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    Working in the NE woods with plenty of snow pack on M6800 skidding

    Skidding out a 40ft Hemlock log coming down the hill and tried to turn onto the main road - log caught and thru tractor sideways over a rock off the edge of road. Winch was hung up on the rock so had to unhook, drive tractor out, cut log in 1/2 and then winch log forward again to re-hook and go...
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    9.5 x 24 front tires under a FEL - are radial tires stronger / more rugged on a M6800 used in the woods?

    Hello, Looking for opinions on replacing from tires on M6800 21 years old. Recently a root broke the valve stem off and I had to have a new tube put in at the shop. . Tire repair said to think about replacing tires and rims as they are beat with corrosion on the inside. Rims have enough...
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    Engine Heaters to assist cold weather starting. Which type?

    Opinions on the best type of heater assist in cold temperature starting for a quick install. Magnetic or Oil Dip Stick for a new tractor?
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    M6800 new gear shift boot and extra rubber cover

    Hard to believe the rubber boot was $40.51 and the 2 spring clips are $12 each. 1 clip actually had a broken circular tab on it. I put plumbers silicone grease on the boot to help it slide over the metal diameter housing. The old boot was dry and cracked but no real thru holes. I cut a rubber...
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    M6800 where is the hydraulic sump pickup screen please?

    https://shop.kubotausa.com/oemparts/cl/kub/60a32a3187a8661054394f58/m6800-m6800s-hydraulic-system-parts?lid=6215e66b7367254ceca375a8 Can't find it in these schematics Can a dealer power flush the entire hydraulic system? TY
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    Rebuilding a hydraulic pump on a M6800?

    https://messicks.com/parts/kubota/3a111-82204 Planning ahead. Can anyone recommend a shop on where to send a pump to thinking it'll be cheaper than the $2K for a new one? I live in upstate NY but this could be easily shipped. Thanks -- Gus
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    M6800 water in hydraulic oil again. Won't move at 26F. Additives?

    Hello, This happened to me 2 years ago at 18F. When it warms up tractor works good. Yesterday it took to 36F to be able to steer and move again. Can anyone recommend a hydraulic oil additive to help prevent water issues? Thank you
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    Kubota tractor hydraulic systems - what brand of chemical is safe to flush tractors to remove water?

    Has anyone flushed their hydraulic system to remove water? Thank you !
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    M6800 Hydraulics not working in cold 20F. Tractor 20 years old. 1350 hours.

    Hello, I've read other posts on this topic. My tractor sits a lot and outside all the time after 2 days of 10F nights, day was 20F and I started tractor. Moved about 100' putting loader into a snow bank to move it and all hydraulics went dead: steering, F/R shifter, 3 pt and loader. My...
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    Winter Rye seed prices?

    Its $26 / 56lb bag here in upstate NY. What are others paying and location please. What other winter cover crops are people using and prices. TY
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    2- Kubota V1505 Diesel Engines For Sale at Government Auction

    Hello, https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Parts-%282%29-Kubota-V1505-Diesel-Engines-Pennsylvania/12167603?h=5002%2Cmsg%7C99777%2CisAuc%7Cyes&rr=0.08333&hitprm=&pnLink=yes Just wanted to share that I saw these Kubota engines for sale in Chambersburg, PA depot. I've bought 2 - 1.5 ton Army...
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    Kubota L2501 gear tractor with loader & backhoe 150 hrs. No Start . 7 years old

    Using as backhoe only yesterday digging slowly around an old house site looking for artifacts for 4 hours. Dig a little , get off and switch key off from standing on ground, remove rocks and pick up items, only moved machine 2x with hoe - tractor in neutral. Turn the key from ground and...
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    M6800 pulling discs over plowed sod clay ground - anybody done this and what size/width discs did you use please.

    Hello, Repairing hay field sections and over old tile lines that have sunk - I would like to smooth out and replant. . Not a production type job. Appreciate anybody's info or a tractor with HP close to 68hp with 4WD. Thank you!
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    M6800 Steel Fuel Tanks for non cab tractor - Looking for a source of good used tanks or ideas for replacements

    Hello, About 7 years ago while skidding logs I went over a boulder I normally clear but ground thawed and tractor slid onto rock and crushed/ripped right side tank near crossover line port. I removed both tanks - cleaned and had welded. I replaced crossover hose and straightened shield at...
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    2005 M6800 Rops. Shuttle Shift. 1247 hrs. Intermittent starting problems - need help please.

    New here: Bought the tractor new. 18 years old. Tractor always sits outside. Always great starting in cold below 20F to -20F. My snow plow tractor. Fuel indicator light on even though fuel gage works and there is plenty of fuel above 1/2. Been having odd starting symptoms for a couple weeks...