An Australian here that is seriously looking at a Kubota tractor (with loader & bucket), but just a little nervous about disconnecting & reconnecting the front end loader. I must say that your excellent demonstration, along with points to be careful about, has me feeling far more confident. I especially liked your 'real time' demo at the end. 🚜👌Thank you!!
I just remove the bucket to mow now (mine is the SSQA one so it takes literally 15 seconds). I had been taking the loader off, but for some reason the left arm is a pain to get lined up on my machine. I also ended up with a bad hydraulic leak when reattaching it once. Dealer fixed it under warranty and said it was nothing I caused, but I haven't removed it since. Pulling the bucket is a good compromise for me.
I agree. Flat Level surface is a must! My compact is much older. Yours is so easy. I have to manually release each hydraulic hose, leg, and pull pins to unhook from the loader.
Lucas: thanks for this and all your other videos on the Kubota BX23S. I mentioned back in May, yes how the time flies, a problem with my BX in not getting the loader back on. I finally had a chance to upload my video to RUclips with the problem. I'll attach my video below. Feel free to use any part of my video to make a future video to inform your subscribers of this problem. I'm just glad I didn't ruin my loader by bending anything on it. Spread the word, Ken from Orlando.
Lucas: you make it look so easy. The firt time I took mine off, for the winter, I put it on a pallet. Well when I went to put it back on, in the spring, I put everything through the pallet. Crushed the slates. Now the arms were on a slant and nothing would line up. Spent about 1/2 hour totally frustrated. My son was trying to help also. I guess my neighbour heard the discussion and walked over to help. 5 minutes later I was up and running again. He has taken his off many times and helped us get it back. This winter I will make a really good flat surface. Thanks for you video. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks for the "push against the bucket" tip! I'll have to try that next time I drop the bucket... I've had nothing but trouble getting the right (coupler) side to catch/lock when reattaching.
Ok I haven’t been able to reconnect the hydraulic’s without shutting tractor down and moving the 4way lever around. But when wife gets done mowing 2ish acre’s I will try again. Got 53 hours on bx2380 and have had it for 2 months now. Been work that little beast with no problems what so ever on the new property. Thank you for tips and God bless
So I will tell you, it is probably safer to shut it down. I’ve had mine leak and have to shut it down and disconnect and reconnect doing that. When I’m in a hurry, sometimes I do still do it running though…
@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I tried it again. I guess my kubota needs shut down and relieve pressure on hydraulic systems. I run it till engine warm no matter what I’m doing with it. I thank you for your tips and techniques on how to operate the kubota and I will always try and watch videos if possible. Just got a mess of a house and 5 acres from family so real busy working and then working some more lol 😂. God bless you and yours.
Great video!! I struggled with r & r of loader when I 1st got my 2680. I had to call my dealer once to send a technician out to help me.., I had the tractor angled & passed the loader arms, a big mess… main issue was uneven ground!!! ‘Practice makes perfect’
Thanks for the excellent explanation. I detached the loader and mowed the grass. But have yet to reattach it… but when I do, I’ll celebrate with a beer
Excellent videos that you put together mate! I haven’t bought a BX yet, but learning all the how to and your videos really help. Should be great when I finally get one. Thankyou for the time you put in.
Great instructional video, Lucas. Pretty slick system on the BX....similar but different than our L-series. Good tips on lawn damage and a fence post for some help!
It's true, no big deal removing and putting on. Only once did I get into a mess, and one of the loader legs sunk into the grass. That was a pain. Always use a hard surface when removing the loader
Smooth level ground can not be emphasized enough. You'll get all sorts of frustration if the ground is just a little off. I used to park the loader somewhere out of the way when I was mowing, and would leave it off. I've given up on that, and now drop the loader on the driveway, mow, and put it back on when I"m done - just because the driveway is the smoothest spot on my property. One of these days, I'll build a tractor shed with concrete pads for the loader and backhoe. Most of the time I use the loader, it is to balance a 3pt implement. If I didn't need it as ballast, I would go months without it. I've looked into getting some front weights, which would be much better for my purposes, but haven't found anything I could take on/off easily at a reasonable price.
I literally take my loader off and on every week like you. I use it to get under the mower deck to wash it every week. I do turn my engine off and work the control stick to unload the hydraulic pressure before disconnecting though.
Had the front end snowblower on for the winter, time to put the loader on every year have trouble with the hydraulic quick attach getting it down all the way. This year won't go down even tried stepping on it and yes everything is super clean. Any tips or suggestions 🤔👍
Hi. My 2022 BX2680/LA344 doesn't have that two-holed bracket for storing the quick release hydraulic fitting. Mine just has a single hole, kind of just a short piece of pipe rather than the flat bracket you have. Am I missing a piece? Thanks,
It sounds like maybe, but I’ll be honest, most of the time I take one pin from the quick connect and stick it in that hole you have because it is easier than trying to line up both pins to that bracket…
Your tip to use a fence post to help with that last little bit to click in, was on the money! Even with a flat level surface I'm batting about .250 piss poor design. So frustrating.
