What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Flintknapper]

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I realize that is a mighty big tractor for those bitty bitty limbs but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

PUNISH.....those limbs!

 

[Flintknapper]

Unloaded two buckets of firewood off the truck tonight after work. Got dark before I could get the rest.

^^^^^

Afraid of the dark....?

 

[McMXi]

Perfect solution. Anything to keep that hitch point below the rear axle so it doesn't take the weight off the rear tires. Loading the trailer toward the front is a good idea, too. It's gunna take a woppin' big trailer and load to push a 6060 or 6000 around, but still a perfect solution.

I like your KK hitch. The one I had wasn't QH compatible, so I had to make a few mods to it. Sure is nice to not have to pull the QH to move the trailers. I need to get a clevis for my draw-bar and copy your technique now that I've modded the 3P hitch. I don't need the trailer ball in the drawbar anymore now, especially if I do the same as your photo.

I might end up welding some plates with holes to the back of both Quick Hitches up near the top pin location so that I can secure the chain almost directly above the end of the draw bar which would be the best location.

 

[mdhughes]

^^^^^

Afraid of the dark....?

Not of the dark, but of mountain lions. I have seen one in the area and heard of a lot of sightings.

 

[Old_Paint]

I might end up welding some plates with holes to the back of both Quick Hitches up near the top pin location so that I can secure the chain almost directly above the end of the draw bar which would be the best location.

I like that idea. Just gotta remember to remove the 'short leash' when ya put the box blade or something else on that needs to go all the way up. Is the rating of the lift why you used such large chain? Pretty stout lift on a little LX. Can't imagine on a 6000 series.

 

[McMXi]

I like that idea. Just gotta remember to remove the 'short leash' when ya put the box blade or something else on that needs to go all the way up. Is the rating of the lift why you used such large chain? Pretty stout lift on a little LX. Can't imagine on a 6000 series.

Ha! Ha! The chain was laying around and looks a lot more stout than it is. I found it on the ground at the local land fill. I'll upgrade it eventually.

 

[radas]

Installed the more difficult side of the backhoe subframe.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

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I realize that is a mighty big tractor for those bitty bitty limbs but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.

WHAT NO GRAPPLE!!!!
FOR SHAME!

 

[Fordtech86]

Installed the more difficult side of the backhoe subframe. View attachment 101729 View attachment 101730

The suspense of this project is killing me!

Looks like a more involved install then it was on the L. Almost there!

 

[radas]

The suspense of this project is killing me!

Looks like a more involved install then it was on the L. Almost there!

Me too haha. Honestly if it wasn't for the hose compatibility issue I had with 3rd function and the front loader mount issue, I would have been done in a few days over a weekend. What a PITA this has been.

 

[Trapper Bob]

I spread some gravel under a gate where a low spot developed. I used the float function to smooth the area. That works pretty good. This old dog learned a new trick.

 

[Flintknapper]

Not of the dark, but of mountain lions. I have seen one in the area and heard of a lot of sightings.

Fair enough. Reminds me of what a co-worker told me years ago. Said he wasn't "Afraid of the dark. Was only afraid of what is IN THE DARK".

With respect to a Mountain Lions.....I don't think you'd see it 'coming' either way (light or dark).

 

[The_Wingnut]

Installed tie downs on front of L4060. This guy has some nice stuff. If you get a chance give it a look. https://www.5elevendesignz.com/

 

[radas]

Had 50 mins kid/wife-free during lunch to get started on the other subframe, ended up getting most of it done. Need to grab a spare 130mm bolt and m16x1.5 nut to wrap up this side. All the bolts are torqued to spec besides the missing bolt and nut.

 

[Old_Paint]

Had 50 mins kid/wife-free during lunch to get started on the other subframe, ended up getting most of it done. Need to grab a spare 130mm bolt and m16x1.5 nut to wrap up this side. All the bolts are torqued to spec besides the missing bolt and nut.

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Are your R14's on the back loaded? If so, how was it pulling those off and putting them back on?

