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  1. JOHNTHOMAS

    2019/20 MX5400HST Kubota 125 hours FOR SALE $32,500

    Moved off mountain to subdivision so selling all but RTV AND Yard MOWERS. MX5400HST 125 hours about 2 years old, maybe 3. Come see, come drive, come buy. Somerset, Ky 606-679-4514 with questions. Also 1957 Ford F100 on Dodge Dakota running gear for $17,000.
  2. JOHNTHOMAS

    Easy Peasy self oil change

    A recommend for those that want to change their own oil but can't get back up after crawling under the car/tractor to loosen the oil pan bolt. I've used this on 4 wheelers, or my grandson has and used it on the VW Beetle yesterday and it works fine. Can pay for itself after one use instead of...
  3. JOHNTHOMAS

    HST fluid level (Sightglass) location MX5400

    I and a friend looked all around my MX5400 trying to find the sightglass to see the level of HST fluid in my tractor yesterday. Couldn't find it. Have owners manual which hasn't answered my question and know owners of a MX5400 will know where it is and tell me. Will be going to dealer in a few...
  4. JOHNTHOMAS

    Defeated the Kubota Gorilla from factory install of bolts and filters

    Did my first service on my F2690 yesterday. Changed engine oil and engine and hyd filter. Used the same strap wrench that gets tighter on filters as you turn one way or the other and it kept slipping. I had purchased a filter removal wrench some months ago for removing filters on Polaris ATV...
  5. JOHNTHOMAS

    ZD1211 Lost mowing deck wheel like on my F

    Many years ago the front wheel on my mowing deck on my F came off and never noticed it but returned over mowed area and found it. Put it back on. Later it came off and I ran over it, cut the rim and wheel. Apparently the force of my rough mowing and then ditches broke lock ring or pulled the pin...
  6. JOHNTHOMAS

    Should I try to buy this farm by Barlows

    This farm is next door to Barlows which could cut down on delivery time and testing of equipment and quick visits to discuss trading and even learning about new Kubota/Landpride Equipment and even great used trade in and using no gas in my truck/car. Just hop the fence or cut a hole in fence and...
  7. JOHNTHOMAS

    RatchetRake or BXpanded Piranha Toothbar-BOTH

    I bought my first RatchetRake many years ago, about the first year they started selling them online only. I loved it and usually had it mounted on my tractor bucket 95% of the time but it did restrict bucket pick up and front bucket digging. I actually bought about three of them over the years...
  8. JOHNTHOMAS

    Anyone made their own doors for a Kubota RTV????

    Cheapest doors I can find for my RTV500 is a bit over $300. Has anyone made their own? I believe I can buy two Lexan sheets and hinges for less than that or make lower wood and upper Lexan half for much less than that. ANYONE?????
  9. JOHNTHOMAS

    Found three (3) used Kubota Fs for sale!!!!

    I traded a F3080 to Barlows and today Steve Barlow told me he now has three (3) used low hour Fs for sale!!!! One is my F3080 trade in and one is a Kubota demo display F3080 and one is a F2690 4wd he took back from a gvmnt entity sale since they expressed a preference for a Z for their property...
  10. JOHNTHOMAS

    My old Sold BX2370 pulls my new Z724X out of the ditch

    I sold my brother who lives next door my 50 hour BX2370-1 and bought a used 99 hours Z724X from Barlows. I was testing the Z on some steep hillsides behind and beside my brothers house and was crossing a steep hill when my Z rear wheels got in a water run off gully/10" ditch that was wet. Got...
  11. JOHNTHOMAS

    Good bye F3080 HELLO F2690 4WD!!!

    Nearing 300 hours on my F3080 and hit a rock and bent a blade and it clicks when it taps the deck and front wheel on deck is wobbling again so I asked Steve Barlow about taking it and fixing it and bringing me a new one. He agreed to do that and has a 60" side discharge deck on hand but the...
  12. JOHNTHOMAS

    Previous owner of trade in known...ME RTV1140CPX 200 hours

    I traded my RTV1140CPX yesterday to Barlows for a RTV900XT and the physical trade should be completed this week. paper work done. I bought this RTV1140CPX new and maintained it per owners manual since new. It has a top and obviously is camo. Here are some pics and it's also in my profile pic. I...
  13. JOHNTHOMAS

    Barlows has a John Thomas trade in 200 hour Camo RTV1140CPX

    Had to go to Barlows yesterday to pick up a new battery under warranty for my BX2370-1. Saw this black RTV in the showroom and thought I'd visit with Steve Barlow for a bit if he had time. He took time in between drop ins and calls to trade me a RTV900XT for my Camo RTV1140CPX with about 200...
  14. JOHNTHOMAS

    Make your own Lexan windshield for low price RTV500

    1Pack 1.5 inch Rubber Cushioned Stainless Steel Cable Clamp, Hose Clamp Pipe/Wire Cord Installation Clamp - - Amazon.com There's 4 pics will try more. I made my own two piece windshield for my RTV500 with sloping windshield posts. I wanted two piece so I can remove or tilt the bottom piece...
  15. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota RTV500 joins the other 4

    My Grandson wanted a dirt bike which I won't help with so we (He and I) moved to a 4 wheeler which are on record as being so dangerous and injury reports so bad around here so I chose not to got that route. My RTV1140 is so big and my Grandson has been driving it since I bought it 8 years ago...
  16. JOHNTHOMAS

    Went to Barlows yesterday just to research

    Have a charge contract being paid off this month (One more payment) with Kubota for a small Z I bought 4 years ago. That has me down to only owing for two Kubotas............ well until yesterday.:D:laughing::D
  17. JOHNTHOMAS

    RatchetRake or Pirinha for my current needs?

    I bought one of the early produced RatchetRakes about 12 years ago. Hard choice since almost no one had bought one to give owner report. I sold that 1st one since it was for a big bucket and traded tractors for a smaller bucket. I've kept and been using the 2nd one for many years and it stayed...
  18. JOHNTHOMAS

    My current herd of Kubotas

    Down to only 4 Kubotas now. Sold rental property and bought additional 28 adjoining acres to home property last year and this is my current herd.
  19. JOHNTHOMAS

    Front deck mower gear box leaking

    A warning to those with mowing decks with gear drive, like the front deck 72" on my F3080. Yesterday when I would engage the deck it would kill the engine immediately. I first checked nothing wrapped around blades. I checked fluid in gear box and it was low or empty. I added fluid and it powered...
  20. JOHNTHOMAS

    One side of SSQA comes out of slot on one front implement

    Using my front hoe on my L3901 and sometimes when pressure is applied to the digging bucket to pick up a rock using the bucket and thumb or digging a hole with bucket and the left side top attachment plate comes out of the slot. I'm considering having someone weld a piece of metal to make the...
  21. JOHNTHOMAS

    May have lost my F3080

    I bought my, then 12 year old, grandson a BX2370-1 with MMM with mulching kit last year so he could help me mow. I have my tiller mounted on it now so my Grandson used my F to mow with a few days ago. He has a broken wrist and I knew he could use the F with one hand and easy steering. He was...
  22. JOHNTHOMAS

    SAD DAY, Son in laws BX1500 MMM hunting for a new home

    Good news bad news. Good news: Daughter has a contract on a home. Bad news: small level lot so they don't need the BX1500 MMM and do need the money sooooo the BX1500 MMM with around 800 hours basement stored is going on Craigs list for $6500.:anyone: He has been so proud of this mighty mower...
  23. JOHNTHOMAS

    Got the small tree remover grapple today and I'm excited!!!!

    Thanks to Robertm's input/information/recommendation on this TBN thread http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/164144-best-way-tool-remove-small.html ....... I just spent a bundle of money and very excited about it. I recently bought 25 adjoining hillside acres that has...
  24. JOHNTHOMAS

    Runaway truck and trailer with me driving the tractor on it!

