B7500 HST initial overhaul

I bought the tractor back in June but only put 14 hours on it, bringing it to an even 500. I don't have the facilities to do a major so opted for a mechanic who came highly recommended. I gave him: all filters, engine oil (Rotella), Kubota UDT, told him to change the oil in the front drive, plus change the anti-freeze, and change out a badly crimped hydraulic hose.

He came and picked it up and here I am a week later with a tractor that doesn't even sound the same. The previous owner had blown out the air filter instead of replacing it. That by itself contributes to a "non smoker." Basically, it was ready for the birthday it got!

What I have now is a unit that is starting off fresh. One thing he did was in my manual, cross out the 100 hour interval for the engine oil and filter, replacing it with 50 hours. He said it's very cheap insurance for a diesel and I agree - my Dad brought me up with "always keep your equipment clean, greased, and the oil changed."

One other thing passed on to me - he told me to get my loaded tires drained (turfs) and the rims checked out. If they are okay, then there is a place locally that loads tires with foam which is almost the same amount of weight. Since I run it in the woods, there is less risk of a puncture and losing all the liquid, not to mention that the tires won't go flat!