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Gr2110
#1
W
wosadczuk
W
wosadczuk
Have my GR2110 for just over a year. It replaced my 1974 Massey Ferguson 16 which had given me many good years of service since new. The GR2110 is an awesome machine that is powerfull and will go anywhere with its 4wd. Cut is among the best I have seen. I do all my own servicing and maintenance and don't have a problem with it since I have a mechanical background.
GR2110 WISH LIST
Kubota should add the following to make this machine even better:
- Lever to disengage 4wd when driving on pavement.
- Neutral to allow moving the machine a foot in the garage without having to start it.
- Hi/Lo gear to allow moving the machine to another location more quickly
GR2110 WISH LIST
Kubota should add the following to make this machine even better:
- Lever to disengage 4wd when driving on pavement.
- Neutral to allow moving the machine a foot in the garage without having to start it.
- Hi/Lo gear to allow moving the machine to another location more quickly
#2
K
KennyV
K
KennyV
Nothing like Diesel engines for Torque... and the little 3 cylinder Kubota engine in that mower is smooth and nice.
The 4 wheel drive is oil coupled so you should not have the mechanical binding on pavement you can have with mechanical 4 wheel drive.
Nice steering on that lawn tractor too... :thumbsup:
I just LOVE Kubotas little & big ones ... :smile:KennyV
The 4 wheel drive is oil coupled so you should not have the mechanical binding on pavement you can have with mechanical 4 wheel drive.
Nice steering on that lawn tractor too... :thumbsup:
I just LOVE Kubotas little & big ones ... :smile:KennyV
#3
bob19
bob19
I have a GR2100 and have had problems with the rear transmission. I noticed the left rear wheel had a funny noise to it and when I made a left hand turn, it dug up the grass. I checked the transmission oil level and there was none showing on the dipstick. Went to Kubota dealer and asked them where I would put oil in. The salesman didn't know, went to the service department and found out that you have to take the dip stick out and pull the rubber lining out, buy a funnel and fill it that way.
The salesman said it needed 3.4 qts of UDT, so I bought a gallon. I went to put some in and thought I would just put in one quart, which I did. Then I found out it was FULL. I had to way to get oil back out unless I took the bottom suction pipe off and drained all of it. So, I went to Tractor Supply and bought a Siphon. It sounded simple to do. However, it did not pull much oil out and the dip stick still shows it is way too full, well over the maximum mark on the dip stick. I don't know if the problem is because oil will not flow through the siphon like gas or water will. So, I got oil all over everything and still have a problem. If I can't figure a way to get more oil out, I will have to just drain it.
I never thought that with a dip stick showing NO oil on it all, could be filled up with about a half quart.
I am open to any ideas.
Bob Oren
The salesman said it needed 3.4 qts of UDT, so I bought a gallon. I went to put some in and thought I would just put in one quart, which I did. Then I found out it was FULL. I had to way to get oil back out unless I took the bottom suction pipe off and drained all of it. So, I went to Tractor Supply and bought a Siphon. It sounded simple to do. However, it did not pull much oil out and the dip stick still shows it is way too full, well over the maximum mark on the dip stick. I don't know if the problem is because oil will not flow through the siphon like gas or water will. So, I got oil all over everything and still have a problem. If I can't figure a way to get more oil out, I will have to just drain it.
I never thought that with a dip stick showing NO oil on it all, could be filled up with about a half quart.
I am open to any ideas.
Bob Oren
#4
K
KennyV
K
KennyV
Oil does not siphon very good...
You can make a collection container using a skinny tube that fits into the dipstick opening, place the other end of the tube into a container through an air tight opening and make a second opening in the container to hook a regular shop vac ... I t will pull the oil up the tube and into the container instead of into your shop vac... I used this type of a system for a long time until I finally dedicated a vacuum pump to the job....
ONE word of CAUTION ... do not use a shop vac to pull gasoline or any other flammable vapor.... It will make a spectacular FIRE...
If you end up a little over full it should not cause you any problems... Check the level after the system is hot... :smile:KennyV
BTW welcome to the forum bob19...
You can make a collection container using a skinny tube that fits into the dipstick opening, place the other end of the tube into a container through an air tight opening and make a second opening in the container to hook a regular shop vac ... I t will pull the oil up the tube and into the container instead of into your shop vac... I used this type of a system for a long time until I finally dedicated a vacuum pump to the job....
ONE word of CAUTION ... do not use a shop vac to pull gasoline or any other flammable vapor.... It will make a spectacular FIRE...
If you end up a little over full it should not cause you any problems... Check the level after the system is hot... :smile:KennyV
BTW welcome to the forum bob19...
#5
C
cpellis
C
cpellis
My father-in-law has a GR2100. The left rear tire was spinning in the grass and also would spin on concrete when making left turns. Called the dealer and they were very helpful. On these models, there are cables that connect to the front steering axle, and run to the rear and connect to the transmission. These cables cause the rear wheel to slow down, on the inside of a turn. His left cable was broken, thus not slowing down the left rear tire. The dealer replaced it and it works perfect. Look at the top of the front axle, and you can see where the cable is attached. It should be tight, with no slack in the cable. If there is slack, then it is broken inside of the cable housing.
