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Frustrating situation. And I agree, it seems to starve only under heavy load - which makes impossible to check the fuel lines when it happens because the mule usually is loaded. I suspect some of these mules are just lazy...

It is a nice and clean Mule with about 330 hrs. Few years ago started to die during work, gas symptoms. I'd give it 20 minutes to cool down and it would run again for a few weeks, before randomly dying again. Checked fuel line going to carb: sometimes fuel pump would work, others not...

Could you explain what you tried to say? Let me start by saying i never lifted/jacked my tractor. From your comment it seems more serious and more involved than jacking a Mule or a car. What would be a good way to do it? And what would be a terrible way of doing it? And for checking the...

Would this be something to be "checked only" or replaced when doing the seal? I've done both approaches with my machinery (trying preventive maintenance x only when it breaks) and I had misfortunes both ways. I learned that sometimes touching something that is working for the sake of preventive...

That looks massive indeed! And yes, I can see it lasting a long time.. But every coin has two sides... I suspect it is a PIA repairing when needed...

Just to confirm, you think this could be leaking, correct: And would a leak from this area run down to the center of the tractor and fall on the ground? I am trying to confirm this could be happening here.

To be honest I didn't look up from the bottom... I can see this could be a leak from the input shaft as well... I need to check and see what I can see..

Interesting. I am pretty sure the dealer was talking about the axle seal. He even said he would need to remove the wheels to replace the seal.

I brought in the tractor to install the grapple and I asked the dealer to diagnosis a small leak in the rear end of the tractor. They diagnosed it as "rear seal leak" and $800 plus fluid cost to repair it. I am trying to confirm and better understand what exactly is the "rear seal" - is this...

Thanks for the feedback!

That is a steep price difference... But i think the BB1560 is better constructed all around... Any luck yet?

I've been definitely looking for one in the used market.. But no good matches, yet. And since I can't wait forever, I decided to go check the dealer. I would love to find a Woods BB at about 500 lbs and quick hitch. And for less than $1,000. That's a lot to ask, but I am still looking...

Interesting. I wonder if my dealer is trying to simply force leftover stock and is telling me the BB1260 is the perfect match for my tractor. I tried pricing the BB1560 but they wouldn't give me a quote. Do you remember how much you paid for yours?

Thanks for the feedback, greatly appreciated. Would you go for a heavier landpride box blade OR just another brand entirely?

I would like to hear your experience with the BB1260: is it a good fit for your tractor? Any feedback on whether you would buy the same or a heavier series? I am in need of a box blade for light residential work and not sure if this box blade is too light or just right size. Thanks for any...

I need a blade box for light residential driveway work - for removing some rots and spreading new gravel. I have a Kubota B3200 with loaded tires and 4" spacers. After reading the forums, I left with the impression that for grading work the weight of the box blade was vital. Because of this...

We currently have a large ditch and it works only to contain the mountainside water: it is a pain in the a$$ to maintain it and it only catches the surface water. We need something for the underground water as well..

Very good post, thanks for sharing your feedback. And yes, the cabin is on the hillside.

I had attached (2) Technical Bulletins PDF on the topic, under the first post.

Very interesting video, thanks for sharing it. We looked into that and it opened another can of worms... Thanks for the input. We tried getting different quotes but still have not found the right contractor, so highly considering doing the work ourselves.

Next project down the list: add some drainage in my parking area, which is downhill from a water spring that keeps the parking area wet almost all year round. Here is how I would like to run this drainage: I have two questions: 1. What is more appropriate for my condition: french drain or...

Oh, I see it. They are for limiting the rod play but not for locking it place.

What does that mean or how would that be used?

I am having a hard time adjusting the top link on my Kubota. I loosened up the locking nut but I was not able to turn the adjuster. I suspect these (2) screws on the adjuster could be also locking pins? Could someone tell me what these are and whether they need to be loosen up before attempting...

Thank you and yes, I intend on buying at least one end cap. My Quick Hitch is a Harbor Freight Haul Master #97214. It is listed as Cat-1. Thank you! I see how much play there is at lower points. Uh oh! (y) (y) (y) Very good idea. Thank you!

