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  1. Grandad4

    L4560 Backhoe control valve rebuild

    I also had a 4560 hoe for my L. Good old setup that never let me down. Sure sounds like yours might have something internal to the spool block but before getting into it, check the hydraulic fluid and also the lines for any kinks, bends or blockage that might obstruct flow. Never had a...
  2. Grandad4

    Telescoping lift arms

    Kub doesn't change the design of its 3 point components very often and Grand L's have come with telescoping links for many years. So something from an older tractor series might fit. Still pricey but probably less than new. They occasionally show up on ebay and you might have luck checking...
  3. Grandad4

    Transmission Case cracked on B2301 tractor

    Years ago there were some Kubota models that were vulnerable to transmission box breakage from too much load or stress on the 3 point toplink. Kubota sold optional toplink reinforcing kits that added a bracket to strengthen the top of the transmission case. I put one on my L4610 since we used...
  4. Grandad4

    LX2610 Manual Says No Tire Fluid When Operating the Loader

    Subject of endless debate. Here's another point of view. Overloading the rear wheel bearings is not the issue, it's the front axle. All or most of the weight of whatever is on the FEL is carried on the front wheels. Something hanging off the back offsets the loader weight to some degree...
  5. Grandad4

    Tiller Speed?

    The faster the tiller spins and deeper it digs, the more it will try to push the tractor. You'll need to try different combinations of engine rpm and digging depth to find what gives the best results with your tractor and soil conditions. In hard ground, multiple passes yield better results
  6. Grandad4

    That was really bad

    Glad you avoided disaster and are Ok. Such a simple thing - engage the front axle - but do it often enough and the odds of eventually forgetting/mis-engaging begin to stack up. The value of a parking brake indicator comes up from time to time in various threads... a 4wd indicator might be just...
  7. Grandad4

    BX Disasters and Owner Abuse

    As a teenager back when Eisenhower was President, I once buried a Ferguson TO-20 in mud like that, along with the loaded manure spreader it was pulling. Having to use a pitchfork to unload the spreader, which I had just loaded the same way, taught me to be plenty cautious when heading onto...
  8. Grandad4

    2009, B3200, V1505, 4 cylinder. 214 total hours. Seems to be losing its prime after sitting a few days.

    150 hours of use over ten years is just a very few hours each year. Would have to wonder about the condition of the fuel in the tank and possible contamination.
  9. Grandad4

    Muratori-165

    On paper it might look like that tiller could be a handful for the L2501's modest PTO HP, but since you have sandy soil and a limited area to work, it's worth trying it before deciding it won't work. I had the same tiller... well made and reliable.
  10. Grandad4

    Steering brakes on a bx2360

    I used both a BX and a 46 hp L for many years and 1,000+ hours on each. The L had split brakes, the BX, obviously not. Came to the conclusion there were only 2 uses for the split brakes. 1. To control wheel spin in mud/snow. 2. Making minimum radius turns in field work. For the low traction...
  11. Grandad4

    BX1500 Transmission Issue - Power to Only One Wheel

    Two other suggestions about starting: 1. Check to make sure the HST pedal is exactly centered in the neutral position. There is a starter cutoff if the pedal is even slightly off the neutral position. 2. The starter switch has a 4 position sequence: Off - Run - Glow - Start. To glow the...
  12. Grandad4

    Why won’t my BX2380 mower deck lock in top position?

    Looking back on 14 years of BX ownership, my little BX never raised to the top setting either, but I never gave it a second thought. The deck always came off the machine for anything where ground clearance might be an issue and that extra 1/2 inch wasn't needed for any mowing I had to do. Also...
  13. Grandad4

    l3560hst loader counter weight

    You have a tradeoff to deal with: maximize the counterweight so you can lift heavier bucket loads vs. keeping the tractor light so it won"t bury itself in your soft areas. I'd be trying to keep the option of changing the setup based on situation, which favors weight on the back instead of...
  14. Grandad4

    Loader Falls too fast

    Boy, there is a lot going on in this thread! Relative newbies who maybe haven't yet learned how to feather the loader joystick. Others having trouble jockeying round bales, size unknown, with a "B" size tractor. Someone who has discovered a full bucket drops faster than an empty one. Great...
  15. Grandad4

    How many hours on a typical Kubota diesel before rebuild or replace

    These small Kubota diesel engines are darn near bulletproof. In industrial applications they can last many thousands of hours with proper operation and maintenance. They do not like or tolerate overheating though, and it seems that is something that is often overlooked by us weekend warriors...
  16. Grandad4

    Box blade suggestions for MX4800

    I had a Cat II 84" heavy duty offsetting + tilting blade for my L4610 years ago. Very versatile attachment, just guessing it was about 800 lbs. The 4610 was close in size to your MX4800, maybe a tad lighter, but it handled the blade very well. That size should be a good match for your...
  17. Grandad4

    Hazard lights not working on L3710?

    The "hazard lights" on the fender are also the turn signal lights. You should find a wire going to the light beneath each fender. Unfortunately both the wires and the lights are easily damaged in everyday use but easy to fix/replace as well.
  18. Grandad4

    newbe spacer question

    If your BX has turf tires you might consider switching over to the ag type instead for better traction. I had both for my BX but ended up not using the turfs very much. Also recommend liquid ballast in the rear tires for the same reason. That said, I have to say this still seems like a...
  19. Grandad4

    bx23s engine oil leak

    Was the stopped up air filter accompanied by a stopped up radiator? That might have caused the engine to overheat. Prolonged overheating can cause significant engine damage to all engines, especially so for diesel motors. It"s a good sign that your engine still runs and is not seized up...