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@Runs With Scissors Google translate of the picture shows that part is an instruction on how to set up multi-stage configuration. You can use your phone or drag and drop the image into your browser to translate it. Incredible.

If you do go the used tractor option, think about some of the Kubota models that might suit. If using a front end loader you really need 4wd, and the Kubota ones have a better turning circle than most, older ones are basic and easy to maintain, good parts support either via dealer or wreckers...

@Russell King correct, I was using loose language. I should have said feral or stray dogs. NZ doesn't have true wild dogs. All NZ dogs are supposed to be registered, wear a collar with owner's name and contact details and may also be microchipped.

@aaluck you haven't said whether the dogs were collared nor whether you think they are wild dogs. If wild>>> shoot. If likely domestic >>> spreading the word like you have and letting people know that next time you may shoot should encourage any responsible owner to control their dogs better...

Absolutely correct, I forgot to mention the valve! Where the valve is in the system is also important. Some adapters I've seen have more volume before that valve than the glow plug (or injector) that they replace, so that extra volume becomes part of the compression reduction equation. I'm not...

Left field thought because I don't think that it has been covered here... the size (volume) of whatever you have between the cylinder head and your pressure gauge will affect the compression pressure registered. Simple maths. If you have an adapter or pipe that is larger or longer than...

With a slight lowering of oil level you got a measurable improvement (subject to scientific method :-) so before draining and refilling, why not try it on "E"? You aren't at all likely to run it out of oil due to the deep oil pickup. Temperature rise due to lower oil quantity **might** be a...

Cool, thanks for explaining. Yes this forum is the motherlode of info on Kubotas.

Not thinking so much of rocking, but the sustained angle at whatever speed it can spend a lot of time at.

Didn't get any bites on that question, so took a brief look at a D950 parts list which indicates that you don't have the standard dipstick arrangement. So the tube and dipstick is probably a special, maybe borrowed from a different series Kubota. The D950 (anyone, correct me if I'm wrong) has...

That oil level looks way too high for my liking. If you lower it, need to ensure it doesn't compromise the oil pickup from the sump when the boat is operating (motion from waves etc).

Thanks Fido. Agreed it is good do take the weight off the pivots when greasing. The issue for the M4500DT is that there is no way to grease it without removing the axle. There are no zerk fittings either at front or rear pivot. So I'm interested in how the zerk+vent works, as in is there a...

In addition to suggestions others have made, is the dipstick tube original (not the sort that normally goes down through a hole in the block) or the right length for that dipstick? Therefore oil level too low in relation to the oil pickup, or too high in relation to the crank counterweights...

If the engine is on an angle then maybe the dipstick - even the correct one - is part of the problem? Others on this forum may know more about this sort of application. Could be in a boat? It would help to know how the engine is angled, how many degrees side-to-side? Front to back? Photo of...