Dealer and KTAC totaled loader and gave me my $$$$ back. They offered a byback for 180$ I did it and purchased a new leftside loader attach frame 475. Now works great on and off in seconds.
The purpose of turning off the tractor is so you can release the hydraulic pressure. Probably why you had a leak. I do not lay the bucket flat when removing I tilt a little in the dump position which gives me more clearance to back out.
New viewer and Subscriber. I appreciate this video and that plastic fan replacement one as well. I'm hoping to never have to remove my loader even if it is easy mostly because I own a big zero turn mower which beats any tractor for mowing. I do have one small little question on that real time removal at the end. Why did you extend your leg outside of the tractor at 7:20? Is this a safety thing?
Thank you! Lol. Actually, if you notice I moved the bucket up and down because the loader arms didn’t immediately release from the cradle. I thought I was going to have to hop off and lift up on it.
I had to go back and re watch this video. Apparently I need to take mine off more often. Our garden is 50’x50’. Little easier to till with the loader off.
Your coupler will leak again, Mine was replaced 2 different times under warranty ,I finally fixed it permanently with pioneer fittings hasn't leaked since.
I twisted mine after trying to do it on the gravel driveway rather than concrete pad. Now it’s a nightmare trying to line it all up to install or remove 😖
I experimented with not doing it for a long time and I had regular issues. Habit I guess. I have finally broke that habit and I don’t have leaks anymore.
An Australian here that is seriously looking at a Kubota tractor (with loader & bucket), but just a little nervous about disconnecting & reconnecting the front end loader. I must say that your excellent demonstration, along with points to be careful about, has me feeling far more confident. I especially liked your 'real time' demo at the end. 🚜👌Thank you!!
Right on!
I just did this on my BX2680 and I tell ya what. That loader will never come off again.... I don't know how you guys make it look so easy
I just remove the bucket to mow now (mine is the SSQA one so it takes literally 15 seconds). I had been taking the loader off, but for some reason the left arm is a pain to get lined up on my machine. I also ended up with a bad hydraulic leak when reattaching it once. Dealer fixed it under warranty and said it was nothing I caused, but I haven't removed it since. Pulling the bucket is a good compromise for me.
One of the best videos I've seen on RUclips
I agree. Flat Level surface is a must! My compact is much older. Yours is so easy. I have to manually release each hydraulic hose, leg, and pull pins to unhook from the loader.
I switched my hydraulic connections to individual connectors so they don't leak anymore.
It's the simple stuff like this that will really help viewers who are searching for tips. Great job, sir!
Thanks, Logan! I hope so!
Lucas: thanks for this and all your other videos on the Kubota BX23S. I mentioned back in May, yes how the time flies, a problem with my BX in not getting the loader back on. I finally had a chance to upload my video to RUclips with the problem. I'll attach my video below. Feel free to use any part of my video to make a future video to inform your subscribers of this problem. I'm just glad I didn't ruin my loader by bending anything on it. Spread the word, Ken from Orlando.
ruclips.net/video/y0c2K_P3PYI/видео.html
Thank you! I will check it out. I appreciate the video idea! I am glad you fixed your issue without damage.
Great, and now I have quick connect coupler envy! My old BX2200 doesn't have that. Great video!
Lucas: you make it look so easy. The firt time I took mine off, for the winter, I put it on a pallet. Well when I went to put it back on, in the spring, I put everything through the pallet. Crushed the slates. Now the arms were on a slant and nothing would line up. Spent about 1/2 hour totally frustrated. My son was trying to help also. I guess my neighbour heard the discussion and walked over to help. 5 minutes later I was up and running again. He has taken his off many times and helped us get it back. This winter I will make a really good flat surface. Thanks for you video. Take care and stay safe.
It is something that gets much better with practice. I had no choice but to learn, because I need mine off quite often.
Thanks for the "push against the bucket" tip! I'll have to try that next time I drop the bucket... I've had nothing but trouble getting the right (coupler) side to catch/lock when reattaching.
You’re welcome. Hope it helps solve your struggles!
Ok I haven’t been able to reconnect the hydraulic’s without shutting tractor down and moving the 4way lever around. But when wife gets done mowing 2ish acre’s I will try again. Got 53 hours on bx2380 and have had it for 2 months now. Been work that little beast with no problems what so ever on the new property. Thank you for tips and God bless
So I will tell you, it is probably safer to shut it down. I’ve had mine leak and have to shut it down and disconnect and reconnect doing that. When I’m in a hurry, sometimes I do still do it running though…
@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I tried it again. I guess my kubota needs shut down and relieve pressure on hydraulic systems. I run it till engine warm no matter what I’m doing with it. I thank you for your tips and techniques on how to operate the kubota and I will always try and watch videos if possible. Just got a mess of a house and 5 acres from family so real busy working and then working some more lol 😂. God bless you and yours.
Great video!! I struggled with r & r of loader when I 1st got my 2680. I had to call my dealer once to send a technician out to help me.., I had the tractor angled & passed the loader arms, a big mess… main issue was uneven ground!!! ‘Practice makes perfect’
For sure! Once you learn a few basic tricks there is nothing to it. Level ground is essential! 👍
Thanks man. I just bought this machine.
