Great video, nice easy presentation style with a senses of humor... enjoying your videos... will try the 50 hour change myself in a few weeks. When I was younger, I use to be more hands on... but the traveling IT lifestyle has made me “outsource” this kind of work.. Getting the forested homestead and tractor is helping me ground myself as I get close to semi retire. Anyways, you are helping me out.
Just a note...when checking hydrolic fluid level, the three point lift should be all the way down and the loader should be all the way down and the bucket rolled all the way back. This retracts all the cylinders and pushes the fluid into the dip stick check reservoir. If any of the cylinders are extended you'll get a low reading on the dipstick. Then if you add fluid you'll actually be over full.
@SzymczykProductions I paid 41k with a back hoe, finish cutter and a front loader. I live in central florida. I understand prices vary based on the area you live.
I never comment on videos but yours are so helpful! I bought my 2601 with 52 hours on it. You made doing the first service incredibly easy. You are the Mr. Rogers of tractors!
Thanks for the link to this video, it’s nice to watch a “normal” person do the work and not a know it all! One trick which I do and I’m sure you know about is to mark the filters with a sharpie the date and hours which the work was done. I put a LOT of hours on mine. Your Kubota looks so clean here compared to the hose video…she gets good lovin’. Cheers again!
You are fast on that filter change!!! I did mine yesterday and lost about 2 gallons of fluid. My oil pan overflowed. I have a mid-mount mower deck, so I had to remove the backhoe and go in from behind. Thank you for the heads up. I noticed that the B2301 and B2601 don't have side marker lights. I installed red and amber button LED marker lights for protection at night. My dealer and the mechanics were impressed. I also mounted a dome LED beacon on an "L" shaped bracket so it will swivel and self-adjust on the ROPS depending on the ROPS position.
Your videos are so spot on. Just discovered your channel and so glad I did. It was not clear in the manual if you could change the HST filters without having to drain the system. Thanks for this video.
When changing out the hydraulic filter you can hook up a shop vacuum to the fill port and tape it in place. This will hold back most of the oil while you are changing out the filter. Less messy. Try it next time! Great videos!
Nice Tractor, I picked up a B2601 and watched this to learn what to do. nice and easy. My old Kubota had 4 hidden hard to get out internal Filters, this is such an easier process.
Prior to removing oil cap, I always hit it with a rag and compressed air to remove any debris and I also rest the cap back on top so nothing can sneak into the hole. Bad place for debris to get into. I already spray the drain plugs with engine degreaser and wipe them down before removing them as well. Appreciate the video. All seems pretty straight forward
As always, great video. A few "nerd" tips: When a copper washer is tightened, they get work hardened. Just place them on a fireproof surface and heat them up with a blowtorch. That will make them malleable and seal better, the next time around. Another tip is to pre fill the engine oil filter. It makes the oil pressure come up faster and is easier on the engine. Greetings from Sweden.
@@MyClutteredGarageI do this with my Ducati. You technically have to replace the copper washer with every filter change, but annealing the washer works just fine.
Hey man! Happy Friday. Had my LX 2610 a little less than a year. Just hit 50 hrs. I’m mechanically inclined like yourself but wanted to thank you for the extra tips. Hope the day is treating you well been following you since I ordered my tractor a year and a half ago. I enjoy your videos a lot and so do my 3 kids. Keep hammering down man. Good luck with your new place!!!
Very simple and to the point glad I watched it. On the filter removal they make a filter socket that fits over the oil filter face it has a 3/8" female recess for a 3/8" socket wench. I have used them on other vehicles and will try them on the tractor.
Noting like that engine sound on any size tractor! Soothing and hearty sound! Great tip with the paper towel checking the fluid level that will be useful in many ways! :))
Another great video. You are right about the Hydraulic Oil being messy. Wow. Thanks. The white Oil filters are great, you can write the date and hours on them very easily. Then you can always do a quick check of last service, without referring to your notes. That is if you can get the cap off of your magic marker. 😆
Just a tip if you leave the filler cap in place it will slow the initial rush of oil out of the pan, once you have opened the drain bolt then open the fill cap. Keeps the mess to a minimum. Try it , works. Cheers.
So great video and thank you for showing the maintenance of the tractor. But I have a few things to point out to make sure its easier for ya. First off they have an oil filter claw tool that can be used on a 3/4 ratchet which will make taking the filters off easier than that tool you used in the video. The other thing is putting on the oil filters on by hand is more than enough. By using the tool to tighten them on will make the next filter change a bit more difficult to remove. Again great video thank you!
Awesome channel! I just picked up a new to me, 2019 L3901 with 53 hours on it and somehow stumbled across your channel and am glad that I did. I've never had a tractor before, with the exception of a riding mower, and your videos have been a huge help in getting me familiar with all of the ins and outs of owning a Kubota. Great job and keep it up!
