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Tho other option is to run a smaller tractor, like the 790, but instead of a rotary mower use a flail mower.

YOu can get away with a little less tractor because it a) requires less grunt, and b) it's not nearly as long, front to back, as a rotary cutter, so there is less leverage.

According to the Rhino webiste you can run a 62" cutter with as little as 25hp, and a 74" with only 30hp.

They cut a little slower than a rotary can, but are also a bunch safer to use in public, since they cannot fire debris the way a rotary could.

Best of luck.

790 990
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Murf

Based on past experience a hydraulic cylinder that self-lowers is usually caused by internal cylinder seals and NOT the seals in the SCV's themselves.<br>
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This is not say it cannot be a defective or otherwise compromised SCV seal.<br>
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Basically if you think of a hydraulic system under pressure like a chain, the weakest link will always let go first. In a hydraulic circuit that is almost always the cylinder seals.<br>
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This is because they are NOT protected from shock loads by the relief valve when in system is in the "hands off" position, and why they give you a 'travel pin' in the first place, to mechanically protect the boom seals (the most vulnerable) from shock loads in this 'hands off' situation. Doing things like driving while carrying large rocks or stumps or logs with the BH can destroy a seal in seconds.<br>
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Once a seal has been compromised it is garbage and must be replaced. It's not tough to do, nor even expensive, but it does mean the cylinder must be removed from the machine to do it. Luckily in the case of the boom cylinder this is remarkably easy.<br>
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This kind of seal failure is easy to diagnose in a BH, but is sneaky since it mimicks a SCV failure or leak because there is no oil visible, all the oil leaking past the seal stays on the inside.<br>
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BTW, the same is true of a FEL or 3PTH lift cylinder, exceeding load capacity can cause a seal to be FUBAR in seconds, and cause a major PITA.<br>
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Best of luck.

John Deere BH 46
John Deere Tractors
Replies 30 Post by Murf

YP,

Thanks for the proper name of high lift. Could not think of it when I posted.

I agree with you on the blades.
kt

Rookie question use a grass catcher or not
Operating and Attachments
Replies 12 Post by kthompson

I hope everyone buys something today - anything will do - to show the communist backed "infiltrator day off" crowd that we don't need (or want) them here anymore.<br>
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Celebrating the infiltrators on the communist holiday of the Russian New Year - Perfect.<br>
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BUY SOMETHING TODAY
Everything and Anything
Replies 12 Post by AV8R

I just put a set of their 'magnum' blades on my 60" kubota bx deck. Mowed once with them. They work fine, but not as well as I had hoped. The clippings don't really seam any smaller. Like you, I'm not set up as a mulcher deck, and I'm sure that makes a difference. The amount of lift they refer to just indicates how much 'suction' they generate. I had hoped these would do a better job of pulling up the grass from the front tire tracks. The jury is still out on that one.
David

Gator Mulching blades
Garden and Landscape
Replies 5 Post by s chrand

my steering column has been previously rpaired by someone and has begun pouring fluid from the seal under the steering wheel, i tried to add o rings but still leaks does anyone know part numbers or have an exploded view of the parts so I can see what should be there.

B20 steering column
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by bernietg

lbrown, this is a fairly common occurance, and usually has little to do with the original installation.

When a pole is first put in, the crew has very little idea of the soil conditions, other than what comes up the auger. When they put the guy on the pole it is tensioned, occasionally the soil is not as supporting as it should be and the tension on the guy strand itself actually leans the pole over.

The same sort thing often happens where poles are set in marginal soil in an open area. If the prevailing winds are close to perpendicular to the wires, the wind against the wires and poles can, over many years, push the poles over a few feet.

Best of luck.

utility pole guy wires
Parts and Repair
Replies 43 Post by Murf

Thanks again for your quick reply.
You seem to be very familiar with this model. I see I can add after market power steering for around $1000. Are you familiar with aftermaket units and how well they work?
Do you think this was a good unit and would you hazard a guess on a price? They are asking $5850 without mower and $6200 with a good 4' 3 point finish mower.
It is in very good condition, or seems to be. It has aoubt 900 hours. It is a hydrostat. I think I forgot to mention that on my first post.
Mi,e.

