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Daren Todd
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Massey Ferguson 1825E, Kubota Z121S, Box blade, Rotary Cutter
All of them should work. If you have the standard pto shaft, which i think you do. You may have to shorten the length on the pto shaft some. But it's not difficult. A sawzall and metal blade makes quick work of it. If the shaft on the tractor is non standard, you can purchase an adapter.
Be certain which direction your PTO rotates.
Some Kubota PTOs rotate 'backwards' compared to most tractors--and I'm not familiar with your particular model.
If your rear (not midmount) PTO shaft rotates 'clockwise' as viewed from behind the machine, then Mr. Todd's advice holds: any model any make should work with your machine.
Shortening the driveshaft isn't that big a deal if you're willing to cut a perfectly good shaft. A plain hacksaw will do the job, just slower than a reciprocating or even perhaps a jig saw (use oil while cutting). Cut in increments if you have doubts. Some use a torch but I can't recommend that unless you're a better-than-average user.
The idea is to not have the telescoping shaft segments 'bottom out' when fully raised---operate the 3-point slowly and carefully until you KNOW the shaft is the right length. The biggest problem may be getting the protective shroud off the shaft so you can see how it all works and get to the shaft itself.
When you reassemble the cut shaft parts be sure to oil / grease so everything moves easily. You may need to file or grind burrs off the cut end.
And be sure your U-joint on the shaft tractor end is 'in time' or 'in phase' with the U-joint on the shredder so nothing binds in use. Before disassembly (pulling the two shaft halves apart--they just slip together) make a mark (dimple with a punch or make a shallow notch (actually just a score-mark) with the saw (above the expected cut)).
If you have or can borrow a metal cut-off saw ('chop saw') the cut will take about a minute. Wear earmuffs and safety glasses.
When using the shredder always keep in mind that the blades need to be sharp (you may need a 'bushhog wrench' to remove the blades)., the gearbox filled (some ship dry), all nuts and bolts (and 3-point lift pins) checked and tight, U-joints greased, spare shear pins (or only Grade-2 bolts) on hand or slip-clutch adjusted annually, and that blades CAN, DO, and WILL bend and break.
Please post back your experiences so we may all learn.
Some Kubota PTOs rotate 'backwards' compared to most tractors--and I'm not familiar with your particular model.
If your rear (not midmount) PTO shaft rotates 'clockwise' as viewed from behind the machine, then Mr. Todd's advice holds: any model any make should work with your machine.
Shortening the driveshaft isn't that big a deal if you're willing to cut a perfectly good shaft. A plain hacksaw will do the job, just slower than a reciprocating or even perhaps a jig saw (use oil while cutting). Cut in increments if you have doubts. Some use a torch but I can't recommend that unless you're a better-than-average user.
The idea is to not have the telescoping shaft segments 'bottom out' when fully raised---operate the 3-point slowly and carefully until you KNOW the shaft is the right length. The biggest problem may be getting the protective shroud off the shaft so you can see how it all works and get to the shaft itself.
When you reassemble the cut shaft parts be sure to oil / grease so everything moves easily. You may need to file or grind burrs off the cut end.
And be sure your U-joint on the shaft tractor end is 'in time' or 'in phase' with the U-joint on the shredder so nothing binds in use. Before disassembly (pulling the two shaft halves apart--they just slip together) make a mark (dimple with a punch or make a shallow notch (actually just a score-mark) with the saw (above the expected cut)).
If you have or can borrow a metal cut-off saw ('chop saw') the cut will take about a minute. Wear earmuffs and safety glasses.
When using the shredder always keep in mind that the blades need to be sharp (you may need a 'bushhog wrench' to remove the blades)., the gearbox filled (some ship dry), all nuts and bolts (and 3-point lift pins) checked and tight, U-joints greased, spare shear pins (or only Grade-2 bolts) on hand or slip-clutch adjusted annually, and that blades CAN, DO, and WILL bend and break.
Please post back your experiences so we may all learn.
85Hokie
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BX-25D ,PTB. Under Armor, '90&'92-B7100HST's, '06 BX1850 FEL
Stub gave good advice.....
B6100 spins backwards, no worries about your Bx...
if you need to cut the pto shaft, cut BOTH pieces - not just one! Cut - recheck and cut again if needed!!!
I'd no go an wider than 54 inches in that this is a small tractor. By the way, please use a descriptive title for your next post.