I have a 2019 L4701 and wondered why the lift arms don’t spread any wider so I asked the dealer while waiting on them to find a bucket level indicator I had ordered that was somewhere in a pile. The lift arms have limited travel on the tractors that are set up with the R-4 tires. They swing out a bit more on the tractors (at least the L4701’s) with R1’s. The R-4’s are a good bit wider than the R-1’s and if the don’t limit the side travel of the lift arms the can hit the tires. Not a problem on implements with the clevis attachment points (where the pin is separate from the attachment) but it’s a close fit on the bolt on pins like your box blade and some of our older stuff. The Kubota took over for a 9N so I can put up with a few oddities on the Kubota. By the way, if you do much bucket work with the loader the bucket level indicator is a nice, and relatively cheap, addition. Some old heads view them as training wheels but I’m not too proud to use training wheels if it keeps me from gouging places I don’t want gouged.
Fall Line Ridge servicing the tractor cleaning up the limbs mess then washing the tractor but the cutest was the little boy playing in the suds adorable precious and cute. Thanks for sharing God bless your Family.
The best way to inspect something is to wash it. That saying was taught to me by my primary flight instructor years ago. Cleaning something seriously is a good way of looking at small details.
my lift arms on my tractor would hit the tires when i tried to spread apart. so i swapped the wheels around witch spread them out much further. not only gave me much more room back there, also made the tractor much more stable, by spreading them further apart
Yep, I changed out the toolbox that came with my Kubota L4701 and put a bigger husky toolbox and then took the toolbox from the tractor and mounted it on the fender to keep smaller items.
Kubota salesman gave me great advice... “we’ve never had anyone return and say, I wish I’d bought a smaller tractor.” I.e. the rear arm spread / adjustment is both the tractor being (Compact) and R-4 tire width. As for the toolbox, some “competitors” don’t include one at all. 😁 Kubota Engineer’s likely decided most owners would install a TB to fit their own needs anyway. (Sidebar) I dreamt of owning a new compact tractor, so after months of shopping Mahindra, JD and MF, also decided on a Kubota L-4701 HST, but wouldn’t purchase it without running the machine first (FYI, Builder by trade).Took it behind the dealership for 8-10 minutes and cut / graded dirt with the FEL in 4WD, then returned with my excitement diminished. The salesman asks, “so what’d you think”, me... “I don’t know, it wasn’t what I expected”. SM asks, “could you wait a week for us to prep / assemble a different tractor? We recently sold two of the model I think you would like, but we have one left in the crate.” A week later, with the different tractor, I made just one 12’ pass cutting 2” to 3” of soil / grass / weeds, followed by a dump cycle and back drag, (2 minutes tops), then immediately returned to the dealership. SM says, “I can tell from that smile, you found your tractor”. Yep! I instead bought a “standard” utility sized tractor MX-5800 (next class up) and love it. 400+ hours later and have no complaints at all, mainly BC it’s simply a much more capable machine. Without being an “industrial” line, it has some of the best hydraulics of any tractor I’ve operated, is still nimble / quick, but not too big to easily transport and a great machine for the $$. My advice is, don’t buy a model of tractor you’ve never operated and more specific to the video, if a toolbox is that important to you, tell the dealer and they’ll probably include one in the deal. JS
Thanks for the video. I'm with you on the toolbox. That was the first thing I replaced on my 2015 B2650 (after pulling off about 30 "safety" stickers with the heatgun). Wish I'd thought of an ammo can; that makes a nice box. I found a small steel toolbox that's ok, but pretty shallow.
The reason it’s better for the environment is that during their frequent breakdowns they just can’t be ran. Tier 4 equipment can’t hurt the ozone when they are broke down
I've got the L4701, 2016 . Same tool box, still works. Back linkage bars look different. Never had clearance or hookup problems on mine. 560 hours. The rain washes mine. I've found if I don't run higher rpm's the particulate cleaner mode kicks in a lot sooner and more often.
Something I did and other people have done is swap the front tires from side to side. Put the valve stems next to the engine so tread is still going the right direction. It gives you a little wider stance. Maybe a couple inches on each side and a little more stability on beaver loads.Great job on the cleanup.
You have a nice versatile tractor in Kubota with the versatility of its attachments. I know with John Deere you have to buy there attachments which are expensive so a few little flaws like the cheap tool box and the environmental fuel filter system isn’t much to put up with compared with the expense of other brands. The way you take care of your stuff it should last you a long long time my friend and your help probably needs a raise..lol as always thanks for sharing your videos with us and God Bless!
$400+ for land pride quick hitch is worth every penny. I tried to go cheap and buy off-hand on ebay. Year later I sold it and bought land pride. Love it
I bought my L3800 in 2013 and I had several ammo cans just like that. First look at the plastic crappy tool box on on the tractor I immediately installed the ammo can. Still doing it's job and its 3/5/2021.
