For those of you concerned about my safety I was clearly not underneath the bucket but beside it. How else would I be grabbing the outside of the wheel. 14:19
When your pouring oil out of a 5 gallon bucket flip it so the spout is at the top. You"ll waste less oil from the stream pulling in air..Less glub glub glub.
Definitely pour with the spout up until you get past half empty. Putting a vent hole opposite the spout with a screwdriver is good if you know you're going to use all 5 gallons.
another tip for 5 gallon bucket, since the spout is thread. Take a DEF jug they come with that little hose you thread into the jug. When you’re done with the def jug take the little hose and wash it out. It will thread on a 5 gallon bucket spout
Man! I got the same engine in a 1979 Kubota L225. I ran when I bought it for $450. I had to park it because it made a nasty grinding noise when I was using it to spread stone in my driveway. I have been down with my health for the past 2 years and Just last week I had the strength to go out and take a better look at it. Well, it was only a bad water pump. So I am waiting on it in the mail. It was $43. That little L225 with its front end bucket is my only help out here on my 3 acre lot. 3 acres ain’t much, but when you have a gravel driveway and old hedgerows, it has been such a blessing for me. I pray that when I get the new water pump on that the old rotten hydraulic lines don’t blow because I’m 46 years old and I’m broke. I barely could afford the water pump and gallon of antifreeze. So, yeah, bud….I think you got a good little tractor. Mine isn’t 4WD. I like yours. I thank you for making this video because I am still learning how to use the rear PTO and 3point hitch. I am needing to hook my friend’s bush hog up and get these briars cut way back. Thanks again….😊👍🏻-Mike
You are lucky to have found one of the best small tractors ever made. I have a B7000, 2 cylinder with loader and attachments. Bought it used , have used it for 20 years, zero problems. Drain the water out of the steering box, and oil it or it will burst if frozen (I live in Canada) . Also I cycle the glow plugs twice if cold to the slow count of 20. I ALWAYS use the glow plugs, even in the summer, it is just easier on your starter, battery, wiring, and your charging system. Yes, get the new style rear hub to wheel mounts. The trans dip stick is on the right side near the shift lever.
This was my first tractor and I don't think that we ever had to fix it. it was very reliable. Also to ease the starting process hold one finger over the silver metal disc with a hole in the middle located on the dash and turn the key to the left when the finger covering the disc gets warm that means the glow plugs are hot and the engine is ready to start.
Kubota B7100. I have one. An overgrown 16hp diesel 4X4 garden tractor that can do more work than any garden tractor while using very little fuel. Great little machines.
I’ve had a Kubota B6000 for 25 years. It’s just like your but for a few minor changes. I love the little bugger. I’ve replaced batteries, tires and filters but no mechanical issues with it ever. I’m the second owner. In cold weather you need to holt the glow plugs on for 30 to 90 seconds depending on temp. They are a tippy tractor. I’ve layed mine on its side twice. I built a 250 lb concrete block that fits on the three point hitch. It’s lowered my center of gravity and no more tipping over since.
Fantastic video. I grew up around my father's 1980 B7100 4WD. Last year I picked up a 900-hour 1979 B7100, completely went through it, then treated it to a 5' Caroni rear mower. Amazing little machines.
Can't beat old school Kubota quality. My G6200 from 1987 still runs and operates 100% perfect. Retrofitted a newer RC-48G deck and powered bagger assembly to fit and was the best thing I ever did. I'll never need the newer cheap junk from big box stores. Especially considering prices are $2000 for a craftsman Forrest Gump machine!
Great find! I have a B6100 with the same loader. A couple observations i made, and some of these you may have found by now. That tractor is in high range when you were driving it. There is a high / low range shifter on the right side, next to the fender. I believe your water probably came from the shifter boot. Replace it, run some diesel through it (at idle). See if the 3 point lift works like that. You will likely have to change the oil 2-3 times to get all the water out of it. At the very least rinsethe transmission out with diesel to wash the gunk out. I'm told there is a screen at the bottom of the loader tank (where you cut the supply line). Unthread it from the frame to clean it. There is an updated rear hub available that makes the wheels have less wobble. Be aware the old style is still available. Get on youtube and watch some videos. There are a lot of videos on this series of tractor to teach you some of the things to check. And check out the FB groups on the series. Enjoy the tractor! My family is loving our 6100!
Good idea to flush the old dirt out before adding new fluids and filters. Especially on things that you don't know the previous maintenance history and already see issues like gallons of water in the transmission or bone dry hubs. Just don't try to add diesel to the hydraulic system to flush/clean it. You might want to check the hydraulic filter and drain the oil out again after a few hours of working the tractor, to see if there is excessive dirt or anything else that should not be there.
Always a good idea to rinse the gear boxes that have had water in them and gunk at the bottom with diesel. Then drain it thoroughly and flush til it comes out clean. Fill with gear oil and run for an hour, then change oil again. You want all the crap at the bottom to rinse out. Use your air hose with a stiff hose or long spout to blow in and mix the diesel around. You can fill the engine with diesel as well but do not run it just use it as a cleaner to get rid of the crap in the pan. Drain thoroughly and then fill with engine oil, again make your first oil change after an hour or two, then go on the recommended intervals. Water is probably coming down the shift levers if the machine is left outside.
