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Hey, If the smoke bothers you and it's no problem hooking up the hose.....DO IT! Who cares if it's between bad and real bad.

Man, I wished I had a wife that would get horny breathing exhaust fumes!

diesel exhaust
John Deere Tractors
Replies 9 Post by treeman

Kubota ships complete tractors across and also does some building and assembling in GA. Another plant is under construction or was newly completed. Some of the BX's are build here I guess, and the lawn and garden stuff is built here mostly. Why is GA so attractive to these manufacturers? Tax incentives? Union/non-Union issues?

Who are the Top 10 CUT Manufacturers
Parts and Repair
Replies 18 Post by KubotaMan

I paid 12k for a 97 L2900 GST 4x4 with FEL 440 hrs like new condition in Nov. of 2002.

value of 95 kubota 4x4 gst 600 hours clean
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by STEVEM

Andy, I suppose this debate will go on forever, but you are right to compare the TC 21 and the BX as they are the same class of tractor.

The only feature I can see that is different between the two is the boomer has split brakes.
Most people never use them. And even using the brakes the Boomer has a turning radius of 81 inches and the BX turns in 90 inches.

Find the one that fits you best. Last time I checked a small Boomer with a hoe was $21K + , you can probably find a BX22 with a hoe for $16K or a bit less.

Boomer or BX
New Holland Tractors
Replies 21 Post by DRankin

I was flying one day and sat next to a Cummins' engineer. I asked him what he thought of the engine and he stated he did not think it was on par with the road trucks. They expect them to get 1M+ and the small cummins 500k+. Naturally there is a slight cost difference on the 600/600 vs the 5.9L.
I know a few contractors with 500k+ and no problems.
Time will tell about the Izuzu Duramax.

Duramax Duramin
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 41 Post by Peters

Terry,
When I built my caddigger hoe,I had a lot of the steel so I did not use Metkit for that (trying to save money).
But I do recommend Metkit for the hydraulic kit.
They have a hydraulic kit set up for that digger,making it much easier and all the fittings and hoses needed are there.
They were also very friendly and helpful.

808 CadDigger
Loaders Back Hoes
Replies 7 Post by DK35vince

Update for those interested -

Today we had weather that hovered at 34F, so at the end of the day I left work and went down to the nursery to check over the tractor, change the filter (in case) and possibly remove the pump.

First started up the tractor, then tried to lift the bucket. Hydraulics work! I was able to lift and curl, although I did not try anything strenuous. But it went through the motions that it could not on Saturday.

So it may be possible the fluid has a high water content, and under the freezing temps, the system was not able to draw fluid. This is not how my normal luck goes, and working with hydraulics over many years, not sure I'm buying into this.

However, when I last changed the fluid 100 hrs ago I did note some water at first drain. The tractor is kept under cover, but condensation can get into anything. There also may be an area that is not sealed as well as it should be.

So my next move on Saturday will be to change out to the NH 134 fluid with a new filter if I'm able to lift substantial weight with the bucket. If not, pump is going to come off and I'll be dissecting it.

1710 Hydraulics Failure
New Holland Tractors
Replies 10 Post by fmtrvt

One of my co-workers used to haul fuel. They often just add the off-road dye when delivering the fuel. It can be the same product, just with a little rouge.<br>
Here in eastern PA, landscapers were being investigated very closely about three years ago for off-raod fuel violations. The DOT boys were show up out of the blue one morning, demanding the landscaper's fuel records. Tax is 55-cents a gallon in PA. The DOT doesn't like cheats. Rumor has it that fines started at $10,000.<br>
I prefer to pay my fines in 55-cent chunks.

Why is there no toyota diesel
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 49 Post by JackHerr

You might want to check ebay. There is one just like it for sale there.

1030 massey ferguson
Massey Ferguson Tractors
Replies 4 Post by RJB

An interesting thing happened the other day. I took the Kubota out with the view to letting it jam up again..and when it did, I checked the hydraulic fluid for bubbles..there were none and the cylinder wasn't hot....so I moved the front loader a tiny bit and then tried to lift the back blade again and it moved! So that's my fix, but what's happening here? I only need to move the front loader an inch and then I can lift the back blade up until it stops lifting the next time. Obviously overheating is now discounted as th problem..so what is? I can live with the fix but I am curious.

Rear Hitch with Blade Quits for No Apparent Reason
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by Skylark

Mark,

Defining the categories of tractor is difficult when the lines get blurred by the manufacturers. The equipment industry almost always has parallels to the automotive industry.

Let's take sport utility vehicles. Roll back to 1984. The Chevy S10 Blazers, Ford Bronco IIs, Jeep Cherokees and Isuzu Troopers created the need for a new word to describe what they were. They weren't the first SUVs, just ask IH Scout or Jeep owners. But, they did not fit into the classifications of a car, pickup, station wagon, or much else.

Do the Subaru Forrester, Porche Cayenne/VW Toureg, Honda CRV, and the Ford Excursion all fit neatly into the SUV category? No, not neatly.

The lines are getting blurred again with the Chrysler Pacifica and the like. They are now called "crossover" vehicles. New types of vehicles will demand new names.

Back to tractors. The Kubota BX concept was brilliant. It gave people a small tractor with big tractor features. Do not forget that the BX was created to deliver these big tractor features in a less-intimidating package. This means that suburbanites could feel comfortable jumping out of the Accord and onto the BX.

