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Damn! How many machines are in that picture? What are they all used for?

1 2 and then 3
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Replies 9 Post by jarndt

If you are having trouble with clumps of cut grass, chances are that you're taking too much off in one pass. The solution is to mow more often. More seat time! The rule of thumb is no more than 1/3 of the total length of the grass (for well groomed lawns). For rough cutting a field, that doesn't apply of course. I had a rear discharge mower at one point and it did the same thing. It's because the cut grass has a larger area to exit from the deck, therefore is ejected quicker and is not chopped up as much as with a side discharge unit. My side discharge will clump too if I wait too long between mowings, although admittedly is better than my experience with a rear discharge.

unhappy with my mowing deck
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Replies 6 Post by jarndt

Does anyone know what the correct tire and wheel size is for a B6100? Turf tires.<br>
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B6100 Tire and Wheel size
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Replies 1 Post by jarndt

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SLOW DOWN!

Back directly up hills in-line with the slope using 4WD. The 4WD will act like a brake.

Do not change direction while on a slope.

If you start to tip, steer and drive into the direction of the tip.

WEAR YOUR SEATBELT WITH THE ROPS UP!

Tippy BX2230
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

You have to ask yourself... What am I saving by not using the correct oil? Money? Convenience? Surely not in the long run on either account. Why guess at all? The difference in cost is maybe a few dollars up front. I would question any dealer that does not follow the manufacturer's instructions. The engineers that designed the machine KNOW the reasons why certain specs are there. Save yourself the trouble and use Kubota fluids in a Kubota, Deere fluids in a Deere and so on.

Kubota Transmission Fluid SUDT
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Replies 57 Post by jarndt

I second that. If you look into hauling it on a tandem axle flat bed, single auto-carrier, flat deck dove tail, or similar light duty trailer, find out what the weight is for that particular model. Weights are listed on the Kubota website. Remember that the center of gravity is MUCH higher than a car. The wider, lower, and longer the trailer, the better.

Tractor shipping
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Replies 11 Post by jarndt

If the work is only occasional, a rental might be a good option. You can rent a small TLB unit for about $150 a day. You could do a lot of trenching with a rental for the cost of a backhoe attachment. Another option... Go ahead and purchase a new BH unit, use it, and then sell it as a late model with low hours and recover much of the original cost. A little research on resale value would tell you how much it would cost over the lifetime of your useage. Only downside is cashflow and some risk.

kubota back hoe
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Replies 3 Post by jarndt

As far as PTO HP goes, your 2910 has plenty for a 5' bushhog. BUT... you might want to consider weight and balance. Going uphill could send the nose of a 2910 skyward. A sideslope could be extremely hairy.

Don't have any experience with a tiller, but you can assume the narrower the tiller is, the more concentrated the power will be at ground engagement. Do you want to make multiple passes over the same patch of ground to get down to full depth, or take fewer passes with a narrower swath?

I would stick to the narrower implements in both cases.

implements
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Replies 4 Post by jarndt

The XB King Kutter blade should work better, but I have the same regular 5' King Kutter blade as you have on my BX1500 and it works fine. I added a second adjustable lifting rod to the three point and cranked them both almost all the way up. I get about 8" of lift at the blade tip with the moldboard angled vertically while it is set on the ground.

BX23 attatchments
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Replies 10 Post by jarndt

A BX2230 would be adequate, but you'd probably be happier with a B-series. The B7510 would again be adequate, but if you want the fancy options, look at the premier B-series models. With any of these, I would be less concerned with engine power (they all have more than you would probably need) than with size, weight, and manuverability, especially if you will be mowing with it.

which kubota
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Replies 9 Post by jarndt

You will love that machine. It has the soul of a Jack-Russell Terrier. The best part about it is discovering all those little chores it is good at that you didn't think of before your purchase! And then come the accessories and attachments... oh, the joy!

New Kubota BX2230 Delivered
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

Personally, I am willing to pay a little more for good customer service, regardless of whether it is related to an equipment purchase, or service. There is no excuse for bad customer service from a dealership. In fact it likely will cost them in the long run with dissatisfied customers. I frequent a dealer that is 15 miles out of my way, because the owner is a stand-up guy and runs an honest business. The other dealer, which I pass by on my way to and from work every day, misses out on my business due to a lack of good customer service. I'm the little guy, but I have a neighbor with a $41,000 machine, all the toys, and money to blow. He misses out on that business too for the same reason. I don't even think he realizes the damage to his own business. Good customer service is a free investment and can produce a very real return on investment visible on the bottom line.

Kubota warranty
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Replies 16 Post by jarndt

Burger,

I recently had experience with the limits of BX 3-point arms. Bought 30" King Kutter dirt scoop (I'm too cheap to buy an FEL). The lower pins on the scoop are at least 30" apart. The lower arms fit fine, but will come into contact with the 3-point subframe at full lift if the turnbuckle on the lift rod is adjusted too short. This shouldn't be a concern with a stock setup, but I replaced the fixed length lifting rod with another adjustable length rod to acheive a higher overall lift when using my rear blade.

Purchased BX2230 FEL MMM 9
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Replies 18 Post by jarndt

Thanks for the advice. I went ahead and ordered a set with wheels, so I'll have both. The dealer is picking up my machine today for a warrenty repair and the 50 hour service. While they are at it, they are installing the new wheels and tires. Price: $275 with "free" installation. The only downside is the $48 pickup/dropoff fee. Very reasonable, but I don't have a trailer for transport. I'll try out the ags for a while and if f I don't have a need for the turfs, I'll put them up for sale.

Bar Tires on a BX
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Replies 4 Post by jarndt

$60 is a great price! Maybe the quote I received included the suspension and slide hardware.

highback tractor seat upgrade
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Replies 4 Post by jarndt

This is a question for those among us who have dealer affiliations. Would it be improper to ask for a list of Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) for my equipment? I have a source for TSBs on my vehicles, most of which either don't affect me or are so minor that they are not worth following up on. After a recent (minor) warrenty issue, it struck me that I don't have a similar reference for my tractor. I just want to be informed of known issues.<br>
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TSBs
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Replies 2 Post by jarndt

The attached link isn't the shop manual, but it is certainly a handy reference for parts and assemblies. Lot's of exploded views. Look on the last page of each publication for the Kubota P/N for the owners manual. It's the same one that should have been delivered with your machine, but it's not a "shop" manual.

BX2200 Shop Manual
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

A whole bunch. There are three Kubota dealers within 30 miles of my place and none of them can keep any BX's on the lot for more than a day or two.

total number of BX units sold
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

I have a little BX1500 with 15hp (10.6 PTO) and a 54" MMM. No problems with the engine lugging down whatsoever, even in tall thick grass. The BX1830 with 18hp (13.7 PTO) is available with a 60" MMM as factory equipment. I've heard nothing about any power problems with it or the BX2230 at 22hp (16.7 PTO). IMO even the base models of each catagory have plenty of power. The only reason to step up in power is if you will be using a particularly power hungry implement or an FEL. Also, you'd be amazed at what going a little slower can do. Use the low range on the trans any time you are using the PTO.

B7510 PTO HP
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

DRankin,

Does your BX22 with the 3-cylinder engine shake as much at idle as my BX1500 with the 2-cylinder? Does it have the cast counterweight on top of the head? I can't stand to watch mine shake like that. It looks like it is going to come off the frame and walk out of the garage. I usually bring it up to just over idle while its warming up and I never bring it ALL the way down. Just too much vibration.

Warrenty Repair
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Replies 10 Post by jarndt