What did you do to or on your Kubota today?
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Those mirrors look pretty slick! What brand are they and please give an update after you have used them for a bit. Wondering how well they hold on, specially on bumpy terrain and or vibration from implements.It's been raining all day today, but I had some stuff come in. I ordered a rubber flap for the snow plow. I had the same Kolpin rubber plow flap on the side by side's plow and it worked amazing. it really helped from snow going over the plow. So I got that installed today.
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And I'm also trying out these magnetic mirrors. They were only $29 and they stick really well. Not sure if they'll be useful when plowing but when I'm out near the road it might be worth having on but I am not sure if I'll even use them, figured I will give it a try. When I am wearing the hood of my winter jacket, I can't see well behind me so these might be perfect for that.
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I have a bunch of stuff coming from Messicks tomorrow, so I'm excited for that. Ordered the rubber floor mats, the right fender handle and some Kubota key chains lol. The next thing I need to do is wiring in some LED work lights.
Here's a funny story. When I was using the tractor yesterday, I kept hearing a rattling noise. I couldn't figure out what it was. There was nothing loosebump that would make that sound. Later when I was in the garage doing something help, I happened to notice something in one of the holes on the floorboard. It was a dang 14mm socket that had to have been there for a long time. Wasn't mine! Got it out with the magnet and no more noise! It would have been funnier if it was the infamous 10mm socket
I def will be sure to share some feedback. These are made by Kemimoto https://a.co/d/fkkDyaf $29 right now with the current black friday sale. I like that they are magnetic and I take them off when they are not needed. The magnets are crazy, I was surprised. You can't just pull them off, you almost have to pry them off otherwise you might break the plastic pieces haha. But I think they might be useful for plowing or when maybe doing jobs for someone else and need extra visibility. I dunno.
My order came in from Messicks today!
These are the floor mats for the newer L02 models, Messicks says they fit and they do with some caveats. I also got the right handle for the tractor as well and some rubber Kubota key chains. I like to keep the spare in my house just in case.
They definitely fit but a little challenging, worth it though because they look way nicer than just painted steel. I've already slipped a couple times and the rubber is super grippy, very heavy. I think they'll even sound dampen some noise under the tractor right there too.
I do like the way it looks though! Feels more like a premium tractor instead of "economy". One thing that is driving me nuts (I have a bit of OCD) is the steering wheel. When the wheels are straight the steering wheel is not. I'm not sure how hard it is to fix that, if at all. Not sure why its even like that to begin with. I guess someone was lazy?
But as you can see....this is what I am talking about. Since on the L02 model, they removed the clutch and move the brakes to the left side so I think Kubota must have moved the treadle pedal a little further out and that's why the hole isn't aligned. It doesn't seem to affect the movement of the pedal any..worse case I can take it off and cut out the rubber some but I don't see any reason to. The pre-existing holes & bolts for the pedal stops no longer line up but I don't need them and the floor mat is just as thick as the bolts that were there.
And here's the right handle mounted on the fender. I think it's absolutely worth at least getting this handle because I have instinctively tried grabbing it because in my mind there is one on the left but naturally there should be one on the right too.
All in all...worthy upgrades for sure and not super expensive. Only took me about 30 minutes to install. Recommended!
These are the floor mats for the newer L02 models, Messicks says they fit and they do with some caveats. I also got the right handle for the tractor as well and some rubber Kubota key chains. I like to keep the spare in my house just in case.
They definitely fit but a little challenging, worth it though because they look way nicer than just painted steel. I've already slipped a couple times and the rubber is super grippy, very heavy. I think they'll even sound dampen some noise under the tractor right there too.
I do like the way it looks though! Feels more like a premium tractor instead of "economy". One thing that is driving me nuts (I have a bit of OCD) is the steering wheel. When the wheels are straight the steering wheel is not. I'm not sure how hard it is to fix that, if at all. Not sure why its even like that to begin with. I guess someone was lazy?
