My tractor is the same age and I've had exactly the same experience. NEVER had to do a repair of any kind to the tractor itself (in the field), utterly reliable. I've had to replace shear pins on the rotary mower and that kind of thing to implements, but never the tractor.By the way…… virtually NONE of the tools and accessories I carry around in the toolbox and basket of my Twenty-Seven year old Kubota…. have ever been needed for the 1996 Tractor Itself…. It reliably keeps on keepin’ on… Doin’ whatever I want it to do.
They’ve been necessary for the implements and attachments which are much younger or brand-new even…! .. either adjusting, repairing,…or attaching/removing them.
The Tractor..…? OIl changes, greasing, tire-pressure checks, general servicing, etc…. ALL …occur back home at the shop …where all my Real Tools live…..and all that maintenance occurs on a completely expected, and scheduled basis. Absolutely Zero unexpected problems operating out in the field which would require any of these tools.