Making a tree digger

gbaker53

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Kubota B2401DT&FEL RockRake, Rear Blade, Cultipacker, SeedRake, Driveway drag,
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Before I purchased my new Kubota B2401, I had my son in law, make a implement to put on the FEL on my old tractor to be able to dig up small trees in the woods and transplant them into the yard. I never used it but now I purchased a quick release plate and getting him to weld them together so I can easily attach it to the tractor and go digging. I posted some pictures of the digger and the new quick release plate that I have loaded to take to his shop on Monday. After I get it back I will put some pictures of it attached and try to get to the woods and try it out and see if I can video it, got one of those tri pod phone holders for the cruise will try it out since we didn’t use it for the cruise!
 

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gbaker53

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Looking forward to seeing the pictures!
The weather has just been rather, well just a mess here in Eastern NC. Snow just has a very paralyzing effect on this part of the country since these snowstorms only happen maybe once or twice every 5 to 10 years and we don’t have the road equipment to deal with the snow!

Ok let’s do a quick update on my tree digging attachment that my son in law had made for me for my previous tractor. I ordered a quick release weldable front plate and had him weld the release plate to the previous tree scoop. I think it’s going to work much better if I add a weight blast box on the rear of the tractor. My little Kubota B2401DT
can “getter done” but some weight added to the rear will give the much needed weight to the rear wheels so it will dig in to get down under the root system without doing serious damage to the roots.
pictures posted
 

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ClintFletcher

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The weather has just been rather, well just a mess here in Eastern NC. Snow just has a very paralyzing effect on this part of the country since these snowstorms only happen maybe once or twice every 5 to 10 years and we don’t have the road equipment to deal with the snow!

Ok let’s do a quick update on my tree digging attachment that my son in law had made for me for my previous tractor. I ordered a quick release weldable front plate and had him weld the release plate to the previous tree scoop. I think it’s going to work much better if I add a weight blast box on the rear of the tractor. My little Kubota B2401DT
can “getter done” but some weight added to the rear will give the much needed weight to the rear wheels so it will dig in to get down under the root system without doing serious damage to the roots.
pictures posted
Dear Sir,

I was considering buying a B2401 since I generally dislike hydrostatic transmissions. Is the B2401 made in Japan like the other B series and is the D1205 engine also made in Japan? I was concerned that as a more economy model that the engine might have come out of Kubota's China or Thailand plant.
 

ClintFletcher

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JD 5105
May 25, 2026
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Northern Kentucky
Before I purchased my new Kubota B2401, I had my son in law, make a implement to put on the FEL on my old tractor to be able to dig up small trees in the woods and transplant them into the yard. I never used it but now I purchased a quick release plate and getting him to weld them together so I can easily attach it to the tractor and go digging. I posted some pictures of the digger and the new quick release plate that I have loaded to take to his shop on Monday. After I get it back I will put some pictures of it attached and try to get to the woods and try it out and see if I can video it, got one of those tri pod phone holders for the cruise will try it out since we didn’t use it for the cruise!
Dear Sir,

I was considering buying a B2401 as I dislike hydrostatic transmissions like on the B2601. Is the B2401 made in Japan like the other B series? Also, is the D1105 engine made in Japan or did it come out of the Kubota plant in China or Thailand?

Thank you,

Clint
 

gbaker53

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Kubota B2401DT&FEL RockRake, Rear Blade, Cultipacker, SeedRake, Driveway drag,
Mar 28, 2025
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NC
Dear Sir,

I was considering buying a B2401 as I dislike hydrostatic transmissions like on the B2601. Is the B2401 made in Japan like the other B series? Also, is the D1105 engine made in Japan or did it come out of the Kubota plant in China or Thailand?

Thank you,

Clint
Well, every thing I have read on the Kubota B2401DT has said that it is manufactured in Japan and the engine is manufactured by a engine division that Kubota manufacturer all its engines. I have been very impressed with the B2401DT . I have added rear remote hydraulics
to my tractor and it has given me a better control of the rear PTO system. I believe you will like this tractor. Hope this helps with your decision!
 

ClintFletcher

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JD 5105
May 25, 2026
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Northern Kentucky
Well, every thing I have read on the Kubota B2401DT has said that it is manufactured in Japan and the engine is manufactured by a engine division that Kubota manufacturer all its engines. I have been very impressed with the B2401DT . I have added rear remote hydraulics
to my tractor and it has given me a better control of the rear PTO system. I believe you will like this tractor. Hope this helps with your decision!
Thank you. The engine serial number tag should indicate the manufacturing country of origin. The tractor serial number tag on the right side of the frame should list that also. The B2601 tractors that I have seen at the dealerships all indicate they were made in Japan. The local dealerships apparently don't have any B2401s in stock, so I would have to order one. Thank you again.