I picked this B6200D a few months back.
http://www.mytractorforum.com/54-kubota/1070866-most-excellent-road-trip-b6200d.html
In the time since, I've had a good opportunity to run it, assess it and get an idea how I want to approach fixing/upgrading it. Figured I'd share the process with you. Here's a few pics of it right after getting it home, just the way I got it.
The story behind the tractor best I could tell was that it was a workhorse for a fire department sub station. Plowed snow, graded the driveway, and mowed with the rear deck. It was stored inside and serviced yearly. My impression to this point is that it was used a fair amount. By folks that didn't much care about being hard on it, or inflicting physical damage to it. Judging by the paint and finish under the dirt and grime, it was stored inside. And while it was ridden hard, it was probably maintained to a decent degree. It's a strong runner, with solid mechanicals. Also obvious was that things were added in a less than shall we say, professional manner. Cobbled, ill fitting, hacked up and poorly welded.
My goal is not to restore it. I want to make it very fit mechanically, repair what's broken, upgrade some things and make it look better aesthetically. Using what I have in stock when I can and with a frugal approach. Then use it a lot, and have fun with it. Stay tuned.
http://www.mytractorforum.com/54-kubota/1070866-most-excellent-road-trip-b6200d.html
In the time since, I've had a good opportunity to run it, assess it and get an idea how I want to approach fixing/upgrading it. Figured I'd share the process with you. Here's a few pics of it right after getting it home, just the way I got it.
The story behind the tractor best I could tell was that it was a workhorse for a fire department sub station. Plowed snow, graded the driveway, and mowed with the rear deck. It was stored inside and serviced yearly. My impression to this point is that it was used a fair amount. By folks that didn't much care about being hard on it, or inflicting physical damage to it. Judging by the paint and finish under the dirt and grime, it was stored inside. And while it was ridden hard, it was probably maintained to a decent degree. It's a strong runner, with solid mechanicals. Also obvious was that things were added in a less than shall we say, professional manner. Cobbled, ill fitting, hacked up and poorly welded.
My goal is not to restore it. I want to make it very fit mechanically, repair what's broken, upgrade some things and make it look better aesthetically. Using what I have in stock when I can and with a frugal approach. Then use it a lot, and have fun with it. Stay tuned.