@@VibeVideoProductionsBrownsburgyou beat me to it. Was just listening to the audio without watching the actual video for a couple minutes and thought,”Wow! This guy sounds an awful lot like Mr. Rodgers.”
On your Kubota the first control handle position (fast ) dump takes the oil coming out of the bottom of your tip cylinders and ADDS it to the oil going into the other end . This makes the cylinder move much faster but cylinder force is then (piston end diameter area minus rod end diameter area) so it won’t pick up the tractor. The “hidden function “ lets the cylinder rod end oil go directly back to the oil tank and the cylinder piston end gets full system pressure. (Slower but more force) The fast cylinder movement is called a regeneration circuit if anyone wants to better understand it.
I have the 2023 JD1025R, when I was using my grappler to clear my woods, I kept running into this 'Hidden' feature of my loader. Until I watched your clip, I wasn't even aware of what was happening to my loader. I thought it was a flaw in my hydraulics. Heaven knows the Little guy is underpowered in trying to do two functions at once! So I really was flummoxed at how to get the grappler to lift & curl without having to wait for it to finish a very slow movement then activate the second movement
Now why is it that HG tv or DIY tv doesn't have a series of compact or sub compact tractor show. You have the talent to do such a show. Your voice is pleasant. You make a good host.
All machines need to have laminated pre-trip check list and add in the hidden in plain sight issues. Aircraft use those, good maintenance shops use them. Helps avoid costly mistakes and one learns more about your machine, I love your videos. Thank you so much for teaching us all you do.
Thanks Ed. I had not ran across that explanation in my seemingly endless viewing of these videos as I prepare to plant my seat in a new compact tractor. Very good to know. Best.
Good Morning! Great video! I have had my B2601 for over a year and never knew about that part of the FEL function. Had other tractors in the past that might of had same and never knew. Folks like me, retired and to impatient to read the manual thoroughly, appreciate folks like you that do. Keep up the good work.
I could backgrade with the bucket like that for days. Yah theres a lot more power in low gear when using the bucket. Our Kubota is about 15 years old, but what a precious little machine.
Thank you for showing the details of the other function. YES people will miss that going through the operator manual. Great demonstration of function in the dirt. Actually showing what the front bucket does.
The best use of this function is to set the heel of the bucket on the ground, then roll the toe/blade down, this will level the bucket, then use the float function to clean the ground off going forward without digging.
Was hoping that might be an option. Dealer always insisted it was self levi g but then this was i reference to the bucket high in the air to stop dumping the load on the driver. I always hoped the bucket could self level on the ground for flattering skimming like a skid steer. Maybe im actually in luck.
Okay you definitely get a thumbs up on this one. I've had my Kubota BX23 for 17 years now and had no idea it did that. I didn't even see it in the manual.
I'm glad I found this cause I tried to raise my tires off the ground with the bucket flat to no avail but thanks to you I figured it out. I wanted to mention something else about our BX tractors and it's about attaching a BXxpanded Under Armor skid plate. I don't have a mower deck on my 1880 so when I attempted to lower my mounting arms they simply would not drop down and I tried over and over. The solution came from watching an old video and what the guy had to do was just grab the arms and pull them down. It just didn't have enough weight to drop by themselves. A simple solution to a simple problem.
I use it as you've shown for an approximate bucket level indicator. Fine tuning sometimes required. (4in1 combination bucket. For dozer blade pitch but mainly pinch pulling brush, roots, picking rocks, trees or whatever primary adjustment). Great channel! Great content! Keep it up. 👍
My Yanmar has same function. Being new to tractor ownership, I read the manual. Great find though! Thanks for explaining the 3rd function and how that goes.
Very nice presentation.. Never my main job, but spent a lot of years in the fertilizer business. Front end loaders were used many hours to move the fertilizers from the bins to the mixer. This "hidden function" wasn't on any of our loaders to my knowledge. I can see it would make the job easier to have the proper angle on the lower part of the bucket so you get a full bucket each time. The key is to have the bottom of the bucket as close to parallel the floor (ground) as possible for maximum efficiency.
Thanks for this. I operate my father-in-law's tractor, and I don't know what he did with the manual. I discovered the float by accident, but the R1 and R2 and new ones for me.
