What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Old_Paint]

Getting the drain pipe set and covered with gravel. Put a couple inches next to the naked pipe on top of the cloth, flipped the cloth back and will fill to level.

I didn’t want to have to try to clean gravel out of the yard (as if I had a nice lawn) so we’re shoveling the first yard and a half along the edge of the driveway. Put in a new flower bed for the missus, too. Darn if she didn’t plant two table lamps trying to grow some fancy lamp posts.
Oh, btw, the missus is actually encouraging me to get a dump trailer. I don’t think she likes shoveling #57 gravel.

 

[Fordtech86]

Was chipping through some of the brush piles until we got rained out, when it stopped we just went for a trail ride

 

[Old_Paint]

Was chipping through some of the brush piles until we got rained out, when it stopped we just went for a trail ride

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That looks like some happy kids. Make sure they listen to Classic Rock, and you’ll have unparalleled parenting skills.

 

[S-G-R]

Oh, btw, the missus is actually encouraging me to get a dump trailer. I don’t think she likes shoveling #57 gravel.

Don't delay, buy today!

 

[Fordtech86]

Make sure they listen to Classic Rock

, well what I listen to might be close enough

They both love being outside, they don’t sit around much watching tv, etc…last weekend we were working on clearing out some more brush. When we moved out here in 2017 there was maybe 1/2-3/4 of an acre that was kept mowed up around the house, rest was overgrowth that hadn’t been touched in years. Now we got around 5-6 that’s cleared for them to run around, their little “farm”, and the timber trails.

 

[Old_Paint]

, well what I listen to might be close enough

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They both love being outside, they don’t sit around much watching tv, etc…last weekend we were working on clearing out some more brush. When we moved out here in 2017 there was maybe 1/2-3/4 of an acre that was kept mowed up around the house, rest was overgrowth that hadn’t been touched in years. Now we got around 5-6 that’s cleared for them to run around, their little “farm”, and the timber trails.

Mine was the same, overgrown with brush, but some old growth timber too. Unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a single pine back there that hasn’t been struck by lightning, some of them big hits. I’ve been hacking away at it for 20 years, but only started making significant progress after I got the LX. Then, I got the grapple for it, and did as much work in an afternoon as I did in the previous 3 years. It’s a lot easier with a new tractor when all ya got left is an old body.

 

[NCL4701]

We haven’t had an inordinate amount of rain this year but something like 85% of weekends this year, it has rained here. For folks like me that work a job away from home, that’s caused some problems with land maintenance. This weekend the ground at least resembled dry and no rain in the forecast so stump grinding and mowing were the order of the day.

Started with this pine stump. The little tree on the left was kind of irritating as was a large tupelo in front of the tractor that I didn’t think would be in the way but it was. Got it done but if I was shooting a how to video that one wouldn’t have survived the edit.

No obstacles complicating the next one.

Much quicker and smoother.

Next up: mowing amongst a bunch of trees. Even with the bucket off, the loader is too much. Only time I run it sans loader so it always strikes me as looking odd. Lower the ROPs, 2WD, unlock the brakes for steering. Only job it’s configured that way and it reminds me more of operating one of our antique gassers than the 4WD, front loader weighted, roll over protected machine I’m used to.

The problem.

The solution.

The result. Also mowed the top of the dam and the trails that have stilt grass on them.

Put the loader back on and ROPs back up. Don’t know what it will be doing next so left the 3 point empty.

And of course about 8:00 this evening it rained despite the weather folks’ prediction otherwise.

 

[Flintknapper]

, well what I listen to might be close enough

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They both love being outside, they don’t sit around much watching tv, etc…last weekend we were working on clearing out some more brush. When we moved out here in 2017 there was maybe 1/2-3/4 of an acre that was kept mowed up around the house, rest was overgrowth that hadn’t been touched in years. Now we got around 5-6 that’s cleared for them to run around, their little “farm”, and the timber trails.

When on 'foot' be sure to remind the kiddo's to watch for snakes. They are really moving in my area and yours right now. Your children have a wonderful place to grow up and play. Many are not as fortunate. Good job Dad!

 

[pokey1416]

Helped neighbor out and dug up old satellite dish. Should have listened to reasonable voice and cut the mast off BEFORE dumping in roll off. Piece of it came around and scraped hood. 1st scar in 510 hours of use and I knew it was overdue as I use forks for demo work. Wouldn’t of happened with a grapple - I’ve started saving for one now.

 

[fried1765]

Getting the drain pipe set and covered with gravel. Put a couple inches next to the naked pipe on top of the cloth, flipped the cloth back and will fill to level. View attachment 104050
I didn’t want to have to try to clean gravel out of the yard (as if I had a nice lawn) so we’re shoveling the first yard and a half along the edge of the driveway. Put in a new flower bed for the missus, too. Darn if she didn’t plant two table lamps trying to grow some fancy lamp posts.
Oh, btw, the missus is actually encouraging me to get a dump trailer. I don’t think she likes shoveling #57 gravel.

You do NEED a dump trailer!
"Strike while the iron is hot"

 

[fried1765]

Helped neighbor out and dug up old satellite dish. Should have listened to reasonable voice and cut the mast off BEFORE dumping in roll off. Piece of it came around and scraped hood. 1st scar in 510 hours of use and I knew it was overdue as I use forks for demo work. Wouldn’t of happened with a grapple - I’ve started saving for one now.

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You might try some medium rubbing compound, and perhaps get much of that scratch out.

 

[Fordtech86]

so much for that manicure and pedicure her and momma got yesterday

 

[fried1765]

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so much for that manicure and pedicure her and momma got yesterday

She is deeply into concentration, and absolutely delighted that dad will let her use the hoe.
SO sweet !!!!

 

[lynnmor]

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so much for that manicure and pedicure her and momma got yesterday

Great photo of the model that was used to design the operating station.

 

[The Evil Twin]

Great photo of the model that was used to design the operating station.

Well, they are designed in Japan

 

[lynnmor]

You might try some medium rubbing compound, and perhaps get much of that scratch out.

I hope not, but it appears that it is thru the color coat. I had some deep scratches from new that showed yellow, I carefully filled them with Kubota touch up paint, then sanded with very fine wet or dry followed by a polish. Turned out perfect but the scratches weren’t so wide.

 

[fried1765]

I hope not, but it appears that it is thru the color coat. I had some deep scratches from new that showed yellow, I carefully filled them with Kubota touch up paint, then sanded with very fine wet or dry followed by a polish. Turned out perfect but the scratches weren’t so wide.

Maybe try the compound first, followed by the touch up method you describe?

 

[mdhughes]

so much for that manicure and pedicure her and momma got yesterday

How old is she? Looks like you might be out of a job when it comes to the backhoe.

 

[Old_Paint]

Got everything ready last night so I could beat the heat this morning and pour 6 bags of Quikcrete in the gap I cut in the driveway. When bag #4 got opened, the mixer sounded very unhappy and quit. Fortunately, the job turned out to be a 4-1/2 bag job, because I had to mix by hand to finish. Did a little troubleshooting and think I may have found a problem.

New run cap ordered. Got a few more small concrete projects and don’t wanna mix it by hand.

Got the first 1.5 yards of #57 along the front edge of the parking spot. Backfill and seeding will wrap it up. May have to cut a shallow swale to divert water to the street end.

 

[Fordtech86]

How old is she? Looks like you might be out of a job when it comes to the backhoe.

she is 6. Between her and my son I don’t get much tractor time anymore