I have the b7200. Does more work than a little tractor should! Mine was made in 1990. Loader with bucket and a set of of pallet forks. I use it for food plots and firewood. Also does a good job removing snow with my 48” pto drive snow blower. These older kubotas are built with all metal not plastic like the new ones.
I would absolutely love to have that tractor! I've always loved the look of those old small B series Kubotas! Especially with this one having the FEL! I mean it has everything in such a compact little package. 3 cylinder diesel, front hydraulics with FEL, front and rear PTO, 3 point hitch, and it's 4WD! I'm just so envious right now!
Thanks for the good laugh this morning. And yeah I love that little tractor. My problem is I tend to fall down the rabbit hole on restoring. I would have had it in a million pieces, cleaning and painting every part.
Job well done. Never saw a more satisfying thing as the light popping in like that. I have a tip however. When pouring full cans of oil (or anything, even milk), try to pour while the outlet or nozzle is at the highest position possible, so turn the can 180°. The oil (or any liquid) will flow much more constant and spilling is minimised due to air getting in the canister easier. The first pour might be a guess, but it'll get better after some exercise. Take this tip from a technician with 30+ years experience. The fact that the three point linkage is dropping, might be wrong viscocity of oil, a bleeding/malfunctioning valve or the pressure applied if it's an overflow valve, or a combination of the three. Also nice to see you're actually torquing the wheels the proper way. The seat has the proper Kubota colour. Maybe it changed through the years, or the tractor colour is just that much faded. Future upgrade ;) 300 acres with that thing 🤣 Nice goals, though :p
I started my tractor career with a B5200 - even smaller - in the 1980s! It came with a belly mower, but a I added a loader to muck horse stalls. Perfect size for that mission. By the time I got rid of it it looked just like yours. I swapped it even for a Wallenstien wood chipper for my Ford NAA. It would push (not lift!) boulders the size of the tractor!
Same! Our neighbor growing up had a 245 we would borrow often. Well fast forward 35 years and my dad is gone now and i have the house i grew up in. I now own that little L245 that the neighbor owned. I collect and restore old equpment and the other old tractor guys wonder why i have it. Well that little orange tractor holds a special place in my heart as the first tractor i got to steer as a 5 year old kid sitting on my dads lap. And to top it off, it has jobs around here to keep it busy every week!
@MJHarteI restore old equipment, too! I have a Ford 8n I rebuilt the engine on, an old Ferguson two board plow, a Dearborn sickle bar mower, a three-point disk, and a three-point tiller.
We use to flush axles and transmissions out the diesel or kerosene. Drain and refill with new fluid, works great. Breaks up sludge and muck every time.
Had one of these I did a light resto on. Put some wax on that paint and it will look amazing just getting that oxide layer off. I might have kept mine if it had the bucket loader. Great value in that project.
I had a friend that had a really small Kubota from the 1970s that had a backhoe attachment on the back that he could load on the back of a 1974 Chevy pickup with an 8ft bed had an electric dump on it he would raise the front bucket up over the cab and could close the tail gate he used it to install gas lines between what they called row houses that only had a 4ft walkway between them before all the mini stuff came out
Good little machine. You think she's small, look into the B6100 and then B5100. That tractor is as bullet proof as they come. You can pour gravel in the intake, she'll purp a lil but she'll keep going.
Your videos are awesome! One tip, when pouring from a large 5 gallon jug with a spout, pour with the spout on top, rather than on bottom. Flows much better.
A little tip: on hoses, wire bundles and even metal lines that rub together i get fuel line or heater hose that is the next size up and cut about two inches long and make a long cut down and slide it makes a good anti chafe protector for hydro lines
Braden I had a good friend who was #KILLED working on a loader. The boom crushed him. He was a hard working guy just like you. I’m not trying to be the safety police I’m far from it myself I just think a lot of you you don’t wanna see you get hurt that’s all. You can get you a piece of C Channel or pipe for a cylinder safety lock.
I've had a little B7100 for what must be a couple of decades, and while I've got much bigger tractors, I stil keep this one around - it's such a capable little machine, ideal for small acerages. Mine has what I believe is a factory loader, but it doesn't use a pump off the front PTO, rather it uses the same pump that raises the rear linkage.
The next time you purchase an item like that make sure you have an electric winch installed on the trailer you are using to haul it home with saves on your back and muscles you won’t be sore the next day after getting that item home
Very well done! Enjoying the videos! Pro tip when your pouring fluid from a pail rotate the pail 180° so the spout is on top then it wont spill all over the pail or glug out as the oil starts getting low in the pail start rotating the spout down
The B7100 was a very popular tractor here in the UK back in the day. It was commonly used by Growers and smallholders. This was a much better machine than the B6000 which had a two cylinder engine and the PTO ran backwards meaning you could only use tillers etc that were specifically made to run on them. The B7100 was a massive upgrade with a three cylinder engine and standard PTO.
