BUYING A DIESEL KUBOTA T1600 LAWN TRACTOR OFF MARKETPLACE...CAN WE SAVE IT??

IN THIS VIDEO WE FIX NUMEROUS PROBLEMS ON A MINT LOW HOUR KUBOTA T1600 GARDEN TRACTOR, WE FIX THE HYDRAULIC TRANSAXLE, WELD NUMEROUS CRACKS ON THE MOWER DECK AND MORE
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[@ShadetreeJetski]

You have impressive skills. I was up at 3am and started watching this. Couldnt sleep and got fascinated by a hydrostatic drive being repaired. Called a couple of times no answer. My number ends in 28.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Hey my friend I’m always happy to see you here!!🙂🙂 lol I have trouble sleeping myself, I’ll have to look back in my phone, I get so many telemarketer calls so I usually don’t answer out of state calls next time leave a message and I’ll call u back, however my phone service is really bad if I’m down at the shed the phone only gets texts (sometimes)

[@ghettsumm7949]

That mis-aligned bushing was definitely the main problem with your hydrostatic drive, but I suspect that the brakes were dragging also because the pivot was so seized! You are simply masterful with all your repairs!

[@TheHomePros6221]

yes you are correct🙂👍

[@denjhill]

Kubotas never die, they just slow down then get rebuilt. What a score!

[@Fatamus]

I agree nice little 'bota ... He shoots, he scores ‼ ‼Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal‼

[@TheHomePros6221]

😊😊

[@TheHomePros6221]

esp their engines!

[@rukinaa]

Nice fix on the hydrostatic trans. I had a similar issue where the bushing was covering the holes. I pressed it out and added some loctite & pressed it back in. It's been going strong for 7 years now!

[@TheHomePros6221]

awesome👍👍🙂🙂 well done brother

[@williamhill9432]

Glad you’re back. Missed your video very much. Hope you’re health is doing much better and that God will continue to bless you, you’re family, and your work. 2:46

[@TheHomePros6221]

that means a lot William, thank you❤️

[@Arby1965]

I bought and refurbished mine 3 years ago. It's a 1995 w/750hrs. The universal joints on the transaxle driveshaft were shot. It's been awesome ever since. I prefer this to any new one today. Built to last with good maintenance.

[@TheHomePros6221]

that’s awesome!! yea I gotta replace the front u joint, I wish they had grease zerks

[@zram4x4]

Good job figuring that one out. I love my Kubota compact.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u 🙂🙂

[@pegr69]

Those small Kubota engines are more or less indestructible, used in cargo refridgeration units, running 24/7.

[@TheHomePros6221]

they sure are!!

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼…………………………………………………..Now you can add diesel riding mower to the list of things that you have fixed!! LOL!

[@TheHomePros6221]

haha I think I’m getting a mower addiction I just got a sweet John Deere

[@billlloyd9142]

Good job Darrell, gotta love those kubota diesel motors.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍bill 🙂

[@AsitShouldBe]

a got a micro tractor with a similar 500cc engine, they never die 👍👍😉😉 nice job bro

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks bother I actually watched your vids on it.. super cool!

[@AsitShouldBe]

@@TheHomePros6221 really? 😀 thanks bro 😂 sadly i spoke Italian on it, maybe in future i'll swap to english 😁

[@SamRFixes]

Your patience is very impressive

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you Sam 🙂

[@davidx3601]

Sunday morning I always sit down in my basement and watch a full video of yours, makes for a good day

[@TheHomePros6221]

Wow, thanks!! I really appreciate that!

[@malcolm.703]

Great buy, and wicked fix, keep up the great content. 🚜 👍👍👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u malcom

[@greggolszanski1621]

Big fan of the older Kubotas from the 80s I had a Kubota l2550 tractor loved that thing.. thanks again for another informative video I almost bought one of those guy wanted to much money

[@TheHomePros6221]

Right on!! I love the engine on this mower but I’m still not a big fan of the rear end or mower deck the G series are made muchhh better like the g1800 and g1900

[@tomsawyer751]

This is a great video. That machine is incredibly clean for its age!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Couldn't agree more!

[@campbellpaul]

Awesome fix! I hope you're feeling better!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you! it’s a rollercoaster but I just try and deal with it ❤️🙂

[@brandonsdiyprojects]

Nice that looks like a brand new one!

[@TheHomePros6221]

sure does🙂

[@tonygough8713]

Good job on the mower young man. Thanks for your good videos.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you too!

