What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Old_Paint]

The Missus noted there were several piles of stuff scattered about. Today, I converted 7 of said piles into ash or chips. I probably have at least a ton of chips ready for mulching in the beds we’re doing as we reclaim the feral acreage. Gonna have to cut some of the undergrowth with the brush mower soon. Wishing I had a flail mower for the LX. I can cut about half of our lot with the rider, but I’ve killed the deck a few times. I’m getting pretty good at swapping arbors and blades on the little Husqvarna. Rebuilt the deck TWICE one day last week and still managed to finish mowing.

 

[bmblank]

I'm using dawn soap in a power wash cannon, I need to find something better to break up this grease.
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Looks to me like you're washing a brand new machine!

 

[D2Cat]

I kicked mine today for getting a front flat tire. Only owned this for 3 weeks. Jacked it up to feel around the tire but nothing. Have to wait until this weekend to fix it.

Did you buy a tractor without a loader?

 

[L35]

I started a restoration on my equipment trailer, and wanted to move it when I was done for the day. I was questioning wether the 35 would lift it, it impressed me as usual. 18+2 beaver tail.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

Looks to me like you're washing a brand new machine!

Bought it last summer, approaching the 250hrs mark, so that's atleast 12 to 14 grease tubes, every 10hours the zerks get greased and air filters and radiator cleaned.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

Loaded up for this week's festivities and came up with an easy way to get the plate compactor on the trailer as well. Who knew mini's could be so much fun?

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I watch this channel, pretty amazing how he unloads and loads everything.

 

[Bearcatrp]

I kicked mine today for getting a front flat tire. Only owned this for 3 weeks. Jacked it up to feel around the tire but nothing. Have to wait until this weekend to fix it.

Found a 2 inch gouge in the side wall. Debating on putting a tube in it or replacing it.

 

[Bearcatrp]

Did you buy a tractor without a loader?

Came with a loader.

 

[fried1765]

Came with a loader.

You do realize that "with a loader", there is no real need to ever jack up the front end, for tire inspection/repair?

 

[Bearcatrp]

You do realize that "with a loader", there is no real need to ever jack up the front end, for tire inspection/repair?

I'm still learning this tractor and thought about using the loader to lift but wasn't taking any chances. Used my 3 ton hydraulic jack. Even if I do use the loader, would still put a jack underneath for safety.

 

[fried1765]

I'm still learning this tractor and thought about using the loader to lift but wasn't taking any chances. Used my 3 ton hydraulic jack. Even if I do use the loader, would still put a jack underneath for safety.

Actually putting a jack underneath is a very BAD idea!
Use solid wood blocks.
NEVER concrete blocks!
Use 6x6 WOOD blocks,....or automotive jack stands, for the appropriate weight.

 

[aaluck]

pretty amazing how he unloads and loads everything.

Thats the understatement of the month.

 

[fj40dave]

Planted fence posts today.

 

[GreX]

Learned to NEVER, EVER, NEVER take the tractor out of 4x4 mode when using the FEL to move dirt down a hill... Brakes were zero help, tractor ran on me, and nearly rolled forward (pivoting over the front axle), scared the crap out of me - lesson learned, oh, and make sure the seatbelt is used happy to still be upright. Once I gathered my thoughts, I was able to knock out 7 yards of loam moving to our soon to be garden area - not bad for my first time and it taking 2.25 (ish) hours.

 

[L35]

Learned to NEVER, EVER, NEVER take the tractor out of 4x4 mode when using the FEL to move dirt down a hill... Brakes were zero help, tractor ran on me, and nearly rolled forward (pivoting over the front axle), scared the crap out of me - lesson learned, oh, and make sure the seatbelt is used happy to still be upright. Once I gathered my thoughts, I was able to knock out 7 yards of loam moving to our soon to be garden area - not bad for my first time and it taking 2.25 (ish) hours.

Been there, done that. Talk about the bung hole puckering up!

 

[Old_Paint]

Been there, done that. Talk about the bung hole puckering up!

Pucker factor has pinched more than one hole in a tractor seat.

 

[dirtydeed]

Sewer line job today featured a huge belly in the line. New homeowners purchased this place this past year. Yep. You guessed it. No inspections....

I didn't get many pics of final but it was a long day none the less.

Diggy

Really nice soil

trench done

raised the outlet coming out of the foundation by 4" and we just had enough pitch (1/8" / ft) to make the connection. I simply can't believe that this system was working at all with that large of a belly in the line.

on to a water service job tomorrow...

 

[Trustable]

Yep. I just couldn't get myself to spend 4X the money for a wacker since I use it infrequently. I like that its only 16" wide. Easily fits down most of the trenches I dig.

Is this the one? https://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-plate-compactor-69738.html

i have been thinking about renting one multiple times as I have a lot of landscaping I would like to do over the next few years so not sure if I should rent or buy. I imagine if it’s held up for you using it on the job for a while it will be more than enough for me.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

Learned to NEVER, EVER, NEVER take the tractor out of 4x4 mode when using the FEL to move dirt down a hill... Brakes were zero help, tractor ran on me, and nearly rolled forward (pivoting over the front axle), scared the crap out of me - lesson learned, oh, and make sure the seatbelt is used happy to still be upright. Once I gathered my thoughts, I was able to knock out 7 yards of loam moving to our soon to be garden area - not bad for my first time and it taking 2.25 (ish) hours.

Lowering the bucket into the ground would have put on the brakes. Use lower gears for sure. Glad your still with us.

 

[radas]

Is this the one? https://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-plate-compactor-69738.html

i have been thinking about renting one multiple times as I have a lot of landscaping I would like to do over the next few years so not sure if I should rent or buy. I imagine if it’s held up for you using it on the job for a while it will be more than enough for me.

That is the one. It's about $300 higher than what I paid for it back in 2017/18