B7500 25 year maintenance

[Stubug]

Hello All - I noticed my fan belt was looking a bit worn. I decided to keep this tractor though it has very few hours (300+).
I was going to have the Kubota place do the work and thought I might have any other major (once in a lifetime) maintenance. What to do? I have had the oil and its filter replaced and the hydro fluid/filters changed. I grease the thing.
BUT - do I need to replace rubber fuel lines? radiator/cooling hoses? All are original 25_+ years old. What else? Thanks for the input.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

I would do radiator hoses and coolant for sure if still oem. Cheap and easy to do vs possible outcome.

 

[SDT]

Hello All - I noticed my fan belt was looking a bit worn. I decided to keep this tractor though it has very few hours (300+).
I was going to have the Kubota place do the work and thought I might have any other major (once in a lifetime) maintenance. What to do? I have had the oil and its filter replaced and the hydro fluid/filters changed. I grease the thing.
BUT - do I need to replace rubber fuel lines? radiator/cooling hoses? All are original 25_+ years old. What else? Thanks for the input.

FWIW, my B1750HST, bought new in 1994, has about 675 hours on the clock.

Aside from yearly oil and filter changes, periodic HST oil and filter changes, periodic fuel filter changes, routine coolant changes, a couple of front axle and final drive lube changes, and routine lubrication, I have done almost nothing else to it. Not a belt, hose, fuse, etc.

I did need to install tubes in the front tires about 20 years ago as the OEM Bridgestone tires will no longer reliably hold air tubelessly.

Of course, I have replaced the battery several times.

Yes, it gets exceptional maintenance, is kept inside, and is not abused.

 

[Stubug]

FWIW, my B1750HST, bought new in 1994, has about 675 hours on the clock.

Aside from yearly oil and filter changes, periodic HST oil and filter changes, periodic fuel filter changes, routine coolant changes, a couple of front axle and final drive lube changes, and routine lubrication, I have done almost nothing else to it. Not a belt, hose, fuse, etc.

I did need to install tubes in the front tires about 20 years ago as the OEM Bridgestone tires will no longer reliably hold air tubelessly.

Of course, I have replaced the battery several times.

Yes, it gets exceptional maintenance, is kept inside, and is not abused.

thank you for the reply - I have done the same as you for maintenance. I am surprised at the longevity of the hoses and rubber pieces. This is not to mention the pistons and transmission hardparts. . . perhaps I should not speak of this ? tempting fate. I will probably go ahead and do the coolant hoses with the belt. Tack on a fuel filter, oil/filter change and hydraulic check.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Hello All - I noticed my fan belt was looking a bit worn. I decided to keep this tractor though it has very few hours (300+).
I was going to have the Kubota place do the work and thought I might have any other major (once in a lifetime) maintenance. What to do? I have had the oil and its filter replaced and the hydro fluid/filters changed. I grease the thing.
BUT - do I need to replace rubber fuel lines? radiator/cooling hoses? All are original 25_+ years old. What else? Thanks for the input.

I think when you find out what a dealer is going to cost you to do simple maintance items it will shock you!

Everything you have said can be done with the lowest of tool count and lowest of mechanical ability.

 

[Stubug]

I think when you find out what a dealer is going to cost you to do simple maintance items it will shock you!

Everything you have said can be done with the lowest of tool count and lowest of mechanical ability.

Thank you for answering my question so susinctly