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After it runs hot for awhile, the battery will have some trouble turning the engine.

To check the AC and DC voltage, do I do that at the battery?

B7200 Charging Problem
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by FrankC

Has anyone seen or driven the new ten series from deere. I am looking at a 4310 and wanted some feeback. Thanks

JD New 4310 ten series tractors Help
John Deere Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Franko

MrP.

As we discussed I need to finance my new purchase, otherwise your tractor sounds rather tempting. I've spoken to the dealer and am planning on finalizing the purchase on thursday. My concern is the possiblilty that Kubota will raise their rates on April 1st. The current rate, 3 year, 3.99% seems to me to be a rather good deal. (With my luck they'll probably lower the rates afte the 1st!).

Got price on an L3010HST
Kubota Tractors
Replies 13 Post by Frank_Mulligan

FYI.

Kubota's financing rates might change on April 1st. Nobody knows what they will be (they might stay the same), but from what I've been told they usually go up in the Spring. I'm planning on taking adavantage of the 3-year, 3.99 rate this week.

Price qoute on a B2710
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by Frank_Mulligan

The dealer I spoke with told me that Kubota changes their financing rates on April 1 and he doesn't know what they will be (I've heard that from someone else on this board before). I was considering going with the 3 year 3.3% which is available now. Does anyone know if Kubota generally raises them in the Spring (as I suppose they would). Also, are their rates at this time of the year usually the best (or not)?

Kubota Financing
Kubota Tractors
Replies 1 Post by Frank_Mulligan

Just purchased a L3710 wtht 300 hours on it, from a dealer. It came with a new warrantee. I ordered a FEL, Post Hole digger, snow blower and industrial tires. The tractor arrived with 420/70-24 tires (used on the 3010) instead of the 17.5L-24 tires specified for the L3710 and4310.
How much difference is there it the two tires? The dealer says little and does not want to change them out.

L3710 tire size
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Frank M

just bought a 66 modle. came with extra deck. have not checked it out yet but my be better than yours. live in orlando,fl. let me know if your interested.
crbman@hotmail.com

Mower deck for 1962 Cub
Cub Cadet
Replies 5 Post by Frank Carter

What year is it? Just bought tractor and want info on where to find parts/manuals ect. Live in Orlando Fl. Where and what kind of attachments are avaiable? Any help.Thx.

crbman@hotmail.com

I H Cub Cadet Model 102 161461
Cub Cadet
Replies 2 Post by Frank Carter

Kelley,

Not sure if you're interested (and where you're located), but a local dealer has some TC40Ds and TC45Ds back from rental lease. Here's the url:

http://www.trentonford.com/specials.htm

BTW, I'm not affiliated with them. I'm looking for a tractor myself, but not one that big.

TC 45D PRICE CHECK
New Holland Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Frank_Mulligan

Thanks all for you input.

We have 9 acres of cleared, virtually flat land that I need to mow. I would say about %60 of it I never got around to mowing last year (since it took forever on the lawn tractor), and is now currenlty about 4 foot high weeds/grass/hay. Do you think the mmm would do a good job cutting this? I know that it would basically(hopefully) be a one time shot since I would hopefully be able to keep up with it better. I'll try to post some images tonight.

Another potential problem I face is what dealer to purchase from. Living in central jersey doesn't give me as many options as living further south or west it seems. There is a New Holland dealer in Trenton not too far, but I don't think they have much on the lot. They deal more with construction equipment. There is also a Kubota dealer in Washington on the Delaware about 30 miles from me. I've stopped there on weekends when they were closed and they seemed to have at least one of every model of Kubota compacts. I know I could get a good deal(maybe) over the internet, but I'd rather buy locally just to start a good relationship with a dealer.

B2910 L3010 or NH TC29D
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Frank_Mulligan

CamperNJ, are you located in NJ? If so I was wondering what dealer you bought from. I am currently considering a TC25D or a TC29D.

Service on a NH Boomer
New Holland Tractors
Replies 6 Post by Frank_Mulligan

Question? did the backhoe come with the tractor, or did you install it later, also how does it mount to the tractor.
I am a first time owner of a 4310 (six mo.) with loader, have been considering getting a backhoe, don't know how much trouble it would be or how much it will cost.
is yours a kubota backhoe or some other make, i can only find two models BL4690A and L4560.

