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    L285P power steering instal

    Hi, Does anyone know how I could go about putting power steering on my Kubota L285P? I'd like to make it as close to factory as possible. It's two wheel drive. Aso, how can I tap in to the hydraulics to add a front end loader? I thought about using the splined shaft on the front of the engine...
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    colors for kubota L285

    Hi everybody, I'm starting to repaint my 1977 L285P. I have been getting the Kubota blue from my dealer, but on mine the brake pedals are painted a faded yellow-orange. Does anyone know if that is correct? I guess it might be the same orange as the hood, just dirtier and worn. Thanks, rickrmf
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    Kubota L285 Operators manual

    Hello, Does anybody have or know a way I can download a free operators manual for a Kubota L285 tractor? How about anything on the loader for it. It's supposed to be a L1200. I have a WSM from another user on here and a link to a parts list. Any other information would be appreciated. I was...
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    Need information on L285P

    Hello, I'm working on an old L285 I bought a while ago. I finally got it running after I had the injection rebuilt. I'm now doing a little clean-up and some sheetmetal work, but there's a few things I would like to know. They tell me it's a 1977 L285P. I would like to know the lift capacity of...
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    newly purchased L285 won't start

    Hi, I just bought an old Kubota L285 form a local craigslist. It was not start, so he took it to the local dealer, and they said it had low compression. He managed to start it once using a little ether. Ugh. The former owner and I were guessing that possibly the rings were stuck from setting. I...