Recent content by E&S_aus

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    M5500DT to buy - or not to buy

    Am looking for a @55-60HP tractor primarily to use with a 7-8ft 3PL mower or 5-5 1/2ft slasher (bush-hog). Need 4WD to access a paddock via steep trail (2wd won't safely come back up a steep section of trail). Have come across a M5500DT mainly been used as vineyard sprayer since acquired by...
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    Wanted : M5500 workshop manual

    Don't have a WSM, but have you seen the links to OpsManual & Parts list that might help you out. http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/...
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    B6000 hard shift in and out of 4x4

    If I understand that your problem is that you can't move the front wheel drive select lever - it sounds like the little steel ball and spring that locates the engaged / disengaged positions of the select lever is corroded or has got some muck preventing the ball from sliding out of the 'slot'...
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    What are High Hours for a Kubota tractor?

    Here in Aus 2100 hrs is lowish for a machine 15+ years old. 4000 hrs is starting to accumate some wear likely to require higher cost cycle repairs & maint - as machines approach these sort of hours many companies & councils look at disposal & replacement Our B7100 had only 191 hrs on the meter...
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    User manual

    Can't help you with a B1600 but you may want to start having a look at http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=/ and http://www.kubotabooks.com/AutoIndex/index.php?dir=Tractor%20Owners%20Manuals/ the links are from member alchemysa - he's also in SA so may be a further guide I...
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    B7100 HST - new to me - oil pressure and running temp and lots more questions

    Re: B7100 HST - dynamo bolts Thanks for the info & pics Chris - very helpful we're in the middle of the same repair gone with a new dynamo but may have to sell the kids to fund it