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    Takeuchi TL230-2 won’t start

    Was using the TL230 yesterday, seemed to be running normally, shut it down to cut up a log. Went to restart it, get the normal light show on the indicator panel but it won’t crank. Once the light show is over, the oil pressure light blinks and the alarm sounds in sync with the oil pressure...
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    Komatsu WB140-2N wont turn over

    Working through some electrical issues in the WB140, turn the key, get the normal lights, can hear the lift pump ticking, but won’t attempt to turn over. Can jump the starter solenoid, starts just fine. The starter / safety relay has 3 inputs - 12V from the fuel pump circuit, measure 12.3V when...
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    Parts manual for Takeuchi TL230 series 2

    Anyone have a parts manual for a Takeuchi TL230 series 2 - this model has the Kubota engine? Manual seems to be hard to find. Part I am currently searching for is the gas strut for the front door. Thanks!
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    Tl230 Hydraulic oil leaking from breather

    Have a Takeuchi TL230 (S/N 223102094), Kubota engine. Noticed a fluid leak when using Sunday, turns out it’s hydraulic fluid leaking from the tank breather. Sight glass on side of tank totally full (cannot see top of fluid level). Radiator overflow tank about 1” up from low line, core had ~1” of...
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    JD 319D

    Thinking about getting a compact track loader to back up the backhoe on the farm, tasks include grading the drive way, getting into tight corners and running a rotary cutter / grapple. A 2011 JD329D with 1800 hours on it has shown up locally, have not looked at it. Before my mechanic and I go...
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    Spun a Main bearing

    contractor was using our Komatsu WB-140-2N backhoe to move some stuff on our remodel, I wasn’t paying attention to how much he was using the machine, unfortunately a leak at the rear main seal got worse (I saw the trail it left) and it ran out of oil & the engine seized. Not in a good place to...
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    Komatsu WB-140 2N dies

    Have a problem that's causing me to pull what little hair I have out. Have a Komatsu WB-140 2N. Machines SN is A22178, it has a Yanmar Tier II 4 cylinder Diesel engine, model S4D106-2XFH - conforms to 2005 EPA requirements, which in turn is equipped with a Wooster fuel injection pump...
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    Looking to buy

    Hello: Have been following this forum for a bit, finally signed up last night. We are going to be moving to a farm in mid-state TN in a couple of months, and I have been looking for a backhoe. Planned tasks include fixing our driveway, dealing with some creek issues, doing some building and...
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