Kubota BX- Changing oil + 700hr. Review + Worn parts
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- #KubotaBX #OilChange Changing the engine oil on my Kubota BX, Talking about last service, diff oil, and more. Doing a 700hr. review and showing which parts are worn out or need replacement #WornParts #Maintenance
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Awesome video. I watched all your videos an it's Awesome how you do all your work with the Kubota bx. I was just wondering if your tractor has an rusting or paint peeling problems 🤔
Hey thanks Peter! I'm really glad you have enjoyed my videos so much that you watched every one of them! That means a lot. The biggest reason i make videos in the first place is because of you guys and being able to potentially help others was always my goal. As far as paint chipping yes I have had that issue in more than a few spots, maybe 3 or so spots, I picked up a small bottle of Kubota orange touch up paint.. I think they make it in grey as well for only $5 and i keep on top of it as much as i can to help protect against rust. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!
Our BX2670 had a problem with the steering cylinder brackets, too. In our case we had the loader filled with gravel, and the front wheels were sunk down into some other fresh gravel on our driveway. When we turned the steering wheel (without going forwrd or backward) the tractor tried to turn the wheels but they were sunk down somewhat and the additional weight from the full loader really kept them from moving. The cylinder pushed so hard against the brackets trying to move the wheels that they bent outward about 1/4 of an inch and the cylinder was no longer held firmly in place anymore. We limped it back to the shed and needed the dealer's help in fixing. It's a good tractor but I think we push it too hard sometimes.
Hey thanks for the comment and telling your experience.. I would have to agree the steering cylinder brackets are a weak point on the BX.. not a perfect design by any feet. You just gonna be careful when hauling a ton of weight on the fel to make sure your tires can be free when you turn as the hydraulic steering has a ton of power.. you could easily build your own brackets that are beefier.. the factory brackets are only 3/16” I believe where I woulda liked to see them build them at least 1/4 or even 3/8” thick and build them out of hardned steel like AR-400 so that they don’t wear out easily or bend like yours did under high pressure. Some day I plan to build my own as there is nothing to them.. they are just a piece of plate steel with one large hole for the hydraulic cylinder to sit in and two 1/2” holes to mount them.. building beefier ones would be a piece of cake and would get rid of this issue.
Ps. I have a video showing how to replace them as I already replaced them in a later video.. I show exactly what they look like and what typically wears out on them.. I will link the video below
Here is the video where I replace the steering brackets 👍🏻 th-cam.com/video/sImNkNYkuNY/w-d-xo.html
I had the same steering ram problem on my 2018 Bx23s Right around the 500 - 600 hr Mark. When I looked at the brackets they didn’t seem to have much wear... it seemed to be more that the brackets were slightly bent and the ram cylinder had more wear. I ended up machining a big washer on my lathe to take up the play. Rather than buy new brackets. If I remember right The washer on mine needed to be .085 thick. And I made it out of 6061 aluminum so it would be softer and wear first. It’s been working like a charm ever since. It’s also worth noting that I rent out my machine. It now has 1100hrs. People have been hard on it but not much more than what you mention has worn out.
Awesome man thanks for your comment. This is very good to know for myself and others as well. I plan on ordering new brackets and trying them first but it’s good to know you were able to fix it with some shims you made because if new brackets doesn’t fix the issue on mine then I’ll know it’s the steering cylinder ...in which case I’ll deffinelty make my own shims as you suggested 👍🏻 Sounds like your bx gets a workout too! Glad it’s holding up very well for you!
Hey biff I had that problem and I fixed it take off the brackets and you will see only one has a little tab on it to rest on the inlet on the cylinder if you can weld put a little spacer on that bracket to do the same and it fixed that problem haven't had that problem for quite awhile now.
Awesome man glad that worked out for you, I have heard of guys adding shims to the steering brackets to solve the issue, I plan to do something similar and plan to do it on video at some point. I can also weld, I have many fabrication videos on my channel like the one where I built my own snow pusher. Thanks for the comment!
I have the same steering problem with my BX24. I couldn't find the noise. Now I know where to look better. Thanks.
Sure thing! Glad this helped, yah for awhile I was unsure what was clunking until I finally figured it out one day while turning the wheel back and forth while watching the front end... with out turning the wheel while watching it you'd never be able to tell its worn out so I was thankful when i finally saw the movement.. Thanks for watching
I have 30 hours on my BX2680. The steering does have a little play. Klunk klunk . It does have the nylon boots.
