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That's what I thought. I'll ask the dealer this afternoon if something along those lines can be arranged.

Warrenty Repair
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Replies 10 Post by jarndt

What experience do you (anyone) have with bar-style tires on a BX series Kubota? I've had some traction issues with the turfs while using rear implements and with soft ground. They are also a pain to clean. Will the bars tear up my lawn? Is traction better? Are they easier to rinse off? Are they worth the $$$? Anyone have any pics of a BX with bar tires?

Bar Tires on a BX
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Replies 4 Post by jarndt

Nevertheless... the dealer should be able to identify the model year of each unit on his lot.

cost year model
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Replies 4 Post by jarndt

Hummm... Looks like an overpriced scaled up version of a riding mower. Personally, I'd rather have a scaled down version of a real tractor, like the Kubota BX series, JD2210, or New Holland. And how on earth does that thing have an FEL but no ROPS???

BX1500 backhoe
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Replies 12 Post by jarndt

Follow this link to your manual in PDF format. It should show the drain plug locations.

Changing Hydraulic Transmission Fluid L3130
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

Removing the top link pin to dump is a great idea. Thanks. I looked through the TSC online catalog and couldn't find anything other than a regular carry all. Is this something that is only in their print catalog? To clarify, I am basically looking for something to effectively replace a little utility dump cart. The lower links on my BX hit the front of the dump cart when turning because the drawbar on the trailer is too short. Additionally, I hate backing that little thing because the wheelbase is so short. A dumper that attaches directly to the tractor to carry light loads would be ideal.

3-point carry-all
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Replies 11 Post by jarndt

The engine power in the BX series tractors is a good balance between size and weight. If they had any more power packed into that small of a package, they would become dangerous. People tend to expect more out of CUTs and Sub-CUTS than they were designed for. Relax and go a little slower. It will give your lawn a better finish cut anyway.

New BX2230 lacks power
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Replies 40 Post by jarndt

The PTO hp on a BX1500 is listed at 10.6, however if you were careful not to overload the engine, you could probably use implements rated up to 15 hp. Just keep in mind that the engineers at Kubota have good reasons behind their numbers.

chipper on BX 1500
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

Howdy neighbor. I live in Amissville, just up the road a ways from you.

I agree with the previous statement. For 10 acres, go with the 72".

60 quot vs 72 quot mmm on B2910
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Replies 3 Post by jarndt

I'll throw one more oppinion into the hat. I would tend to concur with Art, I think a BX series tractor would be adequate. However, it would not leave you much room for "growth".

There are some key benefits to the BX, smaller = more manuverable, big HP/TQ in a small package with nearly all the same basic capabilities (scaled down, of course). That's the whole idea behind the BX and also what makes it so appealing to many folks.

BTW, you won't have any trouble going into the woods or climbing slopes with a BX. I do both with my little BX1500 all the time. Just use you head and don't bury it in the mud. They are heavier than they look and MUCH heavier than your WheelHorse.

If it were my money though, I would tend to lean towards the B-series. For your purposes, it would have virtually no limitations and give you a bit of room for expansion. The deciding factor for the B-series over the BX-series would be your snow removal requirement. That's a lot of pavement to clear. A heavier tractor with bigger tires and a bigger snowblower will help tremendously.

As far as mowing goes, I wouldn't worry about quality of cut too much. The biggest factor there is deck width. The wider the deck, the lower the quality. A wider deck has less ability to follow ground contour. If your land is flat, you've got nothing to worry about. If it is extremely uneven, then overlapping passes can help overcome the limitations of a wide deck. In any case, it will be a much different experience than a WheelHorse. For the better!

