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Due to loss of traction w/box blade engaged, I've bought into this 'wheel weight' concept. Looked at the EZ weights sytem and didn't like it. Mine is loosely based on it. Not rocket science. Consists of 1/2 steel plate, 1" (B7 grade) threaded rod at center, tapped into plate and set with split-ring lock washer and 1/2 nut at rear. The initial plate (which stays on wheel) is approx 20#. Additional plates have weights depending on shape of plate. 12x12x.5 plate is 20#, 12" diameter x .5" is 16+#.<br>
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My owners manual suggests aprox 75# per wheel. Don't think 100# would hurt. Grade 5 carraige bolts hold initial plate to wheel. 1" bolt with flat and lock hold additional plates to first plate. Initial plate plus 4 more is about 90+#. This would only require a 6" rod at first plate. Should work fine.<br>
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My pics 11, 12, 13 show the front/rear/both. Of course you could slide on any "barbell" style weight and adjust 1" rod accordingly.<br>
I'm opting for the 1/2"plates as I could use them elswhere when not on tractor. I assume I will leave them on though, we'll see. <br>
I have attached a link to a steel info page that gives weights and such for many items. It's an interesting page. Check it out.<br>
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-ao<br>
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rear wheel weight project complete
Kubota Tractors
Replies 2 Post by agentorange

i-g-b-green makes a good point. I was loking for a more basic machine that would tow-around a few items but primarily FEL work. As you know a geared will be just groovy for long-time intervals of pulling a mower or possible tiller. But if you do not want to become frustrated go to the next step and get power steering and definately the LA302 over the LA272. The capacity is just a touch more but it comes with a very nice brush guard assembly for front.<br>
Another issue for me was something that the wife could use to move horse poop (equine #2)around. This frees up a little time for me to play some golf. We have just 5 acres but also have streams and ponds on our property. Equine-2 management is very important.<br>
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ps- the wife is from (giant)farm in Ohio, Milford Center, 30 minutes north of Columbus outside Marysville.<br>
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have fun, good luck<br>
-ao

B7410DT Price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 4 Post by agentorange

hwdanny - what type of work are you going to do with this tractor? Your expectations, goals are....?

-ao

Wanted Tracor w BH and FEL 4x4
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by agentorange

As with any products, the Magnuson-Moss act comes into play. Also, very good info from Art White. <br>
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The Magnuson-Moss act protects the buyer from certain circumstances. If you have a new GM truck (for example) and change the oil yourself you don't have to use GM oil but you do have to use oil that meets (or exceeds) the specs set by GM for that truck.<br>
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I think it would be great to have an 8 foot box blade, sure could do twice the work of a 4-footer. But it's 120# over the rated capacity of my 3PH, something breaks, I'm liable for that because I'm too stupid. Warranty covers nothing. <br>
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I would think that any self-respecting backhoe manufacturer would know what the specs are for the particular machine they are designing the backhoe for.<br>
Any decent dealer will not sell you an attachment that will not work on your tractor.<br>
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Money is money, but in this litigation-driven society of ours, KNOW YOUR SPECS! Do the research! You can't put 20# of beans in a 5# box. <br>
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The BX23 is a great little combo. Designed as a a TLB, will run efficently as one as well. If not for the ground clearance I would have one. <br>
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good luck, have fun<br>
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-ao<br>

BX2230 OR BX23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by agentorange

Not that I would encourage this of course: But why couldn't a guy, with proper fittings and in a concerned manner, fill a BBQ size tank from his larger (500g) propane tank?<br>
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-ao

Filling propane from big tank
Home Improvement
Replies 12 Post by agentorange

my 7510HSD-R has mid PTO

-ao

to shawman re 7610 ROPS
Kubota Tractors
Replies 5 Post by agentorange

AC5ZO - that's good insight, thanks.
For all the trouble with slab poor and such could easily install a gas heater on a thermostat for less trouble/$$.

It takes me long enough to research, plan, and execute without getting all complicated and such.