KUBOTA B6200HST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by captiva

Doin good,[well,hangin in there],nice talking to you chief,,,figured you guys needed to yell at somebody,,so....just trying to do my part ,,I'll be nice,,,thingy

Problem Poster
Everything and Anything
Replies 70 Post by thingy

I just hope the tv stays on long enough to watch those liberals screaming about why we did not do something earlier

Ever get that feeling
Everything and Anything
Replies 28 Post by brokenarrow

Thanks for the information.

John Deere 4310 4wd with loader and 47 backhoe
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by GJ2230

Any tire can leave a rut, just as any shoe can leave a footprint---all depends who is wearing them and where they're walking. A rut is a function of very soft or wet ground conditions combined with the footprint or surface contact area of the tire along with how much weight is on it. If you mean will it leave an impression? that's a different thing but it's also based on the same criteria. Given the same ground conditions and weight of the CUT, a turf tire, because it's wider and has a doughnut-shaped profile will tend to float more and not leave a square-edge impression; industrial tires will leave a characteristic alternating tread bar impression and float fairly well, but can have a more-or-less square-edge impression though hardly noticeable; Ag tires will leave deep impressions from the chevron-style tread bars sinking in the ground, and are typically not as wide as the other two. For my taste and use Industrial tires are an all- around good choice.

Will B7510 with Ind Tires leave ruts
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by earthwrks

Harley's the most recognized name in power rakes. Seems like the big guys are getting into the action now. Mine was made by Piranha in Wisconsin. This particular mfg. has a rotary broom option that allows you to remove the rake drum and replace it with the broom. Don't think I'd want to be on a tractor when using it though even with a cab!

Harley Rake Questions
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by earthwrks

The leak is on the front hubs.
There is no warranty. It's a 2002 machine ??

Thank you!!

4210 4WD oil leak at wheel hub
John Deere Tractors
Replies 3 Post by DaveOnCape

There are flex harrows which are heavy duty compared to the chain link fence and they can be adjusted to be aggressive.``Delta or fuerst are two manufacturers.

What to use to prep a field in the spring
Operating and Attachments
Replies 3 Post by Art White

Making the front axle width wider has no appreciable effect on frontend stability. Reason being the loader is connected to the rear axle through the tractor itself---that's where you need stability and weight to counter the weight of the loader and load. Whether you have a wide the axle or narrow, the pivot point remains the same; it's at the center of the front axle which forms a triangle with the rear tires. (Picture if you will a child's teeter-totter--no matter how long or short you make it it still pivots at the same place so niether end is more stable than the other). The only way to get more stability from a wider axle is by having an adjustable, stiff member (such as a hydraulic cylinder) making the pivot point ridgid so that the frame and axle cannot move, similar to waht is found on an off-road telehandler. Also changing the rims around will increase the design load at the bearings and all the other front end parts. <br>

inverting the front rims for stability
Mitsubishi
Replies 3 Post by earthwrks

Hello,<br>
I am the proud owner of a BX1500, & it has done everything I have ask it to do.<br>
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My one dislike is the single control for the lawn deck & the 3 point hitch.<br>
Lowering the mower also lowers the 3 point ( my trailer hitch, or my utility platform.<br>
Is there any way to add another valve to isolate the two?<br>
Thanks<br>
Ron

Bx1500 3 Point and lawn deck control
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Ron

I would like to know a good ballpark value of our Kubota. It is a 1991, has under a 1000 hrs. Well taken care of it has a 60" belly mower, front mt. snow blade, rototiller and a Woods drag blade.

Value of a B1550E
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by M. Judy

Hey : I was lookin for some parts for a Kubota L 235 and saw your post...not sure how much difference in yours from mine as mine has no F in its Model#...but I paid 4,100 for this one w/a 4 foot bushog.Its only got 242 hours and runs flawless. these lil tractors are dependable...

kubota l235f
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by RandyW

I would start with the connectors.

Sometimes they unscrew and don't put enough pressure on the interior check valves to fully open them.

hydraulic lift problem on front loader
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 3 Post by DRankin