You will want to think about a GRILL GUARD for the front of your tractor, especially if you are working in the woods! I agree with you about the tool box! It was the first thing to be removed and an ammo can was put in its place, exactly as you did. The one thing I did was I added one of those small magnet trays to the SIDE of my tool box so that I could place my hitch pins and such on it so as not to lose them in the weeds.
An empty, or full, 55 gallon drum works great to rest the loader on while servicing. Just tilt the bucket all the foward and rest it on the drum, no more worries about a hose blowing. Just make sure you "rest" the loader on the drum gently and don't collapse the drum trying to lift the front of the tractor.
Issues with the 3point arms hitting the tires can be attributed to the R4 tires being wider than the traditional ag tires and also looks to be a category spacing. Unbolt the pins on the box blade and flip them towards the inside. A quick hitch would not solve your issue there unless you bought all new implements
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My dad was anti-QH. He had used his tractors for years without QH switching from implement to implement. I backed up, hooked up to the disc, did what I needed, dropped the the disc and hooked right up to box blade. He watched how quick and easy it was and went out and bought a QH for his tractor.
just take the loader off when you service the tractor. no risk of getting crushed to death and a good time to grease the main pivot pins on the loader. They will rust in place.
Cut a piece of channel or angle iron long enough to keep it at max lift .Use a pin or bolt to keep in in place. I lost a friend who was working on a loader when it came down and crushed him. I am slightly paronoid about raised hydraulics now even 40 years later.
Look into a set of Pats’ Quick Hitch for the lift arm issues. For the holding up the FEL issue. Cut two pieces of angle iron that will just fit behind the elevating rams. This will mechanically block an unintended lowering of the raised FEL. Tie rap them in place when in use. These are very inexpensive and very effective.
Thanks to Uncle Sam for the diff fluid. A lot of people call it government juice! That’s also the difference between a farm tractor and a utility tractor. Nice content
Not sure about your model Kubota but, you may have missed the grease fitting in the floor board just left of your right foot. It greases the forward/reverse pedal. Mine has a 3/4 circle cut in the floor mat.
When we washed Hawkeyes, we washed, then lubed. The lube job pushed out any moisture. I hated the 56 day PM cycle on the E-2C aircraft. We had to follow the lube job with an inspection of avionics equipment in the nosewheel well, and got all that new grease all over ourselves!
I think the last quick hitch attachment I got for my second tractor was about $145.00 dollars and from one of the companies selling mainly Chinese made products. The unit has helped me and the first one I got from the local John Deere dealer and it was only 99.00 plus tax in 2002. They increased the price so much until when I got my second one in 2016 from Harbor Freight it was a joy to pay that price for the product. Your tractor is much cleaner after the wash job and must make you feel so much better and I need to clean my two and the mowers also once I get my second mower back from the repair shop. Since it is Autumn here in Arkansas I need to lube all my equipment up before it gets cold and have them ready when I pull them out next Spring for use.
I am contractor; Everybody went to HF with brand tools failing in the box on the shelf new; Purchase any decades old equipment that you can find then rebuild and demand prices like the *Tulip Mania* Sound like I am joking? I have been through Arkansas; I know better than to joke wit dose folks
Umm I got a question about the kubota dose it give you probs all the time? Or like just sometimes it dose? Cuz I’m thinking about buying one so please let me know?
Just an FYI, fuel efficiency is not necessarily tied to emissions! Your tractor may use more fuel than your Dad's, but, it could at the same time be putting LESS pollutants in the air!
I understand that the exhaust is technically cleaner, but, like someone else commented, does it really offset the extra fuel consumption? I bet it doesn't.
My 2012 Kubota MX4700 came with a small Mickey Mouse metal tool box, and I did essentially the same thing. I ordered a larger, stout metal one off Amazon and screwed it down in the same spot and now I can carry wrenches, chains, and other tools that wouldn't come close to fitting in the original one. Don't know why Kubota hasn't seen the light....
My add on ammo can tool box couldn’t handle the vibration and fractured clean around the bolts lol. Great video. Sort of like watching a home video at the end. Everything the way it should be.
I think I have commented on only one of two of all your videos I have watched from your channel. Please, DO NOT get me wrong, I am not picking on you. I think you are one of the smartest young men I have seen in a long time but I am going to say something you have not thought of. You can have all the hydraulic locks in the world BUT WHAT IF A HYDRAULIC HOSE BROKE? With that heavy grapple on the front, you or someone could be in bad trouble. I really love your channel, I like almost all the content you put out for us, keep up the GREAT work.
