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I think the basic answer to your question is: a large L-series will do the job, but you'd probably be happier with an M-series. The MX5000 is an excellent value assuming you can do without some of the bells and whistles. An open station M4900 or M5700 can also be had for a reasonable price.

Kubota vs JD
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Replies 6 Post by jarndt

As long as the dealer goes through proper prep before delivery I wouldn't worry about it sitting outside for that long. There are at least a half dozen sizeable tractor dealerships near where I live and it seams pretty common for inventory to hang around a while.

3130 sitting on the lot for 6 months
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I'm not familiar with the engine block/head design on your machine, but wouldn't you have coolant loss or coolant in the oil if it were a blown head gasket?

B7100 HSD Need info to replace Head Gasket
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Replies 6 Post by jarndt

I am also not familiar with that model, but I once had an inline fuse come loose which prevented the shutoff solenoid from working. It took a while to diagnose because it only came loose, not all the way out, making it difficult to spot. After fixing the problem, I wrapped the fuseholder with electrical tape to prevent a repeat performance.

Tractor will not shut off with key
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I forgot to mention King Kutter is an economy brand and the build quality leaves a little to be desired. However, they are a lot less expensive than the premium brands. Their implements are still quite beefy and you'd be hard pressed to break anything using a lightweight SubCUT.

Cat 0 lift arm Pins needed
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

Same reason the name-brand can of soup costs more than the store-brand at the market. The mfr is trying to get business from two different groups of consumers; the ones looking for the lowest price no matter what, and those that are brand loyal thinking that the product is of better quality. In fact, many times the products are literally produced on the same line with the only difference being the label.

Massey Ferguson GC2300 sub-compact
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As an engineer myself I wholeheartedly agree. Such a design should never have seen the light of day. There are many checkpoints along the way between design and implementing a production system. Failures exist across the board. However, IMO someone making $14 responsible for performing a simple repetitive task should have the training and ability to recognize the right way and the wrong way to assemble the clutch, especially if there are only two possible orientations. On the other side of the coin, the parts probably come to the assembler all facing the same direction. He or she probably simply picked it up and put it on never thinking that it might have been upside down in the stack. Enter: the Industrial and Systems Engineer, responsible for identifiying and correcting production system problems, increasing productivity while reducing worker fatigue and boosting quality. From what I understand though, the Kubota production system is one of the best in the world. This clutch assembly mishap would be an interesting case study (of course, not for Beagle! He just wants his tractor back.)

Update-PTO Clutch Engagement
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Replies 21 Post by jarndt

mbrosky,

Some of the larger MMM decks are designed to be driven over. They are heavy enough that it makes them difficult to manuver under from the side. I only wish my BX was like that! The deck weighs 227lbs and a while ago I nearly tore off the hydro filter when I was a little less than careful shoving the deck in from the side.

B7800 hopefully delivered today
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Replies 15 Post by jarndt

You might as well get a hay baler! That's going to be a lot of clippings. But seriously, the only "cheap" method I could think of is to use an inexpensive tow-behind leaf sweeper (the ground driven type). You'd have to fabricate an offset draw bar to position the leaf sweeper to the far right to collect the clippings from the side discharge. Of course, this wouldn't work well in a congested area.

BX2200 Grass Catcher
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

As a BX1500 owner I feel I must chime in. The 1500 will certainly do everything you described. The 1830/2230 do provide more HP but do not have any appreciable difference in weight. If you're planning a lot of FEL work, I'd go with the 2230. If just pulling a box blade, there won't be much difference between any BX. They will all run out of traction before HP. If you need add'l traction, step up to the B-series for the larger tires and wheelbase. In any case, test drive each of them WITH implements.

bx1500 v bx1800
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Replies 6 Post by jarndt

jerryb,

Have no fear about buying your 3130HST. It will be a very reliable machine with basic maintenance and a little common sense. The trouble with purchasing a used machine is just what Dedeye mentioned; you don't know anything about how the previous owner treated it. Change the fluid and filters when recommended, don't mash the HST pedal, and don't push the tractor faster than it wants to go. You'll surely get a lifetime of use. The components in Kubota's tractors seem to be well matched IMO and they are designed to take a good amount of abuse, however the world will ALWAYS produce a bigger idiot.

