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I agonized over the decision of which hoe to buy for a long, long time and finally decided to get the Kubota BL4690B (3PH, 7.5ft depth) backhoe for my Grande L 3130. I couldnt decide between the 4690 and the BH90 (9.0ft depth) which is a subframe, fourpoint mount.
For my tractor and my use, my dealer strongly recommended the BL4690B. Most on this board and others pushed for a subframe mounted hoe, and for good reasons but I chose the 3PH type.
After seeing the 4690 mounted on the tractor, I would have to agree with the majority. I should have gotten the larger hoe not so much because of its mounting system, but because I think that Ive limited myself as far as digging depth and power.
The 3PH mounting really doesnt bother me too much. Its easy on and easy off, my particular tractor already has a frame that connects the rear axle to the loader frame and has a really beefy 3PH and I love the idea of the seperate hydro pump on the 4690 (the BH90 uses tractor hydraulics).

3 point hitch backhoe question
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by bnrhuffman

Mike,
I'd be happy to give you a quote. please email or call.

longtrac 6800
Long
Replies 2 Post by chipuren

Escorts in India had produced tractors for Ford since 1969 and ended up acquiring Ford's Stake as part of Ford's selloff to Fiat (New Holland). Escorts is a Billion dollar company. These tractors are manufactured in a state of the art facility which has been completely retooled with the capacity to produce 72000 tractors per year (2 shifts). Farmtrac is the brand name of the tractors.

Recently the company has acquired controlling interest in LongAgribusiness, and their plant in Tarboro NC.
The Farmtrac utility tractor range starts with the FT-35 at around $9K and includes the 45, 60, 70, and 80 models, the last two feature Carrero 12x12 shuttle shifts and flat open platform designs. 4WD versions start arriving in the next few weeks.

As a side note, the factory offers brand new replacement engines for repowereing Ford models direct bolt in kit.

Based on old Ford design
Long
Replies 5 Post by chipuren

Wow, that's pretty bad. That's also the first bad thing that I have heard about JD machines. I HAVE heard that alot of JD dealers arrogant and beat around the bush when you have a problem. The two in my area seem okay, but then again I don;t have a tractor from them to have problems with to need to deal with the dealer. 'm sure every brand seems okay before the purchase, but after you buy it, it could be a hole different story.
Thanks for the input!!
Muensterman

JD 4210 or TC35D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 63 Post by Muensterman

I would change the oil now but use a good diesel rated petroleum oil for the next couple of changes before switching to synthetic. at 25 hours I do not belive the engine is completely broken in yet. It is probably the equivelint of 1500-2000 miles of driving, may be too soon for the extra slippery stuff I think.

Oil Change
Jinma Farmpro Agracat Nortrac
Replies 5 Post by chipuren

Looking for information from anyone on any problems with the Boomer 1630. I have gone threw 2 motors (123hrs on first, 175hrs on next) and my boomer is dead. Total....304 hours!!! Rod went through block on both occassions due to faulty torgue on cap nuts, in one cylinder. Tractor is out of warranty now, and I am dealing with "customer service". Their ad says the Boomer can blast through anything???? Just its own block so far for me.<br>
Please email me with any information, no matter how small. I was one of the first to own one in Manitoba...and I want to prevent anyone else from making this mistake.

Faulty Boomer 1630 Product Help
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by bagger

Looking for information from anyone on any problems with the Boomer 1630. I have gone threw 2 motors (123hrs on first, 175hrs on next) and my boomer is dead. Total....304 hours!!! Rod went through block on both occassions due to faulty torgue on cap nuts, in one cylinder. Tractor is out of warranty now, and I am dealing with "customer service". Their ad says the Boomer can blast through anything???? Just its own block so far for me.<br>
Please email me with any information, no matter how small. I was one of the first to own one in Manitoba...and I want to prevent anyone else from making this mistake.

Faulty Boomer 1630 product Help
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by jbagg

Well, I can partially answer some of your questions.<br>
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Top-N-Tilt consists of two additional hydraulic cylinders added to your 3-point hitch. One cylinder replaces the top link (TOP) and is used to adjust the top link length on the fly. The other is mounted on one side (TILT) and is used to tilt implements right to left. Without top and tilt you may have to get off the tractor and manually make those adjustments. With top and tilt you just flick some controls to adjust on the fly. It's great for use with a box scraper or rear blade. You can also just get a hydraulic top link and not the tilt portion of the setup. Top and tilt requires a couple of rear remote circuits. Cost? I don't know on Kubota, but it could add $1500 to the cost. I think it's worth it if you plan on doing any grading type of work. In addition to the cylinders they'd have to add the remote circuits, a couple of extra SCV's, and maybe a diverter valve depending on how it's set up.

