#96 Tractor Basics for First Time Tractor Owners - Kubota B2601

[@MyClutteredGarage]

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[@kimberlyf.4130]

My husband is swamped with work, so I decided to learn how to drive our tractor to help move some dirt and clean up the homestead as a surprise for him. Thanks for the video!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it helped, Kimberly. What I nice surprise for your husband. Thanks for watching! -Ed

[@watershedoverlook]

Really well done Ed. I think you covered all the basics. As others have said, you have a great, calm, "judgement-free" presentation style that I think will really resonate with the target audience of this video. I could easily see you turning this into a series...functions, safety, implements, etc. Also, loved the extra clips and...I really gotta' respect a man willing to cram himself into his loader bucket for the sake of his craft! Kudos my friend! 👍👏👍👏

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks so very much, Chris. It takes one to know one! I may start taking naps in the bucket. 😄

[@OneManTrail]

As a person doing research before my first purchase, I just want to congratulate you on a fantastic video. Your tone and pace is super easy to follow along with and just makes me want to watch more. Great job.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you for your kind comments! Much appreciated. -Ed

[@srsorbo]

Agreed. I've watched thousands of YT videos, probably. Ed has it down.

[@FueledbyFaith]

My dad and I just bought this same tractor, we don't know crap about it. The guy who delivered it was able to quickly cover the basics but it's nice to have your video as a reference!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you and congrats. I have many videos featuring the B2601. Good luck, be safe, and enjoy!

[@jonathanwalkup4010]

If the hydraulics seem to be working slowly check that knob under your seat. Operates the hydraulic flow.

[@HAXMAN]

Great video Ed! Thanks for the shoutout! "the engines get hot. no. okay" 🤣

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for the clip, Adam!

[@margaretmatthews511]

You are a true teacher, Eddie, thank you!!!! This household is receiving 1945 restored FARMALL tractor this weekend!!!! I enjoyed your BUCKET comment!!!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Wow! Restored? Very nice, and thank you for your kind words, Margaret!

[@margaretmatthews511]

@@MyClutteredGarage YES, I wonder if all present day basics apply to it!!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@margaretmatthews511 No 3 point hitch, Diesel engine, or 4x4 on that one!

[@gailw8999]

Thank you your video was very helpful. I am 73 years old and recently lost my husband. I only had one lesson on our Kabota. Now I know a lot more and I will keep your video for further knowledge.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Gail. Sorry to hear of your loss. Take care. -Ed

[@steliandone4078]

Gail do you want to sell the tractor?

[@gailw8999]

No I plan on keeping it.

[@douglasvandyke7666]

Great comment about only using 4WD when you need it. A good reminder for a 84 year old with a much larger tractor. I enjoyed the whole video.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much, Douglas! I hope I’m still running a tractor at 84. -Ed

[@cbformula]

really like your down to earth way and easy way of communicating, thanks for this video - looking to buy a used one soon

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@smr1453]

Thank you for all this helpful info. I came in search of how to open the hood, and you skipped that part. You reached down and opened the hood without telling us how. That was the only thing I came to KZbin today to learn. My battery was dead and I couldn’t figure out how to open the hood. After going through other videos, I learned there is a circle ring like thing you need to pull while lifting the hood from the bottom. The ring is on the left side as you face the tractor, near the front, at the bottom edge of the hood. You also have to pull the grill bar forward out of the way to lift the hood.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for watching. Sorry I wasn't able to help with that part. Each machine is different that way.

[@scottlamers]

Nice! Thank you - actually nice to help explain to another person that isn't inclined when needed..

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Appreciate the feedback, Scott. Thank you. -Ed

[@brightonanderson6622]

Thank you! Just bought a house in the country and it came with a Kubota 2350. I need it ready to snowblow before winter hits here in Canada and I had no idea what all the levers were for. Makes my zeroturn look like a kids toy.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you! -Ed

[@combatflipflopsgriff8343]

Thanks for putting this together. Looking to get a subcompact and appreciate the 101 course.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mycatisfatnanner]

Great info! Loved the part of you in the bucket, good unexpected laugh!

