Bought a tractor... Now What?

[Greg]

Terrific forum. Thank you to those who made it possible. I am new to the forum and new to tractors. I just bought a B7100HST and I am wondering what I should do first or look for to help prolong it's life. Were there any short comings on this machine that I should pay particular attention to? I'm really not sure if I should change all the oils and filters right of the bat or not. It seems to run great and most functions seem to work well too. It came with a 60" woods 3pt mower so I got to use the PTO and all seems well. It came with, what I think, is a Johnson loader. The loader is only 1/2 mounted and needs some metal work and brackets custom made so it can be mounted on to the tractor. The loader came from a Bolens. Although I know nothing about tractors yet, I plan to learn and make this one real nice.

Anyway, my few question are...
1. Are there any inherent problems with this B7100 HST (mid 80's) that I should keep my eyes open for?
2. Do you think the tractor can run the loader without an additional hydraulic fluid tank?
3. What should I do to it now, since I really don't know if it's been weel cared for?

Thanks in advance for any help any of you can offer.

 

[Kytim]

hello there from kentucky, while there are those on the forum that can very capably give you the information you requested I will give you some you didn't ask for. That would be to get as much seat time as possible. the experience driving "your" tractor will help you with other questions in the future.


enjoy, tim

 

[Theekillerbee]

Welcome aboard Greg.

Can't really give any comment on #1.

Yes your tractor will be just fine without any sort of auxiliary hydraulic tank.

Get yourself a manual and change all fluids and filters. Make sure you clean the hydraulic pickup screen as well. Then grease all the zirks. I'd flush the radiator and replace the antifreeze with fresh goods. Adding liquid ballast should also be on your list of things to do in the near future.

Good luck and have fun.

 

[Greg]

Thanks for all of you help! advice i will heed from all 3 of you.

 

[aquaforce]

Welcome to the forum


If it was not well cared for then the oil change etc is past due. If it was well cared for then doing all the maintenance and service on it will keep it in great care.


Good luck and congrats on the orange tractor

 

[mathuhaden]

Bought a tractor

Need to buy a tractor - requirements as follows:
- 8 acres of field to mow regularly
- some degree of digging / carrying wood around
- needs to be easy to use

serious answers only please!

 

[eserv]

If you're looking to buy new I would recommend a BX2660 with a 60" mower deck and a loader About $16500 Canadian at our dealership with 3 years warranty. Can I rig one up for you? LOL http://www.compacttractorreview.com/review/Kubota/BX2660.aspx
Ed