Bent my key

bambam31

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Where is a good place to get a replacement for my L3800? Thanks
 

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Russell King

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Or the dealer probably has one in stock
 
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Trimley

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I wired a spare on my BX23s, just in case.

Dunno why, I learned from a loader operator. 🤷‍♂️
 
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DustyRusty

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Bend it straight and it will be fine. Place it on the anvil part of your vise and give it a wack with the hammer of your choice.
 
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DustyRusty

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I just looked up the cost of a Kubota BX23S key, and for the price ($16.57) it should be gold plated and shipped in a velvet box. It is no wonder that some of the dealers only give the customer one key with the purchase of the tractor. It is nothing more than a stamped piece of steel that has been rhodium-plated.
 
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The Evil Twin

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replace with a 'start/stop' pushbutton module, throw away the key..
If I kept my tractor somewhere other than my shop building, that's exactly what I would do. And leave the key switch in place. Label the toggle switch (KOEO) and start button as "lights" or "sprayer".
 

RDinNHandAZ

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Odd. When I bought my used BX1870 it had only one key. I went in to the dealer to get a filter kit, some oil, and to ask about replacing the gage cluster. I mentioned the key to the parts man and he reached below the counter and tossed me a pair with the plastic knobs imprinted KOBOTA and said “no Charge” Am I just lucky or what?
 

retired farmer

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Odd. When I bought my used BX1870 it had only one key. I went in to the dealer to get a filter kit, some oil, and to ask about replacing the gage cluster. I mentioned the key to the parts man and he reached below the counter and tossed me a pair with the plastic knobs imprinted KOBOTA and said “no Charge” Am I just lucky or what?
Almost same thing for me. My L3301 was delivered with one key. Fast forward to when I go to the dealer to get fluid for the first service. I asked for a key and the guy opened a drawer with a pile of keys and pitched one on the counter. The drawer had a bunch of individual keys, guess they all fit anything kubota as there was nothing to identify them.
rr
 

Bee-Positive

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In many cases if you can't find your tractor key, borrow one from your neighbor!
When my BX was delivered I asked about the key and they said the same key fits all Kubotas no matter what size / model. I could walk next door and "brough" my neighbors L using my key. Good argument for a hidden kill switch.
 

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When my BX was delivered I asked about the key and they said the same key fits all Kubotas no matter what size / model. I could walk next door and "brough" my neighbors L using my key. Good argument for a hidden kill switch.
Your BX does not use the same key as your neighbor's L does, not even close.