You can get plastic Zerk fitting caps, $11 for a pack of 50 via Amazon. They keep the dust and dirt from building up on the fitting. Otherwise you need to ensure the fitting is very clean before greasing, else you will push dirt into the fitting and then the bearing - reducing its life.
First thing I did on my MX was to get rid if that crap plastic toolbox and add an ammo can. The rattle can of kubota orange costs more than the ammo can.
I have a Long tractor, and it was made in Romania. (The brand name is *Long* the tractor is not that long.) It's maybe 25 years old, and a good tractor so far.
A quick hitch is worth every penny and makes changing implements so easy. I must admit the tool box has a lot to be desired but the one that comes with it can hold most of the tools you would need for a field repair on the tractor or an implement. I have been looking to change mine, but have not found the right box to fit. The ammo can is pretty high to fasten stationary. I did see a guy mount one to his front end loader in a video, but my solution is just finding a metal box that will fit where the original is that is longer and a little higher. Harbor Freight has one but they have been out of stock every time I have looked in their store. Nice video but I would get the quick hitch. For what you paid for that tractor a quick hitch is a drop in a bucket. I just have a L2501 and I have quick hitch everything. My wood chipper wasn't but I modified it so it is now.
I was washing and waxing one of my tractors the other day and a friend stopped by and laughed at me for doing so. Until I told him how much this tractor cost. He said, "oh, that's more than my new jeep cost me"!
Agreed! I just got my L3901 last week and paid more for it and the implements than I did my truck. I'm actually ceramic coating mine this week so hopefully I can just give it a quick spray off and not have to break out the wash mits. Hoping a little more time now will be worth it.
Like the inclusion of the family in those activities! Cute kiddo ! My 8n Ford serves me well on my mill. Couldn't afford a Kubota,anyhow. Glad for you.
@@falllineridge I hope the older tractors do hold up. They all seem to be made much better. Course they are simpler:the 8n is a '53 model.I'm a '42 model.Maybe we can persevere. 😁
I worked on a farm and the tractor I operated mostly was a MF290 ,, at least weekly it got serviced and washed ,, mostly the radiator because it didnt have a pretty screen like your Kubota ,, :-)
I have 1 3301 and 2 4701’s and a m105 cab kubota. Dude I have cursed those three-point arms. They do make a set for the ag tire ones that stand out wider. Your R4’s are wide so u have the “ skinny arms” on yours. One of my 4701’s has ag tires and the lift arms are nice and wide. I’m willing to bet the dealership ordered yours from the factory with those tires. As far as the fuel consumption. If you’re out mowing or have the engine at least 2200 RPM and above they just sip fuel. But if you just lug them around the yard loading dirt or logs they burn fuel at an alarming rate. But like you say that is the best tractor under 80 hp that’s on the market today.
That makes sense, since the ag tires are narrower. Good to know....I keep it at about 1500 minimum...reduces the need for regens, but it does suck down fuel...maybe higher is better.
I knew a Gentleman that owned a New Cat Motor Grader a 12G and he WAXED it and it was always clean as a pin. He was a sub contractor for a major Const Co that was building Interstate Highways. Mr. Ted Tutterow!!!
When you have the arms up get a couple of lengths of channel and fit it over the shaft between the end of to lift cylinder and the rod end and add a couple of clamps to hole them in place, I do this with all my loaders and such. DO NOT TRUST THE HYDRAULIC LOCK.
WoW, I want to be your grease dealer, if you are greasing that machine like that every 10 hours, you are over greasing it by a factor of about 4. One full stroke (pump) every ten hours would be more than plenty, might cut down on your grease bill. Also, it would be best to always grease the machine AFTER you wash it, helps drive out any water.
The lock only locks the valve handle. If a hose blows the loader will drop like a ton of bricks. I used to work as a maintenance elec in mining, one company had a two part tube we put around the hydraulic cylinder of the continuous miner while working on the cutting head motors. Even though there were check valves, if a hose blew, five plus tons of steel would trap me, so clamps on or get my ass kicked by my boss. NEVER trust hydraulics EVER. Remember "Murphy's Law"!!
You have awesome water pressure. Is it the nozzle or not regulated? I have a kubota mx4800. Love it. It’s done everything I’ve asked of it. Did the same tool box swap last year. Best bang for the buck.
Looking at the Box blade it looks like the metal holding the lifting pins are bent outwards. That may partially explain why your having to spread your three point lifting arms so wide... (Unless your camera is distorting the way it looks.)
Look into a product called Pat's Easy Change. They fit on lower lift arms and act just like a quick hitch. I have had those and a quick hitch and I would got with Pat's hands down.
