bx24 bent bucket curl piston

timalabim · 05-08-2008, 11:05 PM

I was pulling a big stump and must have caught the bucket under a couple of roots I was trying to scrape the dirt off of. I noticed I couldnt uncurl the bucket all the way. I checked it out and sure enough I bent the piston shaft for the bucket curl. Tractor is just about 2 years old. Any chance of warranty coverage for this type of incident? If not, how much should I expect the repair to cost?

Singlecoil · 05-08-2008, 11:41 PM

Bummer!

Do you have any pictures?

I would guess that it wouldn't be covered and that your cheapest option would be to buy a generic cylinder that meets the specs of the Kubota one.

offcamber · 05-09-2008, 08:31 AM

That sucks....at least it should be an easy fix beyond the cost of the cylinder.

A bit off topic...
I was moving some rocks the other day...One was under a tree with low branches... I couldn't get it with the BH thumb (it was to big) and I couldn't scoop it up with the FEL so I used the FEL bucket in front of the rock and dragged it back into the open where I could get a better angle to scoop it up. It worked and the FEL had just enough power to lift it. I wondered if pulling it backward with the bucket was a smart move as I don't think its engineered for loads from the back...any thoughts about that?

timalabim · 05-09-2008, 09:40 AM

yeah, sure does suck.

Anyone know the part number, price? Can't find much online for parts lookup
it is a BT601 BH Bucket Curl Cylinder

Wayne County Hose · 05-09-2008, 09:59 AM

Take the cylinder off. Bring it to a local hyd shop. They can buy the blank chrome rod and machine it. Definately check Kubota's price. Sometimes it is just as cost effective to buy from the dealer. I don't know what diameter your rod is, but just for an example, 40mm rod (about 1.5") is about $3 an inch. I'm going to guess that a bucket cylinder is closer to 25mm, or about 1 inch o.d. 25mm is about $2.25 per inch. Then, tack on for machining and a seal kit.

milkman · 05-09-2008, 10:10 AM

Do some measuring and check here Surplus Center - Hydraulic Cylinders Pumps Motors might save some $$.

timalabim · 05-09-2008, 10:34 AM

thanks guys,

I knew I could count on TBN for sympathy and support.

Tommy V · 05-09-2008, 12:37 PM

Before you buy a new one try going to the local hydraulic shop to see if it can be straightened. It sounds like a small bend, if it can be straightened I would guess that would be the cheapest option.

golfbum · 05-09-2008, 02:01 PM

The list price for the rod from Kubota is $158.72.

Taiser · 05-09-2008, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by golfbum

The list price for the rod from Kubota is $158.72.

Not too bad all things considering, I'd go new for that price!

05-08-2008, 11:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
timalabim Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	bx24 bent bucket curl piston I was pulling a big stump and must have caught the bucket under a couple of roots I was trying to scrape the dirt off of. I noticed I couldnt uncurl the bucket all the way. I checked it out and sure enough I bent the piston shaft for the bucket curl. Tractor is just about 2 years old. Any chance of warranty coverage for this type of incident? If not, how much should I expect the repair to cost?

05-08-2008, 11:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Singlecoil Gold Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eatonville, Washington Posts: 273	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston Bummer! Do you have any pictures? I would guess that it wouldn't be covered and that your cheapest option would be to buy a generic cylinder that meets the specs of the Kubota one. __________________ Keep your friends close, your enemies closer, and your neighbors as far away as possible. Kubota BX-24, Rankin 48" box scraper, Rankin 601 PHD, Bro-Tek rear skid plate, Bro-Tek thumb, Bro-Tek ripper tooth with trencher.

05-09-2008, 08:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
offcamber Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Enfiled, NH Posts: 161	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston That sucks....at least it should be an easy fix beyond the cost of the cylinder. A bit off topic... I was moving some rocks the other day...One was under a tree with low branches... I couldn't get it with the BH thumb (it was to big) and I couldn't scoop it up with the FEL so I used the FEL bucket in front of the rock and dragged it back into the open where I could get a better angle to scoop it up. It worked and the FEL had just enough power to lift it. I wondered if pulling it backward with the bucket was a smart move as I don't think its engineered for loads from the back...any thoughts about that? __________________ Kubota BX24 Enfield, NH

05-09-2008, 09:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
timalabim Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston yeah, sure does suck. Anyone know the part number, price? Can't find much online for parts lookup it is a BT601 BH Bucket Curl Cylinder

05-09-2008, 09:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wayne County Hose Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wayne County Pa. Posts: 1,219	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston Take the cylinder off. Bring it to a local hyd shop. They can buy the blank chrome rod and machine it. Definately check Kubota's price. Sometimes it is just as cost effective to buy from the dealer. I don't know what diameter your rod is, but just for an example, 40mm rod (about 1.5") is about $3 an inch. I'm going to guess that a bucket cylinder is closer to 25mm, or about 1 inch o.d. 25mm is about $2.25 per inch. Then, tack on for machining and a seal kit. __________________ Knowing is not enough, you must apply. Willing is not enough, you must do. Bruce Lee

05-09-2008, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
milkman Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ky Posts: 1,900	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston Do some measuring and check here Surplus Center - Hydraulic Cylinders Pumps Motors might save some $$. __________________ "Wisdom doesn't necessarily come with age. Sometimes age just shows up all by its self" (Tom Wilson)

05-09-2008, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
timalabim Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 81	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston thanks guys, I knew I could count on TBN for sympathy and support.

05-09-2008, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tommy V New Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Berlin, WI Posts: 23	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston Before you buy a new one try going to the local hydraulic shop to see if it can be straightened. It sounds like a small bend, if it can be straightened I would guess that would be the cheapest option.

05-09-2008, 02:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
golfbum New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beautiful Lake Cumberland, KY Posts: 17	Re: bx24 bent bucket curl piston The list price for the rod from Kubota is $158.72.

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