Today I bought a Woods RB72 Rear Blade. It looks pretty neat and for about $700. I tried locating the documentation for it, but Woods only lists RB72.50, which I suspect it is a newer release. I intend to purchase the blade end cap from Messicks, just need to figure out what's going on with...

I can confidently say that a 10' ash log 12" dia feels like it weights about few thousand pounds when you are trying to move it without a tractor. I joke you not. But really glad to know that a possible future GOB should be able to handle moving some logs! This is great news. I thought it was...

Good dealer. Glad to hear that.. I am already dreaming about the tree limbs and tops I'll be able to move around.... And absolutely, I'd like to see photos.

Good catch! And same price kits!

Very impressive. But for someone with limited manufacturing resources, a $925 pricetag for a kit is not that bad, really. But I have to ask: what is the capacity of your loader? :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: My LA504 has a pivot pin capacity of ~1,000 pounds. I suspect you are moving a lot...

Looks legit and quality product. Great find, thank you for sharing it. Not sure I fully understand what you mean here. I think you are talking about hydraulic top link on the rear 3point hitch? I suspect you are saying that if I intend on adding hydraulics to the back, I should do it at the...

You've been very helpful too, thank you. Noted... stay away from welding threads! (y)

Kubota Dealer had quoted me $5k to $6K for a new grapple unit + hydraulics. This is too much for me at this time. I am hoping this could be a DIY project and have a functional grapple for a lot less $$$.

I would like to understand what would take to install a grapple to my bucket, similar to this Kubota B3030: I suspect I'd need to install front hydraulics and buy the grapple? Is this correct? And should this be done by the dealer or possibly a DIY project? My end goal is to be able to...

I am new here so I can't tell if the group is just all around always very helpful or if I was able to get knowledge extracted from guiding the conversation. Either way, this has been extremely educational and informative. I will keep the thread with updates as I move forward and I hope it can...

This is great! Thank you very much for sharing it.

(y) (y) (y) Amazing recommendation and literature. Thank you very much! Having a model/series that has been tested to search for helps a lot! How could I find comparable models with full adjustments? Do you happen to know another model that i could start a search for too?

I have not gotten an actual quote but I wouldn't be shocked if I got a quote more expensive than that. And yes, the driveway is functional and needs proper maintenance that I am willing and getting ready to do it.

Thanks for the feedback 🙏 You are correct Paul.

I honestly cannot digest it. It is intriguing. And 25K posts? Wow! Begs the question that I cannot afford to ask because I must go back to what matters now...

This is not accurate my friend. And to show you the absurdity of your monochromatic assumption, here is post of a very dirty tractor, on this same forum: Dirty Kubota on TBN (y) (y) (y)

(y)(y)(y) :oops::oops: I had no idea. So whenever I am doing an oil change, I have to plan for overnight draining? Also true for the engine? Very clear! Thank you! 🙏🙏

I had the suspicion that was the case, thanks for providing the feedback. Very clear and informative, thank you again. Okay, silly question: are these like car engine oil that you should let it run to operational temperature then check oil level? Is there a preferred procedure to check this...

And are these the seal(s) for the front wheel?

Is #150 the vent for the front case?

Got it! Thank you! The operator manual doesn't mention these vents. How do I locate and inspect them?

Thank you. Which parts should I buy in advance to this work? Is it just one seal? Or more parts? And are these parts something I should be able to pick up on Messicks? Okay.. this one I think I'll let the dealer deal with it...

I am trying to gauge and better understand what is acceptable leakage from critical leaks. And also how complicated are these repairs and whether some of the repair I should be able to do it myself. This is for a 2011 Kubota B3200 with about 900 hours. I noticed the back of the right hand side...

I have not yet - still looking for a used one with around me. Very good find with the Rhino 3505 - see used prices as low as $600.

Why does the hose need to be connected? I thought another member just said exactly the opposite.. Could you explain me? I am trying to understand how the hydraulics work.

Very informative, good to know. They have the backhoe, it is just off the tractor. I don't about the kit, need to look for it in the manual to understand where it goes and what it looks like. It runs nice.

