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Kubota Tractor – Safety Checks

The instrument or control panel on a Kubota tractor will give the driver vital information about the safe operability of the Kubota tractor, and such information should be noted and acted upon swiftly. It is important for the driver or operator of the Kubota tractor to fully understand what the various dials and knobs actually mean and do.

The driver of the Kubota tractor should check the instrument panel at the beginning of the use of the Kubota tractor. This includes any time when for any reason they have stopped using the tractor and are about to start using it again. It may be tempting not to, but it is a discipline that is worth cultivating.

Any time you are about to start using a Kubota tractor you should check the instrument panel for readings that may affect the safe use or operation of the tractor.

It is also important when using a Kubota tractor to check the instrument panel at various stages of the operation. This again is a good mental check that you may not always think of doing.

There is a tendency when things are going okay to think that you don’t have to worry or check on anything. Just because the Kubota tractor seems to be driving a Kubota does not mean that the instrument panel or control panel of the Kubota tractor is not displaying some information that may be important to you.

For this reason it is important to get into the habit of checking the Kubota tractor instrument panel at different times during the operation of the tractor.

A Kubota tractor will be used for different types of work, and the Kubota tractor driver will be distracted by the nature of the work from worrying about any issues that may be relevant to the drivability of the Kubota tractor.

It is also possible that the driver of the Kubota tractor may be wearing your ear muffs or protective headgear some sort. They may equally be listening to music via an MP3 player or something similar.

Distraction is a normal and often healthy part of driving or using a Kubota tractor, but it also means that the driver is not necessarily engaged in constantly looking at the instrument panel to see if there is anything like your that they should be taking notice of.

It is also worth mentioning that the sounds of the Kubota tractor they will give the driver indication that there are potential problems with the operation of the tractor. Obviously if the driver is using an MP3 player or ear muffs of any type they are less likely to hear such sounds.

In any event it is important that if the driver or operator of the Kubota tractor becomes aware of any sound or movement of the tractor that gives rise to concern that there may be a problem with it, that they immediately cease operation of the tractor and stop and engage in parking mode. They are then in a position when they can establish either by the instrument panel by some other means any problems that there may be with the Kubota tractor.

Kubota – importance of manuals

The instrument panel on your Kubota tractor is an area that you need to get to know well and understand fully in order to be able to use and operate your Kubota tractor safely.

The Kubota instrument panel will have a number of lights, digital display units, buzzers or buttons etc, that will give you a significant amount of information about the operation and work worthiness and generally tell you what is going on with your Kubota tractor.

The layout and type of controls that there are on a Kubota tractor will vary depending on the model and type and age of Kubota tractor that you have.

In one sense the layout of the Kubota tractor instrument panel does not really matter, so long as the operator or driver of the Kubota tractor understands and knows where and what all the different controls do.

Where it might become more of an issue, is if a driver of a Kubota tractor is used to driving another type of tractor, either another Kubota tractor or a tractor made by a another manufacturer.

In that case not only is it likely that the layout of the instrument panel of the Kubota tractor will be different, but it may well be confusing as well.

If someone has never driven a Kubota tractor before, they will come to it fresh and look at the instrument and control panel with no preconceived idea of what the various control mechanisms are or what they mean.

If they have driven another Kubota tractor before, there will be an expectation that the layout and meaning of the various display controls will be the same or similar.

If the owner or operator of the Kubota tractor has been using a different manufacturer, then they will at least have an idea of the types of controls that will exist on the Kubota tractor they are now using. Where it may get confusing is that the layout of the instrument panel of the Kubota tractor will now be different.

Whatever the previous experience of the driver of the Kubota tractor, it is important that they spend time before using the Kubota tractor to read the operator’s manual, and fully understand the layout of the instrument panel, what controls that are and what they mean.

The instrument panel on a Kubota tractor will give vital and meaningful information about the condition and operation of the tractor, such information needs to be fully understood and integrated into the operation of the Kubota tractor by the operator. Understanding the instrument panel and what the various dials and knobs and digital display units mean is crucial.

Kubota tractor – safety and environment

Young people, the age of which can be difficult to assess, are involved actively in the running of most farms, mainly owing to the fact that the majority of farms are family businesses as well, and as such children will be involved from a very early age in watching and wanting to be involved in the working elements of the farm, such as tractors.

Kubota tractors and other Kubota agricultural machinery will be actively used in the running and work of the farm. Much of this work can involve young people safely, if done with proper thought and care.

A Kubota tractor can be used for many tasks and jobs around a farm some of which are outlined below.

A Kubota tractor can be used for mowing land, such as pastures,fields, lanes, tracks and any other piece of agricultural land such as a smallholding that may be part of a farm. It is important to remember that the term a Kubota tractor can refer to a small garden or lawn tractor as well.

Often these small Kubota tractors are involved in land maintenance work of differing varieties.

A Kubota tractor can also be used for towing a wagon that carries a number of commodities that will be found on a farm. This can range from anything such as grain to hay, which can need telling either from field to field or to a storage container, or to a barn.

A Kubota tractor can actively be involved in all aspects of towing these commodities, as well as they work to harvest them the first place.

A Kubota tractor can also be used for bailing hay and straw, depending on the type of Kubota tractor used in the various attachments that are fitted to it.

A Kubota tractor can also be used to pick up rocks and other obstacles of debris from land that the Kubota tractor is to be used on. This is often done if the K tractor is fitted or comes with a front end loader.

