Recent content by torch

The early B7100s did not have the diverter block. So as Wolfman said, the covers I have won't work. i thought "early" was earlier than 1981 though.

True, can't really see the dips that deviate from the average. And once it starts sliding due to a dip it's going to keep sliding even after the slope eases a bit. Anyway, glad to hear you managed to make it out unscathed. Someone with less experience may not have, so it's good that you shared...

Well that's certainly steeper than it appeared to me! Lack of depth perception i guess. I would have figured 10' or maybe 15' rise over 100' or 150' from the photo. Anyway to rig a gate (or even a bungee cord) to that lever to ensure it stays in 4wd?

The picture is facing back the way you came? I can find it hard to judge slopes from pictures, but that doesn't look especially steep to me. What sort of grade are we talking here?

Yes, but sometimes wildly differing levels of quality.

The manual on PA's website indicates there are certain accessories available, but they are not listed under either "Accessories" or "Parts" tabs on the webpage. Looking closely at that video and comparing to the PA listing, they are not the same machines. PA version is missing the side teeth...

Well he certainly didn't read the part about "trenching only"! <lol> Mind you, his came with a thumb. The PA verson only seems to have a mount for a thumb. The PA version also comes with the aux hydraulic connections, which really sends a mixed message about the limitations on use!

To expand on Wolfman's comment: On the B7100 there is a bolt with locknut on the pedal arm. The WSM has a procedure to adjust the balance between forward and reverse speeds by jacking the rear wheels off the ground, setting engine RPM to 2800 and adjusting the bolt so rear wheels turn +/- 70 rpm...

Disclaimer: I have a different model Kubota backhoe, so this may not apply. But in MY Kubota BH manual there is a large bold CAUTION notice clearly stating the swing lock should be engaged while driving around: I'd read the manual carefully before calling the dealer.

This arrived in my in-box from the Canadian version of Harbor Fright, only 9 large (Canuk bucks): https://www.princessauto.com/en/420cc-crawler-excavator/product/PA0009208604 15hp chinesium gas engine, 8" bucket, 4-1/2' maximum depth. From the manual: "NEVER use the crawler excavator for any...

Shifting straight cut gears while in motion is simple -- in theory. All you have to do is match the engine rpm to the required transmission rpm for the desired gear ratio. EG: let us say that you are rolling along in 1st gear at 2500 rpm. And let us say that if that particular vehicle was in...

Nice! I see you obtained or fabricated a nice HD top link bracket. Good job.

No problem. If you have a factory service manual for the tractor, it's possible that Kubota documented the required block dimensions in the manual. They did for the B7100, which I used to create the blocks I supply for that family of models. (see...

Looking at the diagrams for the L2350F, the LA450S and the two part numbers all on the Kubota Canada site, I would say what you need is 75541-68110. Which is handy, since the second part number is listed as "No Longer Available". That said, the price listed for the one I think you want is...

Cruise on the B7100 is not that sophisticated. It's just a mechanical linkage and cam that holds down the hydrostat pedal. No connection to the brakes whatsoever.