If ya don't mind me asking, how much was the subframe, and where did you get it. They just simply were not available when I got my LX, so I bypassed getting the hoe. Saved me about $9K on the final price. Just wondering if me buying the hoe and subframe and doing the install myself would save much. I waited nearly 3 months for delivery after paying for the tractor before I finally gave up and told the dealer I just wanted my tractor. It wasn't doing me any good sitting in his shop, and I'd made 3 payments on it sight unseen. It's been all the tractor I need, but sure could use that hoe on occasion.

 

[dirtydeed]

Quick post excavation lawn repair...

Before:

5 yards of screened topsoil later:

on to the next one

 

[S-G-R]

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Installed tie downs on front of L4060. This guy has some nice stuff. If you get a chance give it a look. https://www.5elevendesignz.com/

Agreed! I've got one of his brush guards and Justin has great customer service. .

 

[RCW]

Nothing with the Kubota, but put a charger on the ‘Moline battery to get the old gal fired up.

She turns 70 this year….

Been a challenge lately with my mother having some health issues. Been making the one-hour trip to my parents a lot this week.

 

[radas]

Are your R14's on the back loaded? If so, how was it pulling those off and putting them back on?

If ya don't mind me asking, how much was the subframe, and where did you get it. They just simply were not available when I got my LX, so I bypassed getting the hoe. Saved me about $9K on the final price. Just wondering if me buying the hoe and subframe and doing the install myself would save much. I waited nearly 3 months for delivery after paying for the tractor before I finally gave up and told the dealer I just wanted my tractor. It wasn't doing me any good sitting in his shop, and I'd made 3 payments on it sight unseen. It's been all the tractor I need, but sure could use that hoe on occasion.

They are loaded and are heavy as hell but manageable. I cheated and scored a 1500lb tire dolly for cheap so I just used that with a ratchet strap around the tire to keep it from tipping. I've seen it done where guys barely jack the tractor up and wiggle the tire off and walk it away. The only issue for me was, if I leaned the tire anywhere and my son knocked it over, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself so I paid for peace of mind.

The subframe for an LX2610HST is BH4966, if you want to run the backhoe with the separate seat, get the BH4983 IIRC. Subframe is about $1100 but backhoes have gone up in price since you ordered. I got prices from $10k-$14k when I was shopping around and I landed at the lower end of that. Gone are the days when they're in the under $10k range.

I think book time calls for 5-6 hours, figure $120-150/hour and that's what you'd save plus piece of mind that you did it right and torqued everything to spec. All-in, it took me about 7-10 hours to install and that includes replacing the defective front loader mount, removing the brace on the back where the toolbox sits, and installing the swivel seat. I'd estimate you'd save about $1000 which worked out to be about $100/hour.

Quick post excavation lawn repair...

Before:
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5 yards of screened topsoil later:

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on to the next one

Man, you do the cleanest work, I hope to be able to finesse my property with the tractor and hoe half as good one day.


Managed to buy the hardware I needed to get it all done locally. The Hoe is ready to mount

 

[S-G-R]

They are loaded and are heavy as hell but manageable. I cheated and scored a 1500lb tire dolly for cheap so I just used that with a ratchet strap around the tire to keep it from tipping. I've seen it done where guys barely jack the tractor up and wiggle the tire off and walk it away. The only issue for me was, if I leaned the tire anywhere and my son knocked it over, I wouldn't be able to forgive myself so I paid for peace of mind.

The subframe for an LX2610HST is BH4966, if you want to run the backhoe with the separate seat, get the BH4983 IIRC. Subframe is about $1100 but backhoes have gone up in price since you ordered. I got prices from $10k-$14k when I was shopping around and I landed at the lower end of that. Gone are the days when they're in the under $10k range.

I think book time calls for 5-6 hours, figure $120-150/hour and that's what you'd save plus piece of mind that you did it right and torqued everything to spec. All-in, it took me about 7-10 hours to install and that includes replacing the defective front loader mount, removing the brace on the back where the toolbox sits, and installing the swivel seat. I'd estimate you'd save about $1000 which worked out to be about $100/hour.



Man, you do the cleanest work, I hope to be able to finesse my property with the tractor and hoe half as good one day.


Managed to buy the hardware I needed to get it all done locally. The Hoe is ready to mount

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Nice job! Now to start digging holes this weekend.