Ed, thanks for this thoughtful and practical video. My B2601 is getting close to its 50 hour maintenance. After your video, I feel confident that I can do the maintenance myself. I watch your videos all the time and learn a lot. Regards, Nelson
This video was a good reminder that not all the hydraulic oil needs to be drained at a filter change. I was under the misunderstanding that the hydro oil need to be "changed", the same as the engine crankcase oil. Very helpful! If you know, when does the hydro oil actually need to be changed, but I suspect the owner's manual addresses that. This is a good example ot the need to READ AND UNDERSTAND the instructions, a common failure some of us men have. ;-)
Hi Gerald. According to my manual - yes I looked it up - the hydraulic oil only needs to be changed every 400 hours. Score! I was actually thinking I was getting close at 150+ hours but I'll be good for another season or so! Thanks for your comment, and thank's for making me pull up the manual :)
A good tip when changing the hydraulic filter first clean the surface, use a clean container so you can reuses the oil as it last 400 hours. Use a funnel to make your live easy :)
Just did my 50 hr service (at 75hrs) and it went well until I got that hydraulic filter. I lost 2 gallons of fluid! Totally blew it. You killed it. Great job! Next time I'm calling you. :)
David Armstrong Haha! That one is definitely a challenge. I’ll change your filter if you pour my concrete floor in my tractor shed (you may have spotted the plywood on the dirt floor 😄) -Ed@MCG
There's a vacuum trick that works pretty well with the hydraulic fluid. Take the cap off the back of the hydraulic fill and have someone hold a vacuum next to the fill not totally covering the hole. The pressure from the vacuum keeps most of the fluid from gushing out. If you're alone, some guys tape the vacuum to the hole. Other videos on this trick. Check it out.
just got a used BX25DLB and the maintenance WAS a bit intimidating until I watched this video of yours. I haven't changed an oil filter since 1971 on my 65 VW bug! I'm willing to try now...
Good job completed my 50 hour watched your video after completion. Am confident that I did it correctly. Also like the weatherstrip idea and tighten rop.
Thank you for this video, I am nearing my 50 hour maintenance on my B2601 and this video was perfect. I’m still a bit worried about changing the hydraulic filter however. I changed it on my B25D before trading it and didn’t lose more than a cup of hydraulic fluid. If your not quick to spin on the new one you’ll have a big mess.
If you have an extra person you can use a shop vac over the fill hole to minimize the oil loss. Shop that creates a negative pressure which stops the oil from draining out.
Great video, Ed! I loved all the different camera angles. My 50 hours happened in January so I was lying out on the shed floor in the cold. I thought I was ready for the fast filter switcher-oo, but I ended up dropping the filter because I was not expecting it to be so heavy and slippery! Anyway I got er done! I always write the dates on all filters I change, just because! I have read it is best to check the level of hydraulic fluid with the loader arms down and 3 pt hitch down too. Very impressive video. Thanks. Cheers!
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. I’m not a fan of the cold, so kudos to you for doing this in January!!!! -Ed
I used this video as a guide to service my B2601. Everything went exactly to plan until I did the hydraulic oil filter. Not sure if it was because I had my bucket raised (safety lock in place) or not, but the oil flowed like a fire hydrant. I couldn't get the new filter on as it was instantly covered by fluid and my hands were soaked. Threading it on was a nightmare and I lost most all my fluid. Most was caught by the bucket, but I had some overflow mess too. Next time I'll definitely have my bucket on ground. Lesson learned.
Good morning Sir, Yes your back with in 10 min !!! 😉 Get ready and Go ! that plugs for me always end up in the oil pan 😤 My stick magnet is well lubricated🤣 Great strap wrench for sure 3/3 👍 Great diesel sound in deed !!! 😉 Great for aiming the hydro into the fill in hole !!!😂 Great funny maintenance video Sir ! Cheers and you too have a great week !!!😁
Good morning, Dave! Good to hear from you this morning. Luckily, I won't have to touch those filters for a while longer now! I often drop those plugs too! Thanks for watching and enjoy your week too! -Ed@MCG
The use of a vacuum on the Oil Inlet no doubt works well. Another thought is before removing the Oil Inlet rubber cap would be to grab the Breather tube next to it and suck a bit of vacuum on it then pinch it off with a clamp. Then go remove the Hydraulic HST filter and likely the loss of fluid would be minimal then too.
You obviously replaced the oil cap before starting it, but you I think youdid not showed it. By the way, great camera placement skills. I like the way you share your knowledge. Natural born instructor.
I like to write the hours on the tractor and the date changed on the filters. Also the nut on the front of the right rops can be used to tighten the rops if you buy the BX rop bolt from Kubota. It is the same thread and has a big plastic handle to secure the rops with no play.
