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Read articles →This video focuses on a specific vulnerability on the B2601: an exposed hydraulic pipe and filter on the rear right side that owners have reportedly damaged in the field. The creator crawls under the tractor in wet weather to show exactly where the problem is, explains why a full skid pan isn't always practical, and presents a fabricated guard they sell through their own website. Useful for B2601 owners concerned about that particular weak point.
Paul & Kathy Short appear to be a small custom-fabrication operation that designs and sells aftermarket tractor mods, so the video doubles as a product showcase for their own guard.
On the right side at the rear of the tractor, there is a hydraulic filter with a hydraulic pipe running up from it that is exposed and easily damaged.
Partial guards work better for most people because many have a forward PTO or mid-mower, and a full skid pan can get in the way or not fit properly.
You can lose all the hydraulic fluid, and the repair is described as not cheap and very frustrating, especially if it happens on a weekend when you need the tractor.
