#34 Kubota B2601 and LA435 front end loader grease points. Basic grease gun review and how to use.

[@haganrichmond]

The lock-n-lube fitting really works well for me. Actually frees up a hand and eliminates the “sticking to the zerk” problem.

[@stevetupper3776]

That's why the lock and lube is so nice ,easy on easy off

[@jameshalliday412]

I bought the same single handed new grease gun you did 2 years ago. Modest improvement to my dad’s old one I had. Still dreaded the messy temperamental task. This spring I bought a Lock n Lube and a Dewalt battery powered gun. Now, not only are all my machines greased very regularly (for the first time in their lives) but I’m done in no time and would gladly grease all the neighbour’s machines for them if they wanted! Totally a game changer! There is 1 zerk on each of my ATVs that needs the old gun (with a 90 degree fitting on the end that I battle with) but everything on the lawn tractor, zero turn, tractors, grapple, log splitter, wood chipper, side by side and the majority of the ATV zerks are all done with ease thanks to the Lock n Lube and that Dewalt gun. Definitely one of my best tool purchases ever! (At least that’s what my happy machines all tell me)

[@thegreatnorthwoodswithbb6513]

I bought a Milwaukee cordless grease gun for the heavy equipment at work use it on my tractor at home what a pleasure

[@bryonharlan7039]

Great videos btw, bought new bx2680 last year and just now got 50hrs. Your videos are great, informative and occasional funny

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks. Yes, only occasionally funny 😄

[@JeepinMaxx]

When I was a new Kubota owner a few years ago I went with a pistol style grease gun and as others recommended - Lock n Lube! My wife bought me a Milwaukee battery powered gun for my birthday - that with the L&L coupler is awesome! a few seconds per zerk...

[@dwayneloftice2326]

Have ALWAYS had trouble removing my grease nozzle from a zerk. Going to the Lock & Lube system very soon!

[@peacefieldfarm_mn]

I hemmed and hawed about getting the Lock & Lube because of its cost. I have had mine for a year. Totally worth it. Great video, slick and slippery! Cheers!

[@johnwesley8327]

Lock N Lube is the way to go. I have had grease gun get stuck and almost not release from a fitting and I have a rear blade on my tractor that has a fitting deep inside that I couldn't get to if not for the long reach Lock N Lube. I am not associated with Lock N Lube, just a happy customer.

[@paule.harrison4044]

Just did the FEL lube at 10 hours (12.7) and skipped the SSQA fittings. Thanks for the reminder!

[@robertmccall8666]

Hey nice to see i am not the only one ... this happened to me ... I picked a half dozen and replace them. Lock and lube work awesome I switched and I also invested in a dewalt cordless grease gun . Best investment....i through out my old grease gun and would never go back

[@Wheelloader__]

I've had the grease gun stuck on a fitting. I broke the fitting getting it off. I bought the lock and lube. So much better. I bought the lube shuttle grease gun too. Grease tubes thread on. A little pricey but works good so far.

[@weswilliams5103]

The lock n lubes are awesome. Have both the short and extended version on my grease guns. Having a 90 degree adapter and the hose spinner makes a huge difference. Good luck!

[@thomassnead9933]

Great class. Enjoyed the lesson. VR Tom Retired Navy Engineer.

[@michaelboyle1983]

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[@bendoucette3530]

Hello, We are just coming up to 100 hours on our B2601. We have ordered the grapple, but looks like it won't arrive until February, something to look forward to. The first time I used the grease gun on the tractor, I had a terrible time. It got stuck on every fitting. I bought a lock and lube fitting, the longer one, and greasing has been a breeze. You are a little bit ahead of me with your tractor, so I have been learning alot from your videos. Thank you for the work you are doing , putting out these videos. Ben from Nova Scotia

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you Ben from Nova Scotia! You will love the grapple! Thanks for the tip. I'm hearing lots of positive comments about the LockNLube! -Ed

[@adamglanz4688]

U must get the lock N lube. Has saved me hours of forcing the grease gun off the zerks on my B2601 and much pain

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks! It’s looking that way!

