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    L3301 Kubota with 4WD

    I have a 2 year old L3301 tractor and recently used a grading blade to plow about 6" of snow with an 1" layer of ice on top for the first time. Prior to getting the Kubota, I used a Ford 1710 for over 30 years, which I used frequently to plow snow. I have some experience. The Ford 1710...
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    First Engine Oil Change for a Kubota L3301 HST

    Thanks for all the advice. FYI, I did go to a Kubota dealer for the engine oil and filter. Currently the tractor has about 45 hours on it. I have no bucket for my tractor, so hydralics are confined to the 3-point hitch. At this time, the tractor is used solely for cutting a pasture grass...
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    First Engine Oil Change for a Kubota L3301 HST

    Hello: I am getting ready to change the engine oil for the first time in my Kubota L3301HST. I have some experience with a compact tractor having owned a Ford 1710 for 30 years. I performed all the routine maintenance. Is there anything unique to servicing a Kubota Tractor that I should know...
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    55 hours on BX1870 and overheating

    Evan: The reason I mentioned the possibility of head gasket leak is because of my issues with a 1984 FORD, 1710 tractor. The following is my experience. The 1710 has a 3 cylinder diesel engine of about 23.5 horse power and a standard transmission. When purchased, the tractor was used, with about...
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    55 hours on BX1870 and overheating

    Evan: After reading what you have tried so far, I would consider checking for a head gasket leak. I read the tractor has 55hours but over the years, the coolant should be changed, every 1 - 2 years. Was it? As the coolant breaks down with AGE, the corrosion inhibitors are gone, leading possibly...