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    New wheel spacers

    They do look good... :) I've just received a set of 3" spacers from BroTek that will be going onto the BX as soon as my dicky back clears up a bit. I'm really looking forward to seeing the impact of the spacers on the tractor's feel.
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    BX25D 3" rear wheel spacers

    A timely post. I've just received a set of 3" spacers for my BX1860. Richard at BroTek is a pleasure to deal with and delivery to Australia was reasonably quick too. More to come following the installation which will be in a couple of weeks.
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    UDT or Gear Oil

    I know it's an oldish thread, but as I'm about to change my oils and have been contemplating this very issue it has been well worth a read. It does seem strange that Kubota recommend two options with such different characteristics, but the discussion here seems to address most of the pros and...
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    Service Questions from a new owner

    RIDETOEAT's post reminded me... when I got the service parts I also picked up a bight orange Kubota water bottle... WOO HOO
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    Service Questions from a new owner

    Thank you gents, I've sorted filters and lubes/oils. While I'm doing the fan I'll also replace the fore and aft CV boots as both are cracked. I'd planned to do a good all-round check for loose or worn parts and check tightness of fasteners so thanks Vic for confirming that approach. I've...
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    Service Questions from a new owner

    Hello all, I've just picked up a second hand BX1860 (2010 model I believe) with just a tick under 150hrs on the clock. As a precautionary measure more than anything I thought I'd change/renew all fluids and filters. Looking at my handbook the 150hr service is limited to some greasing and...
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    Hello from Down Under

    Hello all, I couldn't see a dedicated "Introductions" forum so will post this here. Just a quick post to say hello. I'm located in Tasmania, the island state to the south of Australia, and have recently purchased a Kubota BX1860 with 150 hours on the clock. I also bought a 4' Rotary Slasher...