Wayne Steffen - good practice to do that. I’ve heard about that lock bolt. Odd that they don’t include it. Thanks for your comments and for watching! -Ed
Hi Ed, what I did I bought a Kubota BX hand screw for the rops. There are two of these on a BX but only one nut welded to the B series right rop. This takes care of the rattle and shaking of the rops lights.. Wayne
Thanks Gary. I don’t know but I would think not. I think the coolant and the oil temps kind of balance out since the block is heating the coolant and the coolant is cooling the block. 🤷🏻♂️
Two final tips, first if you raise the seat and rest it on the steering wheel you can stand a fill the hydraulic reservoir easily. Second go to your Kubota dealer and buy a thumb screw and put it in the nut on the right hand lower ROP to tighten the top ROP and the rattle is gone. Wayne
Love your channel as a co-owner of a B2601! Is that strap oil filter wrench common? I thought I had every filter wrench known to man, LOL. Where did u get that?
Much appreciated, Kevin. It’s an old tool, but you can get nylon strap wrenches on Amazon. There’s an affiliate link posted in the description. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Ed, Harley Davidson makes a plastic sleeve device that goes under the filter to help prevent a mess all over the chassis. Auto parts stores may have something like that. Don't ask how I know about the mess on the chassis...
Have you ever added coolant to the coolant reservoir bottle? I overheated this weekend and lost coolant but I can't figure out how to get to plastic cap off the bottle.
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks for the reply. I tried twisting but it's hard to get my hand in there between the bracket and the transmission radiator and with the cap having two hoses coming out of it it was even more awkward. In my car you just pry it up but when I tried it wouldn't come loose. I'm asked Neal Messick(?) for help but haven't heard back yet.
Hi Richard. My strap wrench is probably 30 years old. I think any of them will work. The "cup shaped" filter wrenches that fit over the filter and work with a ratchet and extension are nice too, but you just have to find the right size. Good luck and just be prepared to lose some hydraulic fluid! Good luck! :) -Ed
Thanks for watching, and for your question. The 50 hour service recommends the hydraulic filter and hydro trans filter change only. If I’m not mistaken, the fluid gets changed at the 200 hour service interval. Happy new year! -Ed
Hi Ed me again LOL maybe you will agree with me don't you think it would be a great idea if on the hydraulic filter the big one on the housing they were put a shutoff valve so you could change filter for the first time without making a holy mess
I'm a GM duramax technician. The Allison transmission has a magnet that sets inbetween the screw on filter and the filter mount. You will often get a click when screwing the filter off or on as the magnet snaps against one surface or the other. Sometimes it remaines attached to the transmission and others it comes off with the filter. Maybe that is what the click was? I'll need to do the 50 hr service on my B2601 before winter. I'll let you know what I find.
I hate being that guy... I was taught to pre fill the filter, yet yours is horizontal so it gets messy, I don't prefill these but I always lube the filter gasket and only tighten just over hand tight then back off a scosh, a smidge... makes removal easy and doesn't leak.
Good points. I used to pre-fill vertical filters but I question if it even matters. I also only hand tighten but this radiator hose is really a pain. I like the idea of backing off a hair. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Ok. Thanks. I test drove one a few days ago and I really liked it. For a smaller size tractor it seems like it can do a lot of work. Really good videos you have. Very informative. Keep them coming.
I am at 43hrs and thinking about using a new clean oil pan so I can use the lost hydro oil do you think that is ok or should I just put new back in? Thank you for taking the time to show your 50hr experience.
Mitch Doing Stuff thanks for watching! Personally, I wouldn’t do that. I’d be concerned about dirt or debris falling into the oil pan when you’re removing the filter. I’m sure it could be done of you’re careful though! Good luck!
I'm sorry may have missed, but why change a filter without the fluids drained if you would replace that anyways? Or are you not trying to replace all the hydraulic fluid at 50 hrs?
I may not have mentioned it in the video, but the service manual does not call for changing the hydraulic fluid at the 50 hour mark. Thanks for watching!
Wiping oil on the new filter’s O-ring isn’t to keep it from getting stuck when you remove it next time. It’s to keep the O-ring from bunching up and possibly tearing or not sealing evenly on install.
That’s a great point. I’ve had my share of filters that had ti be destroyed in the process of removing due to being stuck in place. Either way, it’s definitely good practice to lubricate the o-ring. Thanks for watching!
Be sure to look at the filter gasket on the old filter. If it sticks to the engine, the the stack of old and new gaskets may seal initially but leak later.
Anyone else ever notice that the first read on the hydraulic oil dip stick first thing in the morning is low but normal if you read it a second time? Is my vent blocked? Is this normal?
Cost me right at $115 for the three filters, 1 gallon of 15W40, 1 gallon of Super UDT 2 (used a couple of quarts to replace what I lost while changing the filters) shipped to my door. I already had grease for the greasing needed at 50 hrs.
Tighten the filter by hand that's all to those that are watching... number one rule of changing oil never snug down the new filter with the wrench hand tight that's it
Being in maintenance all my life, actually you should take it down to hand tight, then a quarter turn further with a filter wrench. They can and may come loose when hand tight only. Everyone's hand grip is different and may not be enough.
