What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Mowbizz]

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.

Yup…I call it the “Nan-BUCKET Sleigh Ride”

 

[GreX]

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

I didn't think of dropping the bucket, really, I don't think I had time to think at all, as it happened in the blink of an eye, but I'll add that to the database (my brain.. but doesn't hold much data, lol). And the BX only has two gears, turtle and rabbit, I was in turtle with the treadle peddle barely pressed..

 

[Old_Paint]

I didn't think of dropping the bucket, really, I don't think I had time to think at all, as it happened in the blink of an eye, but I'll add that to the database (my brain.. but doesn't hold much data, lol). And the BX only has two gears, turtle and rabbit, I was in turtle with the treadle peddle barely pressed..

If you have 4x4 engaged, the braking force of the front wheels might make it tilt forward even more quickly. You completely change the physics of the tractor when you put that much weight out in front of the front wheels, never mind the front axle turns into a seesaw once the back wheels are off the ground. Keep that bucket as low as possible when moving, even empty, and even if it occasionally rubs the high spots in your road. You'll only smooth your road some as you work, and you'll minimize the seesaw effect of the front axle pivot. If a load in the bucket or lifting on something with the FEL can raise the back wheels, even slightly, you need more counterweight on the back of the tractor. The hydraulic system of your tractor is designed to prevent you from damaging the "suspension" (pivot pin in the front axle) or breaking the front axle. It will relieve the pressure if the load is too much for the FEL (and the weight limits of the tractor). The rear axle and tires are clearly stronger and can be loaded up heavily to counterbalance the front loading. If you're doing loader work, put your heaviest 3-point attachment on the back. If you have none (yet), get an old drum and outfit it for a 3-point connection to the tractor, and fill it full of ballast be it rocks, concrete, whatever. The farther back you can put the ballast, the more effective it is, but then you start getting into overall length and maneuverability issues. Just get something heavy on the back.

 

[GreX]

If you have 4x4 engaged, the braking force of the front wheels might make it tilt forward even more quickly. You completely change the physics of the tractor when you put that much weight out in front of the front wheels, never mind the front axle turns into a seesaw once the back wheels are off the ground. Keep that bucket as low as possible when moving, even empty, and even if it occasionally rubs the high spots in your road. You'll only smooth your road some as you work, and you'll minimize the seesaw effect of the front axle pivot. If a load in the bucket or lifting on something with the FEL can raise the back wheels, even slightly, you need more counterweight on the back of the tractor. The hydraulic system of your tractor is designed to prevent you from damaging the "suspension" (pivot pin in the front axle) or breaking the front axle. It will relieve the pressure if the load is too much for the FEL (and the weight limits of the tractor). The rear axle and tires are clearly stronger and can be loaded up heavily to counterbalance the front loading. If you're doing loader work, put your heaviest 3-point attachment on the back. If you have none (yet), get an old drum and outfit it for a 3-point connection to the tractor, and fill it full of ballast be it rocks, concrete, whatever. The farther back you can put the ballast, the more effective it is, but then you start getting into overall length and maneuverability issues. Just get something heavy on the back.

I am currently running loaded tires, mid-mount mower deck, and the power bagger as ballast (~450-500 lbs) and 2" spacers on both sides - the tractor never felt overloaded or even remotely tippy. I only tried running 2wd on the third trip from the pile to the bed, and its one of the shallowest inclines I drove the whole time (FEL was near the ground when traveling as well) - it was simply like the tractor was on ice.. I really don't understand what happened, brake pedal all the way to the floor, zero response.. all other trips, before and after, it seemed 100% in control, even tried much steeper sections of the lawn, stuck like velcro.

 

[Trustable]

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

Of course that typically is my luck. Rather have that then buy something and have it go 50% off two days later lol

 

[fried1765]

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

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Really nice soil

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trench done

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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.

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on to a water service job tomorrow...

Assuming that you don't bill/get paid, until the job is completed, have you ever had trouble getting payment?
None of my business..... is a valid answer!

 

[Flintknapper]

And the BX only has two gears, turtle and rabbit, I was in turtle with the treadle peddle barely pressed..

 

[kcnsouthva]

Holy cow. Beside myself with excitement to perform my 50 hr on my L4060. Oil...check. HST filters, I lost way more fluid than 1-I thought I would and 2- way more than what I've seen on these videos. As I'm a rookie, I had 2 gallons on hand for recovery...check. First time removing loader. Watched a ton of videos in preparation.... removing it was fine. Re-installing it, for the very first time... wowzers! and the neighbor (74yr old farmer whos seen and done everything except own a tractor with a removable, or any, loader) telling me what I'm doing wrong to get the loader back on. Between the two of us and some creative language, gotter did! Greased and ready to roll for another 50!

 

[MOOTS]

Tilled the in-laws garden yesterday.

 

[RMS]

Installed a grill guard in preparation for moving a bunch of fallen trees. Should be able to get to them next week since the snow has finally melted and the ground is firming up.

 

[dirtydeed]

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.

Yep. That's it. Ouch, they went up in price.

 

[dirtydeed]

Assuming that you don't bill/get paid, until the job is completed, have you ever had trouble getting payment?
None of my business..... is a valid answer!

No. No issue really. They get half up front then the balance is collected before we leave.

 

[johnjk]

Rain for the next couple days. Got a mow in and a stick.

 

[dirtydeed]

Water service today. No big deal with the exception of my stupidity...

Start:

done:

evidence of my haste/stupidity:

I dropped the tailgate right off the truck! Luckily another Kubota was within reach for me to pick it and place it back on the truck.

 

[fried1765]

No. No issue really. They get half up front then the balance is collected before we leave.

Good simple plan.
Straight job bid?
Never any "extras"?

 

[RCW]

Still working on mower, but it’s still 10’ from tractor….

Scrubbed up underside with a wire cup on die grinder. Blades sharpened and reinstalled. Greased and gearbox drained standing up. Left a NO OIL note on it to refill before it goes under tractor…..

80 degrees tomorrow, but 40-50’s all next week. Still have some time.

I’m really starting to consider a RFM. My yard isn’t wide open, but betting I could figure one out real quick. Not my first rodeo.

 

[radas]

Of course that typically is my luck. Rather have that then buy something and have it go 50% off two days later lol

It was $50 off the other day but that ended too if that helps

 

[Magicman]

My customer using his M5660 to bring more logs to my sawmill.

 

[dirtydeed]

Good simple plan.
Straight job bid?
Never any "extras"?

Straight bid. Change orders when warranted...extra plumbing work, rock clause and extra thick concrete.

 

[kcnsouthva]

Holy cow. Beside myself with excitement to perform my 50 hr on my L4060. Oil...check. HST filters, I lost way more fluid than 1-I thought I would and 2- way more than what I've seen on these videos. As I'm a rookie, I had 2 gallons on hand for recovery...check. First time removing loader. Watched a ton of videos in preparation.... removing it was fine. Re-installing it, for the very first time... wowzers! and the neighbor (74yr old farmer whos seen and done everything except own a tractor with a removable, or any, loader) telling me what I'm doing wrong to get the loader back on. Between the two of us and some creative language, gotter did! Greased and ready to roll for another 50!

even better, I brush hogged for 2 hours and all fluid levels were on! I've spent 20 years working on high-level equipment (think Intel and Micron, semiconductor manufacturing), never my own rudimentary hydraulic systems. It's great to feel like I've done something (read... my own money and high risk!)