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  1. Downeaster

    2 Inch 5x4.5 Hubcentric Wheel Spacers 1/2" Studs For Jeep XJ KJ KK ZJ MJ TJ

    I installed these 2 inch spacers on the back of my BX1880. The installation went as expected without any problems. Surprising how much more stable my little tractor is now.
  2. Downeaster

    Kubota flat faced couplers

    I have a question, and maybe someone knows the answer. When I disconnected the loader on my BX1880 this winter to put on the the snowblower, i did everything right to disconnect the lines so there would be no pressure when I hooked up this spring. Nope there was pressure in the lines, and I...
  3. Downeaster

    Rattling noise in engine compartment

    I purchased a second hand Kubota BX1880 last Sept with 80 hours on it. I have come to believe it was one of the local Kubota dealer rentals. They did zero maintenance and service on it. I had to do all the service to bring it up to acceptance, but still had a very annoying noise that sounded...
  4. Downeaster

    bx2816 Snowblower.

    I love almost everything about the BX2816 snowblower except the manual chute control. The rod that comes back for your right hand to turn, is always catching on my gloves, and I find it annoying. I was thinking of a knob that would thread on to the end, where you could just spin it right or...
  5. Downeaster

    Kubota ballast box improvements

    I saw a short video of a fellow that built a cover for his ballast box. I liked his idea and decided to expand on it. The cover consist of 3/8 inch plywood with one inch sides. It fits on the top of the ballast box and slides in to where the 3pt quick hitch with a cutout. I found some used...
  6. Downeaster

    Woe is me... Ballast box problems

    So I decided to buy a Speeco Quick hitch for my BX1880 tractor and ballast box. Not for a second did I anticipate my Kubota ballast box wouldn't line up to the Speeco. My Kubota ballast box that has a slanted in sides. Looks like I need to keep the Speeco, and sell my kubota box, and buy a...
  7. Downeaster

    Kubota BX80 tractor mirrors

    I have been pondering magnetic mirrors for my BX80, and there are dozens of them. I want the ones that have the magnets, to fit to the side of my loader arms. They range in price from $24.99 to $100. They all appear to have similar quality. I don't like to buy cheap crap, but wonder if...
  8. Downeaster

    Battery maintainer port for my BX1880

    I recently purchased a 2019 Kubota BX1880 for landscaping around my property and to assist with snow removal this winter. I had to perform all 50 hr maintenance because the previous owner did not. So like everyone we like to add to our tractor. I just added a port for my battery maintainer...
  9. Downeaster

    Diesel fuel is running out

    It was reported on FoxNews and Newsmax about a week ago that there was only enough diesel fuel in the country to last to the end of November. If you have a tractor you better be getting stocked up. Truckers are going to be the one that get it first very soon.