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  1. Rob

    B8200 steering box problems.

    Hi all. Whilst dealing with a severe case of rodent damage to my B8200's wiring loom I had to remove the dash panel, which wasn't going to be just a case of removing the steering wheel . First off the steering wheel was seized solid to the shaft and no amount of Penetrating Fluid, pulling with a...
  2. Rob

    B2150 engine transplant into B8200.

    Hi all. Ive been offline for some time due to other life events but still messing around with Kubota's, now have more time to get back with project and tractor things. just wondering weather a b2150 engine will retro transplant into a b8200. any thoughts. rob
  3. Rob

    B8200 Manual gearbox clutch replacement.

    Hi all, It has been a long time since I was last on the forum, sadly life events etc have made things a bit more of a challenge for the last few years but things are on the up now so all is good. Anyway, I still have the orange kit, L225 and B8200 and they just keep on going, well until today...
  4. Rob

    how are you all doing guys.

    Well its been a fair while since my last visit and that was only a brief one, so seems like a good time to see how you are all getting on , hopefully you're all well with lots of project on the go as well. I've been pretty well overworked for quite some time so not been on here or doing much in...
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    L225 rear axle halfshaft removal questions.

    Good evening all, I hope you're all well etc , I've not been around on the forum for a while due to way too much work etc and not really having any issues with my great old orange beast's, anway I do have a small problem now and could really use some help if possible. Now then, my trusty old...
  6. Rob

    Anyone here been to "Oak Island" ?

    As in the title really guys, allways like to keep upto speed on these things,so wondered if anyone on here has visited Oak island and if so what were your impressions etc of it all. rob
  7. Rob

    Another year older,still no wiser, what the heck lets go mad...

    Well another birthday has just passed and life is still lacking some extra excitment:(, so what can one do to to make the weekend a bit more exciting and varied, simple answer , start lawnmower racing..:eek::cool:. Yep , did some gorund work into it, certainly a bit safer than the duke;), well...
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    Dual battery installation B8200 etc.

    good evening all, i am about to jump into another project which has a bit more of an important usage for my now. I would like to run a dual or multiple battery setup on my B8200 as the need for 12v power has now increased and will probably exceed the limitations of the B8200 basic setup. I 'll...
  9. Rob

    best bits & worse bits about your orange friend.

    As in the title really guys, what are the best bits about your orange friend :cool::D and also the not so nice bits :mad::( , the things about it that really shows it a cut above the competiton, but also those really anyonying things on it that just need changing or just removing:eek: I can...
  10. Rob

    question about B9200 and B2150 fuel tanks.

    hi all, i am about to construct an 2nd indepdant aux hydraulic setup on my non hst B8200. My project involves the fitting of many parts of which one is a new oil reservoir. From my intial findings the B8200, B9200 and b2150 share many similar parts if not the same, but having part numbers is not...
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    Well that turned out better than expected...

    Managed to get my custom front protection bar finished today and it has turned out better than i expected for a quick retrofit job.:) colour co-ordinated to my B8200 aswell, fits spot on now and the suite case weights hang just right on the side mounts, winch fits in nicely too and the hood...
  12. Rob

    retrofit front protection bar/winch base/towing point.

    hi all, i have been out in the garage again using up some spare steel offcuts to fabriacate a retro fit front protection bar setup for fitment to my B8200. Purchased for a low price a new and unused front protection bar from a much bigger kubota with a view to modify it for fitting to my B8200...
  13. Rob

    bx25 bucket capacity & lifting ability?

    as in the title guys, any ideas on the lifting capability of the BX25 backhoe setup, also biggest digging bucket it can accomadate , any possabilty it would handle a clam grab attachment. rob
  14. Rob

    B8200 factory fitment rear hydraulic outlet.

    Hi all, i'm doing a bit of hydraulic reconfiguring on my B8200 at present with the addition of some extra capacity etc for more equipment to be utilized on the tractor. At present i have an extra hydraulic spool valve assembly connected to the centre connection block as per kubota recommeded...
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    Gannon PD42 box grader question.

    As in the title really, i may be able to pickup a Gannon box grader, looks like a PD42 model. Do any of you guys have one or use one, if so what are your thoughts on it, worth buying or giving miss. anypics would be great also. thanks rob
  16. Rob

    kubota info, OK , but then dont ask everyone else the same....

    kubota info as in the title really guys, and yes i am having a moan:mad: If have no problems offering info to anyone if it helps them out, i'm allways doing it especially manual data, but please, dont ask me for info which i supply then go and ask everyone else for the same data that i just...
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    Front protection bar for kubota series?

    Hi all recently aquired this item for a possible project but i am trying to identify which kubota tractor this is fitment for , does anyone have any thoughts on what model and any pics of it fitted to that machine. rob
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    someting for the classic biker on OTT.

    Hi all as you may have noticed by now i am what could be best described as a real petrol head when it comes to Motorcycles and all things Bike.:cool::D Its a passion i have allway had since my first steps and being able to get on a small pedal powered bike. I can honestly say i have tried and...
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    Tandem Articulated Axle trailer fabrication question.

    Hi all, I was thinking about fabricating a custom trailer for use around the the grounds and especially in our small woodland ( maybe jungle would be better description;) ) Anway , i was thinking about making it 4' wide and 7' long with twin axles at the rear. Instead of having the normal...
  20. Rob

    Total engine bay respray, a bit overkill or what!

    Saw this breifly on fleabay recently , thought to myself , have a better look, and man what was the guy who did the paint job thinking....:eek::eek: I 've heard of a total respray , but this takes the award for an engine repaint:eek:. Not just content to do the engne, but everything attached to...