[@mikeofalltradez]

Appreciate the video! Big help. Your calm demeanor and pace has a Bob Villa feel to it! Perfect for learning manly things!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Michael. Much appreciated. -Ed

[@westernmontanarealtygroup7369]

Thank you Ed. My husband passed recently and I really needed a refresher course. This was helpful Thx

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Oh I’m so sorry! I’m glad this was helpful. ❤️

[@whelmo14]

Using the left right brake pedals is useful when you have your bucket down. You can use them to steer the tractor. Very useful when you are plowing snow.

[@rickhoro]

This was such a phenomenally useful video, and I love your presentation style. Subscribed.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@zannaB60]

Thank you for this. I do not currently own a tractor but hope to retire to a homestead. When that happens, this information will come in handy.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@huaishixu1286]

thank you! helps me a lot with ~15 mins watching your video.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@TheTennesseeFrontier]

Always nice learning from experienced owners even BEFORE buying the tractor. Thank you for throwing this video together. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! - Samuel

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Samuel. Much appreciated. -Ed

[@brutalbob3982]

Just sent a link to a neighbor who is in the market for a tractor. He loved it! I do believe you have a new sub. Great video as always Ed, just add a cushion to your tractor seat. It can double as a pillow when you nap in the bucket! STAY SAFE

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Haha! Thanks Bob. And great idea!

[@gilbertgreen2355]

Good work. A practical demonstration as you explain would have been great. Thank you

[@SaifulAlam-v7e]

Awesome, watching from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@BarryWatson57]

I'm real close to making the decision to buy my first tractor. A friend has a new TYM but said if he could have afforded it, he would have got this tractor. That's how I found this video. I will definitely sub and go watch your other 2601 videos. Thanks again!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you! Nothing wrong with TYM either! Much appreciated. -Ed

[@BarryWatson57]

@@MyClutteredGarage he was just thinking that parts for Kubota would be a lot easier to come by than TYM

Check out Kioti, specifically the CK2620. You might end up buying one immediately

[@BarryWatson57]

There is a Kioti dealer a lot closer to me than a Kubota dealer. Maybe I should go talk to them but I am so sold on the Kubota.

@@BarryWatson57 I was sold on Kubota, but when I looked into Kioti, I realized for $10k less, I get a tractor that can do more and is built better. Also, look into IronCraft implements. Same story. Great implements for less price. My Kioti dealer sells IronCraft and I really like them

[@omaimaali5969]

Thanks for the video; I purchased a Kubota BX2480 about 6 months ago and used it a couple of times then left it in the garage unused for the past 5 months, and now I completely forgot how it works :) Thanks a lot for this information now I can go use it again.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Awesome. The more you use it, the more comfortable you’ll become. Be safe and have fun! Thanks for watching! -Ed

[@johnhighberger2762]

Good to know that there are different categories of 3pt hitches. Most compacts have a cat 1 hitch and I believe the sub-compacts have a cat 0. Good to understand what type of work you need to do so you can pick the right HP for your implements.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, John. Good points.

[@WichhartAcres]

Ed you are an expert in my book! Great info and thanks for posting! Have a great weekend!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

You’re too kind. Thank you!

[@ritterjon]

💥 Nice video of the basic function of a modern tractor. 👍 *Keep on tractoring!*

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Jon!

[@watkinstreefarm6880]

Thanks Ed. Basic but necessary.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Jeff!

[@r3dwin73r]

Thank you for making this.

[@CRAGAFA]

Allah bless you, I am 13 and my dad has a farm and now I now how to drive a tractor bc of u

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Be safe and keep learning. Thank you.

[@MyDeere3320]

Good information Ed. I just picked up a compact tractor few days ago and it's good to learn the basics and safety tips.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much! -Ed

[@stevestock2439]

Enjoyed your presentation. Thanks for taking your time.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Steve!

[@christophersloggett9963]

Prepare me for grass seed job I had no experience and helped a lot

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@kenten6443]

Great video. Just bought a new tractor. Learned a lot of helpful tips. Thanks.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, James. Congratulations, be safe, and enjoy!

[@wds6900]

Fun fact, tractors really like it when you grease them. Good video Ed.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

So true! Thank you.