Understood. But is it bad or just no sending the hydraulic pressure to the correct system (3 PH x backhoe) ? I suppose doing it by accident won't break anything?

Just out of curiosity: what would happen if I disconnect the backhoe and I were to turn the directional valve to backhoe mode? Would fluid then come out of the hoses? I cannot tell from the picture if the valve is currently in backhoe or 3 point hitch mode, I need to doublecheck it.

Okay, they had the two hoses left like this in the photo. I was wondering if one needed to plug the two hoses back together, as to close the loop or avoid leaking? I am not sure if what I am thinking makes sense. Could you explain how this works? I have photos of the FEL control valve...

Amazing! Thank you!

My neighbor is having trouble with his Kubota. No documentation nor series number for the tractor - side panels are gone and nameplate is hard to read. My neighbor has no online presence so I offered to dig some information up in the forms and hopefully he'll be able to fix the tractor: engine...

Actually yes! Someone linked a TB and from this TB I found the main program from PennState and it is very informative. The ESM Guide is comprehensive. Thank you for sharing this!

I think you are correct, the KK does not seem to offer the offset adjustment. I see the offset pin on the Ironcraft and I can visualize how this adds more versality.

My B3200 has 8" spacers (4" on each side), a quick hitch and loaded tires. If not a 7 feet rear blade, how about a King Kutter 6' Heavy Duty Rear Blade, # HD-RB-72?

Very clear summary. Thank you! 🙏

My numbers were wrong. You are correct. You've been great, learned a lot already. I totally understand, it is informational and I need to keep on peeling this onion off. Coming back to equipment, what would you recommend for one single attachment that will allow me to bring a (4) loads of...

You are absolutely correct. called our local sand&gravel and they clarified the quote: 15 yards @ $375 and approximately 20 tons. He confirmed they sell by the yard and not by the weight. So my math was off by a factor of 10! Ouch!

Yeah... I realize I should not stress too much about cubic yards and tons. After a few loads I'll learn if the load seems light or adequate. Thanks for the feedback.

I hope not! Please join the party! I have not picked up any driveway attachment. This is the rollercoaster summary: 1. Started with box blade, after initial research on how to main gravel road - it seemed like preferred option. 2. Considered a rear blade, after discovering it is easier to...

I did get a quote by the weight: 15 yards or 2 ton = $375 15 yds = 2 ton 15 yds = 4,000 Lbs 1 yd = 266 Lbs Something seems off. Either my ton>Lbs conversion (1 ton = 2,000 Lbs) is wrong or this is a very light way cubic yard of crusher run. I'll call them tomorrow again to clarify this quote.

So when they sell you a truck load at 12 (or 15) yards, they are selling you cubic yards, a volume. That makes sense. What doesn't make sense is that there is no way to verify how much you are actually getting?

What a luxury selling property maintenance services and not even needing to list a phone number to contact. I am jealous.

Catskills 1.4M subscribers? WTH? Is he here on TBN? I'd reach out and ask.

Propane and sewage truck comes here - well, they've had in the past. It is tight but they manage. The sewage truck comes in reverse - I've told the kid many times to drive forward and simply turn around but he insists and that does not help me keep the road. The road was fairly usable until we...

Okay, got prices today for crusher run: Low End: (1) truck load = 15 yards = $375 delivered ($25/Yard) High End: (1) truck load = 12 yards = $600 delivered ($50/Yard) Assuming I have to cover 300 yards this year: 300 yards = 900 feet Surface Area: 900 Feet x 9 Feet wide = 8,100 Ft^2 = 900...

Amazing. Just to clarify, bigger excavator is better for this task than smaller? I thought smaller would be enough to create this drainage. Just beautiful! Wow! Did you do it for yourself or are you a contractor/professional? This looks like commercial work. If you did it for yourself, how...

Would this be an adequate rear blade? I see it has some adjustment. I can't visualize this, yet. Clear. I will study the cut sheets for the two blades and better understand what you mean. Thank you again.

