Recent content by EverUpward

Its actually against the law (at least in NY state) to put the SMV sign on any fixed object (like a mailbox or post).

Go to YouTube and search the “ just tinkering” page. The guy has an mx5200 and has lots of videos showing how to do all the maintenance. If you search “ mx5200 oil change” one of his videos is first listed. You can the. Watch the rest. He explains well and demonstrates

Ever thoughtnof making sticky threads for specific models? For exmaple a thread just for M series so people could easily find things pertinent to their particular model of tractor?

Unlike other message boards this one doesnt seem to make itneasy to find replies to my comments. Inhave to remember a thread and go look. Other message boards I'm on will give you an alert if someone answers or replies to a post I've made. Am i just doing something wrong?

Messicks and “tractor mike” both have a lot of good advice videos on youtube about what, when and where to buy. Ive learned a lot drom both of their video channels. Highly suggest you watch them

Messicks has a good video on youtube about oils and fluids . Basically motor oil is given a grade by the government or industry. But hydraulic fluid isnt and quality can vary wildly. Id go with the kubota brand hydraulic fluids at a minimum. Messicks has another video where the cut oil...

Those are the best containers... I hate the ones with the little slide on the nozzle that you have to depress on the filler neck...

I just got a MX5200 and only have 12 hours on it... that said, I was suprised how fast i'm using up the Diesel.

Thanks everyone for the tips!

Im a hobby farmer and deer hunter and have a diesel Mx5200... the nearest fuel station is 12 miles away. I was talking to my neighbor about it, he is a real farmer with 299 cows (300 requires extra regulations :-) ) Anyway, he looked at me like i was crazy and told me to follow him around...

I have an MX5200 at some property I own. After hunting season we drain the water from the house and don't return until March or April. The tractor will be left in the barn over the winter. Im thinking of removing the battery and bringing it home so its in a nice warm house instead of a cold...

Another thing to consider is kubotas promotion to save $500 on a purchase of two implements when buying a tractor. On top of any other deals. Remember, the FEL is an implement. Check the website for their current promotions. After negotiating my best deal on a tractor w loader and bush...

Spec’ing a new machine, the bucket level indicator is an option. Do I need it. Is it worth the costs?

A piece of advice someone gave me was to avoid buying the backhoe, you probably won't use it as much as you think, its a pain to put on and off and is an expensive option. with the money you save, hire a guy with a real backhoe, who can do the small jobs you have faster and at a much cheaper...

I was at the dealership haggling and was offered the insurance from Kubota.. It was around $450 per year. I called my homeowners insurance and they quoted me identical coverage for $114 per year. I took the extra money and bought a new 6 bush hog...basically got the bush hog for free by...