    Yesterday loaded my near new L3901 with grapple attached to front to take to Barlows for blowing front hydraulics fuse problem. Mechanic looked at it on trailer but asked me to leave it till they could get it in shop and find the short that kept blowing the fuse. Should be fixed today for pick...
  25. JOHNTHOMAS

    New BX2370-1 needs spring seat!

    Steve Barlow delivered the new BX2370-1 a couple days ago. My wife and Grandson used it first :D which is why I bought it. Some help with mowing!:cool2: She told me later that it sure rode rough. I did an hour on it and came in and ordered the spring assist seat from the company in Indiana so...
  26. JOHNTHOMAS

    Make your own Sunshade for under $50

    I have a few Kubotas with sunshades which cost around $400 apiece. I recently was diagnosed with a probably sun related cancer on my nose so sun avoidance is important to me along with light sensitivity vision issues. I let a family member keep the sunshade on the small Z mower I sold them so...
  27. JOHNTHOMAS

    F3080 72" deck one blade loose AGAIN!!!!!

    One of my blades is loose again. Tightened two of them with air impact wrench before last 5 hours mowing and todya after airing up the one flat tire AGAIN I was mowing and noticed not getting a full 72" cut. Outer blade was not cutting AGAIN. I've replaced the two washers, one bowed in the...
  28. JOHNTHOMAS

    RhinoHide Sunshade experience, anyone?

    Need a sunshade for my L3901. Planned to use mostly in woods but looks like most work has been out in open sun and have recently discovered skin condition not conducive to sunshine. I've bought several of the heavy fiberglas ones from Barlows but would like one a bit less money and easier to...
  29. JOHNTHOMAS

    Non leak 5 gal fuel container

    I have many 5 gal plastic fuel containers. They all suck. I have a bit higher priced siphon I bought from Amazon, takes forever to move fuel. While on vacation last week I saw a couple of blue 5 gal plastic containers at a Thrift Store for $6.99 with a turn valve. I decided I'd buy one and try...
  30. JOHNTHOMAS

    L3901HST FEL LP 6' Rotary Mower LP 60" Grapple delivered, Last Trade :)

    L3901HST FEL Front Hydraulics Loaded Tires 60" Landpride Grapple and 72" Landpride Rotary Mower Final Trade :laughing: Delivered and trade ins picked up. I'll try for posting pics.
  31. JOHNTHOMAS

    Front bucket mount HD25 Post Hole Digger......easy remove/install?

    Picked up my B2650 yesterday at Barlows with my new HD25 Landpride posthole digger and 12" auger installed. Have to keep the bucket high to move around! I augered it into the ground and had other things I had to do so not much time with it and it's wet, wet, wet here. The concern....It mounts...
  32. JOHNTHOMAS

    Grapple  Which Grapple Root or Claw???

    I have a B2650 Kubota and have decided I want, different than need, a grapple. Have been researching for a couple weeks and talked with my Kubota dealer a couple times about getting one. If I use it I will be doing some brush pick up, no big trees or stumps. I also have many rocks in the 24" to...
  33. JOHNTHOMAS

    Backhoe  B2350 with a front back hoe

    Oops! I have a B2650 not B2350. Finally got the Skid Steer hydraulic hoses changed on front mount backhoe to hyd lines to fit my B2650 tractor. After much ado I got it mounted on my tractor and dug my first trench to bury electric wire to barn. If I were coordinated a bit better it would have...
  34. JOHNTHOMAS

    Foam filled front tire on F mowing deck

    I've replaced the front tires and rims on my F decks a few times over the years and different Fs. Learned the bolts holding the rod holding the tire rim on to the deck would break and replaced them with hardened steel bolts. After wheel falling off and running over tire/rim. Had a tire deflate...
  35. JOHNTHOMAS

    Anyone with actual hands on experience with DR Redi Plow Plus Model?

    Anyone have actual hands on experience with a DR Redi Plow Plus snow plow for UTV?
  36. JOHNTHOMAS

    RTV1140 for plowing snow advise

    My skid steer isn't much on hill side snow removal. Believe my RTV1140 will be better for much less money. Anyone got some advise concerning plows (model and brand identifying) and prices (Dollars cost) and mistakes to avoid. I know more expensive is usually better but I won't use the plow but...
  37. JOHNTHOMAS

    SS stuck in snow twice, tire chains?

    Traded Kubota tractors to GEHL3640e SS. Have 16" to 24" plus drifts on the ground. SS now stuck off drive in yard. Been stuck twice when I get off level drive, slides sideways or gets at angle (not level ground and I live on a hillside) and gets stuck. Also now remember why I moved from BX to B...
  38. JOHNTHOMAS

    Used SS attachments?

    I have a new Gehl 3640e with bucket and non swivel backhoe. I have hook over bucket forks and a RatchetRake and believe both will fit on my bucket but haven't tried them yet. Would like to get some other attachments but not at high prices. My SS is just for home landscaping and most of that has...
  39. JOHNTHOMAS

    New Gehl 3640e, can't get hyd line released?

    I know I posted this on my other first SS thread but know some people don't read threads that may not interest them but will read one that they have an answer to. My Gehl 3640e arrived yesterday with BH attachment on it and bucket slide over into my yard. :thumbsup::D Tried to pick bucket up...
  40. JOHNTHOMAS

    Do skid steers tip back easy going up steep hill?

    I've bought my first skid steer. Delivery soon
  41. JOHNTHOMAS

    Back to where my F buying started!!!

    I'm back at Lake Tansi, Crossville, Tn where the golf course maintainers are doing their course maintenance early every morning with me on my deck drinking coffee watching them. The last time I was here was July 2008. While drinking my coffee outside I saw this man drive by and back and forth...
  42. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota F2680e 72" side discharge compared to ZD326 60" rear discharge

    The property I mow with these is mostly level 4 acres of rental property with multiple structures and some open field areas. I've used the F2680e for 6 years and the ZD326 for 2 1/2 hours. Will take less time next time. The Z is quicker/more manuverable between units but slower in open areas...
  43. JOHNTHOMAS

    Best method for cleaning cut grass off of the deck, machine and underside of F mower.

    Never to old to learn something new and a better way. I have a leaf blower and had never used it except this past year to blow snow off my upper porch during our historic snow fall days. Used the blower yesterday to blow off the underside and deck of the...
  44. JOHNTHOMAS

    Joining the big size Z owners family. ZD326RP 60"

    Ordered and on it's way. 6-3-15 expected arrival day I bought a small Kubota Z a couple of weeks ago for home help from wife and she's claimed it. I'm thinking the ZD326 RP 60" may be a bit faster trimming around all the rental units than the F2680e 72" deck and more maneuverable being so much...
  45. JOHNTHOMAS

    Low oil in front drive damage BX.....Not.

    Bought a used 600+ hours BX1500 a couple of weeks ago. When I checked it the oil was way below the dip stick in the front. Told Steve Barlow about it after I had the mechanic fill it. Mechanic said he had filled it before setting it out. Also the battery was dead and a new battery was installed...
  46. JOHNTHOMAS

    Got a Kubota Proud $500 off new Kubota certificate-----Wonder why? :)

    Got until June 30th to buy a new Kubota and get $500 off along with any other rebates or discounts. Maybe a B2320 HST would be nice. Non transferable certificate. To bad.
  47. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota F 3080 to the rescue

    My wife took her daughter and our 3 Grands up in the woods in the RTV1140 on an old logging trail I keep mowed with my F3080. There is one steep rutted slick after rain hill. It's been raining. 12" Tree fell down across trail and no getting back up super slick deep rutted hill. Thank God for...
  48. JOHNTHOMAS

    First Z purchase..........no, switched to a BX!

