Everything You Need to Know About a Kubota MX5100

This Kubota MX5100 is due for 200 hr service so let's go over the tractor!
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[@toddmccarter45]

One thing that blows my mind about all the mechanics on youtube is something my dad taught me when I was like 5, when adding oil from a new bottle start with the spout up so it can vent properly and not glut and spill everywhere

[@FatMatt63]

Came here to say this lol.

[@Equinox866]

If i know im going to use an entire bottle, i poke a hole in the highest part to help it flow

[@benjamins9121]

Yep. Another thing so simple yet most people wont do it unless shown.. kind of like the slider on the end of a tape measure that compensates for the difference in length when hooking something vs. pushing it against something, Rich talked about it and hardly anybody in the comments knew that. Out of school I was always with my dad building houses, racecars, fixing tractors, etc. I don't have half the talent he does but I do know a lot of little things like that that help me.

[@DevinNoel]

Put a shop vac on the hydraulic fill port before you change the filters. Little to no oil will come out with the filters off.

[@NittoNba44]

Or just change the oil. I have never changed a filter and sent dirty oil right through it

[@AmosMosesJr]

@@NittoNba44 my tractor takes 35 gallons. I choose to reuse the fluid and wait to change fluid until when a hose breaks. Happens more often than you'd think.

[@danstevens2204]

Samuel Robert thats true, however the manufacturer generally has a good idea of what is required (I know Kubota certainly do) filtered oil shouldn’t be dirty.

[@fowletm1992]

@@NittoNba44 very common practice in heavy Deisel No done much with light duty stuff but even engine oil filters are changed before the engine oil on some cat trucks

[@kmac7504]

Samuel Robert changing the filter between oil changes is how they justify the long oil change intervals, it’s very common in heavy vehicle. It’s filtered oil in the system anyway so it’s not dirty oil at all.

[@The_O40]

I got a 1991 B7100 Kubota HST with a frontend loader and a Bush Hog my dad got it new. Besides linkage wearing out and regular maintenance it has been nothing but reliable and trouble free. It is now coming up of 4500 hours and regular maintenance is a huge part of why its lasted so long.

[@SmallMartingale]

That sandpaper trick blew my mind! How did I never think of that...???

[@fastinradfordable]

I use valve grinding compound on screw heads that want to strip out. Liquid sand paper. Had given me a lot of wins where they said it would need drilled out.

[@mahart40]

Nathan Brame I really need to try this next time

[@GIGABACHI]

I usually put sand in the wet filter wrench(the socket looking ones) for xtra grip if the filter is "frozen".

[@ShainAndrews]

If I can't get it off by hand I'm finding the guy that put it on so he can play the stupid tricks stupid prize game.

[@barryjanis]

You can also use a leather belt, just wrap it around the filter until it catches.

[@robertschneider1977]

Good info. My dad just bought one of these as his yard tractor on the farm, and glad to hear such a good review.

[@carlthor91]

Grease the front axle pivots every 8 - 12 hrs. Do not miss too many times or the wear will be evident shortly. My coworkers/nightshift would leave it for dayshift. One month later, new pivot bushings, or replace pivots and/or axle housing. If it is greased. Bulletproof. Best wishes

[@JuBlaine]

I have 2000+ hrs on 4 different kubota tractor models from 25hp up to 70hp, love them! Super reliable and stout when you need them

[@huntguy3831]

Kubota tech here. That filter on the side with the step will sometimes leak so it’s best to chisel is a little further once you get it on. There’s spots on the filter for a chisel. When taking off the factory one you have to chisel it off because it’s so tight, so if it’s your first filter change grab a hammer and chisel and it’ll come off. Also with L,M,H if it doesn’t want to go into gear from neutral let the clutch out and rock the hydrostat pedal a little and it should slide right in. These older ones with no emissions are great. Should get plenty of life out of it. Also in regards to the pins on the loader grease them every 10 hours, it even says it on the loader lol

[@bhard_man]

The "clutch" is for the pto so you don't destroy the gears inside the transmission when engaging and disengaging

[@justtinkering6054]

I have an MX5200 and it is the best all-around tractor I've ever been on. Kubota makes good stuff.