Thank you, brother I just bought my l2501 smoker I'll try that function tomorrow. I had a l47 back in 2012 wondering if it had this function. Thanks again sir
Thank you for posting these well produced and informative videos. You assume we know nothing - and for newbie tractor owners like me this is essential. Congratulations on earning a decent number of followers.
Great tip. My 480 John Deere compact tractor has that feature as well. Another cool use for this is lifting the front end to work on front tires and or spindles.
Excellent presentation that showed me just how useful a grapple will be on my new Kubota. Thanks for a job well done including additional safety and user tips.
I use different equipment here and their. I have Kubota on my “ bucket list”. I have my Kubota Zero Turn Commercial use, love it. Feel like I just some training for watching
Thank you so much for this tutorial, and for a clear and to-the-point demonstration and commentary. I knew my tractor had that ability to lock the bucket, but I was told it was for "parking" it. I have been doing the levelling the "hard way" for several years by manually adjusting the height of the loader. I can't wait to try this "hidden" function on spreading some mulch!
Nice Vajayo! Not sure if I ever would have found that future on my own. I probably use my L4200 less than 50 hours a year so this was very helpful!!!!!
just got new iseki with front loader grab and forks.so picking up bits from you Japanese same as yours main two producers in japan i think, one of the few country's in the world that still know what quality means.
Very good information Ed. Another thing that I have noticed is how smooth the Kubota loader valve operates. If you get the chance to ever run other brands that friends or neighbors own, you will see very quickly what I am talking about.
Great job, My Cluttered Garage. 242 THOUSAND views. Unbelievable. Way to find a topic that really is of interest! As a fellow small rural living TH-cam channel, we're very proud of you! Congrats!!!
Thanks very much. It seems that a lot of folks didn’t know about this position, so I’m glad to have shared it. I’m also glad to be in the rural youtuber club. Keep up the great work! -Ed
I remember watching this video way back, and today I see it on my TH-cam sidebar as a suggested video.... I look... say what ? ⚠1.1 million views ! Just amazing !!!! 🙂
Thanks for the info, I’ll have to try my BX23s tomorrow. My 3rd function works a little different, on button like yours and one button, you hold the button and move the stick left or right and it closes the grapple (my favorite attachment too!) release the button and you get the curl function.
Just discovered your channel today and subscribed. What I learned from Good Works Tractor is that 75% of the grapples he has sold in the last year is the the Brush Crusher by Westendorf. The power beyond kit was no longer available for my JD 1070 (1990) and so adding the 3rd function would cost an additional $1,000 to the cost of a usual grapple. The Brush Crusher doesn't require any other hydraulics other than raise/lower/curl/dump. I was skeptical at first, but the TH-cam videos were convincing. I purchased one in April and it's fantastic. I am not affiliated with Westendorf or Good Works Tractor. Keep up the great work. Kind Regards, Craig
Hi Craig. I appreciate your comments. I've seen a few videos with the Brush Crusher but honestly haven't given it that much attention. I guess it works like a manual "thumb" on a backhoe? I've been chatting with Good Works about joining one of my livestreams. Hoping we can coordinate it by the end of summer or fall, so stay tuned! Thank you. -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Actually it duplicates the thumb by using the stock mechanical arms of the loader such that it changes the crushing pressure depending on the curl position of the bucket. It's kind of a "gee whiz" thing, like "how did they think of that". As you lift the bucket and "curl" it in, the mechanical arms cause the upper and lower jaws to encircle the brush, limbs or branches. It kind of baffles my mind on who could think of it. It's available in black, kubota orange and john deere green. So ultimately, you're only using your normal bucket controls, but it acts like you have a thumb or third function. It saved me the hassle of playing with the hydraulic hoses and a diverter valve, and also the additional expense. I really enjoy your channel and feel we're like minded in our approach to things. I live in Vermont on 128 wooded acres and uneven landscape so cutting up downed trees and using a grapple has been lifesaving for my back, etc. Kind regards, Craig
Excellent video and demonstration. I have an l3400. Wow these manuals they give you really suck sometimes. So vague. Right now looking into getting a service manual for my Kubota l series. Of which why did not Charlie get one, when he bought the tractor? 🥴)) I'm going over all the required maintenance right now. Just finished the fuel filter and engine oil change and filters. Also clean the radiator and air intake and air filter. Next will be the replace hydraulic filters. So for now I am rummaging through TH-cam for all these L series help!