You've obviously never eased into the trigger. When you shoot, do you slap the trigger or slowly squeeze? It's the exact same concept with a cordless impact.
I bought a used one of those old Kubota, similar vintage, great little machine. Get some kind of counterweight for the rear ASAP though, they are so light when trying to lift anything with the bucket.
I just bought a Kubota L305DT. It's a bit bigger than yours, but everything appears to operate relatively the same. They're super cool little tractors. I have to do the head gasket on mine, but it seems fairly straightforward. Mine doesn't have a loader. That's a double edged sword. I'd love to have one for it, but I bought it for the 3 point. My clutch is the same as yours. That auxiliary switch would be good for rear lights. Rear lights are really handy
I stumbled on your channel. I absolutely love it. You’re a good hard working young man!!! Keep showing the world how great you are!!! Looking forward to all your future videos.
Best thing to do is download the manual first, it has all the usefull information and appropriate fluids. There is a small deepstick for the gear oil next to the seat on the right side.
Only thing that you need to complete it is a Rototiller. Those things are awesome. I used it on my tractor so you know I’m a kid. I’m a I’m a professional at it. I’ve done this since I was eight and I love my BX 23. That’s all you need is a BX 23. All you need is a rot that little smaller you gotit the most awesome thing I ever had if I had it
you should also put spacers on the rear wheels if you have hills on your land. alot of flipping has happened with my equipment... hell had a massey furgeson 2556 i belive it was. its not a small tractor but not a big one and it flipped and we had to come along it out of 2 trees that it flipped on to. glad those trees were there woulda costed alot if not.
The exhaust flange the muffler is bolted to is square, if you can get the bolts out without breaking them off you can turn it 90° to vertical, and it’ll blow the smoke more away from you, at the expense of being easier to hit on low limbs.
Me and my buddy had the identical tractor for grooming our motocross track when we were about 10 or 11 ( it was the farms but we had full access to it ) they figured it was small enough we couldn't get into trouble. Even with the little tiller on the back that was the tippiest damn machine I have ever run . I'm a heavy equipment operator now and run pretty much everything and that little kubota still is in the back of my mind as the most dangerous thing 2 boys coulda set out on lol !!!! It was identical ag tires and everything !!!! I was yelling at the phone PUT IT IN LOW RANGE !!!! cause in high range she boogied!!!!
If you get any more than a wheel barrow full of dirt in that bucket look out cause she's looking to flip on ya !!! We had wheel weights and loaded rear tires on ours
We had one but just the 2wd version, used with a shreader on the back dove it in my teens to cut our big yard the trick with the glow plug is put your finger over the resistor on the dash untill it gets warm then fire it up my dad ended up giving it to a freind a few years later my dad found a newer version with 4wd oddly in complete and good condition but in peices in a scrap yard with a bad head ened up getting it and rebuilt it my dad passed now and i have it to cut our yard with the belly finish mower good machines,
Im going tomorrow to look at a B7100 in similar condition; your video has really helped and given me the confidence to give it a solid lookover - and if I buy it, to get it back in decent condition. Good luck with your hopes and dreams, and thanks for sharing your adventures.
@@Huntersprojects It went well! I bought it for a decent price, though it needs a bit of work. Its got great bones so Im hopeful I can get it on its feet soon.
If you punch a hole in the 5 gallon bucket lid it will pour out a lot easier. As far as dipstick on transmission I’m thinking there should be a plug on the side you can take out for oil level.
Those watching with similar.. you should pull the glow plugs & turn the engine over to make sure there is no water that has gotten into the cylinder. Water does not compress & it will bend a rod. Nice tractor. I picked up a Satoh/Mitsubishi ST1440 14.5HP that darn close to that tractor in specs. Thanks for the video ..
This tractor is water cooled. But has no water pump . what looks like a water pump in the canter behine the fan is the dinamow a low amp charging System . The cooling. System on a B model is called thremosyphon . at all times keep the. Redactor fins clean . The Redactor front cover in front of the Redactor clean . On some B models the over flow hose ran down to a stem wisel . keep the onside of it clean too . thie. The system will do just fine if keap very clean .. Nice find ...
Put the bucket in Float mode. Diesel engine oil looks black with less than 20 hours on it. So, hard to tell how bad it is. Probably stripped because the previous oener used battery tools instead of finenessing it with hand tools. Hint hint. Flushbthat rear end out with diesel, then the correct fluid
Small piece of advice always remove the fill plug first(in case it’s stuck and you can’t remove it you still have oil inside I learned this lesson the hard way)
Looks exactly like Satoh Beaver S-370d tractor I bought a while ago. On mine PTO spins in the wrong direction... Didn't use it for anything. Also, no power steering is a drag... ;)
21:56 Don't mind that, thats the new environmentally friendly water-based gear oil. Nice little tractor! I suspect that with fresh fluid in the 3 point hydraulics they will function. The rear axle is also the sump for that system.
What you have there is very nearly the smallest compact diesel four-wheel-drive tractor,,,I’ve got the smallest. I’ve got the Kubota B6000 with a new set of tires on it wanna buy it?
