Using my Kubota LX2610 to do some chores at our place in the heart of Virginia's Chesapeake Bay watershed. I'm likely to make some boneheaded mistakes along the way, so hopefully someone will benefit from my missteps. I maintain a mile long private road with my EA Wicked Xtreme 66" Box Blade, cut up things with chainsaws, work on boat projects, and more. Thanks for stopping by, I hope you hang around!
@MillGapFarms Thanks, appreciate you watching. I'm really loving the new mower. BTW, I hope you've been able to put a stop to your "pilfering" problem.
Thanks for the video... I was watching at the beginning and, it looks to me that you might be able to fit a 30 cal. ammo can in place of the factory tool box and that would give you more storage space and, I think it would be easier to reach the latch with the seat and smv sign on there.
FYI, I love my EA products, however they have recently been having some financial issues related to some legal battles. They went completely dark and silent for about six months and have only recently popped back up and started posting again. You may want to give them a couple of months to make sure they are up and running, or at least confirm they have COMPLETED product to ship before ordering. Also, I did hear they were about to launch a new website...that's likely why the link no longer works.
I could use your help. I am new to tractors and all things that connect to them. I just purchase a rotary cutter using some of the criteria you were using when shopping. I wanted quality construction and not all beat up. I was able to obtain that. However, West of the Mississippi and further West of the Colorado, and way South of San Francisco (San Diego) where there is little agriculture these days, attachments/implements are really expensive even very old and beat up. I thought I did good until I discovered my Rotary Cutter company was no longer in business. Maybe purchased by Rhino or their parent company. Mine is a "Servis S-5" (five foot). I have no clue where I will get blades (it needs them) or the pivots. Also, the connection of the top link (I don't use Quick Hitch) has been modified with an additional part by the previous owner so I am not sure where/how it is supposed to pivot up and connect to the top link from my three-point as there are no other pivot points. I can connect it, but it will be rigid and even I can understand that would be bad. Is there a book, a website, anything that I can use to understand the geometry of how the top link is supposed to connect to the top of the Rotary Cutter? I really love the construction of my Cutter. It is super well made with very heavy gauge steel for everything and chains to prevent things being thrown out at me or anything around me and Zero rust anywhere with good paint. The gear box and blade assembly turn easy and smooth with no noise or play. The PTO shaft looks nearly new and has all the guards and quick connects. It is shear-pinned but I think I am going to purchase a clutch (old tractor with an over-ride clutch for the PTO Shaft) to protect both my Cutter and especially my Ford Jubilee (with update PTO spline size). My older Brother would always tell me growing up: "The first thing you learn about a new Hobby is you bought all the wrong stuff". I don't want to prove him wrong once again. Thoughts? Thanks!
Sounds like you got a nice unit. I am unfamiliar with that brand, but that doesn't mean much...I'm certainly no expert. A quick Google makes me think you may be correct about Rhino, and if so, I'd start there. I did find a reference to Servis models Saturn 5 and 6...maybe that is the "S-5"? Just a thought. Good luck. 👍
Coincidentally, I just received EMP's ROPS mount chainsaw rack. Their corporate culture must be against instructions, since there wasn't a hint of how to mount it, and there was considerable hardware to install. I suppose the pictures on their website are supposed to suffice in lieu of instructions, but they're so small it's difficult to make much sense out of them. The swag coosie and sticker is a nice touch, though. You're completely correct regarding storage on the Kubota, and from what I've seen, just about every other manufacturer. Replacing the Mickey Mouse box that came on my MX4700 was one of the first things I did to accessorize it.
Great video! Made a quasi daunting job a relative breeze. When picking up the parts my dealer Kyle told me about the “shop vac trick” to decrease the hydraulic fluid leak during the filter change. Had my son hold the shop vac over the input hole and likely lost less than 100 mls while swapping out the filters. Have no idea how much I would have lost otherwise. Thanks again!
That thing is a beast, were you using the camera to help position it? Oh yes moving and setting cameras makes the job take longer. PTO clip are ridiculous I always have issues with mine. Fighting the shaft is a pain. My PTO shield flips up and out of the way, makes it easier
I ordered the same size at the woods company, brand new and they delivered it to us for $1600. So far you spent over $1200 on a used one, plus I don't know how many hours you worked on it. You actually lost money with this used brush hog but you did a great job fixing it.