Isn't there a breather vent in the HST that can plugged to help slow the loss of hydraulic fluid during a filter change? Looks like quite a bit of fluid is lost in the process so stopping up that vent maybe worth while.....
@@MyClutteredGarage You are going to loose fluid no doubt about it.....however stopping up the breather vent should slow it down which isn't a bad thing. HST fluid isn't cheap so to my way of thinking anyway to prevent loss is worth while. ymmv....
There's a vacuum trick that works pretty well with the hydraulic fluid. Take the cap off the back of the hydraulic fill and have someone hold a vacuum next to the fill not totally covering the hole. The pressure from the vacuum keeps most of the fluid from gushing out. If you're alone, some guys tape the vacuum to the hole. Other videos on this trick. Check it out.
Great video, nice easy presentation style with a senses of humor... enjoying your videos... will try the 50 hour change myself in a few weeks. When I was younger, I use to be more hands on... but the traveling IT lifestyle has made me “outsource” this kind of work.. Getting the forested homestead and tractor is helping me ground myself as I get close to semi retire. Anyways, you are helping me out.
Sunjay Bedi - thanks so much. I know exactly what you mean!
Just a note...when checking hydrolic fluid level, the three point lift should be all the way down and the loader should be all the way down and the bucket rolled all the way back. This retracts all the cylinders and pushes the fluid into the dip stick check reservoir. If any of the cylinders are extended you'll get a low reading on the dipstick. Then if you add fluid you'll actually be over full.
I just purchased a new B2601 last week along with 5 attachments. So far I put 12 hours on it. Thanks for the maintenance information.
Congrats and enjoy! Thank you.
How much did you pay for all 5 attachments and the tractor?
@SzymczykProductions
I paid 41k with a back hoe, finish cutter and a front loader. I live in central florida. I understand prices vary based on the area you live.
I never comment on videos but yours are so helpful! I bought my 2601 with 52 hours on it. You made doing the first service incredibly easy. You are the Mr. Rogers of tractors!
Haha! Thank you! Good luck with your B2601 👍
Thanks for the link to this video, it’s nice to watch a “normal” person do the work and not a know it all! One trick which I do and I’m sure you know about is to mark the filters with a sharpie the date and hours which the work was done. I put a LOT of hours on mine. Your Kubota looks so clean here compared to the hose video…she gets good lovin’. Cheers again!
Thanks much!
I wish this guy was my neighbor. I have a tractor like this and I’m sure he would be a good resource when problems arise.
Reach out anytime, my friend! Lots of great helpers in the comment section too. Thanks for watching.
PS Ed I have to say of all the videos I've seen on the first 50 hour service this one beats them all to help first time tractor guys good job
I really appreciate your kind comments!
You are fast on that filter change!!! I did mine yesterday and lost about 2 gallons of fluid. My oil pan overflowed. I have a mid-mount mower deck, so I had to remove the backhoe and go in from behind. Thank you for the heads up. I noticed that the B2301 and B2601 don't have side marker lights. I installed red and amber button LED marker lights for protection at night. My dealer and the mechanics were impressed. I also mounted a dome LED beacon on an "L" shaped bracket so it will swivel and self-adjust on the ROPS depending on the ROPS position.
Re watching to get ready for my maintenance shortly. Well done and thank you for the great explanations.
Good luck, Ross! Thanks!
Your videos are so spot on. Just discovered your channel and so glad I did. It was not clear in the manual if you could change the HST filters without having to drain the system. Thanks for this video.
Thank you!
Thanks I'm going to be doing the 50 hour on service on my B2301. I wanted to comment just for the FB algorithm.
Much appreciated! Good luck!
Just did my 50ish hour service today on my B2601. Thanks for the info!
Great job, saved me some swimmin in hydraulic fluid.
Awesome. Thanks!
When changing out the hydraulic filter you can hook up a shop vacuum to the fill port and tape it in place. This will hold back most of the oil while you are changing out the filter. Less messy. Try it next time! Great videos!
Thanks Jack!
I really hate horizontal filters…
Nice Tractor, I picked up a B2601 and watched this to learn what to do. nice and easy. My old Kubota had 4 hidden hard to get out internal Filters, this is such an easier process.
Prior to removing oil cap, I always hit it with a rag and compressed air to remove any debris and I also rest the cap back on top so nothing can sneak into the hole. Bad place for debris to get into. I already spray the drain plugs with engine degreaser and wipe them down before removing them as well. Appreciate the video. All seems pretty straight forward
Good tips. Thanks!
That filter wrench would drive me nuts good old-fashioned filter wrench works the best for me
Followed this step by step and appreciated the clear instruction. Many thanks!
Great to hear!
As always, great video.
A few "nerd" tips:
When a copper washer is tightened, they get work hardened.
Just place them on a fireproof surface and heat them up with a blowtorch.