I am renting the excavator for drainage work near the house and i'll try to take advantage of the rental time and see how hard it is creating these drainage runs on the driveway. If I feel comfortable with the task, then I'll extend rental and continue the task. The entire place seems to be...

I don't know much about rear blades, or anything tractor related, to be honest. But I came across this 7' rear blade and it seems to have a adjustment. Could you explain me what this adjustment is (tilt, angle or offset) and if this blade would be adequate to create drainage swales if I chose...

If makes any impact: my B3200 has 4" spacers, adding 8" to total width and loaded rear tires. How about a blade? What length should I get? I just came across a 7 footer back blade for $350: Yes, I understand the compromise and limitations. And the attachment originally is intended for...

Your assumption is still correct, I am just getting started here. Very clear and I am seeing my options a little better. The total length is 955 yards. I need to measure lengths of road that are in desperate need of repair - not the entire length is bad. Very clear. And thank you for the...

Very good literature. Thank you! And I totally see how the arrow in my drawing is misleading - yes, it should point reversed. I am trying to learn more about the ditching and the complexity around doing it. But good to know there are simpler options without the ditching. Thank you!

It should be 32HP engine power. I believe the PTO is 23HP or something like that...

I am not. And the road is already existing. My next step is to remove the water way, possibly with the swale detail you pointed it out.

Very clear. Can this swale be created with a rental mini excavator? - the road is existing already, but missing the swale on the inside then the culvert crossing over to the other side.

(y) (y) I visualize it. Thank you.

Okay... but which one are you recommending then? I'll get both prices tomorrow.

On a 10feet road running parallel to a mountain, would something like this work?

It actually worked! I never done this on a forum either! Pretty cool! Thank you!

Sounds like i'll start my searching for a 6 footer. Thank you!

Amazing class. Thank you. 🙏

hey, what's the 3,000 and the 10? Could you explain how you did this math? I will actually measure the lengths of driveway that need repair (about 50% of is in solid and dry condition) and would like to understand your math so that I could re-do it later and figure out how much material to buy...

No no no... two things we miscommunicated: 1. I need to wait for the driveway to dry before attempting anything. Not working on it until then. 2. I was talking for any usage of the blade box, not for the wet driveway: I do have dry sections of the driveway that are solid but with pockets of...

I literally cannot do those steps. Not right now. I am maybe 2 years away from having the minimum required knowledge to do it. But I will price the job, just to understand the value of the work, and if I decide to do it with a professional, I'll be watching and learning every step. Okay, what...

Is this something that it is worth trying to buy the 6 ft box and if too much raise some scarifies or take more passes with less load? Or will I need to sell it and buy a 5 ft instead? :love::love::love::love::love: Hearing you say it and made my remember that I don't need to stress (too much)...

About 955 yards.

Dang bro... i don't want to tell you that I've been living here for almost 4 years and without a AWD car.... Yes, it is doable. Only got stuck once. But yeah... it looks a lot worse now than normal. Normally it only looks bad. My plan is to rent excavator as needed - already have a french...

Right now it looks really terrible because we had a timber sale few months ago AND it is rainy. But normally it only looks normal bad :LOL: and we have propane and sewage pump trucks driving in and out when it is dry with no issues. If anything I got stuck in the past with my van in wet season...

What would you recommend for box blade length and weight for my setup: 32HP + R4 tires + loaded tires + 8" spacers + quick hitch.

Awesome video! Really informative, thank you! We do have Woods and Land Pride nearby. Good to see Land Pride in the top list. Came across a used on for $800 with 5 feet. Regarding weight, I understand the importance of weight but I suspect it must be a balance with my B3200 limitations: 32HP...

Thank you very much! And yes, it's been raining and I understand I need to let it dry before trying anything on it. Thank you for the summary. Maybe I won't be able to fix my driveway but I will try to maintain it. The Box Blade seems more adequate for my conditions and limitations. Where does...

New to TBN as well as to Tractor life. Happy to be here. I'm shopping/researching a grader blade or box blade - are these the same? - for maintaining and repairing a muddy driveway with a Kubota 3200. plus lots of loads of gravel. The market seems to be filled with different brands. Just...