[@allan9603]

Good to see you back Darrell. Hope you're feeling better. Allan in Columbia, SC

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u very much Allan!!🙂🙂

[@renkemam]

Nice 2 cil Diesel engine. Don't think we have them here in Europe. Keep de mower deck clean after mowing and it will be strong for many years to come. Thanks for sharing! Marten

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u marten

[@billwotruba9432]

I'm thinking ... diesel golf cart! Nice find.

[@TheHomePros6221]

that would be awesome probably kinda slow though…. maybe a lifted 4x4 golf cart diesel 🙂🙂

[@billwotruba9432]

@@TheHomePros6221 Kubota diesel, side x side running gear, golf cart body - you can do this! 😅

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@billwotruba9432 golf cart lawnmower ??..😋😊😊

[@billwotruba9432]

@@TheHomePros6221 Every golf course should have one😅

[@jcprov9481]

Thanks for posting this video. I just picked one of these up, while I didnt have the hydrostat issue (yet) the teardown and reassembly of the parts of the mower was helpful to watch it done for future use. I just got a workshop manual for it, so this video combined with that I feel confident I can tear into it if needed. Its absolutely a cool and unique mower and im super happy to have it.

[@thethriftysuburbanite5251]

Great job rehabbing the Kubota! That brake pivot shaft was crying out for a grease fitting.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Yes it was!

[@steffen1182]

good work, this mower is a gem!

[@TheHomePros6221]

It sure is!

[@TheMetalButcher]

Driveshaft needs some major repairs. Vibrations and front ujoint still bad. I'm sure you're on it already. Nice work, love Kubota engines.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Everything is good except the front u joint.. I already got one ordered bugger was over 50 bucks 😣

[@AsitShouldBe]

WELCOME TO KUBOTA FAMILY BRO😉

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks! 😃 I actually have some other kubotas even a kubota push mower

[@AsitShouldBe]

@@TheHomePros6221 yeah, i realized after 😁, kubota engines are everywhere 👍👍 i've seen some people swapping a kubota engines also on a Willy's jeep, there is something also on KZbin 😉 bye bro 👍👍

[@GaryT1952]

Great repairs and trouble-shooting! Between this and the Gold Wing, I think you could restore and repair just about anything

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you 🙂🙂

[@AZVIDS]

That is an awesome little tractor! Love the diesel engine. Nice job👍👍👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍🙂

[@ethanmcleod8819]

This thing just screams lawn tractor pull. A little turbo, stack out the hood, solid axle swap. Pretty cool.

[@TheHomePros6221]

dude, that would be so awesome. However, there’s no way this transaxle good hold up to that I would have to swap it out with a more heavy duty rear end.

[@eiderpinheiro]

Great bargain nice repair and video edition.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Glad you enjoyed it🙂

[@jrp1531]

Another great video!! Love how you dont care what it is, you just take it apart and fix it haha Id forget how it went back together lol

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much!!

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Great job fixing a known problem and repairing the other less apparent problems you came across along the way, nice job on refurbishing the deck to better than new!!!

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u very much🙂🙂

[@rusticrebuilds]

Much respect for all the camera angles, love the vids ive always wanted to build some kind of cart with a kubota engine maybe if the axle goes bad again we can see something cool with the engine in the future 👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks again it’s tough and takes forever but I’m glad u enjoyed it, I actually was thinking the same thing as I really don’t need this mower but I love the engine!!

[@weaselsworld]

Seconded! I loved the "blade-o'-grass cam" angle, was clenching up waiting for the camera to get pulled up into the blades but was relieved when it didn't happen. So much drama! :D

[@michaelmactavish4445]

kubota makes there stuff so easy work on thats why i love kubota products

[@JasonSouthSoundSound]

My Kubota self propelled walk behind from 1995 still runs perfect, starts on 1st or 2nd pull every time no smoke, tons of hours, run forever.

[@TheHomePros6221]

sweet I have a kubota push mower that’s pretty cool also 🙂🙂

[@jamescorless8283]

Good to see some of the younger generation know what hard work can get you . Some of these young kids think life is free. They got "corner time" instead of getting what they needed,a belt across the ass.

