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TURN DOWNHILL!!!!!!! This action will get the front wheels down the hill fastest, and 'catch' the tipping tractor, assuming it is starting to tip. Turning uphill will not help get the mass at the bottom under the mass at the top. Even when feeling a little squeemish about being on the sidehill, turning down will help lower the pucker factor. When on the sidehill, I am always ready to turn down, and I keep a light touch on the uphill brake so I have power to the wheel on the lower side if anything starts to happen. Not much traction on the upper side if the rig is ready to tip over.

Side-Hill Operaion
Parts and Repair
Replies 28 Post by kay

well, I'm giving up. The cylinder has some sort of bizarre snap ring that you have to reach through a little hole to remove. I put a pipe wrench on the head end and couldn't even budge it.

The dealer said he would do it while I wait (20 miles away), so I'll take him up on the offer.

BTW, the battery they gave me in Feb went bad, so they gave me a new one. Did anyone else have the oil cooler corrosion problem from battery gases?

Loader Leakdown
John Deere Tractors
Replies 26 Post by BrentB

Been there, tried that. The Toyota Tundra would budge 'em. I think I am hearing what is being said. I am patient and retired. I won't be disappointed if I can't rip things out of the ground with a single swipe. If I gotta dig a ten foot circle around each one of those suckers I'll do it. Is anyone saying the pick and shovel will be more effective?

Question for Deere owners and dealers
John Deere Tractors
Replies 20 Post by DRankin

I'm looking for a driveshaft for a Kubota RC60-21B MMM (actually I only need the half that connects to the tractor mid-PTO, the other half is attached to the MMM gearbox).

I can order the parts new from my local Kubota dealer but they are quite expensive. Can anyone suggest a salvage yard or does anyone know if an aftermarket driveshaft might work?

Kubota RC60-21B MMM
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by ChrisG

I own a 120 acre property with moderate slope (5 - 10 %) covered mostly in scrub oak, manzanita, deerbrush, and poison oak. I am looking at a JD 2020(vintage mid 60s) with a 7FT hydr disc, 6ft rotary mower, 6ft Gannon box scraper, and post hole auger for about $12,000. The eventual use for the property will be a 60 - 100 acre vineyard. Could you recommend this tractor as a starting point?

Tractor for 120 acres
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by rmoory

Tom that often is the problem that the shaft retainer or lock does not get fastened right and after some time it will fall off. I did it to one and wound up eating it.

Kubota service
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by Art White

Funny how theories have subtle differences depending on the application. I was always taught that the condensation in the tank is caused by the fuel (and possibly the steel tank itself) cooling much slower than the evening air, causing a vacuum situation, thus drawing in moist air which condenses into water vapour. In fact around here it is common to see an old oily rag tied around vents & filler caps, theory goes it gives the water vapour something to collect on before it can reach the inside of the tank.

As for the water in the injectors, I don't believe steam is the problem, water is far more viscous than diesel, and it simply will not pass through a fuel injector tip, in a severe case it will effectively stop fuel from getting through at all. In very cold weather it would not take much water in a tip wreck it either. Best of luck.

Biodiesel
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Murf

Mark: True, but it seems like my voice was nicer to me. Hope you get all this worked out without too much aggravation.

Tractor for 25acres of Grass
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by TomG

It's a possible theory. I'm not sure if the lift (or control) spool sees cylinder pressure when the hitch is in neutral or lower mode. I think the check valve is between then lift-cylinder and lift-spool, and the check valve is closed in neutral and lower modes.<br>
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A couple of comments about general 3ph position control workings may help the theorizing. As far as I know, the lift spool sees the sump when in neutral and lower mode. The unload valve is open and the lift spool is closed. Oil circulates from the pump through the unload valve and back to the sump. The poppet and check valves are closed, which isolates the cylinder from the sump.<br>
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On lift, the lift spool opens, the unload valve closes, which blocks return oil to the sump and allows pressure to develop. The check valve opens and the cylinder extends. On lower, the lift spool and check valve are closed while the while the poppet valve and unload valves are open. The path of return oil from the cylinder goes through the poppet valve to the sump rather than through the lift spool. During lowering, flow from the pump follows the same path as in neutral mode.<br>
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In a normally working 3ph, the lift spool has to actuate for the lift to raise and the poppet must actuate for it to lower. One or the other has to be open, or they are both closed in neutral mode. Which spools are open or closed depends on a combination of quadrant lever position and lower-link arm height. It's easier for a draft control hitch to flop on the ground than a postion control hitch, but raft control usually flops fast if it's going to.<br>
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Lord, I hope this is at least a little helpful. It might be easier to look at oil flow diagrams in a manual. <br>

JD 650 3PH Slowly Lowers
Parts and Repair
Replies 9 Post by TomG

Depends on the duty of the cutter, what is being cut and how fast. Most cutter specs give recommended PTO HP ranges for particular models. The recommendations tend to be a bit conservative, because manufacturers don't want people buying their products and then not being happy with them.

