Good advice GP to call dealer to confirm what fluid was used. The 1st thing I did when I got my LX was check all the fluid levels, all grease fittings and that all of the nuts and bolts were tight (torque spec) before using the tractor for the 1st time. To my delight the dealer that I purchased from had everything done to spec. When my LX reached 50 hours I changed all of the fluids and all of the filters even though it was not required at that interval. Checking the fluids prior to each use only takes a minute and can prevent an unwanted disaster. Have a good day!
Great tip Gord. I've been looking at that thing and telling myself "I need to check that", but...what can I say, I'm a procrastinator! Your video has me motivated. I'm going to the garage and check it right now! Thanks! Annnnd.....60 seconds later, all good. Level squarely in the good zone. That was stupid-easy and I feel silly for not having done that already! Thanks again.
Great catch Gord, like the way you operate. Better to be safe than sorry, NEVER ASSUME, call the dealer to be sure. Your equipment will outlast others way more because you are not afraid to ask . Keep up the good work around there and stay safe and always enjoy what you are doing. Fred.
Ok to spring a leak on a tractor but not so good on a rowboat in the middle of a lake. Snows coming and the maintenance on the tractor is a lesson learned. Thanks for the heads-up on checking all possible issues before the snow reaches three feet or more.
Thanks for the reminder Gord. I had heard about the axles not being topped up after being shipped from factory. I checked my LX2610 after 1 year of ownership and it was just touching the bottom of the dipstick as well. No leaks, or wet spots. Strange coincidence. Great LX2610 content. 🚜🚜
My front axle service is 400 hours but I did first change at 200 hours and do each 200 hours. I use my grapple and loader quite a bit so figured it can't hurt to change the axle oil a bit more frequently. Not sure if it really makes a difference. I usually check the axle oil when I grease my loader
Nice explanation, GP! I have heard from others that often times the axle fluid is not full when the tractor is delivered to the first owner. I don't know why that is but I am going to go check the oil level on my B2601 now! Cheers!
I always check my fluid levels after getting something from a dealer. You never know when they may have missed something. They get busy and it has happened.
Hi Gord! Thanks for the great tips! When I changed my front axle oil at 400 hours, I didn’t know what oil was used originally but I chose to use the Kubota UDT to refill it. It was simpler to have one less type of oil on hand for maintenance. Thanks for sharing!
As with many comments here about air pockets, etc, I wanted to share my experience with my BX. The BX has only the orange dipstick, no vent tube. After a year or so of owning my BX (new from dealer) I came across a video about "BX Owners need to watch", so I did. Turns out when looking at the dipstick, the axle oil level says full, BUT...simply removing an air vent bold from the top of one of the final drive hubs, the oil had a chance to flow down into the final drives. I checked the dipstick again and there wasn't oil to be found anywhere. So I topped it up. Made me wonder if any oil was in the final drive for the first year and a bit of usage. Hopefully this helps BX owners out there. Keep up the great content GP. Always enjoy having a coffee on a Saturday morning watching your channel. I just need the GP mug to be complete. Christmas is coming...tell my wife. :) Cheers.
It’s a common problem that can lead too very expensive failure down the road . When the bearing decides too collapse it takes out gear and housing also . There’s tractors out there right now slowly getting metal filing’s going down the final drive grinding away . Depending on the use of tractor and severity of use it’s only a matter of time before failure .
During the initial fill and/or dealer PDI, they will fill it to the right level. Unfortunately it takes time for the oil to get down into the final drives so the level may go down over time. They (dealer) will not wait for that to happen as it can take days to do so, even with use. It is important that when draining and refilling the front axle you check it after every use for a few times to see if you need to add any more gear oil as it works its way into the final drives. 🙂
How's she goin'? Good points Gord. The front axle oil is notorious for leaking out through the seals and it's a very light oil in viscosity and color so it's hard to see, but the axle oil level will decrease over time and then you what happens. And it isn't good!! Take care!!
Two propane tanks in one property?? Gave me goosebumps just seeing that. I wanted to thank you for your video on the Thrunite TH-30 V-2 headlamp. Coming out of the deer woods last Tuesday my wife got to see the difference between cheap and awesome. She wants one for Christmas now!!
LOL! Good evening Harold. It is there for backup - the trucks can't make it through the forest in the mid of winter. Thanks for watching and all the best!
Just a note: You can differentiate the oil type by smell. Gear oil has a unique smell and once you smell it, you will know. Consistency of the oil is different, too. Gear oil is a less viscous(more like maple syrup).