[@dave1135]

29:46 im betting the vibration from that bad ujoint may have caused the cracking in the deck, thing literally vibrated itself to pieces. Also, that front ujoint should have either a pin you depress or a tapered bolt you dtive out to remove the shaft from the output on the mower, that way you don't have the shaft hanging down

[@TheHomePros6221]

I completely agree that the u joints caused the cracks

[@fenf777]

Ahhh cant wait to sit and watch your project ..

[@TheHomePros6221]

🙂🙂thank u!!

[@lottiecooper609]

Well done as always!!! Can't wait for more!! Hope your feeling well these days my friend!! God bless you and your family, and thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you very much!

[@fulltruckereffect]

Awesome video production! That’s a happy ol tractor with you grout back to rolling 💪😎👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍🙂🙂

[@quadrapoint]

Those machines are a good tractor Kubota made a 1900 model with a 3 cylinder engine rock solid machine . Cutti g decks always crack. The original design is by shibaura and are still made by them expensive little buggers but very good .they were also badged Ford and ransomes I have been watching your videos your learning very well good to see a young man having a go.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Right on the 1900 is a much better built machine

[@ARCSSelfDefense]

I'm thoroughly impressed!

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you my friend!

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I believe I would fishplate those top cracks with plates up underneath. So the plates would be welded up under the top braces. I feel you did a most excellent restoration of this Kubota. It would now be worth 5 times what ya'll paid for it.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u and that is a excellent idea!! I think the cracks were caused by vibration in the u joints

[@countryboy3201]

Nice job, that mower should last a long time.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u my friend!!

[@rickjohnston9113]

Always look forward to your videos. You got a good deal, great job

[@TheHomePros6221]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@jcreel4055]

Got to love welding in crocs

[@TheHomePros6221]

Only true pros do it 🤣

[@scottmyers226]

You sure know your way around a mower. Very nice job.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍🙂🙂

[@jankilo3682]

SO relaxing to watch you repairing and replacing all the stuff. Great job 👌👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you!!🙂🙂😊😊

[@mattsan70]

yea a good pace - not too ponderous or jumping all over the place

[@michaeleshbaugh6797]

Ikr keep up the repairs love it

[@seenithere]

Nice fix on the trans & mower deck, you have some great skills!!

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks👍😊👍😊😊😊😊

[@christophermarshall5765]

Great fix. A few bucks of consumables, & your time, along with initial cost & transportation, you got a great mower. Kubota diesels are known for lasting a long time, & often outlast the machines they are fitted to.

[@TheHomePros6221]

You got that right!🙂

[@donnydenfeld2394]

I absolutely love your channel. Keep up the amazing work you do

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you! Will do!

[@user-ud6dt7ek2m]

Well done. I bet that will outlast most of us with that kind of continued care. Thanks for letting us watch the progress and see the result.

[@TheHomePros6221]

You bet thank you🙂🙂

[@lkytdsvc]

Another fantastic fixup👋I'm still getting over the Goldwing😀

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u very much!!

[@garylam6233]

As usual you did it again ,it sure is mind boggling how you investigate and spot the issues . And even more so how you fix it with precision technique Was your dad or grandpa good at tinkering and if so did they let you help You sure are good at what you do I enjoy watching in amazement Thanks again

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you soo much I really appreciate that!!

[@andrewgrace4410]

Great troubleshooting and find 😊

[@3vetman]

You are one smart young man. I enjoy all of your videos.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you so much🙂🙂

[@davesworkshop2714]

Great job fixing the transmission! Great little machine 👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u Dave I hope u get the case running!!

[@MCI1392]

Awesome work both with the kubota and the camera.. Angles, editing so on.. Just perfect.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you very much! that means a lot!!

[@chugaaa]

Very nice video my friend, loved the reinforcement bar trick, top notch! I noticed also like other viewers have mentioned that some subtle changes in editing went a long way, you can tell you have polished your skills in the computer side of things, the synchronization of the time elapses and music is on point. I am so happy every time you post, is entertaining, I learn a ton and also get the chance to see that you are doing well, priceless! Keep them coming chief.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u so much man!! it takes me forever to edit videos and my computer wants to blow up lol I need a new one but I work with what I got and try my best, thank u for everything!!🙂🙂

[@dwaynekennedy3554]

@@TheHomePros6221 Much talent to get it right , Class act , pleasing to watch you work.

[@user-nc2hz1mg6m]

I certainly enjoy these projects you take on. I love seeing what someone has decided is no good being made fine again..

