Socket sizes for Kubota maintenance

/ Socket sizes for Kubota maintenance #1  

Garandman

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Mount Sunapee NH / Dorchester, MA
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Kubota L3200 HST
I have sockets up to 19mm, and have also purchased 32 and 36mm.

What other size 1/2" drive sockets do I need for routine maintenance and repair.?
 
/ Socket sizes for Kubota maintenance #3  
Be sure to have some long extensions on hand. They are needed to reach the rear tire lugs and the front loader attachment bolts (check torque at 50 hr service, and periodically).

The front loader torque settings are pretty high (near or north of 200 ft-lb if I remember right) so those will require properly-rated sockets and a fairly large torque wrench (I use a 24").

I have a set of deep impact sockets with inch sizing in 1/32" increments, and there is always a size that is a close match for a millimeter equivalent.
 
/ Socket sizes for Kubota maintenance #4  
For my Kubota I go up to 1" socket in 3/8 drive and then 1 1/4" up thru 1 5/8" with a 3/4 drive. I've "barked" my knuckles just often enough that I now use an impact wrench on the wheel lug nuts & FEL attachment bolts.
 
/ Socket sizes for Kubota maintenance #5  
When I bought my L4330 about 8 years ago, I also bought a set of the inexpensive Harbor Freight metric 3/4" drive sockets to maintain it with. They were only about $30 on sale. I see they are now "sale" priced at $60.
Metric 3/4" Jumbo Socket Set - 20 Piece
Still an OK price for what you get. Could probably also use a 20% off coupon. Covers the standard sizes from 19mm to 50mm. *Disclaimer* I have almost NEVER needed to use them!

- Jay
 

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