Recent content by rickrmf

Hi, Does anyone know how I could go about putting power steering on my Kubota L285P? I'd like to make it as close to factory as possible. It's two wheel drive. Aso, how can I tap in to the hydraulics to add a front end loader? I thought about using the splined shaft on the front of the engine...

Hi everybody, I'm starting to repaint my 1977 L285P. I have been getting the Kubota blue from my dealer, but on mine the brake pedals are painted a faded yellow-orange. Does anyone know if that is correct? I guess it might be the same orange as the hood, just dirtier and worn. Thanks, rickrmf

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew if the rust-oleum Kubota orange is the new style or the old style orange? The one I'm looking at is at Tractor Supply. Thanks Rick

Thanks Wolfman, I've had this little tractor for a while and I've got finally got it running. Now I need to get more stuff for it like implements. I've got a borrowed three point scraper blade and a lead on a used 6' finish mower. Due to the age of it, I doubt I'll be able find a loader and the...

Hello, Does anybody have or know a way I can download a free operators manual for a Kubota L285 tractor? How about anything on the loader for it. It's supposed to be a L1200. I have a WSM from another user on here and a link to a parts list. Any other information would be appreciated. I was...

Hello, I'm working on an old L285 I bought a while ago. I finally got it running after I had the injection rebuilt. I'm now doing a little clean-up and some sheetmetal work, but there's a few things I would like to know. They tell me it's a 1977 L285P. I would like to know the lift capacity of...

Well, Here's an update. Finally back on the Kubota, due to better weather and time available. After reading the posts from here and talking to local shops I decided to look in to removing the injection pump to check it out or maybe send it in for a rebuild. a guy told me to see if the fuel rack...

Oh, I just remembered. How much spray should I see from the injectors? 6-8 inches maybe?

Thanks for your interest and the reply. There is not much coming out of the lift pump. At one point I had pretty good spray at the injectors, but I think the lift pump does not keep up with the injection pump. I got a small electric fuel pump from a guy down the street, and I'm going to see if...

Hi, I just bought an old Kubota L285 form a local craigslist. It was not start, so he took it to the local dealer, and they said it had low compression. He managed to start it once using a little ether. Ugh. The former owner and I were guessing that possibly the rings were stuck from setting. I...