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    Kubota Super UDT2 Trans-Hydraulic Fluid Shelf Life & How to remove one of the drain plugs

    I am sure this has been discussed before, but I didn't find the answer when I did a search. Short story... I did a number of the required maintenance actions on my MX5800. I have a couple of questions: 1.) I ended up having some left over UDT2 fluid in a 5-gallon bucket. What is the shelf...
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    MX5800 - Oil very dark AFTER 50 hour oil change...

    I recently had my 50 hour service completed at the local dealership where I bought my tractor (part of the deal...). I put ~4 hours on it and then checked the oil out of habit. I was very surprised to see the oil being very dark and 'dirty' in color versus clean/translucent. They used the...
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    Dark/dirty oil after the oil change... ?Normal

    Hello! I have a MX5800 and love the tractor- espeically after I replaced the R4s with R1s! ;) I own a gas tractor, but this is my first diesel tractor. I have the 50 hour service completed at the local dealership where I bought it and used it for 3-4 hours. Out of habit the next day, I...
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    Nearly New Kubota R4 Tires & Rims - 17.5L-24, 12-16.5

    Purchased tractor in March 2019 and it has 42.2 hours on it. I am looking to replace R4 tires and rims with R1 tires/rims. Front tires are 12-16.5, 6PR; one tire and rim is brand new. Rear tires are 17.5L-24, 6PR. The rears are filled with beet juice. $2,500 OBO I would also potentially trade...
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    D2596 disc & 800 Compact Drill

    I am looking for a new disc and drill. Does anyone have experience with these implements? They sure don’t give them away...
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    Has anyone regretted going from R4 to R1

    I did a search for prior threads on this, but didn’t see anything this specific. I hope I didn’t miss something. That said, before I embark on the cost and journey to go to R1’s, I thought I would ask this smart and experienced group for your feedback on the topic. This is an amazing forum!
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    MX5800 - Want to go from R4 to R1

    I know this is a hot topic and there have been MANY good posts - including points and counter points for the virtues of each tire type. Since I am in hilly country, clay soil and pull discs/plows, I want to switch to an R1 tire. I have 40 hours on the tractor and tires. Question: What are my...