I've got a John Deere 650. Different but similar to yours, it's got a 2-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine but mine's basically a big 4wd lawn mower with turf tires. Kinda wish I had another with a loader like yours!
Very interesting video. I considered one of those old Kubota tractors, but the small size made me a bit hesitant. It looks a bit unstable especially in a slope, which I have a lot. Great rejuvenation of a classic. Great job!
How much did all those hoses cost? I had to put 2 hoses on my mower and they were $120 each from Napa. Not sure if I got bent over or if they really cost that much
I'm new to your channel, I see you doing wonderful work. Take it from an old (71) service tech invest in a few oil pitchers to help you pour your oils, they will save you hours of cleanup. Keep up the good work and watch how you lift to save your back.
If that's like my b7100 you need to preheat the glow plugs for about 20 seconds, you turn the key counterclockwise on my tractor to preheat. Good little tractors.
Hi Braden, nice B7100, don’t forget to drain and fill your steering box, they are crap and if they brake they are kinda a pain to fix. They get water in them and rust out the bearings. Good luck on the cats.
Great tractor, these are indestructible!! But one thing though, never, ever, work under a loader like that! Even more when all the hoses are dried out. If you have to do it, block it with a 2x4 or 2x6. Cause it's very dangerous!
On gray market Japanese tractors, like Kubotas and Yanmars, the throttle lever is backwards. You pull it toward you to throttle up and push it away to throttle down.
I am going through this for same tractor. It is a great machine. You also want to replace boot on shifter. I replaced the coolant hoses too. They were pretty brittle. Can you provide link for the lights you used? Those look great!
There's a lot of bounce in the tactor when lifting and lowering that bucket. B7100 series loaders had a slightly smaller bucket on them. If that bucket is all steel, and decently thick, it's probably too much weight. Question is what will it be used for? Snow removal, then it's fine. Anything else, it's taking away from your lifting capacity. How loaded are the rear tires? the frame will take it, but, will the front axle? Just throwing out what I've seen happen. Good luck with the cats.
Hello everyone and thank you very much for this very funny video. I have a question about your headlights, I need to replace them on my B6100 but I can't find them. Could you tell me where you bought yours? Thanks in advance and have a good one.
you will need to replace the shifter boot, thats probably how the water got into the transaxle, thats why there was a plastic bag over it when you got the tractor
For those of you concerned about my safety I was clearly not underneath the bucket but beside it. How else would I be grabbing the outside of the wheel. 14:19
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When your pouring oil out of a 5 gallon bucket flip it so the spout is at the top. You"ll waste less oil from the stream pulling in air..Less glub glub glub.
Or just pour it into a gallon jug, then into tractor🥴
Definitely pour with the spout up until you get past half empty. Putting a vent hole opposite the spout with a screwdriver is good if you know you're going to use all 5 gallons.
@@turdfarmer777 if you need a vent hole, simply use a washered self-tapping screw, but a gallon Arizona Iced tea container is perfect for reuse
I was actually going to say that and read the comment here. Works like a charm.
another tip for 5 gallon bucket, since the spout is thread. Take a DEF jug they come with that little hose you thread into the jug. When you’re done with the def jug take the little hose and wash it out. It will thread on a 5 gallon bucket spout
4WD, front and rear PTO, small and reliable. Winning
Man! I got the same engine in a 1979 Kubota L225. I ran when I bought it for $450. I had to park it because it made a nasty grinding noise when I was using it to spread stone in my driveway. I have been down with my health for the past 2 years and Just last week I had the strength to go out and take a better look at it. Well, it was only a bad water pump. So I am waiting on it in the mail. It was $43. That little L225 with its front end bucket is my only help out here on my 3 acre lot. 3 acres ain’t much, but when you have a gravel driveway and old hedgerows, it has been such a blessing for me. I pray that when I get the new water pump on that the old rotten hydraulic lines don’t blow because I’m 46 years old and I’m broke. I barely could afford the water pump and gallon of antifreeze. So, yeah, bud….I think you got a good little tractor. Mine isn’t 4WD. I like yours. I thank you for making this video because I am still learning how to use the rear PTO and 3point hitch. I am needing to hook my friend’s bush hog up and get these briars cut way back. Thanks again….😊👍🏻-Mike
You are lucky to have found one of the best small tractors ever made. I have a B7000, 2 cylinder with loader and attachments. Bought it used , have used it for 20 years, zero problems. Drain the water out of the steering box, and oil it or it will burst if frozen (I live in Canada) . Also I cycle the glow plugs twice if cold to the slow count of 20. I ALWAYS use the glow plugs, even in the summer, it is just easier on your starter, battery, wiring, and your charging system. Yes, get the new style rear hub to wheel mounts. The trans dip stick is on the right side near the shift lever.
This was my first tractor and I don't think that we ever had to fix it. it was very reliable. Also to ease the starting process hold one finger over the silver metal disc with a hole in the middle located on the dash and turn the key to the left when the finger covering the disc gets warm that means the glow plugs are hot and the engine is ready to start.
Kubota B7100. I have one. An overgrown 16hp diesel 4X4 garden tractor that can do more work than any garden tractor while using very little fuel. Great little machines.