Thanks for the excellent explanation. I detached the loader and mowed the grass. But have yet to reattach it… but when I do, I’ll celebrate with a beer
Good luck
Excellent videos that you put together mate! I haven’t bought a BX yet, but learning all the how to and your videos really help. Should be great when I finally get one. Thankyou for the time you put in.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
that was a great video to show how easy that was and not to be afraid
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great instructional video, Lucas. Pretty slick system on the BX....similar but different than our L-series. Good tips on lawn damage and a fence post for some help!
Thanks, you all did a great with your demonstration! 👍
It's true, no big deal removing and putting on. Only once did I get into a mess, and one of the loader legs sunk into the grass. That was a pain. Always use a hard surface when removing the loader
Smooth level ground can not be emphasized enough.
You'll get all sorts of frustration if the ground is just a little off. I used to park the loader somewhere out of the way when I was mowing, and would leave it off. I've given up on that, and now drop the loader on the driveway, mow, and put it back on when I"m done - just because the driveway is the smoothest spot on my property. One of these days, I'll build a tractor shed with concrete pads for the loader and backhoe.
Most of the time I use the loader, it is to balance a 3pt implement. If I didn't need it as ballast, I would go months without it. I've looked into getting some front weights, which would be much better for my purposes, but haven't found anything I could take on/off easily at a reasonable price.
I put grease at the attachment points to ease on the metal to metal wear. Also be meticulous cleaning the manifold or you will fight leaks.
Yip!l, good advice!
I literally take my loader off and on every week like you. I use it to get under the mower deck to wash it every week. I do turn my engine off and work the control stick to unload the hydraulic pressure before disconnecting though.
Had the front end snowblower on for the winter, time to put the loader on every year have trouble with the hydraulic quick attach getting it down all the way. This year won't go down even tried stepping on it and yes everything is super clean. Any tips or suggestions 🤔👍
Has to be pressure in the loader hoses. Wrap a rag around the fittings and crack them open to relieve the pressure. That’s where I would start.
@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Thanks mate. Makes perfect sense 😁👍
Hi. My 2022 BX2680/LA344 doesn't have that two-holed bracket for storing the quick release hydraulic fitting. Mine just has a single hole, kind of just a short piece of pipe rather than the flat bracket you have. Am I missing a piece? Thanks,
It sounds like maybe, but I’ll be honest, most of the time I take one pin from the quick connect and stick it in that hole you have because it is easier than trying to line up both pins to that bracket…
Your tip to use a fence post to help with that last little bit to click in, was on the money! Even with a flat level surface I'm batting about .250 piss poor design. So frustrating.
I haven’t had tons of trouble with mine but I know some do. Maybe some line up better than others. 🤷🏼♂️
Dealer and KTAC totaled loader and gave me my $$$$ back.
They offered a byback for 180$ I did it and purchased a new leftside loader attach frame 475. Now works great on and off in seconds.
Thanks, great video. Where did you get the black grill guard? It’s cooler than the stock on. Thanks
Fred
Actually my grill guard is stock! Mine is a 2019. Maybe they are different for different years.
The purpose of turning off the tractor is so you can release the hydraulic pressure. Probably why you had a leak. I do not lay the bucket flat when removing I tilt a little in the dump position which gives me more clearance to back out.
This is exactly right, I now turn it off every time.
New viewer and Subscriber. I appreciate this video and that plastic fan replacement one as well. I'm hoping to never have to remove my loader even if it is easy mostly because I own a big zero turn mower which beats any tractor for mowing. I do have one small little question on that real time removal at the end. Why did you extend your leg outside of the tractor at 7:20? Is this a safety thing?
Thank you! Lol. Actually, if you notice I moved the bucket up and down because the loader arms didn’t immediately release from the cradle. I thought I was going to have to hop off and lift up on it.
Great video!👍🏻
Thanks
Curious - you said your hyd coupler was warranty replaced due to leaking? How many hours? My unit is 1 yr old with 69 hrs and is leaking.
Oh I was probably 2 years and several hundred hours deep. I don’t remember exactly.
I had to go back and re watch this video. Apparently I need to take mine off more often. Our garden is 50’x50’. Little easier to till with the loader off.
Certain things are so much easier with the loader out of the way. Just watch the heavy implements, the will make your front end light. 👍
a lot better then my john deer.
I haven’t tried the John Deere, but I hear they have a better mid mount mower swap than the Kubota…
Your coupler will leak again, Mine was replaced 2 different times under warranty ,I finally fixed it permanently with pioneer fittings hasn't leaked since.
My BX is 4 years old and coupler had never leaked. I must be the only one.
I twisted mine after trying to do it on the gravel driveway rather than concrete pad. Now it’s a nightmare trying to line it all up to install or remove 😖
I'd have to leave the county to find a smooth level surface. 😉 Besides, there's never a good reason to take the loader off
Lol
You didn't turn the tractor off to disconnect or reconnect the hydraulics like you told us to do. What's up with that? LOL
I experimented with not doing it for a long time and I had regular issues. Habit I guess. I have finally broke that habit and I don’t have leaks anymore.
looks easy enough