Love your videos. Ur a master operator and I hope to apply some of your techniques you have shown in other videos.
Could you possibly shim the steering cylinder. I am wondering if those oem brackets actually have bent over time. If so is there a way to hold them parallel by welding a link between them, was my first thought. Now looking in the service manual there is a snap ring behind the each bracket that keeps the cylinder from moving so my only other idea is the snap rings were replaced with non oem thickness rings. Good Luck with finding the problem.
Never worry about that engine, we wear out generators at 13000+ hours because of the gen set not that engine changing oil at 250 hrs. Most engine wear takes place during cold starts, not that it's a big deal, but I usually never run my tractor for less than .25 hrs diesel and oil are cheap
Thanks man! Yes you are totally right, oil is cheap so why not just replace it on time. I use rotella 15w40 (best oil you can buy) especially for the money! That’s all I have ever run in it. That’s great to hear your getting so many hours out of your Kubota generator engines, they really are tanks, Kubota builds some of the best Diesel engines in the tractor industry. I like how you said most of engine wear happens on cold starts cuz I have been telling people the same thing for years! This is why it’s so important to run the correct viscosity oil and to allow the engine to properly warm up before working it hard as the pistons will expand faster than the cylinders causing compression loss and other issues. As for the steering bracket, they do have a snap ring behind them like you said, I believe the snap ring is either worn out or the bracket itself, I’m sure it’s a little bit of both, I thought about shimming it but it wouldn’t really be worth it IMO as the new brackets are only $15 each so for that kinda money I’m just gonna replace them and they come with new snap rings too I believe 👍🏻 thanks for your comment man! I can tell you know your stuff as well and in no time I’m sure you’ll be operating your tractor like a pro!
Wow, I change the oil on my Wheel Horse tractors every 25 hours but they have 1500hrs each so I'm nice to them. I think it's time for a Kubota bx though. I need a loader and a little more weight.
It’s always good to stay ahead of your maintenance that’s for sure.. diesels can go longer inbeteeen oil changes.. typically they are every 100-400 hours depending on the machine. You’d love upgrading to a BX, it’s incredible the amount of work you can get done with one of these machines. Stay safe out there!
Big thank you for the information
No problem Shane glad I could help 👍🏻
That’s a good review. I bought a bx 2380 and they do have an upgraded boot for the tie rods. Excellent tractors. I’ll keep tabs on the steering cylinder mounts, I did see another video with the play that you showed, I can’t recall which tractor though. For 700 hours, your tractor seems to be chugging along👍.
Thanks Doug, that’s good to know that they fixed the tie rod boots Cuz I was pretty sure they were the same but now that you mention it I think your right. Yah keep an eye on it and wouldn’t be a bad idea to grease it more often than the rest. Thanks for watching.
Great video
Very good video
Thanks Greg!
Thank You
Glad I could help!
I'll keep an eye on the steering brackets. And yes they have replacement tierods and better boots for sale.
I also hate the single cylinder curl. I really considered fabbing my own twin cylinder setup. But never pulled the trigger. Everything Attachments sells a fel with twins for these tractors. Thanks for great videos. I can see you really love that little tractor by your knowledge and compassion. Keep the videos coming
Thanks Chris! I sure do, it has done a lot of work for me and owes me nothing. And that's funny i always wanted to come up with my own twin curl cylinders as well cuz as i explained in the video it really wouldn't have been that hard for Kubota to add them on.. I was hoping that with the release of EA twin curl loader that Kubota woulda changed to twin curl on their new LA340 and LA344 loaders but was very disappointed when i saw they didn't. Thanks for watching man!
@@BiffsEquipment I've done quite a bit of work to my BX. We should chat... c.schulz@charter.net
Look at EA BUT NO FEL for BX series.