[@FelixAnecdote]

Very educative thanks for sharing this knowledge

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Very good information Ed, thank you for showing the basics in a clear understandable manner

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Ross!

[@slavkochepasov8134]

2:05 Yep, 100 years! 1917 the first lightweight, mass-produced tractor by Ford. In 1920 massive migration from horses to tractors in US agriculture.

[@slavkochepasov8134]

The draw bar in 3 point attachment is what been used 100 years ago. ;)

[@bryangriffin2093]

Another good video Sir. Everyone needs to master the basics before moving on go more advanced operations of any tractor 🚜. Another basic procedure that is often forgotten is to regularly check the fluids screens and air filters. Keep these informative videos coming.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Bryan. Much appreciated. -Ed

[@keegantimber8571]

Great instructional video Ed. I enjoyed it. I’m thinking this one is going to top the charts in view count for you. Good job!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much!

[@georgecarter1725]

Thanks Ed, good stuff.

[@Handofseeds]

great video....subbed because of it

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you. Welcome! -Ed

[@lowrads3653]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@HillsideAcres]

All good information here Ed, this is really a must watch for the person looking to get into a first time tractor. Answered all the questions one would most likely have. Sounds like upon retirement maybe you could sell some tractors part time!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks much. Who knows what tractors will look like by the time I can retire! 🤣

[@lawrencebessette754]

Very true a lot of good info

[@twinbrookacres]

Great video, Ed. As others have stated, you could turn this into a series.... one for lubrication and filters, another for safety practices, another for preventive maintenance (i.e. checking and protecting the HST fan), and so on.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the encouragement.

[@wooziewikfors2488]

WONDERFUL IDEA! Ed, you have oodles of spare time, right?

[@Kaykaybotch]

Excellent presentation. Thanks

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@tractorman4461]

Good job covering compact tractor basics many of which apply to much larger tractors as well. I too bought a used one (B3030) with the pin on bucket. But I'm going to change that situation one of these days though !! Good job my friend.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good project for a video, Wendell!

[@tractorman4461]

@@MyClutteredGarage Oh yeah, it will be for sure. But its a bit down the list on the priority scale right now.

[@foolkiller21]

Nice job buddy

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks very much!

[@JelenOutDoors]

Enjoyed the video! Ballast box, tire Ballast or weights should be used with a tractor that has a front end loader and a bucket, grapple etc.

[@mikeheilman2560]

Ed, you looked like Vanna White out there going through your Kubota. Great job and always great info for new or older owners. Thanks for taking the time to run through the basics , like Kubota 101..

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Mike! Maybe I can hire Vanna 😄

[@AUTISTICBLOGGER_steven]

I'm turning a lawn tractor into a compact utility tractor I also have a slow-moving vehicle emblem for road use and we'll eventually have flashers once I get a chance to acquire l them

[@raptor350rick]

Glow plugs heat the air in the cylinders not the fuel. Simple mistake. Great video sir

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you!

[@alimamybangura1399]

Thank you so much for the video. I appreciate your help ❤

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@sambokan2611]

I learned alot from your video! Thanks for sharing!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@IdaNoch]

Salam brother thanks for your time and support for this video it's really been very productive lesson. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Many many thanks!

[@marcusburgos4712]

Thanks for a great video pops

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks sonny!

[@OneBrightLightTN]

How do you know what gear you should be in ? Low/medium/high and when you be on turtle vs rabbit? Sorry for the stupid questions but I’m REALLY new to tractors

[@MyClutteredGarage]

No stupid questions! Generally Low for loader work, Medium for mowing, and High for highway (or just driving). As for throttle, generally “rabbit” when using attachments with the PTO. Good luck!

[@xaghce]

Excellent information

[@JanineMJoi]

thank you thank you thank you. Yes, you are completely nonjudgemental, you don't have an attitude, you are fantastic and tell your wife thank you! I have a 2505 and this helps a GREAT deal as the dealer didn't explain any of this well enough for me to remember. we have a pin on bucket. :( is there an aftermarket ssqa?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you for your kind comments! I’d check with your dealer to see if you can add an SSQA. You can also check with Mike (tell him I sent you!) at asktractormike.com/skid-steer-quick-attach-replacement/

[@burtlade1705]

Good job!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks, Burt!

