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    Kubota L2501 engine - 3000 hour "useful" life?

    So, I snapped a photo of the engine sticker on my new L2501 tractor: And upon searching for the engine model, which is D1703-M-DI-EF03, I came upon a CARB certification document stating the engine useful life is only 3000 hours...
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    Kubota L2501 - initial review

    So I picked up my new L2501 HST with LA525 loader and R4 tires. Had the opportunity to use it a bit this afternoon. I traded my 2013 B2920 plus some cash for it, so that will be the direct comparison...although I also own a 2018 MX4800. Hopefully my observations will be useful to potential...
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    Why would you buy a small Deere over a Kubota?

    So I occasionally watch "Tractor Time with Tim" on youtube. It's fun to see how much work can get done with a small tractor. For the past couple of years he has run a JD 1025R with a variety of attachments. This machine is the same class as a BX. But recently, he apparently bought a 2038R. I was...
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    Kubota L2501...direct injection or not?

    So I'm contemplating buying a new L2501. I know the engine is a 1.7L inline three, but does anyone know for certain if this engine is common-rail direct injection? Or just indirect? Does it have an electric lift pump? Thanks in advance
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    Thinking about buying an L2501 DT...any reviews or thoughts?

    So I'm thinking of getting rid of my B2920 HST and getting an L2501 with the manual trans. This tractor would be used primarily for operating a small (4-5 foot) flail mower. The reason for the manual trans is to maximize the L2501's limited PTO horsepower. Anyone have experience with these...
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    B2920 broken spool?

    Guys, when I dump or curl the bucket on my B2920, hydraulic fluid leaks out. Remove the cap from the one that leaks and half of the metal spool rod falls out. Dealer tells me I have to buy a $900 new loader valve. Is that true?
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    How to tell if dealer filled rear tires?

    So I mow steep grass-covered dams. This spring I mowed a particularly steep dam with my L4310, R4 tires, 6-foot flail mower. I backed up the dam and then mowed down. It was fine, no traction issues. This fall I am using my brand new MX4800 with the same exact flail mower on the same dam. Well, I...
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    Idled my DPF-equipped tractor for 3 hours

    Just thought it would be interesting to post this. There is so much discussion regarding how bad idling is for a diesel, particularly a DPF-equipped diesel. Well, I was working on top of a dam last night with hand equipment at a remote site and needed light. So I drove my MX4800 on top of the...
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    Suddenly have no curl function - plus a leak - B2920

    Hi - Yesterday I went to pick up a mower with the bucket of my B2920. Suddenly the loader joystick went pretty much limp and the bucket stopped working. After moving the tractor forward and backwards, moving the steering...I have loader up and down, and bucket dump. I have no curl. The stick...
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    B2920 replacement

    I have a 2013 B2920 I use in my landscaping business. It has a loader and belly mower, and I also mow with a 4-floot vrismo flail mower. Although there is nothing wrong with it, I tend to keep things a certain time, get value out of them, and buy new. The problem is this: There is no 29HP...
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    Kubota servo-controlled mechanical HST vs full mechanical HST

    So I noticed my new MX has "hydraulic servo controlled" HST pedals while my 2013 B series does not. I guess on the MX, when you push the pedals, you are operating a small hydraulic valve that itself operates the full HST valving. On the B series, you are operating the valving directly. The idea...
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    Quick hitch advice

    I'm very experienced with hooking up implements to a 3-point hitch, but I've never used a quick hitch. I bought a cheap one from Titan for my MX4800. It seems fine. I mounted it to my 3-point hitch, but the other end confuses me. I get how the latches on the bottom connect to the lower pins, but...
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    Having my rear wheels pushed out

    So my new MX4800 with ag tires appears to be about 70" wide measured to the outside edges of each rear tire. However, the rim dish is mounted on the outside of the rim lugs, and it appears the dish can be mounted to the inside of the lug...pushing the rim itself out another 2" or so on each...
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    Brand-new MX4800 - not happy with power output

    I bought a brand new MX4800 HST a few weeks ago and yesterday mowed a field with a 6-foot flail mower. It was the first "actual" use of the tractor besides moving it around my yard. In short, I feel like this tractor bogs down easily in heavy, tall grass...especially uphill...even when moving...
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    Diesel smoke puffs upon acceleration L4310

    So I have a 2002 L4310 with 620 hours on it. It’s used for flail mowing. The tractor would always let out a quick puff of dark smoke upon startup. No problem. Now it’s letting out a puff of smoke when I stab the throttle pedal or quickly increase the hand throttle. The smoke might have hints of...
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    Replacing front hub seals L4310

    I have a 2002 L4310 which is suddenly leaking a decent amount of oil out the left hub. Two questions: 1. What fluid should be put in here? Do you fill it at the rubber plug on the axle? 2. How hard it disassembly and replacement of the seal?
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    Battery cables L4310

    OK, so my 2002 L4310 with 525 hours still has the original "GX" battery. It is starting fine, but I was doing some checking. The negative cable seems to be extremely stiff...like maybe all the copper inside is badly corroded? Is this normally this stiff? The positive cable feels very normal and...
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    Worklight circuit location on L4310

    So, I've mounted 3 LED work lights on the ROPs bar of my L4310...but I cannot find the "work light" circuit. On my B2920 it was located right under the right fender...just two bullet plugs. I see nothing like this under either fender of the L4310. There is a "Work Light Circuit" labeled in the...
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    Instrument panel backlighting B2920

    Anyone have a B2920 / 2620 / 2320 series of tractor? My 2013 B2920 instrument panel lights up very nice...except for the gauge needles. So it is kind of useless. Are the needles supposed to light up when the headlights are on? I have this tractor since it only had 24 hours on it and the needles...
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    Difference between LA681 and LA682 loader

    Hi, I have a 2002 Kubota L4310 tractor with a LA682 loader. However, all the specs I can find show this tractor should be equipped with an LA681 loader. Anyone know the difference, if any? Thanks in advance.