Sounds interesting.... may help the clogging situation if reverse-flow ONLY done briefly where dust/chaff can not be pulled into the open (and unscreened) engine bay.
My air filters tend to choke up under same conditions that clog the rad screens, so I pull them and knock/blow dust from them...
Yes, I learned early on to keep close eye on the rad screen and blow it and the rad itself clear often especially in dry conditions. Did a full cooling system 'flush' while back, but looked good before and after.
Also rigged up a rubber flap discharge chute to divert the grass further from...
PTO output on F-3680 is smaller spline shaft than 'standard rear PTO on other Utility, CUT or SCUT tractors of any make I know of and is used across many models and years of Kubota F, Z and other mowers.
It may well be same as under-belly PTO used for some shaft-drive mid-mount mower decks and...
Hello Rocks, It is similar but Not the same! The F lift system is basically a 3pt (mounted bit lower to ground) without the top link. I have set up several custom attachments to use just the lift arms & pins (cat 1) with the rear arm mounts so lifts at same angle and arc as the arms move...
If you get the F-3680 I would just mow over it several times at good height to chop it into finer bits and leave it where is. (Always mow at full throttle.) The F machines are industrial-rugged, but not so easy to change cutting height often. (do not need tools, just fiddly!) I settled on...
So long as any stumps are ground down to near ground level and no significant rocks, either of my F-Series would handle that easily with Kubota deck at about 4" and turf tires.... even without my loaded tires, 3" wheel spacers, etc.
The Kubota blades are mounted to spindles with cupped...
G'Day.... Can understand some of your dilemma.... I got my PT-1845 and F-series used and the price was right.... they are way too $$$$ for personal use IMO.
The PT was built like a tank, 45 HP Deutz engine plenty of power and durable like Kubota. Very stable with minimal ground clearance but...
If you still debating on suitable machine, I have both a F-2880 w/60" deck and 3680 w/72" deck on our 4 acre VERY steep property for last 11 years. The property was very overgrown (heavy grass, not woody brush) when we bought it but was able to fully clear with the stock 60" Kubota deck...
Thanks JWR.... my next step is to use a cooling system flush product to better clean the insides and see what it does. As I said, not actually overheating at this point, just noticeably running hotter than used to and my other nearly identical 1105 engine. Will check out new rad cost just in...
Thanks for the diesel details Rodger.... I knew was not same as for a gas engine, but the service manual does mention injector timing as potential issue for overheating. I guess individual injector problem would be more of a power issue (not in my case). After giving the cooling system bit...
Is what I thought.... may find someone with more diesel experience to look over my shoulder if I pull them.... there is a local injector shop that can test them. May do bit more radiator check and clean first though.
I do clean screen and radiator after EVERY mow with air and/water, but no hot water at my shed. Would be difficult to use pressure washer and could damage the soft aluminium fins, but may have to pull the whole thing and have a go at it.... inside & out.
Water pump looks to have been replaced once on this (second-third hand) used machine, so probably not as old as rest. Top hose looked fine when I replaced the t-stat and cap, and no indications of corrosion or sludge when flushed and replaced coolant.... but have not had radiator internally...
The 1505 engine in my F-3680 (3000 hrs) running hotter than it used to with new t-stat, cap, clean rad, coolant, oil & fuel filters, etc. Not really 'over heating' as such, but concerned. Runs well with good power but wondering about injector timing/spray pattern (have no experience with...
The 1505 engine in my F-3680 (3000 hrs) running hotter than it used to with new t-stat, cap, clean rad, coolant, oil & fuel filters, etc. Not really 'over heating' as such, but concerned. Runs well with good power but wondering about injector timing/spray pattern (have no experience with...
G'Day Walker... welcome to the F-Series club!! Both my machines are ex-municipal units so had lived hard lives before I took them over, but have turned out to be quite robust on my very steep 4 acres of 'mowed paddock' (definitely not lawn)!
The mower deck is not symmetrical so do not be too...
