Recent content by waltgary

Well, I'm no sage but here's what little I know. #1 is less viscous (less prone to gel in low temps), contains fewer BTU's per unit, some claim better lubricant properties (skeptical point here as it's a lighter fuel) and costs more. Far more differences but that's my $0.02 Gary

Ok, question resolved. Being ~1 gallon off full and having heated the tractor/fuel to 50°F (expansion) the fuel return line did not leak. I was prepared as it appears easy to clamp shut if necessary. In any event a new filter, sans ice solved the issue. Thanks to all, gary

Ok, so I swapped out the fuel filter and problem solved. Blew snow today with two heavy cotton socks over the fuel cap and per usual, topped off deisel when done. Planning in the future to remove the fuel filter/water trap each fall and dump it out to remove any water before winter. Not sure...

PS Fuel storage is a non issue.

I've had a thin synthetic sock secured over the fuel cap to deter water/snow intrusion as the fuel level drops but that only does so much. Today I picked up a pack of thicker all cotton socks and hoping they'll trap a bit better. As for tank condensation, I refill the tractor (nearly) every time...

Not very realistically. Wind blows it all over so it is a constant redirection issue.

Hi. I have a B2601 and use it to snowblow large areas here in NE MN. When in use there is a veritable blizzard of snow dust engulfing the machine for hours. I use only #1 fuel w/added antigel, keep the tank topped off after nearly every use (prevent tank condensation) and finally fasten a sock...

Hi all. I use my 2601 to blow large areas of snow here in NE MN. I keep the tank topped off as I've had issues w/ice in the fuel filter on a previous machine. So now my 2601 (I believe) has ice in the filter, restricting fuel flow at 3/4 - full throttle. I warmed it up in the garage to pull the...

I changed the transmission filter along with the other service items on the above tractor at 50 hours. I did the transmission filter because I misread the maintenance schedule and didn't realize it was not due until 200 hours. This is in addition to the hydraulic fluid filter located on the...

Just saw the M5100 has a DT in the model designation. Assuming this indicates not HST?

I'll be looking into the implements you suggest. The grapple sounds intriguing as there will be a lot of clearing of deadfall and the like. Nearly the entire 40 acres are littered with downed trees and we'd like to get that cleaned up some. I believe the M5100 is HST but will verify that for...

Ok, we recently bought 40 wooded acres in NE Minnesota. Plans are to have a small home built there early spring. Uses of the tractor are to pull trees and stumps, building and leveling of walking trails. snow removal, etc. Perhaps also adding more gravel driveway. Probably a myriad of other...

Greetings: Amy and I will be buying a Kubota in the next week. I thought I had looked into the decision but upon finding this forum now realize I should perhaps get more input. I'm tractor ignorant. We have narrowed down the choices to the L4600 or m5100, either with the front loader, snow...