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Saw a Kubota L3600 for sale and the guy said he had no key for it so the price was low. It was a regular gear-drive with mechanical injectors. With one rear wheel jacked up an inch off the ground and trans in 4th, just pulling on the top of the lifted tire would start it right up.

I'm assuming your issue is similar in that it stopped working while running a rear mower? Can we also assume you have no drive in one pto lever position but no drive in the other? If so, there are likely broken gear teeth inside the pto section of the tractor - requiring a split at that...

Sounds like maybe fluctuating HST charge pressure? The HST charge pump's oil cooler has steering fluid running through it too. Do the cooler and its tubing look ok?

Its a good tractor EXCEPT the push-button starter module shuts off the engine after about and hour - just stops and wont fire again until sometimes it will run again for another hour - but eventually it quits again. When it stops there's no fuel supply and no spark. I found a relevant video...

SUDT (or UDT before that) is quite low-viscosity high-priced fluid. If there's a viscosity problem, its more likely that the fluid put in was not SUDT but a cheaper oil of some kind ?

I'd suggest posting about this GST issue on Orange Tractor Talks. One of the moderators there is a great resource on GST internals.

Depending on how heavily you will use this tractor, just installing inner tubes might be a way to go. Many rusted rims are still quite strong and safe to use, even if not air-tight. 28" rims & centers are getting rare and ex$pensive.

On my neighbor's L3450 I attached a length of 6" channel below the two loader struts under the floorboards. Each end is a step point. Easy, cheap, & strong. Neighbor loves them.

Back when my computer had a hand crank, there was a thing called the Kubota Board.......where user input was handled over the net - whoah! I remember using that for some years before Muhammad started TBN. My join date says 2000 but a lot of us were here a while before that.

CORRECTION - and apologies! I now realize that the L4600H Kubota uses a modified version of their mechanically controlled HST WITHOUT solenoid control of F & R motion. It uses a hydraulic regulator valve to control speed, with direction selected mechanically by the foot pedal linkage tilting...

Just saw this - the HST in that tractor is controlled by solenoid valves under the floorboard. Look for a loose or disconnected plug or some such. There's likely a fuse too. Could be simple. The older HST's were strictly mechanical/hydraulic so repair can get spendy - but electric control...

I'm coming late to this discussion - the OP said the clutch rattled - but did not say the tractor fell in half - just a couple bell housing holes had broken out. The housing is ductile die-formed mild steel, easily weldable. For now I'd suggest a low cost repair - putting a temporary brass (or...

Now THERE is durability! Given that hour meter cables don't usually last beyond 1000-1500 hours, it likely has even more. Lets hear it for K's older machines!

On that series of Lxx50 models with vertical exhaust there's a 1/4" weep hole on the bottom of the exhaust elbow that's intended to be a drain for any rainwater that goes down the stack. Seafoam running out shows its working.

Hi cchoate1 Congratulations on installing the BH90 on your L3430 - great looking outcome! You've done two good things here - first, tackling the parts puzzle with little help, and second, posting the story to help others. As you found, adapting a subframe backhoe is a fair amount of doing...

Readers may wonder how this turned out - the OP has verified in pm's the pto does not engage and spin when the engine is running - which points to a non-working main clutch (or failed pto over-running coupling). Loader and other hydraulics seem to function normally. Another thing to check...

These 2-way dampers wear out and stop working in one direction, then both. They're important because they soften the pressure spike inside the hst when F-R shifts are abrupt.

Does your steering still operate easily and smoothly left-to-right-to left with the tractor running but not moving? If its jerky the front-most pump may have a suction leak - which could make the hst stop shifting F - R. Check (tighten) the connections at the pump.

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There's a discussion about similar symptoms here that might give you some ideas. Did you replace the front-most pump (steering) or the one right behind it (main hydraulics)? Reason I ask is the HST's charge pump gets oil from the steering return line - if there's a loose fitting there or on...

Many HST problems start somewhere in the linkage on the outside. Aux pump is not involved in HST's function. Usually something under the right floor board isn't right. Hope this helps. Dick B.

Your spring looks usable - anchor point doesn't look too fancy - just a fixed tie-off. It's pull strength isn't critical. The hydraulic damper is spring-centered too. The bent attachment tab is soft steel and should survive careful straightening. Dick B.

I'm a little late seeing this - yes, that v-notch piece is the "neutral holder". My L48 is the same I think - lots of pieces in that linkage to tangle with brush! - related reading on an old L48 and HST saga here.

I'm with everybody who is saying to get more seat time with what you have. A tractor, like your other tools, helps you manage your physical environment. How it fits your sensibilities can only be known with experience in your particular setting. If a heavier M-series is still calling to you...

These tractors use a single shuttle lever for going forward or reverse while in 1st thru 7th - but R is blocked in 8th. WSM page below shows the power flow. The shuttle parts are forward of the Hi-Lo section. Its a lot to digest in one look, especially since the drawings don't clearly show...

I posted a reply about taking off the Hydraulic Cylinder cover with your post over in REPAIRS. Once you have the cover off the shifter is visible - my guess is the linkage parts down in the bottom may be at fault. An interesting thing is that there are TWO forks. Below is the fancy shift...