Yeah my father-in-law always had 60 to 70s 50 maybe two wheel drive and loaders it was always nice to have a lot of power in the bucket because you got stuck a lot now it's not so much necessary but it is nice to have some power in the bucket
I bought a new B2601 a couple of months ago mainly to mow the yard using a 3 point finish mower. I had them take the loader off since I already have a large Case and a John Deere with loaders. The Kubota guy said that was the first one he ever sold without a loader.
Thanks for that info I have a kubota b 2650 that I bought new 6 years ago and did not know about that function until your video bye the way this is the third kubota tractor I’ve owned and I would never buy anything else
This was on side of a how to I was watching. I have a Kubota and had 10 minutes so I watched. That interesting function BUT I like the review of the float function. I have used to scoop and level forward but did not think about the reverse and smooth. The visual made since.
Huh, I started watching thinking “what could he possibly teach me about a tractor loader that I don’t already know” well, I was completely wrong. I never knew that was there and am glad to have that stashed away in my bag of tricks now. Great video sir!
I have a Legrand L 3450 and I have a frame mounted fron blade for smoothing dirt and plowing snow. I couldn't get it to angle to the right and that's when I found out about the detent valve. Now that I know about it I can swing my blade from side to side easily. I love my tractor and I love my blade as I can manipulate snow right where I want it. Then with 2 pins ilock the tripping part and it turns it into a solid blade for dirt. I can actually get the pot holes out of my driveway when I catch it early in the year. Otherwise my driveway gets so hard that with down pressure and front end off the ground I just scrap about 1/4 of an inch at a time. Box scraper won't break through but backhoe will. Lol.. thanks for the tip. I had to have a service call to find it out.
Question? Did you compared yours with the BX23s, prior to buy it? I'm on the fence, between both models. I can't have a too heavy tractor, my ground is very soft, specialy during rain season, but I hate the ground clearance and FL lifting capacity on the BX23s. I never seen both models side by side , with Backhoe,Loader & Belly mower, to compare sizes. Price is crazy too on the B2601. Apreciate your imput.
Dang, thought I was going to learn something I didn't already know and haven't been using for years. Also literally have to do that to dismount swiftach loader👍
Thanks for this tip. I have a Kubota BX23s and also getting a B2601 this week so this tip will be very helpful. Thanks again, love your videos, keep up the good work.
I've known about the intermediate position on the dump function, but I never thought about using it with the bucket on the ground the way you described it. I always just thought about it as Fast Dump and Slow Dump. Because all the hydraulic functions on the loader use the same pump (I would have to go back to the manual to confirm that), you should be able to slow the grapple by combining the action with other loader functions.
I am very happy to find your videos and subscribed immediately. We love our Kubota BX 1880. It is a huge time saver and back saver. I’ll be watching all your videos. They are much better than most. Keep up the good work.
Hey thank you for posting that video since I'm looking for tractor like Kubota it seems right for me and great teacher you are thanks bunch onthat video
You have that Mr. Rogers quality about you. Very easy to listen to and you could tell me the Earth was flat and i'd believe you. I have an old Kubota L3300 i'll have to try this with.
I'm not sure what the purpose of the hidden dump feature is, but it's good to know. My brother has a Kubota B2650 HST so I'll be sure to let him know about that. His backhoe attachment has very little power though and stalls the engine if he tries to dig or pull out shrubs. Maybe there's a "hidden" lever somewhere that will make it dig like a CAT 352F. BTW, your video was really well put together and I'm sure helped a lot of people new to small tractors. Kudos!
Not great info in the intended subject as I have a kioti and don’t encounter that issue, but!! Great info on the grapple and its controls, learned something today!!!
Great video, I guess I didn't catch your name. This is a features that is actually on the BX as well, but like yourself and the vast majority of people it get overlooked. I found it on the BX I had by accident. So I think this is sort of a float with light pressure but to get full pressure you have to go all the way. I now have the same machine you have here the B2601 with the backhoe and truly love the machine. I makes the BX feel like a toy I hate to say. BUt it is an amazing machine and just does things so so little effort in comparison. But great video and I'll have to check out your other videos as well to see what you all have done with your machine. Thanks!! Tony!
Thanks Tony. The B2601 is a great machine. If anything, at times I wouldn’t mind something a bit bigger, but it does all I need. I’ll check out your channel too. Thanks again! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks for the quick Comment Ed!!! I don't get back to people as quickly like this. To many irons in the fire all the time. But ya I been a big BX guy and obviously have products for these machines but working on new stuff for the B01 machines now too! So if you have any things you can think of it needs let me know. But would be nice to chat with you over the phone one day as well.