    Called Barlows and ordered a Z122 or 121 or whatever it was Saturday morning, went by later to make copy of drivers lic. Saw a used BX1500 MMM at about the same money, except one 0% financing and the other not. (Yeah, a first for me, cash instead of financing with Kubotas money) Barlows was...
  49. JOHNTHOMAS

    Called Barlows and ordered a new Kubota Z on the phone for pick up Monday

    SILs lawn mower is pouring oil out the bottom which will kill his grass and since he lives on a hillside with a road at the bottom of his yard he'll hit the oil and slide down the hill and get killed. So, he has a new Kubota to pick up Monday and I'll have someone to start using my F2680e to mow...
  50. JOHNTHOMAS

    Power service, white bottle

    After reading here about fuel addatives a few years ago I started adding power service in the white bottle regularly. Recent reading indicated only for really cold weather. I quit using it......until it got history breaking -15 degrees here. RTV1140 would start but not rev up and die when put in...
  51. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX25D rolls some after letting off? No ....to brake on left

    Will came down yesterday to pick up plow. Used the BX25D to get it out of my storage building the plow was behind a 4' high stack of 3'x3' carpet squares. I lifted it with a tie down strap and got it out. Let it hang in front so Will would be sure he was at the right location. He did OK for a...
  52. JOHNTHOMAS

    Grandson gets his first BX today

    I bought my first Kubota for myself 8-04-2003, a BX2200 FEL MMM. Bought my Grandson Elijah his first one Dec 3, 2004 a BX22 which comes with a FEL and BH and paid $29.50 for his. The BX 23, then the BX24 then the BX 25 and now the BX25D replaced the BX22 over the years. I had a BX25 for a couple...
  53. JOHNTHOMAS

    Ordered the NEW KUBOTA electric powered TRACTOR FEL BH and RTV

    When I bought my new Kubota BX25D I ordered a new just out electric powered Kubota Tractor FEL BH and the new electric powered Kubota RTV. They arrived and I picked them up a couple days ago. Want to see pics?
  54. JOHNTHOMAS

    MARVIN FROM BARLOWS STRUCK AGAIN.!!!

    Marvin picked up B2620 HST FEL BH 3ph arms/upper link 73 hours yesterday which Barlows has for sale now for $18000. He dropped off my new BX25D. Don't like the brake on the left or have to get used to brake on left. The BX motor just purrs compared to the B motors. Got new styles of hats when I...
  55. JOHNTHOMAS

    18...Ordered/bought/traded/ for a BX25 at Barlows today

    Couldn't get over my old BX25. Miss it so much that I stopped by Barlows today and bought another one. None on the lot but Steve Barlow called last week to factory provided info that Barlows shipment is on the way. Should be in any day. Had to get a boxblade in order to spend $500 which reduced...
  56. JOHNTHOMAS

    Hillside traction Kubota Zero turns, specific Z700

    Brother next door is interested in a Kubota Z700, especially with the $1000 off Kubota is now offering thru 10/31/14. His lot is a bit steep sloped in the back of his house. Any traction issues? Does he need filled tires or tire weights. Any one with Kubota Z hillside experience willing to...
  57. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota $1000 off Z700 and Brother wants me to go to Barlow with him, should I?

    My brother lives next door and has been mowing with Husquavarna riding mowers for several years, he just trades one in for another one every few years. He rec'd a card/letter from Kubota offering $1000 off Z700 thru 10/31/14. He wants me to go to Barlows with him since I've bought...
  58. JOHNTHOMAS

    Grass clippings cover under side of Kubota F with rear discharge decks

    I cut piece out of a big tractor truck mudflap and screwed it to the top of the discharge chute (area, not really a chute) on my rear discharge 72" deck to see if I could stop the cut grass from covering the bottom of my F. It did reduce it some but not a whole lot and it's leaving visible cut...
  59. JOHNTHOMAS

    Fuel problem with F3080, it's gone!!!

    Finally decided to go out side in the hot humid weather and at least mow the high grass around my house where the dog has to go to do his stuff. Can't turn him loose yet, he takes off after, well, what ever. ShitsuMinpin and he's wild, about year old and we've had him about 3 months. Any way...
  60. JOHNTHOMAS

    Two (2) less payments to Kubota Credit Corp.

    Paid the final payment for the F3080 in May that I use to mow here at home and paid the final payment June 9th for the F3080 that I sold last year and used the money to buy back my formerly owned F2680. Two payments I no longer have to pay. Over the years some Jobs Comforters have not...
  61. JOHNTHOMAS

    Tall grass "Killer" for seals on F models and others

    I had a F3080 and sold it last year. As I was preparing to load it I saw Hyd fluid coming from inside of one of the drive wheels. Had Barlows repair it. Was a 95 cent seal which cost me $200 installed. New owner used for a couple of weeks mowing high grass and hyd fluid started leaking around...
  62. JOHNTHOMAS

    No HELLO BX25 GOODBYE B2620!!!

    Didn't make the trade. Keeping B2620 FEL BH with 39 hours till someone gives me $19,250 for it. Reason for the $750 discount is because of the Kubota discount coupon I rec'd which I can use so passing the savings along. Did trade my B7100 1090 hours 4wd HST to Barlows. BH thumb and new 16' dual...
  63. JOHNTHOMAS

    Have you ever broken the transmission fan on your BX? No or yes will work.

    Have you ever broken the transmission fan on your BX? No or yes will work. I post a no myself and that's on a BX2200, BX1500, BX2350, BX2660, BX25 there's 5 nos to start with.
  64. JOHNTHOMAS

    $750-$2000 EXCLUSIVE LOYALTY CASH REWARDS certificate from Kubota?

    Are these really exclusive or did everyone get one?
  65. JOHNTHOMAS

    Stopped at Barlows with no intention of buying, Bought 2 new Kubota Tractors!!!

    Stopped at Barlows on my way home to size and price a battery for the B7100 tractor I bought a few weeks ago. Sure any buyer I'd find would want to start it so need a new battery. Ended up buying these 2 new Kubota tractors cheap. Cash, no financing needed. Barlows has 2 more on the back of a...
  66. JOHNTHOMAS

    New B7100 HST 4wd owner, not my first Kubota , but need info

    Saturday a man told me he'd sell me his storage building and his B7100 and priced them to me. I said I'd pay his price if he got the B7100 running and moving under it's own power. He has left it sitting out side for the past year and a half and only drove it a couple of times. Today he (he lives...
  67. JOHNTHOMAS

    Good Bye F3080 Hello ????

    Traded my F3080 to Barlows (sort of sold it to a great guy in NC). It was the one I used for mowing my flat rental property a mile past Barlows. Still have the F3080 now with 72" rear discharge deck instead of the 72" side discharge deck :cool2: :cool2: :cool2:. for mowing my 5 acres of home...
  68. JOHNTHOMAS

    Rear discharge deck different on Kubota F than Kubota Z

    I've had 2 rear discharge finish mowers on tractors and 2 Kubota F mowers with rear discharge decks and loved them. They spread the grass out evenly over the cut area, no windrows, no wind blowing grass all over me, cut close on either side, no "stuff" shooting out the side and no rows of piled...
  69. JOHNTHOMAS

    ZD326/ZD331 60" rear discharge deck are ejected grass clippings on undercarriage

    Considering trying a Kubota ZD326 or ZD331 with 60" rear discharge deck and was wondering if the cut grass gets under the ZD326 or ZD331. Do you Z owners have issues with cut grass packing under the machine, not the deck, but on/around the undercarriage?
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    Do you now have or had a 60" or 72" Kubota rear discharge mulching mowing deck?

    Do you now have or had a 60" or 72" Kubota rear discharge mulching mowing deck? I may be ordering a new F3080 and for sure absolutely positively want a 72" rear discharge deck (non negotiable). Currently have an F3080 with rear discharge deck (my 4th rear discharge deck I've owned and used for...
  71. JOHNTHOMAS

    B7800 diagrams

    Couple people asked for this B7800 manual that I hope is attached.
  72. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota RTV bed/tailgate office

    Stopped by Barlows today. Entered door and on right side was a Kubota RTV with the tailgate dropped and some paper work laying on the tailgate that looked like someone was working there in a office setting and a bench scooted up near the paper work. Hmmm, interesting use of an RTV. Guess one...
  73. JOHNTHOMAS

    F3080 wheels don't turn with steering wheel....sometimes. Anyone else???

