provided feedback on the fuel pump as well (sucks fuel out of...

Replaced battery this morning, as it was contributing to poor starting issues (and power-washed the gunk out) Tractor continues to start rough. Exhaust seems clean, indicating all cylinders firing OK? Took radiator cap off to look for head gasket issues.. ran tractor for probably 20-30 mins, saw...

similar issues (tractor warms up and fails to perform), no solution posted https://www.tractorforum.com/threads/low-rpms-low-pwer.12103/ Found this.. it's not impossible for me to have made a mistake of filling diesel can with gas, although I haven't made that mistake in 7 yrs I owned a...

So I had some time late in late eve (you know, "life" gets in the way of "fun") Unless I am missing something, and will still go through the "check the engine start system" checklist, my understanding if it was a sensor issue, I would see more intermittent issues, and more so with starting. I do...

What are your thoughts on this being a safety switch issue? My neighbor brought it up, and I initially brushed it off (to me the only safety is to "stop moving" the tractor, I don't recall one shutting it off altogether), but in my original "lose power" incident, as well as what triggered this...

I really appreciate all the feedback and comments so far. I haven't messed with fuel systems ever, and your input is greatly appreciated. I haven't had too much time to mess with the tractor (or spend any time on research) after spending a bit with it in the morning today... Regarding comments...

There is no fuel screen If tractor is starved of fuel via switch above water separator/filer it sucks up all the fuel, indicating pump works. The water separator cup fills very quickly once switch is turned on, indicating no obstruction in fuel tank. I ran it with fuel tank cap cracked, and it...

Notes for self: https://www.haytalk.com/threads/kubota-fuel-prob.57561/#post-551833 other ideas * take off filter again and see if there's fuel screen * blow back tube coming from fuel tank * blow all fuel tubes * make sure there are no cracks in fuel tubes (e.g. sucking air instead of fuel) *...

changed filter. plenty of fuel flow observed by gravity, as I turned the "off" switch improperly, and scrambed to test all settings to find the true "off" (to stop the flow).. although i don't think this proves anything only got a few mins out of tractor can't hold RPMS above 1500. can't figure...

was digging shale/bedrock later.. and it's next to a river/creek, tons of boulders. If creek is called "Stoney" it tells you something. Got 30 mins out of tractor today.. Will pick up the tool (big pliers) to take out the filter later. Powerwashed the engine compartment for when I'll be dealing...

Well, celebration was too early. After 90min of hard work lost power and won't stay on. Now on flat surface and half tank of diesel. Filled it up to the top, same thing. Will try fuel filter

Bled air, shot of Starter fluid. good to go.

What's the logical explanation of fuel filter being a problem uphill only?

It was puffing smoke w/o starting earlier on, but after sitting for a day (while charging battery) no smoke is coming out at all.. Will mess with it in the morning when it cools down... Edit: Plan to bleed air, test the pump, and probably put a new battery in. I did add 5 gallons of fuel, it's...

Is there any way to check other than replace? Easy to replace for beginners? Edit: Called local equipment company, $160 or so incl bracket, worth a shot.

I was digging a trench uphill and tractor lost power and won't start, seems like a fuel issue as it turns over, but maybe there is some safety shutoff I am not aware of? I've run into something similar before when tractor drove into a ditch with rear wheels, but it recovered after a bit...

Hi Forum, the steering is actually getting worse requiring more input from me. At least it feels that way after tractor was sitting for a couple of weeks.. It does feel "grindy"--minor (in duration) intermittend resistance as I turn the wheels. I put the front of the tractor on the jack...

Dear Forum, I am not sure how to describe it.. Steering feels like it's not 100% responsive, as if when I turn the wheel it feels catchup here and there, like skipping a tooth. The steering is not "hard", just isn't smooth anymore. Any keywords on what I should search this forum for, or any...

I wanted to make a comment on this, as I did get 2 boxes (1 product each).. $200 shipped Got about 6 ropes of over 100ft, 2 were 150ft. those alone have a 'value' of about $1000 based on their pricing For comparison sake, Portable Winch Rope that came with Forestry Kit PCA-1215M DBP Rope (1/2"...

