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Ha! That would be great... an M5700 on 2.5 acres! Actually, its not the same neighbor. And I should clarify... the M5700 is about two years old but has less than 200 hours on it, so maybe not "brand" new. That neighbor has a 180 acre horse farm and a barn-ful of toys for his machine.

BX2230 Exhaust Smoke
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Replies 10 Post by jarndt

I have a 5' King Kutter for my BX1500. The weight and 3-point connection is NOT a problem. It will move loose gravel, snow, and dirt just fine. If I did it again, I would have purchased the "XB" rear blade w/ a 10" moldboard instead of the standard 14". Check out the Series 100 implements from Rankin made specifically for sub-CUTS.

5 Rankin rear blade on 15 HP Kubota too much
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Replies 11 Post by jarndt

I helped a neighbor move and spread 20 tons of 1" gravel this weekend. He had been huffing it with a wheelbarrow for a day and a half and barely made a dent in the pile. My BX with a dirt scoop (poors man's FEL) and a rear blade made quick work of the pile in just about three hours. The neighbor now has a severe case of "tractor envy". I can definitely see the need for a little extra weight on the front end though. I could only take about a half scoop before the nose was pointing to the sky! Does anyone know approximately what the suitcase weight kit for the BX costs?<br>

Good BX workout this weekend
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Replies 1 Post by jarndt

I learned on a standard trans and used them for years. The HST on my BX, although be it a small tractor, is a massive improvement IMHO. I'd be curious to try out an HST on a larger machine with an FEL.

kubota gst
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Replies 47 Post by jarndt

This one has the lowest PTO horsepower requirement on the market...

chipper shredder with pto
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Replies 18 Post by jarndt

Be careful about getting "Tim Allen" syndrome. The BX line and the JD2210 are indeed limited, but you'd be surprised how capable they are. There are SUB-CUT implements available for every chore you listed. As long as you stuck to implements specifically designed for SUB-CUT tractors, you won't be dissappointed.

That said... 10 acres is a gray area depending on how much of it you will be working on. The B-series Kubotas would be more suited to that amount of acreage IF you were planning on playing with large portions of that area on a regular basis.

Of course, the kid in me would buy an M-series w/cab for an acre of land given the chance!

BX23 v BX2230 v JD2210 v JD4110
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

DRankin,

The rear tire size on a BX1500 is 24X12X12. I belive the rim is 10" wide to accommodate 12" wide tires.

BX for snow removal use your FEL or a blower
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Replies 21 Post by jarndt

I have the 54" deck w/o a bagger. It does a fairly good job of spreading the clippings over the lawn as long as you aren't taking too much length at once. It will cut through nearly anyting without much trouble, but clumping becomes an issue if the grass is too long. The cheapest alternative to a bagger is cutting the grass often. The next cheapest alternative is getting a set of mulching blades (gator or similar). I don't have them, but many here speak highly of them. Also, I think they can be added without using a "plug" in the deflector chute.

BX with MMM to buy bagger or not to buy bagger
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

AKFord,

I love my BX1500. It's as strong as an ox and runs very smooth at anything above an idle. It mows very nicely, and quickly too. The hydro is great for manuverablity. I don't have an FEL, but the 3-point is very strong. It can easily pick up the front end. (I know, I did it with an overloaded rear dirt scoop. oops!) The 4WD is simply indispensable. Absolutely no complaints as long as you use it within its designed capabilities. Some complain about size and power, but I would argue that they are expecting more than it was designed for. It's perfect for doing chores on a few acres of land.

Buying owning BX 1500 with MMM
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Replies 7 Post by jarndt

I can verify Art's BX comment. Remember Isabel? I lost the upper half of a hard maple tree where the trunk forked. The "branch" was about 14" across at the base and about 30' long with a lot of smaller branches. I dragged it out of the woods with my BX1500 to a place where I could easily saw it up. It was working fairly hard, but handled the job nevertheless. I wouldn't worry about horsepower as much as weight. Traction and stability will be the key issue.

