Lifting zero turn mower to remove blades?
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What did you do to or on your Kubota today?
It started raining hydraulic oil from under my cab yesterday. Main hydraulic feed line from the pump failed with a hairline crack in the hardline at the bend located under the seat. Wish me luck trying to replace the line without removing the cab...
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GreensvilleJay
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BX23-S,57 A-C D-14,58 A-C D-14, 57 A-C D-14,tiller,cults,Millcreek 25G spreader,
I installed a 23' long 4by8 I-beam across the garage,under the ceiling, sits on jack posts.
started with 2 chain hoists, now have an electric one as well. Push of a button is MUCH easier than a zillion pulls of the chains !!!
beam is near center of garage and works great to split tractors.
started with 2 chain hoists, now have an electric one as well. Push of a button is MUCH easier than a zillion pulls of the chains !!!
beam is near center of garage and works great to split tractors.
I noticed that my neighbors Toro ZT has a pivoting trailer tongue jack (factory?) mounted to the frame.
I don't know how high it lifts.
I don't know how high it lifts.
Since I already have an Engine Hoist (useful for tasks other than removing engines) I just hook it to the front of mower (eye bolt) and jack it up.
At roughly a 45° angle I can easily get to the blades or clean underneath the deck.
At roughly a 45° angle I can easily get to the blades or clean underneath the deck.
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Daren Todd
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Massey Ferguson 1825E, Kubota Z121S, Box blade, Rotary Cutter
I have used a hi-lift jack on my Exmark for years without a problem. I decided that I might be pushing my luck so I purchased a Kubota accessory that is no longer available. I had one at the farm and figured my life was worth the price of another one. I scrape my decks every time I mow. I have gone to the green side for a zero turn and it works for that as well. I have used the jack on my zero turns, the Kubota BX and the John Deere x590 and x739. I was happy to find my local dealer had one left last spring. I am leery of the screw type jacks as my brother had one that the nut wore out. Just my take on this. Do not go the Hi-lift method as I think I am somewhat lucky that nothing bad happened doing that.
John Deere offers the tongue type jack as an option on their zero turns. It would be something to look at. I figure you could source the jack for less money at an ag supply store.
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Kubota Standard Duty Multi-Purpose Mower Lift
Item #77700-03669
Quickly and safely raise mower to comfortable working height. Easy access to under deck for cleaning, lubricating, sharpen/remove blades. Complete protability and flexibility ideal for the shop or on the job site. Equipped with 4 point positive engagement lock system. Accommodates most brands, makes and models.
John Deere offers the tongue type jack as an option on their zero turns. It would be something to look at. I figure you could source the jack for less money at an ag supply store.
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Kubota Standard Duty Multi-Purpose Mower Lift
Item #77700-03669
Quickly and safely raise mower to comfortable working height. Easy access to under deck for cleaning, lubricating, sharpen/remove blades. Complete protability and flexibility ideal for the shop or on the job site. Equipped with 4 point positive engagement lock system. Accommodates most brands, makes and models.
- Lift Capacity: Wheel Stirrups: 350 lbs
- Width: Minimum Inside Wheel Width in Stirrups: 19.25 Inches
- Width: Maximum Outside Wheel Width in Stirrups: 51.5
- Inches
2 post at home
2 post at work, just bigger.
the home lift is a maxjaxx that's set up to work with a 10 foot ceiling (i.e., garage). Works fine for SxS, UTV, ATV, mowers, etc--but not quite enough lift for doing a lot of car work. I will change oil on the Mustang with it but that's about it. It don't pick up but about 48".
I used a fork lift for years at the old store, all we had to lift things up with. That or one of those motorcycle lift table things which was a pain in the butt, and half the time the cylinder was too weak to pick up anything heavier than about 500lb. Most of the mowers were done on the concrete floor, jack and jack stands. Is it any wonder my knees and back hurt constantly? Later on they bought a second fork lift and we used that if it wasn't busy. Right before they shut down (or sold out), a former salesperson came in and he had a bunch (16 I think) of those old style fork-over-leg, 12 volt battery powered (takes a standard 27 or 31 series "car" battery) pallet stackers. Boss bought 3, $200/each. Those things were as handy as a pocket on a shirt!! I wish I'd have bought one for the house.
2 post at work, just bigger.
the home lift is a maxjaxx that's set up to work with a 10 foot ceiling (i.e., garage). Works fine for SxS, UTV, ATV, mowers, etc--but not quite enough lift for doing a lot of car work. I will change oil on the Mustang with it but that's about it. It don't pick up but about 48".
I used a fork lift for years at the old store, all we had to lift things up with. That or one of those motorcycle lift table things which was a pain in the butt, and half the time the cylinder was too weak to pick up anything heavier than about 500lb. Most of the mowers were done on the concrete floor, jack and jack stands. Is it any wonder my knees and back hurt constantly? Later on they bought a second fork lift and we used that if it wasn't busy. Right before they shut down (or sold out), a former salesperson came in and he had a bunch (16 I think) of those old style fork-over-leg, 12 volt battery powered (takes a standard 27 or 31 series "car" battery) pallet stackers. Boss bought 3, $200/each. Those things were as handy as a pocket on a shirt!! I wish I'd have bought one for the house.
jyoutz
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MX6000 HST open station, FEL, 6’ cutter, forks, 8’ rear blade, 7’ cultivator
That Kubota jack looks like the same mower jack sold by HF.I have used a hi-lift jack on my Exmark for years without a problem. I decided that I might be pushing my luck so I purchased a Kubota accessory that is no longer available. I had one at the farm and figured my life was worth the price of another one. I scrape my decks every time I mow. I have gone to the green side for a zero turn and it works for that as well. I have used the jack on my zero turns, the Kubota BX and the John Deere x590 and x739. I was happy to find my local dealer had one left last spring. I am leery of the screw type jacks as my brother had one that the nut wore out. Just my take on this. Do not go the Hi-lift method as I think I am somewhat lucky that nothing bad happened doing that.
John Deere offers the tongue type jack as an option on their zero turns. It would be something to look at. I figure you could source the jack for less money at an ag supply store.
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Kubota Standard Duty Multi-Purpose Mower Lift
Item #77700-03669
Quickly and safely raise mower to comfortable working height. Easy access to under deck for cleaning, lubricating, sharpen/remove blades. Complete protability and flexibility ideal for the shop or on the job site. Equipped with 4 point positive engagement lock system. Accommodates most brands, makes and models.
- Lift Capacity: Wheel Stirrups: 350 lbs
- Width: Minimum Inside Wheel Width in Stirrups: 19.25 Inches
- Width: Maximum Outside Wheel Width in Stirrups: 51.5
- Inches
jyoutz
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MX6000 HST open station, FEL, 6’ cutter, forks, 8’ rear blade, 7’ cultivator
Thanks for all of these ideas. After reading them all, I think I have an idea I’m going to try: lock the rear wheels with the steering bars, then put an axle strap on the front axle. Lift the front axle with a chain hoist attached to the axle strap and a steel truss on my barn. Then block the front axle with jack stands. Good plan or not?