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Volfandt · 07-09-2007, 11:12 PM

I doubt it, conspiracy theory notwithstanding

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If you were to take alook at most every Scut and L&G tractor that uses an HST fan to directly cool the pump housing you'll find that every one of them has the cooling fan in harms way. It's an unfortunate nature of the beast since these fans are directly driven from the driveshaft. Even the units that utilize a vertical shaft engine and drive belt w/the fan on the top of the unit get their cooling fans damaged also.
Usually the MMM provides the protection for the vitals but in the case of a BX TLB, Kubota should have provided additional protection since they recommend to remove the MMM when operating the BH on the BX24.

You may not have noticed but the HST's fluid filter is lower than the fan, alot closer to the ground and all that would like to puncture it and it's right beside the mid pto too..
Course the JD (2210 & 2305) & MF(GC2300/2310) SCUT's are in the same boat so it's not just a Kubota thing. Perhaps it's an industry wide conspiracy

I do agree that there should be an OEM skidplate option but then again, enterprising folks like Richard at Bro Tek offer a fine product to correct this OEM shortcoming.

07-09-2007, 11:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Volfandt Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: TN Posts: 1,719	Re: Skid plate insanity I doubt it, conspiracy theory notwithstanding ..... If you were to take alook at most every Scut and L&G tractor that uses an HST fan to directly cool the pump housing you'll find that every one of them has the cooling fan in harms way. It's an unfortunate nature of the beast since these fans are directly driven from the driveshaft. Even the units that utilize a vertical shaft engine and drive belt w/the fan on the top of the unit get their cooling fans damaged also. Usually the MMM provides the protection for the vitals but in the case of a BX TLB, Kubota should have provided additional protection since they recommend to remove the MMM when operating the BH on the BX24. You may not have noticed but the HST's fluid filter is lower than the fan, alot closer to the ground and all that would like to puncture it and it's right beside the mid pto too.. Course the JD (2210 & 2305) & MF(GC2300/2310) SCUT's are in the same boat so it's not just a Kubota thing. Perhaps it's an industry wide conspiracy I do agree that there should be an OEM skidplate option but then again, enterprising folks like Richard at Bro Tek offer a fine product to correct this OEM shortcoming. __________________ BX23 w/60" MMM & thumb. 1966 Wheelhorse 856, Gear drive. 1966 Wheelhorse 876, HST drive. w/50"sickle mower, 36" RDM, snow/grader plow, Alternator welder.