Recent content by christhefur

We were using spec fluid. We suspected that perhaps someone made a mistake with fluid but couldn't find any evidence of it, other than the goop in the filters. I suppose anything is possible. Mystery continues. Will post if the dealer solves it.

We cut it open, the filter was clogged with goopy gunk. None of it seemed to be metal. The dealer said the clutches, brakes, and everything is as-new.

Hi Everyone, posting here in case others have this problem. We solved it - for now! It was the filter. We had just changed the fluid and filter and it was completely clogged. Replacing the filter solved it. However, the PTO stopped working. We brought it in to the dealer, the split the tractor...

Hey Crew, Our Kubota L4400 has mostly lost hydraulic function (including steering). It happened suddenly. No leaks, fluid level is fine. Before I order a new pump, is there anything else I should check, any other known issues? This tractor has a shared hydraulic/ gear/ trans sump. Fluid still...

Hi All, I have a L4400 with only 430hrs, and the loader just started acting up today. It intermittently works fine, and then will work but very very slow. - I checked the hydraulic fluid level, the sight glass shows it is full. - The filter has been changed, I have another filter and could...

Good info thanks, will hunt around

Hey Everyone, I picked up a beautiful old tiller that had been sitting in a field for 10 years. Got it all oiled, greased, and running - BUT - I have had a hard time breaking in the slip clutch. Normally, you'd loosten off the slip clutch spring nuts (done), engage the PTO and force it to slip...

I'm now 99% sure it's diesel. Either through the lift or injection pump. Seal kits seem pretty inexpensive. It seems to be leaking in there at a pretty high rate :( And yes it is a pretty funny looking tractor. But I got it for free so no complaints. Power wise, it is about 55hp and runs super...

Hey Team, I have a Massey 670 with the famous Perkins AD4.236 engine - sumer clean running machine (came with our farm when we bought it). BUT, it started smoking like crazy, I checked the oil and it was WAY overful, and was as thin as fuel! Last time this happened it was a steering pump leak...

Re: Is the sky falling? It's another reminder of how fragile the global economy is. We never really recovered from 2008, and like 2008, it doesn't take much to start the domino effect. Only upside for us - we planning on farming more this year, and the value of food doesn't seem to go down in...

Perfect, good to know, will order in a kit!

I have a L4400 (bought used), I added a skid steer quick attach to it recently, now I'd like to attach a 3rd function to the loader. Wondering - what do I need to add to the stock plumbing? There seems to maybe be a 3rd function position on the lever - all the way to the right (then up/down)...

Thanks, I put some cardboard sheets in front of the radiator and air intake under the hood, that worked fine in the really cold weather. Now that its warmed up to freezing, I moved the cardboard forward in front of the battery/ air intake. It's easy to move around under the hood to help keep...

Fantastic tip, will check that, thank you.

I did the white paper towel test, and it seems to be water and soot. It comes out after a few seconds once it's warmed up a bit (splatters like crazy), and the black stays on the surface while the wet is clear (water) that spreads. Not oil. Soot. Thanks for the tip!