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u my friend🙂

[@allenbuck5589]

Hell that engine is worth more then five hundred. Good buy. Thanks from Sc

[@TheHomePros6221]

I agree!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Hey guys thanks for watching!! Let me know your thoughts on the design of this transaxle and why you think the bushing slid up

[@KyleVernon-gg6pl]

I've got my grandfather's T1600 that he bought new in around 1990. First piece of equipment i learned to operate. I remember long summers of cutting grass at his rental properties on it as a kid. Was still using it the cut the grass at my own house until two years ago when the transaxle started leaking badly. That particular Eaton is a known lemon (I've got the same one) but they changed it out for an upgraded model on the later machines. There's a serial number break in the service manual that talks about it. Anyways, I was just holding onto it to have the engine for an undetermined future project, but seeing one run again tempts me to put it back in service as a mower. Great memories if nothing else. Keep up the great work!

[@gregdrmax]

Brown widow are spiked Black are smooth. Brown as venomous, but do not inject the quantity as black. Love your videos! You are a master mechanic, and meticulous! Great job!!

[@TheHomePros6221]

the black and brown widows around here both have spiked egg sacs 🤷

[@dennis82468]

Great work!! Thanks for sharing

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you too!

[@andyfairman7812]

Looks great with that nice new orange paint on the deck and works well! Great job on the repair!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍 Andy!

[@donaldshields2483]

There’s a very good job fixing now the lawn more is it to fix some other stuff on a day off that was in bad shape and like you said you liked it diesel engine anyways so keep it up the good job God bless

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍

[@LT.X380]

I enjoyed your video. Stay safe my friend. God bless you. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you my friend

[@ericcampbell3193]

Very nice work both on the mower and the video!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@NilsKall]

Ooooh! Lawnmover! Great!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Oh yes! gotta love the mower vids, I got another one coming up later

[@MrFitbikeco10]

I just sold my T1600 with a smoked starter for 600. Their cool when they run but very troublesome tractors when they want to be. Hope she treats you good!

[@TheHomePros6221]

👍🙂

[@MXguy95]

Now that’s a good save! It must be a kubota thing to have all the hinges / linkages rust up. Lol! Mine didn’t have a smooth moving part on it when I saved it from the junkyard.

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol yea sitting will do that

[@dougbrockman8982]

Nice job. Keep an eye out for one for me. Thanks like the video

[@TheHomePros6221]

You bet Doug thanks!

[@winstonpoplin]

You do really great work! Just my style of mechanic work.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you very much!

[@diggingdave3868]

Nice job, Darrell....you've ended up with a cracking little machine...😊👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍 dave!!

[@frankwrogg2515]

As soon as you said black widow, i was thinking time for the flamethrower 😂😂

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol

[@tabburriss8776]

Another excellent repair and video. Fella you bought it from is my buddy....we grew up together.

[@TheHomePros6221]

That's awesome thank you so much for watching!!❤️❤️🙂🙂

[@carloskawasaki656]

Thank you for sharing, I learn a lot always a good project👍👍👍👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

You are very welcome I’m happy to hear that!!

[@shawnolson8222]

Great video.. I like how you explain things as you found them.....

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much Shawn!🙂🙂

[@johnnyfudpucker6187]

You have a skillset not seen in many your age... You earned a sub from me.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you my friend😊

[@captnkarl4401]

Wonderful video!! I have 3 questions. 1.How did you learn how to work on so many different types of machines? 2. You have a magnificent shop. How long did it take to get everything you need and who taught you how to use the various pieces of equipment ? 3. I'm extremely jealous of your patience and expertise. Can I be your apprentice?

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much! I am self taught, ever since I was a kid I was always taking stuff apart and seeing how it works. I got into R/C cars when younger and learned a lot from that as well, you just got to have a want to learn and have a passion for it, im always watching videos fixing stuff and you can learn a ton from that, im also not scared to tackle somthing it’s always a learning experience 👍😊

[@Ants_Pants]

let's go!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Hey buddy!! I just finished watching your video btw hope all is well brother!!

[@johnhampson7]

Darn fine job done on that little Kubota my friend.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍

[@stevedue4485]

Great deal. I would have paid that for it for sure.

[@TheHomePros6221]

👍💰🙂

[@vsanti83]

Love your rebar reinforcing

[@TheHomePros6221]

technically it’s round stock but it works 🙂

[@abdulazizsaleh8650]

Your one of the kind....bravo 👏🏻👍🏻💯 You are on the right path....keep it up.. soon you are gonna hit the 1st Million Subscribers.....just hold on 👌🏻 greetings from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴 💐

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Fawteen]

Another nicely done, well thought out save! Kudos!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Glad you liked it!

