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  1. mike837go

    Medium-Sized Tractor Wanted

    Hi All, My Ford 2110 is reaching the end of it's service life (parts are getting REALLY hard to find). I've had a Kubota L185 for several years more than the Ford. Does anyone have a Kubota for sale with the following specs: Around 40 HP, 4WD, gear transmission, category I 3-point hitch...
  2. mike837go

    Newbie Parts Question

    Hi, I've been buying an using used equipment for many years. I bought a 1985 L185 back in 1998 and it's still doing fine. Doing a complete fluids and filters change is an excelent way to start getting familiar with the new 'toy'. Check the belts and hoses, too. Last month's 1992 MF1010 had...
  3. mike837go

    retro fit loader?

    Keep shopping! Putting the correct implement on the machine is much more important than getting it done NOW! I just put a used Bush Hog 1845QT on my Massey 1010. The combination is officially supported by Bush Hog. The combination is better balanced than my Ford 2110 and it's factory loader...
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    What are these parts?

    No question they are accessories for a mid-mount implement, most probably a mower deck. However, I suspect not KUBOTA. The few Kubota belly mowers I've seen have an electric clutch and take the power directly from the engine. This one is clearly for a rear PTO. The other assemby is for...
  5. mike837go

    WTB: L-65 mower (will trade snowplow)

    I am looking for a mower deck for my L185. I took the snowplow off already.
  6. mike837go

    Which mid-mower for L185?

    Hi Robert, Thanks for the info. But I was hoping for the model number for the Kubota Brand mid-mower that was designed for the L185. Then try and find a used one in reasonable condition. I had an International Cub Lo-boy with a woods 59 under it for several years. It was an 'everywhere...
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    Can I put a Backhoe on my L185DT

    Voice of experiance: Yes, a small 3-point backhoe will work on an L185 (see my avitar). Unfortunatly, it was a loaner from a neighbor who sold it. I was able to do quite a bit of work with it. Biggest problem was the engine running hotter than I like since the machine is generally stationary...
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    L series, early models. what to lookout for.

    I've been running an L185 (2WD) since 1998. The biggest problem so far was the governer (speed control) went sour fairly soon after I bought it. Since then, the engine and transmissions have been absolutely trouble-free! The tractor is stored outside in the Northeastern U.S. so the contacts...
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    Which mid-mower for L185?

    Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but I've had an L185 for a bunch of years now. It never quite lived up to my expectations. The 2WD and turf tires just can't push much snow or dirt. The tires also spin inside the chains. I just bought a used [another brand] tractor that has 4WD and a loader...