Kubota L225

[Fj40z 166]

Pressure washed my Kubota L225 yesterday. Best I can remember off the top of my head it’s a ‘79 model. Was my stepdads, he bought it in 1996 so it’s been in our family for 30 years now. He passed away about 3 years ago but I’ve had the tractor in my possession now for around 10 years. This is the first tractor I ever ran and in my early 20’s ultimately lead me down the path of  pursuing a turf degree and 24 years of golf course work. It is well worn and could stand a rebuild but still starts and runs flawlessly. It’s had gasoline put in it 2 times over 20 years ago. Not while in my possession but one time accidentally by my stepdad and once by my cousin who was going to do my stepdad a “favor” and mow the pasture for him LOL. Luckily both times it was caught fairly quickly but I’m certain some damage, albeit minimal was done. 
Even with that we still use it to mow about 3 acres every week. My oldest son runs it now but every time I get on it brings back good memories. I always thought it was ugly as sin but it’s hard to argue with the amount of service it’s provided. 

Edited Sunday at 02:29 PM by Fj40z

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,855]

I'm not sure if you have this manual, but here is the shop manual for the Kubota L-series, L175, L210, L225, L260.

 

 

L175_L210_L225_L225DT_L260_WSM.pdf

[Fj40z 166]

Just now, T-Mo said:

I'm not sure if you have this manual, but here is the shop manual for the Kubota L-series, L175, L210, L225, L260.

 

 

L175_L210_L225_L225DT_L260_WSM.pdf 14.8 MB · 0 downloads

MUCH APPRECIATED! We had the original paper manuals but have long been lost. 

[ebinmaine 79,189]

Good quality machines. There's a fairly strong dealer presence up here so they're a popular rig. 

[oliver701 3]

That’s a fine-looking Kubota, Fj40z!

Those old L-series tractors are absolutely bulletproof. Surviving gasoline in the tank twice just proves how tough they built things back then. It’s wonderful that your oldest son is running it now—having three generations of your family tied to one dependable machine is something truly special.

She might not be a showroom queen, but a workhorse that starts flawlessly and keeps the grass cut is beautiful in its own way. Hold onto those memories and keep her working!

[peter lena 9,909]

@Fj40z   bet you a penetrating oil  spray down  , would  retain / enhance that paint  / in near perfect patina , thats the exact stage you want to save, done a number of these , leave penetrant on it , preferably in hot sun , days for absorption / recovery . penetrating oil ,and heat are drawn to each other  , the clean up , break down is  much easier  with  hot  light  penetrating oil  . the paints  color  will  darken , with a  light mineral oil  clean cloth  rub down , do not us any  scratch pads or paint removal  chemicals . as it starts to show it self thru the existing grunge , like a 6" electric  palm buffer  , with a cleaner wax , just go easy , typically period perfect PATINA will start to show itself . most important ? is that you saved original paint !  regularly rub my horses down with a lightly oiled clean cloth , very deep clean clear original paint , no dust or dirt , just  clean clear original  40 year oil paint . would also get some STA BIL in your fuel system , replace filters ,  becha that paint  pops , pete   

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[ebinmaine 79,189]

9 hours ago, oliver701 said:

That’s a fine-looking Kubota, Fj40z!

Those old L-series tractors are absolutely bulletproof. Surviving gasoline in the tank twice just proves how tough they built things back then. It’s wonderful that your oldest son is running it now—having three generations of your family tied to one dependable machine is something truly special.

She might not be a showroom queen, but a workhorse that starts flawlessly and keeps the grass cut is beautiful in its own way. Hold onto those memories and keep her working!

 

 

 

[Fj40z 166]

@oliver701 thank you sir! It is pretty neat that 3 generations have ran the old Kubota!