[@Utherden]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for taking the time to video this. God bless you and yours.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hilham89]

Shoot I would say the motor by itself is worth what you paid for it. Nice find!

[@TheHomePros6221]

I think so to😊😊

[@rogerjustice8835]

Wow you got a smoking deal on that mower, the engine alone is worth what you paid. I own a g1800 kubota so I’m not familiar with the T series kubota but if it’s like the G series you will be amazed at the fuel economy mowing with it. I’ve had my g1800 for years now and can say it is a major fuel sipper, I’m constantly amazed at the fuel economy on it. I also own a b7500 kubota set up for mowing as well it’s an excellent mower as well but can’t hold a candle to the fuel efficiency of the G. Excellent job diagnosing and repairing that transmission. I also read some of the comments on how zero turns are the only way to go, personally I prefer my tractor style mowers. Zero turns are excellent if you make a living mowing or if all you are going to do is mow but I prefer the versatility of a tractor.

[@TheHomePros6221]

that’s awesome!! does yours have the same transaxle? I can’t remember, and you are correct however I have a John Deere garden tractor that has all wheel steer and I love it it’s the best of both worlds!

[@rogerjustice8835]

@@TheHomePros6221 no the G series has a totally different hydrostatic set up, they are much larger transmissions, and are set up with hydraulic deck lift, and rear 3 point lifts. They were offered in 2 wheel or 4 wheel steer, mine is a 2 wheel steer with a 3 cylinder diesel and all shaft drive like yours. I bought mine used from the original owner. He used it to mow his 6 acres so this thing has lots of hours on it the hour meter quit at 1100 hours. I was told by the original owner the hour meter had stopped years ago so I estimate this thing has at least 3000 hours on it, probably more than that if I knew for sure. I also had to replace a few wear items such as deck and transmission universal joints, deck gearbox seals, and a couple hydrostatic o rings that had hardened and dried out. My hydrostatic trans a few years ago did the same as yours and i thought it was going out, it ended up being 2 seals were bad on the hydraulic pump suction line letting air in the system, I replaced the seals and it’s as good as new. Even with as many hours as this thing has it still uses no oil and starts right up and mows excellent. I still say you made a smoking deal, enjoy that mower have a great day.

[@Jdjd12288]

Your a very clever man

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank u John!!🙂🙂

[@louisalicea9847]

Dude im jealous, you stole that mower, the motor will last you forever, great video best of luck to youand your family

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks, you too!🙂🙂

[@guyina4x499]

T1600 was made from 1990 to 1996. 13.5hp engine.

[@TheHomePros6221]

great to know my friend🙂

[@OldSneelock]

Nice work on the hydrostatic. they should have cut a shoulder in the bore to lock that bushing in place. 😁😁😎😎

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍 I agree

[@texascottonfarmer]

👍👍👌👌 Nice work! Thanks for the video.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks for watching!

[@addictedtobedrock5282]

You did a good job, with the vid and the machine. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks for watching🙂🙂🙂

[@VaJamie]

massive skill set. I so enjoy your vids.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you very much!🙂🙂

[@markindzeris369]

Nice job. Thought I was watching Mustie1 for a minute.

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol 🙂🙂🙂

[@sudd2685]

Just found your channel, so glad I did, thank you for your videos.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Glad you like them!

[@Megellin]

You got one heck of a deal on that! The engine alone was worth more than $500, around me they would be trying to sell one with a rod hanging out the side of the block and half the parts missing for like 2k. Great job fixing it up as well!

[@TheHomePros6221]

hahaha that’s so true

[@Megellin]

@@TheHomePros6221 If you look hard enough in my area you can probably find someone trying to sell one for 2k stating the infamous "Ran when I parked it!" with an obvious as all day rod hanging out the giant gaping hole in the block... I don't mind insulting idiots that waste my gas going out to look at it when they lie like that, so I should start a youtube video of their reaction when I ask "What was it running when you put it away again? Oil out the side? That is what most us call F**ked! Also I don't own a scrap metal refinery so you just pi**ed my off wasting my time!" Also 2k on anything not running better be a brand new LazerZ, spartan, or Wright zero turn with a 72in deck......"