[@SarahPerine]

I love this! Thanks so much!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching!

[@srsorbo]

I've come across a great deal on a 2010 B2601 w/loader and backhoe and only 291 hours. They only want $5k! I've been told that's a great deal. Your video is very helpful in helping me make my decision. I've not determined if the loader is an SSQA or a pin on bucket. I think it's an SSQA, though, from the pic.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That’s an amazing deal! Although I didn’t think the B2601 was made in 2010?

[@srsorbo]

I’ll look into the age. I do see the B01 series started in 2019.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

That’s a nice bucket

[@MyClutteredGarage]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Ed wasn't kidding about this tractor being on his bucket list.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@tractortalkwithgary1271 haha!!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@MyClutteredGarage , going to have to miss out on yet another livestream on Monday Ed. I have a meeting to go to Monday night. A save our nation meeting. I will watch the replay like I did last week. Sure hope to see you for the next next one.

[@WookieLove1]

New sub. Excellent job! Thank you!

[@MannistoCay]

Nicely done Ed, our northern machines have a block heater as well for the cool mornings. 🥶 Well done, on the video, I think you might have been an instructor or teacher at some point in your life. Kudos my friend. 🏝☕️👍🌴🍻

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hey Mark. Not in this life, but thank you! 😄

[@pamelatanner788]

Good video. I wish I had found it before using my new tractor. One thing I have not found anywhere is when to use which range setting -- LMH -- except most say stay in low w high throttle when doing heavy work. But I cannot figure out how to shift between them without grinding gears unless I take my foot off the pedal. When I do that, the tractor stops. This makes shifting on the road dangerous. I have found all kinds of information on differences between regular transmission w clutch and hydrostatic but nothing about how to drive the hydrostatic other than pushing on the forward or backward pedal.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you Pamela. The general rule of thumb, and kind of coined by Neil Messick, is L for loader work, M for mowing, and H four highway. You’ll want to select your range while stopped with your foot off the pedal. There is no “shifting”. I hope this helps. Don’t hesitate to reach out again! -Ed

[@OneLonelyPlumber]

Nice one Ed, enjoyed it. 👍👍

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks so much!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Morning Sir 👍😇😎🌞 Ed is all about sharing various life tractor experiences in this OUTSTANDING Tractor community Channel 👌👍🧐 keep up your OUTSTANDING SENCE OF HUMOR🤣👌👍 Mahindra eMax 20s HST are exactly like yours Sir single FWR/RWR pedal 👍👌🧐 AGAIN ED you have made an OUTSTANDING INFORMATIVE VIDEO SIR AND KEEP WARM Cheers 🧐👌👍🍻

[@MyClutteredGarage]

David, your comments are always kind and encouraging. I appreciate you very much!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@MyClutteredGarage You are always THE best Sir 👌🧐👍🍻

[@Padoinky]

This was very helpful

[@charlesmach7511]

Very nice video. One comment I would like to add. Glow plugs heat the combustion chamber. I have a John Deere 758 and a 1025. They have preheaters for the intake air not glow plugs. Don't ever use starting fluid in a preheater system. If you spray starting fluid into the intake then turn on the preheater you could blow the intake system off the tractor. Will ruin the start of a good day. Your owners manual adresses this issue. At O degrees I cycle my preheater 3 times then hit the starter. It always starts. Have a good day.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Charles. Good info and advice!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

I know of someone who did just that Charles. It was a really expensive repair too. I don't like to use starting fluid at all. If I ever do, it will be a very last resort. One trick my Kubota dealer taught me was to cycle the glow plugs like you mentioned and just bump the starter without turning over the engine. That gives a breath or two of warm air inside to aid in starting. I keep my tractor inside and plug in the block heater about an hour usually before attempting to start. It has always fired right up. I then let it run for about 90 seconds before I attempt to move it and then run it very slowly until a the oils and gear lubricants get a chance to flow and warm a bit.

