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landscape fabric and river stone. I have done it and looks very nice.

Lining drainage ditches
Garden and Landscape
Replies 7 Post by drcjv.

Beagle, a tow behind may work, but I was looking for a small 3 pt one as it is real hilly and still uneven.

Spreader for B7500 3 pt
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by vermontpaul

The wheels on my Worthington are f78/14. The trailer is quite low which no doubt helps with stability. It also tilts so I can flip it up and drive right on without ramps. To AV8R, I bought insurance to cover the tractor in transit or in case it falls off the trailer and lands on your car. Actually, I wouldn't tow it if it wasn't stable or if it was hard to stop. More likely my transmission will take some extra strain - but I'm due for a new vehicle anyway.

Truck VS Trailer
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 55 Post by Kendews

I have a 2000 L35. Bought it two years ago. I have also sold about 4 of them for a freind of mine who has a rental company. He sells them when they get about 2 years old with around 600 to 1100 hours. Average price is about $20k. I think he has (3) L35s and a bunch of B21's

Here is a little info on problems I have found:

1)The front axle knuckle seals may leak over time, $350 repair bill to reseal both sides.

2) under the seat there is O ringed tube and plate which can leak if it comes lose, easy fix, just replace O ring. Only had this problem on one tractor.

3) lip of seat and seat hardware is a poor design.

4) parking brake switch on pedal will fail, poor design, cause operator to move with parking brake on.

5)Orings on quick disconects will leak over time. replace orings.

6) Hyd tubes on front bucket mount get pinched all the time, install guard maybe?

Other then that I have not seen any real problems. I use mine for snow blowing, box gradeing, brush hogs, small backhoe work and loader work .

Pat

Kubota L35
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by stg1986

If selecting a trailer and a Tow Veh.was any more complicated it might be simpler to transport it with a helicopter and a sky hook.LOL

Transporting
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 6 Post by lbrown59

LKBrown, if you have a trailer that the state doesn't know about then how is it licensed?

The FMVSS/CMVSS standard is enforced to a) keep junk off the road, and b) to protect the motoring public using our roads.

An unsafe trailer going down the road is just as dangerous, or probably more so, than an unsafe vehicle.

Would you want to be in a car with your family driving down the highway at 60mph behind an unsafe trailer weighing several tons?

The insurance companies don't want to insure them either, when they're hooked to the back of your vehicle that's exactly what happens.

It's always less expensive to do it right the first time.

Best of luck.

Build you own trailer
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 15 Post by Murf

Here is a site for your frozen pipe issue, good luck.

building budget auto-backup system
Shop Tools
Replies 14 Post by k9fletch

U-haul has an Auto Transport Trailer that looks ideal (see link below); but I've been told they won't rent it out for anything but car transport. The 800 number people said they want the vehicle registration number on the vehicle to transport before they will take a reservation. When I said tractor they freaked. When I said big lawn mower they suggested a small utility trailer. This idea doesn't look promising.
JParker
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We have a rent it place here that has 3 Terramite Tractors they rent out.
They haul the Terramite on a trailer that is the same length as the tractor.They tow this with a flat bed or dump bed truck like the Ford F 350.
The trailer is different than most trailers. It's not a tilt bed and no loading ramps are needed.
The bed lowers clear down flat with the ground or pavement so you just drive straight onto the trailer.
Anyone have a trailer like this?
If U Haul won't rent you a trailer try an equipment rental place.

U-Haul Auto Transport Trailer for CUT
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 35 Post by lbrown59

Hi Everyone,
Thanks for all the advice and ideas. I used the tractor last night with all 7 headlights, 2 tail lights, and the flashers and the fuse didn't even get warm. It ran perfect. I used it for about two hours. Tonight I am going to try it with the headlights in the switch position that has just the headlights and tail lights with no flashers and see what happens. If it starts melting, that should narrow it down to the light switch. I'll post the results here.
Thanks
Alan

Big Electrical Problem
John Deere Tractors
Replies 22 Post by alan6271

When you place the order for the tractor ask for the manuals and read carefully. Then when you get the tractor you will know all of these little things. After you have used it for a few hours go back and reread the manual, things seem to make more sense after you have had your hands on the tractor.

Vernon

Where is the parking brake on my Kubota
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by texbaylea

Thanks everyone for the replies. Makes me feel better that others are doing the same thing. I'll give the short piece of vacuum hose a try.