[@charliehollis5614]

Really love your videos. After watching several of your videos I’ve decided that I was going to get a grapple thank you

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you. You’ll love it.

[@jokinjoe9447]

Messicks recomends wd 40 for the balls on the end of links because grease holds dirt and they will get stuck wd40 will wash off

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good point. I guess you would just have to do that very often.

[@jokinjoe9447]

@@MyClutteredGarage Messicks kubota had a video on that about a month ago,but not trying to mess up your advise ,grease would work good to..

[@jifi-0178]

i bought the Lock N Lube fitting and found it works in most places. As you noticed, it is a little bit large for the tighter areas. I also bought the 90-deg coupler to help in those tight corner spots. I haven't moved on to an electric gun yet and probably won't for now. I did buy a nice air-driven model that uses compressed air and it works great so far. So much easier to simply pull a trigger instead of a pump handle. Recommendation - also pick up a flexible and quality-made hose so you are not wrestling with it. Your smileage may vary, of course.

[@thomassellers7613]

I use spray grease for things like the balls on the three point arms. Several companies make it now like WD40, liquid wrench, etc and you can find it just about everywhere... auto parts, Home Depot etc. It comes in spray cans usually with the little plastic straw, and is called gear and chain lube. Most of it is clear, which helps reduce the mess.

[@khtractors]

Great content! I’ve used hundreds of tubes of grease but still enjoyed the explanation of installing a new tube in the gun. Also I’ve had them get stuck like you did in the video, not sure what happens to cause this. I’ve got an air setup for a 5 gallon bucket of grease that I need to get put together and try. Have a good day!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much!

[@larryiowatexasrooster9317]

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! Always been able to adjust grease gun end such that it goes on and off easy. One zerk that is easy to miss is on the front end axle pivot point under the front end of the tractor (Kubota L3200). And before you grease it there is a small cap/plug across from the zerk that you MUST REMOVE before greasing, it prevents pressure on the seal keeping you from blowing out the seal. You put grease in until it comes out the plug!😊

[@jokinjoe9447]

Yes I have and some ends will unscrew and you can pull them off. I bought a lock and lube and I love it,you need to try one too,you want go back to the old style.but i keep another gtease gun with old style just in case..

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That’s what I’m hearing! Sounds like they are great. Thank you.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

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[@PaleHorseMediaWA]

Well this was timely! My Lincoln gun and Lock N Lube (recommended by Martin at DIY My Way) arrives later today. I've never used a grease gun before and this video just happened to be first in the list when I opened YT today. Hmm, how would they know my gun is coming this afternoon. ;) Thanks for another great video, Ed!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Awesome, David! Martin does a great job. ThAnjs for watching!

[@JohnAtkisson]

Bud - do yourself a favor and get the Lock & Lube - it works great and doesn't get in the way any more than the normal nozzle. Love your channel!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks so much!

[@dustysnow2502]

I have what looks to be the exact same grease gun u just got. And yes. The nozzle that came on it was useless. I could not get it on good some time and could not get it off others. Bought another similar nozzle and same so I got one like you showed with the thumb lever. It works much better but still have to push hard sometimes to keep it attached and is bulky in tight spaces. It cost more than the gun but worth it as many grease fittings as are on a tractor.

[@chuckjones8982]

I would recommend a Lock N Lube so they lock on and release with ease.

[@larrycainjr]

Another good video. Thanks!Enjoyed your injecting a little “Ed-humor” into it, too. FWIW, the L&L fits all my LA434 fittings ok. Mine’s not a swift-connect if that matters.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much! -Ed

[@hairy-dairyman]

Its definitely an extravagance but I went and got a dewalt electric grease gun. Lashed out for the lock and lube like most people in the comments. The only thing I can say against it is its hard to use on uni joints. The dewalt doesn't take Australia's bigger cartridges. Have to go find the smaller American ones. But that's led me to bying in bulk so not all bad

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I used to think a battery operated grease gun was overkill. But I’m thinking I’d like one. Interesting that the cartridges aren’t universal.

