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FWIW, gear type transmissions are significantly more efficient than are HST transmissions, at the expense of convenience.

I, too, have owned JD and MF user tractors, as well as Kubotas. Dealer relationship is much more important than is brand in most cases.

Why? Yes, I like tractors too, both modern Kubota users and vintage (mostly) Ford collectors. I collected both for several decades. Had lots of fun, learned a great deal, and spent lots of money. Eventually, before selling my acreage and relocating 1,750 miles I sold everything but my B1750...

I bite the bullet and buy OEM belts from Kubota. Verify that your Kubota dealer sells you a genuine Kubota belt with OEM Kubota part label.

Depends upon the implement. Most ground engaging implements require some side to side movement. Many other implements do not.

Minor three point offsets can be accomplished by adjustment of the sway bars.

I would not buy an offset rotary cutter for muiltiple reasons. In order to cover the tire tracks, I would buy a light duty 6' rotary cutter and make do. No direct experience with Hardee but have heard of them.

Agreed. Mistakes in Operator's Manuals are not uncommon.

Why not just trade it in on an 1100? Everything will work as intended and will have a warranty. Might not cost much more after everything considered.

Agreed. I once collected both.

Flail for grass, rotary rough-cut for HD.

Agreed, but the additional information allows the operator to force a parked (and/or running, cannot remember) regen in certain situations, a sometimes helpful feature. I tried to get Kubota to update mine to this level but they would not as the reformer had previously been replaced. I bundled...

Upon learning of the availability of and imcreased versatility of the new panel and firmware a few years ago, I tried to get Kubota to replace the one on my B3350 (since sold) without success. I was told at the time that these updates would be done only on an "as needed" basis. Perhaps they...

Sounds like you are well along the way. I expect that you will be able to get it running. It will sell much better once you do, or you may decide to keep it. Collecting antique tractors can be addictive.

Bingo. Not a job for mechanical removal with a small (or large) tractor.