I think the term that won't be effective here is "gently". In those years (and maybe now too) Kubota used some very tenacious adhesive sealant - its like an epoxy-very tough. Pick locations where the cast iron is thickest. Make sure nothing else is still holding it - like an overlooked bolt...

In answer to the OP's question, he's already done the right thing. On seven-hose loader valves I've seen with power-beyond, the power-beyond sleeve is in the valve, not in the hydraulic block. Hydraulic flow for the 3-point goes through a hydraulic block. If a loader is not installed the screw...

You are doing the right thing getting more input, from sites like TBN, or OTT, or maybe from more experienced dealers. My HST experience is with the type just before they went to solenoid valves for F-R control. But with either manual or solenoid control, its way safer to shift any machine...

Kubotas like this were sold with an optional axle-clamped ROPS (first pic). Later, when they realized very few were being sold, they decided to offer a nifty ROPS for L345 and L355 tractors that attaches with long thru-bolts at the top 3-pt connection at the back end of the trans/differential...

Reviving this old thread - if an Lxx10 HST machine doesn't reach normal speed in F and R, a worn regulator lever is a place to look. The regulator can be taken off for service without splitting the machine (see posts above).

First, try BLEEDING any air from the steering system by raising the front wheels, speeding up the engine, turning the steering wheel slowly full stroke both ways a few times. The steering gets oil from the front chamber of the dual front pump, driven by a shaft from the engine. If the other...

9/8/22 - just noticed online an available complete pto gearbox from a L3750. Whole box, easy bolt-on 2-speed pto conversion for later-model L4350, L4850 or L5450. (notified Brambleberry by pm)

From the symptoms its possible the HST regulator lever has slipped on its shaft. Attached pics show the lever hanging down - there's a pinch bolt holding it in position on the shaft. (pics from my L48 with same HST) The neutral position for the lever is approximately vertical. It swings...

It sounds like the front drive parts may be severely worn from being left in 4wd - the gears could be worn enough to be on the verge of skipping - they may be locking when they get tip-to-tip and can't mesh. Unfortunately shifting it out of 4wd may not stop the crunching at this point because...

A worthwhile addition to rear mowing implements is a slip clutch on the pto shaft of some kind. The pto gears are not weak but smacking a rock can damage the checkbook (ask how I know). Another item to keep in mind that the high pto speed is ok for a sicklebar or snowblower, but pretty fast...

I bought my first L345 in 1982 - Kubota was still a "new" brand in the U.S. but at each price point their models had more hp, more weight, bigger rubber etc than green or blue at the time. This will be an outstanding second tractor - its set up well for mowing - a loader is a lot of front...

To quickly test either of the big cables, connect a regular jumper cable in parallel around it.

Pretty sure all of the KU-5 adapters from ATI are made of the same thickness materials even though listed weights are all over the place. In fairness to asktractormike, their price includes the weld-on adapter plate for the bucket.

Looks great - glad it worked out.

Out of curiosity I priced the 5 parts needed - they still show as available but the current total is $1724. The 42T gear alone is over $900. No longer makes sense unless used L3350, L3750 or L4150 pto parts can be found.

I had a hard time with it too - the new navigation buttons take some trial and error: Another "improvement" just like my new phone !

New parts may be available - try googling a part number to see. But used parts will be way cheaper. And as time goes on, more of the older L3 machines with 2-spd pto will appear in salvage yards. I wanted the higher pto speed for snow blowing and running a generator at lower (quieter)...

Brambleberry - sent you a pm.

Here's a kit for the LA950a loader - they include info on getting the face plate mounted at the correct angle on a round-back bucket. https://asktractormike.com/product/kubota-la950a-la1001-la1002-la1150a-front-end-loader-pin-on-to-skid-steer-quick-attach-conversion/

Here are brochure pages for the L4850 that state the load the LA950 loader is designed for - need similar SSQA rating. My L5450 has the round-back bucket like yours. It looked like a QA setup would move things forward, reducing capacity - so I settled for forks that go in holders in the bucket.

To check for a restriction, take off the left side panel and with a cold engine take out the four bolts 090 holding the muffler to the manifold flange. Clean the threads up so they turn easy and put two of them back in finger tight. Start it and run it till it starts dying, then turn it off...

Mouse or squirrel nest in the muffler? Something expanding with heat and plugging it up? Pet food? Acorns?

Back in 2019 I posted about fixing my tractor's ailing HST. It's been running fine since. I had bought a nearly new replacement HST unit in case I needed it - but mine only needed new cradle bearings, which I ordered from Kubota. An HST transmission rarely fails, but if it does the tractor...

The GST was a pretty sophisticated addition to the compact tractor world - may have been ahead of its time. It was an optional transmission (standard equipment on L35's) where the clutching and shifting of gears is all accomplished hydraulically. When you move the shifter to any one of 8...

