I bought a flood-damaged brand new Kubota L3302 in an auction. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?! :) If you’re as curious as I was about how a tractor arrives at the dealership or how I went about seeing if this tractor was going to run, I hope you enjoy!
FYI this is not a comprehensive run-down on tractor PDI/dealer prep nor on tractor maintenance.

As mentioned in the video, this amazing (and tragic) view of the flood helped me gauge how much water the tractor had been in:    • Deep Water Swamps Watsonville, Califo...  

Here are some tools I used in this project:

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My favorite no-spill diesel container. I’ve used the gas version for years and they’re equally great: https://amzn.to/3Sbv81l

Super grippy oil filter wrench I use: https://amzn.to/3tUofam

Pry bar that came in super handy when we needed to lift the corners of the steel crate and get dollies under it. It’s pricey but should easily last a lifetime: https://amzn.to/3Mkjttf

Chains and binders I use for securing loads: https://amzn.to/3QyD2R2

Wheel chocks that are critical when loading a trailer or making sure something that’s partially on jack stands doesn’t roll: https://amzn.to/40eidxv