Engine Serial Number Rule (7 digits) Starting June 1, 2012 the engine serial number will have 7 digits (currently 6 digits) and will be completely unique. This means that the engine serial numbers are mutually exclusive regardless of production plant. Kubota Tractor History Established in 1890, the Kubota Corporation has a long history of manufacturing agricultural machinery in Japan. With an excellent line of compact tractors, necessary on smaller Japanese farms, Kubota entered the North American market in 1969. Kubota Subsidiaries. Kubota, Great Plains and Land Pride share a common set of values – quality, innovation and engineering excellence. Frequently Asked Questions. Sales, Marketing & General Info; Parts. Please contact your local Kubota dealership parts department with your model and serial number, they can order keys for you.
Kubota is one of the more famous tractor manufacturers in the world, and it is currently on a drive to increase its presence in the United States. In the past, they have acquired a reputation as an excellent producer of small tractors, offering unrivaled value for money for their machines and vehicles. They are among the biggest manufacturers in the world when it comes to agricultural equipment used for paddy farming, and their current lineup has about 135 horsepower at the most. That’s not nearly sufficient for larger farms, though.
However, Kubota is angling to produce larger tractors that can prove sufficient for larger farms. They bought a new manufacturing plant in France that can produce up to 170 horsepower tractors, and the company plans to ship these to their North American and European markets.
In the meantime, manuals are readily available for the current lineup of tractors, loaders, and other agricultural equipment Kubota is offering. The Manual Store even has manuals for older Kubota equipment, which is going to be a relief if you are buying a used tractor that was manufactured before 1989. Manuals for the more recent models are easier to find, but that’s not often the case for the older models.
These manuals can be a great help to you so that you can figure out how to use the machines properly. In fact, it may be a very good idea that you make sure you can find a manual first before you purchase a used Kubota tractor.
Buying a Kubota Tractor
A parts, service, and operator’s manual can help you evaluate the current condition of any used Kubota tractor. The first thing you first need to assess is the hydraulic system (which is also called the three-point hitch). With a manual, you can then identify how it works, and you can also see if it is still in good condition.
The next factor for used tractors is the age. The best way to check this is to look up the serial number. You also need to check the tires and the state of the pedals. You also have to evaluate the engine and see if it starts quickly and that it idles smoothly without excessive exhaust smoke. You need to check for oil leaks as well.
Kubota was founded in 1890 so they’ve been around for more than 110 years. It started exporting compact tractors to the US in 1969, so that means there are a lot of perfectly good Kubota equipment being used or sold. With our manuals, you get highly detailed operations and service instructions, so that you can also evaluate not just Kubota tractors but loaders as well as Kubota parts.
Now, even before you know how to use and service your Kubota properly, a manual will help ensure that you’re getting a good condition tractor or equipment through the various tips and advice offered.
Buy a Kubota manual from us, and we will ship it to you absolutely free.
Serial Number / Year Made
| Don Hill | Is the year of manufacture easily decoded from the Kubota serial number? I have a B9200 and would like to know the year made. The local dealer said he didn't have info on the B9200 as it was too old?! |
| Joe M | No it isn't. All Kubota would record is the date of sale of that serial number. Dates weren't used. A dealr wouldn't have the info, only Kubota would. Don't know if they keep the records that far back. : Is the year of manufacture easily decoded from the Kubota serial number? I have a B9200 and would like to know the year made. The local dealer said he didn't have info on the B9200 as it was too old?! |
| Misty | : Is the year of manufacture easily decoded from the Kubota serial number? I have a B9200 and would like to know the year made. The local dealer said he didn't have info on the B9200 as it was too old?! According to this site it appears that your Kubota may be a 1959. |
| Misty | http://answers.ask.com/Science/Agriculture/how_can_i_find_what_year_my_tractor_is |
| Heather Smith | We are needing to know the year of our Kabota tractor. The model is M5950 and the serial number is U11015 I think. The tag was very hard to read.Thanks, Heather |
| vic ford | I have a L2350 Kubota serial number 20809, how can I tell what year it was made? |
| Larry D. Payton | What were the years the Kubota T 1560 was produced? |
