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  1. ken erickson

    loader lift rams safety block fabrication ideas?

    I plan on fabricating the safety blocks for the loader lift rams and would appreciate ideas, thoughts or pictures from others that have made these. I am not sure of the proper nomenclature so apologize in advance if I have it wrong. Is just one adequate or is a pair , both sides, the only way...
  2. ken erickson

    LA525 loader on L2501 control linkage lubrication question

    My LA525 loader owners manual mentions under lubrication to "also lubricate joints of control lever linkage every 10 hours". The manual neither shows where these lubrication points are and also somewhat unclear as what to use for Lubrication, meaning grease or oil. As this is a area I have not...
  3. ken erickson

    Thoughts on two 72 inch rotary cutters ?

    Does anyone have any thoughts on a Landpride light duty rotary cutter 72 inch compared to the King Kutter Domed flex hitch cutter in 72 inch? My Kubota dealer quoted the Landpride at $1900 with shear bolt, $2100 with slip clutch, pre-tax. My local farm store sells the King Kutter for $1399 with...
  4. ken erickson

    L2501 rear tires filled

    I had my rear R-4's filled on the new Kubota L2501 today. The product used is Bio-Ballast. 30 gallons per tire and should give a weight increase of close to 600 lbs total. It will give me more confidence as my 56 acres is rolling hills. I still plan on keeping either a box blade or brush...
  5. ken erickson

    Landpride grapple hose kit fittings ?

    I picked up a Landpride SGC0660 today for my L2501. It was crated with the hose kit in a bag. I just wanted to double check with the hydraulic gurus that with these style of fittings no hydraulic pipe dope sealant is required. The female quick disconnect appears that a rubber o ring is used...
  6. ken erickson

    L2501, wrong one delivered?

    I ordered and took delivery of a L2501 in November 2019. Do you guys think I could go back and tell my dealer they delivered the wrong L2501? lol. :eek: I find it strange that even for a different market Kubota would use the same model number for a completely different tractor...
  7. ken erickson

    Help with lever and fulcrum math

    I am fabricating a lift mechanism for my L2501 and was hoping someone with better math and engineering skills than I could help out. I am attaching a drawing that should explain what numbers I need. Or what would be the formula? The 21 inch bar will be attached to a trolley at right angles...
  8. ken erickson

    Brand new L2501 tie rod falls off

    I took delivery of a L2501 and moved it in my garage. Today I backed out for the first time and to my surprise the right front tie rod fell off were the tie rod end is secured to the steering knuckle part of the front axle. (sorry for poor nomenclature). No damage to the threads of the tie rod...
  9. ken erickson

    L 2501 hand control build

    My new L2501 was delivered today and thought some might be interested in my build as I modify the hydro and clutch for hand control use. I have a B7100 that I fabricated and installed hand controls about 10 years ago and they have worked very well. I did want to note a disclaimer. Everyone's...
  10. ken erickson

    lighter duty tree shear recommendations?

    I will be picking up a new L 2501 this week, fitted with loader and third function. Can anyone recommend a tree shear for the loader quick attach , light in weight, light in cost? The vast bulk of trees I want to shear will be Scots (scotch ) pine with a max trunk diameter at the base of 6...
  11. ken erickson

    Late model B7100 hst throwout bearing grease question

    I have a 1997 B7100 hst and there is no mention in my owners manual of greasing the throwout bearing. The red arrow points to a hole in the frame that gives access to a grease zirk. I do not have a workshop manual, perhaps it is covered in it. Can someone confirm this is indeed a grease zirk for...
  12. ken erickson

    New Kubota L2501 ordered

    I purchased a 56 acre land parcel in central Wisconsin 2 1/2 years ago and have since been involved in prairie/oak savanna habitat restoration/creation that directly benefits the Federally endangered Karner Blue butterfly. After forestry mowing the invasive Scots pines on 28 acres and a seeding...
  13. ken erickson

    B7100 3pt trouble along with hst collasped filter

    Hi all, I have a issue with my late model b7100hst with 1050 hours. Trouble started when the 3 pt hitch with back blade would balk lowering. Raising was fine. The control lever would try and push back to center about half way down,, give it a second push the lever and the blade would drop as...
  14. ken erickson

    Wanted, Misc parts for 1997 B7100

    I am hoping someone may have a B7100 they are parting out. I am looking for the following; complete headlight assembly. radiator screen. The perforated metal screen that protects the radiator and oil cooler from debris. I do have the screen but it is in less than nice condition. I am...
  15. ken erickson

    Late model B7100 and b2650 snowblower questions

    I apologize if this has been covered before in this forum. I did do a search and was not successful. I have a later model B7100hst four wheel drive and today purchased a used B2650 snowblower that came off of a B7500. I received the snowblower, the front hitch that bolts to the front of the...
  16. ken erickson

    New member introduction with Pictures

    As this is my first post I thought I would introduce myself. My name is Ken, live in central Wisconsin and just recently purchased a B7100 hst. I have a mmm plus this back blade. Thanks for having me! Ken