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  1. Tropical Jack

    CNC rubber mats for my L2501 HST

    Yes. She is a Chihuahua. She was a stray, and has become the boss of the family. She has never been on a tractor ride, but loves walking with us, and riding in her golf cart. Jack
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    Anyone use JD Hy Gard in their HST?

    I have no idea what the specs are on JD Hy Gard. Personally, I wouldn’t put it in my Kubota HST. But that is just me. Jack
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    Is it inflation?

    Answer to both questions - yes.
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    CNC rubber mats for my L2501 HST

    I ordered a set of these mats from Ken for my L3301. They are a great fit, and dealing with Ken was a pleasure! I highly recommend these mats for comfort, slip avoidance, and good looks. My matts were shipped the day after I ordered. Great service! Jack
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    Thinking of trading my L3901 gear drive tractor. Advice?

    It’s no sin to consider a different brand of tractor. But you do need to consider the responsiveness of whatever dealer you buy from. The general advice right now for selling your lightly used tractor is going to be to sell it yourself. The market for used tractors is very hot right now; just...
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    Homemade Chainsaw Carrier

    Very nice project! This is encouraging me to make a carrier for my saw! Thanks! Jack
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    L3901 Starter

    Take it to a rebuild shop. i have had many starters rebuilt at shops that specialized in rebuilding starters and alternators. They will clean it and replace any bad parts. In the past, I have found that this costs a fraction of what a new one would. Jack
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    Kioti Tractor Gone...Back to Kubota

    Very sad to hear, as Kioti has been on my radar. But maybe a Grand L is in my future. I still can’t understand individual brakes and a treadle pedal on the same side of my L3301. Other than that, I am happy with my Kubota!
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    An Alternative Home Power Source.

    I guess maybe I am missing something here. I have an interlock transfer switch and a 50 amp inlet box. My total installed cost was less than $200 and a couple of hours of my labor. Is the main advantage of the Generlink that it does the transfer back to utility power automatically? That it...
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    Ballast box

    Your BH77 backhoe will be great ballast. If you swing it to the side, the rear clearance isn’t bad either. I usually have either my BH77 backhoe or my box blade on if I need ballast. I have never really considered having a dedicated ballast. But if you need the extra clearance in back …...
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    L2501 losing power

    I am not an expert, but I think you need more details to get an answer. How many hours on tractor? Loss of power in what way - at the PTO? While moving? Hydraulic power? What type transmission? A little more detail might provide an answer from the experts - or lead you in the right...
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    Where parts and supplies from

    I try to use my local Kubota dealer. Usually has the best prices as an added bonus to convenience! Jack
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    4701 grab handle

    That looks like it would be very functional. How does it attach? Thanks, Jack
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    Rear remote quick connects

    I am a little confused. Lonesouth, you say that hoses on Amazon all have male fittings? I would assume that would be male pipe fittings? You then just use quick couplers that have female pipe fittings on the other end. Although female couplers are not that common on rear remotes, they do...
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    L4701 Trailer

    Hazen, I have an older equipment trailer that I have hauled several tractors in. All of the above is good advice. Used to be that you could buy a used trailer relatively cheap. Not the case any more. You might want to consider doing the 50 hr service yourself. It’s not very difficult...
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    L3301 adding top and tilt? (already have remote)

    Dan, That makes perfect sense. I stand corrected. Jack
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    SxS SSQA plow attachment

    Looks like the tractor would be verrry long! Nice repurpose of the plow! Looks like you have to work outside in some challenging conditions! Jack
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    L3301 adding top and tilt? (already have remote)

    Float will not work with check valve attached. Like “old and tired” says, some like it. The cylinder does not creep. I like the float feature on my valves. I use float in the top link when mowing. Also use it when grading the driveway and our community roads at times. We have extreme...
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    L3301 adding top and tilt? (already have remote)

    That is a little longer cylinder than the 90599 top link cylinder that I have. That should work OK with the Pat’s hitch (without needing an extension). I did not want the check valve on my cylinder, because I wanted to be able to float the top link cylinder. You will definitely like having a...
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    L3301 adding top and tilt? (already have remote)

    Look at the last picture. I made an extension that is pinned to the tractor attachment point and then the top link is pinned to the extension. The top link cylinder is not changed; it just attaches to the extension making it effectively about 3” longer.