I’ve had a Kubota B6000 for 25 years. It’s just like your but for a few minor changes. I love the little bugger. I’ve replaced batteries, tires and filters but no mechanical issues with it ever. I’m the second owner. In cold weather you need to holt the glow plugs on for 30 to 90 seconds depending on temp. They are a tippy tractor. I’ve layed mine on its side twice. I built a 250 lb concrete block that fits on the three point hitch. It’s lowered my center of gravity and no more tipping over since.
Well done, mate, you must have put a few quid into that. Nice to see a young lad bring old machines back to life. Respect to you!
one of the better videos I've seen when amn refurbishing a mini tractor. no screaming or messing around. big thumbs up
Fantastic video. I grew up around my father's 1980 B7100 4WD. Last year I picked up a 900-hour 1979 B7100, completely went through it, then treated it to a 5' Caroni rear mower. Amazing little machines.
Can't beat old school Kubota quality. My G6200 from 1987 still runs and operates 100% perfect. Retrofitted a newer RC-48G deck and powered bagger assembly to fit and was the best thing I ever did. I'll never need the newer cheap junk from big box stores. Especially considering prices are $2000 for a craftsman Forrest Gump machine!
Great find! I have a B6100 with the same loader. A couple observations i made, and some of these you may have found by now. That tractor is in high range when you were driving it. There is a high / low range shifter on the right side, next to the fender.
I believe your water probably came from the shifter boot. Replace it, run some diesel through it (at idle). See if the 3 point lift works like that. You will likely have to change the oil 2-3 times to get all the water out of it. At the very least rinsethe transmission out with diesel to wash the gunk out.
I'm told there is a screen at the bottom of the loader tank (where you cut the supply line). Unthread it from the frame to clean it.
There is an updated rear hub available that makes the wheels have less wobble. Be aware the old style is still available.
Get on youtube and watch some videos. There are a lot of videos on this series of tractor to teach you some of the things to check. And check out the FB groups on the series. Enjoy the tractor! My family is loving our 6100!
Great observations, I have one I'm just starting on. Wish me luck.
Good idea to flush the old dirt out before adding new fluids and filters. Especially on things that you don't know the previous maintenance history and already see issues like gallons of water in the transmission or bone dry hubs. Just don't try to add diesel to the hydraulic system to flush/clean it. You might want to check the hydraulic filter and drain the oil out again after a few hours of working the tractor, to see if there is excessive dirt or anything else that should not be there.
Run it some, to warm up the oil before draining. .
Always a good idea to rinse the gear boxes that have had water in them and gunk at the bottom with diesel. Then drain it thoroughly and flush til it comes out clean. Fill with gear oil and run for an hour, then change oil again. You want all the crap at the bottom to rinse out. Use your air hose with a stiff hose or long spout to blow in and mix the diesel around. You can fill the engine with diesel as well but do not run it just use it as a cleaner to get rid of the crap in the pan. Drain thoroughly and then fill with engine oil, again make your first oil change after an hour or two, then go on the recommended intervals. Water is probably coming down the shift levers if the machine is left outside.
Use diesel to rinse gearboxes?
I have the b7200. Does more work than a little tractor should! Mine was made in 1990. Loader with bucket and a set of of pallet forks. I use it for food plots and firewood. Also does a good job removing snow with my 48” pto drive snow blower. These older kubotas are built with all metal not plastic like the new ones.
Actually I have a new Kubota L3560 and it doesn't have any plastic.....it's all metal. I think the Deere's have a good bit of plastic however.
I used to have a job maintaining a small fleet of these in the 80s. You absolutely could not kill them and we had plenty of customers who tried.
I would absolutely love to have that tractor! I've always loved the look of those old small B series Kubotas! Especially with this one having the FEL! I mean it has everything in such a compact little package. 3 cylinder diesel, front hydraulics with FEL, front and rear PTO, 3 point hitch, and it's 4WD! I'm just so envious right now!
I've got one with a fel and backhoe just like this one needs the engine rebuilt
@MrCheaterpipe how much u want for it . If ur not planning to fix it ?
Thanks for the good laugh this morning. And yeah I love that little tractor. My problem is I tend to fall down the rabbit hole on restoring. I would have had it in a million pieces, cleaning and painting every part.
Same thing here. If I’m not careful I’ll put more money into it than I need to
Job well done. Never saw a more satisfying thing as the light popping in like that.
I have a tip however. When pouring full cans of oil (or anything, even milk), try to pour while the outlet or nozzle is at the highest position possible, so turn the can 180°. The oil (or any liquid) will flow much more constant and spilling is minimised due to air getting in the canister easier. The first pour might be a guess, but it'll get better after some exercise. Take this tip from a technician with 30+ years experience.
The fact that the three point linkage is dropping, might be wrong viscocity of oil, a bleeding/malfunctioning valve or the pressure applied if it's an overflow valve, or a combination of the three.
Also nice to see you're actually torquing the wheels the proper way.
