I have a L2500 kubota that was given to my by a family member. Just prior to me getting it the hydraulic steering went out and the steering was hard to turn. At that point the bucket would still respond to movement. Several days later the hydraulics completely went out and fluid started pouring out the side of the tractor (towards the rear of the tractor) the engine also was filled with hydralic fluid to the point of coming out the dip stick. Any suggestions on where to start looking. Hopefully it's just a stuck pressure relief valve but I have no clue. I have the manual and all the tools to fix it I just don't know where to start looking.
some back story on the tractor
My uncle owned the tractor. He bought it new from the dealer years ago. He always used it hard. He would let me borrow it anytime I need to do work around my property. In the early years the tractors hydraulics were very strong. I never had issues digging or picking up heavy loads. As the years went by it just seemed that the hydraulics weren't as strong as when it was newer. The bucket was slower to respond and it just seemed like the lift capacity went down. Is this more signs of another issue with the hydraulic system or just normal wear and tear on the system and general signs of the pump going out over time?
Any suggestions?
some back story on the tractor
My uncle owned the tractor. He bought it new from the dealer years ago. He always used it hard. He would let me borrow it anytime I need to do work around my property. In the early years the tractors hydraulics were very strong. I never had issues digging or picking up heavy loads. As the years went by it just seemed that the hydraulics weren't as strong as when it was newer. The bucket was slower to respond and it just seemed like the lift capacity went down. Is this more signs of another issue with the hydraulic system or just normal wear and tear on the system and general signs of the pump going out over time?
Any suggestions?