At 5:50: The hydraulic lock only locks movement of the FEL joystick; it does nothing to stop the FEL from falling if there is a catastrophic hydraulic line failure. I use doubled up 2x4s to hold my FEL up when I'm working underneath it. Buy a Quick Hitch for the other end of the tractor problem. QHs are a Godsend once you have all your 3ph implements set up to use it.
I have a 2007 L4400,. I have the same problem with a small toolbox, although mine is metal. The three point arms don't spread as wide as my dad's Ford 2n either. Otherwise a great tractor though.
That baby boy is a cute little guy man. Congrats to you and rhe wife. Kids are definately and life changing miracle from god. God bless yoj and your family man. Be safe
Are you aware of the recent HST transmission recall on the L 4701? Call your dealer and check your serial number if you fall within the numbers you may be disappointed. The Repair is very extensive they take the tractor completely apart in two separate pieces and crack the transmission open to re-torque a bolt. I’m getting ready to get mine done and I’m not a happy camper
Surprised no one has suggested using about a 16 inch piece of 2 inch channel iron attached to one of the rams with a u bolt. That’s what our shop uses. Safer.
I think that what would be better than a ammo can is ..... two ammo cans. You've got the width for it. One for pins, hammer, wrench and chain file. The other for a couple binder chains and straps.
did the exact same thing i did pertaining to a tool box placed it the same direction exact same ammo box even the same color lol. I cut a piece of rubber to place under the handle and a piece of rubber on my roll bar where the where the lid hits with double sided 3m tape so the vibration and hitting of metal wont go to bare metal and create rust. cool tool box.
As far as the fuel problems this is ongoing with all of them u will run into sinsors going out all the time and loss of power. John Deere was really bad and we switch to Kabota but this just seems to be the new norm
Get Land Pride implements. Kubota owns Land Pride. Most of their new implements are specifically made to fit kubota tractors. If you buy the quick hitch make sure you have Land Pride implements to fit. They are built to be compatible with lift arm pin distance on implements.
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Probably the cutest ending to any RUclips video I have ever seen in my life! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, John!
Have you tried turning the lift pins on the grader inside. It won't work on every application but I can see it working on this one.
Priceless, these videos will be worth a fortune in 20 years!!!!
I have a 2019 L4701 and wondered why the lift arms don’t spread any wider so I asked the dealer while waiting on them to find a bucket level indicator I had ordered that was somewhere in a pile. The lift arms have limited travel on the tractors that are set up with the R-4 tires. They swing out a bit more on the tractors (at least the L4701’s) with R1’s. The R-4’s are a good bit wider than the R-1’s and if the don’t limit the side travel of the lift arms the can hit the tires. Not a problem on implements with the clevis attachment points (where the pin is separate from the attachment) but it’s a close fit on the bolt on pins like your box blade and some of our older stuff. The Kubota took over for a 9N so I can put up with a few oddities on the Kubota.
By the way, if you do much bucket work with the loader the bucket level indicator is a nice, and relatively cheap, addition. Some old heads view them as training wheels but I’m not too proud to use training wheels if it keeps me from gouging places I don’t want gouged.
Fall Line Ridge servicing the tractor cleaning up the limbs mess then washing the tractor but the cutest was the little boy playing in the suds adorable precious and cute. Thanks for sharing God bless your Family.
The best way to inspect something is to wash it. That saying was taught to me by my primary flight instructor years ago. Cleaning something seriously is a good way of looking at small details.
Someone else mentioned that it makes it much easier to see new leaks. Makes sense!
my lift arms on my tractor would hit the tires when i tried to spread apart. so i swapped the wheels around witch spread them out much further. not only gave me much more room back there, also made the tractor much more stable, by spreading them further apart
yep he needs to learn more of the old teicks before blaming the equipment
Trouble on this one is that the arms stop before they hit the tires. So that wouldn't help on mine. Sounds like a great idea for stability though.
I can't help but smile at the beautiful life u have made for ur family! God is so good!
Looking after things is not silly at all. It shows respect and caring.
Yep, I changed out the toolbox that came with my Kubota L4701 and put a bigger husky toolbox and then took the toolbox from the tractor and mounted it on the fender to keep smaller items.
Glad to see the Star of the show featured in the video. As a proud papaw I'm always happy to see the little ones.
I remember when my dad bought his in the 70’s . It was also a diesel. He loved it.
Kubota salesman gave me great advice... “we’ve never had anyone return and say, I wish I’d bought a smaller tractor.” I.e. the rear arm spread / adjustment is both the tractor being (Compact) and R-4 tire width. As for the toolbox, some “competitors” don’t include one at all. 😁 Kubota Engineer’s likely decided most owners would install a TB to fit their own needs anyway.
