Oil change question

[dmbe]

I have a BX1870 with about 120 hours on it. I have done all the required maint on it in the past. I use to mow grass with it but I now use a Toro SWX 5050. I occasionally use the BX with the FEL to move things around and I have the 5450 snow blower for it that I use in the winter. I only have been putting about 15 hours on it a year. My question is when should I change the oil. I have always changed oil on all my equipment yearly no matter how little use it gets. Just not sure about the diesel.

 

[85Hokie]

I have a BX1870 with about 120 hours on it. I have done all the required maint on it in the past. I use to mow grass with it but I now use a Toro SWX 5050. I occasionally use the BX with the FEL to move things around and I have the 5450 snow blower for it that I use in the winter. I only have been putting about 15 hours on it a year. My question is when should I change the oil. I have always changed oil on all my equipment yearly no matter how little use it gets. Just not sure about the diesel.

Thats a good rule of thumb for diesels too.

Sad thing is - the oil is good for a long time, sitting however allows moisture to condensate inside the engine and thus create problems.

Personally - I would start and run the BX at least every 2 weeks/ month or so, let it get "hot" and then shut it down, that would be less than an hour a month, but by doing, the oils are doing their jobs, and the seal and all those little parts inside will get their lubrication - and you'll cook off any moisture in the engine too.

 

[mvsmucker1971]

I have a similar question and also service my own equipment. I just bought a used 8 year old B 7800--which, however, has only 90 hours on it and is clean and without visible wear on pedals, floor pads, seat, etc.

The person I bought it from thinks the oil was never changed. Looking at the filters, they are all OEM Kubota. One appears to be black from paint that was applied (at the factory?)

I'm not yet to "100 hours". I was planning to change the oil, which looks cleaner than that in my antique cars which I change every couple of years. Is it advisable to change the fluid and filters on the transmission, hydraulic system, and front axle as well?

 

[William1]

I have a similar question and also service my own equipment. I just bought a used 8 year old B 7800--which, however, has only 90 hours on it and is clean and without visible wear on pedals, floor pads, seat, etc.

The person I bought it from thinks the oil was never changed. Looking at the filters, they are all OEM Kubota. One appears to be black from paint that was applied (at the factory?)

I'm not yet to "100 hours". I was planning to change the oil, which looks cleaner than that in my antique cars which I change every couple of years. Is it advisable to change the fluid and filters on the transmission, hydraulic system, and front axle as well?

I would. You have a machine whose service record is questionabler. The fluids 'might' be OK, but then again, maybe not. Now, you could take samples, send them out for testing to see if it is still usable or... simply change the fluids and filters and know it is 'up to date'.
Me? I'd change all fluids and filters, grease everything and check all bolts.

 

[rut3556]

I have two Kubota diesels that get about 20 hrs/year (each) on them, and I change the oil each and every fall. I use Amsoil synthetic, and suspect the inside of these motors look like the day they were made.

 

[RCW]

My question is when should I change the oil. I have always changed oil on all my equipment yearly no matter how little use it gets. Just not sure about the diesel.

Like the other guys said, I would do it annually.

The person I bought it from thinks the oil was never changed. Looking at the filters, they are all OEM Kubota.

A gray filter is factory. That tractor is old enough it's probably screaming for new fluids.

As William said, I would do everything; HST fluid/filter including the HST screen if it has one, engine oil/ filter, and don't forget the front axle. That's just a drain/fill.

Then you have a good benchmark for service standards in the future.

 

[lilguy]

I had a L2250 gear and still have a B8200 HST, both over 30 years. Changed oil every fall whether I put 10 hours or 100. Replacement filter are white as far back as I can remember. Changed trans and frt axle fluid 3 times in each. Coolant every 3 years, then 5 as antifreeze life improved. Fuel filters as necessary, never left my tanks low after use or during winter storage. Always used Ag diesel, never biodiesel, just me.
Have new B2601 rig coming this week, will be anal with engine oil going forward.
Hope they still build them as bullet proof as back then.

 

[RCW]

I had a L2250 gear and still have a B8200 HST, both over 30 years. Changed oil every fall whether I put 10 hours or 100. Replacement filter are white as far back as I can remember. Changed trans and frt axle fluid 3 times in each. Coolant every 3 years, then 5 as antifreeze life improved. Fuel filters as necessary, never left my tanks low after use or during winter storage. Always used Ag diesel, never biodiesel, just me.

Have new B2601 rig coming this week, will be anal with engine oil going forward.

Hope they still build them as bullet proof as back then.

You do exactly as I do!

There's some guys that say you're throwing your money away. Doesn't need to be done so often.....

My experience says I'm doing just fine....[emoji41]


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[dmbe]

I would. You have a machine whose service record is questionabler. The fluids 'might' be OK, but then again, maybe not. Now, you could take samples, send them out for testing to see if it is still usable or... simply change the fluids and filters and know it is 'up to date'.
Me? I'd change all fluids and filters, grease everything and check all bolts.

I did the recommended 50 and 100 hours service. Last oil change was about a year ago. Was just wondering if I should wait for next service interval or change now. I guess from the responses, I'll change it soon.
Thanks for all the replies.