That will make them malleable and seal better, the next time around.
Another tip is to pre fill the engine oil filter.
It makes the oil pressure come up faster and is easier on the engine.
Greetings from Sweden.
Thanks for watching and for the greeting from Sweden! Interesting tip about the copper washer. Your comments are much appreciated!
@@MyClutteredGarageI do this with my Ducati. You technically have to replace the copper washer with every filter change, but annealing the washer works just fine.
Hey man! Happy Friday. Had my LX 2610 a little less than a year. Just hit 50 hrs. I’m mechanically inclined like yourself but wanted to thank you for the extra tips. Hope the day is treating you well been following you since I ordered my tractor a year and a half ago. I enjoy your videos a lot and so do my 3 kids. Keep hammering down man. Good luck with your new place!!!
Hi Eric! Thanks for your kinds words and support. They come at an important time!
Very simple and to the point glad I watched it. On the filter removal they make a filter socket that fits over the oil filter face it has a 3/8" female recess for a 3/8" socket wench. I have used them on other vehicles and will try them on the tractor.
Thank Lonnie. I appreciate you suggestions. -Ed
Noting like that engine sound on any size tractor! Soothing and hearty sound! Great tip with the paper towel checking the fluid level that will be useful in many ways! :))
Thanks 👍
Thanks! Another enjoyable learning video!
Doing my 50 hour service today. Thanks to your video, this should be a piece of cake! Wish me luck!
Good luck! 😄
Very well done, Ed! Thanks! Good instructional video for us 2601 owners. Nice camera work and editing too.
Larry C - thanks for watching and thank you for your kind comments! -Ed
It's been a blast.
Good video very helpful and straightforward, coming up on 50hrs myself here shortly Thanks for the video.
Thank you. Good luck!
Well done. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you.
@@MyClutteredGarage Thank you!!
Thank you for this video, I just completed the 50 hour service on my B2601 and it went great.
Excellent. Thanks for watching!
well done. easy service. I'm always surprised to hear guys getting this done at the dealer and paying big $$$ for easy work.
Woods Tree Farm thanks for your comments and for watching. Much appreciated!
A lot of people also have more money than time to pay for things that they’d rather not do.
400$ on the dealership
Another great video. You are right about the Hydraulic Oil being messy. Wow. Thanks.
The white Oil filters are great, you can write the date and hours on them very easily. Then you can always do a quick check of last service, without referring to your notes. That is if you can get the cap off of your magic marker. 😆
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Ed, thank you, did the 57.2 hr service today on my B2601 and it went effortlessly thanks to your video.
That’s great! Thanks so much. I’m not really looking forward to the next service 😄
Just a tip if you leave the filler cap in place it will slow the initial rush of oil out of the pan, once you have opened the drain bolt then open the fill cap. Keeps the mess to a minimum. Try it , works. Cheers.
Thanks!
So great video and thank you for showing the maintenance of the tractor. But I have a few things to point out to make sure its easier for ya. First off they have an oil filter claw tool that can be used on a 3/4 ratchet which will make taking the filters off easier than that tool you used in the video. The other thing is putting on the oil filters on by hand is more than enough. By using the tool to tighten them on will make the next filter change a bit more difficult to remove. Again great video thank you!
Great points. Thanks much! -Ed
Awesome channel! I just picked up a new to me, 2019 L3901 with 53 hours on it and somehow stumbled across your channel and am glad that I did.
I've never had a tractor before, with the exception of a riding mower, and your videos have been a huge help in getting me familiar with all of the ins and outs of owning a Kubota.
Great job and keep it up!
Thank you R N. Congrats on the L3901. Great machine! I appreciate your kind comments and I’m really glad you’re here! -Ed
Great video getting our B2301 wed or Thursday ..
Congrats! You’ll love it. Thanks!
Ed, thanks for this thoughtful and practical video. My B2601 is getting close to its 50 hour maintenance. After your video, I feel confident that I can do the maintenance myself.
I watch your videos all the time and learn a lot.
Regards,
Nelson
Thanks Nelson! Glad to help!
This video was a good reminder that not all the hydraulic oil needs to be drained at a filter change. I was under the misunderstanding that the hydro oil need to be "changed", the same as the engine crankcase oil. Very helpful! If you know, when does the hydro oil actually need to be changed, but I suspect the owner's manual addresses that. This is a good example ot the need to READ AND UNDERSTAND the instructions, a common failure some of us men have. ;-)
Hi Gerald. According to my manual - yes I looked it up - the hydraulic oil only needs to be changed every 400 hours. Score! I was actually thinking I was getting close at 150+ hours but I'll be good for another season or so! Thanks for your comment, and thank's for making me pull up the manual :)
Isn't the hydraulic fluid and hydrostatic fluid, the same fluid in the same reservoir?