(Sidebar) I dreamt of owning a new compact tractor, so after months of shopping Mahindra, JD and MF, also decided on a Kubota L-4701 HST, but wouldn’t purchase it without running the machine first (FYI, Builder by trade).Took it behind the dealership for 8-10 minutes and cut / graded dirt with the FEL in 4WD, then returned with my excitement diminished. The salesman asks, “so what’d you think”, me... “I don’t know, it wasn’t what I expected”. SM asks, “could you wait a week for us to prep / assemble a different tractor? We recently sold two of the model I think you would like, but we have one left in the crate.”
A week later, with the different tractor, I made just one 12’ pass cutting 2” to 3” of soil / grass / weeds, followed by a dump cycle and back drag, (2 minutes tops), then immediately returned to the dealership. SM says, “I can tell from that smile, you found your tractor”. Yep! I instead bought a “standard” utility sized tractor MX-5800 (next class up) and love it. 400+ hours later and have no complaints at all, mainly BC it’s simply a much more capable machine. Without being an “industrial” line, it has some of the best hydraulics of any tractor I’ve operated, is still nimble / quick, but not too big to easily transport and a great machine for the $$. My advice is, don’t buy a model of tractor you’ve never operated and more specific to the video, if a toolbox is that important to you, tell the dealer and they’ll probably include one in the deal. JS
Thanks for the video. I'm with you on the toolbox. That was the first thing I replaced on my 2015 B2650 (after pulling off about 30 "safety" stickers with the heatgun).
Wish I'd thought of an ammo can; that makes a nice box. I found a small steel toolbox that's ok, but pretty shallow.
The reason it’s better for the environment is that during their frequent breakdowns they just can’t be ran. Tier 4 equipment can’t hurt the ozone when they are broke down
I'll concede, that's hilarious.
Thanks for sharing your life with us. You my friend are the future of America I pray.
I've got the L4701, 2016 . Same tool box, still works. Back linkage bars look different. Never had clearance or hookup problems on mine. 560 hours. The rain washes mine. I've found if I don't run higher rpm's the particulate cleaner mode kicks in a lot sooner and more often.
Wish I owned 50 acres out in the country and had toys like this to play on... good ole fun hard work.
Nothing like time with the family. You will remember that time with the little guy forever
I love your new tool box, much better solution than what the factory gave you!
You could flip attachment pins on 3 point lift, facing inside instead outside, it will help you with the narrow spread for lift arms.
Something I did and other people have done is swap the front tires from side to side. Put the valve stems next to the engine so tread is still going the right direction. It gives you a little wider stance. Maybe a couple inches on each side and a little more stability on beaver loads.Great job on the cleanup.
Good work around on your new tool box! Always enjoy your stories!
You have a nice versatile tractor in Kubota with the versatility of its attachments. I know with John Deere you have to buy there attachments which are expensive so a few little flaws like the cheap tool box and the environmental fuel filter system isn’t much to put up with compared with the expense of other brands. The way you take care of your stuff it should last you a long long time my friend and your help probably needs a raise..lol as always thanks for sharing your videos with us and God Bless!
$400+ for land pride quick hitch is worth every penny. I tried to go cheap and buy off-hand on ebay.
Year later I sold it and bought land pride. Love it
Wow, lots of improvement on the plot. I remember several large piles of logs and limbs you apparently got burned off. Nice!
I bought my L3800 in 2013 and I had several ammo cans just like that. First look at the plastic crappy tool box on on the tractor I immediately installed the ammo can. Still doing it's job and its 3/5/2021.
The way you wash your tractor shows your love.
That screen over the radiator is a good thing. That's the first time i bave ever seen that done . That's a great idea.
Most modern tractors have a removable screen over the radiator and hydro coolers. Some have 3 or 4.
John deer has had them since the 80s.
Might want to add a rubber mat under tool box. It's a vibration point that can wear the paint and start rust.
You will want to think about a GRILL GUARD for the front of your tractor, especially if you are working in the woods!
I agree with you about the tool box! It was the first thing to be removed and an ammo can was put in its place, exactly as you did.
The one thing I did was I added one of those small magnet trays to the SIDE of my tool box so that I could place my hitch pins and such on it so as not to lose them in the weeds.
I wonder if someone has ever replaced the toolbox with a new OEM part when it fell apart.
An empty, or full, 55 gallon drum works great to rest the loader on while servicing. Just tilt the bucket all the foward and rest it on the drum, no more worries about a hose blowing. Just make sure you "rest" the loader on the drum gently and don't collapse the drum trying to lift the front of the tractor.
Issues with the 3point arms hitting the tires can be attributed to the R4 tires being wider than the traditional ag tires and also looks to be a category spacing. Unbolt the pins on the box blade and flip them towards the inside. A quick hitch would not solve your issue there unless you bought all new implements
It’s a Kubota issue.. my 3600 has the same problem with the hitch. I turned my hitch pins facing inside like yours and it’s still a pain.
