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You might not be able to detect 'wobble' if you don't release the tension on the drive belt. Check my other reply today on this deck regarding the spindle bearings. I have been running Chinese spindle bearings for a couple of years, and yes, they're noisy. I just keep them well-greased, and am...

Wow. Looks to be in great shape, rust-wise. <drool> ID sticker should be on the R side of the deck shell, between the belt cover and the discharge cover. I have bought guide wheels and belts off eBay and have been quite satisfied with them. Be wary of the Chinese spindle bearings. I installed...

I bought a low-hour used 1993 L2500DT last year for $6,000. I like the older Kubotas better - less plastic. The only plastic pieces on it are the light lenses/bezels and that accent strip around the hood. I've been fairly happy with it. Runs great! I have 12 wooded acres, mostly sloped. I use...

A parts-counter guy that I have known for most of my life told me many years ago that his suppliers were transitioning from a business model that adds a margin to the production cost of a part to a business model that compensates for the shelf space that inventorying the part requires. A small...

I just looked at the Parts Diagram at messicks.com for your tractor, here: Kubota MX4800DT (4WD TRACTOR W/FOLDABLE ROPS) Parts Diagrams (messicks.com) Look under the Hood/Bonnet Category for the Seat Diagram. The configuration of part number 020 in the Seat Diagram (Assy Adjuster, Seat...

What I love seeing is people driving gray or silver cars around, in the rain, when it's foggy, WITHOUT their headlights on. Brings a wry smile to my face. Um, why would anyone accept those conditions as 'safe'?!?! It's like they're begging for a head-on collision. If nothing else, might save...

Did you get a WSM? I have mine, if you need to know anything specific. Took a close look at your avatar pic. Your L2500 looks to be equipped very similar to mine. What I noticed early on is that, without any implements or weights on the rear end - as your tractor is configured - it is VERY...

Yes, and wheelbase is a factor in that. Short wheelbase + heavy implements front and back = lots of 'porpoising'. There's too much weight transfer between the front and rear axles with a too-short wheelbase. -Paul

Ron, it might be useful to spend some time with the online Parts Diagrams at Messick's and see if you can come up with a model range for tractors that used the same parts you think you might need. For example, when I began thinking that it might be a good idea to squirrel away a spare front...

I have a short list of Kubotas I'd Like to Own (KILOs?). That list is mostly populated by the largest 25-35 year-old L-series tractors. I developed this list by researching the specs, dimensions, and engines at tractordata.com. They have a 'full' listing of Kubota models, here: TractorData.com -...

...and, here is the fill guide for Rimguard (aka Beet Juice): I note that Rimguard is about 25% more dense than water and CaCl2 is about 10% more dense than Rimguard. I have heard that Rimguard gets pretty nasty smelling, with age... Haven't checked to find local dealers yet... -Paul

Hi Folks, Found this online, in the Firestone Tire Data Book. Here's a link to the Tire Data book: 201341-2020-AG-Databook-combined.pdf (firestone.com) There are tables for about any off-road tire that Firestone sells. Thought it might be a useful reference: Here's a snippet of the...

THANKS for your reply, PoTreeBoy! Front RC is 85.1 inches, not 80.5 inches. But, your calculation is right on. 85.1 * 1.6363 = 139.25" - rear tire RC that 'matches' front tire "measured RC". 139.25"/1.02 = 136.5" - my tractor's ideal "measured RC" for the rear tires, providing 2% front tire...

Slowly raising hand... For the ONE car I ever owned that had a cat (1985 Chevy Cavalier), at one point, I had to take the tailpipe off, and break up the catalyst using a bar so that it could be removed. The catalyst had come loose and was rolling around inside to frequently plug the cat outlet...

I just bought a reprint WSM for L2500 on eBay for $32, including shipping. Would love to chat with you about your L2500. I think mine is an early build. Rear wheels were date coded 06/97.

Hi Ron, I can identify with the "overthink" problem! If I were you, I'd just keep my eyes open for a good parts tractor. Watch the auction listings on Equipmentfacts, or the like...Scout out the local equipment auction places in your area. In my very limited experience, one of the weak links in...

The saga continues... I had two choices to make Rolling Circumference correct for the tractor: - replace front wheels/tires with smaller ones - replace rear wheels/tires with larger ones The fronts had recently been replaced, and the rears are half-worn and badly weather-checked. So, setting...

When I recently drained the UDT from my L2500, it was cloudy, milky in appearance. I think that's what it looks like when water gets into it. It was also brownish in color with stuff that, when you swirl it, looked like suspended fines - dirt or moss? Not metal, though. It's going through the...

Messick's doesn't have an online parts diagram for the B7100. But, here's the diagram for the B7200: Kubota B7200D (4wd) Parts Diagrams (messicks.com) I think that light is in stock and $51 and change... -Paul

I regularly review sales prices of equipment I'm interested in, and there is a LOT of variation that seems to have nothing to do with the condition of the equipment. You can find the photos for the tractors in this sale here: Wolgemuth Auctions - Nov. 25, 2023 Auction | 2 Day Farm &...