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6 lug indicates 5200lbs axles.
 
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Chains, rather than straps should be used to tie down the tractor on the trailer.  Straps can rub and snap, and the ratchets on the straps tend to not be as adjustable as the binders used for chains.
  
 
Large loading ramps are not desirable due to them interfering with long loads (ie Tractor plus mowing deck), and increased wind resistance while towing.  Also, most large ramps are made from expanded metal and the tractor could have traction problems when loading or unloading, not to mention a question of the ramp holding the weight of the tractor while loading/unloading.
 
Large loading ramps are not desirable due to them interfering with long loads (ie Tractor plus mowing deck), and increased wind resistance while towing.  Also, most large ramps are made from expanded metal and the tractor could have traction problems when loading or unloading, not to mention a question of the ramp holding the weight of the tractor while loading/unloading.

Revision as of 06:05, 16 January 2019

Dad's looking for a Kabota tractor for the Farm.

Maintenance Activities

Kabota B2650 Stats

Weight
1786 lbs [810 kg] (w/ROPS)
Wheelbase
65.6 inches [166 cm]
Length
101.2 inches [257 cm]
Width
53.7 inches [136 cm]
Height (ROPS)
88.4 inches [224 cm]
Ground clearance
14.6 inches [37 cm]
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-12. Rear: 12.4-16

Kubota Information

Documentation

Operational Tips

Trailer Information

Not going to need a trailer very often, but Dad is talking about taking the tractor between the different properties and Bill's, not to mention if the tractor needs servicing.

5 lug indicates a 3500lb axle.

6 lug indicates 5200lbs axles.

Chains, rather than straps should be used to tie down the tractor on the trailer. Straps can rub and snap, and the ratchets on the straps tend to not be as adjustable as the binders used for chains.

Large loading ramps are not desirable due to them interfering with long loads (ie Tractor plus mowing deck), and increased wind resistance while towing. Also, most large ramps are made from expanded metal and the tractor could have traction problems when loading or unloading, not to mention a question of the ramp holding the weight of the tractor while loading/unloading.

Parts and Upgrades for B2650

I know Grandpa used to have a model of Kubota Tractor at his home in New Hampshire. He used it to plow snow from his drive in the winter and mow the grass in the spring and summer. His rear tires were filled with liquid in the winter to add weight/traction.

I've seen references to people using windshield wiper fluid to fill the tires because it has a form of anti-freeze in it and is fairly cheap. I wonder about what it does to the rubber inside the tires. It was interesting how they put the fluid into the tires. Remove the valve from the tire stem to deflate the tire so the rim is down on the ground, put a tube over the stem and place the other end into the fluid, then jack the tractor up so that as the tire returns to regular shape, the vacuum it forms pulls fluid into it. Repeat until the level of the valve stem is reached. You MUST leave compressible head space (air) in the tire or you risk blowing the tire off the rim when you roll over an object.

Dad has been talking about

  • Roll Bar (no Cab)
  • 4x4
  • Hydrostatic Transmission
  • Weighted tires (Apparently ONLY the rear tires are weighted on the B2650. Front weight might also be a good idea to have available eventually.
  • Front loader (LA534?)
  • Three point quick hitch in the rear (things I've read indicate that while there is a "standard" for quick hitches, not all implements from all vendors will work on all tractors. Apparently it has to do with width of the pins, and the ability to hook the upper link from underneath. Some implements have a bolt a few inched below the upper arm link point. I guess I need to read the standard to understand if it's going to relate to when an implement was designed or if there really is variability in the standard.)
  • Scraper Blade

I've been watching a bunch of YouTube videos (if nobody noticed) and there are several mods that I thought were good ideas.

  • Wheel Spinner for Steering Wheel.
  • Edge Trim around exposed metal edges on Fenders, Hood, etc. to prevent rock damage and chipped paint and the rust that would follow it.
  • No Skid Tape for metal decking to prevent paint from scuffing off and to improve grip in wet/muddy conditions.
  • Toolbox Mod (Ammo Can mounted on ROPS bars). It was mounted with two U-Brackets with spacers to allow the ROPS to still fold.
  • Circuit Breaker box to allow the easy addition of electrical accessories (lights)
    • Light Bar
    • Rear pointing lights
    • Strobe lights for night
  • LED Headlight bulbs
  • Box Receiver Hitch for 3-point hitch.

Implements

I don't know if he is considering a Back Hoe or a Bush Hog or if these implements can be rented as needed.

Information

  • The B2650 is a Category 1 Hitch tractor.
  • According to the Documentation, if a Backhoe is used with the Kubota B2650, any liquid in the tires must be removed first and the quick hitch cannot be used for it. Not sure yet if this applies to any other implements.
  • Farm Equipment on the Roads in NC
    • "Under North Carolina law, farm tractors are required to have one front white light as well as a rear red light that is visible for up to 500 feet. Two red reflectors that are at least four inches in diameter can replace the rear red light. You will also notice a SMV (slow-moving vehicle) sign on the rear end of most farm equipment seen moving up and down the roads. The current SMV sign is a solid orange triangle during the day but appears to be a hollow red triangle at night. Currently in North Carolina the SMV sign is not required to be on every piece of farm equipment although it is encouraged.
      Read more at: https://lee.ces.ncsu.edu/2012/03/farm-equipment-on-the-roads-3/"
  • Kubota B2650 Walkaround
  • How a Trailer Breakaway System works

YouTube Channels

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