Please post a picture of the loader valve and its hoses. And maybe another pic of the 2 hydraulic blocks from behind? We'll get to the bottom of this - as my son would say "it isn't science rocket!" :unsure:

Your pictures help clear up most of it. The tractor looks to have 2 stacked hydraulic blocks - an unusual arrangement (there's usually just one - or none). Looking at the layout below, when adding valves to these tractors, a one-piece hydraulic block bolts to part 8, replacing part 7, to...

I don't believe the L295 was offered in the U.S. with factory power steering. Dealers who sold front loaders with them sometimes added after-market power steering, running off the internal hydraulic system. Tractors of that vintage (L305, L345) with factory power steering, had a second pump...

Kubotas draw trans oil through the filter(s). Owner's book may say 11.6 gal but its more like 8 unless every pump, cylinder, filter and cooler is dry.

Take a look at this thread from last week. The L2350 is a similar setup with similar issues - but easier to work on with the front driveshaft tube running below the clutch housing. screen shot from Kubota Illustrated Parts List : TTH

Nice video! The tractor does look experienced, like it has seen a lot of pavement. Assuming the 4wd lever was engaged during the test, if the shifter inside the trans has jumped out of its groove the turning resistance using a foot on the tire would not be very much - problem could still be be...

Me too - and I shortened all my teckties :cool:

How many hours on this L4200? With 4wd lever engaged, and one front wheel jacked up, can you turn the jacked up tire by hand? If its free to turn, something inside the front axle or transmission is broken or disconnected. My first 4wd machine (a jeep) had been left in 4wd all its life. Due to...

I might be wrong but pretty sure the conversion would be a non-starter. Too many trans/range gear/frame parts are different. Best plan might be to sell them both and buy a 4wd machine with HST.

Good news - I really believe in the L3 models, but as the earlier ones get past 40 years old, there will be more worn-out parts needing attention. In this case it looks like the dry clutch was worn and slipping - and somebody worked on the wet-clutch valve instead, making things worse. Good...

Luck favors the prepared mind - great observation skills ! With 020 flipped so it's clocked right does it work ok?

If you've located a control valve, see if the other hydraulic shuttle parts are available - like the internal tubing, clutches and steels?

Looking at Kubota's parts lists I don't see the hydraulic shuttle clutch pack listed as a kit any more. A used hydraulic shuttle? Is there a pic of it showing if its just the clutch packs or includes the shaft with oil passages? The L4150 was also available with a gear-type shuttle - many parts...

The lever by your left foot is for PTO speeds - low-neutral-high. The L4150 had 2-speed pto - but its newer version L5450 had only low and neutral. Both my L5450's have been converted to have both low and high speeds.

Glad the pto is squared away. Can you tell if the remaining slippage is the same in forward and reverse? If not, the remaining slipping might be shuttle disc wear or skudge in the control valve (priority valve would affect both the same.) For working on the shuttle, there's a thread here...

This rig sitting so long, strange conditions can develop. Another possibility is that the release bearing and/or fork has become stuck in the near-released position and won't move back enough to fully apply the pressure plate, clamping the clutch and engaging the drive. Does the clutch pedal...

I had a L4150 with hydraulic shuttle for a few years - one of the models Kubota built its reputation on in the U.S. - great tractor. (I now have its brother L5450) The symptoms say its the main clutch that needs adjustment, not the shuttle valve linkage. There should be about 1" of pedal...

Just seeing this now - I likely use 1/2" grade 2. My old Snow Machines pull-type is still blowing snow - now behind a Mahindra in Pittsfield.

Pretty sure that without a geared steering box the wheel position at rest is free to float.

I was not right in saying the 275/65-16 fronts were ok with the 44" rears. I think they are a little too tall. See edited post #2 above.

Edit: I believe 275/65x16 front tires are a bit too big for use with 44" diameter rears. The machine will have too much front "lead" in 4wd. The attached chart is from the U.S. L2850 WSM. For farm tires the 7-16 size for fronts (about 28" dia) are paired with 12.4-24 rears (about 45" dia)...

Pretty sure the L4310 has steering like the L48. For wandering left and right the WSM says start engine and turn the steering full stroke both ways a few times to work any air out of the system - air can get sucked into the pump if oil level gets low.

CORRECTION - my bad, turns out what I thought was a removable plug near the L355ss clutch pedal is actually a discolored and hard-to-see level gauge. The current owner of the machine sent these :

Thanks 5030 for the "young man" words - I've owned two L345's and one L355ss. The L345's have a dipstick but the L355 doesn't. My L355 did have a removable plug by the clutch pedal for checking level. To my knowledge neither machine has a magnet. Both L345 and L355 have a fine suction...

The L345DT (very similar model) has a dipstick on the top of trans. The L355ss doesn't have that dipstick. Taking out the top filler plug gives good access for checking the level and condition of the fluid. If the level is within 4-5" of the top there's plenty. Edit: see post #6 below for...

Check the push-pull cable that operates the shuttle valve (between the engine and fuel tank). It may not be fully moving into the reverse position?

Me again - from post #2. Since it goes on/off relatively easily, I'd put it back together and not worry about it. Its a tractor, not the Hubble. Loaders are only approximately square and parallel. They don't need to be perfect - they function fine when close enough.