3130 Options Opinions
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by kwschumm

Hi, have a non-functioning hourmeter on a 7265. Tach works! Any suggestions? Also power steering seems choppy when using the loader.

Cub 7265
Cub Cadet
Replies 2 Post by KT

I am interested in finding after market products for my
Kubota tractor. Could you send me the info that you posted
on this back in January this year? My email is listed in my profile. Many thanks, Jim Cofield

Source for after market products
Kubota Tractors
Replies 62 Post by jlcofield

I prefer the add on weights as they can be removed if not needed. On the big farm tractors you can be cosiderably lighter with radial tires and still have about the same traction! It is a major factor to us to sell a tractor lighter for overall performance and longevity.

kubota why so light in weight
Kubota Tractors
Replies 23 Post by Art White

I have both available only the NH is in red. My preference for most all is with the Kubota. The NH has some different creature comforts that some perfer but the Kubota is the benchmark for all for reliability.

kUBOTA VS NEW HOLLAND
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Art White

How'd the boys do on the Valve for you? The Ballast box sells for 160 and will hold all that you should need but it still won't be like the backhoe!

ballast box for B7800
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by Art White

I would have to second AV8R.........especially his quote from Murphy's Law. ;o)

7 3 powerstroke oil pan rusted through
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 30 Post by Chief

I had been hearing that the NH and the JD had some different applied HP's/ Kind of like a your foot is a size eight in one brand shoe and a 9 in the other brand shoe. The way that it sounds in all these posts is that that is totally not the case.

JD 4210 or New Holland TC35D
John Deere Tractors
Replies 23 Post by Muensterman

Even on flat ground, a torque over is always a danger. A toque over brings the front of the tractor over the back, or a back flip. I metioned in a different discussion about the 8N on top of my neighor a couple years ago. The tractor torqued over on him from towing with a three point attachment. If he would have had a ROPS, he probably wouldn't have spent a week in the hospital with a calapsed lung and broken ribs, he was lucky.

ROPS Low Clearance arrangement
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by beagle

I found that the left brake on our 1510D was not operating as well as the right. Seems like some doofus ("now whoo would that be?" - my better half asks) forgot and left the brake hand lever engaged.

Anyway - the hardest part was getting the fender out of the way. After that there was a pin holding the shaft to the brake shoe eccentric and 4 bolts holding the plate in.

I popped out the brake shoes, cleaned everything up and reassembled. The whole thing took maybe a hour.

Your results may vary!

cvt

Yanmar Brake Replacement
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 3 Post by ChuckT

There is a tool box under the drivers seat. It isn't much, but it comes in handy for carrying around those emergency necessities.

The operators manual lists the following for daily checks, most of them are pretty obvious:

Check engine oil
Check transmission oil level. This is the yellow dip stick under the seat. I added a few pints of oil after about 20hrs.
Check coolant level
Check grille and radiator screen. There is a debris screen in front and under the radiator. Check them both.
Check evacuator valve on the air cleaner. There is a knob to turn on the bottom of the air cleaner chamber that empties debris from the chamber. Keep it clean.
The rest of the items are basic, most of them previously mentioned, loose bolts, lights,indicators, etc.
Also on the FEL, all pivot points should be greased every 10 hrs.
The only point to greese is the fitting on the speen control pedal.

As far as engine rpms, the performance curve for that engine shows peak torque right around 2000rpms. This is where you should be running the engine during break-in unless you really need rpms for activities such as mowing, where you need the blade speed. You should not run at any rpm for extended periods of time during break-in.

Hope you get your manual soon. 50hrs is the first recommended filter and fluid change. The manual is pretty detailed in the maintenance section. I agree with you opinion of the tractor. Besides that 1/4" valve, it's been a lot of fun to operate.

General Newbie Questions
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by beagle

speaking of fmm nh has one that you can get a cab for and has 4wd options snow blower broom and blade. up to 35 hp but pretty expensive. base price 16,500 all the way up to 35,000 now that is an OUCH

Mid PTO and MMM
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by oneace

New to chat. would like some info on the tn65ss. any and all info would helpful. thanks

just bought a tn65tt
New Holland Tractors
Replies 3 Post by arnied