    First F3080 is now 3 years old. I've noticed that sometimes I'm whipping the steering wheel around and do the go pedal and the F doesn't go the direction that I thought it should with the steering wheel turning that I did. Rear steering wheels are not turning when steering wheel is turned. This...
  74. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota F owners: Maybe a weak pin should be replaced, I am going to.

    Consider replacing the pins holding the front wheels on if your doing much rough land mowing. I've had 2 break which I didn't notice and had to replace two front tires over the past year after the mowing blades cut them up and sure not good on the blades and the sound is terrible.:eek...
  75. JOHNTHOMAS

    How difficult to sharpen or replace the blades on a Kubota F model?? See for yourself

    Pull 4 spring loaded pins and twist into lock slot, remove handle from top of deck, insert it into a slot and pull or push till the shock is compressed and lock handle into slot on top of deck and finally pull/release another spring loaded lever that will spring forward and lock deck straight up...
  76. JOHNTHOMAS

    Free Chili Dog, drink and chips at Barlows and deck up F3080

    Stopped at Barlows today to get some blades for my F3080 72" rear discharge deck and Barlows was having some kind of Super Dealer Sales Event that came with Chili dogs, drinks and chips. Ate and bought my blades and left a winning ticket to be drawn Friday. Will see what I won to see if I'll...
  77. JOHNTHOMAS

    Careful-Smart..Reckless-Stupid????

    If you start reading this to learn something about a specific tractor, just go on to another topic. This is is going to be some thoughts to ponder. You drive a B7800 FEL tractor down a fairly steep hill a first time while the grass is wet. You drive fairly slow in order to be careful. The...
  78. JOHNTHOMAS

    F3080 MOWING ON HILLSIDE VIDEO

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT0EfGRS3O6GVM2xsU_V19g They are on You Tube. So strange how in video the steepness can't be seen like it really is. It looks like a gradual slope but it isn't. Wife does good but she tried to level me some which sort of defeated the incline. Any way, this is...
  79. JOHNTHOMAS

    Met with 5 or 6 Kubota Engineers from Japan today, they listened and asked questions

    Steve Barlow called and asked if I'd talk with some Engineers from Kubota Japan today and I told him, sure. There were 5 or 6 and an English speaking lady in Steves office when I got there. Not a big office but big enough. One had a form and asked me several questions and asked me to check some...
  80. JOHNTHOMAS

    Glow plugs...Have I been using them?

    :confused: Just got my 15th Kubota over the last 10 years. Not sure I've been using the glow plugs to start them, I don't think I have been.:confused2: I know someone that has been doing something for a long time and has had several should know how to do every thing but that's why I like this...
  81. JOHNTHOMAS

    Gary from Barlows just called....Marvin is on his way!!

    Got to go! Marvin is on his way with my new F3080 72" deck. He picked up the F2680e earlier at the rental property one mile from their dealer lot. It's 5 miles to my home from their lot.
  82. JOHNTHOMAS

    #15 Kubota gets me 3 fantastic hats, well 4 actually, 3 from Barlows 1 from Kubota

    I thought I was buying #14 today but after counting it's actually number 15. Guess that's why Steve Barlow kept grinning when I told him this was number 14 and he asked if I was sure. Told him I was, that the KCC contracts are still on my account. Guess I can look at those paid and open...
  83. JOHNTHOMAS

    B2620 Back Hoe removal and Re attach. How difficult?

    I have this B2620 that has a BH. Wondering how difficult it is to remove and re attach. You owners of B2320/2620/2920 that have a BH that you have taken off and re installed, what do you say? I had a BX25 but never removed the BH. Had a BX2660 and removed the front bucket one time and like to...
  84. JOHNTHOMAS

    KUBOTA...NEW PRODUCTS NOV1, 2012

    Kubota Tractor Corporation - New Products Now on the Kubota Company page. Not much info but what's new with profile views.
  85. JOHNTHOMAS

    Save $100 off purchase of a new Kubota at Barlows

    If your buying a new Kubota tractor from Barlows, make your best deal and then Personal Message me and I can save you $100 or I can for 2 people. I have 2 Kubota certificates that are just like cash. If you want you can ask Barlows if there are any problem with them accepting the coupons. Only...
  86. JOHNTHOMAS

    #15 KUBOTA FROM BARLOWS............NOT

    Went to Barlows today with my two $500 off Kubota coupons that I rec'd for paying off the BX25 and B2320 I traded in last month. Found out that only one can be used per unit.:( OK $500 is $500 so I requested a price quote for a F3080 72" deck and how much trade in I'd get for my F2680e 60" deck...
  87. JOHNTHOMAS

    What does this implement do and do I need it?

    Always new owners joining this forum and often times they, as I did/do, have a question as to how an implement is connected and what it does. Well, here is the best source I know other than watching someone in person do it to find out. Tractor Harley Rakes, Power Box Rakes, 3 Point Hitch, PTO...
  88. JOHNTHOMAS

    New B2620 1400/1800RPM vibration!!

    Have a new B2620HST which has 1.3 hours on it. Hit the key and instant start, let it warm up a bit, start increasing throttle and seat feels like a high powered vibrator has been turned on at around 1400RPM:confused: and up to a bit over 1800RPM and then it smooths out.:confused: This isn't my...
  89. JOHNTHOMAS

    The siren call got me to Barlows this morning!!!

    siren call: Web definitions: the enticing appeal of something alluring but potentially dangerous; "he succumbed to the siren call of the wilderness (Barlows Kubota Dealer) ".:cool2: I guess tractors can be/are potentially dangerous.:D Looks like number 14 will be residing at the Thomas...
  90. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX Thumb Help $200 shipped

    I've been seeing "Thumb" talk on here for awhile but never seemed like something I'd need or want. Started looking at info concerning the use and joy of being a thumb owner and it's starting to appeal to me. Started my research concerning use, price and durability yesterday. Guess prices rang...
  91. JOHNTHOMAS

    F2680E 60" Rear Discharge Deck with 95 hours for $12000.00??

    The ultimate mowing machine is the Kubota F model with the deck out in front of you and not behind or under you. They cost a lot more than the other mowers but they are worth it to those discriminating individuals/mowers that want the best, fastest, easiest to maintain and most comfortable to...
  92. JOHNTHOMAS

    F2680E 60" Rear Discharge Deck with 95 hours for $12000.00??

    The ultimate mowing machine is the Kubota F model with the deck out in front of you and not behind or under you. They cost a lot more than the other mowers but they are worth it to those discriminating individuals/mowers that want the best, fastest, easiest to maintain and most comfortable to...
  93. JOHNTHOMAS

    Got the fuel container spout out of tractor fuel tank

    The short fuel spout on one of my 5 gallon fuel containers jumped:) into the fuel tank on my BX25 the last time I filled the tank. I tried fishing it out with a Squeeze the end and fingers open "thing" that I had to buy to replace the one I had that ran away. It was to short. Tried parking on...
  94. JOHNTHOMAS

    John Thomas is selling his F2680E 60" mowing deck

    It's true.:thumbsup: I can't resist buying another Kubota from Barlows. It's been almost a year since I bought one from them and I just can't go any longer. :DProblem is I need to sell my F2680E 60" rear discharge front deck before I order another one. I've got 89.7 hours on it so it's just...
  95. JOHNTHOMAS

    Stopped by Barlows...No Sale but left with something

    Pass on by if you want factual repair questions/answers. Another one of my ramblings so again just skip this rambling.:D Stopped by Barlows today on my way home. Cold Pop for 75 cents, Mr Pibb. Steve and Jamey eating and Gary working. I thought I needed to buy another (sold the 1st one I...
  96. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX25 FEL Hose replaced

    Using my BX25 yesterday and noticed liquid running out of my front bucket. After inspection discovered the liquid was Hyd fluid coming out of the hose that supplies the hyd fluid for the bucket tilt. There was a section wore out on the hose. I noticed the hose has a tight bend making a full 180...
  97. JOHNTHOMAS

    Everything Attachments Yard Pulverizer 48" or 60" with B2320

    Get your yard ready for seeding with the Everything Attachments Yard Pulverizer Everything Attachments Yard Pulverizer comes in a 48" and 60" and up. I'm thinking a 60" if my B2320 will pull it but I guess the 48" would do what I want with just a bit longer time. Which will the B2320 pull? This...
  98. JOHNTHOMAS

    Should I pay Kubota Credit Corp off or make payments?

