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I'm trying to decide between a jd 3203 and a Kubota L2800. I plan on getting it with a FEL. I have been qutoed 16k for the Kubota and 16-17k for the JD. How do these prices sound?<br>
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Are there suggestions on one over the other?<br>
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Thanks!<br>

L2800 price and vs jd 3203
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by diduno

Thanks for the feedback. My baby Kubota is 3 1/2 years old and looks like the day I bought it. The stump I referred to is about 3 inches in diameter and has about 2 feet of trunk above ground. I hooked a chain to the top part of it to get maximum leverage. I figured that since the BX1500 can handle a FEL, and be able to push the bucket into a pile of dirt, etc., then it could possibly handle this also. I don't have a FEL, but am wondering now, how well these BX1500's handle one.

BX1500 pulling power
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by propilot

So you're suggesting to continue with the no-till approach regardless of the crop? That being the case, let's say I decide to go with planting alfalfa or some other type of grass, any recomendations on a seeder? Guess I'd be looking for something that seeds and fertilizes at the same time. The existing crop of grass and weeds, should that be killed off? This is all very new to me, so I really do appreciate your insight Art! Thanks! :)

Grand L3830 w FEL plowing capabilities
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by kotraed

Either the new pump didn't fix your issue, or it's a timing problem. Unlike gasoline engines where timing is a matter of adjusting spark delivery, on diesel engines you time the fuel delivery. This is done at the pump itself. So perhaps it's best for you to wait on the RK guy to catch up on his family duties.

//greg//

Foton 404 Good or BAD
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 19 Post by greg_g

I'm trying to decide between a jd 3203 and a Kubota L2800. I plan on getting it with a FEL. I have been qutoed 16k for the Kubota and 16-17k for the JD. How do these prices sound?<br>
<br>
Are there suggestions on one over the other?<br>
<br>
Thanks!

jd 3203 vs Kubota L2800
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by diduno

I can't help you with your problem but I thought Kubota had a 2 year warranty?

L-39 Problem
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by Billy

You must have clicked something in whatever email package you are using ;)

Write - No Read
Website Operations Howto
Replies 4 Post by DennisCTB

I wonder what the mother-in-law would feed him the next holiday if she knew the way he speaks of a gift!

I'm not the type to think of buying a 1000 series tractor but for the most part the issues that there are with this model are easy to deal with. I have two friends that had to have them and they both had the same two problems and when fixed they have been trouble free since. They like them to the point they recommend them to others all the time.

Cub Cadet is Junk
Garden Tractors
Replies 11 Post by Art White

You can safely reverse the rear wheels & gain width.

wheel width extension
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by lsheaffer

Last year I got a quote for a 40 by 60 by 10. No frills - stone floor (not concrete) No electric, one slide door one single walk in door. � $18000

Cost of pole shed
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 7 Post by AnnBrush

madcat ~<br>
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I was waiting to hear what you found before commenting. I too have a few older B_200 series oranges. One of the strangest noises that I had ever encountered was that of the front propeller shaft bearing disintegrating as I drove. <br>
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Basically if you were to look at the profile of the tractor, one would see a shaft tube coming downwards from the mid section of the tractor that would connect thru a boot to the aft side of the front differential. At this point, there is a removable housing that houses a u-joint. This is where the noise would be originating, and traveling up the tube and resonating into the center of the tractor. <br>
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Over time, moisture would develop in the tube, and ultimately travel downward straight into the bearing assembly. In time, the bearing would dry out,rust, and breakdown. If this ever happens, plan on replacing the full bearing set in this housing, and the two boots for the driveshaft tube. Small money seeings how you would have the entire shaft dropped anyway. That drove me bananas for a bit until I figured out where it was coming from! I had that happen twice, one time on both of my 5200's since I bought them in 1987. It happened now about 9 years ago, so I really cannot complain.<br>
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- Willie H

B7200 HST weird noise
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by WillieH

sesails ~

I am glad you like the pics. One of these days, i'll get around to dropping a few more on here.

As far as the roller (lawn roller lol) is concerned, I used a 55 gal plastic drum, a couple of 1 1/4" pipe flanges, and some high quality construction adhesive in a caulk tube, that is a moisture curing adhesive. Along with this, I used some self drill and tap 1" hex screws (8 per flange) and screwed it all on center to both sodes of the barrel.

The rest is merely framing. There should not be any problem piggy backing a second barrel for width, so long as the respective joining pipe and flanges are large enough to accommodate the center twist force - a 2" should work fine as long as it is kept as close together as possible.

The Befco Tiller that I have has the offset ability as well. Funny thing is, I have never needed to make use of it. Usually where I get into, I still have sufficient room to maneuver without having to utilize it. But it is there just in case. It to is labeled as a 1558, as is the LandPride, and without question the LandPride is certainly quality as well.

- Willie H

Tiller Purchase - Befco Woods KK Bush Hog
Operating and Attachments
Replies 11 Post by WillieH

I have a flexible rubber hydraulic hose coming out of my Cadet 1862 & 1864 blocks with a swivel at the block that I thought was from the factory. Got both tractors used but they have the identical setup. When you are done, they rotate up and lay real nice inside the frame. In my older models 782's, it is not a problem to get at them.<br>
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So, deep sockets, regular sockets nor a box wrench fit?

PLUG ~~~ UGH
Garden Tractors
Replies 5 Post by yooperpete

We are! Soon as the weather breaks.<br>
Me on the BX23 with a 60''MMM & my wife on the new CC2554 with the 54'' deck.<br>
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Can't wait:<br>
We like to take rides together!<br>

R U ready to mow
Garden and Landscape
Replies 1 Post by lbrown59

We have had our BX1500 for nearly 4 years. It would be perfect for your use. Good luck.

Kubota BX 1500 vs Toro Gt 550 5 Xi
Garden Tractors
Replies 8 Post by 12251hd

An old man told me once that most guns are capable of out shooting the shooter. You just had to figure em out. ;)

22 RIFLE
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 34 Post by Billy

Thanks for the help guys. I checked with my local Kubota dealer and was told that they use NAPA antifreeze. I have since found some Prestone "Heavy Duty Engines" extended life, which according to the label, is designed for ALL diesel engines and all metals. The downside is that it costs $22.00 per gallon, but thats O.K., since it's only money. That's worth peace of mind. Thanks again.

Antifreeze specifications
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by propilot

I'm a dealer . so I had several of them made. I can be reached at sheaftractor at grics.net

C174 head gasket
Hinomoto
Replies 9 Post by lsheaffer

I don't know about that specific tractor, but it's likely most small Yanmars are of a similar design. That is, hydraulic fluid shared with tranny/rear diff. As such, I put UTF (Universal Tractor Fluid) in my YM240

//greg//

Gearbox
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 2 Post by greg_g

It will definitely be the neighbors that nail them, they are "in waiting" shall I say. That is unless one of them comes into my garage after me again. But thanks for the advice!

Coyote Hunting ~~~ Me
Just For Fun Off Topic
Replies 30 Post by cutter