[@morgansword]

Kinda glad that I saw this as we were looking at a case tractor an it is not cheap or really any better as far as I can see

[@OUSWKR]

I like the video. I haven’t worked on a tractor in years. The last one that I did work on was the old Case 400 that was on the neighbors farm. I welded up one of the 3 point arms on it. That tractor was 60 years old at that point but started up every time and ran a bush hog every summer. My neighbor taught me so much about wrenching growing up and now here I am 30 years in as a professional wrench, watching a video on working on a tractor choking back the tears thinking of all the memories on the farm.

[@blade121314]

“Strong like bull” that cracked me up haha. Never thought I’d hear that outside of my house

[@josh33025]

That mustang in the background looks beautiful.

[@petepeeff5807]

Just a suggestion. Jack the front of the tractor to take the weight off of the pivot points when greasing. This insures grease gets between the load points of the pins and bushings. Hope that helps someone avoid a costly repair.

[@Kernaleguen]

Saw someone comment to pour the oil with the spout on top which I hadn’t thought of. I’ve always poured with the jug sideways so air coming in doesn’t have to go through the oil, a lot easier to have a consistent pour without a “glug” spilling everywhere. Do this for antifreeze, washer fluid and oil when I just need a top up and don’t want to grab a funnel. Love the new channel!

[@denniscantrell5486]

I'm very glad you did a video with one of these. I have 40 acres and I have a L3800. Thinking about upgrading to a tractor this size. Very nice machine.

[@mattcanfield6384]

Keep it forever no emmisions make it gold

[@thekikendallsautoandrandom1271]

Watch the foot shuttle. Underneath the black plate on the hump next to the shuttle is a fork and bushing that operates the transmission foward/reverse pump. The bushing has a little clip on it that pops off on occasion, which will let the bushing walk out of the fork. Every now and then pop the plate off, check the clip and give it some grease on the fork and bushing. If it goes you'll have fill reverse but hardly any forward speed.

[@justinkeckhaver8199]

Kubotas are solid tractors. We've ran several on the family farm. Only issue is that the bigger models are overpowered for what they weigh, and initially they're not cheap to purchase. Aside from that, it's hard to go wrong with one.

[@chris27289]

I have a 2010 MX 5100 and I love it. I bought it new and never had a problem with it.

[@zo6rwhp]

Hell yea tractors are therapy finally another man who feels the same as me

[@tedvaughan968]

Terrific, simple, straight forward, comprehensive, very very very HELPFUL!!

[@barryjanis]

I just bought a used one today,great tractors. Thanks for the service instruction.

[@gregeverett7620]

You’re a smart guy. One of the best teachers I’ve never had. If they were all like you, so many other’s would know and love mechanics. 💯 all props to u. Would love to meet u. I have so many ideas.

[@Fernandestres]

I'm doing the service on my L3830 tomorrow which is identical to this one. Kubota makes great straight forward tractors. Cheers!

[@gmjunky87]

I bought a hst 4600 a couple years ago that only had 160 hrs on it . So far I love it !! Parents have a gnarly steep dirt lane. Wanted something 4wd for in the winter

[@Camper-kw5yr]

I love Rich's videos. When I see a new video, I get excited.

[@geoffmolyneux9173]

Hook a shop-vac to fill port of hydraulic tank. Then remove your filter. The vacuum will keep most of oil in tank. i used this trick to put drain valves in hydraulic tanks, and block heater into a deer engine.

[@jeffrey717]

I got a Deere and use loader valve for aux hyd. (If loader isn't used of course). Love DGHD!

[@jeffrey717]

@die warlock Thanks for your suggestion! This works fine! Boy.....

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video rich @DGHD

[@ScottHiland]

We have had for a year and have been very happy with our same platform MX5800 for our 28 acres. The emissions stuff might end up being a PITA but Kubota have made it pretty bulletproof and it hasn't given us any issues to this point. Nice to hear good things about a 200 hour machine.

[@davidd8435]

Pops is going to appreciate that Mr. Deboss, thanks for the content.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Love mine. I have 3 l3301 and a 5400. They are great machines. Been running them since 2010. Those green JD yanmars were breaking to much and cheap little loaders. Both of the l3301’s have Armstrong grapples with a electric 3rd valve on the loader, works like a charm.

