What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

[Old_Paint]

I saw that as well, but I assumed that the metal shavings were in the pan before he drained the fuel into it. The pump could have grenaded as well though, resulting in a bunch of metal and plastic debris in the fuel system. If that's the case, hopefully the filters prevented any of it from getting to the engine.

I kinda thought fuel pumps were mostly plastic these days, but I'm also well aware of the fact I know NOTHING (yet) about diesel fuel pumps. I do know that my fuel filter is between the tank and pump, though with a gravity feed to the filter. What I do know however is that metal shavings in ANY fluid that has anything to do with an engine is NOT a good sign if it came out of the engine or it's fuel supply. The screens on the injectors SHOULD stop it as last resort, but that much trash would likely stop them up if it makes it past the filter. If that came out of the filter bowl, then the filter's doing it's job. Hopefully it's just diesel you bought (which is bad enough) and didn't come from your machine. I can't think of anything upstream of the filter that would have that much trash in it. If that came from between the filter and the pump, though, if the pump hasn't grenaded yet, odds are it won't be long.

If the engine was said to be 'fading' on heavy throttle, I think I'd go ahead and yank the injectors for a good cleaning, or just replace them. It doesn't take much trash in an injector to be a BIG problem. You do you, though.

 

[mcmxi]

Not mine but I got to drive one of these yesterday. It's a cool machine but not something I would buy. I've never driven an articulated vehicle as far as I can remember and it does feel weird but something that I would get used to I'm sure.

 

[Old_Paint]

Barely anything came out after the first filter, all that came directly out of the tank thankfully. Brand new drain pan. I am replacing the pump anyway out of mistrust.

Talk about a sigh of relief ....

 

[je1279]

Barely anything came out after the first filter, all that came directly out of the tank thankfully. Brand new drain pan. I am replacing the pump anyway out of mistrust.

I've seen leaves and twigs in fuel tanks before, but that looks like someone cleaned off their workbench and dumped the dust pan into the fuel tank.

 

[NCL4701]

Not mine but I got to drive one of these yesterday. It's a cool machine but not something I would buy. I've never driven an articulated vehicle as far as I can remember and it does feel weird but something that I would get used to I'm sure.

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Drove an articulated ditcher/cable plow some back in the day. There’s a learning curve for sure, but it doesn’t take long to figure it out.

Looks like a beast of a loader compared to what most of us have.

 

[rc51stierhoff]

Not mine but I got to drive one of these yesterday. It's a cool machine but not something I would buy. I've never driven an articulated vehicle as far as I can remember and it does feel weird but something that I would get used to I'm sure.

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This just proves yet again I can want something without having any use or need whatsover for it…that’s awesome…I want one.

As far as articulating machines, one of coolest offroad vehicles I have seen was a PUG utility vehicle (I don’t believe still in production)…4WD and front and rear articulated and rotated independently…absolutely awesome. The forester that helps me with my place up north and helped put in trails uses that as a utility vehicle instead of a side side…way more capable IMO. It can literally go right around a tree or thru a swamp.

 

[armylifer]

Back in the early 70's I was in the Army and we had some M561 Gamma Goat military vehicles. They had 3 axles with both the front and rear axles steering. I drove those things many times and the worst part of that experience was the engine noise. The engine was right behind your head and it was loud. As for steering that it took almost no time at all to get used to it.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

Worked on the L305DT today. Awhile back, 3 months or so I didn't have any power, nothing with turning of the key. I finally got round tuit today. Back in September/October was too busy for me because I disc/planting etc. and I had order new oem ignition switch, new blow fuse, and voltage regulator.
Today got everything put in and tractor starts but oil & charge light remains dim after turning key off. So the initial problem was probably the 40yr old ignition switch, the secondary problem, the new denso voltage regulator was causing the oil pressure light and charge light to remain dim after the key was removed. I basically was taking everything apart, chasing wires etc and my buddy says, pop the old voltage regulator in & BINGO!! Winner, winner chicken dinner, never thought the brand new voltage regulator would have been the issue.
So after tomorrow mornings hunt, I'm gonna put it all back together and tighten everything up. Throw away the new volt regulator and order a new one for a spare.