Just look at the competition that has followed: Massey Ferguson GC2300 (MF self-describes this tractor as a "Garden Compact Tractor") and the Deere 2210 (Called the "Compact 2210" by Deere). All share a similar size with easy-to-use controls, similar to a riding lawn mower.

I'm afraid that we will have to wait for the SAE to churn out a proper category with a defining cut-off. By that point, the manufacturers will be segmenting another mature market to harvest new buyers.

I'm heading to Louisville to take in the National Farm Machinery Show. What mature markets will I witness being segmented right before my eyes? Many, I hope.

What the heck is a Compact Utility Tractor anyway
Operating and Attachments
Replies 25 Post by JackHerr

Doing the math is good advice. Some rambling thoughts follow.

The problem with contracting out the excavation and backfill is that the construction of these walls is a serial process - excavate the top wall, install the drain, build it (backfilling & compacting along the way) repeat on the second wall (and third and fourth and maybe fifth to get the hill on both sides of the house). This means 4-6 weekends of work, since our "free" labor is only available on weekends.

Although a skid-steer might be the "best" tool for the job, I'm thinking it would be cheaper to buy (or rent) a backhoe for the tractor, use it for a month or two, then sell it. If the tractor/hoe would be "good enough" to do the job it would be the cheapest way to go. If it would be cumbersome or dangerous to do it this way it's a boneheaded idea no matter how much money we save.

Keeping expensive rental equipment on-site for the length of time it would take to build the walls would be cost prohibitive, but maybe renting a skid-steer for 4-5 consecutive weekends would be in the budget.

I'll work up some plans and send 'em to an excavation contractor to see what advice they may have. Heck, just for fun I should call a company to see what they would charge to build all the walls for me. At least that would give me a benchmark to work against, and I'd still have plenty of other use for the tractor.

Thanks again for all the points of view and advice. You guys are good!

Is it common to rent lease implements
Operating and Attachments
Replies 17 Post by kwschumm

Thanks Art will the weights be a good or a bad thing?.Tx AL

Kubota L2600 Front Weights
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by ALVARA

Elker, I think you did very well indeed. Consider the ads in "Big Truck and Heavy Equipment Trader," (a national magazine dedicated to sales of all sorts of trucks, construction equipment, ag equipment, etc.) which typically lists L35 TLB's with over 1000 hours and dubious dependability from anywhere starting at $25K to $35K for machines made in circa 1996. You did good. Now, do yourself a favor, make sure your machine is covered by insurance and don't go "el cheapo" on the maintenance. Take your time learning how it operates, give it the respect it needs, and you'll be handing it down to your grandkids some day.

Should I buy an L35
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by Ted at Abbeywoods,LL

I got a quote 20,000 for TC40D, 4wd, Hydro, SS, 17LA w/ 60" bucket, on their lot. I figure base is TC40 $14.4. then $15.9k for Hydro, $16.9 for Hydro and SS. Figure $2,500 to $3,000 for a 17LA or Bushhog 2346Q, latter is cheaper.
That's what I'm seeing as I price my dream machine. BTW.. it really helps reading this board. Thanks for all the info.

Summary: Does not seem too bad a deal.

New TC40D
New Holland Tractors
Replies 2 Post by Cyberjace

Hey kballs, glad Wallingford worked out for you. Sounds like you have a v e r y nice rig. I'd appreciate you emailing me privately and let me know how he treated you.
I'm going to be doing some work on lawns so i'm not a big fan of loading tires. I would rather use chains and a weight box in the back. I assume you have the BH off and are in 4WD with the diff locked.
Art filled you in on the hydraulics.
Again, thrilled for you!
Pacesetter

3010 or 3130
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by Pacesetter

RAY, I HAVE A 4210 WITH 135 HOURS ON IT, AND I AM CONVINCED THAT FOR TAKING CARE OF 12 ACRES AND A STEEP DRIVEWAY I PICKED THE RIGHT TRACTOR. I LOOKED AT THE KUBOTA AND NEW HOLLAND, BUT DECIDED THAT THE JOHN DEERE WAS A MUCH HEAVIER BUILT TRACTOR (MY OPINION). I THINK YOU ARE GOING TO BE VERY HAPPY WITH IT.

MY new JD4210
John Deere Tractors
Replies 5 Post by MCWEST

There is good weight and bad weight for tractors. To much is bad as it costs you fuel every time you move. To much weight added might exceed the manufactureres recommendations and hurt the life of the drive train. The least weight that can get the job done on any chassis is the best.

Mahindra pricing versus JD Kabota NH etc
Parts and Repair
Replies 49 Post by Art White

I'M LOOKING FOR A SPINDLE KIT FOR A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE YANMAR DIESEL MODEL YM 336D. I NEED THE FRONT SPINDLE WITH HUB AXLE, SEALS,BEARINGS, RETAINER WASHER AND NUTS. THE SPINDLE IS ON THE RIGHT SIDE IF IT MATTERS. DOES ANYBODY HEAR OF THESE AXLES BREAKING ALOT?

YANMAR YM 336D PARTS
Yanmar Tractors
Replies 4 Post by ROB ELLIS

I have a 66 2110 lcggas tractor with 2300 hours. Its a hard pulling tractor, but the two stage clutches are weak for heavy brushhog use. I have to replace the clutch in mine.

IMO, the fords of that time period were built light compared to their horsepower and are not as heavy duty a unit as the IHs, Olivers, and Moline utility tractors of the same time period.

Ford 2000 1975 Year Model 1700 Hours
Other Tractor Brands
Replies 7 Post by Barry