I'll chime in on the side of a 40 hp L series - the back tires are big enough for several hundred pounds of liquid ballast to keep it planted with a load in the BoDozer. And after 70 you certainly deserve to pamper yourself with a cab and HST too. Take care, Dick B

When a loader frame (or any other welded steel structure) is forcibly bent, its YIELD strength has been exceeded somewhere. That means plastic deformation took place. Plastic deformation can not be reversed - it can only be offset by more plastic deformation somewhere else. In other words...

I believe the small amounts that things have to move to line up are insignificant - in other words, I don't think there's a problem here. I once had an LA680 loader with a slightly bent boom that needed some twist to install the pins. But once assembled and greased it was fine.

Did the pins slide out ok? or did some need to be pressed out? The pictures don't look like the boom is wracked or bent very much if at all. With pins back in on one side, will the boom line up on the other side without force? If so I'd let it be. Others have posted loader pics whose...

When my L48 was doing that, a new controller fixed it. Search this subject on =rbargeron&o=date']OTT for more info.

Hi DonaldP - In all the times I've made that offer you are the first to take me up on it ! Please let me know which info was bogus - and 12 years later "prompt" isn't possible -but cheerful is :)

Hi Ekster, Looking at post #19 (page 2) the two being REPLACED are the original upper pinion gear shaft and the dummy spacer on the lower shaft. The 3 ADDED parts in post #18 are the new upper pinion shaft, with its removable second pinion, and its mating large gear. Post #1 focused on the...

Nice looking ditch - glad it all turned out ok.

The trail is going a little cold here. Several people have made suggestions - but many are without + or - feedback on what was found - more than "it still isn't working right" We need more about if and how each idea was looked at what was found so we know what's been ruled out.

Stop solenoid on the L3430 is in front of the injection pump.

No "chimers" yet - I did find a couple pages in my L355ss WSM showing the priority valve - (but no info on troubleshooting or adjustment). It's purpose is to send pressurized oil to the shuttle clutch pack (which it's apparently doing), and send any extra oil out to other uses. Hopefully its...

The above comment in RED needs some new light on it. There are two versions of the stop solenoid and two ways they work The function of the "STOP SOLENOID" got reversed around 2003 with intro of L..30 models (and other products). Until 2002 the stop solenoid acted on key-off to actively cut...

Something might be interrupting power to your "stop solenoid". On a L3430 the stop solenoid needs 12v power to allow starting. The actual performance of fuel solenoids has evolved. On older models the solenoid activated to EXTEND and cut the fuel for a few seconds (you can hear it click off...

Slow bleed-down is "normal" and not a sign of damage, actually it shows decent performance of the o-ring in the 3-pt cylinder. This tractor has a "priority valve" that gives the hydraulic shuttle 1st dibs on the hydraulic pump's output. Maybe its involved in your issue? Others have had probs...

Yes and yes - take it off (2 screws) and test it in your hands. Push the button that sticks into the engine, holding a finger in turn over each pipe. One should suck, the other should blow. If they don't there's a failed diaphragm inside (not serviceable like the old ones on chevys were)...

There's a small fuel lift pump on the side of the engine, below the injection pump, that might be the issue - with the tractor on level ground the tank is above the engine - the lift pump doesn't have much lifting to do, but if the tractor is sloped backward the fuel may not be getting to the...

Could be the piston o-ring - but a big warm/cold difference in performance may point to pump wear -especially if revving it up makes it work better. When you notice the weakness what's on the 3-pt, something light weight or a heavy? When its lifted up and then the engine shut off, does the...

My glow light was coming on, maybe going off, maybe not. Engine started fine. I read about it on OTT and TBN - symptom set seemed to point to the controller. Good guess because a new one cured it. I bought one that was around $70 - I see they are all over the map now - some around $35, some...

Just noticed you're in VA - an L48 should start with no help from the glow system - sounds like fuel isn't flowing when it just cranks Agree with K5lwq - the stop solenoid (part 190 on attached) has to be powered and working for fuel to flow. Try feeling the stop solenoid while somebody turns...

The 2-speed rear pto's (6-spline) I'm familiar with have a L-N-H pto shift lever. The rpm choices are usually 540 or 780. On big tractors and implements the pto shafts for 540 rpm can get huge and heavy. Operating torque at higher rpm is lower for the same power - so the industry's next step...

In the '80s Kubota L345's had 2-speed pto's. The early L3 models had them but they became scarce in the 90's. They have recently made a bit of a comeback on bigger machines, offering a more fuel-efficient pto speed option. Some related reading here on adding it back to the '91-'97 Kubota L3...

I've noticed you've described it a few times as.. "and it just tries to turn over but doesn't." Does this mean the starter turns the engine but it doesn't fire and run? Or does it mean the starter only clicks?

Maybe try bypassing the built-in glow control system. Put one jumper cable on the battery + terminal, and carefully touch the other end to any one glow plug for a few seconds (they'll all run). Then turn the key....