Backhoe Controls
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Frank Bray

i'am checking fuel before we go any futer get back to you soon by the way it has 1100 hours on it .any other sudgestions would help thanks.

overhaul
Kioti Tractors
Replies 8 Post by frank

I have a 2 year old B2400 with almost 250 hours on it. I think I paid just over $17,000 for it with FEL and rear grooming mower. With the backhoe, I'd guess that the new cost would be over $20,000 so a 25% reduction for a machine with 610 hours on it doesn't seem like too bad a deal. The question is whether you really need the backhoe. For me it's a nice to have and not a need to have as I wouldn't use it very much and I think that it's the same with most people. The machine itself is a good piece of equipment and it has never let me down. It'll do most things I want to do but as with all smaller tractors it often just takes a little more time. I sometimes wish for a few extra horsepower but I don't want the additional size and weight so it's almost ideal for me. My guess would be that the dent on the hood was caused by something rolling backwards out of the FEL. I can't figure out why turfs on the front and R4's on the rear though. Maybe someone else can comment on the different rolling circumferences of the 2 different types of tires and what effect it might have.

Price check on B2400 Is it worth it
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Frank R Taylor

Beet pulp .... what will they think of next? I often wonder who comes up with these ideas and what kind of mind it takes to think of them. Human ingenuity never fails to amaze me. Perhaps there is hope for the future. Now if someone could come up with some way of holding my aging body together for another 20 or 30 years so I can enjoy my tractor a bit longer I'd be very grateful.

quot Rim Guard quot for filling tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Frank R Taylor

My tractor ownwer's manual recommended the max weight and size for my particular model. I ended up with a Kuhn EL-32, 50" tiller behind my Kubota B2400 (18 PTO hp) and it works well. It's big enough to cover the tire tracks and although right at the max weight recommended, it is easily handled by the 3-pt. If you go to the Kuhn site you will be able to size a tiller to fit your tractor but a 6' tiller sounds OK for your application. As far as "slow" is concerned, when you start using it, it will tell you how slow you need to go. When I first tilled my garden I did it in 3 passes to get to full depth because of all the rocks but now I can till it in 1 pass fairly quickly with only the occasional "bang and bounce" because of the hidden rocks I haven't got out yet.

Rototiller Ground Speed
Operating and Attachments
Replies 7 Post by Frank R Taylor

If the cut is in the sidewall and it's not too big, it can be fixed by gluing a ribber "boot" over the cut on the inside of the tire and using a tube. I usually have them put in a tube whenever I get my first flat. It means you can still get air in the tire even if it is off the rim. I looked into foam filled tires a while back and I can't remember what the cost was but it was expensive and the dealer said it would make the tractor extremely rough riding and while he could have it done, he didn't really recommend it for ag machines. He did it mainly for construction machinery that couldn't afford any down time.

foam-filled tires
Parts and Repair
Replies 6 Post by Frank R Taylor

I took Bird's advice and installed a tiltmeter on my B2400 a while back. I found that my pucker factor increases exponentially once I got over 15 degrees. That leaves a small safety factor for when the tires drop into a hole or rut on the downside of the slope when I'm mowing my pasture. I also keep the FEL bucket in a lowered position. I try never to cut the grass when it's wet. It's too easy to slide down the slope totally out of control. I did it once on a big Massey at the farm when the 7' mower broke loose and dragged the tractor sideways down the slope. That thing seemed to hover there on 2 wheels forever before before it finally crashed back down on all four. I don't mind admitting, it scared the everloving hell out of me. Now I tend to err on the side of caution when on slopes of any kind.

Tractor Roll Over
Tractor Projects
Replies 27 Post by Frank R Taylor

You can use a finishing mower but you have to take it nice and easy. I've done it a few times but I found that unless your pasture is reasonably flat and level it can be hard on the mower blades, belts and linkages. Considering the large difference in cost between a finishing mower and a bush hog I found it to be a lot easier to spend a few hundred dollars on a bush hog and buy some peace of mind. Perhaps I worry too much.

Prepareing fields
Parts and Repair
Replies 8 Post by Frank R Taylor

Andrew, I'm originally from the U.K. and I can't believe that the basic pieces of equipment you mention are not available over there. There may be a terminology barrier that needs to be overcome but if you explain to your dealer I'm sure he will catch on. If not, I'd have serious reservations about him. His lack of knowledge will almost certainly translate into lack of service. Perhaps you need to talk to some smaller construction companies and find out where they get their equipment. Shipping stuff directly from the States would be cost prohibitive because most of equipment is pretty heavy. Apart from the freight charges, you also have to deal with British Customs which I know from experience can be greedy and expensive. Happy hunting and I hope you can find what you need.

UK availability of implements
Operating and Attachments
Replies 4 Post by Frank R Taylor