The BX's are really good tractors. The single curl cylinder is enough for the capacity of the bucket. Yes, two would be better but like you say "it is what it is". I too would have liked to have gotten a larger tractor. Parking one of these in your driveway in my area is a little "IFEE". The city frowns on having equipment showing in a residential area. Trust me I have one or two neighbors that are real "DICKS" and would call the city to complain. I already bought those upgraded tie-rods. Now I have to remember where I put them????? Love the video keep up the great work Brother. -John
Sorry I'm just now seeing your comment man, life has been a little hectic lately. I couldn't agree more with your comment. Thanks for watching and enjoying the videos man!
i could never live somewhere where snobs tell me what im going to do on my own property. i live in a rural area, i do have neighbors but there is just enough distance, we all have large lawns.
i try to keep my BX2350 stored in my garage, it will age better if it doesn't live outside. i have what i consider to be a pile of money invested in the tractor, if i can get it away with it, i will NEVER replace it.
it has 487 hours on it, so it's quite low despite being 14 years old. i bought it used 1-1/2 years ago, it had 397 hrs at purchase time.
Andrew Donohue nice man, they are good little machines no doubt. They can easily last a lifetime if they are taken care of and like you said “stored indoors” or stored properly.. leaving them outside just allows them to fade, rust, corrode, and seize.. though it would take many years it can def happen. I use to have to keep my BX outside when I first got it and noticed my 3 point hitch hardware all slowly rusting; my exhaust manifold slowly rusting and what not.: since I now keep it well maintained, washed; and inside.. all of that rust has disappeared but would have def continued had i left it outside for much longer. I think I caught it just in time and I’m thankful my tractor is so rust free for a 2013. Sounds like you take good care of yours too 👍🏻
I have the same play in the skid steer coupler as well, and I'm guessing the same thing, the pin is worn out already and I only have 44 hours on my BX2680.
Damn really? Are you sure it’s worn out or maybe it just came with slight play from the factory? Cuz it shouldn’t be worn out with only 40-50 hours unless you used it for 40-50 hours with zero grease in the loader.. otherwise it’s prolly just a little play which is normal but mine has quite a lot
@@BiffsEquipment Its well greased, probably more so than I should, I didn't really notice it until after I started using my pallet forks. I might check the bolt and see if its worn, maybe its just something I didn't really notice until I started getting used to the thing then start noticing stuff like that IDK, but it seems kind of excessive for as new of a machine it is, and I haven't used it nearly as hard as you do yours.
Great video! 👍
Thanks James!
Awesome video
Inder Thankyou!
Great video!
O&D Life thanks for stopping by! Always loved watching your videos even well before I even thought of making a channel for myself. Keep up the good work!
Rotella 5W-40 Synthetic is what I run too
It’s awesome stuff!
Good information
Thankyou!
Biff, my boots on my bx2680 ripped with less than 100 hrs, and I don't use mine for dirt work.
Wow, yah unfortunately this is a VERY common problem with the Kubota BX. You can buy upgraded boots on ebay for your machine that will never rip again.. Just search "Kubota bx boot upgrade" on ebay. Let me know if you need anything else!
I have had to stomp on my bucket since day one of a brand new tractor
Thats odd.. I never had to stomp on mine until i bent the bucket.. maybe your bucket has a defect.
I had the rubber boot on the drive shaft, right on the back of the engine, that runs to the rear end, fall apart and split in 2. The less than 2 year old 2680 with 100 hours went back to the dealer, and they tried to say it was a wear item. They told me Kubota wouldn't cover it and the bill was $300 for a $3 rubber boot. I complained to them and called Kubota. I didn't pay it, and I haven't heard anything in a month.
Same thing happened to my tractor with only 25 hours on it an I'm sure it was like that before I bought it cause it's 1 year old tractor but with 0 hours so I expect everything to be new. I contacted Kubota an they said I must of got something caught up in there that it ripped but i didn't cause i just use it to mow an little dirt work.
Thanks for letting us all know the issues you had with your bx so we can all be aware of what to look out for, this is why i made this video to begin with.
Sorry your having such bad luck with your new tractor man, you def did the right thing by calling, did they ever resolve the issue? Sorry I'm just seeing this comment!
@@BiffsEquipment Hey i just wanted to let you guys know they fixed my boot for free under warranty.
@@peterwolf5398 Awesome man thanks for letting me know! Glad they honored it and fixed the problem for you buddy.
One of the reasons I didn't get a kubota was the single curl cylinder.
For sure, I think it honestly looses slot if sales because of that single curl cylinder.. still a good tractor tho just a gripe of mine. You have a messy?
Yes, a 2017 GC1720. I love it. Its done everything I've asked of it.