The b2601 uses the same style of dip stick as the lx2610 and always has. The reason you were so low on oil is because they never checked the oil during PDI. If you had a leak anywhere you would know
Hi GP. The B2601 has the same dip stick as the LX. I made a video showing adding oil to the front axle. You may want to turn the wheels back and froth to get any air out that might be in the lines. Stay safe and warm my friend. Later
Hello GP, I had rear end in a truck that would always be down a little. With no leaks. Finally an old times said they can burn or use oil just like an engine burns it. A worn bearing gear or spacer. May be the cause. You can chase those things until the cows come. Just check the oil level mmore often than the book says.
If you haven't checked it until now it was low from the factory every one of us owners have ran across that for whatever reason it must be when it's ran for a while because they're always low.... even my l3301 was low
Most likely it was slightly low because when they filled it, some of the air hadn't worked its way out of the final drive gearboxes. A good process would be to fill it to the full line, then go drive it about for a little while. Then re-check it.
While it is handier to only have to buy UDT, and they do recommend using it, it makes me wonder. The gear oil is much thicker than UDT. I have the same setup on my BX24. If you cut firewood in the winter, used UDT actually works well as bar oil....too thin to use in the summer but for winter it's perfect.
I would not be concerned about a leak. I simply think the level was like that from the beginning. Let's also consider that being level for checking the front axle is very critical. Would you have only a 1/2" difference in level between the right and left wheels, then it would show a 1/4" difference on the dipstick. Also, nothing spins fast in there, so I am the least concerned about that missing oil! Thanks!
Interesting...I had this exact same experience on my Kioti DK4710. Checked it at the 150hr mark and mine too was just barely touching the end of the dipstick. No visible leaks anywhere or ever on mine that I have seen...was hard to understand how it could be so low as I recall I added a qt or more to get it near the full line. Started to think that maybe they filled it before it was ever operated and when it was operated the gear lube started making its way around the moving parts and the level dropped and never topped off.
This doesn’t seem legitimate…I don’y know that I’ve ever heard you mention this way to communicate with you and I see this same message was posted several other times. Is someone messing with your channel?
I recently had the same question as to what type of fluid was in the front differential of my LX2610 and what might happen if I guest wrong. Thanks GP!
Hey William. There are two drain plugs - one on each side (Boot). It is in the manual ( sorry I am not close to it or I would give you the page number). Then you fill using the hole where you find the dipstick, but you have to wait a little while and keep checking, and topping up as needed, as it took a little time to fill up inside and level out across the axle. Good luck!
@@GPOutdoors thanks- just finished hooking it up and doing a pass on my driveway. Episode 510 was so helpful especially with your advice on installing the driveshaft 👍
Great info and thank you GP. As a new LX2610 owner I am finding all this stuff out and your videos are helping tremendously. I’m breaking mine in right now and just wondered do you typically run yours at the horsepower rated rpm of 2500?
Good advice GP to call dealer to confirm what fluid was used. The 1st thing I did when I got my LX was check all the fluid levels, all grease fittings and that all of the nuts and bolts were tight (torque spec) before using the tractor for the 1st time. To my delight the dealer that I purchased from had everything done to spec. When my LX reached 50 hours I changed all of the fluids and all of the filters even though it was not required at that interval. Checking the fluids prior to each use only takes a minute and can prevent an unwanted disaster. Have a good day!
Great tip, enjoy the sun 🌞 while we have it ✌️🤘🇨🇦🔥
Thank you GP. God Bless you and your family.
Yep. My 2601 has a front axle dipstick as well.
Great tip Gord. I've been looking at that thing and telling myself "I need to check that", but...what can I say, I'm a procrastinator! Your video has me motivated. I'm going to the garage and check it right now! Thanks!
Annnnd.....60 seconds later, all good. Level squarely in the good zone. That was stupid-easy and I feel silly for not having done that already! Thanks again.
Great catch Gord, like the way you operate. Better to be safe than sorry, NEVER ASSUME, call the dealer to be sure. Your equipment will outlast others way more because you are not afraid to ask . Keep up the good work around there and stay safe and always enjoy what you are doing. Fred.
Cheers and thanks Fred!
Ok to spring a leak on a tractor but not so good on a rowboat in the middle of a lake. Snows coming and the maintenance on the tractor is a lesson learned. Thanks for the heads-up on checking all possible issues before the snow reaches three feet or more.