Check out the update to this video here! th-cam.com/video/sVB7CJpgcks/w-d-xo.html
Thanks. Pretty obvious now that you showed us. 😊
the presenter has a great personal manner.
confident. pleasent. reassuring
knowledgeable. easy to listen to. calming
you must be a woman no man would ever say that even if it's true.
Very good. Reminds me of Fred Rodgers.
@@VibeVideoProductionsBrownsburgyou beat me to it. Was just listening to the audio without watching the actual video for a couple minutes and thought,”Wow! This guy sounds an awful lot like Mr. Rodgers.”
On your Kubota the first control handle position (fast ) dump takes the oil coming out of the bottom of your tip cylinders and ADDS it to the oil going into the other end . This makes the cylinder move much faster but cylinder force is then (piston end diameter area minus rod end diameter area) so it won’t pick up the tractor. The “hidden function “ lets the cylinder rod end oil go directly back to the oil tank and the cylinder piston end gets full system pressure. (Slower but more force) The fast cylinder movement is called a regeneration circuit if anyone wants to better understand it.
I have the 2023 JD1025R, when I was using my grappler to clear my woods, I kept running into this 'Hidden' feature of my loader. Until I watched your clip, I wasn't even aware of what was happening to my loader. I thought it was a flaw in my hydraulics. Heaven knows the Little guy is underpowered in trying to do two functions at once! So I really was flummoxed at how to get the grappler to lift & curl without having to wait for it to finish a very slow movement then activate the second movement
I’ve been on these tractors for years, and it amazes me at how many tricks you can still learn. Thanks for the great video
Thanks very much!
I like the tractor a lot. I need it to load up my bee hives and other stuff. How much can be used one? Or use?
Now why is it that HG tv or DIY tv doesn't have a series of compact or sub compact tractor show. You have the talent to do such a show. Your voice is pleasant. You make a good host.
Thank you for your very kind comments. Much appreciated! -Ed
All machines need to have laminated pre-trip check list and add in the hidden in plain sight issues. Aircraft use those, good maintenance shops use them. Helps avoid costly mistakes and one learns more about your machine, I love your videos. Thank you so much for teaching us all you do.
Thank you. I appreciate your comments! -Ed
I’m a Kioti guy…gotta check that. My third function for my grapple is live all the time. Great stuff Ed!! Keep it coming!!
Thanks Ed. I had not ran across that explanation in my seemingly endless viewing of these videos as I prepare to plant my seat in a new compact tractor. Very good to know. Best.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching. -Ed
Good Morning! Great video! I have had my B2601 for over a year and never knew about that part of the FEL function. Had other tractors in the past that might of had same and never knew. Folks like me, retired and to impatient to read the manual thoroughly, appreciate folks like you that do. Keep up the good work.
Thanks very much. Glad to have helped. Much appreciated.
I've owned my kubota L 3400 for over 5 years and was unaware of this . Thank you for the video
Hi Otto. It's not standard on all tractors but I hope it works for you! Thank you. -Ed
I could backgrade with the bucket like that for days. Yah theres a lot more power in low gear when using the bucket. Our Kubota is about 15 years old, but what a precious little machine.
Thank you for showing the details of the other function. YES people will miss that going through the operator manual. Great demonstration of function in the dirt. Actually showing what the front bucket does.
Thank you for your kind comments. Glad it helped. -Ed
Great info. Have been driving Kubot since 1981! Never failed.
This guy is the Mr. Rogers of the tractor world.
Thank you for your kind comment, Jason.
He does sound like him. It's nice flash back to the good old days
The best use of this function is to set the heel of the bucket on the ground, then roll the toe/blade down, this will level the bucket, then use the float function to clean the ground off going forward without digging.
Absolutely! Thanks much!
Was hoping that might be an option. Dealer always insisted it was self levi g but then this was i reference to the bucket high in the air to stop dumping the load on the driver. I always hoped the bucket could self level on the ground for flattering skimming like a skid steer. Maybe im actually in luck.
Great find, it'll come in very handy while doing maintenance, using jackstands for safety of course.
Okay you definitely get a thumbs up on this one. I've had my Kubota BX23 for 17 years now and had no idea it did that. I didn't even see it in the manual.
