Kubota Easy Over Mower Deck! I LIKE IT, DON'T LOVE IT

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[@justinwinton8755]

Loved it. I wish I would have seen this before my first removal. I do love the system. I remove mine every year for maintenance. It is also easy to remove the PTO support frame for better clearance.

[@drthomrednecksolutions4410]

Good video, I saw that there was some comments that said why do a video if you have never done this. My answer is that is why you do videos. I bought my BX23S 5 years ago and ordered the Easy over Deck. Kubota delivered it with the standard 60" mower deck. What a pain in the ass to install. After calling and and letting them know they quickly replaced it with the right deck. Initial install was supposed to take 30 mins and took me a 1/2 a day to just get the bracket on and the "easy over mower deck" attached. 5 years ago since it was a relatively new item there wasn't a lot of videos. The Kubota dealer I bought the tractor and attachments from went out of business and the Dealer in the next town wasn't very helpful since I didn't buy from them. No luck following the instructions on the manuals that don't really make sense. I was on my own. My solution was manually slide the deck under, use jacks and blocks to raise or lower and get everything locked into place so i could cut my grass. Easy Over Mower Deck, Not So Easy!!! Finally found a couple of dealer videos that showed how to mount and unmount. They made it look super simple. It's all about how you have everything setup, once you figure that out it's a piece of cake and takes little to no effort to drive on and drive off. Wished someone would have produced videos of an average person doing it 5 years ago. As far as working, it is awesome! I have 180 hrs on my tractor most of those is used cutting weeds and grass on a 3 acre property. I have not changed the blades or had them re-sharpened since i got it. Always get a clean crisp cut and it does excellent at mulching the pieces.

[@lesstech74]

Great vid! Love the fact that you pointed out multiple times this was your first time with this system and showed how it might be with a new owner. I always wondered how that system worked.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, I wasn't trying to bash Kubota's system. I really wanted to show the first time doing it. Most of my customers are first time tractor owners, so kind of relates to that process. Merry Christmas!

[@GPOutdoors]

Morning Courtney. I think I'll stick with my rear finish mower. LOL. Cheers and a Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

🤣 Merry Christmas to you and yours as well GP! 🎄🎅🌨🚜

[@kennolte5801]

I just ran across this video today and it is interesting to be sure. I currently have another brand of subcompact tractor w/FEL and BH and mower deck. My tractor spends more time mowing and working with the FEL so I do not remove the deck every week. Probably once a month in the summer to clean thoroughly and service it. Mine does not have any sort of quick attach but it is certainly not much harder to remove and install than the Kubota model. I would probably remove the deck on mine more often if it were a quicker process just for storage considerations. Just my impression from the video but this does not look like a system I would pay extra for. It was another great video and very informative. Thanks.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Thanks for watching Ken!

[@MrJohn714]

Doing it for the first time you defiantly make it look more difficult (which is understandable) than it really is. I've got the same system on my BX2370 and as long as you do everything your supposed to do and in the proper order the system works great!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Certainly...it's not often I can try out a new system, so thought it would be unique to do so in this instance. I thought I did pretty good! :)

[@stevescarboro7342]

Wow, if I had to go through all that each time I wanted to remove/install the deck I think I’d junk it. Love my JD 60D easy connect with Load n Go. Mine works flawlessly even after 4 seasons of pretty rough use on 5 acres.

[@jamesjenkins3384]

Yes, JD has the perfection on this issue. I will be removing my Kubota EZ off deck (LOL) here in just a few minutes for the first time.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

John Deere has the quick attach drive over deck won hands down. The Kubota drive over deck seems complicated and not as robust as the JD1025R. I honestly believe I can take off my LS MT125 deck almost as fast. Tony

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I believe it. The system has promise, but needs refinement.

[@semco72057]

From what I have seen it looks like Kubota still have some upgrades to make their system as good as the John Deere's system. I purchased a tractor from my local John Deere dealer, but wasn't looking for a mower to put under it so I didn't worry about the hookup you have with both mowers.

[@danschrum9203]

Thanks for the video. Don't forget to watch so the roll bar doesn't hit the pipe on the ceiling of your garage when you are driving on top of the mower deck .

