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[martidj]

Hello,
I just bought a 2011 Kubota B2620HST, it only has 160 hours on the hour meter, this is the main reason I bought this tractor. It appears this tractor has spent most of its life parked outside. I plan on touching up the paint where it has started to rust. I will add a backhoe next year. I didn't buy this tractor from a Kubota dealership, so I bought it "as is". The tractor runs and operates as it should. The only thing I found out of order was the Range Gear Shift Lever. N neutral position is the middle range and M middle range position is neutral.

 

[Grouse09]

Nice Marti! Still looks in great shape. Maybe you will get some time to play over the Christmas Season.


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[sheepfarmer]

Welcome to the forum! If you haven't gotten them yet, track down the operator's manual and a shop manual (dealer, Messick's, Kubota website). (For the newer tractors free or cheap copies are hard to find). If the previous owner has any kind of service records that will help you out. If not assume the worst and start in on changing fluids and filters before that next polar vortex comes our way, and make sure it has winter diesel in it, or add a cetane boosting type of fuel conditioner. It sure looks like it will have a better home at your house! Enjoy!

 

[armylifer]

Welcome to the forum. Here is a link to a PDF copy of the operator manual for your tractor. The manual is the 4th one from the bottom of the list. The name is Owners Manual 2620.pdf. Lots of good information in that manual for you.

http://kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/in...s/&AutoIndex=38e34910ad9a18739c06b56267ef0cb5

 

[RCW]

Marti - looks like a great find.

Sheepfarmer gave good advice. She always does. Go get the Owner's Manual armylifer gave you the link for, and also get the WSM.

I can't speak for everyone, but consensus seems to be Kubota-brand filters and hydraulic fluid (SUDT2 for yours). Pick a good diesel certified engine oil of your liking (I use synthetic Shell Rotella T6 5-40).

I also noted you have it parked in the garage with the bucket lifted a foot or so? Best to put it on the ground/floor, and rotate the controls in all directions to relax pressures on all cylinders. Better for seals, etc., and less chance of accidental damage if something cuts loose and it drops.

Great tractor, and best wishes for both of you!

In addition to the tractor, I see the Stihl saw on the shelf, so you REALLY must have good taste.

Now, let's talk about the car in the foreground.......

 

[martidj]

Thanks for the comments on my post.
sheepfarmer: This Kubota's new home is a heated garage.
RCW: My 1983 Porsche 911SC coupe has a new stable mate.

 

[RCW]

I had a feeling we were looking at a Porsche of that vintage, but photos can be deceiving, and I'm not an expert. Nice car!
For American classics, try a google search for Northeast Classic Car Museum. Been a board member long time. Great place.


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[martidj]

RCW, Thanks for the comments and advise.

 

[retyred57]

Hello,

I just bought a 2011 Kubota B2620HST, it only has 160 hours on the hour meter, this is the main reason I bought this tractor. It appears this tractor has spent most of its life parked outside. I plan on touching up the paint where it has started to rust. I will add a backhoe next year. I didn't buy this tractor from a Kubota dealership, so I bought it "as is". The tractor runs and operates as it should. The only thing I found out of order was the Range Gear Shift Lever. N neutral position is the middle range and M middle range position is neutral.

Welcome martidj
We have similar interests in "toys".

Mine are both stored for the winter. Enjoy your new purchase



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[D2Cat]

Retyred57, nice "stuff". Is that structure behind your chimney to keep snow from build up there? If so, is a standard practice in your climate?

 

[retyred57]

Retyred57, nice "stuff". Is that structure behind your chimney to keep snow from build up there? If so, is a standard practice in your climate?

Yes, when the snow slides off a steel roof it can take the chimney with it, ask me how I know!

 

[BAP]

Yes, when the snow slides off a steel roof it can take the chimney with it, ask me how I know!

I know exactly how you know and also know how p***ed you were when it happened. I've seen it happen before and it ain't pretty or fun , especially when you can no longer use your wood stove for heat.

 

[Tughill Tom]

Retyred57, nice "stuff". Is that structure behind your chimney to keep snow from build up there? If so, is a standard practice in your climate?

Their known as a Chimney Cricket, can also have tie back into the roof to prevent a knock down of the stack. Up here we see up 200" a year of snow