[@markb2860]

Got a L2501 very similar but smaller, a bit over 200 hours as well. Its awesome, no issues

[@christopherlind]

Love the video keep up with the great work

[@thewalters694]

really like the edits on this video

[@chadharmon5716]

Awww baby turbo

[@darrenbond8485]

I agree, I've been running my neighbors' MX5100 on their horse farm in Canada for years with virtually no problems. Even winter cold starts are not an issue, just rotate the ignition without the clutch engaged to warm up the glow plug for 30 seconds (a bit more if it's really cold) then push the clutch and away she goes. The only thing I like to do is wash the tractor first, or at least blow it off with compressed air to get rid of any dust and dirt so nothing contaminates the new filters when they are installed. Great video!

[@notafarmer3170]

Very handy information, thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@samiam7]

Really love this type of video

[@derykzegveld7172]

when I did work experience at a Kabota shop I put one of these together from new. I'd recommend checking the bolts are tight on the roll bar, loader and 3 point linkage, quite often they are difficult to get on correctly

[@pjp80s]

The hydro filter swap... to prevent major fluid loss I tilt the tractor to the right.... it helps a bit

[@mcauleyman]

A tip for when your pouring a whole jug of oil. Put a hole on the top size so when you pour it, it comes our smoother

[@SlipShodBob]

We have a Kubota M5-111 and we have been really pleased with it, touch wood we haven't had any problems with the DEF and it doesn't seem to use masses other than when doing jobs like baling. When working in really dusty the screens on the radiators do plug up pretty quick which can cause it to run hotter but it is a five second job that I just do every morning and if the conditions are really bad after lunch but our Cat TH62 is worse but the water fed transmission is the pig on that as it is not really big enough and has caused the clutch packs to need to be replaced twice really want to scrap that for a separate oil radiator with electric fan but space is tight. Anyway most annoy thing on the Kubota is the DPF as it always seems to want to regen not when working but either when between fields or when changing settings.

[@matthewerwin4677]

I just got a L4701. Its amazing what you can do.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Such a beautiful Orange

[@VARITHMS]

May as well check the oil in the tiller while she's in the shop

[@anthonysimpson4109]

“Let’s get into it”, I can’t cope!! 😂😂

[@JeffKirbylogix]

the later it gets the more rich sounds like peg

[@mrglabs4778]

218 hours on my MX5100 and the biggest complaint is the cooling system is inadequate when mowing. The screen and radiator get clogged with dust and grass easily. Keep a close eye on the temp gauge. And yes, Kubota filters and fluid ain’t cheap.

[@tallokie67]

If you pour with the spout on top it'll glug less.

[@samiam7]

I was about to say the same thing when I seen this

[@ZekeGraal]

With a quart bottle, sure. Gallon jugs are annoying to do that with. I just use a funnel with gallon jugs.

[@pjp80s]

Love these Kubota tractors... I have an L3940 which is pretty much the same set up. One issue to be aware of: the cruise control works as long as there is weight on the seat.... meaning you don’t have to be moving to engage it or your foot does not have to be on the hydrostatic pedal. Not a big deal 99% of time but don’t leave your 5 year old on a running machine while you get off for a second to grab something..... you know how learned this...

[@Altonfoust]

They make oil filter wrenches that you connect to a socket and wrap a cloth strap around the filter then turn. It'll come off easy every time.

[@herculesinwyoming]

Just what I need

[@bmcarden87]

Love my L3000DT with LB402

[@OG1160]

You won't lose much fluid when changing the HST filter, only whats in the filter. The suction filter however runs off the sump. That tractor does have a dry clutch still. New air filters are cheaper than a new engine, replace it.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good old blow Nozzle on a compressor to clean filters works everytime rich @DGHD

[@Tf9500]

The kubota’s Ive worked on have a handy magnet in the hydraulic filters I usually save them they are a handy magnet good for putting in a reservoir to keep filings put

[@kingofthepod5169]

Thanks for doing more Kubota stuff. I'm considering putting a V2403 with a bigger turbo on my Mazda B series. Either that or something light like a saturn ion.

[@avrel820]

I enjoyed the video... you give good advice :-) The only thing we do differently at work is every time we use a machine at the end of the day we always wash implements or cutting tables and clean the radiator protection and air filters and motor with a air compressor keeping the alternator and starter motor clean removing the dust then we grease all the grease nipples with a grease pump and use WD-40 on anything else that needs to be lubricated...we always do it daily as we are professionals and use our machines very often.. Personally for use of stuff at home if not used for many hours i would think that air cleaning and greasing could only be done once or twice a week.. I agree that maintenance should always be done

[@wobblysauce]

Indeed, depends on the work being done, from pre-check in the morn with a squirt and 4-8hrs in again.

