What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[dirtydeed]

Yes paved.. right.. I looked at those photos and realized that I forgot to take it off when I was out there. Glad it's only a couple minute job, it's definitely coming off!

Smart move.

 

[NCL4701]

Moved a deer with the grapple for the first time. Thought Dad was done for the year. Grapple on tractor for log wrangling and Mule loaded down with wood cutting/splitting stuff. Got a surprise call just as I was getting undressed to get in the shower at the end of the day.

You can move a deer with a grapple but you can’t move a gut pile… unless you have it in a washtub, which we did… but the bucket is still better. And a Kawasaki Mule is better at zipping from one end of the property to the other with a big cooler full of meat than a big old pig of a tractor toting the cooler on a grapple… but either works.

Would have been nice to have a heads up to be a bit better prepared, but it all worked out. Deer dressed, in fridge, and ready for final processing whatever day it rains this coming weekend. All is well…

 

[lakehouse_dreaming]

Very cool. What tiller do you pull behind your tractor? Oops ... I see from your signature it's an RGA1258. I'll have to look that up.

Another morning spent moving snow off ~400 yards of driveway and some parking areas. It was 1F at the house and sitting inside a warm cab is kind of awesome.

It was the first time using it and I was very impressed. I was supposed to get a reverse tine tiller but they were on back order with no estimated lead time so I went with the forward tine that they had in stock. This is in what is now the horse pasture but the owner used to plant it as a dove field years ago and he removed all the rocks he could so I only found 1 of any size.

 

[nbryan]

B2782B in back woods action today. Cleared about a 1/2 mile trail to a tamarack stand for firewood harvest this winter, and it's also a lot easier for walking the dog a decent distance without always slogging through deep snow myself.

New video by Neil Bryan

photos.app.goo.gl

 

[mcmxi]

I apologize for more of the same but all I'm using the tractor for at the moment is keeping my driveway and a shared driveway clear of significant snow. We've had more snow this December than we had the entire winter last year.

I use the blower on the asphalt and the blade on the gravel. Not a bad view from the cab this morning.

 

[jyoutz]

I completed the install of LED lights on the canopy of my MX6000. A huge improvement for night work. A 14” bar facing forward and a 4” floodlight facing rear. Tomorrow I will install the USB charger that I just received today.

 

[michigander]

Don't tell my wife her B2601 is setting outside this am. !!

I needed room in garage to work on car exhaust today.
From 63* to 33* , this is the last time will be out in cold this year I promise.

 

[lynnmor]

Added lights to the B2601.

 

[mcmxi]

Added lights to the B2601.

Nicely done ... and that shop/barn is awesome! I also like how well organized you are.

 

[nbryan]

Nicely done ... and that shop/barn is awesome! I also like how well organized you are.

I hate how organized he is. Puts my garage/shop to shame... but I still know where my stuff is!

 

[MOOTS]

I hate how organized he is. Puts my garage/shop to shame... but I still know where my stuff is!

I was thinking the same. Mine is a disaster, but I know where everything is.

 

[mcmxi]

I hate how organized he is. Puts my garage/shop to shame... but I still know where my stuff is!

I'm in the same boat as you ... but I don't know where half my stuff is!

 

[Mossy dell]

Added lights to the B2601.

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Lynnmor, what an awesome installation! It appears the lights are highly adjustable, as to whether all or some shine forward or reverse. Wonderful. And I LOVE that the lights are under the top of the ROPS. That's vital to me for clearance. I do have two small LED lights lower on the outside of my B2601's ROPS that were dealer installed but I want more light.

Could you say what products you used?

 

[clenhart]

Fresh coat of orange on a well used 15 year old bucket. Still straight and solid.

 

[lynnmor]

Lynnmor, what an awesome installation! It appears the lights are highly adjustable, as to whether all or some shine forward or reverse. Wonderful. And I LOVE that the lights are under the top of the ROPS. That's vital to me for clearance. I do have two small LED lights lower on the outside of my B2601's ROPS that were dealer installed but I want more light.

Could you say what products you used?

Actually there is little adjustment, the angle built into the ROPS and the lights came out nearly perfect when mounted like this. The rear lights are angled down more, just like you would want them.

