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  1. hodge

    BX23S will not drive or move loader/backhoe

    Welcome to the forum!
  2. hodge

    Type of steering on Kubota L3200

    Hydraulic/hydrostatic steering.
  3. hodge

    Bad Boy

    Ironically, Kubota orange paint was a great match for touching up spots on my Bad Boy ZT.
  4. hodge

    Your thoughts on used MX. Years to look for, years to avoid?

    I don't believe that there were any noteworthy issues with any of the MX tractors. If I were buying, the year wouldn't be a consideration for me, rather I would focus on condition and value.
  5. hodge

    Bad Boy

    I've seen some reports/photos of the dipper tube on the backhoe tearing. I had a Bad Boy zero turn, which was a great machine mechanically. However, I was not impressed with the powdercoating. At every sharp angle and hole, the finish was peeling off. I took exceptional care of mine, including...
  6. hodge

    Bad Boy

    Built in the US by Kukje. They look pretty good, but they are having some issues. I wouldn't buy one.
  7. hodge

    Already committed to buying a gray market Kubota...

    I would reconsider, unless it's all that you can afford. Small, grey market, 2WD with a loader will be a hard resale if you don't want to keep it. It will most likely be a challenge, at least, to find parts for.
  8. hodge

    Utility Tractor Backhoe attachment frame vs hitch vs Mini Excavator

    We bought an old, but solid- and it's still parts supported- John Deere 310 backhoe for $7000. On our land, there's quite a bit of creek bank that needs to be cleaned up (overgrowth), as well as other random uses. It has been a great purchase- for the money, it's the best option. It has decent...
  9. hodge

    Trailer hitch ball stem won't go into drawbar hole.

    Balls will come with different diameter shanks. Measure the hole and get the right size shank. Or, drill the hole out a little bigger.
  10. hodge

    PTO Nightmare

    Welcome to the forum! Have you explored a machine or driveline shop? For instance, there is an excellent driveline shop in my area that can build driveshafts for anything.
  11. hodge

    Matching Kubota orange paint.

    As shared, easy answer- Rustoleum Kubota Orange paint.
  12. hodge

    BX23's are NOT for mud gripe!

    Kubota was thinking that the owner would know the limitations of their machine, and work within those limits. No matter what they design, or how, someone will think that Kubota doesn't know what they're doing.
  13. hodge

    Milwaukee Portaband

    I use mine every single day; it's my most used metal working tool. You got a steal at $140.
  14. hodge

    B7200 3-point-hitch specs

    While those types of numbers are hard to find accurately, it will lift more than 400 lbs. I had a B7100, same basic tractor, and it would lift my 600 lb tiller easily. Welcome to the forum!
  15. hodge

    Broke lift arm turnbuckle stabilizer on my L275DT- what to replace assembly with?

    For the record, my long lead time has dwindled over the last 3 1/2 years. I am down to working week to week, so the lead time is typically a week or so for now.
  16. hodge

    What a backhoe model fits L2900 ?

    I read, on another forum, that it can also be used with a subframe. Maybe that info was wrong.
  17. hodge

    What a backhoe model fits L2900 ?

    Does the tractor have the subframe, or does the backhoe come with it? You'll want one.
  18. hodge

    king cutter tiller

    Chinesium? Mine is as tough as nails. I'd buy another one, if this one ever would wear out. Mine is US made.
  19. hodge

    Difficulty placing top link pin in lowest position

    Welcome to the forum!