[@alexemme3679]

Grandad has a new Holland tractor (I believe it is a T4-75) it is the biggest pain in the ass to service. One of the two oil drain plugs is behind the hydraulic filter, and to remove the oil filter you either have to remove the whole loader assembly or remove both fuel filters and squeeze your whole arm through a little tiny opening. But besides that it's a good tractor

[@rjk7104]

That's what happens when the engineers aren't forced to work on their own stuff.

[@dewaynemartin6437]

"Besides that"? As in, "Besides that, Mrs.Lincoln, how was the play?'"

[@throttlewatch4614]

I have a 2008 CK 25 Kioti and love it, the only issue was head gasket failure due to bad cooling system coolant hours were low but coolant was muddy

[@adventuresforthemasses7025]

I thought spark plugs were part of the 200 hour service. 😂

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Adventures for the Masses Oh please !!!

[@crackberrycampbell]

Is it just me or does the music you’re playing during this video sounds like a firefly episode

[@ricochet1490]

Shop vac on the fill port while changing filters will keep you from losing fluid as well

[@rkzooplays]

Notifications working!

[@jaketopp8129]

I'm a little surprised you dont have a Milwaukee electric grease gun, super handy

[@reesewilliamson3346]

Handy as they are, there's a lot of applications that you're never supposed to use one, especially with tractors.

[@richardcranium5839]

yes it actually has a real clutch. the hydrostat filte is after the charge pump so you only loose the oil in the galley. the hudaulic filter will dump all but about 3 quarts though. use the loader or jack on the frame to get the weight off the front axle to get the grease in where it needs to go.

[@thomasandkimcowieson8340]

I love mine!

[@j.b.caldwell7420]

The crud in the screen may contribute to keeping the oil cooler working, Some grease on the skid steer paddles makes changing implements a bit easier

[@GICK117]

Cool video on the ins and outs of changing oils on a small tractor. It's really curious/ridiculous why engineers can't make a tractor that one can change oil without having to spill it everywhere. I have an LS tractor. XU6158 C to be exact. Over 100 hrs and no problems. Its New Holland blue. LS makes small New Holland tractors, or used to anyhow. Great tractors that come with 2 aux hydraulics standard for a LOT LESS money than a Kabota. FYI.

[@timberray9572]

I use my MX5100 for small scale logging, I have a few vidjas of it in action. Almost 700hrs and no issues.

[@SaltyPO]

Dont forget to label the filters with date and # of hours!

[@oby-1607]

These are great tractors for the orchards. Everybody that has an orchard around here has one or more. I picked mine up with almost 100 hours on it for $11,000. It was orange paint at a green and yellow dealer and they wanted it off the lot. Very reliable and good power for the mower and sprayer. My two cents are to use only Shell Rotella T and change trans oil yearly. Don't know if the dog appreciates all the air filter dust, but I didn't see it so maybe it left.

[@rubenmanitowabi]

Good video I’m Case man but it looks pretty good for servicing

[@ginggur17]

A lil beauty.

[@danstevens2204]

Pays to check wheel bolt torque as well, more so with the rear two piece rims

[@localcrew]

I believe that there’s a differential lock pedal/lever on this tractor. I used a Kubota tractor for about a month at a guy’s farm and I was very impressed. Think it was 65 horsepower. Nice, roomy operators station. Owner was Rich’s height but probably add a hundred or so pounds. So plenty of room for me. I’m only like 6’1” and 200 lbs.

[@scottyknot7403]

Such a treat when you need a pick me up lol

[@michaelatkin2562]

You need a 18V Milwaukee grease gun. And turn the oil bottle 90 degrees over on it's wide side when pouring. This lets the air in so it won't glug and will pour faster.

[@chandlermilstead7548]

My dad bought an 06 Kubota mx5000 brand new. Been an extremely good tractor. It's gear driven and will pull anything. The only big thing is when the it had like 60 something hours a friend buryed it in a swamp and the clutch stuck so it had to have a brand new clutch put in it.

