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    2001 KX91-3 a good machine?

    Hey guys, ran across this machine for $15,500. Guy has had it 6 years. Seems like ut could be a good machine for me. I'm tempted to make an offer on it. How hard are drive seals to replace? "Both drive seals have a leak. Just didn't leak bad enough to fix. All other hydraulic hoses i replaced...
  2. W

    Kubota KX91 Hydraulic Pump Leak Question

    Being new to the "heavy" equipment field, I really needed an excavator for my construction side gig. Shovels and posthole diggers suck. After months of trying to find one, I finally acquired a Kubota KX91-3S…with 1,771 hours on it. I REALLY wish I had known someone that knew what to look for, as...
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    Kubota Kx057-5 vs. Deere 60P

    It is finally time to purchase an excavator. I am looking at the Kubota Kx057-5 and the Deere 60P. It will be used primarily for forestry, land clearing, moving dirt, boulders etc…. I have checked out both machines and I am having trouble making a decision. Does anyone have experience with both...
  4. FDSHET

    Kubota SVL75-2 Weak/Slow Boom Lift

    I have a Kubota SVL75-2 In the shop. Came in with weak boom lift function accompanied by a chatter sound. All other functions are working perfect and will put good ground pressure down. Left boom sitting up for a few days while I completed other projects and it only lowered maybe 6”. Customer...
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    Poor boom/bucket function on Kubota SVL95-2S

    We have a Kubota track loader here that has sluggish boom/bucket functions while driving. It seems to drive normally, or runs boom/bucket funtions just fine when sitting still. But try to raise the boom or tilt the bucket while driving, and response is very slow. If you then stop, function will...
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    Kubota 97-2 supply pump learn

    Hi all. first time posting, have lurked a few times though. I've essentially been tasked to turn a raisin back into a grape. we have a 97-2 that was sent to the dealer for a supply pump. once the supply pump was installed the dealer tech diagnosed the engine also needed injectors. upon repair...
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    Kubota parts price increase

    Any one else noticed a substantial increase in kubota parts prices? I ordered a seal kit for a swing cylinder on my Kubota L48 on 2/4/25 for $84.45. I meant to order two kits to do both cylinders. Went back on Coleman's website and it's now $97.12, a 15% increase in one month! Yikes. Guess we...
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    Takeuchi 370

    Anybody have experience with these machines? Was about to pull the trigger on a KX057-5 but am wondering if this could be a worthwhile step up? Will use for general forestry work, feeding an 18" chipper and running a brush cutter. Thoughts?
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    Kubota 97-2 vs Deere 331p

    Hello from East Tennessee. I am looking to purchase a new track loader for my land management company. I am debating between the JD 331p and the kubota svl 97-2. Ive spent lots of time in the svl 75 and other kubota equipment and I’ve never been let down. I’d love to wait on the 97-3 but I need...
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    Kubota KX121-2 hydraulic schematic

    Hello, I'm currently looking at a KX121-2 which hasn't got any of the functions on the levers working. The tracking and blade do work. I've checked the safety switches in armrests and am getting power to the solenoid when the safety lever is down, and off when the lever is lifted up again...
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    Kubota SVL 95, No start

    Morning, I have a 17 SVL95 -2S with a V3800T in the shop that came in for a delete, however customer had just rebuilt the engine and it was having starting issues. Initially it would start for a second and splutter. Did the initial fuel checks, filters, supply pressure all ok. I have diagmaster...
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    Kubota U55-4 Track adjuster keeps blowing a seal

    Hi everyone, Thank you so much if you are able to help, I need some help understanding what is happening with the RH track. I have had the machine for year and have no issues with metal tracks so far. However a week ago, the track adjuster blew its seal, so I replaced the seals, and there was...
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    Need help diagnosing oil leak... KUBOTA KX121-3

    Hey everyone, I have an oil leak on my Kubot Kx121-3. Does this look like something that I can use High Temp Silicone for? Kubota Shop said the whole engine will have to come out... But the leak is small enough I feel like I may be able to band-aid fix it with some high temp silicone . I made...
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    Kubota r530 tire skipping on turns

    Hey there, A customer of mine has an r530 that’s begun having some tire skip and shudder on low speed turns. First thought was the lockers sticking on, wasn’t that. Check front and rear diffs, no cracked or broken teeth, spider gears still happy. Then I figured a bearing piled either in the...
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    Case Drain – KX41-2V

    I'm looking to rent a hydraulic flail mower for my Kubota KX41-2V and I've run into a bit of a snag with the hydraulic setup. The mower I'm interested in requires a case drain, but I’m having trouble locating where this should be connected on my excavator. Here’s the situation: I’ve been told...
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    Kubota KX080-4 pattern changer diagram (UK)

    I bought a 2019 Kubota KX080-4 that came from the UK. I need to install a pattern changer, however, the diagram that I’m finding online doesn’t match up to hydraulics on this machine. Does anyone have a diagram for a UK machine?
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    Kubota KX121-3ST Travel Issue

    Hey guys, we have a Kubota KX121-3ST mini ex, serial # 73080. It seems to be having issues with turning, we can't tell if its an issue with one side or the entire drive function. It travels straight just fine and all other functions seem good. When you go to turn in rabbit mode, it basically...
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    Kubota M7131 error codes!

    I have a Kubota M7131, it threw 5 codes all at the same time. I have looked in the manual and have found none of the codes in there. I don’t want to have to go to the dealer perhaps just a blown fuse, any help would be appreciated. Here is a photo of the codes:
  19. Tom Sticpewich

    Kobota M108S tractor workshop manual

    Hi all I’m looking for the timing procedure for a kubota M108S tractor, I’ve been called to a job where the fuel pump and cog have been removed and the engine was not timed to TDC before removing it and when I have tried to line it all up the tractor will barely run. I’m not sure if I’m...
  20. FaktorII

    2016 Case excavator cx80c tracking problem

    I’ve got a problem that keeps showing up with my tracks. Machine won’t turn when both sticks engaged. Each side works fine by its self but as soon as I try to turn slow and engage second side tracks just almost stop. If I engage both tracks straight or back all the way it will track forward or...
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