Kubota clutch repair

[jacspath]

So here's my story. I have Kubota L185DT with regular tractor tires. It has a front end loader. I am a second owner and have had it for 13 years. Prior own was a resort and it got a bit of abuse, but I knew that when I bought it at a bankrupt sale. I have several 3 point hitch implements [york rake, Kelly B10A backhoe, and 3 rotor PTO drive finish mower deck, etc.]. When I got it, I sensed the clutch was slipping so I adjusted it all the way out and have nursed it for all this time. This spring when I took the backhoe off and put on the mower deck I got 'that smell' which told me that the clutch is about gone. The tractor works fine with good power and the clutch will carry it on a flat surface in hi gear [8th] but almost any up grade will bring the smell. The clutch will run the PTO hydraulic pump for the backhoe with no problem.
Problem: the local Kubota dealer wants $2400 [his estimate without even seeing the tractor so who knows what else will show up] to put in a new clutch. I can't afford that [I'm retired on basically a fixed income but I have plenty of time and a lot of skill but no sophisticated tools]. I need this little critter to adequately maintain my property [12 Ac of meadow, but I do not harvest hay, and woodlot where I cut my firewood to heat my home]. Can anyone help me find online help to help me assess if I can do this job myself and help me find reasonably priced parts? If any of you have done this job in your back yard, I would appreciate your thoughts on what I'm getting into. Thanks all.

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[Briana03]

Hello & WELCOME to TBN!

I moved your thread to the Kubota Owning/Operating Forum.

 

[Wolfy]

Hope this helps....$2,400 sounds real high. Someone borrowed my 02 Kubota L3710 (maybe in 05?) Got it back and that nasty clutch smell was awful. I could smell it when the tractor was parked and shut off. One of the owners of a dealership (where I bought it) fixed it. He said it was the worst clutch he had ever seen. Total was $1,100. He told me to bring the tractor in with the loader and backhoe removed, that would save big money from them having to do it. I think you should get another opinion.

 

[rbargeron]

see your other thread on this subject for some "how-to" comments - including some links & part prices. I'm sure you can do the job and save most of that quoted price, not to mention have some fun & satisfaction by doing it yourself. Dick B

 

[moship]

jacspath,

FYI... I sent a private email yesterday.

The following are from TractorSmart.com is your online source for Kubota online parts.
Clutch 67211-13300 Pressure Plate $124.45
Clutch 35120-99150 Clutch Disc $132.20
Clutch 08121-06002 Bearing Pilot bearing. $5.00
Clutch 37150-14820 Bearing, Release $29.20
Good luck!