The problem comes and goes, right? They're the toughest to isolate. The starting circuit is sometimes getting an unintended ground somewhere in the wiring. A long shot is corrosion or shorting wires inside the solenoid on the starter.

Attached are pages from the L48 WSM with the start system wiring diagram and its functions. The symptoms point to the glow relay and/or the controller. The controller is known to fail so I'd look there first. See post #4 for a link to new ones - several under $40. Please post back on what...

I, of course, would NEVER abuse my auger by forcing it down. In some very hard digging I once put a 4x4 post between the ROPS and the top of the auger, then used the bucket to raise the front of the tractor - worked perfectly !! :rolleyes:

may not be important - control valve has lost a chunk too? (need to find it?) Good luck with the wrenching - Dick B

Its the same system on Lxx00, Lxx10, L35, L48, maybe others.

Are you saying that your starter turns when the key is only in the first position? The L48 glow plug system has a controller & relay. With key ON, glow plugs run for the right time, based on temperature. Key at START runs the starter. My glow light was only brief & would come back on when...

Back when I did this the first time (19 years ago!) the L5450/ L4850/L4350 factory parts book included "where used" columns for other countries. These models were derived from earlier ones with the same chassis. Other later models likely share single/dual speed pto parts across markets, but...

L48 loader's linkage is great for rolling onto a pile. Hope you find an ok deal - you'll like having one. Third fn valve can go in a handy spot.

Kosmo - Don't feel bad for missing it - Babe Ruth had the strike-out record too - he swung at a lot of pitches. My 2 cents on what to call these tractors: When Kubota entered the US market "compact" utility tractors were the focus. Model-for-model they offered more features than blue or green...

Exactly - The L5450 is a tractor everybody discovers they'd like to have. Just plain capable - with no down side. I recommend having lesser ones too. Wonder if Hayes Creek bought his L5450 it yet.....

Hey Kosmo, back on your question, I had a L4150 for a few years. That price seems high, especially with high time on it. It was a great product when new, but a lot can happen in 3400 hours. The L4150 is a very good tractor - big bones, great build quality, smooth 5-cylinder engine. The...

Great - what are you doing New Years Eve? Wanna go see a movie?:) Ok, back to tractor lifespans..... Even though I really like my repaired L48 HST, my favorite rig is still the cabbed L5450 shuttle. Not a speck of trouble of any kind in 1400 hrs, starts instantly, great power and strength -...

quick question about your "oldJazzR" handle - do you play? Dick B (tenor & bari sax)

At 1400 hours that L3710 may be getting worn tires if your yard is paved - but other than that its fine for another 20 years at least, assuming normal maintenance. Maybe squirt some fluid film on the sheet metal and under the floor mat if it lives outside. Kubotas last a long time - their...

The L5412 backhoe is actually a re-badged Bradco. It has chain swing to move the weight in closer for better bucket down-force out front. Here's an owner's manual - page 27 covers adjustment. Tightening the ends of the chain should reduce the slop. Air in the cylinder can cause slop too...

First check the fluid level - how many hours on the HST filter? (replaced at 50?) With go pedal at midpoint does it tend to creep backward on level ground? If so it would point to adjustment of the HST's servo piston - neutral has a very narrow sweet spot. If the creeping is on slopes in both...

Mine (2002) makes a normal low sound - simlar to other Kubotas, bigger and smaller. Maybe there's a chunk out of the manifold or gasket where it's hard to see? Is the new muffler OE style?

That oil cooler is on the low-pressure tank side of the HST unit so is rarely doing much unless the machine is moving back and forth constantly all day in a hot climate. To replace the cooler an aftermarket one like this would easily be adequate. For most machines in moderate climates, not...

Using smaller hose works great too - can put it on one side or both.

Your rear drive is a cool project - I found your 2020 post. Its a good variation on the Erskine, since it accommodates lots of regular rear blowers. Maybe add some check chains and blockers on the loader to limit range? I remember needing to design my drag blade so the hydraulics couldn't...

Being a fan of front-mounted, rear-pto-drive, this nearly new Erskine 721FM on Tractor House caught my eye as a good opportunity for somebody (not mine, no connection). This style machine solves the power and rotation direction questions. While these are bulky to store off-season, hookup is...

I have no steep going so I move snow in 4wd with chains on just the front. If its extra slippery, the added bite keeps it on course and moving. Helps when backing uphill too (lifted blower). Regardless of where the chains are, driving on the road between jobs is in 2WD.

A 2-axle 10k trailer with good brakes. Its a lot of freight. Good luck !

Our L5450's LA1150 loader has the 70" bucket. It has a rounded back & you can stack lots of wood in/on it, with a row at the front and more behind. You'll like the strength of the loader - with filled tires it lifts cars without the back getting light.

I agree with the others - its certainly not too big for 10 acres. These machines are built to last and being clean and stored inside is worth a premium. 12k is actually pretty reasonable - it would cost 4x that or more to replace with new. The L5450 is a very robust tractor - may well outlast...

Several threads here talk about "snow weapons" people are using now. Many of us of change our snow tools along the way, as experience racks up. In my case there have been 5 blowers. First was a draw-forward v-plow type - great for a few inches of fluff. Then came a rear mount backup For...

