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[drumshade]

hi all new here just got my B7001 the hydraulic arms drop over night is this normal or do i have a problem or is there an easy fix thanks ken

 

[hodge]

Welcome to the forum!
That is pretty normal on older Kubota tractors- worn, old seals allow leakdown. Does the 3 point work and lift fine? For instance, on my 1990 B7100, the arms will go down overnight, but it still lifts more than the front end weighs. So, it isn't worth the money to me to tear into it and fix something that is a minor inconvenience. I've owned my tractor for 4 years now, and it has not gotten any worse.
If it doesn't lift well, then it is bad enough to warrant tearing in to.

 

[85Hokie]

hi all new here just got my B7001 the hydraulic arms drop over night is this normal or do i have a problem or is there an easy fix thanks ken

Ken,

I am with Hodge - it is going to leak down, almost ALL hydraulics do! The real answer is does it happen with the pump on.
My 1 year old BX will lay the backhoe on the ground unless I place the pins in. SO as long as it is lifting, I would except a little leak down and smile.

 

[drumshade]

thanks for that i thought that might be the case not bad for 37 year old girl

 

[Tooljunkie]

Nice machine. Like the seat.mine leaks down after a couple days, i try not to leave anything suspended on hydraulics for any period of time.

 

[85Hokie]

thanks for that i thought that might be the case not bad for 37 year old girl

Drum,

I like them thar tires, dayum - they come out of a rice paddy field? Be that "ol girl" will pull like nobodys business!
Nice looking machine