Recent content by whizbang

Hello, This is slightly off topic, but I got my M59 towards the end of last summer and the previous owner had just had it to the dealer for all fluid changes so I have yet to do an oil change myself since I haven't put many hours on it yet. Wanted some opinion on where the oil level should be...

Update: Working towards getting a new cylinder tube/housing or good used cylinder on hand before I tear into this. I also ordered some material to have to potentially make a longer pin if necessary. I already have a new OEM pin and will have stock on hand if I have to make one.

First I’d like to state, as recommended, I put a straight edge (and digital protractor) on the ears and verified both ears are bent outwards from the cylinder boss as assumed from the photos. The left ear is worse than the right but both will require bending. I also used a pick tool to...

Just got home from work and had a chance to finally read through everything. Thank you everyone for the feedback. I appreciate the thoughts and recommendations and certainly did not expect all this feedback. I had posted this same thread on the “other forum” as well in hopes of getting more eyes...

I bought a used M59 a few months back that is in great condition, but I had not noticed until a few months of ownership that there was some damage to the right backhoe stabilizer leg. The pin that holds the upper portion of the cylinder for the leg appears to be broken. As you can see in the...

I have a 2008 Kubota M59 with the V2403-M-TE3-TLB1 engine. I live in MI and would like to add a block heater to my recently acquired TLB but could use some advice on which route to go. I know the OEM block heater installs in a freeze plug but what I cannot get clarity on is if the freeze plug...

Hi all, I am looking to purchase an M59 and need both front and rear auxiliary hydraulics, however there are not many units for sale with both that are a reasonable distance from me and at my target price. I have a few in my sights right now but they only have front or rear auxiliary, not both...