His pins are still facing out, I can see the lynch pins. If you put them inside the lift frame instead, it makes them much easier to hook up.
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My dad was anti-QH. He had used his tractors for years without QH switching from implement to implement. I backed up, hooked up to the disc, did what I needed, dropped the the disc and hooked right up to box blade. He watched how quick and easy it was and went out and bought a QH for his tractor.
Might have to invest in one soon.
Changing implements can be very difficult, a two man job and even dangerous. The QH is great.
just take the loader off when you service the tractor. no risk of getting crushed to death and a good time to grease the main pivot pins on the loader. They will rust in place.
Cut a piece of channel or angle iron long enough to keep it at max lift .Use a pin or bolt to keep in in place. I lost a friend who was working on a loader when it came down and crushed him. I am slightly paronoid about raised hydraulics now even 40 years later.
I've got the same problem with my New Holland T1520. Very agile but 3 point hitch can be a pain to line up due to the same reasons you cite.
You take pride in your work. Nothing wrong with that. Time to make jelly. Nice family. Love your vids
Look into a set of Pats’ Quick Hitch for the lift arm issues. For the holding up the FEL issue. Cut two pieces of angle iron that will just fit behind the elevating rams. This will mechanically block an unintended lowering of the raised FEL. Tie rap them in place when in use. These are very inexpensive and very effective.
Thanks to Uncle Sam for the diff fluid. A lot of people call it government juice! That’s also the difference between a farm tractor and a utility tractor. Nice content
Not sure about your model Kubota but, you may have missed the grease fitting in the floor board just left of your right foot. It greases the forward/reverse pedal. Mine has a 3/4 circle cut in the floor mat.
You have just motivated me. I have a 2001 NH, that has always been barn kept but never had a wash. I think Ill do that today........
In the Military we called that prevented maintenance. Good job!👍
When we washed Hawkeyes, we washed, then lubed. The lube job pushed out any moisture. I hated the 56 day PM cycle on the E-2C aircraft. We had to follow the lube job with an inspection of avionics equipment in the nosewheel well, and got all that new grease all over ourselves!
@@B-in-Norva same here taking care of the C-130 Herks
Got to take care of it if you want it for a while!
Little man is having fun!
I think the last quick hitch attachment I got for my second tractor was about $145.00 dollars and from one of the companies selling mainly Chinese made products. The unit has helped me and the first one I got from the local John Deere dealer and it was only 99.00 plus tax in 2002. They increased the price so much until when I got my second one in 2016 from Harbor Freight it was a joy to pay that price for the product. Your tractor is much cleaner after the wash job and must make you feel so much better and I need to clean my two and the mowers also once I get my second mower back from the repair shop. Since it is Autumn here in Arkansas I need to lube all my equipment up before it gets cold and have them ready when I pull them out next Spring for use.
I am contractor;
Everybody went to HF with brand tools failing in the box on the shelf new;
Purchase any decades old equipment that you can find then rebuild and demand prices like the *Tulip Mania*
Sound like I am joking? I have been through Arkansas; I know better than to joke wit dose folks
Umm I got a question about the kubota dose it give you probs all the time? Or like just sometimes it dose? Cuz I’m thinking about buying one so please let me know?
Good job! Much better tool box situation now.
Just an FYI, fuel efficiency is not necessarily tied to emissions! Your tractor may use more fuel than your Dad's, but, it could at the same time be putting LESS pollutants in the air!
I understand that the exhaust is technically cleaner, but, like someone else commented, does it really offset the extra fuel consumption? I bet it doesn't.
I love the new tool box, it’s great and will last a lot longer. Is it a 50 caliber box? I need to replace mine also.
The Pat's Quick Hitch is the way to go. More flexible and less expensive
Problem with the 3 point arms is the R4 tires they're to wide I have same problem 3my Deere
My 2012 Kubota MX4700 came with a small Mickey Mouse metal tool box, and I did essentially the same thing. I ordered a larger, stout metal one off Amazon and screwed it down in the same spot and now I can carry wrenches, chains, and other tools that wouldn't come close to fitting in the original one. Don't know why Kubota hasn't seen the light....
My add on ammo can tool box couldn’t handle the vibration and fractured clean around the bolts lol. Great video. Sort of like watching a home video at the end. Everything the way it should be.
I think I have commented on only one of two of all your videos I have watched from your channel. Please, DO NOT get me wrong, I am not picking on you. I think you are one of the smartest young men I have seen in a long time but I am going to say something you have not thought of. You can have all the hydraulic locks in the world BUT WHAT IF A HYDRAULIC HOSE BROKE? With that heavy grapple on the front, you or someone could be in bad trouble.