-ao

radiant heat in floor tube stuff
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 13 Post by agentorange

I'm thinking that a container may not have the width inside. Could get one I would think and drive into it, but then what? Could you get good access to it from side? Run a floor jack under it? Stuff like that. Sure would be easy to get a sprayer and paint it to look OK. Probably not too much more to get one a bit wider for service access and rolling other things by it to use all the length for stoarge and such.

We have a slab (28x16) along side the house. Put up one of those white (w/powder coated poles) 20x10 nylon-caoted fabric cover deals. Got if from Costco a few years back as temp storage. Of course the 'temp' part is variable. My 7510 goes in nicely with plenty of room all around. Just recently power washed the wholet thing to remove green stuff. Looks brand new. I attached the feet with 1/4" nail-ins to slab. Very sturdy actually. Could very easily have istalled over a floor of 12x12 concrete pavers from Wal-Mart for .97 each. Thus not a permanenet fixture.

good luck, have fun

-ao

Tractor Shed Designs Seen any Good Ones
Barns Pole Barns
Replies 15 Post by agentorange

Wouldn't having rear wheel weights be a good idea if concerned with overall stability?<br>
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This post was not meant to be a "here's what you should'a done" statement.<br>
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I am very happy that our member is OK. Goes without saying.<br>
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My post was an inquiry only about general stability issues. As I read down thru others and got to mine, saw that it might looked a bit insensitive.<br>
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-ao

Tractor Stability on Hills
John Deere Tractors
Replies 37 Post by agentorange

depending on the particular unit, stock write-up on the orange tractors is 15%- 20%.

good luck, have fun
-ao

B7610 ROPS
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by agentorange

beyoko-
I'd be interested in that spread sheet on welding research you have done
I see that this is an old post, did you get one?

thanks, email in profile

-ao

Welder Research
Parts and Repair
Replies 4 Post by agentorange

good point beagle
when my rear wheel weight project is complete i should have all the traction i need

all the 7510 can muster anyway
s'pose we'll see

-ao

back blade pricing and size
Operating and Attachments
Replies 10 Post by agentorange

A friend of mine told me he had a yellow welder generator that he bought for $200 from a guy. He knows nothing about welders and such, I know a little. I can get some info off data plate and machine is in fair shape.<br>
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He says it runs fine. I haven't started it yet.<br>
It's a giant dynamo mounted on a pod of gas. I have definate feelings about the integrity of this machine. It looks like something from WW2. Maybe newer but built in china or something. That's the feeling I get. Will collect data plate info and research. <br>
Just wondering if anybody knows of these.<br>
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-ao

old quot BEE quot gen wleder
Parts and Repair
Replies 1 Post by agentorange

Drankin's info is good, although 100 hrs would be the outside. Normally these smaller diesels will run higher rpms's. If your machine has 75 hrs+ on it, drive out the out dino oil and put in some synthetic. Long term a good idea for any lube need in any machine of any sort. Your location ie: temperature, will dictate the weight of the oil. Match the dino oil wt recommended to the associated synthetic. Mobil 1 and Amsoil top the list.

How many hrs on you rig?

-ao

Which oil for my Kubota
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by agentorange

Thanks for input.
have heard that once you get the wire feed concept, you never go back. I'm thinking that as much control as possible with feed and heat settings is probably the key. The aluminum tip is a good one due to it's very nature. I'm researching the Clarke models right now.

-ao

views on lincoln 135-plus
Parts and Repair
Replies 21 Post by agentorange

I have had a couple of prompt email responses from Tractorsmart.

Impressive.

-ao

Giving credit where credit is due
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by agentorange

here are some numbers for reference:

B-21 Sticker Shock
Kubota Tractors
Replies 19 Post by agentorange

I have done exhaustive research in the CUT market recently.
Unless some disgruntled wife is offing the ex's toy, something's wrong with this picture.

I agree with all the replies to this post.

-ao

need some advice on a B7500
Kubota Tractors
Replies 9 Post by agentorange

jsmarlow2 - grab my email address and write me. I need to explain a few things about the dealers in our area. The experience is first-hand. It will be a benefit to you. You should know this before you buy.

-ao

B7610 Price
Kubota Tractors
Replies 15 Post by agentorange

yes, billy.
that was it.
thanks
-ao

hey Dennis
Website Operations Howto
Replies 3 Post by agentorange