Below are the products I used, some of it can be bought in small quantities. The electrical box will need some machining, and the stainless steel bars will need to be cut, drilled and tapped as required. The lights are mounted with magnets, the electrical box with one low head 1/4" screw, and the ROPS is sprayed with non-skid paint in the mounting area. I used bullet connectors on the lights to save space in the sleeving with no need to go larger. If I did it again, I would simply solder and heat shrink, if a lamp needs replaced in the future it might be just as easy to redo the soldering. I plugged into the cigarette lighter socket and made a tee to connect the socket and lamps, wiring can be returned to factory in a minute. The lamps draw under 8 amps and the lighter circuit is fused at 10 amps, if there is ever a problem I will connect the rear lamps the the work light circuit that is nearby.


3 sets, need 10 magnets total:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08HCLX1S6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Light set:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW8WK6Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Headlight upgrade:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164843410035

Grommets (need 4):
https://www.mcmaster.com/9307K38/

Grommets, (need 2):
https://www.mcmaster.com/9600K28/

Electrical box (would buy a bit larger, it is tight):
https://www.mcmaster.com/7301K112/

Switches (2):
https://www.mcmaster.com/7343K711/

Switch cover (2):
https://www.mcmaster.com/70205K4/

Cable Ties:
https://www.mcmaster.com/7130K55/

Quick Disconnect, female, only need 1:
https://www.mcmaster.com/7060K29/

Quick Disconnect, male, only need 1:
https://www.mcmaster.com/7060K88/

Assorted .157” bullet connectors and terminals as required. Light kit has some .250” flat connectors. I use No-Ox on all connections. Heat shrink tubing and some electrical tape as required.

Sleeving, need about 10 feet:
https://www.mcmaster.com/7840K72-7840K12/

Stainless steel to make mounting bars, need 2:
https://www.mcmaster.com/9084K2-9084K209/

Stainless steel washers, need a total of 20:
https://www.mcmaster.com/90107A029/

Non-Skid clear spray paint, I used Rust-Oleum, can't find any in stock, here is an example:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Krylon-K03400000-11-oz-Non-Skid-Coating-Spray-Clear/19535863

 

[OrangeKrush]

Added lights to the B2601.

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Got tools?

 

[Mossy dell]

Thanks so much, Lynn! So helpful. A roadmap for sure.

 

[jyoutz]

Today I installed a 2 plug USB port on my tractor. Now I can stream music from my phone through headphones and not worry about the phone battery going dead.

 

[DCM303]

I ran two 4 gauge wires from the battery to the back of my L4060LE, most in split loom to power a winch. The wires feed into two (positive & negative) distribution blocks. I installed a 60 amp breaker in the positive cable close to the battery. From the distribution blocks I ran 12 gauge wire to a fuse block that powers two Artillian lights, a USB charger and 12 volts power socket (cigarette lighter for us older guys). I then mounted a cheap back up camera (monitor powered by the pocket socket, camera powered by fuse block) so I can see behind me, no cab, just old and stiff. Sorry no pic's, was at my farm 180 mile away and didn't take any... but I will. Also, all the wiring was placed in split loom as much as possible.


Below is what I used. I got the idea from various youtube sites but the channel -DIY My Way- gave me the most. https://www.youtube.com/c/DIYMyWay

My wife said I'm pimping out my tractor.... she's not entirely wrong, But I have/will use them all.

T Tocas 300A Bus Bars Heavy Duty Module Design Power Distribution Block Busbar Box with 4X M8(5/16") Terminal Studs(Red)

Blue Sea Systems 285-Series Circuit Breaker - Surface Mount / 60A

6 Way Blade Fuse Box with Ground Negative Bus bar for Automotive [ATC/ATO Blade Fuses] [100 Amp] [LED] [Protection Cover] [12V - 30V DC] Auto Marine Ground Fuse Block

YONHAN Quick Charge 3.0 Dual USB Charger Socket, Waterproof Power Outlet Fast Charge with LED Voltmeter & Wire Fuse DIY Kit for 12V/24V Car Boat Marine ATV Bus Truck and More

BANDC Waterproof Marine Motorcycle Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Power Outlet 12 Volt

Square/Rectangular ROPS-Mount Directional Work Lights - Artillian

Enlighten Your Tractor! Innovative design allows each light to rotate freely around its horizontal axis. A rocker switch on each light allows them to operate independently. Accommodates ROPS profile dimensions of 2.75” X 3” maximum. An internal compression spring lets you disengage the light by...

www.artillian.com

 

[mcmxi]

I installed a 60 amp breaker in the positive cable close to the battery.

I have to ask, how did you settle on a 60A circuit breaker?