The seat has the proper Kubota colour. Maybe it changed through the years, or the tractor colour is just that much faded. Future upgrade ;)
300 acres with that thing 🤣 Nice goals, though :p
I started my tractor career with a B5200 - even smaller - in the 1980s! It came with a belly mower, but a I added a loader to muck horse stalls. Perfect size for that mission. By the time I got rid of it it looked just like yours. I swapped it even for a Wallenstien wood chipper for my Ford NAA. It would push (not lift!) boulders the size of the tractor!
I grew up running a Kubota L245 on our family dairy farm, we used it as a chore tractor. Hearing that little tractor fire up made me smile. 🙂
Same! Our neighbor growing up had a 245 we would borrow often. Well fast forward 35 years and my dad is gone now and i have the house i grew up in. I now own that little L245 that the neighbor owned. I collect and restore old equpment and the other old tractor guys wonder why i have it. Well that little orange tractor holds a special place in my heart as the first tractor i got to steer as a 5 year old kid sitting on my dads lap. And to top it off, it has jobs around here to keep it busy every week!
@MJHarteI restore old equipment, too! I have a Ford 8n I rebuilt the engine on, an old Ferguson two board plow, a Dearborn sickle bar mower, a three-point disk, and a three-point tiller.
We use to flush axles and transmissions out the diesel or kerosene. Drain and refill with new fluid, works great. Breaks up sludge and muck every time.
Had one of these I did a light resto on. Put some wax on that paint and it will look amazing just getting that oxide layer off. I might have kept mine if it had the bucket loader. Great value in that project.
I had a friend that had a really small Kubota from the 1970s that had a backhoe attachment on the back that he could load on the back of a 1974 Chevy pickup with an 8ft bed had an electric dump on it he would raise the front bucket up over the cab and could close the tail gate he used it to install gas lines between what they called row houses that only had a 4ft walkway between them before all the mini stuff came out
Good little machine. You think she's small, look into the B6100 and then B5100.
That tractor is as bullet proof as they come. You can pour gravel in the intake, she'll purp a lil but she'll keep going.
I'm still using an old B5100E as a tug around here, very reliable. Even smaller that what you own.
I have the same tractor. I built a rear loader bucket that operates off the 3 point. .
Your videos are awesome! One tip, when pouring from a large 5 gallon jug with a spout, pour with the spout on top, rather than on bottom. Flows much better.
A little tip: on hoses, wire bundles and even metal lines that rub together i get fuel line or heater hose that is the next size up and cut about two inches long and make a long cut down and slide it makes a good anti chafe protector for hydro lines
Braden I had a good friend who was #KILLED working on a loader. The boom crushed him. He was a hard working guy just like you. I’m not trying to be the safety police I’m far from it myself I just think a lot of you you don’t wanna see you get hurt that’s all. You can get you a piece of C Channel or pipe for a cylinder safety lock.
Yes sir, would hate to see something happen to a young guy like you. Better safe than sorry. Use your lock outs.
This is not trying to be the safety police. This is valid advice.
I love this video, but man I had to cringe when I saw that 😮 Similar comment on trolley jack with no jack stands....please be safe(r) 🙂
I've had a little B7100 for what must be a couple of decades, and while I've got much bigger tractors, I stil keep this one around - it's such a capable little machine, ideal for small acerages. Mine has what I believe is a factory loader, but it doesn't use a pump off the front PTO, rather it uses the same pump that raises the rear linkage.
You're going far with that attitude and skill level.
The next time you purchase an item like that make sure you have an electric winch installed on the trailer you are using to haul it home with saves on your back and muscles you won’t be sore the next day after getting that item home
Very well done! Enjoying the videos! Pro tip when your pouring fluid from a pail rotate the pail 180° so the spout is on top then it wont spill all over the pail or glug out as the oil starts getting low in the pail start rotating the spout down
The B7100 was a very popular tractor here in the UK back in the day. It was commonly used by Growers and smallholders. This was a much better machine than the B6000 which had a two cylinder engine and the PTO ran backwards meaning you could only use tillers etc that were specifically made to run on them. The B7100 was a massive upgrade with a three cylinder engine and standard PTO.
Shoot, ain't no real farmer wearing them Crocs on their feet boy.... Great renovation on that lovely little Kubota.👏👍
Man, your use of impact tools putting those drain and fill plugs in has got me cringing.
Completely safe if you’re easy on the trigger. Milwaukee impacts aren’t all or nothing. I’ve stripped more with a ratchet than I have an impact
You've obviously never eased into the trigger. When you shoot, do you slap the trigger or slowly squeeze? It's the exact same concept with a cordless impact.
I bought a used one of those old Kubota, similar vintage, great little machine. Get some kind of counterweight for the rear ASAP though, they are so light when trying to lift anything with the bucket.
What headlights are those? Also where did you get the seat from? Just bought a 7100 yesterday. Does it have a hydraulic fluid filter?
Should on the pump
I just bought a Kubota L305DT. It's a bit bigger than yours, but everything appears to operate relatively the same. They're super cool little tractors. I have to do the head gasket on mine, but it seems fairly straightforward. Mine doesn't have a loader. That's a double edged sword. I'd love to have one for it, but I bought it for the 3 point. My clutch is the same as yours. That auxiliary switch would be good for rear lights. Rear lights are really handy
I stumbled on your channel. I absolutely love it. You’re a good hard working young man!!! Keep showing the world how great you are!!! Looking forward to all your future videos.