Again thanks.

BX2200 Leaking Fluid from Rear
Kubota Tractors
Replies 17 Post by BUSTMUP

Thanks, I'm also looking at Deere x595 & 2210 -- Kubota BX --Simplicity Legacy XL -- Massey Sub-compact --<br>
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I'm not sold on any one machine yet!<br>
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A couple years ago I even tried out an ASV30 rubber tracked unit. It was great, but unless I'm going to go into excavating and construction I don't need that much machine.<br>
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I DO know the limits of what I want.

Ventrac 4200
Articulated Tractors
Replies 9 Post by bkbrown

No, home made from a $15 Fleet-Farm draw bar and some scrap steel from work. I did use it to effeciently bend my top link though. (other Pic.) Works good for the trailers. (see the rest of the website)

2210 Snowblower
John Deere Tractors
Replies 10 Post by AV8R

Steve, as Art mentioned he & chatted of this very thing last year. I have modified tractors and other equipment for 'non-standard' operation, but mostly for specialized uses, remote control, for mining or forestry uses for example.<br>
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Basically, any Hydro-statically driven tractor is very easy to modify and use this way.Any competent fabrication or machine shop should be able to quite easily do the work. <br>
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In some cases it is remarkably easy to do. Certain makes & models the control is via a push/pull cable assembly which can merely be re-routed to suit.<br>
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If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to make contact.<br>
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Best of luck.

disabled tractor driver enquiry
Operating and Attachments
Replies 8 Post by Murf

A good idea for winter useage is a oil pan heater. Cold starting, especially in the winter, is the hardest thing on an engine beacause of the viscosity of the cold oil. A magnetic oil pan heater with a thermostat is pretty in-expensive, around $25, and does a decent job of keeping the oil warm in the pan.

Remember that the hydraulic fluid is just as important for lubrication as the oil. Make sure you let the tractor warm up to operating temperature before use in the winter. This will get the hydraulic oil warm and flowing for lubrication of the drive train and hydraulic system. There is a tendency for some condensation freeeze up in your SCV valves in the winter also. Letting the warm hydraulic oil flow quickly solves this.

Always use Super UDT, especially for winter use. The cold and hot temperature specs for Super UDT are much better than for regular UDT.

An oil pan or block heater and a little patience for warm up will assure good lubrication for winter use. I also use a lower "w" number oil in the winter.

KubotaRegular VS Super UDT
Kubota Tractors
Replies 6 Post by beagle

To have more then you do now a good size older ford in the 3000 to 4000 size is where you need to be to have a good gain. To use the tools you have now you would need at least somethng in the like the Case-IH Dx35 that is the sister to the New Holland. I wouldn't go below that size for a good match-up.

Finding replacement for a Ford Jubilee
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 5 Post by Art White

When a hydro starts clanking the options of travel are slim with the tractor. One would be by truck and the other would be to pick it up. That simplifies it quite a bit as when a hydro makes a clank it's days of working are over. Glad we could help you!

Hydro Clanking Noise
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Art White

Most commercial machines can probably pump a tire to about 30 lbs on water fill which would be about three or so inches over the valve stem height when vertical. It does happen but the biggest conern is a level full foot print on the ground which means removal of air and unfortunately fluid to have the optimum benifit.

CaCl filled tires and roll over tendency
John Deere Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Art White

This type of problem often is just some needed lubrication on all pivot points on the linkage external to the transmission. That doesn't mean it is your problem but it might be just a sticky petal. Some times one pivot point or another might need some extra lubrication until the paint is all removed or maybe it is just a tight fit. You could attempt it yourself or you might contact your dealer.

Cub 7265 Hydro Creep
Cub Cadet
Replies 4 Post by Art White

Getting scary close to purchasing a GC2310 + implements. Only have an acre so shying from larger machines, but concerned about power/weight to do needed tasks:<br>
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pasture leveling and gravel road maintenance using box blade<br>
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trenching, tree planting using backhoe<br>
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chipping/shredding up to 2 inches diameter<br>
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rotary tilling garden areas, which will include pasture<br>
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assorted loader tasks including dumping into a RAM 2500.<br>
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I am eagerly seeking advice from someone who has actually used the GC2310 to do some or all of these tasks. Any advice/experience/caution/horror stories/success stories will be GREATLY appreciated.<br>
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Thanks in advance!<br>

GC2310 Up to it
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 2 Post by thdavey