Thanks for watching Ashley. As to losing money on this, we'll have to agree to disagree. I've got roughly $1200 in a rotary cutter that is all new, except for the deck shell, which has some surface rust and faded paint, but is solid and straight. Charging myself for labor kinda defeats the whole idea of "sweat equity". So we have basically the same unit, but mine is not quite as shiny. As to your cutter, all I can say is that price is astounding. I can't find any listings for a new BrushBull 60 selling for less than $3,100. Whoever you bought it from...you better save their number! 😉👍
The sound is most likely just coil whine, but if it's getting too hot you should probably point a fan into it. Milwaukee seems to like letting their stuff get really hot.
Yeah...seemed to really only be a thing with the bigger batteries. I have a six-place charger now, so this charger only gets used sporadically. No meltdowns, so I guess it's all good! 👍😎
Sold my speedco quick hitch recently, it just gets in the way. The implements I use the most it can't accommodate, hydraulic stump grinder , ditch bank flail mower etc. Plus just something else to work around hooking up drive lines.
Beware using the tools for bush hog repair for other mechanical work. I bought a 1" impact wrench from Princess Auto. It promised 1000 ft pounds of torque. It was perfect for removing bush hog blades. It destroyed a wheel stud on my Porsche Cayenne, though. It also destroyed the bolts holding the control arm on a Tundra.
Hi again, I believe you have the wrong sized coupler, (Part # E000050789 Hydraulic Hose Kit with 1/4" Valve Type Couplers). I order this part but the OEM hydraulic coupler for the LX are 1/2” and not 1/4”. Unless, for some reason your Kubota came with 1/4” coupler, may I suggest you correct this. The correct SKU is 67852, imo.
@luigiCarleo4911 I believe it's due to space. Your connectors are located in a different place than mine and the space is VERY tight. Too tight, in fact. You can see pretty clearly the issue in the two videos a out adding/improving hydraulics to my RB1672 Rear Blade. 👍 (Videos 029 & 030)
Got same problem with our Dogwood trees I like stumps like that Tractors make life so much easier for sure Nice camera angle You can use that GoPro on IPhone to see where your at without leaving the seat 👍 Looks like you got the learning curve out of the way Nice Job 👍 I hate that PTO shaft type also Just like the one on my tiller Quick hitch gets in the way also Have a great weekend! I’m Laughing and Crying at the same time because I know EXACTLY what your going thru 😂
The stump grinder worked great! I was rooting for the FEL to just pop that stump right up on the first attempt. I hope you had a great father's day dinner!
Thanks Chad...I did indeed. A nice little place right on the water. And I didn't even have to PAY! (You know you're getting old when your kids take YOU out to dinner!)
Hi Chris, I was frustrated as well watching you install the grinder. Try using French cussing words like "sacrableux" 🤣I wonder if those PTO quick connect could help, Martin @DYI My Way installed one, video #175 ? Maybe adding a carabiner to that stiff clip would make it easier?. Just some suggestions Chris, Happy belated Father's Day 🙋🏼♂👍🏻🥃
Thanks Luc. Maybe "Merde!" as well?! I've been considering a small carabiner as well. Good thoughts. Also, happy belated Father's Day to you as well. Cheers!
Hey Chris. Had mine for about 4 years now. I use a cheap adjustable strap to suspend the shaft at the right height so I can use both hands. Also every time I install it I spray as much penetrant on the locking pin mechanism as possible! I don’t use my quick hitch with it so that might make it a little easier. And ya, the clip on the chain is serious!! Does a great job though…enjoy.