I had the same question before picking up my tractor. Noticed in the manual it could be either so I asked before taking delivery.
Nice. Mine was still good when I checked the other day at 95 hours. Thanks for video.
True, it's a good check for sure. Do the same on my LX
time to get the compressor and impact wrench out, wheel removal can be sooooo much fun, hehe.
Just did my 200 hours and checked it on my lx2610. Larkin is my dealer as well, so thanks ; i will know to use UDT when needed
Thanks!
Good morning and thanks very much Justin! All the best!
I know with some new tractor you can have an air pocket underneath the oil that eventually works it way out making the level look lower that it was.
Thanks for the reminder Gord. I had heard about the axles not being topped up after being shipped from factory. I checked my LX2610 after 1 year of ownership and it was just touching the bottom of the dipstick as well. No leaks, or wet spots. Strange coincidence. Great LX2610 content. 🚜🚜
My front axle service is 400 hours but I did first change at 200 hours and do each 200 hours. I use my grapple and loader quite a bit so figured it can't hurt to change the axle oil a bit more frequently. Not sure if it really makes a difference. I usually check the axle oil when I grease my loader
My 2501 took 4 qt to fill when after delivery
Great video and very helpful.
Wayne Hood
My '22 B2301 has the same/similar dipstick as that LX. Got the B2301 after watching your B2601 vid's...thanks for putting out the content.
GP the B2601 has same dip stick. Yours may have been low from not being perfect level ? You need that garage with concrete floor for oil spot checks..
Nice explanation, GP! I have heard from others that often times the axle fluid is not full when the tractor is delivered to the first owner. I don't know why that is but I am going to go check the oil level on my B2601 now! Cheers!
Great advice Gord! Thanks for the video!!
I always check my fluid levels after getting something from a dealer. You never know when they may have missed something. They get busy and it has happened.
Have a good weekend GP 👍✊☃️
Looking forward to videos with the snow!
Hi Gord! Thanks for the great tips! When I changed my front axle oil at 400 hours, I didn’t know what oil was used originally but I chose to use the Kubota UDT to refill it. It was simpler to have one less type of oil on hand for maintenance. Thanks for sharing!
As with many comments here about air pockets, etc, I wanted to share my experience with my BX. The BX has only the orange dipstick, no vent tube. After a year or so of owning my BX (new from dealer) I came across a video about "BX Owners need to watch", so I did. Turns out when looking at the dipstick, the axle oil level says full, BUT...simply removing an air vent bold from the top of one of the final drive hubs, the oil had a chance to flow down into the final drives. I checked the dipstick again and there wasn't oil to be found anywhere. So I topped it up. Made me wonder if any oil was in the final drive for the first year and a bit of usage. Hopefully this helps BX owners out there. Keep up the great content GP. Always enjoy having a coffee on a Saturday morning watching your channel. I just need the GP mug to be complete. Christmas is coming...tell my wife. :) Cheers.
It’s a common problem that can lead too very expensive failure down the road . When the bearing decides too collapse it takes out gear and housing also . There’s tractors out there right now slowly getting metal filing’s going down the final drive grinding away . Depending on the use of tractor and severity of use it’s only a matter of time before failure .
TY. Cheers
During the initial fill and/or dealer PDI, they will fill it to the right level. Unfortunately it takes time for the oil to get down into the final drives so the level may go down over time. They (dealer) will not wait for that to happen as it can take days to do so, even with use.
It is important that when draining and refilling the front axle you check it after every use for a few times to see if you need to add any more gear oil as it works its way into the final drives. 🙂
Thanks!
Just checked mine on my L2501. Yep almost dry. Took over 4 quarts to fill. 😮
The green machines also require front-end and rear-end maintenance, going to get at mine tomorrow. PS. We have 4 inches of snow already.
How's she goin'? Good points Gord. The front axle oil is notorious for leaking out through the seals and it's a very light oil in viscosity and color so it's hard to see, but the axle oil level will decrease over time and then you what happens. And it isn't good!! Take care!!
Damn thanks I’m going out to check mine. Good stuff love the videos 👍
Two propane tanks in one property?? Gave me goosebumps just seeing that. I wanted to thank you for your video on the Thrunite TH-30 V-2 headlamp. Coming out of the deer woods last Tuesday my wife got to see the difference between cheap and awesome. She wants one for Christmas now!!
LOL! Good evening Harold. It is there for backup - the trucks can't make it through the forest in the mid of winter. Thanks for watching and all the best!
Just a note:
You can differentiate the oil type by smell.
