Hi. I've got a couple of issues with my old kubota.
The first thing is I'm getting oil dripping from the rear axle / hubs. I haven't looked to see the problem yet but could anyone tell me do these tractors have oil in the hubs? Or should they be dry when I take them apart? I assume if the hubs should be dry the oil is leaking from a seal that the drive shaft goes through, is this correct? Also are the brakes housed in there? Or are they in the actual axle?
I can't seem to upload a photo but hope you understand what I mean?
The other issue is wiv the rear link arms. I've just bought a topper (mower) to go on the 3pt linkage. When I raise the mower up the front of the mower touches the rear tyres. Do different models have different length lift arms? I would like to have at least 2" / 3" clearance between the implement & the tyres. My thoughts are either find some longer arms or a last resort would be cutting them & welding them up a bit longer. I'm unsure of doing this as the tractor needs to be strong enough not be bend or flex.
Obviously if I have longer arms will make implements heavier than if they shorter with the weight closer to the tractor.
Please help lads
The first thing is I'm getting oil dripping from the rear axle / hubs. I haven't looked to see the problem yet but could anyone tell me do these tractors have oil in the hubs? Or should they be dry when I take them apart? I assume if the hubs should be dry the oil is leaking from a seal that the drive shaft goes through, is this correct? Also are the brakes housed in there? Or are they in the actual axle?
I can't seem to upload a photo but hope you understand what I mean?
The other issue is wiv the rear link arms. I've just bought a topper (mower) to go on the 3pt linkage. When I raise the mower up the front of the mower touches the rear tyres. Do different models have different length lift arms? I would like to have at least 2" / 3" clearance between the implement & the tyres. My thoughts are either find some longer arms or a last resort would be cutting them & welding them up a bit longer. I'm unsure of doing this as the tractor needs to be strong enough not be bend or flex.
Obviously if I have longer arms will make implements heavier than if they shorter with the weight closer to the tractor.
Please help lads