[@charlesmach7511]

@@tractortalkwithgary1271 You can never be to carefull. I also have a JD 3320 that has glow plugs and I never use starting fluid in it. My tractors are housed in a cold shed and they always start I don't don''t have heaters on any of them. They are all open station and if it's real cold I have no reason to start them.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@charlesmach7511 , mine are stored inside with no heat. My 2520 John Deere does my heavy snow plowing. It doesn’t have glow plugs or pre heaters. I plug it it and then trip the breaker in the house. About an hour before I need to go out, I turn the breaker back on. An hour and a half if it is down below zero.

[@harrisonwomack7946]

Super helpful!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks so much! -Ed

[@angkeats3685]

Love your videos thanks

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@palanivelunachiappan8658]

Even ascrap old Rops must for live safety as safer one to avoid casualty while on roll over on slope.

[@helenadomenico892]

I would like to see implements used and explained

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Please check out the rest of my channel. There are several videos about implements and attachments. Thank you! -Ed

[@DeborahGrant-h2k]

Definitely explain how to use each attachment please 🙏🏼

[@berthongo8531]

I like that video. That's a nice video.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Bert! 😄

[@dpendleton525]

Great videos! Do you have one on using the float lock? Thanks

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you. You might enjoy this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXe8e4eQoamfY6Msi=rmPBRLA5CL6ZtgFo

[@macbouncer8525]

3 pt hitch? A gentleman called Harry Ferguson patented it in 1926. You may recognise the name? Perhaps from the grey fergies? The TE20, or even today in Massey Ferguson brand.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Wow, almost 100 years! Thank you.

[@keadog1838]

I might have missed it but I'm not sure you explained the float function for the FEL? Also, your bolt on bucket hooks and clevis pin probably deserve a mention as a great add on but not standard equipment so new owners don't wonder why theirs are missing. Nice video.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you Keadog. I actually left those comments on the cutting room floor. Didn’t want this video to be too long. Maybe a part 2 will be in order. Appreciate your comments. -Ed

[@keadog1838]

@@MyClutteredGarage I’m embarrassed to admit how long it took me to figure out float years ago. When I bought my first Kubota, the dealer dropped it off and drove away while I was at work…

[@radharcanna]

A great video. It would have been nice to see the tractor working.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you. I’ve got plenty of “working” videos on my channel. Check them out!

[@rickdavid1795]

Good stuff Thank you

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks David! -Ed

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Thanks!

[@mistersniffer6838]

That tractor is WAY too clean. Its needs to come to my house to play with my BX23s for a play date!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

It has its moments. This time of year it’s covered in mud 😄

[@DeborahGrant-h2k]

Question; because I’ve never driven a tractor before: 1. How to put it in (forward and reverse?) 2. How to turn the headlights on and off? Thanks 😊

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi Deborah. Every tractor is different. I would look up your model online.

[@maureenfowler7976]

Can you provide step by step procedure for operating the mower with the Kubota BX 23

[@JacksonJohnson-jv7rn]

Nice tractor

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks 👍

[@JacksonJohnson-jv7rn]

@@MyClutteredGarage you are more than welcome!

[@josepharagon8259]

Just so that someone may not have to pay lots of $$$$… The dynamo can be checked for continuity between the two wires… and both wires are not connected to ground…and the voltage regulator is inside the dash right behind the steering column on the B8200

[@rodionkorniyenko3345]

Does the throttle influence the hydraulic pressure? I've seen my neighbor throttle up when trying to lift heavy with his bucket. I am considering to buy a compact tractor for my 3 acres parcel and this video has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you for watching. Yes, higher RPM helps increase hydraulic pressure, but not tremendously. You’ll love having a tractor!

[@wolf0994]

Great video, not a new owner but still a novice. Might be worth mentioning that some tractors have mid pto's, but otherwise I thought this was great basics.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Would you believe I lost sleep last night for not mentioning that, but the video was already scheduled to publish. 😄

[@wolf0994]

@@MyClutteredGarage haha, not worth losing sleep over my friend. I think this video will set any perspective owners on the right path for sure.

