Recent content by Shekkie

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    Buying Mod'ed Tractors

    I look at it like this……if the mods are smart and done in a quality fashion then I am typically unbothered. Hacked up wiring and mods just slapped together and/or sloppy give me doubts as to how the owner used and maintained the tractor. Either you care or you don’t and a lack of caring impacts...
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    Purchasing a Grapple, looking for opinions with any issues on hose connections.

    Here’s mine with the factory Kubota kit on an LX2610. I use a bungee to take up the hose slack from the grapple. Zero issues.
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Swapped my grapple and box blade for the winter setup of bucket and rear blade. Not a huge chore there BUT it meant that I had to move a bunch of stuff around my storage garage to get it to fit comfortably as it’s quite a bit longer in this configuration. I still have to mount the skid shoes on...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    Got my 50.1 hour service done yesterday. I opted for a full hydro fluid change vs. just the filters. It took about an hour start to finish so not too bad. Most of the time was me cursing at the engine oil filter location jammed against hoses and wire looms. Gonna pressure wash all of the mud...
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    What did you do to or on your Kubota today?

    I dropped what was left of a lightning struck tree today. It was a hefty 25’-ish tall. It’ll make a nice addition to my firewood collection. I found the lifting max of my LX and diameter max of my grapple with one of the logs. I was barely able to securely grab it and could only lift about 6”...
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    First service at 50 hours

    Other projects have kept me pretty busy. Not quite to 50hrs. yet since March. I couldn’t have done many things without it so still well worth it.
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    Virnig V30 60” Grapple Review

    Not sure about other options but Messicks has ‘em in stock. Pricing is on their site. https://messicks.com/attachment/3969/v30-root-rake-grapple
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    3rd Function - LP or Kubota kit for LX2610?

    Kubota kit on my LX2610. Zero complaints. I prefer the control knob and hard lines over the competition’s offerings. The guard over the valves/solenoids is a plus and the installation was a breeze. I am off the trails in dense woods often and have had zero issues with the hoses outside of the...
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    Everything Attachments Grapple

    For other reasons I have not purchased from EA but their shipping policies were not an issue as they clearly state their radius and use of a commercial address or shipping terminal. Fair enough. I ordered my grapple from Messicks. Guess what? Shipped to a semi-local terminal for a reasonable...
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    Everything Attachments Grapple

    My grapple is my most used implement…..you’ll likely be giddy!
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    Buying a new tractor soon.

    How many posts until an MX is recommended?
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    Buying a new tractor soon.

    Everything you list is well within the abilities of a BX. “Lots of woods to clear” can mean many different things but on an acre you should be OK with the BX……you will just have to take small bites. As far as price just build the same tractor on Kubota’s website for a cost comparison.
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    Need opinions on Looking at a couple tractors

    With being new to tractors I’d pass on both and get something newer or new. Kubota B or LX or JD 2032R-ish size. Change your thread title. We are easily confused.
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    Dealer warns front axle will wear out if left in 4x4

    A sales guy at my dealership attempted to help me at the busy parts counter and he was unaware that there were two filters for the hydro system. Just saying.
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    Upgrading ? LX or L series

    I love my LX but I’d have to say the L with the added weight is more of an “upgrade” if your B is struggling. The LX may not feel like enough of a step up in utility. If you think a snowblower is in your future that certainly changes things. A loader and rear blade are pretty formidable as well.