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To address GreenvilleJay's comment, if the drive pinions (old and new) are marked, you can estimate the proper collar by comparing the markings on the old and new pinions. For example, from my experience, if the old pinion is marked +2 and the new one is marked -2 (thousandths), the shim pack...

After spending some time searching for front end gears (just in case) for my L2500, I found that most (if not all) Kubota drive pinions and ring gears are only sold in sets. Same is true for your B2400 ($323). I've set up probably a dozen differentials in my past, and it's never a Good Idea to...

Very nice! I'm envious! I was JUST thinking today that I really need one of these. I have measured and marked about 50 mature Black Birch trees on my property that I want to harvest this winter. I'm going to use the L2500 to skid them out to the road, and probably load them too (need some...

Take the seal to a place that specializes in bearings and seals, and tell them the problem. They can probably spec a seal that's slightly larger for the same shaft. Where I live, my go-to place is called "Bearing, Belt, and Chain". You get to know these places well if you work on rare, old...

Well, today I stuck a borescope in the oil drain hole of the front axle and got a GOOD look at about 10 of the ring gear teeth. They all look absolutely perfect. So, I'm NOT going to rebuild the differential. Yay!!! Plus, I could look at the borescope screen while turning the drive pinion, and...

I think what I'm LEAST happy with on the L2500 is the SHORT wheelbase (61.2 inches). Really plays hell with balancing traction and load, especially when you have heavy stuff hanging off each end (loader, blade). With the blade off, and the empty FEL lifted, I can just about lift the rear tires...

More detail. First thing I did was check the transmission fluid (UDT). It was a brownish, milky color, so I just drained everything (about 12 quarts). While I was at it, I pulled the screen. It was about half covered with gray snot. I wiped that off with a paper towel and soaked it in Purple...

Hi Folks, Just a quick note for now, I'll follow-up this evening with more detail. I have found a reason for the front wheel drive to be nonfunctional on this tractor - the front coupler on the propeller shaft was completely stripped out. Apparently, this is not uncommon. $250 later, I got...

Just an update. Got the tractor home, on Halloween. Ooo, orange tractor? Unloaded it at the foot of the mountain and drove it on up. No vices. Last Saturday, I hooked up my rear blade (no parts needed!) and graded the driveway. First thing was, once I had the weight box off the 3-point, there...

Thanks, guys! Yes, the tractor I was seeking advice on is now MINE, all MINE! I came, I saw, I conquered. Veni, Vidi, Vici. Hauling the tractor home on Saturday. -Paul

Ya, WAY back when I was farming, my favorite haybine-pulling tractor was an Oliver 1850T. It was borrowed from a neighbor who was a local drag racer and a stock car driver. So, much fun to toot, but you had to watch the exhaust temp ("keep it below 900"). Great tractor in a situation where you...

Buying Advice. Now, moot. I bought this tractor today. Got for WAY less than I was willing to pay. I stood nearby for an entire hour before it sold, just scoping out the interest by others. Seemed like very few interested buyers. Couple guys played with the hydraulics, nobody sat on the seat...

Informed seller yesterday that we would NOT be buying this machine. Son got a call from the scrap man, who is selling him SEVEN surplus Cummins BT-4s and BT-6s - all turbocharged. Ka-ching! Don't need a powerplant anymore! The one piece of info I needed from the Toro was the hours on it...

Often, learning the architecture of obsolete Kubota engines can be challenging. In general, all Kubota Turbo engines will be Direct Injection, with the injectors centered on the bowls in the piston tops. Non-turbo Kubota engines are usually Indirect Injection, with the injectors delivering fuel...

Oh, am I JEALOUS! That tractor is at the top of my favorites list. Tell us about it! -Paul

Ya, it's not really a consideration for narrow buildings. For smaller buildings, you want to exploit the longest building dimension - the sidewalls - for sliding doors. After about 30 feet in building length, the sidewall option dominates. For two reasons: - Bulding codes limit total square...

Thanks for all the info Fordtech. I gotta chuckle in that I'm a ways upstream from worrying about how to implement that stuff. But, it's good to know!

Yeah, those guys with the tall stacks need tall doorways! That's actually the same plan size as I am contemplating. The shed will be in view from the house, but downslope some, so maybe I can get away with a 16-foot sidewall. I have to get out there with some stakes and some bamboo poles and...

Oh, THANKs, other Paul. Again, the only attachments seeming to hold this loader on the tractor are through the cross member at the bottom of the radiator. The back ends of the loader arms are seated in 6" deep pockets, with no apparent restraint. So, seems pretty simple, regardless of its...

Ya guys, that is what I was implying. It's one thing to be working on a 60 75 year-old tractor, it's QUITE another to be working on a 10 year-old tractor after all the aspiring 'engineers' have had their effect on, uh, improving the design... I'm too much Old School, I guess... Just saying that...