Removing & Fixing Hydraulic Lift Arm On Kubota Tractor - Replacing Seals

Old seals will leak eventually. Was going to buy seal kit and do it myself but Kubota was $200 for 4 Seals and then $135 for labor to put them in. This video is more how to remove and re install the lift arms, I had the seals replaced by another tractor shop that just matched old seals.

[@MarcoNotPolo]

No, you're right Rick, they self bleed and no it doesn't make a difference on which side, they're just a ram assembly, that's knowledge from a steering specialist for over 20 years, I'm retired now and I don't think I'll ever pick up another spanner again

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

thanks

[@MarcoNotPolo]

@@ThinkLikeAHorse I hope you gave the boys a treat for helping, haha 👍 Great job

[@areyouavinalaff]

Yeah, most people think of brakes when it comes to hydraulics and think all systems need bleeding because brakes do. Some systems circulate, some don't.

[@HorseyGal4ever]

🤠This job is Buddy approved! I can appreciate how meticulous you are.

[@blacklisted4885]

We appreciate you going to the effort of showing us what not to do with these pro tip examples but don't put your back out for us ;)

[@melindahack8934]

I'll even watch a tractor video from you in the hopes of seeing the boys! Caught site of the Tiny Panther running when you fired up!!!

[@nettiemarie9978]

Hey! Good Saturday morning Rick ☕️🦋 Thanks for the pro tips! Good job👍 I’m sure your assistants got rewarded 🥕🥕🥕🥕 😊 Hope to catcha ya later 🤠!

[@Carole2Kittens]

Way to save some money 💰 great..the big name companies are always going to bleed your pocket book. Buddy, Ransom, and Mokey always their to encourage Dad 🐎🐎🐈‍⬛💖.

[@deniceholmes4325]

LOVE IT WHEN BUDDY SHAKES HIS HEAD YES!! 🥰❤

[@justinefeist1864]

Thank you Rick 🥰 Glad you got your tractor all fixed ready for winter 🙂 Looks like Buddy and Ransom are enjoying their new sheltered area 💞 Have a lovely day Rick 🥰🥰

[@ADAM87351]

Maybe the bucket is outta square ⚡🤷⚡

[@nogames8982]

Now that your tractors ready to go you need to go figure out a nice project to do with it.

[@kiahpeace9090]

Vege garden installed 👌?

[@noldaker]

Good tips...Like that you share this helpful info with others...Mokey Moke is a smart cat...He got out of the way fast after you started the engine....Did Buddy and Ransom get their cookies after helping out? Too cute. :)

[@SugaryPhoenixxx]

When I read the title instead of reading "replacing seals" I though it said "racing seats" I was really curious what kind of tractor racing you were up to lol

[@kiahpeace9090]

Him & Buddy had a 🏁 race. Buddy cheated. Winner got 🍎🥕

[@CMarie-bx7ty]

Nice job! You have the cutest helpers. I'm sure you gave them a special treat for their expert advice:) Good of you to share the "pro tips" someone will certainly benefit.🐎❣😊🚜

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thank you so much!

[@valerieirvin249]

Rick, did you teach Buddy to shake his head " yes" ? It's so darn cute. Do you feed your horses carrots n apples on a regular basis or do you think it's better not to ? If so, why? Other then spoiling them???? Thanks, 🤔

[@keenawireheart7238]

Oh neat, thanks for sharing! I don't have anyone to teach me these things, so it's nice to learn a thing or two about tractors and other heavy machinery in case a situation arises where that knowledge can make things easier.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad to help

[@velindasullivan4799]

Good Morning Rick 🎉 So glad you have your tractor 🚜 back in business🍀 Looks like Buddy can keep his supervisor role 😂😂 it appears that Ransom is so content now 👍🏽 so glad he’s with you & your critters…have a great weekend😎🤠😎

[@kaseybridges5184]

I’m not a ‘tractor people’ lol 😄 but still found this interesting,thanks Rick,love the way you explain things & point out tips for more efficient/streamlined ways of doing things 👍 It’s like learning from my Dad ❤️ but without the ‘do as you’re told i’m your Dad’ pressure 😃 (still miss learning from him tho 😥) 😄

[@pattyvester1320]

Great tips! Totally make sense to change the entire hydrological system, after hearing your explanation. Thanks Rick, you and the boys have a fantastic day!