Good eye ! pins appear to have been "borrowed". Common $7 part - example here.

Hi - Very well-detailed post! Your linkage pivot improvements may have solved the balky motion at the neutral holder - but I did notice something else... the parts drawing doesn't show them but your cradle bearings may have a center screw holding them in place? Maybe one of yours is loose...

Back in March I disassembled 2001 L48 for HST repairs. Reverse had been weak since I got the tractor several years before. We found the swash plate cradle bearings had worn down until one went out of position without warning, blocking reverse. There's a thread about the split/reassemble...

Most of today TBN was not accessible on my computers - just a blank page saying 502 Bad Gateway Anybody else? Seems ok now.

Members here may remember this L48 HST story from 2013 . It had developed weak reverse and the repair estimate was north of ten large. The owner decided to sell it as it was, and I adopted it. With regulator and servo piston adjustments reverse worked again, but wasn't perfect. I've used...

Here's a pic of my 516 - with single 84" auger. We use it on a 40 hp tractor that's enough power. But it would be a bit much for our 34 hp rig.

This Erskine front-mount was widened to 86" in 2011 and continues to be a reliable snow mover. It will eat big piles so I don't miss having a loader. (full disclosure I have FEL on another tractor if needed for scraping ice etc)

I've started getting the red "timed out" message after typing in a model number at the KTC parts site . Browser is Firefox ESR 52.3.0 32-bit running on XP. Help - I'm a computer dunce and I can prove it. edit: seems to work ok with IE, but not Firefox. A java issue?

If the new part is still the same design as my 2008 post was based on, both parts of the A seal need to be removed and replaced. You may need to destroy the old one getting it off - but it has to go.

Finding wheels for the L225 is not simple, especially if it has front wheel drive. Front and rear tire diameters need to be the right ratio. The L225DT owner's manual showed 16" rear rims with tall-rib ag tires. Many had turf tires. When my L225DT needed a rear wheel, I found a 16" John...

Anyone know why Tractorhouse no longer shows these 3-character models? Searches return models that include these first characters but not by themselves.

Hi Sumner - and Gene ! Here's a pic that sorta shows the two lower 3-pt link attachment points on a L5450. . The "bolt" is not your everyday bolt. Hope it's the bolt that breaks and not the ear on the housing.

My L345's power steering box has developed a fluid leak. It leaks at the bottom front cover, directly into the top of the clutch housing, dripping out the housing's bottom weep hole. It leaks enough to empty the reservoir in a couple days. It hasn't soaked the clutch yet - I'd like to fix it...

As the existing inventories of replacement parts for older models become depleted, Kub apparently does make an effort to produce new ones, but prices reflect the costs of making them in small quantities. I ran into this on new floorboards for the L3250 - prices were way up. Salvage/recycler...

Need some help with a neighbor's L225DT that makes gear noise in 4wd. Took off the side gearbox and found the idler gear inside the case is very loose on its shaft - it's center needle bearings are missing - likely disintegrated and in the bottom of the case. The gear is not broken but it's...

A couple days ago, I was using the L48 with a logging winch, drawing a big pine log up a long steep hill. Near the top the engine lost power, started to skip, made a knocking sound, slowed down and stopped. There was even a small amount of blue smoke. Not good. It would turn over with the...

For anybody with a Lxx30 or 40 looking for a front blower, there's a 6' L2185 front-mount including subframe listed for $2k on CL here. Not mine, no connection. Ad says it connects to rear pto - but I think these are set up for mid-pto speed and direction. Anybody know for sure?

I bought a fixer-upper L3250 a couple years ago. Runs great but was a bit ugly. This summer I decided to paint it. Jay4200's tip about Lobster Red came at the perfect time. Took off the most rusted parts for sandblasting & priming. A HVLP sprayer worked well with factory Orange II paint on...

A friend in the next cube at the office has a mid-mount 54" deck in his garage that he hasn't used in years. Model is RCK54-24B serial 31040. It's in good shape - came on a B7500, fits B7510, B7610 maybe others. He's asking $500. It's located in Southern Vermont, near Brattleboro. PM me for...

I just gave my mowers and tractor a serious workout ! With all the rain, I hadn't cut my 10-acre grass lot until this past weekend. The seed heads were at 5 ft and all the shorter plants were max density. I've always thought 50 pto hp was more than I really needed - but not this weekend ! I...

One of my side projects is helping a friend put 3-point Woods 750 on a Kubota L3130. The backhoe does not have a subframe (I know, I know) but it has a quite robust set of top link bars for the high-point connection. The top bracket on the tractor is not very rugged looking so I'm thinking of...

Used winter cab on the bay Not mine. Looks nice Less than a day left.

I noticed the new Woods Finish Mower Brochure (April 2012) shows an RD990X model that apparently replaces the RM990. Anybody seen one up close? From the pics it seems slightly less beefy - castor arms and lower links don't look as rugged. They are recommending a 45-75 hp tractor. But...