I'm glad I found this cause I tried to raise my tires off the ground with the bucket flat to no avail but thanks to you I figured it out. I wanted to mention something else about our BX tractors and it's about attaching a BXxpanded Under Armor skid plate. I don't have a mower deck on my 1880 so when I attempted to lower my mounting arms they simply would not drop down and I tried over and over. The solution came from watching an old video and what the guy had to do was just grab the arms and pull them down. It just didn't have enough weight to drop by themselves. A simple solution to a simple problem.
Sometimes the answer is hidden in plain sight! Thanks for watching. -Ed
I had noticed this on my tractor and never knew the reason nor what caused it. Great video!
Thanks 👍
I ran compact tractors for years and never new that pretty cool. Thanks
NOW I understand why my dump position is sooo slow!! Thanks (from a newbie) for the KISS!
I use it as you've shown for an approximate bucket level indicator. Fine tuning sometimes required. (4in1 combination bucket. For dozer blade pitch but mainly pinch pulling brush, roots, picking rocks, trees or whatever primary adjustment).
Great channel! Great content!
Keep it up. 👍
Rand Thompson - very nice! Thanks for watching, and for your kind comments.
I went out right away after the video. I never knew that. Thanks for sharing.
My Yanmar has same function. Being new to tractor ownership, I read the manual. Great find though! Thanks for explaining the 3rd function and how that goes.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Excellent tip!!! It really helped!!! Just got my first tractor 👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Same as yours. B2601 I’ve had it a week. Love it so far!!!!!
Thank you, Ron. Be sure to check out the update. The link is in the description. Congrats on the new B2601. -Ed
Very nice presentation..
Never my main job, but spent a lot of years in the fertilizer business. Front end loaders were used many hours to move the fertilizers from the bins to the mixer. This "hidden function" wasn't on any of our loaders to my knowledge. I can see it would make the job easier to have the proper angle on the lower part of the bucket so you get a full bucket each time. The key is to have the bottom of the bucket as close to parallel the floor (ground) as possible for maximum efficiency.
Thanks very much.
Tractor Bob Ross. Smooth listening 👌
I make plenty of happy little accidents. Thank you for watching. 😄
If he has any accidents..let's hope they're "happy accidents"! :D
Thanks for this. I operate my father-in-law's tractor, and I don't know what he did with the manual. I discovered the float by accident, but the R1 and R2 and new ones for me.
Good morning 🙏 🌄 I bought a tractor for the farm, and really learning how to use it, thanks for the great information...
Congratulations and thanks for watching!
I remember calling the dealer about the hidden function because coming from skidsteers I was used to the power of the arm’s lifting the machine.
Thank you, brother I just bought my l2501 smoker I'll try that function tomorrow. I had a l47 back in 2012 wondering if it had this function. Thanks again sir
I accidentally discovered R2 on my bx23s when I first started using it. Good stuff! Thanks!
The hidden function was helpful for me. I recall seeing that bit in the manual, but never really thought much about it.
Thanks, Nicholas. Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. -Ed
Thank you for posting these well produced and informative videos. You assume we know nothing - and for newbie tractor owners like me this is essential. Congratulations on earning a decent number of followers.
I appreciate your kind and supportive comments. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been running equipment since I was 12 years old and I never knew that. Thanks again good job!
Did not know that about the dump position! Thanks! Now it'll look like I know what I'm doing!
Great tip. My 480 John Deere compact tractor has that feature as well. Another cool use for this is lifting the front end to work on front tires and or spindles.
Good to know, Fred. I've wondered if that's a universal function, or Kubota specific.
Just got a Kubota BX23S and your videos are very helpful! thank you for posting
Thank you, and congratulations!
Save yourself time. Fast forward to 6:50 to learn the “trick”
No shit lol
Thank you it’s annoying to watch a 10 min video to get 30 seconds of information!
I love you man
Thank you so much!!!!
But he won’t get credit for 10min
Excellent presentation that showed me just how useful a grapple will be on my new Kubota. Thanks for a job well done including additional safety and user tips.
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!
The grapple on my 03 is also my favorite attachment.
I use different equipment here and their. I have Kubota on my “ bucket list”. I have my Kubota Zero Turn Commercial use, love it. Feel like I just some training for watching
Thank you so much for this tutorial, and for a clear and to-the-point demonstration and commentary. I knew my tractor had that ability to lock the bucket, but I was told it was for "parking" it. I have been doing the levelling the "hard way" for several years by manually adjusting the height of the loader. I can't wait to try this "hidden" function on spreading some mulch!