Best thing to do is download the manual first, it has all the usefull information and appropriate fluids. There is a small deepstick for the gear oil next to the seat on the right side.
Only thing that you need to complete it is a Rototiller. Those things are awesome. I used it on my tractor so you know I’m a kid. I’m a I’m a professional at it. I’ve done this since I was eight and I love my BX 23. That’s all you need is a BX 23. All you need is a rot that little smaller you gotit the most awesome thing I ever had if I had it
Only thing this video needed was a good pile of dirt to scoop. Great work, jealous of that sweet find!
Impressive, I just bought a B7200. I am impressed how much you know. Enjoyed the video.
you should also put spacers on the rear wheels if you have hills on your land. alot of flipping has happened with my equipment... hell had a massey furgeson 2556 i belive it was. its not a small tractor but not a big one and it flipped and we had to come along it out of 2 trees that it flipped on to. glad those trees were there woulda costed alot if not.
The exhaust flange the muffler is bolted to is square, if you can get the bolts out without breaking them off you can turn it 90° to vertical, and it’ll blow the smoke more away from you, at the expense of being easier to hit on low limbs.
How much you paid all new hydraulic hoses?? And, those new axel seals?? TY =)
Me and my buddy had the identical tractor for grooming our motocross track when we were about 10 or 11 ( it was the farms but we had full access to it ) they figured it was small enough we couldn't get into trouble. Even with the little tiller on the back that was the tippiest damn machine I have ever run . I'm a heavy equipment operator now and run pretty much everything and that little kubota still is in the back of my mind as the most dangerous thing 2 boys coulda set out on lol !!!! It was identical ag tires and everything !!!! I was yelling at the phone PUT IT IN LOW RANGE !!!! cause in high range she boogied!!!!
If you get any more than a wheel barrow full of dirt in that bucket look out cause she's looking to flip on ya !!! We had wheel weights and loaded rear tires on ours
The transmission/transaxle probably got water in through the shift lever boot. I'd try to seal that up to keep water out of it if possible.
We had one but just the 2wd version, used with a shreader on the back dove it in my teens to cut our big yard the trick with the glow plug is put your finger over the resistor on the dash untill it gets warm then fire it up my dad ended up giving it to a freind a few years later my dad found a newer version with 4wd oddly in complete and good condition but in peices in a scrap yard with a bad head ened up getting it and rebuilt it my dad passed now and i have it to cut our yard with the belly finish mower good machines,
i have that same traxctor. where did u get that hose kit?
I bet you don't realize how much danger you're in by standing under that loader bucket with bad hoses that could pop at any moment!!!!!!
Was beside it not under it
nice work mate, about the level of oil in gearbox, there is a 10 mm bolt on the side, when the oil spill from that hole, the level is done, bye🤠
This was my 1st tractor. Purchased it in 1993 and ran it for 27 years. I traded it for a new Kubota that had power steering. I love my Kubotas.
Me too! I still have my little
b 7100 and just got a 1947 Farmall super A with a custom front loader 😊
Im going tomorrow to look at a B7100 in similar condition; your video has really helped and given me the confidence to give it a solid lookover - and if I buy it, to get it back in decent condition. Good luck with your hopes and dreams, and thanks for sharing your adventures.
How’d it work out?
@@Huntersprojects It went well! I bought it for a decent price, though it needs a bit of work. Its got great bones so Im hopeful I can get it on its feet soon.
How are you securing those lights into the tractor?
Yep, I rinsed thoroughly and used shop air with a long nozzle to stir it up and empty it when done. Don't run it just rinse it with the diesel.
If you punch a hole in the 5 gallon bucket lid it will pour out a lot easier. As far as dipstick on transmission I’m thinking there should be a plug on the side you can take out for oil level.
Those watching with similar.. you should pull the glow plugs & turn the engine over to make sure there is no water that has gotten into the cylinder.
Water does not compress & it will bend a rod.
Nice tractor. I picked up a Satoh/Mitsubishi ST1440 14.5HP that darn close to that tractor in specs.
Thanks for the video ..
nice edits and finish.
that tractor will outlive all of us. 😂
This tractor is water cooled. But has no water pump . what looks like a water pump in the canter behine the fan is the dinamow a low amp charging System . The cooling. System on a B model is called thremosyphon . at all times keep the. Redactor fins clean . The Redactor front cover in front of the Redactor clean . On some B models the over flow hose ran down to a stem wisel . keep the onside of it clean too . thie. The system will do just fine if keap very clean .. Nice find ...
Put the bucket in Float mode. Diesel engine oil looks black with less than 20 hours on it. So, hard to tell how bad it is. Probably stripped because the previous oener used battery tools instead of finenessing it with hand tools. Hint hint.
Flushbthat rear end out with diesel, then the correct fluid
Small piece of advice always remove the fill plug first(in case it’s stuck and you can’t remove it you still have oil inside I learned this lesson the hard way)
Looks exactly like Satoh Beaver S-370d tractor I bought a while ago. On mine PTO spins in the wrong direction... Didn't use it for anything. Also, no power steering is a drag... ;)
Nice find of the old tractor. It’s good to see her getting a new lease on life.