Buy with confidence.

transmission breakdown
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Replies 12 Post by jarndt

I notched the tubes and installed the telescopic check chains on my BX1500 yesterday afternoon. The job went smoothly, but a couple things to note... The pins from the B-series parts are larger than the pins used on the BX. (no surprise) Therefore the attachment holes in the lower link arms and in the check chain anchor plate had to be enlarged to 1/2". Also, the pins are a bit long (due to the difference in attachment point design) so a stack of washers must be used at the anchor plate or preferably the pins should be effectively shortened by drilling a new hole for the cotter pin. I would highly recommend to anyone doing this modification to either use the larger pins or install bushings in the holes of the new check chain components. If too much slop is left in the joint, the holes will wear out quickly. This also applies to the connection at the anchor plate. This is because the connection is not a "yoke" setup rather just two plates stacked atop each other. Too long of a pin will wear out the hole in a similar fashion. Overall I'm very happy with the results!

Getting back to the original subject of this post... From what I can see, the telescopic check chains and lower link arms from a B-2410, 2710 or 2910 look like a direct replacement for the stock components on the 7510. Take a look at page 303 and 304 of the B2910HSD.pdf file.

Telescoping links for 7510
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Replies 17 Post by jarndt

In many states, if you buy out-of-state you are obligated to pay taxes in your home state. With the increase in online commerce, some states are starting to crack down on people buying durable goods out-of-state thinking they don't have to pay taxes.

Taxes
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

It's not a shop manual, but it has many useful diagrams.

BX1500 shop manual
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Replies 3 Post by jarndt

I'll echo everything everyone else has said. The BX1500 is a lot of bang for the buck and absolutely perfect for 2.5 acres. Don't be concerned with the 15hp engine, it's a mule! You will run out of traction long before you run out of power.

Kubota BX1500
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Replies 11 Post by jarndt

I didn't catch the part about only having a 1/2 acre of finish mowing. You're right, a simple rider (or walk behind for that matter) would be a good alternative to the MMM and probably produce a better quality of cut, although a bit slower. The biggest advantages of the 7510 are ground clearance and a full Cat.1 hitch. Traction will be better with the larger tires and being slightly heavier, but engine power is almost the same. Try them both and see which one you like better. If the 7510 will fit into the spaces you need it to go and the extra cost isn't an issue, then I'd go that route.

Upcoming Tractor Purchase
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Replies 7 Post by jarndt

I'm with Art on this one. An 8' mower is not going to get the job done quickly enough. The highway dept around here uses open station Kubota M9000's with batwing style bush hogs to cut the medians and shoulders about 3 times per season. I'd get a Cab model M-series for comfort and a finish mower for better cut quality, but go with as wide of a swath as you can afford. A 12' model would realistically take a full 8-hour day to cut 43 acres, 15' would shave off a couple hours.

ART Need Advice on tractor for 43 acres
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Replies 21 Post by jarndt

bobodude,

I don't know about the tail light, but the hazard lights use a proprietary bulb. I found this out the hard way after looking for a replacement at about a half dozen auto parts stores with no luck. I learned though, that the only difference between the Kubota bulb and a standard 1156 (single fillement) automotive bulb is the position of one of the "nubs" or side protrusions that engage the socket. Physical size, wattage, and electrical resistance are the same. So I carefully filed down the offending nub from a spare bulb I had, installed it, and it works perfectly well. Three minutes an a little effort will save you a trip to the Kubota dealer and probably a couple bucks.

New BX23 Owner
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Replies 23 Post by jarndt

Excellent advice! I agree completely.

The most important thing to consider with the BX series or any other sub-CUT is the "design intent". They're so closely related to their bigger CUT bretheren, many people overestimate their true capabilities. But... as far as what they were designed to do goes, you simply can't beat them!

Box Blade tip for BX owners
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Replies 23 Post by jarndt

My instinct would tell me to use the recommended stuff. You're right, Super UTD is very high quality fluid. However, it might not be an issue of quality, rather formulation. Honestly, I have no idea how close the two are in formulation or performance.

Super UDT or hy-gard
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