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Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by grassgod

I guess it's just the way the dealer turns the stuff in. I was accepted for my Kubota load in 1 hour flat & my payment book was mailing to me emmediatly which gave me plenty of time before my first payment was due. I was at my dealer yesterday getting a minor repair done on my Loader valve, I told them about the problem retcol had. He said that even thought the loan was a done deal that there is still some final paper work that the dealer has to send in before they will send you the payment book. He said it is common for the dealer to do this once a month & just turn them all in at once so if you bought your machine right after he had just turned in the prior months sales papers, you would have to waite.
One thing I will say that I was impressed with was I brought the tractor in because I had detent problems with my loader joystick, intially the dealer said they doubted Kubota would warrenty it because it was a wear & tear item. When I went to pick it up at the end of the day they told me that Kubota was going to cover it. I was impressed as I was fully willing to pay the bill. The best part is the joystick works smoother & faster now. I am pleased!

L 3130 Info Needed
Kubota Tractors
Replies 21 Post by grassgod

AV8R, your description sounds interesting, but in most parts of the world where they look to motorcycles as a staple of transportation, economy is the driving factor, not performance.

The one I drove in Scandanavia was about 25hp if I remeber correctly, because of the torque & heavy flywheel it was definitely capable of some serious accelleration, provided you could shift it fast enough, LOL.

However, the vast majority of diesel motorcycles are 'factory' frames with an air-cooled diesel implant. Most of them are in the 6 - 10 hp range. Probably the most common one is made in India, it is an Enfield 350 frame with a 6.5 hp Robin diesel engine. Oddly enough the call that model "The Bullet", mind you I think the only thing it could 'whiz past' would be a gas pump ... they get about 150 mpg !!

The other factor is purely one of adaptation, like in Australia where it may be a long way between places. The range of one of these things is incredible, and a simple motorcycle is a very dependable means of transport. Cheap long distance transport is often the deciding factor in even going.

As an aside, speaking of economy, there is an old timer I see every now & then in The Bahamas, he is a 'retired' merchant seaman. He built a traditional Bahamian wooden fishing boat when he first retired. He powered it with a 20 hp air-cooled diesel. After it was done he would go 'island hopping' with it, soon people were paying him take take stuff here & there in it. He thinks nothing of making trips of hundreds of miles in it, solo, on a regular basis. He routinely takes people from the outer islands to Cuba for free medical treatment.

This is a 30' open boat, with a 20 hp air cooled one cyclinder engine!!!!

As he puts it, "All it takes is a little time & fuel, I got lots of both!"

Best of luck.

Jeep Liberty Diesel
Autos SUV Trucks
Replies 38 Post by Murf

Broken, even though I recommend the oil poly I have had very good results with the waterbased stains (Minwax). They look awful when you first apply them because again they don't have the oils in them that a traditional oil based stain has to bring out the grain. But when you apply the poly over the stain the color and grain comes out beautifully. They only take a few minutes to dry too which will help shorten the time the steps can't be used.
Dave

basement pine wood steps
Home Improvement
Replies 20 Post by shortmagnum

I had to look up the website to see what you guys were talking about (Magnatrac). I've seen them on Ebay before. In the videos they appear to push quite well. I think their visual advantage is that they are so narrow, only 40" wide and the bucket/blade is about the same. That's only about a meter. The bucket only handles 10 cu. ft. The typical skidsteer has a bucket about 2 ft wider and would require much more HP and weight. They would probably work fine for small jobs.<br>
Dave<br>
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edit: I see the link is already posted above.

Magnatrac
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 18 Post by shortmagnum

Wull, I dedn't wunt tosay dat :D

Spell Checker
Website Operations Howto
Replies 12 Post by earthwrks

Thanks to everyone who gave me input regarding hooking up a rear work light on my 4500 and especially to denwood. I found the wires he described, hooked up the wires, and it worked!<br>
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Thanks again!<br>
MIKE<br>
p.s.<br>
I will be asking for help again when im ready to work on changing a front wheel seal and taking the "slop" out of the tie rods!

I HAVE LIGHT
John Deere Tractors
Replies 6 Post by maugus63

You can try valu-bilt. They have lots of new parts for 8Ns and they also carry used parts. You can click on the used parts links and tell them what you are looking for.

Need 8N parts
Antique Tractors
Replies 12 Post by BillBass

It's the plastic panel that fits over the gauges and indicator lights. I believe you answered my question 'double sided foam tape', which is what I thought. I was worried because sometimes things like this are attached with delicate plastic fasteners prone to breakage. I think I'll contact my dealer to notify him of the problem and get a recommendation. I'll make sure that he records it, but probably not take it in until there is a real need. That is unless he gives me a complelling reason otherwise. Thanks for the suggestions!

Dashboard Applique
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by jarndt

Hay broken, I forgot to ask if you knocked out any good whitetales over the season.I was going to ask a week ago but thought you were going to sit out awhile . good to see you hung in there.

weight of the KK 72 quot
Operating and Attachments
Replies 19 Post by plots1

Macon Co Missouri

Knocking down brush and small trees
Kubota Tractors
Replies 20 Post by plots1

Truthorfiction.com also says that this false. Go to the website and do a search on Starbuck's Coffee. You'll find the truth about this and many other great stories that are being passed around the Internet.

Starbucks
Everything and Anything
Replies 7 Post by dklopfenstein

I am heating or should I say trying to heat about 4600 square feet and the ranch house which we bought this year uses a Clayton force hot air wood heat too. I sell a little here and there when I am feeling alright.

New 3430
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Chief

Hi All...I am looking to buy a used JD compact ...I am wondering, is there anywhere where a guy can see a comprehensive list of all the compact diesels John Deere has ever built? I'd love to see the different models and compare specs to help with buying decision...also interested in all implements available...thanks much!....

How many models has JD made
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by 4tractors

Does the 2210 have cruise control? How fast can you mow in a straight line with the 62"mmm? Someone told me to be aware of how limited the 3pt is on the 2210. Will it raise high enough to run a post-hole digger?

jd 1445 front mower vs 2210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 8 Post by chrisscholz

The sensor thing is why I want to upgrade. I get flashed once in a while. Always when I am welding in some strange position and the one sensor is blocked by steel. I have a shaded lens in front of the instant change so a flash is less painfull. I have not had any pain or discomfort from the flashes so they must not have been as bad as I hear they can be. The shields with 4 sensors are salty, over $200 and over $300 I think.

Is it ever to late
Parts and Repair
Replies 36 Post by denwood

Have you ever seen the home depot power tool trade in. I looked through some of the trade ins at the local store and most was junk but not all. Some were Milwaukee and other good brands with nothing wrong with them. Milwaukee recently had a lifetime warranty on power tools although is seems they recently changed to only a 5 year, why throw them away. Thats like throwing away a craftsman ratchet. They would't let me buy them either. What a waste.

Buying a dead Hypertherm 600
Parts and Repair
Replies 13 Post by denwood

thank you for clearing up the cost of the deck issue.
my dealer has come down to 12,100 and he will not go any futher. what do you think? please look at the allis chalmers forum in reguards to the 620 . need help!!!!!

Kubota 7610 hst
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by klx300

My favorite subject.

Are we talking Turfs, R4's or Ag's?

tire size
John Deere Tractors
Replies 4 Post by DRankin

Hope you are getting 4 wheel drive in that price

MX5000 with LA852 Recommendation and Pricing
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by woodstock