@@banditweasil I thought so! Thought i remembered your name from a comment on one of my other videos. That's great to heat, the GC series is another great sub-compact line-up.
Thank you for the great info does the Lucas grease contain moly?
Prayer Anon no problem! The Lucas “mining and construction” grease does contain Molly it’s pretty much pure Molly which is why I use it, it’s formulated for hard working construction and mining equipment
Did you ever swap out the center curl cylinder pin? If so any luck?
Hey Nate, no I actually forgot all about it I’m glad you reminded me tho, next time I go to the dealer I’ll pick one up. The play isn’t terrible by any means and sometimes it’s nice because it allows the bucket to float a bit back and forth when grading but eventually I’ll get it replaced and make an update video 👍🏻
I have excessive wear in my bucket also 150 hours. Let me know what the fix is
Dan Pinkner sure will buddy, I think by replacing the curl cylinder pins this would fix the problem but I won’t be sure till I try it. I’ll keep you updated!
Did you buy this tractor new or used?
Used
Biff's Equipment I looked for a year trying to find a used one that was affordable around here with no luck. I was able to get mine for only a few thousand more and 0% financing. They sure hold there value good. There is 8 BX tractors here next to us. Only one 1025 John Deere.
Bro you didn't change the oil for 300 hours?
Did I say that? I don't think I meant to say 300 hours if I did.. I'm pretty sure I meant 100 or 200 hours as I try to change my engine oil every 100ish hours but I know in this video I was a little behind on maintenance since it was such a busy summer doing side work.. Thanks for watching!
What size is that oil filter tool?
I couldn't tell you, though I believe any "small" sized filter band wrench will do the job for you. Typically there is small medium and large for the band wrenches. I used a socket wrench and it didn't have a size labeled on it so I'm un-sure of the exact size. Thanks for watching man.
John Deere plus 2 is cheap online and has better specs than rottela t4….
I use Rotella tho cuz it’s not only amazing oil that’s been around for a lifetime but it’s also cheap haha. John Deere oil is quite expensive normally but I hear it’s great stuff also 👍🏻
@@BiffsEquipment I have a Ford 6.0 and it’s really hard on oil so I did a lot of research t4 is really good but jd plus 2 has the highest hour rating for conventional oil…I bought mine online it was the same price as t4…anyways thanks for posting your videos man I’ll be buying a subcompact next year and wasn’t sure about the Kubotas lifting abilities now that I know you can increase it it should be all good the online specs for the bx23s is 630lbs! Which makes me concerned they lowered the ability because yours lifted 900+lbs stock? Idk will see
@@oddlyrightoddlyright2475 Thanks buddy I’m glad your enjoying my videos! As for the new BX80s they did not lower the lift capacity .. If it seems slightly lower tho that’s because most will now come with the skidsteer coupler which weights another 60-80lbs which is why on paper it shows it lifts less than the previous models but it’s the same really.. once you increase the lift pressure you’ll be fine but don’t do it unless you really feel you need to once you get it as you may be surprised. If you do increase it just be sure to have proper rear ballast and make sure the dealer fills the rear tires for you before you get it from the dealer (they will usually do this for free) 6.0 power strokes are nice but def have their issues.. mainly with injectors sticking tho. Most guys will run “Archoil” if you never tried it I HIGHLY recommend it! My buddy ran it in his 6.0 power stroke after it was starting very hard and smoking, he also had a loss of power, once he ran the oil additive in his engine oil it was like flipping a slight switch and all his issues went away.. guys who own power strokes swear by archoil. Beet of luck buddy!
@@BiffsEquipment thanks man I’ll look into the archoil I’ll keep an I eye out for new videos
hahaha.. ok ok you like Kubota... Get a Room already!!
fyi.. I own a 1025R hahaha
Haha! Your comment cracked me up, I do love Kubota but I honestly love all tractors, Blue, red, orange, and even green! haha. My father owns a 1023e and he loves it. John Deere and Kubota are on the very top of my list for best tractor manufacturers.. Both make an extremely solid, reliable, and good looking machines for sure. How you been liking your 1025r? I debated buying one at one point but got a better deal on the BX which is why I own it. There are def perks to each one depending on what you like but both are fantastic machines. Glad to see you watching my videos, I assume your not a tractor racist either! lol