Generally, there is a rough relationship between PTO HP and rear wheel spacing. Implement manufacturers take advantage of this relationship. Implements that just cover the rear tire tracks are usually about right. However, rotary cutters are complicated since they come in different duty grades. Generally a heavy-duty cutter that covers a compact tractor's tracks will require far more HP than the tractor has. On the other hand, many standard duty rear blades require less HP/traction and wider blades work OK. The weight of a cutter that’s big for the tractor should be checked to see if it’s too heavy for the 3ph.

YM2301 4ft 5ft or 6ft brush mower
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by TomG

thanks for all the specs and info.

new 2210 sub compact
John Deere Tractors
Replies 48 Post by ctmatt

AC: My point about stability may have been missed or just may be of minor interest. I used to think that front wheel width added to stability and the swinging SS axle would reduce the footprint and therefore stability.<br>
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I've changed my mind unless there are convincing comments to the contrary. I don't think that the wheels on axles that have a pivot, which allows the axles to move up and down independent of the rear axle, slope are going to provide much support. The rear wheels provide support, and the front support is the pivot point itself. It does make a difference how high off the ground the pivot is. The closer it is to the plane he CG is in, the more stable. I know this may be an overly technical issue. There is a long thread about it that probably would make tedious reading for most people, but I'm interested in this kind of stuff<br>
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However, this idea is a static centre of gravity perspective. A swinging SS axle on a side hill may well reduce the resistance of a tractor’s front end to a side-slope and result in an uncontrolled turn downhill. All this may seem just an intellectual exercise. However, I have some faith that knowledge of such mechanisms affects how a tractor should be operated and that it’s good to think about this sort of thing.<br>

tc40d w ss
New Holland Tractors
Replies 16 Post by TomG

The Steiners have one of the nicest mower decks I have seen. They are built well and cut very nice. The roller leaves those fancy stripes. Your neighbors will think you are paying a landscaper to mow your grass for you.
The 220 will accept the scoop and the snow blade. You will probably need chains. Any mower shop can get them for you.
You have bought a very nice piece of equipment.
Have fun
Mike

Steiner and Ventrac Articulated 4WD Tractors
Articulated Tractors
Replies 44 Post by Mike

nmcapt,
I just got a quote this week on a L3010, 482 FEL and a 5' Rhino brushog for $16525. It's a really nice machine, handles great and I have heard nothing but good stuff....but I think I am going to go with the JD 4210 or 4310. Price quotes here are almost the same the JD does sit a little more comfortable to me. And there is just something about a green machine..lol...Good Luck (Texas)

kubota 3010
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by IRTEXN

I have heard some real horror stories on how some tractor dealers have treated their customers. I guess I've been lucky here in Texas. I have kept the road hot the past 2 weeks doing some serious tractor shopping and have been treated great. After making the rounds to NH Kubota, Kioto this week, I was 90% sold on a "bota but stopped at the local JD dealer to give him a shot. This guy spent a good hour with me in the Houston August sun, giving me an honest comparison to the Kubota. He gave me his Master key and told me to drive any or all I wanted to. When I was finished he wrote me a quote that...get this.... beat the Kubota price by about $100. Ive been impressed with all our dealers, but "Mr Greenjeans" tops the list.

B2710 price check vs Deere 4200
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by IRTEXN

Anyone know about the new Grand L replacement tractors comming this fall? Please opine.

new Kubota Grand L replacements
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by okie

I'm not looking at the tc18 or tc21. I am looking for pricing on the new TC 24d. The price difference between the tc18 to the tc24d is minimal.

TC 18 and TC 21 pricing with accesories
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by TBuff

Try looking at this site<br>
http://www.kazez.com/~will/kubota.html<br>
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Some guy put it together, it gives a good idea of prices for various Kubota products.<br>
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Good Luck<br>
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Tom<br>
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Trading up maybe
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Tom from NJ

I bought the next size frame (Class III) with a 16LA because of the capacity issues on the 7308 FEL. I needed about 1600# capacity at a minimum.

LOADERS
New Holland Tractors
Replies 4 Post by AC5ZO

I recently purchased a new TC45. The dealer quoted a fairly standard price when I was shopping and got serious when I did. I also looked at green tractors, but I could not get them to get serious about a sale even though I was. If I had been pleased with the JD dealer, I might not have even looked seriously at the New Holland, but I am very glad that I did. I got the TC45 4WD with loader, backhoe and rear 3pt blade for what the JD dealer wanted for a 24-25 HP unit. Financing was icing on the cake. O% for 12 months clinched the deal for me.

New Holland Internet Pricing Purchasing
New Holland Tractors
Replies 7 Post by AC5ZO