 

[Tim Yeates]

Back in the early 70's I was in the Army and we had some M561 Gamma Goat military vehicles. They had 3 axles with both the front and rear axles steering. I drove those things many times and the worst part of that experience was the engine noise. The engine was right behind your head and it was loud. As for steering that it took almost no time at all to get used to it.

I have L2900DY-GST steering pin assembly it shows 2 #70 bushing split and useing 2 of them, the place I got it from showed 2 type of the #70 one is Brass the is steel which do I use

 

[The Evil Twin]

Speaking of tires....
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If one goes and they are all the same age, etc. and were inflated to 75 psi....
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Drive a new set under them. This new set are Goodyears.

Goodyear Endurance are always under my small trailer. Made In !

 

[Outnumbered]

Goodyear Endurance are always under my small trailer. Made In !

After several blowouts on boat trailers over the year with the freaking Carlisle (China) tires I switched to the Goodyear Endurance and have not had a single issue. (knocking on wood as I type)

 

[Siesta Sundance]

After several blowouts on boat trailers over the year with the freaking Carlisle (China) tires I switched to the Goodyear Endurance and have not had a single issue. (knocking on wood as I type)

It also matters what type of trailer and the use. I personally don't buy Carlise or Goodyear trailer tires anymore. I hope you have better luck with them.

 

[Trimley]

FWIW. General Tire is a solid choice. I ran their 10 ply on all my Flooring Van's for 25 years or so. They rode rough, and wore like iron. IIRC, they were near $300/tire.

 

[mcmxi]

Drove an articulated ditcher/cable plow some back in the day. There’s a learning curve for sure, but it doesn’t take long to figure it out.

Looks like a beast of a loader compared to what most of us have.

The one I drove was at the local dealer and had a set of pallet forks up front. The 64hp engine sounded incredibly sweet and I liked the controls. Changing from low to high range is as simple as pushing a button on the joystick, and selecting neutral for the transmission is the same. Forward and reverse are controlled by a nice switch on the joystick too. I think it's the fact that my butt felt like it was going right when I steered to the left that threw me a little.

Supposedly there's a backhoe available for the rear, but no 3-point, otherwise it'd be a contender to replace a tractor. It's $100k or more, and no doubt would be great for a farming operation mucking out barns, stalls, moving manure etc. It just seems like a one-trick pony although a very nice pony.

 

[mdhughes]

Fell a blonded Ash tree and cut the first 3 80" logs out of it. It was in a low spot, I had the ROPS up and my seat-belt on to get the logs out. I got them one at a time. So much easier with the grapple then with the pallet forks and a chain. Here is a picture of the butt log.

 

[In Utopia]

This just proves yet again I can want something without having any use or need whatsover for it…that’s awesome…I want one.

As far as articulating machines, one of coolest offroad vehicles I have seen was a PUG utility vehicle (I don’t believe still in production)…4WD and front and rear articulated and rotated independently…absolutely awesome. The forester that helps me with my place up north and helped put in trails uses that as a utility vehicle instead of a side side…way more capable IMO. It can literally go right around a tree or thru a swamp.

They are still in production. Looks like a little beast of a machine.
I'm guessing it's way out of my budget.
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Pug - Mudd-Ox Inc

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[GrassLakeRon]

Added LED headlights to my b8200.

 

[Magicman]

Finally got around to recovering this 54' firewood tree/log.

Marked it for bucking while the Grandson operated the splitter.

Making good progress.

The trailer is loaded and the splitter covered until next week. Of course now I will have to unload and stack.

 

[Siesta Sundance]

L305DT is up and running. The exhaust needed a few tac welds, cause the clamp was wore out.

MX was stacking fireboar.

 

[waverider]

Built a no-weld chainsaw mount out of parts I had lying around. Uses beam clamps, aluminum angle, 80/20 aluminum extrusion and the scabbard from my old Husqvarna saw.