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Been a while since I posted but I read constantly. Reviews and opinions on tools and attachments are helpful so I'd like to give mine on a recent purchase of the MTL economy 48" root grapple. My tractor is an L3901 TLB so the 48" sounds small but in reality it's the perfect size for this...

B1750 gear drive with 640 original hours. Bought this tractor recently from a friend. Hours are correct but hyd. Oil never changed or screen never cleaned. Tractor is loosing hyd. pressure both at the loader valve and the hydraulic block (1500 psi when cold drops to 500psi when hot)...

I'm about to do seal replacements on my loader cylinders off my B1750. They're running pretty slow at low RPM especially when temp/viscosity change. I'd like to have the kits when I start the job. Others have said kits are reasonably priced but is that at Messicks or is there an aftermarket...

Hi all. Been a while since last posting. As usual you hear from some people only when they have problems; I'm one of them. After 3 years with no tractor I'm finally moving to our previously rented farm property. I bought from a friend an old B1750 D w/fel and RFM for property maintenance. Only...

A while since last post. Lots to do this past month. Put about 20 hrs on L39 I bought over the winter. Here's my opinion. The backhoe kicks butt. It's a whole different animal than 3 point I'm used to. The swing function is powerful and actually useful for finish grading. Good clearance for...

Almost finished with the L39 TLB update. Third function kit $381. from Summit Hydraulics in AZ. Very straight forward install. Hoses $181. from Discount Hydraulics. Tomahawk grapple bucket. Service parts $470. from Lawneq (Barnes Equipment). . Wheels painted and new tires, a few...

Opinions needed. I can buy a top quality USED but very good Paladin 6' root grapple (755#) for $1600 or the same design MTL root, rock, brush grapple (650#) for $1300. I always bought better quality used items for about same price as new average quality. In this case is it worth the extra for...

Researched power beyond kits and diverter kit for backhoe. Why is summit less than 1/2. Are they cheap components? Anyone buy from them? They came recommended from a local shop.

Few questions: (application L39 TLB) Opinions on Summit Hydraulics. They have a good website and tech support. Sell on eBay and their site. Reasonable prices. Diverter valve kit VS power beyond solenoid kit? I'm thinking 2 kits. Power beyond kit for loader and diverter kit for backhoe tied...

Has anyone installed there own kit for loader or BH hydraulics to operate a thumb or grapple etc. using eBay components? Solenoid valves and spdt switch are pretty cheap compared to kits. I have a source for hoses and can fab brackets. Any first hand experience is appreciated. Or talk me...

Just purchased L39 with 1440 hr. Well serviced 1st 700 and untouch next 700. Due for valve adjust and injector pressure/spray test. Dealership mechanic says few people come in for these services because of cost. I'll be doing work myself. Are they both highly recommend services?? Machine...

Drove my new tractor today. I'm used to HST. My other tractor is a B2910HST. Bit of a learning curve for me. Had hydros for almost 20 years. I kept letting off pedel and stepping on clutch. Any GST owners please chime in. What rpm can I up shift at and shift to reverse. Can you use reverse...

Does anyone know where to find seal sizes for various hyd. cylinders on our tractors??. Naturally Kubota doesn't give much info for individual seals. You have to buy a complete kit which you don't need. ($90.-150. X 2). I'd like to get the seals before disassembled so I can put together same...

A follow-up to my post from 2 weeks ago. Just got my tractor today. The PO just finished with it this week and he delivered it around noon today. I put a sizable deposit and let him use it to finish up some small jobs. He pressure washed it, changed the oil, topped off trans. And gave me...

Different load range options for front tires on a construction TLB, my tractor happens to be an L39, but what are other user's running on similar size TLB's. 7000 lb machine, 2500 lb loader capacity. 6 ply would be at the max capacity at recommended pressure. Is a good brand tire able to...

Hi all. Just joined tonight; this is the first forum iv ever joined so forgive me if I make mistakes. First an intro. I live in South East CT. And just bought a mini farm last year. Rehabbed house and barn; next year I'll move on to the land. Retired few years ago and want to live my dream??? 7...