[@randyelkins9123]

My grease nozzle got stuck on my mahindra also. Bit the bullet and bought a lock and lube. End of problem. Randy

[@joeholtzclaw9802]

Lock and lube works great. Don’t know if the new tractor has grease fitting on the front differential. The older ones have fitting on looks like pillar block bearing going from front end to rear end

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Another great and timely video! Why timely? Because you reminded me to grease up the tractor!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much! And you’re welcome for the reminder :)

[@HansFormerlyTraffer]

I was painting the inside of a house back in the 70's. (I was a painter) The girl said her dad was Oscar Zerk. Wow I was painting the house of a celebrity. lol

[@MyClutteredGarage]

😄

[@BrainstormSnackAttack]

Cool to get another look at THE cluttered garage again! Wow an unboxing too! Never had to handle a grease gun but does not look too complicated even for me kind of like a caulking gun in a way...glad to see your channel growing and growing your Kubota is getting kind of famous LOL...does she have a nickname?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Wait, people are watching for the Kubota??? Haha, no name yet. Thanks for all the support!

[@BrainstormSnackAttack]

@@MyClutteredGarage Maybe you should make that a contest if so inclined to offer names? LOL yes she is the beauty!

[@lawrencebessette754]

And take the end apart and look at the keepers and the spring

[@nicholasvuletich7463]

can you do a video on the torque specifications for the loader? I can't find all the bolts

[@jackhutchins7135]

Look at the tip of the grease fitting hose, you will see where you can screw the tip tighter or looser, it will be tight at first, you may have to break it free at first with pliers, just leave it loose, insert it on the grease zerk then tighten it back up by hand and start greasing, when finished loosen (un-screw) the tip a little and it will come off easily. No more busted knuckles!

[@tcb069]

great idea i will try that, thanks ,sounds better than pushing people to buy a 30. overpriced lock n lube

[@seanwahl1000]

Not to be a tree hugger or anything, but latex gloves will biodegrade in 6-12 months, where as the nitrile could be around for a few hundred years. That being said, the nitrile are a little more durable.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I appreciate that. Thank you.

[@thomassnead9933]

I noticed the interlocking floor panels u have. Do u need more. I have some for sale cheap.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks but I don't. Good luck!

[@wlsteffen]

I bought a Lincoln and a lock & Lube and neither of them fits the hole in the loader which hides the zerk

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good to know. Thanks!

[@wlsteffen]

@@MyClutteredGarage Just maybe Kubota opened the holes on the new 435 loaders,

[@adamglanz4688]

They did open the holes on the LA435!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good day Sir 😊 Great History About M Zerk,,, but the comparaison with Hotel,,,, LOL Yes in deed TV magic 👍Great video Ed about on how to grease, all moving pins on the Rear 3 points attachements 👍😊 Have a great Week and they are calling for Snow tomorrow Cheers !!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi Dave. No snow here for a while, and I'm fine with that! Thanks very much and stay safe! -Ed

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@MyClutteredGarage 😊👍

[@lawrencebessette754]

I don’t think all grease fitting are the same I think thay very from one to another I to have my hoses end out two turns it helps but if I get one that won’t stay on or like what happened to you I change it most the time that works

[@larryrivers2752]

It happened to me, I couldn't get it off, broke it off with a hammer, went and got the Lock-n-Lube, problem solved.

[@marke1951]

Greasing is the worst job on any piece of equipment! Starts with fights with the grease gun... I hate those things! Some zerk fittings won' let go others won't stay on.... AAAaaaRRRRRrrrGGGGGgggg!