Big Thanks Dude.... looks like a casting plug that should not be subjected to more than (vented) crankcase pressure, thus my thought that crankcase vent on top of valve cover blocked or defective. I have been running an F-2880 and now a 3680 on terrain so steep (to 40 deg) I have made up a set...
Hey Dude, Can you point out specifically which plug has popped out on you? Look to be over half dozen possible plugs on the drawing.... no problem yet, but want to keep my eye on the potential problem.
Wonder if your engine somehow building up excess crankcase pressure as I doubt they would...
I would tend to agree.... mine has about 3000 hrs, but as not original owner, not sure if original mounts. By the way, you mentioned in another post an engine block oil plug that was popping loose.... can you show on parts or shop drawing what and where that is? I can not seem to identify it...
I gave up planning to deal with this myself.... just not up to doing all that seems necessary at my age (73), even though just a lot of bolts to remove ROPS, seat, floor pan, fuel tank, inner side frame, etc, etc before getting access to the hydro side cap to replace one O-ring! Had dealer...
My F-3680 has had a minor hydro leak that just became major from the swash plate / trunnion shaft left (solid) side support cover plate. Probably the O-ring gone bad. Would be simple fix, but tight access/visibility inside the frame. Has anyone dealt with this in F-series or other B/BX...
Thanks Arto, I have the Workshop manual and use the Messicks parts lists all the time... both quite helpful. The B cover is circlip retained, not threaded and is O-ring sealed. Figure the O-ring gone bad, but getting to it in-frame is the tricky part. The side cover plate is also the bearing...
Thanks Arto, I am either going to do this "in place" or send to the dealer. Looks tight but doable with the (un)appropriate cursing to move it along. My leak is on left side, middle of hydro section (opposite the forward/reverse shaft, which is on the right). Looks like you had a major job...
My F-3680 has had a minor hydro leak that just became major from the swash plate / trunnion shaft left (solid) side support cover plate. Would be simple fix, but tight access/visibility inside the frame. Has anyone dealt with this in F-series or other B/BX machines and have any tips??
I...
Not exactly tractor related, but some here would likely be able to help:
I am looking for a new Honda or B&S 5.5 to 6.5 Hp (160-190cc) V-shaft mower engine for a power cart project (DR PowerWagonPro clone) that must have full-range throttle ability, not just full-speed or off. Hard to...
Burned a lot of 7018 and 7014 rods some 40 yrs ago....then MIG/co2 8-12 yrs ago, but now in Australia with my old shop ancient history. Have a little tractor project at hand and Santa bringing a Cigweld/ESAB 180 inverter stickwelder.
Checking on rods, find 6011, 6013, 7018 common, but not...
Shortly after I got my F-2880 I started thinking about a front carryall to use with deck removed, but never got to it. I kick myself for missing a perfect window of opportunity a few years back to get a bare JohnnyBucket SR and toss it into a shipping container at no extra $$ to OZ...oh well...
Have not posted for a bit, but all going well with F-2880 w/60" deck on my steep Tasmania property....but ran across a clean '08 F-3680 with a 72" deck and got to wondering....More Power! Wider Cut! Who wouldn't? When we got this place, I took a gamble (with JTs helpful encouragement) on a...
I have a F-2880 front mower which I believe utilizes a trans-axle from the larger of the BX series tractors and need to confirm the wheel stud size. At first I though it was 7/16" x 20, but stud is slightly smaller than that so thinking it may be M11. Can someone confirm the size ? The...
I am looking a used 1500 hr F-series machine with the D1105 engine that has a severe vibration & shakes everything at low idle......goes nice & smooth once above about 1000+ RPM (has no tach). Is idle set too low or is this 'normal' ?? For this engine or others? I have similar size NH and a...
Has anyone made a Carry-All for out-front mower machines such as Kubota F-2000 series, NH G6000 series, Iseki SF series, etc ?? Talking about the 'backwards CUT' rather than ZTR, lawn tractor or home-size riding mowers. Something similar to the Johnny Bucket that is made for garden tractors...