This is one of many attachments that could possibly be fitted to a K tractor. For a full range of Kubota tractors and various attachments contact your local Kubota dealer.

A Kubota tractor can also be used as a form of ground clearance machinery, by being used to pull debris out of land that needs clearing. This often applies to things such as pulling wanted tree stumps and old fence posts out of land where they are no longer needed or used.

A Kubota tractor can be ideal for this type of work,But obviously if young people are being used either in the driving or operation of the Kubota tractor or in the land maintenance or clearance work, then extra safety precautions may will need to be taken.

Kubota and the nature of a farm workforce

The issue of youth or young people (to be defined in a minute) is a hugely important issue in the context of farm safety and particularly in relation to Kubota tractor and other Kubota agricultural equipment safety.

A farm, perhaps unlike most other businesses, will often make extensive use of use or younger people as part of its workforce.

This is primarily because a farm will also be a home for a family, and children or young people will be involved in the running of the farm as a business from an early age. As such they will be exposed to the work of the form around Kubota tractors and other Kubota agricultural equipment.

Defining youth or young people is always difficult, and whilst there are guidelines available, ultimately defineing the age and subsequent responsibilities to do with the work of a Kubota tractor have to rest with a responsible adult such as a parent or guardian.

Whatever the actual work responsibilities of a young person in relation to a Kubota tractor, they will be exposed to the workings and therefore the subsequent safety of a Kubota tractor from an early age.

This does not mean they will be involved in driving a Kubota tractor. It does mean that they might be involved in work that also involves the use of a Kubota tractor, and as such need to be aware of the safety implications surrounding the use of driving or using a Kubota tractor.

There are a number of jobs that can be done and will be done by a Kubota tractor that can involve a young person actively being involved. This involvement can be either as the operator or driver of a Kubota tractor or in doing work adjacent to where the Kubota tractor is doing the work.

It is perhaps stating the obvious to say that it is unlikely a young person will have a lot of the capabilities to fully understand the safety implications of driving or using a Kubota tractor.

This in part is because, similar to driving a car, a lot of the understanding comes through experience and therefore progressive ageing. Equally a young person can often overestimate their own abilities (apologies if that sounds a bit patronising) but when driving or using a Kubota tractor this can be extremely dangerous.

Understanding how a Kubota tractor works, not just mechanically but in terms of its various capabilities and the potential dangers that stem from that is not something that can simply be learned from a book.

0 – 60 in whatever……..

Great ad on YouTube for the new Kubota Grand X factor, sorry tractor,  currently being aimed at the Australian market, presumably to be rolled out elsewhere in the future.

 

Aside from the pleasure of watching such a great ad, there is a real encouragement for a sense of adventure and it captures something of the spirit of the delight of driving a proper tractor.

 

Full story : Skiddmark

New Kubota plant in Georgia

Lots of excitement about a new Kubota manufacturing facility costing $73 million being opened in Jefferson, Georgia.

Aside from the good news in terms of jobs in Georgia, it is actually also good news for people who own or intend to buy any type of Kubota tractor.

This is largely because it shows a vote of confidence by Kubota, based in Georgia and in the United States generally.

This type of commitment is important especially for Kubota tractors and agricultural machinery generally in part because of the longevity of use of the equipment.

Kubota tractors can last easily 20/30 years, the issue becomes servicing and maintenance and Kubota parts.

This type of investment and opening of a manufacturing plant shows that Kubota is looking forward.

Kubota also hint that they want to expand significantly within all of the US, which is at least an indication that they are committed for the long-term.

Full story – Kubota

Kubota scam on ebay ?

Story on eBay concerning a potential scam regarding Kubota tractors.

The gist of the story is to be wary of an increased number of Kubota tractors that are becoming available for sale on eBay.

There are obvious pitfalls and dangers with any online auction site as it fundamentally relies on trust on both sides. It is impossible to verify the truth of this but it is worth always being careful.

The interesting thing about this news item is at it is reporting a significant increase in the number of Kubota tractors that are becoming available for sale from one particular site.

Anything that raises awareness of potential fraud is probably a good thing, as potential buyers need to weigh up the balance of probabilities as to whether they think it is worth the risk or not.

Full story – eBay

Kubota run overs – safety

News report of an accident in Murphy’s California highlights the dangers of tractor run overs.

The incident involves a seventy five year man who was driving a Kubota tractor, parked it without engaging the break properly, got out of the tractor and was run over by it.

Apparently the tractor rolled over his legs stomach and chest before coming to a stop.

The news report says he was airlifted with moderate injuries, which must be a God send if that turned out to be the case. A sober warning for all of us.

Full story – The Union Democrat

Kubota recall

Kubota is recalling a number of zero turn mowers because of a problem with the fuel tank which could potentially pose a fire risk.

The affected models are :

ZG 123S – 12505 and below

ZG 127S – 12959 and below

ZG 124E – 12179 and below

ZG 127E 11574 and below

 

Owners of these models are advised to stop using them immediately and contact their local Kubota Dealer. Apparently the problem concerns the fuel tanks pressure relief valve, which can malfunction, causing wear of the fuel tank, obviously a major safety issue.

 

Further info : Kubota Corp USA

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

Rebuild a Kubota engine

Repairing or rebuilding a kubota engine can be a major decision, and an expensive one, whether you get it right or not.

This site gives calot of really useful info about new engines, rebuild and kubota parts.

Rebuilt kubota engines can be used with some other manufacturers, so worth checking out.

County Sales and Service – click here

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