[@justjanice8373]

Lucky you know what you're doing ☺️

[@ryanmall]

You don't need to bleed them the air will work through the line and go back into the hydraulic holding tank

[@DallasTexasGT]

I wonder if new cylinders would be cheaper.

[@indie825]

Good Morning Rick, Thanks for sharing your experience with research companies for a lower cost and pro tips. I'm wondering when Ransoms gonna start nodding his head like Buddy. That's going to be hilarious. Bobble head horses in the pasture.

[@valerieirvin249]

😂🎯

[@lindafishkin5795]

Good Saturday 10/15 Morning Rick ☕️☕️🤗🤗. Have a great weekend 🏎🏎👍

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Good morning!

[@valerieirvin249]

Oh, to wake up to what you do.... What a dream! God bless you n all your animals, may the good Lord cover you all & keep you safe & protected from all danger/ harm. 🙏 Hugs & kisses to buddy & handsome Ransom. As usual thank you for sharing,👍🦅

[@ΑΓΑΘΩ.ΕΜΜΕΝΑΙ]

So funny Buddy boy!

[@jackhutchins8272]

Just went thru the same thing and you are RIGHT, KUBOTA is insane with their prices, go to a hydraulic shop for parts (cheap) and do it yourself.

[@rickpierson2458]

The hydraulics will find the weakest link but the new seals in you lift cylinders won't cause the tilt cylinder to start leaking, different circuit used at different times but good thought. Good idea to cap your lines, when you put it all back together I have found it easier to put the pins in before hooking our hydraulic lines up. Hydraulic fluid won't flow through the cylinders until you activate the valve,

[@valerieirvin249]

I've bonded with neighbors horse/ mare. Haven't had a chance to meet owner or person caring for her yet. Don't feed her, haven't even tried to pet her although she tried to put her head through the fence( electric) You needed to see it to appreciate it. Told her no, then proceeded to continue on my walk. She walked beside me til she came to the end of the fence. She will Winnie after I'm out of sight. She's won me over. ❤️

[@areyouavinalaff]

People seem to think all hydraulic systems are the same but they're not. Brakes are hydraulic and need to be bled, but these rams on tractor have oil which circulates through the system via a pump, so any air gets expelled during operation when it goes back to tank. With brakes the fluid doesn't circulate, isn't pumped back to tank, so it has to be bled on installation. It's good practice to change all related seals at once, not because of weak links, but because they're all the same age. If one seal has failed then the others won't be far behind, so may as well do all at once.

[@victorb145]

So how long was it between the first two and the second two? Do you think next time it might be easier just to do all four at once?

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

not long, would have been better to do all four since it was used 2009 tractor, that way I have a good base line knowing all my seals are good. but you have to cash to do it, most don't so they wait until they have to.

[@nowandthennn]

Nice job you and the boys did . Cookies all around !!!❤

[@countryboysreputation8618]

Something we like doing with our tractors is to weld either a hook or a ball hitch on the top of the bucket. So when we need to lift stuff with our tractor, we can use a chain.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Don't forget to thank Mokie cat for his help.

[@andysmith2155]

You are officially a shade tree mechanic. 👍

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

I try

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Isn't it great when a plan comes together!

[@shylahmariebrandt2090]

I LIKE HOW WELL U TAKE OR ALL UR STUFF. 👋 BUDDY 👋 RANNY. 😀

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

Jason Aldeen losing money in deere as you sing hahaha

[@donnaelkins186]

Great video Rick thanks.

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@BayonetBob]

Cool. I like the ear plug trick

[@jamesoncross7494]

Think Like A Tractor.

[@wacofives5094]

WAY TO TALK TO THE HORSES; INFO ON SEAL FIX NOT SO MUCH...THANKS BUDDY

[@onetuliptree]

👍

[@kaymusick8083]

Thanks for sharing Rick

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

Thanks for watching!

[@pauldelasco]

Watching at work while I'm breaking down a 787 ton press. Huge hydraulic system!! Thanks Rick

[@ThinkLikeAHorse]

ouch

[@pauldelasco]

@@ThinkLikeAHorse I think the cylinders are 28" x4! Biggest I've ever seen. Great job Rick. Thank you for everything you do.

[@kiahpeace9090]

Tell me why this is so interesting? Read the phone book Rick. Also very interesting 🤔. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@OldMajor]

Pro Tips are good! Are the Old Ear Plugs out of Old Ears?