I also thought of using the winch to move boulders. Since I have a grapple, and I had access to some boulders, I moved those that way for now, but boulders will slide a lot better than trees! I hope a "choker chain" will be sufficient. I looked at that green chain on Amazon, but it had mixed...

Can anybody share suggestions for high traffic areas and maintaining grass/turf? Flood area, so carpets are not a good option.. Stone will likely get washed away too.. Last year we randomly mulched, unfortunately if floods don't take care of washing it away, sometimes heavy rains can. I am...

I agree, I hate sanding. Maybe we'll try staining with something tung oil based. Not excited about 5 coats, but much less excited about sanding later.

wouldn't u need to retain even more frequently?

I painted my pressure treated tables about 5yrs ago, paint deteriorated, mushrooms grew, and tables literally started falling apart. The all wood tables have weak points of where wood touches and never dries. This year I got galvanized steel frames, will put untreated wood on them and paint with...

Did you end up painting your tables? how long did it last?

Hopefully spend less money than originally intended, on a tool that will actually get the job done. I never even heard about capstan or gas powered winches until I came to TBN with my problem, so I did not consider them. I've also learned of other potential solutions (Tractor Capstan winches...

Well, ordered the winch on Wed (from Sportsman's Guide), got the winch on Sun Unpacked it, started it up and pulled a small log.. Hope to play with it a lot more this weekend.

consider a chainsaw driven winch too, such as Lewis Winch. 900 bux on their site, claims to pull 4000lb w/o pulley there is a similar Simpson capstan winch, only 1000 bucks (about 1/3 less expensive than Canadian product above, but looks to have similar performance, and also a Honda engine)...

I got a forestry kit (comes with a few accessories, which is about $400 standalone, or you can get it bundled with the winch), and I got SG member discount. If you're an SG member works out very well compared to Amazon, etc.

The Norwood is cool.. It may have been suggested earlier, not sure how I missed it. I especially like the price! (and I do have hydraulics in the back for the backhoe) I think the con of it is due to it's light weight, I won't be able to haul anything with the grapple, and would have to skid...

Capstan is what I meant.. and yes, I am getting from Sportsman's Guide, they seem to have the best deal. Edited/fixed earlier typo. Yay.. I'll share results later. Portable Winch Co. PCA-1269 Tree Mount Winch Anchor with Strap Current Price:$112.49 Portable Winch Co. PCW5000-FK Portable...

Well, I almost bought a forestry winch, but after deciding on a model (Hud-son) I learned they don't have any. I suspect forestry winches are a hot item this year, as I think there will be an oversupply of people making lumber this year. Maybe I'll pick one up on the cheap in a year or two if I...

Hi Forum, A while ago, I got a 57″ Standard Ditch Bank Flail Mower, FH-AGL145 Via asking this forum and digging through to documentation, I determined that I need a 4-way hydrolic control. I was advised to contact my dealer , but unfortunately our local dealer(Winchester Equipment) never...

I have a river front property, and get a large pile of debris (mostly trees) every year as it's low lying flood plane. Initially I wanted a mini-ex with a turning grapple.. But that 40K idea will have to wait (it has other potential uses on my property) I do have a grapple for my L-Series...

Or should I just use the backhoe attachment to dig up bushes (need to create a private space by moving some bushes around from other areas of the property)... Maybe the backhoe + grapple to move it is "good enough"... but I do need to harvest and move about 50 bushes.. Tractor is 35hp Kubota...

Thank you.. but I am not sure I am able to find such a part on the drawings. Please excuse my mechanical ignorance.. I hope I got the right diagrams from Kubota site. P.S. I called Kubota Dealer, and they weren't very helpful (said bring it in) Thank you.

I tried bolting cheap pallets to sides (fell apart) and bolting 2x4, but I think this latest design with inserting 2x4s and tying them is what I am sticking to. one plastic pallet ($5), 6 deck screws and 18ft of scrap 2x4s plus something to tie top with

So the other day I was was driving down the hill in 2wd with a bucket full of stone, tractor started to slide, and in panic I slammed down the 4x4 lever (which didn't work yet produced that unhappy gear sound, I eventually stopped by dropping a bucket) At the bottom of the hill I...

