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Got it back from the dealer and now we are 76" wide...nice gain from 70". I'll definitely appreciate that on the slopes.

Yep, thought about this. But I decided to follow the manual and just move it out to the widest setting permissible by Kubota. Plus, unfortunately my trailer bed sits between the fenders...so even though fender to fender it is 102" wide the bed itself is only 82"...so that had to be considered too.

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...

I took the grass discharge guard off the day I bought my 60" belly mower for my B-series. Much cleaner discharge. I guess if you mow in rocks you might want it on, otherwise not. I removed it from my zero turn as well. I do keep the belt guards on...they collect grass but don't harm the belts.

This is a good discussion for sure. A BX machine is reasonably lightweight and straps can be used. A quality 2" strap is the minimum I would ever use for a machine like this. I have a B series which is a little heavier than a BX, plus an MX which is considerably heavier. I run commercial...

I didn't mean that *you* were twisting things, just maybe getting slightly away from the original discussion. No offense meant. But in the original post, he was discussing doing loader work...not running the PTO. I've stated since the beginning that PTO operation needs to be at or very near wide...

The MX5200 is a common-rail engine. It is much *less* tolerant of fuel contamination than the older mechanical injection systems were. The big reason is injection pressure is much higher on a common rail. You'll note that the MX5200 has an electric lift pump (even though the tank is still above...

Let's not twist things - nobody is suggesting 'operating' a tractor at idle or just above idle. The OP was talking about 1500RPM or so. He was also not talking about running the PTO. As I said, most PTO implements are designed to operate at 540RPM...which is just below wide open throttle...

Frankly, I disagree with 85Hokie's assessment. Creature Meadow, you actually have it right. Some tasks require full throttle, others do not. Running something like a mower off the PTO shaft usually requires full power. This supplies necessary horsepower to the implement, and also the optimal...

Like others have said...remove the belly mower first. It is likely to get you stuck fast. I notice you also have turf tires...which are not ideal for mud either. I think you are definitely best off to wait for it to dry up at least some. Sorry to hear about the loss of the dirt that was brought...

If you are in high range, sometimes the machine will keep rolling slightly. Especially if you are headed downhill, but even on flat ground. It shouldn't do this in low range.

I think you'll be very happy with your new B2601. My B2920 is very similar and it's been the best tractor I've ever owned. I flail mowed 30 acres twice a year on steep slopes with it, and it also amazed me how much work this small tractor could do. The size is perfect...very maneuverable in...

You're doing things exactly right Stmar, but these things are very durable. My 2013 B2920 - I ran it at wide-open with less than 20 hours on it for flail mowing. It has 519 hours on it now, most of its life has been spent wide open...RPM needle beyond the 540PTO mark...runs the same as it did...

Your B2601 does not have a DPF nor a need to perform regenerations. That's why the standard B-series no longer includes the B2920 model, because it would require a DPF and raise the price considerably. Idling is not inherently "bad" for a diesel any more than it is "bad" for any engine. What...

First off, to the OP: I like your black tractor better than your orange one - cool rig! That said, Kubota really needs to put a 4x4 "on" indicator lamp on the dashboard somewhere. That is a cheap way for people to both be safer and reduce wear when they don't need it. As for braking in 2WD...

Yes, you are correct. I guess it's possible you could pop a "range" out of gear, but under load the lever doesn't move easily. Interesting how you are supposed to depress the clutch on a B-series or BX but larger HST tractors have no clutch and range change can be done without a clutch, so...

With the radiator cold, just use a garden hose. When water comes cleanly out the other side, your radiator is clean. Work your way up and down, from one side to the other.

Have you tried this on a steep downhill slope? I mean actually steep. HST is design to stop the tractor, which it will do on fairly level ground...but won't on a hill. This is where you notice a gear tractor does a lot better.

My MX4800 (17 hours on it now) also makes this hissing sound with my foot off the hydro pedal. Any slight application of forward or reverse (not even enough to make the machine move) causes the hissing to instantly go away. I'm assuming normal.

I think it's basically normal tractor use. I think your diff lock will be fine. I've heard of problems with them on the BX? Not so much the L. I've used mine extensively on my B-series. You have to really stomp it to make it engage, but it still does. As for fording the creek...your tractor...