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Problem solved. I was talking to another dealer and it appears that I implied that i already had two remotes and needed one more. I just have the joystick currently and wanted to add another remote to operate a grapple. $743 + labor. Thats more along the lines i was thinking.

Thanks for everyones input!

3rd hydraulic control for MX5000
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by pitt_md

I am looking at a befco T50-366 tiller for my tractor. Has anyone used a befco? Let me know what you think about the quality. I am looking at a new holdover from last year for about $1000 less than a new one. Its looks like its built but I have never used anything from this mfg.

Befco tillers any experience
Operating and Attachments
Replies 2 Post by pitt_md

I thought I would let you all know that I decided on a RODA MINI spreader. They come with a poly floor and box and are built about 4 hours from here in IA. the 25 bushel is $1400 and the 50 bushel is $1950. Going down to look at them tomorrow. If they are as advertized I will bring one home.

Small Manure Spreaders
Parts and Repair
Replies 19 Post by pitt_md

Well I have only owned one in my life. Bought a new Polaris sportsman 500 Ducks Unlimited edition in 2001 and still have it. Its been bullet proof and worked hard all the time. Plows snow like nobodys business pulls all kinds of stuff from downed trees to trailers loaded with firewood, paddles across deep water like it was made for it. I found out after the fact that indeed it was made to swim :)

your favorite ATV
Utility Vehicles UTV/ATV
Replies 25 Post by pitt_md

My buddy has a JD4100 that he has a hard time starting in the winter. I mentioned that my Kubota MX5000 had glow plugs he told me he didn't think his tractor did. His owners mannual does not say anything about them. Does his tractor use/have them?

Question about a 2000 JD 4100
John Deere Tractors
Replies 7 Post by pitt_md

I just went to Menards yesterday and customized the plans as to what I want for a barn. I went with a 40' wide by 45' long with 13 foot walls and a attached 10' deep loafing shed. Two 12'x12' sliding doors (one on each end), 3 split stall doors that will open into the loafing shed. With all the trim and extras the total comes to about 9.5K for the meterials. I would like to hire a dozer to come in and clear part of a tree line to make room for the barn so I plan on having the same guy build up the site a little to avoid water problems. I have not considered what type of base I will be using at this time but I am sure I can use my tractor to spread it around.

I had no idea that you needed to drill the posts to 6 feet! My post hole digger only goes down 4 feet. I will check into the building codes to see what they want.

What will you be using your barn for?

New barn construction
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 5 Post by pitt_md

Well I have to side with Hardwood on this one...I will never buy another craftsman mower. I bought a new 25HP 48" craftsman mower for about $2500. The unit always had fresh oil of the correct type and clean air filter. Stored inside all the time. The mower deck it self busted three blade bearing castings in the 3 years that I used it and is a total bear to change a belt on. Two years ago it started to belch a lot of smoke when running. I had it looked at and they informed me that the engine would need to be rebuilt. Sears does not have local service centers anymore and it was very hard to fond a shop that would even look at it. They all claimed that it takes a long time to get parts.

I still have it and it runs if you don't mind mowing in a cloud of oil smoke. Come and get it and its yours! I have far better things to do than fiddle around with the darn thing. There is no rust or cosmetic damage. I would think a person could part it out and make some money if nothing else.

JD vs Craftsman
Garden Tractors
Replies 19 Post by pitt_md

was looking into getting a tiller for use on around 12 acres that I wanted to plant with CRP type grasses and food plot for pheasants. I found it was a lot cheaper to pay my neighbor with big time equipment a few bucks to plow it up for me. Here in Minnesota the elm will cover a field in 4 - 5 years with 5' high trees.

tilling fescue pastures
Operating and Attachments
Replies 22 Post by pitt_md

Mostly, I have a 2006 MX5000 with 4WD. I think one of the bigger things to consider is the type of tires you plan on using. I had mine equiped with the industrial tires and they just don't offer the traction that the ag tires do. Without 4WD I would not be happy with the performance of the MX5000. For a little tractor the MX5000 with 4WD is a sweet piece of equipment.

Kubota 2wd or 4wd
Kubota Tractors
Replies 18 Post by pitt_md

My MX5000DT is up for its 50 hour service. I have no way of getting this big of a tractor to the dealership and want to do the service myself. Is this something that the rest of you recomend doing yourself? I never saw my dad take any of our tractors anywhere when they needed to be serviced. <br>
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One more question while I am at it What kind of oil should I use for the engine?<br>
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Thanks

Kubota MX5000DT 50 Hour service
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by pitt_md

Murf, I thought the whole idea of telescoping arms is to make it so you don't have to be spot on with alignment. What do I know?

3PH attachment easy or tough
Operating and Attachments
Replies 33 Post by pitt_md

Just curious kwschumm, what is the "lead/lag" ratio?

R4 tire availability
Parts and Repair
Replies 7 Post by pitt_md

When I was 16 (long time ago) I worked for a tire company after school. My job was to fix semi tiers and tractor tires. The ones loaded with calcium chloride were enough to convince me to go to college! ;)

Filling tractor tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 22 Post by pitt_md

Looking for price information for the L4560 backhoe. This seems to be the only one for the Kubota MX5000DT that I have.<br>
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Thanks

L4560 backhoe price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by pitt_md

Its a sad fact but I don't loan anything out anymore either. Brand new troy built tiller for wifes garden was trashed by neighbor. The shroud tore off, tines bent up, etc. When I asked him about it he said "don't blame me blame Joe" It seems he loaned out MY tiller to his friend...
WTF are people somking these days?

Do you lend your tractor
Parts and Repair
Replies 33 Post by pitt_md

I just wanted to say that gophers and ground hogs are not run off pastures by horses. I live in Minnesota and the gophers are a huge problem for me. I am totally against using poison due to my love of hunting dogs/horses. trapping them would be a full time job due to their numbers. They create tunnels that a horse can not see but can step on and collapse. They stumble, fall, get hurt etc. The mounds that these Ba$tards create in the pasture, yards cause a big problem as well. I recently bought a rodenator system and I am having some luck with it. Expensive as hell but I am not sure what else to do with them. I think I am going to have to train my dogs not to kill the ferrel cats that roam the area.

Horse Pasture Rent
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by pitt_md

My power company gives away free timers that you put inline with the heater so it just comes on before you need it. Even if they are not free they will pay for them selves quickly.

Leaving tractor plugged in
Kubota Tractors
Replies 23 Post by pitt_md

Any employee that attempts to make money for the dealership by short changing the customer is a BIG liability and should be put in charge of restroom cleaning.

L3400 - Low End Tractor
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by pitt_md

Brand/model - Kabota MX5000 LA852 loader
Problems - NONE
I bought this from a dealer in another state so I don't use the dealer I bought it from. They delivered it when they said they would and spent a lot of time showing me everything about it.

This is one heck of a machine! Even my wife is thrilled with it. So yea I would buy another one in a heartbeat.

New Tractor Survey
Everything and Anything
Replies 54 Post by pitt_md

Thanks for the advice. The excavator for the new house will tear the old house down and put it in two piles, burnable and nonburnable and back fill the hole for two grand so I think I will avoid the possible trouble (not to mention a divorce) and let this guy do it.

building removal
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by pitt_md