    I've sold or selling my rental property and will be receiving some cash that I could pay Kubota off at one big payment or should I continue making monthly payments? BX25 $ 158.66 Mo till 8-15-13 Total Owed or Payoff $ 3173.08 F3080 $ 357.50 Mo till 6-09-14 Total Owed or Payoff...
  99. JOHNTHOMAS

    Why buy a RTV1140?

    5 Grands, Dog, Wife and Daughter. That's why! Ages 14, 10, Two 7s and a 4 month plus Wife, Daughter and Dog.
  100. JOHNTHOMAS

    Probably made by Kubota

    :)Awesome video. Cliffhanger and edge of your seat. Liebherr - YouTube
  101. JOHNTHOMAS

    UGLIEST cheap front weights ever made!

    Finally made some progress on getting the front weights on my B2320. My Machinist Bro in law welded me a steel attaching plate to my Reece hitch receiver and drilled me some holes. Didn't give him location of my already available holes so had to drill a couple of holes in his plate. Anyway...
  102. JOHNTHOMAS

    Brother in law Machinist makes me a Reece Hitch receiver for my B2320

    Need front weight for my B2320. Lots of pondering and consideration of others resolutions of the problem. Finally decided a Reece Hitch receiver on the front of my B2320 would allow me to attach weights, move trailers and other unlimited possabilities. My Brother in law is a Machinist with his...
  103. JOHNTHOMAS

    Hardtop for a RTV1140, I want one

    Decided I need/want a hardtop for my RTV 1140. Need sources and price. I've got a starting (Retail) price at my Kubota Dealer but not an actual cost to me price from the owner. So, any assistance of where to purchase a hard top and price will be appreciated.
  104. JOHNTHOMAS

    John Deere Boots

    First, I've bought several Kubotas over the past eight years and not any other colors. Second, I have twin 6 year old Grands, a boy Elijah and a girl Peyton. I have taught/told them that Kubotas pull John Deeres all of their lifes. My wife buys items that she thinks are bargains at Yard Sales...
  105. JOHNTHOMAS

    Old concrete filled Shop Vac for front bumper $4

    Not really but I guess it could be. Also add cost of rebar. My B2320 does wheelies and won't hardly go up grass covered hills due to spinning. Need front weight bad. To cheap to pay $1 a lb for front tractor weights so bought 5 40lb bags of Sakrete for sale price at Lowes for under $2 a bag...
  106. JOHNTHOMAS

    Want/need winch for a Kubota RTV1140 at least 3000lb

    Bought a RTV1140 with worksite tires because I'll never drive in the mud.:ashamed: Well, I drove on a old logging road on the side of a mountain yesterday that I had cleared with my new Rotary mower. Yep, it had rained almost all day. Guess what, got in a steep washed rut in slippery wet dirt...
  107. JOHNTHOMAS

    Quick Hitch may have caused my Tiller problem

    Had a thread running about Kubota tiller quit tilling. Found my problem and fixed it. Doing this new one more for the Quick Hitch info than the repaired tiller info. I've purchased three types of Quick Hitches and I'm a believer in QHs for the lone tractor operater that has rear attached...
  108. JOHNTHOMAS

    Rounded up Four out of Five in one location

    Brought the B2320 home to till and brush hog when I get my brush hog. Posed them all together for the Family Photo. The F2680 is not with them. He had to stay out at the rental property and with the F3080 here the F3080 won't let him come out here.
  109. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota tiller quit tilling

    I was tilling some hard rocky ground and my Kubota tiller locked up. Got the wood out of the tines and back to tilling. Tilled more and tiller quit tilling. Tines are free and turn free and pto turn tiller shaft but tines don't turn now when shaft turns. Sure it's clutch type. Has a bunch of...
  110. JOHNTHOMAS

    B2320 needs weight on front How to Homemade?

    OK my B2320 needs weight on the front. Kubota weights are $1.00 per pound. I don't want to pay that much. Need maybe 150 to 200 lbs. There is a front plate on the tractor where weights hang on that protrudes out a bit for the weights. The plate has three holes on each side of it. Sakrete is...
  111. JOHNTHOMAS

    No FEL on B2320 What about a Scoop?

    As some know, I bought a B2320 Geared for tilling, plowing, boxblading and Overseeding. Decided I needed a 4' Rotary mower for an ocassional weed cutting so have purchased one from Barlows to pick up next week. Found a couple Steve didn't know or forgot he had in the weeds and they are brands he...
  112. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota Insurance Buyer

    Bought a B2320 a couple of weeks ago. Told Steve Barlow to contact my Ky Farm Bureau Agent to add it to my homeowners policy (as I've always done except for RTV1140 KTAC on it). I already have some Kubotas on my homeowners. Got a big envelope from KFB and finally looked at it this morning...
  113. JOHNTHOMAS

    1st Ever using a single Bottom Plow on a B2320 Comedy?

    I traded Milkman from Western Ky a Boxblade for a Single Bottom Plow. Had never used it sooooo today was it's maiden voyage to plow in Pulaski County, Ky. and my virgin experience plowing and my first time using my geared B2320. Transported the plow to my rental property on my new 4'x8' single...
  114. JOHNTHOMAS

    paulwestski L3400 at Barlows

    Finally found your L3400 at Barlows. The rain slacked off enough to get the pics but I couldn't get an away/distance pics because there was a School Bus right in front of it, tractors on either side of it and one behind it. Had to get close ups.:) It looks GREAT to me.:thumbsup:
  115. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX25 RTV1140 Usage

    Did a recent redo of my back yard using my BX25 and RTV1140. BX25 to move most of these big stones and about 15 trips with dirt in the RTV1140, 3 full scoops of BX25 FEL bucket per trip. Under my back deck is the house for my RTV1140. Pretty tight so going to remove the retaining wall stones or...
  116. JOHNTHOMAS

    Three Kubotas in Ky. BX25 F3080 RTV1140

    Some one asked me a few months ago to take a picture of my Kubotas together. I had been keeping the RTV1140 away from the BX and F since it was a different color and didn't know if the two Oranges may attack the Camo guy. Well, got them together and since I've decided to start using my video...
  117. JOHNTHOMAS

    Whos B3200 FEL BH Going to Louisiana?

    Barlows had/has this on their lot this morning in the sold row. Wonder who it is going to in Louisiana. Tool box on the arm rest?:confused: Tractor looks new!! Reinforced bar on FEL bucket.:thumbsup:
  118. JOHNTHOMAS

    Video of Barlows delivery of My B2320

    It had rained this morning so my B2320 did get rained on while Barlows had it out side. Did not observe any melting or paint damage.:) I got a valuable lesson today when I hit the edge of a mobile home with my new 2tenths of an hour B2320. A gear drive does not stop when you let off the foot...
  119. JOHNTHOMAS

    Buying the first Test Tractor

    I posted this in another thread but I think it needs it's own thread. Being a ponderer I think I have come up with a new theory concerning tractor buying for a first time buyer that will make the decision easier and with less self doubt and self punishment when you realize you bought the wrong...
  120. JOHNTHOMAS

    My beast broke out of the steel cage

    My B2320 was in a steel chage with no wheels, seat or steering wheel on Friday. I stopped by today to see if it was in the shop on jack stands getting its final assembly. To late. It had just been pulled out on the lot completed. Jamie was moving all of the tractors in its row to get a truck in...
  121. JOHNTHOMAS

    RTV1140 Dirt Hauling

    Been actually using my RTV1140 for work. With the 2nd row seat up and the bed extended it will hold/haul 3 BX25 full bucket scoops of piled up topsoil. Guess it would haul more in weight but would fall off since I don't have the side boards. Moved about 20 loads of topsoil from my topsoil pile...
  122. JOHNTHOMAS

    0% was but is no longer truly 0%

    A few months ago Kubota started having a financed price and a cash price. Before that for quite awhile it was the same price cash or financed so back then 0% was truly 0%. With the cash discount then 0% financed price is no longer a true 0%. I just ordered a B2320 financed at 0% for 60 months...
  123. JOHNTHOMAS

    B2320 in Atlanta waiting for a ride north

    Waiting on my B2320 to snuggle in with some more of Barlows ordered Kubota tractors and implements and get on the road from Atlanta to Somerset. Should be a full delivered load by next week.:)
  124. JOHNTHOMAS

    RTV1140 Dealers Fuel Finally Ran Out

    Well, after 12 hours of use my nearly new RTV1140 fuel needle started showing in the red on the fuel gauge. I did a bad thing. I put two 5 gallon fuel tanks in the bed (Fuel for my BX25 and F3080) and drove down the hill, across the creek to the back road, then down the back road, then across...
  125. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota Build/Price is Back.

