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  1. N3BP

    Towing a 14' utility trailer for a hayride?

    In 95% of cases this is true. However, I tend to agree it's better to to have the front engaged for better breaking for this particular use. His cargo is people.....
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    Yet another wheel and tire thread…..

    Here is what an aftermarket 8x16 rim with 9.5-16 R1 tires mounted look like. Fronts are 6-12 like your B7100. End result should look similar.....
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    B series replacement floor mats

    Nothing aftermarket you buy is gonna fit like the OEM kubota: https://www.messicks.com/part/6C040-51364?vendorcode=KU
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    BX2680 mower deck vs. rear finish mower

    If you have obstacles or banks, the MMM is better suited.
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    RCK60BX spindle bearings

    If your deck's like mine, then one side of the bearing is sealed while the other side is open. The sealed side of the bearings face away from the center of the spindle. This keeps the crud out of the bearing, while alowing grease to flow through the zerk fitting to the bearings.
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    Handling Oak Trees without a Grapple

    If your adventures enough and can physically do it, hop on top the log pile with the chainsaw and cut from the top down. That's the quickest and easiest way I've found to cut through log piles.
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    RCK60BX spindle bearings

    OEM Kubota bearings are indeed Koyo's.
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    Backhoe Subframe?

    That's simply not true. Not only are all the parts still availale, Messicks has them in stock as I type this. Granted the price did go up quite a bit from when I bought mine a few years ago. You're looking at $300+ for the bracket, mounts, and hardware.
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    Resurrecting a RCB60 Mid Mount Mower

    Not sure which version of the RC60 you have, but the attached image is from the service manual and can give you a better idea of how the blades are secured.....
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    Resurrecting a RCB60 Mid Mount Mower

    Minimal shaft play is expected and acceptable.
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    Resurrecting a RCB60 Mid Mount Mower

    They are smooth and held in place by friction washers. Yours should be replaced as I'm assuming they are badly rusted.
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    Resurrecting a RCB60 Mid Mount Mower

    These Kubota MMM decks are fully rebuildable and worth rebuilding. They were constructed well and hold up over time. I did a full rebuild on my two years ago, and all the bearings, belts and wear parts were available through Messcisk. Given the age, I suggest you check for bearing play by...
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    3 point forks

    Here is a better pic. It's a Northstar 1200 model. 1200LB (544KG) weight rating mounted to my 19hp machine.
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    Backhoe Subframe?

    A comparison of my Woods backhoe toplink (top) vs OEM kubota (bottom). The link itself is beefier, only threaded at one end, and longer. That's what they want you to use when you attach the hoe by way of 3-point. I'd still rather the toplink pull apart before it rips out the tractor mounts!
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    3 point forks

    Agreed that HP is a useless number to size forks. As stated above, you rear lift capacity is the important number. I have a set for my small machine and really like them. You might have to add front weight like I do, or you'll be steering with you rear tires, which is always fun.
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    Remove radiator

    Disregard my previous post. Those ears are for the fender mounts. Attached is the correct location for the radiator mounting bolts.
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    Backhoe Subframe?

    Your loader subframe will help with the transmission reinforcement, but your toplink can always be ripped out if your too rough with it. If you don't already have one, you'll need a top link reinforcement kit (see attached pic). Also attached is a ladder style subframe that you would typically...
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    Remove radiator

    Radiator attachment mounting ears.....
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    DT Models

    Just out of curiosity , what model kubota was it?
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    DT Models

    DT stands for "Double Traction" or "Dual Traction". It's Kubota's way of saying a 4WD model. So yes, you could have a XXXXXDT (manual, 4WD Machine), XXXXXDT-GST (Glide shift, 4WD Machine), or XXXXXDT-HST (Hydrostatic, 4WD Machine).