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I am at the same point and plan to do both oil and filter for the same reason. Don't be penny wise and dollar foolish.

oil change BX23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 3 Post by offtrack

There is a local oil company who sells the premium winter mix (40% kero and 60% #1) and in addition to it I add the diesel additive. State Line Oil.I paid 2.33 per gallon delivered in Sept. The additive is probably not necessary but I know it would only help and not hurt. These tractors use so little fuel that I believe in using the best possible mix available. Sometimes you can go broke saving money.

Starting BX in Real Cold Weather
Kubota Tractors
Replies 47 Post by offtrack

I have a BX22, the same model as the BX23 just a few less features. I have 2.8 acres in Northern CT and have used it for all sorts of things, trenching, small stumping, grading, tilling, plowing, road paving, round bail hauling, mowing and post holing and others. One point that I would seriously consider is paying to have someone excavate the big stumps all at once or rent an excavator temporarily, and buy the BX23, it's what I did. The Bx23 is a perfect tractor for your size land and after the stumps are gone you won't need the much larger tractor. I honestly believe that unless you have jeep sized boulders to move, the Bx23 is all you need and an L series tractor is a lot of tractor. I can understand the allure of wanting to go bigger. Either way you go you'll love going with Kubota.

Newby to Kubotas
Kubota Tractors
Replies 21 Post by offtrack

I have a BX22 for over a year know and love it. I have just under three acres, and if I had a hundred I wouldn't consider it to be big enough. 7800 or 2910 at the very least.

Kubota BX23 for 100 acres
Kubota Tractors
Replies 14 Post by offtrack

Well, I went and purchased the bale spear and used it last night and it worked great. I did have to turn the lower pins inward because the lower arms would not swing out far enough. I backed it into a 4'x4' approx. 700lb bale and lifted it right up. The bx22 did not even flinch. I considered putting weight in the loader to offset it but found that it wasn't necessary. Worked like a charm. King Cutter cat 1 at TSC for 170.00.

RE BX22 bale spear
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by offtrack

I ran into the identical scenario with my 50 hour maintenance on my BX22. I filled it to the level on the dipstick (just under 3.5 qts.). Not that long ago on this website someone else noted the same thing so I figured it was an oversite on Kubota's behalf.

Go by the book or the dipstick
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by offtrack

I bought my BX22 a year ago and have put 70 or so hours on it. I live in New England with 3 very rocky and heavy clay filled acres. I've dug trenches, post holes, graded, mowed, pulled trailers, moved gravel, plowed, rolled round bales,and have had little to no trouble. JD does not make a comparable unit it this size with a bh and no one builds them as strong and as integrated as the BX in a subcompact. I bought the bar tires in addition to the turfs I had for only three hundred for the complete set. They are easy enough to switch out. Find a good dealer, I also would not go back to my original dealer but have found others in the meantime that have been real and service.

Complaints with BX23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 12 Post by offtrack

I have had my BX22 for almost a year now and love it. When you go to remove the bh make sure you have it on solid ground or blocked directly under the three main contact points, otherwise it can possibly sink enough over time so that when you go to reattach it the hoses won't reach and you're using a hydraulic lift under the main frame to compensate. Step by step review as you are doing it helps and of course repitition. A box blade is a great moderately priced counterweight and handy grading tool for your driveway.

How strong is the Bx23
Kubota Tractors
Replies 23 Post by offtrack

I live in Northern CT., which is cold but not nearly as much as it is up where you are, and I wouldn't be without one. I have a bx22, and just like stated above the lubrication and warm up times are enhanced really well. You only have to plug it in about an hour before you go to use to make the difference. Have the dealer do it, otherwise it is to easy to put off and is an inexpensive addition to helping your tractor last longer and perform more readily in adverse conditions. I paid 50.00 for mine to be installed which covered the cost of the part and the dealer threw in the labor as part of the deal.

Engine block heater for BX23 in New England
Kubota Tractors
Replies 7 Post by offtrack

I purchased a cat1 King Cutter 5' rear blade for my BX22 last fall and still have yet to use it. I was going put it to use within the next couple of weeks, but looking at a previous post on this thread would indicate that it will be to high to effectively use. It does have the 17" moldboard height. I can still return it to the farm supply store I bought it from as long as it is unused. Will this not work my BX22? I have the standard cat1 King Cutter middlebuster as well, same situation as above. This is going to become a relative hassle if I have to continually find subcompact instead of standard attachments. I would appreciate any additional info on this. Thanks, Eric

BX23 attatchments
Kubota Tractors
Replies 10 Post by offtrack

I've got a bx22 I purchased last Sept, and I am close to the 50 hour mark. I've been real happy with its performance in the New England rocky soil. I always run it at full throttle when runnunig the hoe or fel. Is there any reason not to? It definitely makes a difference in the speed and power.

BX 23 Backhoe Questions
Kubota Tractors
Replies 11 Post by offtrack

I just recently purchased a very clean well kept F350 CC Diesel w/ 8' Bed. It has 155k on it and I have owned many trucks, suv's and Internationals(in a league of there own) in the past. All of these vehicles were rugged, but mostly anywhere from light 1/2 ton to 3/4 ton rated. I am not used to what this vehicle should ride like. I am almost certain that the shocks on it are OEM. The shocks range in price from 25.00 to 80.00 a piece. Monroes, KYB's, OEM and Bilstein's. I do some light farming, towing a 35' 6,000 lb camper trailer, hauling hay, firewood, lumger and occaisionally will go off road. What do people recommend for replacements for my situation?<br>

Shocks for F350
Pickup Trucks and Trailers
Replies 2 Post by offtrack

I was just at the dealer yesterday and he stated the change in the bx1800 and 2200 as you said but made no mention of the bx22. he also said that the b7400 and b7500 series are being phased out. He did not know what they are going to be replaced with if anything.

BX23 BX1830 BX2230 are coming
Kubota Tractors
Replies 42 Post by offtrack