Nice Vajayo! Not sure if I ever would have found that future on my own. I probably use my L4200 less than 50 hours a year so this was very helpful!!!!!
Thanks!!! My tractor didn't come with loader, but I added one. Learned something useful today. Thanks a lot.
just got new iseki with front loader grab and forks.so picking up bits from you Japanese same as yours main two producers in japan i think, one of the few country's in the world that still know what quality means.
Very good information Ed. Another thing that I have noticed is how smooth the Kubota loader valve operates. If you get the chance to ever run other brands that friends or neighbors own, you will see very quickly what I am talking about.
Thanks for the tip! I've heard that said before and I'd definitely like to opportunity to compare!
The grapple information was awesome. I knew about the float function but, my 2502 doesn't have the R2 function. Oh well. Great video.
Thank you!
Great job, My Cluttered Garage. 242 THOUSAND views. Unbelievable. Way to find a topic that really is of interest! As a fellow small rural living TH-cam channel, we're very proud of you! Congrats!!!
Thanks very much. It seems that a lot of folks didn’t know about this position, so I’m glad to have shared it. I’m also glad to be in the rural youtuber club. Keep up the great work! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks, Ed!
I remember watching this video way back, and today I see it on my TH-cam sidebar as a suggested video.... I look... say what ? ⚠1.1 million views ! Just amazing !!!! 🙂
Who’d a thunk? Thank you 😄
@@MyClutteredGarage Yup pretty impressive ! 🙂
Very cool feature! Thank you for sharing
Thanks for the info, I’ll have to try my BX23s tomorrow. My 3rd function works a little different, on button like yours and one button, you hold the button and move the stick left or right and it closes the grapple (my favorite attachment too!) release the button and you get the curl function.
How do you like your 23s? Thinking on getting one. Order now 2 to 3 months out.
@@rodbagley1686 love my BX23s, it works great for the property I have. No issues at all, just over 200 hours.
@@ddsharpening keep looking at the pamphlets. None around to see first hand.
my bx23s will lift the front end all day......i dont believe there is a second position for the bucket roll....wierd
Nice front grill guard. Good info, thanks
Thank you!
Like the channel. You’re the Mr Rogers of Kubota tractors!
Thanks, neighbor! 😄
Just discovered your channel today and subscribed. What I learned from Good Works Tractor is that 75% of the grapples he has sold in the last year is the the Brush Crusher by Westendorf. The power beyond kit was no longer available for my JD 1070 (1990) and so adding the 3rd function would cost an additional $1,000 to the cost of a usual grapple. The Brush Crusher doesn't require any other hydraulics other than raise/lower/curl/dump. I was skeptical at first, but the TH-cam videos were convincing. I purchased one in April and it's fantastic. I am not affiliated with Westendorf or Good Works Tractor. Keep up the great work. Kind Regards, Craig
Hi Craig. I appreciate your comments. I've seen a few videos with the Brush Crusher but honestly haven't given it that much attention. I guess it works like a manual "thumb" on a backhoe? I've been chatting with Good Works about joining one of my livestreams. Hoping we can coordinate it by the end of summer or fall, so stay tuned! Thank you. -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Actually it duplicates the thumb by using the stock mechanical arms of the loader such that it changes the crushing pressure depending on the curl position of the bucket. It's kind of a "gee whiz" thing, like "how did they think of that". As you lift the bucket and "curl" it in, the mechanical arms cause the upper and lower jaws to encircle the brush, limbs or branches. It kind of baffles my mind on who could think of it. It's available in black, kubota orange and john deere green. So ultimately, you're only using your normal bucket controls, but it acts like you have a thumb or third function. It saved me the hassle of playing with the hydraulic hoses and a diverter valve, and also the additional expense. I really enjoy your channel and feel we're like minded in our approach to things. I live in Vermont on 128 wooded acres and uneven landscape so cutting up downed trees and using a grapple has been lifesaving for my back, etc. Kind regards, Craig
@@craigdreisbach5956 Very cool! And 128 acres makes my mouth water :)
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks
Excellent video and demonstration. I have an l3400. Wow these manuals they give you really suck sometimes. So vague. Right now looking into getting a service manual for my Kubota l series. Of which why did not Charlie get one, when he bought the tractor? 🥴)) I'm going over all the required maintenance right now. Just finished the fuel filter and engine oil change and filters. Also clean the radiator and air intake and air filter. Next will be the replace hydraulic filters. So for now I am rummaging through TH-cam for all these L series help!