#6
bob19
bob19
My GR100 has been in for repair and I will call them on Monday to see if this was what the problem was. Due to other problems and being out of town, I was not able to get it in for repair as quick as I should have. I'll see if this is what they claim to have found out. Thanks.
#7
bob19
bob19
I forgot to get back on this subject. But, my problem was the exact problem that cpellis wrote about. When they fixed the left side, they noticed that the right side was in bad shape, so I had them go ahead and fix it while I had the mower in the shop.
#8
M
MPHIL55
M
MPHIL55
Re: Kubota Gr2110 Service manual request............?
Does anyone have a copy of the service manual for the GR2100? I would be happy to pay for used/copy and all costs. I also have the parts manual to trade. Just cant pay retail price for new service manual. Please share yours if you have access to one. Thanks Mike
Does anyone have a copy of the service manual for the GR2100? I would be happy to pay for used/copy and all costs. I also have the parts manual to trade. Just cant pay retail price for new service manual. Please share yours if you have access to one. Thanks Mike
#9
W
Weed Doctor
Had the same problems a cable is broke going to your wheels its not kicking out of four wheel drive there is and update for that you get it on your updated tranny ,and i just picked up my kubota today had to put a new tranny in it they have nothing but problems with this particular tranny kubota supplied the tranny and it cost me 1500 dollars to change it good luck
W
Weed Doctor
I have a GR2100 and have had problems with the rear transmission. I noticed the left rear wheel had a funny noise to it and when I made a left hand turn, it dug up the grass. I checked the transmission oil level and there was none showing on the dipstick. Went to Kubota dealer and asked them where I would put oil in. The salesman didn't know, went to the service department and found out that you have to take the dip stick out and pull the rubber lining out, buy a funnel and fill it that way.
The salesman said it needed 3.4 qts of UDT, so I bought a gallon. I went to put some in and thought I would just put in one quart, which I did. Then I found out it was FULL. I had to way to get oil back out unless I took the bottom suction pipe off and drained all of it. So, I went to Tractor Supply and bought a Siphon. It sounded simple to do. However, it did not pull much oil out and the dip stick still shows it is way too full, well over the maximum mark on the dip stick. I don't know if the problem is because oil will not flow through the siphon like gas or water will. So, I got oil all over everything and still have a problem. If I can't figure a way to get more oil out, I will have to just drain it.
I never thought that with a dip stick showing NO oil on it all, could be filled up with about a half quart.
I am open to any ideas.
Bob Oren
Had the same problems a cable is broke going to your wheels its not kicking out of four wheel drive there is and update for that you get it on your updated tranny ,and i just picked up my kubota today had to put a new tranny in it they have nothing but problems with this particular tranny kubota supplied the tranny and it cost me 1500 dollars to change it good luck
#10
S
squidrope
Pull the drain plug attached to the rear axle housing on the left hand side of the tractor.
S
squidrope
I have a GR2100 and have had problems with the rear transmission. I noticed the left rear wheel had a funny noise to it and when I made a left hand turn, it dug up the grass. I checked the transmission oil level and there was none showing on the dipstick. Went to Kubota dealer and asked them where I would put oil in. The salesman didn't know, went to the service department and found out that you have to take the dip stick out and pull the rubber lining out, buy a funnel and fill it that way.
The salesman said it needed 3.4 qts of UDT, so I bought a gallon. I went to put some in and thought I would just put in one quart, which I did. Then I found out it was FULL. I had to way to get oil back out unless I took the bottom suction pipe off and drained all of it. So, I went to Tractor Supply and bought a Siphon. It sounded simple to do. However, it did not pull much oil out and the dip stick still shows it is way too full, well over the maximum mark on the dip stick. I don't know if the problem is because oil will not flow through the siphon like gas or water will. So, I got oil all over everything and still have a problem. If I can't figure a way to get more oil out, I will have to just drain it.
I never thought that with a dip stick showing NO oil on it all, could be filled up with about a half quart.
I am open to any ideas.
Bob Oren
Pull the drain plug attached to the rear axle housing on the left hand side of the tractor.
#11
S
squidrope
S
squidrope
This thread seems like it hasn't been used in a bit... I want to change the front axle case oil. The instructions say to remove the left and right breather plugs. There is a diagram that shows where they should be too. Unfortunately I can't figure out where they are located. Nothing in those areas looks remotely like a vent plug.
Has anyone done this before or know what I should be looking for?
Thanks,
Squid
Has anyone done this before or know what I should be looking for?
Thanks,
Squid
#12
Racer X
Gee. My tranny has taken to leaking out of the HST fan shaft seal. Right at 200 hours and the thing is hemorrhaging oil. Usually when a component like this begins to leak it is a sign of major problems developing inside.
