new to me G5200

[dusturbd]

Hello all I am new here as I just picked up a new to me G5200 and have a ? re guarding parts I see a lot are serial number specific but the label where the serial number was is now blank any way I can figure out if it is an earley or late unit.
I also have not found the engine serial number any help would be great.
Thanks

 

[Dave_eng]

This reply does ot answer your question directly.

Start with downloading a free Operators manual for G3200 to G6200 tractors here:

G5200

The manual has this page showing where the engine serial number is located.

The wiring diagram at the back of the manual will be helpful at some time.

Dave

 

[BruceP]

Yes - the parts for G5200 may be S/N specific based on manufacture-date.... HOWEVER, I have found that nearly EVERY part I ever needed has been superceeded several times over the years and many end up at the same replacement-part anyway.

I have used the Kubota online parts lookup for MANY parts and see the S/N based replacements for some of them... but following the superceeding for each of them often leads to the same PN

I guess I am saying that, based on WHICH part you are looking for, it may not make much difference anyway.

Some areas of the tractor were totally redesigned and NEED the proper replacment parts (or an entire assembly) For example, the steering-gear on the early models was too weak for the weight of the tractor and wore out quickly.... In such a case, you would be better off replacing to ALL the newer-style gears anyway.

My tractor has about 1/2 turn of 'slop' in the steering-wheel because of this early design flaw. Someday, I might pull it apart and machine stronger gears or press in brass pivot-points.