Recent content by jhuggans

I have one last conundrum: Do I buy a used HST over replacing parts in my current HST? eBay ($2000 2015 HST 4500hrs): https://www.ebay.com/itm/156311930624 Kubota Parts: ~$1500 in parts The eBay route does have a 30 day return if there are problems with it. I feel like I *could* be in a...

I have to believe it was simply ran low on hydraulic fluid. How it only destroyed those two pistons I haven't a clue. This is the upper swash plate: There is an obvious mark but man I cant feel anything with a fingernail. The back of the larger swashplate is perfect. Zero marks. Now here...

Yeah, when I bought it that tank was basically empty. I added 2 gallons but I think it was just too late. Damage done.

Need to get a better picture. The line seen on that bearing surface is perfectly smooth.. No lip.. Can't even feel it with a fingernail. The bearing surface on the other side is immaculate, zero wear. I can get a better picture tomorrow.

Bought a broken 2018 X900. Was told the transmission was bad as it would only barely move forward or backward. After reading other stories I assumed it had to be the HST. My first move was to add hydraulic fluid to the reservoir, which was about two gallons low. No change. Pulled off the...