Kubota L295Dt Tractor Split

[Calmachine831]

Anyone split a 295dt specifically?

If so, can it be done without the "special splitting stands"?



Any tips and tricks ?

called a local shop their rate is 115/hr and said it will take 12-16 hrs to replace a clutch. They also said they use floor Jack's to split the tractor when i asked if they used a split stand

 

[100 td]

called a local shop their rate is 115/hr and said it will take 12-16 hrs to replace a clutch.

Yikes....!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

can it be done without the "special splitting stands"?

Yes, that's an easy model, a little cribbing and a good floor jack will do it nicely.

#1 hint put wood blocks in between the front axle and the frame to keep it from rolling side to side.

 

[D2Cat]

Do as North Idaho Wolfman suggest. If you're working off of a rock floor, put down a sheet of plywood and put your cribbing on that. This allow your floor jack to function as you want.

I would block the rear tires, front and back. Leave it in that position. Use wooden blocks, like 2' pieces of 6x6 timbers laid parallel to each other a few inches apart. Then do the same thing going the opposite direction. Or just a heavy plate on the first layer.

But whatever you do, do not use concrete or cinder blocks. They will crumble and when they do someone gets hurt.

Have the front half held up the the floor jack. You can then push the front tires forward and the jack will support the engine when the separation takes place.

It's fairly logical, not difficult, and very rewarding.

The front end with pivot to the right or left. Put some blocks of wood down between the frame and the engine to prevent this.

 

[shootem604]

12-16 hour job? Wow...

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

12-16 hour job? Wow...

Yea I know right, Talk about milking it, that is unless it's got a BH and a loader then maybe!

 

[rbargeron]

Is a L275 close enough? I found this old pic that shows the setup doesn't have to be very fancy. Just go for it - you'll be fine.

Block up one half and roll the other away - can use a floor jack rolling on some 3/4" plywood. As you adjust the supports before splitting you'll know when its lined up well enough to slide apart easily (and back together).

A flat floor or driveway works better than plywood. Have fun - work safe - you can spend the savings on wild women and alcohol - or just waste it.

 

[fj40dave]

http://s1095.photobucket.com/albums/i475/67chevtruck4sale/Kubota L295DT/

I did a rebuild on a 295 motor and replaced the clutch at the same time....the link is to a ton of pictures I took...

Dave