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01-13-2010

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01-22-2011 7:26 PM

    ABOUT ME

  • 1949 8N, L2800 Kubota 4x4
  • 67 in 3 different tracts
  • Retired biology teacher. Now running my 30 year old fly fishing store.
  • Reloading, shooting, grouse, turkey, fly fishing, fly tying, writing, photography, carpentry, camping, hiking, boating.
  • Part time fly fishing store owner

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  • Posted in thread: Right Lift Arm Hand Crank for Blade Adjustment? on 07/18/2011 at 8:28PM
    Kubota makes a "leveling box" or leveling arm attachment with the worm gear built inside. At first, I got
    a knock-off (about $125) but it was very poor quality and did not work well.Then, I took the k...

  • Posted in thread: Tires Studs for use on Solid Ice? on 01/22/2011 at 7:23PM
    THANKS so much for the site tip, Irwin.This might be just what I need. I figure even a minimal numberof
    studs installed on each tire would be better than pure rubber on pure ice on a steep driveway. T...

  • Posted in thread: Tires Studs for use on Solid Ice? on 01/22/2011 at 5:36PM
    Howdy.These past several weeks have been tough here. Sub-freezing temperatures each night and most days
    and 3 snows so far. I have a half mile of STEEP driveway that runs up a small mountain and throu...

  • Posted in thread: Kubota L2800 on 01/22/2011 at 5:09PM
    A new L2800 (gear drive) 4WD with FEL, industrial tires, and detachable backhoe followed me home one year
    ago. I have never regretted it after owning a 1949 8N for 24 years and trying to maintain 40 a...

  • Posted in thread: Mahindra 2816 or Kubota L2800 on 03/30/2010 at 8:34PM
    I bought a 3400 with fel HST industrial tires.29, One thing I have noted about the L2800:::::::::::
    Running it with no implement on the back causes the FEL to somewhat throw the balance 'way forward. ...

  • Posted in thread: Mahindra 2816 or Kubota L2800 on 03/30/2010 at 7:51PM
    29,For what it is worth, I bought a new L2800 in January. With the backhoe and FEL, it weighs nearly 3
    tons. I chose the industrial tires because our land is very steep and I wanted the most stability...

  • Posted on Kubota L2800 in Tractor Registry on 03/30/2010

  • Posted in thread: Right Lift Arm Hand Crank for Blade Adjustment? on 01/27/2010 at 7:03PM
    Yeah, Kman..................Looks like you have a small garden right there around your PTO.Neat crank !!
    Surely someone makes one that would fit mine. THANKS for the photo !! Take care, "Bo"

  • Posted in thread: Right Lift Arm Hand Crank for Blade Adjustment? on 01/27/2010 at 6:14PM
    Originally posted by Kman Why don't you invest in a top and tilt. I always have the top (3rd point)
    cylinder on any tractor I have but the tilt is nice cause you don't have to crank. Really sweet if y...

  • Posted in thread: Right Lift Arm Hand Crank for Blade Adjustment? on 01/27/2010 at 4:52PM
    Kman,THANKS for the reply. I wonder where I might find a "hand cranked lift arm" replacement for the
    present one that only has 2 short steel pins sticking out of the sides? Trying to shorten or length...

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