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  1. johngwalsh

    Homemade potatoe planter

    Hi Folks, I'm looking for some help or guidance in making a small potatoe planters. Single row planter to attach to 3 PT linkage .I can't seem to find a simple design that I can copy. Anyone point me in the right direction or have photos of a simple one they have or made in the past?
  2. johngwalsh

    3 point linkage

    Hi guys, Please excuse my ignorance here, I'm about to place an order for a 3 point linkage for my B5100. There seems to be 2 sizes available for this tractor, a 500mm and a 600mm. Can anyone tell me which is best to go for ? What does the size dictate. I have two arms on the back of my tractor...
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    Pictures of ROPS for B5100?

    I'm interested in making my own ROPS. Does any one have any picture of a ROPS fitted to a B5100?... In particular where it attaches to the frame. If someone could post measurements and sizes it would be even better be great.
  4. johngwalsh

    Heat for my man cave

    Ive been working out in my man cave alot and lately I've been feeling the cold ..... action had to be taken.I know its not orange and its not related to tractors but thought I'd share my new creation....... I found this cool stove design on the internet.....the "hotpod".Its a stove made from a...
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    Clutch advice

    Hi all, I'm battling away with my little B5100E. Found the clutch seized when I came to starting her up.I striped her down to look at what was wrong.The main reason for my sticking clutch problem was rust but there is also severe wear on the clutch release levers ,see the 3rd pic one of the...
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    B5100 Battery

    Hi folks, I want to try start my b5100, its sitting idle about 2yrs.I'm looking for a new battery as the tractor came without one.I have read vic's excellent article on battery 101.My problem is that the space on my battery tray is quite small (140*190*200)and to get a battery with 850 cca that...
  7. johngwalsh

    The first b5100 Delorean

    My poor kubota has sat on a wet damp west cork Island in Ireland for 25 years before my uncle handed me the keys.There is not much left that hasnt rotted passed repair,but I am going to ensure it never rusts again.Where I can I'm going to replace parts with stainless steel.Why? ...I dont know...
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    Steering box rebuild with a difference

    I decided to redesign my little kubota's steering box assembly.Being in Ireland parts are either very hard to get or very expensive so innovation has had to play a big part in my restoration process.Instead of buying a steering kit I have machined my existing steering rod to take a taper roller...
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    B5100 Rear Wheel alternative??

    I have a b5100 in horrific condition,the wheels a red rotten.Just wondering has anyone found an alternative to buying new kubota wheels,ie are some japanese car wheels a similar size to take kubota hubs .I noticed the nissan navarra is 15" and 6 stud.I have no problem with performing mods or...