Thank you, Dave. That's the great thing about youtube. You can find almost anything you need. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Yeah my father-in-law always had 60 to 70s 50 maybe two wheel drive and loaders it was always nice to have a lot of power in the bucket because you got stuck a lot now it's not so much necessary but it is nice to have some power in the bucket
Huh. I have this tractor and I had no idea that R2 feature existed. Interesting. Thanks!
I bought a new B2601 a couple of months ago mainly to mow the yard using a 3 point finish mower. I had them take the loader off since I already have a large Case and a John Deere with loaders. The Kubota guy said that was the first one he ever sold without a loader.
I love my 3 pt mower.
If you back under to trim, replace the snap pins w cotter keys.
Trust me 😉
@@randthompson5716 I read that same tip somewhere when I was researching what mower I wanted so that was the first thing I did when I got the mower.
Just picked up my B2601. I get a kick out of your videos. I like some of the things you have done. Very cool. Keep up the good work sir.
Tim Kienitz - congrats on the B2601. You’ll love it. Thanks very much! -Ed
Thank you my friend,
It is a good day when I learn something. I am continuously amazed at how much the B2601 can do.
Take care,
Ben from Nova Scotia
You and me both! Great to hear from you. Thank you. -Ed
Well done...a good video. I just traded in my 2005 BX2230 for an LX3310...can't wait to pick it up!
Thank you. And congrats on the LX3310!
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks! I just found your channel and find it very enjoyable...just finished watching the LED light installation.
Thanks for that info I have a kubota b 2650 that I bought new 6 years ago and did not know about that function until your video bye the way this is the third kubota tractor I’ve owned and I would never buy anything else
Glad it helped. Thanks for watching. Love my Kubota too!
This was on side of a how to I was watching. I have a Kubota and had 10 minutes so I watched. That interesting function BUT I like the review of the float function. I have used to scoop and level forward but did not think about the reverse and smooth. The visual made since.
Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.
Huh, I started watching thinking “what could he possibly teach me about a tractor loader that I don’t already know” well, I was completely wrong. I never knew that was there and am glad to have that stashed away in my bag of tricks now. Great video sir!
Thanks very much!
I have a Legrand L 3450 and I have a frame mounted fron blade for smoothing dirt and plowing snow. I couldn't get it to angle to the right and that's when I found out about the detent valve. Now that I know about it I can swing my blade from side to side easily. I love my tractor and I love my blade as I can manipulate snow right where I want it. Then with 2 pins ilock the tripping part and it turns it into a solid blade for dirt. I can actually get the pot holes out of my driveway when I catch it early in the year. Otherwise my driveway gets so hard that with down pressure and front end off the ground I just scrap about 1/4 of an inch at a time. Box scraper won't break through but backhoe will. Lol.. thanks for the tip. I had to have a service call to find it out.
Thanks for watching. Glad it helped!
grappler is my favorite attachment. Great video
Thanks very much!
Glad I got the MX4500, although a smaller unit like that would be fun to play with for small work.
Loven my MX5200 too.
I just bought one of these. Thanks for the amazing tips!
Congratulations and thanks for watching!
I really like your videos they have been a big help to me as this is the little tractor that I have and so far just love!
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!
Question? Did you compared yours with the BX23s, prior to buy it? I'm on the fence, between both models. I can't have a too heavy tractor, my ground is very soft, specialy during rain season, but I hate the ground clearance and FL lifting capacity on the BX23s. I never seen both models side by side , with Backhoe,Loader & Belly mower, to compare sizes. Price is crazy too on the B2601. Apreciate your imput.
Thanks. I knew this but had forgot and I have it do this and work around it
Dang, thought I was going to learn something I didn't already know and haven't been using for years. Also literally have to do that to dismount swiftach loader👍
Thanks for this tip. I have a Kubota BX23s and also getting a B2601 this week so this tip will be very helpful. Thanks again, love your videos, keep up the good work.
Brent Conway - much appreciated. Congrats on the B2601!