Ok some of my computers don't accept cookies so I have to log in every time I visit TBN on some of them. Over the past few years, logging in has gotten less convenient, having to wait while pop-ups load, which interrupts typing in my username and passwoerd causing that to fail. (Somebody...

Back when the reviews section was first introduced I wrote a review of the Kubota L5450 (actually L5450DT-W). I was going to suggest that review to a new poster looking for info on that tractor but the review is apparently no longer accessible. Is it located somewhere else now?

Anybody make a 3-point hitch Road-Replacer?

Hi In a recent post http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/215981-custom-made-hydraulic-pump-attachemnt.html#post2482479 I intended to insert a link to another TBN thread but I pasted in the wrong URL. It should be this instead...

A friend has a belly mower from his B7500 he wants to sell to free up some space in the garage - looks like 60". It's in nice shape because he has a RFM he uses instead. What do these sell for? What other tractors would it fit?

Just cleared the umpteenth snowfall with the Erskine we streched and I'm happy to report it's doing great with no problems at all. Some of the sh&t we got today made the tractor work but the blower just ran smooth as silk. Was in the cab in shirtsleeves. More snow? ok with me :thumbsup:.

This may not be strictly within forum guidelines but there's an ebay item in Indiana - a loader for Kubota L175 If it's been on an L175 it will fit or could be made to fit several early L models. There are often posts looking for loader info for these earlier tractors - pretty rare and hard to...

In case anyone is thinking about a front blower driven from the rear pto, there's an ad in Classifieds for my extra Erskine Snowblower. Dick B

My tractor's rear wheels are 75" overall and my Erskine front blower is only 72". A wider blower head would be good. At first I was just looking for an 84" Erskine to trade up to - but when I actually saw one up close it was bigger than I expected. The 84 weighs nearly 600 pounds more - it...

There's a "New Woods Loader for Kubota L3240 and L3540 Tractor" advertised on ebay - located in Charleston, SC. Might be a good deal for somebody.

My first L345DT had the model 1720 loader. It was made in the U.S. I always thought it was too big & heavy for the tractor. It's length put the load way out - steering was hard. It wasn't removable so the bulk and weight were always there. Here's what it looked like: I've been looking...

Not mine, no connection but there's a complete LA1153 loader QA with brackets etc. on the Bay right now - the asking buy-it-now is about half price. I believe it fits the M40 series deluxe utility models. Located in Poplarville, MS.

When buying a used Kubota (about 400 hours) is there a way to check the health of the HST? Do they make any telltale noises if they need work? Anything to look for besides leaks?

These pics are making the rounds by email....... Sept 26, 2008 at Castle Hill, Sydney. 9-Day-Old 250t Liebherr Crane $4mill price tag Stabilizer punched through the floor, crane boom stopped on a wall for about an hour before it collapsed, allowing the chassis to fall into the basement. No...

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The Laurin cab on one of my L5450's was installed with the FEL control valve bolted to the loader frame, extending through a cab window. To make loader removal easier, I've decided to bolt the valve to the cab instead and put quick connectors on the loader hoses. Another plus of keeping the...

I've posted here often about my L5450 - a machine very similar in power and weight to the L48. It has a Kubota/Bradco 11 HD backhoe and is a superb machine with removeable LA-1150A loader, hydraulic shuttle, wet clutch, etc. Like many here I've been looking at cabs. Laurin makes a beauty...

Wondering if anybody has a surplus ROPS for L3600, L4200, L3710, L4310, L4610 or L4300. Some people may have switched ROPS when adding a backhoe or may have changed to a folding style. The ROPS model number I'm after would be SFL-42. Hoping to find one for shorter money than dealer is...

I would like to find a decent Kubota L345DT or L355DT for sale - an original 1720 loader would be a plus. Any leads would be appreciated. Thanks, Dick B

Ok some of you know I have a L5450 which is about the best tractor on earth - it is big, heavy and powerful. But I've been looking for something in between the venerable 5450 and my Craftsman hydro lawn tractor. So here's my "new" 32-year-old L225DT. This dandy little one-owner rig has under...

Does anyone know what adhesive is recommended for the gaskets on Kubota gear housings, transmission cases etc. ? Getting the old gaskets off is a real job - they are very tough and seem to be stuck to the parts with strong adhesive. Seems like the gasket adhesive may be considered part of the...

I've used a rear-mount backup snowblower for a few years. Except for having to turn sideways in the seat, I like how the rear-mount works. I even made a drag blade setup for it last year. This year an Erskine front-mount sorta fell in my lap so I've been using that one and trying to decide...

Thanks to TBN and member Nedly05, I now have this as-new Erskine front-mount snowblower. You never know when a casual remark in a TBN post will lead to a great find !! We've been getting some snow in MA - so it's been put to work. I can report it works very well - pics below show opening a...

This is a question for the owners for front-mount snowblowers - especially the Erskine style. Does the cutting edge follow the ground, or does it stay lined up parallel with the tractor's rear axle? My driveways are paved, curved and sloped - there is a small amount of "twist" to the...

