GST issues on L3010

[Builder Bob]

My Kubota GST L3010 recently started acting like the clutch is slipping. If I am in any gear above 2nd, and I go into a pile of dirt, the engine does not bog down and the tires don't spin, it just stops. But if I drop to 1st or 2nd gear, the tires will spin going into a load. It used to either spin or stall the motor out if you were in a higher gear. I'm trying to figure out what the issue is. Being a GST, there shouldn't be a direct clutch drive line - right?

 

[D2Cat]

Bob you might go here to see the clutch assy. https://apps.kubotausa.com/illustrated-parts/

You need to agree to the terms, then enter you tractor model (L3010)and then you can find all the parts to your tractor.

 

[100 td]

If it's slipping and you need to change it out, a service manual may be handy
http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoInde...file=L3010,L3410,L3710,L4310,L4610 Part 1.pdf
http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoInde...ile=L3010,L3410,L3710,L4310,L4610 Part 2.pdf

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yes your tractor has a mechanical clutch and yes it does sound like it's going out.
You can confirm this if you have a PTO power implement, put the implement on it, spin it up put the tractor in a higher rage and drive into the dirt pile, if the PTO power implement shaft slows drastically or stops spinning all together then it it's 100% the mechanical clutch.

If it stays spinning then you have a GST clutch pack issue (very very rare).