I've known about the intermediate position on the dump function, but I never thought about using it with the bucket on the ground the way you described it. I always just thought about it as Fast Dump and Slow Dump. Because all the hydraulic functions on the loader use the same pump (I would have to go back to the manual to confirm that), you should be able to slow the grapple by combining the action with other loader functions.
I had seen that function in my manual, but did not see a need for it. Thanks!
I agree, can't think what you would do with it
I am very happy to find your videos and subscribed immediately. We love our Kubota BX 1880. It is a huge time saver and back saver. I’ll be watching all your videos. They are much better than most. Keep up the good work.
Had my BX23s for a few days now and was having trouble back dragging. No clue about the float feature....time to read the manual.......Thank You.
You’ll be a pro in no time! Thanks for watching. -Ed
good works tractor did a video on this a while ago. He called it the quick dump feature
Hey thank you for posting that video since I'm looking for tractor like Kubota it seems right for me and great teacher you are thanks bunch onthat video
Thank you. Good luck, be safe, and enjoy!
That's was great. Very helpful getting ready to purchase a Kub 2301.
Thank you, Gary. Congrats!
The Mr. Rogers of kubotas
You do a great job clearly explaining the features of the loader operation. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Thanks so very much. Happy Holidays to you and yours!
I’ve had mine 3.5 years and never knew that! Great information, thanks.
Berk - crazy right? Thanks for watching.
You have that Mr. Rogers quality about you. Very easy to listen to and you could tell me the Earth was flat and i'd believe you. I have an old Kubota L3300 i'll have to try this with.
That’s very kind and much appreciated. By the way, the earth is definitely not flat 😄
I'm not sure what the purpose of the hidden dump feature is, but it's good to know. My brother has a Kubota B2650 HST so I'll be sure to let him know about that. His backhoe attachment has very little power though and stalls the engine if he tries to dig or pull out shrubs. Maybe there's a "hidden" lever somewhere that will make it dig like a CAT 352F.
BTW, your video was really well put together and I'm sure helped a lot of people new to small tractors. Kudos!
Thank you very much!
Good morning Ed! Excellent overview and explanation of the loader functionality on the B2601. Good stuff!
GP Outdoors - thanks very much GP! I’d imagine your LX functions the same?
Not great info in the intended subject as I have a kioti and don’t encounter that issue, but!! Great info on the grapple and its controls, learned something today!!!
Thanks for watching!
8/15/24 4:45 pm. I bought a used Kubota without an owner’s manual and had that function figured out in only a few minutes. No manual required
Good teaching. Thanks
just purchased this tractor and i plan on welding the chain hooks on mine also.
Would have never known. I have had my Kubota for three years and did nit know that. Thanks
Thank you for taking the time
I'm always learning with my b2650 , now another nugget of knowledge. Cheers
There's always more to learn, right? Thanks for watching!
Nice video and great information Ed! I'll have to check mine for that feature AS SOON AS i REBUILD A PISTON LOL!
Uh oh!
Thanks Ed. Neat tip. My BX works the same way (just went out and tried it).
Tony G - very nice!
Have the same tractor, the second detent is needed to turn the chute on the snow blower to the right, it won't turn with the first detent.
Great video, I guess I didn't catch your name. This is a features that is actually on the BX as well, but like yourself and the vast majority of people it get overlooked. I found it on the BX I had by accident. So I think this is sort of a float with light pressure but to get full pressure you have to go all the way. I now have the same machine you have here the B2601 with the backhoe and truly love the machine. I makes the BX feel like a toy I hate to say. BUt it is an amazing machine and just does things so so little effort in comparison. But great video and I'll have to check out your other videos as well to see what you all have done with your machine. Thanks!! Tony!
Thanks Tony. The B2601 is a great machine. If anything, at times I wouldn’t mind something a bit bigger, but it does all I need. I’ll check out your channel too. Thanks again! -Ed
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks for the quick Comment Ed!!! I don't get back to people as quickly like this. To many irons in the fire all the time. But ya I been a big BX guy and obviously have products for these machines but working on new stuff for the B01 machines now too! So if you have any things you can think of it needs let me know. But would be nice to chat with you over the phone one day as well.
The Mr. Rodgers of Kubota!
That’s a very kind comment. Thank you.
Great presentation. Enjoyed thoroughly. Subscribed. Looking forward to more videos.
Thanks so very much. Happy new year. -Ed
Thankyou for that tip, also love your new B2601....