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    My kubota kx91-3 quit moving

    Hi guys I think I just became a victim of the broken final drive. My KX91-3 just lost any movement on the right drive motor. It makes a whiring sound but won't move? I pulled the oil plugs and there is no sign of any steel flakes in the oil. Any ideas what this might be and also how to remove...
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    How do I remove this hose????

    Hey guys Today I blew one of my hydraulic hoses on my KX91-3, one that goes to the arm piston. I'm at a loss as to how you loosen off the nut at the control stack?? It looks like it is a 22mm nut but theres no way to get a spanner in there. I tried cutting a 7/8 box wrench to be like a brake...
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    Kubota buckets interchange KX41 - KX91?

    Hi guys I'm looking for a Q/C 12" bucket for my KX91-3 and I found one from a KX41, I was just wondering if they are the same dimensions? Need your valuable input before I purchase it. Thanks Scott
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    Kubota KX91-3 boom pivot bushing?

    Hi guys My KX has some play in what I would guess is the boom pivot bushing? I can see it moving back and forth while digging. Is it a big job to replace this bushing? Just looking for advice or info on this. Thanks Scott
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    Home made Kubota KX91-3 thumb

    I thought I would share with you guys my build of a thumb kit for my KX91-3. I priced out some kits that were commercially available but they all seemed quite expensive so I decided to build my own. I started out by building prototypes out of plywood then I bought a cylinder at Princess auto for...
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    Servicing my Kubota KX91-3

    Hi everyone I just bought this excavator and I am changing all the oils and filters. I don't have a MSM "yet" I picked up all the oils and filters (except the hydraulic oil) from the dealer. There are 2 hydraulic filters that I got a return and a supply filter, they are quite large and I cant...
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    Just bought a Kubota KX91-3 and I have some ????

    Hi Guys Well I just picked up a KX91-3 at an auction, its a 2004 model. I have a couple of questions: one of the tracks is finished and needs to be replaced, where is a good place to get those? The machine runs very well and seems nice and tight, no leaks etc. but there is and I'm not sure if...
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    Excavation question

    Hello guys I have a question about a pond that I made, this is probably not the right place to ask it but I'm sure one of you will know the answer? Over the lasr year I have digging out my pond it is probably around 3/4 of an acre in size. The soil is all clay some rock around 1-2' in size. I...
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    How do I get the nut off the gland??

    Hi guys I'm trying to rebuild my 580SE swing cylinder but I cant get the large nut loose on the piston? I tried repinning it to the hoe and using a 4' cheater bar but it still wont move? any ideas or maybe I'm missing something?
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    Wanted Case 580SE swing cylinder

    I'm looking for the above cylinder, complete or just the outer casing. You can e-mail me @ scott.mellan@ottawa.ca with the particulars. Thanks
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    580 se boom swing cylinder "wierd leak"

    Hello All My 580 SE has sprung a leak on my swing cylinder, at first I was @%$#& dissapointed to think I had another hose leak but to my dismay the leak seems to be coming from the top of the cylinder around the pivot pin or its frame? Why would oil be coming from there? I can see cracks in...
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    Front Bucket on 580 SE

    Hi guys, I have this issue with my front loader rising up when I'm using the backhoe? I have to keep putting down pressure on the loader. Any ideas what could be wrong?
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    Case 580SE loader valve problem?

    Hi guys, well it's near time to start my project again here in Canada. I was out the other day and fired up my 580 and within 10 min. I was stuck in the mud! Usually it is not a problem but this time I could not get the boom to build any pressure until I tried to move the loader bucket then I...
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    Boom Pistons weak

    Hi guys My 580se has been getting weaker it seems on the boom pistons, when I'm trying to dig out the dirt pile that I'm working in the boom will occasionlly not lift a full bucket? I need to use the dipper to pull it in closer then try to lift again or reduce the load in the bucket. I was...
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    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for a Case 580se 1982?

    As above I am looking for a wiring diagram for my hoe, it has been butchered by the previous owner. Thanks Ottawa
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    Swing valve relief valve???????

    Hi guys Ya I'm back with a newbie question again,,sorry. While trying to find out what is wrong with my swing control problem (see other posts) I removed the spool today and as expected I found nothing wrong. I then pulled the two relief valves, on one I found some debris around the base but...
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    Tach Cable 580E

    Hello My 580 Super E's tach cable is not attached at the engine and for the life of me I cant find where it is supposed to go??? Anyone have any ideas?
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    Can I repair/ rebuild a boom swing control valve with it still installed?

    Long title I know, well I have a Case Super E 1982 vintage that has a problem with the swing control. I was wondering if it is possible to repair it while it is still installed? Will it lose alot of oil if I do pull the spool? Any info would be appreciated. Scott
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    580 SuperE hydraulic problem at the boom?

    Hello guys My Case 580 SuperE seems to have a problem with the hydraulics on the rear boom? Here's what it's doing. If the dipper is extended and out to the left or right it will swing back like it is just on a pivot? I need to keep the pedal down to hold the boom in one position. Then today...
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    My 580 SuperE has a air leak at the stem?

    Hi All I'm very new to this "heavy equipment thing" I just bought a 82 580 super e to work around my house. Well so far I have some issues, new one today is my rear tire has a lot of air coming out around the valve stem @ the rim? are these tires tubless or tubed? Thanks in advance. I...
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