I just bought my first tractor!

[nerwin]

Wow! Those photos really put your amazing deal into perspective. Congratulations again! HLA makes top quality stuff so having a set of their pallet forks is a real bonus.

I know they're not grapple but it's gonna make a big difference moving brush piles instead of doing it by hand! I heard some say you can actually move more brush with the forks because you can squash them down and then pick up large pile to move it. Granted I won't be able to pick up little stuff like a grapple can but that's ok. Still gonna be a huge back saver. Being able to cut down trees and pick them up just enough to cut the tree in sections without getting the saw pinched will be nice!!!

 

[D2Cat]

Since you mention being new to tractors, keep the loader as low to the ground as possible when empty or full. The height changes the center of gravity quickly and can cause a roll over quickly. When the machine is parked have the loader on the ground, always. Have fun, be safe!

 

[rc51stierhoff]

This is her on the day I saw her haha. It will look nice in the garage.

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Wow, that price for machine, loader, and implements/accessories and with those low hours…just an incredible find….thats a great unicorn IMO.

 

[nerwin]

Since you mention being new to tractors, keep the loader as low to the ground as possible when empty or full. The height changes the center of gravity quickly and can cause a roll over quickly. When the machine is parked have the loader on the ground, always. Have fun, be safe!

Appreciate it! That's the plan. I'm just going to take my time with it. I'll be practicing with it in my drive way on a flat level surface to get the hang of it. The forks will be fun, I'm gonna get some pallets and just move them around to practice. I been around them for a while just never really operated them myself. I been watching hours and hours of videos trying to get this stuff drilled in my head so when I go use it, I'll have some peace of mind.

 

[Rdrcr]

I was looking for a 2501 when I purchased mine because I wanted to turbo it. At the time I could not find a new 2501 anywhere. I will probably eventually turbo the 2502 just because. I don't need the extra power but I love to modify things lol. I do really like the brakes being on the left and the seat is absolutely amazing. It's a very comfortable ride no doubt! The electric PTO is nice for when I am tilling my large garden. I took off one of the second grab handle and mounted a two spool valve in it's place to operate the rear top link and 3rd function for my grapple. My dealer threw in the arm rests and bolt on cutting edge for free. I use the arm rests at all times!

Once I can get my hands on an L2502 for 2-4 weeks and time on the shop schedule, we’ll have a Turbo kit for it. It’s just a matter of time.

Mike

 

[drygulch]

...but I don't have any intentions on using the PTO anyways

How 'bout we check back in a year

Welcome to the club. Only had mine a few years, but it has proven to be quite the swiss army knife.

 

[nerwin]

How 'bout we check back in a year

Welcome to the club. Only had mine a few years, but it has proven to be quite the swiss army knife.

I guess you never know! There's a place near me that rents out Implements so could always rent a rotary cutter and finally clean up my neighbors property that she been wanting done

 

[PaulL]

I guess you never know! There's a place near me that rents out Implements so could always rent a rotary cutter and finally clean up my neighbors property that she been wanting done

Rotary cutter. Chipper. Tiller. Flail. Fertiliser spreader (although electric ones are cheaper). Backup generator for your house. Lots of things you might accidentally buy one day.

 

[Yotekiller]

Once I can get my hands on an L2502 for 2-4 weeks and time on the shop schedule, we’ll have a Turbo kit for it. It’s just a matter of time.

Mike

Looking forward to it man!

 

[D2Cat]

When you pull into the garage be sure your ROPS doesn't tear the trim off !!!!

 

[nerwin]

When you pull into the garage be sure your ROPS doesn't tear the trim off !!!!

If Kubota's measurements are accurate, there should be a few inches of clearance haha. I'll definitely be careful. My garage doors are 9 feet high. Ceiling is 13 feet roughly so I should be able to lift the loader max height for servicing the fluids/filters. I do know when I check hydraulic fluid I need to relax all the hydraulics to get an accurate reading. The sight glass if I remember right the fluid should be in the middle of the window. I'm gonna make my own safety block thing to put on the cylinder so it can't drop on me when working on the tractor. Probably a smart thing!

 

[mcmxi]

I do know when I check hydraulic fluid I need to relax all the hydraulics to get an accurate reading. The sight glass if I remember right the fluid should be in the middle of the window.

You should be able to see oil in the sight glass to be within spec according the owner's manaul, but I like to keep the transmission oil at the high mark of the range i.e. top of sight glass on level ground. I took this photo of the MX6000 ROPS when it was brand new and so this is what I look for and try to maintain. I don't know what the difference between high and low in the sight glass is but that would be useful information to have. I should pay better attention when topping the fluid off next time.

 

[nerwin]

You should be able to see oil in the sight glass to be within spec according the owner's manaul, but I like to keep the transmission oil at the high mark of the range i.e. top of sight glass on level ground. I took this photo of the MX6000 ROPS when it was brand new and so this is what I look for and try to maintain. I don't know what the difference between high and low in the sight glass is but that would be useful information to have. I should pay better attention when topping the fluid off next time.

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I'm going to assume the transmission and the hydraulics use the same oil. I mean it's hydrostatic I guess. But they must be share the oil?

 

[mcmxi]

I'm going to assume the transmission and the hydraulics use the same oil. I mean it's hydrostatic I guess. But they must be share the oil?

Yes ... same oil. My M6060 only uses one oil for transmission and hydraulics and it's a gear drive with a dipstick rather than a sight glass. Here's a screenshot from the owner's manual re the sight glass.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Congrats on the great find. That poor Kubota sitting in a field a green tractors. You didn’t steel it, you saved it from all those green tractors plotting to kill the orange one. Haha. Enjoy

 

[nerwin]

Congrats on the great find. That poor Kubota sitting in a field a green tractors. You didn’t steel it, you saved it from all those green tractors plotting to kill the orange one. Haha. Enjoy

That's a good point. So I'm like a hero then

When I get on the tractor I'm gonna have to pet it and say "you're safe now, you are home".

 

[DanDavis]

Congrats! You remind me of my first time getting my Kubota L48, It is a nice used one. I just moved here and the buddy really comforts me.. maybe a little weird to say but stay in the operating room I feel secure. I always love the red and orange appearance, bright up the winter here

 

[nerwin]

I had to visit my tractor today. I could feel it being lonely in the sea of other green tractors.

I have to admit, it's a nice view. My first time siting on it today. Did another quick once over today, the loader definitely needs to be greased. Hopefully it will be ok to use it to load into the trailer.

I am bothered by the hydraulic level. I looked at the sight glass which I find annoying. It's just bright white which tells me she must be empty. That is really worrying me. I mean should I buy a gallon of UDT-2 to make sure there's oil in there?

Just a bit worried.

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^^
It’ll be fine. Just grease the loader fittings when you get home and it’s really difficult to see the hydraulic level through the site glass in certain lighting conditions. It’s probably okay. Take another peak when you get ready to take it home.

Mike

 

[D2Cat]

Get some hyd dye at the JD dealer. Add to the hyd oil to easily see the oil. Cost about $16. Your oil level may be fine, just to the very full mark and you can't see it.