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I understand that draft control can be added to an existing Kubota. My dealer tells me it is no long avaliable for the L2900. Is that be an item I should consider searching the used market for? Does any one know where I might begin my search?

L2900 DRAFT CONTROL
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by STEVEM

After using the 4 blade cutter and mowing 18 acres I couldn't see a lot of differance in the cut of my old 2 blade cutter. However the 4 blade cutter wind rowed really bad. I don't think it had anything to do with the 4 blade design, but was attributed to poor deck design.<br>
I purchased a Land Pride 1800 series brush cutter, it is suppose to have a faster blede tip speed, it cuts alot better than any brush cutter I have ever owned. That's in the quality of the cut and dispurment of the debre is much better. It's about as close as you can get to a finish mower and still cut rough stuff. I think Bush Hog uses the same gear box. The old saying, you get what you pay for is true in this case.

Four blade brush cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 19 Post by STEVEM

I have a L2900, I use a New Idea sicle bar mower.
I need more detal to understand the problem you are having.

Sitrex 6 siclebar mower
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 2 Post by STEVEM

Are there any disadvantages to placing a slip clutch on the tractor end of the PTO shaft?<br>
I like the idea of using the clutch on other PTO equipment.

Best position for slip clutch
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 3 Post by STEVEM

I have 5ft. cutter thats about 10 years old, in good condition. When I engage the PTO with the cutter on the tractor it shakes the whole tractor. I know something is out of balance, but I cant seem to find it. Any sugestions?

Shakey Brush Cutter
Mowers Field and Finish
Replies 7 Post by STEVEM

I have a building that I store my tractors and lawn mowers in. It has a floor that covered with crushed limestone. All of my equipment is covered with rock dust that comes from the floor. Does any one have any ideas of something I can put on the limestone to eliminate the dust? I don't want to cover it just spray or pour something on it.

Eliminating dust from crushed limestone
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 5 Post by STEVEM

In November of 02 I purchased a 98 L2900 GST FEL with 440 hrs like new for 12K. I think a dealer would have sold it for about 13.5K

KUBOTA L2900
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by STEVEM

I have an L2900 GST,that is an earler model of your 3010. My GST has 8 gears I think you have more. When I use my 5ft off set rear tiller I find 1st gear a little too slow at times. A lot of variables are involved here. When the soil is dry it's possible to over till which pulverizes the soil, then when the first rain comes it erodes pretty bad. I would never till ground that has not been plowed before. In my area the soil tends to have some clay in it, that would be alot different than sandy soil. My tiller has 6 tines per flange it seems to work better than 4 tines per flange. A 3pt tiller is not designed to till real deep, if you want depth try a shank tiller along with 3pt tiller. Before I got my Bota I had MF135, 1st gear on that tractor was pretty fast compared to the Bota. I would go over the ground twice and it did a good job. With the soil conditions where I live I would not spend the extra money for the creeper gear.

L3010 rototiller use
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by STEVEM

While you'r at it add my name to your list.

Source for after market products
Kubota Tractors
Replies 62 Post by STEVEM

On 11/01/02 I perchased an L2900 GST with FEL with 440 hours for 12K. I looked long and hard for the most tractor I could buy for the money at the time. I think I got a good deal. My tractor should have retailed for about 13.5K. As far as the tractor is concerned I am elated with it's performance. Being it is a rental and a year later than my purchase I would try to negotiate a lower price. I would take a close look at tranny noise. The price of a used tractor has alot to do with other brand tractors of similar size for sale at the same time, not just Kubotas. Kubotas are hard to hurt. I would say it's price is about right.

L2900 w FEL and GST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by STEVEM

Has anyone ever added a second fuel filter to a diesel engine? There is a tractor dealer I found on line that suggest using two filters would be helpful. No doubt it wouldn't hurt. I was wondering that if anyone has, what type of filter did they use, inline or sediment bowl?

Second Fuel Filter
Parts and Repair
Replies 10 Post by STEVEM

Does anyone know what group battery belongs in a L2900 Bota? In order to improve starting in cold weather after long periods of non use, should I go to the next larger group size? I know that if I get moore cold cranking hours it will be helpful.

Battery size for L2900
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by STEVEM

Mark

I'm still here and still intrested, pics would be great!

Quick attach trailer hitch
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 6 Post by STEVEM

I ended up purchasing one from Tractor Supply. It comes with an adjustable top link connector. I've found it to work well on everything I have that's 3PT, except my 2 bottom plow,thats because the lift pins are differnt hights.

3 PT QUICK CONNECT
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by STEVEM

In November of 2002 I purchased an L2900 4WD FEL with 440 hours in like new condition for $12000, that was a below average price. I had been looking for about 6 months. In my area (SW Virginia)I found that they ranged anywhere from $16500 to $12000. My guess for a fair price would be around $13500.

L-2900 price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by STEVEM

I purchased a used L2900 GST 6 months ago. Now that it's getting warmer and the days longer I have more time to familiarize myself with the tractor. I have noticed that when in 4th gear there is a very faint noise when the shuttle lever is in neutral, it's not quite a rattle but very close. I don't hear it when it's in forward or reverse, only in neutral. Is this normal? Or should I be worried?

Noise in GST tranny
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by STEVEM

I have recently purchased an L2900 Kubota. The service manual states the maximum RPM at 2700. When the hand throttle lever is in full throttle position it's only turning 2500 RPM, if I push the foot throttle I can get the extra 200 RPMs. Is this intentional? OR should I adjust the hand throttle to 2700 RPM? If I do, will it over rev if I use the foot peddle? Am I being too picky? With a 5 foot brush cutter the difference of 200 more RPMs seems to work a little better.

Maximum RPM Adjustment
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by STEVEM

I have been using synthetics in my vehicles for about 25 years. My opinoin is that most synthitcs today are very simalar. The one time I had a negitive experince was when the valve seals were bad, the oil was so thin it drained into the cylinder. I changed to 30wt oil and it quit smoking after idling. If you use a synthitic and extend your drain interivals, be sure to use the best filter possible such as a Mobile 1. I even change my filter half way through the drain interival. <br>
I had a 79 Volvo that I bought new, it had over 425k miles on it when I gave it away. The only time it didn't have synthetics in it was during breakin.<br>
I would be sure to use an oil that is for a diesel engine such as 10w40 amisoil.

Mobil 1
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by STEVEM

I have just purchased my first diesel tractor. I have heard that it is better to leave a diesel engine running instead of turning it off for short periods of time [5 to 15 minutes]. Is this true?

Leaving a diesel engine running
Parts and Repair
Replies 3 Post by STEVEM

I paid 12k for a 97 L2900 GST 4x4 with FEL 440 hrs like new condition in Nov. of 2002.

value of 95 kubota 4x4 gst 600 hours clean
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by STEVEM