The drill bit that came with it was great very sharp went right thru the metal.
Brush Screen Kit was the right choice for my L4701 kobota.
10/24/2023 MT HOLLY, NC Richard
Unrated
(1 hour)
Have a strong drill motor.
10/23/2023 VALLEY VIEW, TX Andy
(30 minutes)
Take an extra drill bit.
10/5/2023 SANDERSVILLE, GA Thomas
After securing lower mounts with factory hardware. Use two clamps to hold upper guard securely in place while spotting holes to drill in factory brush guard. This allows both hands free for center punching the metal before starting to drill and hands-free operation to drill holes and allows proper alignment prior to drilling as you can step back and make sure its correctly aligned. Great addition to my L4701. Takes away the worry I had about pressing a limb or branch through plastic grille while using grapple or forks.
9/29/2023 COLUMBIA, MS Tommy
(30 minutes)
1 1/16” wrench + Cresent wrench. 7/16 wrench for the top nut. Center punch + 1/8” starter drill bit. If I had to do it again it would take 1/2 the time. Great fit!
9/10/2023 SAVANNAH, GA WILLIAM
Unrated
(30 minutes)
Worked slick. However make sure to have extra drill bit the one provided broke right off the bat. Other than that no problem. PS. I used clamps on the top side before drilling .
8/19/2023 JASPER, GA Mark
Unrated
(45 minutes)
I didn’t remove front end loader. Just rested it on the ground. Plenty of room to work between loader and tractor.
7/29/2023 Kinder, LA John
(30 minutes)
Very straightforward install. Appreciate the drill bit and Allen wrench for ease of install.
7/27/2023 GULF BREEZE, FL Jeff
(1 hour)
I used a clamp to stabilize the guard when drilling small hole. Be careful not to stress the guard because this might misalign the holes when you go to put the bolt in.
7/21/2023 WAUSAUKEE, WI Richard
Unrated
(20 minutes)
One drill bit was sent which was nice to have the right size without having to run to the hardware store but you will need 2 for the job most likely.
7/6/2023 MILLERS CREEK, NC Evergreen
(30 minutes)
After marking your holes use a punch to keep the drill from walking. I used a smaller bit than the one provided to drill a starter hole then switched to the provided bit. Set your drill on slow speed and use some oil.
7/3/2023 FLORA, MS Calvin
Unrated
(20 minutes)
Clamp helps with drilling the 2 holes.
6/1/2023 Madisonville, KY Roger
(30 minutes)
Mount the bottom first then get a center punch to mark the upper holes. Drill a pilot hole then drill the final hole size. Easy install.
5/10/2023 ELWOOD, IN Bradley
Unrated
(1 hour)
Nuts require a 27mm wrench. 1-1/16" is pretty much exactly the same size.
5/10/2023 OGDENSBURG, NY mike
Unrated
(30 minutes)
Use of a punch to start the drill and motor/cutting oil helps. Well built. Shipping was very speedy. Highly recommend.
5/9/2023 Orange, CT Joseph
(30 minutes)
watched video on installation was helpful
4/24/2023 STEELEVILLE, IL jeff
Unrated
(30 minutes)
I installed it without removing the loader and it was no problem.
4/24/2023 SAINT ALBANS, VT Darren
(2 hours)
Use 2 large c-clamps
4/21/2023 LA MARQUE, TX Mike
(20 minutes)
cake walk
4/15/2023 HILTON, NY Muir
(20 minutes)
After marking where the holes were to be drilled on the Kubota housing, I used an automatic center hole punch to help start the drilling. Then I used a small drill bit with cutting fluid to drill a pilot hole through the Kubota housing before using the larger bit for the main bolt hole.
4/8/2023 Plymouth, CT Marshall
(30 minutes)
We left grapple on and easily installed the guard. Install the guard on lower bolts, raise guard, mark upper holes. Use metal punch to indent the metal at marked area. Use 1/4" sharp metal bit to make a pilot hole. Spray chain oil as needed while drilling. Drill final hole with the correct size bit again using oil. Rotate guard to correct position and insert bolts. Finished.
4/8/2023 BRUNSWICK, GA Cathy
(20 minutes)
Fairly straightforward install. Be sure not to over tighten the bottom bolts or you won’t be able to easily push the brush guard forward to be able to open the hood.
4/7/2023 VALLEY, AL Stephen
Unrated
(30 minutes)
Just follow the directions on messick’s how to install video. You can install without dropping your front-in loader, just have to be careful where you step. Easy installation and most likely cost effective. I had already poked a nickel size hole in the grill fortunately no internal damage!
4/7/2023 STAR CITY, AR PAUL
(30 minutes)
To drill holes for 1/4” SS Capscrews use new or sharp drill bit
After mounting Guard to lower bolts and positioning in place I used two 4” C Clamps and pulled Guard into place before drilling holes Then bolted into place then removed C Clamps
Much tighter fit
4/6/2023 Pevely, MO Larry
Unrated
(30 minutes)
1/4 inch bit required for installation. Easy to install.
The drill bit that came with it was great very sharp went right thru the metal. Brush Screen Kit was the right choice for my L4701 kobota.
MT HOLLY, NC
Richard