New Tractor Owner, New to forum Kubota B7500

[Memphis10]

Hey guys, just purchased a new to me Kubota B7500, pretty clean tractor with 400 hours, 60” mmm, 2 sets of tires (turf and construction/ag) I believe it’s a 2006 year model. Also picked up a King Kutter 4’ rotary cutter the same day. But anyway, I’m a first time tractor owner but have grown up around my grandfather’s Ford 3000 and spent many an hour on it.
1. I’m thinking I should do a complete fluid/filter change
2. Remove mmm and clean/grease it, replace belt?
3. Replace seat: has anyone got a good seat recommendation? Saw one on EBay that had arm rests but wondered if they would interfere with lever operation???
4. Front wheel bearings: noticed today the front right wheel had a slight wobble. Are the bearing pretty easy to change or is that something that requires special tools and or a bearing press?

Anyways, thanks for any input/advice and I’m looking forward to putting in some work with this little tractor.

 

[Roadworthy]

Unless you KNOW how it was maintained a completer fluid and filter change is always a good idea on any used equipment. It gives a known starting point. I'd clean and lube the MMM but unless it's bad I'd leave the belt for now. I won't address your seat issue at all. You say the front wheel has a slight wobble. You should check that out. It may be a bearing but could just as easily be a loose nut. You can get parts breakdowns for many Kubota tractors from the kubotausa website.

 

[jeff9366]

Kubota B7500​

2000 - 2003

Series:	B7400 ←	B7500
		B7510 ↓

Production
Manufacturer:	Kubota

Variants
B7500D:	gear drive
B7500HSD:	hydrostatic

Kubota B7500 Power
Engine:	21 hp 15.7 kW
PTO (claimed):	17 hp 12.7 kW
	16 hp 11.9 kW (hydro)

Kubota B7500 Engine

Kubota 1.0L 3-cyl diesel

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering:	power
Brakes:	wet disc
Cab:	Two-post ROPS
Transmissions:	6-speed gear
	hydrostatic

Photos

Capacity
Fuel:	5 gal 18.9 L
Front axle:	3.4 qts 3.2 L

Hydraulics
Total flow:	7 gpm 26.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	I
Rear lift (at ends):	1,356 lbs 615 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	transmission (gear)
	independent (hydro)
Rear RPM:	540
Mid RPM:	2500

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase:	59 inches 149 cm
Weight:	1323 to 1367 pounds
Front tire:	6-12
Rear tire:	9.5-16
Width:	42.4 inches

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Battery CCA:	433
Battery volts:	12

Page information
Last update:	May 12, 2021
Copyright:	Copyright 2021 TractorData LLC
Contact:	Peter@TractorData.com

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

As Roadworthy said, clean, lubricate (all grease nipples and, if it moves but doesn't have a dedicated 'zerk', spray it with a lanolin lubricant) the machine + implements and do a complete fluids change. Basically, trust but verify that maintenance has been done on your rig.

Enjoy the site... from wherever in the wold you are.

 

[Mendonsy]

I replaced the seat on my B7500 with a Black Talon Cordura with armrests when they were on sale a couple of years ago. It is a tight fit on the B7500 but i have not had any problems with it.
The only issue I have with it is that it has a tall back with a headrest which makes it difficult to see behind the tractor. That is a problem when doing things like hooking up 3 point implements.

 

[Memphis10]

Thanks for the feedback fellas, are the service manuals and parts manual/books available for sale somewhere?
‘And hello from Memphis TN

 

[JWR]

Thanks for the feedback fellas, are the service manuals and parts manual/books available for sale somewhere?
‘And hello from Memphis TN

Welcome Aboard ! I believe Tractor Supply sells replacement seats to fit several different models of Kubota. Just have to look-see. I bought a used B2150 which has a like-new seat on it that is not a Kubota part. I suspect the brand name Kubota seat is expensive and the TSC or other 3rd party seat would be satisfactory at much lower cost.