L185 Kubota

[Arkansas Dave]

I picked up a middle buster today and tried that and the box blade out and boy was I surprised at how the tractor
did that thing has some spunk for a 2 cylinder engine it didn't give up that's for sure. I hooked a root with that plow
and I thought it was going to rip the 3 point off before I could push the clutch. Anyway I had thought if it didn't perform to what I needed I might sell it and buy something else but I definitely think it's a keeper.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Last post was from yesterday I forgot to hit the post button last night. So today I finally picked up a
blade ended up just going with a new one made by Behrens mfg. used it 2.5 hours and it worked great
so far.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Spent the afternoon sharpening finish mower blades and getting the bottom ready for a primer coating to prevent rust.
Going to primer the bottom tomorrow and grease everything up for mow day on Friday.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Got a coat of primer on the mower today and ran my blade for awhile on a ditch I'm building.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

I fought with a pto shaft all morning trying to connect the finish mower then finally got that on I think it was dirty from
sitting for awhile. Then the blades didn't turn and I discovered the belt wasn't on the tension spring was off. I reinstalled and everything works it's just very loud I think I may have a bad bearing it sounds like a noisy gear drive and is louder than the tractor but mows good.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

I ordered parts for the finish mower and started taking the spindle out for repair if anyone
needs bearing numbers for one of these GM1060R, GM1072R or GM1084R or seals I have
the info for Timken bearings. According to what I was told by a really helpful guy that has the
84 inch mower and just replaced his.The numbers are: L45449 bearing with a L45410
race and it comes in a set called a SET8 Genuine Timken USA set 8. And the seal number
is 14875. Hopefully that can help someone else that needs the info he also said that he
ordered some orignal bearings for twice the price of these and when they came in to
the dealer they were made in China.

Dave

 

[Paystar]

Glad to see that tractor is working good for you Dave. It's a keeper!

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Glad to see that tractor is working good for you Dave. It's a keeper!

Thanks! yep for sure

Dave

 

[Jstpssng]

That’s a nice tractor. Does it have the 3 speed PTO? I knew somebody years ago who had a 4WD version and ran a 5 foot JD tiller behind it, don’t ask me how. After he died I looked at the tiller to buy but the tines were worn off it yet his widow still wanted $2000... that was the price of a new unit at the time.

 

[Kernopelli]

Index of Kubotabooks/

L185 parts manual is listed here.

Kubota Tractor User Manuals Download | ManualsLib

www.manualslib.com

L185 workshop manual is listed here.

 

[Arkansas Dave]

That’s a nice tractor. Does it have the 3 speed PTO? I knew somebody years ago who had a 4WD version and ran a 5 foot JD tiller behind it, don’t ask me how. After he died I looked at the tiller to buy but the tines were worn off it yet his widow still wanted $2000... that was the price of a new unit at the time.

Thanks, yes it has the 3 speed but I been wondering what the 3rd speed was and what it is for? I know one is
540 and another 1000 but the 3rd?

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Index of Kubotabooks/

L185 parts manual is listed here.

Kubota Tractor User Manuals Download | ManualsLib

www.manualslib.com

L185 workshop manual is listed here.

Thanks Darryl I can use those

Dave

 

[Jstpssng]

Thanks, yes it has the 3 speed but I been wondering what the 3rd speed was and what it is for? I know one is
540 and another 1000 but the 3rd?

Dave

From Tractordata.com; TractorData.com Kubota L185 tractor information

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
Rear RPM:	540/700/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@2430 702@2430 1007@2430
Front RPM:	2430

 

[Arkansas Dave]

From Tractordata.com; TractorData.com Kubota L185 tractor information

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission
Rear RPM:	540/700/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM:	540@2430 702@2430 1007@2430
Front RPM:	2430

Thanks for the info I appreciate it. What would the 700/1000 be used for? any idea?

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Been working on my mower for a few weeks it had a bad bearing due
to the previous owner running over poly twine continuously. And it
got into the bearings. Here is some photos of what I found.


Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

I got it back together and am waiting on the top seal
to come in because I damaged one.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Got everything back together over the weekend after breaking
another temporary bolt off in the pulley and having to remove
the pulley back off and get it out. Also drilled out the other
broken one before that. I think it's ready to go now so hopefully
tomorrow after work I can try it out. I'll report how it goes fingers
crossed.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Been hoping for rain and it came today
so I wasn't able to hook up the mower
without making a mess of the grass so
I will give it a day or so to dry out.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Got the mower hooked up today and
it was quieter but still louder than I
think it should be so I think I will
change out the other two sets of
bearings and see if that helps.

Dave

 

[Arkansas Dave]

Haven't got to work on the mower lately
I got put on 7/12.5 hour days at work
and haven't had a day off to work on
it any. Hopefully I will be able to get
back on it in November.

Dave