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Quick Hitch vs Pat’s Easy Change: Which is Right for You?

Quick Hitch vs Pat’s Easy Change: Which is Right for You?

The answer to the question in the title is "it depends". In this post I cover the pros and cons of both and why I went with the Pat's Easy Change system. However, depending on your preferences and implement needs, a Quick Hitch might be the right solution for you.

Posted on March 24, 2020December 18, 2020 by MartinPosted in Tractor StuffTagged #QuickHitch, #Tractor. 1 Comment

Harbor Freight Welding Cabinet: Specs, Assembly & Review

Harbor Freight Welding Cabinet: Specs, Assembly & Review

Recently I bought the Harbor Freight Chicago Electric welding cabinet and I was pleasantly surprised at how well built it is. In this article (and the embedded video), I cover the specs of the cabinet, show how it is assembled and review some things I like about and a thing or two that I don't like.

Posted on December 29, 2019 by MartinPosted in Tool Reviews

Kubota L Series 100 Hour Maintenance

Kubota L Series 100 Hour Maintenance

This video will help you with the 100 hour maintenance of your Kubota L2501, L3301 or L3901 tractor. In addition to walking you step-by-step through the maintenance tasks, I’ll tell you what problems you might have that your manual doesn’t cover. I’ll also tell you every tool you will need for each task, down to the correct wrench sizes.

Posted on November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 by MartinPosted in Kubota L Series Maintenance, Tractor Stuff

Kubota Tractor Mod: Versatile Tractor Toolboxes

Kubota Tractor Mod:  Versatile Tractor Toolboxes

Tractor manufacturers don't give much thought to storage on their tractors, so it falls on us tractor owners to come up with toolbox and storage solutions to meet our needs. Here's my solution for adding tractor toolboxes.

Posted on November 16, 2019October 11, 2020 by MartinPosted in Tractor Mods, Tractor Stuff, UncategorizedTagged #KubotaMods, #Toolbox.

Kubota L Series 50 Hour Maintenance

Kubota L Series 50 Hour Maintenance

This video will help you with the 50 hour maintenance of your Kubota L2501, L3301 or L3901 tractor. In addition to walking you step-by-step through the maintenance tasks, I'll tell you what problems you might have that your manual doesn't cover. I'll also tell you every tool you will need for each task, down to the correct wrench sizes.

Posted on October 15, 2019October 28, 2019 by MartinPosted in Kubota L Series MaintenanceTagged #DIYMyWay, DIY, Kubota.

Kubota Tractor Mod: Adding a ROPS Mounted Fan

Kubota Tractor Mod: Adding a ROPS Mounted Fan

Here's how I added a removable ROPS fan to my Kubota L3901 tractor. It's been a big help in keeping me cooler in hot weather!

Posted on September 25, 2019December 18, 2020 by MartinPosted in Tractor Mods, Tractor StuffTagged #DIYMyWay, #KubotaMods, Kubota.

Kubota Tractor Mod: Adding A Fuse Box

Kubota Tractor Mod: Adding A Fuse Box

If you want to add electrical accessories to your tractor beyond what the work light connection can handle, then you need to add an extra fuse box to your tractor. Here is how I added one to my Kubota.

Posted on August 27, 2019January 22, 2021 by MartinPosted in Tractor ModsTagged #DIYMyWay, DIY, Kubota.

Kubota Tractor Mod: ROPS LED Lights

Kubota Tractor Mod: ROPS LED Lights

Here’s how I added LED lights to my Kubota tractor’s ROPS and turned night into day with 360 degree visibility.

Posted on August 13, 2019December 18, 2020 by MartinPosted in UncategorizedTagged #DIYMyWay, #Kubota, #RuralLiving. 2 Comments

Kubota Tractor Mods Overview

Kubota Tractor Mods Overview

This is an overview of the mods I've made to my Kubota tractor, most of these are "must-haves" in my opinion.

Posted on July 29, 2019August 14, 2019 by MartinPosted in Tractor Mods

Kubota Tractor Therapy: Clearing Logs

Kubota Tractor Therapy: Clearing Logs

So today I just needed some good old Kubota Tractor Therapy. Seems like moving the logs of those trees that Bob pushed down, then I cut up would be just what the doctor ordered.

Posted on June 23, 2019July 10, 2019 by MartinPosted in Tractor StuffTagged #DIYMyWay, #RuralLiving, Kubota.

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  • Harbor Freight Welding Cabinet: Specs, Assembly & Review December 29, 2019
  • Kubota L Series 100 Hour Maintenance November 20, 2019
  • Kubota Tractor Mod: Versatile Tractor Toolboxes November 16, 2019
  • Kubota L Series 50 Hour Maintenance October 15, 2019
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  • Kubota Tractor Mod: Adding A Fuse Box August 27, 2019
  • Kubota Tractor Mod: ROPS LED Lights August 13, 2019
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  • Kubota Tractor Therapy: Clearing Logs June 23, 2019

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