Good Evening Sir, that weed heater is a very strong one 💪👌👍😇 Ouff that stump was punky 🥴 That Stump Grinder Is Marvelous 😇👍👌💪 Yes that is very nice that hydraulic Top Link 😇👍💪 One Problem At The Time Safely 👍🧐👌The First Go ( That Is A Miracle 🤣🤣👍👍) You have such and OUTSTANDING Sense Of Humor Mon Ami 👍🤣👌What You Are You Talking About In This Video ? Stump What Sir 🤣🤣👍👍 Happy Father's Day Cheers 👍👌😇🍻
Chris I had to cut a couple of my PTO Shaft Plastic guards back some to get my hands in there. It is aggravating for sure! I'm not sure what is worse the button lock or the Collar Lock that you have to pull back. Good video. Hope you week is good.
I use Pat's Quick Hitch and there is a lot more room to get into the PTO hookup without the top link and quick hitch frame in the way. Love my WG24 grinder. I do take as much of the horizontal sway out as possible so the grinder is less prone to jumping around when grinding. Plus, when I take mine off, I place a 4x4 under the back of the grinder to hold the blade off the ground so I can turn it to align the shaft if needed. I've ground probably close to 200 stumps with mine.
Hey Chris! Yes that thing eats wood very well. Ah yes the continuation of being annoyed with three point attachments. I suffer from the same affliction. lol. Thanks for the video! Cheers, Mike.
LOL! I have a few with the same issues - the clip tension is nuts and man, shafts with a long boot! You said it. Drives me crazy trying to reach in and around to try to connect. Great job on the stump! Cheers Chris! Happy belated :))
@watershedoverlook, hey Chris! Great to see you back out on the LX again! One thing I thought of, that I actually picked up from @gpoutdoors (thanks, Gord!!), was have you thought about an overrun clutch? Gord did a great video explaining the use for one, and it's benefits, including about 4" - 6" extra length from the output shaft, and reduced wear and tear on the tractor during deceleration of the implement. May be worth looking into. I'm awaiting delivery of an MX9900 wood chipper for the back of my 3310, and I bought an overrun clutch for that, as it has a 225 lb flywheel. Of course if you do get one, you'll have to check and potentially cut your PTO shaft a little. Good luck Chris, and take care! -Tyler
@tylerd4522 Thanks Tyler. Actually, I do have an overrun clutch (that I purchased for an attachment that I bought but haven't talked about on the channel). I did consider using that, although I'd need to recheck the shaft length. Thanks for the suggestion. 👍😎
@@watershedoverlook understood Sir, I hope I didn't ruin a surprise! 😉 So I actually live just a bit north of you, in the King George/Dahlgren area. It'd be nice to meet you someday, Sir! Take care, and stay cool in this heat!
Excellent. It doesn't take much time to get up to speed on the ZTR basic operation, although you definitely do get better with some experience. I think you'll very quickly decide you should have made the jump a long time ago! Enjoy!
All I wanted to know was how to put the spout thingy onto the motor thingy ……. Why didn’t they put assembly instructions in operator manual? Not very straightforward as suggested in this video? I just can’t seem to get it. (Straightforward)
I'm waiting for my new tractor to be delivered, now I bet you saved me from doing that very same thing. I'm sure others have done the same thing. Thank you for that tip.
How does it cut? I keep hearing how great these mowers are but every video that seems to be out there in regards to these mowers are a couple years old. So thank you for making your video.
I've probably got about 10 hours on it, and as far as I'm concerned it cuts fantastic. I've cut some tall stuff, as well as lawn grass and been happy with both. Like with any "tall stuff" (i.e. at the Overlook when I hadn't been there in about 5 weeks, grass was literally 24" tall in some places) you need to make a couple of passes because the grass just lays down. On "normal" cutting...it's miles ahead of my old Toro. I'm planning on a review once I've got a bit more hours under my belt. Thanks for watching. 👍😎
Thanks for showing this we all have these little issues but most videos edit them out. Nice to see a real world video. Makes my decision to buy one easier.
Does anybody else make something similar? EA is more or less out of business right now. Maybe they’ll be back if their legal issues get resolved, but who knows if or when that’ll be.
Yeah, the EA situation is a real bummer. A lot of folks left without jobs in a pretty small town. I seem to recall seeing something vaguely similar...maybe in another RU-vid video, but I have searched online and have had no luck finding it again. I think it was an OEM part on a different brand rotary cutter, but I can't be sure. Sorry I can't be more help.