I really love your channel, I like almost all the content you put out for us, keep up the GREAT work.
Working under that loader is dangerous. If a hose fails, they can drop like a rock. It can happen!
Always appreciate good advice, Dave. Thank you for watching!
If the lift arms will go close enough together, try taking the pins out of the box blade and turn them around to the inside.
You can get plastic Zerk fitting caps, $11 for a pack of 50 via Amazon. They keep the dust and dirt from building up on the fitting. Otherwise you need to ensure the fitting is very clean before greasing, else you will push dirt into the fitting and then the bearing - reducing its life.
First thing I did on my MX was to get rid if that crap plastic toolbox and add an ammo can. The rattle can of kubota orange costs more than the ammo can.
I agree about that Fisher Price tool box. I hope Kubota is watching! Hey Kubota, harbor freight has that metal box and it could be a game changer.
I am from Serbia, IMT was produced in Belgrade. This tractors was great. Simple and reliable. Old days. I can't belive it was sold in Usa. :D
I have a Long tractor, and it was made in Romania. (The brand name is *Long* the tractor is not that long.) It's maybe 25 years old, and a good tractor so far.
It was a good, heavy duty tractor!
A quick hitch is worth every penny and makes changing implements so easy. I must admit the tool box has a lot to be desired but the one that comes with it can hold most of the tools you would need for a field repair on the tractor or an implement. I have been looking to change mine, but have not found the right box to fit. The ammo can is pretty high to fasten stationary. I did see a guy mount one to his front end loader in a video, but my solution is just finding a metal box that will fit where the original is that is longer and a little higher. Harbor Freight has one but they have been out of stock every time I have looked in their store. Nice video but I would get the quick hitch. For what you paid for that tractor a quick hitch is a drop in a bucket. I just have a L2501 and I have quick hitch everything. My wood chipper wasn't but I modified it so it is now.
Good morning from Yukon, Oklahoma. Great video. Always relaxing. Have a fantastic day. God Bless.
I thought I was in a time warp and that dude in the swing was you!! He's a mini-me!
On your box blade flip you pins from outside to inside. Did that on some old attachments and it works just fine.
I was washing and waxing one of my tractors the other day and a friend stopped by and laughed at me for doing so. Until I told him how much this tractor cost. He said, "oh, that's more than my new jeep cost me"!
Agreed! I just got my L3901 last week and paid more for it and the implements than I did my truck. I'm actually ceramic coating mine this week so hopefully I can just give it a quick spray off and not have to break out the wash mits. Hoping a little more time now will be worth it.
I'm not in the school of thought that a tractor should be muddy. I protect my investment and wash my tractor monthly.
Is there an industry standard on the width of the pins on 3pt. Attachment? Kt problem or attachment issue???
Like the inclusion of the family in those activities! Cute kiddo ! My 8n Ford serves me well on my mill. Couldn't afford a Kubota,anyhow. Glad for you.
I do love my Kubota, but I bet your 8n and my 3000 will outlast it.
@@falllineridge I hope the older tractors do hold up. They all seem to be made much better. Course they are simpler:the 8n is a '53 model.I'm a '42 model.Maybe we can persevere. 😁
Get a Land Pride quick attach and you have to go with all Land Pride attachments.. Pat's quick hitch and the right implements will do it
I worked on a farm and the tractor I operated mostly was a MF290 ,, at least weekly it got serviced and washed ,, mostly the radiator because it didnt have a pretty screen like your Kubota ,, :-)
I have 1 3301 and 2 4701’s and a m105 cab kubota. Dude I have cursed those three-point arms. They do make a set for the ag tire ones that stand out wider. Your R4’s are wide so u have the “ skinny arms” on yours. One of my 4701’s has ag tires and the lift arms are nice and wide. I’m willing to bet the dealership ordered yours from the factory with those tires.
As far as the fuel consumption. If you’re out mowing or have the engine at least 2200 RPM and above they just sip fuel. But if you just lug them around the yard loading dirt or logs they burn fuel at an alarming rate. But like you say that is the best tractor under 80 hp that’s on the market today.
That makes sense, since the ag tires are narrower. Good to know....I keep it at about 1500 minimum...reduces the need for regens, but it does suck down fuel...maybe higher is better.
I knew a Gentleman that owned a New Cat Motor Grader a 12G and he WAXED it and it was always clean as a pin. He was a sub contractor for a major Const Co that was building Interstate Highways. Mr. Ted Tutterow!!!
I highly recommend Pat's quick hitch system. You will be very happy as I am
When you have the arms up get a couple of lengths of channel and fit it over the shaft between the end of to lift cylinder and the rod end and add a couple of clamps to hole them in place, I do this with all my loaders and such. DO NOT TRUST THE HYDRAULIC LOCK.