    The Kubota Company build and MSRP price site is back up. Kubota Tractor Corporation - Tractors | B Series | B2320/B2620/B2920
  126. JOHNTHOMAS

    $40 RTV Windshield and Custom Top and seat cushons

    $33 for a 2'x4' sheet of plexiglas plus a few dollars for heavy duty zip ties, grommets, bolts, nuts and rubber coated harness clamp. My wife made the padded seat covers and is going to make some stretch banded covers to cover them. She also made the top from water resistant material. Buying all...
  127. JOHNTHOMAS

    Remote starter for RTV1140

    My RTV1140 sits under my deck. I want to start it from the house and let it warm up before I go out and drive it. It won't start unless it's in neutral and I always pull the emergency brake up when I stop it to keep it from moving. So, when I start it remotely it will just sit there until I come...
  128. JOHNTHOMAS

    National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY

    .ExternalClass p.ecxMsoNormal, .ExternalClass li.ecxMsoNormal, .ExternalClass div.ecxMsoNormal{margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';}@page Section1{size:8.5in 11.0in;}.ExternalClass div.ecxSection1{page:Section1;}Sharing with TBNers. . Dear John, It痴 that time...
  129. JOHNTHOMAS

    No school and I live up on a hill (Grandparents)

    I live up on a hill where the Streets are not taken in by the county for maintenance, like salt and snow removal. Bought a RTV1140 for summer fun with my Twin 6 year old Grands. If I hadn't of had it this year I would have had to go get them on my BX25 which I wouldn't have wanted to do. Maybe...
  130. JOHNTHOMAS

    Yes, Yes! I found it! I own another Kubota!!

    During a recent thread there was a Model Kubota BX22. I checked different places to try to find one to buy. I kept following that thread and it finally came to me that I thought that I had bought two of those some years ago for my new Grandson and my Nephew that is now 9. I kept thinking I had...
  131. JOHNTHOMAS

    Snow....Steep street and Drive way....RTV Essential

    Twin 6 year old Grands stay with us when they are out of school. They are out of school this week. My great view has a small downside. Grands parents can't get up my drive or the street up to my drive early morning before the sun melts the snow off. Fortunately this doesn't occer often in...
  132. JOHNTHOMAS

    CHRISTmas Video from my home and front landscape

    YouTube - SANY0005 Seven years of Kubota and me landscaping and I now have a snow covered yard.
  133. JOHNTHOMAS

    How much is a RTV1140 worth?

    Priceless! Papaw and the Grands going all over in the snow that has had 4wd trucks sliding all over and stuck. The RTV1140 never stuttered.
  134. JOHNTHOMAS

    Bought a New Kubota RTV1140CPX Today

    Signed on the line or two for a Kubota RTV 1140CPX today. Price, financing, reputation and 12th Kubota purchase from Barlows in seven years made this the one. Also have twin almost 6 year old Grands so need the double seating...
  135. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubotas New M9540 Doesn't use Carbon Fuels

    Saw this new Kubota M9540 at Barlows today. Thought you may want to see a Kubota that doesn't use carbon fuels.
  136. JOHNTHOMAS

    John Thomas Bought Kubota Insurance!!!

    Bought a RTV1140 today and bought Kubota insurance with it. Guess some think I'm against Kubota Insurance, it ain't so. When a person determines their needs and what protection they need, then buy the appropriate insurance. On my previous eleven Kubota purchases I did not buy Kubota insurance...
  137. JOHNTHOMAS

    Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It's off to Barlows I go!

    Plan to sign papers today for a RTV1140CPX, Camo with worksite tires. I've asked for any new style hats that I don't already have. Maybe Steve will give them to me.:) I believe my twin Grands and I will like it. Give us more quality time together. Now sort of hate it's turning cold but I guess...
  138. JOHNTHOMAS

    3 point hitch to Reese 2" hitch Use RTV to pull Fertilize spreader

    I have a Ferguson Overseeder that is pulled by my tractor. I'd rather pull it with my soon to own RTV. I've seen a hitch on this site that has an electric motor to raise a snow blade being pulled by a truck. Need input of how anyone else has used their RTV to pull/push 3 point hitch implements...
  139. JOHNTHOMAS

    RTV 900 Hydraulic Dump Vs Hand powered Dump

    Still pondering the purchase of a Kubota RTV900. I've priced the RTV900 with Hydraulic dump and it's a thousand dollars more than the pull the lever and lift it one. If the bed has 1000lbs of dirt in it, how difficult is it to dump without the hydraulic dump? I will use the bed some but not to...
  140. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX25 BH removal/install plus installing 3ph kit

    Want to hear from those BX23/25 owners that remove BH, install 3ph kit, remove 3ph kit and then reinstall BH. Like one to five times a year or more. Know it will be a lot easier but a bit more expensive to just buy a B2320 for 3ph work. What's $180 a month really worth?:)
  141. JOHNTHOMAS

    Discovered my Kubota F3080 has a horn!

    Mowed with my F3080 today in 90 degree heat. As I finished mowing and was on my way to my Kubota Garage where I keep my BX25 and F3080 the horn started blowing on my F3080. I was surprised, I didn't know it had a horn.:confused: Problem was it wouldn't quit blowing. I looked at the dash to see...
  142. JOHNTHOMAS

    Don't make them like they used to

    Classic Mustang a rough beauty When I read this article I can't help but think about the times I've read on this forum how they aren't making tractors like they used to which always brings a grin to my face. I love the old days and the memories of the old days. I also try to be a realist and...
  143. JOHNTHOMAS

    EVER SEEN ONE OF THESE??

    With a BH? Maybe you need to see more pictures to identify.:)
  144. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX25 is costing me money

    Having a hole digger handy is breaking me up! Lowes has trees on Clearance for 50% off at some stores and 75% at others. My Lowes had them at 50% off and I asked the Garden Center manager if he'd match the other Lowes with 75% off, he did. Bought 4 Maples priced at $45 each for $11 something...
  145. JOHNTHOMAS

    D-DAY F3080

    Steve Barlow called yesterday afternoon. The right seat has arrived, been installed and has completed the final assembly of the F3080! Going to deliver it this morning and then go pick up the trade in BX2660 FEL MMM 85 hours at my other location. Even though it's number 11 I'm still anxious to...
  146. JOHNTHOMAS

    B2630 FEL BH Ready for Delivery

    It's ready for delivery. Here's the pictures I promised. My seat still not in so I'm still waiting. Also took pictures of someones B3030 if they want me to post them.
  147. JOHNTHOMAS

    B and Gator trailer Pictures

    Went out to rental property and got my camera while I was there. Here are the pictures I took Thursday. The out of crate tractor is a BX2350 but I guess it's used. Bunch of tire pictures included free. Not Dave's trailer but like his. This one is 18' and dual ramps and I believe Dave's is single...
  148. JOHNTHOMAS

    F3080 is crying to get out!!