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Ed! Some good helpful advice for new folks. I may have missed an episode but why do you have a spare fender and hood for the tractor sitting out by your back shed?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Great eye, Gord. I never mentioned it, but those were victims from when I bent my loader. The dealer let me keep them. Nature will likely just take its course with them. 😄

[@GPOutdoors]

I had my glasses on ...LOL! Cheers!

[@josephesouth]

@@MyClutteredGarage Bent your loader? How? How do we avoid doing that? I'd like to know more about this please.

[@surinderjitsingh8954]

Kubota tractors are gaining popularity even in Western countries, where they have plenty of other choices

[@surinderjitsingh8954]

I believe the Japanese and particularly the Chinese are outdoing the industrialized nations at everything

[@AimEmery]

Maybe you can help us figure out what size tractor we might need. What can I do with 16hp, 24hp, etc.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi. You should think about specific plans, uses, and attachments that you want to operate with your tractor and talk to your dealer. There are just so many variables. Enjoy your search and reach out if I can help! -Ed

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Here’s something to think about: The truth about tractors - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5zVnYard9p1gs0

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome

[@wooziewikfors2488]

In your final statements, you suggest not using 4WD unless you need it. But I don't know how you turn 4WD on, or off. Is one a "default" - - like is the tractor always in 4WD unless you lock into front wheel drive (is that the same as two wheel drive)? I understand that these questions show what a newbie I am, but I am really confused by the transmission, the PTO and how one influences the other. My L2850 is sitting out in a drenching rainstorm at the moment, because I got myself confused. I want to check the level of the transmission fluid: maybe I have a wonky clutch, but I guess I should figure out where the "normal/routine" positions for the front wheel drive lever, the hi-lo gear shift lever, the position control lever and the draft control lever. And when do you change them to one of their different settings?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hi WW. I’m not familiar with the controls on the L2850. Maybe a local Kubota dealer would help you out? Or maybe their mechanic might come out to your place for a small fee? The default mode should be 2 wheel drive and there should be a lever to engage 4x4. I found this manual online. Maybe this will help. No concerns about being a “newbie”. It’s all a learning process. Good luck! -Ed www.manuals.ca/kubota/l2850/manual

[@wooziewikfors2488]

@@MyClutteredGarage Ed, Thank you for your quick reply! Knowing that 2 wheel drive is the default is hugely helpful (if I am correct that 2 wheel drive is really also called front wheel drive). Thank you, too, for the reference.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@wooziewikfors2488 no problem. But I’m not aware of a front wheel drive tractor. Two wheel is the rear. Four wheel engages the front.

[@wooziewikfors2488]

@@MyClutteredGarage Whoa! 2wd is the REAR tires??? I had it all burro-backwards! No wonder I couldn't make sense of anything!

[@tube8533]

nice!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@fredrickbrandon1771]

Would you use the four-wheel drive when you're using your front loader or four-wheel drive in reverse

[@MyClutteredGarage]

It all depends on the load and the terrain. If you have a lot of weight in the bucket, you may need four-wheel-drive when backing up. Using four-wheel-drive, while maneuvering with the bucket can tear up the ground quickly. My general rule of thumb is to not use four-wheel-drive unless I need it. Thanks for watching!

[@m-leebaker2727]

Thank you. This was great. I am currently doing my research on tractor purchase and looking at cheaper options including a refurbished Kubota L2402DT 4X4. The company has been refurbishing them for a couple of decades. He said the old models being more basic have less to go wrong (than with all the electrical components). It has new attachments. There is also an old (1994) L1501 for sale locally at a cheap price but it is 2 WD. You mention only using 4 WD when needed. Is this similar to when needing it in a vehicle eg, sandy or muddy conditions? Can a 2WD handle undulating land (where I might put my Ute into 4 wd). Thank you.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Personally, I would not be without a 4WD tractor. Especially the smaller ones. They are lighter and often need that extra traction. I don’t think there are a lot of electronics to worry about with no tractors, especially under 26 hp. The only real electronics on mine are micro switches that keep the tractor from running in unsafe conditions. That said, there’s certainly nothing wrong with buying an older tractor either if it has the features and functions you need!