[@salo1808]

We have one at the shop where I work at right now. It came in because some animal chewed up the wiring harness. They’re not too bad to work on

[@Bob-jw1pc]

I learned s imple trick to change an item,, (Blockheater, hose, fitting) that you'll lose fluid from a system,,, Plug the vent,, and put a vacuum on it with a shopvac. that might work for changing that hysat filter too

[@Bob-jw1pc]

also works for fuel filter that is gravity supplied that you can't shut off,,, then just bleed the air out

[@mnshp7548]

the oil spluges less if you pour with the bottle upside down , it sounds crazy but i find it pours faster to if you rotate the bottle 180 from how you were poring it so nozzle ontop of liquid

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That 15w 40 oil is cool with the funnel built in

[@cjeam9199]

Every 5 litre container of oil I’ve ever bought (that’s the most common size it comes in here) has had that hah

[@mikejburns]

Good tractor, I have used a similar tractor for years at work, but after using the Kubota, I now own a JD5075 because it is easier to maintain and more reliable for me. I use it for farming (Hay, etc) and snowblowing all winter long and stored outside. (Up here in Cochrane area, my JD needs to be plugged in anything lower than -25C and that is most winter days). But other than the cheap shift lever boots (cracking and allowing water in, but easy fix because jd has drain plugs on them) on the JD, I have had no issues. The Kubota I used work had lots of issues in the cold. Even when plugged in. I prefer operating the Kubotas, but the JD is always more reliable to start and run. (Up here anyways.)

[@mikejburns]

Love you Rich.. still waiting for the DT466 stuff as I have one (low miles on a bus frame) and old F100 cab and box I want to put on it.

[@DGHD]

Making the video on the dt466 tomorrow

[@wilhelm0022]

Our tractor has his 10.000 Work Hours Service soon

[@bigal1568]

Rich great Video I did notice one thing You don't have a Milwaukee Battery powered grease gun, I watched your video on the Milwaukee tool reviews a couple days ago and you reviewed tools that I never new Milwaukee made, Thanks for that video again, but this statement is for Milwaukee Distributors get this man a M12 Grease gun so he can review it for us.

[@petepeeff5807]

One of the best investments I have made. Was using air powered drum set up. Didn't think it would have power enough for stuck fittings and such but it has a low range. Never have trouble bleeding it when changing a tube. All around first class tool.

[@fireerik]

We have one at my work, she just hit 2000 hours... desperately needs service

[@Turtle11086]

F yeah Kubota, got heaps of kubotas at work, awesome tractors. JUST BUY ONE

[@TorturedPeace]

Hydrostatic drive tractors make for the best loader tractors!

[@davidmarr4965]

Love all the videos very informative also didn't see you grease drive shafts unless there the sealed style my work has a jd 2320 and it's got the pain in the ass one behind the dash stay minty 👌

[@DGHD]

Just a splined shaft, no fitting

[@robertlaplaine6118]

I've got a 2320 and I feel your grease fitting pain. Also just picked up a Kubota L4330 and am very pleased so far.

[@mcauleyman]

I got almost the same tractor but I got it with a cab. Keep ya enclosed from the weather

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Mcauley man8 Nice in the winter, very nice !!!

[@matthewl67]

Dude, you know why Kubota says to drain all the oil to change those filters though it isn’t due for a fluid change for another 200 hours. A significant portion of the owners will take it to a dealer for these early services and then they can charge more for the service. You’re a mechanic, you know better than most how the dealer maintenance racket goes. On cars and trucks, dealers don’t make shit on selling the vehicle, they make money on the services.

[@terryeffinp]

I would love to have a little kubota Bx23s to putts around with.

[@shangsty]

6:25 I also use my tractor around the house.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Looks like you can use the m18 grease gun or even the m12 grease gun rich @DGHD

[@elinbenson]

My 4700 (800 hours or so) just had to have new injectors and some work on the governor. It was smoking really bad and predetonating any time you brought the RPMs above idle. The dealer worked on he governor, replaced the injectors and also pulled the head off to check the height of the pistons to make sure no rods were damaged. It runs fine again, but I was a little surprised that this happened with so little hours.

[@tlr-nut7275]

How does a diesel motor pre-detonate?

[@dhodg777]

@@tlr-nut7275 bad timing

[@skiman9449]

Hey Rich, what light did you stick to the boom before replacing the fuel filter at 13:49 ?

[@om617yota8]

That Kubota motor oil came in the same jug as Mobil Delvac 1300. Coincidence?