A good tip when changing the hydraulic filter first clean the surface, use a clean container so you can reuses the oil as it last 400 hours. Use a funnel to make your live easy :)
Clear and concise instructions! Great job!
Thank you, Dwayne. Much appreciated. -Ed
Just did my 50 hr service (at 75hrs) and it went well until I got that hydraulic filter. I lost 2 gallons of fluid! Totally blew it. You killed it. Great job! Next time I'm calling you. :)
David Armstrong Haha! That one is definitely a challenge. I’ll change your filter if you pour my concrete floor in my tractor shed (you may have spotted the plywood on the dirt floor 😄) -Ed@MCG
There's a vacuum trick that works pretty well with the hydraulic fluid. Take the cap off the back of the hydraulic fill and have someone hold a vacuum next to the fill not totally covering the hole. The pressure from the vacuum keeps most of the fluid from gushing out. If you're alone, some guys tape the vacuum to the hole. Other videos on this trick. Check it out.
just got a used BX25DLB and the maintenance WAS a bit intimidating until I watched this video of yours. I haven't changed an oil filter since 1971 on my 65 VW bug! I'm willing to try now...
Thanks very much. As I recall, it’s not easy to change the oil on a VW bug! Enjoy the BX! -Ed
Thanks for demonstrating the filter changes. I'll find out if I can switch out the transmission filter with only 1 quart lost.
Good luck!
Good job completed my 50 hour watched your video after completion. Am confident that I did it correctly. Also like the weatherstrip idea and tighten rop.
Dennis Schillak - thanks much! Sometimes such a simple mod makes a big difference.
I especially enjoyed the glove noises
Well done sir. Thanks for this video!
Thank you!
Thank you for this video, I am nearing my 50 hour maintenance on my B2601 and this video was perfect. I’m still a bit worried about changing the hydraulic filter however. I changed it on my B25D before trading it and didn’t lose more than a cup of hydraulic fluid. If your not quick to spin on the new one you’ll have a big mess.
Excellent video, thank you.
Glad you liked it!
Great Service Video! I’ve been watching some of your older videos since finding your channel on our Facebook group. You do an excellent job!
That’s so much. That’s really appreciated.
merci ED comme toujours de bon conseils
If you have an extra person you can use a shop vac over the fill hole to minimize the oil loss. Shop that creates a negative pressure which stops the oil from draining out.
Very thorough!
Thank you, Dwayne.
Way to go Dave
Great video, Ed! I loved all the different camera angles. My 50 hours happened in January so I was lying out on the shed floor in the cold. I thought I was ready for the fast filter switcher-oo, but I ended up dropping the filter because I was not expecting it to be so heavy and slippery! Anyway I got er done! I always write the dates on all filters I change, just because! I have read it is best to check the level of hydraulic fluid with the loader arms down and 3 pt hitch down too. Very impressive video. Thanks. Cheers!
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch. I’m not a fan of the cold, so kudos to you for doing this in January!!!! -Ed
I used this video as a guide to service my B2601. Everything went exactly to plan until I did the hydraulic oil filter. Not sure if it was because I had my bucket raised (safety lock in place) or not, but the oil flowed like a fire hydrant. I couldn't get the new filter on as it was instantly covered by fluid and my hands were soaked. Threading it on was a nightmare and I lost most all my fluid. Most was caught by the bucket, but I had some overflow mess too. Next time I'll definitely have my bucket on ground. Lesson learned.
Hey Scott. That sounds like a mess! The dealer told me to just prepare to lose fluid. It’s a messy job and kind of a silly design.
@@MyClutteredGarage Good to know. Thanks for the great videos.
I love this community
Thank you, Jason! Me too.
Good morning Sir, Yes your back with in 10 min !!! 😉 Get ready and Go ! that plugs for me always end up in the oil pan 😤 My stick magnet is well lubricated🤣 Great strap wrench for sure 3/3 👍 Great diesel sound in deed !!! 😉 Great for aiming the hydro into the fill in hole !!!😂 Great funny maintenance video Sir ! Cheers and you too have a great week !!!😁
Good morning, Dave! Good to hear from you this morning. Luckily, I won't have to touch those filters for a while longer now! I often drop those plugs too! Thanks for watching and enjoy your week too! -Ed@MCG
Simple and informative, great job.
Thanks so very much!
The use of a vacuum on the Oil Inlet no doubt works well. Another thought is before removing the Oil Inlet rubber cap would be to grab the Breather tube next to it and suck a bit of vacuum on it then pinch it off with a clamp. Then go remove the Hydraulic HST filter and likely the loss of fluid would be minimal then too.
Thanks! I’ve heard of the vacuum trick but never tried it 👍
Great video, much appreciated.
Great job!
Thank you!
Great video!
Thanks very much!
Hi Ed I ended up taking a 10 mm backing off that little radiator hose guard so the radiator hose would Flex just a little more on my lx2610 same deal
You obviously replaced the oil cap before starting it, but you I think youdid not showed it.
