L245dt clutch maybe?

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Hi. Im new to forums so I apologise for any protocol issues. Was driving along in 3rd gear and started down a short slope when the tractor started to roll freely. I brought it to a stop and tried to find a drive gear. I used the clutch but it wouldn't go anywhere after releasing it. I went through all of the gears. The pto still worked with the clutch as normal but could only get it to inch along with 4WD. Really slow but got me back to the shed. Would appreciate any advice before splitting it and replacing clutch. Ta
 

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Hi. Im new to forums so I apologise for any protocol issues. Was driving along in 3rd gear and started down a short slope when the tractor started to roll freely. I brought it to a stop and tried to find a drive gear. I used the clutch but it wouldn't go anywhere after releasing it. I went through all of the gears. The pto still worked with the clutch as normal but could only get it to inch along with 4WD. Really slow but got me back to the shed. Would appreciate any advice before splitting it and replacing clutch. Ta
The PTO continues to turn while the travel is stalled? Do you have a dual plate clutch?

There is a service manual available at KubotaBooks.
 

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Redo your PTO test, because if the PTO is spinning while trying to move the tractor you have bigger issues than a clutch disk.
The PTO can spin with a bad clutch and no load on the transmission or the shaft itself.

Put the tractor and the PTO in 2nd gear.
While trying to move the tractor, does the pto spin?
If the PTO does not spin, then you have a clutch issue you will need to split it and install a clutch.
If it does spin, then you have a transmission issue, check all shifters, especially the one behind by your left foot.