    Stopped by Barlows yesterday to see when I could get my F3080 delivered so I can finish mowing the steep part of my yard. Here it is and I took pictures and it was crying to get out the entire time I was there. Had to leave it until it gets freed by the mechanics there. So sad.:( Brady: Stop...
  149. JOHNTHOMAS

    Rear Discharge mower on Kubota F Models

    Grass blows all over the mower with the rear discharge deck. May get mulching kit as a fix. Considering covering the discharge outlet with heavy rubber. Anyone fixed this on their Kubota F? Anyone have any ideas?
  150. JOHNTHOMAS

    Rear dischage finish mower on Kubota F throws Grass on mower

    My F2680 has the rear discharge deck. It blows the grass all over the mower, I mean it's all over it in every nook and cranny. Considering getting a piece of heavy rubber and covering discharge outlet. Mulching kit is $250 and may do that but want someone that has fixed theirs to tell how?
  151. JOHNTHOMAS

    New Kubota loaded and ready to go to Georgia

    Stopped by Barlows to take pictures of a B2630 for a anxious buyer and saw the driver tying down this machine. I asked where it was heading and he said Ga. So, if your a Ga buyer waiting on a machine from Barlows to be delivered, maybe this is yours.
  152. JOHNTHOMAS

    Hello F3080 4wd and good bye BX2660 FEL MMM

    Looks like the 1 year old BX2660 MMM FEL with a bit over 60 hours (50 hour service recently completed) is going to be hunting a new home in a couple of weeks. I'll mow with it until my F3080 4wd 72" Rear discharge mowing deck arrives from the warehouse on the next shipment to Barlows. Also...
  153. JOHNTHOMAS

    Mowing day from H E double L

    Grass at mobile home park about a foot tall and thick. get out the F2680 to mow and in a bit of a hurry because I got dirt to move at home before the rain hits on Sat. Mowing at full throttle and notice engine is heating up a bit and seems to be slowing down. Stopped and raised bonnett(What else...
  154. JOHNTHOMAS

    Kubota Website now shows B3300

    Kubota Tractor Corporation - Tractors | B Series | B3300SU B3300 is now on the Kubota website.
  155. JOHNTHOMAS

    Leaking fuel line BX2660

    Moved more dirt from my top soil reserve pile up to my garden, Drug boxblade most of the time to smooth out my "road" down to my pile of dirt and back up to the garden. Finished my dirt moving/boxblading and ready to reinstall MMM since grass is about a foot tall. Turned tires on MMM so they...
  156. JOHNTHOMAS

    Seeder, Over seeder, Roller, Aerator, Fertilize spreader

    Looks like we have several new buyers of tractors in the last several weeks. I'm seeing questions concerning spreaders, rollers and aerators. I've bought and tried different implements over the years, some I keep and some I've sent to new homes because they didn't or currently don't provide much...
  157. JOHNTHOMAS

    RatchetRake for Brush Clearing

    I have said before that I've used my RR for finish leveling and not for brush clearing. Well, I have a new story.:) I have a pile of topsoil fermenting in storage on the lower part of my property. Now thta I'm doing a garden, I need the topsoil topside. The briars, brush and water sprout trees...
  158. JOHNTHOMAS

    Removing the MMM on a BX2660

    Did my 50 hour service on my BX2660 this week. I removed the MMM during the 50 hour service. I took pictures of most of the steps. I see where some people claim to be able to remove and replace the MMM in under 60 seconds and never get dirty or break out a sweat.:) I didn't have it that easy but...
  159. JOHNTHOMAS

    This is to inform all my BX friends that I am leaving the one flat front tire group

    Took my leaking right front BX2660 tire to Barlows wednesday and picked it up today. Thanks for a good dealer to serve and fix stuff under warranty. It now has a tube and should never require the portable air tank to resusitate it again. It better not or Gary's in trouble, he said he did it. I...
  160. JOHNTHOMAS

    Do your own Fluids and Filters on a BX

    I changed my Oil and filters on my BX2660 a couple of days ago and took pictures. It's really a simple easy job. A little dirty but not bad. Soap or GO JO will clean the dirt off. I know there will be some that say pay your local dealer your money to do this so they can stay in business and...
  161. JOHNTHOMAS

    Post Office brought me new toys, Back Savers, QH's

    I'm sold on Quick Hitches. This is now my third set. First set about 5 years ago was Pat's, three or four years ago I bought another set off Ebay since I had 2 tractors with 3PH's. Sold one of the tractors so sold Pat's last week. The Pat's and my other set which is now for sale set my tiller to...
  162. JOHNTHOMAS

    Mowing deck bolts

    While I have my deck off, I want to replace or actually get a spare set of blades so can sharpen one set when I decide I have time and then replace them when they dull, just rotate them. I finally tried my air impct wrench on my tire removal and it's great so I want/need to buy a socket to fit...
  163. JOHNTHOMAS

    Tiltmeter

    I usually use my 2 rear cheeks to determine tilt but there are always those that want numbers. I was at a local Flea market one day and found these magnetic Tiltmeters for $1. I bought 3 or 4 for Grands and almost grands and me. Figured I'd stick/set it on the hood of my Kubota and get a number...
  164. JOHNTHOMAS

    The new BX 8 Wheeled Model

    You BXers that want the ultimate traction tractor have to see this. I just recently started utilizing some of the other benefits of TBN and have discovered another world past Kubota Owning and Buying. There's other colors:), attachments and a bunch of other forums on this site. See this one...
  165. JOHNTHOMAS

    My new to me Implement looks like it might could fly

    Traded a Boxblade to milkman for this today. I'm really impressed with it. Not sure I'll be able to adjust all the controls, nuts, bolts, flaps, wings and dials. It looks like it can fly or something!!!:D Not sure what all it will do but one day I'll try it and see.
  166. JOHNTHOMAS

    How to use a boxblade and why you want one

    These videos sponsored by one of the TBN advertisers are incredible. To me the boxblade is one of the first implements to buy for use and for rear weight. Can't see buying a weight box that doesn't do anything but add weight when a boxblade will add the weight and is one of the most versatile...
  167. JOHNTHOMAS

    Stole the JD's, fork lift and truck

    If you see any JD's for sale you may want to claim a reward. Looks like they stole 4 JD's by loading them on the JD sellers truck with the sellers forklift and just took it all. Thieves Steal Thousands In Equipment From Laurel County Business - News- msnbc.com
  168. JOHNTHOMAS

    How much to ask for used Pat's

    I traded my B3200 for a BX25 and did not get the 3ph arms so I have a set of used Pat's QA's for sale. How much should I ask for them? They are $200 new. I have another set of a different brand that I am keeping for my BX2660.
  169. JOHNTHOMAS

    Miss my RatchetRake

    When I purchased my RatchetRake last year I got one for my B3200. Well, the B3200 is gone and I still have a BX or 2 but no RatchetRake to fit my BX's. I cut a tree down and pushed it over to my burn pile so all these small limbs, twigs, bark and small pieces of wood are all over the yard where...
  170. JOHNTHOMAS

    BX25 BX2660 SIDE BY SIDE PICTURES

    Tilled my brothers garden and moved some dirt and then tilled my neighbors garden and then moved some more dirt and then got the new BX25 out and took some side beside pictures. Noticed the BX25 runs smoother and quieter and the accelerator lever on the BX2660 is really stiff compared to the...
  171. JOHNTHOMAS

    I may have Kubotaitis or attraction

    I'm in Indiana for a few days. Spent a couple of days in Bloomington and on the way home spending the night in Jasper, Indiana. It was dark when I checked in last night. Just looked out my window and I thought I was hallucinating! Across the street from the Motel is the Kubota dealer, HOPF. I...
  172. JOHNTHOMAS

    Backhoe  My wife vented today with my new BX25 Backhoe

    When she took my tractor keys I didn't realize just how upset she was.:confused2::);)
  173. JOHNTHOMAS

    Good Bye to the B3200

    Marvin from Barlows picked up my B3200 trade in today with part of the implements that go with it, the Landscape Rake. The 12" Auger post hole digger and 6' Landpride RFM are still at my home to be picked up, Hope this B3200 finds a good home:) I've been good to it and only ran it for 34 hours...
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    My New BX 25 is to be delivered tomorrow.