But as you can see....this is what I am talking about. Since on the L02 model, they removed the clutch and move the brakes to the left side so I think Kubota must have moved the treadle pedal a little further out and that's why the hole isn't aligned. It doesn't seem to affect the movement of the pedal any..worse case I can take it off and cut out the rubber some but I don't see any reason to. The pre-existing holes & bolts for the pedal stops no longer line up but I don't need them and the floor mat is just as thick as the bolts that were there.
And here's the right handle mounted on the fender. I think it's absolutely worth at least getting this handle because I have instinctively tried grabbing it because in my mind there is one on the left but naturally there should be one on the right too.
All in all...worthy upgrades for sure and not super expensive. Only took me about 30 minutes to install. Recommended!
Damn did you wax and ceramic coat that thing!! I need to wash mine, it lives in a dirt floor run-in barn so get's dusty when the wind ramps up. Does your seat have provisions for arm rests, if so I'd highly recommend them, my 2650 has em and they are fantastic for operating comfort.
Haha I did buff it, jet seal it, waxed it and put a paint protectant on it called bead maker. Dust doesn't even cling to it. I can blow it off.
I don't see any provisions for armrests, the seat is metal in the back maybe it would be possible to add arm rests? I wouldn't mind getting a new seat with arm rests.
You'll just have to get over it, your/our tractors have hydrostatic steering which means there's no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels, it's done hydraulically. Modern tractors don't have power-assisted steering.
Even more maddening, the steering wheel isn't even constant. Turn the wheel all the way one direction and keep turning. You'll see the wheel keep turning slowly. The same thing happens a little under normal operation.
I had no idea that's how it worked. Well that's good to know. I was worried if something was wrong but apparently it's normal. I have noticed when you're at idle speed, it's almost impossible to crank the steering wheel but rev it up a little and it turns with ease. I have seen some tractors before with an actual steering cylinder similar to a vehicle.
RMS
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LX2610HSDC, RCR1260, PFL1242, LX2963, RB1684, WC-68,Flail Mower,Grapple, Z421
RMS
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LX2610HSDC, RCR1260, PFL1242, LX2963, RB1684, WC-68,Flail Mower,Grapple, Z421
It's just about big enough. I can fit both of my vehicles and two of my daughter's in the barn along with the tractor during snow storms.You need more tractors or a smaller shop!
Not on my tractor but for it.
We are visiting family in Pa. and my son and I made a short trip to Messicks yesterday.
I talked with them about what I need to add 2 sets of hydraulics to my 2501 with a BH77. They gave me a price that I can Live with. Because of the BH I had to get a few extra hoses and fittings. My son has 40hrs of time off to use before the end of the year, so we plan on dressing up the tractor with all the extras I have setting in the garage for it. Roof, lights, Electric latch-unlatch for the SSQA and now hydraulics.
Happy Thanksgiving
We are visiting family in Pa. and my son and I made a short trip to Messicks yesterday.
I talked with them about what I need to add 2 sets of hydraulics to my 2501 with a BH77. They gave me a price that I can Live with. Because of the BH I had to get a few extra hoses and fittings. My son has 40hrs of time off to use before the end of the year, so we plan on dressing up the tractor with all the extras I have setting in the garage for it. Roof, lights, Electric latch-unlatch for the SSQA and now hydraulics.
Happy Thanksgiving
Orange man
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Kubota L2501 LA525 loader , woods prd6000 mower, Land pride RB 1672
The L2501 doesn't have hydrostatic steering , so you can straighten the wheel and it will stay straight.
Kubota's website is so confusing. Some pages says it had hydrostatic steering and others say a integral type power steering.
Orange man
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Kubota L2501 LA525 loader , woods prd6000 mower, Land pride RB 1672
It uses a gear box for steering, I have owned three L2501 and a l3200 which shares most parts with the l2501
So it's just manual steering, no power steering? I thought it had power steering.
Orange man
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Kubota L2501 LA525 loader , woods prd6000 mower, Land pride RB 1672
It is a power steering box, much like older cars and trucks used
Edit to correct, the L2501 does not use hydrostatic steering.