Every single implement I have, one of he very first things I do is permanently fasten the correct pins, etc. to the implement with steel cable. YES, I have to buy a lot more pins to begin with, but it is my belief that i will end up buying a lot more pins in the long run if I don't do this. But the BEST part is that I never waste my time running around looking or the right pin to use every time I am hooking up that implement! It is a HUGE time saver!
@davidmount7560
Жыл бұрын
Fluid film on my B2650 three point balls
@johnfranks
Жыл бұрын
I use WD40 specialist dry lube on my 3 point bits as it doesn't collect dirt. Also, if you have a frame mount backhoe and no 3 point implements, don't wait a decade to take the backhoe off. It took me 2 days with heat and a air hammer to remove my backhoe the first time as it was seized solid to the tractor. my 2¢
@fhuber7507
Жыл бұрын
Same with the loaders. Take them off anually. My tractor rides better when using the rotary cutter if I take the loader off.
@lordchaa1598
Жыл бұрын
My lx2610 has been garage kept and never been in the rain and even the ball joints on my 3 point seized up. A little grease goes a long way. Just goes to show even in the best storage conditions, these parts still rust or seize up.
@ProductiveRecreation
Жыл бұрын
I take the top link off when I don’t have an implement on the 3 point. Also, once they’re old enough and worn, those ball ends rotate freely without grease 😆. 40+ year old tractor here…
@bradjenkins932
Жыл бұрын
As a mechanic for a dealership, it amazes me how dumb people actually are.... No common sense.
@mrchildgrownold3852
Жыл бұрын
Common sense isn't common, I worked for an equipment rental company and I was amazed at the destruction.
@markproulx1472
Жыл бұрын
I found it interesting that you didn’t mention the importance of greasing the lift arm pivots. Perhaps that’s covered in another video.
@wjrouillier
Жыл бұрын
Grease has always been a problem for me. It’s a pain. It’s annoying that the vibrations on the arms makes the implements move. I thought there should have two jam nuts on the links to links to keep the impotent from moving so much. The only reason why I don’t mind is because I check the implements for damage or potential problems after some use. I’ll try the graphite lubricant as someone suggested. Maybe it’ll help keep things cleaner.
@BobVogel-t1u
Жыл бұрын
As someone who spent way too long taking off a 3 point box scraper, and installing a (frame kit) backhoe today.. yeah, I can relate. :-) swapping back and forth isn't easy.
@flszen
Жыл бұрын
I spray WD40 on my three point balls. I think grease would tend to pick up dirt. I’m not a heavy user of my B2601’s 3-point hitch. Surely the comments on this video will be spectacular 😅
@jamesmaddox1450
Жыл бұрын
I do close to that. I use WD-40 as a cleaner, then use WD-40 Spray and Stay gel as a lubricant. I will never use grease again for those parts.
@melissasmess2773
Жыл бұрын
WD-40 evaporates quickly, light grease or engine oil is better.
@jerkychew899
Жыл бұрын
WD-40 is a solvent, not a lubricant. Solvents will keep rust away but they won't stop the components from rubbing together and you'll probably cause premature wear if you don't use a light grease or even engine oil periodically.
@ericbrewer1843
Жыл бұрын
Something my Dad taught me - start with the WD-40 to clean things up if necessary, then use some straight 30 weight engine oil in an oil pump can.
@charliesmith9528
Жыл бұрын
Are the stories about using 3 pt hitch mounted backhoes warping frames true,,just bought a new 25 hp farmtrac and want to add a backhoe,,tractor has hydraulics fittings on rear from factory,,what is best route,,i would be using backhow to dig a small pond and some ditch work
@darrell3927
Жыл бұрын
Great pointers for preventative maintenance. Small request when filming outside would you mind putting the equipment subject (rear end) toward the sunlight? Shadows made it a little difficult to see. Thanks for your continued videos always look forward to seeing these.
@fhuber7507
Жыл бұрын
Mostly... learn to use the 3 point hitch. And get a "Spud Wrench"
@SpartanZapp
Жыл бұрын
It's also fun that decades ago we made standards for what dimensions we should follow and kubotas stubby pto shaft too close to the driveshaft is still surprising to this day
@MessicksEquip
Жыл бұрын
Kubota follows iso standards, not sae.
@BeerBourbonBaits
Жыл бұрын
Try silicone. Silicone is better than grease in this case because it does add a little lubrication (admittedly not as much as grease) but it will prevent dirt and things from sticking to the surfaces. Nifty on mowing decks, sliding doors, etc. too
@rob1733
Жыл бұрын
This sounds like a good idea. Is there no downside? Why isn't this the standard recommendation?
@CliffsideStables
Жыл бұрын
Fluid Film has proven to be a good product for me in keeping things lubricated and rust free. Tim in northern TN
@BeerBourbonBaits
Жыл бұрын
I think the staying power for silicone isn’t very good. UV breakdown or just breakdown from exposure requires more frequent application? Not quite sure. I keep a can of PB Blaster Silicone around for just about everything.
@ricksanchez7459
Жыл бұрын
Grease picks up dirt, use light oils if you notice it getting nasty. Lucas chain spray is nice.
@DJC995
Жыл бұрын
Nice One Neil thanks again
@that.schamp
Жыл бұрын
I bungee the top link to the stabilizer bars it is not in use - the problem is finding long lasting bungees that can sit outside for more than a few months without disintegrating. As others have mentioned, graphite dry lube on the 3 point will keep it from collecting dirt. All of the pins and other hardware used by an implement should always stay with the implement. Better to buy extras than to not have the one you need when you back up to the implement. This would have been a good opportunity to pimp the custom stabilizer bars!
@mikeratkowski3506
Жыл бұрын
Anything that I own that doesn’t have a grease zerk, I use transmission fluid in a squirt can, that’s what wood mixer recommends for it’s saw mills where there isn’t a zerk. Sawmill has been great for 10 years and going.
@jpthedelawarebeeman7887
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your videos Neil, while replacing my fuel filters on my BX with it jacked up I was able to remove my cutting deck driveshaft ( knowing how to from your videos ) and lubricate it enough now to where its easy to remove and re-install it. I also found more grease fittings I had no idea were there. I may remove the mower deck to do some maintenance after replacing the filters thanks again for your video's.
@arthurr8670
Жыл бұрын
I once worked on a new tractor that didn't get much use. The balls in the arms were completely sized, but with the hole through the ball mostly blocked because of not being used. It took some time but i freed them up and lubricated them. With that they stayed good for the next year without being touched.
@Dirt_mountain-earthworks
Жыл бұрын
Very useful info👍. We have an 8 year old tractor and the 3 point balls dont really seize up. But its always better to grease/ oil them i have tried using grease and oil and both work fine💯
@justindavis1546
Жыл бұрын
I get online to look for a three-point quick hitch, and find you talking about three-point hitch.
@scottcaley6555
Жыл бұрын
Nicely done, and informative video! Thanks Neil.
@TERRORoftheLORD
Жыл бұрын
Your outro music is so loud, we can't hear the bloopers . . .
@GerbertGerbert
Жыл бұрын
Or move along into the nineties and put hooks on the three point.
@martyb3783
Жыл бұрын
exacerbate
@JCWren
Жыл бұрын
I was coming here to say the same thing. Exasperate != exacerbate.
@alhorn4836
Жыл бұрын
i use brake lube or electric grease
@swampwhiteoak1
Жыл бұрын
Most people have no knowledge or skills to operate a tractor. They also have no real use for a tractor. They buy an expensive toy. Just because they can afford it does not mean the can use it or need it.
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