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Well it has really been some time since I last posted in this forum. My tractor (1979 L245DT) has been running great for quite some time. Last I used it was about a month ago. I was pushing dirt around the yard, not pushing much really. I was just letting it run for a bit while digging by...

Im looking at a little Kubota that has a "Kubota 85" loader on it. Does any have a good guess at what size tractor it would fit. From the pic it looks to be in the 15-20 hp range. I have been attempting to reach the seller but without luck so far. Anyone?

Hello All. It's been a while since I've posted in the forums. My little 245DT if running strong these days. Thanks to all who helped with advice and pointers throughout my repairs. I have a new project in mind now. A loader. I have a chance to but a complete new loader from a contact I made...

So we finally had our first 'real' snowfall yesterday. It wasn't a substantial amount and it was pretty wet snow so I used my 5' rear blade instead of the old blower I bought this summer. Its my first winter with the tractor and it seems that it takes some practice to do a good job. My...

I have just rewired my tractor. I have the original starter which I had rebuilt. I can here the starter engaging when I attempt to start but the engine will not turn over. I removed the starter and put power to it. The little gear moves forward as to engage the fly wheel but it does not spin. Am...

I'm just begining reassembly of my engine. I need to place a shim along with the gasket. The parts diagram for my tractor (L245DT) shows the head gasket against the block, then the shim, and then the head. Does this seem right to others here? Also, do I need to apply andything to the shim to...

I'm starting a new thread as my previous one was more panic and questions than progress. I have finally started to get some work done so I'm hoping to gain the interest of others who may be willing to lend an opinion on some issues I have. I titled it "refurbish" as its not an entire rebuild as...

Anyone think I can retro fit a loader from a Massey 135 to a Kubota L245DT?? Or, also have a line on a loader from a B21 kubota as well. Significantly higher price for the Kubota loader though. Both come with all lines and loader valves. Kubota one has single stick operation and is in...

Not really sure where the most appropriate place to post this was. Anyway, there is a township building next to my work. They have several Kubotas that they use there, including this M40. They were using it in the yard when it started to smoke from a small electrical burn. That turned into a...

Anyone here think I could retro fit a loader from a Cockshutt 20 to work on my L245DT? Im going to assume no given the design of the front end on the Cockshutt, but im looking for someone with me know how than me to chime in. If im not mistaken the loader would have a lot of tubular design in...

Im just in the process of having both my starter and alternator rebuilt. Before striping them off I snapped a pic of all the crap hanging off the starter. How hard would it be just to rewire an L245DT? Cause im tellin ya, every line I trace is split to another line that seemingly goes nowhere...

Im in Ontario, Canada and im looking for some turf tires. Anyone have any suggestions about the best place to get them from? Not picky on brand, and lowest price doesn't hurt. Tractor won't see any "extreme" work. Its an L245DT taking 5-15, and 11.2-24 Any help is appreciated

Sorry for another front axle oil change question here. I just emptied out the gear oil from my front diff and outer drive on my L245DT. One drain plug in the middle and one on each outer drive. My question is in regards to refilling. There are what im assuming to be two filler plugs on the...

Ok I know ive been posting a lot on this forum since I found it. I hope im not bothering anyone by again starting yet another thread, but I need some real help here. My last thread was in regards to what was found to be a clutch issue. Thanks again to everyone who helped with that diagnosis...

I have an L245DT and when I was pushing back some snow banks this morning I think that the 4wd might not be engaging. In my pickup if you're in 4wd and you get stuck, and you're giving it gas it will jump around a bit as all 4 wheels are trying to move you. But with the tractor, if I get up...

It would be awesome if OrangeTractorTalks had a mobile app for Android and Apple. It could also be done, at least for Android, by making it "Android Native". This would allow the site to be viewed in a compressed format by another, already existing App called "Tapatalk" which is a host app...

Hey all, im just wondering if there are any loaders, other than Kubota loaders that will fit an L245DT? More specifically I guess im looking for someone to explain to me how I would be able to tell if a non-kubota loader could be made to work for this particular tractor. Any help is appreciated.

Hello all. Im new to this site. Great, rather essential find I must say. This next Saturday I will be the new owner of a Kubota L245DT (1984 im told). I have to drive about 4 hours one way to get it so Im looking for a bit of advice as far as an in-person inspection goes. Im pretty...