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    Fluid in hydraulic cylinder is milky but in rest of tractor, fluid is clear.

    I have a Kubota L48 TLB. The dipper stick cylinder on the backhoe began to leak pretty badly about a month ago and today I removed it to take it to the dealer for a rebuild. I disconnected the 2 hydraulic hoses from the cylinder, knocked out the 2 pins attaching the cylinder to the backhoe...
  2. J

    L48 grease fitting on BACKSIDE of front axle

    I have an L48 TLB with 1270 hours on it. I bought it 10 years ago with 1150 hours on it, so it hasn't had heavy use by me, but I have been using it more often lately. Today I was greasing it, and I am pretty religious about greasing it every 10 hours. I have the WSM and Operator's manual, and...
  3. J

    Kubota L48 TLB - cheaper alternatives to factory 3-point hitch

    I have a 2004 Kubota L48 backhoe that I bought used. The backhoe is removable. The machine did not come with the 3-point hitch components. I'm a total rookie tractor mechanic. I want to start using some rear 3-point hitch implements and am trying to figure out a cheaper way to put together a...
  4. J

    Engine Stop Solenoid not working - L48

    I posted back in January about this and I am still having problems. My L48 backhoe is now starting only occasionally. The problem has become worse over the last month, and now it almost never starts. I can clearly hear the stop solenoid click when it is working, and the motor starts right up...
  5. J

    L48 dies after idling for 10 minutes

    Hi. I’m new to the forum and a total rookie with diesel maintenance and problem diagnosis. I have an L48 I bought used a few years ago and I put maybe 50 hours on it per year. I have been having a sporadic problem with the motor suddenly dying when it’s been idling for 10 minutes, or so...