{"id":11669,"date":"2023-03-21T07:11:30","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T12:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/?p=11669"},"modified":"2023-11-14T21:15:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T03:15:01","slug":"when-should-you-replace-the-gearbox-on-your-kubota-tractor-or-mower","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/lawn-and-garden-equipment\/when-should-you-replace-the-gearbox-on-your-kubota-tractor-or-mower\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Replace the Gearbox on your Kubota Tractor or Mower?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your tractor or lawn mower sees its share of tough use throughout the year. It\u2019s only natural for parts to wear out. Of course, with regular maintenance, your equipment will last longer. Eventually, parts will need to be replaced.<\/p>\n<p>In many cases, when something like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/repair-kit-for-k5460-71050-kubota-gearbox-gear-box-fits-rck60b-24g-deck.html\">Kubota gearbox<\/a> wears out, the owner will simply replace the machine. It can seem like a daunting task to replace a gearbox. However, this is not true. It\u2019s just a matter of getting some good instructions and a helper. Maybe you have a friend who is familiar with gearboxes.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to replace the gearbox on your Kubota tractor or mower?<\/h2>\n<p>Technology has advanced significantly during the last 20 years. The parts of a gearbox and gearing, however, remain largely the same. The performance of motors and gearing has improved, as have seals and seal materials. Synthetic lubrication can greatly boost life, and condition monitoring can prevent unexpected shutdowns.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading to the most recent Kubota, Honda, Toro, Kawasaki, Kohler, or Briggs and Stratten lawn equipment can be advantageous\u2014especially if you use your tractor a lot.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s fairly easy to tell when the gearbox needs to be replaced. The transmission may slip. The gears won\u2019t change properly. Perhaps there\u2019s a noise or odor when the gears change. Often there\u2019s a grinding noise when the gears change.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10108\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10108\" style=\"width: 290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10108 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF1558-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Bahrns Equipment Kubota Dealer\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF1558-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF1558-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF1558-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF1558-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/DSCF1558-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kubota&#8217;s work hard placing a ton of wear and tear on not just the tires and attachments. Gearboxes being one of them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your Kubota tractor or mower is still in good condition, then replacing the gearbox can be a quick and easy fix. On the other hand, if the machine is consistently giving you problems and other parts appear to be worn, then simply buy a new mower or tractor. Once you have new machinery, you\u2019ll have a warranty that can be valuable. Newer technology may be more efficient in many ways.<\/p>\n<p>Your needs may change over time. You may be using the mower a lot more or less. Do you need to upgrade to a machine that\u2019s larger? You might also benefit from a smaller machine. This is a good time to do this type of assessment.<\/p>\n<h2>Is the gearbox still available?<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, make sure the parts you are replacing are available. Some types of equipment and parts may be discontinued for various reasons. The first step is to check and make sure you can still obtain the gearbox and parts for your tractor or mower.<\/p>\n<p>While you\u2019re checking, find out the cost of these parts. Can you get generic parts cheaper? Or is it better to use OEM parts? Remember that the warranty on the part is important. What type of feedback do users provide?<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve determined that replacing the gearbox is the right step, it\u2019s time to begin. Naturally, you must first remove the old gearbox. It would be advantageous to have an additional pair of hands for this kind of activity. The work will go more quickly if you have a friend who is willing to come over and assist with this task.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to remove the battery or gas lines so that your engine can\u2019t accidentally start while you\u2019re working. Try to work in an enclosed location that\u2019s protected from wind, rain and family members. Label the parts properly as you remove the old gearbox. You may need some of these when installing the new gearbox.<\/p>\n<p>Each gearbox assembly will be a bit different so make sure to consult a dealer or their website for detailed instructions relevant to your gearbox.<\/p>\n<h2>Check the Bahrns Website<\/h2>\n<p>You can find all the farm and mowing equipment you need at <a href=\"http:\/\/bahrns.com\">Bahrns Equipment.<\/a> We also provide spare parts for a number of high-quality manufacturers, including <a href=\"https:\/\/local.bahrns.com\/search\/inventory\/usage\/used\/type\/Agricultural%20Tractors\">Kubota<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/local.bahrns.com\/toro-equipment\">Toro<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/local.bahrns.com\/stihl-equipment\">Stihl,<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/local.bahrns.com\/grasshopper-mowers\">Grasshopper,<\/a> Briggs &amp; Stratton, Echo, and many others.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your tractor or lawn mower sees its share of tough use throughout the year. It\u2019s only natural for parts to wear out. Of course, with regular maintenance, your equipment will last longer. Eventually, parts will need to be replaced. In many cases, when something like the Kubota gearbox wears out, the owner will simply replace &#8230; <a title=\"When Should You Replace the Gearbox on your Kubota Tractor or Mower?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/lawn-and-garden-equipment\/when-should-you-replace-the-gearbox-on-your-kubota-tractor-or-mower\/\" aria-label=\"More on When Should You Replace the Gearbox on your Kubota Tractor or Mower?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":11529,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1093],"tags":[1151,1142,1131,1152],"class_list":["post-11669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lawn-and-garden-equipment","tag-gear-box","tag-gearbox","tag-kubota","tag-kubota-gearbox"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/34"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11669"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11784,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11669\/revisions\/11784"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11529"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bahrns.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}