By the way, great camera placement skills.
I like the way you share your knowledge.
Natural born instructor.
Thank you. I really appreciate your kind comments. -Ed
Nice. Thanks man. You sure know lube and such
Nice video…..clear instructions. Thanks
Thanks very much, Richard!
I like to write the hours on the tractor and the date changed on the filters. Also the nut on the front of the right rops can be used to tighten the rops if you buy the BX rop bolt from Kubota. It is the same thread and has a big plastic handle to secure the rops with no play.
Wayne Steffen - good practice to do that. I’ve heard about that lock bolt. Odd that they don’t include it. Thanks for your comments and for watching! -Ed
My Cluttered Garage You bet , you are right it should be with the tractor! I really enjoyed the videos. You got it right.
I like your videos, love them but can you please include 20-30 hour and 50 hour hardware adjustment?
Hi Ed, what I did I bought a Kubota BX hand screw for the rops. There are two of these on a BX but only one nut welded to the B series right rop. This takes care of the rattle and shaking of the rops lights.. Wayne
Thanks Wayne! Appreciate the comment and the suggestion. -Ed
I wonder if the radiator hose touching the oil filter helps cool the filter?. Thanks 👍
Thanks Gary. I don’t know but I would think not. I think the coolant and the oil temps kind of balance out since the block is heating the coolant and the coolant is cooling the block. 🤷🏻♂️
Two final tips, first if you raise the seat and rest it on the steering wheel you can stand a fill the hydraulic reservoir easily. Second go to your Kubota dealer and buy a thumb screw and put it in the nut on the right hand lower ROP to tighten the top ROP and the rattle is gone. Wayne
Thanks much! I’ll keep that in kind for the next service. However, the foam weatherstripping works really well. Appreciate the tips! -Ed
you should put the date and tractor hours on your filters
I appreciate all the videos. I can't seem to find where I put my owners manual and am getting close to the 50 hour mark.
Thank you. Here’s one online: steelvalleytrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kubota-Tractor-B2301-B2601-Operators-Manual.pdf
@@MyClutteredGarage thanks for the help.
Love your channel as a co-owner of a B2601! Is that strap oil filter wrench common? I thought I had every filter wrench known to man, LOL. Where did u get that?
Much appreciated, Kevin. It’s an old tool, but you can get nylon strap wrenches on Amazon. There’s an affiliate link posted in the description. Thanks for watching! -Ed
Ed, Harley Davidson makes a plastic sleeve device that goes under the filter
to help prevent a mess all over the chassis. Auto parts stores may have something like that.
Don't ask how I know about the mess on the chassis...
Sorry I missed this comment. I appreciate the info! -Ed
I have cut a plastic milk jug to fit under the filter, leave cap on jug, easy way to empty oil from it.
Have you ever added coolant to the coolant reservoir bottle? I overheated this weekend and lost coolant but I can't figure out how to get to plastic cap off the bottle.
I have never had to add coolant over the past 5 years. I would think it’s just a screw cap?
@@MyClutteredGarage Thanks for the reply. I tried twisting but it's hard to get my hand in there between the bracket and the transmission radiator and with the cap having two hoses coming out of it it was even more awkward. In my car you just pry it up but when I tried it wouldn't come loose. I'm asked Neal Messick(?) for help but haven't heard back yet.
This is helpful as I prepare to do the same thing. What kind of strap filter remover are you using?
Hi Richard. My strap wrench is probably 30 years old. I think any of them will work. The "cup shaped" filter wrenches that fit over the filter and work with a ratchet and extension are nice too, but you just have to find the right size. Good luck and just be prepared to lose some hydraulic fluid! Good luck! :) -Ed
Didn't see anything about the HST fluid other than changing the filter. Did I just miss it?
Hi Brian. The service manual only calls for a filter change at the 50 hour mark. Just top off the hydro fluid. Thanks for watching! -Ed
The other brands replace the hydraulic oil and the oil in the fount end at 50 hours, plus clean a metal strainer. Kubota not do that till later on?
Great video. 2 things little foggy on. Why didn't you change the hydraulic, and tranny fluid rather than just changing the filters?
Thanks for watching, and for your question. The 50 hour service recommends the hydraulic filter and hydro trans filter change only. If I’m not mistaken, the fluid gets changed at the 200 hour service interval. Happy new year! -Ed
Hi Ed me again LOL maybe you will agree with me don't you think it would be a great idea if on the hydraulic filter the big one on the housing they were put a shutoff valve so you could change filter for the first time without making a holy mess
Absolutely, but then people may forget to turn the valve back on. It’s not terrible if you prepare for it and move quickly! 😄
I'm a GM duramax technician. The Allison transmission has a magnet that sets inbetween the screw on filter and the filter mount. You will often get a click when screwing the filter off or on as the magnet snaps against one surface or the other. Sometimes it remaines attached to the transmission and others it comes off with the filter. Maybe that is what the click was? I'll need to do the 50 hr service on my B2601 before winter. I'll let you know what I find.