Gear oil has a unique smell and once you smell it, you will know.
Consistency of the oil is different, too. Gear oil is a less viscous(more like maple syrup).
The b2601 uses the same style of dip stick as the lx2610 and always has. The reason you were so low on oil is because they never checked the oil during PDI. If you had a leak anywhere you would know
Hi GP. The B2601 has the same dip stick as the LX. I made a video showing adding oil to the front axle. You may want to turn the wheels back and froth to get any air out that might be in the lines. Stay safe and warm my friend. Later
Hey thanks Mech! Hope you are keeping well
@@GPOutdoors Just making video's and enjoying retirement. Later
OUTSTANDING INFORMATIVE VIDEO GP, INSPECTIONS ARE THE VITAL FACTOR Cheers
GP my B2301 has the exact same yellow axle plug, B2601 has one as well as far as I know.
Always good information GP! 😁👨🚒
That's some good information.....
Hello GP, I had rear end in a truck that would always be down a little. With no leaks. Finally an old times said they can burn or use oil just like an engine burns it. A worn bearing gear or spacer. May be the cause. You can chase those things until the cows come. Just check the oil level mmore often than the book says.
Thanks Jim!
If you haven't checked it until now it was low from the factory every one of us owners have ran across that for whatever reason it must be when it's ran for a while because they're always low.... even my l3301 was low
Most likely it was slightly low because when they filled it, some of the air hadn't worked its way out of the final drive gearboxes. A good process would be to fill it to the full line, then go drive it about for a little while. Then re-check it.
Thanks Jason - makes sense. Cheers!
While it is handier to only have to buy UDT, and they do recommend using it, it makes me wonder. The gear oil is much thicker than UDT. I have the same setup on my BX24. If you cut firewood in the winter, used UDT actually works well as bar oil....too thin to use in the summer but for winter it's perfect.
Somebody impersonating you on telegram Gord!!
I would not be concerned about a leak. I simply think the level was like that from the beginning. Let's also consider that being level for checking the front axle is very critical. Would you have only a 1/2" difference in level between the right and left wheels, then it would show a 1/4" difference on the dipstick. Also, nothing spins fast in there, so I am the least concerned about that missing oil! Thanks!
Interesting...I had this exact same experience on my Kioti DK4710. Checked it at the 150hr mark and mine too was just barely touching the end of the dipstick. No visible leaks anywhere or ever on mine that I have seen...was hard to understand how it could be so low as I recall I added a qt or more to get it near the full line. Started to think that maybe they filled it before it was ever operated and when it was operated the gear lube started making its way around the moving parts and the level dropped and never topped off.
This doesn’t seem legitimate…I don’y know that I’ve ever heard you mention this way to communicate with you and I see this same message was posted several other times. Is someone messing with your channel?
I recently had the same question as to what type of fluid was in the front differential of my LX2610 and what might happen if I guest wrong. Thanks GP!
Cheers Paul!
How do you drain the.oil from the front axle, I couldn't see a drain ?
Hey William. There are two drain plugs - one on each side (Boot). It is in the manual ( sorry I am not close to it or I would give you the page number). Then you fill using the hole where you find the dipstick, but you have to wait a little while and keep checking, and topping up as needed, as it took a little time to fill up inside and level out across the axle. Good luck!
Oh and then after you run the tractor a bit (next day), just check it again now that everything has settled. :)
Any video for installing the front snowblower on the lx2610? I am a new kubota owner
Good morning Jason. Yes, video #510 on my channel page. Detailed install. Hope it is helpful for you . Good luck and have fun with the new blower!
@@GPOutdoors thanks- just finished hooking it up and doing a pass on my driveway. Episode 510 was so helpful especially with your advice on installing the driveshaft 👍
GP Just wondering did you ever consider a Ecopro300 fire wood processor.
Shouldn’t you be using UDT 2 in your LX2610?? That’s what my manual states.
Mine too but the dealer said they are the same - they only sell the UDT there. Thanks!
More great info
Great info and thank you GP. As a new LX2610 owner I am finding all this stuff out and your videos are helping tremendously. I’m breaking mine in right now and just wondered do you typically run yours at the horsepower rated rpm of 2500?
Thank You Gord...
An Ounce Of Prevention.👍👍
Cheers!
If it wasn’t leaking, would your dealer supply the oil at their expense as it was never filled to begin with?
There is a lot of discussions on JD sights about the front axle needing a vent to prevent front axle seal leaks. I'm not buying it.