Kubota clicks, but does not turn over

[jevans0403]

I was using my older model kubota recently, for about an hour straight. I stopped for lunch, came back to the tractor, but it wouldn't turn over. I have watched several YouTube videos on what it could be, but I haven't found anything yet. I've checked the seat safety switches (unplugged them, cleaned, plugged them back in), fuses, ground wire (looks like it's connected and in good shape), battery is good, and tried warming up the glow plugs. All to no avail. I'm at a loss and am ready to give up! I hope someone here can offer the golden ticket. I have a quick video loaded to YouTube to help show what's going on, "Kubota not starting, looking for help".

Thanks in advance!

Jason

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I was using my older model kubota recently.

Can you be a little more specific?

 

[Kennyd4110]

Welcome to OTT,

My bet is a bad battery.

Post the URL (link) to your video if you want us yo see it...

 

[DustyRusty]

Here is a link to the video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gvntrrgCpg It is a BX25, and my guess is that either the 3 point hitch lever or the speed control isn't in neutral. The dash goes blank when he turns the key, which is the same thing that my tractor does, when I forget and some lever isn't in its proper position for starting the engine.
Because he is moving the forward reverse pedal while turning the key, it is difficult to hear the click. The click might also be the solenoid engaging, but there is insufficient voltage to crank. Whenever I suspect this, I attach jumper cables to the battery, after checking the battery connections for corrosion. Many times, the battery is good, but the path to ground has been compromised.

Edit..... I forgot to mention to connect the other end of the jumper cables to a known good battery.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Start with the simple and work your way up the chain.

Pull the battery and go have it load tested.

Check and clean all connection on all ends.

Check all fuses.

Then check back with us on what to do next.

 

[shootem604]

Just had to chime in to laugh when someone says a BX25 is an older Kubota.

 

[Mondo]

I am having the same problem with my L355ss. Its the ignition switch on mine. It intermittently does the same thing when I try to start it sometimes. I just hear a click and it wouldn't turn over. First thing I thought it was the battery but it tested good. I just repeatedly turn the switch and it catches. I have to replace it soon.

 

[Tx Jim]

If battery passes load test then I'll guess loose /corroded battery cable connection more than likely where ground cable attaches to tractor frame.

 

[vic gerbasi]

I was using my older model kubota recently, for about an hour straight. I stopped for lunch, came back to the tractor, but it wouldn't turn over. I have watched several YouTube videos on what it could be, but I haven't found anything yet. I've checked the seat safety switches (unplugged them, cleaned, plugged them back in), fuses, ground wire (looks like it's connected and in good shape), battery is good, and tried warming up the glow plugs. All to no avail. I'm at a loss and am ready to give up! I hope someone here can offer the golden ticket. I have a quick video loaded to YouTube to help show what's going on, "Kubota not starting, looking for help".

Thanks in advance!

Jason

PTO lever in engaged position ????