Protecting from elements and fashion police. (Getting it ready for a couple of solar panels)

I have a front remote that gets used for grapple and plow. I have hydraulics in the back for the detachable backhoe, but the backhoe controls are on the attachment itself. I have a little switch that let's me redirect the hydraulics from front to back. Can the front remote also control the back...

Re: Is fail mower for me? I don't think you can edit title w.o. moderator help Thanks.. The boom frail has some potential cons * $$$$ (found one on CL for 8K) Tiger Flail Boom Mower- Ditch/Bank mower - farm & garden - by owner - sale * usually smaller than non-boom is is really meant for edges...

Edit: sorry about typo in subject. Meant "flail" First, I don't enjoy mowing. Unfortunately I own some property that requires mowing. I have a commercial older 60" Zero Turn (ZTH 6125 KOA), and even with glasses on I gets tons of stuff in my eyes and nose which keeps my "unhappy" way beyond the...

My rack assembly was a on man job (re: video). It was particularly fun handling the 15 footers. I don't disagree that long term not a perfect solution, but I plan to put under roof so will probable outlast me. Relatively cheap and quick "construction". Today I learned that tractor without the...

Finally got around to it. The 2x6 at the bottom suggestion worked out good, especially with levelling. First picture has 15ft upright that I decided not to use. Used a car jack you can see on 2nd picture. The bottom is not done yet, but will be used for more wood an stones on pallets

The steel inserts went back where they belonged after I flipped the rail. Took a little hammering, but it all worked out. Took about 2 hours including unloading and reloading a shelf Thanks again for all the feedback, and making me renounce my laziness (really, this was probably the quickest...

The suggestion won't work. The wheels (wheel bearings) definitely rely on steel inserts. Need to add material, not remove.

This is a picture of a good connection

Here is another pic.

First Picture reflects what needs to be fixed on the gap between rails. Second picture reflects material that really should have been used and likely "improperly" installed rail

I have rolling shelves on wheels/rails. The rails may not have been installed properly (as they were re-purposed), and I am hoping to avoid trying to remove the shelves and try to re-install the rails. The wheels hit a gap in the rails and the shelf gets stuck. I am looking for some filler that...

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I got decent deal on these heavy duty racks. Upgraded to 3x3 uprights. Challenge so far is uneven ground and low skill with forks. Will likely give up idea of 3rd row at 8ft and create more slack as well as make ground more even. Last pic is of warehouse racks dealer. They obviously use them...

I am considering using a combination of plastic pallets and warehouse racking for firewood stacking. We actually don't burn that much (last year we burned about a cord, and that was primarily bc we had issues with the minisplit), but I'd like to have firewood at hand for emergencies, and we can...

I have a Woods BH9000 Backhoe. I am in need to create some trenches (wires, pipes, etc).. I expect a number of projects over the next few years. I looked online, and anything decent used is $2000+, including any attachments to the tractor. In addition, our ground is VERY stoney. One of the...

Here is the wheel. I think it's adjustable. I looked at this post/picture, this post/picture, and it seems like i might be already at 'maximum' configuration. Although it wouldn't make sense why they would do that to this tractor. edit: nm, i might be at another setting, further down the...

My neighbor recommended I keep the backhoe on for weight (as well as to get myself out of a pickle if I get stuck). The weight does seem to help, especially with wet/heavy snow, but becomes a bit of a burden when going uphill. I thought of using the read blade to help manicure behind me, but I...

Fighting roughly a foot of snow with just the front (aggressive) chains today. These really affect the ride on pavement (or ground/gravel once you clear the snow) Tractor struggled up the hill (but managed, we have 20%-30% inclines), could definitely use more traction.

This is how much space I got. Tire size is 420/70r24

I have an L3430 Last year my tractor slid and got stuck in our hilly terrain. So this year I decided to get the baddest snow chains they got. I've gotten these chains, Tractor Studded Pattern Tire Chains I do not recall if I consulted the forums. I did get the front chains installed, and put...

All, I understand this is a little off-topic. Coming from a relative newb on a a 35hp Kubota (I think i clocked about 150hrs on it already) I am thinking of building container based cabins and moving them with a forklift into and out of flood plain based on season (over using trailer based...