One of my Woods RM-990 finish mowers has been posted over in Classifieds - thought I'd mention it here because responding to an add over there is a little notchy. Here in attachments everyone can offer their comments good or bad about the mower and about the deal. PM's welcome too. - Dick B

Noticed a Kubota L-3502 on eBay that must be grey - wondered if somebody here knows about the model. A Google search on "Kubota L-3502" brings several mentions of Daedong and DAEDONG/KUBOTA. The rig in the first picture below is being offered as a Kubota on eBaybut it has bright blue paint like...

Noticed a Kubota L-3502 on eBay that must be a grey market tractor - wondered if somebody here knows about it. A Google search on "Kubota L-3502" brings several mentions of Daedong and DAEDONG/KUBOTA. The rig in the picture below has bright blue paint like the early Kioti's - and its front...

This is the 10th summer for my RM990 and I still think it is a very good piece of equipment. I wrote a RM990 review when it was in its 5th year - since that time it has only needed belts and blades. Others have posted here about rust and other issues so the machine is not perfect - but it...

Earlier today I had 0 unread private messages but this afternoon it went up to 135. I looked at 3 old ones again - and the counter went down to 132. "Mark All Read" or Logging out and back in doesn't affect it.

Just realized I've been running my mouth so much here I went past 1 kilopost. Thanks to all for your patience. :) Dick B

Did TBN's domain temporarily turn into a pumpkin this morning? Any TBN access I tried got redirected to a page saying the domain had expired.

I've seen several posts saying DupliColor Chevy engine orange is a good match - but I want to paint my 3ph seven-foot snowblower. That would take a lot of spray cans so I went to the local Sherwin Williams store to see what they could do. I brought a sample orange part. The computer didn't...

Matt - I have a 7' rake with wheels (Camco brand) that I never use - very similar to this one (almost as shiny) - tires are pneumatic - 3" wide. Sent you an email. $300 loaded into your pickup. (Appologies to all for the shameless commerce - but Matt needs a rake !)

My 7 foot snowblower does a good job in most situations except backing up to a garage door or a parked car - it always leaves a little pile of snow in the middle area. Here's a solution I'm experimenting with. It's a SnoWay lexan blade with steel frame, mounted on aluminum arms and with a...

I wonder if someone could tell me the measured height to the top of the cab for a 5030 on R4 rubber. Thanks

I'm hoping to get the current thinking of the membership about an age-old question. How much to charge for mowing the neighbors' land. I use a 59 hp Kubota with a 90" Woods finish mower - with obstacles and tight spots it averages 1 to 2 acres an hour. If I add up all the costs (even without...

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Another $80 Winter \"Cab\" This idea has been posted by others in the past - but it worked out so well on my rig I wanted to post a couple pictures. The "cab" is a 4-sided golf cart enclosure - about $80 and widely available from eBay, golf supply places, etc. My tractor already had the...

This is a L4610 with about 600 hours, that was skidding out some logs using a 3-pt hitch skidding winch. The 3-pt ram housing broke off taking the back of the main gear housing with it. This happened in past couple days - don't have complete information yet. This machine also has a Kubota...

A local L4610 that has seen better days.

For anyone thinking of an L5030, L48 or M4900/M5700 size machine, there is a Kubota L5450 in Texas listed for sale HERE - Not mine, no affiliation, etc. etc. but it seems to be an attractive price for a very strong tractor. I'm a real fan of this L3 series. Five cylinders, silky shuttle...

I posted a couple years ago about adding a 2-speed pto to my L5450, so it has selectable 540 and 750 rpm speeds. At the time I didn't know if this modification might be possible on other models too - but it may be. I was looking at Kubota's Australia website today, where they describe the...

My wife took this picture today - she has a good eye for composition. More snowblowing shots here.

Here are some pics of the 7ft rear-mount on my L5450. This one is at my place, blowing today's first 6 inches away.

I finally got around to installing a Kubota block heater in my L5450. The job went well but I didn't think to take any pics. For anybody thinking about putting in a block heater, here are some details: (hope I'm not wasting bandwidth by repeating somebody) Kubota's heater turns in to a...

I got this LINK by email today. Maybe everyone has seen it? It was new to me. Not going to try it with my Kubota.

Well I just got sick of waiting for the snow to come, so the blower is off and the backhoe is on for some field rock removal. During one bout of cabin fever, a Tel-Trax canopy was added. Nice rugged unit. Mounted it low so it would clear the door openings around here - plenty of headroom...

I was driving by Brookside Equipment in Athol, MA yesterday - noticed that they have a Kioti 2554 4wd with loader, folding rops, and 131 hours on the meter. They're asking $10,500. Paint's a little faded (not the chassis -it's bright shiny blue). Isn't this price near what a new one could be...

Got up to silver (hair was grey) then went to gold (hair was still grey) and with this post it goes to PLATINUM - hair is still grey, what there is of it.

The picture shows my L5450 with a pull-type snowblower I've had for years. But when somebody asks what kind of blower it is, I'm stumped. I bought it used from a neighbor, the decal is faded and there's no nameplate. I'm sure it's more than 20 years old. Does anyone know about this...