[@KubotaMonsterBX23S]

The struggle is real with the Kubota drive over system lol. Thank god I changed my mind on that deck and I got the normal MMM.. Takes longer to do all that then drop the MMM and dragged it out lol. Good first timer video.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

😂 no doubt

[@timothyanderson3042]

My John Deere auto connect is already off by the time you have your second set of those floppy drive over braces or whatever they call them down and in place

[@752brickie]

I wanted to buy a Kubota but they did not want to deal. I am driving green and love my drive over deck and loader options.

[@chasetemple3129]

I wonder if you could somehow create makeshift ramps like the JD ones that stay in place or somehow weld these ones in a certain position (not touching the ground) so you don’t have to mess with them every time you take the deck off. Just food for thought!

[@KenHartman-ut4kl]

make sure you keep the rpm s up, you need the power to get and over the small ramps. a small 2x2 piece of wood at the bottom of the ramp also helps take out the climb over.

[@EeyoreDavey]

Maybe it's just me, but on my 19 year old Kubota, it takes me 3 minutes to lower the deck, pull the 2 pins and disconnect the PTO, raise the 3pt, lift the front of the tractor with the bucket and then just slide the deck out. If I really want it easy I spend and extra 30 seconds and pull the pins on 4 wheels so the turn and the deck just glides out.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I don't disagree with you. I think I even mention in this video that removing things is always easier than reinstalling. Reinstalling is not nearly as fast. I don't care what brand of tractor it is either as the old John Deere slide from the side share the same concept as Kubota. I've never reinstalled a Kubota deck in 3 minutes, but I'm gonna practice with this Easy Over and see how fast I can do it. I bet I can get close.

[@lloydcrowder8061]

Thanks for the review. The mower deck needs a bit of a re design to be top notch

[@johnthorpe1071]

Merry Christmas Courtney! I have the 1025R with autoconnect and the only problem has been removing the deck with the loader on, the front draft link arms caught on the loader arm or parking stand and bent. Lesson learned. Thanks.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Interesting, I've never had that happen before! Another thing for me to pay attention to! Merry Christmas!

[@johnthorpe1071]

JD dealers tech said he sees it a lot, made me feel better about my mistake.

[@chrisbarton7963]

@@johnthorpe1071 I had the same problem with my 1025R. So after replacing the bent bolt and getting the bracket rewelded, i tightened up the limiter bolt further so there was enough clearance. Works flawless now.

[@TF141studios]

I did the same as you the first time, but i also took the silver pins out above the actual latch out and i bent the bracket after trying to attach it, hate the system

[@kentwood6099]

Mr Messeck isn't going to be very happy with you. LOL Kent

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, I thought I was fair! It was pretty easy, but I wanted to show some slip ups. I might make another video comparing JD vs Kubota's systems. I'll get some more practice in to see how fast I can do it. I'm sure I'll be much faster the next time around.

[@clintsinger6893]

this would be a definite deal breaker for me.what a piece of work. more bother than it's worth.

[@petermarte70]

i think the best comparison for deck removal would be against the X700 auto connect series.. Yes yes i know that the BX gets compared to the 1025R aka 1 series, but it is "EXACTLY" the same size as the X700 series and more comparable IMO.. While the auto connect on the X700 series is still leaps and bounds better then the BX... Sometimes you do need to get off and adjust the deck to align it properly. I know everyone will disagree with me on the comparison, but I had them side by side and they are the same machine. The X700 series even has a wider stance

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yes, physical size is closer to the x700, but still different machines. Garden tractor vs subcompact classification. Even with the 1 Series AutoConnect, I have to occasionally shimmy it around like I did with the Kubota deck. I really don't consider that a big deal though. If I get time, maybe I get all three side by side....by side :)

[@petermarte70]

@@GoodWorksTractors Be sure to take the loader and backhoe off and then you will see what I saw. They are the same "EXACT" size. I know they are considered in a different class. Throw a 45 loader on the X700 series and "BAM" now they are even closer. Just saying...

[@Classifiedreality]

Question, is there some type of cover for the pto receiver on the tractor, keeping dirt out ect., when mower deck is off. Nice rig. Glad it comes in green. Lol

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Good question, but I have no idea. JD doesn't have one and wouldn't be surprised if Kubota doesn't either. Might be best to take the entire contraption off when not needed, but that kind of defeats the purpose of quick connect.

[@shanerhoden]

That looks like an absolute pain the the ass. I’d never want to mow knowing I had to do all that just to mow. Lol 😂

[@heartland96a]

Hope you can get a heater system at some point nothing worse than doing mechanical things indoor while freezing let alone out doors in winter.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, me too! I need to figure out a cheap, quick way to heat.

