Thought I'd share some of changes I've made to my 2601 since I got it a few months back. First, I intalled the Kubota block heater. As others have stated, this is not a difficult job but you WILL need a 35mm socket to fully tighten the heating element. A crescent is not going to cut it in the tight space. You will need some tourqe.
Next, I got rid of stock cheap-o plastic tool box and replaced it with a metal box with a latch. I was not confident the plastic one would stay closed in bumpy situations with just a tension fit. Honestly, the "toolbox" was the only disappointing thing about the tractor so far. The metal one cost me 10 bucks.
Finally, the must-have ROPS lights. I bought a pair of 27w led's off Amazon for 30 bucks. The 2601 only offers 5 amps for the work light circuit. These lights draw 2.25 amps each, so I'm close but good. I modified the dash a bit to accept the larger switch. $40 for the Kubota switches seemed ridiculous to me. For the mounts I simply used some angle iron cut into 6 inch pieces and drilled. BTW, I know others have stated the welded nut on the ROPS is 10mm, but I had to use 3/8 sae--and even that seemed tight. I splurged on the Kubota ROPS paint to match.
Overall, I love this machine. It has performed great so far in snow removal. Can't for summer to get some real work done.
Next, I got rid of stock cheap-o plastic tool box and replaced it with a metal box with a latch. I was not confident the plastic one would stay closed in bumpy situations with just a tension fit. Honestly, the "toolbox" was the only disappointing thing about the tractor so far. The metal one cost me 10 bucks.
Finally, the must-have ROPS lights. I bought a pair of 27w led's off Amazon for 30 bucks. The 2601 only offers 5 amps for the work light circuit. These lights draw 2.25 amps each, so I'm close but good. I modified the dash a bit to accept the larger switch. $40 for the Kubota switches seemed ridiculous to me. For the mounts I simply used some angle iron cut into 6 inch pieces and drilled. BTW, I know others have stated the welded nut on the ROPS is 10mm, but I had to use 3/8 sae--and even that seemed tight. I splurged on the Kubota ROPS paint to match.
Overall, I love this machine. It has performed great so far in snow removal. Can't for summer to get some real work done.
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