What kind of front end loader is this? Mine is missing the hydraulic filter and I need to get it
If you think the B7100 is small, I have 2 B6000 Kubotas with 2 cylinder diesels. One of my friends near me has a B6000 with a front end loader.
Where did you purchase the hoses? I have a b6100 with a kubota loader that also needs hoses.
Thats awesome, i had 3 b7100s but none had loader wish i could find one! How much did all the hydraulic hoses cost thank you
Where did all the water come from in the transaxle ?
Cant tell you how much i loved this! Thank you sir :)
21:56 Don't mind that, thats the new environmentally friendly water-based gear oil.
Nice little tractor! I suspect that with fresh fluid in the 3 point hydraulics they will function. The rear axle is also the sump for that system.
Brilliant video. Hilarious at the end. You are a star in the making
I have a b6100d 4x4 myself. No front pto and no front loader but the 3 point sure is useful:) Great vid , thanks. Freezer’
What you have there is very nearly the smallest compact diesel four-wheel-drive tractor,,,I’ve got the smallest. I’ve got the Kubota B6000 with a new set of tires on it wanna buy it?
I've got a John Deere 650. Different but similar to yours, it's got a 2-cylinder Yanmar diesel engine but mine's basically a big 4wd lawn mower with turf tires. Kinda wish I had another with a loader like yours!
@@Kevin24Seven I’ve seen your humvee vids 👍
@@BradenBuildz aye cool man! You got a good channel going, I watched the whole video from start to finish.
Fun videos. Nicely done.
I have a 1977 b7100 that is in need of headlights. Do you mind sharing a link to the ones that fit so nicely in yours? Thanks
Very interesting video. I considered one of those old Kubota tractors, but the small size made me a bit hesitant. It looks a bit unstable especially in a slope, which I have a lot. Great rejuvenation of a classic. Great job!
How much did all those hoses cost? I had to put 2 hoses on my mower and they were $120 each from Napa. Not sure if I got bent over or if they really cost that much
$420
I'm new to your channel, I see you doing wonderful work. Take it from an old (71) service tech invest in a few oil pitchers to help you pour your oils, they will save you hours of cleanup. Keep up the good work and watch how you lift to save your back.
How Much Fuel Does It Hold??? 😮😮😮
Kubota made smaller tractors than that. I have a 1974 B600E. It has a two cylinder 0.6 liter engine that it rated for 12.5 HP.
28:53 thoroughly enjoying the video. When you pour the hydraulic fluid, put the spout in the side or even at the top. It’ll pour a lot easier.
If that's like my b7100 you need to preheat the glow plugs for about 20 seconds, you turn the key counterclockwise on my tractor to preheat. Good little tractors.
Hi Braden, nice B7100, don’t forget to drain and fill your steering box, they are crap and if they brake they are kinda a pain to fix. They get water in them and rust out the bearings. Good luck on the cats.
What year jeep fog lights did you put in that? I’ve got a b7100 that needs some good lights myself
Great tractor, these are indestructible!! But one thing though, never, ever, work under a loader like that! Even more when all the hoses are dried out. If you have to do it, block it with a 2x4 or 2x6. Cause it's very dangerous!
I have a kabouta b7100 and I am looking for headlights. What were those ones in the video?
You just gotta paint it and you’ll have a brand new tractor. Good video.
On gray market Japanese tractors, like Kubotas and Yanmars, the throttle lever is backwards. You pull it toward you to throttle up and push it away to throttle down.
About that axle that is flopping around?
Did you flush the tank I would put extra fuel filter near tank
I wish to have same tractor
I am going through this for same tractor. It is a great machine.
You also want to replace boot on shifter. I replaced the coolant hoses too. They were pretty brittle.
Can you provide link for the lights you used? Those look great!
There's a lot of bounce in the tactor when lifting and lowering that bucket. B7100 series loaders had a slightly smaller bucket on them. If that bucket is all steel, and decently thick, it's probably too much weight. Question is what will it be used for? Snow removal, then it's fine. Anything else, it's taking away from your lifting capacity. How loaded are the rear tires? the frame will take it, but, will the front axle? Just throwing out what I've seen happen. Good luck with the cats.
Hello everyone and thank you very much for this very funny video.
I have a question about your headlights, I need to replace them on my B6100 but I can't find them. Could you tell me where you bought yours? Thanks in advance and have a good one.
I’ve dot a case 2390 that I need to get rid of. Really wish I had your expertise
You not gonna grease them wheel bearings before you replace them seals?
They aren’t supposed to be greased. The gear oil in transaxle is what lubricates them.
Thanks, that’s good info to know.
you will need to replace the shifter boot, thats probably how the water got into the transaxle, thats why there was a plastic bag over it when you got the tractor
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Never work on a machine with the bucket in the air unless it is supported! If something happens that bucket can smash you!
Dont work under a unsecured lifted loader and use jack stands or something to stop it if it falls from the floor jack.