Good day. We have a river lot, and a small 'harbor' that collects a lot of drift wood, from little to big stuff (mostly little) We need something 20-30 feet long, like a rake to either pull it onto shore or push it back into the river, while not lose the tractor to the soft shore. Any ideas...

I have a ZTH 6125 KOA. It's been made in 2002-1010. Recently with help of neighbor I installed PA-CV740-3126 Kohler engine (last one blew up), today I added a new muffler and followed instructions. The motor started for 10-15sec, but now I don't even hear a click when I turn the key, and the...

Was working on a hill and the pedal didn't fully release from one of the backhoe stops. Initially I thought I had a problem with the lever, but that doesn't seem to be the case (I've had a case of "overpushing" in the past) Quick google didn't turn up anything, and didn't really have yet time to...

We would like to use the backhoe to occasionally lift a portion of the porch that is to be built over a stream during floods (to ease access to the culvert for cleaning). Wanted to know what the lifting capacity is. Thanks.

Still a newbie when it comes to tractors.. So, today I removed the backhoe and tried to attach the rear scape blade, that I previously restored (with some help). I had my neighbor point out the missing parts (some pins were missing).. After running to the tractor store and starting attaching...

Finally got around to restore (paint) it. I sure missed having it in the winter to help with plowing and driveway maintenance. Got help from my neighbor and father is law

Still a newbie. First time plow user. Plow only seems to turn one way (right). How to I diagnose?

There are some limitations. There is a loop driveway (both sides going uphill). This is the bottom of the loop. The house is in the outer edge of the loop, the garage would be on the inside side of the loop. The driveway is relatively flat for 60-70 feet. So can go wider, but cannot go much...

My tractor is about 20 feet long, and 8-9" high. I am planning building a garage. It's going into the hill, so it'll get progressively expensive the bigger it becomes. I currently plan on having it to be about 10' high. I plan on making the Garage base width 16 (tractor), 14 and 14 (cars and...

Tractor been sitting for about a month. Today I start it off, try to move, it moves a bit, than something clicks, it loses power and stops. If I keep on pressing the pedal, it shuts off. If I release the pedal, RPMs go back to normal. Same behavior no matter what RPMs I set at, or what speed I...

There are a few options on amazon as far as "Kubota Orange" goes. I guess I'll just search the forums.. Thanks. Some pics Not sure the "offset" was ever used. In fact I struggle to understand how it works, the bolt inside is rather short, and probably would have to be sawed off.

I would like to leave it in "gear" so that when I start it in N it doesn't accidentally roll while in N, as it can be parked at a slight slope. Manual recommends using N.

I've read somewhere that you can't take stuff out of the river.. not sure where. Does that include all the gravel that washes down to the creek and/or river? I probably have many truckloads worth of gravel waiting for me to put it back on the driveway at the bottom of a creek that runs through...

Newbie question. What are the pros and cons of using scraper blade vs snow plow for maintaining a driveway? The snow plow is a myer fibre blade (7feet) with a steel plate at the bottom. I need to create proper slope on the sides, water running down the middle of the road instead of to the...

How much do those roughly cost? Are they (mostly) only available from dealer? Are they easy to put on/off? The reason I don't necessarily want to fill the tires is that w/o the backhoe I have a chance of being able to tow this tractor with my Tacoma (6400lb) The tractor without the backhoe is...

One of my first projects, I'd like to bury a rain pipe and collect rain water downhill in barrels. I have maybe 40 feet between the house and the side of a hill. The area is only accessible from one side of the house (other side is too steep) Is operating backhoe in a T fashion OK? (is there a...

Dear Forum What manufacturer's buckets are compatible with Woods BH9000 so I could look for them on CL. I would like the smaller bucket so I could clean my rain ditches

Hello Forum. I am absolutely new to tractors. I've recently purchased a slightly used (550h) 2008 Kubota L3430 HST with BH9000 Backhoe and a 72" FEL (and a meyers snow plow) to maintain a property on a relatively steep bank of a river. We unloaded the tractor at the bottom of the hill, as it...