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    Is it time to let go?

    While using my trusty Orange beast....... I have been a happy Kubota operator for about 10 years. My 1978 (or so) B6000 is one tough tractor. I have tried numerous times to kill it. Now i have a decision to make. While installing irrigation lines in yard I blew the right FEL and bucket rams...
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    B6000 fuel leak

    Good day: B6000. Ran it out of fuel. In process of bleeding it, I loosened the injector lines. It seemed that the forward injector would never spit any fuel. So I completely removed it. Blew it out with compressed air. Reinstalled it. Now comes the question/problem. Started it up...
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    B6000 stops running.

    Hi all: My trusty B6000 and I were splitting wood for the last couple days. I made sure to keep the tank filled, and checked the radiator and oil levels each day prior to use. Yesterday I noticed the slightest engine rpm differing (up and down slightly). I assumed fuel filters clogging...
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    B6000 clutch split

    Hey all: I have my dinosaur in pieces. But I CAN'T split the clutch housing off the back of the engine. What is holding it together? just the gasket? It's not even wiggling. I have 8 flat head screw drivers all around it. It is acting like it is being held together inside. Any...
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    B6000 is it worth it?

    I have a B6000. I use this old dinosaur as a yard task master. ripping out roots, bushes, FEL, and grading driveway, plowing snow. I bought a 3PH log splitter. (uses tractor hyd system) I need a lawn mower for 3/4 acre. Before I sink more money into a MMM, Is it worth it to take the old girl to...
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    B6000 losing life?

    Hello all: I have a B6000. It is a really tough little animal. However, I have noticed that the engine is losing power. I know I am using (abusing) this tractor. Pushing a 6' high pile of snow, plowing a 300' road, and clearing driveways is alot. But, it is getting noticably weaker in high...
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    B6000 PTO shaft

    Hello all: I just found this forum from one of the kind souls on "mytractorforum.com' Anyway, I have a B6000. Awesome little workhorse! In the interest of self preservation I bought and installed the ROPS bar. All is good thought I! When I went to reinstall the factory tiller, it wont...