    Barlows are supposed to deliver my new BX25 tomorrow optioned out with a hook on top of the bucket in the center. Was going to add A/C but without a Cab I felt it wouldn't be worth it.:) So, just the hook. They will pick up the 33.5 Hours B3200 FEL plus 12" Auger PHD, 6' Landpride RFM and a...
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    Moving the Couch with a BX

    To save $80 I ordered a couch online from ivgstores.com. It arrived today on the back of a tractor trailer that parked at the bottom of my driveway. Driver felt he may not make it up drive since he didn't have much weight on the truck. I would have just slid it onto my truck but it wasn't here...
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    BX2660 FEL rescues 2003 Dodge Dakota 4X4

    I know there was some question on a recent post as to which was saving which. A BX pulling out a Dodge truck or the Dodge truck pulling out the BX?:D Well today when I came home I couldn't get my Dodge truck up my drive because of snow covered ice on my drive. Had to park truck in yard, go get...
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    2 Kubota hats for $8000 each plus a free BX25

    Stopped by Barlows and signed papers agreeing to send Kubota $158 month for 42 months and Steve gave me 2 hats. He's supposed to also later bring me a Free BX25 when the weather gets better. I also have to give him a B3200 FEL, PHD, RFM and Landscape rake but who cares, I don't need them...
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    He should have bought a Kubota

    This person should have bought a Kubota. We believe they'll do anything, don't we?:):)
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    Tractor Implement Videos

    Everything Attachments - Skid Steer Attachments, Tractor Attachments, 3 Point Hitch Attachments, and Farm Tractor Implements. I don't mean to steal some one elses post but I'm concerned that to many readers will not read the Google thread to find this awesome incredible resource. There are...
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    REPLY FROM KUBOTA CONCERNING 50 HOUR FLUID CHANGES

    I sent Kubota Corp an email requesting a plain answer concerning the need or lack of need for first 50 hour change of SUDT fluids in my specific tractors, being a BX2660, a BX25 and a F2680E. Looks like I reached a plain talker and here is the response from Kubota. John, the person or persons...
  181. JOHNTHOMAS

    Big RatchetRake for Little RatchetRake

    Sold/traded B3200 for BX25. Need little RatchetRake for BX25 or BX2660 and will trade my big one for a little one. Will take price of a small one for my big one and website indicates the company is currently out of stock on big ones so I have the only game in town today on a big un.:)
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    RatchetRake

    I bought a RatchetRake last year for my B3200 which has a bigger bucket than my new BX25. I see RatchetRake is out of stock on the bigger one that I have. I want a smaller one for my BX25 and will trade/sell my bigger one for a smaller one or the price of a smaller one. Mines like new. Sold my...
  183. JOHNTHOMAS

    B3200 Title in my pocket: Going Shopping

    Going shopping today for a BX25. Taking the title with me for my B3200 with 40 hours on it. Since Barlows is on my way I will stop there and see if they are still in the trading business.:D The answer is 10.
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    Temptation with a Capital T

    This is what I have to drive by 3 to 5 times a week. I try turning my head but it's an effort. Knowing there may be one of the new B3300's in the flock even makes it harder. If there's not one, I'm certain he'll promise to get me one. I'm not trading this year, I'm not trading this year, I'm not...
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    Snow  Is snow as slick as wet grass? A BX2660 Tale.

    I live on a hill in Ky. Not much snow. No snow plow or front/rear blade. Snowed 2 or 3 inches and slid all the way down the hill in my WRX Subaru Wed and almost never made it back up. Should have drove the Dodge Dakota 4wd. Guess a Subaru Pocket Rocket with High Performance tires isn't for snow...
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    How much Slime per front tire?

    I have the normal BX slow leaking one front tire. Been just filling it with a portable air tank. See all the advocates for Slime and saw TSC has 2 16oz bottles for $10 this week. Amazon is $6.50 for one 16 oz bottle and I have free shipping from them. Reviews on Amazon indicate bottle recommends...
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    Snow  RatchetRake use in the snow

    Is anyone using their RatchetRake in the snow? Maybe on gravel roads.
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    IRS Depreciation Years on a Tractor

    Those of you depreciating your tractor for business use: How many years are you using on your tax schedule?
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    Dolly Users

    Those of you that use dollies for your MMM, boxblade, tiller, etc. What's your opinion of these for the price. I need some for boxblade and tiller. Says 1000lb capacity which should cover the weight of the equipment but what about the 2" wheels? Snowmobile Dollies | Free Shipping &#151...
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    Salvage Yard Specializes In Compact Tractors

    After I bought my first Kubota I found an article in FARM SHOW paper that I tore out and have just rediscovered it. It's about James Weaver, Weaver's Repair shop, 9507 Forest Ridge Road, Shippensburg, Pa. Article states he sells used (Kubota) parts and buys old tractors. Anyone heard of him or...
  191. JOHNTHOMAS

    Seeder, Over seeder , Fetilize Spreader

    Jeff: Here are pictures of one of my favorite and most used implements that we talked about. It's a Ferguson Over seeder. It'll seed, over seed and spread fertilizer and even aerate the ground. My brother always comes around in the fall to use it for over seeding. He's the one with the magazine...
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    Squealing BX2660

    Put my FEL back on my BX2660 and it's squealing when bucket reaches maximum extension right and left with control lever?:confused: If you know why, please respond.
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    Installed Sunshade on BX2660 today

    Stopped by Barlows a couple of days ago and picked up a sunshade for my BX2660. Installed it today. About to much for me and my wife to do. She's to short.:) Would have been easier for two average strength:) men and a breeze for 3. Written instructions would have helped abit. I attached bracket...
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    Landpride 6' RFM

    Charlesaf3 and others that asked about this mower and want to see it.
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    Unplanned use for Ratchet Rake

    Planning to take PHD off tractor today so checked with my brother next door for final call on holes dug. He was weed eating in his side yard around a couple of rocks that he said were damaging his mower blades. I told him if he wanted I'd see if they may come up. I have the Ratchet Rake on my...
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    BX2660 has a "real" parking brake

    I've always hated the drive for awhile and then find out I didn't release the parking brake on my Kubota that I owned at the time. Mowed today with my BX2660. My BX1500 parking brake would let me drive while it was engaged plus the others but especially the BX1500.:D I thought maybe the parking...
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    Look what I found on my Porch when I got home today!

    When I drove up my drive and saw this sitting on my porch I :Ded. Since tomorrow is my birthday I'm going to call it my birthday present to me! Heavier steel than I had visualized. Believe it will do heavy work. Now waiting on straps to install it on tractor. Just ordered it Sunday and today is...
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    B3200 BX2660 SIDE BY SIDE...NOT BETTER....DIFFERENT

    Written specs and info sheets only go so far. Here are side by side pictures. B3200 60" Light metal:) bucket. BX2660 60" MMM. These are both great machines. They are just different. Here's hoping no one can say I'm putting their BX/B down by showing these pictures of both of my tractors. I like...
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    Mowing  It's better than a BX for mowing!!!

    Actually it is better than a BX for mowing. I have a BX2660 60" MMM FEL but this F2680E with 72" front mowing deck will eat the BX up mowing but that's about all it will do but it does that one thing fantastic. Guess you can add implements on the front but I don't. It'll spin on a dime and keep...
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    A BX just isn't a B. You have to try it to know the difference.

    Started with a BX2200 MMM FEL and after one year traded it to a B7800 FEL and also bought a BX1500 MMM. Traded my B7800 FEL to a L3240 FEL after 3 years of use. After one year of use I traded the L3240 to a B3200 FEL 60" bucket early this year. I also trade my BX1500 MMM after 3 years of use...
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