L3130 The right tractor
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Replies 9 Post by jarndt

You must get a new machine. The gears and bearings are almost certainly ruined. Don't be afraid to threaten the dealer with a law suit if he is resistant to the idea of replacement (but also don't jump off the deep end first). And, don't be afraid to follow through if need be.

hydo fluid
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Replies 8 Post by jarndt

I wouldn't worry about ULSD too much. There are HUGE legacy issues (existing engines out there) that mush be addressed with any change in fuel formulation. Backwards compatibility is a must considering an average engine life of at least 20 years. The trucking industry has a powerful lobby. Any legistlature would surely take legacy issues into consideration.

new diesel fuel in 2006
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Replies 13 Post by jarndt

GET THE MANUAL TRANNY!
GET THE MANUAL TRANNY!
GET THE MANUAL TRANNY!

Seriously, the only auto tranny remotely up to the task (over the long run) is the Allison, but I still don't trust ANY auto further than I could throw it. I had a Dodge with a manual and it was the most reliable vehicle I've ever owned. Manuals trannys are superior for towing for a variety of reasons, assuming a skilled driver. Just take cues from the heavy trucking industry... How many semis have automatics? Not many, and most of those that do aren't really automatics. They are "manumatics", basically a gear transmission with an electronically controlled hydraulic clutch.

But I digress... I think this thread has REALLY gotten carried away. To get back to the original point, your 1/2 ton will do the job (I've hauled similar loads with a similar truck), but you will certainly shorten the life of the auto trans and a bigger truck will definitely perform better.

Happy truck shopping! Good luck, and let us know what you settle on.

How to match Truck to Trailer Load
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Replies 101 Post by jarndt

You might blow a seal or have some other form of leakage from overfilling. The best policy is to relax all of the hydraulics and make sure you are on a TOTALLY level surface when adding hydro oil. If you put too much in, use a turkey baster to suck some back out. A little fluid makes a huge difference on the dipstick. Then run the machine and cycle all the hydro circuits. Bring it back into the garage and recheck the oil level. That should be it, except for an occational spot check between service intervals.

Too Much Hydro Oil
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Replies 13 Post by jarndt

A dealer trying to second guess the engineers at Kubota would be disturbing to me. The fluid change schedules are there for a good reason. Any new equipment has a break-in period. The oil will become contaminated with tiny metal shavings left over from the production process and from the moving parts conforming to each other. The metal particles accutally help the break-in process... up to a point. The engineers have determined that 50 hours of use is the time when most of the break-in has occured. Much longer, and the metal particles in the oil will begin to do more damage than good. The best policy is to follow the manufacturer's instructions first.

Transmission oil for BX2200
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Replies 11 Post by jarndt

I suspect the HST "appears" weaker than the GST or FST because it is designed to go into bypass mode before the engine really starts to lug down, whereas with a gear model, the operator is free to push the machine until it stalls out. Been there. Done that.

L3130 FST versus HST
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Replies 31 Post by jarndt

I had a stick get into the HST cooling fan under the operator deck on my BX. Luckily there was no damage, just a blood-curdling sound. Also had one pull on a dangling electrical cable which loosened the main fuse. That caused me not to be able to turn off the engine because the fuel shut-off solenoid wasn't getting power! I taped the heck outta the fuse and secured the cable better to prevent the issue in the future. I was kinda surprised about the lousy cable routing and lack of underbody protection, but they're all like that I guess.

B7610 Bummer
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Replies 15 Post by jarndt

It would be understandable for the RPM to be a little lower than max with the PTO engaged. It takes a good deal of power to swing the blades on a bush-hog.

7510 throttle speed RPM
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

The M-series are "mid-size" tractors. The Grand-L series are premium-featured compacts. There is some overlap in horsepower, but in general the M-series are based on a larger "chassis". My understanding is the MX5000 is a "value" M-series model for someone looking for a larger machine without having to pay for all the frills.

mx5000
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Replies 5 Post by jarndt

Seeing that you have a host of other uses in mind, I would buy the best overall machine, not necessarily the one that is best for hillside use. DON'T mow sideways on a hill. Back directly up the hill instead. Make sure you are in 4WD, and don't accidentally slip into neutral. That is the only "stable" configuration on a hill. And... it it feels unsafe, it probably is. IMHO, go for the Kubota shade of orange. Nothing against Kioti, but Kubota has more dealers out there for support, and legendary reliability.

Kubota L3400 or Kioti 3054
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Replies 7 Post by jarndt