[@heartland96a]

@@GoodWorksTractors range of options from Big Buddy heater ,and other propane torpedo styles , to kerosene heaters or diesel torpedo style , then there are radient style ,if your going to be in your location for a while then there are ceiling mounted propane or natural gas units , as usual it's a balance of money to proformance required. Hope you find something that will fit your needs as trying to work like you are for several months a year is difficult to watch.

[@OgleBilly]

Glad my tractor is Green!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@keithhall679]

Hi great video, nice to see someone do it for the first time and make a few mistakes. I did wonder if you'd actually read the manual first though lol. I think you mentioned how it would last going forward and my manual recommended taking attachments of to lighten the load before installation. Let's face it why would you mow with a loader and back hoe on?!... Had mine a while now and its easy to do. People always compare jd to kubota and in the sub compact area kubota win and at least its their engine!... Thanks for the video thumbs up... Keith

[@faulltw]

I’m of the mind set that neither John Deer, what I grew up around or Kubota, what I have now, is better than the other. Take care of your equipment and get what works for you. I have one, but don’t really have anything to compare it to. It cuts well, but is somewhat of an ordeal to take on and off. Also, I bent a bracket underneath and couldn’t get reconnected. The dealer had to install a new bracket. Depending on price might just get a riding lawn mower in the future.

[@kensalter9874]

So the lever that removes the drive shaft seems to be frozen, any suggestions?

[@waltermattson5566]

That was very interesting. It didn’t seem too bad. I wonder how much that system does cost?

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Yeah, it's not all that bad. No idea on cost. I'd take it over the side from the side version.

[@chriskent577]

Thank God I have a John Deere.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Bleed green :)

[@newdeal_99]

after watching this I have decided that all they need to do is make the wheels really quick to rotate so you can easily turn them and roll the deck out. They are too time consuming to rotate so I never bother and just drag it out without turning the wheels which is a bit of a pain.

[@ipresent]

Rock shaft control? I'm trying to figure out how to raise the mid mower to it's highest point. All this stuff is way beyond me. But no one shows the simple unlock, adjust, raise or lower. Maybe it's not simple. It's like everyone assumes you know this, but I bought mine new and don't have Kubota Tractor friends.

[@bones549]

Interesting vid. When I was first looking for a tractor and Kubota was my top choice. I noticed all the dealers would poo poo the auto connect decks. I was shocked they actually was dissing it and I mean every dealer I priced it. Even Messicks did a vid on top most hated attachments and auto attach decks were number 1. However one of my requirements had to be my wife could put the deck on and off. So....I kept looking and even considered other brands. I had eliminated John Deere just assuming it was too expensive. I found in truth they are all pretty close. Further JD the deck was standard and not sure you can even get a tractor now from JD without it. Kinda hit home that it had to work. Long story sort your's and TTWT channel helped me decide on JD and have to say that deck is easy to use. When they demo'd the tractor the wife went too and she can operated it easy as me. Have to say all the tractors are good, and when I started I did not have a dog in the fight so to speak, but JD rose to the top in features (that I wanted). It was a little more but when you amortise that diff in cost for the benefit over the life of the tractor not a real diff. Cheers love the channel keep it coming.

[@deeremt9532]

Looks a major pain in the rear end.

[@peterkober6758]

If you have a front snowblower hoe do you attack PaK

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Not sure, I've never done that. Look up Kubota Monster @kubotamonster . He's got a video on it.

[@peterkober6758]

The mounster doesn't have a drivr over mower PaK

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Sorry, I thought you were asking about how to hook up a snowblower.

[@peterkober6758]

Yes I was but the quick attaxh housing has the wrong end to atach the drive shaft looks like you must take all the quick attack linkage and housing off that a lot of work God Bless PaK

[@4470carl]

Definitely needs refined!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Haha, without a doubt.

[@chadbinette3201]

I guess I see why dealers talk people out of this, if your able body.you.could hook the regular mower deck on before.going through all this. I have a L and no mid.pto but was just curious

[@intn14]

Yikes, glad I didn’t get that compared to just sliding it out from under the tractor

[@GoodWorksTractors]

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[@booifojoe]

I'm sure removing and attaching it gets easier after you've had it a couple of years - with all the dents, rust, grime, and bent pins. Designed by Rube Goldberg.

[@tomoaktree4951]

I have some experience with a BX24 and I also own a B7200. Typically I've been very impressed with Kubota engineering and quality. But, the drive over deck system looks pretty bad. Way overly complicated.