Hey r u gonna start putting the brush and stuff in.the smokers?
WoW, I want to be your grease dealer, if you are greasing that machine like that every 10 hours, you are over greasing it by a factor of about 4. One full stroke (pump) every ten hours would be more than plenty, might cut down on your grease bill. Also, it would be best to always grease the machine AFTER you wash it, helps drive out any water.
Now you can go back and grease it again to get the water out of the areas you blew it into!
Locking the hydraulics will not prevent the loader killing you when a hose breaks.
The lock only locks the valve handle. If a hose blows the loader will drop like a ton of bricks. I used to work as a maintenance elec in mining, one company had a two part tube we put around the hydraulic cylinder of the continuous miner while working on the cutting head motors. Even though there were check valves, if a hose blew, five plus tons of steel would trap me, so clamps on or get my ass kicked by my boss. NEVER trust hydraulics EVER. Remember "Murphy's Law"!!
Awesome Man Enjoy your family , it doesn’t get any better. Congrats !!! Craig. Pa.
Nice touch with the ammo can. add some rubber washers to reduce wear n tear and vibration.
You have awesome water pressure. Is it the nozzle or not regulated? I have a kubota mx4800. Love it. It’s done everything I’ve asked of it. Did the same tool box swap last year. Best bang for the buck.
Looking at the Box blade it looks like the metal holding the lifting pins are bent outwards. That may partially explain why your having to spread your three point lifting arms so wide... (Unless your camera is distorting the way it looks.)
I love my quick hitch! It has been worth it the price.
Look into a product called Pat's Easy Change. They fit on lower lift arms and act just like a quick hitch. I have had those and a quick hitch and I would got with Pat's hands down.
At 5:50: The hydraulic lock only locks movement of the FEL joystick; it does nothing to stop the FEL from falling if there is a catastrophic hydraulic line failure. I use doubled up 2x4s to hold my FEL up when I'm working underneath it.
Buy a Quick Hitch for the other end of the tractor problem. QHs are a Godsend once you have all your 3ph implements set up to use it.
Which brand locking grease fitting do you have? Id it rugged? Thanks.
Nothing better than an H83 for storing stuff in.
I have a 2007 L4400,. I have the same problem with a small toolbox, although mine is metal. The three point arms don't spread as wide as my dad's Ford 2n either. Otherwise a great tractor though.
Ah, the .50 cal ammo can. Tons of uses and pretty near indestructible.
Actually it's a 7.62mm (30 cal) ammo can, correction, tool box.
@@SandBoxJohn it's a 50 for sure , 30 its much smaller. Correction!
The .50 can in my garage has latches on both ends of the lid, not a latch and a hinge. Bigger too.
That baby boy is a cute little guy man. Congrats to you and rhe wife. Kids are definately and life changing miracle from god. God bless yoj and your family man. Be safe
Are you aware of the recent HST transmission recall on the L 4701? Call your dealer and check your serial number if you fall within the numbers you may be disappointed. The Repair is very extensive they take the tractor completely apart in two separate pieces and crack the transmission open to re-torque a bolt. I’m getting ready to get mine done and I’m not a happy camper
Hopefully not on the 5030’s…..?
Surprised no one has suggested using about a 16 inch piece of 2 inch channel iron attached to one of the rams with a u bolt. That’s what our shop uses. Safer.
The ammo box tool storage is a very good idea.
I think that what would be better than a ammo can is ..... two ammo cans. You've got the width for it. One for pins, hammer, wrench and chain file. The other for a couple binder chains and straps.
All in all nice tractor. Love the ammo can idea. Ha!!!
Get you a pressure washer and it'll make that cleaning a lot better!
does it take more then 1 grease tube fill to do the tractor
did the exact same thing i did pertaining to a tool box placed it the same direction exact same ammo box even the same color lol. I cut a piece of rubber to place under the handle and a piece of rubber on my roll bar where the where the lid hits with double sided 3m tape so the vibration and hitting of metal wont go to bare metal and create rust. cool tool box.
As far as the fuel problems this is ongoing with all of them u will run into sinsors going out all the time and loss of power. John Deere was really bad and we switch to Kabota but this just seems to be the new norm
Don Rainier makes you love the old blue ford all the more. No sensors
Just put Pats on my 3600 ....love them. My implements are from different manufacturers and ages so the Pats work well for me
Get Land Pride implements. Kubota owns Land Pride. Most of their new implements are specifically made to fit kubota tractors. If you buy the quick hitch make sure you have Land Pride implements to fit. They are built to be compatible with lift arm pin distance on implements.