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Read articles →A Kubota B2601 owner walks through installing a bolt-on Messick's grill guard, covering fit, marking and drilling holes (with practical tips on starting smaller and stepping up bit sizes), and fastening with the included stainless hardware. The install is shown in real time with honest commentary. Most useful for compact tractor owners considering this specific product who want to know exactly what the install involves before buying.
An owner-operator on a 33-acre farm who received this product from Messick's at no charge, so the review has a sponsorship element, though he shares hands-on installation detail throughout.
He poked a hole in his plastic grill using the grapple, because the factory brush guard only stopped large debris, not smaller pieces.
A drill with bits from 3/16ths up to 9/32nds, a center punch, a 7/16ths wrench, and a 5/32nds Allen key for the included stainless hardware.
Start with a 3/16ths bit if it is new and sharp, then work up through a quarter inch to a 9/32nds bit for added tolerance.
No, it is a bolt-on solution that requires drilling a few holes and fastening with included stainless bolts and Nylock nuts.
