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    B2601 Front Snowblower Hydraulics...

    I am contemplating acquisition of a front BX2822A snowblower for my B2601 ('22) and would like to configure an attachment for connecting the blower hydraulic system to the Swift-Tach receptacle located on the tractor after loader removal. In other words, I'd like to adapt a Swift-Tach 4-hose...
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    I like Orange. The BX2380 is being considered.

    I'd be interested in why the BX2380 instead of the BX2680; I'm not sure of the price difference but since you are financing a new tractor finance EVERYTHING. A lot of people will advise that a FEL and a MMM don't really play well; I'd advise trying to envision which of those attachments means...
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    Regen comparison

    Any opinions on Biodiesel with respect to engine operation? I had to change fuel filters after running several tanks of Biodiesel (not b/c of a problem with the Biodiesel, but rather a periodic mileage interval) and noticed that the fuel was bright green, like anti-freeze. My truck ran good on...
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    Greasing zerks

    One of these is on my grease gun and it's highly recommended.
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    15-40 oil in cold weather

    I get my oil at WalMart and the Mobil is cheaper than Rotella, which is substantially harder to come by these days.
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    lX2610 transmission housing aluminum or not?

    OP: FWIW I'll add this to the discussion; I was on the verge of buying an LX2610 when I finally got to see one next to a similarly equipped B2601 at my dealer's lot; I immediately realized that the B2601 was a better fit for me and am very happy I made that choice. I'd seriously recommend...
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    15-40 oil in cold weather

    Coming up on my 50-hour filter change on my B2601; still has factory oil fill. At 50 hrs I'll drain, install new Kubota engine oil filter, and I'll be using Mobil Delvac 15W-40 Synthetic for year-around use. I like Rotella 5W-40 in my Ram Cummins truck; IMO 5W-40 is mainly designed to provide...
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    this really happened

    Sell 'em. Tires have a lifespan. They're not doing you any good just taking up space. I doubt the next owner of the tractor would be willing to pay a premium for an extra set of tires. Try FB Marketplace, seems to get lots of activity. Good Luck! (y)
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    PTO Chipper recommendations

    Here's my B2601 with my Woodland Mills WC68 attached; got in four hours of chipping today. Chipper is in 'travel' mode, with feed chute folded up. Had to take my BH70 off (first time since acquiring it 3 months ago), that process was much easier than I anticipated. My BH dolly works great, but...
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    3 point chipper?

    I've had a very positive experience with a Woodland Mills WC-68 paired with a B2601; have never experienced stalling, lugging or any noticeable difficulty with the tractor running the chipper, generally at about 2500 RPM (under 50 hours on new tractor so I'm running engine at less than full 2800...
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    Shopping for my first tractor

    You may want to rethink the snow removal plan depending on how much snow you get in your location. I don't think the L series tractors (fabulous units BTW) have front PTO output so a snowblower would have to be a rear (three-point) mounted unit used while driving in reverse. 600 yards seems like...
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    Block heater ?

    I guess it all depends on whether you intend to use the tractor in cold weather. Since it's stored indoors, the ambient temperature of the storage area is also a factor, as is the expected temperature during winter usage conditions. Personally, I passed on the block heater and have never had a...
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    inherited M6060 with DPF warning

    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) does not have anything to do with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). I believe that most (if not all) Kubota diesel's that have a DPF do not have or use DEF. I'm pretty sure that the only Kubota's that have a DPF are those that are sold in the USA with engines rated...
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    Hose dust caps that stay on?

    Bought these on Amazon for $10 and they work fine.
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    Weight Box

    I know, I know, I'm a cheapie....Found a new-condition Kubota ballast box on FB Marketplace, used big rocks from the yard to fill it. Mine is the older style, apparently doesn't work with a QH. I just have to remember to pick it up before I try to drive away! :rolleyes:
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    BH77 Backhoe Dolly

    Great engineering, nice build and awesome writeup! IMO that's the most thought-out & HD dolly setup I've seen! (y) Very well done!:)
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    Just popped a code

    I'm sure that the appearance of an exhaust-related code is quite frustrating, having experienced the same issue with a diesel truck of mine. Other than the above ideas from my previous post the only suggestions I have would be to attempt (or have a warranty attempt made) to clean the EGR...
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    Pallet forks for B2301

    You could find pallet forks much heavier; I acquired a LP PFL1242 @220 lbs and they work just fine! The lift capacity of your B2301 is roughly 1Klbs so that more or less should narrow your search; no need for '4K' pallet forks or the like.
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    Backhoe Dolly Failure. Is your dolly wood or metal?

    Interesting....Has the opposite side suffered the same fate? The support plate idea is a VG suggestion, perhaps the best way to go. Another thing; in using two side-by-side boards it seems that you forced the attachment plate of the caster to perform 'double duty', both caster attachment point &...
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    Canadian Wildfires

    Does anyone have an educated guess as to how one's elevation (I'm right at 1K feet, western MA) figures in to the degree of affect with regards to the smoke? When I look at pics of NYC it seems that the lower elevations may be getting whacked harder than I am, which is somewhat difficult to...