Rick Lindsey that’s interesting. Look forward to hearing your follow up. Thanks for watching!
I like this guy
I hate being that guy... I was taught to pre fill the filter, yet yours is horizontal so it gets messy, I don't prefill these but I always lube the filter gasket and only tighten just over hand tight then back off a scosh, a smidge... makes removal easy and doesn't leak.
Good points. I used to pre-fill vertical filters but I question if it even matters. I also only hand tighten but this radiator hose is really a pain. I like the idea of backing off a hair. Thanks for watching! -Ed
I am confused... Why only changed the filters for the Hydrostatic and hydraulic but not the fluids as well? TIA
That’s what’s recommended for the first service. The next service includes changing the hydraulic oil as well. Thank you!
Do you know where all the safety switches are at. If you do could you do a video?
Should just be under the seat and at the treadle pedal.
Do you think it would be necessary to add liquid wheel ballast to the kubota b2601? I’m thinking about getting one in the near future. Thanks.
I added it to mine and it helps. I also always add rear ballast when using the loader (box blade or other implement on the back).
Ok. Thanks. I test drove one a few days ago and I really liked it. For a smaller size tractor it seems like it can do a lot of work. Really good videos you have. Very informative. Keep them coming.
I'm thinking about a Box blade for my B2601 tractor
Good attachment to have!
Your video doesn't show where to drain all the hydraulic oil. Also do you add oil to the front axle?
Hi Alan. The hydraulic oil doesn’t get changed for the 50 hour service. But you should check the front axle fluid lever. Thanks for watching.
Can the engine oil be full or semi-synthetic oil?
I would ask a Kubota dealer. Thanks for watching. -Ed
I am at 43hrs and thinking about using a new clean oil pan so I can use the lost hydro oil do you think that is ok or should I just put new back in? Thank you for taking the time to show your 50hr experience.
Mitch Doing Stuff thanks for watching! Personally, I wouldn’t do that. I’d be concerned about dirt or debris falling into the oil pan when you’re removing the filter. I’m sure it could be done of you’re careful though! Good luck!
I'm sorry may have missed, but why change a filter without the fluids drained if you would replace that anyways? Or are you not trying to replace all the hydraulic fluid at 50 hrs?
I may not have mentioned it in the video, but the service manual does not call for changing the hydraulic fluid at the 50 hour mark. Thanks for watching!
Wiping oil on the new filter’s O-ring isn’t to keep it from getting stuck when you remove it next time. It’s to keep the O-ring from bunching up and possibly tearing or not sealing evenly on install.
That’s a great point. I’ve had my share of filters that had ti be destroyed in the process of removing due to being stuck in place. Either way, it’s definitely good practice to lubricate the o-ring. Thanks for watching!
Be sure to look at the filter gasket on the old filter. If it sticks to the engine, the the stack of old and new gaskets may seal initially but leak later.
Anyone else ever notice that the first read on the hydraulic oil dip stick first thing in the morning is low but normal if you read it a second time? Is my vent blocked? Is this normal?
Understanding that prices very by dealer and state what was the approximate cost of the supplies for the 50 hour service?
Sorry I don’t recall. It’s always higher at the dealer, but no question about getting the right items. Thanks for watching!
Cost me right at $115 for the three filters, 1 gallon of 15W40, 1 gallon of Super UDT 2 (used a couple of quarts to replace what I lost while changing the filters) shipped to my door. I already had grease for the greasing needed at 50 hrs.
Tighten the filter by hand that's all to those that are watching... number one rule of changing oil never snug down the new filter with the wrench hand tight that's it
Being in maintenance all my life, actually you should take it down to hand tight, then a quarter turn further with a filter wrench. They can and may come loose when hand tight only. Everyone's hand grip is different and may not be enough.
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Remove your oil cap after removing 2 bolts.. It won’t drip as much
You can always learn for criticism
Check o rings came off with the filter so you don’t double ring it
Good tip, Tony. Thanks!
Isn't there a breather vent in the HST that can plugged to help slow the loss of hydraulic fluid during a filter change? Looks like quite a bit of fluid is lost in the process so stopping up that vent maybe worth while.....
GFD472 - great idea but everything I heard, even from the dealer was “be prepared to lose fluid and just be quick!” 😄
@@MyClutteredGarage You are going to loose fluid no doubt about it.....however stopping up the breather vent should slow it down which isn't a bad thing. HST fluid isn't cheap so to my way of thinking anyway to prevent loss is worth while. ymmv....
There's a vacuum trick that works pretty well with the hydraulic fluid. Take the cap off the back of the hydraulic fill and have someone hold a vacuum next to the fill not totally covering the hole. The pressure from the vacuum keeps most of the fluid from gushing out. If you're alone, some guys tape the vacuum to the hole. Other videos on this trick. Check it out.