When I drained the oil and pulled the screen at the first service interval there was lots of silicone sealer in there. Clearly the person assembling the system over applied the sealer, and the squeeze out has polluted the system. So much for American made quality.
The dealer says that they have not seen any problems with the hydrostatic transmissions on these tractors. No service bulletins, and no relief to those who spent $8,000 on a mower.
It really gets me how Kubota won't stand behind their equipment. I have done nothing but mow lawn grass with this thing. Taken good care of it, changed the engine oil and other fluids and filters on schedule, always clean the chaff from the screens, and the only time this thing is outside is to work, otherwise it is in the shop, out of the weather.
So now I have a mower that has cost me $2,000 a year to own and it will cost me about $800 for a new HST. Sure, I can save the labor costs by doing the replacement myself, but my time is valuable to me and I have better things to do than tear down my mower to replace a defective part.
Racer X
i just picked up my kubota today had to put a new tranny in it they have nothing but problems with this particular tranny kubota supplied the tranny and it cost me 1500 dollars to change it good luck
Gee. My tranny has taken to leaking out of the HST fan shaft seal. Right at 200 hours and the thing is hemorrhaging oil. Usually when a component like this begins to leak it is a sign of major problems developing inside.
When I drained the oil and pulled the screen at the first service interval there was lots of silicone sealer in there. Clearly the person assembling the system over applied the sealer, and the squeeze out has polluted the system. So much for American made quality.
The dealer says that they have not seen any problems with the hydrostatic transmissions on these tractors. No service bulletins, and no relief to those who spent $8,000 on a mower.
It really gets me how Kubota won't stand behind their equipment. I have done nothing but mow lawn grass with this thing. Taken good care of it, changed the engine oil and other fluids and filters on schedule, always clean the chaff from the screens, and the only time this thing is outside is to work, otherwise it is in the shop, out of the weather.
So now I have a mower that has cost me $2,000 a year to own and it will cost me about $800 for a new HST. Sure, I can save the labor costs by doing the replacement myself, but my time is valuable to me and I have better things to do than tear down my mower to replace a defective part.
#13
I
Ironwood
I
Ironwood
Purchasing my GR2100 is the biggest mistake I ever made. The transmission/rear axle was factory recalled and had to be replaced. It took two trips to get it right. Soon after that the factory issued another recall for the cables that control the 4 wheel drive. That has been installed but is again about to fail. The machine has less than 200 hours on it. There is a dealer in Tulsa that advertises "If it ain't orange, it's a lemon". Well my orange Kubota is the only lemon I have ever owned, and it truly was poorly engineered. The cable kit will solve your wheel engagement problems, but it is expensive unless you can get Kubota to pay for it.
#14
Racer X
Holy thread resurrection Batman!
So there was a recall on these things?
Never heard a word from Kubota or my dealer.
Racer X
Purchasing my GR2100 is the biggest mistake I ever made. The transmission/rear axle was factory recalled and had to be replaced. It took two trips to get it right. Soon after that the factory issued another recall for the cables that control the 4 wheel drive. That has been installed but is again about to fail. The machine has less than 200 hours on it. There is a dealer in Tulsa that advertises "If it ain't orange, it's a lemon". Well my orange Kubota is the only lemon I have ever owned, and it truly was poorly engineered. The cable kit will solve your wheel engagement problems, but it is expensive unless you can get Kubota to pay for it.
Holy thread resurrection Batman!
So there was a recall on these things?
Never heard a word from Kubota or my dealer.
#15
L
lugbolt
The only "recall" had to do with the PTO clutch on very early GR2100, then later on the steering cables were updated. That bulletin expired a long time ago. Oh I forgot about the deal where they originally had bushings supporting the axles which would sometimes fail prematurely and take out the trans case. Very early units, and only the GR2000/GR2100. Not the GR__10 series.
A few of them were able to have the transmissions replaced. A lot of them never got done and then later on failed. They are weird and somewhat complex transmissions that cost a ton of money to fix. That is the only downfall of those mowers. Other than the transmission I absolutely love them aside from being a little slow. I've been into a few of them and you gotta seriously know your stuff to get one back together correctly and NOT leak or spew fluid out of them. Kinda labor intensive.
L
lugbolt
Holy thread resurrection Batman!
So there was a recall on these things?
Never heard a word from Kubota or my dealer.
The only "recall" had to do with the PTO clutch on very early GR2100, then later on the steering cables were updated. That bulletin expired a long time ago. Oh I forgot about the deal where they originally had bushings supporting the axles which would sometimes fail prematurely and take out the trans case. Very early units, and only the GR2000/GR2100. Not the GR__10 series.
A few of them were able to have the transmissions replaced. A lot of them never got done and then later on failed. They are weird and somewhat complex transmissions that cost a ton of money to fix. That is the only downfall of those mowers. Other than the transmission I absolutely love them aside from being a little slow. I've been into a few of them and you gotta seriously know your stuff to get one back together correctly and NOT leak or spew fluid out of them. Kinda labor intensive.