BX 2210 7510 4110 Frustrated and Confused
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Replies 17 Post by jarndt

I was told by my dealer to run at full throttle when using a MMM on a BX. I engage the PTO at about 1/3 throttle and then slowly bring it all the way up. The deck shakes a little when the PTO engages, but then it runs very smooth as soon as the engine recovers. There are 7 lube points on the 54" deck. The 60" deck on the 18 & 22 is a little different, so you might want to check, but it never hurts to add grease. A little noise from the geartrain and spindles is normal, but vibration is bad. If you have vibration, sharpen and balance the blades.

noisy 60 quot mmm on bx2200
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Replies 7 Post by jarndt

The BX series 2 and 3 cylinder engines have a big cast iron counterweight stratigically placed on top of the engine to help balance it and reduce vibration. Those engines are designed to run at higher RPMS and are quite smooth above 1/2 throttle. They will definitely rattle your brains out from idle to about 1/4 throttle though.

B7610 motor vibration
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Replies 7 Post by jarndt

Youch!

Kubota B40C Tiller Review
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Replies 9 Post by jarndt

I'd just like to chime in a mention that I too used to have an old WheelHorse (like burtalm) and it was a good little garden tractor, but a world apart from my BX. The kubota is longer, wider, heavier, has bigger tires, more engine, a better turning radius (believe it or not), 4WD, and most importantly a 3PH. It's wider track makes it much more stable on a slope. I take it places that I wouldn't dare have taken the old WheelHorse (keeping in mind or course not to get overconfident with the 4WD capability). I really couldn't imagine mowing a lawn with anything much bigger though. A field or a large open backyard maybe, but up around the house anything bigger than a BX is overkill.

Kubota BX2230 VS kIOTI CK20HST
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Replies 14 Post by jarndt

What size stones might I expect to cause damage to a light duty tiller such one that might work behind a BX? I want to make sure that I don't clean off a bunch of tines the first time I use it.

soil prep - tilling with a BX
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

My uncle in Western NY has owned an L2250 since the mid-80's. He primarily uses it for bush-hogging and snow blowing, but also for light farm chores. It's very basic, but it's a great machine. Highly recommended.

Kubota L2250
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Replies 4 Post by jarndt

I think I have convinced all of my neighbors to replace their lawn tractors with Sub-CUTS. We all have bewteen 2-6.5 acres each, and they have seen all the wonderful things my Kubota can do. I can plow my 200ft driveway in under 15 minutes. I can level about a 1/4 acre rough land with 2' deep ruts in a matter of a couple hours using my rear blade. I can mow my lawn in 1/2 the time it takes to do theirs. I can drive though thick underbrush and pull down standing dead-wood. I can move big chunks of rotten wood and tree braches to a burn pile. And for my next feat... I will install and till a vegetable garden and overseed my lawn! Some of my neighbors first thought "why would he spend $9K on a lawn mower", now they say "oh... that's why. I need one of those too!"<br>
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my amazed neighbors
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

I have had excellent results from Mobile 1 10W-30 in my truck and plan on switching my Kubota over after the engine is properly broken in. The manual suggests the first service at 50hrs. Would it be safe to change to a full synthetic then or should I go another round with conventional before switching?

Which oil for my Kubota
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Replies 7 Post by jarndt

I also encountered the lift height issue with my BX but found a simple solution. Buy a right-side lift rod assembly (adjustable length with a turnbuckle, about $22.50) and replace the fixed length left-side lifting rod with it. You can now adjust the length of the lifting rods on BOTH sides. BUT BE CAREFUL... it is possible to make them too short, in which case they will hit the PTO guard. Shorten them a little at a time lifting the 3-point to the max between adjustments to acheive the max height. I was able to make a full-size (not BX series) 5' king kutter scraper blade work quite nicely with this setup.

BX 2200 3 point attachments
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Replies 10 Post by jarndt

This is just an FYI, but I would be curious to know if anyone else has had similar trouble. This weekend I was cleaning up downed tree limbs with my BX1500. When I was finished I switched the key to off, but it kept on running. Long frustrating story short, the main 30A fuse under the hood came loose causing loss of all electrical function, including the shutdown solenoid, without any notice. I believe the culprit is bad wire harness routing. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to it and it is poorly secured. Love the machine, but I don't like surprises like that one.

BX1500 Electrical issue
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