[@maineoutdoors8227]

Glad my Kubota mower deck isn't the drive over. Actually think it's quicker for me to take it on and off then all the steps needed here, which defeats the purpose of having it. Plus it cost more, less clearance, and all those extra parts under the tractor. As long as you're physically able to pull the deck out from under the tractor, I would suggest not getting the Kubota ride over deck.

[@nonyadamnbusiness9887]

Way more complex than necessary. Must be a Deutz or Fendt design.

[@johndevos9003]

Deere has them beat on that, what a pain.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Well it was my first time...it would definitely get easier the more I do it, but still a whole lot of moving parts and extra steps.

[@SummertymeJamz]

That's not green, but nice just the same. Great timing for the warm up next week. Oh, 1st...lol

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Noiiice! Figured this was important as we may need to mow next week :)

[@SummertymeJamz]

@@GoodWorksTractors right, need to store my me pusher just to trim my grass. 90 days same as cash? Just kidding, lots of winter left

[@daveallen4194]

Wow...I see why Kubota does not promote that system. My JD is way easier, and in fact, my older X495 is way easier (to do the slide out thing with no "auto connect") than what you had to go through. Fire the Kubota deck engineers!

[@GoodWorksTractors]

They gotta have an improved system in the works...at least some concepts

[@captainkepcon8194]

Looks like the Kubota engineers had way too much time on their hands. This looks way over-engineered. Also seems like it would be pretty easy to damage the attachment mechanism under the tractor would be fairly easy to damage in rough terrain when the mower deck is off.

[@benc.7446]

I know Kubota is a decent machine but that mower setup is ridiculous. They need to address that as well as that flimsy Mickey Mouse loader park setup in order to really compete. I shopped Kubota before buying my JD, glad I went with the JD.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

I agree. Great engines, just a few shortcomings. I'm glad they're at least trying to improve in those areas. And for others reading this, JD isn't perfect either :)

[@benc.7446]

Agree- JD has its shortcomings as well just overall seems more put together. Also, the shortcomings, (at least for me), are in less important areas.

[@fmprdwg]

What a mess to get done, give me a JD method any time!!!0

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Love the AutoConnect!

[@danielmcguire6675]

I don't think that you could have made that look any harder!

[@joelnickerson6739]

I'm glad I bought a John Deere. It's a lot easier to take my mower deck off and put it back on.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

JD's AutoConnect is a fantastic system for sure.

[@markschmaus5580]

22nd

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Howdy Mark.

[@markschmaus5580]

@@GoodWorksTractors Hello ! Just finished up plowing my 1.5 inches of snow lol

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Just in time for it to melt away! :)

[@markschmaus5580]

@@GoodWorksTractors EXACTLY....and then go back to vacuuming leaves on Christmas Eve lol

[@mitchelljude4198]

i will stay with my 1025r much easier

[@joeehenger6156]

Bloomberg commercial??????? Fits right in with the Kubota drive over mower deck, a piece of shit . I’ll take the John Deere drive over mower deck. It works great just like Trump.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

😂 You know those commercials are tailored to each viewer...it ain't me picking them 🤣

[@militarygradegear4004]

Comment 100!!

[@JMSynthetics]

Not a horrible system, just not as user friendly as some others

[@GoodWorksTractors]

Agreed.

[@shelw195]

Why even make a video on something you haven't done before and put the system has being at fault? Had coworker tell all the time NOTHING TO IT IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

It's easy when done by an expert. Totally different from an end user's perspective. Especially a first time tractor owner. I enjoyed being able to try something out for the first time on camera. In fact, it went pretty darn smooth besides forgetting a couple things. I remove AutoConnect decks and quick park loaders all the time and still forget sequence on occasion. There ya go -- that's why I made the video. Edit: when did I put the system at fault? Please give me the time stamp.

[@shelw195]

That is how I took some of your replies to the comments. Trust me I have had problems putting decks on for the first time.

[@GoodWorksTractors]

If you've followed me at all, I don't take things too seriously. My channel isn't like other channels. Maybe it's for you, maybe it's not. I don't sugar coat much though and if you watched the entire video you'd know that I said I'd take the Eaay Over rather than the traditional slide from the side.

[@brianwalters480]

easy over decks sucks I'll take my JD 60" auto-connect

[@hunterpryce1302]

To much stuff to go wrong