Does anyone make a Carry-All for out-front mower machines such as Kubota F-2000 series, NH G6000 series, Iseki SF series, etc ?? Talking about the 'backwards CUT' rather than ZTR, lawn tractor or home-size riding mowers. Something similar to the Johnny Bucket that is made for garden tractors...
Have not been on the site much lately, but wonder if anyone used the PT Flail mower on 1845 or -50? Or any flail or mulcher-mower on any PT for that matter??
Cheers, Rip
Looking at the NH Boomer 1025 but little written on it as fairly new model. What are its sibling and close-cousin models within past 5 - 8 years?
Looking at similar situation with JD 1023/26.
What would you consider the closest models from Kubota, MF, or Kioti?
I do not need new, so will...
Since the forum has been so quiet lately I thought I would announce that I am now an official Toolcat owner (but not quite operator)!
Going up Monday to visit the "new-to-me" TC and blower that should both have been delivered in Merritt, BC. The low-hour '06 Turbo/High-flow machine will be...
Other than avoid it like the pague, how do you guys deal with old fence wire hidden in the brush?
On a lot of old farm & ranch land there often are old fence lines and wire laying around that I would imagine would raise havoc with most any mulcher head.
How much time have you wasted cutting...
I just stumbled upon a really interesting item for compact track loaders or rubber tracked skid steers at skidsteersolutions.com called Trak-Bites. They are removable forged cleats that clamp on the tracks for snow/ice/mud. They have some good pictures and video clips of them in action...
To any of you guys with a good C model thinking of upgrading to a D.....
I am kind of in the market for a good C model as snow removal will be its primary duty, so the suseptibility to overheating while mowing will not be a problem, and the softer suspension of limited benifit also.
Would...
Thinking of a 30 to 50 Yd/Hr piston-type (not ball valve) self-contaned concrete pump mostly for residential foundations and slabs with perhaps some taller ICF walls or such.
Anyone care to share real-world experiences with this type equipment?
Pros / Cons, Types / Brands, Comments / Tips ...
Was wondering if anyone made pallet forks for mid-sized excavators? Would use a Quick Attach mount and perhaps even have an angle function to help line up with pallet openings.
While such an attachment would not be the equal of a tellehandler or even large SS, there are times it would be handy...
Got a good closeup look and test drive of a new C model a week or so ago and must say it was all I had hoped it would be. With nearly 90 acres in BC it is getting easier to justify such a machine.
Although we currently live in Colorado, a PU w/plow and a Power Trac 1845 are serving my needs...
Looking for a couple of good stock-size Front tires and wheels for late model Ranger (25-10-12) for use as spares. Would consider full set of 4 if price was right though.
PM me if you have some to offer.
Polaris Rangers for \'05
Polaris has announced on their web site www.polarisindustries.com the new '05 model year changes.
In the Ranger line, the 4x2 is no more, having been replaced by the TM model.
The Ranger 4x4 now has Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) with 9" of travel and 11" of...
Has anyone clicked on the "New" page on the PT web site?
They have a new hydraulic tree shear for the T8 and T12 series machines. Does not look like it rotates for true tree pruning though, but should cut small trees and large bushes off flush with the ground though.
They claim that one with...
Has anyone figured out model numbers for the wheel motors used on the 1845 and the 2445 ?
I understand that the 1845 uses Char Lynn series 4000, but an actual model number would help.
As the brakes are different on the T18 series (1445 and 2245) they may even use a different brand than the...
I'm at 8000 ft in Colorado on a very steep hill that needs logs removed on a regular basis for fire mitigation (that 137,000 acre Hayman Fire in '02 was just 8 miles from us, among others). I currently have an ARGO Conquest 20 HP 8X8 AATV that will go almost anywhere on our hills, but runs out...
I currently have an ARGO Conquest 8x8 AATV and am looking at a full hydrostatic unit with more power and traction for log skidding on steep hills at 8000 ft in Colorado. I am impressed with the Hydro Traxx 6x6 with 32 or 45 HP Kubota Turbo Diesel, but was wondering if anyone on this forum had...