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  1. LDowney

    Kubota MX Series Air Ride Seat?

    Hey guys. Bought an MX6000 earlier this year. My only complaint is just how uncomfortable the factory seat is. My previous tractors were M7060 and L4760. My questions is...I'm considering upgrading to the air ride seat from Kubota. Has anyone installed this seat in the MX series tractor? Is it...
  2. LDowney

    Trailering Tractor with Forward Facing Exhaust. Issues?

    Hey guys. Picked up my new Kubota M7060 tractor this week. As you can see from the photo below, the exhaust on this model is forward facing. Someone told me recently I need to close/cover this exhaust off when trailering the tractor to prevent water from entering the exhaust system and turning...
  3. LDowney

    AG Tires VS Industrial Tires for Driveway Grading/Box Scraping Compaction Advice?

    Hey guys. I need some feedback and opinions on anyone out there using their tractor with AG tires for grading gravel driveways. With my business, grading and packing gravel driveways is about 40% of my business. I currently have a tractor with Industrial Tires and I can accomplish some...
  4. LDowney

    Kubota Grand L4760 vs Kubota M7060

    Hey guys. Need some advice. I've owned two Grand L tractors over the past few years and have been pleased with both tractors. With my tractor business, I would like to move up to the 7 foot bush hog (BH27) and I would certainly need more HP to accomplish that. My tractor business consists of 40%...
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    Kubota 3rd Function Hydraulic Hose Protection Solution for L Series Tractors

    Hey guys. Two weeks ago I snagged one of my 3rd function hydraulic hoses on a small tree stump. It ripped the hydraulic fitting completely off. Within minutes I had lost 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid and my tractor was officially disabled in it's tracks. It's hard to believe Kubota didn't develop...
  6. LDowney

    Kioti Tractor Gone...Back to Kubota

    Picking up my new Grand L4760 later today guys. Dropped off my 5 month old Kioti tractor this morning at the dealership. I've owned 2 Kubota tractors in the past without a single issue. Friend of mine told me to take a look at Kioti last Fall. Sold my L4060 and stepped into the Kioti NX5510...
  7. LDowney

    Hydraulic Top Link for Box Blades. Good idea?

    Hey guys. I spent the better part of my day adjusting the top link on my box blade scraper. I always shorten the top link up to use my rippers on the initial passes. Then I let is out some to level the box blade to do my scraping. Finally, I lengthen the top link to smooth out the final grade...
  8. LDowney

    Adding Snow Plow- Switching Hydraulic Line Question?

    Hey guys. I'm wanting to add a 7 ft. snow plow (pictured below) with the quick attach mount to my L4060 tractor. The plow has two hydraulic cylinders with two quick connect hose ends on it. What I'm wanting to do is connect the snow plow and set my curl angle of the blade. Then disconnect the...
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    Kodiak Bush Hog Rotary Cutter Bolt Size? Anyone know?

    Hey guys. I have a fairly new Kodiak 6 ft. Rotary Cutter and I need to remove the blades. It has a large bolt that needs to be removed. It's larger than my largest 1 1/2 inch socket. Does anyone know the exact size of this nut? And does Tractor Supply sell a socket to fit it? Lowes does not. The...
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    Trying to decide on backhoe attachment. Kubota or WoodMaxx? Advice?

    Hey guys. Just as the title states, I'm trying to decide if I drop $9,600 on the Kubota backhoe and subframe kit for my Grand L 4060 or do I save thousands and pick up the Woodmaxx WM-8600 3 point self contained backhoe for $5k? Anyone have the Woodmaxx unit? Thoughts...
  11. LDowney

    Successful Ways to Advertise to get Tractor Work

    Hey guys. I wanted to get advice on the best way to communicate tractor work in your local communities. What are you guys doing to get the word out that has been successful? Right now, I have an add on Craigslist. I also have an add in our local paper under "services" for tractor work. See...
  12. LDowney

    How to straighten a bent drag harrow?

    Hey guys. I recently bought a drag harrow and when it arrived, I noticed it was bent in areas. I guess someone tried to pick it up while it was still attached to something heavy and bent a section of the "V" pieces. I think it will still work but would like to hear some suggestions on how to...
  13. LDowney

    Best Method for Spreading Sand in Horse Riding Rings?

    Hey guys. I recently had a horse riding ring job. The customer wanted their 15,000 square foot riding rink re-sanded. I just completed the job yesterday. I had 7 dump truck loads (15 yds each) of sand brought in and dump in different locations around the ring. I used my FEL to spread the sand in...
  14. LDowney

    Replacing Tie Rod End Boot on Grand L Series Kubota Question

    Hey guys. I'm honestly not sure why Kubota didn't extend the boot shields on the L series tractors another 2 inches to protect these boots from being torn, but I have torn my left side boot on the tie rod end. I was hoping those guys that have replaced this boot could offer some advice or tips...
  15. LDowney

    John Deere Corn Head Grease. Opinions for gear lube?

    Hey guys. Had an issue with my 6' bush hog leaking gear oil out. I used standard 90wt gear lube in it. The bush hog is less than 1 month old. It's been used 4 times. Think it's a manufacture defect. Anyway, the company I bought it from is giving me a new one. After doing days of research on...
  16. LDowney

    Installing LED Light Bar on Cab of Grand L. Install question?

    Hey guys. Plan on installing a LED light bar on the front of my cab and a rear LED amber flashing hazard warning light on the rear. For those of you that own a tractor with a cab, is there already unused power for accessories in the roof area? Also, what is the easiest way to access this area...
  17. LDowney

    New Grand L 4060 Glow Plug not coming on

    Hey guys. I've had my new L 4060 now for almost a week. I've put about 12 hours on her this week bush hogging. My manual says when I turn the key on, the dash will show the glow plug symbol and when it disappears, I can start the engine. I haven't seen the glow plug light come on at all. I've...
  18. LDowney

    Picked up my new L Grand 4060 HSTC today!!!

    Hey guys. Sold my L3200 earlier this week. Perfect timing. Picked up my new Kubota L Grand 4060 HSTC. I feel like a kid at Christmas all over again. Man, this is one sweet tractor. Can't wait to break her in this Thursday. Bush hogging a 6 acre field. Here's a shot of the new ride in the front...
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    Tractor & Loader Weight...Too heavy for my trailer?

    Hey guys. Picking up my new L Grand 4060 HSTC Monday. The specs on the tractor weight are 4,134 lbs. I can't find the exact weight of the LA805 loader. I think it's around 1,400 lbs. With the rear tires holding 50 gallons of ballast which translates to around 800 lbs. That gives me a total...
  20. LDowney

    2013 Kubota L3200 HST 4WD For Sale- ONLY 51 Hours! Like New.

    Hey guys. I've decided to move up to the L Grand with cab tractor. Selling my L3200. Anyone looking for a practically brand new tractor that is in show room condition with loader, this is the one for you. Here is my Craigslist link for pictures and details. I have also included the YouTube...